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By Robin Jan 9th 2008 at 5:52 pm EST

Kim - thanks for your commitment to the Obama campaign!

Is there a link anywhere that shows the delegate count with the superdelegates? I think CA has the most, but what about the others - both those primaries/caucus' that have happened and those that are still ahead.

Thanks.

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By Steven R Jan 9th 2008 at 5:59 pm EST

you can find most of the delegate counts as well as the incredibly complex way they're allocated here Link

and while you're at it, please visit my blog and advocate my idea :)

Link

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By Huckleberry Jan 10th 2008 at 6:39 am EST

Steven's idea is to have short videos of supporters outlining Obama's stand on an issue, as Steven puts it:

"Let Teachers explain how his innovative Teacher Scholarships/Pay/Etc will work. Let environmentalists Explain how the Innovation Reinvestments will both produce jobs and help with Carbon Emissions."

Fantastic ideas, I think. For more, go to Steven's blog:

Link

Uniting for Democracy - HILLARY SUPPORTERS TO JOIN OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Bilal Feb 22nd 2008 at 2:36 am EST

Any time Clinton says something bad to undermine our Democratic Frontrunner contact the Democratic Party leaders like Al Gore and ask him and other leaders to keep her destabilizing pro-McCain actions in check.

This movement is about the future, restoring Democracy. As such it doesn't matter what someone's past party and candidate alliances were, everyone now must work together for Barack and Michelle to bring about real Change in Washington and to keep the Hope alive.

Whatever Hillary Clinton and Mark Penn do now, reward the good things and reach out to the Clinton camp to unite the Democratic Party, visit their websites and invite them to come here

We already had some Clinton supporters start to move over here after they wanted to partake in Barack's hope and the goodwill of this grassroot group, make them very welcome as they are our friends, they were unaware about Obama and they were merely backing Clinton as she was a good option and were it not for Barack and in light of had she kept more feminine policies, Hillary would have won the election. Unite for Democracy.

Now we move on, all Clinton supporters are welcome to come to www.barackobama.com and help put the money and the effort into beating McCain and to imPEACH BUSH before the election. Reach out and send welcoming messages to Hillary supporters.

See more here Link

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By IveyLeague5 Feb 23rd 2008 at 4:21 pm EST

Ben:

Great information. I will surely pass along.

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By OBAMAMUSIC Mar 10th 2008 at 9:44 pm EDT

I agree. Great ideas. I will go to Steven's blog.

Feel free to go and learn "The Obama Campaign Song" You are going to love it!!! :-) Click on the "link" or copy and paste it into your browser.

Link

YES WE CAN!!!

Geneva/ObamaMusic

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By Opsimath44 Feb 9th 2008 at 8:45 am EST

Spread this one around: the interviewer tries to skewer this kid and he parries each blow with a positive, uplifting answer. This is good vs. evil, light vs. darkness at its best.

Way to go, Derrick!

Link

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By Opsimath44 Feb 9th 2008 at 8:45 am EST

Spread this one around: the interviewer tries to skewer this kid and he parries each blow with a positive, uplifting answer. This is good vs. evil, light vs. darkness at its best.

Way to go, Derrick!

Link

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By Leah from Houston, TX Jan 9th 2008 at 6:34 pm EST

Robin-

This might interest you also:

Link

Love the link above because it shows how many precincts Obama won and how close he was in the others.

Clinton got 9 delegates in NH but OBAMA got 9 also!

In my opinion Obama won NH!

Obama '08

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By Abdul Egal Jan 9th 2008 at 6:38 pm EST

I also casted my first presidential primary vote 30 min ago here in California. Our primary is 2/5 but why wait when I am 100% sure I will never vote anyone except Barack Obama!!!!
I am fired up and ready to help. California has highest number of delegates and we don't have an office in San Jose yet:(

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By Maria Jan 9th 2008 at 6:47 pm EST

Mbote Kim!
Welcome to America and thank you for supporting Barack!

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By Daniel from San Francisco, CA Jan 9th 2008 at 6:59 pm EST

Hey Abdul-
San Francisco has been using donated space for the campaign so far, but today we got our own office space! Opening party will be this Sunday. We'd love to talk to you about how you can make it happen in San Jose too!
Bay Area is fired up!

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By Brooklyn Mommy Jan 9th 2008 at 6:47 pm EST

I back Obama but just heard that he apologized to Iran on CNN for the boat incident. Can anyone verify?

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By Abdul Egal Jan 9th 2008 at 7:03 pm EST

Hi Daniel

Please contact me at aegal@yahoo.com. Yes, we are collecting money , routers, PC's to open our office.

Thanks

Abdul

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By Abdul Egal Jan 9th 2008 at 7:04 pm EST

that's false info

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By Stan from Sharon Center, OH Feb 25th 2008 at 2:28 pm EST

I was going to vote for Obama until I read this article:
Link

Obama's Finance Ploy
February 25, 2008; Page A14
Barack Obama is promising to end partisanship in Washington, and here's a place to start: He could stop playing politics with the Federal Election Commission in a way that could hamper John McCain's campaign against, well, Mr. Obama.

The Illinois Senator is blocking confirmation of one of President Bush's appointees to the FEC, which administers election laws. This has left the agency two commissioners short of the quorum it needs to make decisions -- with the potential for direct harm to Mr. McCain's campaign. As we've been writing, the Arizona Senator took out a controversial $1 million loan that FEC Chairman David Mason has said might lock him into the public finance system for the primary season. Mr. McCain doesn't want to do that because he'd have to abide by spending limits that would reduce his campaigning this spring and summer. Mr. Mason says the FEC needs to rule on the matter, but without a quorum Mr. McCain is left hanging.

The FEC must also vote to certify that Mr. McCain can receive an estimated $85 million in public funds for the November election. The Republican has already pledged to accept those funds, and the spending limits that go with them, and he is counting on the money to make him competitive against a Democratic nominee. However, no FEC quorum, no public McCain funds in the fall -- and a potentially big advantage for Mr. Obama, who is raising far more in private donations.

The FEC dispute centers on Hans von Spakovsky, a Bush appointee whose two-year recess term ended in December and who has been renominated. Before coming to the FEC, Mr. von Spakovsky was a lawyer in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, where he supported voter-ID laws that Democrats claim will harm black voters but have been vindicated in court. Mr. von Spakovsky's nomination was approved by the Rules Committee in September, but then Mr. Obama intervened with a "hold." Other Democrats have since joined him.

Mr. von Spakovsky was supposed to be voted on in a package of four FEC nominees. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid instead demanded that all four get individual votes, hoping to tank only Mr. von Spakovsky. The six FEC commissioners have staggered terms, and one Republican and one Democrat are

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By Stan from Sharon Center, OH Feb 25th 2008 at 2:27 pm EST

was going to vote for Obama until I read this article:
Link

Obama's Finance Ploy
February 25, 2008; Page A14
Barack Obama is promising to end partisanship in Washington, and here's a place to start: He could stop playing politics with the Federal Election Commission in a way that could hamper John McCain's campaign against, well, Mr. Obama.

The Illinois Senator is blocking confirmation of one of President Bush's appointees to the FEC, which administers election laws. This has left the agency two commissioners short of the quorum it needs to make decisions -- with the potential for direct harm to Mr. McCain's campaign. As we've been writing, the Arizona Senator took out a controversial $1 million loan that FEC Chairman David Mason has said might lock him into the public finance system for the primary season. Mr. McCain doesn't want to do that because he'd have to abide by spending limits that would reduce his campaigning this spring and summer. Mr. Mason says the FEC needs to rule on the matter, but without a quorum Mr. McCain is left hanging.

The FEC must also vote to certify that Mr. McCain can receive an estimated $85 million in public funds for the November election. The Republican has already pledged to accept those funds, and the spending limits that go with them, and he is counting on the money to make him competitive against a Democratic nominee. However, no FEC quorum, no public McCain funds in the fall -- and a potentially big advantage for Mr. Obama, who is raising far more in private donations.

The FEC dispute centers on Hans von Spakovsky, a Bush appointee whose two-year recess term ended in December and who has been renominated. Before coming to the FEC, Mr. von Spakovsky was a lawyer in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, where he supported voter-ID laws that Democrats claim will harm black voters but have been vindicated in court. Mr. von Spakovsky's nomination was approved by the Rules Committee in September, but then Mr. Obama intervened with a "hold." Other Democrats have since joined him.

Mr. von Spakovsky was supposed to be voted on in a package of four FEC nominees. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid instead demanded that all four get individual votes, hoping to tank only Mr. von Spakovsky. The six FEC commissioners have staggered terms, and one Republican and one Democrat are supposed

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By Joye from New York, NY Mar 16th 2008 at 11:11 am EDT

Yes It is really upsetting how little Senator Obama seems to understand or respect the workings of the Senate. Senator Obama has also been 'too busy' to chair the critical Senate Committee on NATO since he was appointed 3 years ago! This is a committee that met at least monthly if not twice monthly but has not met at all since 2005. There has been no dialogue between the Senate and the United States Crucial allies.

SO UPSETTING to see that the Senator does not take his responsibilities seriously but still takes the extra US$52000 on top of his salary of US$162500 for chairing a committee that never meets!

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By TAAJ Apr 6th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT

IN WASHINGTON STATE WE HAVE STARTED A COMPAIGN TO "TURN OFF THE TV" STARTING APRIL 7TH AFTER 12:00 P.M. FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS.

WE ARE PROTESTING THE CORPORATE MEDIA MANIPULATIONS OF THIS ELECTION COMPAIGN, FEEDING OUR BIASES AND CAUSING DIVISION AMONG THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. IN SUPPORT OF BARACK OBAMA AND HIS "MORE PERFECT UNION" SPEECH, PLEASE JOIN US IN TAKING BACK OUR COUNTRY FROM NEGATIVE ADS AND THE DIVISIVE AGENDA OF MAINSTREAM MEDIA.

PLEASE GO TO THE OBAMA WASHINGTON STATE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS EFFORT AND WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET THIS WORD OUT.

Please send out to the Students for Obama listserv.

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By Steven R Jan 9th 2008 at 5:53 pm EST

That's beautiful Stuff...

Please visit my Blog here: Link

And help to support my idea of Hope Talks Videos which Address the Issues

As beautiful as this video is, the young lady never said what Issue drew here to Barack other than hope... and well, some people need more meet than that.

Hope that Helps!

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By Stan from Sharon Center, OH Feb 25th 2008 at 2:30 pm EST

Link

Obama's Finance Ploy
February 25, 2008; Page A14
Barack Obama is promising to end partisanship in Washington, and here's a place to start: He could stop playing politics with the Federal Election Commission in a way that could hamper John McCain's campaign against, well, Mr. Obama.

The Illinois Senator is blocking confirmation of one of President Bush's appointees to the FEC, which administers election laws. This has left the agency two commissioners short of the quorum it needs to make decisions -- with the potential for direct harm to Mr. McCain's campaign. As we've been writing, the Arizona Senator took out a controversial $1 million loan that FEC Chairman David Mason has said might lock him into the public finance system for the primary season. Mr. McCain doesn't want to do that because he'd have to abide by spending limits that would reduce his campaigning this spring and summer. Mr. Mason says the FEC needs to rule on the matter, but without a quorum Mr. McCain is left hanging.

The FEC must also vote to certify that Mr. McCain can receive an estimated $85 million in public funds for the November election. The Republican has already pledged to accept those funds, and the spending limits that go with them, and he is counting on the money to make him competitive against a Democratic nominee. However, no FEC quorum, no public McCain funds in the fall -- and a potentially big advantage for Mr. Obama, who is raising far more in private donations.

The FEC dispute centers on Hans von Spakovsky, a Bush appointee whose two-year recess term ended in December and who has been renominated. Before coming to the FEC, Mr. von Spakovsky was a lawyer in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, where he supported voter-ID laws that Democrats claim will harm black voters but have been vindicated in court. Mr. von Spakovsky's nomination was approved by the Rules Committee in September, but then Mr. Obama intervened with a "hold." Other Democrats have since joined him.

Mr. von Spakovsky was supposed to be voted on in a package of four FEC nominees. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid instead demanded that all four get individual votes, hoping to tank only Mr. von Spakovsky. The six FEC commissioners have staggered terms, and one Republican and one Democrat are supposed to end their terms simultaneously so there is no partisan advantage.

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By Mehari Jan 9th 2008 at 5:58 pm EST

That is simply beautiful!!

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 9th 2008 at 5:58 pm EST

WOW ! ty for your supporter

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Jan 9th 2008 at 5:58 pm EST

Way to go, Kim!!!

Thank you!

Barber shop / Beautyshop challenge. Atlanta and beyond | Report to Admin

By Mehari Jan 9th 2008 at 6:10 pm EST

I am reposting this again because I haven't got any response yet as people are upset and are still debating about last night's results. I am ready to look beyond that and do something about it to help in the coming primaries.

Several months ago I was posting messages titled 'Barbershop / Beauty shop challenge'. Few months ago the campaign implemented it in South Carolina and it is showing very good results.

I want help in organizing and implementing a similar challenge in Atlanta(even though I live in Texas my roots are in Atlanta and I am willing to travel to help) since Georgia is one of the Feb 5th states.

Barber shops are places where the most dynamic politcal and social discussions take place. Most barbers like most bar tenders are gifted communicators and even counselors to their clients. We need to give them materials such as printed materials that introduce obama as a person and what his positions are on issues, DVDs that they can show while the clients sit and wait for their turn,information on voter registration and dates, and voter information cards that they can fill where we can collect every week and give it to the campaign.

In particular, I have a book that I gave to my barber "Hopes and Dreams the story of Barack Obama" which is an excellent brief biographical summary with a lot of pictures and easy to read . It is a magazine size and it sits with the fashion magazines and other materials and customers are reading it and is initiating healthy discussion. It is also cheap and especially if we ordered it in bulk from Amazon it may be even cheaper.

I am willing to hear suggestions.

Please join me.

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By alpha Jan 9th 2008 at 6:50 pm EST

Hey Mahri,

What a novel ideal...please contact me!
e-mail me. traebroaden81@sbcglobal.net

Thank you, for your hard work!!

Fired Up and Ready to Go!!!

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By Guerriero from High Ridge, MO Jan 9th 2008 at 6:11 pm EST

I'm italian worker.
I speak little english.
I look U.S.A elections with great enthusiasm.
I hope for Barack Obama finally victory.
I scream: "Obama President!!!!!"
An italian language encouragement: FORZA!!!!!!!

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By Steven R Jan 9th 2008 at 6:18 pm EST

Grazie,
sì possiamo!

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By Daniel from San Francisco, CA Jan 9th 2008 at 6:56 pm EST

Forza azzurri, forza Obama!

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By Diamond -- IrishAmericansForObama Jan 9th 2008 at 6:24 pm EST

Guerriero, welcome to a magical place called America - where my parents and Barack's father came in search of a dream that only this land could offer.

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By Becca Jan 9th 2008 at 6:11 pm EST

Congratulations, Kim! I hope you will make it your goal to vote in every single election--even in non-presidential-election years!

35 Experience myth equivalent to WMD myth of Bush | Report to Admin

By We don't want C-graders running this beautiful country Jan 9th 2008 at 6:15 pm EST

I am reposting this as I think the campaign must debunk this. It is the single most important distinction she is trying to create and once sliced open, it cannot be re-enacted.

Barack Obama should have a TV debate with Hillary Clinton on experience. She is getting away with this "35 year working hard for you" myth.

Have her bring the resume and compare it.

(1) 7 years of no significant legislation except flag burning ban
(2) 8 years in white house documents need to be opened so one can look at the experience claim during that time
(3) Report work done during governorship. Don't include inauguration of school or orphanage events.

Let's have this debate and put the experience myth to bed for what it is. A sound bite as false as the WMD claim of George Bush.
She is getting a free pass on this claim just like Bush got on WMD. Talk about Bill Clinton complaing of press treatment.

If I were to exaggerate my work experience like Hillary does, hell I should be vying for CEO job in my company and not stay as mid level manager.

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By Steven R Jan 9th 2008 at 6:20 pm EST

I hope in the next debate, barack spends 30 seconds or so discussing the experience of a Community Organizer, how you face impossible odds to battle all those obsticles, driving unemployed people to get jobs, protecting voting, helping people get an education to lift themselves up...

There is Top down, then there is Bottom Up

It's time someone who Understands and Worked in the Bottom Up gets a chance at the Top...

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jan 9th 2008 at 6:42 pm EST

Bingo! That would be a positive way to show his experience in overcoming obstacles, bringing people together, achieving objectives, such as health insurance for children in Illinois, etc.

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By Unknown user Jan 9th 2008 at 6:25 pm EST

This is Hillary's experience ,look at this video.
Link

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By Ryno Jan 9th 2008 at 6:26 pm EST

Hillary would lose the general election.

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By Opsimath44 Jan 29th 2008 at 1:00 pm EST

High road, folks. Let's stay on the high road.

Concur that 35 years experience is a myth. But let's not go so far as to call it WMD-esque.

She did some pro-bono work at Rose, but who doesn't? Most of her time was spent doing patent infringement law.

She moved to Arkansas after failing the Wash DC bar exam, didn't she?

And for 8 years as First Lady, she never bothered to get a security clearance. That's worth discussing.

I would like to go back in time and ask her, "What did Edward Brooke ever do to you?" But that would be a low blow. Geez, it's hard to stay on the high road, isn't it? Thank goodness we have a pretty good role model leading this whole effort!!

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By Aris Jan 9th 2008 at 6:25 pm EST

An Epic Tale in the Making

To make a tale an epic, defeat must be looming, the odds must be long, success improbable. Adversity is the fire that forges will and resolve, whereas success can breed complacency and rob the spirit of passion. The lessons learned in defeat or failed expectations are the very lessons that have propelled historic movements throughout the ages, for victory achieved with ease rings hollow, but victory achieved in the face of defeat, against seemingly insurmountable odds, these are the things that inspire the stories told for generations.

History has a way of making us remember the important stories of time.

Barack Obama has never been on a journey that wasn't improbable.

Is there any better journey to be on?

Enjoy the ride! -

Obama '08 - History in the making

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jan 9th 2008 at 6:46 pm EST

Ride On, Aris, uh I mean Write On, or is it Right On? How 'bout we go a little further back and I just say Groovy? ;)

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By Aris Jan 9th 2008 at 6:49 pm EST

lol...groovy works 8) thanks

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By Florence Jan 9th 2008 at 6:54 pm EST

Beautiful as usual Aris.
I posted this earlier

I too feel very strongly about this display of disrespect the Clintons showed not only Barack but to History and to our intelligence in NH.
We need to find a way to bring this out.
Where are Matthew, Leila, Rae, Cilla, Auntie B, Dan Dimitri, Aris, to name just few of the smart people in this family?
Please do it for us.

Any thought?

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By Aris Jan 9th 2008 at 7:18 pm EST

Thanks Florence...I was writing a post below while you were writing this it seems. This was a day to absorb and reflect. The trumpets will sound sound enough :)

Make Haste Slowly
- Caeser

IF WE WANT TO WIN THIS RACE | Report to Admin

By A A Jan 9th 2008 at 6:28 pm EST

FOLKS- IF WE WANT TO WIN THIS.....

1. no more paying attention to polls. polls only capture a moment in time and the danger of polls was demonstrated in new hampshire. laying back, no fighting, being distracted, TAKING A WIN FOR GRANTED, predicting a single or double digit win instead of FIGHTING TO THE LAST MINUTE.

THE REASON FOR WINNING IOWA WAS BECAUSE WE FOUGHT TO THE LAST MINUTE; WE HAVE TO RESURRECT THAT SPIRIT!!!

2.in your spare time: go online and check out the main newspapers of nevada and south carolina online- post for obama, ENGAGE, set facts straight! A LOT OF FALSE INFORMATION IS BEING SPREAD.

3.WE NEED TO TARGET POLICIES CONCERNING WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH LOWER INCOME, WE ARE NOT GOING TO HAND OVER THE WOMEN VOTERS TO BILLARY!

4.spread quotes from hillary clinton concerning her views on the (in)significance of martin luther king (important for south carolina) and her views when she cast her vote to start the war in irak. WE NEED TO MAKE THESE DIFFERENCES CLEAR; THEY CANNOT BE STRESSED ENOUGH.

if you agree please repost, it cannot be stressed enough!

FIRED UP, READY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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By MD Obamacrat Jan 9th 2008 at 6:32 pm EST

JERSEY RISING!!!!

JERSEY RISING!!!!

JERSEY RISONG!!!!

LETS GIVE THEM OUR SUPPORT!!!

Link

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jan 9th 2008 at 6:54 pm EST

Excellent video! Thanks for posting the link.

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By Opsimath44 Feb 1st 2008 at 7:15 pm EST

I spent my first 22 years on this planet as an Army brat, and the last 24 as an Army officer. During this time, I've lived in 22 different states and visited all of the others, as well as living in five different countries and visiting dozens more.

And I will argue until we both drop that this country is less divided than ever before. We are less divided and more committed to the same core principles. Unfortunately, we are being divided by a political system that pits us against each other and turn every issue into winners and losers, instead of finding solutions that work for us all.

I consider myself a conservative, which means that if analyzed in a vacuum, or a political/cultural laboratory, I would not support most of Mr. Obama's policy positions. However, the real world does not always look like it does in the text books. (And, for my tastes, the Republican Party has forgotten that "conservative" starts with the word "conserve," and that small government does not mean an imperial presidency, and that we cannot continue to cut taxes if we are going to spend the nation's treasure on corporate welfare.)

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By Opsimath44 Feb 1st 2008 at 7:15 pm EST

I spent my first 22 years on this planet as an Army brat, and the last 24 as an Army officer. During this time, I've lived in 22 different states and visited all of the others, as well as living in five different countries and visiting dozens more.

And I will argue until we both drop that this country is less divided than ever before. We are less divided and more committed to the same core principles. Unfortunately, we are being divided by a political system that pits us against each other and turn every issue into winners and losers, instead of finding solutions that work for us all.

I consider myself a conservative, which means that if analyzed in a vacuum, or a political/cultural laboratory, I would not support most of Mr. Obama's policy positions. However, the real world does not always look like it does in the text books. (And, for my tastes, the Republican Party has forgotten that "conservative" starts with the word "conserve," and that small government does not mean an imperial presidency, and that we cannot continue to cut taxes if we are going to spend the nation's treasure on corporate welfare.)

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By Opsimath44 Feb 1st 2008 at 7:16 pm EST

Despite my conservative leanings, the current conditions on the ground dictate a leader like Mr. Obama. The people of this country are united on so many issues, and it is the system that tries to tear at our national fabric. Both the left and the right suffer from the 2% on both extremes that seek to exploit the relative handful of differences, and if we allow them to succeed, then eventually they will convince us that we do in fact disagree more than we agree.

Mr. Obama is uniquely positioned to bring this country back together. No one in the Republican Party can make any claim towards representing all of America, and all of the major candidates are too closely tied to very specific corporate interests. Mrs. Clinton is an admirable candidate, and in terms of merit, she deserves as much as anyone to have a chance to run this great nation. To her misfortune, history has dealt her a bad hand, and while she is one of the many "right" people for the job, she is not the right person, right now, for this specific and particular set of circumstances.

For the last several decades, nearly every candidate, including those elected, suffered from the attacks of the extremists of his political opponent's side. I do not foresee this changing any time soon, because the 2% will always be the 2%. But in Barack Obama I see a candidate about whom the entire country can feel good. The left and the right need him right now, because both sides will learn what it is like to work together again.

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By David from Los Angeles, CA Jan 9th 2008 at 6:32 pm EST

here is the straegy to win on the polling day. we should go first and make a long line of Obama movement whoever comes late cant stand there. They wlll go home. It will result in eary lead and encouragement for others.

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Jan 9th 2008 at 6:41 pm EST

It took me a minute to figure out what you were saying. But now I get it. I thought you meant to send people home that wanted to vote. lol

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By raette Jan 9th 2008 at 6:43 pm EST

Finished watching the NJ Rally a little while ago. Hugh crowd. Barack sounded so tired though. I read somewhere Clinton is at home in NY with her advisers planning out the next primaries. I hope Barack can get some rest, I also hope headquarters refreshes his stump speech. We have learned that these hugh rallies don't always turn into votes. I hope the campaign is ready for the Clintons.

I did like his my throat is hoarse, my eyes are weary, my back hurts, but my spirit is strong. Made me cry again. Thought I was all cried out.

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 9th 2008 at 6:43 pm EST

Clinton: my teary moment won me New Hampshire

Link

Hope is ALIVE! | Report to Admin

By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Jan 9th 2008 at 6:44 pm EST

Stories like this one make me want to work even harder to get Barack Obama in the White House.

SOooooooo. I am not good at asking for money. But it it not for me. It is for America.

Here is my story, and I am going to repost it every blog till my goal is met, that might be awhile, well unless you can all come through big time and fast! lol

YES WE CAN ~~ HOPE LIVES!
I became involved with this campaign not knowing how much this experience would touch me so personally. I have been so taken, not only with Barack Obama and his family but the extended family I have found at each and every event I have attended and on this site.

I met my first goal of 1000 dollars with great support from others. As the days passed and the fight got harder, I decided that 1000 dollars was not enough of an effort. I see people donating 5,10,15 or more dollars regularly on this site. I thought to myself. Why not set a BIG goal and make some noise about it! So here I go.

All these politicians have many millions of dollars just "floating" around in space it seems, ready to "fall" into thier laps as needed. I dont need a politican that doesnt need us! We each can have a real say in what happens in this country if we can get this genuine and wonderful man in the White House. We all know how it happens, it is not magic. A lot of us dont like the idea that we have to "give" money, but every candidate is getting donations from all over the place in this country. Sone of them are getting MILLIONS! from low places. I want to be a big piece of the REAL PEOPLE that give for him.

I am asking you to DIG DEEP in those pockets because the real race is just starting. We had two tests and he is ready to go the distance, he is ready if we give him the funds on which he can make it to the END!

I want to hear YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN.

Click on my name on this blog and go to the donate button, the rest is easy!

LOVE,

Laura from Iowa.

Shout to NE | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ Jan 9th 2008 at 6:46 pm EST

I'm looking for supporters in NE. The campaign doesn't have an office there yet, but the caucus is one month from today. We're going out there this week-end and would like to help increase the mOmentum. So any supporters from NE, especially the Omaha area, give me a shout!

Thanks.

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By fran Jan 9th 2008 at 6:47 pm EST

My family and our friend just returned from three days in New Hampshire working with the incredible volunteers for the primary. There were people from all across the country helping out, from all walks of life, all ages etc etc etc. We were there for a common purpose of that there can be no doubt.

This was really the first time I have participated in retail politics at this level (usually I am at the fundraising level or speech writing etc). The operation was enormous and well organized. What surprised me was how many people on our walk lists were still undecided the day before and the day of the primary. Truly undecided.

What would have been very helpful would have been to have even more people helping answer questions on policy, persuade those who were struggling to make up their minds, and more canvassers to follow up to see who had yet to vote.

So I say to you, that this movement is up against the establishment who will do whatever it takes to hold onto their power. It is how they feed their children, pay their mortgages, send their kids to college and therefore they will fight with whatever it takes (tears, fairy tales or false hopes) to prevent it from slipping away. There is a sense within the establishment that they know best. That poor judgment doesn't matter because they won't be around later to deal with the ramifications of failed policies and tattered civil rights. Our children will be left to mend our reputation as a nation, repair an economy bargained away for tax breaks for friends who like them, control the information and how we think.

The ONLY weapon against the establishment and the ONLY weapon that can effectively bring change is an overwhelming number of people who refuse to be silenced any longer. Who refuse to bear the burdens foisted upon those whose personal interests are placed above those of this great nation.

Each of us holds the weapon. It is in the form of a weekend of volunteering, a donation of what we can afford, a few hours a week phone banking, a commitment to canvas in the evenings when most people are home, in knowing the positions our candidate holds, in creating awareness and changing attitudes of people not just about why they should vote for our candidate but why,

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By fran Jan 9th 2008 at 6:57 pm EST

Part 2

if they do, they will change the behaviors of people and the way the process works as well. Why do we think we don't have an equal chance? Why do we think the establishment always wins while idealism rides a wave for awhile till the sea reclaims its power? Because we have not changed our behaviors that say to us "let Joe do it" or "something should be done about that." Are we really only "waiting for the world to change?"

Each of us is the weapon Barack needs. Those who have worked with him on the streets of Chicago, were helped by him during his more than 20 years of changing people's lives are the beef! We want their stories to be heard. We want to touch and taste and hear what change brought about because someone stood up for them really looks like. Hope did that and we need to deman that it be told.

But that is the Senator's weapon. For he must define himself or he will be caught in the trap of having to always defend himself. More than 20 years of actually believing in the dream and making it happen for people other than himself is what this country needs right now.

And our weapon? Our commitment to changing the way we view who can really make a difference. No time to sit by the sidelines. i saw it first hand. So many volunteers it was overwhelming yet the work that needed to be done told me one important thing: we still did not have enough.

So tonight, everyone here should commit to calling and contacting your families and friends and decide what your weapon of choice will be and how willing you are to commit to actively bringing about the change we need to end the reign of the status quo. An hour less on the blog and instead spent canvassing or calling each day would be ahuge start. Form a team, define your mission, and bring it home.

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By Aran from Berkeley, CA Jan 9th 2008 at 6:48 pm EST

We got fired up and wrote this song, please take a look and pas it on!!

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Aran

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By raette Jan 9th 2008 at 6:49 pm EST

Please everyone who will be voting in the primaries, get an absentee ballot. I don't know all the states rules and regulations, call your local offices and find out what to do to get one. Today or tomorrow before it is too late.

Everyone please talk with their Mothers, Sisters, Aunts, Cousins,nieces, Daughters, Daughters-In-Laws, grandmothers, your sons girlfriends, tell them about Barack. Neighbors, coworkers.

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By Theresa in Maine Jan 9th 2008 at 6:55 pm EST

I watched Chris Matthews earlier and he said that last night he was handed a slip of paper at 5:30 (middle of his show here EST) which stated that Obama was way ahead. A woman on his show said that she was in NH and saw that those doing exit polling were young and unorganized.

I have two questions regarding exit polling.

1) Who does them?

2) Why was John McCain's exit polls on target, and not Obama's?

If the democratic exit polls were way off and if they were done correctly and professionally, I'd have to conclude that some people did not tell the truth.

I do hope that exit pollsters ask politely if the voter would like to share how he/she voted.

I do hope that people who agree to this would at least tell the truth.

Older folks were taught that their vote is sacred and it's also no one's business. If indeed this reporter/newscaster was correct, and a bunch of unorganized young people rushed up to the faces of some people, they might not get an accurate response.

Some here are more then ready to go on and that's great. I am still seeking answers.

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By JT Jan 9th 2008 at 7:04 pm EST

There's no doubt that the Clinton machine threw a lot of mud. However, I think the Clinton's most effective tactic has been, in effect, to turn Obama's speaking skills against him. The whole talker versus doer argument. My view is that this is where Obama needs to really correct the record. He cannot let this become ingrained in voters minds.

The next time Hillary goes there, I suggest he repond with the following: "Hillary, that's offensive - my whole life has been about producing positive change for people. When I graduated law school instead of taking a high paying job at a prestigious firm, I went to the south side of Chicago to help a community in need. I worked as a civil right attorney. And as a legislator I have produced real results for people, including health care reform. There isn't a job that I have had in my adult life, not one, where I haven't worked, and produced, real change for real people. Indeed, there's a certain arrogance to the notion that only those who have spent years in Washington can be agents of change.

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By Aris Jan 9th 2008 at 7:09 pm EST

Anomolies bug me. I like to think of myself as a pretty decent observer of the human condition and this whole NH thing just doesn't sit well with me.

One thing that seems to have stuck in my gut is remembering them talking about the difference between the Obama and Hillary rallies in the days leading up to the vote. I remember the morning Joe guy saying that he noticed alot of out-of-state plates filling the parking lot at the Hillary rallies.

Then I read this from an older USA today story while I was doing a little research for my next article:

"New Hampshire allows same-day registration at the polls, has no minimum residency period and defines a voter's home as the place where he or she sleeps most nights or intends to return after a temporary absence. The state, not the parties, runs the primary, and changes to residency laws have been hotly contested."

"This year, New Hampshire Democrats pushed through a change that some Republicans contend would enable campaigns to bus in people who could cast a ballot and then vote again in their real home states. "You can vote in New Hampshire without being a resident," said Republican state Sen. Bob Clegg. "You can vote in the primary because you someday may want to live here."

Democratic state Sen. Peter Burling calls such arguments "part of the campaign of fear to restrict people's right to vote."

Anomoly? Maybe ... I know you bloodhounds won't let me down :)

Obama '08 - History in the making

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By meta Jan 9th 2008 at 7:16 pm EST

Breaking News:

Richardson is set to announce he is dropping out of the race.

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By Unknown user Jan 10th 2008 at 7:18 am EST

Kim - thanks for your commitment to the Obama campaign!

I hope u all succesfull 4 thus campaign..

weldone.... just 4U all
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work smart dont work hard..
YES WE CAN...........

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By Booradley Jan 17th 2008 at 8:28 am EST

I'm not from CA, but since young people are such a large part of Barack's base, I think it would be well worth the time investment for Barack to do a rally at as many CA colleges as scheduling permits.

Maybe you guys could communicate w/other CA universities, and request a CA COLLEGE TOUR from Chicago headquarters.

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By Booradley Jan 17th 2008 at 8:33 am EST

I'm not from CA, but since young people are such a large part of Barack's base, I think it would be well worth the time investment for Barack to do a rally at as many CA colleges as scheduling permits.

Maybe you guys could communicate w/other CA universities, and request a CA COLLEGE TOUR from Chicago headquarters.

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By Kenneth from Columbia, MO Jan 19th 2008 at 11:15 am EST

At this moment on Morning Joe, Lanny Davis is perpetuating Bill Clinton's dishonest characterization of Obama's Reagan remarks.

Why isn't an Obama representative in the middle of it? Why do Joe Scarborough, Mika Brezinski, Lanny Davis and David Schuster (apologies to all for my spelling) have a monopoly on this critical, caucus morning public broadcast?

There should have been an Obama rep. right in the middle of it clarifying that Obama did NOT infer that, as Bill Clinton was shown saying: "...the Republicans had all the good ideas since 1992..." That is a another knowing lie from Bill Clinton and exactly what we've had enough of from him and his corporate/party apparatus. There's no distinction in tactics between Clinton and Rove.

Obama was referring to Reagan's ability to get the attention of Democrats, one of two points that should have been made. The other is Clinton's continuing dishonesty, a highly problematic attribute we've had enough of in the White House.

I don't know how Obama can run without a presence in these media exchanges. The main point was lost, again, in a discourse about Obama's statement. Obama must have a presence to illuminate both the meaning of his statements and the dishonesty of the Clinton campaign at its highest levels.

Good Luck.

Ken Levy

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By Unknown user Jan 26th 2008 at 3:44 am EST

Here is something interesting I read on one of the blogs and I want to spread this message:

Why in the world no one has ever investigated the fact is, in 1963, not only was Hillary Clinton a republican, but she was also a staunch supporter of republican Senator Barry Goldwater, well known as a segregationist and one of the most vocal senators adamantly against the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is why he lost in his presidential bid to Lyndon B. Johnson?
She described herself in her memoirs as %u2018an active Young Republican’ and %u2018a Goldwater girl, right down to my cowgirl outfit.’

Why Hilary the Goldwater girl had her law school memoir sealed?

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Posted by allamericand at 03:36 PM : Jan 24, 2008

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By Opsimath44 Jan 29th 2008 at 12:49 pm EST

High road, folks. Let's stay on the high road.

Goldwater was never a segregationist. He voted against the Civil Right Bill because he was advised that it was unconstitutional by William Rehnquist.

Lots of people who are 100% for civil rights have trouble with codifying the notion, because of the equal protection clause.

Check out the HBO flick by Goldwater's granddaughter. He was an interesting and complex man. More of a libertarian than a conservative (and definitely not a neo-con).

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By Victoria Jan 30th 2008 at 8:14 pm EST

I asked my friend Glenn why he was reluctant to voting for Obama despite how much he admired him and he said "because we need to win and I don't think Obama can win because he's black, and yet I don't like Hillary" ...sad day in Miami and a sad in America.

It's a sad day in this country when a man like my friend Glenn has to feel that one of the finest men in the history of this nation, that is in my opinion a prodigy in politics with extraordinary academic achievements and vision, doesn't have a chance because of his color.

For this reason, and for so much more is why we need change, we need Obama & we need to change our country now!

This is our time and this is our chance.

Just as I asked my friend Glenn to believe, I ask all of those out there with any doubt to believe.

We will win, we are closer everyday and YES WE CAN!

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By SoCalHopeMonger Feb 2nd 2008 at 5:00 pm EST

In case you haven't seen it yet, this is a video made by Will I Am and a bunch of others, it's inspired by the Obama movement.

Check it out and pass it on!

Link

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By Unknown user Mar 12th 2008 at 11:30 am EDT

Le candidat en l'occurence de Barack Obama est une personalité qui a pris naissance sur cette terre grâce à une blanche et un noir. Si l'on concoit le mot égalité avec le respect de sa personne alors on n'a pas le droit de renier ni sa mère et son père et c'est pourquoi je suis en colere contre les Medias qui font de sa candidature, une élection de blancs contre les noirs. Les Medias à travers les Pools, News, TV ne parlent que de pourcentage de blancs et de noirs qui vôtent pour la candidature du futur president(e) au lieu de parler de personnes de toutes couleurs vôtant pour le "Changement".

If peoples shall win then the campaign must convince the Medias that the minority of the Blacks in America cannot by themselves make OBAMA, a winner of this election without the greatness of Whites of America ready for this change to happen in a time of opportunity where peoples are more mature for to share common purposes and bring this country up in the eyes of the world. America is on its way to gain a new profile of civilization in the world. Right now, I'd like to be American because of the challenge of a story of Whites and Blacks of America. Yes, let's face it!
I wish FRANCE gave me the same opportunity for to be a proud Afro-French. Americans peoples has inspired all my childhood, so as you see America is not only America but also the World. STOP THE MEDIA TALKING ABOUT A MINORITY OF BLACKS AS THE RESULTS OF BARRACK OBAMA WINS AND LET THEM FACE THAT THIS CHOICE IS THE CHOICE OF PEOPLES FROM OBAMAS MOTHER TOO. LET'S TALK ABOUT SUPPORTERS.

Media make a "Big deal of colors and races", in this election. THE USA NEED CHANGE THEY BELIEVE IN FOR TO HIRE a COMMANDER IN CHIEF for ONLY 4 years. FOR ONLY 4 YEARS FOR TO GET BACK THE GREAT PROFILE OF PEOPLES OF THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
I THINK THAT IT'S IMPORTANT TO POINT OUT THE FACT THAT ACTUALLY WHITES ARE IN MAJORITY IN USA AND PEOPLES AS WHITE AS OBAMAS MOTHER CAN SEE THEMSELVES IN OBAMA AND ARE PROUD TO HONORE OBAMA AS A WHOLE PERSONALITY INSTEAD OF DIVIDING OBAMA HIMSELF INTO A POSITION OF CONFLICT WITH HIMSELF. PLEASE, RESPECT THAT BECAUSE I'M SURE OBAMA WILL RESPECT US BACK.

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By ObamaFriends.com Feb 8th 2008 at 11:26 am EST

Its great to see people get involved young!

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By Edwin Enciso Feb 10th 2008 at 4:54 pm EST

We need to get the word out encouraging residents of states close to the next primary states to take the day off and travel where they can make the greatest difference for Obama. Please ask your group members to pass the word on to others that the only chance Obama has to overcome all the special pac money pouring into primary states is if people mobilize and take a stand against it. New Hampshire proves that we cannot rest after a victory; it will take heroic measures to overcome this adversary.

There is no issue more important to me than the harm being done to our country by the return on investment that corporations are making on their campaign contributions. 63% of Hillary's money comes from donors giving in amounts $2300 dollars and up. This kind of donor has such a stake in her that fully 33% of her total funds come from amounts of $4600. Obama has been successful in drawing large contributions as well, but those kinds of donors do nor have majority ownership in his campaign. He has matched her funding instead with twice as many donations from ordinary Americans; 26% of his money comes from donations under $200 as compared to her 12%. In the history of American primaries, no other candidate has garnered as much financial support from people like me and you. Source: Link

What we are fighting for is a President who is not dependent on donations from interests like pharmaceuticals, health care insurers, oil, auto makers, or the military industrial complex for re-election. We need someone who can tell them that they did not install him; the american people paid for my campaign and I am here to fight for health care, for the environment, for and end to war, and so much more which progressives care about. However, as we build a national movement for change we must understand that this cause goes beyond the term of any office. Keep in mind that it is just as important that we develop a progressive infrastructure throughout the nation that will be ready every two years to help the most independent and viable progressive candidates win the Democratic primaries. To help mobilize for change in both this campaign and those beyond following page exists to collect resources and network individuals interested in this effort.

Mobilize For Change Link

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By PROUD MOther of 4 Wonderful CHildren! Feb 14th 2008 at 1:26 am EST

I would like to convey as a retired Teacher & mother of 4 that that hardest thing to do is to get people to "REALLY" listen!!

Often times a speaker makes key points, but an audience forgets soon after....
Not so with Barack Obama!!
He has touched a fundamental chord deep within each & every one of us!
It is the "Good part" of us that has the Zest & Drive for a Better tomorrow....that Dream that begins as a child in HOPE for better days. One person can make a change as we have seen by the leadership of Barack Obama....we can march forward to a brighter tomorrow. One voice becomes 2, then 3, then many.
Hope is NOT just a four letter word! It is the essence of a man's soul. It is the inner spirit of what keeps a person working towards a goal, a parent awake during a child's illness, a student trying to study hard, a family working for that home of their own, or any person working towards ANY achievement!
Barack's ideas to rebuild this nation are stunning!

Arm in arm, hand in hand, we can do Great things & rebuild our neighborhoods & our nation.
This is a message long forgotten by governement & lack of leadership to empower the PURE vision of its people.
There has been an apathy in this nation for some time. Young & old alike are joining across the room & reaching out to one another!

It takes a village to raise a child & a nation of people helping each other; to rise above our Government's broken promises & rebuild our faith in our elected officials & trust in our policies.
Just think how great our NAtion will be with BARACk as our President & our Pride restored as we as a nation begin to rebuild our very infrastructure of our self worth as citizens, trust in our government & regain our place in foreign affairs & world respect!
He is asking no more of us that he is asking of himself, to roll up our sleeves & get to work, build a bridge together acrooss the nation !
Instead of divided~~ once again UNITED!!
YES WE CAN!! This is Change we CAN believe in because in BELONGS TO US! Sincerely~ Terri E ALLAR

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By J. Swan @ Altoona,PA Feb 16th 2008 at 4:03 pm EST

Hey, I,m J.Swan @ Altoona,PA

Yeah, That right everyone, Call the inactive to WAKE UP, Ur sleep'n thru The American DREAM.

I hear people say:
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I don't vote.
I'm not registered.
I forgot.
I had to work.
I'm not a democrat, I'm independent.
I was sick.
I didn't know we were to vote today.
and
a thousand outher excusses.
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I tell them,I had five tracable GGG-Grandfathers that fought in the Rovolutionary War. Those men and women then fought, suffered, maimed, and died.

To get and be able TO VOTE, not to let KING GEORGE say this is what IS GOING TO BE DONE(boy' this sounds like the current president).

No citizen had their say, only the King and his so called ROYAL FAMILY, the legislateive body the HOUSE OF LORDS, (I guess they thought they were gods) they were relatitaves of the kings family.

If no voting, is what the excuse-people (from above) want, maybe they should go back to Europe. NO NO NO wait, they now have elected Law makers Just like the USA.

I TELL THEM, Don't be lazy, careless, thouthtless, self-less.

It is an AMERICAN OBLIGATION not just a dream, don't let that dream slip away, make YOUR DREAM COME TRUE. GET registered read, talk, help, with elections. Take the day off work, don't be a slave to the master(king).

Any effort put cannot be measured with direct instant results. Such as:

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I voted, I should get a Job from whom I voted.
I registered, I should be protected from taxes.
I campagned, I don't need to obey the law.
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Effort put into elections by anyone, in some small way over the years / decades / centurys, will keep the Democratic Process Alive.

Give up, or any other excuse, some time down the road in our childrens future, they will be Kneeling and Bowing Down to the king / emperor / dictator by any other name.

SO WAKE UP vote. PLEASE

J.Swan @ Altoona,PA

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By Siobhan from Austin, TX Feb 19th 2008 at 11:15 pm EST

EACH candidate represents hope. The question is .... HOW is Obama going to achieve what he talks so nicely about? And WHAT is he going to do? I AM SICK OF HEARING PEOPLE THINK HOPE IS TIED TO OBAMA ... IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HIM PER SE. The HOPE is that BUSH is OUT!! NOW WHAT ... that is what we need to ask. Let's not mistake excitment that Bush is out with a candidate that talks about hope. WHAT is he going to do that is so different. AND HOW is he going to do it?? THIS IS WHAT WE NEED TO ASK HIM.

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By Siobhan from Austin, TX Feb 19th 2008 at 11:18 pm EST

EACH candidate represents hope. The question is .... HOW is Obama going to achieve what he talks so nicely about? And WHAT is he going to do? I AM SICK OF HEARING PEOPLE THINK HOPE IS TIED TO OBAMA ... IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HIM PER SE. The HOPE is that BUSH is OUT!! NOW WHAT ... that is what we need to ask. Let's not mistake excitment that Bush is out with a candidate that talks about hope. WHAT is he going to do that is so different. AND HOW is he going to do it?? THIS IS WHAT WE NEED TO ASK HIM.

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By Simran Feb 20th 2008 at 1:39 am EST

This has has been floating around our CA group, and I thought I would share:

Mr. Lessig is a Professor of Law at Stanford. Prior to that he was the Berkman Professor at Harvard, and before that a Professor at the University Of Chicago.

Please consider his impeccably reasoned argument.

Link

ENJOY!!!

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By Stan from Sharon Center, OH Feb 25th 2008 at 2:33 pm EST

I was going to vote for Obama until I read this WSJ article:

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Obama's Finance Ploy
February 25, 2008; Page A14
Barack Obama is promising to end partisanship in Washington, and here's a place to start: He could stop playing politics with the Federal Election Commission in a way that could hamper John McCain's campaign against, well, Mr. Obama.

The Illinois Senator is blocking confirmation of one of President Bush's appointees to the FEC, which administers election laws. This has left the agency two commissioners short of the quorum it needs to make decisions -- with the potential for direct harm to Mr. McCain's campaign. As we've been writing, the Arizona Senator took out a controversial $1 million loan that FEC Chairman David Mason has said might lock him into the public finance system for the primary season. Mr. McCain doesn't want to do that because he'd have to abide by spending limits that would reduce his campaigning this spring and summer. Mr. Mason says the FEC needs to rule on the matter, but without a quorum Mr. McCain is left hanging.

The FEC must also vote to certify that Mr. McCain can receive an estimated $85 million in public funds for the November election. The Republican has already pledged to accept those funds, and the spending limits that go with them, and he is counting on the money to make him competitive against a Democratic nominee. However, no FEC quorum, no public McCain funds in the fall -- and a potentially big advantage for Mr. Obama, who is raising far more in private donations.

The FEC dispute centers on Hans von Spakovsky, a Bush appointee whose two-year recess term ended in December and who has been renominated. Before coming to the FEC, Mr. von Spakovsky was a lawyer in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, where he supported voter-ID laws that Democrats claim will harm black voters but have been vindicated in court. Mr. von Spakovsky's nomination was approved by the Rules Committee in September, but then Mr. Obama intervened with a "hold." Other Democrats have since joined him.

Mr. von Spakovsky was supposed to be voted on in a package of four FEC nominees. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid instead demanded that all four get individual votes, hoping to tank only Mr. von Spakovsky. The six FEC commissioners have staggered terms, and one Republican and one Democrat

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By ! J-Rock from Kent Ohio ! Mar 29th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT

The issue is Hans von Sparkovsky. He is a voter suppression guru. The Democrats are united in their opposition to Mr Sparkovsky and would like to vote on his nomination seperately from the other nominees to the committee. Unfortunately, the Republicans won't allow a seperate vote, instead prefering to vote on all 4 nominees as a package.

This is where it sits now. The democrats won't budge on von Sparkovsky and the republicans won't allow a seperate vote.

It is unfair to single out Obama for this. It isn't like his vote is holding up the process. There are many things at play and trust me, you don't want Hans vo Sparkovsky on the FEC (as an aside, he knows he can't be nominated and even moved from Washington DC, but the process is still held up).

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By Simran Feb 20th 2008 at 1:40 am EST

This has has been floating around our CA group, and I thought I would share:

Mr. Lessig is a Professor of Law at Stanford. Prior to that he was the Berkman Professor at Harvard, and before that a Professor at the University Of Chicago.

Please consider his impeccably reasoned argument.

Link

ENJOY!!!

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By Candace N. - V.O.B Feb 21st 2008 at 2:59 am EST

thats great

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By Matt Mar 2nd 2008 at 11:56 pm EST

I loved that link thanks

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By Ted Mar 4th 2008 at 2:13 pm EST

Yes We Can
Obama '08
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03/03/08 - $60 raised
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Monthly Goal - $1,000

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By Miguel from Stanton, CA Mar 7th 2008 at 7:24 pm EST

Friends:

I hear Hillary Clinton rhetoric, I search my soul, open my mind to see what have the Clintons have done for us Blacks and Latinos, Middle class professionals, etc. and I find NOTHING. What have other presidents and governments have done for us, minorities, to help us get out of poverty, to save our houses to get better jobs, to send our kids to school, etc.and I find NOTHING.

What has anybody done for us, minorities? Please, tell me what have we received of significance importance to offset our third class citizen status? Not even a decent minimum salary that could help us through the rising standard of leaving. What has Hillary done to eliminate racism? Am missing something?

Obama speaks from his heart. Obama speaks from his experience on the streets facing necessity, poverty and scarcity, discrimination, inequities and sufferings, unfulfilled dreams of families barely surviving and struggling with needs of the next day, unfulfilled dreams of young boys and girls that see from the distance the colleges that they can not reach. Obama speaks from his experience seeing that the richer gets richer and the middle class and lower classes can not even make the daily food. This is experience.

Obama speaks from his experience seeing that this government for a long time is not longer the government of the people, for the people and by the people that the founders of this country laid out for us. This is experience.

Obama has the judgment to lead his consultants and advisers, cabinets and staff to accomplish the goals of his hopes that will make us better, that will make us share to richness of this country. This is experience.

Let us mistake about it. Obama is our candidate running not for his own ego and enrichment but for the betterment of all those that for centuries have been left out.

Let us not be fooled by false promises of those who work selfishly for their own benefit only.

Miguel Soto

P.S. If you think that this is Obama's experience pass it around to other friends so our voices rings across the land from sea to shining sea.

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By Roaring Moose Mar 8th 2008 at 11:55 pm EST

I just learned that the little girl sleeping in bed is now 17 years old she will turn 18 in April. She will vote for Barack. In addition, she wants to make a counter ad with Barack. The Ad was put together from stock footage that belongs to the ad company she worked for 5 or 6 years ago. It was on CNN Just now. I type slowly so correction a few minutes ago.
The young Lady wants Barack answering the phone not the Clintons

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By Robert from Akron, OH Mar 12th 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT

If you’re a talented coder who’d like to enlist your skills helping Barack Obama get elected, join us! If we start now, we can help insure that 796 super delegates don’t reverse the will of the voters and crown Hillary as our nominee. The project is:

IfSuperDelegatesOverruleUs. org Check it out: Link

WHO AM I:
My name is Robert Hewitt. I'm a graphic designer and avid Obama blogger/volunteer living in NYC. I’m working on a web project that has the potential to influence the selection of the Democratic nominee, but I need dedicated, talented coders to join me to ensure that the Democratic Party lives up to its name.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT:
I’ve registered the URL: IfSuperDelegatesOverruleUs.org and I’m planning a simple site which aims to not just inform voters of the whole super delegate mess, but EMPOWER them to easily send a personalized message to the DNC, outlining concrete steps they’ve pledged to take if super delegates over rule us.

Done right, this site has the potential to be extremely viral and could take on a life of its own in no time. Once a user sends their pledge they’ll be encouraged to tell their friends and plaster our visual assets on their blogs and profiles. We also have a hosted server and would be able to handle the spike in traffic that would follow a national press hit or two.

By the time the convention rolls around, this small project could actually help frame the issue in the eyes of voters and send a strong enough message to the party insiders that they start to think twice about disregarding our votes.

This is a volunteer effort and NO paycheck is involved, aside from the knowledge that we had an impact on the process and helped ensure that the will of the people was upheld.

If you’re interested in joining the team, shoot me an email at roberthewitt@gmail.com. Serious inquires only, please.

Obama '08!

SPECIAL EVENT! Hands Across America for Change. Yes We Can! | Report to Admin

By News Watchdog from Los Angeles, CA Mar 15th 2008 at 3:49 pm EDT

SPECIAL EVENT! Hands Across America for Change. Yes We Can!

On April 12, 2008 Americans all over the country will stand-up for change. We will stand together in cities across the country for change to make our voices heard, just like hands across America did. The world will hear us and the media will cover it as we impact America. We will be one voice, one people, united together as Americans that believe in this country's ability to provide true equality and economic feasibility for each and every American, regardless of gender, race, religion or ancestry. We will stand together and say we have had enough of the bigotry and media assassinations of leaders that hear our voice. We the People do count.

This year, more than any other ever in American History, the voice of Liberty and Freedom for All screams to be heard. Stand with us on April 12, 2008. Sign up here for details that will be forth coming. Let's show the media that our voice is America, not theirs.

Hands Across America for Change. Yes We Can!

Register at Link and then Log In and post a reply to this forum to be a part of this historic event NOW!

We need organizers all across America. Contact us at pr@newswatchdogservice.com

Re: SPECIAL EVENT! Hands Across America for Change. Yes We Can! | Report to Admin

By Sean from Bowie, MD Apr 8th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

I just used Link to sway my state’s uncommitted super delegates. Let us express our opinion to them to support Obama to be the nominee.

Best Wishes !!

SEAN

Media Blackout on April 1, 2008 | Report to Admin

By Talkeasy-V.O.B. Mar 18th 2008 at 6:15 am EDT

Spread the word. No MSNBC, CNN, FOX on April 1, 2008.

Rev. Wright in perspective | Report to Admin

By Scott Palmer Mar 21st 2008 at 4:56 pm EDT

Please forward this link to as many places as you can. It will certainly paint a different picture of Rev. Wright.

Thanks,
Scott Palmer
619-245-8500

Link

Obama Song is on iTunes! | Report to Admin

By TeamBarack Mar 25th 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

Can you help us spread the word that READY TO BELIEVE is now on iTunes?

If people comment on it and download from iTunes, it helps drive it up and get it featured more prominently and that alone could generate more publicity for the Obama campaign going into Pennsylvania.

Tell people that it's listed on iTunes as "Ready to Believe - Yes We Can" by the artist Cherish Alexander.

It is not the "Yes We Can" which has received all the attention. This song is an anthem for action.

Thank you!

Bryce

I am so proud of you. | Report to Admin

By Ladies' Hood Journal reporting Mar 29th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT

Young Lady, I celebrate your Moher's joy, Amen.
My name is Mz. Ella and I'm an iReporter for CNN News.

With that being said, I'd like to refer you and your "action packed self" to CNN news, to join us.
Sincerely,
Mz. Ella @ Ladies' Hood Journal - SuperStar iReporter for CNN News.

~~~S.O.S.~~~MayDay*** | Report to Admin

By Captain Church Apr 10th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

This is for ALL you know......please help me spread
this to save lives......this is NOT "religion", this
is Reality, objective reality!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
***S.O.S.~~~MayDay***
------->"Suicidal thoughts, up since Katrina, PTSD
survey says........"
------->>WASHINGTON (AP)----"Using anti-depressants
Increases the risk of Suicidal thoughts and behavior
among young people"----
------->>>"Suicide rate among girls skyrockets 76%,
says Centers for
Disease Control & Prevention"<<<-------
****
Please help me save young [ & old] lives, now
NEEDLESSLY lost!
Help spread these volunteer sites [NO $$$ asked]
planet-wide and express real
empathy!~~~Impulsive Depression/Suicide is Endable!
*
~~~~~SUICIDE VACCINE~~~~~[It works, which is the only
point, Eh?!]
Link
http://CaptChurch.proboards98. com
Link
http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/i ndex.php?boardid=15311
Link
*Wisdom for Teens*
Link
http://communities.righthealth .com/group/sosmayday
Link
[~~~All groups:::5 permanent monographs & no chat~~~
like, "Who are YOU?!?" , "The useless War of the
Sexes" and "LOVE is
the Real Thing".]
Link [My
first web
page-2003]
Jim Sorrell [CaptainChurch]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Be a Good
Neighbor~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Love your neighbour as yourself."--->>>means , see to
it that your
neighbour has it just as good as you do,
self-lessly!~~~
"Who is my neighbour?"....EveryOne on the planet!
All humans born are @ least 33rd or 34th cousins [from
Noah's 3 sons: we are All related family!]
Link
http://groups.google.com/group /TeenAnswers
Link
http://groups.google.com/group /answers-for-teens
Link
http://blogs.albawaba.com/capt ainchurch

James Sorrell [CaptainChurch]
971-239-1811 {messages}
Salem, Oregon
james.sorrell@yahoo.com or
CaptainChurch@gmail.com
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We can face the challenges together | Report to Admin

By jw Apr 22nd 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT

Together we can face the challenges of the future with a new kind of politics and a new kind of leadership.

SECTION 8 OR FIGURE 8 WHERE DO YOU LIVE | Report to Admin

By UNDECIDED ? AND I GOT TIME TO CHOOSE. Apr 27th 2008 at 3:51 pm EDT

PLEASE TRAVEL IN OUR POOREST PLACES 1ST. IN NORTH CAROLINA!
,,,, SEE HOW THE PEOPLE OF NC REALY LIVE,,,,
DIRT ROADS, THAT WASH OUT ON EVERY TIME IT RAINS,
VERY LIMMITED RAIL SYSTEM,
SUB STANDARD AND OVER PRICED- NEW HOUSEING (BUILT WITH THE LABOR OF ILLIGAL “OUTSOURCED“ WORKERS, TRALIERS, TRALIERS, TRALIERS, THAT NO ONE CAN GET LOANS ON. SHACKS, THAT SHOULD BE CONDIMED …YET BANKS WILL LOAN MONEY ON A SHACK MADE OF WOOD.
"SECTION 8 HOUSING"
POOR, OUTDATED WATER AND SEWER CONDITIONS,
VERY FEW JOBS, AND POOR WORKING CONDITIONS.

THEN PLEASE TRY TRAVEL TO “FIGURE EIGHT ISLAND”
(THE TOP 2% VACATION HERE).... OR “BALD HEAD ISLAND”
O’ THATS RIGHT!
Headed south on US-17, after passing through Hampstead NC, take the US-17 S BUS ramp toward Wilmington (0.6 miles). Turn left onto Porters Neck Rd (0.9 miles). Turn right onto Edgewater Club Rd (1.4 miles). Road ends at the Figure Eight Island Guard Gate.

ITS A PRIVATE ISLAND FOR ONLY THE RICH AND IMPORTANT PEOPLE.....
THANK YOU FOR LEARNING ABOUT NC!

SECTION 8 OR FIGURE 8 WHERE DO YOU LIVE | Report to Admin

By UNDECIDED ? AND I GOT TIME TO CHOOSE. Apr 27th 2008 at 3:54 pm EDT

PLEASE TRAVEL IN OUR POOREST PLACES 1ST. IN NORTH CAROLINA!
,,,, SEE HOW THE PEOPLE OF NC REALY LIVE,,,,
DIRT ROADS, THAT WASH OUT ON EVERY TIME IT RAINS,
VERY LIMMITED RAIL SYSTEM,
SUB STANDARD AND OVER PRICED- NEW HOUSEING (BUILT WITH THE LABOR OF ILLIGAL “OUTSOURCED“ WORKERS, TRALIERS, TRALIERS, TRALIERS, THAT NO ONE CAN GET LOANS ON. SHACKS, THAT SHOULD BE CONDIMED …YET BANKS WILL LOAN MONEY ON A SHACK MADE OF WOOD.
"SECTION 8 HOUSING"
POOR, OUTDATED WATER AND SEWER CONDITIONS,
VERY FEW JOBS, AND POOR WORKING CONDITIONS.

THEN PLEASE TRY TO TRAVEL TO “FIGURE EIGHT ISLAND”
(THE TOP 2% VACATION HERE).... OR “BALD HEAD ISLAND”
O’ THATS RIGHT!
Headed south on US-17, after passing through Hampstead NC, take the US-17 S BUS ramp toward Wilmington (0.6 miles). Turn left onto Porters Neck Rd (0.9 miles). Turn right onto Edgewater Club Rd (1.4 miles). Road ends at the Figure Eight Island Guard Gate.

ITS A PRIVATE ISLAND FOR ONLY THE RICH AND IMPORTANT PEOPLE.....
THANK YOU FOR LEARNING ABOUT NC!

Change Talk: Just Talk? | Report to Admin

By Victor G. Jackson May 25th 2008 at 4:08 am EDT

Is change talking just huffing, puffing, woofing, and bluffing?
If Senator Obama is serious about organized crime -- will organized crime get serious about Obama?

I know persons who are trained and willing to disrupt voting.
We need to get organized against crime, BEFORE Obama is elected.
If Obama won't go along with the status quo the status quo will fight.

Victor G. Jackson
San Antonio, TX

Ride For Change | Report to Admin

By nicolesguide May 25th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

I am asking for the support of everyone to try to get (Ride For Change) be an official group on this Website. "Ride For Change" is a group that should be apart of this website because it is not enough to get out and register people to vote. We have to follow through by ensuring that people get to the polls. We have to start now even though the general election has not officially started yet especially with eveything that is happening; we can't wait until the last minute to start thinking about how we are going to get people to the polls. Many people are suffering with the high gas prices but some of the people who are having the hardiest time is the elderly, poor, disabled and some students. I think this is a great time to get to know people in our community who is going to vote for Obama so that when its time to have the carpool conversation about us "riding for change" with friends as oppose to someone we don't really know, or worst don't ask for help and just don't vote...I know the general election is months away but it is my experience that with early planning, the chances of a great and powerful turnout is greater. If you feel that we should have this Group please email me and let me know who to speak to in regards to this or email them yourself to make this happen. Thank you for reading. I will be starting a "Ride for Change" Blog so please look out for that...Thanks again.

communism | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Jun 15th 2008 at 7:33 pm EDT

have you read the communist manifesto? how about the writings of che guevara? lenin? stalin?

I respect that you have become politically active, but it's important to see what happens when obamas plan for america goes into practice.

the "new deal" and "the great society" were socialist american plans that destroyed our economy and have led to the problems we are having today. what obama proposes are even more disaterous (just do the research on those programs end result)

and every time socialism or marxism has been tried - it's failed. at the destruction of the economy of that nation and at the cost of human life (100,000,000 lives to date) - look at cuba, north korea, china, the soviet union, were those people better off under communist rule?

then how can you support a candidate who is preaching the same ideas only calling them "liberal" or "progressive"

don't listen to me... do you're on research on what his ideas will REALLY mean to you and america

Very cool story on Kim Ndombe! | Report to Admin

By Mark from West Fargo, ND Jun 18th 2008 at 10:21 pm EDT

Cool story on Kim Ndombe living the American dream!
These certainly are exciting times - time is truly flying by and the Democratic National Convention will be here before we know it.

Please take a moment to view this portrait - it is an amazing pictorial analogy of the youthful optimism and energy that this campaign has generated.

Link

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