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By RJ show me state Dec 4th 2008 at 9:16 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:16 am EST)

wish I could even buy this cup. but so poor would lose my lights if I bought it but still Yea we can go president obama sir

THURSDAY SO FAR | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Dec 4th 2008 at 9:18 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:18 am EST)

T H U R S D A Y DEC 04 POSTS

Why Liberation Theology Is Irrelevant
Link

Earlier posts in descending order on the same page:

Songbeat is Legal and It Works
Remembering Odetta
Andrew Sullivan on the Gates-Obama Axis
Do We Hold Much of Our Own Debt Abroad?
Wind Turbine That Might Cut Costs In Half

Huffington Post Page
Link

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By Livvy Dec 4th 2008 at 9:24 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:24 am EST)

Tribute to Odetta.. Cotton fields

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 9:32 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:32 am EST)

Thank you Livvy...I am listening to Odetta right now...WOW, she had such a strong, beautiful voice, but her death will never silence it...Just so sad she will not be here (physically) to sing at Barack's inauguration.

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By Livvy Dec 4th 2008 at 9:40 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:40 am EST)

her 2005 house of the rising sun is soulful

Happy Links | Report to Admin

By Celtic Dec 4th 2008 at 9:49 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:49 am EST)

"No, She Can't" Have That Christmas Display Link

Who Will Design Michelle Obama's Inauguration Dress? Link

Can you hear Obama now? Link

VIDEO: Obama's half-brother makes the news... in Chinese Link

Everyone Loves Obama Link

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen hangs up on Obama... twice Link

Oprah Show coming to D.C. for swearing-in Link

Help Us Keep You Informed Link

All Bush Ambassadors Fired by Obama as of January 20 Link
VIDEO: Senor Richardson's bilingual remarks as Secretary of Commerce nominee Link
What's in a name: The biblical Barak Link
Obama's intelligence intelligence Link
VIDEO: Obama finally calls on Fox News at presser Link
Richardson Still Owes Obama a Favor Link
Small Alabama county to celebrate 'Barack Obama Day' as paid holiday in November each year Link
VIDEO- More Ziegler Smears: Says It's 'Rational' To Believe Obama Is A Muslim Link
Revealed: Britain's torture of Obama's grandfather Link
VIDEO- Odetta, Voice of Civil Rights Movement, Dies at 77 Link
How does Obama rank... at golf? Link
VIDEO: Philly kids see Obama and go bananas Link
Ex - Generals to Urge Obama Action on Torture Issue Link
Rep. Xavier Becerra Tapped for Trade Rep Link
The First Draft of History Link
Former Pressies Warn President-Elect Obama Not to Go Crazy on Web Link
Mint issues advisory on Obama coins Link
Poll: Americans feel good about Obama, Cabinet choices Link
Obama press conference Wednesday; Commerce Secretary Bill Richardson to be named? Link
Exit Gates' undersecretaries, enter Obama's people Link
Christmas trees you can believe in: Obama ornaments Link
Mid Day Obama & Biden Photos Link
Britney more popular than Obama Link
VIDEO- How far can comedians go about Obama? Link
Obamas To Christmas In Hawaii Link
Obama presser: Fox News Shut Out Again Link
VIDEO: Obama answers questions after introing National Security team Link
VIDEO: Obama's Entire Security Team's Remarks Link
UFO Believers Have Obama Administration On Their Side Link
PhotObama: Cute edition Link

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By . Dec 4th 2008 at 9:53 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:53 am EST)

:)

Wallpaper Archive Update | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Dec 5th 2008 at 12:37 am EST (Updated Dec 5th 2008 at 12:37 am EST)

Welcome to Thursday evening! I just updated the wallpaper archive with 3 new entries.

This is my newest effort - a site that compiles all the high quality Obama wallpapers in one place. I'll be adding new wallpapers each day.

Link

Re: Wallpaper Archive Update | Report to Admin

By WEBMASTER Dec 5th 2008 at 2:55 am EST (Updated Dec 5th 2008 at 2:55 am EST)

Good luck -

Re: Happy Links | Report to Admin

By Livvy Dec 4th 2008 at 9:57 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:57 am EST)

Morning Celtic

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By Celtic Dec 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EST)

Afternoon Livvy! Just some newer links to add.

President Barack Hussein Obama May Make Major Speech From Islamic Capital Link

VIDEO- 'Obama Soda' Starts French Buzz Link

Justice Alito digs on Biden for plagiarism Link

Re: THURSDAY SO FAR | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Dec 4th 2008 at 9:42 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:42 am EST)

One more post:

T H U R S D A Y DEC 04 POSTS

Where Is The Obama Movement Going?
Why Liberation Theology Is Irrelevant
Link

Earlier posts in descending order on the same page:

Songbeat is Legal and It Works
Remembering Odetta
Andrew Sullivan on the Gates-Obama Axis
Do We Hold Much of Our Own Debt Abroad?
Wind Turbine That Might Cut Costs In Half

Huffington Post Page
Link

Re: THURSDAY SO FAR | Report to Admin

By . Dec 4th 2008 at 9:46 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:46 am EST)

:)

Re: first yah | Report to Admin

By Livvy Dec 4th 2008 at 9:21 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:21 am EST)

congrats.. my girl will break that handle just by looking at it.

Durable Material | Report to Admin

By Rosalind Dec 4th 2008 at 12:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:03 pm EST)

This mug is great; I purchased one during the primary and I use it basically everyday. Made of tough acrylic very hard to break; just dropping it on the floor want do it.

Re: Durable Material | Report to Admin

By Livvy Dec 4th 2008 at 6:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 6:04 pm EST)

That's good to know.. I'm buying

Re: first yah | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 9:38 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:38 am EST)

Congrats on being first....so sorry if you, like so many, are going through rough economic times...Wishing you better times...:)

Re: first yah | Report to Admin

By RJ show me state Dec 4th 2008 at 9:52 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:52 am EST)

as the sun rises each day
we feel the warmth of the rays
giving us hope in a special way
as we live our lives each day
remember to have faith and pray
that this day will bring happiness
to all we care about and miss
wisdom and compassion is our guide
our new president shows us pride
so lets give him our trust
remember we are already at bust

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 9:58 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:58 am EST)

Thank you...beautiful!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 10:09 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:09 am EST)

Another lovely poem RJ! Keep it up!

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By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 4th 2008 at 10:04 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:04 am EST)

I share your economical pain. I lost my job last June, the county in Florida where I live has one of the highest rates of unemployment. I get my last check next week and it will only be for 1 week not 2 because that's all I have left. I was under the impression Congress passed an extension but I have not been notified. I try to remain positive because I trust and believe President-Elect Obama when he says things will get better, I do have HOPE. It's just that some days it's really hard. I can't even imagine how we will survive if I don't get the extension. I have kids, grand kids and great grand kids and it breaks my heart that I will be unable to even travel to see them this Xmas let alone buy them something. But, I keep hanging in there, it's what we Americans do.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:12 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:12 am EST)

So sorry for your troubles...Hopefully, with Barack at the helm, and the great "thinkers" he has picked, all of our lives will improve....Hang in there....your Obama family has your back! :)

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By Deb Dec 4th 2008 at 10:26 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:26 am EST)

Nice mug. I gave to both the primary and general donations, and didn't receive a mug or any other incentives...except getting the best president elected. Now I can't afford the donations and will miss the incentive of a mug.

Being early did not get the worm in this scenerio.

Nor tickets to the inaugural....What's going on....

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By MarkkraM Dec 4th 2008 at 10:27 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:27 am EST)

I am hearing rebates check's again, so hopefully so cold hard cash is coming your way. You know I am starting to really feel the need to really as for a bailout for the people, TODAY, not in three months. Let's say between $3,000 - $15,000 per adult, what would that do to the Economy, wait let us make the request you get HELP getting your finances in order - Do not allow C.C.'s to scoop up all this money - and then with the rest you have to spend it on MADE IN THE USA stuff!

Re: first yah | Report to Admin

By RJ show me state Dec 4th 2008 at 10:39 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:39 am EST)

I'm 54 with a weak heart. and on a fixed income. I got 300 busks last rebate check. it was like finding a dime on the ground. didn't go far enough. lol never does but guess what I'm better off than others. so I say my amens everyday

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By midwest democrat Dec 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EST)

i would LOVE to have this mug. unfortunatly, i'm unable to donate to people who have more than i. already done my part.
lets see...
2 obama/biden shirts-$20
2 obama/biden buttons-$10
1 web donation-$25
1 donation to cookies for change-$20
i think obama can afford to send me the mug for free!

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 1:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:51 pm EST)

I'm a bit tapped out myself. Donated far more than I intended during the heat of the campaign. I do not regret a cent of it, however.

I do want to note that MoveOn sent me a totally free high quality T-shirt with the only request being that I wear it when doing volunteer work for the Obama campaign, which I did. I phone banked with MoveOn once, but never donated money. It was very nice of them to value my time that way. I appreciated it.

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By Unknown user Dec 4th 2008 at 4:43 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:43 pm EST)

Even the French are for Obama!

Link

Secretary of Hilarity! | Report to Admin

By Marbwi Dec 4th 2008 at 9:27 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:27 am EST)

Robert Gates:

...On Monday, after being tapped by Barack Obama to continue managing the nation's two wars, Gates jetted to Minot, N.D., to become the first defense secretary ever to visit the airmen at the missile base there. "It's always great to be out of Washington, D.C. — the only city in the world you can see a prominent person walking down lovers' lane holding his own hand."

"With Bono visiting the other day, I thought U2 was a plane."— January 25, 2008, before a military gathering in Washington.
Link

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 9:35 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:35 am EST)

Thanks for the post..They say having a good sense of humor is a sign of intelligenc...one can only hope that is true...:)

Re: Secretary of Hilarity! | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 9:56 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:56 am EST)

I've heard that too. I think it is true. I think that humor means having the ability to see beyond the black/white of things and see things from a different and unexpected angle.

There is nothing I appreciate more, or find more sexy (I'm not saying here that Gates is sexy at all so don't get me wrong...) than a man with a great sense of humor who can make me laugh.

Nice Mug! | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 9:27 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:27 am EST)

Awesome Year for History!

Love & Hugs!

Good Morning | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 9:28 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:28 am EST)

Good Morning Obama Family,
It is a beautiful morning here in sunny, South Florida....wishing you all a wonderful day!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 9:49 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:49 am EST)

Good morning Suzanne. It's mid-afternoon here and not so sunny.

I responded to your posts again on the last thread before moving over here if you want to go check them out.

It's good to see you here.

I am going to have to leave in about an hour to go to the gym. You've inspired me!

I want to get that Michelle Obama upper arm look back!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 9:59 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:59 am EST)

Nanci...good for you, want to get into that wedding dress!...:)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 10:07 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:07 am EST)

I do! I haven't even picked it out yet---I'm going wedding dress shopping at Christmas. I'll tell you what though, I got a lot of good ideas last night from looking at those Inauguration ball dress designs for possible dresses. I really don't want a traditional dress---too old and don't want to be "mutton dressed as lamb" as they say here in the UK

I'll take the number 21 as a wedding dress. How bout it? I'm tall like Michelle and if I tone my arms a bit, I might be able to carry it off. It will have to be ivory instead of white though as I can't wear white. It totally washes me out!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:15 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:15 am EST)

I loved #21...Wasn't that fun yesterday with us all posting our opnions on which dress we liked...nice to have some fun...And as I said last night, which ever one Michelle picks, she will look SENSATIONAL...And I also, know you will be a beautiful bride....you are certainly beautiful on the inside,....

Re: Good Morning | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 10:24 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:24 am EST)

t was a blast. I wonder if we should post it again for people who didn't have a chance to comment on the dresses?

And now I'm blushing! You're too kind. But thank you! So are you (beautiful on the inside!)

If this blog is still up, I'll have to post a piccie on my profile page.

Re: Good Morning | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:32 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:32 am EST)

Nanci,
Yes, I think we should repost that...Donna (I think) did it yesterday...it was so much fun...why not let's do it again....Of course, I am hoping you know how to do it...:)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:07 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:07 am EST)

Yes, I read your posts on the earlier thread...I completely agree with you...You are a "sage"...Thanks for being a voice of reason..

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 10:19 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:19 am EST)

:-) Thanks. Arlene must still be snoozing. She was up until 5 a.m. on the blogs! She stayed up until I finally got on this a.m. so that I could send her off to bed! :-) (I hope she's okay. She really did stick her neck out and I appreciate her gumption so much. I o-mailed her)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:30 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:30 am EST)

Poor baby,she had quite the night....held her own though...think she must be one tough lady, we already know she is smart and witty...:)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EST)

I'm back from the gym. Will be taking brief break for dinner.

Arlene is one tough lady and witty---tougher than me, that's for sure. I'm a marshmellow really. I don't see here yet. Arlene? Where are you? We miss you.

"The Audacity To Win" | Report to Admin

By Marbwi Dec 4th 2008 at 9:34 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:34 am EST)

Barack Obama's campaign manager, David Plouffe, is writing a book about the historic election victory and has retained Washington attorney Robert Barnett, Obama's literary representative, to shop the proposal to publishers.
Link

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By JS Dec 4th 2008 at 10:13 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:13 am EST)

"..noting that most of Obama's former campaign aides — but not Plouffe — are joining the Obama administration."

Good luck to Plouffe, it was a great campaign- though like all campaigns it had its mistakes. Hope he will continue to support Obama and his new administration. Congratulations to him on his daughter. Guess there appears to be life ao (after Obama).

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By Nacola Dec 4th 2008 at 11:35 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:35 am EST)

His book I will buy. I want the story but I want Barack or his original camp to write it. I want to buy the video from Barack not NBC or any other station.

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By MarkkraM Dec 5th 2008 at 12:05 pm EST (Updated Dec 5th 2008 at 12:05 pm EST)

Book suggestions :
David Mendell's Barack Obama From Promise to Power
That is a good book, David is a reporter from Chicago that was allowed to get close early, early and follow along to many amazing places, Hawaii interview with Toot and African visit prior to Presidential decesion, also video from Blockbuster, "Barack Obama who is this Man?"
Good interviews about Barack, including one with David Mendell, and a local supporter from my area, Roberta (the short hair lady).
Barack-ON

Miles O'Brien | Report to Admin

By Marbwi Dec 4th 2008 at 9:38 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:38 am EST)

Miles O'Brien will soon be leaving CNN after 16 years.

O'Brien, who has been CNN's chief technology and environment correspondent since ending his stint as anchor of "American Morning" in April 2007, is departing as the network dismantles its science and technology unit. Six producers also will be leaving.
Link

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 9:47 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:47 am EST)

Wow...disappointing. I loved his science segments, something sorely missing on other network programs...Wondering why?

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 4th 2008 at 9:50 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:50 am EST)

I thought this was the key passage in the article though:

CNN's coverage of science, technology and the environment has been integrated into the general editorial structure, according to spokeswoman Christa Robinson.

Question: Why would you integrate Science and Technology, which is going to be one of the MOST important keys to our future, into general EDITORIAL structure? Sounds a little strange to me.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:01 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:01 am EST)

That is what I don't get either...Just doesn't sound right..

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 4th 2008 at 10:13 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:13 am EST)

Suzanne, I find myself watching the Science Channel and the National Geographic Channel probably more than any of the others now. Even though my Catholic education is darn good, science was never, uh, emphasized too much so I feel like I've been trying to catch up for so long now.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:19 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:19 am EST)

Dan, I had thirteen years of "Parochial" education, know what you are saying...:)

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 11:33 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:33 am EST)

I had 13 years also. I graduated with a class of 21 students. Went from K thru 12 at the same school with practically the same people.

Things have sure changed. Of course I graduated HS the year Barack was born. lol

Vicki :)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 11:40 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:40 am EST)

Good morning Vicki, Happy to have you here!!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 4th 2008 at 12:14 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:14 pm EST)

Me too :)

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 12:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:23 pm EST)

Good morning to you both. It is good to be here.

Vicki :)

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Dec 4th 2008 at 2:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:50 pm EST)

Hi! I had those same 13 years (counting K) in Catholic school. It was a fine education, but it was also where I "had" to develop my sense of humor!

Parochial school in the '50s and '60s: Priceless.

for those.. | Report to Admin

By Livvy Dec 4th 2008 at 9:49 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:49 am EST)

who need a fix of BO pic's... I love the one of him doing chin up's

Link

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By !Rhonda - Prov. 23:7=> As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Dec 4th 2008 at 5:34 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 5:34 pm EST)

Haha...Thanks!

WoW! The Chin-up pix is great.

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By MarkkraM Dec 5th 2008 at 3:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 5th 2008 at 3:26 pm EST)

Great link, Thank you.
My fav's have always been the
Thinking or Listening pics,
but then came the crowds and
the awe look, and of course
the contagious happiness and
good nature of our great
President-elect, many many
pictures will last us a lifetime.
I picked up a S.E. Times for $12 bucks
and the first picture inside was an
early event in Iowa that I tried to get to,
It was a local team members pull (TRIPP)
Link
to get Barack back to our area one last time before the Caucus', I think it was
1/1, 1/2 or even 12/31..?,
But it was a blizzard outside parking was horrible, so I skipped out.
then again in the 50 states for Obama yearbook, the Illinois page is my son with our chalk the walk event in Illinois we participated in.
A lot of great memories in all the pictures taken this year.
Buy stock in photo companies???

I'm Still Smiling! | Report to Admin

By CZARINA BJ in Chicago who has had ENOUGH of all this Partisan Bickering, who stands with her favorite POTUS Barack Obama Dec 4th 2008 at 9:49 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:49 am EST)

I cannot believe it has been only one month since Barack was elected as our 44th president. I am still smiling and still crying at times when I think about what our nation accomplished.

Can you believe it, this time last month, we were all in such a state that most of us probably should have been medicated and made to go to bed and rest.

Some of us have been on this blog for a long time, so much so our families just gave up on us. We were all Obama all the time!

I got up this morning and by 5:30 AM, I had my cake in the oven. I was suppose to bake it last month on election day, but I was a wreck.

This evening, I am going to celebrate with cake and ice cream and I am going to watch a few of my favorite videos by DesertDoveDan and some of my favorite speeches by Barack. I will probably be crying like a baby and smiling like a cheshire cat, but "it's my party and I'll cry if I want to!" (lol)

So, to all who helped in your own special way to get Barack elected president, I'll be smiling and thanking God for all of you tonight also.

Everyone have a great day, and just smile, because we the people got our country back and put it in good hands.

BJ in Chicago, who is still smiling after casting her vote for her favorite junior senator Barack Obama on October 13, 2008! (I was the 265th person to cast my vote that day).

May God bless and keep our President-Elect, Barack Obama and his family and staff. And may God bless and keep each of you and your families.
In the Precious name of Jesus, amen.

Have a great day!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 9:54 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:54 am EST)

BJ!!!!!!

Lovely post! Enjoy your well-deserved cake and icecream tonight, because I can imagine you'll actually start your fundraising efforts for 2012, knowing you, tomorrow!

Have a lovely celebration!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 4th 2008 at 9:56 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:56 am EST)

And doesn't BJ have a nice smile?

Link

:52 mark in the video. We're all smiling with you BJ!

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By Livvy Dec 4th 2008 at 10:04 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:04 am EST)

beautiful smile on BJ's dial

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:03 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:03 am EST)

BJ,
Thank you for such a positive and beautiful post...Blessings to you and yours!

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By CZARINA BJ in Chicago who has had ENOUGH of all this Partisan Bickering, who stands with her favorite POTUS Barack Obama Dec 4th 2008 at 10:25 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:25 am EST)

Thanks everyone, for your kind words.

I am going to decorate an old bleach bottle and start putting in all my change for the next four years.

I am determined to get my favorite President-Elect Barack Obama re-elected in 2012!

I think I might turn this into a fundraising idea!

If everyone of us started saving some of our loose change over the next 4 years, can you imagine how much money we could raise and have ready to donate to Barack's re-election campaign!

I am going to call my piggy bank "Obama Savings for Change"!

BJ in Chicago who has to go for now and get dad ready to go to the doctor.

{{{ Hugs }}} to all of you!

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By Trini4Obama Dec 4th 2008 at 3:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:09 pm EST)

Your post made me smile ,Thank You.I love coming into work and have a coworker ,bring me in an obama trinket.My nerves has settled somewhat and my house renovations has started again so all is well.I can't wait to go to DC for the Inauguration ,for once living in VA is a real blessing.Have a wonderful day....

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By Catherine of Riverdale, IL Dec 4th 2008 at 8:05 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 8:05 pm EST)

BJ....I had been thinking about fund raising for PE Obama too, then it occurred to me that we (who donate)could put together a huge amount of money to help ourselves. We would use the money to create a new company, offer new jobs, help the retiree's who want to invest...and to be part of the solution. We can help the entire country. By the time we get to 2012, we will have turned things around dramatically! I introduced this idea on change.gov and got a very positive response.

Daily Prayers For President Obama! | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 9:53 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:53 am EST)

Daily Prayers For President Obama!

I pray that Jesus Lead and Guide President Obama in the right direction, I pray that he gives him wisdom, knowledge and understanding on the issues he will face. I ask that He help him make the right decisions during the most difficult times and crisis. All these things and more I ask in Jesus Name!

Love & Hugs!

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By Rhonda for Barack Obama in Montgomery, Alabama Dec 4th 2008 at 12:21 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:21 pm EST)

Amen Debbie!!!!! Amen!!!!!

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EST)

:-)

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By !Rhonda - Prov. 23:7=> As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Dec 4th 2008 at 1:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:52 pm EST)

Amen and to God Be The Glory.

Interesting article | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 9:55 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:55 am EST)

An interesting column in today's Huffington by Philip Slater you all might be interested in looking at...

Link

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 10:03 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:03 am EST)

Thanks for this Suzanne, it's very appropos. I really liked it and it helps me to articulate some of the things I'm thinking. It's very similar in some respects to the Frank Schaeffer article that you alerted us to awhile back!

And hey, you have got the link thing down pat now! Yay!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:10 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:10 am EST)

Thanks to you Nanci...just so happy that I remember how to do it...nothing "sticks" like it use to....Hey, what do you think, should I try to repost the Schaefer column? :)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 10:15 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:15 am EST)

Yes, why not? I'm sure there are people here who haven't read it yet. It's really a useful article to have to hand. It has become one of my all-time favorites!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:27 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:27 am EST)

Okay, for all of those who may have missed this from the other day....Frank Schaefer's column in Huffington.....interesting and insightful...Enjoy..

Link

(Now, I am going to have to give myself a little pat on the back...not only did I successfully "hyperlink" again....I actually successfully searched and found the column....Yeah, for this "old lady" who is such a computer neophyte!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 10:31 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:31 am EST)

Well done! And thanks for posting this again. I just posted Michelle's gowns below again for those interested in commeting today.

Off to the gym. See you here later.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:33 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:33 am EST)

Nanci, Catch you later...have a good workout...

Re: Interesting article | Report to Admin

By Nacola Dec 4th 2008 at 12:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:55 pm EST)

Good for you, I have no clue how to hyper link,and I am 34 years old.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EST)

Okay, maybe I can explain...
You go where the "http...address is of what you want to post, and highlight it, by clicking, and then "right" click and a little box shows up...hit copy...then when you write your comment and want to include the link...go to "Edit" and hit "paste"...and Magic, the link is there...

Okay, hope that helps...Nanci will be so proud!!

Re: Interesting article | Report to Admin

By Nacola Dec 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EST)

Thank you so much.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 2:36 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:36 pm EST)

Wow, now you're teaching others your great computer skills! I am proud of you. Well done!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:53 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:53 pm EST)

Please meet me at the bottom of the page,..could use your help to distract and move things away from a "real" problem that has been here before...I have reported, but I am hoping to keep others from engaging him...once he gets started there is no turning him off...and trust me, he will escalate things....

Re: Interesting article | Report to Admin

By . Dec 4th 2008 at 10:03 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:03 am EST)

:)

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 4th 2008 at 10:06 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:06 am EST)

Very interesting. Time for a little self-reflection.

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By Yesican Dec 4th 2008 at 12:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:02 pm EST)

I can not wait to say...HAIL TO THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER..

updated 2:03 a.m. EST, Thu December 4, 2008 * Share this on: Mixx Digg Facebook del.icio.us reddit StumbleUpon MySpace Share * E-mail * Save * Print Obama team considers changes to interrogation policy | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 9:59 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 9:59 am EST)

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Eric Holder, President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for attorney general, met Wednesday with 12 retired generals and admirals to discuss changing the U.S. government's current interrogation and detention policies.
President-elect Barack Obama has called for the closure of the military facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

President-elect Barack Obama has called for the closure of the military facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

All 12 retirees have been critical of the Bush administration's endorsement of enhanced interrogation techniques, including highly controversial practices such as waterboarding.

They have instead urged the adoption of a single -- and less controversial -- standard of interrogation and detainment across all intelligence and other agencies.

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The People's Inauguration | Report to Admin

By ☮ CR ❤ Dec 4th 2008 at 10:15 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:15 am EST)

The People's Inauguration

12/18/08 By Michael E. Ruane - Washington Post

WASHINGTON - It was billed as the biggest, most eye-popping of the inauguration hotel packages: the JW Marriott's $1 million "build-your-own-ball" offer. You get 300 rooms, four suites, $200,000 worth of food and drink, and a primo site overlooking the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route.

And it was snapped up within hours of Barack Obama's election as president by a customer the hotel declined to identify.

This morning, the Marriott is scheduled to announce that the buyer is a Virginia businessman who wants to bring to the inauguration disadvantaged people, terminally ill patients, wounded soldiers and others down on their luck.

Earl W. Stafford, 60, of Fairfax County, the founder of a Centreville technology company who grew up as one of 12 children of a Baptist minister, said he will provide his guests lodging, food and special access, as well as beauticians, gowns and tuxedos, if necessary.

Stafford has paid the $1 million, a spokesman said, and is prepared to spend $600,000 more for a breakfast, a luncheon and two balls at the hotel. Stafford said he hopes to recoup some of the $600,000 from other sponsors, yet to be recruited.

"We wanted to . . . bless those who otherwise wouldn't have an opportunity to be a part of the great celebration, the inauguration and the festivities," he said in an interview yesterday. "Our objective is to bring in a cross-section of society -- those who are distressed, those who are terminally ill, those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, those veterans who are wounded and served our country."

For the entire article:

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 10:22 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:22 am EST)

Thanks for sharing this link CR!!!! What an amazing story.

I'm glad there will be a People's Inauguration like this. Very special.

The generosity of some people is just boundless.

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By IA for Obama ☮ Dec 4th 2008 at 10:25 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:25 am EST)

Wow. There's HOPE in action. What a wonderful gift to us all.

A little morning music | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 4th 2008 at 10:19 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:19 am EST)

Barack Obama - For America

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There's even a picture of this Obama coffee mug in the video :>)

Re: A little morning music | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:48 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:48 am EST)

Dan,
How do you do it? All the videos you post are so wonderful....thank you as always....

Presidential morph | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ Dec 4th 2008 at 10:23 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:23 am EST)

Digg this fun video, morphing the 44 faces of our Presidents--saving the best for last and showcasing change we can believe in!

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Extra fun for presidential buffs.

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 4th 2008 at 10:43 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:43 am EST)

That was cool! Thanks for the link.

Could the next Dalai Lama.. | Report to Admin

By Livvy Dec 4th 2008 at 10:23 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:23 am EST)

be a girl

All along, Tibetans in exile have looked to the Dalai Lama as their only hope. But since he had surgery for an abdominal ailment in Delhi in October, they are worried about his health. They often discuss life after him. Such talk has been all the more commonplace in recent years, especially after Beijing passed an edict last year giving the Chinese government a role in approving new incarnations of the Dalai Lama.

Aware of the controversy that could surround the reincarnation after his death and to undermine any attempt by China to appoint its own Dalai Lama, the Dalai Lama has long said he may not be reincarnated at all. On November 23, he went further, indicating that the next Dalai Lama might be chosen in his lifetime and that his successor could even be a girl. He also made it clear that he would not retire from the Tibetan cause, but that he was ready to pass on his political role.

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I'm a little concerned India is heavily supporting the cause especially when Nepal is prepared to give China support.

Re: Could the next Dalai Lama.. | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:45 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:45 am EST)

Many blessings for the Dalai Lama....a peaceful warrior for freedom..

What big doners | Report to Admin

By Chi-Ike I voted early Dec 4th 2008 at 10:25 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:25 am EST)

So it was inevatible that someone would come out and refute Obama on his small doner campaign, whether it is for attention getting or merely out of spite, I can't say. But to put together a study saying that $200 doners are big doners is a fallacy. Many supporters were committing $15 and $20 a month to attain this figure, now how could anyone call them big doners. The writer is either unaware of how the $200 figure was obtained or he ignored the process.

What is more surprising is the the entyre Morning Joe crew marched in lock-step behind Joe Scarsboo and didn't even raise this or any other argument, the man sickens me to no end.

Here's hoping that someone does a study contradicting this paper.

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By Tracy in CT Dec 4th 2008 at 10:35 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:35 am EST)

I heard Huckabee on NPR yesterday and he was spewing the same BS.

I came very close to maxing out but that was because I cut back on other things and made $25 & $50 donations over the course of many, many months. The most I had ever donated to a Presidential campaign prior to this one was maybe $100.

Re: What big doners | Report to Admin

By Walt in VT Dec 4th 2008 at 11:29 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:29 am EST)

They're all H A T E R S!

They didn't beat us this time. They won't beat us next time, or the time after that and they know it but since they can't do anything about it they resort to crying about it.

Here's a recent group photo of Joe, Mika and a few other right wingers, pretty funny: Link

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By Tracy in CT Dec 4th 2008 at 11:35 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:35 am EST)

Ann Coulter looks pretty hot in that photo!

;)

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By Walt in VT Dec 4th 2008 at 11:56 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:56 am EST)

She definitely looks better in the pic than she does on TV!

Re: What big doners | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 4th 2008 at 11:41 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:41 am EST)

Walt! Good to see you...How Are You

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By Walt in VT Dec 4th 2008 at 11:53 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:53 am EST)

I'm good! We're all still smiling here, I wonder how long it takes to go away? 8 years from what I'm hearing :)

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By Australian Helen Dec 4th 2008 at 10:51 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:51 am EST)

See how Al G. at The Field slaughtered this BS!

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By Chi-Ike I voted early Dec 4th 2008 at 11:02 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:02 am EST)

I'm still waiting for one person in the media to stand up and say that giving $15 a month does not make you a fat-cat contributer, just one, anybody.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Dec 4th 2008 at 12:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:42 pm EST)

they already have broken it all out, i think it was on huffpo...

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Dec 4th 2008 at 6:35 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 6:35 pm EST)

I consider Joe Scumbag and all the dummies on his show to be in the same category as Fox. I would no more watch Joe than I would Fox. Why is anyone even watching him?

Belle of the ball | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 10:28 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:28 am EST)

For those of you who might have missed the fun and discussion yesterday, here's the link again of designers drawings of possible inaugural ball gowns for Michelle Obama.

Enjoy! They're are some really gorgeous designs.

Link

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 10:36 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:36 am EST)

Wow....so many beautiful dress....I do really like #7 and #21...Of course, any dress Michelle and the girls put on....they will look beautiful..

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 4th 2008 at 10:45 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:45 am EST)

Morning Nanci and Suzanne!
Glad to see you reposted that link. Those dresses made for a wonderful conversation yesterday :)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 11:03 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:03 am EST)

Donna,
Glad to have you here...and thanks again for you posting the dress link yesterday....I haven't had that much fun on a thread in a long time...

Re: Belle of the ball | Report to Admin

By Deb Dec 4th 2008 at 10:56 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 10:56 am EST)

Thanks for the link. I would like Mrs. Obama to get an "unknown or relatively new" designer. I believe the African American Woman on Project Runway from Columbus, OH would be great. I belive she would get Mrs. Obama's personal style. It would great for her to give her a nod. I would be nice Mrs. Obama to go with someone different then the norm...like her husband (campaign did) (I'm not sure his white house will continue, but I'll wait a little longer) I was impressed with her and I don't believe Mrs Obama would not be disappointed.

Re: Today on Morning Joe...It is so not over. | Report to Admin

By Nacola Dec 4th 2008 at 11:12 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:12 am EST)

Hey Deb,

This is not a reply to your comment.
First I hope Thanksgiving was all that and more.
Today on Morning Joe, Bill was on there and said something that really fried my egg.

He said that in today's world kids identify more with Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman(and another reformer) then they do with War Heroes (he named a General whos name I don't recall). He said it as if the former were Daffy Duck and Goofy. He sat there with Joe in mourning over the GOP and made Rosa, Harriet and Barack story something to sratch your head about. Like why are these kids so into this stuff?

Not to take anything from war heroes (because I do feel we need to know about all the heroes who shaped our country) but to sit there like all is lost because kids today want all stories and not just war stories was horrible.

Yesterday Rachel was so on the money when she said Bush and Rove are trying to re-write history right before our eyes...and now they will try to re-write Barack's before it is even written. They will not stop, so neither can we!!

Re: Belle of the ball | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 4th 2008 at 11:17 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:17 am EST)

You know, you have a very good point there. Now that I think about it a little bit more I just may agree with you. New beginnings and all, right?

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 4th 2008 at 11:22 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:22 am EST)

Just to clarify, I was responding to Deborah about the "new" designer thing. As far as the Morning Joe thing I didn't watch, but they should be ashamed of themselves for mocking kids that want to learn EVERYTHING, not just the stuff they are force-fed. I feel that the day one stops learning is the day one dies.

Re: Belle of the ball | Report to Admin

By Nacola Dec 4th 2008 at 1:35 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:35 pm EST)

I loved this link. Okay my favorites are #8, #10, #15, #17, #22 and #37.

Thank you so much, I missed it yesterday. That was so much fun.

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By Rochelle in Miami,Fl Dec 4th 2008 at 5:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 5:09 pm EST)

For what it's worth, my favorites are #1,2,14,18,21,25 & 29.

I don't think the designer she picks is as important as how the dress suits her period.

Re: Happy Links | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 11:14 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:14 am EST)

Saw her this morning on Good Morning America...she was really embarrassed, but it was funny...I also saw this Florida Congresswoman on Bill Maher, she really is "spunky" and seems like a nice person!

Franken: Ballots Missing In Senate Recount | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 11:08 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:08 am EST)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | December 4, 2008 08:45 AM
Read More: Al Franken, Al Franken Recount, Coleman Franken, Franken 133 Missing Ballots, Franken Ballots, Franken Missing Ballots, Franken Recount, Politics News

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that, according to Al Franken's campaign, 133 mballots have disappeared in the Minnesota Senate race recount:

An uproar Wednesday over 133 mystery ballots that may or may not have disappeared in Minneapolis became the newest controversy to roil the U.S. Senate recount.

At issue was a discrepancy between Election Day and recount totals in one of the city's precincts.

DFLer Al Franken's campaign lodged a protest over 133 votes that it said could not be accounted for during the recount, at a possible cost to him of as many as 46 net votes in his race against Republican Sen. Norm Coleman.

Franken officials sent a letter to the secretary of state's office and Minneapolis elections director Cindy Reichert demanding that the votes from the northeast Minneapolis precinct not be officially reported until a search is conducted for the ballots.

"This is an incredible breach of the democratic process," Franken spokesman Andy Barr told Politico. "That makes 133 residents of this one precinct in Minneapolis whose voices were effectively silenced by this serious error, and it must be corrected before anyone can consider this recount complete or accurate."

On Wednesday, Franken's campaign announced that by their own count, the Democratic challenger is now beating Republican Sen. Norm Coleman.

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Re: Franken: Ballots Missing In Senate Recount | Report to Admin

By Rock on Mr. President!! Dec 4th 2008 at 11:44 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:44 am EST)

The Core-us (chorus) of Drama:

Link

Colbert,Dec 3rd, Tonight's Word: (it's 5:20 in)

Link

Why in the HECK was Limbaugh on the top 10 most fascinating people. It is completely ridiculous and beyond stupid. The man is not fascinating he is a belligerant, an obfusicant. Not the least bit fascinating.

Fascinating Synonyms:

alluring, appealing, attractive, bewitching, captivating, charming, compelling, delectable, delightful, enchanting, engaging, engrossing, enticing, glamorous, gripping, intriguing, irresistible, ravishing, riveting, seducing, seductive, siren

Rush Scumbaugh is NONE OF THE ABOVE!

Here's one Antonym to fascinating: repulsive

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Re: Franken: Ballots Missing In Senate Recount | Report to Admin

By Walt in VT Dec 4th 2008 at 12:05 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:05 pm EST)

He's fascinating to the uneducated right wing ding dongs but aluminum foil gets them excited so that's not saying much.

Re: Franken: Ballots Missing In Senate Recount | Report to Admin

By Susannah Dec 4th 2008 at 2:08 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:08 pm EST)

The media is sick from top to bottom. I just read this article on the aol news about what people think of Michelle's Mother moving into the White House. And I wrote AOL a very terse note about how
low the media has gone in even discussing such a thing. Michelle's Mother is family for goodness sake and the idea that there is some strange event occuring here makes me wonder if anyone who does these reports or talk shows or whatever has a
Mother that they give a flip about. It wouldn't seem so.

Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Dec 4th 2008 at 11:25 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:25 am EST)

I would love to have a photo of Barack and his lovely family for my wall.

The mug above would not work for my arthritic hands due to the handle.

How about a 2009 calendar - We all need calendars.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

Re: Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 11:32 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:32 am EST)

Theresa, no suggestions but I agree...I keep seeing the ad for the "Barack" plate...I have thought about buying it to have a keepsake, but then I keep hearing about the "rip off" items that have been popping up since the election...have been a little cautious about buying anything...

Re: Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 4th 2008 at 11:57 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:57 am EST)

Hi Suzanne, I love reading your posts but I have a question. Do you ever sleep? You are such a wonderful living source of information that is so appreciated by all of us, I don't know what we'd do without you. I just hope you get some rest once in a while. Just making sure you stay well.

Re: Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 12:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:11 pm EST)

Thanks...yes I do, just don't need quite as much as I use to...I try to live right, you know eat healthy, exercise, limit my alcohol (especially when blogging) and I try to stay positive...Thank you again...

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By Nacola Dec 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EST)

Yeah me to. I hear all those TV spots selling items are all fake. We should only purchase from Barack and Joey, that's it.

Re: Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 4th 2008 at 11:44 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:44 am EST)

Ask and you shall receive....Link

2009 Obama Calendar

Re: Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 12:08 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:08 pm EST)

Thanks for the link...I love it!

Re: Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 11:44 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:44 am EST)

There is the four year wall calendar available through the campaign for a $35 donation that goes to the DNC.

Link

Re: Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By Rock on Mr. President!! Dec 4th 2008 at 11:50 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:50 am EST)

As soon as I can I'm getting that calendar.

Re: Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 12:13 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:13 pm EST)

Here is a link for a calendar. I bought one. It is very nice. It is called "Journey to the White house".

Hope this helps. Vicki :)
Link

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 12:19 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:19 pm EST)

Here is a calendar I ordered. Very nice. It is titled "Journey to the White House".

Hope this helps Theresa Vicki :)

Link

Re: Got an idea for a lovely Christmas gift/donation | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Dec 4th 2008 at 12:31 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:31 pm EST)

Can anyone tell me if they offer one for the ornaments or keychains? Since they offered two different kinds for donations, I just assumed there were more out there.

I HAVE THE SOLUTION TO THE CAR ISSUE!!!! | Report to Admin

By ISACK ENABLE Dec 4th 2008 at 11:45 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:45 am EST)

Where can i send my ideas to Barack????

Here is my solution, it is a 3 part puzzle piece that work together:

1/ Infrastructure
2/ New Electric Cars
3/ ENERGY

First you establish your infrastructure so that it can accept a certain kind of energy to sustain it. But as you do that you contact or maybe TAKE OVER the car industry and begin building cars what would be output, and homes Input. Finally you start using these cars to provide STORED energy(by driving them) into your new homes.

This would solve so many front, JOBS, ENERGY, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, THE PLANET, Unions, New Industry and technology we can begin to EXPORT to other countries. JObs, Jobs, JObs.

(that is my idea)

Re: I HAVE THE SOLUTION TO THE CAR ISSUE!!!! | Report to Admin

By ISACK ENABLE Dec 4th 2008 at 11:53 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:53 am EST)

It is my belief that we must see the energy crisis not in a separate way, rather see how it all FITS TOGETHER GLOBALLY.

We cannot continue to react to things, we must see the entire PICTURE. And in my opinion, we're wasting TOO much energy as humans. We're not being responsible, and so I believe we must start NOW by showing that we should only use what we have. By building these new homes this would create jobs for many many people, and get poor people of the street. By having cars that provide energy to our homes, that would solves SOOOOO many issues.

Please Senator Obama....Please take my idea.

Re: I HAVE THE SOLUTION TO THE CAR ISSUE!!!! | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 12:27 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:27 pm EST)

Maybe try the www.change.gov website...Just below your post is a link...several of our bloggers here like the exchange of ideas that is going on there...you should post your ideas, they are very good...I heard that when they had the conversation on Change regarding the Health crisis, Barack's team was on line and reading the suggestions....Give it a try!

A GREAT DISCUSSION ON CHANGE.GOV | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 4th 2008 at 11:49 am EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 11:49 am EST)

Hi Everyone, A little blue girl from a big red city in Florida bids you all a Good Morning! There's a great discussion going on right now on change.gov on the economy. They want our input on how the economy is effecting us. Of course, I added my 2 cents. That's all I have so I was not lying. Anyway, I just thought I pass that info along. Some very interesting comments from people. Have a wonderful day everyone. Marilyn

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 4th 2008 at 12:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:00 pm EST)

On C-Span Right Now are the Auto Workers hearing.

Re: A GREAT DISCUSSION ON CHANGE.GOV | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 4th 2008 at 12:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:04 pm EST)

I'm beginning to blog there more than here - it's a great site with a focus on one issue at a time -

Here's the link - Link

Re: A GREAT DISCUSSION ON CHANGE.GOV | Report to Admin

By Yesican Dec 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EST)

Yeah!! great discussion. Advice everyone to go there.

To Give Major Speech within 1st 100 days... | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 4th 2008 at 12:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:11 pm EST)

In my gut I just feel that if anyone can bring peace to the middle east it is going to be the Obama Administration

"President-elect Barack Obama’s aides say he is considering making a major foreign policy speech from an Islamic capital during his first 100 days in office."

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Re: To Give Major Speech within 1st 100 days... | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 12:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:17 pm EST)

Ditto!!!

Re: To Give Major Speech within 1st 100 days... | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 12:22 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:22 pm EST)

Donna,
I have had the same feeling too, that he was going to make that a priority...In reading the article, as far as what capitol to pick, I think Tehran....I think it would send a powerful message. Also, most Iranians are "moderate" and I would think they would be very open to hear from Barack....I think, knowing Barack's style, it would be hopeful, and would help to tap down the negative rhetoric from "I'm a Dinner Jacket"...

Re: To Give Major Speech within 1st 100 days... | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 12:28 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:28 pm EST)

I have had this feeling also. I think if anyone can help it to happen, it will be Barack and his team.

Re: To Give Major Speech within 1st 100 days... | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 4th 2008 at 1:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:50 pm EST)

This sounds pretty epic.......

What I believe | Report to Admin

By Nacola Dec 4th 2008 at 1:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:52 pm EST)

I believe Barack will focus more on the problems at home, like Health Care and Jobs baby jobs. Once he tackles this I believe all will be well. Just my thoughts, just my thoughts

Re: What I believe | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:06 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:06 pm EST)

Yes, the economy and health care and energy will be priorities....but, I think, behind the scenes the State Department will be orchestrating a plan to deal with all the Middle East issues, because this is so important to our long term security....And thank God, Barack has the vision and intellect to deal with several of these things at once..... :)

Damon Weaver wants to interview PE Obama | Report to Admin

By Mary Dec 4th 2008 at 12:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:15 pm EST)

Has anyone else seen that video on 23/6 from Damon Weaver, the fifth grade student in FL who interviewed Biden? He wants to interview Obama and he's going to be in DC for the inauguration. It would be so good if it happened.

GETTING NOTICED FOR A JOB IN THE OBAMA-BIDEN ADMINISTRATION | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 12:16 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:16 pm EST)

Some of us have applied for jobs in the Obama-Biden Administration, and have worked behind the scences at home to get our nominees elected. We may have not been with them physically, but our support was there at the grassroots level, and will continue to be there to push their agenda. How do we get noticed even as bloggers among the thousands of applications? I am hoping that Chris Hass or others can answer this for me. Sorry Chris, but my E-mail is not set up on this site. Patriot2008

Re: GETTING NOTICED FOR A JOB IN THE OBAMA-BIDEN ADMINISTRATION | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth from San Diego, CA Dec 5th 2008 at 11:48 am EST (Updated Dec 5th 2008 at 11:48 am EST)

I hear you... :) I drove from California to Las Vegas, Nevada for Obama's "Drive for Change" campaign and knocked on doors in the Las Vegas community to get people to vote early and vote for Obama. I applied for a job and volunteer position for the inauguration and am also wondering how to get my application noticed. It would be such an honor to work the inauguration and I wish the administration gave special priority to people who volunteered for the campaign. I somehow feel my app is sitting in a pile with tens-of-thousands of others and that worries me. :/

Any feedback from others would be greatly appreciated!

Hello Obama Landers! | Report to Admin

By Megan in Northwest Indiana Dec 4th 2008 at 12:22 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:22 pm EST)

TPM: Christopher Hitchens meets his match in Joan Walsh
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Tell me something I couldn't have surmised aka will it never end?: The Bush Administration ignored warnings years before the economy collapsed.
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Obama National Security Presser: Introduction and Question and Answer Session
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Local television news feeling the pinch of the year-long (recently proclaimed) economic recession
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In Court Today: Civil Liberties - Class Action lawsuits heard Monday against the telecom industry
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Don't be nervous, don't be rocky (about Obama's cabinet picks): Save it for later when they've actually done something
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Tuesday: Today, way up North in Minnesota, it was a very good day for Al Franken
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Great Pick: Dr. Susan Rice will make an AWESOME U.N. Ambassador!
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Nixon Tapes: Nixon's condolence call to Joe Biden in December 1972
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
I am poor but I consider myself very lucky and very fortunate
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Rewriting History: The Bush Legacy Project
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Prop 8 'The Musicial': A.D. says this needs to go viral so I'm doing my part
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Moving in / Moving out | Report to Admin

By Chi-Ike I voted early Dec 4th 2008 at 12:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:23 pm EST)

George Bush has to be gone by 12 noon on Jan 20, how does a new president get his furniture in place and redecorate the White House residence in so short a period of time. Do the decorators work while the old president is still in residence.

Anyone have the answer to this move.

Re: Moving in / Moving out | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 12:31 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:31 pm EST)

It is a very well organized and choreographed move..There are staff that works on the moving transition for weeks ahead of time....The moving trucks are literally "stacked" up outside on January 20th to do the "exchange" of furniture and personal possessions....

Re: Moving in / Moving out | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 12:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:33 pm EST)

I read somewhere there are moving vans going out as the new ones are coming in. lol

It will be a welcome sight for sure.

Re: Moving in / Moving out | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 12:38 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:38 pm EST)

Amen to that! I would love to stand outside the White House gates applauding as the Bush moving trucks leave....:)

Re: Moving in / Moving out | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Dec 4th 2008 at 12:41 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:41 pm EST)

yes, done while all are away at the parade, michelle and barack et ald will have already picked out their furnishings, etc from the photo album or going to see it, and it will all be done while they are at the parade, they will come home and voila, they are home sweet home!

Re: Moving in / Moving out | Report to Admin

By Chi-Ike I voted early Dec 4th 2008 at 12:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:55 pm EST)

Hard to believe all this stuff is in and out that quickly. I know the Oval office furniture is all packed away the night before, so the president cannot enter the Oval office on Jan 20, like Reagan found out the hard way.

I guess the kids rooms and the bedrooms and sitting rooms have to be decorated while the new residents are in place. Sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom for a few nights I guess.

Re: Moving in / Moving out | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 12:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:48 pm EST)

That is all being planned right now. Moving vans will pass each other going in and out of the white house. The Obama family will have their household goods in place when they arrive at the White House that night.

what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 4th 2008 at 12:28 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:28 pm EST)

All the Mis-Leading HeadLines Latley???? Such as:

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Re: what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EST)

Um...maybe I'm missing something here, but in view of the story content, I think the headline was very descriptive. What's the problem with it?

Re: what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Dec 4th 2008 at 1:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:02 pm EST)

Yes Cilla I read that and I hope Nick from Iowa read it as well since he was on the blog last night voicing his "disappointment" over all the "stuff coming out." I tried to reason with him and tell him to wait and see what the Obama administration does once he is in office and not to fall for all of these misleading stories. Unfortunately HP is getting bad about putting out stories that aren't exactly true. They have half-truths in them. It seems odd that more people are relying on the media which they rightfully bashed the whole campaign season. I still don't trust the media as they still refuse to cover the important things like what Bush is doing before he leaves office and instead spends all of their time speculating on what Obama will/will not do once he is sworn into office.

Re: what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EST)

Hi...I think Nick from Iowa might have one of those "hidden agendas" Not sure anything you could say to him would lead to a productive discussion...You might want to keep this in mind before engaging him again, or any of the others like him who really don't want discussion, they are just looking for arguments and discord...My opinion only, just be careful so you are not frustrated or hurt, which can happen...Take Care...:)

Re: what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EST)

Hi Tori -- I think there is always going to be inaccuracies in the press, especially in the bloggisphere. It's just the nature of the beast.

I hate to stick up for ANYONE in the press, even Huffpo, but in the above linked article, I see no problem. There was an accusation out there that Obama was not going to tax windfall profits on the oil companies. This article addresses the rumors, askes the transition team about them, and prints the answers they gave, stating the they indeed ARE planning to tax windfalls.

Maybe I am really missing the boat here? What do you see wrong or inacurate with the article?

Re: what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Dec 4th 2008 at 5:21 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 5:21 pm EST)

Susan the problem is that the Huffington Post was the outlet that printed the story claiming that Obama had already went back on his first promise to tax the oil companies and they made it first page headline news yesterday. It is ironic that their correction to the story they posted yesterday is tucked away underneath some other articles and is not front page headline news. They started the nonsense yesterday without bothering to ask the transition team or find out if their accusations were indeed true or not in the first place. They assumed that because it was absent from the Change.gov website then it must have been a change of policy.

Re: what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 6:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 6:48 pm EST)

Oh, I didn't know that. I had heard it elsewhere in the media as well. I didn't know it had originated on the Huff.

One has to always consider the author on there. Most are rather progressive and most are supportive of Obama but some are a bit stayed in their ideology. That's not good on the right and it's not good on the left. Purists can be a bit over the top, in my view.

But basically, I find Huffpo to be a good source of information, if, as I said before, you get to know the bloggers and which ones are better at checking their sources. It's got a lot of variety and I think that's good.

Re: what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EST)

I never have and never will trust the HuffPo.

Arianna Huffinton is insufferable.

Re: what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 4th 2008 at 1:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:51 pm EST)

*Huffington

Re: what's With The HuffintonPost | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 2:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:09 pm EST)

Do you mind substantiating that with reasons? When she started that blog, I thought she had bitten off more than she could chew, but she has attracted some very high powered journalists from all walks to post there. I now think it's a terrific blog.

On a personal note, I think Ariana has very successfully carved out a new niche in life after her very high profile divorce from a real jerk. It turns out she isn't the empty airhead they painted her at the time.

I say, more power to her!

Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 12:38 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:38 pm EST)

I really enjoy some of the links people put up here. I love Celtic's daily links. He usually puts a one line description of the link and then the link. I can go down the list and surf to the ones the interest me. Very clear, very informative. There are a lot of others who do this too and I thank them.

What I really hate to see here, though, is long reposting of articles that can be found elsewhere. For one thing, it is a violation of copyright laws to repost entire articles. (You are only permitted to post limited quotes without paying royalties.)

For another, it's boring to put such lengthy stuff on the blog that may not be of interest to everyone who has to scroll past it. Why put a whole article from Huffpo when we can just go there and read it? Just put the link.

If you have written a long essay yourself, why not just put it on your own O-blog and put a link here with a brief summary?

I particularly dislike it when people paste a story so long that they have to do 3 or 4 postings continuing it. There is a reason that there is a word limit. The continuity of the blog is destroyed by long postings.

Just a thought, only MHO. I hope it doesn't offend, as my intention is to merely suggest, not condemn, and I hope the people that do this will think about the options.

Anyone else have any ideas on this?

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 12:56 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:56 pm EST)

Yep. I agree. The copyright issue should not be overlooked. When I post other material I usually pick out key quotes that will peak the interest of readers on this blog. If you are interested then I provide the link to the source. I am mindful of everyone's time and interests.

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EST)

Good points. I agree.

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EST)

Hey Susan, various ones of us have been suggesting this for weeks, posting a title or small summary with the link, to no avail.

Maybe if we keep at it , it will work.

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EST)

One can only hope. Another point on this. I was reading an article on baiting and trolling and one of the tools of people trying to ruin a forum is to post long boring postings, ones that are not bad enough language to violate the rules, but ones that are just downers and boring and very long.

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EST)

I only started "blogging" when I began coming to this website two years ago, and even so, until recently, rarely commented....so I don't know all the rules...but isn't there some kind of blogging etiquette?...you know like "Thou shall never blog while drunk"...:) All kinding aside, is there something like "rules to blogging" that could be posted? You have some very valid points..Thanks!

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EST)

:) Maybe a cyber ticket for PWI? (Posting while intoxicated)

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 1:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:23 pm EST)

:) lol

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EST)

or bwi (blogging while intoxicated)!

By the way 4Earth totally agree with your suggestion with respect to how to post articles and links.

My favorite is when people give a brief description then the link. I don't like just the link because I want to know whether or not it's worth reading. Someone just saying, hey this is great but without telling me what it is, is not enough for me to go check out links. I probably miss tons of good stuff that way.

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EST)

Hi Nanci. I like your BWI better than mine. :)

Yes, I too like a little info, a brief sentence or two is enough. I tend not to even bother with links that just say, "You gotta check this out!" :)

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 1:35 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:35 pm EST)

Err... correction! UNLESS someone like Marynurse posts it. I always check her's out. The one below is excellent. :)

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 2:39 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:39 pm EST)

True, I almost always check out marytnurse's links! :-)

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 2:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:42 pm EST)

Hi 4earth, sorry for not responding to your post. I had to get off because I had to cook dinner. I'm back now and settled in for awhile.

Glad you like the BWI. I like yours too!

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 6:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 6:24 pm EST)

Sorry to have missed you too Nanci. I too had to leave for a long time. I think you must be long gone by now! :) Cheers!

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EST)

Nanci,
Good workout? I have been holding down the fort with positive posts...checking in often while working at my computer, and talking on the phone (not really good to do :))...Have not seen Arelene yet, bet she is still exhausted from last night...

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 2:34 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:34 pm EST)

Hi, now back for awhile. I just finished dinner and am settled in for awhile.

Looks great with you holding the fort. Just saw down below a baiter and your heads up.

Cheers
Nanci

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:47 pm EST)

Nanci....help me to change the subject at the bottom of the page, a real problem trying to get his foot in the door....a "real" problem....

Re: Reposting News Articles. | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 2:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:58 pm EST)

Okay, I'll go see if I can find some interesting links or something to post. I'll see what I can do.

This one gives me a chuckle. At least he's funny sometimes! :-)

lol | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Dec 4th 2008 at 12:39 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:39 pm EST)

have you guys seen this???

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Re: lol | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 12:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:45 pm EST)

Oh my God that was funny Mary. Talk about bullying your way in. lol

Re: lol | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 12:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:46 pm EST)

The look on her face was priceless. lol

Re: lol | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 12:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:52 pm EST)

:) It's funny you posted this Mary, because I was watching TV at the time this happened and, as I usually do when Dubya is on these days, I had the sound off. The body language had me on the floor laughing. It was clear the young woman GI did NOT want to shake his hand or let him stand next to her and he was totally unaware of her reaction to him. lol

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed this. Looks like his popularity with the troops isn't much different than his general popularity! lol

Re: lol | Report to Admin

By Lace; Yes We Did Dec 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EST)

lmao.....

Re: lol | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EST)

Hi Lace. Wasn't that funny.

Re: lol | Report to Admin

By Lace; Yes We Did Dec 4th 2008 at 12:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:59 pm EST)

I love how the one girl tried to shove him off of her :)

Re: lol | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 1:14 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:14 pm EST)

I am just glad the Secret Service did not "take her down" when she did that because it was so obvious she did not want "W" touching her...:)

Glad to see you Lace...Hope you are well..:)

Re: lol | Report to Admin

By !Rhonda - Prov. 23:7=> As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Dec 4th 2008 at 2:14 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:14 pm EST)

Hahaha(LOL).

I laughed so hard when I saw that speech live...You should have seen her reactions during his speech, and do you know that at the end of his speech; he had the nerve to walk over to shake her hand and she had that I Don't know You, and you are starting to wig me out look on her face.(LOL).

Mary! thank you for the great post.

Fun Job | Report to Admin

By Chi-Ike I voted early Dec 4th 2008 at 12:57 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:57 pm EST)

EXCLUSIVE: Marvin Nicholson, one of the more colorful characters on the Obama and Kerry presidential camapigns, will be named White House trip director, choreographing the president's minute-by-minute movements on Air Force One and on the road. Democratic officials expect an announcement soon.
-- From Mike Allen's BlackBerry

Talk about a fun job, man I could handle something like this without once messing up. Heee, hee.

Re: Fun Job | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EST)

I'm with you, what a great job to have!

Patrick Gaspard: Obama's Glue Man | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EST)

When you ask former and current colleagues to describe Patrick Gaspard, the picture they paint is eerily universal.

Barack Obama's political director, they say, is a tireless worker known for putting in 14-hour days. He is a family man, devoted to his wife and two kids beyond any other aspect of his life. He is intensely modest, often shunning credit for the achievements he's helped create. And he may very well be the most brilliant strategist and organizer you have never heard of.

Link

sweet mug | Report to Admin

By Eric from Oklahoma City, OK Dec 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EST)

Check out the link below for a site that is everything Obama. We have news, merchandise, and videos.

Link

ObamaEqualsChange.com

Re: sweet mug | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 1:57 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:57 pm EST)

No offense, but your website seems to be a for-profit concern that sells advertising and merchandise from private vendors. If we encouraage this type of activity on here we will soon have coins, plates, posters, ornaments and clothing being pedaled by private concerns.

I don't think that is the intent of this website.

Re: sweet mug | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Dec 4th 2008 at 7:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 7:11 pm EST)

Unless that site is sponsored by Barack Obama and/or his campaign, it ILLEGAL for you to sell or solicit for monies for this merchandise on this site.

I just assumed most ppl already knew this and weren't participating.

Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EST)

Will there be a viable Democrat to run against Jeb Bush who is certain to run for Sen. Martinez's seat?

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EST)

Good point. I was wondering about that when I saw it on the news yesterday. Is Jeb well liked in Florida?

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EST)

Good morning,
4earth, Jeb Bush is extremely well liked in Florida...To be honest it wouldn't be much of a race;someone said he would win hands down.

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 2:12 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:12 pm EST)

I wonder how well liked he would be if he had a strong Latino or Latina opponent. I think this would be the key.

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 2:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:33 pm EST)

What if Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz were to run for the senate. How would she do statewide? She seems very popular in her district. Could she beat Jeb?

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 3:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:00 pm EST)

She is and impressive, too. I think she needs to remain in her current positon, and we add a Dem Senator.

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 4:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:45 pm EST)

Well, it is my understanding that she is from a very blue district that would likely stay blue (with a good candidate) were she to move on to the senate. Of course, she may now want that. The house and Senate have a different flavor. Many in the house would not want to be in the senate. :)

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Nacola Dec 4th 2008 at 1:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:58 pm EST)

I hope so because the GOP is betting the bank, house and kids on him. Maybe just another Rep, anyone instead of him. What is so good about him anyway? Does anyone have a record on him?

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 4:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:52 pm EST)

Well, I don't know anything about Florida politics or Jeb Bush, but the rest of the country is sick to death with anyone who has that name and I doubt we'll be over it in just two years!

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 4th 2008 at 1:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:45 pm EST)

Perhaps Wexler could give it a go.

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 1:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:55 pm EST)

Good choice...but, I hate to say this...if Jeb runs there is a really good chance he will win...He was for the most part liked in Florida...The northern part of the state will vote for him, and the Cuban's will also support him...I am just not sure that Robert Wexler has enough clout all over the state to beat Jeb...:(

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 4th 2008 at 2:01 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:01 pm EST)

Bummer

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 2:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:40 pm EST)

What about Rep. Soto from Florida? He is Latino. Check out his bio. Link

Re: Florida Democrats | Report to Admin

By Bon Dec 4th 2008 at 7:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 7:02 pm EST)

re: Good choice...but, I hate to say this...if Jeb runs there is a really good chance he will win.

Ditto.

That'll set him up nicely to redeem his family name by running for President in 2016...against Hillary.

Except for one thing, Hillary will win.

Moving Forward--BlogMaster Needed for This Blog | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 1:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:50 pm EST)

I just thought of this for our blog site. We need a BlogMaster. This would be someone who could take our concerns and issues directly to PEO and VPBiden (PO and VPBiden). Is anyone really listening to us besides each other? I should have thought of this yesterday, and posted. However, inspiration is unpredictable.

Re: Moving Forward--BlogMaster Needed for This Blog | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 2:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:00 pm EST)

Great Idea. Got someone in mind?

Re: Moving Forward--BlogMaster Needed for This Blog | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 2:06 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:06 pm EST)

No, maybe one of the long time bloggers on this site who has some form of IT/Communication experience. I would say that we should send an e-mail to PEO and VPB, but I wouldn't know where to send it.

Re: Moving Forward--BlogMaster Needed for This Blog | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 6:19 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 6:19 pm EST)

Um, this site has never been a place that was to funnel the poster's opinions to Barack and the others. It was a place to gain info about the candidates, to rally the troops, and to fund raise.

If you have ideas, you should go over to Change.gov, the transition site. You can blog there and also you can submit your ideas.

I think this site can be very important, and that it is a good place for the public to come and stand on their soap boxes, compare notes and bond in general as activists, and I think it needs a full time forum moderator, but I have no idea what thier plans are.

I have made suggestions with some specifics but have not heard anything back. :/

Re: Moving Forward--BlogMaster Needed for This Blog | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 7:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 7:15 pm EST)

Could it not evolve into a site where we funnel ideas which are truly activist ideas? How can we act without direction? I do see your point about the change.gov web site. Will you ever receive an answer. The moderator or BlogMaster could function to funnel our concerns and ideas, and make certain a list of responses are posted. I am just thinking out aloud. I suppose.

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 4th 2008 at 2:01 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:01 pm EST)

Speaking of moving Forward, I sooo miss this from the campaign:

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National mall opened to public for inauguration | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 4th 2008 at 1:54 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:54 pm EST)

Responding to predictions of record crowds and following up on pledges to make the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama one of the most open ever, his inaugural committee announced today that, for the first time, the entire length of the National Mall will be open to the public.

The goal is for more people than ever before to see the swearing-in within viewing distance of the Capitol. Big screens will be set up so they can see the ceremony closer-up. There are some predictions that up to 5 million spectators will show up to see the nation's first black president sworn in -- a number that would far surpass the current mark of about 1.2 million for Lyndon B. Johnson's inauguration in 1965.

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Re: National mall opened to public for inauguration | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 1:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:59 pm EST)

Wow...that is just too cool....wish I could be there...

Inaugural activities and ball | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 1:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 1:58 pm EST)

Good morning to all!

I wanted to ask (since I have not been on as often as I usually am) is there a tenative schudule of events leading up to the Inaugural and the ball itself?

Does anyone know if portions of the ball will be televised? While most of us would not be invited, it would be nice to feel apart of it.

As a long time blogger, that would be thanks enouch for me just to see the activities on television.

P.S. I have missed visiting and sharing information with you all.

Re: Inaugural activities and ball | Report to Admin

By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Dec 4th 2008 at 2:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:33 pm EST)

you can go to

PIC2008.com

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By Marbwi Dec 4th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST)

video
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Big Three plead for $34 billion from Congress | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 2:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:00 pm EST)

The CEOs of GM, Ford and Chrysler are back on Capitol Hill asking for loans and trying to undo damage they did during the previous auto bailout hearings.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The CEOs of the leading automakers were back before Congress Thursday, arguing for a larger bailout than they asked for just two weeks ago, and hoping to undo the damage they did to their case at the earlier hearings.

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Re: Big Three plead for $34 billion from Congress | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 2:22 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:22 pm EST)

I would rather taxpayers not co-sign for anything else BUT, how can we let one in 10 Americans lose thier job?
That's the only reason why it'smportant.

Re: Big Three plead for $34 billion from Congress | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 2:39 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:39 pm EST)

Good point Patrice!

Love & Hugs!

Re: Big Three plead for $34 billion from Congress | Report to Admin

By !Rhonda - Prov. 23:7=> As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Dec 4th 2008 at 2:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:26 pm EST)

Whatever happen to the 24-25 billion that they wanted.

Heyy Debbie!!!
How are doing?
I am on at least four other sites as where as this one... so i have been on as regular as usual, but I will start back blogging more.

*************Breaking News***************

Protesters Just Interrupted the Bail Out hearings, and they were chanting "The Bailout is A Sellout"

Re: Big Three plead for $34 billion from Congress | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 2:41 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:41 pm EST)

Hey Rhonda!!

I'm doing fine and you?

Love & Hugs!

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By Rhonda for Barack Obama in Montgomery, Alabama Dec 4th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST)

Hi Debbie!!!

I am doing fine!!

Happy Holidays!!!

Re: Big Three plead for $34 billion from Congress | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 4th 2008 at 2:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:58 pm EST)

Merry Christmas to you Rhonda and have a safe and Happy New Years!

Love & Hugs!!

Re: Big Three plead for $34 billion from Congress | Report to Admin

By !Rhonda - Prov. 23:7=> As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Dec 4th 2008 at 4:57 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:57 pm EST)

I doing Just Fine.

Thank You.

Re: Nice to be back! | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 2:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:26 pm EST)

How did you miss us? No time to make a profile?

Re: Nice to be back! | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:31 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:31 pm EST)

JD...I urge you not to engage this person....for your benefit only, not his....

Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:23 pm EST)

I urge you all....Don't take the bait...

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 2:28 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:28 pm EST)

You are right.

So what about those auto makers?

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:35 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:35 pm EST)

JD...They have a lot of explaining to do...but what I don't get...it seems like the financial "big wigs" are getting off easy as far as explaining themselves compared to how the auto industry and UAW is getting grilled....Seems like Wall Street should be getting grilled too....

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST)

I agree. I would trust the auto makers way more than I trust the banking and financial industry. I guess it is not just the industry , but Paulson and Bernake and Bush are the people I don't trust.

Where the H is the transparency we were promised? I hope Congress blocks the last 1/2 of the 700 billion so Barack and team will have something to work with for the home foreclosures etc.

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 2:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:52 pm EST)

I was agreeing with you Suzanne.

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:58 pm EST)

Vicki, I know thank you...I have been doing other work, and not on the blog at all times, so there may be a little "lag" in my reaactions... :)

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 3:05 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:05 pm EST)

Oh Suzanne that is ok. I just did not want the "Other Person" to think I was agreeing with him. lol

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST)

Vicki....if you can, meet me down at the bottom of the thread....

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Dec 4th 2008 at 5:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 5:02 pm EST)

Sorry I stood you up Suzanne. lol
I popped off the blog for awhile. :)

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST)

Suzanne, I wrote this above. What do you think of Rep. Soto from FL to run against J. Bush for the Senate seat? I have attached his bio. Link

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:11 pm EST)

Interesting...had not heard of him before...Thanks for the link...he is young and Hispanic...will have to learn more about him...but I do think a strong, Hispanic leader would be a good option, especially against Jeb...

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:15 pm EST)

Patriot, CNN is now talking about the moving of the cemetery in Atlanta...was that not something that concerned you yesterday?...If you are not the right person, I apologize....but if you are, turn on CNN now.....

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:55 pm EST)

I agree... and I read yesterday that the GAO reported that they do NOT have an account of where the money the financial industry has already been given has gone....Why is Wall Street not sitting in hearings before Congress?

Re: Don't take the bait | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 2:32 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:32 pm EST)

(yap yap yap)

Bad dog. Go sit in the corner.

(yip yip yip)

Problem in Canada | Report to Admin

By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 4th 2008 at 2:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:33 pm EST)

The Canadian parliament is susspended and the Prime Minister is the only remaining Franko in Canada now. This never happened before, it is scary right now...

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Re: Problem in Canada | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:38 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:38 pm EST)

Maybe some of our Canadian friends on the blog could give us some of their insight on this...I don't understand the "parliamentary" system of Canada well enough to comment, but it sure seems pretty extreme to have the PM "shut it down"

Re: Problem in Canada | Report to Admin

By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 4th 2008 at 2:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:46 pm EST)

In the parliamentary system the party with a magority elected officials will form a government, however, this year nobody won a magority, therefore, the Coservatives form a minority government and they acted as if they have a clear magority. The PM completely changed into a third world dictator and closed the parliament until Jan 27, because he lost the confidence of the house. This never happened before and it is kind of scary to see a dictator in a parliamentary democracy here in Canada. The guy is really acting as if he the president, there is no president in Canada.

Re: Problem in Canada | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:59 pm EST)

Saku....Thank you, I forgot you lived in Canada...you logged on just in time to help us Yankees out.... :)

Re: Problem in Canada | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 2:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:42 pm EST)

Saku, Good to see you today...but one piece of advice...do not engage the above person...not worth it....no profile, been here before to "stir up negativity and hostility"....for your sake not his.... :)

Re: Problem in Canada | Report to Admin

By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 4th 2008 at 2:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:50 pm EST)

Hi Suzanne;

No, I will not engage with him because I am aware of him for a long time now. I don't even read whatever he writes. I made a mistake yesterday, me and Nanci talked about it through O-mail and so it will not happen again.

Re: Problem in Canada | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 4th 2008 at 6:38 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 6:38 pm EST)

Hmmm.... I may have to print more cookie recipes. :) I have plenty!

Re: Nice to be back! | Report to Admin

By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat Dec 4th 2008 at 2:57 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:57 pm EST)

I'm quite sure you are a 'real' person, but you spell like hell.

Weird link but some here may be interested | Report to Admin

By Rock on Mr. President!! Dec 4th 2008 at 2:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:48 pm EST)

This is a link to Cspan coverage on a talk about the future of the republican party

it is 1 hr and 46 minutes...

If you have some time it is quite comical. Especially Feehery's comments.

Link

Re: OJ | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST)

Bye, bye, Juice!!!

cars | Report to Admin

By Anna from Francesville, IN Dec 4th 2008 at 2:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 2:59 pm EST)

I was just wondering if you can ask all state goverments to buy an American car if they need to replace thier cars, maybe that could help the auto industry also you can ask the rich to invest in America by getting a car made in America. Time for the rich to think of country first we are going to need them to help America out of this mess time for them to spend money on America. Anything made in America they need to buy. Spend the money do not be so Greedy with the money time to spend this Holiday. Buy that American Car. Just an Idea.

Re: cars | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST)

Interesting idea....by the way "don't take the bait"....is not about you....

Re: cars | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST)

In the Senate hearings, I am getting the feeling that some kind of funding will happen. The auto reps seem to be willing to do pretty much anything to get it.

Ford is clearly in better shape than the other two. One senator proposed merging Chrysler and GM as a condition of funding. I think that is the only way Chrysler will survive.

The economist from Moody's is saying that it could cost as much as $125 billion loan to auto companies, but that would be very small compared to the potential loss in the economy if the Detroit 3 fail.

Don't take the bait. | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:04 pm EST)

I urge you all...Don't take the bait...

Re: Don't take the bait. | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 3:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:15 pm EST)

Suzanne, I am trying to catch up with you on this blog. What do you think of Rep. Soto of Florida to possibly replace Sen. Martinez in US Senate. He could run against J. Bush? I have posted his bio. Link

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:17 pm EST)

Thanks...I posted an answer above...Please turn on CNN if you can now...the cemetary story is on...Was that not something you have been concerned about? Thought you might like to know it is getting coverage....

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By Doris from MD Dec 4th 2008 at 3:22 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:22 pm EST)

Yep, Rick just said that this is not going away. I take my hat off to CNN. Thanks Rick Sanchez.

Re: Don't take the bait. | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 3:22 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:22 pm EST)

Yes, I am watching. Thanks so much!!!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:26 pm EST)

You are more than welcome...just glad I heard story was on while you were on the blogg..and that I remembered that it was you.... :)

Re: Don't take the bait. | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:29 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:29 pm EST)

Patriot, please, I urge you not to engage "we will see"...for your sake not his...:)

Re: Don't take the bait. | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:20 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:20 pm EST)

Patriot....if I am correct and this story about the slave cemetary in Georgia is important to you , the CNN anchor said after the break they are going to continue the discussion...If you are not the person I am thinking of I apologize...blame it on my "menopause memory"....:)

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 4th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST)

LOL!
So that's my problem Suzanne...Menopause Memory :)

Re: Don't take the bait. | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST)

:)

Re: Don't take the bait. | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST)

Hi Donna! Sorry I missed you up thread earlier. I had to go to the gym and missed your response.

The discussion last night about the inaugural ball dresses was a blast! Thank you for starting that conversation!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 4th 2008 at 3:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:48 pm EST)

Hi Nanci,
One of the very best 1/2 days on the blog. Unfortunately it came to an abrupt end last night. I haven't seen "A" on the blog today. Hope she is okay.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:53 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:53 pm EST)

Me too. I've omailed her. Maybe everyone can send her an omail just to say hi and to encourage her.

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By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 3:39 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:39 pm EST)

Suzanne, you are correct. I am watching Rick Sanchez right now. The NAACP representative said that they are looking into ethical violations by the commissioners in Clayton County, GA. This is the same county where the school system lost its accreditation It's on again.

Obama and Britain | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:11 pm EST)

Yesterday and today's London Times have had articles focusing on Obama's potential relationship with Great Britain.

Here's a link to one article that was written today. well.Link Also, one of the leaders (op eds) addressed this as Link

Obama's Kenyan grandfather was caught up during the Mau Mau rebellion against the British colonial powers before Kenya became an independent State, by the British colonial government. He at was tortured and imprisoned by the British trying to get information from him about the Mau Maus.

Obama is the first president in ages that might not be predisposed to like Britain because of the suffering of his family. I find it fascinating. The Brits are really worried that Obama will be cool to Britain because of this and hope he will find it in his heart to forgive them.

Those of you who read Dreams of My Father will remember passages where Obama speaks of his Grandfather's suffering.

Re: Obama and Britain | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:12 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:12 pm EST)

Thank God you showed up....I am typing as fast as I can to keep things moving and people alert from...He who shall not be named....My fingers are getting quite a work out.... :)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:23 pm EST)

Nanci...Interesting story...Amazing how we all are connected in ways we may not know or understand....Where is Arelene???....:)

Re: Obama and Britain | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST)

Hi Suzanne! I don't know where Arlene is. Maybe she is taking a break after taking all those hits last night.

I just sent her an omail to see if she's okay.

It is amazing how we are all linked isn't it.

Obama is a post-colonial President and that has significant implications for how he will approach foreign affairs.

He actually understands from his own family history what it means to be a victim of colonial oppression. It means he will be far more sympathetic to the real suffering of people at the grassroots in nations like Palestine (I know it's not a full nation yet), India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, etc. I think that's why Al Qaeda is really afraid of him.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:37 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:37 pm EST)

I also they are not sure how to handle him as our president...Especially, after the President of Iran said publicly that "America would never elect a black man"....so I think many of these kinds of people are reevaluating their strategy.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:49 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:49 pm EST)

I think so too, Suzanne. I was fascinated that Ahmedinijad sent him a congratulatory letter (which got A. in trouble with his own mullahs).

I also read on huffpo that he's thinking of doing a major speech during the first 100 days in a major Muslim city somewhere. Very cool!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:55 pm EST)

I read that earlier...I think Barack should give the speech from Tehran....most Iranians are very moderate...I think Barack's speech would have an incredibly positive impact on that part of the world...especially with Iran being such a powerful force in the Muslim world...Also, it would show you can "beat bullies" through intellect and diplomacy, instead of through bombs and wars....

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:58 pm EST)

P.S....I think he is gone....what a riot....no engagement...of course, got none of my "real"work done...lol...:)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 4:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:02 pm EST)

Thanks Suzanne!

If you need to go back and do the work you need to get done.

That one actually cracks me up. At least he can be funny unlike some of them who take themselves far too seriously and who can be mean. I don't engage with him but sometimes he makes me laugh.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 4:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:09 pm EST)

Okay, going off blog duty for awhile...but I think for the most part things stayed positive and without too much negativity....I think the most important lesson is...."Don't take the bait"...by letting bloggers know ahead of time, maybe we can avoid the "meltdown" into darkness by nipping it in the bud...My fingers are sore :)....By the way, I do think it is important to report those who repeatedly come on to the blog with only the intent to disrupt and get ugly...Maybe we do need a blog master...that was suggested earlier today...I will check in later...Hope Arlene is Okay...Love talk and getting to know you.....:)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 4:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:15 pm EST)

See ya later Suzanne. Hope you're able to get some work done now.

I'll be here until about 11 pm my time. I still stayed up too last night and all my tiredness caught up with me today.

Thanks for your contributions here today and for typing your fingers off!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 4:13 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:13 pm EST)

P.S...Love that you can spell Ahmedinijad...I just usually use Whoopi Goldberg's "I have a dinner jacket" when I go to write his name...

Re: Obama and Britain | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 4th 2008 at 4:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:09 pm EST)

You see Suzanne you just proved all those bloggers who say ignoring doesn't work WRONG! You go girl!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 4:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:17 pm EST)

Donna, Thanks...but I have never typed soooo fast in my life in an attempt to for warn everyone first and then to change the subject....:) The nun who taught me how to type in HS would be so proud.....:) But you are right, it is about just ignoring...it is like when your two year old is having a tantrum in a store, you can't give them attention or it makes it worse...I refuse to let this blog continue to be "hijacked" by people who do not care about discussion, but instead care only about their own "agenda"....Thanks again..

Re: Obama and Britain | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:27 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:27 pm EST)

Are you working?...

Re: Obama and Britain | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST)

Me? No I'm done for the day. It's 8:30 p.m. here and I'm watching television while I blog. The Daily Show is on (we get yesterday's Daily Show today).

I love Jon Stewart. I think he has Ariana Huffington on today.

Re: Obama and Britain | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST)

Is Arianna promoting a book? She has been on alot of shows lately....

Re: Obama and Britain | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 4:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:00 pm EST)

Yes, on Stewart she was promoting her book about blogging.

Re: Obama and Britain | Report to Admin

By Marbwi Dec 4th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST)

Great Britain burned down our White House some century back. Tony Blair apologized fairly recently for that when he visited. Let's not forget Pearl Harbor and our relationship with Jpan today.

Barack Obama was aware of his grandfather history. He also wrote about his father's.

On a previous trip to Britain in 1996, Barack Obama was a guest at the wedding of his half-sister Auma(lived in England for years), who has since moved back to Kenya.

Barack Obama went to England in July of this year.
He met with both political parties(including Gordon Brown) in London. He met with former PM Tony Blair.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:47 pm EST)

I know. That's why I think it's interesting that given all that, they are worried. The Times of London even wrote an editorial about it! Go check out the link. It is fascinating to me.

I guess they are used to having Anglophiles in office and Obama, whilst not hating Britian, is not in love either with all things British.

I'm sure it will all be fine, but again, I think it's amusing that they're genuinely worried about it now over here.

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By Marbwi Dec 4th 2008 at 4:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:23 pm EST)

Isn't The Times of London a center-right publication ultimately owned by Rupert Murdoch of (FOX NEWS/Wall Street Journal) fame?

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 4:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:58 pm EST)

It is owned by Murdoch and is considered pro-Labour, pro government. It is a very establishment rag. They used to be Tory. The Guardian is the more left-leaning rag.

But that has nothing to do with the article really or the points that I was making.

I think it does raise interesting issues and I think it is interesting that they've reported on this two days in a row. Did you go and read the articles? The point is that they are comparing Obama who has a colonial history through his Kenyan parentage, with WASPS who've been presidents before and who were anglophiles. I'm not saying that Obama can't handle it or that it prejudices them against him. I think they're embarassed by it actually.

I'm not saying it's a problem, I'm saying it's interesting that the editorial staff and a columnist do. The Times was also the paper that broke the story about Obama's aunt that was living illegaly in Boston right before the election.

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By Keira Dec 4th 2008 at 4:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:23 pm EST)

I think this is really about the relationship between Britain and Africa (English Africa) .. the British still have that colonialist tendency in today's Africa (especially in Kenya) .. and now they'll have to essentially report to Barack who is a grandson to a British cook. The British still live in a class based society. I think they're having a hard time with it. It's going to be very interesting to say the least.

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By Marbwi Dec 4th 2008 at 4:29 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:29 pm EST)

Kenya is a US ally.
Like many former colonies, the relationship with Britain is far from hostile(see many Caribean countries).

Barack Obama is not interested in Boomer(1960's) nor colonial entanglements.
LOOKING FORWARD, NOT BACKWARDS.

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 4th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST)

DON'T TAKE THE BAIT!!!!!

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By Doris from MD Dec 4th 2008 at 3:29 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:29 pm EST)

Cilla, did you get your O-mail from last night, LOL!!! You missed the fun.

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 4th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST)

I will check on it..LOL!!!!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 4th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST)

Yes in deed it was a hoot. I fell asleep and read the late night comments this morning. Poor Arlene :) I haven't seen her today.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:39 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:39 pm EST)

I think she is probably still "recovering" from last night's action....:)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:39 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:39 pm EST)

The comments were great. And it was fun that Reggie, DDD and Saku got in the act with their opinions.

I know, I really felt bad for her. She stayed up all night just to wait for me to get up.

I wasn't able to chat with her much. Sent her a couple omails but haven't heard back from her. I assume she's resting as she was up until 5 a.m. and is probably blogged out! :-)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:45 pm EST)

Until things got "intense" it sure was fun being on the blog last night...And Donna, thanks again for the dress link....that was by far the most fun..especially when the guys got involved...they were cute with their opinions...:)

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By Doris from MD Dec 4th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST)

Hey GF, I tried to hang in there with her. Boy oh boy, I have never seen anything like it. I went to bed really too late and Arlene was still going strong. Hope she comes on soon so we can check on her.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST)

Doris....she was amazing...I had left the blog early and when I got up this morning to read last night's entries I could not believe it....Really got just a "whee bit over the top"...poor Arlene

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By Doris from MD Dec 4th 2008 at 3:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:50 pm EST)

It is really sad that person starts so much trouble. This has been going on since the primaries. I got into many fights with her over FISA, then she calmed down a little, but it was intense then and now its Hillary. I just can't take it after almost 2 years. It is so sad.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:45 pm EST)

Me too! Arlene??? Come back. It's okay! We got your back girlfriend. You tiger you!

(I read it after I got up and it took me two hours to read through all the comments and even then I didn't read all of the exchange between Vero and Patty because it got too technical on constitutional law)

What I didn't like was some people piling up on her accusing her of bullying when they really don't know the full story of what's been going on.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:48 pm EST)

I was pleased to see however, how Victoria later apologized....She and Arlene worked things out...as it should be...But you are right, unless you know all the facts, it could look like people were piling on a particular blogger..."she who shall not be named"...:)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:51 pm EST)

I know---I was really impressed with that and that they worked through that whole process. Victoria is a good egg.

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By Doris from MD Dec 4th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST)

LOL, she was up waiting for you Nanci, but we kept her company. She was relentless. Arlene is my shero!!!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 4th 2008 at 3:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:58 pm EST)

I know! I felt so bad because normally when I get up I read the blog from the bottom up and read the most recent posts first.

But this a.m. I started from the point where I went to bed and read down and it took me two or more hours to get through it all and it was like 4:30 a.m. her time before I finally got on. I felt terrible!!!

It was really sweet of her to stay up. I did send her off to bed though.

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By Doris from MD Dec 4th 2008 at 3:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:59 pm EST)

Oh, by the way, I am not talking about Victoria, but the "other one" who shall not be named, LOL.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 4:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:00 pm EST)

I know...lol....:)

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By Bon Dec 4th 2008 at 7:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 7:15 pm EST)

I wasn't on the blog the last week or so I don't know about any recent Troll attacks but recently I was thinking about all the "Troll" types that were here right up til election day.

Remember "Seeking from WI," "Lisa fr CT," "Brad fr Virgina", "The Nader Debater" person, and a bunch of others?

Those guys were a hoot!

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By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST)

I think that a Latino opponent could take Bush down coupled with the African, Asian, and Caucasian American votes.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:31 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:31 pm EST)

Arianna Huffington is on CNN right now...for those who may be interested....

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By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 3:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:44 pm EST)

Concentration Camp and the Bosnian Serbs

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 4th 2008 at 3:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:51 pm EST)

Hope the media coverage on the "slave cemetary" story was something that will help out your feelings on the subject...I am glad it is getting attention and discussion....Did you see my reply up above about Soto?

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By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 7:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 7:04 pm EST)

Yes, I did. THANKS! I hope he becomes active statewide, and run. NO MORE BUSHES!!!

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By Mark from Brooklyn, NY Dec 4th 2008 at 3:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:47 pm EST)

Greetings Obama Family,
I am not a conspiracy theorists but as a citizen of this land, I continue to be greatly troubled about the events of 9/11. A lot of explanations provided by the Bush Government simply do not add up. I would love if the in coming administration could re-open the case and find out exactly what happened. It bothers me a lot when a government gives a list of hi-jackers who 'carried out' the atrocious acts and yet some of those so called hi-jackers are still out there and very much alive Link. Please, as a nation, lets get to the bottom of this issue.
Lets make a coordinated and concerted effort in lobbying the new Attorney General to re-open the case. Thanking you for your time.

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By Lace; Yes We Did Dec 4th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST)

ditto

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By Hope Monger Dec 4th 2008 at 4:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:03 pm EST)

Good idea! Lets do it people...in the name of a more perfect union!

Sream Bloody Murder on Tonight--CNN @ 9pm | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST)

This sounds like something that we may all want to watch. The Bosnian genocide---man's inhumanity to man!!! Our stand on eradicating the genocide movement is only one of many reasons why I love being an American.

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By akmk Dec 4th 2008 at 4:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:03 pm EST)

Hi Everyone. Just checking in to see how things are going. I tried taking the new survey--but had to stop when the early questions were trying to pigeon-hole me at "conservative" "liberal" "moderate" etc. Those labels are pretty much meaningless and not very Obamalike. So I stopped filling out the survey.

Just wondering where to go to get some of the best discussions on the transitions and issues? I've got change.gov on my radar--but there is limited interaction there.

Any other suggestions?

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By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 4:16 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:16 pm EST)

Oops, I was wrong. It was Northern Exposure's concern. Apologies to both!!!

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By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 4:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:15 pm EST)

For those of you who are able to e-mail Chris Hass, please ask him to set up a blog for concerns/issues for the administration from us. We need more interaction. I think this would take care of Mark's concern, too. Hopefully, I have your name right.

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By Marbwi Dec 4th 2008 at 4:31 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:31 pm EST)

Under ACTION/Contact Us above

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By Patriot2008 Dec 4th 2008 at 4:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:58 pm EST)

I have trouble using that Action/Contact Us above tab. I keep getting into a repetitive loop. Does anyone else have this problem?

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 4th 2008 at 4:29 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 4:29 pm EST)

I didn't know whose post to tag onto on the wonderfully chatty blog! So I decided to write a fresh post.

Yes, I am still alive. After I called 911, and the ambulance took me to Maine Med, I was diagnosed as alive, and "good to go" (said in Jodie Foster's voice in the movie Contact). Just kidding. I slept in til about 11am and have been actually trying to do some productive things around the house here...like feeding all the four-leggeds, and finishing up the installation of an electronic underground fence for our dog.

But, I have to pop right out because I have to work this evening until about 9, and have messages to pick up and calls to return. If I really start blogging that really would NOT be good. I need to catch up on all of your posts, too, so I can get up to speed.

I guess I don't feel like I got as hammered as it must have looked. However, I will be forever grateful to shawnmarie who jumped in to get my back, and prevented my total anhilation...THANKS! My advice: NEVER do this alone (sounds like "don't try this at home" huh?). I thought there was a VERY good process conversation after that, about us and the blog and no, this is NOT a clique as some people may fear. We are all inclusive of sane, rational, neutral-to-upbeat bloggers.

I will see you guys latah!... xoxo

p.s. Nanci, I was waiting up for you because I knew you were 5 hours ahead and you always seem to be on early. Don't feel bad. It wasn't like I needed a transfusion or anything...they took care of that at Maine Med...lol!