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- Feb 7th, 2008 at 11:33 am EST
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Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by the tornado outbreak.
Please visit redcross.org
for information on how you can donate and volunteer to help the victims of this disaster.
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Alissa
Feb 7th 2008 at 11:38 am EST
Our prayers are with you, tornado victims. Holly, Colorado was absolutely destroyed last year -- so Colorado feels with you.
Eek out a few more dollars for this cause, all?
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Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD
Feb 7th 2008 at 11:40 am EST
Making a donation to the redcross and the Obama campaign right now!
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Michael Blackburn
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:16 pm EST
I wrote a blog post about an idea to harness some of the enthusiasm this campaign creates to actually make people's lives better NOW. It can be used as a visibility tool, even.
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Peng in Gresham, OR
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:18 pm EST
Don't forget people can also donate with their blood. I'm an O+ blood donor to the Red Cross, three times now.
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Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it
Feb 7th 2008 at 11:40 am EST
T/O toughts = THOUGHTS
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Terry From Rome, NY... A Team Member Welcoming Rivals For The Betterment of All.
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:44 pm EST
I just went to the Red Cross site and donated money in honor of the Barack Obama Campaign.
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I used Senator Obama's Washington address to fill out the recipient part.
Washington D.C. Office
713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
And I wrote a message to him that I was donating in the spirit of our campaign.
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TennTom
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:59 pm EST
What better way to demonstrate the leadership of an Obama presidency than to mobilize our volunteers to assist those in need in the aftermath of the Arkansas and Tennessee tornados. I gave $100 this morning to the Obama campaign to win the presidency, but I will pledge another $100 challenge to other supporters to help in anyway we can to put our service to this campaign into action by showing how we can participate in actually "healing America" in one small place. I know these are states who have already cast ballots, but hopefully that can just show cynics that we are not just out getting votes.
I just gave throught the Red Cross Link and filled out the Tribute section in honor of Barack with the message " We are the people we have been waiting for."
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Amy in Utah
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:25 pm EST
Is there a way we could donate as a group on behalf of or as supporters of Obama's campaign? It would be a great show of unity and what can happen when the nation joins toghther. Any ideas on how we can do this or is anyone interested?
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A Rebirth
Feb 7th 2008 at 11:39 am EST
Ok, and thanks.
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James Brown.....Proudly Voted For President Obama !
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:28 pm EST
I have been sending prayer your way.
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tampa bay bob
Feb 7th 2008 at 11:44 am EST
this was one of the worst in 20 years so we sent a donation last night during the obamathon. Moving from Kansas makes one realize the suffering going on right now. God Bless you --you are all in our prayers.
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!!Dog Lover "Hussein" Is A Proud Jew!!
Feb 7th 2008 at 11:52 am EST
I hope you recover soon!
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Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:01 pm EST
Is there some way the Obama Campaign could make a donation in our names (his supporters)?
Our initial goal for this fund raising period was $6 million. Would Barack, you, Sam, and David and the campaign, consider taking the amount above that goal amount and donating it to the people impacted by the tornadoes?
Or, could we have a specific drive on this site for that purpose?
Might that show what an Obama presidency could look like? An example of the future we are trying to create?
If there are any legal restrictions, that would be different. But, if that were the case, could you place a similar ticker or 'call for donations for the victims of the tornadoes' right on the front page next to the map??
Just a thought.
- Kev
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Judy-Irvine,CA
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:09 pm EST
I think there would be laws against that. And even though it is a great idea, I would think he wouldn't be able to even if he wanted to.
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Vinessia
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:10 pm EST
Kev,
That sounds like an excellent idea. If the Obama Campaign or his supporters could contribute directly to these victims that would be awesome. I know I'm willing to give whatever I can.
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Redsoxnation in Northern Virgina
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:15 pm EST
Count me in.
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Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:18 pm EST
I just gave $100 to the Red Cross. I noticed a few things:
1) you can direct the funds directly to the tornado support
2) you can write in the organization you are from - I wrote 'Barack Obama supporter.'
So, if for some legal reason, Barack cannot raise funds here for the relief, we can make it known on the Red Cross pledge that we are supporters of Obama.
However, I think we should put our money where our collective mouths are... I just saw Obama in New Orleans talking about keeping our people safe... Could he/we not now come out with a statement that because we are raising so much $$$ now, we wanted to give some of that to the tornado victims relief fund? Go ahead and say it was the idea of the supporters, or whatever...
I know this is probably just not doable, but it is imaginable which is why I just had to put it out there.
-Kev
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WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!!!
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:49 pm EST
Great idea!
I will do the same and match the donation I made yesterday to the Obama Campaign
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WindsOfChange
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:45 pm EST
Kevin, that's brilliant! I agree, I think we can and should find a way to officially support the tornado outbreak victims and the Red Cross (individually, on behalf of, and/or through the Obama campaign).
I wonder if the "Donate" section of the site can be temporarily redone to provide two options: donate to the campaign for election purposes OR donate to the Red Cross on behalf of the campaign to help those affected by the storms. Could that work?
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:50 pm EST
I am trying to get the Red Cross just to give the Obama supporters our own donation link, for efficieny. If you see my post below, I have created an Obama support group for Obama supporters who pledge to match their Obama campaign donation from yesterday to Red Cross Tornado relief.
Headline--
Senator Clinton lends 5 million to her campaign.
Senator Obama supporters raise 6 million dollars in 24 hours through donation and then a matching 6 million dollars to the Red Cross Tornado Relief fund.
WE ARE THE ONE'S WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR
Once the servers are back up you can find me on the site, my email is practicingmuse@yahoo.com
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TennTom
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:51 pm EST
I just gave $100 as well and checked for it to be a tribute gift for Barack Obama with a message of " We are the people we have been waiting for." A made up an address, though.
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:42 pm EST
Awesome, I will match it. This is to let everyone know that there should be an Official Obama dedicated Red Cross site by the end of the day. I have been working with the Red Cross on setting it up. I have filed in all the paper work and should be getting the donation link soon. So please check back.
I think is already a better country, you Obama supporters have redeemed my faith in humanity.
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Rob from Arlington, VA
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:22 pm EST
Remember, that every time we give a donation to the Obama campaign we are giving a donation to all of those Americans who may suffer from a natural tragedy during the eight years beginning next January.
This is not only because President Obama will be unmatched at responding to emergencies. It is also because President Obama will re-unite this country. As our experience with Katrina taught us, it is far more difficult for our country to cope with a natural tragedy if our president has divided the people against one another. National morale is crucial to our nation's ability to cope with those adversities that strike at the hearts of all Americans. That is one of the great reasons why "unity is the great need of THIS hour".
Rob
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Rob from Arlington, VA
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:53 pm EST
To any Hillary supporters reading this, I want you to know that I realize how outstanding the Clintons were at responding to natural tragedies. I know that the Clintons made FEMA the strongest it has ever been, and that one of the reasons why the Katrina response was such a disaster was because George W. Bush destroyed the FEMA built by Bill Clinton.
One of the most admirable things about the Clinton Administration was how well they responded to natural disasters. I would hope, and I do believe that President Obama would be the equal of President Hillary Clinton in that regard, I would never presume to claim that he or anyone else would be better.
But President Obama would be better at healing our nation's wounds and re-uniting our nation. And I believe that this makes a real difference when our nation is dealt a devastating blow either by nature or our international adversaries.
Rob
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:53 pm EST
The difference, for whatever reason, Senator Obama is much better at inspring people to particpate and engage in our society. I know that personally I have never been more motivated to bring about this better America then I am right now. Obama '08
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TennTom
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:34 pm EST
Great Jolly! I'm glad this got somewhere.
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:44 pm EST
Thanks Tom. I hope to have the Red Cross site up by the end of the day, once I do I will ask you and others to help spread the word/link.
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Laura H
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:53 pm EST
I don't see why it would be illegal. He gave Tony Rezko's $$ to charity, didn't he? Why not ours? This would be such a good move from so many angles. But he needs our money in OH and TX too. I guess we'll just have to give more money. I think the idea of a special drive for it on this website is FANTASTIC. I really hope there are no laws against that.
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Lakisha from Fort Worth, TX
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:04 pm EST
Keep in mind that donations made to the Red Cross (or any other charitable organization) are tax deductible. Contributions made to the Obama campaign are not.
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Feb 7th 2008 at 12:14 pm EST
had written this in an earlier thread, but it may be relevant here:
Donate Time/Money for Poverty
What has made me hopeful ever since I got involved with this campaign is Obama's ability to inspire so many people to step out of their daily lives and come together for a common cause. He has inspired so many of us to mobilize and contribute - whether it's donating, making phone calls, writing letters, talking to family and friends, etc. And this is just to get him the Primary Nomination. It has made me hopeful that as President he will be able to inspire the American People to step up and make a difference in the nation. But so many people who are not involved in the campaign just don't seem to get the meaning behind "Change" and "Yes, we can." They think change is just changing the party in power, or just the fact of a woman in office. But we know it is about empowering the people as a force for good.
So, what if Barack was able to demonstrate this force for good in a small way? At the moment, flaunting $6 million raised for a campaign is great for political junkies but it probably doesn't mean that much to most people. What if he could have just a one day fundraising drive, service drive to do something for people in poverty? If we can raise $6 mill in a day, we could probably raise $3 mill in a day for a good cause. I'd certainly be willing to kick in $25. The problem is finding the cause, as a lot of causes would be politically. If it were to go to a charity in Louisianna we'd be charged with buying votes, etc. Maybe a homelessness charity, or children in poverty? Anyway, just an idea to throw out there. The idea could even be expanded to get people to kick in time also (much in the same way) - perhaps pledge to volunteer 2 hours to local/community organizaion. Show Barack's power as a community/nation organizer!
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The Shearns
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:21 pm EST
Alright...
I agree with the person who suggested we do some charity with all THIS money.
While Hilary is donating to herself, let's give to others. We're going to need to working class vote and here's a way to show them we care about them as US. Let's take everything we've given/raised over the 5 million that Hilary gave to herself on Thursday and give it to disaster relief in TEN, ARK, etc....the primaries are over in these state, we can't be accused of buying votes. Being that we are actually giving money, we can't be accused of merely using this for political gain. We already gave that money, it's already there. We'll give more to Barack as we go.
They say all we do is talk and dream.
Let's show them we walk our talk and live our dream.
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Michael Blackburn
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:30 pm EST
Great minds think alike. I think we can both perform valuable work while accomplishing "visibility" for the campaign. I've discussed this in a blog post here:
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The Shearns
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:25 pm EST
People who've lost thier homes etc NEED bandaids now, not some political speak about addressing abstract poverty later.
TO ME, THIS CAMPAIGN IS ABOUT BELIEVING THAT WE CAN DO BOTH!
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Laura H
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:59 pm EST
ÉXACTLY.
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:58 pm EST
Exactly, most of the tornado affected areas have already voted. As I pretty much always says these days, its not about politics its about democracy. The fact of the matter is that Obama inspires us to be better citizens and calls us to action. Let's show America a taste of what it looks like with an engaged and united citizenry.
Tornado victims can't wait and either can we.
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Pat Canady
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:20 pm EST
From Arizona, we send our thoughts and prayers to the victims of the tornado and storm distruction. Please do not lose HOPE! Our next President (Obama) abide by his promise to take care of the people, in this country, once again. Peace to all of you.
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Dawn from Iowa
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:23 pm EST
We can't let the nomination come down to FL and MI.
We need more volunteers in the big states Hillary claims she will win.
We need super delegates!!!!!!
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Mike Womack
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:23 pm EST
It is because of the support of the Obamacrats to people in need that I believe in Barack. In the middle of a tightly contested race, we are willing to give to people hurting and not just an election. Way to go, guys.
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Feb 7th 2008 at 12:26 pm EST
Republican former president Dwight Eisenhower's granddaughter Susan Eisenhower endorses Barack Obama on MSNBC.
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Pastor K. Tyrone Turner
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:34 pm EST
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Victims of the recent Tornados in the various states. We can be sure that there will never be a repeat of New Orleans, because we the people are above all, Compassionate to others that are in need.
That's exactly what Senator Obama did when he graduated from Law School. He went to work to help people, he was Compassionate to Victims of Circumstances. So with this in mind our thoughts and prayers go out to the Victims of those Terrible, Horrible Storms, that cause so much devastation and loss of life.
Please pray for the Victims, of the storm and the their families. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Victims!
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Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!"
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:41 pm EST
Some one needs to call into that show and tell Ed that he is distorting Obama's record on the female vote. I have e-mailed him twice that his support from women is growing and that he needs to look at the exit polls from New Mexico to prove my point. It is also very enlightening with the latino vote. I am at work so I can't call, but some one needs to get on there about this issue.!!! Donating another $30 now.
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Janet from NH
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:46 pm EST
Go to the Ed Shultz show website and vote on whether you think it's OK for Hillary to loan herself money (it's on the right side of page).
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VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST
Please put this on other sites.
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Hunter from Washington, DC
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:51 pm EST
If anyone ever trys to tell you HRC has more experience send them this information. This is a 2 part comment. it is kind of long.
PART I
From the Library of Congress.
Clinton v. Obama on Legislative Experience: Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term (6yrs.), and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law, (20) twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years. These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress (www.thomas.loc.gov), but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you: 1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site. 2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month. 3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. 4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall. 5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson. 6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea. 7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death. 10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship. 11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship. 12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program. 13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda. 14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death. 15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty. Only five of Clinton's bills are, more substantive. 16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11. 17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11 18. Assist landmine victims in other countries. 19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care. 20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.
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PART II
The fact's straight from the Senate Record. Now, I would post those of Obama's, but the list is too substantive, so I'll mainly categorize. During the first (8) eight months of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced 233 regarding healthcare reform, 125 on poverty and public assistance, 112 crime fighting bills, 97 economic bills, 60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills, 21 ethics reform bills, 15 gun control, 6 veterans affairs and many others. His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These inculded **the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law), **The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law), **The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate, **The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law), **The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, (In committee), and many more.
In all since he entered the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096. An impressive record, for someone who supposedly has no legislative record. . . .
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Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!"
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:57 pm EST
Hunter, this stuff needs to go to the ed shultz show, could you put it on his contact e-mail? A lady was just on there talking about experience and what experience did Obama really have.
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Hunter from Washington, DC
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:17 pm EST
Done
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kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:02 pm EST
This is fantastic information. People should be getting this info in their mail boxes. Great research.
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Michele
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:37 pm EST
Thank you for this. I just blogged a Newsweek article with Obama's list.
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Tia
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:51 pm EST
I matched my $10 campaign donation yesterday with a $10 Red Cross donation today. It's all I can afford for the moment, but we've already seen what the united effort of thousands of small donors can do. Let's keep up the good work! And keep praying for the families affected by these and other disasters.
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Renewed Mind
Feb 7th 2008 at 12:51 pm EST
I find that being a part of this "Movement" for Change has allowed me to think more positively about other things in my life as well. I was so motivated that I, like many of you, gave my first political donation, ever. Now I am motivated again by the sense of DOING GOOD that this campaign and website inspires.
I matched my campaign donation with a Red Cross donation today. And I identified myself as a Barack Obama Supporter as I did it! That felt just as great as it did when I donated to this campaign!
Next month, I pledge to donate again to BOTH.
My prayers are for the people of TN, AR, IN, KY...
Join us in representing this campaign if you have the means...If not your prayers be just as helpful!
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Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!"
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:01 pm EST
that is a really great idea. I am going to do that as well. I just tried to donate to Obama and it said the server was so busy I couldn't get on. That is great news.
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Rob from Arlington, VA
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:18 pm EST
It just makes sense that when our nation is at its lowest point in terms of integrity and international standing, that there would be a strong longing among our people to make a re-commitment to the ideal of national service.
In some ways Obama simply saw what was already there in the American people. The other politicians were so stuck in the old mindset that they couldn't see it. The reason why some politicians believe that this is a fairy tale is because they just do not see what is in front of their own eyes. In many respects what separates Barack from the other politicians is that his eyes are open and theirs are not.
The truth is that the Clintons do not merely think that we believe in a fairy tale. They believe that we ARE the fairy tale.
However, they are learning the hard way. All of that money that we've donated to this campaign is not play money - it's the real thing. The Clintons do understand that our ability to out-perform the Clinton fundraising machine is no fairy tale. They've just put up five million of their own dollars to try to overcome what We the People of this great movement for change have accomplished!! Let's keep showing the Clintons that WE ARE NO FAIRY TALE!!!
Rob
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Ariel
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:00 pm EST
is the money she's raising right now coming from lobbyists by any chance?
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Feb 7th 2008 at 1:03 pm EST
Angel sent By GOD
Read link Spread the word Obama is the ONE!!!
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Dave
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Feb 7th 2008 at 12:59 pm EST
There were reasons known only to the Clinton campign why they did not take her name off the ballots for the states of Michigan and Florida.
Now the Chairman of the Democratic National Convention Howard Dean was asked a straight forward question as to whether or not the delegates for the states of Michigan and Florida will be seated at the convention in Denver he implicitly stated that that is the position of the DNC committee to decide upon.
How on earth can he make such a remark publicly, this goes to question his competence as a Chairman as well as that of the committee of the DNC.
All parties(candidates) were well informed that due to these states violation of party rules for moving up their primary dates that the DNC will not seat those delegates from those states.
Sen. Barack Obama was right when he said that this journey would not be easy.
America we are the ones we've been waiting for and change begins with us.
What the Clinton campaign is seeking to do is to get those delegates from Michigan and Florida seated which will be in her favor.
In all of this that the Clinton campaign is trying to do one would have to ask themselves where is the "DEMOCRACY" in all of this ha? We need to change this kind of politics in America.
And if the DNC committee do seat those delegates our voices will even grow more louder and more dissident. And i am talking about the voices of the AMERICAN people calling for change.
A new gate in 2008, just watch us grow more louder and more dissident echoing on a CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN.
OBAMA ALL THE WAY 2008
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Terry From Rome, NY... A Team Member Welcoming Rivals For The Betterment of All.
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:06 pm EST
I just went to the Red Cross site and donated money in honor of the Barack Obama Campaign.
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I used Senator Obama's Washington address to fill out the recipient part.
Washington D.C. Office
713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
And I wrote a message to him that I was donating in the spirit of our campaign.
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Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!"
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:07 pm EST
I just went to the site as well and donated. When it asked for organization/business I just put down Obama supporter.
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Safe and Happy Holidays to All... "Yes We Can - Yes We Did"
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:24 pm EST
Hi Great Idea...I just picked up $178.00 US dollars from friends relatives and myself. We will donate it to the red cross in President Obamas name as you suggested! Thanx for the inspiration!
"YES WE CAN & YES WE WILL & YES WE ARE"!
Thanx for your time, energy and enthusiasm!
Happy New Year!
Happy Chinese New Year!
"Yes We Can" - "Si Se Puede"
Robert L. Tiger-Martel Jr.
Proud Standing Rock Sioux Nation Member
Proud American
Proud South Dakotan
Ultra Proud Democrat
Proud Strong Person With Disabilities
Proud Gay Man
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:40 pm EST
I am actually holding on the phone with the Red Cross now trying to find out if they can set up a segment somewhere for Obama where we can make our donations, I'll let you know once I hear back. In the meantime, keep donating in his name individually for sure
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Terry From Rome, NY... A Team Member Welcoming Rivals For The Betterment of All.
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:39 pm EST
Red Cross link;
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Margherita
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:31 pm EST
Just went to the Red Cross site and donated using Obama 08 as the organization.
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Seth from MI
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:08 pm EST
Is anyone else completely sickened by this speech by Romney? Not to attack another candidate, but I guess I've been so into supporting Barack that I forgot what politics are usually about. This entire speech is an attack on liberals - making fun of them even, and on Barack and Hillary. It's the most partisan thing I ever heard.
Just makes me want to support Barack even more.
Hey Mitt- maybe I'll donate $50 in honor of your leaving the race.
Anyone else with me?
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Kimberly in NC
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:12 pm EST
Dan: agreed! I'll see your $50 and raise you $50.
Obama '08
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CZARINA BJ in Chicago who has had ENOUGH of all this Partisan Bickering, who stands with her favorite POTUS Barack Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:30 pm EST
I heard some of the speech and I agree, it was condescendind to the American people. I noticed he was using the Republican fear tactic about terrorism.
I always thought he was nothing more than a 'USED CAR SALESMAN"; someone who would say anything to get elected. (like HIlliary).
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Renewed Mind
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:57 pm EST
Totally...frankly he's selling out to McCain, but I don't agree with either of them so, whatever.
The WAR talk really SCARES me....is this what conservatives including "Right Christian Right" want? More fighting killing for nothing?
I am an Evangelical Christian, to me that means I should spread love to everyone. My religion does NOT make me a republican or a conservative. What does religion have to do with taxes?
I DON'T WANT ANY MORE WAR!
They are frightening!
GO OBAMA!
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WYO OBAMA FAN
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:51 pm EST
Romney's out of the race, thank God...I saw his speech at lunchtime today, and yes, he was demeaning the Democrats.. politics, as usual, right?
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:19 pm EST
I am so glad they posted this, I created a group this morning for just this cause. Now that I see the campaign says the Red Cross is the best way to go, let's do it. We should see if the Red Cross has a way that we can make the donations in Obama's name.
original post below:
Like many of you, I have to go to work today and then my second more inspiring work of helping Senator Obama change this country.
Many of have expressed a strong desire to answer Senator Obama's call to service and help in the Tornado relief efforts. I have created a Group on this web site for people on this site who are willing to match their donation from yesterday for Tornado relief. It is my first group and I don't know how long these things take to activate.
In the meantime, my e-mail is practicingmuse@yahoo.com, add me as a friend and let's just get to work. I would love to see the headlines Clinton loans 5 million dollars to campaign, Obama raises 6 million dollars from donations in 24 hours and a matching 6 million dollars for Tornado relief to the Red Cross. Also, if you can volunteer in any of these areas (OBAMA-teer), please do and wear your Obama gear so that people know that this is because Senator Obama has made us believe in America where we are united and care about one another. Got Hope.
WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.
If you guys can help keep posting this throughout the day, I would appreciate it.
This will be the link for the group once it is approved
Link
In the meantime, I will match the first $100 to my Obama fundraising page with a matching donation to the campaign and another $100 to tornado relief/Red Cross. My fundraising page is
Link
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:28 pm EST
On a slightly unrelated note. Someone named Naj from Petersburg, VA was looking for supplies. I only have a few stickers and buttons etc. However, as he posted only a P.O. Box number the post office said that even at the fastest delivery he wouldn't get the package until Monday (no FedEx to P.O. Boxes either). If anyone knows this man or has contact for him, please e-mail me at practicingmuse@yahoo.com. Or, if you are in Petersburg, VA or somewhere nearby with an actual street address, please let me know ASAP and I will duck back out of work and Express Mail to you.
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JK57
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:22 pm EST
Renewed Mind, I agree with you ONE HUNDRED PERCENT! I, too, am an Evangelical Christian and I have no idea how lowering taxes and blowing people up became Christian values. Makes no sense! How about "whatever you do to the least of these, you do unto me?"
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Terry From Rome, NY... A Team Member Welcoming Rivals For The Betterment of All.
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:28 pm EST
I just went to the Red Cross site and donated money in honor of the Barack Obama Campaign. Link
I used Senator Obama's Washington address to fill out the recipient part.
Washington D.C. Office
713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
And I wrote a message to him that I was donating in the spirit of our campaign.
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:31 pm EST
Awesome Terry, I am going to follow suit. The link you posted didn't work, can you post it again. I'm trying to find out from the Red Cross is they can just set up an Obama donation section, so we can be more efficient. However, I am going to follow your suit. The Tornado victims can't wait and either can America. Obama '08
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:37 pm EST
On the phone with the Red Cross now trying to find out how to get this done. Stay tuned.
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Terry From Rome, NY... A Team Member Welcoming Rivals For The Betterment of All.
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:37 pm EST
Red Cross
Link
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:44 pm EST
Pefect. I got transferred to a Senior Red Cross Official, but then got voicemail. Will report back if I hear anything.
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Futbolmom5
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:30 pm EST
This is a must see interview with a young 'man on the street' whom the interviewer obviously underestimates! Great to share with those who think Obama lacks 'substance'! (How many Obamacrats could answer this guys questions as articulately)? Thank God they asked Derek from Hollywood! =)
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Sherma M
Feb 7th 2008 at 1:47 pm EST
That clip is MUST SEE... people say we BO supporters are only after inspiration. This guy (Derrick) showed that we know our stuff. The way he explained the difference between the different Health care policy proposals was awesome. Thats why we support BO. Show this clip to the world and get this guy on the stump in New Orleans, Washington, ALL OVER.
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Renewed Mind
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:09 pm EST
okay is it bad that I sent a note to CNN telling them that we are encouraging supporters to give?
I'm not really trying to use the disaster as a political tool. I just want people to see that this campaign motivates us to do good. I'm just excited by this newfound sense of motivation to give to something I believe in, this campaign and the red cross.
Is that wrong?
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Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:22 pm EST
No, it's a cool thing to do - and I was thinking this isn't even an Obama v Clinton thing. We should encourage ALL folks to help out regardless of who they support in this election.
We just happen to have this drive going on for the campaign - and we could use it to also drive assistance to our friends in the tornado ravaged states.
- Kev
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:28 pm EST
Hi All,
I just talked to someone at the Red Cross. They said they will be sending me an e-mail shortly to set up a customized page for Obama supporters. As soon as I get the site info., I will set it up and post it here.
Yes we can!!! You can't contain HOPE.
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Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:30 pm EST
Sam and gang,
You folks are fast!
I just noticed the home page headline regarding assistance for the tornado victims. Looks great! SO important.
Any chance we'll see any 'group donation' from the funds raised for the campaign over the past 36 hours?
You know, this group is amazing.
-Kev
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:03 pm EST
Just spoke to the Red Cross again, they are working on the e-mail to set up the Obama site. They are trying to do the figures. Right now they are estimating that their Tornado relief effort will cost the Red Cross between 1 to 3 million dollars.
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Tara K
Feb 7th 2008 at 2:50 pm EST
Barack Obama's message inspired my family to donate $50 to the recent storm victims through the Red Cross.
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Jackson
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST
Very classy and considerate move made by the Obama campaign. It shows that he truly does care about the people, not just the election. Having someone take time and money to have that put on the homepage was the right thing to do. Some things are more important than winning elections.
Yes We Can.
Yes We Will.
Together We Can.
Together We Will.
Unity & Hope, do you have them? Because I know I do.
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Professor of Comparative Literature
Feb 7th 2008 at 4:22 pm EST
$5 to Obama and $5 to the Red Cross
Obama is CONCERNED about the victims of this TORNADO and he would create fundraising campaigns everywhere if he were President! We need a change!
DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO THE POLLS! PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR HEARTS!
GO OBAMA '08
WE CAN'T LET REACTIONARY PEOPLE TAKE OVER THIS COUNTRY AGAIN. A VOTE FOR HILLARY IS A VOTE FOR THE STATUS QUO. SHE VOTED FOR A WAR THAT SHE DOESN'T BELIEVE IN. WHO IS TO SAY SHE WON'T DO IT AGAIN WITH OUR TAX MONEY?
If Barack becomes President, our tax money will be used to help America rebuild itself!
YES WE CAN!
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Rhonda Lipson
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:09 pm EST
I just went to the Red Cross through the Link on the Obama website. I donated $100 in honor of President Obama. I encourage everyone to donate what you can.
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Chris from Florida ♥ Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST
I want to donate to help the tornado victims.
where is the Link on Obama's website?
I can't find it.
Thanks for your help.
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:48 pm EST
This is to let everyone know that there should be an Official Obama dedicated Red Cross site by the end of the day. I have been working with the Red Cross on setting it up. I have filed in all the paper work and should be getting the donation link soon. So please check back.
In the meantime, yes please keep donating and putting that is in dedication to Obama. Perhaps later we can have the donations already attributed to the site.
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WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!!!
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:50 pm EST
Hi Hope
The link is in the darker blue section right under the white heading Feb 5th States
I beleive it says Help the Storm Victims
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WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!!!
Feb 7th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST
I just matched my yesterday's $25 donation to this camagaign with one to the Red Cross
Please do the same if you can
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Dave
Feb 7th 2008 at 4:01 pm EST
Hi Obama supporters,
I heared Terry Mclluff(Hills Campaign manager)
saying to Msnbc they have surprise record donation since super tuesday to be announced at 4pm et.
????? could any body check please.
I am worried that they whant to gain MO.
Dave
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Benjamin Vos, Nashville
Feb 7th 2008 at 4:53 pm EST
$7.5 Mil since Feb. 1. We brought in almost that amount yesterday alone.
But McAuliffe is right when he says "we're back in business".
By the way, this is from the Phone Banking for Barack group:
Hi National Call Team,
"Yesterday you made nearly 10,000 calls to voters in Louisiana and Washington. But, with only 48 hours till the primary and caucus, we need to reach even more voters today. Help us make 12,000 calls!"
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Virginia S.
Feb 7th 2008 at 4:05 pm EST
We here in NOLA know what it's like to deal with the aftermath of a disaster. Only prayers will pull you through.
Deeper than Politics |
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Mary "NOT THIS TIME" in CA
Feb 7th 2008 at 4:52 pm EST
This thread caused me to sit down and write an opinion piece, it's not the first time, for sure, but it's the first time I have in this campaign. What we are standing for here is some much deeper than politics in this country, what Barack has challenged us to do is care about each other and our country again.
Here is the letter:
Can We Be Better Americans?
I’ve been supporting one candidate for President for the past year and a half. Ever since I heard him give the most inspiring speech my ears had heard in my generation, I began to hope that we had a chance to be a whole country again. I’m sure most of you know who and what I’m talking about. The speech was the one Barack Obama gave at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and in it he said some things that I hadn’t heard or felt in a very long time, patriotism. (You can look it up on YouTube if you haven’t seen it and I recommend you do, it’s awe inspiring.
The message that he projects is one of unification and hope, something some in this country don’t want to hear. But I charge you to think for yourselves and to dig down deep in your soul and think about what path this country and its citizens are headed for without hope. We don’t know our neighbors anymore, we don’t volunteer or get involved in community activities, we’ve become apathetic and separate from each other, afraid to reach across the street or even a table to open ourselves up to new experiences. Now all of this is not the fault of the American political system, but they certainly have preyed upon it.
Most of us are weary of politics and politicians who use their divisive plots and spin machines to separate us down the lines of gender, race and religion, but we have a chance at this moment to put all of this behind us. We are on the brink of a historic break through in America where one man has gathered a coalition of people together of all race, gender and class to tell the world that we can be strong again. He inspires us to care about each other and to hold each other up in the face of tragedy, insurmountable hurdles and a country that is literally broken.
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Mary "NOT THIS TIME" in CA
Feb 7th 2008 at 4:53 pm EST
Do we dare to care about each other again? Do we dare to dream that we could all be proud of ONE AMERICA? Barack Obama challenges us to believe again, “that there is not a liberal America or a conservative America, but the UNITED STATES of AMERICA”, that “there is not a white America or a black America, there is the United States of America.” You can certainly turn a deaf ear to this, but I wonder why anyone would? I challenge you now, Listen, Hope, and Believe.
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Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!
Feb 7th 2008 at 6:17 pm EST
Hello Everyone!
I really do think we should stop worrying about what Hillary is doing and for that matter what the media is saying. We need to just stay focus on making Barack Obama our President. You know there is alot of spin out there to get you focus on things that don't really matter and to make you lose hope.
Remember Obama was the underdog coming in, but with the Lord's blessings he will be the top dog in November. We are going to lose some battles, but it's the war we want to win. So keep praying, keep the faith and never give up on what the Lord can do for us. Nothing is too hard for God and for those that love Him. He can make the impossible, possible, the hopeless to have hope, etc.
In Jesus Name!
I don't even watch CNN or MSNBC!
You know when we keep talking about Hillary and what the media is saying, we are really saying that we can't beat her, but we can if we keep our eyes on the prize!!
Stay focus!
Love, Debbie
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Amy in Oregon
Feb 7th 2008 at 8:00 pm EST
I just gave $200 to the storm victims. Thank you to everyone who had the idea of showing the power of individual people working together, right now, right when people need us.
Barack's leadership will bring out the best in us ALL, not just in words, but also in deeds.
My donation was made in honor of your name, Barack Obama, not so that you'd know, but so that those receiving know. You have given me HOPE and I will continue to share that HOPE with all my fellow Americans. Thank YOU!!!
YES WE CAN!
-Amy
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