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Could it be me? | Report to Admin

By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 4th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT)

Wow!

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT)

Congrats........care to donate?

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from a whisper to a ROAR | Report to Admin

By Herschel.Corpus.Christi Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

A Whisper:
"What began as a whisper in Springfield soon carried across the corn fields of Iowa, where farmers and factory workers; students and seniors stood up in numbers we've never seen. They stood up to say that maybe this year, we don't have to settle for a politics where scoring points is more important than solving problems. This time we can finally do something....This time can be different." Barack Obama February 5, 2008; Super Tuesday

A ROAR:
“…hear me roar.
In numbers too big to ignore
And I know too much to go back an' pretend
'cause I've heard it all before
And I've been down there on the floor
No one's ever gonna keep me down again”
Helen Reddy and Ray Burton from “I am woman”

This time WE MAKE IT DIFFERENT: These two quotes sum it up the feelings of many Obama Supporters.

August 4th is Barack's Birthday. Numerous individuals are working together to make this a REALLY BIG DAY for DONATIONS and NUMBER of PEOPLE that donate.

How big a ROAR can you make?

Please Join!!!

PLEASE DONATE:

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YES YOU CAN!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

A Message of Unity | Report to Admin

By Herschel.Corpus.Christi Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

A Message of Unity

Several individuals are working separate, yet collectively, to accomplish the same goal. Joe, Donna, Cathi, Marla, I and numerous others have been BIG promoters of Senator Obama's Birthday Celebration/Fundraiser/Party/P ostal Flood/Money Bomb Events. Our individual goals may differ, yet our aim is to HELP Senator Obama get elected President of THESE United States of America. Something America SO desperately needs.

Please join us and others. Make your "Message of Unity," join some/several events.

Celebrate.

My event is:

Link

YES YOU CAN!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

Re: A Message of Unity | Report to Admin

By Celtic Aug 4th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT)

Obama zings McCain on oil policy Link

Michelle Obama starts military families group Link

Video- Grow Up John McCain Link
McCain Camp Used Fac tCheck.org Before Claiming Not To Know About It Link
VIDEO- Democrats Abroad- "Where On Earth Will You Vote?" Link
Obama leads McCain among low-wage workers: poll Link
McCain Concedes Indiana Link
A Confused McCain Blanks, Then Lies About His Support For MLK Jr. Day Link
David Gergen: McCain's "The One" = "code for uppity" Link
Obama says give Florida and Michigan delegates full vote Link
Paris Hilton's Mom (McCain Contributor) Blasts McCain Link
Forecasting Models Predict Obama Win Link
VIDEO- McCain / Spears '08 Link
Obama agrees to 3 debates with McCain Link
McCain security ousts (African American) reporter Link
John Sidney McCain's Fake Talk Express: The Video Link
VIDEO- Funny Response To McCain's "Celebrity" Ad Link

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT)

Here is an excerpt from one of Celtic's links about the Hoosier state:

McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, is taking a different approach to Indiana.

Some might call it confident; some might call it laid-back at best.

Asked whether the campaign has any plans to open an office in Indiana, campaign spokeswoman Leah Yoon -- who is based in Michigan, not Indiana -- had a one-word answer: "No."

Hmmm-- either Senator McCain is conceding Indiana, or he and his Campaign are very arrogant about the Hoosier state.

change electricity in 8 years | Report to Admin

By Tom Water Gives Clean Hydrogen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT)

we can change the nations electricity production methods to green methods in 4-8 years. why not do it. al gore says do it. and so do many other people.

lets not take 50 years to do this simple change that will save us trillions over the years.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 6:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 6:41 pm EDT)

If you think this can be done, convince those you know to begin. Right now, most of us don't believe we can do this in 4-8 years. If we are not correct, convince us. Do to this you would need to use proof-- and not simply on this site. Your own opinions will not suffice, unfortunately, to bring about such a sea-change in public opinion.

Senator Obama's plan is the best I have seen in my lifetime offered by any Presidential candidate.

I've watched for years as we have done nothing, even though when I was child it was obvious that something must be done about our dependence on foreign oil. (I remember when we stood in line for gas, and many stations had no gas). Senator Obama will change that long inertia-- and I for one am not going to make the perfect the enemy of the good.

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Re: A Message of Unity | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT)

This is an excellent idea-- and I joined one this morning.

Re: from a whisper to a ROAR | Report to Admin

By End The War Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

Heck yeah!!

Re: from a whisper to a ROAR | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 4th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT)

lol

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT)

I wrapped coins and donated already. Yet, thanks for the reminder!

Your message is just right for this day-- and for every day in this Movement.

Re: Could it be me? | Report to Admin

By Friends from Thibodaux, LA Aug 4th 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT)

U.S Election: Today on the Presidential Campaign Trail: Link

Paris Hilton's Mom Takes Offense at John McCain's Ad: Link

Arabs Endorse Barack Obama for President: Link

Obama Putting Money and Manpower in 7 Republican States: Link

Obama Urges Full Vote for Florida, Michigan Delegates: Link

>> Get More Top Election News: Link

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Poll: Obama Leads McCain Among Low-Wage Workers: Link
Economic Models Predict Clear Obama Win in November: Link

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Re: Could it be me? | Report to Admin

By SoCalHopeMonger Aug 4th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT)

Congratulations, I guess I'll have to settle for 2nd! ;)

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By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT)

I got you Karen...officially you were second! Congrats :0) and look for a donation coming your way!

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By SoCalHopeMonger Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

Yay, thank you!

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By Lisa in MA Aug 4th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT)

Congrats! Care to donate?

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Happy Birthday Barack!

See you tonight!!!

Lisa

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By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 4th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT)

Hey Happy Birthday Barack! Please everyone lets donate today!

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Also make sure that when your on other blog sites to please invite others to our site. Ask them to donate in honor of Baracks birthday and let them have the opportunity to learn more about our next POTUS!

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By Me Aug 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT)

CONGRATS!!!

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

Congrats :)

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By Ms. Jay Aug 4th 2008 at 2:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:58 pm EDT)

Lace, I need help to donate to Joe Ruwe's page for BO's 47th birthday.

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By debbier Aug 4th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT)

Congrats!

Donate?
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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT)

Congrats Mama!!!!!!

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT)

Congrats, Tina! Donate? You'll get a Tina haiku, too!

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By Laura from Bend OR Aug 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT)

Hi Meri! I just sent you a little something for Barack's Birthday!

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

Thanks so much, Laura! I sent you a haiku; check your email! Have a Barackaliscious day!

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By Laura from Bend OR Aug 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT)

Thank-you Meri!

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

:)

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By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT)

Will do, and make it a special one :0)

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By Lydia from Durham, NC Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

Congrats!

Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

Forget about Hillary! It won't happen... NEVER!!!

"Here's the pitch. Superficially, Sebelius screams "change." She is, of course, a woman, which would automatically add to the historic weight of Obama's ticket, generate a ton of positive coverage and possibly appeal to Hillary holdouts. A Democrat, she was twice elected governor--first by eight points, then by 17--of a deeply Republican state, where she still enjoys a 62 percent approval rating. Her popularity and electoral success in a region where Democrats need to do better nicely echoes Obama's pledge to transform the map in the fall, sending a signal that Democrats are serious about competing for Republican votes. Added bonuses: a Catholic, Sebelius grew up in the Buckeye State as the daughter of fondly remembered former Governor John Gilligan. And who better than the governor of Kansas--where Obama's mother was born and raised--to reinforce the heartland side of Obama’s heritage?"

READ MORE: Link

Re: Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT)

Senator Clinton would be a formidable candidate on the ticket; Governor Sebelius would be too.

This year, there is an embarrassment of riches -- as the pundits are fond of saying; yet, it is true -- on the Democratic side of the aisle. Thank Goodness!

I am rather partial to Senator Hagel, myself. That would single an end to partisan bickering nonsense and the permanent campaign in the clearest way possible. Yet, I know the choice is likely to be a governor.

There are so many great choices. I plan to trust Senator Obama's choice for VP, no matter whom he chooses. So far, Senator Obama and this Campaign have been a political phenomena; I'm don't plan to start second-guessing them now.

Re: Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT)

Well I don't think Clinton would be a good candidate but Sebelius would be.

Re: Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:28 pm EDT)

Senator Clinton certainly gave us a run for our money in the primaries. I don't think there is much doubt that she is a formidable candidate. She did not appear to believe that Washington needed to be changed during the primaries, though, and that troubles me some, personally. Nonetheless, as I said previously, I will be satisfied with whomever Senator Obama picks as his V.P. candidate.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT)

Well Kim I really can't say I would be satisfied with whomever Barack picks sorry. He has to pick the right choice for his vision.

Re: Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:52 pm EDT)

Obviously, you are entitled to your opinion. Since I did not believe I would see a successful insurgent candidate in my lifetime just last year, I am not about to start second-guessing the candidate and the campaign that defeated the establishment candidate to become the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Also, for me, making certain the GOP, the party that supported the outrageous abuses of our Constitution, is out of power is of paramount importance. It is clear that Senator Obama will respect his oath to uphold our Constitution, which simply strengthens my resolve to see him elected as our President, regardless of his VP selection. In fact, whom he chooses as the VP candidate has very little relevance to me.
I am partial to Senator Hagel, but as I said, whomever Senator Obama selects will be fine with me.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT)

Well Kim that is your right. I just pray Barack make the right choice for his vision of change in Jesus Name.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 4:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 4:35 pm EDT)

I don't disagree.

I also hope that Senator Obama makes the right choice both for effective governance, and for his electoral success. I am uncertain, however, how much a VP candidate selection actually does for any candidate's electoral success.

Congratulations to you-- and happy birthday to others | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT)

Congratulations to you on your first.

AND most Happy Birthday greetings to Senator Barack Obama and every other August 4th birthday man or woman on this blog. May all of you have an excellent birthday!

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By Sammie Aug 4th 2008 at 4:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 4:17 pm EDT)

Somehow...."in the name of Jesus" is too much religion tangled up in our American politics for me. My hope is that Obama's VP choice will be someone ....smart, sincere and honest.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 4:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 4:36 pm EDT)

I agree. Those are three necessary qualities.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT)

Yeah for Tina you are first!!

1st? | Report to Admin

By SoCalHopeMonger Aug 4th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARACK!!!

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By Karen from NJ for OBAMA...Looking to the future!! Obama/Biden in the White House '08-12! Aug 4th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT)

....and many more.... If we have anything to say about it you will celebrate next year in the White House!
Go Barack!

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT)

Our Government is Of the People, By the People and For the People -- we have EVERYTHING TO say about who is our next President!

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By Laura from Bend OR Aug 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

Happy Birthday Senator Obama!

Anyone care to donate?
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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT)

Swiftboat had is days but it will not work this time. Sorry the american people will not be fooled twice.

I think the troll is mad becuase BO has people who care about him and on his birthday they are honoring him with canvassing donating and calling,

and for McOld's birthday they will be lighting candles all day. Now that has to be worth a doantion.

Obama turns 47, but aides lose present | Report to Admin

By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT)

Obama turns 47, but aides lose present
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WASHINGTON (AFP) — Barack Obama's aides are often praised for their seamless political operation, but have stumbled into a major gaffe, after losing their present for the White House hopeful's 47th birthday on Monday.

Obama was celebrating his birthday by unveiling a new energy plan in Michigan, and holding a fundraising event in Boston.

But his communications director Robert Gibbs said plans by his campaign team to mark the boss's special day in style had gone awry.
"We got him a present that he really needs. And one of our guys was bringing it back and left it in the trunk of the cab last night," Gibbs told MSNBC.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT)

Well, if this phenomenal campaign must make a mistake, I suppose a personal one is preferable. Yet, one does wish that Senator Obama had received his gift, especially if he really needed the item.

If this is the only mistake they have, or will make, though, wow! I'm attempting to have a typographical error free day, myself, so I can hardly judge this ONE mistake by this phenomenal campaign.

COME MEET MY LOVELY KIDS AND FAMILY WHEN YOU STOP BY!!!! | Report to Admin

By Me Aug 4th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT)

TODAY is Sen. Obama's 47th Birthday, in honor of his birthday I am trying to raise $1,500. If you can donate $47 or ANY amount as a Birthday gift to his campaign it will help us in our cause to mover AMERICA (ONE AMERICA) forward. Say NO to lies, smears, and negative campaigning and YES WE CAN to our future!!!!

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By Lace; Yes We Did Aug 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT)

President of the Harvard law review.

Now go away.

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By captain o - hopemonger Aug 4th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

Obama's landmark Senate ethics reform bill, passed last year, is a HUGE legislative accomplishment, but only one of many!

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT)

Yes, legislation like that is exactly what this Country needs. Another very important piece of legislation is the law authored by Senator Obama and Senator Coburn (R-OK) that allows all of us to search how and where our tax dollars are being spent.

Link

This is one heck of a rabbit hole, but it is the right step toward changing Washington for the better and making the entire process MORE TRANSPARENT.

Senator McCain speaks often about government reform; yet, in all of his long decades as a Senator, Senator McCain has done nothing that is the remote equivalent of this law in letting us see what our Government is doing with our tax dollars.

Good intentions alone are not enough-- one also needs to understand both the internet and computers (which Senator McCain admittedly does not) to develop something like this site which opens the door to all of us to follow our dollars at work, and determine if the spending is inefficient, wasteful, dumb or brilliant, or a combination of all.

Senator Obama co-authored this bill and got it passed in 2006. Despite long decades in the Senate, Senator McCain never opened up our government to our eyes in any way remotely equivalent to this.

Senator Obama understands and embraces the internet, which includes its more rapid, and efficient communications, as well as its ability to expose government actions to public scrutiny. Conversely, Senator McCain does not know how to use a computer-- or even turn one on-- without assistance.

We need a 21st Century President in the 21st Century-- there is only one such candidate running this cycle and his name is Senator Barack Obama.

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

Soon your age group will die off and we will be rid of the bitter old people. But those that are open minded and not bitter, this is not directed towards you. Bitter old Fools.

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By Tracy in CT Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

Please don't let this idiot give all White Grandma's a bad name!!!! My Mom is a white grandma and she is a big Obama supporter!!!! (she is Republican too)

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By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT)

lol

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT)

That's right KT!!! A whole lotta white grandmas know what's up and they support O-BA-MA!!!!

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT)

I said just the closed minded white grandma's

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:01 pm EDT)

This particular troll may have deserved the insult; yet, there are many -- even some who don't yet, or will never, support Senator Obama's candidacy -- who do not. Please, let's leave the insult the American People strategy to Senator McCain and his Campaign. Some people simply disagree with Senator Obama philosophically and not because their minds are closed. Some are cynical that government can do anything (and after the last 7+ years of incompetent, often corrupt governance who can blame them?) and some are simply afraid of change, no matter how necessary.

I know many people who are on the fence (wobbling back and forth) and insults from us will probably drive those folks over to Senator McCain. Please, Let's leave Senator Obama's opponent to make that mistake, especially since he currently seems to be campaigning mainly on insulting many Americans, like us.

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By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

Nice reminder there!
I'm telling you, I've just gotten home from my first day at a new job- I'm nackered, hot and bothered!
And now this sorry-ass white-chick(en) wants to go there?!!
I'm telling you, I almost forgot that I am white myself!

Lord, give me strenght!
Although i never thought I'be hating my own race and getting defended by another(?)
Thank All That Is Beautiful and True for Barack and My O-Family
Love Sarah

-***trying to get back in the zen mode***-

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By End The War Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

My mom is a grandmother too (Republican) and is going to vote Barack. She said she always hated John McCain since The Keating Five plus he is a bitter, old man with NO honor.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:55 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:55 pm EDT)

Agreed Tracy. Let's leave the lumping everyone together into monolithic groups and insulting them to Senator Obama's opponent.

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By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

And you know what? It will then be your generation's term to die off, while a young generation calls you names. When did agism enter this blog?

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By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT)

I meant "when did ageism become acceptable on this blog"?

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 4th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

Not young but the only people that have comments like that are Older closed minded people. Sorry if the truth hurts and those that it does not apply to will not be offended, by the way we discuss age all the time.

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By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

Tammi, I disagree. It is the older voters that we now need to get on board. Telling them that they will all soon die off is hardly likely to persuade the older independents we need to reach out to.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT)

I have met young people whose minds are closed tight as drums. I have also met elderly people whose minds are wide open-- more so, on some occasions, than my own. This is purely anecdotal information, obviously; nevertheless, from my own life experience, I don't believe open mindedness is age specific, or that youth immunizes anyone from rigidity. Obviously, I have also met people who are the reverse and people who fall everywhere in between.

The one thing I believe I have discovered is that stereotyping is never useful, no matter at whom it is aimed.

Food for thought?

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By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT)

First Dem. President of the 21st century.

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By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT)

In your long life you have obviously not learned how to listen/read or be respectful; goobye.

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 - Senator Obama introduced that bill.

Senator Obama passed an amendment that became law requiring the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on the delayed development of an electronic medical records system compatible with the VA's electronic medical records system. DOD's delay in developing such a system has created obstacles for service members transitioning into the VA health care system.

Part of the Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act, which Senator Obama reintroduced in January 2007, would help veterans transition from the DOD health system to the VA system by extending the window in which new veterans can get mental health care from two years to five years. The Lane Evans bill also would improve transition services for members of the National Guard and Reserves.

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT)

The Lugar-Obama initiative is modeled after the Nunn-Lugar program that focuses on weapons of mass destruction in the former Soviet Union. Lugar and former Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA) authored the program in 1991. It has provided U.S. funding and expertise to help the former Soviet Union safeguard and dismantle its enormous stockpiles of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, related materials, and delivery systems. Among many accomplishments, the program has deactivated 7,000 nuclear warheads and reemployed 58,000 scientists in peaceful research. Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan are nuclear weapons free as a result of cooperative efforts under the Nunn-Lugar program. They otherwise would be the world's the third, fourth and eighth largest nuclear weapons powers, respectively.

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By VA Grammy "Hussein" Working For A Better Future for my Grandchildren Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

Read this

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By Penny Aug 4th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT)

This article was one of the most cogently presented pieces against the "experience per se" argument sprouted by the RNC. It is too bad that kids don't take civics and american government now.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:11 pm EDT)

Civics is not a required high school course any longer? I did not know that. Yet another problem of concern to everyone. Every high school student should take a civics class. How else can we as a society ensure our citizens understand how our government works, how it came to be, or how to sustain it and our liberty? Goodness, this fact is depressing. Are you certain about it?

Excellent read | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT)

Thank you for posting that. It is an excellent article.

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

And all John Mccain did was commit adultry divorce his wife and screwed up about 6 planes and he should be president. Oh I guess you think he should be president because he was sixth from the bottom of his graduating class.

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By SpiralSalamander Aug 4th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT)

State Senate
20k more Children now have health insurance in IL
Earned Income Tax Credit
Increased Minimum Wage
Must videorecord interrogations in dealth penalty cases (voted for unanimously!)
Federal Senate:
Worked with Sentator Lugar, Republican, to create a program to locate loose nukes
Ethics/Lobbying Reform
Co-Sponsered Secure Orderly Immigration Act (by Jon McCain - for which John McCain flip-flopped and would now vote again)

Those are just a few of his accomplishments of which I am personally aware.

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By debbier Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT)

Grandma, maybe you are like the other Senator..McCain. and have lost your way. We all have our senior moments at time. You can reach him at McCain's website
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While you're there, ask McCain about his accomplishments:
Abandoned his wife, Flip-flop on issues, Out of touch and out of date. Thanks for visiting us here on this blessed day!

Happy Birthday Senator Obama. We wish you many, many more!

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By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT)

I have one for you Grandmother! How about this, since you made the comment above about Veterans. I'm a Veteran! I'm voting for Barack Obama. I hope you realize that John McShame holds a "D-" rating with most of the larger Veterans groups! Barack Obama has a "B" rating in those same groups. And lets look at McShames voting record on Veterans issues! He should be ASHAMED!! Now take that information and go somewhere else, we know the truth on this website!

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By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

My husband is a veteran who gave 23 years to military service. He thinks McCain's vote against the GI Bill shameful, but then he thinks a lot that McCain stands for is shameful.

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By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

Thanks Trish! The only time I really get my feathers ruffled are Veterans issues. Just because John McCain is a Veteran, does not mean that he actually "Cares" about Veterans issues. He have proven more than once that he doesn't.

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By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT)

I've met his type in the Air Force and, to be honest, I wouldn't put them in charge of anything more than a lawn-mower ... and a push-mower at that.

HELLOOOO!!! | Report to Admin

By Nicki from TX - Lovin the new RACHEL MADDOW SHOW!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT)

Hey guys did you notice that when a trolls post is removed it doesnt even say "this post has been removed ........"

So NOW when we respond to trolls we just look a little crazy, like we just started freaking out to the air. SO maybe its another good point that we just report it and DO NOT respond. Because if we do that then they will remove it and we don't have to see it anymore UNLESS it has 25 responses to it!!

What do you think??

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By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT)

YES NICOLE! I thought the board had gone mad for a while. Then I caught a peek at the offending troll before it disappeared again.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 2:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:34 pm EDT)

Nicki-- you have convinced me. These responses hanging in the air are odd.

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By Duane...a bitter michigander for Obama! Aug 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT)

I could really use a small contribution to my fundraiser if anyone is feeling extra generous on Baracks B-day. This weekend I registered over 47 voters in honor of our man!

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By Me Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

WHATEVER TROLL!!!!

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By Obama for POTUS '08 AXIS OF HOPE will obliterate McBushist machine Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT)

Well,Europe has 100% health coverage for their citizens. Europe has also millions of illegals,you think U.S. is the only one?

And there are also several countries in Europe who have way higher GDP per capita,and PPP,than United States. And they all have 100% health coverage.

Explain that to me,troll.

Re: COME MEET MY LOVELY KIDS AND FAMILY WHEN YOU STOP BY!!!! | Report to Admin

By Obama for POTUS '08 AXIS OF HOPE will obliterate McBushist machine Aug 4th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT)

Hey "White Grandmother" ,why aren't you answering me?

I guess I had to many facts at the same time,for a NeoCon brain to process.

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By Sammie Aug 4th 2008 at 7:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 7:51 pm EDT)

Countries, such as those in Europe.. with 100% Health Insurance also pay A LOT MORE in taxes than we do here in America...for that social service Health Insurance Program. We need to decide as a Nation....do we want to self fund Health Insurance as we've been doing it, enjoying our low tax system? OR do we want to ante up higher taxes to collectively pay for it? I honestly do think..that's the hang-up.

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By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT)

Nice one! Clobber them with facts.

Some Republican friends traveled with us to Europe in May. I think they were shocked at the high standard of living.

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By Obama for POTUS '08 AXIS OF HOPE will obliterate McBushist machine Aug 4th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT)

Yup,NeoCons usually get shocked when they see how miserable their ideology is. Canada,Australia,and most of the Europe are following liberal ideas,NOT NeoCon ideas.

We should make it mandatory for NeoCons to travel abroad,lol,so they get out of their Limbaugh-ZOO.

The Family | Report to Admin

By Re-Joyce for Obama/Biden Aug 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT)

I feel bad, when is Barack going to see his family for his birthday?

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT)

dunno, but here is an example of how they worked it out at an earlier time:

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he worked on his birthday in 2004 too.

Multiple Oil Company Executives Gave Maximum To McCain Just Days After Offshore Drilling Reversal | Report to Admin

By Mattcarr80 Aug 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT)

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Ten senior Hess Corporation executives and/or members of the Hess family each gave the maximum of $28,500 to the joint RNC-McCain fundraising committee, just days after McCain reversed himself to favor offshore drilling, according to Federal Election Commission reports.

Nine of these contributions, seven from Hess executives and two from members of the Hess family, came on the same day, June 24th, the records show. The total collected in the wake of McCain's reversal for the fund, called McCain Victory 2008, from Hess execs and family is $285,000.

We were alerted to the contributions by Campaign Money Watch, a non-partisan group that tracks campaign contributions. The contributions were given a quick mention deep in a report the group issued late last week, but with no names or other details provided. The Hess contributions are clearly newsworthy on their own.

The Washington Post reported last week that campaign contributions from oil industry execs rose in a big way in the last half of June, after McCain drew a huge amount of attention by reversing his opposition on June 16th to the federal ban on offshore drilling.

These Hess contributions, however, hadn't been reported until now, and they will give more ammo to those arguing that McCain is being rewarded by campaign contributions in exchange for pro-industry positions. Here's a table detailing the contributions:

J. Barclay Collins Hess Corp. Attorney $28,500 19-Jun
John B. Hess Hess Corp. Executive $28,500 24-Jun
Susan K. Hess Homemaker Homemaker $28,500 24-Jun
Norma W. Hess Retired Retired $28,500 24-Jun
John J. O'Connor Hess Corp. Executive $28,500 24-Jun
Lawrence Ornstein Hess Corp. Senior VP $28,500 24-Jun
John Reilly Hess Corp. Executive $28,500 24-Jun
Alice Rocchio Hess Corp. Office Manager $28,500 24-Jun
John Scelfo Hess Corp. Senior VP of Finance $28,500 24-Jun
F. Borden Walker Hess Corp. Businessman $28,500 24-Jun

Re: Multiple Oil Company Executives Gave Maximum To McCain Just Days After Offshore Drilling Reversal | Report to Admin

By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT)

Looks like Hess, along with the rest of Big Oil, is attempting to make a down payment on the purchase of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for the next four (or more) years. Not this time, not this country. These idiots have already destoyed the U.S. for the past 8 years, it needs to end with the vote on November 4th.

Re: Multiple Oil Company Executives Gave Maximum To McCain Just Days After Offshore Drilling Reversal | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:37 pm EDT)

We have not had a sensible energy policy for decades. We have hardly increased mileage standards for vehicles and we have practically exempted SUV's from the standards we do have, on the dubious claim that these vehicles are trucks. Trucks are exempted for obvious reasons -- the need to use them to haul material, etc. Obviously, most SUV's are NOT utilized like many trucks are used in day-to-day work operations.

When I was a child, we stood in lines waiting for gasoline because of the formation of OPEC. Now, here I am with grey in my hair and we have done very little to change our dependence upon OPEC. Tomorrow, OPEC could do again what they did to us in the '70's. Yet, we have done very little-- why? Big oil has one powerful lobby in Washington. Also, our automobile manufacturing companies have ALSO lobbied against a sensible energy policy-- and today, those companies are paying for that ludicrous policy in an inability to compete.

It is LONG PAST TIME that Washington plan for our Country's long term welfare, instead of simply planning for the short-term profits of a few big industries with vast amounts of $$$ to donate to political campaigns and many, many lobbyists on their payrolls.

This is yet another reason, in a long long list of reasons, to vote for and elect Senator Obama as our next President.

ALSO-- CORRECTION-- I incorrectly used mph (miles per hour) in prior posts on this topic. I meant mileage standards. I did not mean the speed limit on our roads; I did mean the amount of miles we can drive on a gallon of gasoline.

Re: Multiple Oil Company Executives Gave Maximum To McCain Just Days After Offshore Drilling Reversal | Report to Admin

By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT)

damn hessians.

Re: Multiple Oil Company Executives Gave Maximum To McCain Just Days After Offshore Drilling Reversal | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:40 pm EDT)

Oh, that one made me laugh.

Yet, some of us are the descendants of Hessians who once came here to fight for the British and saw that our land was VERY good, and our liberties very enticing -- and stayed and fought for this Country in future conflicts.

Re: Multiple Oil Company Executives Gave Maximum To McCain Just Days After Offshore Drilling Reversal | Report to Admin

By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 4th 2008 at 4:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 4:49 pm EDT)

:)

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By Renee - It's A New Day Aug 4th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT)

on digg...digg it!

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Re: no accomplishments | Report to Admin

By End The War Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

McCain: The Most Reprehensible Of The Keating Five
The story of "the Keating Five" has become a scandal rivaling Teapot Dome and Watergate

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Please Donate to my FR Page | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT)

Please Dontate to my FR Page!!!

The Money Bomb is Passing My House By!!!! ;-(...

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White Grandma for Obama | Report to Admin

By meg Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

White Grandma has been reported by a white grandma supporter/ volunteer/ donor.

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By olivia Aug 4th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

lol, Meg that was funny, lol.

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By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

Has she been escorted out? I looked for her message since it seems to have stirred up quite a lot of anger.

I'd just like to add that it worries me when people use ageist comments. This is no different than using sexist or racist comments. Remember that it was the gray heads of today who stood on those lines for peace and marched for racial equality in the Sixties, often at risk to themselves.

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

go, meg.

he was probably a troll in drag.

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By D from Iowa City, IA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

Everyone please make a donation for White Grandmother.

KEEP THE LOVE FLOWING!!! | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Aug 4th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT)

All day today!

I am almost way past my goal!

Somebody help me get there!!!

Birthday Donation:

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Obama '08

Re: KEEP THE LOVE FLOWING!!! | Report to Admin

By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 Aug 4th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT)

So, what qualifies as "almost way past your goal"? I'm thinking once you hit $17,500 it's time to up the goal to $20,000.

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By joe ruwe Aug 4th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT)

sounds good to me!!!!!!

thanks for everything Kevin! YOU ARE THE MAN!

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By Ms. Jay Aug 4th 2008 at 3:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:18 pm EDT)

Joe, I just fulfilled my pledge for BO's 47th birthday.

Gallup Poll | Report to Admin

By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT)

46-43
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By Me Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!!! : )

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By ChicagoMK Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

Hi Stephanie,

You are going to feel terrible over the next three months if you continue to follow these daily tracking polls. Good or bad, they really don't mean a thing... Take this from someone who really knows of what she speaks here... Daily tracking polls are not reflective of anything but noise. Wait until after the first debate at the end of September at least before you start following these polls. For your own well-being and sanity.

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By Mattcarr80 Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

Nonetheless it's nice to see after all the hoopla over today's Rasmussen poll.

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By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

It is interesting, I would rather see these close polls, so we don't get lazy and not work hard.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:48 pm EDT)

Absolutely. We should all act like we are 10 points behind in the polls no matter what the polls say. Senator McCain is clearly the incumbent in this Campaign-- we are still the challenger and the underdog. Absolutely NO COMPLACENCY!!!!!

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By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT)

No, I am realistic, I watch and think and work. I just like to know them, because the repugs will use them in their talking points. I am facinated by this trend that Barack does better in some polls on Mondays & Tuesdays.

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By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

Yes, I read that yesterday. It's interesting.

Polls don't excite me this far out either. Now in the last few weeks they will make a nervous wreck out of me, but not now, not yet.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:48 pm EDT)

I wonder why that is. Any ideas?

Re: COME MEET MY LOVELY KIDS AND FAMILY WHEN YOU STOP BY!!!! | Report to Admin

By Me Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

I love that Cynthia!!! hehehe

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

R

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You can't even vote.

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By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

He will be, get over it.

THIS IS OUT TIME

DON'T GO THERE | Report to Admin

By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

She didn't say that's why he should be president; learn to read please
Oh, and also...RID

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By debbier Aug 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT)

what does RID mean? Ok, so I'm ignorant.

RID | Report to Admin

By Jeanine Aug 4th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

Report

Ignore

Donate

It is very clever.

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By debbier Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

Appreciate it. Now, I will begin using it.

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By Laura from Bend OR Aug 4th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)

R I D Like the bug spray!

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By Laura from Bend OR Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

Oh! Report-Ignor-Donate

That is very clever.

Re: no accomplishments | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT)

Lugar-Obama Nonproliferation Legislation Signed into Law by the President

Authored by U.S. Sens. Dick Lugar (R-IN) and Barack Obama (D-IL), the Lugar-Obama initiative expands U.S. cooperation to destroy conventional weapons. It also expands the State Department's ability to detect and interdict weapons and materials of mass destruction.

"The United States should do more to eliminate conventional weapons stockpiles and assist other nations in detecting and interdicting weapons of mass destruction. We believe that these functions are underfunded, fragmented and in need of high-level support," said Lugar, Republican leader of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

"The Lugar-Obama initiative will help other nations find and eliminate conventional weapons that have been used against our own soldiers in Iraq and sought by terrorists all over the world," said Obama. "The Nunn-Lugar program has effectively disposed of thousands of weapons of mass destruction, but we must do far more to keep deadly conventional weapons like anti-aircraft missiles out of the hands of terrorists."

The Lugar-Obama initiative would energize the U.S. program against unsecured, lightweight anti-aircraft missiles and other conventional weapons. There may be as many as 750,000 man-portable air defense systems in arsenals worldwide, and the State Department estimates that more than 40 civilian aircraft have been hit by such weapons since the 1970s. In addition, loose stocks of small arms and other weapons help fuel civil wars in Africa and elsewhere and provide the means for attacks on peacekeepers and aid workers seeking to stabilize war-torn societies. In Iraq, unsecured stockpiles of artillery shells and ammunition have been reconfigured into improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that have become an effective weapon for insurgents.

"Lugar-Obama would also strengthen the ability of America's allies to detect and interdict illegal shipments of weapons and materials of mass destruction, a critical step in securing these weapons before they ever fall into the hands of terrorists that has not been a focus of current anti-terrorism efforts," Obama said.

Lugar and Obama traveled together to Russia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan in August 2005 to oversee a number of Nunn-Lugar projects. In Ukraine they saw a conventional weapons facility that is typical of the focus of the new legislation.

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By YesWeCan Carol Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT)

WG with no accomplishments: We all enjoy a right to free speech. Are you not registered to vote because A)you're still a kid or because it's B)easier for you to blame others or C)because you're ineligible?

fr | Report to Admin

By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

Check out my new picture on my FR page. You have permission to donate in honor of Obama's BD.

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Happy Birthday Barack | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

Pusillanimous Media Turn Everything into A Fight

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McCain Worse than Bush? Yep

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Bavid Brooks Talks Sense (and Nonsense) about Obama

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Happy Birthday Barack -- video, photo, remarks

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McCain Has Not One Office in Indiana

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Juan Cole Discusses Iraq and Our Options Going Forward

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McCain Cannot Hide His Opposition to King Holiday in AZ

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My HuffPost Page

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Rose News & Opinion

About thirty vetted links to essential news and the best opinion.

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McCain is the only thing we have to fear - FDR | Report to Admin

By InnerNinja Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

These days the world seems to be teetering on the brink of another Great Depression, another Great War, and all around us is fear, ignited by our leaders and fanned by our media. We've spent billions on fighting terror in places like Oklahoma for goodness sake!

With a critical election looming, the same shady character assassins are emerging to help John McCain become the next George Bush. They're trying to suck the hope out of the world and replace it with fear. The media and major new outlets thrive on our fear as we sit riveted to news of another apocalypse, while stories of people selflessly helping one another go unheard. It's time to take a step back and have a gut check. Are we cowards?

FDR, the man who presided over the second World War and the Great Depression, famously said in his first inaugural address, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." By negating the paralysis fear induced, he helped a nation regain it's swagger for the next 70 years.

America is at another crossroads. Coming off the American Century, we've got a crippling credit crisis, a greedy corporate culture, and the thinly veiled perpetual state of war popularly referred to as America's War on Terror. Do we face these issues with courage, optimism, and hope... or do we succumb to the fearful, misguided, and arrogant policies of the past 8 years?

The choice is clear. The moment is epic. The only thing we have to fear is McCain himself.

Are you with ME!!! Link

Re: McCain is the only thing we have to fear - FDR | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:53 pm EDT)

I am with you.

Not only do stories about people helping each other go unreported, the MSM actually joins in the claim that it is naive to believe that we can help each other and that we can act together to change Washington so that it works for the long-term welfare of this Country (as the Constitution requires), rather than simply the short-term profits of a few large businesses.

If the American colonists had believed that they could not work together to achieve their liberty from Great Britain, we would still be part of the English Empire.

If Americans had believed that they could not work together to win WWII, we might all be speaking German or Japanese.

History proves that this can be done-- it is naive to believe that we cannot work together. It is either naive, lazy or simply distortion to dissuade us. All of this is driven to maintaining the status quo-- and the status quo has us in this mess, it is time to change it!

Great news | Report to Admin

By ♥Lynn♥ who is now seeing CHANGE in Politics and USA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT)

Prediction Obama will Win

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

Don't you love the name "Swiftboat Veterans for the Truth"? Republicans have such a way of coming up with names of things that are exactly the opposite of what they really are.

Remember the "Clean Air Act"? It had nothing to do with clean air, but how to avoid regulations that would help keep the air clean.

How about the "Patriot Act"? That had nothing to do with being patriotic, it was about stomping on the constitution.

Now, Swiftboat Veterans for the Truth ... what a joke.

Time for lunch. Everyone have fun and donate until it hurts for every troll that appears today.

Re: The Family | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:30 pm EDT)

I wonder if this abusive, hate-filled, poster IS a grandmother. I would guess this is a high schooler, or possibly a G. Gordon Liddy-type Republican in his or her 30's (like the Enron traders, or Mr. Abramoff and his gang, like Grover Norquist and Ralph Reed-- has everyone read those immature, greedy e-mails?) trying to cause as much aggravation as possible. The immaturity of the hate argues against an elderly person, with many, many decades of living under his or her belt.

Re: COME MEET MY LOVELY KIDS AND FAMILY WHEN YOU STOP BY!!!! | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:25 pm EDT)

I think they come to cause trouble and sow the seeds of dissent if they can. Also, some come because they are curious -- and a tad envious, I think.

****Happy birthday sen. Obama**** | Report to Admin

By watering the roses Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

*****HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEN. OBAMA. THE WORLD CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU CELEBRATING YOUR 48th AS US PRESIDENT.******

btw, there is nothing wrong with you being the world's darling because:

1. if the world loves america's president, it surely does love america as well.

2. your energy is a source of positive change for the whole universe.

so perhaps you may even want to capitalize on your global popularity, develop an ad that appeals to americans in a way that relates to their personal lives. or find a well respected surrogate to deliver the same message on your behalf.

in fact, how about using republicans' ads to your advantage, e.g. the celeb ad, you could turn it's expected negative impact around. by drawing parrells and similarities; there are definitely good things that paris & britney do for americans, you could pick on such stuff in a manner that boosts your 'celeb-like' approach,but making sure you convey how this can help you solve americans' problems. and maybe using humor too

BIRTHDAY CONTEST TODAY ONLY! | Report to Admin

By ♥Lynn♥ who is now seeing CHANGE in Politics and USA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

THE FIRST 5 PEOPLE TO DONATE $10.00 OR MORE WILL RECEIVE ONE OF THESE BOTTLE CAP PINS. THESE PINS ARE UNIQUE AND IN DEMAND SO DON'T MISS OUT!

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Since Barack is 47 today that is why I am asking for $10.00 each. That will calculate to $50.00. Three extra bucks for good luck. LOL

AREN;T YOU TIRED OF THE TROLLS, GOP, MSM, AND JOHN MCSAME?!?!?! | Report to Admin

By Me Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

SHOW them WE are TIRED as HELL and WE are NOT going to take it ANYMORE!!!!!

DONATE!!!

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p.s. my b-day is August 9th so you can have a 2 for 1 b-day money bomb by donating to me!!! : )

A Blog A Minute | Report to Admin

By Marcus C Aug 4th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT)

Everytime I hit "refresh" there is a new blog!!!

Play the Winning Card | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

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Interesting Giordana article about McCain and the race card issue.

SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By ♥Lynn♥ who is now seeing CHANGE in Politics and USA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

Let's all sing Happy Birthday to Barack.

I'll start it off

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By SoCalHopeMonger Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...

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By ♥Lynn♥ who is now seeing CHANGE in Politics and USA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BARACK

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By ♥Lynn♥ who is now seeing CHANGE in Politics and USA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAY TO YOU

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT)

HaPpY BiRtHdAy To YoU

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By ♥Lynn♥ who is now seeing CHANGE in Politics and USA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT)

AND MANY MOOOOOOORRRRRRE

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK!

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By watering the roses Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

Happy birthday to you dear Barry

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By Grandma 3 from Western IL Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

Happy Birthday to you...............

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By Gladbag from Virginia - proud supporter of President Obama Aug 4th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT)

EAT MORE SUGAR!!

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By Wyoming Elaine (formerly Rock'nObama~forTruth) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT)

Done.... yum

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By K.J. in Dallas, TX Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

Happy birthday, Sen. Obama. Next August, you'll be celebrating your birthday in the White House :)

OBAMA/BIDEN, 2008!

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT)

In Polish:

Sto Lat

Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam.
Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam.
Jeszcze raz, jeszcze raz, niech zyje, zyje nam.
Niech zyje nam!

May he live a hundred years!

Re: SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARACK! | Report to Admin

By Nancy W "Barack ALLLLLLL the way"!! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT)

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to you our next POTUS!

Making calls to OHIO | Report to Admin

By Renee - It's A New Day Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

I am taking donations to my fundraiser and will make a call for every dollar. Calling Ohio now...anyone care to join me or make a donation.

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Political Scientists | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT)

For the Political Science majors on the blog:

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here is a Newsweek article on how the South will vote.

47 reasons to celebrate! | Report to Admin

By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT)

Here's 47 reasons I celebrate Barack: smart, thoughtful, energetic, empathetic, compassionate, good father, funny, excellent writer, visionary, strong, global, eloquent, voice-ful, composed, content, savvy, interesting, accessible, open, democratic, unflappable, uplifting, strong role model, understanding, poetic, firm, engaging, quick-witted, astute, keen, vigorous, poignant, knowing, forward-thinking, insightful, honest, ready, experienced, discerning, genuine, sincere, capable, inventive,radiant, noble, easy-to-haiku!

Donation=Haiku for you!

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Got any Barack adjectives to add? :)

Re: Barry is like John Kerry!!!! | Report to Admin

By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

Bring it on!!!

TID donation anyone? | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

My page is taking donations in honor of the trolls. Link

Re: Barry is like John Kerry!!!! | Report to Admin

By YesWeCan Carol Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

Keep talking Grandma. For every post you make, a million of us will keep donating another dollar to Barack.

Re: Barry is like John Kerry!!!! | Report to Admin

By ♋Tanner♋ Aug 4th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

Would you like some of Barack's birthday cake? It is delicious.

OBAMA '08

Re: Barry is like John Kerry!!!! | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 4th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT)

Smart Americans will not fall for this BS. It is too bad that you must rely on the Bigots in this country to be successful. You also must depend on dumb voters since you can't win on the issues. That book has already been debunked as filled with a bunch of lies. All you ever have is the fear factor. This worked on John Kerry but we are standing up to you ignorant fools this time and singing out with a loud NOT THIS TIME. You are wasting energy here. Go pump of your nutty base on the McLowRoad site since those are the only low life's that will even consider buying the trash you are promoting. You give grandmother's a bad name.

Re: Barry is like John Kerry!!!! | Report to Admin

By Mattcarr80 Aug 4th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT)

Not this time!

Re: Barry is like John Kerry!!!! | Report to Admin

By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Aug 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

Stick to the issues. What people should really be afraid of is a continuation of Bush polices that make oil companies rich and average Americans poor.

Re: Barry is like John Kerry!!!! | Report to Admin

By Daniel from Texas Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

Barry is cutting your taxes more than McCain. Why would anyone vote for McCain?

Barry's plan gives a lower budget deficit than McCain. Why would anyone vote for McCain?

Until republicans can explain why they propose HIGHER TAXES then Obama and why republicans support a HIGHER BUDGET DEFICIT than Obama, they have NO CHANCE of winning this election.

Re: Barry is like John Kerry!!!! | Report to Admin

By WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

Grandma how is that sheet fitting that you hid behind? Hope you have your eye holes lined up or you just might trip

Happy Birthday! | Report to Admin

By SpiralSalamander Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT)

From one Virgo to another, Happy Birthday, Barack!

How about adding to this list legislation that prevents exporting our oil for sale to other countries?

Re: Happy Birthday! | Report to Admin

By Karen from NJ for OBAMA...Looking to the future!! Obama/Biden in the White House '08-12! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

Oops, he's a LEO. But that is a good idea.

Re: Happy Birthday! | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama Aug 4th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT)

FYI to the Virgo earlier - Last time I checked, August 4th people are not Virgos.

Happy Birthday Mr. Future President.

Gallup Daily: Obama 46%, McCain 43% | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT)

August 4, 2008

Gallup Daily: Obama 46%, McCain 43%

Matches average since early June

Registered voters show a slight preference for Barack Obama (46%) over John McCain (43%) if the presidential election were held today, according to the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking results.

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DID YOU KNOW?? | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 4th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT)

The Gallup poll has been discredited. Last week Gallup was caught red-handed "fixing" a national poll to show a McCain lead:

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Also, did you know that Barack's chances of winning in November improved significantly last week?

His chances of winning the election went from 3:2 to 2:1, a BIG improvement.

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For those here who think the sky is falling.. it is not.

AUGUST 4th | Report to Admin

By sheilasnewyork Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

HAPPY BARACK DAY TO YOU ALL!!

August 4th...what a lucky day!!
Barack's birthday and my oldest son's birthday!!

Please celebrate by donating to my fundraising page today

I am sure Obama's mama is proudly smiling in heaven....as I will proudly smile for both of our sons here on earth

I am also accepting new friends all day

I am off to Atlantic City with my son to celebrate his birthday!! All winnings will be donated to Barack!!!

Deep and TRUE thoughts from Chuck Todd | Report to Admin

By ChicagoMK Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

For all of those on this blog (and THERE ARE MANY) who FREAK OUT regularly about every little thing.... What follows is some wise analysis from Chuck Todd at First Read:

"With exactly three months until Election Day and three weeks until the Democratic convention, it's worth recounting what has taken place during this summer lull in the presidential race. Clinton stumped for Obama in Unity, NH; Obama began moving to the center on several issues (most recently on offshore drilling); Obama also went on his highly publicized (and pretty well-received) overseas trip; Maliki ended up endorsing Obama's timeline for withdrawal at a time when many began praising the surge for reducing violence in Iraq; and McCain's campaign took a negative turn (airing the Britney-Paris ad, charging the Obama camp for playing the race card, and producing that Jesus-Moses Web video). And still, the race is pretty much where it was when the summer began. (That’s why they call it a lull, right?) Nationally, Obama holds a lead over McCain in the mid-single digits, and the Illinois senator has a wider map to play with, although McCain does have chances to turn New Hampshire and Michigan red. Where the race was three months ago is where it is now…"

There you go folks... As I have often remarked on this blog, I will start paying serious attention to trends in polling etc... beginning on OCTOBER 1st (the rest of this stuff is basically a lot of NOISE).

Re: Deep and TRUE thoughts from Chuck Todd | Report to Admin

By KenHussein supporting President Obama Aug 4th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

It's only important to the 10% of america that are listening right now. Most people don't pay attention until closer to the election, more importantly the debates.

Must Read Speech! | Report to Admin

By Lydia from Durham, NC Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

Obama's speech is a must read! It is a call to arms. It ushers in the green industrial revolution of the 21st Century. Once again, we can become a producing nation, rather than merely a nation of consumers. Obama has meshed national security, energy, and jobs into one comprehensive plan to move the nation. Obama delineated very serious policies, not sound bites, for addressing the long-term and short-term issues that are having such a dramatic effect on people who are working and trying to make ends meet. Obama offers our nation new ideas and enthusiastic leadership to solve the massive issues that faced our nation. It has fired me up!

Re: Must Read Speech! | Report to Admin

By Anthony in N.C. Aug 4th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

Lydia,

I agree with you that it is a must read speech.

Re: Must Read Speech! | Report to Admin

By FiredUpInCA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT)

Green industrial revolution. I like that.

Re: Must Read Speech! | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT)

That was a great speech.. and you know what?

It could SAVE the United States of America.

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By BetGR - ENOUGH!!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT)

Yes - I totally agree!

It could also save the world! We must deal with our energy issues and we must deal with global warming!

Barack can do it! We all can do it!

Re: Must Read Speech! | Report to Admin

By Diana in Arkansas Aug 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EDT)

Lydia, I agree completely. I just watched the speech on C-span(bless their hearts). You summed up my thoughts so beautifully. I'm fired up too!

Re: Barry is like John Kerry!!!! | Report to Admin

By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT)

Does "Grandma" keep getting deleted? I've only managed to find one message from her so far. It's like walking in on one side of a telephone call. ;)

Re: Hey Tracy | Report to Admin

By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:47 pm EDT)

This post has been removed due to offensive or disrespectful content.

Re: Hey Tracy | Report to Admin

By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

'.k guys,
I'll report myself for that last remark, sorry.
This is why I try to stay Zen at all times- my natural temper is pitbull-styling.
Go for the throat and stay there untill they've stopped moving.
Sorry

Re: Hey Tracy | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 4th 2008 at 3:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:03 pm EDT)

Excellent description. I've actually seen a pitbull do that.

Re: Hey Tracy | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Aug 4th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT)

reported. you should be ashamed of yourself.

Re: Hey Tracy | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Aug 4th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT)

?????? What is your problem????

Re: Hey Tracy | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Aug 4th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT)

I got your back. sometimes, we just need a little phish.

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Re: Hey Tracy | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Aug 4th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT)

Thanks pal!!!!

my Personal Fundraising page | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

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Morgan Freeman | Report to Admin

By Karen from NJ for OBAMA...Looking to the future!! Obama/Biden in the White House '08-12! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT)

Morgan Freeman one of my favorite actors, was in an accident and is in critical condition. Please say a prayer for him and his family.

Re: Morgan Freeman | Report to Admin

By Daniel, Retired Combat Veteran Aug 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT)

I will.

Re: Morgan Freeman | Report to Admin

By YesWeCan Carol Aug 4th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

Prayers going out to this beautiful man. I love him too.

Re: Morgan Freeman | Report to Admin

By olivia Aug 4th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT)

Just said a prayer. Hang in there Morgan.

Re: Morgan Freeman | Report to Admin

By LorethaJ-FL Aug 4th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)

Thoughts and prayers going out to Morgan and family.

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 4th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT)

Oh no no.. I hadn't heard this, I am so sorry. This is terrible. thank you for letting us know.

08/04/08 - MASSIVE MONEY BOMB | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Aug 4th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT)

If you are thinking of making a birthday donation, won't you please consider giving to the quilters?

Take a look, and you won't be able to resist!

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Re: no accomplishments | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

GWB really took us to new heights as a country didn't he? NOT! If you take your head out of your ass you would realize that Barack Obama has many accomplishments. How many accomplishments does John McCain have? He could not name one thing he has done to better the African American community after lying about fighting for civil liberties his whole life. McCain can't even read from a teleprompter. You are a disgrace to grandmothers.

Re: no accomplishments | Report to Admin

By T Aug 4th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)

if you're SO WORRIED about Obama why are you here, and what do you care??...go brag about how wonderful grampa is playing such a clean campaign ...shooooo!! Don't worry Be Happy, Obama 08!

Got Oil? | Report to Admin

By YesWeCan Carol Aug 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

There was a time in history when whales were killed en masse. Man could only think of whale blubber liquified into lamp oil to illuminate their lives. The whole idea of it seems absurd today. Let's move to the day when punching holes in the environment seems equally wasteful and harmful.

Re: Got Oil? | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 4th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT)

Amen to that, Carol. Wind power is ALREADY (right now) less expensive than many old-fashioned forms of electricity generation, especially nuclear!

Impressive | Report to Admin

By Michael Aug 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT)

I like this plan! It is aggressive and it's what we need to end our addiction to oil.

Barack Obama's gift to America on his birthday. :-)

More on energy issues here:

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Re: liberals arent having kids | Report to Admin

By Trish - Working To Elect That One Aug 4th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

Ah ... I get to "meet" the woman who has stirred up so much controversy and elicited so much anger. Now I see why.

I feel sorry for you. So much bitterness in your heart.

I'll pray for you.

Give a gift today... | Report to Admin

By Grandma 3 from Western IL Aug 4th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

It's Obama's Birthday and what better gift can we give than for him to see the numbers of people who donate today.

Remember it does not have to be a huge amount although that would be really welcomed but this Campaign has been supported by people like you and I who give what they can, when they can!

The Obama Quilt was made with love by many Quilters from across the Country and represents how this movement for Barack has grown... from few to many to a whole..

Please take a moment a look at this Historical Quilt. In a few days we will have a completed Quilt to share with you!

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Re: Give a gift today... | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT)

Okay - that does it. I am off to donate another $47 to the Quilters in honor of "White Grandmother" and Senator Obama's birthday!

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT)

Good for you :)

BRILLIANT! | Report to Admin

By In Obama I trust Aug 4th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT)

Senator Barack Obama was absolutely brilliant today as he unveiled a new enrgy plan. He was strong, confident, tough, and positive about getting things done. His initiatives are very bold but very possible with an "all hands on deck approach." Remember, if you can dream it, you can build it.

Please send him a birthday gift through my fundraiser page:

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 4th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT)

i had to listen to it twice to fully appreciate it.

Re: Barry's white grandma | Report to Admin

By ♋Tanner♋ Aug 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT)

Would you like some of Barack's birthday cake? It is delicious.

OBAMA '08

TID of the RID | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

Kindness is the language the blind can see and the deaf can hear.

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

Thank you, Carey-Perfect response!

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By IA for Obama ☮ Aug 4th 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT)

Thanks for the tone of the reply, Carey, and for changing the title. What a great birthday present for Barack if those of us who felt compelled to respond to ignorant haters followed Carey's example.

RID | Report to Admin

By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

RID

Obama-Bayh Team Up for Injured Vets | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT)

ABC News' Teddy Davis and Matthew Jaffe report: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., along with rumored vice-presidential possibility Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., and eight other senators, wrote Monday to Defense Secretary Robert Gates urging him to expand medical coverage for Iraq war veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries, ABC News has learned.

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Obama Yay all the live-long day! | Report to Admin

By Megan in Northwest Indiana Aug 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT)

Dr. Peon, M.D.: Call a Medic! The McCain Campaign needs a revival! Halleleujah! Link

Somebody hand Hagel a bagel. Link

Kansas city calls it 'Obama by a nose' but he still hasn't taken the 'Triple Crown' just yet Link

On Politics: The view from a South Carolina Democrat Link

Mayo clinic biopsy's McCain's cheek on his face
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Peon 'Keithie' Fan: Swift boater JohnMcCain's attack ad and Obama's good sense
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Who's the 'Fairest' in analyzing political swiftboating of all?
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The Road Blog pictures
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Olbermann Fan: Swiftboater John McCain and Barack Obama's good sense
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Eye on Idaho: There's more than potatoes in Idaho.
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Pulling together some media dispelling McCain's 'Country First' television ad
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Peon Advice: Dear John, Please listen to your Mum. Peace and Love, The Political Peon
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A Bragging Peon: Did I tell you the '50-state strategy' was my idea?
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Peon Convention News: Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!? Instead, how about tickets to the Democratic National Convention?
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Peon '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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My Commentary: Barack Obama on Meet the Press Link

"Surge uh! Surge uh! Surge uh!", says Jan Brady Link

Isn't it ironic? Oil execs line McCain's coffers after he changes his mind on drilling Link

***** N E W --- T O D A Y *****

Amazed Peon: VIDEO - Diop Olugbala group demonstrates at Obama event in St. Petersburg, FL
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Peon Birthday Greetings: Barack Obama turns 47 today
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Peon 'Down Under': John Hay of Tellng Thoughts on 'The One' from the Land of Oz
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Optimisitic Peon: Low-Wage Workers hit hardest by struggling economy - In need of Hope for Change and Optimism
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Educatin' Peon: National Security - Why do people think Democrats suck on this issue? Take a walk down memory lane with me.
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Peon Wakup Call: Hello? America? On energy, we better do it FIRST before we get left behind in the global marketplace. 'Peon' Commentary included.
Link.

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By YesWeCan Carol Aug 4th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT)

Just donated another $10 in your name Granny.

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By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

Good idea, there is a quilt waiting for a donation in my name.
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By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

See you at the debates, hope you are there to pick up the pieces of McCain's campaign, when Barack gets done with him.

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

Why don't you try voting your socioeconomic status instead of your age?

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)

Just wait until the first debate when he wipes the floor with McLowroad. Barack Obama thinks on his feet without saying that there is an Iraq/Afghanistan border. He has never confused Sunni/Shiite Muslims. He did not proclaim that ths surge created the Anwar Awakening when in fact it took place before the surge. I could go on and on but what's the point. McCain wanted 10 townhalls for free exposure but Obama countered his offer and was willing to do two. McCain rejected that offer. We are not doing a damn thing on McCain's terms. You need to beat it.

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By Standing Firm for President Obama Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)

Obama does multiple town hall meetings each day, he just doesn't want to embarrass McCain. McCain's own campaign spokeswomen said it best last week when she challenged Robert Gibbs to joint town halls - She said "You bring the crowds and we'll bring the candidate". I guess that's the only way McCain can get any attention.

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By In Obama I trust Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

Old man river can't come up with any new ideas. He is still stuck in the old, tired ways of thinking, stuck in the old resentments, stuck in the old hatreds, stuck in the old ideologies, stuck in the past. The only place he should be stuck is in an old folks home.

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By carrieSC/ 5 more days and 12hr:) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT)

what planet are u from? none i ever heard of
hey gang, DFTT ok,
me i want a piece of the great bday cake u all made mmmmm yummy

Michelle Obama to meet with military families... | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

In addition to an evening fundraiser with Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, Michelle Obama is also going to host a round table discussion with military families on Wednesday afternoon.

It looks like a full day affair for the wife of the presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama. Michelle Obama goes back a ways with Kaine and his wife Anne Holton, Obama helpes campaign and fundraise for Kaine 2005 race for the Executive Mansion, and Kaine has returned the favor barnstorming all over the country for Obama's presidential campaign.

So far there aren't too many details about the discussion with military folks, but clearly this is an effort to at least put a dent into Republican John McCain's connection with the local military population. McCain is going to have a distinct local advantage, especially because he lived here for a time as a young naval airman.

happy bday barack! | Report to Admin

By Kerry - Taking long deep tokes off the Hope Bong! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

I'm taking birthday donations for our next president!!

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hit me up! :)

Great place to donate: for conservation and for BO's birthday | Report to Admin

By Jeanine Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

Using quilts is conservation, also.
Please donate to the quilt project:

This quilt is being made by people from all over the country. Each state and voting group during the primaries
is represented by a block.

Go to the site for more information:

Link

Click on View or to donate go directly to:

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By ♥♥♥ Obama Wins ♥♥♥ Mom (Norwin) Aug 4th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT)

roflmao

Senator Clinton | Report to Admin

By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Aug 4th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT)

Happy Birthday Barack and to myself.

I'm going to shoot Senator Clinton an email and a phone message asking when she plans to do some campaigning for Barack. Senator McCain picked up some of her campaign tactics and it sure would be nice for her to refute them.

"I have heard from many of you by email or phone over the last few weeks, and I look forward to meeting you in person on the floor in Denver. Please feel free to call the Delegate Hotline at (703) 469-2008 ext. 1075 or email us at delegate@hillaryclinton.com with any questions or concerns."

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By K.J. in Dallas, TX Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)

Stan,

She's already campaigning for Sen. Obama. She's in some state today, but I can't remember which one. All the surrogates should step up more, imo.

OBAMA/BIDEN, 2008!

Re: Senator Clinton | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

Yeah, I read somewhere that she would be 'dispatched' into some states this week.

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By Renee - It's A New Day Aug 4th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT)

Happy Birthday Stan.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Aug 4th 2008 at 6:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 6:43 pm EDT)

Renee, thanks for changing the subject!! It really is schizophrenic trying to read the board when there are numerous replies to a troll's comments that have already been deleted!

I wish more folks would follow "RID", (report, IGNORE, DONATE)!

When we respond, the troll has served his/her purpose by disrupting the blog and distracting us from our focus. We're adults....can't we act like it?

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT)

A big Happy Birthday to you, Stan-Thanks for all you do for the campaign! :)

Obama is winning the only race that matters: the race for 270 electoral votes. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT)

Why Obama is losing the pundit race ... and winning the election.
by NCrissieB
Mon Aug 04, 2008 at 06:16:57 AM PDT
To read many of the diaries and comments here on DKos over the past four days, you'd think John McCain had turned the tables on Barack Obama and was now favored, or that McCain had at least drawn even. There's a good reason for that mis-impression: Kossacks spend too much time listening to (and complaining about) pundits, and not enough time looking at the underlying mathematics of the race.

Follow me over the fold for an explanation of why Obama is losing the pundit race (and he is) ... and winning the election (and he is)....

Note: All of the math in this post is taken directly from Nate Silver's excellent site, fivethirtyeight.com. And I'll come right out and ask Mr. Silver(poblano) to correct any shortcomings in my descriptions of his methods.

NCrissieB's diary :: ::
Yes, Obama lost the pundit contest last week. Which is to say, depending on which media you watched and read, you were likely to see pundits and guests criticizing Obama, and giving McCain free media by rerunning his ads in the guise of discussing them. It wasn't the first week that Obama has lost the pundit contest, and it won't be the last. In fact, I'll go out on a limb and suggest that Obama will lose the pundit contest through November ... and right on through his two terms as president.

And perhaps by its nature - most of us aren't campaign strategists, math geeks, or first-hand journalists - DailyKos is largely a mainstream media analysis website. That is, Kossacks read the newspapers and watch cable news shows, and comment on what we read and see. That means the widely-loathed mainstream media (MSM) usually sets the narrative here, and most of us jump to or on what they say.

Re: Obama is winning the only race that matters: the race for 270 electoral votes. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)

So it's easy to get the impression, reading DKos, that Obama must be doing something very wrong, because we mostly rehash what MSM pundits have said, and most of them don't much like Barack Obama. He doesn't play to them as much as they think they deserve. He has the audacity to talk directly to We the People, rather than relying on them to frame his message. When Barack Obama draws a crowd of 25,000 - versus McCain's whopping crowds of 250 - that's 24,750 people who heard Obama first-hand rather than waiting for the media to filter and frame what he said.
Worse, Barack Obama is both willing and able to turn an ordinary campaign speech into a "newsworthy event." When 25,000 people turn up in a hall or stadium to hear someone speak, the speech itself becomes an event that commands attention. Often, in this campaign season, that's meant cable networks covering Obama speeches live, as they did in Berlin. And that's yet more people - the viewers - who'll hear Obama first-hand rather than relying on the media to filter and frame him.

Barack Obama's charisma, combined with his outstanding campaign staff, make him a threat to the MSM monopoly on political awareness. Unlike a traditional candidate, he doesn't need to kowtow to reporters or pundits in the hope they'll portray him in a good light. He can, and has, and will go directly to We the People. The MSM don't like that one bit, and that's why Obama is losing - and will likely continue to lose - the pundit race.

But as for the election....

Re: Obama is winning the only race that matters: the race for 270 electoral votes. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

A week ago, Barack Obama was a 3:2 favorite to win the election.

Today, Barack Obama is a 2:1 favorite to win the election.

A week ago, Barack Obama was likely to win 273 electoral votes (EVs).

Today, Barack Obama is likely to win 303 EVs.

Those statistical predictions are far more important than how many pundits wrote or said what because every election is, by nature, a statistical event. Specifically, an election is a statistical estimate of the vox populi - the voice of the people. It's only an estimate, because not all of the people vote. But it's an estimate based on the set of people who are legally eligible and are motivated enough to go cast a vote.

"But Crissie," you say, "the polls show this is a dead heat!"

No they don't, because national opinion polls don't estimate the same process. We don't use a national popular vote, which is what national opinion polls estimate. A presidential election is a simultaneous series of fifty state elections. National opinion polls are as meaningless as the nationwide popular vote on election day, and the total of runs scored by each team in the baseball World Series. That's not how either event is scored.

The most mathematically rigorous statistical analysis available - Nate Silver's fivethirtyeight.com - estimates the actual process of a presidential election, by estimating state-by-state outcomes and thus total electoral votes. Specifically, Mr. Silver determines each candidate's win probability for each state, based on the mean of polling data in that state, weighted for the recency and reliability of each poll, and then adjusted for state demographics and trend data.

For example, as of today Barack Obama has a 98% win probability for New York, while John McCain has a 99% win probability for Alabama. Virginia is a dead heat, with Obama's win probability at 53% to McCain's 47%.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT)

Each day, Mr. Silver runs 10,000 simulated elections. In each of those elections, each state is allocated randomly based on the candidates' win probabilities. Simply, Barack Obama will win New York in about 9,800 of those simulated elections, while John McCain will win in 200. McCain will win Alabama in about 9,900 simulations, while Obama will win it in 100. And Obama will win Virginia in about 5,300 of those simulations, while McCain will win it in 4,700. Mr. Silver then totals the electoral votes, by state, for each simulation, and analyzes the data.

A week ago, out of 10,000 simulations, Obama won in 5,980 while McCain won in 4,020. A week ago, Obama averaged 273 electoral votes to McCain's 265. A week ago, Barack Obama was a 60:40 favorite (3:2) to win the election.

Today, out of 10,000 simulations, Barack Obama won in 6,610 while John McCain won in only 3,390. Barack Obama averaged 303 electoral votes to McCain's 235. If the election were held today, Barack Obama would be a 66:34 favorite (2:1) to win the election.

Simply put - based on the most sophisticated, rigorous mathematical analysis available - Barack Obama's chances of winning, and his likely margin of victory, improved significantly last week. And this in a week when so many Kossacks thought Obama "took a beating," that he was "falling into the Kerry trap," that he had to "take the gloves off and start hitting hard."

All of those impressions might be true if our presidential elections were like the old college football system, where the winner was decided by the sportswriters. But, fortunately, that's now how we decide elections. We let the people vote - state by state - and according to those numbers ...

... Barack Obama had an amazing week.

Barack Obama will probably continue to lose the pundit race, for the reasons I gave above. And because DailyKos is largely an MSM analysis forum (understandably), we'll continue to fret over the pundit race.

But the pundits don't decide the election. If they did, Barack Obama would never have won the Democratic nomination, because they were all certain that Hillary Clinton would sweep it up by February 5th. They don't like losing that kingmaker status, so they'll continue to dump on Obama. But right now, Obama is winning the only race that matters: the race for 270 electoral votes.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Aug 4th 2008 at 6:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 6:48 pm EDT)

Thanks for the article, Ben. It only reinforces why I pretty much ignore the pundits as much as I do the polls.

The correct answer: put my head down and keep working and donating, something we all need to do. I refuse to give them power over my committment, peace of mind or hope!

OBAMA IS WINNING! | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

Did you know that Barack's chances of winning in November improved significantly last week?

His chances of winning the election went from 3:2 to 2:1, a BIG improvement.

Link

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

Donate!

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I just did for Miss Granny!

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By captain o - hopemonger Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

Thank you MERI!

I doubt that's a real "Grandmother" though, I think that's a plain-old McCain troll doing standard trolling. Old politics, if you will...

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT)

Yep! Whoever it is, he/she is bringing in a lot of money for our guy ;)

Re: Low In Come Wage Worker Support Obama | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Aug 4th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT)

You rock Meri!!!!

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT)

Hi Sweetie! We're finally getting our own Barack Tallahassee headquarters! My sons are helping set it up today :)

Re: Low In Come Wage Worker Support Obama | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Aug 4th 2008 at 2:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:43 pm EDT)

Nice!!!

Re: Low In Come Wage Worker Support Obama | Report to Admin

By ***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden*** Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

Ughhh. Lest we forget. Much work to be done!!!

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By ***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden*** Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

Sorry meant for another post.

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By LorethaJ-FL Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

Can you say grab a clue?

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By ***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden*** Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

LOL...

Energy Plan | Report to Admin

By FinishLine08 Aug 4th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)

Obama Delivers a Real Energy Plan for America: Efficiency Now, 10% Renewables by 2012, One Million Plug-ins by 2015

Senator Barack Obama has fulfilled the promise of his earlier climate plan with a detailed and comprehensive "New Energy for America" plan.

This is easily the best energy plan ever put forward by a nominee of either party. By comparison, the plan of John "Nothing but Nukes" McCain is a joke, with nothing on energy efficiency and a pointless $300 million battery prize and long-standing opposition to renewable energy. In contrast, Obama's plan has real depth and breath:

* Increase Fuel Economy Standards: Obama will increase fuel economy standards 4 percent per each year while protecting the financial future of domestic automakers....

* Invest in Developing Advanced Vehicles and Put 1 Million Plugin Electric Vehicles on the Road by 2015: As a U.S. senator, Barack Obama has led efforts to jumpstart federal investment in advanced vehicles, including combined plug‐in hybrid/flexible fuel vehicles, which can get over 150 miles per gallon of gas... [more details below]

* Partner with Domestic Automakers: Obama will also provide $4 billion retooling tax credits and
loan guarantees for domestic auto plants and parts manufacturers, so that the new fuel‐efficient
cars can be built in the U.S. by American workers rather than overseas.

* Mandate All New Vehicles are Flexible Fuel Vehicles

* Develop the Next Generation of Sustainable Biofuels and Infrastructure

* Establish a National Low Carbon Fuel Standard: ... The standard requires fuels suppliers in 2010 to begin to reduce the carbon of their fuel by 5 percent within 5 years and 10 percent within 10 years.

This is the only way to jumpstart an end to our addiction to oil in a climate friendly way. Indeed, an accelerated transition to plug-in hybrids and electric cars -- a core climate solution-- must be the cornerstone of any serious effort to dramatically reduce oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (see "Why electricity is the only alternative fuel that can lead to energy independence"). That is the crucial litmus test for any presidential candidate's energy independence or clean transportation policy.

To read the rest of Joseph Romm article about Barack Obama energy plan click Link

Energy Speech in Mich! | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

Hooray!

What a wonderful speech on energy Obama just gave in Mich!
I loved it!
Attended a Community College 30 years ago to learn a new trade, and one class was Alternate Energy.

All these years I've hoped that Alternate Energy Solutions would become really-truly reality, but with only spit-sputter-starts, it didn't seem possible...

Now with Barack Obama, it feels like REAL POSSIBILITY of Alternate Energy Solutions is on the horizon!
Yay!!!
Let's get him elected!!!!

H HOUR ! | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)

Do you know at which hour Barack was born ?

At 7:34 p.m.

What time is it right now in France ?

7:34 p.m. !

So, again, after this morning (here) :

JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE !
JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE !
JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE,
BARACK ! ! ! ! !
JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIIIIIIIIIIIIIRE ! ! ! ! !

Best wishes, and, after Berlin, see you next time in the House of YOU THE PEOPLE !

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

For the donations, please, you all nice people, consider the case of Hélène the funny French, who WANT to participate, but is not allowed to donate (foreigner). Help me to participate in giving on my fundraising page.

I send postcards from Paris to all my donators, and you even can choose your card : Tour Eiffel, Notre-Dame, the Seine river, the Louvre, Montmartre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and even Versailles ! Just choose !

Link

Thanks a lot in advance !

Hélène the French

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By In Obama I trust Aug 4th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT)

I just sent you a donation in honor of Barack's birthday! Can't wait for the post card.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT)

Ooooooh, nice ! You'll have it, Farah, you'll have it !!!

Will they post the ENTIRE SPEECH AGAIN? | Report to Admin

By ISACK ENABLE Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)

I missed part of it. Thanks!

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By In Obama I trust Aug 4th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT)

Maybe they will show it on CSPAN tonight. They often repeat the day's speeches at night. I checked the schedule and it is not complete yet.

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By K.J. in Dallas, TX Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

For you to be so old, you sure are childish.

OBAMA/BIDEN, 2008!

RID | Report to Admin

By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

RID

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

Granny! Thanks for posting-You're really bringing in the money for us today! Just donated again!

Donate for Granny

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

How can a man that has a white mother be racist. Would you be suggesting that he hates himself. I guess he is racist against himself. He was not stereotyping. He was relaying sentiments that his grandmother had as well as other whites. If you were honest with yourself you would admit the truth.

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By Jan R in SC Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT)

Thanks for the additional incentive White Grandma.
You're really helping our campaign out today.

I just donated another $47.00 in honor of Barack's birthday.

Anyone else care to join this "White Boomer"?

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By WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT)

Again I ask

"how is that sheet fitting you like to hid behind Grandma" Hope your eye holes are lined you just might trip

Remember | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT)

When the trolls posts, make sure to change the comment title because you know they are going to get deleted then there's going to be all these responses with the same title.

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By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT)

Yes, at least I remembered that much..now I just need to repeat "No Drama Obama"
47 times.

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT)

lol.....you got it!!

Re: Remember | Report to Admin

By Tamsin Aug 4th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT)

...and think stealth--quietly report the offensive post and resist the urge to respond. Move quietly to a great post and jump happily in to the conversation!

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT)

Okay the first person to donate $50 to my FR page, I will donate $50 to yours.

Link

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By “Honored-&-Humbled” Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

How about $25?

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

Okay!

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By “Honored-&-Humbled” Aug 4th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT)

I just donated $25 to your page --check your total.

Happy Birthday Barack!

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By “Honored-&-Humbled” Aug 4th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT)

Here's my link:

Link

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By “Honored-&-Humbled” Aug 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

FR
Link

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT)

Just donated. Thanks!!

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By “Honored-&-Humbled” Aug 4th 2008 at 3:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 3:33 pm EDT)

Thank you & You're very welcome!You're

Voter Registration | Report to Admin

By Grace Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

Getting Democrats registered to vote is an effort that can help deliver victory for us in November. PLEASE TAKE ACTION!

Here are links to the Board of Elections for all 50 states + DC. Find voter registration forms here and get contact information so you can call and ask your Board about the requirements for registering voters in your state.

Registering voters can be a pretty quick and simple process. I keep a stack of registration forms with me and just in going about my day, I have been able to register friends, neighbors, sales clerks, people at sporting events, and even the plumber who was fixing our faucet!

Again, be sure to find out registration requirements for your area and also please remind people about the IMPORTANCE OF BRINING PROPER I.D. WITH A CORRECT ADDRESS ON VOTING DAY. Thank you.

ALABAMA Link
ALASKA Link
ARIZONA Link
ARKANSAS Link
CALIFORNIA Link
COLORADO Link
CONNECTICUT Link
DELAWARE Link
DC Link
FLORIDA Link
GEORGIA Link
HAWAII Link
IDAHO Link
ILLINOIS Link
INDIANA Link
IOWA Link
KANSAS Link
KENTUCKY Link
LOUISIANA Link
MAINE Link
MARYLAND Link
MASSACHUSETTS Link
MICHIGAN Link
MINNESOTA Link
MISSISSIPPI Link
MISSOURI Link
MONTATA Link
NEBRASKA Link
NEVADA Link
NEWS HAMPSHIRE Link
NEW JERSEY Link
NEW MEXICO Link
NEW YORK Link
NORTH CAROLINA Link
NORTH DAKOTA Link
OHIO Link
OKLAHOMA Link
OREGON Link
PENNSYLVANIA Link
RHODE ISLAND Link
SOUTH CAROLINA Link
SOUTH DAKOTA Link
TENNESSEE Link
TEXAS Link
UTAH Link
VERMONT Link
VIRGINIA Link
WASHINGTON Link
WEST VIRGINIA Link
WISCONSIN Link
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By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

No, you are not important enough to prove anything to.
RID

Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

Forget about Hillary! It won't happen... NEVER!!!

"Here's the pitch. Superficially, Sebelius screams "change." She is, of course, a woman, which would automatically add to the historic weight of Obama's ticket, generate a ton of positive coverage and possibly appeal to Hillary holdouts. A Democrat, she was twice elected governor--first by eight points, then by 17--of a deeply Republican state, where she still enjoys a 62 percent approval rating. Her popularity and electoral success in a region where Democrats need to do better nicely echoes Obama's pledge to transform the map in the fall, sending a signal that Democrats are serious about competing for Republican votes. Added bonuses: a Catholic, Sebelius grew up in the Buckeye State as the daughter of fondly remembered former Governor John Gilligan. And who better than the governor of Kansas--where Obama's mother was born and raised--to reinforce the heartland side of Obama’s heritage?"

READ MORE: Link

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By Obama for POTUS '08 AXIS OF HOPE will obliterate McBushist machine Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT)

I think you need to chill a little bit about HRC bashing.

If we are going to use a word,NEVER,like you did,you can use that on Sebelius.
Or let me say it this way,if it's going to be a woman,it's going to be Hillary.

I would go for Bayh,since he can bring in Indiana,and Unity the party even more.

Second of all,Sebelius will not put any states in play,and she is not even near a fighting spirit like HRC is. And picking her will p-ss off many women.

I'll bet 1,000 $,it's NOT going to be Sebelius.

Re: Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT)

Bayh's an okay pick- a safe pick, but I feel that the party is already unified.

Barack also said he wouldn't pick someone based on benefits in geography.

Re: Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT)

I really don't like Bayh that much but better Clinton.

Re: Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 4th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT)

I like Kathleen, but for some reason I'm doubtful she'll be on the ticket.

I know Barack wants to win over evangelicals and Sebelius has had a pretty rocky relationship with the Catholic church to say the least.

I also think Barack might go for someone who's more of a moderate.

That being said- I myself would have no problems with Sebelius being on the ticket.

Re: Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT)

I like Brian Schweitzer. He has the most common interests as Barack. A "new" Democrat, and would help Barack win the west.

Re: Obama Veepstakes: Kathleen Sebelius | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT)

I hope you right Nfor!!

things i don't get | Report to Admin

By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

earlier on cspan, ruth conniff, editor of progressive magazine, called mccain "a smart man."

Re: things i don't get | Report to Admin

By MartiM who is thrilled with Joe Biden as VP! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT)

Are you very sure she did not say that "he is smarting" from all the criticism coming his way?

The grand challenge: ween ourselves from oil | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

Folks,
This should be Obama's big play - the challenge to the nation - like going to the moon, etc.

-k
g+s+ :: a new patriot :: !!

Re: what did Barry mean? | Report to Admin

By K.J. in Dallas, TX Aug 4th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT)

So, do you really think that McSame "cares" for you. Unless you are in the top 5% of the money makers in the US, McSame doesn't give a d*mned about you and no one else. Why don't you ask McSame why he conveniently abandoned his ailing first wife??? Your character, along with McSame's speaks volumes. I'm a typical AA whose offended, and sick and tired of people like you (Repugnants) who have flushed this country down the toilet. The Repugnants started a war based on a lie, and because of this thousands of our men and women have died in a senseless war, the economy (along with my budget) is in the tank because of greed from the Bush/McCain/Cheney crime families, and you have the nerve to try and be offended by a few misspoken words of Sen. Obama??? Idiot, this is not a game or a joke. People are in serious trouble, and for you to come here and make fun at a time when people are losing their jobs, and losing their homes just tells me you are one sick, and twisted person.

OBAMA/BIDEN, 2008!

Help | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 4th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT)

Hola Obamas~ I have a question.. I signed up for 4 Obama Birthday events today (to donate).. am I to donate under that person's FR who set up the event? I want to do it properly~

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By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Aug 4th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT)

I'm pretty sure it's anyone's page you want to donate to-If that's the case, here's my link-I'd love to write you a haiku!

Link

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT)

I think Joe just wanted to do a bomb to anyone's FR page.

Re: Help | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 4th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT)

My page is open for donations: Link

Re: Help | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Aug 4th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT)

Just donate whatever you can where ever you want!

=-)

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By joe ruwe Aug 4th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT)

anywhere, anyone, anytime!!!!

all day!

OK now I am about to shower... | Report to Admin

By Cheryl from Boston Feels the Gift Aug 4th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT)

Here is MY Version of a Happy Birthday Song to Obama!

Link

lol

Just thought I would point it out | Report to Admin

By Nicki from TX - Lovin the new RACHEL MADDOW SHOW!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

Hey guys did you notice that when a trolls post is removed it doesnt even say "this post has been removed ........"

So NOW when we respond to trolls we just look a little crazy, like we just started freaking out to the air. SO maybe its another good point that we just report it and DO NOT respond. Because if we do that then they will remove it and we don't have to see it anymore UNLESS it has 25 responses to it!!

What do you think??

Re: Just thought I would point it out | Report to Admin

By Laura from Bend OR Aug 4th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT)

Great idea!

Re: Just thought I would point it out | Report to Admin

By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT)

You are completely right and I am sorry to say that I didn't keep my cool today.
And then later you see how utterly pathetic these trolls are and you realise they're just not worth it.

No drama, Obama

Re: ....boring | Report to Admin

By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT)

Try some valium then..and don't be stingy

Happy Birthday donation! | Report to Admin

By Laura from Bend OR Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

Does anyone want a donation to celebrate Barack's birthday? I'll donate a little to the next person who gives me a link!

Re: Happy Birthday donation! | Report to Admin

By “Honored-&-Humbled” Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT)

My FR Page
Link

Re: Happy Birthday donation! | Report to Admin

By Laura from Bend OR Aug 4th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT)

Done!

Now I have to go because my son wants to use the computer. lol

Re: Happy Birthday donation! | Report to Admin

By “Honored-&-Humbled” Aug 4th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT)

Thank You!!!

Re: Happy Birthday donation! | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 4th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT)

Oh please donate to our quilt?? or my FR..
Link

thank you from all the Quilters for Obama!!

Re: Happy Birthday donation! | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in CO Aug 4th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT)

Laura,

Thank you!! My husband's fundraiser

Link

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By ***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden*** Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT)

Fundraising link

Link

Re: Happy Birthday donation! | Report to Admin

By Karen from NJ for OBAMA...Looking to the future!! Obama/Biden in the White House '08-12! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT)

Looking for some place to donate...my FR could use some help...Link

A Very Happy Birthday to Barack!!!!

gallup poll | Report to Admin

By Samantha from Hampton, VA Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT)

http://gallup.com/

Re: gallup poll | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Aug 4th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT)

hey sam,

your link dod not work.

Re: gallup poll | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Aug 4th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT)

LinkLink

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Quilters for Obama | Report to Admin

By Lovie Hussein Jersey Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT)

"Turning America Blue 2008" is the theme of the Obama Quilt designed by Cindy from Tucson created with the help

of women all over the country. We hope to raise thousands of dollars for the campaign with this quilt. Please visit our

fundraiser page (Link to find out

more about our drawing. Please consider donating to our fundraiser today.

Re: Quilters for Obama | Report to Admin

By cindy from tucson Aug 4th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT)

Thanks! I was just coming on to post a reminder...and here you are! We hope to have a local TV station cover the 'completion..last stitch' of this quilt on Friday! Then, we hope to have more donations from people who have not yet been to the site to contribute to Barack!
In the meantime, it is party time, time to ignore the trolls, and please consider giving to Barack thru our page (see link above). YES WE CAN!!!

Re: Quilters for Obama | Report to Admin

By Lovie Hussein Jersey Aug 4th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT)

Link

Better link for Quilt

Re: Campaign Polls | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 4th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT (Updated Aug 4th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT)

Exactly.

People should stop fretting over these national polls.

Re: Campaign Polls | Report to Admin

By CompassionateObama Supporter Aug 4th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

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