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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jul 11th 2009 at 10:42 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:42 am EDT)

We are so blessed to have such a brilliant President

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 10:50 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:50 am EDT)

Yes we are. But sometimes you blame the one you love the most. I think people really like Obama and they hate Congress, so they're aiming all of their hopes and their anger at him because they've given up on Congress.

Anyway, THIS IS A MUST WATCH ADDRESS.

BTW - Congrats on first!

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 10:56 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:56 am EDT)

I watched this on the Dkos (I didn't even bother reading the comments).

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By ObamaWorld2008 Jul 11th 2009 at 11:04 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:04 am EDT)

Obama Delivers Edward Kennedy's Letter To Pope Link

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By ObamaWorld2008 Jul 11th 2009 at 11:43 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:43 am EDT)

Obama: 'Africa Not Separate From World Affairs'
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Obama To Attend World Cup In South Africa?
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By ObamaWorld2008 Jul 11th 2009 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:10 pm EDT)

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Obama Speech: 'Africa End Corruption, Tyranny' Link

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By ObamaWorld2008 Jul 11th 2009 at 1:55 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:55 pm EDT)

Obama: Slave Site Reminds Him Of World 'Evil' Link

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By Celtic Jul 11th 2009 at 11:09 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:09 am EDT)

Videos- The "Private" White House Fourth of July Celebration Link

Video- CNN: President Obama's Trip To Ghana Link

Obama campaign plane emergency could have led to disaster Link

Obama Extends Cheney's Secret Service Protection Link
CNN Poll: Do American care if Obama smokes? Link
Videos- The Obamas at the Vatican Link

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By Celtic Jul 11th 2009 at 11:17 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:17 am EDT)

Video- President Obama's G8 Press Conference: Highlights Link
Summer Fundraiser Link
Video- Van Susteren airs video of Obama G8 photo shoot to counter "lying picture that's going around the Web" Link
Supermax prison: Obama's books "potentially detrimental to national security" Link
Sarah Palin Blames Obama for Troubles; He Did All That? Link
Video- President Obama's speech at G8 on climate change Link

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:13 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:13 am EDT)

I did, and they started off ok, but then quickly disintegrated. Obama is a monster to some of those people...it's bizarre.

I can't believe Democrats are carrying the "stimulus is a failure" talking point, but for those who wanted a bigger stimulus (without giving any idea on how it would have gotten through Congress), this is a time to score "I told you so" points on the blogsphere, despite the damage it's doing to the president's credibility. Such short term thinking.

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 11:27 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:27 am EDT)

Daniel Gross (a columnist for Newsweek) said the 'stimulus is failure' meme is similar to the 'Obama Bear Market' meme that developed in March.

It's basically another 'everything is Obama's fault' thing that'll eventually come to pass.

There are a couple of progressive independents and center-lefters on the DKos who talk some sense, but it gets lost in the hate spew.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:54 am EDT)

I have that same deja vu feeling as well. Sky is falling!!!!!!!

I need Al Giordano to spit some truth soon, although he's doing important work with the coup in Honduras.

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By Lee Church Jul 11th 2009 at 12:16 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:16 pm EDT)

Yes, I agree with you on the 'stimulus' being labelled a 'failure' by political foes.

It's definately one of the issues with doing the right thing - that those against us will try to play both sides of the game.

To be fair, theoretically, folks like Krugman are on the record strongly urging a larger stimulus, with more infrastructure (and theoretically I agree with him). Yet Paul Krugman failed to provide, as you mention any practical way of getting a larger recovery bill through Congress.

The criticism isn't really about Obama's failure, it was after all, Congress that created the legislation for him to sign. Are they suggesting he should have vetoed it? (I'm sure Paul isn't suggesting that - as time was of the essense with the 'stimulus).

I think with time mrational people will realize the 'failure' doesn't lay at the feet of Obama on this, but with all the 'debate' and those resisting spending to recover from the financial precipice. In the end there will always be about 26% completely opposed to anything we do. I learned long ago "you make someone like you" (which accounts for why I don't win many popularity contests :)

regards as always,
Lee

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 12:38 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:38 pm EDT)

But even Krugman isn't beating his chest screaming that the stimulus is a failure. He's saying that his fears about it seem to be happening, but that it is better than nothing. He wants us to have a second stimulus on the table, so that's his new focus.

I can appreciate that.

What I can't appreciate from people allegedly on our side, is nothing but doom and gloom and nasty character assaults against POTUS. He acknowledged that the stimulus wasn't perfect when he signed it. But it was near what he wanted, so he signed it. NOTHING is perfect, yet for him, perfection is demanded.

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By Lee Church Jul 11th 2009 at 12:48 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:48 pm EDT)

I completely agree with you. I try to remind myself that it's a compliment when our critics hold us to a higher standard than they hold themselves (or previous administrations). At the same time, let's go for 'perfect' knowing we will fall short and always recieve criticism - ultimately (hopefully) it will be viewed in proper context.

regards,
Lee

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By Lil Star Jul 11th 2009 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:31 pm EDT)

I personally believe the stimulus WILL WORK. Apparently A LOT of the projects haven't started yet. I wondered what was taking so long. didn't know at first the state Gov's had 45 DAYS to sign for the stimulus money. Those of us unfortunate enough to have a Repub Gov who waited until the last few days to sign have not gotten infrastucter money yet. The jobs are approved, crews hired-- we are waiting for THE STATE to have a final meeting sometime next month. We are already approved so it should be immediate after that , or so I'm told. I should tell you-- I live in a Democrat "black hole" part of the state. I live in a small, rural town. We have no Democratic party office here. ( do have repub). This town is made up of a vast majority of redneck conseratives. We have already received a large amount of money for our school system----and we are getting over 6 MILLION DOLLARS !!!--for our waste water and water plants !!!!The officals i talked to at city hall are appreciative of this--as I am!! This is expected to create a lot of jobs !!!---So , so much for the conservative theory that the stimulus money is only going to places who back the President. I'm betting that as in our case, the hold up is with the states.There is a lot of paperwork, but i just don't believe Repub held states are really busting it to get the funds out quickly-that would make it good for the PBO. We are dealing with slimeballs here !!!

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:41 pm EDT)

The stimulus is a two year program. Once a good portion is out there you'll see dividends.

Many states have already expanded unemployment benefits and the middle class tax cuts are already out there.

The infrastructure projects take longer.

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By Dave Jul 12th 2009 at 5:22 pm EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 5:22 pm EDT)

Healthcare Reform might be an even bigger immediate boost...

Just allowing us to import drugs from Canada, this alone will put lots of money in people's pockets...

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By junior Jul 11th 2009 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:26 pm EDT)

I love it when obama let it like it is to his critics all he is saying is CANTOR and the republican party come up with an alternative rather than just say no,no,no,no, the party of no come on republican party give us something we are tired of you saying no,no,no,no,

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By Dave Jul 13th 2009 at 6:12 pm EDT (Updated Jul 13th 2009 at 6:12 pm EDT)

I am not a big fan of Eric Cantor.

I am Jewish, and it is a big "pet peeve" for me to see Jewish people in powerful positions that are unethical or put their own personal ambition over ethics...

Eric Cantor is one of them...He is very intelligent and educated, enough to know that the GOP platform is disaster for the middle-class.

Lieberman I dislike for the same reason...maybe he personally believes his foreign policy stance but they are disasterous....His policies towards Iran with combination of him being Jewish I don't thinks is good for the Jewish community, if those in Iran thinks he somehow represents the Jewish people or Jews in the United States...

Cantor's goal is to became the house GOP leader which I predict will happen in the next few years...He has the same amount of energy as Obama, speaks well, and could become a problem is house leader...

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By Dave Jul 14th 2009 at 3:13 pm EDT (Updated Jul 14th 2009 at 3:13 pm EDT)

I actually think Eric Cantor will be a surprise candidate in 2012....

He is young (late 40's, looks 30, looks younger then Obama), he has a lot of charisma, he speaks very well, he has full conservative credibility as the #2 member of the house meaning he can try and present himself as more moderate and still keep the conservative base, he is one of the 2-3 most senior Republicans in Washington...He is very politically savvy, good at making attacks and "twisting the knife" good with media, on message..and could get all the house GOP members and senators to endorse him, he could raise a lot of money....

Of all the candidates from 2008 (which I will include Palin in as she was the VP nominee) they will finish in this order.

1) Romney (super rich and corporations will, big money will be behind him, esp. as GOP candidates enter the race the same time (march/april 2011) the super rich will pay their higher tax payments when Obama repeals the Bush tax cuts in 2010).

2) Palin (her supporters are energized and motivated..She appeals to this certain section of voters but they are not enough to win a primary or GE)

3) Huckabee (won Iowa in 2008, will lose a lot of voters to Palin, but would for sure finish in top 6 overall so you have to include in top 3 from 2008.

NEW CANDIDATES

1) Jon Huntsman (UT GOV, now Ambassador to China) only one that could come within 10 points of Obama. Will he run? How can he run against the same administration he is apart of?

2) Eric Cantor (#2 in House GOP seniority, seems best candidate to represent a "Republican Revolution" as he is the second coming of Newt Gingrich.

3) Newt Gingrich (see above). Will def. run I think.

Others that would be strong candidates if they rean..Charlie Crist, GOV FL (won't run..will run in 2016 focused on 2010 Senate), Bobby Jindal (focused on 2011 LA re-election, will be discussed as VP, party will try and force him to run to add diversity.

People on this blog accuse me of being a Republican as I discuss the viability of who will win the next GOP primary. I am not a Republican.

Best ticket I see is:

GOP Presidential Nominee : Jon Huntsman
GOP Vice Presidential Nominee : Eric Cantor

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 10:51 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:51 am EDT)

Good morning, Donna! It's a wonderful Saturday.

This procession is awesome! They are awaiting PBO's arrival.

I must say I'm also awaiting PBO's arrival - HOME!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jul 11th 2009 at 10:52 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:52 am EDT)

We sure are Donna! This was an excellent weekly address and that speech in Ghana was just brilliant.

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By Lifetime Democrat Jul 12th 2009 at 11:42 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 11:42 am EDT)

President Obama is brilliant I couldn't agree more with that statement. We are also so lucky to have him as our President-I thank God daily for that.

Can you imagine what our country would look like if McBushey has won? That thought scares the heck out of me. Thank God that we have President Obama working for US!

The media in this country and some of the people in this country do not want to understand the very serious and difficult problems that drove our beloved country into the ground will take a while to be fixed. President Obama has no magic wand to wave to fix all of these problems over night. He probably wishes he did but he doesn't. People who think that the stimulus has failed, that President Obama isn't doing his job etc. etc. are just full of CRAP! The disaster that Buzzard Bush and his sidekick criminal vice president made were so bad that things are going to take while to get back on track.

Do you people not understand that Bushy practicly destroyed our country? He brought our economy to a near collapse, he started the Iraq war under false pretenses and lied to the American people, he said torturing people was ok, etc. etc.

President Obama inherited all these disasters from his former predcessor he DID NOT CREATE THESE DISASTERS!! Get that through your THICK HEADS people who blame President Obama for all the problems our country is facing.

All the Rethugs party is good at is destroying our country and not helping anyone but themselves.

In time I believe that President Obama will bring our country back to prosperity and life in America will be good again.

God Bless you President Obama! U rock!

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By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 2:51 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:51 pm EDT)

Yes! a brilliant President!
He even addressed why he'was against doing nothing for the economy!

It reminded me of this that I saw on a home-made poster the wall of an office of another good public official:
"The problem with doing nothing is that you never know when you're finished." [Nelson DeMille, Plum Island]

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Jul 12th 2009 at 6:59 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 6:59 am EDT)

Twitter contact (Replies only. No DMs. ) @stephencrose

Selection of most recent blog posts LINK: Link

Huffington Post's LobbyBlog -- Go There To Post and Find Info on Lobbying Efforts
Write Some Letters for Sonia
Health Care: Obama Ground Game Will Win The Day
Obama Agenda Is The Popular Will -- Blue Dogs and GOP Take Note
Significant Tweets July 8, 2009
Response to Sam Stein's Suggestion That Obama Offers "Vague Reassurance" On Public Option
Video: Chill, Don't Kill
How Permanent Will Doing Good in Afghanistan Be?

Other Blog Posts:

Future of Newspapers: Interactive Map
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Palin and The Power of Resentment
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A List of Senators and Congress Members and Their Receipts from Health Care Interests
Link

ALL RECENT TWEETS WITH SOURCE LINKS Link

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By Cynthia, TX Jul 11th 2009 at 10:51 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:51 am EDT)

Cape Coast Ghanna

www.cnn.com/live

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 10:56 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:56 am EDT)

Thanks cynth!

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 10:57 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:57 am EDT)

HOW COOL IS THIS!

Obama look-a-like in Ghana | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 10:51 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:51 am EDT)

Here is a picture of POTUS meeting the young boy in Ghana who looks like POTUS with big ears and being left-handed.

Link

I bet that boy will never forget that quick moment.

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 10:58 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:58 am EDT)

sweet

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jul 11th 2009 at 11:00 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:00 am EDT)

I saw that story yesterday. So glad he got to meet him. Ears and all :)

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 11:00 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:00 am EDT)

:)

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By JAchickforObama FKA Annie Oakley Jul 11th 2009 at 11:31 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:31 am EDT)

Vero, that made me cry. Can you imagine the pride and joy in that little boy's heart? He'll never forget this day. The day he met the first President of the United States with African blook running through his veins. The day he looked up into the face of his hero.

Oh Lord, here come the tears again.

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 10:59 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:59 am EDT)

Watching Brian Reagan standup on Comedy Central- this dude is so funny!

Some more morning music | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jul 11th 2009 at 11:00 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:00 am EDT)

Barack Obama - Let's Live

Link

Please take note of the "love" in these photos!

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 11:07 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:07 am EDT)

They cut the FEED!! SHOOT.

Why do they do that to us??

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 11:11 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:11 am EDT)

I'm so furious! Tell me they did not just do that.

Wait-it just came back on.

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By !Rhonda => As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:21 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:21 am EDT)

please link

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jul 11th 2009 at 11:22 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:22 am EDT)

CNN online have cut their feed for some unknown reason!

CNN TV has live feed right now.

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By !Rhonda => As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:50 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:50 am EDT)

Thanks Donna!!!

And Please continue to post and list the names of the Obama Family and their family members that are going through/need recovery and want prayer, Let tem all know that we are constantly and continually praying for their healings and miracles.

Jeremiah 30:17a
For I will restore health to you,
and your wounds I will heal,
declares the Lord...

3 John 2
I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

1 Peter 2:24
By His Stripes you are healed.

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 11:28 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:28 am EDT)

It's back on live stream.

Sorry, Rhonda, my live feed opens in a new window without a link, but you can go to cnn.com/live and click on the feed on the left.

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By !Rhonda => As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:58 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:58 am EDT)

Thanks Meta!!!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jul 11th 2009 at 11:30 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:30 am EDT)

CNN:Link

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By !Rhonda => As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:59 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:59 am EDT)

Thanks Donna

Cape Coast tour | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:23 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:23 am EDT)

You can watch it on tv. CNN is carrying it live.

I cannot wait for our President to visit | Report to Admin

By JAchickforObama FKA Annie Oakley Jul 11th 2009 at 11:33 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:33 am EDT)

Indonesia and Kenya...even Ireland. Imagine the reception...

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Jul 11th 2009 at 11:38 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:38 am EDT)

President Obama will vitis Indonesia in November.
That should be a an emotional trip for him.

I notice how Malia is by her daddy,she is so tall.

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By JAchickforObama FKA Annie Oakley Jul 11th 2009 at 11:43 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:43 am EDT)

He will?! Oh that's wonderful! I can't wait.

Malia is "daddy's girl." She's always stuck to her dad. I love to watch them together.

She's going to be a knockout.

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jul 11th 2009 at 11:34 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:34 am EDT)

Neither. I love the eye-popping colors worn in Africa!

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 11:34 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:34 am EDT)

For those of you who don't or can't watch on streaming video, CNN is also showing PBO's arrival on TV. They just broke for a commercial, but said we wouldn't miss a thing.

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jul 11th 2009 at 11:35 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:35 am EDT)

I am sure that this tour of the slave castle will be a profound and emotional experience for the President and his family
Please join me in lighting a candle for Our President:Link

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By debbier Jul 11th 2009 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:03 pm EDT)

I visited the same castle 10 years ago. It was a very emotional time. There were grown men in our tour group crying. I will never visit another.

The Ghanian tour guide did not appear to comprehend the magnitude of this moment to us. He kept referring to us as a type of abstract people. Finally, a guy from Georgia, told him. Hey that's our ancestors you're talking about.

My heart is filled with joy just to see all these people waiting to get a glimpse of the president | Report to Admin

By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 11:35 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:35 am EDT)

I mean you have young, old, men, women, all out on this day just to see the president.

I mean they are taking time out, some look tired, exhausted, and yet they are out!

Waiting. waiting.

Just breathtaking!

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 11:41 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:41 am EDT)

CHILLING, just to see these images of where they kept the slaves...

wow....this is ...wow.

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 11:45 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:45 am EDT)

They just showed the "DOOR OF NO RETURN"

Dang!

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:46 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:46 am EDT)

Can I just say that these folks have been partying and celebrating all week, and will continue through the weekend with Obama's visit to Ghana.

I wish I were there. I love Ghanian music.

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By rosie Jul 11th 2009 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:11 pm EDT)

me too

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By JAchickforObama FKA Annie Oakley Jul 11th 2009 at 11:45 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:45 am EDT)

I'm glued to my tv.

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:52 am EDT)

This is all so moving. Wow.

King Obama | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:44 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:44 am EDT)

I couldn't help it!

Link

LOL.

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:03 pm EDT)

Bwwaahahahaa!

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By JAchickforObama FKA Annie Oakley Jul 11th 2009 at 12:23 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:23 pm EDT)

He's so regal too. :-)

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:45 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:45 am EDT)

Guess what guys
the Cape coast that the Obamas are touring is the same one that was filmed in "Pirates of the Caribbean"

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By rosie Jul 11th 2009 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:10 pm EDT)

realy... I didn't know that.... cool

I thought it had been filmed in the caribbean.

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Jul 11th 2009 at 12:22 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:22 pm EDT)

Rosie;
Oh yes; it is the same Castle. If you watch the First Pirates of the Caribbean that was made you can see it.

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Jul 11th 2009 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:13 pm EDT)

Course; I could be loud and wrong but I don't think so so far.

Affectionate family | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 11:51 am EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:51 am EDT)

The Obamas are so touchy and affectionate with one another. It's so heartwarming! I'm such a mush!

He makes me proud! | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jul 11th 2009 at 12:02 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:02 pm EDT)

President Obama makes me so proud! I look at all the crowds wherever he has traveled overseas and see a real excitement, a real feeling of hope! He is not a rock star. He is an honest, decent human being who is the recognized "leader" of the free world right now and the rest of the world seems to be very comfortable with that. Isn't is a shame that there are those in our own country who will do everything they can to fight him and undermine him?

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By Zhana Jul 11th 2009 at 12:24 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:24 pm EDT)

Me too!

FYI... I rarely post comments, but I always enjoy your posts.

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By Standing Firm for President Obama Jul 11th 2009 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:30 pm EDT)

Brad, Your ignorance is stunning.

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Jul 11th 2009 at 1:46 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:46 pm EDT)

Hey Brad;
I Garnette your ancestors leached off the backs of the Native American and blacks for over 400 years and profit from it.
BRAD IS A LECHER!

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Jul 11th 2009 at 1:54 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:54 pm EDT)

oops
I mean guarantee.

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By Allison from Canada Jul 11th 2009 at 9:50 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:50 pm EDT)

Brad, until I read this I didn't realize exactly what a vile person you are.I will never read another word that comes out of your twisted mind, so stop posting.

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jul 11th 2009 at 3:44 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:44 pm EDT)

For our "educated" guest here who doesn't seem to understand the English language:

undermine: 1. to dig beneath; excavate ground from under, so as to form a tunnel or mine 2. to wear away and weaken the supports of [erosion is undermining the wall] 3. to injure, weaken, or impair, esp. by subtle, stealthy, or insidious means - SYN. weaken

I knew exactly what I meant when I used the term undermining, Bradley, it's a shame that you didn't. Maybe you should have checked it out first before you made an ass of yourself.

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By Obama Grandmama Jul 11th 2009 at 3:48 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:48 pm EDT)

I'm proud of him too and agree DDD. I would like to add that it is a shame PBO is not appreciated in this country. People here need to realize PBO cannot do everything by himself at the exact moment they want it.

Appreciation for all PBO does do and patience for allowing him to do all he wants in his own timing is needed. I know politically he has a sense of timing and knowing how much he can do at once and get approved. He has an understanding of our Constitution and knows it is important not to overstep his authority and let those in Congress do their jobs. He also understands the political adversaries and their need to discredit him. I know from following his career he really does intend to do what he has said. Timing is important.

We may think throwing everyone out of Congress and starting over is the answer but it is not likely to work. I trust PBO's instincts and have no reason so far to distrust his desire to help all of us. It is my desire to help him help us.

BTW, Rep. Mark Kirk Repub from IL was the person that went to China to tell them not to loan us money and not trust us paying them back when Pres. Obama was working to get the Stimulus plan through. When I first heard about him I heard he was an IL State Senator but now I am hearing he is in the US House from IL. So I am confused on his exact job. He was rumored to be running for Obama's Sen. seat in 2010 but he said he wasn't going to. Rachel Maddow said he was the person having gone to China this week. It was her show I first heard about what he had done in China. I wondered then why what he was doing was not considered treason?

an odd observation related to Ghana | Report to Admin

By Lee Church Jul 11th 2009 at 12:05 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:05 pm EDT)

One interesting (at least to me) implication of the earth's spin direction is that it creates tradewinds which blow from Africa across the caribbean and then on up to the gulf and east coast. Sailor's of old went with the tradewinds returning to Western Europe via the northern atlantic (a great circle route).

This 'path' has significantly effected human history and 'enabled' things like natural resources, slave trade, and military dominance.

To the historians out there, it's interesting to consider what human history would look like if the earth simply spun in the opposite direction (the tradewinds were reversed). The wind has significant impact not just in terms of extreme weather, but also in much more subtle ways.

I know the above is an odd observation, and in no way mean to diminish mankind's moral imperative to hold ourselves to a standard that doesn't waver in the slightest breezes.

Barack was awesome again today!

-Lee

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By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 12:08 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:08 pm EDT)

Lobbysts hard at work representing the interests of the big-business health insurance players.

Link

Who is representing the customers like us?

This is disguisting...until these blood suckers are kicked to the curb nothing in the healthcare industry will truly change. All the reform will amount to nothing...and may even HURT Americans.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:18 pm EDT)

That's nasty. Now I know why Obama talked so much about lobbyist reform. They are like leeches.

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By Rock on Mr. President!! Jul 11th 2009 at 12:33 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:33 pm EDT)

Speaking of Lobbyists

Attached is a link to bcbs.com (blue cross blue shield association

If you click on it you'll see on the front page

Tell congress to get health care reform right

If you clicked on that you'd be directed to (paraphrased) a link that will send a message to congress that says No Public Option

But if you search around you'll find CONTACT US

Wouldn't it be fun to contact them and tell 'em to stick it where the sun doesn't shine, tell 'em to get the heck out of the way of reform, that it isn't going to work this time the self-interested motives are as transparent as the size of our president's ears

I don't think I'll leave my name though because we have blue shield and I'd probably get cancelled :)

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By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 3:58 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:58 pm EDT)

We used to have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona until we were completely screwed by them last summer. They raised our rates 18% per year for three years in a row, after receiving a letter from them telling us that our rates would raise "8% or so". We were/are healthy and non-smokers.

Then, we switched and got screwed by another insurance company.

We switched again and are two weeks in. Waiting to get screwed.

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By Cynthia, TX Jul 11th 2009 at 12:19 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:19 pm EDT)

I got another one for you the Bill Moyers Journal was about this topic last night. A whistle blower from Cigna spoke about this and how they purge insureds from their companies

Link

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By Lee Church Jul 11th 2009 at 12:41 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:41 pm EDT)

Jim,
Definately would like to see this photo & article pushed further (including repeating as necessary).

-Lee

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By Canada Czarina Barb 4 Obama Jul 11th 2009 at 12:21 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:21 pm EDT)

Everyone is being asked to write letters to the editor of their local papers. I am posting a Canadian perspective for all members of this blog to use to submit to your papers, pass on to others to submit to their papers, etc. It will help to de-bunk those ridiculous rumors about govt. run HC.

I am 59 years old and was born in a Canadian hospital, no charge to the birth family.

We have always had free-choice of which Doctor we want to see; if we are wanting a 2nd, 3rd, or 100th opinion, that is our choice as well.

When I was 6 my father became seriously ill from an intestinal problem he initially contracted during WW11. (he served from 1939-1945) At the same time as my Dad became ill, I ended up with double pneumonia. Our family Doctor came to our home to check me out-needed hospitalization. As well, the specialist came out for my Dad - he also needed hospitalization. No charge, thank God. Mind you, my Mom made them both lemon pies!

At age 17 I required reconstructive surgery on my nose resulting from long term effects of catching the sun instead of the baseball when I was 13. Waited 2 weeks as it was elective. No charge.

24 years ago, my pregnancy follow-ups (by my chosen Dr) and hospital stay - no charge, other than a fee for a private room, covered by a reasonably priced, extended health plan. (I think we paid $35/month)

Our son has a congenital heart defect and his progress is monitored by our chosen family doctor, along with specialists. No charge. No waiting; in fact they call him to remind him of his appointment as needed.

In an unrelated incident, our son was experiencing severe headaches about a year ago. He was very worried, went to his chosen Dr. and had a CT scan within a week.

Two years ago, I suffered a stroke. Hospitalized for 3 months, etc. I Am still recuperating. No Charge, except for 2 ambulance trips @ $50 each. If this happened in USA, my hubby & I would be living in tent city.

Barb B
Vanouver, BC
Canada

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By Allison from Canada Jul 11th 2009 at 10:06 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:06 pm EDT)

Hi Barb. I'm from Vancouver too! :)

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By Dave Jul 14th 2009 at 3:22 pm EDT (Updated Jul 14th 2009 at 3:22 pm EDT)

Canada Barb 4 Obama,

I appreciate you sharing with us this personal and touching story. I also agree the Canadian system is better.

However, I am not sure how relevant it is that an overwhelming amount of Canadians support the Canadian system, a number that has been put in some surveys at 80% or higher.

Just because Canadians are happy with it, doesn't mean if the U.S. took on this system there would be the same support levels. Americans want freedom and choice, they also are against taking away the free market or market mechanism and the government just taking over major parts of the economy.

The American system HAS TO be different then the Canadian system...this doesn't mean that it will be better then the Canadian system or that the Canadian system will be worse then what Obama puts together...It just has to be different...

Look at attitudes that are different in the U.S. and Canada. You ask people in Canada, do you think someone in poverty who can't afford it, the government should provide health care and they shouldn't be denied it...almost all the people surveyed in Canada will say yes.

In the U.S. however it is different...people in U.S. that are working don't want to be paying for someone else's healthcare who isn't working or doesn't have the motivation to get job skills or find ways to make more then the minimum wage...That is how they see it.

In 2010 their will be mid-term elections. Every member of the House and close to 40% of the Senate are up for re-election, as are 3/4 of U.S. Governors..Obama is up for re-election in 2012. People in Canada will not be allowed to cast votes, it will only be American citizens, so in some sense it is irrelevant what system the Canadians like.

Americans want Freedom and Choice. And you should note that the Canadian system has been around for much longer (75 years?) so it has had time to work itself out. Americans will expect the current system to work out right away...If it takes more then a few years Obama won't get re-elected and neither will the Democrats in congress/senate.

People in the U.S. DON'T WANT solely government rn health care. On top of that in the U.S. (I am not sure if same is in Canada) THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS.

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By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 12:25 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:25 pm EDT)

I am not able to be at the full unity march -- designated as the driver and grownup to turn antsy unhappy little ones into dancy hydrated happy ones.
Any word on it?
Me and the dirty half dozen want to know!

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By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 1:56 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:56 pm EDT)

Peg,

The last email I got was on 7/4.

This is a quote from Rev. Clyde Dunning:

"Tea baggers, enough is enough. Get on board or get out of the way. We are on the move for change, and we are taking no prisoners.
We can make it happen. President Obama says "Real change starts for the bottom up not from the top down". But I say "definite change starts from the inside out and not from the outside in."

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By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 3:07 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:07 pm EDT)

thanks --
I wonder if anyone hears or sees any news about it today?

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By Sharon Jul 11th 2009 at 6:12 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:12 pm EDT)

Hi Peg:
I'm just back from the Unity March in DC. Sadly, the attendance was very disappointing. More than 3,000 people signed up for the march, and a very tiny fraction of that number were actually there.

I met Reverend Dunning, and he is a tremendously gracious individual. I think he was broken hearted about the attendance, but we went on with the ceremony as best we could.

A young boy who traveled from New Mexico for the event, recited the "Yes We Can" speech from memory. I was moved to tears. I was in New Hampshire when our President first gave that speech, and I will never, ever forget it.

So, I shared a beautiful day in DC with my daughter and some other lovely people, but I feel really bad for the Rev. because the attendance was so, so low.

The good news... Not a teabagger in sight.

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By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 10:57 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:57 pm EDT)

Thanks, Sharon.
I am so glad you went and told me about it.
The families whose children I was taking care of came back with the same impression -- disappointed in the numbers, but glad they went for the spirit.

lobbyist photo & article deserve much more attention | Report to Admin

By Lee Church Jul 11th 2009 at 12:37 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 12:37 pm EDT)

Link

I think this article should get as much play as "The Cost Conundrum" Link

I hope we don't underestimate the power of the NPR photo of the lobbyists in the popular debate. I would like to see the photo connected with the diagrams already in circulation which diagram the Congressmen and their lobbyist ties (the circle diagram with each staff member's healthcare ties). If someone can connect the lobbyists in the photo to the diagram it would make an even more powerful statement.

Good stuff.

-Lee

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By Cynthia, TX Jul 11th 2009 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:03 pm EDT)

sure does, but I am afraid they have such a strong hold on this debate that getting anything that makes since will be close to impossible.

I think they will listen to vote for the public option, but think it will be so watered down that it doesn't mean anything.

You do know that the insurers want everyone to be covered, because it just gives them a new pool of customers. But, what will be the real reform is what they do with those customers once they get them. If there is no public option then we know what will happen, most will be purged, some will go via cost too high and the rest will have policies that mean nothing once they start using them.

There is something empowering about this story. | Report to Admin

By Lee Church Jul 11th 2009 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:05 pm EDT)

Link

A homeless man's bid for city council - From the few quotes I've read from him, he sounds like he would bring a useful perspective to the city council.

It's also interesting how staying in a homeless shelter (which apparently is a recent thing for him) is a barrier. I can see how rules can be written, coupled with zoning to take redistricting to the 'next level' of exclusion - not only keep the voters divided, but keep candidates from running. Zone a low income housing just outside some 'legal limit' and coupled with a rule requiring people live within that legal limit to run for office is an effective barrier against the poor running for office. Since they would have particularly high popular support at this time I expect to see this tactic expressly employed in the near term rather than incidentally as in the homeless man's bid for council above.

-Lee

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By Vegas Jul 11th 2009 at 1:10 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:10 pm EDT)

I think it's so nasty of Congress to shut Michael Jackson's resolution out. I hope it goes through. MJ was an American and a global figure who did so much to help so many, and they act like he was someone who spent his life in and out of prison. No one shows him visiting troops or touring the USO w/Bob Hope as a youngster, etc. And now, a town in Ukraine might actually show our own US Congress up. They are actually listening to a proposal to rename their town "Jackson" in honor of MJ. We're not even asking for that over here.

Link

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By Marie from Fort Myers, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 1:14 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:14 pm EDT)

Both audio & video on this morning's satellite feed was awful, but I have good audio of President Obama's speech before the Ghanaian parliament on RealityChex.com at the Link -- upper left column.

It was a wonderful speech, one of his best ever, I thought, & shouldn't be missed -- the President at his tough love best.

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 1:18 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:18 pm EDT)

Thanks for posting this!

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:21 pm EDT)

New blog with photos on the DKos:

Link

.....hmmmmmmmm....this sounds about right | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 1:55 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:55 pm EDT)

Okay, I don't want to overshadow PBO's Ghana trip with my rantings about the DKos BUT this quote someone posted sums up how I feel:

'DailyKos has almost no relationship to the real world. Obama is still popular with the general public and very popular with Democrats. The left blogsphere is filled with a very small % of people many of whom can't seem to function without raging at the world.'

Okay- that's all I'll say about the DKOS.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 2:09 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:09 pm EDT)

DKos can be frustrating because it's one of the few successful liberal blogs out there, but it's hyperbole and negativity blunts it's full potential, in my opinion.

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 2:25 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:25 pm EDT)

I enjoy DKO because for every ultra left article there is one that is centrist. DKO folks want the same thing we do, they just want it yesterday. They want it without regard to how the process may effect others. In the end though, they want PBO to succeed. They want healthcare reform with a strong public option (this is of course after finally accepting that single payer is off the table).

I'm reading a very interesting diary now about how some on the right have characterized Malia's hairstyle. It's an great read with some excellent comments.

Link.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 1:59 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 1:59 pm EDT)

Here's the link!

Link

I think I just lost it, but keep trying.

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 2:02 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:02 pm EDT)

CNN TV is live broadcasting PBO's departure from Ghana. The crowds are waiting for the departure ceremony to begin. PBO to appear shortly for the event.

3 Presidents... | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 2:04 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:04 pm EDT)

...have visited Ghana, including PBO.

PBO is the only one who visited the Cape Coast slave trade outpost.

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 2:32 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:32 pm EDT)

Can somebody explain to me this sub-saharan thing about Africa is? There's much hoopla about PBO
making this as his first trip to Africa since becoming president.

I do believe he visited Egypt (you know where the Pyramids are). Last I checked that's Africa. Is that why Palin thought Africa was a country? Is this like the 'real America' part of our country versus the other part.

I'm just curious because it sure seems that there is a separation. Is this a class or economic separation? What's up with this? I'd really like to know.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 2:42 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:42 pm EDT)

Sub-saharan Africa has a different history, than say Tunisia or Morocco (think the Mediterranean), or Egypt (which has a very Middle-Eastern flair to it). Slavery affected the sub-Saharan area differently, colonialism affected that area differently. I'm pretty sure religion is also something that differentiates the areas as well.

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jul 11th 2009 at 3:01 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:01 pm EDT)

North of the Sahara,all of that area is called North Africa for instance,Libya,Tunisia and Egypt.
All below the Sahara Desert is Sub-Saharan Africa.
That's where people were captured and sold into slavery.

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 3:05 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:05 pm EDT)

Thanks Vero and I'm sure a lot has to do with the geography, history, religion, etc. I guess what I'm asking is, why does there seem to be a pretense that the eastern part is somehow not on the African continent? Africa is as diverse as Asia, but you don't hear anybody chopping it up as if parts of it weren't there.

Why is it that any reference to Egypt is as if it sits alone? Is it religious in that if we acknowledge Egypt as African, then all of biblical folks would therefore be African? Naw, that couldn't be it.

The media and many other venues (even educational), gloss over this all the time.

It's just reminding me of how divided this country is by some folks. The real Americans and the other Americans. If you're from Africa, then why the sub-set, unless it means one is better/worse than the other.

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By Sunny ATT Jul 11th 2009 at 3:29 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:29 pm EDT)

You've identified something that has always amaze me. Northern Africa has been treated as if it were another continent and it's inhabitants are not "African". If you really think about it that would make the beautiful seductress, Cleopatra, who charmed the pants off of both Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, African!! Hannibal would be African! One of the seven woners of the world, the great pyramids, would have been built by Africans. (Maybe Napolitan would not have broken the African noses off the Sphinx.) Europe would have to acknowlege advanced intelligence in people of color. Now you know we can't have that!!!!!!!!

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 3:35 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:35 pm EDT)

I understand what you are saying, however I am Nigerian. We don't call ourselves, "African." We call ourselves, Nigerian since the country where my ancestors are from is Nigeria.

Egypt, you are right, tends to be divorced from "Africa." I cannot stress to you how the religious and colonial differences of East and West play a role in how the countries in those 2 sides have developed. While I do think race plays a role highlighting the separation of East and West Africa, I'd venture to say religion plays a larger role, as well as biblical and colonial differences.

Think of North America. We're one big continent, but we've managed to split ourselves up - central America, United States of America, Canada...these are different regions with different evolutions of history, so they aren't lumped together.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 3:43 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:43 pm EDT)

Just wanted to clarify...that while most Nigerians will say they are Nigerian before saying a blanket statement that "we are African," Nigerians still acknowledge their African-ness and they're place and part within the continent.

On the other hand, I think, perhaps, those N. African countries, and countries like Egypt, are quicker to point out there country before their continent. So therein lies a source for the separation of those countries from most of Africa. That is unfortunate.

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 3:57 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:57 pm EDT)

Thank you Vero, for the North America comparison. Yes people from Nigeria would self-identify as Nigerian, knowing they are from the continent of Africa. Just as I am an American living in a country of North America.

Now I have to study on how we differenciate ourselves on this continent Canadian, Mexican, American. I don't think either country claims to not belong to North America.

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 2:49 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:49 pm EDT)

This is from wiki:

Sub-Saharan Africa is a geographical term used to describe the area of the African continent which lies south of the Sahara, or those African countries which are fully or partially located south of the Sahara. It contrasts with North Africa, which is part of the Arab World.

The Sahel is the transitional zone between the Sahara and the tropical savanna (the Sudan region) and forest-savanna mosaic to the south. The Horn of Africa and large parts of Sudan are geographically part of sub-Saharan Africa, but nevertheless show strong Middle Eastern influence and are also part of the Arab world.

The Sub-Saharan region is also known as Black Africa, in reference to its "black" populations. Notably commentators in Arabic in the medieval period used a similar term, bilâd as-sûdân which literally translates to "land of the blacks" in contrast with populations of the classic Islamic world.

Link

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 3:16 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:16 pm EDT)

Hmmmm, let me think..... OK, BULL!!!

Geographically everything and everybody on the continent of Africa is AFRICAN. Why are they trying to re-write to he boundaries? Oh I see, since there is Middle Eastern influence then it's not really African. This is beginning to support a theory I'm unfortunately developing about this whole thing. It's religious and there is an aversion to having all those biblical folks, including the Bible coming out of Africa. Alas, it's still a black/white thing.

Thanks for the reference. I've just given my family an assignment. My granddaughter is not going to like this as I'm going to have her explore this with me. She's the same age as Malia, and we're going to take the journey.

Just sayin... there's more to this than meets the eye.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 2:50 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:50 pm EDT)

Your question highlights the fact that we need to start thinking of Africa as a continent, not a country. Like any continent there are diverse histories, cultures, and religions which require a different way of thinking, acting, and relating to each region and each individual country.

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Jul 11th 2009 at 2:40 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:40 pm EDT)

What a moving ceremony. What love for our President.

This man has made me cry so many times in the last 2 1/2 years. We are so blessed.

Breaks my heart at what he has to go through here at home.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 2:43 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:43 pm EDT)

I agree. It was a very moving ceremony. I am very thankful to Ghana for how they treated our President.

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 2:51 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:51 pm EDT)

Oh my gosh, that was such a powerful send-off. I loved the remarks of both presidents. And you're right. Now he returns to the endless bashing and dehumanizing criticism. But we are with him and we will always be with him.

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Jul 11th 2009 at 3:05 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:05 pm EDT)

Your right Meta
President Obama IMHO is the best of the best Presidents who love people and "We The People" love him back. Screw the Racist-Republican and MSM media-corporate nut jobs in this country they deserved to be exiled for the crap they caused the Pain this nation while mistreating our beloved president who is trying to rescue America from her death.

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By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! Jul 11th 2009 at 3:06 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:06 pm EDT)

Thank God for President Obama.

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By Marie from Fort Myers, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 2:43 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:43 pm EDT)

I have a brief video of the Obama family touring the Cape Coast Castle slave holding & trading fort & also one of President Obama's remarks after the tour on RealityChex.com at the Link

As for sub-Saharan, you're right, Egypt's still in Africa (& Palin's still in De-Nile), but sub-Saharan just means "below the Sahara Desert" & loosely, it tends to mean the part of Africa where non-Semitic people predominate.

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By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 3:06 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:06 pm EDT)

Thanks for the link!

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 2:47 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:47 pm EDT)

It is HUGE! LOL

Reggie Love | Report to Admin

By Canada Czarina Barb 4 Obama Jul 11th 2009 at 2:50 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 2:50 pm EDT)

Did you see Reggie on the way to the plane? He must be soooo thrilled.

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By Dave Jul 13th 2009 at 6:17 pm EDT (Updated Jul 13th 2009 at 6:17 pm EDT)

Thrilled about what?

Reggie Love is a really cool guy....He loves his job....

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 3:08 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:08 pm EDT)

Just a reminder that Judge Sotomayor's confirmation hearings start tomorrow. Senator Leahy will chair the proceedings. This will also give us a chance to see and hear Senator Franken for the first time.

She will no doubt get deplorable and demeaning questions. I know Judge Sotomayor will handle herself with exceptional intelligence and dignity. Try as they might, I think she will come of this unscathed, a big victory for us all.

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By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 3:12 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:12 pm EDT)

And here's the link to the OFA action center that was in the header of the last thread:
Link
It asks us to do a lot of things to help with this nomination!

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By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 3:25 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:25 pm EDT)

I'm writing a letter for Judge Sonia Sotomayor now. I'm also going to post some info on Facebook.

It's a shame that Republican leaders have to declare war on everyone that disagrees with them. They take things to the utmost extreme.

Re: tomorrow's agenda | Report to Admin

By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 4:06 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:06 pm EDT)

yay!

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Jul 11th 2009 at 3:13 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:13 pm EDT)

Tomorrow????

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 3:18 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:18 pm EDT)

OOOOOOOPPSS, I mean Monday. Time is flying here in Obamaville.

I Love It | Report to Admin

By President2032 Jul 11th 2009 at 3:11 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:11 pm EDT)

I love everything he does, will do, and is doing!

Stupid people | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 3:11 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:11 pm EDT)

Ok.

So this woman said that Obama's not doing enough with the uprising in Iran. She thinks he should, "support the protesters" (whatever that entails is your guess), reject the election, and cut all ties to Iran.

We don't have any diplomatic ties to them. We don't have an embassy there. We give them no aid. What ties are there to cut?

What people like her want, but don't want to verbalize, is for us to invade and overthrow that country. They want our men and women to go over there, die and get killed, to hopefully allow someone other than Ahmadenejad can take over, and hopefully they will be more open and pro-American.

No thank you. If a civil war breaks out or something like that - then I can entertain us intervening. But I cannot support our military being used to nation build in Iran.

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 3:17 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:17 pm EDT)

Ignorance..

SO thanks alot CNN, we lost feed from cape coast | Report to Admin

By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 3:14 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:14 pm EDT)

and i went to sleep and woke as pbo waved goodbye with michelle.

I really was waiting all this time to see the president's interractions with the people. Nothing!

Why do we still depend on MSM? That's not freedom!

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 3:33 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:33 pm EDT)

I caught it on CNN TV. There really wasn't much interaction among the populace. Everything was pretty much choreographed with his tour, parts of it untelevised, and a small speech. About 1 hour later, they televised a short departure ceremony, another quick speech, then they were off to the wild blue yonder, where they're making teir way home.

Maybe it'll be rebroadcast later.

Here's to a safe trip home.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 3:39 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:39 pm EDT)

It was a quick trip, highly controlled.

I actually think that was smart. After hearing the chaos of Clinton's trip I wouldn't want that with POTUS right now.

Moreover, I don't know how images of 100s of 1000s of African people mobbing him, singing and dancing for him, and just showering him with African styled joy, would've played back at home. It seems like people are getting jittery again with the economy, and the narrative of him being MIA during a week where the stimulus was being questioned and health care was hitting turbulence, has been picking up steam. So I think he needed to keep this trip looking all business.

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 4:02 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:02 pm EDT)

Lawd Yes!!! If he had taken part in any sort of ceremony, especially in native dress, we would have to tranquilize the entire republic party.

Heads would be exploding all over Twitterville.

Re: SO thanks alot CNN, we lost feed from cape coast | Report to Admin

By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 4:06 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:06 pm EDT)

what a good idea. If only it could happen...

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 4:29 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:29 pm EDT)

LOL. Heads exploding. Mouths dropping. I have to be honest, I SO would've loved to see Michelle in traditional clothing, head wrap and all. I can just imagine what kind of party the Ghanians would've thrown if they could have. Dancing, music, drinks, food, POTUS and FLOTUS being celebrated and dancing as well. Oh man! It would've been so beautiful and fun.

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 4:06 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:06 pm EDT)

i really couldn't disagree more. It is a lie and trickery from the Media and GOP to say that the ARRA didn't work. That assumes that it stopped working, when in fact IT IS JUST STARTING! There will and were already people saying days after he became president that the economy was his fault. Even 2 weeks after the Recovery was enacted, the Haters were saying it had failed. Can't you see that it doesn't matter what he does or doesn't do, they will NEVER EVER accept him as equal???

So i think this trip among people who LOVE HIM, appreciate him, Respect Him, Adore him was exactly what the president needed. He will need all this love he got from the people, who waited in the sun, old women who came out for him, he will need all their energy to deal with all the HATRED that exist here(the place where SLAVES CAME). It is Ironic, Slaves left Cape Coast, to America to work for the white men. TOday PBO left cape coast a FREE man, for America to deal with the white men who do not like him(Right wing extremists). But i think this TIME OUR ANCESTORS WILL BE PROUD, HE IS THE LEADER OF THE FREEWORLD, and As much as they can hate, HE IS GONNA SUCCEED.

Gladly the president knows the game some are playing, and i am glad he really bathed in the Love of the African people. No more APPOLOGIES.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 4:35 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:35 pm EDT)

I do think his short trip in Ghana probably filled his heart and lifted him very high, which you are correct, he'll need to fight these people back here. I'm sure he received many prayers and blessings from the people he met today.

All I was saying was that politically speaking, images of 1000s upon 1000s of African people celebrating and shouting, and applauding him, and reacting the way we all have when we were at his rallies, may not have translated well back here, especially taking into consideration the shoddy way the media has been covering this trip all week. Think about it, the images people will more than likely take away are Malia's peace t-shirt and the POTUS non-oogle at that girl's behind.

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 4:45 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:45 pm EDT)

I hear you Vero, i just don't like the image of living one's life through the eyes of other people.

I just want him to be himself, and you know what if people are gonna talk anyway...why not make sure you are being yourself, enjoying life and working as hard as you can. I just don't want to have that image of the president having to appologies just because he is in Africa. When i was in high school, i felt like in order to fit in with others, that i had to be less of myself, not be smart, dumb down, and just go along with others views of what society is supposed to be like.

Video Links for Obama in Ghana | Report to Admin

By Doug from Princeton, WV Jul 11th 2009 at 3:24 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:24 pm EDT)

Here are some links I found for video of President Obama in Ghana:

Speech to Parliament of Ghana - Complete Video
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Touring Cape Coast Slave Castle
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Remarks After Touring Slave Castle
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It was a moving and wonderful thing to see.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 3:40 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:40 pm EDT)

Thanks.

Can't wait to see Pete Souza's pictures from this week.

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By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 4:03 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:03 pm EDT)

thanks!

Paid Bloggers | Report to Admin

By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 3:41 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 3:41 pm EDT)

U.S. Now Has Almost As Many Paid Bloggers As Lawyers

"Some startling numbers pumped out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics: The U.S. now has almost as many paid bloggers as lawyers. Mark Penn in the WSJ:

The best studies we can find say we are a nation of over 20 million bloggers, with 1.7 million profiting from the work ,and 452,000 of those using blogging as their primary source of income..And who's paying the price for all this amateur reporting and opining? That's right:

As bloggers have increased in numbers, the number of journalists has significantly declined. In Washington alone, there are now 79% fewer DC-based employees of major newspapers than there were just few years ago."

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Re: Paid Bloggers | Report to Admin

By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 4:13 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:13 pm EDT)

wow!

Re: Paid Bloggers | Report to Admin

By Dave Jul 13th 2009 at 6:23 pm EDT (Updated Jul 13th 2009 at 6:23 pm EDT)

Newspaper writers aren't losing their jobs because of bloggers..

Newspaper writers are losing their jobs because the advertisers who essentially support these newspapers get twice as high a return on their investment advertising on Google. Advertising on Google doesn't incur the expense of printing the ad (and related content) and allows them a focused strategy showing people only the ad if they searched for related keywords...

That is why newspapers are getting thinner and thinner...

People spending more time online obviously helps bloggers...1.7 million profiting means little....I let godaddy put ads on pages of mine I haven't yet launcehd, on these domains...if one person/month lands on the page I get 5 cents...Yes I am gettign paid but it isn't large income...

450,000 people have blogging as their primary source of income? That sounds very high...too high...maybe some of these people just have no other income....are college students or retired or whatever and if they make $1,000 from blogging that is more then their other income?

Newspapers have to have viable online versions, that embrace interactive media....have video on it, blogs, let people comment on stories, have other news content...

I know companies that don't advertise in newspapers or print any more for this reason...

The problem is online their is no standard...to sell subscriptions to a newspaper and have money to send reporters all over the world you need a certain reputaiotn or credibility or people won't subscribe....these bloggers don't need this...

Kiva -- microloans in Ghana? | Report to Admin

By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 4:03 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:03 pm EDT)

While you are thinking about Ghana...

Many of you probably already know all about Kiva.
People need small loans for very small businesses; other people chip in even smaller amounts so the business can open, expand, or improve.

Right now in Ghana people have been approved for loans for $350 to $1075; many have already raised quite a bit and just need a little more (like of the $675 one woman needs for her cereals business she already has $200). People who lend choose how much to lend -- many do only $25. Then when it is repaid, instead of taking it back they make a new loan.

Here's the link to the Kiva home page where you can mouse around to find people in different industries and different countries.
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The repayment rate at Kiva, like for most micro-lending, is super (98.50% Repayment rate for $38,070,010 in ended loans).

On the web site, people describe what they need the loans for. There are local organizations that work with them. You can get information about the history of loans and payments -- by entrepeneurs, organizations, countries, (maybe industries, I'm not sure). You can follow the repayment success of the very entrepeneur you fund.

Try it, you'll like it! You can also give gift certificates so other folks can chose who/what to support as a micro-lender.

Re: Kiva -- microloans in Ghana? | Report to Admin

By Peg Jul 11th 2009 at 4:20 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:20 pm EDT)

Oops, the cereals entrepeneur got her whole loan!

Maybe President Obama has a lot of people thinking about people in Ghana!

Here's the story for the woman who needed $675 in the Kiva:
"Felicia Nkrumah is thirty-six years old and divorced with three children, a boy and two girls, who are currently in junior high and primary school. She lives with her children in a rented apartment in a town called Wiawso in the western region of Ghana. Wiawso is a farming and commercial town in the region. Felicia is a trader, selling cereals such as maize at the local market in her community. She buys bags of maize from nearby farming communities. She also treks to other towns to sell on their market days, and she supplies some vendors as well. Felicia has been in business for over ten years and wants a loan to buy maize in bulk to expand her business. She wants to give her children a quality education and also to improve upon her standard of living."

Watch this! | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 4:35 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:35 pm EDT)

Watch this!

Link

It is Bill Moyers interviewing Wendell Porter. Former CIGNA health big wig.

He explains what most of us already know about the dirty work of the insurance companies.

Kick the insurance companies from the negotiating table to the curb! If not, nothing will change, and that is exactly what the insurance companies want; the current status quo.

GM bailout/bankruptcy | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 4:41 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:41 pm EDT)

Well, here we are just 40 days after GM filed chapter 11 and the world didn't come to an end.

We bailed out GM, gave them billions of dollars out of fear that if they went bankrupt that the world would stop turning.

It didn't...

But, the world DID stop turning for the bond holders who lost tens of billions of dollars when GM was protected under Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Why did we bail them out again?

I am tired of the greed, the chasing dollars, the lobbyists, the fear, the angst, the proliferation of deceit that runs through the business world. I am tired of big business owning our congress people (both republicans AND democrats). I am tired of the status quo, tired of sick people becoming poor sick people.

Money is the root of all evil indeed. If healthcare reform is killed (like it was in 1993-1994) there will never be another chance to reform it.

Sorry...but today my clarity on the situation seems sharper than usual.

Let's get this done President Obama. This is what it is all about.

Call and write your congress people and tell them to support A Public Option.

And, while you are at it, tell them to listen to you, the citizen and voter, rather than the lobbyists.

In Obama We Trust!

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 4:47 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 4:47 pm EDT)

EXACTLY! Where is the Gop?? Where is the end of the world??

This is why i think we MUST have the strength and enact the PUBLIC PLAN OPTION. I bet you the world will not end, private insurance will still make money.

GO OBAMA, let the haters do what they do best: HATE.

Love and keep moving forward!

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 5:17 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:17 pm EDT)

I think that the "world ending bankruptcy" that they were facing was a different one than what the auto task force did with them. Without them, it would've been a wind up, shut down styled bankruptcy. This one was not like that. It was a shed excess weight, streamline, downsize, and get to work one.

I received a newsletter summing up the bankruptcy process that GM and Chrysler went thru. I haven't read it all carefully and fully, and I don't practice bankruptcy law, so it's going to take me a while to get a good handle on it, but this is some historic stuff that they did by getting thru so smoothly and quickly. And from what I gathered from a quick skim is that the government involvement, not just the money, but the focus they gave to the process, was highly beneficial.

I think this could work, and we may very well at least break even. And if we can get our money back, AND save and rehabilitate our auto industry, I'd say that's a successful outcome.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Jul 11th 2009 at 5:38 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:38 pm EDT)

Well, actually the money wasn't there for them to do a bankruptcy back when they received the first loan. Moreover, the Obama administration was brilliant in that they did some serious research and came up with this type of bankruptcy structure.

I read an article in the NY times about this bankruptcy going down in history because it was so swift and because of the type of bankruptcy they went through.

It wasn't a straight ch. 11...it was called a 542 or something like that. Thats not used too much on big corporations....and was very risky.

So kudos to our brilliant President & smart people in the administration!

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By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 5:10 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:10 pm EDT)

All Obama's Fault!

Our national debt doubled from 2000 to 2008.

We waged war in two countries while lowering taxes (especially for the wealthiest of Americans). This was a first for the U.S. and once again proving this is a bad, bad idea.

The economy was in the tank beginning in the fall of 2007. Henry Paulson (Secretary of the Treasury under Bush) was the one who lobbied Congress to pass looser banking laws while he was the CEO of Goldmann Sachs. These laws allowed massive over-leveraging by AIG and other to the tune of 30 to 1.

Henry Paulson, as you recall, was the one who pushed the big-bank bailouts last fall. He was, let me reminder you, CEO of Goldmann Sachs before becoming Bush's Treasury Secretary.

Russel, I believe your outrage is real...but horribly misplaced.

In Obama We Trust!

Re: $1.85 Trillion deficit, horrible unemployment, citigroup and AIG increase salaries more bonuses. | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 5:18 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:18 pm EDT)

I think Rusty Nail is one of those paid bloggers and judging by the size of his irrational comments he must get paid by the letter.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 6:42 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:42 pm EDT)

Tell you what you post something factual and we won't call you a troll. There is ignorance amungst us and all YOU need to do is find the closest mirror and take a look Rusty

Re: $1.85 Trillion deficit, horrible unemployment, citigroup and AIG increase salaries more bonuses. | Report to Admin

By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 5:22 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:22 pm EDT)

Jim,

Russell knows it's not President Obama's fault. He knows it's is the result of at least 8 years of total misguided policies designed to help the ultra rich while saying a big fat "eff- you" to regular poor folks like us.

Where was all the ire when George W. Bush LIED to this entire nation and said Sadam Hussein had WMD?

Where was the ire when George W. Bush turned tail in Afghanistan to pick a fight with Iraq?

Where was the ire when deregualtion allowed specualtors to drive up the price of oil and other profitable commodities at our expense?

Where was the ire when George W. Bush decided he was going to get everything he wanted via executive order and recess appointments?

Huh?? Where was it then?

Please spare me that fake drama.

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Re: $1.85 Trillion deficit, horrible unemployment, citigroup and AIG increase salaries more bonuses. | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 5:14 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:14 pm EDT)

Bush and the GOP created such a huge stinking pile of shit of an ecomony what with lowering taxes during war time, doubling the national debt, and loosening banking laws that created the biggest housing bubble and subsequent collapse in U.S. history. Now, when handed to Obama, the GOP ditto heads say "okay then, fix it!".

Five months later the economy is still struggling...so...the GOP is blaiming the Obama administration.

Hey ditto heads; we may have been born at night, but it sure as hell wasn't LAST night.

In Obama We Trust!

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 5:25 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:25 pm EDT)

Ohhh...someone's feeling frisky! You go!

Re: $1.85 Trillion deficit, horrible unemployment, citigroup and AIG increase salaries more bonuses. | Report to Admin

By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 5:30 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:30 pm EDT)

PLUS....

Let us not forget that Bush and the G-NO-P ALWAYS hid the true cost of the wars from Americans. Never was included in the budget figures. NEVER.

Remember those $600 stimulus checks we got in 2008? That should have been our major clue that something was about to hit the doo-doo fan. That's an example of a broke ass stimulus. The G-NO-P loves to point fingers and say someone else has messed up. They never want to admit that can't govern their way our of anything. Can't finish a fight. Can't make an economy thrive. Can't develop technology. Can't save an ecology. Can't educate its citizens. They only know how to lie, cheat, steal and have their mamas and papas pay off their mistresses.

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Re: $1.85 Trillion deficit, horrible unemployment, citigroup and AIG increase salaries more bonuses. | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 6:41 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:41 pm EDT)

2.9% interest on $600 is...let me get my calculator...hold on, don't need one. It equals a whopping $17.40.

So, that $676 about covers it don't you think?

Go ahead and can keep the additional $58.60 for yourself.

In Obama We Trust!

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By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 6:43 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:43 pm EDT)

You ask

"And what excuses are you going to make when the cap and trade fiasco hurts those below the poverty line and many middle class families from the substantial increase in energy costs? "

The EPA estimates about $170 a year in increased energy costs.

Not a bad trade off for cleaner air don't you think?

Unless Russell clean air is not important to you.

In Obama We Trust!

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By Mattcarr80 Jul 11th 2009 at 7:45 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:45 pm EDT)

NASA's own climate scientists say the current energy is less than worthless. Europe's experience with cap and trade has also been a failure. Cap and trade will lead big losses for democrats next year.

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Fast facts about stimulus package | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-'O'-wing Jul 11th 2009 at 5:28 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:28 pm EDT)

Fast facts about stimulus package
published February 20, 2009
President Obama signed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, (economic stimulus package), into law.

Fact No. 1: The stimulus package is the largest tax cut in American history.
That's right, bill that every single House Republican voted against represents largest tax cut in American history.
In total, it's a $282 billion tax cut.
...stimulus has now created tax cuts for 95 percent of working Americans right when they need it.

Fact No. 2: The stimulus plan will protect and create 3-4 million jobs.

Fact No. 3: There are no earmarks in the stimulus.
Opponents have tried to paint it as wasteful, but that's misleading at best.
All spending is directed by the governors of each state to prevent earmarks.
(Under-highway-tunnel-access for animals was Charlie Crist (FL) Republican Governor's project.)

Fact No. 4: Unlike past plans, this stimulus has unprecedented levels of transparency and accountability built into it.

It will take a long time to undo the economic damage of the past eight years.
Link

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By AZgrammy-'O'-wing Jul 11th 2009 at 6:35 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:35 pm EDT)

"We have stopped digging and now we must start climbing up.
America has come back from worse situations than this.
Together, we can do it again."
Quote & above posted Article was written by:
U.S. Rep. Eric Massa represents New York's 29th Congressional District.

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By AZgrammy-'O'-wing Jul 11th 2009 at 6:55 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:55 pm EDT)

This blog is for OFA.
We LOVE President Obama!
Why are YOU here?

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By Obama Grandmama Jul 12th 2009 at 1:05 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 1:05 am EDT)

Russel, since you hate Obama so much. Who do you think would be a good President and take care of all of these problems just the way you would like it done?

Re: Fast facts about stimulus package | Report to Admin

By Dave Jul 14th 2009 at 4:19 pm EDT (Updated Jul 14th 2009 at 4:19 pm EDT)

The only issues with the stimulus bill were the amendments the Republicans put in.

The "buy American" provision, basically means that every single subcontractor, even one getting paid just $25,000 has to get a lawyer and spend money and time getting certified that their components were all made in America, and we have to pay 5X more for parts that are cheaper elsewhere, or not be able to build stuff because that part isn't made here or something inferior has to be used...

That is what is delaying everything, all these projects..what the House Republicans put in before they voted against it...

Did anyone see Rachel's segments on religious cult "The Family" | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 5:17 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:17 pm EDT)

When I saw Rachel's two segments on strange, religious cult called "The Family" or "Christian Mafia", I decided to do a little research.

Please bear with me, but I think this is important.

I have called (more than once) Senator Bill Nelson's office about Health Care. I have not been pleased at all with him or his office staffs response. Well, this is where it gets goofy, he is a MEMBER of this group! OMG!

Please read this long article about the book written by Rachel's guest, Jeff Sharlett, called "The Family".

Link

This is one really, really creepy group. But when you read about them....they are all about POWER....They do NOT believe in any government programs to help the poor!!!!! This is a SUPPOSED CHRISTIAN GROUP...

This is NOT about Ensign and his adultery. This is about a powerful Christian group who have a very real agenda....And now, all us Floridians it looks like have a Senator who is a member of this religious (cult)....

Pardon my rambling, but I find this quite disturbing...

If you did not see Rachel's two segments on this group, I urge you to go to MSNBC and watch them...

Re: Did anyone see Rachel's segments on religious cult "The Family" | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 5:31 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:31 pm EDT)

Rusty nail have you ever considered moving to Afganastan perhaps you could take sides with the Taliban?

Re: Did anyone see Rachel's segments on religious cult "The Family" | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 5:39 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:39 pm EDT)

What??? Am I missing something Nettie?

Re: Did anyone see Rachel's segments on religious cult "The Family" | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-'O'-wing Jul 11th 2009 at 5:44 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:44 pm EDT)

Suzanne, I think Nettie just got her reply under your post by accident!

Re: Did anyone see Rachel's segments on religious cult "The Family" | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 5:48 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:48 pm EDT)

Oh, now I see...I have not been on the blog very much, and did not get the "Rusty Nail" thing...

Re: Did anyone see Rachel's segments on religious cult "The Family" | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 6:33 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:33 pm EDT)

No suzanne the comment was intended for the rusty troll and posted in the wrong place

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Re: Did anyone see Rachel's segments on religious cult "The Family" | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 6:47 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:47 pm EDT)

Russel,

Ahhh, the old "well, then move to another country" line.

Classic GOP redheck god=country=loyalty bullshit!

Good afternoon to you sir.

In Obama We Trust!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 5:32 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:32 pm EDT)

A small quote from the article:

Lindsay Beyerstein: An interesting paradox comes through in the book. The Family is both revolutionary and elitist. They see themselves as warriors fighting to remake the world, but really they are the establishment.

Jeff Sharlet: All that revolutionary rhetoric serves a very status quo version of the world. The real threat of the right is not what they're going to do, but what they've done. You have to consider what happens in America, which is part of the empire, versus what happens in the rest of the world. Here, they think things should stay as they are. Like rolling back FDR's New Deal. FDR came along and said, "Let's change things." The Family said no.

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By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 5:33 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:33 pm EDT)

Many that call themselves Christians... said miss the point.

Pitiful isn't it?

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By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 5:35 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:35 pm EDT)

Ooops...

That should be sadly miss the point.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 5:42 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:42 pm EDT)

Andrea, I think this group is really not about Christianity, but instead is about POWER!
Another excerpt from the article:

The Family was founded 70 years ago by Abraham Vereide, a Norwegian immigrant evangelist based in Seattle. In 1935, Vereide said, God appeared to him in a vision and revealed where Christianity had gone wrong: preoccupation with the poor, the weak and the suffering.

WHERE CHRISTIANITY HAD GONE WRONG WAS ITS PREOCCUPATIONS WITH THE POOR, THE WEAK AND THE SUFFERING...

The reason this group concerns me is they have their "claws" in many of our leaders...including my SENATOR...OMG!

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By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 5:50 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:50 pm EDT)

Jim Jones part II- get your Kool-Aid ready.

Damn the preoccupation with the poor weak and suffering...

Okay... what crack pipe was he smoking when God came to him in his "vision".

Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth...

I guess they don't believe in that huh?

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 5:56 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:56 pm EDT)

I try very, very, very hard to be "open minded" about all groups, and to try to understand their motivation. Which is why, I did some research after watching Rachel's segment on Senator Ensign and the "C Street" house owned by "The Family".

But this group is just plain creepy. Their agenda seems to be about POWER...Their POWER....I don't think they give a damn about anything except keeping and getting more power.

This really disturbs me. We elected a man to have change in this country. To get Health Care, Better Education, etc...
And now I find out we have leaders who belong to a group like this....Including MY Senator..

I am very concerned and I want transparency about this "secretive" organization...NOW!

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By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 6:07 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:07 pm EDT)

Well...

You can do that yourself. You have a blog, email, facts etc. I mean seriously- you are one voice now but there must others out there that feel the same way you do.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 5:36 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:36 pm EDT)

I heard about it here last year. It was rumored HC was one of the members but never caught any steam in the media because all the attention was focused on RW and try to hold this president responsible for the Reverend's words.

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By AZgrammy-'O'-wing Jul 11th 2009 at 5:41 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:41 pm EDT)

Suzanne,
Good Post!
Watched Rachel both nights that Jeff Sharlett was on, & intend to buy his book.
(In paperback by the way, so not too expensive!)

One teeny quibble is that you wrote "..about a powerful Christian group..."
I liked your prior statement though:
"...a SUPPOSED CHRISTIAN GROUP..."
You got that right, and also that "it is religious (cult)...!"

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 5:50 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:50 pm EDT)

Agreed...They proport to be "Christian", but I think they are really about elitism and power...And if you read this article and what their founder says....it does NOT sound like any Christianity that I know...

Scary, scary, scary group...

The reason this is important, because of their agenda, and the fact that so many of our leaders belong to this group....Including MY Senator!

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By Cynthia, TX Jul 11th 2009 at 5:50 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:50 pm EDT)

here is a link to his interview with NPR a couple of weeks ago I think.

this group is responsible for getting the national day of prayer or something like entangled with the presidency.

Link

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 5:58 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:58 pm EDT)

Apparently, this group (cult) have been hosting the National Prayer Breakfast for decades...

This really, really has me steamed.
Why would a "secretive" religious group be allowed this kind of access to our leaders?

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 5:59 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:59 pm EDT)

Oh, and thanks for the link!

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 6:11 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:11 pm EDT)

Here's more on the group:

Link

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By Obama Grandmama Jul 12th 2009 at 12:52 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 12:52 am EDT)

I saw those two segments on Rachel's show last week and ordered The Family by Jeff Sharlet and Renegade by Richard Wolffe yesterday. I'll be reading them soon since they were both in stock and I'll probably get them next week. It did sound spooky. Did you notice both Ensign and the SC Gov were both involved with them?

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By NY Woman for Obama Jul 11th 2009 at 6:22 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:22 pm EDT)

Ah... the Nazi Germany theory ... this has been the new radical right song recently

However, neither Obama's voting record, proposed legislation record, nor his portfolio of social activism reflect your premise.

In an argument of syllogism and logic you say for example, Mr. X believes Y, and Obama hired Mr. X, therefore Obama believes Y.

This is simply faulty at the root.

Personally, and scientifically speaking, we DO need population control - across the entire globe. Countries who have a supportive birth control culture, like, say, developed countries, have a far lower mortality rate, a higher education rate, a healthier population.

If we continue to increase our population at the current rate, we will simply starve ourselves to death. It's an intentional, slow suicide of mankind.

China was able to wrestle their population down to a reasonable number by enforcing a One Child rule. Period. Indira Gandhi paid the over producing poor to be sterilized. While I doubt that Obama would support ANY of these dire solutions to STARVATION, I'm guessing a few would.

We all enjoy a good debate - base yours on fact - debate is welcome and encouraged and our most productive times in American history have been when we have a balance similar to our current one, in regards to parties.

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By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 6:53 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:53 pm EDT)

When did President Obama come out in support of these things?

You're the same guy who took a comment he made during the health care discussion on ABC and twisted it into meaning something else.

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By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 8:02 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:02 pm EDT)

It's amazing that my family and friends don't feel that way. I think they know me a little better. But you're the all American guy that speaks for the average American. That sounds like the GOP to me.

You're also preaching to the choir. "You had me[them] at hello[Obama]. Your type of posts appeal to people who already disagree with everything he does.

You basically disagree with everything President Obama does and you don't want to give him time to fix problems he inherited. That's the same position the GOP takes. You're assuming people are stupid.

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By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 8:27 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:27 pm EDT)

Exactly! You hit the nail on the head. That's funny because went by the moniker of rusty nail.

You don't see anything he has done that is worth commending so the people reading this know for certain that you are hyper-partisan. We don't even need to mention the fact that your posts are so visceral and hateful. They're Limbaugh like.

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By NY Woman for Obama Jul 11th 2009 at 7:09 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:09 pm EDT)

Romans 2
" You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.

So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment? "

We are not in the Seat of Judgement.

And back to Matthew, in those times it was the Pharisees that stuck to the law - but not the heart - of God's teachings. So any accusations of those other than yourself...

Is considered hypocritical and reflective of Pharisee ideology.

We are not put on the Earth to judge -

Following your logic abtou Obama:

Jesus chose Judas as a disciple - does that make Judas thoughts, morality and actions a reflection of Jesus or of Judas?

There are MANY in the GOP party (and certainly in the DNC as well!) who have "sinned against God" - is this a reflection of the GOP - or of the man who committed the crime?

We reached critical mass, population-wise, decades ago. What do we do now?

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jul 11th 2009 at 5:32 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:32 pm EDT)

Link

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By Sandradee believes: Aint no mountain High Enough Jul 11th 2009 at 5:40 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:40 pm EDT)

LOL

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By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 6:51 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:51 pm EDT)

We love you Russel. We really do!

Now, back to your parent's basement. And, if you play nice, we will all pitch in and buy you a shiny new bell for your tricycle.

Do we have a deal dear?

In Obama We Trust!

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Our Congress is SOOOO Corrupt | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 5:56 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 5:56 pm EDT)

Link

Ok. So, I'm not saying Zelaya did not do things wrong and probably did violate the constitution in trying to extend his term. But does that constitute a MILITARY COUP? We support people allowing the military storm a President's home at night, kidnap him, and take him to another country? You mean to tell me that there was no other way to remove or isolate Zelaya for his power play?

Something is fishy.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 6:38 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:38 pm EDT)

How much do you get paid per letter rusty nail?

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By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 6:53 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:53 pm EDT)

I like turtles!

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By Rock on Mr. President!! Jul 11th 2009 at 7:09 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:09 pm EDT)

Speaking of turtles...

The Irish Wolfhound is the worlds tallest breed of dog

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 7:21 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:21 pm EDT)

Question was a simple one

How much to you get paid per letter?

Your deflection and lack of a direct answer says a lot

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 7:44 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:44 pm EDT)

From your reaction the question appears to be spot on...

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 6:46 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:46 pm EDT)

But the people didn't remove him. The military did. And the people didn't vote for this new "president." He just ascended to this position.

I'm not saying Zelaya was perfect, but I don't like the idea of my country supporting any type of coup where the military ousts the president and installs their guy. That's completely undemocratic.

And to be honest, Bush pushed his executive powers to the limit and some would say violated the Constitution too. Despite that, I wouldn't have wanted the military to step in, kidnap him, take him to Canada in the middle of the night, and then put Eric Cantor in his place. That's like taking one wrong and then adding an even bigger wrong, thus making nothing right and everything really screwed up.

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By Jade Jul 11th 2009 at 7:38 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:38 pm EDT)

Sounds like someone needs to review their history.

The United States does NOT remove dictators from power; the United States PUTS dictators in power and then removes them when the interests of US multinationals and Wall Streeters are no longer being served.

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By Archaeology Jim Jul 11th 2009 at 6:49 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:49 pm EDT)

Dear Russel,

Thank you so much for protecting my freedom, myself, and myself from myself. Thank you for thinking clearly where I cannot, and for being a crusador for common sense and dignity.

You are a true American Hero.

You are now called "Russel the Muscle".

Oh..and I like turtles a lot.

In Obama We Trust!

Re: Our Congress is SOOOO Corrupt | Report to Admin

By Jade Jul 11th 2009 at 7:32 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:32 pm EDT)

Check out Obama's First Coup d' etat? :

Link

The author does not imply that President Obama has given his blessing for this, but we should all know by now that when any elements of the US government backs coups, the President is blamed for it.)

I'm not surprised at all to see a Chavez ally removed from power. But it's too bad that Chavez views Iran's president as "a brother" and supported that coup. Chavez lost a lot of credibility for that.

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By Jade Jul 11th 2009 at 7:42 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:42 pm EDT)

Are you talking to me? If so, no, I didn't vote for that mass-murdering lunatic who stole the Presidency and then systematically destroyed the Constitution of the United States.

And if Eric Holder doesn't get it together and prosecute war criminals, I won't be supporting Obama again, either. You don't get to preach about the rule of law and then refuse to apply it to war criminals in high office.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 7:50 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:50 pm EDT)

looks like Rusty found a friend

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By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 7:55 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:55 pm EDT)

And don't forget about all the Republicans in Congress who supported him. They've been given a pass by the media and our friend Rusty here.

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By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 8:59 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:59 pm EDT)

The bulk of your criticism should be toward them and the media that failed to uncover anything they did. Instead, you've developed a deep vitriolic hatred toward this President in a only a few months.

I was even as angry at George Bush after two years. You're an actor.

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By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 9:03 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:03 pm EDT)

You're kidding me. For years,every thing George Bush did was gold according to the corporate media. It wasn't that the Republican Party failed to protect America on 9/11, it was rally around George Bush. He got an undeserved 90% approval rating for it.

You're out of touch with reality.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 8:44 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:44 pm EDT)

Hang it up. Your bore

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 8:58 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:58 pm EDT)

and here i thought Brad was the biggest idiot here turns out he is just stupid

You're stupid and insane

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 9:13 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:13 pm EDT)

Listen Buddy you came here. You joined us not the other way around. We are supporting the President we voted for. If you are expecting a warm an fuzzy hallelujah Jesus moment when you come here and petal your filth lies and misinformation think again.

If your looking comradery need to find a new place to play were fiction trumps truth and facts

You might try FAUX News or another one of those right wingnut sights

Your crap isn't isn't gonna fly here fella

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 6:33 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:33 pm EDT)

Today was a history day, and i am not about to mess that with the type of energy i sense here at this moment.

You know who the trolls are, you know IT likes to try various names so it can post and distract you. Kinda boring and childish if you ask me. Report and IGNORE THE TROLL. The GOP is known for one thing: Get a bunch of "stats" indoctrinated in their mind, and these poor brainwashed souls just come out and spew them(as if they are possessed). What do Elisabeth HasselBicht, Anne Coutler, Sarah Palin, Michele Backman, and our troll have in commun??

Think people, think. We're on the march, and their losing the battle. Next week be ready to WITNESS THE END OF THE GOP for good as their ego will trick them to lose control and diminish SONIA SOTOMAYOR!

Watch their end. I am outta here. Troll on, Troll

Jackeen's photo blog | Report to Admin

By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 6:35 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:35 pm EDT)

Some beautiful photos from Ghana:

Link

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 6:43 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:43 pm EDT)

META I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!

You sure made a grown ass man get emotional!

Thanks for this find!

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 7:43 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:43 pm EDT)

Hee.

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By Obama Grandmama Jul 12th 2009 at 1:32 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 1:32 am EDT)

Meta, thanks for the link to the pics. They were beautiful. Towards the end there was a pic of the Obamas leaving and Sasha had a very colorful sundress on and looked so cute.
I am used to scrolling past the entries of familiar posts I know are here to annoy us. The old ignore rule but tonight it seemed he totally dominated the conversation and sucked everyone into his agenda. Embarrassingly I admit me too.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 6:47 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:47 pm EDT)

LOL @ picture number 7 with the guy who stuck the flag to his forehead.

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 6:51 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:51 pm EDT)

Those were all beautiful photos but that one caught my eye as well:)

What wonderful expeience Ghana has been. I just love First Family and so do they!

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 6:49 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:49 pm EDT)

:)

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By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 7:45 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:45 pm EDT)

The one that really got to me is the photo of the plaque.

Listening Tour! | Report to Admin

By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 6:51 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:51 pm EDT)

Hot Damn! I almost forgot to tell about my listening tour today in New Jersey.

I found out about it yesterday and was really excited.

So I went and it was a pretty decent crowd about 15 people (that's big for something unannounced in South Jersey). The leader was a lady named Samantha Gordon.

It was a very productive meeting. Many folks voiced their frustration over the lack of media coverage regarding our fight for quality healthcare reform. Many ideas for grassroots effors were brought up. The local news media was there as well. Evidently there is going to be a greater grassroots push probably in the next week or so. All in all I had a great time.

If there are any listening tours in your areas- please attend. You will learn so much. Plus you get to meet cool new folks.

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 6:55 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 6:55 pm EDT)

We are in our area for sure. I think and i know we will enact a strong healthcare reform, which will DESTROY THE GOP FOR GOOD.

This is why they;re so scared. They see the end is near, they know they have no new ideas to fit the 21st century. Have you noticed how many times they reference that actor, Ronald Reagan? More than Jesus.

LOL

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By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 7:01 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:01 pm EDT)

I think you got something there Isack.

If we were soooooo going to fail blah blah blah- why waste the time to keep saying it over and over again???

The illogic of the G-NO-P.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 7:19 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:19 pm EDT)

Good deal. I just received an invite to canvass and collect signature for pledges for PBO's 3 principles. So I'm looking forward to that.

Media Matters: Did you hear the one about the sleazy Obama photo? Don't buy it. | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 7:17 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:17 pm EDT)

At 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, a member of the right-wing message board Free Republic posted a Reuters photo that the news wire captioned as "U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) take their places with junior G8 delegates for a family photo at the G8 summit in L'Aquila, Italy." The Free Republic member invited other members to submit alternative captions for the photo, resulting in dozens of sexually suggestive replies, some using racist epithets.Thirty minutes later, Internet gossip Matt Drudge promoted the same photo with the headline "Mr. President!" Drudge later revised his headline to read "Second Stimulus Package!"About two hours later, at 5:12 p.m., the Fox News website The Fox Nation posted the picture along with the headline "Another Stimulus?" It later revised the title to read "Busted?"Just minutes after Fox Nation's mocking of the photo, ABC News' Jake Tapper posted the photo with the headline "When In Rome...?"Around 4 a.m., almost 12 hours after he first posted the photo, Tapper posted this message on Twitter: "that foto of POTUS seeming to be sneaking a leer is misleading, im told - video shows the moment was completely innocent." He also updated his blog post by adding "Actually, not so much" to the headline and including video of the incident. Tapper wrote in the updated post, "On first glance, the snapshot appears to show President Obama caught in a moment of less than lofty analysis. But upon looking at the video, the moment might seem to appear quite innocent -- one of those times when a picture can be misleading. The president was on a higher step and was stepping down -- so he looked down to assure his footing as the woman was walking up the stairs." He concluded: "Although: not everyone agrees. Judge for yourself."Drudge subsequently included a link to Tapper's blog post with the headline "ABCNEWS: NO HE DIDN'T ..."A classic example of how the right-wing noise machine works was unfolding before the American people. A non-story starts on a right-wing website and works its way into the mainstream. It usually involves Drudge, the fedora-wearing boy who cries wolf (almost daily) on the Internet, and mainstream news outlets follow his lead, offering up under-

Also goes on to talk about the attacks on Nancy Pelosi and the lack of facts in the simulous coverage Link

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By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 7:22 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:22 pm EDT)

Of course the MSM is in bed with the Right Wing. That's their idea of countering Sen. Insane and his parents payout to his "non-wife", her husband, and their kids.

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 7:28 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:28 pm EDT)

Exactly. This is all they have. They would love it if this president would be as dumb as their senators and governors.

How sad....I tell you: NEWS ARE NO LONGER REPORTED IN THE US, THEY ARE MANUFACTURED!

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By rainy Jul 11th 2009 at 7:47 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:47 pm EDT)

Like this Republican website that wrote racial slurs against little Malia Obama.

Link

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 9:05 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:05 pm EDT)

Thanks Rainy, thanks alot for that link. Next time please warn us this is a Kkk site.

Just white trash, that's all that site is. Low class individuals stuck in the past. They belong in the past.

We're moving on. The future belongs to US.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 7:58 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 7:58 pm EDT)

Just imagine for a sec -

A Democratic governor, thought to be a rising presidential candidate, is caught having an affair with a married Argentinian woman.

A Democratic Senator, thought to be one of the leaders of the party, is caught having an affair with a married woman that worked for him, and who's parents paid off.

A Democratic governor and ex-VP candidate, up and quits her job for no coherent reason, but clearly in order to serve her own personal interests.

I can't even think about how crazy the news would be. The media would be going nuts. Non-stop. Instead, they're mischaracterizing the stimulus and claiming Obama's looking at women's asses even after it's disproved.

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 8:01 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:01 pm EDT)

As I was flipping thru channels the other evening, the commentator on FAUX showed the photo, then the video and he said unequivocally that it was merely a split second freeze frame that made it look all sinistery. He was very gracious. This surprised me because it was FAUX.

Either way, I thought the pic was hillarious, and I refuse to let others steal my joy. Have you noticed, they never smile or laugh. Everything is so dour and serious. Well, that's not for me.

I can laugh and find humor without the filter of some mean spirited people finding a way to cast aspersions. That's their problem.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 8:11 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:11 pm EDT)

I initially found the picture funny...in fact I still do. But as that day went on, the commentary turned more and more disrespectful and I started to get uncomfortable with it in that regard. People were saying the woman was 16 or 17, and they were painting him and Sarko like pervs.

So, when it was disproved, I was happy since folks were getting ugly about it.

But for what it is, it was a funny shot.

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By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 8:26 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:26 pm EDT)

Like I always told my kids about a questionable action or something that is said. Make sure it doesn't hurt you or anyone else, and is done in humor without malice, then:

"check first to see if it's a big 'so what'. If it's a big 'so what' in the grand scheme of things, then guess what? It's a big SO WHAT!!
You may give yourself permission to enjoy yourself."

That pic was humorous and a big 'so what' about what the naysayers are making of it.

You do know that they would have something derogatory to say if PBO eradicated all human suffering, don't you?

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 8:41 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:41 pm EDT)

True. The haters will always be there. I just want them to have little fodder as possible.

Cheney linked to concealment of CIA project | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 8:20 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:20 pm EDT)

Former vice president told agency to hide it from Congress, 2 sources say
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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 8:42 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:42 pm EDT)

The Bush folks lost their damn minds for 8 whole years. Just doing what they wanted. Oh boy.

I AM SO DONE WITH THE MSM I HAD TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT ....... | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 8:27 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:27 pm EDT)

Hi O Family!

As with all of us, I have sent bunches & bunches of letters out over the past several weeks. Do they get printed? NO! So I decided to do something about it. I sent this out in the hopes someone will hear me! ENOUGH is ENOUGH!

My letter ......

The Main Stream Media and it's views .........

I writing this letter, as I so often do, with the hopes of it getting printed, which brings me to what I want to say.

It seems for the most part, when I read letters to the editor of newspapers around the country, most of the ones printed are from the view from the right.

These letters continually say President Obama is doing too much, President Obama is not doing enough, Presdient Obama's direction of taking the country has failed and just an ongoing parade of Presidential bashing.

These letters leave no room for good healthy debate because very few letters are printed from writers expressing a view from the left.

There can be several reasons the media does not print the views from some, yet always prints the views of others. As with most things, my first thought is money. People will stop subscriptions if both sides of issues are printed. The other reason is the truth will be printed. Americans want the truth, they want transparency, what's printed, for the most part, does not do this.

Wake up Main Stream Media. Americans are paying attention more than they ever have. If you should lose business it will not be because your printed the truth, it will be because you did not print the entire truth.

Americans deserve better than they are getting. Try printing the news, the whole news and nothing but the news, in it's entirety!

Marilyn from Crystal Beach, FL

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By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 8:41 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:41 pm EDT)

Good letter!

Go get'em girl:)

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 8:46 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:46 pm EDT)

Hi Nette!
Thanks!
I am so done with the MSM and their BS!

They need to print and report the facts, just the facts!

Of course, I doubt this letter will get printed, but at least I got it out of my system.

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 8:50 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:50 pm EDT)

As usual, with all my letters, this one is up for grabs.

Anyone wanting to use all or part of it to send to your own papers, go for it!

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jul 11th 2009 at 9:05 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:05 pm EDT)

Thanks Marilyn,it's a goody.

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:10 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:10 pm EDT)

So glad you like it!

You are welcome to use it if you like!

New ethics complaints filed against Palin | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 8:51 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 8:51 pm EDT)

Link

Of course the Queen of Wasilla says this should be a wake up call.....

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:09 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:09 pm EDT)

I thought she was only 1st runner-up and didn't quite make queenship! LOL!!

Don't recall ever seeing her with a Crown or Tiara!

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 9:11 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:11 pm EDT)

Let me guess, soon she will be blaming pbo for her undoings. lol

How sad...they break laws, get caught, and instead of manning up, they lie, hide, make all sort of excuses. Same as Bush/Cheney/Rove/Libby (in jail)/Ensign/Stanford/....Crai g D..and the list goes on. They cannot be trusted, for all they say about the media.

This is a wake up call alright, A wake up call for the Americans to beware of the Gop Govs and their scandals!

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:15 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:15 pm EDT)

I'm beginning to wonder if there's something we are missing in the Govenor's job description.

For the Republican Govenors, that is.

I'll admit we have had a few Dem Govs do bad things, but not anywhere near as bad as we are seeing from the Rethugs.

let's not get feeling blue | Report to Admin

By rich Jul 11th 2009 at 9:00 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:00 pm EDT)

let's not get feeling blue

about such color dogs in House

whom if they fail to see what's true

will lose their bark and squeal like mouse

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:05 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:05 pm EDT)

:-)

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 9:16 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:16 pm EDT)

Trust me Marilyn, the media (not unlike the gop) are looking for ways to remain relevant in the 21st century. I think they see the writing on the wall:

TV is gonna be gone, soon. First news paper, TV next. Do you know what they will be replaced with?

US, the people will have community where we report our own news based on what is happening. It is getting there, and TWITTER scared the crap out of the MSM. They know it.

We know it....it is a matter of time. Bring on Crystals.

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:29 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:29 pm EDT)

I hope you're right!

In the meantime, I have to speak my mind even if I don't get my letters printed. I figure they do get to someone before they get rejected.

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By kim the first time voter Jul 11th 2009 at 9:19 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:19 pm EDT)

hello gosal, i just finish talking with jackie and she said she is doing ok, but she is tired of the damn test. but she told me to tell o'family just keep praying for her. just want to said thank you.

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:23 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:23 pm EDT)

Thanks Kim!

I'm sure the O Family will see your post.

Glad you're feeling alright too!

David Shuster will cover Free Republic's smears against Malia Obama on Monday | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 9:15 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:15 pm EDT)

Per DKos:

Link

Re: David Shuster will cover Free Republic's smears against Malia Obama on Monday | Report to Admin

By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 9:18 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:18 pm EDT)

Where is Ed Schultz on this? He's got a loud mouth, let me see him put it to good use.

Re: David Shuster will cover Free Republic's smears against Malia Obama on Monday | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 9:22 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:22 pm EDT)

lol

Re: David Shuster will cover Free Republic's smears against Malia Obama on Monday | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 9:20 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:20 pm EDT)

Good!

Re: David Shuster will cover Free Republic's smears against Malia Obama on Monday | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 9:24 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:24 pm EDT)

Jack Tapper says he might cover it as well.

Re: David Shuster will cover Free Republic's smears against Malia Obama on Monday | Report to Admin

By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 10:16 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:16 pm EDT)

I really hope people think about this before dragging young Malia into the news. She should not be the focus and I doubt her parents would tolerate any spotlight they might want to put on her. She should be OFF LIMITS, period.

Re: David Shuster will cover Free Republic's smears against Malia Obama on Monday | Report to Admin

By cookemom, can't think of a fancy tag, so I'll just be me Jul 11th 2009 at 10:00 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:00 pm EDT)

Why on earth would he give that rag of a blog site the publicity? Why would he use Malia as the focal point? That rag has folks posting crazy stuff far worst than Malia smears. Why bring it up now when an 11 year old is the topic?

I don't like it, it has a smell to it. The guy that shot the guard at the Holocaust Museum had a blog on that site with I believe 200 comments. Where was Schuster then?

This is a site of some bigoted, racist, nutballs. Why give them more hits from the curious, not to mention a place where new crazies can call home.

What those crazies are saying about anything is not news. Now Schuster want to elevate them as legitimate critics of something. Unbelievable, and I liked Schuster.

Re: David Shuster will cover Free Republic's smears against Malia Obama on Monday | Report to Admin

By meta Jul 11th 2009 at 10:12 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:12 pm EDT)

You know, this is really deplorable and we all need to know how horrific these people are. BUT it would be a travesty in my opinion to have Malia's name dragged through the news day and night. She does not deserve that and I don't think her parents would be too pleased about that.

Re: David Shuster will cover Free Republic's smears against Malia Obama on Monday | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 10:24 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:24 pm EDT)

Good point

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By JAchickforObama FKA Annie Oakley Jul 11th 2009 at 10:53 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:53 pm EDT)

I agree.

News from Iran Friday, July 10 | Report to Admin

By sduncan Jul 11th 2009 at 9:17 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:17 pm EDT)

News from Iran

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The YOung Republicans Choose Hate... | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Jul 11th 2009 at 9:18 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:18 pm EDT)

The Young Republicans elected as their "leader" a woman who participated with racial slurs about our President...

Read at the Daily Beast. Here is the link at the Daily Beast.

Link

The GOP has really, really "jumped the shark"...

Re: The YOung Republicans Choose Hate... | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 9:27 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:27 pm EDT)

Not surprising.

The only thing the GOP can really build on at the moment is Obama hatred.

Re: The YOung Republicans Choose Hate... | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 9:27 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:27 pm EDT)

I really hoped these young people would stand up against hate and send a clear message this crap would no longer be tolerated.....sad

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By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 9:51 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:51 pm EDT)

Yeah not really surprising-which is unfortunate. Don't they know that hate will only make PBO more successful? How stupid is the G-NO-P?

FINALLY A CARTOON THAT TELLS THE TRUTH! | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:22 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:22 pm EDT)

This is a good one!

Link

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 9:28 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:28 pm EDT)

Wow, their dirty laundry is out for the whole world to see it. LOL

How sad. So sad that a party had to turn out to be this unable to CHANGE, and take risks!

They are not a party of leaders, mostly fearful folks.

Re: FINALLY A CARTOON THAT TELLS THE TRUTH! | Report to Admin

By kim the first time voter Jul 11th 2009 at 9:32 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:32 pm EDT)

gosal, check you personal email, is important.

Re: FINALLY A CARTOON THAT TELLS THE TRUTH! | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:39 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:39 pm EDT)

Kim ......

I did and I answered you.
GOSAL

Re: FINALLY A CARTOON THAT TELLS THE TRUTH! | Report to Admin

By kim the first time voter Jul 11th 2009 at 9:43 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:43 pm EDT)

thank you. I just want to share that with you only.

Re: FINALLY A CARTOON THAT TELLS THE TRUTH! | Report to Admin

By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 9:35 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:35 pm EDT)

The G-NO-P is one big joke.

Sit tight y'all the real implosion is yet to come.

Racism/Discrimination are on the rise since PBO arrived | Report to Admin

By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 9:25 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:25 pm EDT)

It is clear that when PBO got elected, that HURT some whites more than they let on. It seems they were hiding it, but now cannot take it anymore.

I just want to warn you all that there is a clear attempt by the GOp and their KKK to turn up the heat with discrimination, and racist behaviours against minorities. It seems this is their tactic to somehow gun up more white folks who are angry because of the economic situation created by BUSH.

So please stay focused, they are on the wrong side of history.

Re: Racism/Discrimination are on the rise since PBO arrived | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 9:28 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:28 pm EDT)

Well put.

Re: Racism/Discrimination are on the rise since PBO arrived | Report to Admin

By kim the first time voter Jul 11th 2009 at 9:51 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:51 pm EDT)

Dear isack, this county been like this for long time, ever since i came to this county. I am from taiwan and i have been calling all kind of name that you can not imagine. so to me it does not make any difference, i have learn long time ago, that the people that is racist and discriminatin on other people, to me that they do not have too much education, and now since this last election, it sure seen clearly to me that people out there is stupid and just RUFUSE TO LEARN ANYTHING NEW. PERIOD.

Re: Racism/Discrimination are on the rise since PBO arrived | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:56 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:56 pm EDT)

Kim ...........

You are to be commended for rising above the hate.

You have more wisdom in the short time you have been a citizen than some people who were born here. Happy to have you as one of "us"!

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By kim the first time voter Jul 11th 2009 at 10:03 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:03 pm EDT)

thank you gosal, just want to post that before i go to bed, guess i have got older and seen too much so i don't hate people like i used too, and some people just rufuse to change period.

Re: Racism/Discrimination are on the rise since PBO arrived | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Jul 11th 2009 at 9:56 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:56 pm EDT)

Comedian Lewis Black pointed out - when talking about empowering gay rights legislation,

that the more a group - like women, or people of color, or people with disabilities, or gays - are elected into higher positions of authority - the more the perception and the economic health of that group improves.

For example, there's a DNC Women's Caucus whose sole goal is to get women who are democrats elected into office. Combating racism, like combating sexism, comes down to education.

Our Washington representatives do not reflect the rich diversity that makes this country great.

And yes, it's going to be painful for those who have been in power to share.

I don't place all Republicans, however, into the KKK hat. The white, far right religious radical element has been identified by the CIA as the country's most imminent terrorist threat.

The woman in McCain's Town Hall audience who said she feared Obama was a terrorist - these are the exception to the rules.

Pennsylvania has the most radical groups out of all of our states. I was there during the primary - and we had bomb threats at one of the campaign headquarters. It was what Hillary Clinton was hinting about her 'support' I believe during those heady emotional days.

I'm thankful I live in a college area, where my children, like me, are immmersed in the entire palette of humanity - from countries of origin to religious leanings.

Just like we Dems don't like the hint that all democrats are communists and terrorist-sympathesizers,

let's not paint the entire GOP with the KKK paintbrush - it just ain't so.

Re: Racism/Discrimination are on the rise since PBO arrived | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 10:02 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:02 pm EDT)

Isack!

Enjoy your day at the beach tomorrow. See, I remembered you said that when I put up the Sunday Show Guest Line-Up.

Glad to see that you relax now and then! LOL!

Have a good day because on Monday we're back to raising hell as we run through the halls of the House and the Senate!

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By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 10:59 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:59 pm EDT)

Thanks darling. You know how fired up i can get. LOL

(also my bday is coming up, so i expect lots of gift from you all)

GOSAL GOING NIGHTY NIGHT! | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:47 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:47 pm EDT)

Since we're having a good steady run (it's about time) on sunshine down here in the Sunshine State, I have been able to go to work soI have to go now. Time for night night.

Before I go, I just want to remind everyone to continue to keep our Sister, Jackie O'B in your prayers. She has requested we continue them. She's looking at more tests next week, which means she's facing her 5th week in the hospital. She's getting very frustrated but says our prayers is what keeps her going most days.

Also say a pray of thanks that Kim/first time voter came through her surgery (yesterday) and is home recovering nicely. If anyone thinks the power of the prayers on this blog don't do anything, just ask Kim. She'll tell you otherwise.

Good Night O Family
Good Night Mr President & First Family!

Hugs & Love,
GOSAL

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By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 9:55 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:55 pm EDT)

Good Night GOSAL!

Prayers for Jackie O and to Kim!!!

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 9:58 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:58 pm EDT)

Thanks Andrea!

If you're the Andrea that e mailed me today, I answered you.
If you're not, I have no idea who the other Andrea is!
So if there's another Andrea ......
Come out, come out wherever you are!

Re: GOSAL GOING NIGHTY NIGHT! | Report to Admin

By kim the first time voter Jul 11th 2009 at 10:05 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:05 pm EDT)

that's funny gosal.

Re: GOSAL GOING NIGHTY NIGHT! | Report to Admin

By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 10:18 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:18 pm EDT)

Yupper that's me GOSAL! I did not get a chance to reply to you but I will!

Re: GOSAL GOING NIGHTY NIGHT! | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 11th 2009 at 10:24 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:24 pm EDT)

WHEW!

Didn't know where to send out the search party.

Tomorrow will be fine. I'm here on the blog until about 11 AM and then I'm home by 5 PM EST.

Conversation with Larry Summers | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 9:52 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:52 pm EDT)

Per FT:

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Interesting | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Jul 11th 2009 at 9:58 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 9:58 pm EDT)

Congress Eyes Mortgages In Climate Fix

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Last night's Bill Moyers' Journal | Report to Admin

By Jade Jul 11th 2009 at 10:04 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:04 pm EDT)

I saw that some people here watched Bill Moyers' Journal last night on health care reform--in which he interviewed Wendell Potter, formerly of Cigna.

There's a companion piece on his blog that addresses all sorts of lobbying that has been going going on with recent legislation. It is worth a read:

Link

IMO, we need to put an end to corporate lobbying completely. It needs to be redefined as BRIBERY. Substitute treason and/or fascism if those terms float your boat.) The people of this country should not allow any politician to take BRIBES from corporate America, or to work in Washington as corporate shills and then return to DC after their course of "public servitude" to lobby current politicians for corporations. The corporate state needs to be smashed. That ought to be our next American revolution.

Re: Last night's Bill Moyers' Journal | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-'O'-wing Jul 11th 2009 at 10:34 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:34 pm EDT)

Jade,
Watched the whole Bill Moyers'Journal program featuring Wendell Potter...
Glad you brought it up !
This info needs to be shouted-out from the rooftops!
Perhaps we ought to copy example of Iranians, & go out & shout-out all night long to night-sky:
"Put an end to corporate lobbying !!!!"

Campaign Financing Legislation, known as “Fair Elections Now Act”. | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-'O'-wing Jul 11th 2009 at 10:48 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:48 pm EDT)

Senator Dick Durbin (D IL) has introduced far-reaching Campaign Financing Legislation, known as "Fair Elections Now Act".

Fair Elections Now Act would REMOVE SPECIAL INTEREST MONEY and INFLUENCE FROM CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS and help to restore public confidence in our democracy by OFFERING FUNDS to candidates who AGREE to STOP RAISING CAMPAIGN MONEY from PRIVATE INTERESTS.

Act would create a VOLUNTARY SYSTEM giving candidates who can demonstrate public support in their state option of receiving Fair Elections funding in LIEU of traditional sources of funding.

Fair Elections Fund would come from a spectrum-usage fee assessed on revenues of broadcasters who use public spectrum.
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Re: Campaign Financing Legislation, known as “Fair Elections Now Act”. | Report to Admin

By Jade Jul 12th 2009 at 12:11 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 12:11 am EDT)

That would be a start. Ultimately, I'd like to see corporate personhood rights abolished. Corporations are not people. They function primarily to turn a profit for their shareholders, and ought not have ANY sort of influence over public policy.

Re: Last night's Bill Moyers' Journal | Report to Admin

By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Jul 11th 2009 at 10:56 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:56 pm EDT)

It needs to go beyond lobbying. The corporate culture needs to be changed. I wish people would share examples of corporate abuse on this blog. I think I'll be asking for that.

HERSHEY! SLAVE LABOR! Contact info at the site below.

Hershey is the largest US manufacturer of chocolate and candy.

• Hershey has been criticized for sourcing cocoa from plantations that employ slave labor and trafficked child labor, although Hershey maintains that perceived problems of widespread child labor and slavery are the result of misinformation about the nature of cocoa farms in Africa.

• Hershey has recommitted to responsible cocoa growing through its own supplier code established in 2007, but the company has a long way to go before its production will be truly transparent.

• Support Fair Trade certified cocoa initiatives and explore Go Green for more ways to make a difference.
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By Jade Jul 11th 2009 at 11:35 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:35 pm EDT)

Stan, I've got one for you... probably one that you're aware of.

Coke.

Major offense: charged with kidnapping, torture, and murder of labor organizers in Colombia:

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By Jade Jul 11th 2009 at 11:42 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:42 pm EDT)

THE BEST idea I've ever seen for holding corporations accountable is Karmabanque (Karma Bank):

Link

It's too bad that it never really took off, b/c the environmentalists of the world--who were targeted for joining in on the karmabanque campaign--were not able to link their own agenda to the goal of karmabanque and see how powerful such a campaign could have been.

Take a look at it, and you'll find all kinds of user-generated corporate boycotts as well as reasons for boycotting. (I see that Hershey is on the list.)

Re: Last night's Bill Moyers' Journal | Report to Admin

By Rock on Mr. President!! Jul 12th 2009 at 12:26 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 12:26 am EDT)

O.k. Now That is just too cool Jade

I always here the blabber heads say if you don't like the stock then don't buy it...it you don't like they way they're doing business then don't own the stock...if you don't like the executive board, the compensation then don't own the stock

But in reality...we've no choice...all we have are 401k's managed by money managers...or hopes to have enough to invest in a fund that will grow...or hope to have the skills and time to manage and trade an IRA...

Now with these ETF's....hopefully we can purchase the correct ETF...

In short in our supply and demand equation it's easy to blame the supply side..we're always the scapegoat or the end to end the argument..

But in reality we don't have a choice...we're at the mercy of our 401k managers (with not much choice besides a 2025, 2030 whatever be the year fund) so it follows that having the choice illustrated in the link you posted would be freaking awesome!!!

Re: Last night's Bill Moyers' Journal | Report to Admin

By Rock on Mr. President!! Jul 12th 2009 at 12:29 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 12:29 am EDT)

Oh poop!! What a dork...

A sentence above read it's easy to blame the supply side..it should have read

it's easy to blame the DEMAND side...we're the ultimate scapegoat...it's always the demand side's fault...it's our fault we purchased the product, the stock, the (fill in the blank) we have to live with it...

VOTE: Who should we target? | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" Snicky's Mama Loves this President and First Family Jul 11th 2009 at 10:07 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:07 pm EDT)

Annette,
I have great, great news.
In the last 72 hours, two senators named in our TV ad -- Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Kay Hagan (D-NC) -- announced support for the public option!
The big lesson? Pressure works. TV ads work. Now it's our job to keep the momentum high. So we'll be running versions of our hard-hitting ad in targeted states -- pressuring individual Senate Democrats back home where it hurts most. We just need you to help us decide where.
Click here to cast your vote!
On the voting page, you'll see profiles of eight senators -- including how much money they've taken from the health and insurance interests, whether they sit on important committees, and their statements on the public option.
Each version of the ad will feature the names of a senator's local constituents who "signed" our ad -- representing the 76% of Americans who demand a public option. It will also display the senator's big contributors.
We know that these ads are working. Not only have our ads been featured in the New York Times and Washington Post (which said we're rattling Democratic senators), but MoveOn and Blue America have been running ads in Sen. Hagan and Sen. Lincoln's home states. And the result? They are coming around. Two down, eight to go.
Click here to read about each senator, and cast your vote.
Thank you for being a bold progressive.
Stephanie & the PCCC team
Aaron, Adam, Ashleigh, Evan, Forrest, Max, Michael, Rebecca, and Sahar
P.S. The New York Times story on our ads is here. Talking Points Memo and Hullabaloo have also written some great posts on how progressive TV ads played a hand in Sen. Lincoln's and Sen. Hagan's changes of heart.

We're taking our hard-hitting TV ads to the states -- targeting Senate Democrats who oppose the public option.
Vote on which senators we should target.
Then, pass this email to a friend.Link

What Can Obama Learn From Gloria Arroyo? | Report to Admin

By The EQualizer Jul 11th 2009 at 10:09 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:09 pm EDT)

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By Maritza: Congrats to President Obama & VP Biden!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 10:25 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:25 pm EDT)

Nothing?

Re: What Can Obama Learn From Gloria Arroyo? | Report to Admin

By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 10:31 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:31 pm EDT)

LOL!!!

I was thinking the same thing!

Re: What Can Obama Learn From Gloria Arroyo? | Report to Admin

By Maritza: Congrats to President Obama & VP Biden!!! Jul 11th 2009 at 10:46 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 10:46 pm EDT)

So funny, realy!

Re: What Can Obama Learn From Gloria Arroyo? | Report to Admin

By Isack Gen44 Jul 11th 2009 at 11:00 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:00 pm EDT)

You said it first. easiest answer of the day!

hahaha

SEC May Gain Expanded Powers to Prohibit Broker Pay, Wrongdoers | Report to Admin

By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 11:26 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:26 pm EDT)

Link

July 11 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would gain power under an Obama administration proposal to ban pay practices at brokerages and investment advisers and prevent individuals from working in the industry.

Re: SEC May Gain Expanded Powers to Prohibit Broker Pay, Wrongdoers | Report to Admin

By Andréa- (You've called him everything else- now call him Mr. President!) Jul 11th 2009 at 11:32 pm EDT (Updated Jul 11th 2009 at 11:32 pm EDT)

In theory I like the idea of a more proactive SEC. The problem is the SEC has dropped the ball so much during these last years that it is hard to imagine them doing the right thing when necessary.

WHAT A CONTRAST! | Report to Admin

By Isack Gen44 Jul 12th 2009 at 12:28 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 12:28 am EDT)

The love president Obama felt when he left Ghana just 10 hours ago, compared to the chill empty reception he got as they just landed safely on us soil.

I shake my head, clearly people take him for granted, just the same way many have taken TIM DUNCAN for granted in the nba. Sadly indeed only when he is no longer President will people realize how lucky we are.

Welcome Home President Obama, AKWAABA, and know that we LOVE YOU JUST AS MUCH AS AFRICA LOVES YOU!!!

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By Canadian Supporting President Obama to 2016 Jul 12th 2009 at 12:42 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 12:42 am EDT)

Agreed Isack but It's late and I'm sure there is much security around the base.

Where is everyone?

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By Hanna Jul 12th 2009 at 1:08 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 1:08 am EDT)

Thank you, Isack, for letting me know that our President and his family have returned safely. I always worry when he travels. As for love - don't go by what you see in the media. There are lots of people like you and me who dearly love this President. I know - I talk to many of them. And whether they love him or not, nobody will escape the fact that he has already put his mark on the world. He will always be known as the President who opened doors, engaged people and made everyone think about how to achieve a better life for themselves and their children. And imagine, he has only just begun his Presidency.

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By Canada Czarina Barb 4 Obama Jul 12th 2009 at 1:09 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 1:09 am EDT)

I agree with you Isack. You are so fortunate to have such a tremendous leader who is loved by all foreign countries; including Canada. It is heartbreaking to see racism still alive in USA, promoted by the Right.

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By V-Day Jul 12th 2009 at 1:26 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 1:26 am EDT)

No worries! That said, no fanfare...however it happens to most families when that person is back home. Maybe the dog barking and lots of smiles to go around!

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By Canada Czarina Barb 4 Obama Jul 12th 2009 at 1:40 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 1:40 am EDT)

Gotta love BO. I am sure he welcomed the family with wagging tail & running round them all!!! Nothing quite like having your loyal pal greet you when you come home.

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By marti Jul 12th 2009 at 1:48 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 1:48 am EDT)

I hope he still has time once in a while to peek here and know that we are here.

Welcome home President Obama, thank God you are here.

SHAME ON YOU | Report to Admin

By MS from Xenia, OH Jul 12th 2009 at 1:47 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 1:47 am EDT)

I WILL NOT BE VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA NEXT ELECTION. MICHAEL WAS MORE THAN JUST A MUSICAL ICON HE WAS A LEGEND THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR BARACK, AND THE THANKS HE GOT WAS ONLY A LETTER BULL****. OBAMA IS A SELL OUT, COWARD, AND A DISGRACE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. MICHAEL JACKSON BROKE DOWN BARRIERS FOR ALL RACE AND MADE WHITE PEOPLE FORGET ABOUT COLOR. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH HE WAS CHEATED FROM GETTING A FORMAL SPEECH OF HIS DEATH, BUT TO TAKE AWAY THE RESOLUTION CLAIMING IT WOULD OPEN UP OTHER VIEWS THAT WASN'T NECESSARY IS RIDICULOUS. YET CONGRESS STILL ACKNOWLEDGES THAT WHAT MICHAEL JACKSON STOOD NOT ONLY A GREAT ENTERTAINER BUT ALSO WAS HUMANITARIAN. HE BROKE THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS. MICHAEL IT SEEMS IT DOES MATTER IF YOU'RE BLACK OR WHITE!

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By V-Day Jul 12th 2009 at 2:12 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 2:12 am EDT)

Oh silly! Not exactly the kinda of statement I would expect from a True MJ fan. I know, alot of us are still going thru the anger stage of losing him. On a side note, my friend sent me a postcard today with the simple text of " Hope you are Having a Nice day" Touching!

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By !Rhonda => As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!! Jul 12th 2009 at 2:38 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 2:38 am EDT)

Look Republican Troll/Screamer, You are sooooooooo Loud.!!!!

Please fix Your Broke, Busted, and Disgusted Cap Lock Button on your Keyboard!!!!

You don't have a profile.

We were taught that you give people flowers/accolade/praise when they are living because they can't smell them when they are no longer alive.

Question:Why did the congress not give this resolution or plaque to MJ when/while he was alive?.
You are so "out to lunch" that you don't understand that the media is feeding you pure, wholesale and whole grain chicken fertilizer crap.

The Media talking heads has always hated MJ, but THEY love all of the Money and ratings that they are making off of his dead body NOW.

Buster...You are a tool and a troll.

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By James Brown.....Proudly Voted For President Obama ! Jul 12th 2009 at 2:49 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 2:49 am EDT)

LMAO......You tell it like it is Rhonda !

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By !Rhonda => As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!! Jul 12th 2009 at 3:19 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 3:19 am EDT)

James, those freaks really, really, really comes out at night.

James...you are truly kickin' MS the Troll's Behind.

I love it!!!!

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By V-Day Jul 12th 2009 at 2:54 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 2:54 am EDT)

I too noticed the no profile situation! However, gave this person the benefit of the doubt!
That said, starting to wonder what the real agenda is of CAP poster.

Cap situation and the hit and run routine, just wondering, does CAP poster actually come back and respond. Regardless, still waiting for a response from all CAP poster.

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By Allison from Canada Jul 12th 2009 at 9:33 pm EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 9:33 pm EDT)

Oh for God's sake, how ridiculous.It was M.J. selling out the African American community by doing his damndest to erase his heritage and become white. I really don't get why that doesn't seem to bother African Americans!

SHAME ON YOU | Report to Admin

By MS from Xenia, OH Jul 12th 2009 at 1:48 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 1:48 am EDT)

I WILL NOT BE VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA NEXT ELECTION. MICHAEL WAS MORE THAN JUST A MUSICAL ICON HE WAS A LEGEND THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR BARACK, AND THE THANKS HE GOT WAS ONLY A LETTER BULL****. OBAMA IS A SELL OUT, COWARD, AND A DISGRACE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. MICHAEL JACKSON BROKE DOWN BARRIERS FOR ALL RACE AND MADE WHITE PEOPLE FORGET ABOUT COLOR. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH HE WAS CHEATED FROM GETTING A FORMAL SPEECH OF HIS DEATH, BUT TO TAKE AWAY THE RESOLUTION CLAIMING IT WOULD OPEN UP OTHER VIEWS THAT WASN'T NECESSARY IS RIDICULOUS. YET CONGRESS STILL ACKNOWLEDGES THAT WHAT MICHAEL JACKSON STOOD NOT ONLY A GREAT ENTERTAINER BUT ALSO WAS HUMANITARIAN. HE BROKE THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS. MICHAEL IT SEEMS IT DOES MATTER IF YOU'RE BLACK OR WHITE!

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By James Brown.....Proudly Voted For President Obama ! Jul 12th 2009 at 2:27 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 2:27 am EDT)

Whatever your smoking , you may want to put it down and crawl back to wherever it is you came from because you are certainly lost.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Jul 12th 2009 at 2:58 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 2:58 am EDT)

I have never known Barack to sing or dance. I'm not sure that Michael actually paved the way. I think there are better examples of people who paved the way.

I guess you will be voting for Palin. I'm sure she showed her grief in a more appropriate way.

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By Rock on Mr. President!! Jul 12th 2009 at 3:34 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 3:34 am EDT)

The Irish Wolfhound is the world's tallest dog.

And Turtles are COOL!

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By Rock on Mr. President!! Jul 12th 2009 at 3:53 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 3:53 am EDT)

Actually I shouldn't be so judgemental

I felt the same way when

Paul Newman

and

George Carlin

Left Us

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Jul 12th 2009 at 8:23 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 8:23 am EDT)

And what does this have to do with the President? The House handles resolutions....

Sorry direct that toward Pelosi.

Something tells me you are one of those people who hasn't been a fan in years. Something tells me you ridiculed MJ with the rest, now in death you want to forget that you forgot him.

Don't take your guilt out on the Pres, take it out on yourself..

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Jul 12th 2009 at 8:24 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 8:24 am EDT)

Oh, and how do you feel about James Brown not getting a resolution?

After all, he paved the way for Michael Jackson!

And how about the many slaves and civil right's leaders that all paved a way for MJ, can we make sure they get resolutions first?

Students spend the summer in jobs funded by stimulus dollars | Report to Admin

By James Brown.....Proudly Voted For President Obama ! Jul 12th 2009 at 3:28 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 3:28 am EDT)

PLEASANT HILL -- It's barely mid-morning -- the time when most teenagers are just dragging themselves out of bed during summer vacation -- when 16-year-old Troy Stewart raises the ax above his head one more time.

Thwack.

Sweat flies as he hurls his weight into the motion, stabbing at the sea of overgrown bushes that line the window sills of Pleasant Hill High School.

Unlike most of his friends, Stewart has a job this summer. He's working alongside 19 other Pleasant Hill students to improve the district's buildings and landscaping, a summer project made possible by Lane Workforce Partnerships and funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Earlier this year Lane Workforce Partnership received $1,464,309 in funds to help offer summer jobs and career programs for local youth, who must meet certain requirements to qualify for the program.

More than 300 workers are participating in the eight programs across Lane County this summer.

In the Oakridge School District, teens are doing work with the city, the fish hatchery and with the local summer lunch program.

In the McKenzie School District, students are helping run a summer literacy program and working on U.S. Forest Service projects.

And in Pleasant Hill, students just like Stewart are working hard to get the district's property into shape.

Program coordinator Kathy Duval and teacher Steve Smith say they hope the program gives students solid work experience.

For many, it is their first summer job.

"Transportation is a big issue here," Smith said. "If you don't want to work in fast food, there really aren't a lot of options out here anymore."

Stewart says working every day -- even though he has to start at 7 a.m. -- is fun.

After he finishes clearing the brush, students in the program will design and install landscaping in its place.

It's one of many projects the group has tackled this summer -- everything from renovating a play area for the Early Childhood Development Preschool to installing new fencing around the school's baseball field to building a new ticket booth for the school's athletic facilities.

The district says it is getting good work out of the students, who will receive both college and high school credit for completing the program.

And the students say the minimum wage paychecks are much appreciated.

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By James Brown.....Proudly Voted For President Obama ! Jul 12th 2009 at 3:38 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 3:38 am EDT)

Here in Lane County Oregon , our unemployment rate is at 14.2 % , but we are starting to see hundreds of jobs created as a direct result of the Stimulus funds starting to flow in.

We have two local multi million dollar construction jobs ready to break ground any day now.

James

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By !Rhonda => As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!! Jul 12th 2009 at 3:48 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 3:48 am EDT)

WoW!!

That's Wonderful News!!!

James... that is so AWESOME!!!!

Stimulus Money...You Ba-Rock!!!!

treason | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Jul 12th 2009 at 4:23 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 4:23 am EDT)

Cheney is guilty.

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jul 12th 2009 at 5:22 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 5:22 am EDT)

Before I retired,I read the article in the NY TIMES about Cheney and his Shadow group.(IMO).
This accounts for all his attacks on BHO regarding
our countries safety.He was trying to cover his
arse after Leon discovered the undercover program
and ended it in April.Congress never knew about it.He started it 8 years ago,but now (they)say it
never really got off the ground.
An assasination Group,kept secret all these years...that never got off the ground??
Tell me someone that buys his story and I'll sell
them a Bridge in Brooklyn, cheap.

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jul 12th 2009 at 5:54 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 5:54 am EDT)

Correction..Penetta ended the program,June 23rd.

Welcome Home FFOTUS. | Report to Admin

By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jul 12th 2009 at 6:30 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 6:30 am EDT)

The Buffet is set up under the Gazeebo.
Blueberry,poppyseed,apple cinnamom,banana nut,honey raisin and Corn Muffins.Popovers,Scones,
Croissants Hot Cross buns and toast(asst.bread).
Fruit cups,melon and citrus. Cereals..hot and cold
w/bowls of blueberry,strawberries,raisins and
pecans to sprinkle.Citrus or veggie juice,milk
Coffee,tea and.....Me?,I'm going to get take a
a Basket Buffet to the family in the White house.

Good Morning "O" Family.

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By kim the first time voter Jul 12th 2009 at 6:57 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 6:57 am EDT)

Good morning va, i think i would like some croissants and bowl of fruit cup too and coffer.

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By kim the first time voter Jul 12th 2009 at 7:00 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 7:00 am EDT)

you working, don't need no more testing. jb.

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By kim the first time voter Jul 12th 2009 at 7:13 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 7:13 am EDT)

Glad you can been here with us(o'family)

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jul 12th 2009 at 8:03 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 8:03 am EDT)

Good Morning Kim and newcomer JBTURNER...Welcome
to OFA.
Good Question,but lets not get ahead of ourselves.We need HCR/w Public Option,needed it way back during the Clinton Administration.
Let's work to get strong legislation passed.We
are committed and mobilizing to that affect.One
can always think of "what ifs" because they exist.
When we get HCR/w PO ...Some exceptional minds
have thought your concerns through and it will
take acts of Congress to even mess with it...Let
the Repubs and Lobbiest have the fears,we have
the Fight. Yes we can and yes we will.

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 12th 2009 at 8:32 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 8:32 am EDT)

JBTURNER ............

I have a couple of comments to your post ......

1...... When (notice I'm not saying if) we get HCR it will be the best bill ever passed in decades. It will work. Americans all over the country will have health care from a Democrat WH, HOUSE & SENATE.

Which brings me to point #

2 ...... Since the Dems were in charge of the WH, HOUSE & SENATE they will get re-elected. People will be so grateful they will NOT, I repeat not, put another Republican in the WH.

It's 4:30 A.M. | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jul 12th 2009 at 7:37 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 7:37 am EDT)

Arizona time, where's Russel? He spent all day here yesterday doing nothing but posting someone else's opinion pieces and then challenging people to dispute his FACTS! What a joke. In fact I heard Russel had an original thought once but it died of loneliness.

What chapter of the Bible are you going to quote today sir? How about the 23rd Psalm? I always liked that one.

Re: It's 4:30 A.M. | Report to Admin

By kim the first time voter Jul 12th 2009 at 7:53 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 7:53 am EDT)

good morning dane, you're up early.

Re: It's 4:30 A.M. | Report to Admin

By kim the first time voter Jul 12th 2009 at 7:54 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 7:54 am EDT)

where is gosal, she is late this morning.

The better answers | Report to Admin

By The one not afraid to speak Jul 12th 2009 at 7:47 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 7:47 am EDT)

The economy is bad but stabilizing supposedly. I have several realistic ideas on fixing it permently. For example, Give every U.S. citizen over 21 years of age to age 55 $500,000.00 with 1 of three choices they must do with the money, They can go buy a house, they can pay off their current mortgage or they can go but a new AMERICAN MADE automobile. Now Nissan and several other companies are building cars here in the U.S. with U.S. citizens. So those autos should be considered AMERICAN MADE AS WELL! Look at the bail out money already given to the big companies, look at what they really did with the money. This is better than giving the companies the money directly, It stimulates the economy as well as giving the citizens hope.
Now for people 55 and older, Give them $1,000,000.00 with the understanding they retire TODAY!!!The money must last them till the current retirement age and they get health care as well. This opens up new jobs, encourages education as well as puts the younger generations at a place where they have a chance at least. Then put a Price Freeze on everything from Automobiles to Zoo visits and everything in between, give the economy the chance to come back nice, strong and put the U.S. Dollar above the BGP and the Euro Dollar. C'mon People Get REAL!!!!!

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jul 12th 2009 at 8:38 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 8:38 am EDT)

Why not put your suggestion on whitehouse.gov.
Heres the link.
All and any ideas,suggestions are read and considered there.Good luck ...Have a muffin.

Link

ROLL CALL - SCHEDULE WITH GOSAL | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Jul 12th 2009 at 7:59 am EDT (Updated Jul 12th 2009 at 7:59 am EDT)

FLORIDA in the HOUSE!
GOOD MORNING O FAMILY!

Not much of a schedule, but here it is ...........

Sunday Jul. 12, 2009
All Times Eastern
12:00 AM
12:55 AM
President and Michelle Obama arrive at Andrews Air Force Base.

1:00 AM
1:10 AM
President and Michelle Obama arrive at the White House.
Off to find Va GG. I'm hungry!