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Scenes from the Convention Floor: Hillary Clinton
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- Aug 27th, 2008 at 2:42 am EDT
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Lace; Yes We Did
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:46 am EDT)
Go UNITY!!
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Lace; Yes We Did
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:47 am EDT)
Whoops, that's supposed to be a 1 haha
MLK "I Have A Dream" and Barack Money Bomb!!!!!
Please read and sign up!!! This could be huge and very moving if everyone gets on board and spread the word.
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Come on ObamaNation!!!!
Wanna make history???!!!!
Go Unity!!!
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Ehuzu Hussein - We Built It Up! Thanks to All - Obama/Biden: The Change We Need to Keep the American Promise Alive
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:00 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:00 am EDT)
Don't know much about any of these stuffs ...
Straight Talk On The Economy?
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We need change.
YES WE CAN!
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Jenny for Obama08/12
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:03 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:03 am EDT)
No one has to worry about those GOP polls. They are exclusively part of the GOP machine.
Any time Obama makes points for something big, they have to come so quick with well controlled polls in order to diminish the fact, to confuse people, and to create some panic in Obama's camp.
They did it just after a "very successful foreign trip".
They have been doing it after any major event involving Obama's campaign, including the pick of Joe Biden.
They will do it just after the Democratic Convention to mislead voters that it was a failure.
Any one has to bear it in mind that those polls will never be favorable to Obama, so we have just to forget and reject them. Obama was far behind in Iowa, but he won.
Those polls put him in a bad position before NC and Indiana primaries, but the results were favorable to him.
Their man Rudy Giuliani was widely leading the GOP polls in the primary, but he lost in ridiculous way when real voters came up.
In November, McCain will experience the Giuliani adventure. Real voters will give Obama a very landslide victory.
I would even suggest to those GOP/Poll companies to put McCain ahead of 10 points until November, as they were doing for their man Giuliani and leave us alone.
Meanwhile, the campaign would do its things, including reminding people no to pay attention to those misleading polls.
In this election, the campaign has to frequently remind people that we are not fighting only against McCain, but we are also fighting against the GOP/poll companies and the media.
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Celtic
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:34 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:34 am EDT)
Obama camp excited, confident about Clinton speeches
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The media is working for McCain
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P.O.W. Card: Don't leave home without it
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Quote-O'-The-Day: Bill Clinton edition
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John Sidney McCelebrity
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Steve Martin's tribute to McCain: "King Glut"
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Hillary and Michelle's Phone Message Reunion
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No Springsteen in Denver
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VIDEO- Karl Rove slams Michelle Obama's speech
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VIDEO- David Shuster Takes On Joe Scarborough Over Being Pro McCain
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VIDEO- Rachel Maddow Puts The Hurt On Buchanan Over McCain's POW card
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VIDEO- Chris Matthews Mocks Delussional PUMA's
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Traffic Stop May Have Averted Obama Assassination Attempt
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VIDEO- Olbermann To Scarborough's defending of McCain- "Jesus Joe, Get A Shovel"
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Obama calls for media boycott, for real.
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VIDEO- John McCain "Stuck In The Sixties"
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Video- Keating 5, Keating 5, Keating 5
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Springsteen, Bon Jovi to perform at Democratic convention
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John McCain's Daddy Yankee confusion
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McCain owns more homes than Obama owns shoes
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VIDEO- Catharsis by Hillary
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Barack Obama Convention News Reporting Update
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Andrea - President Obama Supporter
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 am EDT)
You are right Jenny!
OBAMA '08
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The Pollitikat
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT)
The American main stream media is a joke!!!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE turn off CNN, FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, MSNBC. These so called media are a joke. Particulary MSNBC. I know that we have had an affinity for that channel because we feel that they may be a little bit more toward the opinion we want to hear, but I am convinced those guys only like hearing themselves talk. Lest we forget this is the same media that crowned George Bush, the same media that became tools of the Bush Administration, beating the drum for war, bargaining our childrens lives for exclusive em-bed. Remember the em-bed reporters who were supposed to covering the war. Yes the war was big business for those who conspired and those who exploited. Look at the news these days. How many familiar faces do we see. These people are all new faces, and remember they all advanced during the marketing of the war. We cannot and should not trust them. Remember what happened to Dan Rather, Bill Maher, and who became popular, Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly. Hannity was just some obscure Loud mouth on MSNBC. Now we trust MSNBC.
The media's lack of overage of these conventions are a betrayal of the American people. The people who litterally put the money in their pockets. The media pimps the public, luring us in with promises of being fair, and balance, honest and the only place for politics. They use our viewership to extort money from corporations for advertisement. We feed them. This is the most important election of our time and the media is not even covering the biggest event in that election.
read full post:
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Susan
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:48 am EDT)
I agree. I recommend that people watch the convention on C-SPAN or on PBS. It's amazing how many speakers aren't even shown on MSNBC and CNN etc because they are so busy hearing themselves talk and saying nothing worthwhile. On C-Span you can see all the speakers and all the videos and form your own opinions - no commentary and no commercial breaks. It's refreshing.
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bluecat
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT)
And comparison polls from a week or two prior.
Crooks, liars and Cheats, everyone of em'
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Jenny for Obama08/12
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:06 am EDT)
No one has to worry about those GOP polls. They are exclusively part of the GOP machine.
Any time Obama makes points for something big, they have to come so quick with well controlled polls in order to diminish the fact, to confuse people, and to create some panic in Obama's camp.
They did it just after a "very successful foreign trip".
They have been doing it after any major event involving Obama's campaign, including the pick of Joe Biden.
They will do it just after the Democratic Convention to mislead voters that it was a failure.
Any one has to bear it in mind that those polls will never be favorable to Obama, so we have just to forget and reject them. Obama was far behind in Iowa, but he won.
Those polls put him in a bad position before NC and Indiana primaries, but the results were favorable to him.
Their man Rudy Giuliani was widely leading the GOP polls in the primary, but he lost in ridiculous way when real voters came up.
In November, McCain will experience the Giuliani adventure. Real voters will give Obama a very landslide victory.
I would even suggest to those GOP/Poll companies to put McCain ahead of 10 points until November, as they were doing for their man Giuliani and leave us alone.
Meanwhile, the campaign would do its things, including reminding people no to pay attention to those misleading polls.
In this election, the campaign has to frequently remind people that we are not fighting only against McCain, but we are also fighting against the GOP/poll companies and the media.
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Friends from Thibodaux, LA
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:01 am EDT)
Poll: Obama Holds Lead Over McCain on Top Issue of Economy:
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Hillary Clinton Proclaims: 'Barack is My Candidate':
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Condoleezza Rice warned Israel to Stop building in West Bank:
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Hillary Clinton Vows: 'This is a Fight for the Future.':
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Georgia: U.S. Stops Plan to Dock Aid Ship in Port of Poti:
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Iraq: U.S. Officials Sought Troop Presence to 2015:
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Fact Check: Barack Obama Sponsored State-Level Welfare Law:
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Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania Poll Results:
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Pat Buchanan Accuses 'McCain's Neocon Warmonger' of Treason:
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>> Get More Top Election News:
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Joe Biden's Book: "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics":
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- Presidential Daily Poll
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- Political Fact Check
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- Cast Your Vote
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- Most Viewed Video/Picture
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beyonby
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT)
i agree 210 % i am confident obama ill win 65% 35% trust me ! the media R TRYIN HARD TO CREATE A BIG PANIC AT OBAMAS TEAM JUST BELIVE IN YOURSELF NO POLLS NO NO PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISM ! IF YOU KEEPIN THOSE POLLS YOU GOING TO MAKE A BIG DOUBT ABOUT YOURSELF !
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Stephen C. Rose in NYC
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:49 am EDT)
New Today:
John McCain Is a Sidekick and a Swift Boater -- Fight Back Now
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With links to
KARL ROVE, consistently wielding a knife, disses Michelle
10 Ways Obama Should Not Imitate the John Kerry Campaign
RNC CONVENTION SCHEDULE LEAKED (HUMOR)
DISSENT in Denver
FACT CHECK parses Obama's "born alive" votes
MCCAIN plays POW card (again) on Leno
538's Monday night live blog from Denver
SALIENT on scene media commentary from Digby
PROGRESSIVE activists meet in Denver
JUAN WILLIAMS earns his FOX pay with unsubstantiated rap on Michelle
EVEN poll suggests no Biden bump
MCCAIN makes age jokes on Leno
TPM today -- Monday night VIDEOS
DDAY on Digby from Denver with a McCain PUMA video
PPP: Dole is down, McCain up by narrow margins in NC
MARK WARNER profile
TEDDY rallies Dems with fiery speech
MCCAIN at RNC (HUMOR)
LOBBYIST watch maintained in Denver
PELOSI experience rap VIDEO 35 years of experience led us into Iraq
ANDREW SULLIVAN Michelle Did It -- hat tip to JED
CLINTON speech writer cites Michelle's proud populism
ROTHENBERG scant buyer's remorse in Denver
CLINTON all over but the shouting
OHIO may have 80 percent turnout and mammoth problems
ROVE continues dirty tricks from his FOX base
OBAMA kids are winners in Denver
YESTERDAY
Breaking News on Denver "Assassination" Arrests 2 VIDEOS
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Obama: Progressive? Or Master of Hype?
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ALSO:
Continue The Elitist Fight Against McCain
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All My HuffPosts
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TALKING POINTS Give back as good as we get to John McCain.
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James Brown.....Proudly Voted For President Obama !
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:47 am EDT)
LOOKING FOR ( UNITY CASH )
Do you believe as i do that , this Election is really about our Children & Grandchildren , and the world they inherit ?
My fundraiser is about the KIDS !
DONATE TO OUR KIDS FUTURE
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V-Day
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT)
One shot to get it right. UNITY.
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The Pollitikat
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:55 am EDT)
The American main stream media is a joke!!!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE turn off CNN, FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, MSNBC. These so called media are a joke. Particulary MSNBC. I know that we have had an affinity for that channel because we feel that they may be a little bit more toward the opinion we want to hear, but I am convinced those guys only like hearing themselves talk. Lest we forget this is the same media that crowned George Bush, the same media that became tools of the Bush Administration, beating the drum for war, bargaining our childrens lives for exclusive em-bed. Remember the em-bed reporters who were supposed to covering the war. Yes the war was big business for those who conspired and those who exploited. Look at the news these days. How many familiar faces do we see. These people are all new faces, and remember they all advanced during the marketing of the war. We cannot and should not trust them. Remember what happened to Dan Rather, Bill Maher, and who became popular, Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly. Hannity was just some obscure Loud mouth on MSNBC. Now we trust MSNBC.
The media's lack of overage of these conventions are a betrayal of the American people. The people who litterally put the money in their pockets. The media pimps the public, luring us in with promises of being fair, and balance, honest and the only place for politics. They use our viewership to extort money from corporations for advertisement. We feed them. This is the most important election of our time and the media is not even covering the biggest event in that election. The Convention.
LETS NOT ANSWER ANY OF THEIR POLLS WE ARE NOT GOING TO ALLOW THEM TO SKEW THIS ELECTION.
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✰TXRealtor✰
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT)
Congrats on First, Lace!
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✰TXRealtor✰
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT)
WOW!!!
When I wrote my "Congrats to Lace", her post was the only one on this thread. After "refreshing" for several minutes...here's my post!
LOL
This comment probably won't show up for another 10 minutes.
:o)
Guess that means it time to go to bed. Tired of waiting so loooooooong for the "refresh" button to actually refresh the page.
Night all
(yaaaawn....Zzzzzzzz)
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Lace; Yes We Did
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT)
nite nite! I'm getting pretty sleepy myself.
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Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:31 am EDT)
Congrats Lace!!!!! ;-)
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Lace; Yes We Did
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:38 am EDT)
TY :)
btw, you've got mail. Even though it looks like you saw some of the convention anyway...
(but I also replied to the message from yesterday afternoon, too)
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Doris from MD
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT)
Congrats Lace!!
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT)
go refresh!
;)
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:26 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:26 am EDT)
go refresh?
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Las VegasM.D. for Obama
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT)
first
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Aug 27th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT)
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Lace; Yes We Did
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT)
Wow!! Glad to see you guys bringing back the FFM program! I didn't know that you had an official ORG, though ;)
Beautiful site, btw, and that's coming from a web designer. :)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT)
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Jeff T
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT)
congrats!!
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Marita
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT)
See pictures of Obama in Billings, Montana watching Day 2 convention at Heights home.
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DNC photos Michelle, Kennedy, Hillary
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Obama picture gallery
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Anyone care to donate? Thank you.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT)
really close?? any one care to donate to the sisterhood of the travelling pants??
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A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT)
the sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits - that was a good one!
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Daniel from Texas
Aug 27th 2008 at 5:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 5:51 am EDT)
I donated to retire Hillary's debt. We can impress her with the benefits of being on the O-train!
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Jeff T
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT)
I remember my mother telling me what it was like when JFK was running for POTUS and the excitement that moved her generation to act and elect him; and I am so happy that I get to experience the same elation by working my tail off for Senators Obama and Biden. This national pride that I am feeling is something that is not new to me, but we've had somewhat of an estranged relationship over the past twenty five years or so and it's good to get reacquainted.
Knowing that Senator Clinton is doing all she can to help makes me feel a lot better and gives me more confidence as I go out and meet my neighbors.
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FiredUpInCA
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT)
I agree: Go Unity!
I could not be prouder to be a Democrat at this moment. Hillary Clinton showed character, vision, vision, authenticity, humor and power in the speech of her life. Michelle Obama introduced her story to the country in a way that was every bit as memorable as Barack's introduction in 2004. Teddy showed an enlightened tenacity to stride up on the stage and optimistically declare that the dream lives on. I thought Dennis Kucinich was going to spontaneously combust he was so on fire. This is the party to be a part of in 2008. This party has passion, values, substance and vision when you listen to Dennis, Teddy, Michelle and Hillary. What a great moment in history this is.
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Karen-Missouri Ozarks for Obama!
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT)
I'm so proud to be an independent who made the right choice to back Obama!
I think Kucinch should be appointed to officially open ceremonies and rallies from now on. I just loved him!!!
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JennyJ
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:52 am EDT)
It's a great time to be a Democrat! This 'yellow dog' Democrat is incredibly proud tonight of both the party and these two extraordinary candidates that share my hope that it will soon be the beginning of a new era.
Obama/Biden '08
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Gru - a skinny kid with a funny name
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT)
What your favorite line or phrase from the convention so far?
Here is one from tonight I liked:
"Now John McCain calls himself a maverick. But he votes with George Bush over 90% of the time. That's not a maverick, that's a sidekick." -Sen. Bob Casey
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Lace; Yes We Did
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT)
hmmm....
Well, I'd have to say that my favorite was "Wake Up America!!!!!!" --it might not've been unique, but definitely had some zing to it.
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Gru - a skinny kid with a funny name
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:03 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:03 am EDT)
I missed that. Was that Governor Schweitzer? He was pretty fired up tonight?
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Lace; Yes We Did
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:10 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:10 am EDT)
Kucinich--he was AMAZING!!
Watch it here:
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(if you have to download the plugins, they won't tell you this, but you have to restart your browser to get them to work!!)--it might be a hassle, but the video quality is definitely worth it!!
Click on full schedule and then find his name. Scroll down under the early program.
click on full schedule, and then
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Gru - a skinny kid with a funny name
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:12 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:12 am EDT)
Thanks Lace.
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Debbie UK
Aug 27th 2008 at 4:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 4:31 am EDT)
I tried to stay awake i really did and the vid kept breaking up.
Just watched Hillary. I've fallen back in love with Hillary. Wasn't she fab
Just watched the Kucinich, he was fab too.
Off to watch Gov of Montana.
You lucky bunch you've got some great people in the Dem Party over there.
Morning!
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Fire Is Born
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:19 am EDT)
He was certainly most authentic and got the whole audience fired up. This is all the meaning of the surrogate. He left us with no doubt who we want for the next....
BARACK OBAMA!
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Common Sense '08
Aug 27th 2008 at 4:17 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 4:17 am EDT)
My favorite one liner? I will have to paraphrase it. I believe the governor of Montana said, "I understand now why the Republicans are having their convention in the Twin Cities, McCain and Bush are (identical) twins." Now, that was funny!
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Common Sense '08
Aug 27th 2008 at 4:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 4:21 am EDT)
My favorite one liner? I will have to paraphrase it. I believe the governor of Montana said, "I understand now why the Republicans are having their convention in the Twin Cities, McCain and Bush are (identical) twins." Now, that was funny!
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Suzanne in Jupiter, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT)
Senator Clinton gave that line in her speech. It was GREAT!! Congradulations and thank you Senator Clinton!
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A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT)
No Way - No How - No McCain
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Gru - a skinny kid with a funny name
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT)
It's a good one. Hope she continues to use it when she's campaigning.
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JennyJ
Aug 27th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT)
Hnmm - so many to chose from. I think it was Hillary's comparison to Harriet Tubman and the resilience of Americans:
"n that path to freedom, Harriet Tubman had one piece of advice: "If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there's shouting after you, keep going. Don't ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going."
And even in the darkest moments, that is what Americans have done. We have found the faith to keep going."
-If I'd had roses I would have been tossing them at the TV. ;)
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The Pollitikat
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT)
my favorite was by the montana governor
regarding the oil drilling he said"
"even if we drill in all of mccains backyards, even the ones he cant remember, we wont have enough oil to satisfy our consumption
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The Pollitikat
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT)
my favorite was by the montana governor
regarding the oil drilling he said"
paraphrasing:
"even if we drill in all of mccains backyards, even the ones he cant remember, we wont have enough oil to satisfy our consumption"
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V-Day
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT)
Mark Warner. When Hope replaces Fear.
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I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected"
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT)
"If he is the answer than the question must be ridiculous" - Gov. David Paterson, NY
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT)
My favorite line was
Were you doing this for me or for the ....
It is a question we all must ask, whether Hillary or Obama supporter. What are we looking for from this election and WHO are we working for!!!
When all is said and done ...
THAT!!!! Is the question!!!!
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but this is just the tip of the ObamaNation iceberg. We need you all to spread the word at the local offices to friend and fellow supporter and anyone you see who is behind this campaign.
So please sign up and everyone help me spread the word about this magical moment and what we want to do to honor it.
I know in my heart that Dr King; Correta; people like Rosa Parks; Medgar Evers, those little girls from Birmingham; The Freedom Riders who gave their lives in Mississippi and so, so many more, will be looking down on us with tears of joy for what we have accomplished as a people and as a Nation. Let’s make them even more proud.
We may not be in the stadium, but WE CAN make our voices heard, in heaven and on earth at that moment
Come on ObamaNation!!!!
Wanna make history???!!!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT)
No way
No how
NO MccCain...Clinton
the improbable American story...Michelle Obama
McCain iis wrong...Palosi
McCain is not a maverick, he is a sidekick
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Aug 27th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT)
I know those folks in the pictures! They are from our Colorado delegation and I hosted a house party that they attended this last Saturday!
How fun!!
It's rocking here in Denver - great place to live right now! I volunteered at the convention on Sunday, went to a caucus yesterday and will go again tomorrow.
This is awesome, Obama Land!
Have a great night!
black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands |
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KYLE DAVIS
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:21 am EDT)
This will be the day, this will be the day when all of God's children be able to sing with new meaning "My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the Pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring!"
And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York.
Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania.
Let freedom ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado.
Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California.
But not only that, let freedom, ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia.
Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tenneessee.
Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi, from every mountainside.
Let freedom ring,
And when this happens,and when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old negro spiritual, "Free at last, free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last."
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT)
Basically, this is the MOST IMPORTANT message from madame Sen. Hillary Clinton's speech ...
IF You support her and She supports Sen. Barack Obama, then YOU have to definitely support Sen. Obama for President of the United States of America ...
YOU KNOW WHY ???
Because SHE (Clinton) considers Sen. Barack Obama to be MORE QUALIFIED than McSame to lead our COUNTRY into the FUTURE ...
She IS a wise woman and I am going to believe in her ...
Democrats '08 ... ( and beyond ) ...
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:30 am EDT)
Well said Kim!!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 5:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 5:08 am EDT)
I'll check now .... I'm at work ;-)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:27 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:27 am EDT)
With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.
This will be the day, this will be the day when all of God's children be able to sing with new meaning "My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the Pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring!"
And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York.
Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania.
Let freedom ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado.
Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California.
But not only that, let freedom, ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia.
Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tenneessee.
Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi, from every mountainside.
Let freedom ring,
And when this happens,and when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old negro spiritual, "Free at last, free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last."
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT)
I have to admit.. Senator Clinton gave an awesome speech tonight..
Has anyone seen this new Obama video?
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I think it's awesome. If you like it as much as I do y'all could donate to my fundraiser if you would like :) it hasnt been that busy lately. Just click on my name.
Obama/Biden '08~
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT)
I have to admit.. Senator Clinton gave an awesome speech tonight..
Has anyone seen this new Obama video?
Link
I think it's awesome. If you like it as much as I do y'all could donate to my fundraiser if you would like :) it hasnt been that busy lately. Just click on my name.
Obama/Biden '08~
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:51 am EDT)
Straight away she came out backing BO and sending a very clear message to America. Thank you Hillary, now please use that fire in your belly and turn it on McCain so you can have that healthcare coverage once and for all. Thank you for also sending a warm message to Michelle.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:33 am EDT)
Five Most Embarrassing Moments of Campaign 2008(so far)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:36 am EDT)
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Obama:"Has a lot of affection for Asian cultures"
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT)
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A Class Act!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:38 am EDT)
Obama and McCain in Dead Heat!
General Election: McCain vs. Obama
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The Man from Montana / Ropes McCain |
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Aug 27th 2008 at 4:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 4:14 am EDT)
A John Hay @ Telling Thoughts.com Convention Note
The Man from Montana / Ropes McCain!
Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana ambled across to the podium as the penultimate speaker before Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National convention on Tuesday and began his talk in a fairly shy manner. At first he looked a little unsure and the audience didn’t get too excited. Neither did I. Casually turned out complete with his distinctive western neck rig, he proved the point, that looks can often deceive.
After an unsteady start the Governor seemed to relax and his growing confidence became more evident. He realised that the more he reached out to the crowd, the more he gesticulated, the more they responded, and as a result the more interesting he became. It wasn’t too long before he had their full attention. And mine.
He covered a range of important issues and hammered his points home passionately, especially the need for clean green energy and greater investment in American manufacturing. He attacked John McCain on a number of points repeatedly, and vigorously, even tabulating and quoting McCain’s anti green energy voting record in the Senate.
The thing that was outstanding about this Governor’s address, the thing that was so appealing, was its spontaneity, his enthusiasm and his robust animation. He lit up the crowd. They were electrified and swept away. The convention had caught fire at last. Bill Clinton had a grin 5 feet wide and was blown away, so was Joe Biden and and every other VIP. There was no lip service here. Everyone was rapt, on their feet and having a ball. They couldn’t help themselves.
The rancher from the mid-west had taken over. He was in charge. He was the head honcho, he was the star, and the entire convention was dancing to the man from Montana’s calls. It seemed that the shy man who had arrived at the podium only 20 minutes earlier had morphed into the conductor of a great orchestra. For him, life down on the ranch will never be the same again. Good on you Brian.
For me, this is when the Convention achieved Lift Off. Go The Man from Montana!
Go Obama - Yes we can
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Aug 27th 2008 at 4:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 4:19 am EDT)
A John Hay @ Telling Thoughts.com Convention Note
The Man from Montana / Ropes McCain!
Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana ambled across to the podium as the penultimate speaker before Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National convention on Tuesday and began his talk in a fairly shy manner. At first he looked a little unsure and the audience didn’t get too excited. Neither did I. Casually turned out complete with his distinctive western neck rig, he proved the point, that looks can often deceive.
After an unsteady start the Governor seemed to relax and his growing confidence became more evident. He realised that the more he reached out to the crowd, the more he gesticulated, the more they responded, and as a result the more interesting he became. It wasn’t too long before he had their full attention. And mine.
He covered a range of important issues and hammered his points home passionately, especially the need for clean green energy and greater investment in American manufacturing. He attacked John McCain on a number of points repeatedly, and vigorously, even tabulating and quoting McCain’s anti green energy voting record in the Senate.
The thing that was outstanding about this Governor’s address, the thing that was so appealing, was its spontaneity, his enthusiasm and his robust animation. He lit up the crowd. They were electrified and swept away. The convention had caught fire at last. Bill Clinton had a grin 5 feet wide and was blown away, so was Joe Biden and and every other VIP. There was no lip service here. Everyone was rapt, on their feet and having a ball. They couldn’t help themselves.
The rancher from the mid-west had taken over. He was in charge. He was the head honcho, he was the star, and the entire convention was dancing to the man from Montana’s calls. It seemed that the shy man who had arrived at the podium only 20 minutes earlier had morphed into the conductor of a great orchestra. For him, life down on the ranch will never be the same again. Good on you Brian.
For me, this is when the Convention achieved Lift Off. Go The Man from Montana!
Go Obama - Yes we can
john@tellingthoughts.com
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Aug 27th 2008 at 4:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 4:36 am EDT)
I totally agree with you. I was watching too and that was an awesome speech.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:45 am EDT)
Bula vinaka!
We appreciate your support from beautiful Fiji.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT)
THE BEST SPEECH OF THE NIGHT
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Aug 27th 2008 at 6:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:06 am EDT)
I loved his speech too. He really held them in the palm of his hand. And such great personality! hehe
Kucinich was amazing. Full of passion and energy - he really drove his speech in the fast lane with his 'Wake Up America!'
Clinton did good. I was impressed and remember her 'was it for me, or ..' Very powerful and a wake up call for anyone thinking of voting for McCain.
What stands out is how superbly organised it is. The teams of people making this come together are doing an awesome job.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 4:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 4:39 am EDT)
I just watched it again. She did a great job. Now I hope she will follow it up with she, her husband and her daughter campaigning aggressively for Barack Obama. They are needed to defeat the Repugs.
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Daniel from Texas
Aug 27th 2008 at 5:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 5:50 am EDT)
Yep, made a donation to retire Hillary's debt. I think if we make a reasonable dent in her campaign debt level, she'll appreciate Barack's leadership skills even more and campaign that much harder.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 6:34 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:34 am EDT)
I am Canadian always was for Obama and still praying for Obama like the rest of the world! But last night I saw a Hillary in way I never saw her. "Hillary I love you", for it was not about "you" and "that came shinning through".
I loved the part of "did you do it for me or for that mother"----------Hillary I have now a deep respect for you and it made me see a Hillary I never saw before, a beautiful soul and a Hillary wanting to serve for the true good of others and a Hillary as a Leader, uniter an inspiration for all human beings not just women but for the good of all!! God Bless--- you always Hillary and in my prayers
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Aug 27th 2008 at 6:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:38 am EDT)
Great idea. I just went and donated to Hillary as well.
I was proud of her tonight. I feel like she has worked through her disappointment, has accepted reality, and is really on board now. I also thought she made a really strong case to hold-out supporters that it is time to get on the O-train for the sake of all Americans.
I'm confident Hillary will have an important role to play in the Obama administration, and will help bring the dream of universal health care to reality at last.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 5:35 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 5:35 am EDT)
After the 5 pm ET call to order, here’s who to watch on the convention floor in Denver, in order of appearance:
Sen. Jack Reed
Former Sen
Tom Daschle
Bill Clinton
Sen. John Kerry
Gov. Bill Richardson
Rep. Chet Edwards
Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth
Joe Biden
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Aug 27th 2008 at 6:22 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:22 am EDT)
Listening to several of the speakers last night and seeing the resounding response to Hillary and then listening to her, and hearing her use the words "strong" and that America is "lucky" to have Biden at Barack's side, I wanted those accolades and words of description to go DIRECTLY and unequivocally to BARACK, as well!
With Bill still to come and his saying [after all this time!] that he doesn't know yet what to say [and why not??], Barack MUST be DRAMATIC in his own speech, or it may come off as anti-climactic.
I hope his speech will be delivered more SLOWLY and with DRAMATIC PAUSES ~ allowing his words time to 'soak in' ~ with GREAT INTENTION!
Overall, I was pleased with Hillary's speech; yet, I wanted her to be more direct with STRONG words of PRAISE for Barack... may nothing she said last night be words of code.
The impact of a McCain Presidency could NOT be undone in 2012 by ANYONE!
STRONG and SLOW and DRAMATIC... and LOUD!!!
GO OBAMA!!! GO JOBAMA!!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 6:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:32 am EDT)
Hillary did a great job last night. It is time for everyone to put all their passion into being John McCain. We can't have people attacking the Clinton's. We must unite. We have to win. The states are too great.
I urge all of you to take any bad feelings and direct that all towards the Republicans and doing all you can to elect Obama/Biden in the fall.
For the fierce urgency of now, UNITY!
UNITY!
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Amy
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT)
Hillary kicked ass last night. That's the woman I know and love. It's great to see her back.
The best part is when she asked why we were in this campaign... for her or the issues.
That's what I say to my fellow HillFans. If you are a Democrat then you have to be behind Obama. America first, candidate second. I can't see how a Democrat could even THINK about voting for McCain, disillusioned or not. That's crazy!
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Elizabeth from Interlachen, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 6:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:32 am EDT)
NO How, NO Way, NO MC CAIN!!!
NO Way, NO How, NO MC CAIN!!!
May EVERY WORD you SPOKE be TRUE BLUE, TRUE AMERICA, HILLARY ~ I was heartened and enthused by your words ~ I look forward to your ACTION!!!
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Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT!
Aug 27th 2008 at 6:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:33 am EDT)
I am asking that we move forward. We were given all that can be done by one human being now whether there were grave errors made in the past by us, them, her, he, you, me, they, I or not!
Please, please, PLEASE do NOT respond or post any more negative attacks against Senator Hillary Clinton. She was running in a man's world and certainly didn't have any "Guide To Be A First Woman President". She did what she could and tried everything she knew how. I am sure she is already looking back wishing she would have done things different like most of us do when we don't succeed at something. Yet, she tried and tried very hard! I wouldn't want to have been the one to go through it! Yet, to see her survive with such a miraculous recovery and determination is most honorable! Something I doubt I will ever witness in McCain. Ever.
I hope we can now all respect and give her the credit she deserves for putting out the effort and determination she hasn't been able to receive prior from us in doing so. We can give her that respect by simply not responding negatively towards her in any way. We will feel much better about ourselves for it when we have more time to really think about it later.
The trolls are out in full force pretending to be and saying "anything" they hope we will fall for just to add turmoil and divide any way they can... and even if they are our supporter's, they should be left to deal with it on their own now because if they are still not over it being on the winning team, then how can anyone expect better from another side?
For what both Obama & Hillary are enduring to make a difference in others lives, I expect that we can endure the desire in posting negative words here about two incredible human beings on our side that just have different ways in trying to get us there!
Thank you, as I hope we can all pledge to refrain from doing so and commit in not supporting others who may here. We have BIG problems in this country and what our team's members may have or may not have done in the past is not one of them!
Here's to another good day!:)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 6:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:54 am EDT)
I think Rachael Maddow said it best - Anyone who could be convinced rationally will be convinced by that speech.
There will be post-rational holdouts, but they are likely beyond reach. Her speech tonight ranks right up there with Cuomo's 'Tale of Two Cities, Jackson's 'Keep Hope Alive' and Obama's 'More Perfect Union'.
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:03 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:03 am EDT)
Good post! It is time to unite. Hillary made a great speech last night (although I haven't actually seen it yet, just read the excerpts) and has gone to extraordinary lengths in her speech to bring unity.
The whole Clinton tension has marred the convention and the positive message that Obama wants to get out about his candidacy. Of course most of that is media generated!!!! But let's not fall into their trap.
I hope Bill Clinton can be as gracious, but if he can't the whole country will be able see it for what it is--being a sore loser. But there is nothing to fear from his speech as Obama is the nominee. But, I think he'll rise above his anger and disappointment as well and do the best he's capable of right now. And I salute him for it.
On to the General!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 6:43 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:43 am EDT)
Great speech, Hillary! If Obama announced a cabinet post job or health czar position and she accepted, the Republicans would be shaking in their boots!
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Gloria
Aug 27th 2008 at 6:44 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:44 am EDT)
Great speech, Hillary! If Obama announced a cabinet post job or health czar position and she accepted, the Republicans would be shaking in their boots!
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Theresa in Maine
Aug 27th 2008 at 6:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:52 am EDT)
Gloria: That would be a wonderful job for Senator Clinton. However, I don't think presidential contenders announce their cabinet at this time, do they?
I trust that Barack will personally make the decision on who will be best for each and every position in his cabinet. He's an amazing person.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:16 am EDT)
Obama can HINT at his cabinet, which is what Dubya did as well. He can throw ideas out there to ensure that he'd want Hillary on her team
The biggest applause she received when talking about what she fought for was when she spoke of health care. It would be a great move by Obama to hint that she will continue her work with him.
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 6:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:47 am EDT)
I'm not one to listen to this and that pundit usually but I liked this columnist's advice to Obama from the Washington Post with respect to his speech Thursday night.
Here's the link.
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It is a historic occasion and people are looking for soaring rhetoric and an appropriate soaring rejoinder to MLK's I have a dream speech. It's okay to have the rhetoric soar on this occasion.
JFK made a soaring speech and asked us to make sacrifices and promised to send people to the moon. Some aspirational and inspirational rhetoric asking us all to commit and sacrifice to rebuild the US and make it stronger would be fitting in the midst of a few bread and butter comments about the economy.
Obama, be yourself! Listen to your own true instincts. YOu got to national attention because of your speech in 2004---here's an opportunity to build on that.
Okay end of advice. I am longing for a ringing speech. It is a hugely historic occasion and I don't care if it makes Republicans say Obama is playing a race card. It is a moment in America's racial history and it is significant and needs to be marked and celebrated. Progress is possible and it is that hope that is before us that progress can be made in other areas.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 6:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:49 am EDT)
Florida in the house. I can hardly wait until tomorrow night!
If you care to donate for our guy, please consider my FR; I'm looking to add $100 today :) You'll get your very own haiku, too! Thanks, and Barack America!
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Tracy in CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:36 am EDT)
Hi Meri! Have a great day!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:01 am EDT)
Thanks, Tracy! You too! Off to work-
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Mia from FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 6:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:53 am EDT)
I'm off to work but I just had to stop in and say what a fantastic job Hillary did last night.
We are truly United!!!
Go Obama!!
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Theresa in Maine
Aug 27th 2008 at 6:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 6:55 am EDT)
The convention is way too late for me to watch here on the East Coast. I'm a senior and recovering from surgery so my bedtime is about 9:00. My husband checked last night when it was going to end and that was 1:30 am our time.
Does anyone know what time it is tomorrow. Gosh, I hate to miss Barack's nomination.
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The Pollitikat
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:33 am EDT)
You can watch on C-Span they show the convention in real time. your time. which is think 2pm in the afternoon.
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The Pollitikat
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:43 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:43 am EDT)
sorry your time is 5pm your on east coast like me.
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Rhonda in IL
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:20 am EDT)
I totally agree!!! I think he is nutz!! But I guess we should remember that he is a Repub, and this speech just helped to start the healing and bring the Dems together and we will defeat McSame.
NO WAY
NO HOW
NO MCCAIN
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Nevaldo
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:21 am EDT)
some people in the media are rich or well off, they can take 4 more years of the same, its up to us americans to fight for our future, our kids future, america's future. hillary said if the dogs are barking, keep going, if they are yelling, keep going, no matter what they do, keep going, we must keep going.
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Kathy
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:33 am EDT)
Turn off the bobbleheads! Boycott CNN & MSNBC! Watch CSPAN & see ALL the speeches. Be your own pundit!
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Dumb E. from Hollywood, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:19 am EDT)
I went to the Obama website to make this comment. The first thing was I must sign up, giving my email address, before researching this man. The second window requested donations. I had to hunt for a button to push to get me in. Is this marketting or an election campaign?
If I make a donation do I get preprinted return mail adress labels? How about a Barak Obama whistle? Are there Obama toys available with a kids meal from McDonalds?
Lets have an open debate with no advance notice of the questions between all the candidates. If these men are asked to make a decision in less than 24 hours, can they do it without a campaign staff, taking poles, discussing spin, or asking for donations?
PLEASE NO JUNK MAIL.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:29 am EDT)
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Babs Hussein in Potomac Falls, VA
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:34 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:34 am EDT)
Sorry you had so much difficulty getting on the site.
Everything is posted here without censorship, so it is necessary to have commenters log in.
I really like your idea about no questions beforehand - it certainly would illuminate us regarding who knew their stuff - as long as they
really
answer the question instead of reverting to those tiresome talking points.
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Tracy in CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:35 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:35 am EDT)
You don't have to donate to post here. That is just a lie. Most sites that I blog on do ask for your e-mail address so I am not sure why you are getting all huffy about that.
BTW, if you want to research him go to the top of the page and click on issues. You don't need to give the campaign your e-mail address or a donation to educate yourself.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:38 am EDT)
If you were reading you should have seen on the bottom were it said SKIP and then you would have came straight to the blogs. It is obvious that you were not paying attention to detail, but only to critize. If you don't like the site, then leave, I believe this site is for those who are really interested in Obama unless you are here to make yourself annoying.
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Jeri, from Denver CO.
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:47 am EDT)
Kellee from Columbia
Look..this person asked a question about Barack Obama's web site. Albeit he threw in some off the cuff remarks about the sign in page. But you cannot dictate who can and cannot come on to this site.
We are looking for people to join our Campaign not to eliminate them.
I'm sure you know the difference between a really offensive comment that should be reported and one that is not.
If you are in the teaching profession perhaps you need to be retrained.
Time is moving very fast so we need Concentrate.
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Eubie24Obama
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:39 am EDT)
If you were reading you should have seen on the bottom were it said SKIP and then you would have came straight to the blogs. It is obvious that you were not paying attention to detail, but only to critize. If you don't like the site, then leave, I believe this site is for those who are really interested in Obama unless you are here to make yourself annoying.
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Amy
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 am EDT)
Hmmm... I didn't have to donate to sign up.
But would someone donate to me?
Thanks!
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Hopeful
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT)
Dumb try google - or "the google"
type in Obama and it gives you the link to the site with the options of going directly to:
Issues
Contact Us
Barack Obama
Store Blog
Learn
Senator Barack Obama Esq
Find Event
Google is a beautiful thing, easy to use, you ought to try it
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Aug 27th 2008 at 3:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:01 pm EDT)
Not marketing, just a Choice.
I did the same thing earlier in the primaries. I was so excited with my new computer and all the activity of the primaries and campaigns, I plumb just breezed by the "skip the sign in" They let you on to participate, but only as a "unknown user" until you join. But your opinions and comments are welcome as long as it's civil and possibly positive in the movement. A lot of us have become our own analyst, in the meltdown of the last 8 years. Sometimes you need the support and we are open for 24 hours. No fee, unless you care about our country and feel like it.
It's cool!
Barack On Team America!!
On to Washington DC, to kick out the criminals and lobbyist!
We the People will show John McCain what a Democratic Victory looks like, without all the spin and Jerry Springer media circus.
If we wanted a jokester or clown, We the People still would have picked Sideshow Bob of the Simpsons, over McSame as Bush!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:21 am EDT)
Hillary you are a beacon of HOPE. I wish you get a reward place in the Obama administration and Iam confident Obama knows, that this is a force you can´t leave behind.
Here is an interesting Link " Don´t underestimate the moment "
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The columnist Michael Gerson was George Bush speechwriter from 2000 to 2006.
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:47 am EDT)
This is a good point. Everyone has tried to make Obama into some version of what will win.
He must campaign teaching in depth about his policies.
One thing I notice however, is that no matter what else he does, nothing motivates or inspires people more than his "lofty" speeches.
When he is raising people to see their dreams fulfilled, he wins. That is what brought him out of the 2004 Dem convention to this stage. People's heads snapped up and they payed attention. It makes people feel good. They want this hope & dream.
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:51 am EDT)
its too early! eidt--- paid- not payed. Goodness
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 am EDT)
Exactly! I posted this link above as well.
I really want Obama to come out with a speech like the one in 2004---he embodies his message.
Although people want solutions to difficult problems, they want inspiration, they want to be called upon to serve, to sacrifice, to rise to the moment. The nomination of an African american man to the highest office in the land on the anniversary of MLK's I have a dream speech is a historic occasion of phenomenal proportions.
He has to stand up and say he's the beginning of the fulfillment of that dream a generation later and that freedom needs to ring from every mountainside, hill and valley.
It would be a tragedy if he gets bogged down in the trivia of presidential politics to the expense of his dream and vision and at the expense of the absolute audacity of hope!!!
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:55 am EDT)
I read it and mentioned it above. I had no idea he was a speech writer for Bush. I think it was excellent advice which I hope Obama will take on board. Below is an exerpt:
"Once again we are hip deep in convention politics, and Barack Obama has no shortage of tactical advice: Peel the bark off John McCain. Deal with "bread and butter" economic issues. Abandon all this gauzy "rhetoric." And Obama seems to have embraced the conventional wisdom: "I'm not aiming for a lot of high rhetoric," he said Monday. "I'm much more concerned with communicating how I intend to help middle-class families live their lives. . . . This is going to be a more workmanlike speech."
That would be a blunder of historic proportions, precisely because Obama has been given a unique historical moment. He will fill it with significance or eventually be filled with regret.
Obama is advised to emphasize middle-class economic themes, as all recent Democrats have done. But to make a speech that will outlive the moment, he should also address America's deeper divisions based on wealth and opportunity, rooted in slavery and segregation, hidden behind highway sound barriers, revealed in crises such as Katrina, forgotten in a politics where only the middle class seems to count. Inequality is inseparable from liberty in a society that rewards striving -- but inequality becomes morally unjustifiable in the absence of economic mobility. America cannot accept the existence of a permanent underclass without altering its defining ideals. If Obama doesn't confront this reality -- given his background and aspirations of unity and justice -- it is hard to imagine that it will ever be confronted."
It goes on quite powerfully that Obama has the ability to make a soaring speech because he embodies the moral moment himself---a black man who shows how far we've come from "slave auction blocks..."
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:25 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:25 am EDT)
Hillary`s speech was outstanding,I give her kudos!! I will say though I hope that the rest of this convention will get a little more animated. Get the audiance up on thier feet and fists in the air get them shouting " YES WE CAN!! YES WE CAN!" Get some rock and roll, a little country and get people excited, involved, we need more than just speeches we need to ROCK THIS PLACE!!!!
" No way, No how, No Mccain"
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Tracy in CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:31 am EDT)
Did you happen to catch Governor Schweitzer? He was great. He engaged the audience and really got people fired up. I like him a lot.
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jordan from manchester CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:36 am EDT)
i think Dennis kucinich speech was good to
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The Pollitikat
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT)
I thought dennis was great, he is very underrated
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Von from Omaha
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:37 am EDT)
I hope Obama gets him as secretary of energy. The guy really knows his stuff.
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bluecat
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:15 pm EDT)
Kucinich or Leahy for Justice Department!
Leahy owes Cheney a set of handcuffs and a thong for Big Boy in Jail.
I bet Patrick is dreaming of the day when "Tricky Dick II, is imprisoned for treason.
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Recovering Whine-O
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:40 am EDT)
Good Morning Tracy,
Yes, Schweitzer was great and he was getting terrific response to his speech. But did you see Dennis Kucinich? He made me remember why he was my very first choice, until BO decided to run.
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Tracy in CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:48 am EDT)
Morning Valarie! I missed Kucinich. I will have to travel on over to Youtube and see if it is up yet. I know others have posted that he did a great job too.
OK, heading over to Youtube. I'll be back....
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Rich from FLA
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 am EDT)
Kucinich was awesome! I used to think he was a nut job, but he has been right all along...
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Hopeful
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT)
His speech was great. What is that old saying... crazy - crazy like a fox!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:31 am EDT)
McCain : Romney knows nothing about national security and economy
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Mitt Romney attack ad against John McCain – “Waltz”
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Mitt Romney attack ad against John McCain - "Remember"
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bluecat
Aug 27th 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT)
Tell MoveOn to put him in a plane, and let him go back and forth on a batton to the waltz. It is the altimate flip flop and it grades on the conservative Bushites nerves. They sooo don't trust McSame.
"Games people play" by "The Spinners"
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VA for Barack "That ONE"
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:28 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:28 am EDT)
Thank you Sen. Clinton for such an electrifying speech and yet another heartfelt endorsement to Sen. Obama.
I hope we are getting there and as we move ahead all eyes on Pres. Clinton tonight and I have no doubt that he will fire up the crowd.
Yesterday's winner : Democratic Party, Sen. Clinton and Gov. Brian Schweitzer.
Yes we can!
No way, No How, No McCain (thank you Sen. Clinton for this line, even Barack loved it and we hope to see more of these in the days ahead)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:33 am EDT)
It's going to be McCain/Romney versus Obama/Biden!
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Nevaldo
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:38 am EDT)
Obama/Biden is a working class ticket.
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Babs Hussein in Potomac Falls, VA
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:41 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:41 am EDT)
They have so much in common - they both have held every side of every view about every issue. They're like a couple of fish out of water, flipping on the dock.
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:53 am EDT)
Your maverick buddy's platform been more stable? Oh yeah, voting with Bush 95% of the time.
But, hey, if this gov is working for you, then all is good. Vote for him.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT)
You may want to re-read the post you answered, you seem to have misunderstood the comment made and which pairing of presidential candidates it was referring to.
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT)
apologies and correction to above poster. I misunderstood reference to be pro McCain.
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eric4obama
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:45 am EDT)
McCain/Romney = Out of Touch with the middle class.
Eric
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:53 am EDT)
Middle class, let's see... according to McCain those would be the people making up to 4.99 million dollars per year, right? I can see how he can think that, when McCain and Romney combined are worth somewhere in the neighborhood of 400 million dollars.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:51 am EDT)
McBush/Romeny= McSidekick/ Wingman
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Rene (John McCain was for himself before he was against himself before he was for being against himself...just like his policies
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:37 am EDT)
Good Morning Happy People of Obamaland!!
who's on for tonite.
Last night was nice. HRC's speech was nice. But the Governor before her had me going.
He's no animated! Reminds me of the Pres. Sarkozy.
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John, Another left handed 3 point shooter
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:37 am EDT)
No way, No how, No McCain!
He's not a maverick, He's a sidekick!
WAKE UP AMERICA!
Four more months!
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Tracy in CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:41 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:41 am EDT)
Exactly!!!
Morning John!
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Babs Hussein in Potomac Falls, VA
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:45 am EDT)
Morning, Tracy. I thought Hillary was outstanding last night.
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Tracy in CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:51 am EDT)
Morning Babs! Yes, she did a great job.
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Nevaldo
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:37 am EDT)
why are we listening to the gop and the media? remember they were the same people who lied and lead us to war and put us in the fight for our future.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:45 am EDT)
Testing 123
Fired UP! Ready to Keep Going! |
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Kathy
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:39 am EDT)
Hillary made the speech we all knew she had in her. There is NO DOUBT that we will be united in electing Barack Obama & Joe Biden into the White House. No way. No how. No McCain!
A shout out for Dennis Kucinich. If you weren't watching CSPAN you missed this:
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Wake up, America!
"If you hear the dogs, keep going.
If you see the torches in the woods, keep going.
If they're shouting after you, keep going.
Don't ever stop. Keep going.
If you want a taste of freedom, keep going." - Harriet Tubman
Fired up?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT)
it was great and i loved dennis! hillary did an excellent job. no doubt today the media will see the 3 pumas leftand count them as 30,000 and spend the day on them. the rest of hill's supporters are ready to roll with barack!
fired up, ready to go to denver tomorrow and work my butt off for the next 2 months!
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Chi-Ike I voted early
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:40 am EDT)
Pat Buchannan spent a good portion of time last night trying to pour cold water on Hillary Clinton's speech, but he was shouted down by a crowd of Hillary supporter standing behind the set. Also all the other political pundits took positions adversely to Buchannan, so what does he do, he teams up with Joe Scarsbooooooo to sell the Republican brand and do so they are. Here are the points they are pushing, they couldn't do more to sell the Republicans:
Hillary like Ron Reagan is doing the bare minimum and she is really biding her time for 2012.
Hillary has a movement and it's votes are not transferable ro Obama.
Hillary want Obama to loose because she does not think that Obama will be a good president.
Hillary doesn't think that John McCain would be a bad president and she is will to have John McCain as president because they are good friends.
Now comes another Republican Mike Murphy and he also is going to pile on, don't forget Murphy came this close to being John McCain's Campaign manager.
These Republicans all three are trashing the campaign, MSNBC should be ashamed of itself, there is no balance on this
Last place show behind CNN and FOX.
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Kathy
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:46 am EDT)
Be your own pundit. Watch CSPAN!
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Chi-Ike I voted early
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 am EDT)
Kathy
This is not about you and I who are more politically savvy, it about the public who these Republicans wearing political pundit robes are sell the Republican brand to. Ask the question, will they turn to CSPAN and ignore this free John McCain Ad, I say no. Turning off the TV is not the answer, we need NBC trying to balance this program.
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Paul from Magnolia, AR
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:19 am EDT)
We are pretty much the only ones who watch CSPAN and MSNBC.
But they are right about one thing: Hillary is not for Obama. She didn't say a single thing about his intelligence, vision, or ability. She had more praise for McCain, as a person, than Obama.
Hillary, I think you have very bad taste in men.
We are on our own, folks.
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Too Tired of This
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:25 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:25 am EDT)
You have to remember that Hillary's speech was not tailored to die-hard Obama supporters. It was for HER die-hard supporters who still have doubts. She was talking to THEM mostly. That's what she was there to do, and that's why she didn't lavish Obama with praise. They wouldn't have listened to that. But she made it very clear that they need to vote for him.
It's funny how the guys on MSNBC are totally ignoring the fact that Hillary wasn't just giving a run-of-the-mill speech in support of Barack. Either they're really dumb or, hey, maybe they have an agenda. Like most of the media.
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Chi-Ike I voted early
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:58 am EDT)
This show is so divisive and then the bring Jim Clyborne to further drive a wedge between the Hillary supporters and the rest of democrats.
There point is that Hillary has a following, but what these Republicans are not saying is that Obama has a bigger following. If Hillary supporter withhold their vote, Obama followers will do the same. Don't forget that Obama has a bigger and more loyal following that Hillary and to prove it, they didn't put him in a $20m debt.
I'm just sick and tired of these Republicans taking over the Democratic convention. Looks like Joe Scarsboooooooo is taking time off from Morning Joe to attend and be a part of the Republican convention.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:41 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:41 am EDT)
Thank you, Hillary!!!! She was phenomenal last night and that was a big step in helping the party unite.
I also loved the Governor from Montana. He was great too.
Eric
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rich
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:51 am EDT)
Agreed.
Now, it's Bill's turn tonight.
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Jessica_"I am completely in love with Keith Olbermann"_in_IOWA
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:59 am EDT)
I heard Bill is not going to Invesco to watch Bo's speech.
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Debbie UK
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:10 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:10 am EDT)
Only according to 'sources'
As usual it's probably baloney.
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***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden***
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:13 am EDT)
I agree this is probably more pundit spin.
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Theresa LV
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:38 am EDT)
And that is supposed to mean what?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT)
Thanks Hillary for all you did last night and all you will do on the trail.
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Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:50 am EDT)
For some reason, I could not get here last night during the convention.
How is everyone doing here in Obamaland?
Are we Fired Up and Ready to go to the White House?
((fist bump))= BaRock-O-Biden 08/12
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ObamaRama in CO
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 am EDT)
good morning from colorado! have not seen you on the blogs all that much lately, but haven't been on as much lately myself. good to see you back!
after all the (to put it nicely) handwringing from some of our O-fam over the Clintons, i hope people can now refocus their energy straight to getting barack elected. i thought hillary did a FINE job last night. what did you think?
have a great day--just one more till we get to see our man surrounded by his supporters. and should anyone decide this is all just "rock star" stuff, we will let you keep thinking that, cuz those of us attending know that it is "rally the troops" time for the last push to get this done!
GooooooObama!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 7:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:53 am EDT)
shows 6 minutes. that can't be right. I can't seem to see any posts until well after their followed by a host of others. Anyone else have that problem? Anyway in the mean time, if anyone see this link please leave a little something for my fr page. I really would appreciate a unity bump. THanks
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Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009
Aug 27th 2008 at 7:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:57 am EDT)
There's been a significant delay in posts showing up on the blog for somewhere around a week now. It doesn't seem to matter, at least on my computer, whether I use Safari, Firefox, or IE.
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Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 am EDT)
And, before the conspiracy theory shows up, we're still not being moderated otherwise the trolls, racists, and all-around idiots wouldn't have their posts appear on the blog. BUT, I wish they'd get around to fixing whatever bug is causing the delay. It's rather annoying.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 am EDT)
It taking a long time for blogs to show up today, something wrong with the system.
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bluecat
Aug 27th 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT)
The campaign is growing now massively. Sometimes when everybody is on and talking the delay can somewhat be disturbing. When this happens I scroll until I try again. We have got to be using the charecters faster than any other blog on the net. We the People are wide awake and participating in OUR Election.
This time, is America's time!
Barack On Team America!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 am EDT)
Yes, the site is running slow. I hope the HQ can get it fixed soon.
Eric
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:13 am EDT)
soon? It's been like this for months. Everytime they do a redesign, it gets worse and ever since adding the Flickr feeds and live video streams, it got worse. They're pushing their server to capacity with third rate messaging software and volunteers running the show.
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT)
what they need to add is a chat function so those who want instant messaging and back and forth communication without all the graphics can participate
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT)
Other than short stretches where the site was down for modifications or additions, I've had no real issues with the performance of the site until about a week ago on any of my three computers (yes, I'm a geek). The Flickr feeds seem to be no issue when I use Firefox or Safari, but in IE there are times I'll have to pause them before opening the comments section. There are many potential causes for performance issues on the site that may not be related to the site itself. Quite a few could be compatibility issues on our computers, but that's pretty unlikely in this most recent case since the malfunction seems to be pretty much universal.
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT)
Well I have had more troubles than not...and have been on the blogs for months, and the troubles have increased with each redesign and the adding of Flickr material and now posting the livestreams to the blogs rather than a link to the live stream.
I use IE.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 4:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 4:32 pm EDT)
WE should have a anti-hack, donor information in this election, is the new gold.
If just to stuff your boxes with junk mail for the advertisers. A note to the HQ should do the trick.
Be my guest.
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Dan
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 am EDT)
There's still a gaping hole in the news cycle that democrats need to be filling with hard-hitting attacks on McCain. Where are the ads that cable will play over and over again. A clip exists of McCain saying he doesn't understand the economy. Clips and quotes exist for angry knee-jerk reactions McCain has had....Put them in a red button ad!
It drives me nuts to see Obama sinking in the polls day after day even after his vp selection and the convention begins. Cable news has too much time to overanalyze everything...12 hours after the Michele speech and after the Clinton speech, the anaylis all becomes negative BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO FILL TIME WITH. The Obama campaign has done a lot well, but it needs to throw some meat to the dogs so it can have a chance to get its message out. WE ARE HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARDS LOSING.
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Debbie UK
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT)
I disagree but that's ok I'm entitled to my opinion.
Have you made any phone calls, knocked on any doors?
Just wondering...
How's it been going on the ground.
Morning!
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Dan
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 am EDT)
Yes, yes, and I've had letters in papers with large circulation.
The feeling is different. To me it feels like when it began to slip away from Kerry. The difference for me is I care so much more about this one.
I worked at a Quaker school for three years, but we need to hit back before we're beaten down to a bloody pulp.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:09 am EDT)
have you seen this in your dashboard?
Using our Neighbor to Neighbor online tool, you can get a list of your neighbors, a map, flyer, and script. It's up to us to build this movement in our local communities - get started now.
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Dan
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 am EDT)
and it is up to the campaign to create a tailwind.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:17 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:17 am EDT)
hope isn't passive, my friend, it's hard work.
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Dan
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:27 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:27 am EDT)
You realize you're acting like you know about me than you really do. Right? Win=ground game plus successful use of media
The time we can commit is important, but it is WASTED if the campaign can't complement it.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT)
Yep, been working on my list of 179 names that came up when I logged in. Making progress, but still have about 100 more doors to knock on (and still have to report some I've already finished).
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:26 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:26 am EDT)
awesome. i just saw it this morning.
i need to force myself to make calls. not my favorite thing. i still remember texas. that almost killed me.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 am EDT)
have you checked the "events" list for your area? it's listed at the top of the page
wednesdays, they do precinct training. 2 hours in the evening.
Precinct Leader Training (Organizing)
Join the Go Team as a Precinct Leader and help elect Obama and other local democrats! This introductory training will provide you all the tools you need to make a difference in this historical election!
have you signed up?
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Dan
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 am EDT)
No, and I won't because I work and go to school. People working more 60-70 hours each week and making less than 25k per year like me need someone fighting on their behalf. I have done a lot and will do all I can but I won't do EVERYTHING.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 am EDT)
school is a great place to pass out flyers.
i, for one, don't plan on waking up november 5th, plagued by regrets, blaming myself for not having done more.
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Dan
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT)
I plan on waking up not homeless!
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Anthony in N.C.
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 am EDT)
Dan,
There has to be balance because if you throw red meat out there too soon or too often then the positive message will not get through to the people.
The sad thing about this whole situation is that we have a media that has turned into National Enquirer. In fact, CNN and FOX make the National Enquirer look like a legitimate publication.
The race would not that close if the media was doing its job objectively. The pundits are making salaries that put them in a bracket where they see their taxes go up. Why do you think they allowed George Bush to get elected without much scrutiny? If George Bush had been vetted by the media like they are vetting Senator Obama, VP Al Gore would have won the election by a landslide. Many pundits do not put America first they put their wallets first and America second. If they truly care about America, John McCain would be scrutinize and the truth told about this individual. Look at the lobbyists surrounding him who has helped to create a tax system design to help the wealthiest to pay as little taxes as possible, created a system where speculators can manipulate the energy commodities' prices at the expense of the working people, i.e. Enron and whose influence has continue to prevent universal health care becoming a reality for millions.
What is so pathetic about this situation also is how the pundits treat this election like a game trying to help one side to win and the other to lose without giving one thought to how this nation will be impacted by the person elected.
If it sounds like I am fed up with the mess, I am. Also, I am fed with American people simply voting for party instead of voting for their country. How can we even consider electing somebody like Senator John McCain who is exactly like President Bush except he is older and less open to any new ideas. The two are twins.
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 am EDT)
I just can't believe that YOU DON'T GET IT. The media is not on Obama's side. This man has many, many ads playing directly in states he is currently targeting. But, since they'd be effective in getting his positive message out, they get no play. ANYTHING Obama does to help himself, is not going to get covered unless they HAVE to cover it.
He could cure cancer and solve global warming right now, and they would barely cover it.
We've got to accept the reality of what we're dealing with. Your future First Lady had to make a speech declaring her love for the only country she's ever known. She's had to make a speech defending her middle-class roots. She's had to make a speech proving herself "worthy" of the White House. When have you seen something like that asked of a future First Lady?
This is the black tax you are watching the Obamas paying. This is not going to be given to them, they are not going to get any free aid or advice.
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Dan
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:37 am EDT)
I agree that the media is ridiculous. It's a reality. I have seen his ads. Some of them have gotten coverage. However, there aren't enough that hit hard. The media likes shiny things.
I love his message. I tear up when I hear his story. It doesn't matter. It's time for us to stop stroking ourselve! It's not about us.
Now I go to work. Have a good day everyone.
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ObamaRama in CO
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT)
and that is why we are gonna work hard and overcome ALL the odds...including what passes for "reporting" these days. BOYCOTT the Manufactured Media! volunteer and donate. the hardest work is right now. we can do this. GO Barack's ARMY!
GoooooObama!
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Yesican
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:12 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:12 am EDT)
I like that "Black Tax". You hit the nail on the head.
There are almost 100 things i could mention of BO's accomplishments, achievements before and during the campiagn that if he were white man BO would be 50 points ahead.
Even when he goes on vacation to hawaii he is criticized after non stop campaigning for 1yr 6months. Now if Mcain went on vacation people will be saying yeah he needs it to recouperate. But BO Nahh...how can he go to hawaii. The Black TAX
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 am EDT)
PATHETIC!
Florida held local elections yesterday. If the turnout in this election is anything like what we can expect in November, we're in trouble! Only slightly more than ten and a half percent of the population in Broward County voted. And yet Floridians are always so vocal in complaining about the state of the state? If you didn't vote, DON'T COMPLAIN!
Broward County
Registered Voters: 952,439
Ballots Cast: 101,315
Voter Turnout: 10.64 %
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 am EDT)
what was on the ballot?
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 am EDT)
oh just state res, congressman, senators, the Sheriff, and an initiative asking if the dollar amount impact should be printed on ballot initiative so voters know how much money what they vote for will cost.
It sure wasn't an election for dog catcher! ANd hardly anyone cared.
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:47 am EDT)
oh yeh, and SChool Board too! And education is a contentious subject here because even though we rank like 49th in the nation, our state leaders keep telling us we have "A" schools.....schools that are over-crowded, some pose health risks, school violence, curriculum that doesn't meet most college acceptance terms, the debate over the FCAT testing and more...but no one cared.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:35 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:35 am EDT)
At least in my part of Florida just primary run-offs. Nothing too significant, but I'm proud to say I'm in the 15% or so that voted across Florida.
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Jeri, from Denver CO.
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT)
I agree voter apathy is pathetic.
Does Florida have mail in ballots?
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:40 am EDT)
absenteee mail-ins, yes.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 am EDT)
Go to MSNBC's iPredict poll and vote once a day for Barack and against McCain!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:07 am EDT)
Last night I had some feelings about some of the soeeches.
Dennis Kucinich - A He was amazing. Short and sweet!
Wake up! Wake up over and over! Great Message, and the passion and anger we have been missing in our party! I wish they would get him involved in Cleveland!
Rendell - C Much better speaker in TV interviews. His voice isnt made for convention speeches..didnt make me excited, and I had high hopes because he is always so good on TV, ( When he isnt killing us that is)
Casey - B+ Got the crowd going with 4 more months..Great job. Tried to really stress Obama was one of us. Also was stressing that Obama would bring us together. Cut off at the end pretty abrupt, but not bad.
Swietzer- A The guy is a character! A Popular Gov from Montana who is just Genuine, and I think the rising start from this convention.
Warner C Had high expectations after hearing he was a rising star, and how much Virginians loved him. Thought he would be much more dynamic for a young guy. He spoke like cardboard and just he couldnt capture the crowd at all. Good speech about the future, great points about technology, and jobs, but just couldnt tie it all together with Obama in the lead of this new future. It was ok, but really bored me listening to him.
Hillary A- I got emotional when she got her ovation. Felt her power from the people who loved her. I thought she started slow, with little emotion, and got rolling. Had some great one liners -No way no How, No mcCain is classic! the joke with Twin cities is classic, but I felt she held back just a bit. I thought it was very powerful, but not very personal. I wish she would have said, "Millions have been inspired by Barack, and I have to admit that I even got inspired myself." "that he is a man of character and inegrity, and would be ready on day 1!" That would have been awesome.
I also wish she would have mentioned how important Roe V Wade is to keep, and that McCain wants to end it!
It did make me think how pwerful, and more important, how exciting they would have been together as a team.
Biden has his work cut out him to top it!
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 am EDT)
Hey Dan, here's a link to Halperin's report card for the speeches.
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He also gave Hillary an A and gave Scweitzer an A. The rest didn't fare so well.
He gave Warner a D! And he wasn't impressed wiht Sebelius delivery style and gave her a C.
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Jeri, from Denver CO.
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:55 am EDT)
Halperin? Hardly an objective journalist.
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:01 am EDT)
No, I know. But he gave Michelle an A on the opening night and everyone was wetting themselves with excitement on this blog that ole Halperin, a noted naysayer of the Obama campaign, gave credit where credit was due when it came to Michelle's speech.
Given that I did think people might be interested in how he graded the speeches last night. I find it interesting myself even though I do have the sense to take it with a grain of salt.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:07 am EDT)
In case you missed this speech, it is worth watching. Dennis Kucinich was really great last night. I never saw him give a speech like this. He really fired everyone up.
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Livvy
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 am EDT)
Yes, he hit all the right notes, pulled no punches and was greatly appreciated.
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Carol Anne
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT)
Dennis was phenomenal. He looks like a little, boring guy from Ohio--and then he steps to the podium!
I actually TiVo'd his speech and played it back for my family. He was fired up, and that fire was catching on!
I want that speech on my iPod to encourage me and exhort others. Go, Dennis! Wake up, America!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:09 am EDT)
She did what she had to do...okay, let's put that behind us and move forward with the fierce intent to win this election. I am in this to win this!
Canvas, call, write, post cards, donate register new voters, offer rides to the polls, make sure people know what I.D. they need to take to the polls. Shout about the benefits of Barack as President and the mistake it would be and why JM can't be elected.
Fire it up! Raise The Temperature on this fight.
Be in it to win it.
Barack and Joe!
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Heidi in New Haven, CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 am EDT)
If you didn't see his speech last night, watch it now!
Well worth the 6 minutes
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Tracy in CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 am EDT)
Thanks Heidi!
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***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden***
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 am EDT)
He was definitely fired up!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:13 am EDT)
Even with all of these speakers, we are lacking focused message!
I havent heard one person say, Barack Obama isnt going to raise your taxes if you make less then 250,000 a year!
Therewas a poll out yesterday that said 56% of people think obama will raise thier taxes. Only 23% think Mccain would.
That is because of the bold face lies the McCain camp has been spreading non stop,
I swear that even people I know who love Barack would vote Mccain if they think Obama is going to raise thier taxes.
he really should be going after this lie much harder then he is.
I have friends who want to vote for Obama but keep saying that he is going to raise thier taxes. i tell them it doesnt affect them but they are really skeptical.
I wish the convention would also be going after the Roe v Wade crowd, and for the life of me I dont know why we arent really attacking mCain wanting to privatize social secuirty!
I mean we are struggling with over 65 year olds and they hate that idea of privatizing SS a lot!!! I know my parents do big time!
I think when Bush wanted to do that, like 90% of older people wer against it big time.
McCain supported it at the time, we have to make that clear!
All we are doing is saying more of the same, we just have to say how, and make it much more clear!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:37 am EDT)
I'm very dissatisfied with ALL the primetime speakers (except Michelle).
I don't know what the hell they're talking about.
They barely mention Bush. They never mention Cheney. They haven't discussed torture, or wiretapping, or any of the other things this administration has done to get us in this predicament.
Nobody is talking that much about what Obama will and will not do for the country. They all sound like casual mentions of Obama.
And yes, no one has yet to defend Obama on taxes. It's absolutely unbelievable.
The bottom line is they're not hitting hard. You don't have to been nasty to hit hard. We have all the amunition against McCain and Bush that anybody could want or need and yet nobody has bothered to use any of it.
I'm disgusted with Democrats. Obama is going to win this thing on his own. Mark Warner's speech was about god knows what. He needed to deal with how we got in the present predicament (Bush/Cheney/McCain) and how we can look to the future Obama presidency for a better economy, etc. The Clintons aren't trying to help and party leaders aren't really trying to help.
You all can disagree with me if you like but I say Clinton gave a me, me, me 2012 speech. She didn't do much for Obama insofar as retracting all the nasty things she said about him not being qualified to be commander in chief. Do you think the folks in PA, OH, and WV have forgotten she said that? They haven't! And what's worse is she hasn't walked it back.
Everyone was so desperate for her to sound like she's on board that everyone went crazy when she sound like she's on board. That's just a small part of what she needed to do. She needs to speak up for Obama and speak to why he's extremely qualified to be president. Remember, Sen. Clinton first leveled the charge that he's not qualified and McCain has picked up where SHE left off.
I wasn't pleased with Sen. Clinton's speech at all. It was all about protecting her for future opportunities. Don't go crazy because she mentioned "Obama" several times. We need her to tell her people that he's qualified to be president. She told them that McCain was qualified to be commander in chief. What about Obama?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:50 am EDT)
Maybe it would be good to re read Mark Warner's speech. To me it was excellent - he talked about the future, about building new jobs in the US, about the different kinds of jobs, about reinvigorating the small towns since jobs will be more portable. I thought it was a speech about hope, a path to the future. For some towns which have lost many conventional jobs, this should have been a description of what could happen.
Didn't you like Jim Leach's or even the Governor of Montana's (Sweitzer needs to campaign all over the place!)?
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Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:15 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:15 am EDT)
I believe there is a "backseat driver" convention down the street!!!
Apparently you have not watched all the C-SPAN coverage of ALL the speakers...the only bad thing is the MSM only cover the last hour but I have watched them all for the past 2 days.
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT)
Obama is completely alone in this, with the exception of his wife, Kerry, Kennedy, McCaskill, and Tom Daschele. Everyone else is useless. I did like Kucinich's speech, though.
The reason why there's no tough Bush/McCain talk is because many of those 2 faced speakers we've seen are part of the problem. Bush did not go into Iraq without the votes of a majority of the speakers we've been seeing. He did not ruin the economy without the aid or at least blind-eye of the majority of the speakers we've been seeing. The blood on the Bush administration's hands are also on many of the hands of the Congresspeople that have gotten up to speak so far. They know it. So its hard for them to criticize, when they are a large part of the problem.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 am EDT)
We're working on sharing a Dem HQ - please think hopeful thoughts as I struggle with my own challenges with those I'm working with. I was spoiled during the primaries to walk into a fully functioning and functional Obama HQ in PA that was so pristine, organized and filled with volunteers ready to clean, feed, recycle and do clerical work in almost military fashion that I ASSUME that's the way all HQ's are run.
I have a vision and just assume every one else is on the same page. When they're not, when their priorities are different than mine I need to learn to respond and react more thoughtfully.
Here's what Dr. Peter Marshall advised (don't know if this is for ME or for you [smile!])
>>>>>>>&g t; A different world cannot be built by indifferent people.
>>>>>>>&g t; Give to us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.
>>>>>>>&g t; May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.
>>>>>>>&g t; One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.
>>>>>>>&g t; Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 am EDT)
Meredith - I had the same problem. Our local Dem HQ was totally disorganized and a turn off. They have finally gotten it more together by hiring a full time staff person. Also, to my delight, an Obama office only is opening down the street and I am volunteering for that. They are just waiting for the liability certificate to come through for the building. I will volunteer at least twice a week and will be starting to phone bank (which I have never done before) this week. I can do that from the office or from home. That might be an option for you. Hang in there and remember the prize. It will be worth it!
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Carol Anne
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT)
You know, it's funny you folks should be talking about Dem HQ's. In the past--in a state far from RI--I volunteered with the Dem HQ and it was not among the more pleasant volunteer experiences I've had. "Turnoff" is *exactly* the word I'd use for it.
I felt put upon, taken for granted, uninformed...and then the local Clinton (Bill) victory party was lame. We were there on some lonely dance floor, looking at the Republican defeat party on the giant screen TV, and theirs looked like a lot more fun!
Maybe it was the times. We Dems were aging ex-hippies and humorless far-left progressives, and the Repubs were all these perky 20- and 30-something business-y types.
I kept that in mind when I moved to RI and began campaigning for local Repubs that were blessed by Lincoln Chaffee. It was a bit better on the appreciation side, definitely organized--and the parties rocked.
Unfortunately I had to quit volunteering for the Repubs when I encountered a gal at a party who kept talking about how 'hot' W. was. That was a bit too rich for my blood.
I've been hearing how people think Mark Warner is weak, but he's a business person, and just what the Democratic party needs among its leaders. Not a lot of them, more like we need to be vaccinated with a little bit of organizational behavior.
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Concerned for our future
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:37 am EDT)
This what I learned about myself and about me with others. I am very well organized in my way of working and living life in general:
Some people get things done but they do it in their way; some times chaotic and multi tasking. On the surface they look like they will get nothing done, but accomplish a great deal. Others really start one project then another and yet another and live a bunch of lose ends.
My challanges have been to first distinguish them one from the other. Then I always ask if and when they need me and in what way.
When it comes for them to colaborate with me I always explain that I can get lost if I don't first tie up one project before starting another.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 am EDT)
Excerpt: "The conventional wisdom on Biden is that he was chosen to answer charges of inexperience, particularly on foreign policy.
True. But in the end, it may just be that Joe Biden was born in Scranton, Pa., and Pennsylvania is, pun intended, a keystone in the Obama victory strategy. Biden, the Obama camp decided, is the best proxy to reach out to those white, working-class voters who flocked so decisively to Hillary Clinton in the primaries."
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 am EDT)
Folks Joe is one day shy of going into a 3 digit fund raising streak! Let's put him over the top!
Please donate if you have a few Bucks for Barack.
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Joe is at the convention right now giving somebody the business about 9/11, let's keep it rolling till he gets back!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 am EDT)
call it day 100 of the streak now! you two probably really are retired telemarketers!! hehe. all the very best to Joe--see you in Dever tomorrow night!
GooooObama!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT)
Awesome! Thanks and I am sure Joe will pass his thanks along as well!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT)
I think Biden will rock it tonight. Halperin has him down as one of the party's best speakers! I had no idea about that and thought you'd all be encouraged to know that. Here's the link.
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Also, I've been watching Biden during the convention. I think he's genuinely chuffed to be tapped for VP. He seems to be genuinely enjoying himself. I love his big smile and love watching him with his wife Jill. I really think it's great that he finally gets his moment in the sun. IMHO he is a man of stature and worthy of this honor.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:52 am EDT)
We desperately need Biden to do what nobody else has done thus far. I have confidence in Biden. I, too, have really enjoyed watching Biden's joy with being selected. Biden looks like a kid in a candy store. He's so excited.
I know that Biden has it in him to really go after McCain. We desperately need that. I have been having haunting thoughts of the Kerry convention. I remember my own frustration with the Kerry convention in which no one spoke ill of Bush. That contributed to another four years of Bush.
I'm getting similar vibes from this convention. They are doing a little better than the Kerry convention but I don't believe they are hitting nearly hard enough.
My faith is in Biden. We need him to deliver. And I know that he can.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT)
Hey Tammy. I'm really hoping they'll unlease Biden and have him go after McCain in a big way. I think Biden can say the things about Obama as well that HRC didn't say last night---about him being qualified to be CinC and ready to lead on day one.
I love that he's so overjoyed! It tickles me---your analogy of him being like a kid in the candy shop is apt. I so like him.
Obama has the vision for the change and Biden knows how to implement the change---he knows how to navigate the house and the senate and knows how to navigate washington whilst not being truly of it.
I'm more and more impressed with him as the days go by. I really do think he'll deliver and I'm glad he's speaking after Bill Clinton.
He can rip into McCain and fire people up with passion if Bill's speech is lukewarm. I am looking forward to it immensely.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT)
Don’t let the media push your mind to second guess Hillary’s speech, let us do what she said and keep moving.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:45 am EDT)
I agree. Senator Clinton was GREAT!! Remember, the pundits are going to tear her speech apart, just to fill in their time on air. She was great, she united the delegates and people at home. Let's move forward and get Barack Obama in the White House!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:56 am EDT)
It's true that she didn't give Barack a personal endorsement that would have been contrary to what she said during the primaries. However, had she done so, today all the pundits would be talking about how she flip-flopped.
It would have seemed insincere (an attribute not previously unassociated with the Clintons).
Instead, I think she made the best rhetorical appeal possible to her hard-core fans and the PUMAs. She urged them to vote Dem for the good of the people, and noted that it was the only way they could continue to support the goals she had fought for with them.
I think some people got it.
BTW Bill certainly got a kick out of it, didn't he?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:18 am EDT)
Did I miss him, or did he not get a prime spot?
Does he speak on Thursday because I would have figured him for tonight with his GI bill he sponsored.
Figured he would have been perfect to talk national sec!
BTW..he should have been the key noter! Much more fire then Warner!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 am EDT)
Jim Webb did not get a speaking slot. Tonight is
Reed
Daschele
Cinton
John Kerry
Bill Richardson
Chet Edwards
Tammy Duckworth(Iraq war veteran)
Joe Biden
I don't think Webb got a speaking slot.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:22 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:22 am EDT)
I remember the Clintons somewhat shut out the media during the 1990s. I used to be always suspicious of the Clintons instead of the media. But now I understand a little more. Now I do believe media "stalked" the White House during the Clinton years and couldn't be trusted. it's pretty obvious this year alone.
The actions and biases of the media, making stories where there were none, the constant sensationalizing of Clinton/Obama, the now echoing of the Republican party remarks originating with the Republicans, well...our media sucks...period. Ok, maybe not all, but we DO know FOX is corrupted by Bush, that CNN is NOT the best political newscast, and C-Span has actually gained new prominence in our homes.
Hillary did a really great speech, yet Republicans control media questions about her being "enough" are absolutely sickening. Instead of being upbeat and giving credit where it's due, the media (like CNN) is more tabloid than ever.
I've been thrilled with C-Span and the DNC08 channels that allow me to "be at the convention" and think for myself. I'm so sick of news stations' commentaries and commercials...I'm not a baby I can think for myself as a voter.
Who CARES who will be at Invesco Field Thursday night? Good grief...look how many Republican politicians aren't going to show up at ANY time during Republican Convention!
I say, the media should leave Hillary and Bill alone, stop overcapitalizing...and it's been obvious lack of intelligence, and begin to provide unbiased information to citizens instead of acting like the paparazzi that stalked Princess Diana. The media needs to show respect instead of acting like rabid dogs.
Obama is qualified plus a great inspiration for this country and a fantastic role model...so is Joe Biden. Media...get a grip. Your polls mean NOTHING...they haven't been right ALL YEAR LONG
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:28 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:28 am EDT)
The only Poll that counts:
Still looks great and will get better !
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 am EDT)
Amen to that! I have been watching the convention on Cspan and it has been absolutely heavenly not to have all the spin.
Boy, do I miss the good old days when journalists really WERE journalists. Now it's nothing short of the National Enquirer type reporting or the Global (or whatever that other trash rag is called).
The corporate media is only interested in ratings and how much money they can stuff in their pockets. The Clintons are still a newsmaker (money maker) to them, so of course they will continue to overblow any time they can. They really make me sick to my stomach.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT)
Karen, good post. I agree. One of the really great things that has come out of this election process is that Senator Obama, through his massive grassroots effort, has awakened in the American people, not only desires for hope and change, but also a growing awareness of the mechanisms of politics and government. Many Americans had opted out of participating in a government that was out of touch and just assumed that the Repubs were looking out for the country's best interests. Through the Obama campaign, millions of Americans have been firsthand that our government was against us, that we were becoming less of a democracy and more of a fascist regime under the twin dictators Bush and Cheney. And instead of a democracy, we were in the throes of becoming an oligarchy. The Constitution has been seriously undermined. The agency of this renegade government is the powerful media, the MSM. They are the ones feeding the lies to the people, the same lies that cover and protect the fascist regime's evil actions against their own people.
But Senator Obama has helped us to see that we don't have to stand for this. We can stand up and take our government back because we are the change we are looking for. It is amazing what is happening across this country--ordinary people getting involved at every level to restore and renew America. We see, perhaps for the first time in our lives, what is happening to our country and we are saying "not this time." As I hear and read about discussions all over the blogosphere about people willing and ready to take on the MSM and to call them to accountability, I get encouraged that real change can occur in this nation. It is exciting.
UPDATED Poll Summary General Election: McCain vs. Obama |
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:28 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:28 am EDT)
UPDATED Poll Summary
General Election: McCain vs. Obama
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:31 am EDT)
The ONLY Poll that counts now:
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**Thursday** |
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 am EDT)
Does anyone have a list of all the speakers for Thursday?? Thanks in advance.
Eric
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT)
Is it just Bill Ritter (Colorado Governor) and obviously Barack's acceptance speech?
Eric
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT)
Al Gore as well.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:50 am EDT)
Wow, great news!!! Thanks :-)
Eric
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:45 am EDT)
Al Gore and Ritter. That's all I know of. Jennifer Hudson will sing the star spangled banner. Bon Jovi and maybe Springstein will be performing.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:38 am EDT)
Here's a link from the Page:
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Senator Clinton = Home Run |
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 am EDT)
Though I am biased when it comes to Barack, I am fair to the election process. The American people were and remain ready for a female president. As Hillary’s presidential efforts are considered, had she had effective advisors, she may have won the primaries. No one can deny with the evidence in hand that Obama ran a top-notch campaign. He simply ran a more effective campaign on all necessary levels.
She delivered a “home-run.”
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:32 am EDT)
I have some very good news this morning. I have been talking with my pastor's wife about the differences between Barack and McCain. She told me this morning that she might be voting for Barack this Nov. That is a big deal for her. She is also combatting the smears with her family members. Specifically that he is a Muslim. She told her sister to go to fighting the smears on the website. This is the 1st person that I have been talking to who has changed there position. I live in the battleground state of Virginia.
Anyone care to donate.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT)
That's good news Jennifer. I appreciate your efforts. It is very difficult to change someone's mind especially when they have been fed smears and lies. I applaud you! You must be a true champion for Barack. It's easy to sing to the choir as many of us do. Keep representing this campaign with passion. We've got a lot of work to do and time is moving right along. I hope everyone gets real energized after this convention is over to really pick this fight up for the final stretch. I know I have made some challenges for myself to make sure Obama and Biden will be in that White House! Let's do this!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 am EDT)
Dear Obama supporters. Please show your support for Obama with your phone calls on C-SPAN. Show the McCain supporters why we are with Barack Obama.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:34 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:34 am EDT)
The things Hillary didn't say
Hillary Clinton's speech was a hit with the pundits, but probably less so with the Pumas
First, she didn't vouch at all for Obama's character. She didn't say anything like, "I have served in the Senate with this man, and I competed with him on the campaign trail for nearly two years. And as heated as things got sometimes, I can tell you that he is a person of profound judgment and decency and heft who will be a great leader," or something along those lines. Establishing that she had some degree of personal affinity for the nominee would have hit the Pumas in the breadbasket. She chose not to do it.
Second, she didn't say anything about Obama's ability as commander-in-chief. I'd argue she was under a special obligation to do this, at the very moment when McCain is running an ad using her famous quote from February in which she said that she and McCain brought a lifetime of experience to the job of leading America in the world, while Obama had a speech he gave in 2002. I honestly thought that she would reference that ad specifically and say something like, "Well, I'm Hillary Clinton, and I do not approve that message."
Imagine the applause. But she left all that hanging. And indeed the statement the McCain campaign issued immediately after the speech drove this point home, pointing out that Clinton had said nothing about Obama's ability to be the commander-in-chief. And I have to think the omission was conscious.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT)
As soon as the speech ended, the McCain campaign issued a statement implying that Clinton did nothing to dispel her previous criticism of Obama.
"Sen. Clinton ran her presidential campaign making clear that Barack Obama is not prepared to lead as commander-in-chief. Nowhere tonight did she alter that assessment," McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds said.
"Nowhere tonight did she say that Barack Obama is ready to lead. Millions of Hillary Clinton supporters and millions of Americans remain concerned about whether Barack Obama is ready to be president."
The McCain campaign has stepped up its effort to woo disaffected Clinton supporters, running ads highlighting Clinton's criticism of Obama during the primaries.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:41 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:41 am EDT)
I don't know what speeeach you looked at last nite...
but HRC said
"Are you voting for me, or were you voting for the person who has cancer and need health insurance....I hope you were voting for the latter"
THAT WAS STRICTLY TO THE PUMA'S
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Karen-Missouri Ozarks for Obama!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT)
You sound like a Republican. And Hillary DID say "I'm Hillary Clinton and I do NOT approve that message" in one of the morning sessions (broadcast on C-Span...the only reliable source). So I guess you didn't watch THAT session.
Go play in McCain's 7 backyard sandboxes
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:47 am EDT)
Well Karen if she did not approve the message why did she say it in the beginning?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:51 am EDT)
I actually thought the link provided some good analysis. It was a thoughtful analysis.
But, I guess at the end of the day, it's individuals who have to decide what the speech meant to them.
For me, it was a good speech. But I'm not going to be naive. Politics is all about showmanship. So HRC did what she had to do. I thank for her that, but I'm not suddenly blindly captivated by her.
I guess Barack will ALWAYS have my heart. He's got a rare kind of genuity that, after listening to him and reading his books, I just cannot question.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:57 am EDT)
Very well said Renee!!
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:15 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:15 am EDT)
Same here. I thought it was a good analysis and something to bear in mind.
I'm not captivated by HRC either. I respect her and think she's a damn good politician.
She did what she had to do. Now, we have to do what we need to do and go win this thing.
I do think she persuaded a lot of her supporters with the speech--probably the majority of them. For others, they aren't going to be persuaded no matter what she says and that's fine. You can't force people to think the way ya want them to.
I'm just glad her speech is behind us and we can now move forward. one more hurdle to go is Bill's speech and I expect him to do just what he needs to do. My feeling is his speech will be tepid and lukewarm, but he'll say just enough to move us ahead and get the focus on where it should be now---beating McCain.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:50 am EDT)
I respectfully disagree. Senator Clinton did a great job. Did you see the unity that came out of that convention last night? She had everyone fired up. I saw for the first time Hillary people holding Hillary signs and screaming OBAMA!!
Please, please DO NOT listen to these on air
pundits who don't care about anything except to
fill up air time and cause dissention.
UNITY!! STAY POSITIVE!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:00 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:00 am EDT)
Well Suzanne ask yourself this why didn't she show unity when the primaries where going on?
There would be no need for unity if she did not cause so much division. If we all accept that then I know we are speaking the truth.
Also action speaks louder then just words!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:21 am EDT)
Debbie, unfortunately, this how the primary process in both parties works (and trust me I disagee with how everyone tears everyone down in there own party!). You can go back and watch every candidate, in both parties rip each other to shreds in every election!! But what I think is important is that Hillary made a powerful speech! Let's give it a chance please! I keep thinking if Barack had lost how would we have all felt? It would have really been hard!! Hillary could have given a very lukewarm speech, but she did not. So let's see how the Obama team uses her on the campaign trail. I think they will get her and Bill out there, and I think it will really help with those old, white, blue collar people in places like OH and PA.
I just think part of our role here is to remember there are alot of Hillary supporter who are going to be ready our blogs, so maybe we should try to be more positive and try to see the "glass half full, instead of half empty" Just my opinion, an over 50 lady who prays daily for America to WAKE UP AND TO GET UNITED!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT)
I understand Suzy. I just want us all to be honest and truthful with our assetsments, that's all.
Remember it didn't have to be this way and to be honest I still don't trust the Clinton's. Just trying to keep it real and truthful. Also let's stay focus on who needs to win in this race and that is not Hillary.
OBAMA/BIDEN WILL WIN!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:21 am EDT)
Debbie, unfortunately, this how the primary process in both parties works (and trust me I disagee with how everyone tears everyone down in there own party!). You can go back and watch every candidate, in both parties rip each other to shreds in every election!! But what I think is important is that Hillary made a powerful speech! Let's give it a chance please! I keep thinking if Barack had lost how would we have all felt? It would have really been hard!! Hillary could have given a very lukewarm speech, but she did not. So let's see how the Obama team uses her on the campaign trail. I think they will get her and Bill out there, and I think it will really help with those old, white, blue collar people in places like OH and PA.
I just think part of our role here is to remember there are alot of Hillary supporter who are going to be ready our blogs, so maybe we should try to be more positive and try to see the "glass half full, instead of half empty" Just my opinion, an over 50 lady who prays daily for America to WAKE UP AND TO GET UNITED!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:51 am EDT)
Okay I understand what you're saying- however lets keep in mind- Hillary Clinton is NOT the end all and be all as to whether Barack Obama can be Commander in Chief. Don't fall for the republican scam and buy into this concept. It wasn't true during the primaries and it's certainly not true now.
She gave a good speech, and evidently she said what she felt - now it's over. We can join the repubs and rehash the primary and continue to keep Clinton in play OR we can find our inner Barack Obama and go forward. We have an election to win, John McCain's campaign is far more interested in undermining the election than they are in earning votes. They have nothing to offer the American people- and that is what Barack is capitalizing on- HE DOES- which is why they continuously go after him - WE are his voice too- and we continue to get out his message, his concrete plans and how he has been right on every major foreign policy issue in the last 4 years- right when the current CIC was wrong, right when John mcCain was wrong.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:02 am EDT)
I agree with some of what you are saying Sheri but why did she have to say those things in the beginning?
Did you every hear Barack say things like that?
We choose what we say and we have a choice not to say certain things.
Action speak louder then just words!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:17 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:17 am EDT)
Hey Debbie, has it occurred to you, that possibly it's time to put the primary election behind you?
we all have strong feelings about that time period. If Barack Obama can move forward, can't you? I am no apologist for Hillary Clinton. But she is not NOT this election. You are falling into the media spin of division. and it is a lie. a fallacy- there are a small group of nuts out there who call themselves her supporters voting for mccain.. right now their psychiatrists are searching high and low for them. Otherwise this election is about us- and US, WE need to do our job just as much as Barack does. Hillary did what she's going to do. You may not think it's enough- personally I don't care what she does or doesn't do- but either way SHE has said what she's going to say- now we continue to knock on doors and DO our part.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT)
Well Sheri I think this whole Hillary speech is over hyped!!
It's not about Hillary it's about Barack winning the election!!
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Suzanne in Jupiter, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:27 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:27 am EDT)
Sheri, you are so right! What the Republicans want and are actively working at is keeping us DIVIDED and at each other's throats. Let's take the high road. We need each other to stay focused on getting Barack to the White House, and to secure the Democratic agenda, which will get our country on track.
I WILL NOT be a pawn of the Republicans by slamming fellow Democrats and second guess their motives. I want a democrat in that White House for the sake of this country's future.
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT)
Thanks for posting this Nilesh. I hadn't seen the Guardian commentary today on Hillary's speech.
It is always important to note what a speech doesn't say as much as what it does say and as the Guardian columnist pointed out, there are some serious ommissions. I think the Obama campaign would do well to reflect on this article and the ommissions she made and bear them in mind for the future and I'm sure they will---they aren't naive.
It is important to parse every word as you can bet every word that was written was carefully parsed and chosen to convey a certain message.
At the end of the day, I think HRC did exactly what she needed to do---a. publically support Obama or her career would be over since she'd be blamed for his loss if she was seen as less than enthusiastic and b. Preserved her ability to run for president or governorship or other public offices in the future.
And honestly that's fine--I don't have a problem with that. She's a politician and that's what politicians do. I expect her to have a long illustrious career ahead of her. She's an extremely good politician and she's become an excellent orator. She has heaps of political capital out there and I expect her to use it.
I have come to really admire and respect her grit and determination and she has learned how to light up an auditorium with her presence. She has come such a long way from the beginning and I admire that.
All that said, I hope her speech at least puts to rest all the focus on divisions and disunity at the convention so that we can hear the positive messages coming from the Obama campaign as to why they are better than McCain. Time to put the Clintons behind us and make our case to the American people. If Obama loses it won't be because of the Clintons, it will be a larger failure of the campaign and us to get his message across.
Cheers! :-)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:04 am EDT)
Well I disagree if Barack does lose it will be blame of the Clinton's mark my words!!
Barack/Biden will win!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT)
Hey Debbie, I respect your opinion, but I think maybe you give the Clintons too much power. I just don't think they have the power at their disposal to stop the Obama/Biden movement and in my opinion I think people give them way too much credit out of fear.
Obama/Biden will win because they will make their message clear to the American people. Even the Clintons can't stop a juggernaut! :-)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT)
Oh I agree Nanci 100% with that!!
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Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:11 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:11 am EDT)
If Obama loses it will be his fault and the fault of his supporters. If you are not working to increase his votes you are not helping. Your continued hatred for everything related to Clinton does not attract votes. It works against us.
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Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!
Aug 27th 2008 at 5:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 5:06 pm EDT)
Jim find a blog that I said I hate the Clinton's.
Also Jim don't send me anymore or your lousy
emails, they are not welcome!!
I only hate evil!!
Keep it real Jim.
No it will not be his fault and you can take that to the bank!!
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Suzanne in Jupiter, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT)
The speech was GREAT!! Stop feeding into the Republican negativity! We will never succeed if we don't stay on message. Stop over analyzing, please. The speech did what it needed to do. How do I know? Because the Hillary supporters were holding her signs up but screaming "OBAMA".
Please, please, please lets be UNITED!!
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FarAway.
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:14 am EDT)
It was not easy stay up until the wee hours of the morning to hear the speech.
It was great to get a WAKE UP call from DK.
Just wanted to hear how well Sen. Obama has run his campaign, managed the campaign finance, and how he has gathered the best team.
Less of the Me and I.
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Blair
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:44 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:44 am EDT)
I understand your point but I think HRC did a good job. Not GREAT but good because as you pointed out there some points she could've addressed.Regardless of what she said the Republicans and MSM wouldve found something worng with it. Thats just the reality so take ot for what its worth. Hopefully Barack will address womens rights issues, poverty issues,blue collar workers Thurs. Hopefully Biden will bite McCain tonight and get the convention rocking.Obama/Biden or Bust..
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:35 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:35 am EDT)
and I believe his mother's influence was far stronger than even he realises. Here is a young newcomer to the political scene however over the course of 19 months, he's been able to get us to look outside of ourselves and really pay attention to our wider community. He's weaved a cocoon of self worth and social responsibility through the simple premise of listening and paying attention to the voices around him. In doing this, he has gathered an army of strong, conscientious and caring human beings. Amazingly it's brought the hardheaded cynics and otherwise non believers into the fold and his circle of influence is grown to include some of the strongest allies a senator and future president could hope for.. Ted Kennedy, Jim Leach, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Bill Richardson..just to mention a few. People who could have put up insurmountable barriers have been drawn in my this man who humbly acknowledges all his own faults. I could only imagine what an impact his mother must have made on the many people across the globe that she encountered.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:38 am EDT)
Hillary did a very nice job - Thank you, Hillary. I will not, however, be watching Bill speak. I believe he undermined his wife, and I am still sickened by what he has done to his family over the years. His numerous betrayals tell me he is the kind of man who really disrespects women, and I have no intention of giving him a moment of my time.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:48 am EDT)
I initially thought that too however I am willing to believe that even he is capable of redemption, for his wife and daughter if not for anyone else. At some point he must apologise for that Jesse Jackson statement but today is about National Security and he is more than qualified to speak on that topic and take it to Bush/ McCain. Hopefully the McCain camp will get the hammering they deserve from Joe Biden and Bill Richardson and Republicans fencesitting will acknowledge that BO has a far superior foreign policy team with serious backbone
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT)
it's the hillary mailer where they pointed a rifle at barack's head - i want an apology for.
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Livvy
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:30 am EDT)
When she helps resolve the healthcare crisis in America for millions in a structured permanent bipartisan manner, I'll take that as an apology anyday
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:04 am EDT)
we don't know if that drudge story is true.
cnn's candy crowley is a notorious bushie.
remember, media is intent on flaming divisions and making things worse. let's wait and see if he does or doesn't.
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Verdandi from Sweden
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT)
Sheesh, people. I have wondered many times how it comes that the Republicans seem to be so good at winning things, when every single American I meet seems to be a Democrat, or at least not a registred Republican.
I get it now.
I mean...come on. Everywhere I turn in the media, I see comments about "oh, yeah, I've been a lifelong Democrat, but now I will vote for the other guys because I don't feel like I can support my own party to 100%." Sheesh.
I sure don't support the party I've been voting for to 100%, some things they have voted for I find downright stupid and very wrong. (A lot worse than picking the wrong leader, by the way.) But, I don't see why I should vote for another party just because I don't agree 100%.
I just don't get it.
I mean, if people vote for a person or party because they really believe that they are the best choice given what direction they will take, then - sure, do so! That's just democracy, and it's a great thing! But to vote for something you don't really believe in, just to make a point - I'm sorry, but...why? Elections should be more important than that. It's not a game, and I'm just so tired of people treating it like it is, no matter if it is in Sweden, USA or anywhere else on the planet. A vote is a thing to take seriously.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT)
Right on!
Voting should not be done to spite someone or get back at them. There are more serious issues at stake!
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Concerned for our future
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:55 am EDT)
Republicans are NOT. I repeat NOT good at winning elections.
They are excellent at rigging elections. And since the country is somewhat tilted to the right, they have neocons in charge of election process
They definitely did not win election 2000. And if the majority of people did not want a GB or a John Maccinsane in 2000 it is highly questionable they wanted him in 2004.
Democrats did not lose those election.
They were rigged.
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Livvy
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT)
Let them go, MSM can always rake the dirt.. its their living. We'll get more Republicans crossing over because our guy has a debt free campaign with no lobbyist money, thats a powerful drawcard for the fiscally responsible
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:39 am EDT)
Activists, unite all of the country!
WAKE UP, AMERICA! (Dennis Kucinich style)
The time is now to take back our country, to finally provide millions of Americans without healthcare some decent, affordable healthcare.
We have to get Barack's message out that he WILL NOT raise your taxes. We need to tell people to stop letting the Republicans and their agents, the corporate media, control their thoughts.
WAKE UP, AMERICA!
Let's hit the streets and the phones now!
Canvass!
Make calls!
Donate!
WAKE UP, AMERICA!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:40 am EDT)
After last night though, I have definitely gained a bit of respect. She really did a great job! I think I may even give some money to help retire her debt. I can't believe I'm actually saying that.
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ObamaRama in CO
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:43 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:43 am EDT)
indeed! as i have droned on, she has much to offer and barack is wise, and will involve her in helping to help the american people.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:44 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:44 am EDT)
Kenneth action speaks louder then just words!!
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hinda-hopeful
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:12 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:12 am EDT)
Debbie, as Bill Richardson said not only she was talking to her supporters(saying finally what we here have been saying:where you in it for me or for the issues and problems to be fixed!)but she was always telling her husband "enough with the negativity and arrogance and bitterness"....
But I agree with you...ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS...I told my friend yesterday night,I ma giving Hillary 1 month and if she does HONESTLY what she has to do,not I will send some money to help with the debt but I will also be making donations to her future campaigns.
So dear Debbie,let's give her a chance and we will see,1 month goes fast!
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hinda-hopeful
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT)
"also" not "always" (she was always telling her husband)
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:46 am EDT)
I anybody's going to donate the next few days will be key because she can not continue to raise money after the convention I don't believe.
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:50 am EDT)
I meant *If* not I
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT)
She has 20 days after the convention to raise money.
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hinda-hopeful
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:23 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:23 am EDT)
20 days?...ok
then,she better make her blog more friendly so we could post some comments
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:04 am EDT)
I thnik we saw the human Hillary, before Mark Penn got his filthy hands on her. She's learnt and she is serious about healthcare and women's rights plus she's now under a different sphere of influence. Joe Biden was pleased with her speech.
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hinda-hopeful
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:18 am EDT)
true that,Mark Penn screwed it up for her....but he was not the only one!
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Livvy
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:32 am EDT)
No he wasn't and she paid
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT)
Apparently, Penn contributed to the speech. So he is slightly...albeit very slightly redeemed in my eyes for helping.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT)
but KUDOS to HRC for her kind words in honoring our NEXT First Lady..Michelle with her gracious comments.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:44 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:44 am EDT)
Did you hear the one about Dick Wadhams, Chairman of the Colorado Republican Party? He's claiming to have set up a "Ministry of Truth" (!) outside the Democratic convention.
Link
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ObamaRama in CO
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:00 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:00 am EDT)
they can call it anything they want, but while there may be some extremists among them, those thousands of "protestors" hanging out in denver, are mostly all voting Obama. those repubs are going into the lion's den.
Note to racists and mccain voters--you don't matter to us, or this campaign and we are gonna show you that in November.
GooooObama!
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paul in atlanta
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT)
DON'T WORRY
WE WILL HAVE ONE IN ST PAUL AS WELL!
BOTH PARTIES HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR YEARS...
IT'S JUST BRINGING UP TO LIGHT NOW...
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:44 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:44 am EDT)
I want to respond by email today to McCain supporters (distantly related to me: sis in laws parents) who are using the usual "attack the messenger" (me) and "attack the candidate" (Muslim, racist, etc). They never talk on point about issues so I'd like to reply with facts about the issues that effect THEM personally.
In that vein, I want to say things like :
"If McCain is elected, your grandson Spencer will most likely be drafted for war but under Obama, he could get a $4000 college grant in return for community service. As evangelicals, don't you find community service to be a worthy enterprise for a young person?"
"You collect social security do you not? If John McCain privatizes soc security, your benefits could go down or disappear not to mention all the brokers fees you will now be paying to manage your account. Besides, who do you think will get the contract to invest those soc sec funds? It will be a friend of McCain's that benefits personally in profit from the enterprise."
"Under John McCain, your daughter and son in law will get less of a tax break than under Obama. As hard as they are struggling on his VA salary to raise three kids and pay for Lauren's upcoming wedding, do you think this is a good thing?" (I need the EXACT dollar amount differences here on the tax breaks. I saw it somewhere here in the past but don't know how to find it. It said something like "under Obama you get $2600 but under McCain you get $950" or similar.
Any other facts people can help me with that pertain to THEIR life and situation would be great. They are in their 60's I think, retired, have grandchildren, are evangelicals and they are followers of Jack Wheeler, an associate of Abramoff's which didn't appear to bother them. Look up Jack Wheeler on SourceWatch.com for info about this scarey guy).
I know the site is wicked slow and I have an appt today at 11:30 AM and then a meeting with an attorney so reply by private message rather than here because I'll be gone by the time the server uploads your replies here to me.
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:53 am EDT)
for others who want this, here is a good independent comparison of the two tax plans:
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:11 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:11 am EDT)
I found the specifics on the tax plans at that link I posted here in the message above (NPR link).
Here are the specifics for those who would like to use tem:
Under McCain
Keep the Bush tax cuts for wealthy and add even more for businesses. These cuts haven't worked obviously given the state of the economy.
Under McCain, a middle class family would get a $1400 tax cut.
Under McCain, low income people get a $100 tax cut.
McCain's cuts add up to $4.2 trillion dollars over 10 years (including cuts for corporations).
When you add the interest accrued over those 10 years, McCain's plan produces $5-trillion increase in the national debt.
Under Obama
Has tax cuts targeted at low and middle income people.
Under Obama, a middle class family would get a $2100 tax cut.
Under Obama, low income people get a $700 tax cut.
Obama's tax cuts add up to $2.8 trillion over 10 years.When you add the interest accrued over those 10 years, Obama's plan produces a $3.4 trillion increase in the national debt.
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Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden*
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:24 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:24 am EDT)
Saw this in the video with Joe B and Michelle on a previous thread:
Under McCain: people earning 1.24 million and up will receive over 100 BILLION DOLLARS in TAX CUTS.
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Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden*
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:24 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:24 am EDT)
Saw this in the video with Joe B and Michelle on a previous thread:
Under McCain: people earning 1.24 million and up will receive over 100 BILLION DOLLARS in TAX CUTS.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:45 am EDT)
I agree let's all go back to all out Boycott. BUt let's take it one step further, remember what we did to CNN, and ABC during the primaries??? We e-mailed, called enough to shut down thier inboxes, and I know at least one CNN operator mentioned that they were recieving hundreds of calls on the Candad-gate story.
We can do it again! Let's show them the power of the movement!
Who is with me???
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:49 am EDT)
what's the message?
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Nick, READY TO FIGHT in Iowa!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:03 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:03 am EDT)
The message is we are tired of them trying to make news, trying to stire up trouble, tired otf them giving McSidekick a pass on his Gaffes while nailing Obama for his, etc, etc, etc.
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:13 am EDT)
that won't have the desired effect because it's just whining. You're not attempting to correct them on anything specific. That's why the other mass campaign worked. It had a targeted message with specifics.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:05 am EDT)
The message is we are tired of them trying to make news, trying to stire up trouble, tired otf them giving McSidekick a pass on his Gaffes while nailing Obama for his, etc, etc, etc.
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ObamaRama in CO
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT)
they are racist jerks, and you should not give them ANY ratings! refuse to allow that crap to stream over the airwaves into your home. barack getting elected will do more over the course of history to tell these people that there racist beliefs are IRRELEVANT than anything.
Get Barack Elected! work and donate!!
GooooObama!
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Czarina JB in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT)
AND YOU ARE WATCHING "MORNING jOE" BECAUSE???
STICK WITH C-SPAN. YOU WILL BE MUCH HAPPIER.
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RJ (Desert Storm Vet) & Samantha - Hampton, VA
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT)
Don't watch C-span until they show the live convention coverage. This morning they played a McCain attack ad, after saying it was Obama's. They also did the same thing yesterday. They haven't shown one Obama ad, instead they tell you to go to their website. That shows C-span is in the McCain camp as well.
Obama has got to start being more aggresive, even if their internals show them in front. Thats just my opinion.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:03 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:03 am EDT)
please don't call him morning joe, call him morning jerk. anything but joe.
joe is joe biden now. let's not sully his name.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:02 am EDT)
What did we hear last night?
If you want a taste of freedom, Keep Going.
WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR
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("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ"
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:17 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:17 am EDT)
..unfortunately these types of shows pray on the weak and ignorant. They must get rating, and trust me there is an angry crowd who really believes this stuff and of course I must add that they never read the real issues.
It will not be easy for Obama to get elected but he will get in, but remember the road will get much harder especially after the RNC is over next week. I am sure that they will have Karl Rove on their payroll. Along with a few other race bating evils.
What we have to remember is to stay focused and crowd ourselves around positive, positive people. It is not about Obama's color rather others ignorance. And ignorance breeds ignorance.
Remember that we are Fired Up and Ready To Go!
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT)
If you want a taste of freedom, Keep Going.
thank you for pointing out what bugged me about that speech, but i couldn't put my finger on it.
setting up the analogy of fleeing from pursers makes us look like defeatists the right tries to paint us as.
i aint running anywhere. i'm standing my ground, i'm fighting back.
come get me, effers.
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Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden*
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT)
I have never watched Morning Joe (I don't watch tv)- however, from various snippets of him and his little side-kick- it's been evident to me that he is a right-wing nut- which also means racist/bigot, etc. How does anyone NOT know this?
When people watch this- I recognize that frequently they watch in hopes of hearing something from the media that validates what they've seen, heard and felt themselves while viewing whatever it is that Joe is 'analyzing'. then there are the folks that view his joe just to monitor the ignorant bs that he spews.
The media has always been racist in it's presentation of the news, in it's analysis of issues. ALWAYS. If you are a person of color this is not news. If you are caucasian and just getting it, then excellent, because in fact that's utterly important- to recognize the standards by which we are given regurgitated opinions based on the bias of the person's representing the corporate media.
there is a reason they want to continue to keep the American people divided- it is $$$$$$. that pretty much simplifies it- but in a nutshell is boils down to keeping people in a powerless position- throughout history we've relied on the 'media' to be our voice, and to empower us with the facts and the truth.
We've learned, or at least many of us are in the process of learning- that we have to be our own voice. The media will NOT speak for us (unless it sells something for them)- Barack Obama came along, like others in our history- and has reminded us about the best of us, about our hearts, about our souls- and that we are strongest and that our voices are loudest when we stand together- particularly those of us who stand up for the least of us.
The media will and has Played every card that is divisive and they will continue to do so- they are their own soap opera. We learn to choose not to play their game. Don't give them the ratings- and write constantly to tell them they are crap- and we the people will not accept their lies, their swill, their mediocore bs as fact.. and we never let up on them.
And we canvass and remind the people out there that the truth is available to them- just not on their teevees.
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Concerned for our future
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT)
Pat Buchanan is a frustrated individual who once dreamt of being the POTUS. he is also very obsviously a racist.
We are so many in this this network. If every single one of us wrote letters to the sponsors of thse crappy people, they would eventually have to get off the Air. The only thing that works in the capitalist USA ( I have nothing against capitalism. I am a proud capitalist but we need to know how to work it) is to mess with people's money. If the sponsors know that we are pissed they will eventually do something.
Do you hear much about IMus any longer? Is he ever going to be big news again? How about that other character who used to be on Seinfeld?
Pressure people, pressure
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Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden*
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:15 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:15 am EDT)
I forgot to add sponsors. You are absolutely correct. It is about $$$$. and we take away their game.
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Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT)
Remember when Barack applied to Harvard he DID NOT put on the application his race...they had no ideea he was AA.
Barack got in on his merits not as an affirmative action candidate.
Buchanan is just showing he is a racist once again....no wonder I have only been watching C-SPAN all week!!
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT)
didn't his dad go to harvard?
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:21 am EDT)
irony is bush, the idiot son, got into harvard as a legacy.
mccain, the idiot son, got into annapolis as a legacy.
somebody ask buchanan why legacies, the wealthy version of affirmative action, doesn't get demonized and opposed?
while minorities still need to have good grades to get in.
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("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ"
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT)
...I think that this is a good idea. Each of us should write a letter explaining how disgusted we are with the shows biased statements/opinions.
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Carol Anne
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT)
Pat Buchanan is a walking, talking time warp. He's Archie Bunker with a Jesuit education. Does anyone take him seriously? I take him as the court jester.
Regarding 'affirmative action'--my understanding is, Harvard Law accepted Barack w/out knowing his racial/ethnic background.
Regarding MSNBC (which Lori Price of CLG is now calling "MSRNC"), goodnite and good luck! I'm now a C-SPAN devotee.
We don't need reality mediated by bloviators. I'll take my Demcon as Reality Television, thank you; and if I'd figured that out earlier I could have heard the whole of Maya Soetoro-Ng's speech; bummer that I missed it because some MSNBC producer in some truck decided their viewership would be more interested in hearing Chris and Keith fill time.
The amazing thing was, after a night of watching C-SPAN, pure and unfiltered, I flipped back to MSNBC, and even KO sounded like a blowhard.
I mean, do we really need to have these highly paid, over-coiffed Suits tell us what we just heard?
I have a DVR, if I think I missed it, or want to mull over the implications, I can rewind and listen to it again.
It was like eating organic food for a month and then having someone hand me a bag of Cheetos. No, thank you.
I disagree w/ an earlier post that noted that "we" are the only ones watching C-SPAN. I've heard a lot of plain old folks, some w/ out education and many with various points of view, phone into their call ins.
There will be 24x7 television, but the days of MSM producers and punditry are numbered; just like print publishing, their time is done. We have the technology to do it ourselves.
I like C-SPAN for the same reason I like bottled water: less crap in it.
When I lived in Denver, I used to drive thru the intersection of Speer and Logan. Catty-corner opposite each other are a 19th century gothic church with a spire, and the taller, sleeker microwave tower of KUSA-TV. I used to think how in the old days, people took their interpretations of events from the folks in the older building, but now it was the people in the TV studio who were pontificating.
Well, that particular god, the MSM, is dead. No more mediated reality!
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT)
It seems that Barack Obama is like Ivy League MBA who shows up on the shop floor and lays everybody off.
republicans are trying to shift over their weakness and transfer it over to barack.
it's republicans who support deregulation and outsourcing.
romney headed a firm that broke up businesses and shipped jobs overseas.
i hope romney gets picked for vp!
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Nick, READY TO FIGHT in Iowa!
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:52 am EDT)
I agree let's all go back to all out Boycott. BUt let's take it one step further, remember what we did to CNN, and ABC during the primaries??? We e-mailed, called enough to shut down thier inboxes, and I know at least one CNN operator mentioned that they were recieving hundreds of calls on the Candad-gate story.
We can do it again! Let's show them the power of the movement!
Who is with me???
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:58 am EDT)
what's the candad-gate story again?
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Nick, READY TO FIGHT in Iowa!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT)
Canada-gate, sorry I typoed.
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Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT)
I think Nick meant Canada-Gate, referring to the NAFTA fiasco before Ohio. Just guessing though.
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Concerned for our future
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT)
I am writing to them daily now.
I am only watching c-span (No talking heads when the convention is on) and a little bit of KO after is over.
Life is much better his way.
If they get massive amounts of emails from all of us saying that we are boycotting it eventually the sponsors and the very media that is acting nasty will pick up.
Please take the time to individually send them an email. They send you an automitic replt. But they know what is going on and get afraid of sponsors pullling out.
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Jeri, from Denver CO.
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:08 am EDT)
Boycott =
Volunteering for Barack Obama
Boycott =
Stop repeating over and over what these media outlet say
Boycott =
RESISTING the urge to post every negative link to every tabloid
Barack Obama has a very very high rating of people who Like him. But also a very high rating for people that do not know him.
If you keep posting all of these negative links that are associated with him. That reinforces the latter. We really need to stop doing this. Post the negatives regarding John McCain and leave the other alone.
This is not a game people. We need to refocus our efforts and stop playing with the media.
They will still have a job....WILL YOU?
Just because you have the ability to post a link to a web site does not mean you have to.
Knock it off and focus.
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ISACK ENABLE
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:24 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:24 am EDT)
Brilliantly said. make sure you repost this!!
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Suzanne in Jupiter, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:34 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:34 am EDT)
Agreed! We need to stop over analyzing all the pundits and feeding into their BS. We have to get out there and show America how having Barack and the Democrats in charge will imrove their lives and make it possible to move forward.
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Pam
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:52 am EDT)
Do a ad with Hillary and Obama on the issues list them like so
Put A pitcure Here of Hillary and Obama Here
Then list the issues here
Health Care
Responsible Defense
Equal Pay
The Rights to choose
Energy Independence
Education
Trade
Jobs
Social Security
Economy
Civial Rights
Veteran Care/Benefits
Families
Then put a a picture of Hillary and Obama Here
And then ask the question What really matters?
And then put a picture of Bush and McCain here
And ask another question 4 more years of the same? Or change?
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Theresa LV
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:57 am EDT)
Hillary isn't the VP choice - Joe Biden is. Give it a rest with the Clintons
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Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT)
I agree Theresa this seems to be going Hillary crazy. Just what the Clinton's wanted!
THIS IS BARACK/BIDEN ELECTION NOT THE CLINTON'S!!
Keep it real folks and get over it!
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Recovering Whine-O
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:21 am EDT)
Hillary did good. She ran for president and got further than Shirley Chisholm ever did. The first vote I ever cast in my life was for Shirley Chisholm President, yeah!!
Her friend Geraldine Ferraro got to be Walter Mondale's VP running mate.
These women have done well for women's rights.
But there is a lot more to do.
Last night she used Harriet Tubman's telling the passengers on the Underground Railroad to keep on running. She likes to use black people often to make a point, but this time I'd would have prefered that she use Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I A Woman"
Link
I think it would have been more in keeping with the theme of Women's Suffrage.
There was a point when all the Democratic Women Senators took the stage. Ummmmmmmm, where were the minority women, no Latina, no Asian, just white women. Infact, Senator Obama is only the third AA to serve in the Senate since Reconstruction and only one of five in this nation's history.
All I know is that there is still much work to do and it's time we got busy bringing more kinds of people into the government of the United States.
Last night she was a gracious as she could be, I didn't expect her to go overboard to give BO his props, but she delivered a message to her supporters and that's what she needed to do.
Your point that she is not the VP, true, but I think had she been as humble as she was last during the primary campaign, had she taken the road less traveled and not been an attack dog, she would be VP right now. So she can't blame anyone but herself, people will give you all the advice they want, but you don't have to take it.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT)
i was reminded of "aint i a woman?" too.
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Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT)
Valarie why didn't she show her humbleness when she was running against Barack. Barack did!!
Just trying to keep it real!
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Recovering Whine-O
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:32 am EDT)
That's what I'm talking about Deborah, you're keeping it real for real!! :0)
"A fish wouldn't get hooked if it kept it's mouth shut!"
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Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!
Aug 27th 2008 at 5:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 5:10 pm EDT)
Valarie but a fish don't speak!
She had a choice to say and do
the right thing and she choose
to go down the smear road!
Keep it real!!
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT)
i like the idea.
this would make a good mailer.
hillary could mail it out to her supporters in swing states.
let's see if she steps up the plate.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:13 am EDT)
we'll cover the cost of course.
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Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:11 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:11 am EDT)
Pam get real!
This is not about Hillary. It's about Barack and Biden winning the election!
WAKE UP!!
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:30 am EDT)
we still have hillary supporters to win over.
no need to yell at pam, sheesh.
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 8:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:56 am EDT)
I just loved his speech. When he said this “If you drilled in all of Senator McCain’s backyards…even the ones he doesn’t know he has…that single proposition is a dry well.”
I couldn't stop laughing.
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Theresa LV
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:01 am EDT)
I had to rely on MSNBC and of course the spinning heads feel they are more important than the speakers so I missed his speech - among others.
The bobble-head pundints complain about the speeches not attacking McCain enough - but they won't allow all the speeches to be heard.
I like Keith Olberman and Rachel Maddow but I'm NOT tuning into the convention to listen to them chatter.
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paul in atlanta
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:06 am EDT)
TURN TO CSPAN
AND WATCH THE CONVENTION UNINTERRUPPTED AND SEE BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK, TALK TO THE DELEGATES, CALL IN AND GIVE SUPPORT.
RIGHT NOW I'M WATCHING THE ARRIVAL OF THE HIGH POWER POLITICAL PEOPLE AT THE HYATT IN DENVER... I STAYED THERE BEFORE IT'S GORGEOUS.
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idaho obamacan
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT)
Watch C-span or PBS for the convention coverage.....no pudits and all speeches shown. C-span is the best
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Jeri, from Denver CO.
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:14 am EDT)
Watch the Convention on C-Span.
No commercials, pretend commentators or campaign ads.
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idaho obamacan
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT)
Watch C-span or PBS for the convention coverage.....no pudits and all speeches shown. C-span is the best
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***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden***
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:05 am EDT)
LOL Agreed Schweitzer was great!
I also enjoyed Bob Casey and the line about Mccain not being a Maverick, rather a Side kick should be on many a t-shirt.
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Suzanne in Jupiter, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:06 am EDT)
I also loved the Schweiter speech! He was great to watch (on c-span! because the idiots on MSM would rather hear themselves pontificate rather than actually hear the speeches!!)
I would also like to remind people that this party is uniting, and it is up to us to keep things positive, even when there are things that are said that we don't 100% agree with. Let's try not to become pawns of the rnc and msm pundits!
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:14 am EDT)
Agreed. I see a lot of the pundits quoting this blog more and more. They don't SAY it's from this blog but I know better. In fact, I'm starting to see the pundits reacting quite defensively lately about their biased coverage. I think it's starting to hit home for them that the end is near for their little reign of terror over all us unwashed masses.
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☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party.
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT)
That was apparent when FOX news thought they would try to do an impromptu interview of demonstrators in Denver and the demonstrators responded "F*** FOX news!!"
Priceless!!
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Livvy
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:24 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:24 am EDT)
Totally agree, when Tim Russert passed away.. a void was created which no soundbite can fill. And the youth of today trust each other to tell it like it is.
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Paul from Magnolia, AR
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT)
I completely agree.
Even MSNBC missed the best speech of the night.
I listened to HRC, waiting for the part where she actually endorsed Senator Obama as a human being (as opposed to as a Democrat; I personally couldn't care less that he is a Democrat), but I must have missed it.
I honestly and completely believe that Senator Obama is the best human being to run for president in my lifetime. Warner and Clinton just don't get it.
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Joyce
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:06 am EDT)
All we could think of here was that Sweitzer should campaign all over the country for Obama. Talk about "straight talking!! That was a terrific speech.
Use C-Span for the Convention - then you see everything and can "interpret" it yourself!
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT)
the chicago sun times snarked:
mccain has more houses than you own pairs of shoes.
usa today reported mccain has 12 properties.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:59 am EDT)
I have been a strong critic of the Hillary campaign tactics but since yesterday night I genuinely wanted to post on her blog or directly send a message to her...But that blog is almost empty and I wonder what's going on.
Is the moderator blocking people comments because it can't be what it seem to be(1 comment!!!)...I honestly believe there is something wrong because I can't accept that her own supporters didn't put some "congratulations" comments!...
if anybody close to Hillary is reading this blog,please tell her to fix that because there are a lot of us out there who sincerely want to give her another chance and be part of her future (as long as she doesn't listen to Bill and his cronies!...I am serious!...I don't care what everybody says,her husband,Mark Penn and the James Carville alike are the ones who screwed up her chances with their negativity and arrogance...Call me naive but I thought she finally realized that!).
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Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT)
Hinda action speaks louder then words!
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hinda-hopeful
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT)
I know that Debbie (BTW I answer to you up thread)but let's give her another chance...
Give her the month of September Debbie!
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Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:11 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:11 am EDT)
I Think it was Bill all along. I agree. The men around her screwed up her chances long ago.
I honestly think so.
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Concerned for our future
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:22 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:22 am EDT)
Please don't fall for the crap television tells you.
Bill is going to deliver a powerful speech tonight.
The party is in fact united. The campaign is going to heat it up.
Everyone will be out working for Obama, all of whom you heard so far speaking at the convention will be out there working hard to elect BO Biden 08.
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hinda-hopeful
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:30 am EDT)
I am not basing my judgment on the MSM reporting but on people actions!...MSM can spin and spin your words but they don't put them in your mouth!
Bill Clinton screwed it for his wife,his own wife (remember his comments about being 60 years old and not being aware at 11PM!!)...I can go on and on,I don't like him at all!...He is no racist but he is arrogant!
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Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:55 am EDT)
Laura we can blame Bill but you know what I blame the both of them. Hillary was the one running for President not Bill. Hillary was not made to say the things she said, she choose too.
Keep it real here!!
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("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ"
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:02 am EDT)
I thought HC pant suit joke was funny...LOL!
Ask yourselves:
..where you in this campain just for me stated Hillary Clinton
This is a great question that we should pose to ourselves. Are you in this campaign just for Obama or real issues?
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Livvy
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:10 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:10 am EDT)
It was a crack up, good to see she was paying attention..
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Charmona who is a believer in the ground game
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT)
Both! I am as excited as I am because of him and I support him because of his issues. I had already prepared to vote for Hillary because of her stance on issues.
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("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ"
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:32 am EDT)
Good Charmona, we should be voting on issues and policies for that is the heart of the matter.
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("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ"
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:05 am EDT)
I am hoping that he can express excitement and an endorsing (sp.) attitude for Obama eventhough it is clear that he has some sentiment of Hillary loosing.
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Zinger for Obama
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT)
No worries here. The pundits can blah, blah, blah all they want.
I thought it was brilliant for Hillary to quote Harriet Tubman, telling us to keep going even if we hear the dogs or see the torches...I thought of the barking dogs of the Republican-financed MSM. When you hear the idiotic rantings of the pundits, who are having their salaries paid by Republicans...just remember "Barking Dogs".
Hillary threw the gauntlet down for Bill, and he's going to hit it out of the park too. He's got to remind the voters that we had it good when he was president and the Republicans squandered it away.
Just as Hillary gave her vote of confidence that Michelle Obama will make a wonderful First Lady...It's Bill Clinton that has to put his presidential seal of approval on Barack Obama.
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Joyce
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:08 am EDT)
What??? You are really searching for problems!
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Concerned for our future
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT)
Nothing will be minimized.
HQ so far has brought us a winning election.
BO so far has gotten where many never thought it pissible.
The American people are not as dumb as television make them up to be.
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Paul from Magnolia, AR
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT)
The evidence of the last two presidential elections argues against your last sentence.
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Concerned for our future
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT)
The last 2 elections were rigged
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Paul from Magnolia, AR
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT)
True, but they were close enough to be rigged, which is still amazing to me.
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Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden*
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:12 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:12 am EDT)
No I don't see anything wrong with it. And frankly the repubs will attack anything and everything, don't you know that? You have something against the Greeks?
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Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden*
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:12 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:12 am EDT)
No I don't see anything wrong with it. And frankly the repubs will attack anything and everything, don't you know that? You have something against the Greeks?
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☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party.
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:12 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:12 am EDT)
No, what will be stupid is "if" the republicans actually try and use the Invesco Field celebration as any type of an attack on Obama based on decor.
Insignificant.
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Renee - It's A New Day
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:17 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:17 am EDT)
R
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Rudy Guiliani just said that.
Reported.
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Connie_W in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:17 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:17 am EDT)
No! For goodness sakes, NO!
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Karen-Missouri Ozarks for Obama!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:24 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:24 am EDT)
Obama is to be praised for his decision to open the acceptance speech to "we the people". How fitting for him to accept the nomination with thousands of grass roots supporters...it shows how much he cares and appreciates PEOPLE. Who cares how the Republicans or media "spin" it...just because they're so jealous they don't have the backing of American people?
I think the Invesco Field idea is WONDERFUL!
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paul in atlanta
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:26 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:26 am EDT)
All Coliseums look like a Greek or Roman Temple!
What are you saying....Do you know history?
We got our concept of Coliseums from the Greek and Romans....DUH
Don't Yall see the Repubs is trying to turn Obama's Positives into Negatives:
1. Obama the "Celeb" - Positive because he can gather over 10,000 people in a gathering at any given time. NEGATIVE - it looks prophetic
2. Celeb endorsements - Positive because there are more than 100 high profile endorsements from Hollywood, Music, Film, Literary, and Broadway industries. NEGATIVE - it looks Populists
3. Obama is inexperience - POSITIVE New Vision would give new direction of US and will repair the image around the world. NEGATIVE he don't know nothing.
Don't worry about it!
DEMOCRATS MUST PAINT MCCAIN AS AN EGOTISTICAL ELITIST WITH A HOT HEAD WITH NO MORAL COMPASS.
BIDEN MUST PAINT WASINGTON AS BROKE AND WHICH IS WHY HE DIDN'T LIVE THERE. SHOW THAT BARACK IS "OK".
OBAMA MUST SHOW HE KNOWS HOW IT FEELS TO BE POOR, PAY BILLS, PUMP GAS, COOK FOOD, GREAT FATHER. HE MUST ALSO SHOW SOME ANGER AGAINST MCCAIN AT LEAST ONCE IN A SPEECH AND HIT HARD..AFTER THAT HE CAN STAY ON MESSAGE.
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Karen-Missouri Ozarks for Obama!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT)
And who can the Republicans have to speak? Bush (puppet)...Cheney (mastermind)...Romney who only knows negative (how does he get through life like that)...Guilliani (a noun a verb and 9-11). All the disgusting ones?
The Democratic Convention is like the who's who in American politics! And wonderful everyday people like us! Top-notch technology!
What do voters want America to look like? Upbeat and technology driven full of inspired people...or the old 1960s look and war-mongering to the point it looks more like a backwards militant country?
Obama is the most inspiring politician of our time and Biden is the fairest politician of several generations. Voters should stand up and vote to take back our country from people like Bush and McCain!
As the quote that will ring for YEARS from Kucinich...WAKE UP AMERICA!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT)
Solarwind
I thought this also. But then again no matter what type of podium Barack Obama uses the Republicans will use this against him.
He needs to be standing on something.
I believe the description was more like small off white pillars. Similar to the Washington Capitol Building.
It's sort of like an ink blot...is it a Greek Temple, Washington Capitol, Just Two white columns with a base?
You be the judge but do not let the so called media frame something in your mind that DOES NOT EXIST.
They minimize everything. They are simpletons.
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Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:29 am EDT)
Solar,
You are buying into the Republican, CNN, Fox talking points with that statement.
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Karen, Oxford UK
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:32 am EDT)
Solarwind
SORRY TO PUT THIS IN CAPS BUT I AGREE WITH YOU. I'm a Brit and we generally are a bit more reserved about 'going over the top' BUT I think this sort of set is going to be an absolute PR disaster.
I know other people think this is looking for a problem, but it is a huge mistake. The campaign will be seen as arrogant and presumptive. Your economy is in the toilet right now and I think a set like this is just going to look like it is Obama who is out of touch and he asbolutely is not.
The disgusting and despicable celebrity ads have had a bad effect whether you like to admit it or not. If this is handled properly, the Republican attack machine (which actually should be in jail) will make the next 69 days all about this.
I've left an email already but I doubt anyone will pick it up.
LULU, LACE or ANYONE WHO IS IN CONTACT WITH HQ - COULD YOU PLEASE RAISE THIS. THEY ARE ALREADY MAKING FUN OF THIS ON MORNING JOE - we can't just write this off as stupid media. I am very worried that this will be a terrible presentational mistake.
Could someone please check with HQ that they have thought about this and road tested it. If possible could a response be posted.
The convention week is getting better and better (although I don't think you can ever beat Sasha Obama!) - please please please, this is too important a time and too important an election for this to be screwed up over something stupid, like an over the top set.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT)
A Day in the LIfe of Barack Obama - Wisconsin video and the day in pictures
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Job Offer from John McCain: Picking lettuce for $50 per hour
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Mark Halperin on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Interesting.
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Peon Announcement; Repetition Repetition Repetition - Politics and School Buses
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Debunkment: Taxing capital gains, water, bad breath, and flatulence
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As Nancy Reagan once said 'Just say no'. She said it about drugs, but I think it's applicable to other topics.
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Peon thoughts Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, August 2008
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Hillary Clinton Rocks - speaking out against McCain atttack ad
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"The Lion of the Senate" makes it to the dance
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BlogOMania - Who all's bloggin' the convention? Check out the list from the famous to the infamous
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John McCain: Goldwater Conservative or 'Kleptocratic Opportunist'?
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Experience Schmearience: Does Obama have the experience? Is Obama ready to lead?
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I'm not going to tell you, but I'll e-mail it to you. Alrighty then.
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Malia and Sasha talking to 'Daddy' via satellite at Democratic National Convention
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American Families: Barack, Michelle, Sasha, Malia and Ted Kennedy and The Kennedy Clan
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Give 'em heck New Jersey Mom - It's not empathME It's empathWE - ok that was probably pretty lame on my part
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John McCain: I think the President has lead with great clarity and I think he's done a great job leading the country, don't you all?
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Statistcal Dead Heat: Two polls show John McCain ahead slightly
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John Legend on change - If you're out there I'm lettin' ya know, Change must win.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT)
The middle section of her speech had me a little nervous - oh no, here we go with the rah, rah Hillary. But she pulled it all together and did a great, inspiring job. Now it needs to be put to rest. Those that are anti-Obama, supposedly in deference to Hillary, need not be attended to any longer. Let them do what they want. To that end, Keith O made a great and chilling point which I had not realized. I remembered when the Clintons were in office, some nasty comments being made about Chelsea Clinton's appearance. I did NOT realize it was McCain who made the comments. Viciously criticizing a child is reprehensible. Especially from a grown man. But if Hillary's "supporters" think they're doing her a favor by voting for such a vile individual who personally attacked her daughter, let them bask in their disloyal stupidity.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:19 am EDT)
That is such a good point. People need to know the real McCain.
Ya'll please do not give the MSM ratings. There are plenty of other options.
Why the heck is anyone watching Morning Joe. That man should be fired...He publicly stated he didn't care if the leader of Iraq was killed.
OMG!
I only know because someone posted a link to the info yesterday.
Here we are again...repeating everything the MSM says. I tell you you keep watching them you will begin to believe the nonsense! Pick one or two shows and turn the rest of it off...
I have noticed an increase in SOURCES say! Even my children know to consider the source?
Did I mention not to give them ratings?
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:09 am EDT)
vote take place? Is it early in the day or when events start after 5pm?
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The Traveler
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT)
I think early.
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Rene (John McCain was for himself before he was against himself before he was for being against himself...just like his policies
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT)
OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!
What if Hillary gets it! What if Hillary gets the nomination!!!
LOL!
just kidding...
(hey, i haven't freaked out in a looooooonggggg time...just thought I'd try it on for old time's sake)
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT)
Good one Renee. That is what people were saying about a week ago when we were bombarded by the chicken little hysterics.
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Citizen Jane (Middle Class Mama for Obama)
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:13 am EDT)
Like no one else will give it to you.
Don't get too upset at the Hillary Supporters that still say that they aren't convinced. Let's remember back to the Primary, I know that's hard to do but try. Now, think about all the race baiting, ignorance, and hatred it created. It is a combination or racism and feminism that cultivated this whole mess. The truth is, those that Hillary could reach, she reached last night. Those that are on the fence, it will take Barack's speech and actions during this General to get them off. Those that voted for Hillary, because she was the WHITE candidate, will never ever vote for a BLACK one. Get Over it.
You can not dig at a sore that has festered in America for hundreds of years, then put a bandage on it and say, "Let's move forward." It cannot and will not work. Those wounds are still fresh to the touch, and the Primary war left carnage on the field. Face it. Some Americans are just racist! Some Americans are just Sexist, and some Americans wouldn't vote for a black man even if he descended from heaven holding a golden staff with wings on his back.
Barack and Michelle have played by the rules, worked hard, achieved success, and still ignorance about who they are has prevailed in the small minds of small men. So, please do not waste your time watching the MSM. Do not waste your time crying over those that will not get on the train. Just do your part, and make sure that when it leaves the station- Barack is the conductor.
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Connie_W in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT)
Doesn't the media playing that old line "I don't know who Barack Obama is" getting old by now?
It's the Republicans and the media pushing this, just like they have overblown the PUMA's.
It's an old mind trick to put a negative idea into the heads of some vulnerable people.
Don't let the Republicans pull their dirty tricks of trying to divide and oppress the public. They use the media as their mouthpiece to do it.
Not this time!! We have to focus on the issues.
No way, No how, NO McCaint.
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Citizen Jane (Middle Class Mama for Obama)
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:14 am EDT)
Like no one else will give it to you.
Don't get too upset at the Hillary Supporters that still say that they aren't convinced. Let's remember back to the Primary, I know that's hard to do but try. Now, think about all the race baiting, ignorance, and hatred it created. It is a combination or racism and feminism that cultivated this whole mess. The truth is, those that Hillary could reach, she reached last night. Those that are on the fence, it will take Barack's speech and actions during this General to get them off. Those that voted for Hillary, because she was the WHITE candidate, will never ever vote for a BLACK one. Get Over it.
You can not dig at a sore that has festered in America for hundreds of years, then put a bandage on it and say, "Let's move forward." It cannot and will not work. Those wounds are still fresh to the touch, and the Primary war left carnage on the field. Face it. Some Americans are just racist! Some Americans are just Sexist, and some Americans wouldn't vote for a black man even if he descended from heaven holding a golden staff with wings on his back.
Barack and Michelle have played by the rules, worked hard, achieved success, and still ignorance about who they are has prevailed in the small minds of small men. So, please do not waste your time watching the MSM. Do not waste your time crying over those that will not get on the train. Just do your part, and make sure that when it leaves the station- Barack is the conductor.
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Tom fom Kansas
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:18 am EDT)
Thank you. Well said!
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Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:22 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:22 am EDT)
Well said! Her speech is what it is. She did it, some will take it, others will reject it. Now we officially MUST move on. The primary was a mess. No speech, unless it was some sort of confession by Hillary, could adequately repair the damage done.
And I'm sippin' my machiatto this morning too!
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:23 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:23 am EDT)
Yes and the same holds true for some of the Obama-Bashers.
I heard one on C-Span this morning from a caller supporting McCain quoting something Michelle wrote somewhere that said she would do everything in her power to help the Black Community and he added, "I don't know how anyone in their right mind could vote for Obama based on this".
Well of course she would! And why is that a bad thing? The Black Community is in need of as much help and support as any other community whether based on gender, race, income, etc. It was a really ignorant thing to say. I'm not sure what the caller thought she meant by that but it was pretty clear, he had some fear based on race, I guess.
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT)
oh I found what the caller was referring to: it was Michelle's Seniorr Thesis from Princeton....when she was 21 years old! PUH-LEEZ!
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Connie_W in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT)
That lady was an ignorant Republican, that's all.
Not that all Republicans are ignorant - there really are some good people but they continue to allow their party to be ruled by the inept and ignorant so the true rulers, the big corporations and big money industries, have total control.
Listen, the Republicans and their friends in the media play on people's vulnerabilities like no other. They cannot fend for their issues - their policies have proven a failure for America. So, all they have is the ability to try to twist petty things and try to make those petty things a big issue.
Don't be fooled like that lady.
Reason with people about this and show them that things like this are small minded and petty. There is much more at stake.
Bashing Hillary and bashing Obama on petty things is small minded.
On to the General Election - let's get out there and get Obama/Biden elected.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT)
They just don't know who they're messing me with, do they Joe?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:28 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:28 am EDT)
...beautiful Dan!
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT)
Joe Biden, our very own Rocky! Nice video Dan. I'm very inspired by it!
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT)
Wow....as a persoanl friend of Joe's, I found this very touchng and I have forwarded it to one of his Aide's to give to the family.
Thanks, Dan.
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ObamaRama in CO
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT)
dan is at it again!! hoping to be entertained by some of your videos tomorrow night at Invesco!
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Debbie UK
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:52 am EDT)
Thanks for that lovely video. The more I learn about Joe Biden the more I realise that the world is blessed to have people like Biden and Barack in the corrupt and dishonest world of politics..
Restores your faith in humanity (in the political world...)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT)
I GOT THIS LAST NITE FROM THE RNC
TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Sarah Simmons, Director of Strategy
RE: Obama's Convention Bounce
DATE: August 22, 2008
Because of the unique nature of the Democratic primary, we believe Obama will receive a significant bump from his convention.
This cycle mirrors Bill Clinton's Democratic convention in 1992: A historic 16-point bump. Barack Obama is more similarly situated to Bill Clinton in 1992 than any other candidate in recent history. He received a 16-point bump coming out of his convention. Obama is also a "new" candidate in a change-oriented environment.
Obama will ride his VP bump. This announcement typically gives a candidate a 5-point temporary bump that dissipates. However, Obama's timing allows him to maximize his Vice Presidential bump and sustain press attention for the course of the week.
If his convention successfully showcases Hillary Clinton and heals the wounds from the primary, he will move large groups of voters in those key places.
Obama's stadium address on Thursday -- the 45th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech -- will result in effusive and overwhelming press coverage. On Thursday, Obama will give a great speech, as has been his trademark. The press will sing his praises and remark on his historic address and Obama's place in history.
For example, The Associated Press today published an article comparing the historic nature of the addresses - a week before Obama's speech. This coverage will be impenetrable and will undoubtedly impact the polls.
STOP WORRYING...THEY ARE RUNNING SCARED
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT)
they're playing the expectation game.
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:26 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:26 am EDT)
I think I should change my user name to Consider the Source.
The AP has lost all credibility since Fournier took over. Check it out they're quoting the AP.
Not a reliable source No How, No Way!
McCain = Where we headed OFF THE CLIFF!
Barack & Joe = Stability
I'm voting for Stability
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:35 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:35 am EDT)
and sanity.
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Justin Brogden
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT)
They'ew trying to raise expectations.
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT)
Yup...they keep raising that bar higher and higher
Well I'll tell ya'll Barack & Joe and some of the amazing people I've seen thus far are going to break a world record!
And if that bar get's up there too high We, the American people, shatter the darn thing into millions of pieces and deliver it to the Con-artists that they are.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT)
if barack doesn't get the 16 point bounce, that'll give the right an excuse to jump all over barack and try to paint him as a flawed candidate.
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:06 am EDT)
this directly contradicts all those folks saying Obama is falling in the polls...
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Concerned for our future
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:18 am EDT)
Democrats are not good at losing elections or republicans are good at winning elections.
THE LAST 2PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS WERE RIGGED.
They are good at rigging elections
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("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ"
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:23 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:23 am EDT)
...you have a great point and statement. This is why we cannot trust voting machines nor humans handling voting machines.
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Livvy
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:47 am EDT)
Not this time, we've got the techies on our side. Trust David Axelrod.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT)
then we have to work harder to make sure it's not so close.
if barack goes into election night with say, an 8-12 point lead in the various swing states, that'll make it harder to steal.
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:12 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:12 am EDT)
This has been my quiet fear all along...especially since I live in Florida! That's why I said way back when on another blog that McCain was entirely too self-assured about the outcome of this election. Like a man who knew already that it was in the bag for him.
I wouldn't out it past them to have already contracted with the voting machine manufacturers or a hacker to rig the machines. They did it before...why wouldn't do it again...especially given their level of fear of Obama?
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:24 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:24 am EDT)
ohio and new mexico have democratic sectry of states. colorado though worries me.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:20 am EDT)
For example:
1/ SIDEKICK!
2/ No way, no how, NO MCCAIN!
3/ 4 more months!
4/ Twin brothers
5/ John McCain More of the SAME!
It would be nice if we could keep it going...make sure it is wrapped around mcSame's NECK!
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Obama Is The Best President Ever 2012-2016(Formerly Known As Professor Xavier)
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:23 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:23 am EDT)
Have any one heard of it? I have and I am listening to it now.
The Lionel Show is on right now and he has a huge different take on what happened Tuesday at the convention. We might want to take heed and also take it with a grain of salt.
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:28 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:28 am EDT)
Rachel Maddow radio show is on Air American as well. She had rave reviews for last night therefore I will trust her perspective. The crowd that was in Denver last night seemed to digest what Hillary said. The Obama signs and cheers from the onset have overshadowed any disaffected Hillary supporters. I really believe this thing is overstretched.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT)
I pray that Lionel is wrong but take heed anyway.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT)
I was on the live blog last night with our reps from the convention floor. He is a HRC fan who now supports Obama, he said they have looked all over for the "puma's" since they got there and they ONLY place they can find them is in the media.
He told us he's there and he honestly has no idea where cnn and the like are coming up with these people.
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joy
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:37 am EDT)
i always find that guy very annoying and cynical. He is the morning Joe version on air america.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT)
I listen to Air America in the car pretty much all the time, it's only available on XM radio here. Usually it's Bill Press on my way to work on Rachel Maddow on my way home from work.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:44 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:44 am EDT)
I tell you what; even if he is cynical and everything you said, I would still would Love for President Barack Obama to have a contingency plan in place before 2012.
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Czarina JB in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT)
Air America is where Ed Schultz broadcasts out of. I am sure you have seen him on MSNBC and CNN. You have to be selective on who you listen to as there are many different points of view. Ed is a huge supporter of Barack and also the unions. In my time zone, he is on from 9 AM. I then switch to Randi Rhodes on NOVAM radio, then back to Air America for Rachel Maddow.
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Obama Is The Best President Ever 2012-2016(Formerly Known As Professor Xavier)
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:23 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:23 am EDT)
What time dose Ed schultz come on Air America eastern standard time?
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:29 am EDT)
he has a huge different take on what happened Tuesday
like what?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:48 am EDT)
His views are that She is setting herself up to run in 2012 at the same time some of her supporters are blaming John Edward's wife for covering up his affair. And he said he views the expressions between Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton are covertly venomous.
Bad blood.
As for me after hearing what he said; I say take it with a grain of salt.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT)
the deception that continues to rot the Media. If I hear one more time that Obama needs to connect with voters I'm going to freaking scream.
WTF do they think he has been doing when he has had those huge rallies. WTF do they think he has been doing when he has gotten AA voters to turn out in the primaries higher than any other primaries. WTF do they think he has been doing when he has brought so many young people into the political process. I'm so sick and tired of them using a slight weakness among white working class voters as evidence that he has big problems connecting with all voters. Since when is the media in the businnes to DECIEVE and MANIPULATE information are we seriously that close to fascism. How do they get away with doing this? I mean good grief Obama is beating McCain by 20 points with Latino and they are still talking about some phantom problem he has with Latinos. They've stop talking to Latinos now and have moved on to this generic not connecting with voters as if that means ALL voters. Obama has been doing mostly townhalls where he is talking about the economy and policy and entertaining their questions. What the hell more can he do wear overalls. I would bet that this problem is NOT as bad as they are making it out to seem compared to other democrats like Kerry. Democrats have always had problems with these so called bubbas but for some reason Bill Clinton reached them in retropsect I can see why. But they make it seem like its an Obama problem they so subtly and not so subtly trying to pull race into this. CNN went and find a Hilary supporter who still isnt going to vote for Obama after Hlary's speech. What the hell kind of anecdotal nonsense journalism is that. You need POLLS of a 1000 or more after a couple of days to get a feeling for how the speech went not some wacko. This kind of stuff should be UNETHICAL.
BTW as far as Obama and his inability to reach voters I'm referring to an article in NYT.
I love what Biden said I'm falling more and more in love with this guy he said: I dont give a damn what the media says AMEN JOE AMEN!!!
Carol
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT)
Carol I actually like that the naysayers underestimate Obama and this campaign. It was no different when he first announced his run for Presidency. Many pundits almost made fun of his prospects. We see how that analysis turned out. Those people are focusing on this "blue collar voter" BS when Democrats never win those voters. It is a fact that "blue collar voters" overwhelmingly vote against their economic interest and history shows that. Barack Obama is doing just fine. The are underestimating the AA and youth vote. He already has a resounding lead among women who account for a majority of voters.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:35 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:35 am EDT)
According to the media, he hasn't connected with the most important people in this country, The white blue collar workers.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:42 am EDT)
According to the media Michelle and BO have 7 heads with their racist code of. They are exotic, not familiar, not like us and all that crap
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT)
what media doesn't mention is that barack has won more support now than kerry or gore had at a comparable time.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:26 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:26 am EDT)
If you, like most of us, missed Dennis Kucinich's speech at the convention last night, you owe it to yourself to go to
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and watch and listen.
This is a rallying cry to all of us to put aside the divisions of the primaries and get to work on the Republicans. A primer on why we are Democrats and what we care about. Time for us all to wake up and move forward together.
Pass it on, because the media won't.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT)
WOW! Go Dennis!!!!
WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:51 am EDT)
Kucinich was 1000 times better than Clinton. I wish HIS were the speech being played and replayed all over the place. HRC is a great actress and played her role well last night, but that's about it. I'll be glad when her husband's speech is over too. About all they can manage to do (in between bouts of praising themselves) is suggest that Barack's not as bad as McCain. That's why some HRC supporters will never vote Obama-Biden......they hear her, but don't believe her. I just hope Bill Clinton doesn't say anything embarrassing.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:34 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:34 am EDT)
rollercoaster!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:29 am EDT)
I just noticed that my letter to the editor got published yesterday....from Quad Cities Times>>>
John McCain is the genuine emperor and if that is the person you want impacting your life from the White House then by all means vote for McSame, the Bush clone.
He tells us that our American economy is strong. He is unsure of exactly how many homes he owns.
Further he goes on to express his belief that people making $3 million actually would be considered middle-class citizens. Wow, I don’t know about you, but I would love to be middle class by John’s standards!
I would much rather have the chief elected official be a person with one home, who knows how to shop at the local supermarket, fill his gas tank, buys shoes that don’t cost $500 and come from Italy.
Obama clearly understands the state of today’s economy and how we, the real middle class, are all suffering through it.
He has a plan to give us tax cuts, an emergency energy rebate and a plan to give college students a $4,000 tax break in their tuition in exchange for 100 hours of community service.
Tell me who better represents government of, for and by the people?
K. Nagel
Milan, Illinois
I sent it MANY places...including USA Today...maybe it is in other papers, too!?!
I HOPE so!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:51 am EDT)
awesome.
i need to do more of this too.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT)
Great letter!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:30 am EDT)
Susan Rice just kicked Joe Scarsbooooooo ass, she is 3 time more intellegent than Joe al a Maddow. Joe could not wait to get her off the show, she was more cogent than anyone he's had on his show today.
She should be Sec of State, but she won't get it, this will be a political appointment.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:33 am EDT)
She is our next Secretary of State
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT)
i sorta want to see powell.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:25 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:25 am EDT)
Me too!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT)
No How No Way No McCain - HRC
Wake Up America! - Kucinich
He isn't a Maverick he's a side kick - schweitz
Stand Up, Stand Up NOW = schweitz
If you're out there Can you hear me - legend
What was Michelle's should line?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT)
"That's not a Maverick; that's a sidesick."
BOB CASEY
"Not four more year--FOUR MORE MONTHS." Casey
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:41 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:41 am EDT)
Michelle: "Choose Hope not Fear."
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT)
Michelle is not a politician and doesn't speak in sound bites but when she said "That is why I love this country.", I think it summed it all up.
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:50 am EDT)
Neo-Con artists -
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT)
Bush 2 was born on third and stole second and McCain cheered him along the way -- Strickland
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT)
...with Hope, been shattering glass ceilings"
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT)
The news is buzzing this morning about Hillary's grand slam speech. I listened to some of it. S'okay.
But Dennis was wonderful! He was like one of those old time leaders with his fist in the air and sounding like a native american warrior chief.
I wish he got the same press that Hillary got. He was amazing. She s'okay.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:40 am EDT)
You're absolutely right, Kim. I did not see Hillary's speech, but you can see Dennis K.'s at
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It's a shame so many of us are still mired in the primaries, while Kucinich is looking at the big picture--the job that needs to be done now.
I hope that after this week we can all focus on the Republicans and why we need so badly to win this election.
Everyone should watch this speech and spread the link around because I hear that the media is not covering it. (I don't have a television.)
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:56 am EDT)
I disagree. She hit a home run.
Let's unite and not divide any more.
No way, no how, NO MCCAIN!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT)
Hello Obama*Biden Family~ good morning :)
Now let me smack ya all for a moment. Knock it off- some of you are on here doing the media and the repubs talking points this morning. Of course they're talking smack about Hillary and Obama. What did you expect? Did you think you'd wake up today and they'd suddenly be fair honest and factual?
It WILL NOT HAPPEN. Not only will it not happen during this election, it will NOT happen when BO is president.. at least not at first.
The media IS biased. period. Against us, against anyone that speaks for us- which by the way includes Hillary, Bill and their supporters. They trash anything when it supports us.
Did you watch Hill's speech last night? Then decide for your self- use your brain and your heart - not Joes, or Pats or some other muckraker's ignorant opinion.
She said and did ALL she needed to say or do, or all she is capable and willing to do. THiS ELECTION does not and will not rise and fall on Hillary Clinton.
It IS on US. It will rise and fall on all of us.
Damn right. Which is why Barack Obama has harnessed into being members and participants in OUR FUTURE, in the FUTURE of this country. What the hell do you think he's talking about when he says this election is about us???
Work doggone it. Work doesn't just mean asking people to vote for him- it means being exhaustive in explaining why it's imperative to cast their vote FOR their country, for the future of our planet and our children's children. This is no small election between the repubs and the dems- this is the most serious thing we will ever do.
TELL the people you talk to- the media lies- be factual- give them the points on the issues and what's at stake here.
WE ARE THE VOICES of the election- We drown out the media's spin. That is what's being asked of us.
Stop whining about the media- and what Hillary shoulda coulda ought to have said. She said what she's gonna say- tough if it wasn't good enough for Joe and Pat, or you! She is NOT the last word on Barack Obama or on this election- YOU ARE, WE ARE.. the media is gonna stir the bs. JUST DONT BUY their pot of poop.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:32 am EDT)
Please lets boycott mainstream media and talki about the boycott here as much as we can. They read this blog and they will make changes. They fear their sponsors will pull out if they know their ratings is going down.
Please folks! it is a huge way that we can help BO bring about change.
Lets show thse creeps who really have the power of the purse.
Tlak about it talk about it.
describe your email, send links etc. You will see the difference in no time.
Call for the ousting of Joe scarface and Pat Buchanan
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:42 am EDT)
We were "hoodwinked" in the Vietnam years, and us older folks will NOT be trusting reporters again! We have the Internet now and easily research and find all kinds of contradictions. So if the media believes we the people hang on their every word...THEY ARE WRONG!
Amazingly enough, the winner in all this is C-SPAN!
Wow...who would've ever thought? Ok, so we don't really like the call-ins...BUT...it is at least fair. Just because we don't the republican callers' remarks, it is FAIR to hear all sides. You go C-Span! so now C-Span turns out to be the true role-model for broadcast news.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:05 am EDT)
And I would just add to that- When you write the media- ALWAYS write something specific about Barack's stance on the issues.
Constantly the media LIES about BO and the issues not being clear, or being unspecific- we all know it's BS. So cry foul on that when you write and then add a specific of his- and they WILL have to stop lying. We've done their homework for them all along.
And there was some chat up top about Joe this morning talking about BO getting into Harvard- on Affirmative Action- someone else posted that that's untrue as Barack didn't list his race on his application. If anyone has a link for that- PLEASE POST it.
Now about Affirmative Action- lots of misnomers out there: AA was set-up to OPEN THE DAMN DOOR to higher education and jobs for people who were more frequently left behind- it was a necessary step, albeit imperfect- to ending racism in this country.
My sons' are all bi-racial- the eldest is 30 he was an A student from Headstart through High school- and he frequently hit a ceiling academically. He was in the Baccalaureate program through HS and kept a 4.2 to a 4.6 gpa- and yes he may or may not have gotten into college initially due to his racial makeup- as have others. BUT how the heck do you think they got THROUGH school? Barack Obama ACED Harvard- he was BRILLIANT according to his professors- one professor (this was shown on video Monday night at the convention) talked about Barack as being the most brilliant student he had in 37 years of teaching. PASS THAT ON to the people you meet. In 37 years of teaching at HARVARD- and BO was the most brilliant student he'd had. Get that? That IS WHO I want to be my president.
The smart guy please.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:05 am EDT)
And I would just add to that- When you write the media- ALWAYS write something specific about Barack's stance on the issues.
Constantly the media LIES about BO and the issues not being clear, or being unspecific- we all know it's BS. So cry foul on that when you write and then add a specific of his- and they WILL have to stop lying. We've done their homework for them all along.
And there was some chat up top about Joe this morning talking about BO getting into Harvard- on Affirmative Action- someone else posted that that's untrue as Barack didn't list his race on his application. If anyone has a link for that- PLEASE POST it.
Now about Affirmative Action- lots of misnomers out there: AA was set-up to OPEN THE DAMN DOOR to higher education and jobs for people who were more frequently left behind- it was a necessary step, albeit imperfect- to ending racism in this country.
My sons' are all bi-racial- the eldest is 30 he was an A student from Headstart through High school- and he frequently hit a ceiling academically. He was in the Baccalaureate program through HS and kept a 4.2 to a 4.6 gpa- and yes he may or may not have gotten into college initially due to his racial makeup- as have others. BUT how the heck do you think they got THROUGH school? Barack Obama ACED Harvard- he was BRILLIANT according to his professors- one professor (this was shown on video Monday night at the convention) talked about Barack as being the most brilliant student he had in 37 years of teaching. PASS THAT ON to the people you meet. In 37 years of teaching at HARVARD- and BO was the most brilliant student he'd had. Get that? That IS WHO I want to be my president.
The smart guy please.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:42 am EDT)
bush, the idiot son, got into harvard. he got in despite poor grades because his daddy went there.
that's the wealthy version of affirmative action. not based on grades but family connections.
nobody bytches about that.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:32 am EDT)
Hello Obama*Biden Family~ good morning :)
Now let me smack ya all for a moment. Knock it off- some of you are on here doing the media and the repubs talking points this morning. Of course they're talking smack about Hillary and Obama. What did you expect? Did you think you'd wake up today and they'd suddenly be fair honest and factual?
It WILL NOT HAPPEN. Not only will it not happen during this election, it will NOT happen when BO is president.. at least not at first.
The media IS biased. period. Against us, against anyone that speaks for us- which by the way includes Hillary, Bill and their supporters. They trash anything when it supports us.
Did you watch Hill's speech last night? Then decide for your self- use your brain and your heart - not Joes, or Pats or some other muckraker's ignorant opinion.
She said and did ALL she needed to say or do, or all she is capable and willing to do. THiS ELECTION does not and will not rise and fall on Hillary Clinton.
It IS on US. It will rise and fall on all of us.
Damn right. Which is why Barack Obama has harnessed into being members and participants in OUR FUTURE, in the FUTURE of this country. What the hell do you think he's talking about when he says this election is about us???
Work doggone it. Work doesn't just mean asking people to vote for him- it means being exhaustive in explaining why it's imperative to cast their vote FOR their country, for the future of our planet and our children's children. This is no small election between the repubs and the dems- this is the most serious thing we will ever do.
TELL the people you talk to- the media lies- be factual- give them the points on the issues and what's at stake here.
WE ARE THE VOICES of the election- We drown out the media's spin. That is what's being asked of us.
Stop whining about the media- and what Hillary shoulda coulda ought to have said. She said what she's gonna say- tough if it wasn't good enough for Joe and Pat, or you! She is NOT the last word on Barack Obama or on this election- YOU ARE, WE ARE.. the media is gonna stir the bs. JUST DONT BUY their pot of poop.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:50 am EDT)
Bravo Sheri!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT)
Brava Sheri!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:33 am EDT)
I respect Hillary Clinton as a person but beware of her tactics.
Be forewarned; Hillary Clinton is positioning herself to run for 2012
presidency. She is being nice right now until it's time for her to run.
Remember I forewarned you ahead of time. President Barack Obama needs to be also prepared.
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 am EDT)
I don't really mind what her true motives are. If Obama wins I don't believe she will be able to then win in 2012 against him.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:43 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:43 am EDT)
Well Latoria I'm for the true motives!!
Obama will win if he don't then
we know who to blame.
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Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:52 am EDT)
If Obama loses it is his fault and the fault of his supporters for not working harder to win votes. Hatred of Hillary does not help.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT)
I agree Juanita 300%!!
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Suzanne in Jupiter, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:41 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:41 am EDT)
None of us are mind readers! Let's look to NOW. If we keep analyzing motives we are wasting our energies we need to beat McCAin. Let's look at McCain's motives to keep us in WARS and keep the large corporations rich, while the rest of us can't afford to put gas in our cars. Let's start looking at the McCain agenda of destroying our country NOW and stop caring what may or may not happen in 2012!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT)
I disagree. She will work hard for Obama and never run again for president. She will get HHS or become govenor of New York or even end up on the Supreme Court but she is not preparing to run in 2012. I would be careful not to buy into this republican story line. This only aids the McCain camp. It is time to end the anti Clinton rhetoric.
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Czarina JB in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT)
If you are in politics, you always position yourself for future elections. When BO does what he says he is going to in the first four years in the White House, the threat of being challenged by another Democrat is diminished.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT)
But there are many offices she would be really good and successful at. Whether it's Supreme court, Congress, Politics TV, Cabinet member, Head of Health and Social Services in Washington. I really would rather see her make a BIG name for herself in other than presidency.
She could very easily take up where Ted Kennedy will leave off. She could become an icon in the Senate and gain much respect.
I really believe Hillary can use this as a tremendous stepping stone if she makes wise choices. I'm not so sure running for a presidency is the answer. However, should Obama run two terms of office, she will still be every bit as good when Obama is finished.
McCain Stray Talk...Believe It Or Not! |
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:33 am EDT)
McCain Stray Talk...Believe It Or Not!
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT)
starting in Denver. The will head to Pennsylvania and other battleground states. Yipee! This was very successful during the primaries.
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Tracy in CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:44 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:44 am EDT)
Yeah!!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT)
Yes I can't wait I was so ready to see these two on the campaign trail together.
Carol
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:41 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:41 am EDT)
at Invesco field. They are mocking him as "God" because there are Roman columns up. Joe and Mika are giggling saying that is "unfortunate" since people call him "messiah" and say he has a following. What do you guys think? Will that be a negative? I think it is plain jealousy on the GOP part. I don't know why Guillani,Mike Murphy,Romney have gone to see his event set up.
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Tracy in CT
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT)
They will always find something to mock him for. That appears to be what they live for.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT)
get a life....people are loosing jobs..and this is the news? Yeah tell our kids not to achieve their best.
Hey Tori, do us a favor, TURN TO CSPAN.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT)
Isack my C-Span is too fuzzy to watch. I have contacted my cable company. I am not upset. I can handle watching MSNBC. I am not complaining. I am just stating what the GOP are doing. They are who we are competing against after all.
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Dan The Man
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT)
Funny how Dashle got like 4 minutes, and Rudy and Murphy were on for like 13 minutes...Its such BS.
Ridge would be a scary pick for us. I fear no other choice he could make.
I think they would rip Romney apart. make him out to be Gordan Geko!
Pawlenty and the women are to inexperienced.
Biden would chew them up!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT)
I think this works for the GOP kool aid drinkers.
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Connie_W in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:50 am EDT)
They cannot come up with anything substantive to attack Obama so they pick small minded petty things to TRY to do it.
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:09 am EDT)
Like what kind of lettuce he eats. Arugula? Whatever!
What kind is in McCain's 7 refrigerators?
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Connie_W in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:15 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:15 am EDT)
That would be 7+ SubZero refrigerators.
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Verdandi from Sweden
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT)
Honestly, if that is what they have to go with, it's almost silly. What next, attack him because of the color of his tie?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT)
of course they would. I've been watching cspan, because cable news makes me sick.
I feel so much better when i don't watch their garbage.
They will not stop.
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Tiffany from NY
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:14 am EDT)
Greece - the birthplace of democracy as well!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:20 am EDT)
Most excellent point
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:52 am EDT)
they have to try something as this is an uphill climb for them.
Regardless of what happens in November, Obama is a historical figure already and Thursday is an historical event. It just happens to land on a landmark event as well. It is what it is and no amount of mockery or spin can change that.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:42 am EDT)
Now Rudy and Joe Scarsbooooo are attacking the set that Obama on which is going to accept the nomination. They are now saying that it is a Roman columns
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:45 am EDT)
This is what ABC has on their website:
Obama Speech Stage Resembles Ancient Greek Temple
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Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:51 am EDT)
I am so sick of their nonsense. This is a reasonable and rational structure for such a large crowd. It allows better access for the audience. Duh.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT)
remember in 2000, media went into a frenzy, going crazy, parroting the bushies claim that the clintons had vandalized the whitehouse upon leaving.
media echoed the claim for 2 weeks but finally had to apologize when they couldn't come up with documentation of the alleged vandalization, like photos.
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Amy, Bethesda, Md.
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:47 am EDT)
Why are you watching?
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Connie_W in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT)
Who gives a crap what Rudy and Joe S are saying.
They are both losers and they way they view things and the comments they make show exactly why they are losers.
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ISACK ENABLE
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT)
Thank you! Thank you!
So sick of all of you who keep on watching msm. I am sorry for being this harsh, but ENOUGH is ENOUGH.
Leave us alone!
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ISACK ENABLE
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:51 am EDT)
While you continue to anguish over msm, and keep reporting their EVIL here, we ask you to respect us too. You know some of us do not care what THEY THINK!!
They, rudi,romney, Joe, Mika, do not pay my bills at the end of this month. Why will i waste my time listening you their GAMES? Please take this junk elsewhere!
Please i beg you, i and others would like to spend the day without hearing from these individuals(just one day please!)
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:04 am EDT)
I second Isack -
Someone needs to start an MSM blog...
Ya'll don't realize you are cosigning their BS by watching them. You are addicted.
Remember ABC during the primaries...DO NOT EVEN CLICK ON THEIR LINKS
Don't even go to their websites
Let them all talk among themselves
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:06 am EDT)
Isack if you don't care you should just not respond and move on. You have been a little harsh to supporters the past couple of days. Although most can't stomach MSM we have to be aware of what they are using to try to attack us. How can we fight back if we don't even know what is going on? I email them constantly and it works IMHO. I got a response from a columnist from the Washington Post. We are free to post our concerns. MSM can't tell me how to think. I am not a low information voter.
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ISACK ENABLE
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:19 am EDT)
You sound like you are addicted to the particles that are coming out of msm. But here is my concerns: Can't we spend a DAY FREE OF MSM??
Is this too much to ask?
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT)
funny how there are no pictures.
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pf from Youngstown, Ohio
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT)
f#@k Rudy.....f#@k Scarsboo......f#@k Pat Buchanan.....f#@k Fixed News.....f#@k CNN......f#@k MSM
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:15 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:15 am EDT)
amen
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Karen-Missouri Ozarks for Obama!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:57 am EDT)
Typical republican politicians. Jealousy. Disrespect. Whiner. Clueless. Bring-down-everyone-negativity . Depressing. Antiquated. Stubborn.
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pf from Youngstown, Ohio
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:43 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:43 am EDT)
What a great speech by HRC!!!! Any rational person who supported HRC during the primaries ought to get behind BO. She clearly got the point across that this election is not about the candidates.....its about what the candidate does after he wins the election. No Way, No How, No McSidekick will only continue his twin Dubya's disastrous policies. It is time to turn the page on 8 yrs of failed policies and the man to do it is Barack Obama.
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Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus!
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT)
Ok this has I already been said. Like someone told me on this blog STOP REPEATING YOURSELF. Well I think that goes for all of us.
NOW REMEMBER WHO RUNNING FOR ELECTION BARACK OBAMA
NOT HILLIARY!!
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Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT)
Yes. She did a great job. I'm glad she is on board. I am glad to see that nearly every one is wellcoming her positive speech. It is time to end this bickering and win the election. Let us follow the lead of Barack and Hillary and win this election.
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pf from Youngstown, Ohio
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT)
What a great speech by HRC!!!! Any rational person who supported HRC during the primaries ought to get behind BO. She clearly got the point across that this election is not about the candidates.....its about what the candidate does after he wins the election. No Way, No How, No McSidekick will only continue his twin Dubya's disastrous policies. It is time to turn the page on 8 yrs of failed policies and the man to do it is Barack Obama.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:56 am EDT)
McCain : Romney knows nothing about national security and economy
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Mitt Romney attack ad against John McCain – “Waltz”
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Mitt Romney attack ad against John McCain - "Remember"
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pf from Youngstown, Ohio
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT)
My apologies for double post
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT)
Michelle is also there. Streaming live here p://www.cnn.com/video/live/liv e.html?stream=stream1
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT)
Hillary, I am so proud. NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McCAIN! The fight is still in you sister and that is why I love you! Thank you! ENERGY AND FIRE; that is what you are. The fate of our nation and our future is now. We can’t afford to wait. We have to be united, now! Thank you, the future is today; the good of this nation is bigger than self interest. We are united! We are Democrats! We will fight! WE WILL WIN! President Clinton, with you by his side, lead this country into greatness and now it is Barack and Michelle’s time and we will fight to make it happen. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION AND A SHEro! You make me proud to be a woman in America. You make me proud to be a Democrat. No more sitting down and taking it in the chin. NOW IS THE TIME TO FIGHT! SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON, YOU KNOW HOW TO FIGHT! TIME TO PUT OUR PANTS SUITS ON AND GET TO WORKING!
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Karen from Vt
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT)
And that is exactly what I am doing this afternoon--not in a pantsuit but volunteering for the local field office in the town net door. I helped canvass on Monday, did data entry, and am excited about the enthusiasm of the young people in the area! They want change! I also picked up postcards from the Brandon Artists guild that highlight Vermont artists, and I will be writing 100 cards for the general. Never in my 57 years have I participated so completely in an election. I also have a yard sign and a bumper sticker, and am letting my new neighbors where I stand with the election in a clear but nonintrusive manner. I have always voted, but I am invested in this election like never before. Lets get it done!!!!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT)
No Tax increase if you make under 250K!!!
We have to get this message across in the next two days! People think that Obama is going to raise taxes, and if we dont dispell that now, after the Republican convention it will stick for good!
We have to push back hard on that and we havent done anything to combat it yet!
I have friends who make like 50-75000 and they will vote for Mccain only because they think Obama is going to raise taxes because thats what they are hearing!
I'm sure thats how a lot of people feel and we have to dispell that lie big time with full force!
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Cindii *Obama blue sweetie*
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:28 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:28 am EDT)
I'm worried about this too. Tonight i think they should reinforce what Barack's position is on taxes making sure to spell it out clearly to the American people. Reminding us that the Republicans have been lying about Barack raising taxes on the average working joe. Unfortunately, Democrats don't seem to think in this way, where Republicans are plotting all the time and don't care about lying. At these events, almost every eye is watching. Now is a good time for them to make Barack's position clear. I would even use the big screen in back to contrast the difference between Barack's tax plan and McSham's tax plan.
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Vicki from PA
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT)
I really hope they play the "Yes We Can" video on the big screen sometime during the convention - that video is so inspiring and one of his best speeches. Maybe Thursday in the stadium?
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:54 am EDT)
Thanks to my senator, Hillary Clinton, for her rousing recital of why we need to elect Barack Obama.
I won't dwe;ll on nitpicking, but the feeling I got from Clinton's carefully crafted address was that while she won't countenance her supporters NOT voting for Barack, neither will she spend much time giving Obama himself any credit for winning the nomination.
One point NOT made by Mrs. Clinton, and a very meaningful oversight (on purpose, IMO), was her failure to "take back" the "3 AM" not-ready-to-be CIC ads....
This leaves McCain the opening to continue to use this to his advantage without Clinton saying that it is no longer operative.
Last night's convention speakers were flat and uninspiring except for Kucinich (not seen in most homes), Schweitzer (excellent address, with humor mostly lacking in the convention)and Mrs. Clinton.
Former Gov. Mark Warner was a complete and utter DUD; not helpful to either frmaing Obama's message of change, or in distinguishing why anyone should vote Obama over McCain. This should end any national ambitions of Warner.
Similarly, Casey is a complete bore and a DUD as well. IMO Obama's giving two key time slots to these two was a very big mistake.
The problem with the convention is that giving two days to Clinton where they are basically the only ones to shine sets the wrong tone for Obama as party leader and future leader of the nation.
Barack will (I'm sure) hit a home run on Thursday, but he is certainly putting a lot of pressure on one address to frame the entire race; it is pretty certain that nobody else will have helped him all that much from this convention.
Others thoughts?
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Renee - It's A New Day
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT)
I disagree. You don't do that in convention speeches. She did exactly what she needed to. She campaigned Sunday for Barack and will be out there helping.
No more division, UNITY!
Focus your efforts on John McCain.
It's urgent that we unite...the days are dwindling and we must call voters, register voters and donate!
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Moses Hussein aka cafe latte, wine drinking egg head
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:03 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:03 am EDT)
I think Clinto's speach was good. To me the greatest speech was the govenor from Montana. He was great he brought the stadium to their feet.
I think both senators Casey and Warner did great. This the charm of Obama. He wants to bring different kind of views to the party to stop the gridlock and by having moderate democrats and moderate republicans is the way to broaden his coalition. We should support everyone that talk last night on behalf of moving the party to the 21st century. The ultra conservative and ultra liberal are the past. The future everyone is included to work with common purporse. That is my take. Thank you Hillary, thank you governor sweitzer and all the others.
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Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:05 am EDT)
You are entitled to your opinions but I respectfully disagree with almost ALL your analysis.
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Connie_W in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:27 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:27 am EDT)
Her speech was great! She did exactly as she should have.
No way!
No how!
No McCaint!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:34 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:34 am EDT)
I dont know what you expected, but the convention so far has been great. I have watched every convention since JFK. I think you have to get more context, to declare this one flat and uninspiring. The Clintons deserve the show time, and the respect. Obama is being considerate, and probably not enough to appease the hard core disappointed supporters. Hillary and her entire family were superior last night. I look forward to a return of the Bill CLinton I supported tonight. Barack will not capture 100 % of the Hillary supporters, but he would not have gotten then anyway. People who used the words " I hate him so much" that I will stay home in Nov as reported in the Drudge Report today, do not have the sensibility to accept direction from Hillary or anyone else. Hate is a strong emotion to use on a political adversary. I dont hate anyone. I dont hate Mc Cain, I just dont want him to be president, not because of who he is, but becaue of his policies. I hate his policies, but I dont hate him. I dont hate Hillary, in fact, last night she made me proud to be a woman, an american, and a supporter of Obama. Please give her the credit she is due. I am excited, as should be everyone on this blog. We are in the fourth quarter of a really long game. Its time we take the ball and run with it. The people who supported Hillary so much that they feel excluded because she did not win, need to go home and reflect on thier own narrow views. Clinton did not have anything stolen from her, she lost. If she had changed course and got rid of Mark Penn 3 months earlier, we may be nominating a Clinton tomoorow. Life is all about choices. She made hers, and the consequences are what she is accepting today. Anyone who loved Hillary could not support Mc Cain. If they do, they are disloyal to her as well as Obama, and they dont deserved to be called DEMOCRATS.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)
Harry,
with due respect to your opinion i myself disagree with them, Hillary Clinton did best and did deliver, in stong words ...and its for her supporters who were not so much for Obama till now to take her message and move on,
she said a lot of things clearly and its time democrats unite against McCain ...as simple as that.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:54 am EDT)
Folks for limited time only those who donate to Joe's FR page will get an exact replica of John McCain's yellow crusty dentures! Say "my friends" with a smile! Lie convincingly! Scare innocent children! Remember for a limited time only!
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Wait a minute that approach might not work...Better Idea!
For a limited time only those who DON'T Donate will receive an exact replica of John McCain's yellow crusty dentures!
You get the idea!
Donate and take McDentalDisease Down!!!
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Rich from FLA
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT)
But wait there is more! Act now and get a suit that doesn't fit, and an inflatable 7 foot barbie doll with no retinas who has always been proud of her country! Operators are standing by now!
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:55 am EDT)
have great chemistry I believe. She just said that they are "a match made in heaven." I believe that. They appear to be so comfortable with each other although they are just getting to know each other. They will be dynamic campaigning together. Watch Michelle here. p://www.cnn.com/video/live/liv e.html?stream=stream1
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT)
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Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT)
Event has ended but as usual Michelle was great and she feels fantastic to have Jill Biden as part of the team!!!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT)
I was too pooped to stay up last night for Hillary's speech, but I did record it and will watch it late this afternoon. When I sort through all the chaff and look at blog posts by rational individuals rather than "foamers", it'w obvious that she did a great job and, quite frankly, I expected no less. Bill's another matter with not attending on Thursday, but his day is through.
Hoping for Pawlenty for McCain's Veep as I feel he's a "gone goose" about a lot of things. Romney's their strongest, but the "right wing lug nuts" will have a tizzy fit not to mention millions of Evangelicals to whom "Mormon" is a "red flag in front of a bull".
Would be curious if it is Romney. McCain can talk about "Family Values" while the voters note that the other three (Romney, Obama and Biden) have actually had one wife, fine families and know how many houses they own. I thought Romney's answer to the question about how many houses he owned was great. He stated it was one less than John Kerry!
No, I'm not pumping up Romney, just pointing out what a drought of possible candidates and future leaders the party has. If Gustav heads for New Orleans, God forbid, Jindhal will have to miss the convention. Who else is there?
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Renee - It's A New Day
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:08 am EDT)
I couldn't stay up but watched it this morning. She was awesome.
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Debbie UK
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:08 am EDT)
What about Christi the Florida guy?
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:22 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:22 am EDT)
Just saw a link on Drudge that said Kate Hutchinson Bailey, the governor of Texas, is being floated as a possibility again.
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Dunno how strong she is. She's a boring speaker and seems set to retire as the gov. of Texas soon and retire completely. She's in her late 60's I think. The conservatives might like her.
There is a paucity of good VP candidates for John boy. I would love it if he picked Romney. Joe would mop the floor with him.
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Karen in northern CA
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:24 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:24 am EDT)
Kay Bailey Hutchison is a senator from Texas who has visions of running for governor of Texas in 2010. Rumor has it that she and McCain HATE each other.
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Blair
Aug 27th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT)
I'm a young voter & this is my 1st time paying attention to the convention or having time to do such.Since I'm in the process of getting my teaching license. I was wondering why Republicans like Mitt Romney and the god awful Rudi Gilliauni are there? They are constantly interviewed as well & I wonder will Dems be at th RNC?If so will the media interview them and is this the norm.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT)
The Mainstream media will always be unfair until "We the People" will find ways to get rid of them.
lol
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Renee - It's A New Day
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:06 am EDT)
To distract and disrupt.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:21 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:21 am EDT)
No, this is not normal, it's just bad form and indicative of the desperation on the other side.
In the past, each party had the week to themselves to make their case to the voters. That's a thing of the past apparently.
It'll be interesting to see how the Dems respond next week.
I live in Mpls and we are trying to have our biggest canvassing effort ever.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT)
Devastating America=President Bush X Senator McCain/the Lobbyists+Policies in Washington^10 power of death of People.
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Suzanne in Jupiter, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT)
Early next week a strong hurricane is expected to be heading for the Gulf Coast and making landfall somewhere on the US gulf coast. They expect this will be a Cat 3 (or stronger). It will be hitting at the same time the Republican convention gets started. Please, let us all pray that this storm does not hit. But the irony is not lost on me that it was just 3 years ago that Katrina destroyed the gulf coast and the Bush administratin has done NOTHING!! And the people of New Orleans are STILL suffering and now have to worry about another powerful hurricane heading their way!
THIS IS WHY THE URGENCY OF NOW!!
We cannot afford four more years of McBush, and his cronie who DO NOT care about us regular people. They only care about keeping the rich oil companies richer. And giving tax breaks to the millionairs of this country.
Who cares about 2012! and stop analyzing the Clintons motives. We have to get the word out. It is the URGENCY OF NOW that matters.
OBAMA AND BIDEN NOW
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:06 am EDT)
IRONY? That a hurricane should hit during the GOP convention when they were praying for rain on Thurs PM?
Yes, we lift up our brothers and sisters with prayers of safety in the region of impact, not wishing any harm, no matter what their political choices are.
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Suzanne in Jupiter, FL
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:18 am EDT)
I just feel like we should stay focused on how four more years of McBush is exactly what we DO NOT need. It was these supposed "compassionate conservatives" who have not looked out for the poor of New Orleans after the devastation brought by Katrina. It was these same people who said everything was being done, yet it took 3 days to get the people of New Orleans food and water. And now, three years after Katrina, another terrible hurricane is heading that way, and there are still people living in "travel trailers".
I just want us hear not to waste our energies worrying about the Clintons, and their motives. Or wasting our energies talking about the pundits. I want us to put our energies into getting the word out, that until we get the Democrats into the white house, we, the regular person, are not going to be cared about by McBush.
Please, it is the urgency of NOW.
Obama/Biden 08
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:43 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:43 am EDT)
You are exactly right. They promised compassion, but instead ruthlessly exploited everyone they could for power and greed.
Is New Orleans rebuilt? Nope.
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:09 am EDT)
Also, Suzanne in Jup, check your messages.
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Linda from Yonkers, NY
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT)
Something has to be done about all these smear attacks on Barak. I understand that Barak has to be above the fray, but where are the Representatives and Senators of the Democratic Party? I read daily on how Guiliana and Romney have set up a 'war room' in Denver and how they are attacking everything and anything. Does anyone from the Democratic side ever bring up McCain's part in the bank failures that occurred involving him and Keating?
We've got to have someone who will take on these attacks tit for tat. They are working and I'm so afraid that they can turn the tide and there won't be a President Obama.
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Renee - It's A New Day
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:07 am EDT)
Linda,
Why no profile? Attack ads are running in the swing states.
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ISACK ENABLE
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT)
Please RNC operatives come in many shapes. This one is no diff. Do not allow them to sway our resilient FOCUS. Convention is really redefining election.
I think Romney and rudi are DONE!
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Linda from Yonkers, NY
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:26 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:26 am EDT)
I want to hear rebuttals to these attack ads. I want to see some spine put into the response.
Have you read the "NY Post" lately? Gives me the creeps!, like Fox isn't bias? Keith Oberman is the only commentor that seems to have no fear about taking on these attacks. Good for him, but where are the others?
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Dan The Man
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT)
I agree..I mean this new ad today from McCain is terrible.
All about fear, nothing on policy.
I remember aa even a few years ago barack talking about how the Republicans win on fear, and we cant let that happen again.
he should make ad's saying that they are trying to scare you like last time. Look how that turned out!
Anything to rebut them.
Also remember that McSame has to spend all his money on Ad's before the Convention because he only will have 84 mill after that.
Obama could have 300 mill in the last 2 months
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AZgrammy-'O'-wing
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:04 am EDT)
You ask... where are the Representatives and Senators of the Democratic Party?
???
Pogo (old cartoon) said;
"We have met the enemy, and the enemy is us!"
We are the foot-soldiers...
We are the army....
We are the ones who write letters to the editor...
We are the ones who make phone calls...
We are the ones ringing doorbells, canvassing neighborhoods, correcting ill informed, spreading the truth!
Had a letter to the editor published yesterday in the Tucson Citizen, plus have continually posted comments on my home town paper's blog.
Qbama made it clear from the beginning that WE are the ones WE have been waiting for!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT)
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Even though, she called him Obambi and wants him to be more forceful sometimes, she's always spot on in assessing the situation around him.
I think in her own way she's got his back ;0) !!
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:51 am EDT)
it was the hillary camp who coined the word "obambi" first.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:02 am EDT)
i didn't like it.
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VA for Barack "That ONE"
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:08 am EDT)
Robin Golden
Autoworker from Michigan scheduled to lose his job
He gave a great touching story of his in his speech yesterday and I think its worth watching.
Here is his prepared speech.
Good evening Denver. I am Robin Golden from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am president of UAW Local 2344. Ten years ago, I started working for an auto parts manufacturer. I am an end-of-the-line inspector: I make sure our products are safe before they get into the cars that Americans drive.
When I first took my job, the economy was growing and business was booming. It looked like I had a great future there. I believed if I worked hard and did good work, I would have a job until I retired.
In two weeks, I will be unemployed. My job is being shipped to Mexico, along with the jobs of most of my 430 hourly co-workers. That means every single member of my local will be unemployed in two weeks. I am not just losing my job; I am losing my union—and all the benefits it has brought me. I feel like I am losing my chance to get ahead.
Meanwhile, in Washington, Senator McCain voted for tax breaks for companies that outsource jobs. Senator McCain voted against supporting those companies whose products are made by American workers like me. It’s time for a change.
I’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes and my health insurance runs out three months after I lose my job. Paying for it out of pocket will be one-third of my unemployment benefit. It’s time for a change.
Gas and grocery prices keep going up, and everyone’s paychecks are buying less. Families all around us in Michigan are losing their homes. I’ve sent out resumes to try and find a new job, but I haven’t even heard anything back. I can’t even think about retirement any more. It’s time for a change.
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VA for Barack "That ONE"
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:11 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:11 am EDT)
I have worked hard my entire life. My wife works hard as a librarian. We clip coupons. We make sacrifices. Because we love America, we want to protect and strengthen the American dream. We want a fair chance to get ahead for all who work hard. I want a president who represents working-class families, not big oil companies. I want a president who knows that organized labor helped build the middle class, and that organized labor helps keep our middle class strong. I want a president who will keep American jobs here at home.
The change we need is Barack Obama for president. Americans, unite! Let’s come together to send someone to Washington who will work for American jobs, American energy independence and the American dream. Let’s come together for Barack Obama!
Video here:
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Hope Won
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:16 am EDT)
Last night was fabulous! I really enjoyed Gov. Schweitzer and Hillary Clinton!
My new favorite saying:
No way, no how, no McCain!
YES WE CAN!!!
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WYO "CHARDONNAY SIPPING, LATTE LOVING, NPR ADDICT"
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:33 am EDT)
Does anyone have a link to Gov Schweitzer's speech last night?
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Daniel, Retired Combat Veteran
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:06 am EDT)
Very well put, thanks for your comment.
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:15 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:15 am EDT)
God bless him.
We have to have change.
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Dan The Man
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT)
I would love for Hillary to do a bunch of interviews all over the TV. All the network TV shows to support Barack, and all of the cable shows.
there is no reason she shouldnt do that and vouch for his character. It would help the healing so much more to hear her answer questions.
All of the Republicans are doing it, and she should too.
Let her get on these morning shows every few days like Mitt Romney, and Rudy.
She could be a very powerful surragate if she was on all the time fighting back for Barack.
It doesnt seem like he has any permenant surragates that go on and can be strong for him
Howard Dean is very strong, and should be on TV way more after the convention
harold ford too.
Where the hell is Chriss Dodd?
Rendell, too bad edwards screwed up....
But we need Hillary on the air voucing for Barack and also in swing states full time...
I would also like to see our party create a video snap shot of the last 8 years before Barack speaks, and show just how much damage has been doen thelast 8 years!
katrina, Iraq war, Forclosure, Job Loss...just really do it with emotional pictures and music and
then show positive message for the future with all democrats saying that we need change!
then bring Barack out to a fenzy crowd!
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Chi-Ike I voted early
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT)
Mike Murphy who was considered to be John McCain's manager is now an NBC analyst and here is what his recommendation is for Obama.
Don't speak in front of 80,000 people, just go back into the Pepsi center and give his acceptance speech there. And this is the man NBC give us for objectivity.
When blogger here suggest not watching the show I say, get the general public to stop watching Morning Joe and I'll stop critiquing the show. I'm just calling for some balance by NBC, remember they are reaching millions of people with their brand of Republican spin.
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Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden*
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:50 am EDT)
You want balance from the media? Write to the media. And then write to them again. And again. Then write to their sponsors. and then write tot them again and again. Daily.
Of course the repubs would love for BO not to give his speech in front of the 75,000 people - not to mention the millions and millions watcching from around the world. The problem they have with Barack Obama- he is already more president than the world has seen from America in the last many years. too many years. If he can lead this way as a candidate.. Holy smokes America - He is going to inspire a planet- Like EF Hutton- when he speaks, the world will be listening and taking ACTION. Thats what the repubs fear and the media fears- the fact that he inspires us to ACT, to DO. WE SCARE THE living hell out of the FEARMONGERS. They are afraid of Barack Obama and we the people.
This election is historical in multiple ways- one big one- the people TALKED back to the media, to the lies, to the government- and they (we) talked and listened to each other.
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OBAMAMAMMA
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:14 am EDT)
Hey all, I must say that the convention has been exciting. Also a special whoop whoop to my Govenor, Brian Schweitzer last night! What a great speech, and getting that crowd going!
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Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:14 am EDT)
One of the C-Spam channels has been broadcasting a meeting all morning of Republicans setting their Party Platform. It's worth knowing as we go forward so that you can intelligently discuss why theirs is not good for the country.
Obama Yay - Some older posts for any newbies |
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Megan in Northwest Indiana
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:14 am EDT)
Morning Obama Landers!
Obama's Senior Advisor - open, candid, provocative discussion
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Political Pundits are Full of Beans
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Are 'Government' and 'Transparency" Oxymorons or... just plain Morons?
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GOP Scandals. Your Illustrated/Interactive Guilde to GOP Scandals Since the Year 2000
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Obama v McCain Tax Issue Differences aka as Riding the Lying Train with John McCain
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Foreign Policy Experience - Candidate Obama v Candidate G.W. Bush
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Opinion: On a 'Nation of Whiners'
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The Commander in Chief Test
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Bruce Fein, Former Associate Deputy Attorney General, Reagan Administration talks truth to power.
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Outside the Continental U.S.: What do Arabs think about Barack Obama?
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'Being There': The 'grassroots' are tiny at first, but when watered and with proper sunlight and care, the roots will grow
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Discrimination: Irwin Tang, Author of John McCain's Racism and Why it Matters
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A fellow Indiana 'Hoosier' AND Republican, talks about Barack's healthcare plan from a conservative perspective
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VIDEO - Diop Olugbala group demonstrates at Obama event in St. Petersburg, FL
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American Prayer: What you see depends on where you stand. Where do you stand?
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Westfield, Indiana's Own Republican Obama Supporter on The Republican's Hidden Taxes
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A Hoosier-Republican in a sea of Democrats
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Renee - It's A New Day
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:16 am EDT)
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"Bitter" LeAnn in VA
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:18 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:18 am EDT)
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE YOU KNOW THAT IS ATTENDING THE CONVENTION!!!!! FIGHT BACK!! WE ARE UNITED!!!!
FROM THE DAILYKOS:
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Right now, the media is giving more attention to disgruntled anti-Obama fanatics than they are to actual Democrats. They are doing everything they can to drown out progressive voices. As such, the best way to get heard is to wage guerilla warfare. If you're in Denver, here is a plan to fight back:
Remove all Obama paraphernalia. If you have or can find/borrow any Hillary Clinton buttons/shirts/hats, put those on and wear it prominently.
Go to the Fox/CNN/MSNBC media booths and tell the people there that you are a Hillary supporter who will be voting for McCain and that you want to talk about it on camera. If they ask you why, say that you don't think Obama has enough experience and that you're mad about how Hillary and her supporters have been treated.
If they get you on TV, say this:
The fact of the matter is that Democrats in Denver are united behind Barack Obama. The media is misleading its viewers and drowning out progressive voices to help John McCain, just like they helped George W. Bush lie to you about Iraq. If you want to see the real convention, please change the channel to
C-SPAN
now. The pundits can afford four more years of the same, but regular Americans cannot.
PLEASE GUYS WE NEED TO FIGHT BACK! AND EXPOSE THE MSM FOR PUSHING THESE FALSE STORIES TO DRUM UP CONTROVERSIES!
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BeoncaEndorsesB-Rock
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:24 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:24 am EDT)
man, if i were in Denver, I'd show 'nuff stroll my crazy self right in front of the camera and do just that! I hope someone does...it's a great idea.
I hate CNN; they found the ONE nutty HRC supporter to interview after her speech. It was sickening. Hillary Rosen called them out about it and John King agreed that CNN was giving a misleading representation and that in fact, everyone eemed unified.
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Rock on Mr. President!!
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:36 am EDT)
I have no doubt lots of posters on this blog know people in Denver Get in touch with them now
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:31 am EDT)
andrea mitchell talked to a hillary supporter at the convention who is now supporting obama.
cnn, however, all they played up were deadenders.
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Vic Hussein " that one"
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:54 am EDT)
I will try. Am out there right now. This is Obama country, people are unified, very few mean angry ex Clinton supporters who are just plain racist. Seriously. The young McInsane crowd did own up they are being paid to be out here. We ere talking with one of the animals (PUMA) why they supported Hillary. There was nothing about issues just she is a woman Obama should have waited for his chance.
We are going to win this thing guys. If people leave this place with the energy that is currently here we win.
no more no way no McCain
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Alex Gilliam Jr.
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:47 am EDT)
The MSM, blogs and republicans are already screaming on the kind of stage that will be used on Thursday at the Invesco field. Roman pillars!!! As an Obama supporter, we should look at the implications of little stuff like this which have the propensity to be misconstrued, mis-interpreted and and perception is reality. Perhaps American flags could be drapped on the pillars to prevent further assault from our adversaries using the theme "the one" "the messiah" etc, we don't need the distraction, its crunch time now, no errors please.
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BeoncaEndorsesB-Rock
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:56 am EDT)
and then they'll move to mocking something else about him. look, they want to tear down the guy and the moment before it lifts off and gets completely away from them lol
they are scared. Obama just needs stronger surrogate to counter the b.s.
I've never been fond of the GOP as a party, but know I think they are the lowest of the low.
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yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:05 am EDT)
why are you taking on faith msm reporting? they didn't even have any photos.
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AZgrammy-'O'-wing
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:22 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:22 am EDT)
I think that HQ maybe is trying to make the appearance of the Wash DC Lincoln Memorial where MLK jr made his historic speech?
Is that correct?
Being the anniversary of MLK jr's speech?
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Claire
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:22 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:22 am EDT)
Excellent, powerful and inspiring. Hillary achieved her goal.
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The Traveler
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:38 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:38 am EDT)
She sure achieved HER goal!!
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Alex Gilliam Jr.
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:46 am EDT)
The MSM, blogs and republicans are already screaming on the kind of stage that will be used on Thursday at the Invesco field. Roman pillars!!! As an Obama supporter, we should look at the implications of little stuff like this which have the propensity to be misconstrued, mis-interpreted and and perception is reality. Perhaps American flags could be drapped on the pillars to prevent further assault from our adversaries using the theme "the one" "the messiah" etc, we don't need the distraction, its crunch time now, no errors please.
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Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:27 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:27 am EDT)
Your kidding right? Mika sits there and grunts and groans and does nothing to push back against Joe S. The whole show is a farce and I stopped watching it during the primaries because I saw it as a total waste of time. It has the lowest rating of all the morning shows so I'm not sure about all these so called "millions" they are reaching.
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Here in MO
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:35 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:35 am EDT)
Mika does not assert herself enough. She lets Joe talk over her. I know it his show but she should still stand up for herself and bring some balance to the show.
Joe makes me cringe, they should replace him with David Shuester. I just loved how he gave it to Joe the other day about how McHavenoshame is wrong about pulling out of Iraq when the Iraqis themselves are telling us we need a timeline for withdrawl. Joe just fumbled all over himself.
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Karen in northern CA
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:40 am EDT)
I cannot bring myself to watch Morning Joe and I emailed MSNBC complaining of the way he bullies his guests and his coworkers. His recent behavior with David Schuster was childish and unprofessional. As for Mika, I don't see how she can sit next to him and his gigantic ego day after day. She does nothing but giggle and act helpless as he goes off on his disrespectful rants. There isn't enough money in the world that would make me put up with that!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:30 am EDT)
No question that Senator Hillary Clinton is a political dynamite --- and her speech yesterday proved it. However, yesterday I was waiting for a little moment of silence, a little moment where she would go into her own heart and say something personal, something touchy, something straight from her heart to the hearts of the women who are going to vote for John McCain. Something like this: “…and for these of you who has supported me and now are leaning towards John McCain, please, don’t let BO down, don’t let me down, don’t let our country down. Vote for Barack Obama!” I think her speech was well written, politically correct and extraordinary delivered, but I also missed Hillary’s heart in it, or her Full Heart in it. Well, maybe I am I’m asking too much.
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Mid America Mom
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:41 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:41 am EDT)
Vilma-
you are right.
But then those moments - even during the primary - were not there often.
Today I thought to myself that no one better than the Clinton's to show how WRONG the path we will lead under McCain. I loved her response to the ad's in the Hispanic caucus- that should be an ad of ours!!!
Mid America Mom *Moms for Obama --
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Alex Gilliam Jr.
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:44 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:44 am EDT)
The MSM, blogs and republicans are already screaming on the kind of stage that will be used on Thursday at the Invesco field. Roman pillars!!! As an Obama supporter, we should look at the implications of little stuff like this which have the propensity to be misconstrued, mis-interpreted and and perception is reality. Perhaps American flags could be drapped on the pillars to prevent further assault from our adversaries using the theme "the one" "the messiah" etc, we don't need the distraction, its crunch time now, no errors please.
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Daniel, Retired Combat Veteran
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:59 am EDT)
Stay focused and live in the moments of positive interaction with the DNC and not waste a moment on the distraction of the RNC.
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Tori from Greenville,SC
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:31 am EDT)
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Cheers to Unity and Senator Hillary Clinton |
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Arlene
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:33 am EDT)
A big thanks for a wonderful, moving and unifying
speech to Senator Hillary Clinton!
Here are her words I love:
"We don't have a moment to lose or a vote to spare," she said.
She urged her loyal supporters to remember who was most important in this campaign.
and
"NoWay,NoHow,NoMcCain"
All us need to take the lead now,
We are the ones we have been waiting for...
THANKS!!
Obama/Biden 2008
Arlene in Seattle and the gang in
the State of Washington
Thank YOU Hillary
THE FUTURE IS AT STAKE |
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:40 am EDT)
We've all known this from the beginning and have fought to insure that it is protected.
Hillary's amazing speech last night put into perspective to those of her supporters who were holding out, undecided, questioning whether or not Hillary's desire to still move toward the nomination or move on with her already mentioned support of Barack. Those questions have been laid to rest.
The idea that America's future should be put on hold for another four years because one candidate lost over another (within the same party, and with most of the same ideals for this country no less) seemed too far fetched to be plausible to begin with.
What we however must remember is the bond we share and develop with our candidates of choice. We look at them as more than a politician but a close family member. We feel connected in ways we choose for our family and friends and this makes accepting of defeat an extremely difficult process.
A woman on PBS television last night gave an explanation as to why she was undecided that made some very good sense to me, yet still hard to grasp, until I heard Hillary.
The woman said about her support and love for Clinton (paraphrasing here), "After putting your everything into a campaign for someone you love, and then losing as closely as we did, there is a process that has to take place to not just adjust but move forward".
She was right. She said what Hillary says and does, and how she presents it will play a huge part in whether she, and others like her, can move forward.
I believe that after last nights speech she will be on board, as will a very large percentage of undecideds.
When you're risking not just your future but the future of Americas children how can you eally be that selfish?
I know that their will still be those out there that will not care, but my belief is that these will be mostly the Rush leftovers and those who are well enough off that they can survive another four yeas of this type of administration.
Let's face it. McCain could not be showing what a complete risk he would be for President any more than he has thus far and yet he still has a great following built up.
It's on us now.
We are the futures guardians.
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Arlene
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:49 am EDT)
Yes, I agree with you and the lady who spoke about
Senator Hillary Clinton
but like I said in the blog before your's
Hillary KNOWS we MUST unify and she is a good leader that way....When any of us lose one battle,
do we give up the TOTAL cause or reason we went to battle in the first place? NO I say!
We will have Hillary as a big part of the White House...you will see, Obama admires her ..and I bet that Obama/Biden will have or ask Hillary to
help in some position .....Let us watch, we are all on board now...No need for regret
The Focus is now the White House.....Women and men
get your hearts and minds wrapped around it!
YES WE ALL CAN
Thank YOU Hillary Clinton
Thank YOU Joe Biden
and most of all
Thank We the People who
see what we need to do........
Arlene Seattle Washington
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K
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:42 am EDT)
1. Although I detest the Clintons, I think last night HRC looked and sounded like a wonderful statesman. I think she has found peace and contentment in making herself into the best senator she can. Sometimes a loss brings out the best in people, I believe this is the case with HRC. I was never convinced that she wanted to be President, I think this was BC idea. He wanted the Clintons to be the new Kennedys.
2. Mark Warners speech was tepidly recieved by the pundits was spot on and music to the ears of independents. Independents, like myself, are completely turned off by negitive attack politics. The crap put out by Limbaugh, FOX, and the McCain ads about Ayres, Wright, etc. discust me.
This is what I see from McCain: His economic policy: Borrow money from China to give tax breaks to billionaires and give the bill to middle class kids and grandkids.
His foriegn policy: More war. bomb bomb Iran. Fight HIS wars with, not kids from well healed familily, but with middle and lower middle class kids. McCain WILL REINSTATE THE DRAFT!!!! Period
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Alexandria from CA - Already Looking Forward To The Inauguration
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:51 am EDT)
All I can say is...Amen to your post!
I am so happy to see an Independent really break it down like this. Since it is this group that are seen as the true deciders of this election, I would bet that most feel like you do.
Obama currently has the lead with Independents across the nation. I think it is because McCain is doing himself no favors with his despicable campaigning.
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SMraleigh
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:51 am EDT)
I wish you'd repeat that line "borrow from the Chinese & hand bill to middle class" etc. over and over like a mantra.
Sen. John McCain will be force to tell the truth about his HEALTH! |
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Aug 27th 2008 at 10:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:49 am EDT)
ATTENTION: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
SEN. JOHN S. McCAIN HAS NOT BEEN HONEST WITH THE
AMERICAN PEOPLE ABOUT HIS HEALTH!
THIS MAN HAS PDTS...IS HE REALLY FIT TO RUN THE
WHITEHOUSE AND THE PEOPLE'S BUSINESS!!!
BEWARE OF HIS TEMPERMENT...GRUMPY OLD MAN AND OUT
OF TOUCH!!!
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Czarina JB in Arizona
Aug 27th 2008 at 10:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 10:58 am EDT)
I believe one of the greatest assets the Democrats have is that Barack HAD THE JUDGMENT to come out early against the war for the reason that our focus would be taken off the pursuit of the terrorists of 9/11 in Afghanistan; that negotiating with our enemies with carrots and sticks was better than the sabre rattling of the Bush/McCain mentality; that if Pakistan did not go after the terrorists holding up near their border that we should, and propose a timetable to get out of Iraq and bring our troops home.
These points should be included in every speech by others over and over again that 30 years of experience touted by John McCain does not come anywhere close to the vision and judgment of Barack Obama.
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Carol
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:13 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:13 am EDT)
Today is about national security thats the theme so I'm hoping that comes out more today. But yesterday was more about the economy.
Carol
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juli&Bill4Obama/Biden
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:36 am EDT)
I agree, but I think we need to emphasize the fact that after almost 7 years Osama Bin Ladden ( remember him?) and al quidea are still running about free as birds all thanks to the Bush/ Mcains.Barack is the only one I have heard even bring up the name.I also think we need to liven up things at the convention, get people on thier feet,ROCK THIS THING!!!!!!
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Dawn
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:16 am EDT)
Has this Campaign learned nothing from the German debacle?! Why in God's name do they have the stage at Invesco designed like a Greek Coloseum?! It's a ready made ad for the GOP, "All hail Ceasar!" Why are you doing this to him?!
Is this inner circled of this Campaign so enclosed in a bubble, they are completely removed from reality?! Just concede the nomination today and allow Hillary Clinton to win the Presidency. As much as I love and support Senator Obama, it makes no sense to squander this election and risk the future of this country in John McCain's crazy hands.
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Carol
Aug 27th 2008 at 11:30 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:30 am EDT)
I mean give me a break here Obama is bold American needs bold so what he is suppose to have a small little podium so the McCain camapign have nothing to use against him. What's next he shouldnt be giving the speech infront of 80,000 folks because that means he is a celebrity.
I mean give me a break with this stuff. I actually think Greek is a nice touch the place where democracy started in a country where democracy is slowly DYING and many dont even know it. They are concerned about whether you stand infront of a simple basic podium as oppose to what your message is.
Leave the guy alone let him it in style. I'm tired of him listening to folks and having nothing to show for it. Oh the small town halls thats how you reach people well he's been having town halls up the wazoo the man is entitled to BOLDNESS when he accepts his party's nomination.
Carol
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Aug 27th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT)
Relax Dawn,
Why are you talking like the MSM guys, all abt peripheral issues, what the stage looks like and what it does not,republicans are what they are, be it a plain stage or otherwise they will come up with crap to talk abt...after all they have only crap that does not matter to us that the will try to draw our attention to,
lets keep our focus on the issues at large ...economy, gas prices , war , the troops dying, etc etc ...
try to promote that here rather than being caught in the MSM bait.
Just a friendly piece of advice and i dont intend to hurt you in anyways.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 11:26 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:26 am EDT)
I am terribly disappointed that some posters feel the need to bring the divisiveness and lies of the pundits back here. By bring it back here they are causing divisions within the blog and the party and convinsing anyone looking in that the Democratic Party is split. Remember together we stand, divided we fall and that is just what the pundits want. If you don't like what the pundits are saying get on their blogs and phone in shows and correct the lies. Defend Obama and the Democratic Party out there but don't bring it back here and divide us. I totally agree with what Suzanne from Jupiter ( I think it was Jupiter) posted.
I think that the convention speakers are gradually building up the momentum so that the momentum will peak at the right time. They are gradually building up the attacks on McCain but first they want to get the positive message out. So hold off on your criticism until the convention is over. The leaders do know what they are doing and have as much or more at stake in this than the average back seat critic does.
We are United and we will remain United. Go Obama/Biden. YES WE CAN. Yes WE CAN.
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Aug 27th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT)
I strongly disagree. One of the things I have liked most about this blog is how supporters identify issues and encourage others to get involved. If we only bring positive comments to this blog, we would we operating in a bubble - divorced from the real world. I personally like the give and take on issues. No one likes divisive comments... but simply relaying what others are saying or doing is not divisive. It is informative.
Just my 2 cents...
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Aug 27th 2008 at 11:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:50 am EDT)
DEMOCRATS UNITE AND FORGIVE OR LOSE!!!
Whatever may be the lingering schism between or holdouts on both sides--now is the time to unite and forgive, without pre-condition. Sen. Obama's team must lead this effort and process if Obama hopes to win in November! Democrats are members of the same big family in terms of their common ideals, ideas and political goals. That is what counts most. Any unity effort on the part of the Obama team must be trasparently honest. Sure earlier supporters may have the best seat at the table and work, but the table should be made wider to accomodate more, especially those in the Clinton camp who are working sincerely hard to get Sen. Obama elected President! It has been hard on some of them to lose; but for both sides, there is a time to war and a time for peace. Peace, now, or we lose. Obama, as an avowed Christian must remember that among Christianity's most important tenets is the principle of forgiveness. FORGIVE, now! The same goes for Clinton supporters! NO MCAIN! NO more BUSH years. Most conflicts are the result of fear. Many Clintons supporters may have felt that they would not be warmly, if at all, welcomed in the Obama camp. Not that way please. Obama himself said it best some years back--there is only one United States of America. In this context, unity is the great vision of the moment. There is only one Democratic Party in which all are memebers and must realize their common purpose. We must always remeber this--and not let pride stand in the way! UNITE now, Democrats, or lose! You cannot afford the luxury of disunity. Let us affirm and celebrate one another, instead of tearing one another down and helping the corporate media to fan the embers of division and disunity, for their owm interest!!!
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Aug 27th 2008 at 5:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 5:08 pm EDT)
It's ok to forgive but I will not forget!!
I didn't choose this road the Clinton's did!
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