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By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 17th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

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By ♥ Not.This.Time.Not.This.Year. ♥ Joyce from Canada ♥ ♥ May 17th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 2:02 am EDT

Hello Night Owls,

Congrats on first Ken!

Support the Kentucky ground team call them tomorrow -- send pizza. Give them all the help you can!

Kentucy Field Offices

Ashland
1133A Carter Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
606-694-4724

Bardstown
205 E. Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
401-536-4898

Bowling Green
814 State St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-843-8444

Covington
222 W. Pike St
Covington, KY 41011
859-261-4018

Crestwood
6461 W. Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
859-512-5842

Frankfort
112 E. Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-682-9138

Glasgow
101 E. Main St
Glasgow, KY 42141
270-205-2184

Henderson
215 N. Elm St
Ste A
Henderson, KY 42420
270-217-7593

Hopkinsville
707 S. Virginia St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
270-217-7292

Lexington
125 E. Reynolds Road
Ste 115
Lexington, KY 40517
859-971-1271

Louisville
900 E. Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
502-561-8401

Murray
104 N. 15th St
Murray, KY 42071
270-217-4336

Owensboro
805 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-683-8683

Paducah
802 Jefferson St
Paducah, KY 42001
270-217-7505

Pikeville
224 2nd St
Pikeville, KY 41501
606-432-4322

Radcliff
663 N. Dixie Blvd
Ste E
Radcliff, KY 40160
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By Saska May 17th 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

I'm posting from the free wireless in my little hotel room in northwest Oregon while I program my GPS to find its way from the hotel to the Obama office tomorrow morning for canvassing duty.

Even more exciting, it looks like my son and I will get to go to the Portland rally on Sunday before we head back to Washington.

More, including pictures, Sunday night (or maybe earlier if I have wireless at the next spot tomorrow).

Y'all behave now, y'hear? :)

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 2:16 am EDT

Hello Sheryl,

Have a good day tomorrow. Which office will you be in?

Hey Everybody, let's support

Saska :::On the ground in Oregon

and the other Oregon ground team.

Call, donate send pizza!

Oregon Field Offices
Portland -- Oregon Headquarters
3016 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202
503-236-2008
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NE Portland
1516 NE Killingsworth
Portland, OR 97211
503-287-3985
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Pendleton
27 SW Frazer
Pendleton, OR 97801
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Beaverton
8126 SW Beaverton/Hillsdale Highway
Portland, OR 97225
503-292-4066
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Hood River
14 Oak St
Hood River, OR 97031
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Corvallis
CMT Building
413 SW Jefferson Avenue
Corvallis, OR 97333
541-766-2008
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Salem
155 Liberty St. NE
Suite 29
Salem, OR 97301
503-391-8998
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Roseburg
850 SE Mosher
Roseburg, OR 97470
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Forest Grove
1728 Pacific Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-746-7578
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North Bend
Pony Village Mall
1611 Virginia Ave
North Bend, OR 97459
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Eugene
1280 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97401
541-345-1925
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Oregon City
605 Main Street
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-742-2008
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Medford
40 S. Central Avenue
Medford, OR 97501
541-494-0118
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St. Helens
289 S. 1st St
St. Helens, OR 97051
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Astoria
42 7th St, Suite 101
Astoria, OR 97103
503-325-8703
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Ashland
258 A Street #1
Ashland, OR 97520
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Bend
373 NE Greenwood Ave
Bend, OR 97702
541-728-0971
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Tillamook
112 Main Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
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McMinnville
448 NE 3rd St
McMinnville, OR 97128

Gresham
1665 NE Division St
Gresham, OR 97030
(in the Hood Center Shopping Complex)
503-491-1357

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By Saska May 17th 2008 at 2:27 am EDT

Thanks Cynthia! Glad you had a list of the OR offices. I was thinking I might take some donuts with me tomorrow morning.

I'll be canvassing out of the St. Helens office. Got here tonight and they no longer have MSNBC in their cable lineup in this area. :( Just Fox News and CNN... so I'm staying up hoping the Keith O. clips will be on msnbc.com soon.

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 2:42 am EDT

Hello Saska,

I don't think KO was on his show today. The clips I saw were of (I think her name is) Rachael.

But have a good day tomorrow. Tell everyone the blog says hello!

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By M from Dallas, TX May 17th 2008 at 10:16 am EDT

Please Don't forget us Senator Obama

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT

Saska, the KO clips have been on since about 8ish, Rachel was on subbing for him tonight. Any particular one you're looking for the link to?

Very excited for you up there! Very jealous as well!

You might find the voters have some information gaps with that lineup in their cable. If it goes toward Obama in the General (it will), the residents ought petition for MSNBC, where they are quite dedicated to giving us good Obama coverage :)

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By Saska May 17th 2008 at 3:15 am EDT

Thanks SaSa, I see now that Rachel subbed the whole show for Keith (and looked much more comfortable this time in the clips I saw!).

I was really hoping to hear what Keith had to say about the VoteVets expose of the PTSD "don't diagnose it" letters. I'll watch again on Monday.

Also, it's weird -- they used to get MSNBC. It's even still in the hotel cable lineup listings. But it has been replaced with the Weather Channel. Having worked in cable, I thought it might have been a custom lineup for the hotel, but nope -- the TV Guide electronic listings for the area now show the Weather Channel where MSNBC used to be.

I'll make sure I tell anybody who seems receptive to the idea that they can still watch MSNBC online when I'm out tomorrow. ;)

Thanks all -- I guess I had better get some sleep! I'll report back tomorrow when I move on to Portland.

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By GREG KLINE May 17th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT

GOOD NEWS! WE'RE DOING GREAT!

Here are all of the states that Barack has won by double digit percentage points from highest to lowest;

STATE--BARACK--HRC--NET-GAIN
VI---------90----8--------82
ID---------79---17--------62
HI---------76---24--------52
DC---------75---24--------51
AK---------75---25--------50
KS---------74---26--------48
WA---------68---31--------37
NE---------68---32--------36
CO---------67---32--------35
GA---------66---31--------35
DA---------67---33--------34
MN---------66---32--------34
IL---------65---33--------32
VA---------64---35--------29
SC---------55---27--------28
MD---------61---36--------25
MS---------61---37--------24
ND---------61---37--------24
WY---------61---38--------23
LA---------57---36--------21
VT---------59---39--------20
ME---------59---40--------19
UT---------57---39--------18
WI---------58---41--------17
AL---------56---42--------14
NC---------56---42--------14
TX-CAUCUS--56---43--------13
DE---------53---42--------11

By contrast, here are all of Hillary's double digit wins;

STATE--BARACK--HRC--NET-GAIN
AR---------26---70--------44
WV---------26---67--------41
OK---------31---55--------24
RI---------40---58--------18
NY---------40---57--------17
AS---------42---57--------15
MA---------41---56--------15
TN---------41---54--------13
PA---------45---55--------10 (9.3% technically)

* PA doesn't really qualify, depending how you apply your math.

FEEL BETTER ABOUT WV NOW?

Don't let the media and HRC bamboozle you. We're winning this thing BIGTIME.

I've made it my mission to keep track of this stuff (and a lot more too). I have a detailed Excel spread-sheet of all the primary results, votes, percentages, delegates, dates, etc. If you would like a copy, I would be HAPPY to send it to you. Contact me through my Obama blog page, and provide an Email address. While your at it, post to one of my posts, and maybe do a friend request. You can never have too many friends. To better days!

Question: Is Hillary more like the Black Knight in Monty Python & The Holy Grail, or more like the title character in Weekend At Bernies?

Happy Inevitable Nomination!

Love & All Good Things,
Greg

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By Thank YOU President Obama!!! May 17th 2008 at 11:32 am EDT

What detail! Our President won 27 contests with double digits with only 5 below, and Sen. Clinton and the MSM behaved so badly with her 8 (excluding PA)! What's wrong with this picture?

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By Sundei Blues May 17th 2008 at 4:47 pm EDT

Hey:

What about California and Ohio?

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:18 am EDT

Have a wonderful time Saska.... be sure to jump in front of any camera that you see... they may put you on here!!

Get some sleep!

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 17th 2008 at 2:33 am EDT

Hi Saska!

I hope all goes well for you and that you and your son enjoy the experience. Thank you for all you do, and I hope you get to make it to the rally!

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By Eloise May 17th 2008 at 9:12 am EDT

Saska....Have a great time!!!I plan to be at the rally in Tampa FL on Wednesday....

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By Jason from Pittsburgh May 17th 2008 at 8:57 am EDT

Lets call kentucky like we have never called any state before -- maybe Kentucky can shock everyone.

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By Election from Thibodaux, LA May 17th 2008 at 6:31 am EDT

Barack Obama: The New Great Redeemer:
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Clinton Maintains She Holds Popular Vote:
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How Obama and McCain Define Each Other:
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Obama Memo: 17 Pledged Delegates Away From Winning Primaries:
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By MarkkraM May 17th 2008 at 9:26 am EDT

So true, Great find on that quote!!!

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By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 17th 2008 at 1:50 am EDT

It's about freakin' time. : )

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By Phil from Canada May 17th 2008 at 1:50 am EDT

Grats ;)

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

sure is.... I think its a lot going on tonight in the Camp!!

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT

congrats sweets!

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By Niki May 17th 2008 at 8:16 am EDT

My vote as a Kansas Republican loving Barack all the way to the White House is Chuck Hagel for VP. Watch Jan 24 Senate Committee meeting... this is political bulldog, Vietnam Vet, heartland Republican putting an exclamation mark behind the bipartisan approach, and removing any concern anyone might whisper about Obama's experience or foreign policy.

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By Alycee May 17th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

congrats! If you are in the mood to donate, here's my link Link

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By Destiny May 17th 2008 at 6:08 am EDT

How does this race to be first on the blog works? If one is first to leave a comment on a new subject do they get donations? Does it work?

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By Ric May 17th 2008 at 7:51 am EDT

1st poster is supposed to donate to others

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By barbie snow in k-ville TN May 17th 2008 at 8:11 am EDT

Link

Endorsement from Puerto Rico...Governor endorses OBAMA

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By Sarah from Middletown, CT May 17th 2008 at 8:35 am EDT

PR governor endorsed on Feb. 13th.

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By Ron from FL. May 17th 2008 at 9:25 am EDT

Isnt the PR goverenor facing charges for something. Will he still be goverenor at the convention.

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By Lydia from Durham, NC May 17th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT

Something like that--he is in trouble!

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By Lydia from Durham, NC May 17th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT

Something like that--he is in trouble!

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By Lydia from Durham, NC May 17th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT

Something like that--he is in trouble!

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By MarkkraM May 17th 2008 at 10:19 am EDT

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Let us stick together through the good the bad and the ugly.
Be truthful to this campaign.
Positive messaging does work.

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By ! RAGBRAI Rider May 17th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

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By Phil from Canada May 17th 2008 at 1:50 am EDT

Came online just in time for a fresh thread!!

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 17th 2008 at 2:35 am EDT

It's much better. The other one was getting super slow.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 1:50 am EDT

OBAMA!!!

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

Aight, let's drift away from the negativity caused in the other thread by Suckabee's OUT OF LINE comments, and focus on the POSITIVES of yesterday...

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By Brinton May 17th 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

I thought there were some positives today....Obama, with some help from JE, created a stronger link between the policies of GWB and McSame. The media also covered him in a generally positive way today. David Gergen, one of CNN's better analysts, gave BO high marks for his efforts today.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT

I think it was a really good news day in what appeared to be the first round of the General Election.

After watching the back and forth with Bush and McCain and Barack, and then actually youtubing some old debate footage of Bush and Kerry and Bush and Gore (trying to understand how anyone that stupid ever got elected and could it happen again), suddenly I realized, wow, we have other challenges in this election... but the basic stuff that really hurt Kerry in particular won't be an issue with Barack. His gloves are off and he is FORCEFUL.

In a sense, I'm deeply pleased that Hillary did throw the kitchen sink at him because I know it made him a stronger candidate. I am not pleased that the party is so divided, of course. But in terms of how Barack has matured in his debate and tact, wow, he is just... well if this were a boxing match, he'd be fighting like a butterfly and stinging like a bee against Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumber.

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By redcat May 17th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT

David Gergen is a very fair-minded, intelligent man/commentator.

If the BO campaign agrees, perhaps they would consider offering him a position at a later date? He appears to have a lot to offer by virtue of experience - and his talents are being wasted on CNN.

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By missionimpossible May 17th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

The argument can be made: who is tweddle dee, and who is tweddle dumber?
Or are tweddle dumber twins?

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By Professor Rick May 17th 2008 at 7:13 am EDT

FYI, David Gergen has a full-time position at Harvard University's School of Government, and "moonlights" on CNN. That would be an awfully hard gig to give up, influencing the next generation of U.S. political leaders.

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By redcat May 17th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT

I agree. But, he has worked for/with presidents Reagan, Ford, Nixon, and Clinton, and so he would not be a newcomer to the White House.

His overall experience would be very valuable - and his level of personal integrity seems to be rather high.

Just my free 2 cents.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 2:47 am EDT

Allen, I would like to just point out how MANY former Huckabee supporters there are here. I know, you'd never guess, but we have quite a few.

My grandmother, whom I blogged about recently, is a former Huck supporter.

Out of respect for them, is it possible to not call him that? Even if we're angry. We don't need to box ourselves into a corner with our frustration and I'm personally pretty torn up over this thing today and still not sure what I think of it, how I take it.

I'd really like a stronger apology out of Mike Huckabee with more clarification.

Does anyone know how to email him or his campaign?

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 3:09 am EDT

I agree...

There's a link a few threads back.... you should see some of the comments... A lot of christians were voicing their opinions too! They were not happy.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 3:22 am EDT

I did not see it.

But from here on out, we NEED to NOT insult our OWN supporters.

And we do that by not offending their former candidates of choice. Just persuasive political etiquette. We can express anger, dismay, shock, but we do not have to resort to name calling.

Except perhaps with McCain since he is now our target.

Clinton has defended us. We can personally chose what to think of her in our own heads too, but as her members do come here, we can't carry old wounds from former battles.

We must keep our eye on the ball, and that ball is the sense of bipartisan unity amongst all who are interested in voting for Barack Obama in the Fall. If that is not what we are expressing, why would anyone from the middle or on the Right decide to cast their ballot for Barack.

A lot of people (especially in the Super Tuesday states) barely paid attention to the Primary. They went, voted, and I don't think they've followed that much politics since. Some, but not enough. It's pretty soon here that people will take the time to come home from work, put their feet up, and think, hmmm... I voted for Hillary (or Romney or Richardson or whomever)... now it looks like McCain or Obama... what's the difference between these two?

MANY people vote all over party lines in my area, that's probably true of many places.

So I hope we can create a community that is welcoming.

If this were said by someone who'd NEVER made a presidential run, I'm sure I'd have a different reaction. But it was, and some of his supporters are with us now.

Let's challenge ourselves to be "no comment."

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By Nancy M. May 17th 2008 at 10:05 am EDT

Why exempt McCain? He appeals to a lot of independents, as does Barack. I think it is quite likely that there will be thousands of people reading these blogs who like McCain and are trying to choose between the two. Our name-calling will drive many of those people away.

Fair or not, Barack is judged by what his supporters do. On this blog, in Barack's house, we are what Barack is judged on.

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By stroud00 May 17th 2008 at 10:34 am EDT

Over the course of the campaigns, I have actually grown to like Governor Huckabee. He certainly did speak out strongly when the Rev. Wright issue surfaced. I saw him on morning Joe when he said no congregant is responsible for what is said by his pastor in the pulpit.

He also said that having grown up in the deep south himself, he had observed acts of inhumanity against people of color and could understand that people of a certain generation may harbor resentment and doubt about America. He further said he himself would be resentful if those things had happened to him.

Having said that, as a person of color, I must tell you that there are some in our society who only need what s/he perceives to be a "permission slip" in order to act. One can see it on her college faculty when colleagues give students that "permission slip" to to act out against the new Af-Am professor. And we just witnessed it in WVA when HRC gave that "permission slip" to the citizens of that state which said it is alright to vote on the basis of ones skin color.

That is what Gov. Huckabee demonstrated that he does not understand when he issued the apology "if he offended Senator Obama". The problem is not hurt feelings. The problem could be bodily harm to Barack and the governor must be immediately made aware of this. I would urge him to made a more forceful statement in this regard. I think he will be on Meet The Press tomorrow.

Words do have consequences and his words were potentially dangerous.

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By Deb from Utah May 17th 2008 at 3:43 am EDT

This is his e-mail address. I urge all who contact him to say what they need to say in a respectful, mature manner. We are a reflection of Senator Obama. I felt the need to e-mail Huckabee and simply asked him to now excuse himself from the Natl. political dialogue.
After expressing my opinion in a strong, yet respectful manner, I am now ready to move on and work hard all day tomorrow on the phone to KY.

information@huckpac.com

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 3:56 am EDT

Deb, thank you so much. And that is exactly the right thing to do, I feel.

And I'm going to go write a heckuva letter so I hope he darned well reads it.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 1:50 am EDT

Good Evening Family!!

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By Kim D, I survived the Tx Dem Convention, May 17th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

top ten?????????

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By Aleka from Japan May 17th 2008 at 1:50 am EDT

Hello Obama family

Did I make it
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By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React May 17th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

Well I'm back. Brush fires today had me away from the blog but all is well. So what did I miss for most of the day??

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

Suckabee making an OUT OF LINE joke about Obama being assasinated... Obama having an AWESOME rally in SD...

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 1:55 am EDT

did we just say that subject is off-topic!!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 2:55 am EDT

I'm going to leave this blog permanently if that term is applied to that man on a regular basis, out of respect for the MANY former Huckabee supporters (including my own grandmother) who are voting Obama the first time ever.

We cannot afford to alienate anyone here when our base is literally divided at this time.

Nor does it follow the civil protocol that Barack showed, when he said in response to the story, "No comment."

That "no comment" impressed me and I think we need to think about why he said it.

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 3:10 am EDT

Sometimes the whole point of making offensive remarks is to drive the committed bloggers away.

I to am hurt by a lot of the comments, but my old pastor taught me this "How can you be for me when I needed you, you weren't there".
Now we were talking about voting in a business meeting.

But the Obama blog needs the committed bloggers to stay and not let the negatives steal, kill and destroy, our joy on being a part of this movement and being on this blog.

That's why I post my musical notes. To remind me of the joy I first had when I joined this movement.

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!!!!!!!Count down !!!!!!! 17 more days until !!!!!! June 3rd !!!!!!!!!!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT

Why is it good to drive committed bloggers away though?

I don't get it!

I love your musical notes, however!

Wrote a bunch more just on up the way, thread up or so.

My spiritual teacher/guru used to say anger was a poison and to never hold anger in your heart. That a Saint's heart melts like butter over the flame of Truth.

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 3:46 am EDT

I am trying to say it is not good. But the power of the blog is in the commitment we have to the campaign and we communicate through this blog.

Leaving cuts off your best source of communications with those who are like minded.

Others come here and we let them get in the way of us sticking together.

I am I making since. I am a little tired.

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 3:50 am EDT

One thing learning how to blog is going to teach me is spelling

Am I making sense :-}

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 4:31 am EDT

Yes, in spite of all calls to the otherwise.

Tired too but "I did it for Ashley"

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! May 17th 2008 at 10:33 am EDT

Tell that to the committed bloggers who were booted off this site without the courtesy of producing the post that got thme booted or even having any method whatsoever for redress or questioning the charge. Even their own TOS says nothing about "offensive" as a criteria for banning nor do they define it. All it refers to our federal statutes on copyright, defamation, libel, obscenity, etc. You can't even contact them because the letter they send informing you is a "no-reply" email address. You are silenced, dead and buried and it's wrong.

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By JonnieRae May 17th 2008 at 10:42 am EDT

What could he say. All I want to say is that he was pandering to the NRA and they did laugh, I heard the tape. Nobody makes jokes about a presidential candidate ducking a bullet. He is a minister and knows the meaning of words. He knew who he was speaking to and knew it would get a laugh. Now ask yourself, why???? Why did they laugh? and why did he say it? I found his apology to be lame. I hear that McCain is considering him for his VP. If he stays in the political scene, he should be driven into the ground for this. It should haunt his every step.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 3:25 am EDT

SaSa... then you may have to leave because Huckabee was dead wrong and who cares if we alienate people who would even mention causing harm to Obama!!

Barack probably said "no comment" because he obviously could not say what he really wanted to say!! And my heart just breaks for Michelle and what she has to deal with.

You're making too light of this. I don't have respect for huckabee anymore. I liked him myself at one time, but he showed his true color today.

Barack get's out and bust his butt everyday with the knowledge that there are people who want to cause him harm... and for a "so called" leader to utter something along those lines is going too far!!

I was crying today when I heard him say that... and I should continue to respect him and his follower's?.... I DON'T THINK SO!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 3:46 am EDT

I don't think he was talking about hurting Obama. I think (this is what I said in the last thread) that we were scared that's what he was saying, and that what he said was deeply irresponsible and warrants a more forceable apology, however, I think what he said was that Barack is soft on guns. That Democrats are soft on guns. That a gunshot would scare them under a chair. That's how it reads to me. I've watched it oh 8 or 9 times.

And he issued an apology. It was thin. He said he didn't think either candidate "got it."

I think he said something boneheaded. But not malicious. I think he was telling NRA members that Democrats know nothing about guns and that the Republicans are the party of the NRA.

I used to be an NRA member but was a Democrat at that time (now I'm an Independent, and not an NRA member because, why would I be, to what end, I hate Ted Nugent).

Anyways, I think he was misinterpreted or really did misspeak, knows it, should say more about it, I hear he'll be on MTP this Sunday so perhaps he will discuss it. I think he feels bad tonight. I think Barack feels scared perhaps, and probably ugly over the thing too.

Grand Old Tradition of threatening to shoot Democrats. That's why the GOP is a dying breed. When you've got kids, and a fight breaks out, you don't say "punch each other!" You tell them to try to talk it out.

I could be wrong. I'm open to being wrong. But this is how I see things at this time and if it becomes onerous for me to feel a deep ideological split with most of the members of this board, yeah I'll take a hike till this all blows over.

What I hope, however, really is not losing the progressive evangelical vote, which we currently seem to have and which will probably begin to coalesce around Barack as the General carries on.

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By Robby from Louisiana who loves the Middle Name Hussein and Believe in Barack Obama May 17th 2008 at 5:54 am EDT

SaSa,

I understand and respect your position on the statement/joke/or whatever it was that was said before the NRA today. I heard Huckabee, also Rommney, Carl Rove, and John McCain. I don't think what Huckabee said should be brushed over as a bad joke gone wild, or a bad choice of words.Huckabee should have known, that in the enviroment he was in, and the audience he was before, he should have never attempted to use Barack Obama (or any other potential POTUS)name in the same sentence with someone shooting at him. Come on at no other time this type of behavior would be excepted, nor should it be excussed symply because it was a good guy who said a dumb thing. Now I am glad that a lot of undecides are out there who are choosing sides right now, and I as a strong Barack supporter do welcome them into this family of free thinkers. But if any of them get offended about a discussion on the blog about serious news of the day (not gossip) than I am sorry. This is where discussions happen, and where we are able to help each other understand different points of views.The dumb joke has serious implications and also concequences. At no time should anyone be told a subject should be off limits, especially if that issue is something that needs to be discussed. When it was JWright there were some hard words being thrown around, but the discussion was fair, and open. Lets be the change that we are looking for. And part of that change is helping to clear any misunderstandings, mis-statements, bad jokes, or whatever it may be.

We should never make exceptions or excusses for how we handle bad behavior. Bad Behavior should be discussed.

Love, Peace, and Grace

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By Ricardo May 17th 2008 at 7:05 am EDT

Robby,
SaSa is not advocating that we do not discuss things here. Please track back to previous comments by SaSa which I thought was very kind considered and thoughtful.

Of course we are all appalled by the Mr. Huckabee's comments. And by the way, so is SaSa. All SaSa is saying is that we debate without recourse to the name calling; disagree without being disagreeable. SaSa is even going to write to the said Pastor and complain. That is bound to have a more meaningful outcome than just blustering and name calling here on this blog.

Please people let us be respectful of our opponents especially when they are not respectful to us. We are drawing a contrast between us and them in policies, character, demeanour and campaign strategy. It is the reason why a lot of the Evangelical Christians are here on our side. We are different and offering a different kind of politics. We cannot admire Barack and his core principles which include the practice of disagreeing without being disagreeable, only to go out name calling. It happens to the best of us but it is a temptation we must resist at all cost.

Huckabee made a boneheaded comment which he realised and apologised for. We may feel that apology was not strong enough, then we write about that or come up with a collective or individual actions like SaSa is planning to do by writing to Mr. Huckabee. But we should also find it in us to forgive a mistake, especially from a Pastor or Reverend.

We do not have to be angry anymore. Stay alert, yes but not angry. We are winning the argument. People from other campaigns are here to find shelter and to belong in our home which is also now their home, and they have as much a right to feel that they belong. And those of us who have been here all along and appreciate how difficult it was without them, owe it to ourselves but more to Barack ad especially to America and the World that the newcomers are welcome and made to feel at home . We cannot welcome people into our fold and resort to calling their previous candidates whom they still admire names. It simply shows a lack of etiquette.

Enough of the name calling. Let civility reign!! Peace brothers and sisters. United we stand, divided we fall.

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By Robby from Louisiana who loves the Middle Name Hussein and Believe in Barack Obama May 17th 2008 at 10:49 am EDT

Ricardo,

Thank you for your insight. I appreciate the point both you and SaSa was making. This is why we are family here and free thinkers.

Love, Peace, and Grace
Robby

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By GoBO 08 May 17th 2008 at 11:06 am EDT

Ricardo & SaSa,

Thanks!

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By We the People May 17th 2008 at 10:58 am EDT

Sasa, I don't remember him saying that Barack was soft on guns. Sasa, as you well know, words are very powerful and can be used for good or for bad. Words can life and they can destroy. Mr. Huckabee's comments were very bad, harsh, disrespectful, treacherous and malicious. He knew exactly what he was saying and he said it. Yes, we should be upset but, that does not mean that we should take inappropriate actions. Everyone in America has the right to freedom of speech. Because of the recent history and the things that have happened in the past - which I pray will never happen again, we should be upset. However, to channel that energy, we should all contact Mr. Huckabee and express our desire that he apologize openly and in public instead of having one of his associates respond with a memo.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 3:47 am EDT

P.S. there is a big difference between what you said, "who cares about alienat(ing) people who would.... caus(e) harm to Obama" and their supporters.

My very point is we MUST NOT conflate the two.

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 4:30 am EDT

Sorry SaSa to break in,

Quick Hi Jack of the tread WARNING

Unless you miss the painter, or like miss quoted bible reference

you can scroll past Lorenzo from Vista, CA "Why AA should not vote for Obama" postings

IMHO

The post and the arguments go for quite awhile.

You could also skip to some of the responses
Press the "ctrl" key and the "f" key and type in "Mr Soapbox" his response I think pretty much sums it up. Again IMHO (for those who think Lorenzo's post was a serious post -- it should be noted he just posted and left -- no conversation at all and no profile)

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By Aging Radical May 17th 2008 at 4:34 am EDT

SaSa, I like you, I respect you. But "Progressive Evangelical"????????????????? Isn't than an oxymoron?

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By Meg May 17th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT

No, it is not an oxymoron. We all have different beleifs and may have different values but we share a common goal. Can we please stop disrespecting each other?

Proud to be a "progressive evangelical"
Megan

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville May 17th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT

NO!

It's not an oxymoron.

Thanks for asking, because I'm a progressive evangelical too.

Read the recently published "An Evangelical Manifesto" to learn more.

Evangelical Christians are Christians who take a certain approach to their faith. They have a high view of the inerrancy of Scripture. They believe that Scripture is sufficient (we don't need additional tradition-bound ideas like in the Roman Catholic church) for understanding the truth of the Gospel. As Evangelicals, we believe that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh, that for us and our salvation God became human through the miracle of the Incarnation, and lived and died and rose again. We believe that Christ will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His Kingdom will have no end.

Evangelicals believe that Christ accomplished everything sufficient for our salvation, and that through faith in His atoning sacrifice, we have grace and mercy to cover all our sins. We trust that God's Spirit dwells within us, and is reconciling all things to himself.

Being progressive refers to a political approach that seeks renewal and improvements in the way government is run. I'm a progressive, because although I believe that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, I also acknowledge that in America there are others who don't believe as I believe. I respect their rights to believe as they do, but I respectfully think they're wrong and I am concerned for their spiritual welfare.

As a progressive Evangelical, I don't want to confuse church and state. I don't want "fake Christians" who believe in Jesus just because their parents, friends, neighbors, or president believes. I believe that the separation of church and state will help "separate the wheat from the chaff" and get us focused on a more authentic faith.

Evangelicals are NOT all conservatives. I happen to be socially conservative (on issues like abortion - I'm pro-life - and homosexuality - I believe it's a sinful lifestyle but recognize that the government can't make laws that force my religion on other people) and economically conservative (I believe in small government, but also believe that corporate greed and capitalistic materialism have to be kept in check through governance and taxation policy). But as an Evangelical, I support Barack Obama b/c of his stance on Iraq, economy, family policy, etc.

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By Terry from Hayward CA May 17th 2008 at 11:25 am EDT

As is clear from some of the posts on this thread, we are a diverse movement with people from many backgrounds.

Barack understands this.

The essence of his speech on race in Philadelphia was that we, as a people, have many grievances, petty and large, but to solve the problems of the country we must put our grievances aside and focus on what will bring us together as a people.

In our movement, we will encounter people who may have different prospectives from our own, people who are evangelical progressives, republicans, gay or straight, black or white, younger or older, but the important thing is that we all realize that this is a defining moment in our nation's history. That we are on the brink of taking our country back, that we are on the brink of building the one America that John Edwards has eloquently spoken of.

We are the change that we have been waiting for.

But we must seek change in a way that is respectful of the people who are or were our opponents, for we seek to include any and all who ultimately believe that the time for positive change is now!

Lastly, this movement - the Obama movement - exists because we love our country, its people and we are working to make the world a better place.

Yes, we can! Fired Up! Ready to go

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By Child of the Universe May 17th 2008 at 5:57 am EDT

Thank you for bringing some sanity to this situation. It is obvious that this otherwise decent man, in an attempt at humour at the expense of the Democrats, said something that came out the wrong way.

Please folks, let's protect the integrity of the blog. We need not spin everything said by others. Just think of the stupid things we say on a regular basis without the media there to air them.

Bad joke on a sensitive subject - but that's all!

I agree that the apology should be stronger, so that any malicious anti-Obama nuts will get the message of non-violence, loud and clear.

Let us continue to pray for God's continued protection for Barack.

Peace!

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By Cynthia, NY -- I TOLD YOU BARACK WOULD WIN! NOW Let's Get Our Leader to 1600 Penn. Ave. May 17th 2008 at 9:54 am EDT

Personally, I think the words used were in BAD TASTE! I certainly did not expect him to air such words, jokingly or otherwise. I have always said that the words that come out of the mouth of a DRUNK; when someone says; OH, he or she was drunk, so they didn't know what they were saying... Here's my take on it... ITS WHAT'S IN THE HEART, THAT COMES OUT OF THE MOUTH --- DRUNK OR NOT!!!

Think on these things.

Huckabee doesn't get a pass on this... he apologized, as well he should; but it baffles me that so-called educated people say such DUMB things... (Makes me wonder... EHM!!) again its what is in the heart, that came through his BIG MOUTH. Think before you speak.

OBAMA '08
INAUGURATION '09
YES WE CAN!!
YES WE WILL!!

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By JonnieRae May 17th 2008 at 10:49 am EDT

How is he decent when he is anti-choice, even in the case of saving a woman's life? What is decent about wanting to supplant the teaching of evolution with Creationism, and wanting the Ten Commandments on every Courthouse? What is decent about his plan to round up every illegal, man , woman and child and send them back, separating families, returning them to poverty, persecution and death? He talks smoothly, but out of two sides of his mouth. The tape showed this.

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By Trini4Obama May 17th 2008 at 7:12 am EDT

hi sasa I have enjoyed reading your post daily, however why are you sensoring others that express their disgust at huckabees tasteless remarks....if it was someone from hillarys camp you would have alot to say and I know this because I read your post.This site was not sensored when george stephanopulous went after barack at the philadelphia debates, so why should YOU threaten to leave now...I see a bit of hypocrisy.I liked huckabee, but for something like that to come out of a PREACHERS mouth is astounding.So yes, we welcome all in this great debate ,but we also don't need treats of our members leaving if they don't get their way .we can all agree to disagree with out being disagreable right ?

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville May 17th 2008 at 10:07 am EDT

Just because I object to what someone says doesn't give me the right to call them nasty names.

My mama taught me long ago - two wrongs don't make a right.... (but three lefts do).

SaSa (and I agree with her) doesn't like calling Huckabee "Suckabee". It's degrading, it's inappropriate, and it will drive away a lot of people.

Please remember - the world is watching. And as an Obama supporter, you represent Obama to the world. Is what you're saying, doing, and thinking a reflection of Obama's approach to government?

I don't think Joe Biden was wrong to say that Bush's comments in the Knesset about appeasement were "Bulls--t". I fully approve of his use of the term. I'm not a prude.

But I don't think we need personal attacks or derogatory language that puts people down. Calling people names is just not cool.

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By Mile High-ssein Girl (Happy Birthday to Me! ** January 20, 2009 ** ) May 17th 2008 at 7:15 am EDT

Not to assume that you're still awake, but I want to beg you - please, don't leave permanently! We need people with your message to stay and keep reminding us all of why we're here.

Even some Obama supporters are still having a hard time of breaking old habits. Those of us who are young enough don't have any other experience of politics other than the back-stabbing, fear-mongering that's been spread by the media (for the benefit of their sponsors) for so long.

Your voice that encourages the true message of Senator Obama MUST continue to be a part of this campaign!

Thank you very much for being here!

Obama '08!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

I did write to Mike Huckabee and then I went to sleep. Came back and am enjoying reading the replies, considering the various points of view... just wanted you to know I've read this all :)

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By LL May 17th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville May 17th 2008 at 10:18 am EDT

Do you understand that calling the former governor of Arkansas, "Suckabee", is going to drive away SaSa's grandmother?

Do you realize how hard SaSa worked to get her grandmother's support for Obama?

Do you realize how hard it is for me, here in Tennessee, to get white, Christian, Republicans to vote for Obama when there are people out there spouting hateful things about other people?

It's already impossibly hard for me to get people to change their votes. I'm just one person. But it's even harder when people look at the blog and see things about "F--- Bush" or "McCain is an old fart" or "Suckabee" or things like that.

That kind of talk is a great way to lose votes. Especially the votes of people who want civility and decency back in our politics. They remember the 1990s with regret, because Bill Clinton turned the Oval Office into a place of sexual impropriety and a joke on late-night TV shows.

Obama will bring civility and decency back to our politics. What Joe Biden said about Bush, using the word, "Bulls--t" is almost enough for him to lose the VP nomination. I'm not saying that I disagree personally with Biden (I don't have a beef about that) but there are a lot of oversensitive, conservative, easily offended, "proud" Americans who wouldn't like anyone to use language that attacks our President.

Two wrongs don't make a right. Someone doing wrong to me doesn't give me the right to do something wrong to them. It does give me the right to do the right thing, and to seek justice.

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By GoBO 08 May 17th 2008 at 11:44 am EDT

Ana from Ann Arbor,

As an AA I understand where you are coming from and Huckabee was wrong and so are you.

What Obama is trying to get all of us to understand is what hurts one of us hurts all of us. The assassination of Martin Luther King stopped the progress we were making as a country, Black, Brown, White, All of us. Disrespecting anyone, even those who wish you harm, is not a Christian thing to do, it's not what this campaign is about and it's not what this country is about.

Bush is the President now because we keep judging each other and pushing everyone who thinks different even just a little until fear is all we have left in common.

Please Stop the Name Calling.
Please try to forgive.
Please keep working hard for Change.

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By Obama Girl in '08 May 17th 2008 at 11:45 am EDT

Ana....you beat me to it!

SUCKABEE....SUCKABEE....SUCKAB EE!!

This is SO TYPICAL of what AA's have had to deal with over time. Inappropriate racial jokes are uttered and we are supposed to sit back and not say anything??? Freedom of speech is a right of EVERY American! So if someone doesn't want to vote for Barack Obama because his supporters call out someone on RACIST remarks, then let them WALK! It just shows how much character that person has....if you didn't get offended, then you must have agreed (or even laughed) at the TASTELESS joke. Then SUCKABEE added insult to injury when he gave his HALF-BUTT apology!

Barack Obama did the right thing by uttering 'NO COMMENT'....He's running for President, so he shouldn't have to stoop to the level of IDIOTS...Just like Jack Cafferty said "Mike Huckabee (Suckabee) is an IDIOT. An Absolute Idiot!" I have no less than 3 friends DIE from being shot in the head, so I have no remorse for someone who would joke about something so serious.

So in memory of Brandon Sims, Javon Cockerhern & Johnny McDaniel....

SUCKABEE....SUCKABEE....SUCKAB EE!!!

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By Ric May 17th 2008 at 8:28 am EDT

Hate to Lose you
but that man made an appalling remark Him, not his supporters, and he needs to understand that Not this time. I for one will not let disparaging remarks be made against our candidate without responding to them.
Sorry if that offends you, but Suckabee offends me.

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By Leo May 17th 2008 at 1:54 am EDT

Not much, just Obama diving to the floor to avoid gunfire (according to Huckabee)

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 17th 2008 at 2:16 am EDT

I havent been on most of the evening as my family went out for dinner and came home and watched a movie..

Now this Huckabee thing really got to me as I have actually had a guy, (it was a distant relative to my husband who was drunk) point a gun to my head. This whole thing is sick and sad as hes suppost to be a man of the cloth.

Now while I wouldnt personally ever own a gun I am not against those that do but this so called joke was way out of line and done in bad taste..

Now as to why we went out.. Those who know me on the boards know that my husband just had his contract extended for 6 months and today they actually gave him a raise to take effect on his next check.

I have been blessed by you all and this campaign as I had never donated before or had an interest in politics until Obama. Since I have donated things in my life have gotten better and I count that as a blessing.
While yes, this may be reaching I try to count the good things and link them with what I have done it feels I am reaping what I sew.

I hope the friendships I have made here never end as you guys and gals mean the world to me..

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 2:37 am EDT

Hi April,

I am glad you had a good evenig! You deserve it. And in light of all the bible teaching up thread tonight it is o.k. to reap what you sow.

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 17th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT

Good grief, thank you to someone for FINALLY changing the Post Title. Must we scroll on and on with the same big, bold negative title, when in fact, we could report, ignore, and most certainly...change the topic. I don't know, I'm just more about NOT giving these intruders the "air time", if you know what I mean. The more replies they get, the more it works for them.

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By Joe May 17th 2008 at 1:55 am EDT

(1) Obama punched back hard and nailed the White House and McBush

(2) Huckabee made a comment at the NRA meeting in Kentucky about Obama falling off a chair being scared because of a gun being aimed at his head.

(3) The MSM's focused on Obama and McBush and foreign policy ignorance on the side of McBush - the MSM's also dealt with the Huckabee statement

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:28 am EDT

"aimed at his head"...

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By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 17th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

Not much. Except for Obama taking on the entire GOP -and winning. hp-Link

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ politics/

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By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React May 17th 2008 at 2:00 am EDT

Cool...and no mention of the other campaign...guess it is over, huh?

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By tefta "hussein" "sweetie" - counting down to the change we need! May 17th 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

Not according to them - it appears that democracy has fled the building in their minds - they reportedly have plans to overthrow the will of the majority and try to force her into office by marching on the DNC on the 31st, etc - it's hysterical rage taking over, i'm tellin ya

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

Being from Texas and having survived the caucus and the senatorial district convention (which included credentials committee hell!),

unless they are prepared to close down the meeting

they can march in but they have to sit down and be quiet while the committee does it's work.

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 5:15 am EDT

Also,

IMHO if you are going to punish the state by punishing the pledged delegates, the super delegates should also be equally punished

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By scott May 17th 2008 at 3:32 am EDT

Hillary seems to be out of the news loop today. I pray she will gradually do the right thing and accept the facts as they are. She has made more gracious comments lately about Obama that give me hope.

Have a great night.

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By T May 17th 2008 at 3:48 am EDT

just remember "it's not over yet" and there are many angry women that haven't voted yet, so keep pushing HARD!

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By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 2:20 am EDT

Ohh good. I was worried about you when you signed off earlier today. so glad things are good on your homefront. welcome back!

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By Stanley H. Krute May 17th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

If we do our jobs, and call/canvass/contribute for the next 4 days, we'll wake up Wed a.m. with the delegates we need to ensure this nomination.

Steady as she goes, mates ....

-- stan

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 17th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

Sorry to pip in here, but I thought it a good time to ask if anyone knows about the KY polls? I know Oregon is looking grrrrrrreat!

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By Ed in Austin May 17th 2008 at 3:41 am EDT

Last polls I saw had us down over 20 points in KY

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By T May 17th 2008 at 4:10 am EDT

someone posted earlier there was a 5% gap in OR between the 2

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By Marcello May 17th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

Looking forward to possibly seeing Sen. Obama in Palm Beach.

Marcello

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 1:54 am EDT

OUT OF HERE YOU VICIOUS TROLL!!!

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By Heather in WA May 17th 2008 at 2:00 am EDT

where is bahama4obama when you need him?

come on, lorenzo, we tried to engage you in a conversation in the last thread. you clearly have no interest in clearing up your concerns so go post this stuff over at hillaryis44, okay?

love ya.

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By Nelson from Northern VA May 17th 2008 at 5:30 am EDT

Hillary is 44? I thought she was 60! And she has been working for 35 yrs?? Wow, she must have graduated law school when she was 9 yrs old!!

;-)

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By Henni May 17th 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

Report, ignore, let's get on with our dialogue

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

Didn't read all of this stuff..but I could feel where you were going and just before I report you I just wanted to say: If you were any kind of christian then you would "know" that Barack is smack dab in the middle of God's will for his life and he can never be stopped until he fulfills the call!

The devil has you deceived!

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

You are a disgrace to every person with an ounce of Black blood in them!

How can you come on here and embarrass not only yourself, but to misrepresent the "WORD OF THE LIVING GOD"... I'll pray for you!

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 2:29 am EDT

Are you sure he's black?

Let's analyze who this is aimed at and what would be the ramifications if the target group should follow his advice.

on second thought....
let's not

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:39 am EDT

never thought about that..... I'm done with trying to figure out what went wrong...

This comment has been deleted due to offensive or objectionable content.

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:29 am EDT

I'm sorry,I had to laugh after the first paragraph.He reminded me of the guy in the subway in NY,standing on a soapbox, with his bible just babbling away,while everyone just hurried about their business.He is the invisible man.

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By Keisha from Wendell, NC May 17th 2008 at 9:46 am EDT

Lorenzo is Schizo

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By tefta "hussein" "sweetie" - counting down to the change we need! May 17th 2008 at 2:25 am EDT

You know nothing of God - you obviously know nothing of Obama and you CERTAINLY don't know anything of your little "prophet" Hillary - go bother those on her site and leave this one alone. You are obviously a completely delusional, wannabe reglious zealot and your ridiculous nonsense has no place here.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 2:33 am EDT

it would just be my humble opinion that this is a fundamentalist christian and therefore probably a mcsame supporter; actually probably not, but because having well over 5,0000 americans (don't forget they hired lots of civilians who couldn't otherwise find work, like truckers etc) and who KNOWS how many other human beings killed, not to mention other horrific things in the name of all that is oily is preferable to a medical decision, this person will support mcsame.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:40 am EDT

ha ha ha.... too funny!! how much do they pay? lol lol

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By Arlene from CA May 17th 2008 at 2:35 am EDT

Must be another delusional boomer. Those women need some meds.

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By Deb from Utah May 17th 2008 at 3:58 am EDT

Why are we discussing Religion in an adversarial way when we are the Movement of Unity? Come on guys. Are we thinking that now that we are the Winners that our standards can slack and slide? Think about it.

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By eagleforlife May 17th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT

She, her husband, and their surrogates are very disrepestful to the African American community. It doesn't matter what you say you have done in the past. Young people (new voters) are looking at and listening to what you are saying and doing now. Let's remember HRC started off with 80% of the AA vote annd support(because of Bill), but once Bill started showing his true colors that all went away. A lot of AA didn't even know who Barack Obama was until the Clintons started with the blatant disrespect. So the Obama supporters owe the Clintons a big thank you for their shallowness and stupidity. Thanks for waking African Americans up. Thanks for opening their eyes to Barack Obama. Thanks for giving Barack Obama a platform so that they may hear him. Thank you. So, Lorenzo post if you must, but please remember that "many are called, but few are chosen." Barack has been chosen! See you January 20th.

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By MissSBD May 17th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT

Eagleforlife, I could not agree with you more. I was a Hillary Clinton's supporter until January. Once I saw how Bill and her was disrespecting the African American communities, lying about Barack's position on issues as well as lying about her own positions because she was running for president turned me off so I switch to Barack Obama. My 23 yrs old daughter was the first one to mention his name back in November 2007. I hadn't heard of him before she told me to take a look at him. I started doing research on him and start listening to his speeches.

Lorenzo, is a member of Pastor Manning church in New York. We all know what kind of crazy nut he is because he displayed on a video when he called Barack Obama a long-leg freak mack daddy who pimps white and black women. The media crucified Rev. Wright but they should have done worse to Pastor Manning. I am embarassed for him and his members. I am more embarassed for God that this man is claiming to represent him.

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By Norm from Chelsea, MA May 17th 2008 at 3:34 am EDT

Lorezo,

You have confirmed what I always thought. That is devil worshippers, like Chtristians lurk in the churches. And they clutch on the same bible. I guess, you imagine as I do that the bible is flanked by the Christian and the devil worshipper in a tag-of-war fahsion.
The side of the bible you are positioned is pretty obvious from the hate you are preaching here.
If there is God, I urge you immediate destruction! Rev Wright is a saint compared to you.
Amen!!!!

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By Angelo from Schenectady, NY May 17th 2008 at 3:59 am EDT

1) You say to vote for “yes to Clinton or its McCain” . From your own distorted words that’s WRONG!!! Why? Both Clinton & the GOP have said that if it was them they would have left the church a long time ago. So you can’t be telling others to vote for Clinton or McCain!!!

2) You are not a true Christian as you are one of those that uses the Bible for their own selfish reasons. You should be using the Bible to promote goodness not selfishness.

3) You say its up to God to judge yet you are prejudging. Doesn’t that make you be that evil prejudging person you speak of?

Lorenzo is not a true Christian until he stops his distortion of God’s word!!!

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By WILLIE J (GEORGIA BOY)!!! May 17th 2008 at 4:13 am EDT

Lorenzo from Vista, CA Check Your Facts Before You Say Something Ok....

Judges 4:10 "And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he
went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him."

Called, in this, means that he gathered an army of ten thousand men out
of Naphtali's and Zebulun's tribes. Deborah must be in the forefront of this
battle for Barak's faith to be strong.

The Army Is All Of Us Who Are With BO On This BLOG Plus Many More Learn The WORD Of GOD Sir...

I'm A AA Who Are With BO Who Ever You're Getting Ifo From Don't No What They're Talking About Ok I Will Pray For You..JESUS SAID BEWARE WOLFS WILL COME IN SHEEP CLOTH

CAN I GET AMEN!!! Proverbs 1:1 "The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of
Israel;"
these wise sayings are of Solomon, who is the second son of
David and Bathsheba. David and Solomon were each king of Israel for forty
years. Proverbs 1:2 "To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of
understanding;" Proverbs 1:3 "To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice,
and judgment, and equity;" Proverbs 1:4 "To give subtilty to the simple, to
the young man knowledge and discretion."

"Wisdom" is the ultimate goal, so we see it mentioned here.
"Instruction" can flow out from the greatest teacher of all time and till
we will be no more the wiser. The point made here is to receive the
instruction into your being and in so doing become the wiser. We have to
receive the instructions for it to help us. We must open up "perceive" our
understanding. The "equity", "judgement", and "justice" are the fruits of
wisdom. A wise man will be just, etc. To give "subtilty to the simple" just
means a knowing of surroundings so as not to be tricked into anything. This
"knowledge" and "discretion" has to do with teaching a youth to weigh out
right from wrong. To make a proper decision after thinking it over, would be
an even simpler way of saying this. Hope This Help You Young Man!!! Can I Get Another Amen

Re: Why African-Americans should not vote for Barak Obama. Pt 1 | Report to Admin

By Carolyn, 7th Generation Nation May 17th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT

I think you should read Barack Obama's books the "Audacity of Hope" and "Dreams o My Father." You will find that he is very much driven by God and his faith. It is the very reason why he felt compelled to enter the race. He wants to restore the trust between the American future by changing the tone and ugliness of the way politics is practiced.

Hillary is a good politician but unfortunately she is a part of the old style politics where the ends justify the means and it's okay to say anything or use tactics to win. She consistently lies and has a very corrupt/checkered history (whitewater, etc.).

One basic biblical principle is "Do unto Your neighbor as you would want him to do unto you." Throughout Obama's campaign he has practiced this principle and many more towards his opponent.

I find Barack's principle's to be more in step with God than Hillary's conduct. God does not endorse deception and lies.

I find your reason to ask African-Americans to note vote for Barack to be a misguided interpretation of God and the bible.

This is someone who wants to bring people of all races and backgrounds together. I don't understand why you would single out one voting bloc (African-Americans) to address your appeal. This, too, is contradictory to your premise.

Are we not all God's children?

Isn't this the very message and point of Barack's campaign -- getting us to realize we're all one in God's eyes (there is no "white America and black America."

So in the words of my generation, I say to you:
Whatever.

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By Jon May 17th 2008 at 9:08 am EDT

Please leave this room ......... Don't vote for him... .... If you don't agree don't vote for him period. I can tell you how silly people you are.... Everybody loves him........

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By Ms. "Call Me Sweetie Anytime" B May 17th 2008 at 9:15 am EDT

Good Morning Lorenzo from Vista, Ca.,

I attempted to read your message but it is too "dag-burn' long. In addition, the first points in the first section are wrapped up in your "flesh." This sends a strong signal to those of us who know the Shephard's voice...and to you, "a stanger we will not follow."

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By JQ May 17th 2008 at 10:34 am EDT

African americans like you should go and live in Africa and you will not think like this ever again. You live in America and you think the world revolves around you.

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By GeorgiaNurse4Obama May 17th 2008 at 11:09 am EDT

Good morning Obama Family,

As I psychiatric nurse with 35+ years of experience, I recognize when a dose of night meds has been missed.
Hopefully someone in Lorenzo's family will see that he gets the morning dose.
Let's end this conversation and plan for voter registration in our respective communities.
Remember we will not be distracted and as we move forward, we will strengthen our team to elect Sen. Obama as POTUS.

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By ♍ ♈Marion4BO♈ ♍ May 17th 2008 at 11:00 am EDT

You mis-spoke when you said "Barak never wanted to run in the first place for the President of the United States of America". If you check your reference you will find that Barack wrote a paper in grade school that he wanted to be President when he grew up. Actually it was HRC who introduced that information to the public.
I am a God fearing woman myself and I have learned through teachings of my Pastor that the language of the bible is of three kinds, Figurative,Symbolical, and Literal. There are three things that we must avoid in the handling of God's word.
1. The Misinterpretation of Scripture
2. The Misapplication of Scripture
3. The Dislocation of Scripture
That all I have to say on this. If you would like to know more on what I am talking about you are invited to email me.

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By Aleka from Japan May 17th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT

I am watchtching Link now
Obama in Sioux Fall

Incase if you didn't watch
Enjoy

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 3:38 am EDT

Wow. Thanks for this link

She said there were 2100 in Watertown and 7,000 at this Sioux Falls event. The news clips on this site are great also.

Link

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Edwards delegates update | Report to Admin

By Henni May 17th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT

Edwards pledged delegates still uncommited:
IOWA:
Merci Wolff (Sioux City)
Arlene Prather-O'Kane (Cedar Falls),
David Redlawsk (Iowa City)

SOUTH CAROLINA:
Tim Moore
Marilyn Hemingway * * * just endorsed Obama

NEW HAMPSHIRE:
Deborah Bacon-Nelson (Hanover),
Senator Peter Hoe Burling (Cornish)
Rep. Sharon Nordgren (Hanover)
FLORIDA: (CD districts shown)
1 Bill Vincent
2 Mary Mooney
2 E. Alan Brock * * * * * * * * just endorsed Obama
4 Deborah Courtney
5 Fred McDowell
6 Debbie Boyd
7 Joseph Beutenmuller
12 Justin M. Troller
13 Rita Ferrandino
14 Sally Gene Frederick
15 Barry Randall Birdwell
16 Linda E. Spisak* * * * * * * just endorsed Obama
24 Gregory M. Shimkaveg

Edwards Super Delegates still uncommitted:
Rep. Bob Etheridge (NC)
Rep. Mike McIntyre (NC)
Rep. Bart Stupak (MI)
Rep. Michael Michaud (ME)
DNC Muriel Offerman (NC)
DNC Carol Peterson (NC)
DNC C Richard Cranwell (VA)
DNC Jim Frasier (OK)
DNC John Perez (CA)

If you live in their districts please contact them to ask them to endorse.
This link will help you to find delegates Link

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By Henni May 17th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

We only need 17 more pledged delegates. Let's get all the Edwards delegates.

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By Jo Obamican now hopeful in Idaho May 17th 2008 at 3:14 am EDT

Some of them went to the "other" side.

Some of my Favorite Things: Sen. John “Mini-me” McBush | Report to Admin

By Obama's Knights May 17th 2008 at 1:54 am EDT

FAUX NEWS (FN) caught up with Sen. John “Mini-me” McBush just before his anger management class. FN wanted to find out some of McBush’s favorite things while he is not napping. Below are his responses.

Favorite game: Tug o’ War is my favorite; I actually like to switch sides in the middle; it reminds me of my policy positions.

Favorite song: “Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran,” it is somewhat catchy and I made it up myself.

Favorite band: The B-52s; it is a great bomber too.

Favorite movie: I like War of the Worlds. It has biological warfare and all the aliens die in the end. Nothing wrong with that.

Favorite flower: It has to be daisies. Yes, they are pretty, but what I really like is to count up the petals and then count down as I pull them off one by one.

FN: Well thank you, Sen. McBush. We will not hold you up any longer. You are clearly off your meds and need re-fills.

Sen. McBush: How did you know?

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 1:59 am EDT

While I am thinking about it, not meaning to steal your thread, McMarbles is going to be on SNL. Now that's going to be good. He said he wouldn't wear a dress though. (true)

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

I like McMarbles.

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By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 2:40 am EDT

he's off the meds because Cindy stole em'. See this funny faux text message between Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain on HuffPo . It is too funny!

Link

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:47 am EDT

that was too funny.... I didn't know cindy was on pills, I mean what's the crime? was she sick or abusing them?

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By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

a few years ago, she stole from her charity to support her drug/pill habit

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By Marie Hussein from New Mexico May 17th 2008 at 3:02 am EDT

She was abusing drugs. Even stole drugs from her own company and was facing charges. As with most high-profile, wealthy persons, there was the big press/confession thing and she went to treatment, etc.

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol May 17th 2008 at 6:36 am EDT

Did she befriend Rush Limburger there?

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 6:46 am EDT

no she went to a diversion program; that is like an education class to prevent substance abuse.

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By JimmyBog May 17th 2008 at 2:05 am EDT

Lorenzo you are twisted, may God have mercy on your lost soul. In all your ranting I never noticed any scripture referencing the gospels of Jesus Christ- that's where Obama stands. He is his brother's keeper. Be gone with your troll self and start a website of your own so you can visit and talk to yourself.

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By Bringing the Government back to the People~ or "Curious in NC" May 17th 2008 at 2:09 am EDT

Well, no... he does mention the book of Matthew.

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By Howard May 17th 2008 at 7:30 am EDT

WHAT A "NUT JOB" I as well as many christians have read these chapters in the bible too. We do not agree with your "hillary view" of the world and the bible. Go find a life where you can spread your garbage.

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By GoBO 08 May 17th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

Get up early to make calls.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 17th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

Pocket change for real CHANGE!

FR-Link

Small amounts can make a BIG difference!

19 donors and counting... If not to my FR then to someone else or even to the Donate Now button..

God Bless You!

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By Mr Soapbox May 17th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

Lorenzo,

Put the Book down.... No... CLOSE IT! ...close it. Now, step away from the Book, OK? The Book works ELSEWHERE. Not here, Lorenzo.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

Don't ever believe what a person says is in the bible until you find it in there and know it for yourself...

He may be reading it, but you can't just pick out someone in it and say okay this person sounds like "Dean"... lol lol

Lord help us!

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By Lolo from VA...Hoping Palin would stop shooting Moose! May 17th 2008 at 2:15 am EDT

YOUR NAME IS NOT LORENZO, ITS DICK CHENEY, ISNT IT??

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:23 am EDT

lol lol.... i hate to say it but i think it's wright! lol lol

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By Lightworker May 17th 2008 at 4:58 am EDT

Hello Everyone. I have read the blogs many times but never posted until now. Lorenzo from Vista, CA, shame on you for using God, the Bible, religious fanaticism and nonsense in an effort to cause chaos and to sway us to vote for some other candidate. Your comments and your beliefs about Senator Obama are INSANE. Have you ever listened to yourself to see whether you sound like a religious nut?

The Bible also states, JUDGE NOT, THAT YE BE NOT JUDGED. GOD IS LOVE. Apparently, you are influenced by your dark side. Are you speaking in Satanic tongues? Are you listening to demonic forces? That will drive you crazy and it appears that it already has. Please Lorenzo, for your own mental health, move toward the light. Why do you project your negativity on to others and sow seeds of discord? Is it because your own life is so messed up?

How do you know that God has not commissioned Senator Obama to lead at this time - "the Urgency of Now". WHO MADE YOU GOD? The fact that someone like Senator Obama, has stepped up to the plate - a man with a vision for a better America and a better world, who reminds us to be better people is a blessing. God is blessing America right now with the leadership of Senator Obama, but your blinded eyes, fail to see it. We the people, create the world we live in, through our thoughts, words and deeds. You my dear have created your own living HELL, but you will not take those of us who believe in unity and change, there with you. We chose Senator Barack Obama because we believe in his message of change and unity. He is not perfect, and he never claims to be, but he is the best - anointed and appointed, for the critical problems our nation and our world faces at this time and I thank God for him. We are our brother's keeper. For every action, there is a reaction (the Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect), in other words, you reap what you sow. Why don't you back up off of Senator Obama and get control of yourself? You are reaping a heap of bad stuff on yourself by spreading this nonsense about Senator Obama. It's not gonna work, NOT THIS TIME. Love and Light.

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By Rome May 17th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

I dont have the energy to argue with you. Then you are trying to utilize the Bible to justify you stupidity. Analyze this: "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and concientious stupidity(Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)."

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By Vanessa in California May 17th 2008 at 2:12 am EDT

WHY AFRICAN AMERICANS SHOULD VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA... BECAUSE HE IS BRILLIANT!!! I am African American and I approve this message ;o)

OBAMA!!!! YES WE CAN!!! WE SHALL PREVAIL!!!

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By Bringing the Government back to the People~ or "Curious in NC" May 17th 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

Lorenzo, are you reading the responses to your posts or just posting them? I ask you because there is no need to post your concerns here if you aren't reading the responses. If you aren't willing to engage in dialogue with us your post proves no real purpose.

Will you talk with us?

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By Chris from Rowland Heights, CA May 17th 2008 at 2:46 am EDT

Dude, your just an uneducated asshole. Read a book for a God's sake. You do know he CHOSE to be a christian, right?!?! well, of course not.

I hope you don't vote for Obama, didn't you hear only smart people vote for him? Guess that excludes you.

By the way I'm black, and I am voting for Obama. Why you ask? Well smartass, let me explain. Our kids (black kids) need role models in the Black Community, I dont want them looking up to 50 cent or snoop dog ANY MORE!!! Second, our kids live with a sense of underachievement, they truly believe they cannot accomplish anything cause of where they come from. If Obama wins, they will know they can acomplish ANYTHING! And finally, it would be nice to see America live up to its promise of equality for all under God. if we really are equal why have we only had white presidents?

I don't even think you are black. you're just a poser aren't you? yeah. no black person could possibly be as ignorant as you are.

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By Trang May 17th 2008 at 4:42 am EDT

Lorenzo,

God is my friend. I do not fear Him. In fact, the moment I hear Obama speak, I say to God - Here is a man who can turn this country around. And guess what, He is supportive of this. But of course, the choice is up to the American people. He provides the help, but it's up to the American people to accept the help, because He would never impose His will on us.

Get to know God personally and let Him fill your heart w/ love for your fellowman. Get to that place, and you understand a lot of what Obama is saying.

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By Obamawillwin May 17th 2008 at 4:48 am EDT

Fear of the Lord leads to end of knowledge....

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By Dominque from oakland,cali~who's waiting on change May 17th 2008 at 8:10 am EDT

YOUR A DUMB A$$! GO JUMP IN A LAKE YOUR SCUM! LET ME GUESS YOUR A BLACK PERSON WHO HATES THEM SELF HUH? THIS IS A HOPE AND CHANGE BLOG AND YOU JUST MADE ME FLIP MY LID! I'LL ASK FOR FORGIVNESS LATER! HILLARY POLLS BAD WITH THE BLACK VOTE SO YOU COME HERE TO TRY AND SWAY THEM HER WAY I HAVE NEWS FOR YOU IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN YOU LOSER! GO GET AN EDUCATION MAYBE YOU WOULD HAVE THE SENSE OF A REAL PERSON WITH AN OPEN MIND MAYBE YOU CAN GET A GOOD EDUCATION WHEN B.O IS PRESIDENT BECAUSE YOU SOUND LIKE A PRODUCT OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND PROGRAM! WE ALL KNOW HOW THAT FAILED! (LOL) SATAN I REBUKE YOU GO AWAY!

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By The Traveler May 17th 2008 at 9:17 am EDT

Lorenzo from Vista, you repeated ha?! Well here we go:

Oh..pleeease Lorenzo from Vista, CA, or is it Jeremiah Wright, writing undercover?

1. First of...your grammatical shortcomings indeed arrest credibility to your postings.

2. If you're not JW and are not writing to rehab yourself, and indeed are Lorenzo from Vista, you sure have lots of free time in your hands; and there's no doubt in my mind that you can think of what else to do with your free hands instead of writing this garbage.

3. You're not engaging in dialogue in this blog because you don't have a stand-alone argument to make, and you can't argue because you don't know how to present yourself on your own, thus you hide behind the GoodBook; you ought to be ashamed of yourself for using the name of God to try to sell this nonsense! There's hell to pay for using God's name to advance your dirty and egotistical political agenda, or any agenda for that matter. Find that in the GoodBook, for it is there (too bad I can't think of it from the top of my head.)

4. Sen.OBAMA is the person for this era. Sen. OBAMA is in a different wavelength than that of yours. He has evolved together with the ones who support him to a higher level of consciousness that you, Lorenzo from Vista have not yet reached. Which, by the way, doesn't make you a bad person, it simply classifies you into a "little brother" category (regardless of your chronological age.) Perhaps in this life, or the one to come for you, you'll be more evolved, thus capable of understanding God, for what God indeed is.

5. Barack Obama is doing God's work. God gave him the tools to reach the position he has reached so far in order to complete his mission in life. In this case, that of being PresidentOfTheUnitedStates or POTUS, as many of us refer to. The most important tool God bestowed upon him is the blessing of charisma, and I must say, a very potent one.

6. Lorenzo from Vista: though I understand you little bro, I don't think your vibration reaches yet the speed necessary to quash the higher vibration you're trying to elbow yourself into, and I humbly suggest you sit on the sidelines and watch, and learn.

7. God, shines pleasantly in BarackObama

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

i'm all in for Christopher and his LATE NIGHT THREAD!!!

(it's ok, i still love each and every one of you!!)

shall we do this thing???

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!!!

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:16 am EDT

why is this directed only to white people? God loves everyone and you should be concerned for them too if you're christian....

even better question: why am i wasting my time here....

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By karela May 17th 2008 at 3:48 am EDT

When we know someone is writing things that upset us, why don't we just stop reading when we get to the name and just go on talking about important things----like how happy the music notes feel!!?

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By Marilyn May 17th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

dear Lorenzo.....i read your post all the way from canada and asked myself....since you know so much about what God wants..to the point of telling all AAs not to vote for Barack???? .......does God want you to destroy the wishes of many people? Does God support the fact that at this point in the race, barack has won the most contests, has the most pledged delegates, actually has the popular vote( as a christian, I am sure you understand that to count Florida and Michigan, as part of the popular vote lacks integrity/ is actually almost dishonest and playing "politics" because the DNC rules were clear......even God knows that...and not counting does not necessarily desfranchise the voters....because the rules were clear, every democrate competing then knew and accepted ( Richardson, Edward, Hilary & and Barack )knew that and accepted as they begun the race..)....so what exactly does God want dear Vista......????
The reason why Barack did what he did was because his campaign unfortunately was undermined because of some remarks......you think God wanted him to just keep quiet? AND even Pastors make mistakes....they are not infallible.....but for you to preach hate is not correct, and it is not Godly. For you to place yourself on such a high pedestal reminds me of what Jesus himself warned......Do not remove the splint... from your brother's eye before removing the log from your own eye....

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By Cecilia May 17th 2008 at 7:59 am EDT

to Lorenzo in CA - why would anyone refer an Obama supporter to vote for Clinton of all people. Obama is saving his country from the onslaught of the Clinton and Bush years. What else do you read?????

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By Willie B May 17th 2008 at 8:35 am EDT

Why are so many of you spending so much time in responding to Lorenzo. Don't you see what he is doing? He turned the conversation about him and his views instead of talking about BO and how we can help him win the General Election.

Just my two cents

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:14 am EDT

Tell me what church you go to so that I can call your pastor .... well, never mind.... chances are you're just repeating what you heard there...

I don't know what to tell you.... lol lol

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By scott May 17th 2008 at 3:18 am EDT

Are u nuts?

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By Ric May 17th 2008 at 8:31 am EDT

Based on the grammar, misspellings etc my guess is he is one of those poor misinformed, uneducated, ignorant folks from WVA

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By T May 17th 2008 at 3:38 am EDT

don't bother he is a troll and keeps pasting it on here over and over and over... wish they had an ignore on here.

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By Robby from Louisiana who loves the Middle Name Hussein and Believe in Barack Obama May 17th 2008 at 6:11 am EDT

Lorenza,

I am a AA Female, and I will say that you are wasting your time attempting to push your book here on this blog. Secondly I will vote for Obama so that he can begin to change the direction of this country, and part of that change is also changing the mindset of persons such as yourself. Now I must say I didn't read your entire blog, but I did read the first 6 lines and I knew exactly where you were headed. So the next time you want to keep an audience, find a way to cut your thoughts down to about one sentence. Especially when you are speaking about why Blacks should not vote for Obama, because anything longer than one sentence is a waste of time.

Whenever you are ready to take your seat on the Obama Train your seat will be available. ALL ABOARD.

Love, Peace, and Grace

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By Child of the Universe May 17th 2008 at 6:19 am EDT

Lorenzo,
I think that you should be careful not to offend a loving and righteous God by spinning His Word. God's Word cannot be used to back-up a twisted point-of-view.

Only God knows a man's heart. He said to us "jude not, so that you may not be judged".

Additionally, if you really know the Scriptures, you would be aware of the fact that not all those who are ordained as preachers are faithful to His truths. There are examples throughout the Old and New Testaments of God's denunciation of less than holy priests. I would not dare to judge Rev. Wright but his body language at the press conference was that of a man very taken with himself - no humility displayed. Furthermore, as a man of God who should have protected someone he brought to the faith, he should have shown love to Barack just as Barack did for him publicly. Barack was clear in denouncing his unfortunate statements, not his entire ministry, and rightly so.

It was misguided Christians who thought that George Bush was God's gift to America and voted overwhelmingly for him. You see, the devil also has influence in the world; be careful that you are not being driven by him.

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By TRANSFORMATION May 17th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT

Are you a cult?

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By tefta "hussein" "sweetie" - counting down to the change we need! May 17th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

I'm sorry - do you read? OBAMA IS CHRISTIAN. What is your problem buddy? you need to click on LEARN - about the candidate - and if you still don't understand, how about you read his books or do something else to occupy your time other than turning a happy, upbeat friendly thread into a war zone to satisfy some deep seeded need for attention and to make others as miserable as you obviously are.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 17th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

I cant believe you posted this crap here again. Scram!!!

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By tefta "hussein" "sweetie" - counting down to the change we need! May 17th 2008 at 2:19 am EDT

in addition - we are NOT ELECTING A RELIGIOUS LEADER - there IS NO CHURCH IN STATE - get with the program. Turn to your pastor or see if god will talk to you himself - for SUCH a DEVOTE and loyal UPLIFTING CHRISTIAN as yourself - I'm surprised - are you saying you aren't worthy to receive his guidance????? Surprise surprise.

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By Obama's Pacific Special Forces May 17th 2008 at 2:55 am EDT

son, you have lost it. I advise you to grab a bag of popcorn, some tylenol and visit your nearest psych ward for help.

OBAMA 08 BABY!!! Whether you like it or not

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 3:11 am EDT

pass on the popcorn and just get to the hospital or a new church!! lol

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By Cindii *Obama blue sweetie* May 17th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT

Oh please! Shut up!

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By Trang May 17th 2008 at 4:18 am EDT

Lorenzo,

Obama simply says that he doesn't hold some of Reverend Wright views. Don't you think Obama has the right to represent his thoughts for himself and not let others define it for him? What happens if other people says this is what you think but it is not what you think. Don't you think you would come back and clarifies it. That's what Reverend Wright did. Reverend Wright can speak for Reverend Wright, defending his record if he likes, but he shouldn't speak for Obama, claiming to know what Obama is thinking, and put Obama in a very negative light.

Obama comes from a different generation. Obama comes from a different background. It's likely that Obama doesn't see the world as Reverend Wright sees the world. But Obama is good at listening. Even if he doesn't come from your world, he can listen to you and understand some of your pain.

I leave the Africans-Americans to decide who they vote for. I personally think he is a very decent person - the best hope for America at this moment in history.

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By Obamawillwin May 17th 2008 at 4:45 am EDT

huh???? Let's leave religion and politics as separate entities, shall we?

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By day break May 17th 2008 at 6:01 am EDT

Why are you singling out a certain group and directing your message toward this group? and telling them not to vote for Barack and use bible passages to deliver your meesage to this particular group? I find your post to be quite disturbing. Again, why are you focused on African Americans? No offense but this post seems planted and politically motivated because it appears to be targeted to a certain block of voters. To you I say we are all children of God and it is strange that you pick this group- I rebuke your words in the name of Jesus! and may God bless you!

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By The Traveler May 17th 2008 at 9:02 am EDT

Oh..pleeease Lorenzo from Vista, CA, or is it Jeremiah Wright, writing undercover?

1. First of...your grammatical shortcomings indeed arrest credibility to your postings.

2. If you're not JW and are not writing to rehab yourself, and indeed are Lorenzo from Vista, you sure have lots of free time in your hands; and there's no doubt in my mind that you can think of what else to do with your free hands instead of writing this garbage.

3. You're not engaging in dialogue in this blog because you don't have a stand-alone argument to make, and you can't argue because you don't know how to present yourself on your own, thus you hide behind the GoodBook; you ought to be ashamed of yourself for using the name of God to try to sell this nonsense! There's hell to pay for using God's name to advance your dirty and egotistical political agenda, or any agenda for that matter. Find that in the GoodBook, for it is there (too bad I can't think of it from the top of my head.)

4. Sen.OBAMA is the person for this era. Sen. OBAMA is in a different wavelength than that of yours. He has evolved together with the ones who support him to a higher level of consciousness that you, Lorenzo from Vista have not yet reached. Which, by the way, doesn't make you a bad person, it simply classifies you into a "little brother" category (regardless of your chronological age.) Perhaps in this life, or the one to come for you, you'll be more evolved, thus capable of understanding God, for what God indeed is.

5. Barack Obama is doing God's work. God gave him the tools to reach the position he has reached so far in order to complete his mission in life. In this case, that of being PresidentOfTheUnitedStates or POTUS, as many of us refer to. The most important tool God bestowed upon him is the blessing of charisma, and I must say, a very potent one.

6. Lorenzo from Vista: though I understand you little bro, I don't think your vibration reaches yet the speed necessary to quash the higher vibration you're trying to elbow yourself into, and I humbly suggest you sit on the sidelines and watch, and learn.

7. God, our Lord shines brightly in BarackObama.

Gloria

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By Smuhamm May 17th 2008 at 10:00 am EDT

This does not sound like an AA, God is within each and everyone, that is why each individual must search their own hearts to hear what Thus said the Lord, each person should remember God gave all of us Free Will, he has never forced any of us to do anything. It is the God that is in us that Leads us If we listen to our Hearts and our higher Selves. It is not up any pastor, prophet, foreseer to tell us what to do. Saul did not listen to what God was telling him, and would not step down. Does that tell you something about the Oponent. The handwriting is on the wall. The one who listens to the God within themself and the one who has integrity and morality will take the WhiteHouse THIS TIME. It will not happen by Hook or Crook. It will happen by the WILL of God, the WILL of GOD is in ALL PEOPLE, WE THE PEOPLE.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

They aren't due until the 19th, is that Monday?

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By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:15 am EDT

Can you please let me know why folks always seem so interested in the fundraising numbers? What's the big deal about this? Why should it matter to us as supporters? I don't understand it.

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By Joe May 17th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

You are serious right?

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By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:23 am EDT

Yes I am actually serious. I don't get it at all. Of course I understand why the campaign staff would care, perhaps even why the media which is stuck on trivial information would care as well. I guess that I really don't understand why regular voters or volunteers would care so much. It is all monopoly money to me and feels very irrelevant in terms of the issues that I care about or see as important for the country. I probably fall out of the mainstream, I guess. I just don't understand the preoccupation.

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By Joe May 17th 2008 at 2:31 am EDT

OK - I understand that. I believe others are interested because it is a sign of strength and allows everyone to take pride in being a part of something like this. In addition, don't doubt that anyone that is interested in the numbers is not passionate about very serious issues.

We are here because we care and I would say that over 95% of the bloggers within Obama Nation are the most informed and passionate members of the electorate.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

we also need money to run the camp!! (just trying to help)...

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By tefta "hussein" "sweetie" - counting down to the change we need! May 17th 2008 at 2:40 am EDT

Supporters just like to feel reinforced that they are accomplishing something and it's exciting to see the numbers come in - that and it gives a really good indicator of how the campaign is going, etc etc......they don't come out til the 20th for April at any rate.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:33 am EDT

joe... why don't you break it down for her...

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By Joe May 17th 2008 at 2:36 am EDT

LIKE THIS:

OK - I understand that. I believe others are interested because it is a sign of strength and allows everyone to take pride in being a part of something like this. In addition, don't doubt that anyone that is interested in the numbers is not passionate about very serious issues.

We are here because we care and I would say that over 95% of the bloggers within Obama Nation are the most informed and passionate members of the electorate.

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By Fired Up/Typical White/Elitist/Obamabot/4 life May 17th 2008 at 2:28 am EDT

What it proves is that even though most Americans are facing financial difficulties, they are still able to dig into their pocket books and donate to Obama's campaign.

Case in point: Hillary's campaign by the end of February was already hitting a dead spot in donations. Here we are in late May, and Obama's campaign has a surplus of money while Hillary's is near 20million in debt. And lastly, McCain has only been able to raise about 25% of what Obama has been able to raise.

Less people sending you money = not a good sign.

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By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

Thanks for sharing your thinking on this. It really had been a mystery to me why so many seemed so caught up with the numbers. Thanks again.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 4:39 am EDT

When I've eaten homemade split pea soup every day for five days in a row so I can make a donation, I want to see what my sacrifice helps bring.

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By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT

I think it also speaks to the fact that people are willing and ready to sacrifice for real change and take joy in the huge fundraising #'s that come as a result.

Whethers it is less Starbucks, quitting smoking, staying on the blog instead of going out to drink, eating less fast food, conserving trip or carpooling to conserve gas, and for some - even forgoing getting nails and hair extentions to contribute, it shows everyone is highly invested in this campaign and wants to celebrate that those pennies are adding up.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 17th 2008 at 2:44 am EDT

Well I am interested to see if we hit any goals that were done and how well we did raising money. I for one have donated and while its not much 145.00 cash and 70.00 in Obama gear, its something meaningful to me and on a 30k a year income that amount is like a 1000 for some.
Also Obama isnt taking any lobby funds or pac money, it all comes from the very people who support Obama. Many of those who post here...

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By joe ruwe May 17th 2008 at 2:00 am EDT

To my friend, Marytnurse. You da bomb!

In honor of Mary, here is a link to my entire, unadulterated, anti-neocon, frothing and foaming hyper rant of a blog.

Obama bloggers are awesome and an integral part of this movement.

IMHO.

Someday, we will be famous.

And Obama will be our President.

Link

Wrong link! here you go!

Link

Obama '08

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 2:07 am EDT

joe, yanno i love ya! and sneaking in that fundraiser with those angels on it was a great idea!!!

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 2:00 am EDT

SASA, are you on here tonight? If you are, you know the website you posted last night that had talked about all the women that were gonna vote for McCain because they didn't get their way? Well, I went there last night and was pretty nice about it, but tonight I was quite angry at them. I posted about how all the men and women over in Iraq are fighting for our freedoms and how sad it is that they can't see past the "unfairness" of Hillary not getting the nomination. I mentioned how it's what's really not fair is the men and women dying in Iraq and the families that have to bury their loved ones because of a war that should not have been waged.
Of course, they have completely ignored the post, because they are too busy with posting a new website for dems that will only vote for Clinton. Sigh.

Oh, by the way, guys. I made my first calls for the campaign today to Oregon like promised. It was so nervewracking. I admit the first message I left on the machine probably sounded kind of pathetic. But I got over it and called anyway. Now, I feel like I actually did something for the campaign other than blog, although I have been writing postcards.

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By V-Day May 17th 2008 at 2:04 am EDT

Thxs 4 the calls. Have to admit they can be nerve racking....but well worth it. Practice makes perfect.

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 17th 2008 at 2:12 am EDT

Sara- I haven't seen SaSa on here tonight.. but thank you for your calls today.. I'm gonna try my hand at Kentucky this weekend~
And you tried at that hill site.. that's all you can do, they'll come here if / when they get ready. At some point we'll come together, and we do have time for them to get to know BO and I think once they grieve and learn the truth about him, we will find them more open to the common sense against McCain. Time heals, hopefully.

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 2:24 am EDT

It actually wasnt a Hillary site. It was a blog after an article about how a bunch of women are threatening a boycott. Try as I did, eventually I told them it wasn't worth the argument. There are mothers on there posting to please vote Democrat because their sons and daughters are in Iraq, and they just don't care. So I told them I am finished arguing.
I will make it a mission to find a hundred or so new voters or more just in my own state to make up for their votes, because I believe in Obama. I don't care if I have to get in my car and drive people to the polls personally. I really think it is a few hundered women or so that are having a fit. If they eventually come around, that's great, but I am not gonna worry about it.
But dang, it makes me so appreciative of this blog and all of you!

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:27 am EDT

thank you Sara for your hard work and dedication... I wish I could do what you are doing, but keeping this country safe is work enough for me, God bless you...

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

Allen,
Thank you for keeping our country safe. God bless you and all the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and of course all the Veterans.

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By Bringing the Government back to the People~ or "Curious in NC" May 17th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

Which site were you on, Sara?

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 3:23 am EDT

I don't have the link anymore, but it was on Abcnews.com, under a story about women that were talking about boycotting or voting for McCain because they didn't get their way. SaSa gave the link out last night.
Now they have their own website, clintondems.com, which I won't be bothering to visit anytime soon!

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 17th 2008 at 2:34 am EDT

Just a suggestion:

I was trying to get some Hill supporters to I visit our website and they were really quite angry about it, and my hubby said, "It's too soon." Give them until about September and then they will come around. He said that as long as I was making the argument for the man that their candidate lost to, they would naturally be against him.

So, maybe we should give them some time. Many people on our blog said that they would not vote for HRC, and I am sure that if someone was coming here to try to make us feel better about it, we would be resentful.

I believe that many people will come back--not everyone, but at least half.

Thank you for the phonecalls today! It gets easier!

Much love,
CeCe :-D

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 3:33 am EDT

she's on here and she's pissed because someone called huckabee/SUCKABEE... and she said she's leaving the blog!!

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 3:48 am EDT

SaSa? When did this all happen?

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By Sheela N May 17th 2008 at 10:34 am EDT

Everyone should be upset with Huckabee about the comment that he made; it was in very poor tatse. In what way, in any circiumstance would it be funny to say that a gun is pointed at a person. I guess this shows his mentality.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 2:46 pm EDT

No Kellygirl, I went to bed. That's all. I didn't go to bed angry either! :)

It seems to have sparked a fine conversation, and I wrote a letter to Mike Huckabee urging him to apologize more forceably.

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By Patrick May 17th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

"...a plea by US president George W. Bush to King Abdullah at a meeting in Riyadh."

I'm know you're all working and thinking 24/7 and I'm generally feeling good about the campaign's message. On the other hand, I'm one of those early contributors who has occasionally hoped for a harder-edged messages, or at least responses. The quote at the top of this is from the lead of an article in today's Financial Times. I sincerely hope Barack will hammer the hell out of this - every American, no matter where they're coming from politically or economically, will react viscerally to our miserable failure of a President on bended knee, begging the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for mercy.

It's time the crank this thing up!

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

Well, we have to do something about the idiot, he's still Pres. for 7 more months - a scary thought unto itself since his mind is already gone.

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By Debbie UK May 17th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

I agree 100%.

The republicans thought Barack would be bloodied up in the primary. I bet their plan was to jump in when they know he will be the nominee, then pile it on so they could further weaken him for the GE.

Ha Ha!

It's about to be turned right back on a weakened, morally bankrupt Bush & McCain republicans.

Maybe this upcoming period should be called 'amber alert' and we should all be armed and ready to pounce .

Bit dramatic but you get my drift.

Morning from UK

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT

didn't they tell him to go hell? lol lol

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By redcat May 17th 2008 at 4:22 am EDT

IMHO, Bush's visit to King Abdullah to discuss increased oil production - is a fake smoke and mirrors show.

That side of the Saudi royal family and the Bush family have been closely involved for decades on personal, business, and social levels.

Because of this long-standing history between the two families, I would suggest that the 'story' about Bush's request being 'turned down' by King Abdullah - is false.

We are experiencing higher prices for gasoline - right before the summer vacation season, as usual - primarily because of a lack of oil refineries in the US. Refineries are where crude oil from a barrel is turned into gasoline and home heating oil.

Oil in a barrel may be costing more due to higher global demand - but oil in a barrel can't become gasoline or home heating oil until it is refined. As long as the larger oil companies refuse to build more refineries - the demand for gasoline and home heating oil stays high while the supply stays low. That is how big oil companies make their profits. If they built more refineries - prices would come down.

The Saudis could send us millions of additional barrels of oil - but if US oil companies don't build more refineries to change the oil into gasoline and home heating oil - it won't matter how many barrels of oil the Saudis send here.

We are being 'duped' by big national and international oil companies who want to keep demand high and supply low - to jack up the price we pay for gasoline and home heating oil.

IMHO, we should not be blaming the Saudis for the current price of gasoline or home heating oil in the US. Instead, we should be holding Bush responsible - along with his friends who are associated with larger oil companies - for the lack of refineries in the US and hence, for the high prices that we are currently paying for gasoline and home heating oil.

Bush knows exactly why prices for gasoline and home heating oil are so high - and blaming the Saudis is just another weak excuse - for his failure to competently manage - the problem.

I note that emmisions from refineries are not environmentally friendly. This is why Mr. Obama's proposals for clean energy alternatives - are so very important.

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By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:18 am EDT

Thanks C.K. That is so appreciated. I cannot tell you how heartening it is for me to read that others are making calls too. I will be making 50 more calls to Oregon tomorrow. Keep up the good work.

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By Michelle B May 17th 2008 at 2:03 am EDT

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By Ms_CongenialityHI May 17th 2008 at 3:58 am EDT

Aloha Michelle! I've been following the campaign since the kick-off, but really appreciate all these great links in one place! Mahalo (thank you)!

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By Safe and Happy Holidays to All... "Yes We Can - Yes We Did" May 17th 2008 at 2:03 am EDT

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By Joe May 17th 2008 at 2:08 am EDT

I think they have them ready to push out but the 'media cycle' has been in our favor and certain items have had longer legs. I suspect we will let them out on Monday to carry the narrative through Tuesday and well we all know what happens on Tuesday ... We cross the majority threshold - NOMINEE in the bag.

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By Jon May 17th 2008 at 2:04 am EDT

Obama has to be very carful not to turn off HRC supporters. She has about 50% of people like Obama . With out them he can't win the GE at all. He should be very carful when he talks. They shouldn't announce they won the election. The process has to go smoothy. Everybody seems very annoyed for this kind of behavior.

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By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:15 am EDT

The campaign has gone out of it's way to not say that. The only time they will, is when they win the delegate battle -which will be after this Tuesday. After a few months, I think most of her supporters will have a clear mind about what 4 years of McSame will mean to this country -years and years of more Iraq and 'women's rights' McFlip will take away.

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By Pat Hussein Schaffer May 17th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT

Don't worry. Majority will convert after Obama's convention speech. I was a diehard Hillary supporter. All it took for me was to hear Barack's Iowa victory speech and see all the excitement around him. Her supporters will grieve for a while and might even try to be enthusiastic about McSame but he will bore them so badly that they will cross over at that point.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

I agree pat....

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By Howard May 17th 2008 at 7:55 am EDT

Jon,

I hope you don't believe the garbage you are trying to spread on the blogs. You yourself don't believe it so why are you doing it?

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By Marita May 17th 2008 at 2:04 am EDT

Watch Obama looking so presidential responding to Bush/McCain comments on foreign policy. McBush is such a gift to Obama. No wonder the world supports Obama.

President Obama's press conference Link

world wants obama dot orgLink

If you are so inclined, please jumpstart my fundraising page. Thank you.
Link

AP Headline | Report to Admin

By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:05 am EDT

'Obama criticizes McCain for 'naive' foreign policy'
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By tefta "hussein" "sweetie" - counting down to the change we need! May 17th 2008 at 2:43 am EDT

That was soooo sweet - i loved hearing him throw those words back at them - and the MSM was actually giving him kudos for it too!!!!

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By David - LA May 17th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

OBAMANITES,
For those of you that have contributed the maximum to the campaign, here is an alternative!
MoveOn is committed to fighting against Swift Boating! They need help to get out quick ads!!!

Here is the link to donate:

Link

YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL!!!

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By day break May 17th 2008 at 8:53 am EDT

I saw the ads Moveon .org have put out and they are dealing with the Republican Party as they should with strong, truthful, quick and effective retorts. They are fighting the battles that Barack should not spend too much time on. The smear and fear tactics of the Republican Party, including McCain, are designed to keep Barack off message and they hope these tactics will scare and distract us. McCain wants Barack to spend a lot of time defending himself against the Republican Party's and his attacks, so Barack can't get his message out. However, Barack has taken them on quite effectively. He has addressed it quickly and very well by saying: "No not this time - that's why I'm running for president. I'm running to change these kind of tactics and policies of the past and turning the page on the policies of the past." Then he speaks specifically to his campaign issues and shows how they are different and better than McCain's. We do need other groups not directly tied to the Obama machine to help fight and address these attacks.

I am supporting and contributed and will I continue to contribute to Moveon.org so they can continue to be viable and help fend off the attacks from the Republican Party, McCain and Bush. Please support Moveon.org if you can.

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By Jayzee May 17th 2008 at 2:07 am EDT

Hi Late Nighters,

Just wanted to share a moment with you- earlier tonight- I was sitting at the computer with my grandaughter- she's 4. I played the Zoe Kravitz video. She started singing along Obama, Obama, Obama- and I started singing too- as we watched the many people talk about dreams and hopes and what America could be - if we CHANGE. If we believe in Hope. If we believe in ourselves.

The moment was so touching - my grandaughter and me - and hearing Obama, Obama, Obama on her lips. I realized how her future could be changed by this man. It brought tears to my eyes. I am hopeful for her, I am hopeful for all of us.
I am so encouraged by Obama - Obama- Obama.

NDIO Tunaweza! YES We Can! (Kiswahili)

Jayzee- late nighter in Indy

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 2:18 am EDT

My four year old loves Obama. It's so cute when he says Obama.

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 17th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

Sweet!! Give Zoe a hug from her buddy in SC.

Much love,
CeCe

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 17th 2008 at 2:39 am EDT

He brings that HOPE thing out in all of us! The Bush regime has "hurled that worst fear of all - the fear to bring children into this world." (BD-Masters of War"

With Obama, it seems like there future may be okay after all!

Thanks for sharing the Zoe & Me moment Jay!

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By tefta "hussein" "sweetie" - counting down to the change we need! May 17th 2008 at 2:07 am EDT

For those who'd like a little something to put a smile on their face....

this is just too cute:

Link

I don't think we should ignore hillary... | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! May 17th 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

I know I know, I shouldn't worry but I can't help it.. I'm nervous about Oregon and I don't want anything to go wrong!

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By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:12 am EDT

You should make calls instead of worrying. That is what is needed.

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By Jon May 17th 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

Me too......

Obama people only know talk talk.... HRC supporters are working hard very hard . It is really working ... If they win .. I quite sure it will be trouble for him..

I don't understand what the hell the HQ are currently doing. Why they ignore states like KY and WV ... why ? It is pissing me off.

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By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:16 am EDT

Jon,

Are you making calls to support the campaign?

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By Lolo from VA...Hoping Palin would stop shooting Moose! May 17th 2008 at 2:26 am EDT

JON IS A TROLL. HE IS A HILLARY SUPPORTER, CHECK OUT HIS POSTS.

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

Everything will be clear as crystal soon,not to worry.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:19 am EDT

You need a little perspective on the way this campaign has been running ... our team is STELLAR! And we don't just talk .. talk ..

How many phone calls have you made ? How many doors have you knocked on? How many events have you sponsored? How many people have you spoken with in such a manner that swayed their vote?

We've made it this far .. have faith and work very hard yourself instead of being pissed off!!

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 17th 2008 at 2:19 am EDT

Yes, how many calls Jon?? The campaign and the supporters, we have this. Trust me when I say calls will be made all weekend!! Look at the schedule, Barack will be in OR all weekend.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 2:23 am EDT

i understand being confused and frustrated, but as has been explained several times by several people, it's like this;

there aren't enough delegates left there to make sense to invest there; the delegate volumes are going to come moreover from superdelegates, and he's working those and working on the GE now; i'm sorry to say that this really IS where his focus needs to be.

VA and KY will stay republican in the fall, and if they don't it will be based on OUR GROUNDWORK, not on getting the O man there to be seen. they've seen him, they know him if they want to, just like we all do. what they need is contacts from us.

we need to turn anxiety into action and help GOTV if we want things to go well for barack in these two states. he's obviously got bigger fish to fry.

and i don't think he's ignoring her as much as they've both moved on to do what needs to be done to win in the fall.

did you guys hear that one of our fellow bloggers is friends with a campaign worker who was told tuesday was his last day with the HDRC campaign?

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:36 am EDT

Mary, You have the patience of a ... nurse !!
::smile:: saint too!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 2:43 am EDT

lol ty Jan, it helps being sane to begin with i think. but don't quote me on that!

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 2:32 am EDT

He's got the nomination already. Now he's in GE mode. The GE is different in the sense that it is all or nothing. There is no "splitting" of electoral votes. So if you're the black candidate looking at a state who favors the white candidate by 40%, maybe you should consider writing off that state and spend your valuable time in one you have a chance of swinging in your favor. We can win in November without WV, without KY, but he'd better impress the folks in OH, FL, MI, and PA.

Re: I don't think we should ignore hillary... | Report to Admin

By Jayzee May 17th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

I think HQ has a plan that we may not be privy to. It seems that things have actually played out quite well. They have my trust. Each time I return to this website- there has been more progress, more SD's, more endorsements. While we need to keep up the work-we also need to credit those who have been in the trenches- dealing with difficult calls, people and responses - but who hang in there because - every once in a while- someone makes a CHANGE.

I also think the HRC camp visits the blogs to look for comments that can be used against us - when we are critical or negative of ourselves or others. It would help their "spin" to identify a bunch of racists or negativity over here. I'm just saying...

I think it's important to continue in the Obama way of being tough on the issues but not on the people. We've got a lot to be thankful for. This has been and continues to be an extraordinary journey. Here in Indy- I've moved on.

HQ has indicated that by the numbers this race is over - yet we continue to get on our emotional roller coasters. For me- when the bloggers said - if you want to feel better - quit watching MSM - it was the best advice that coud have been given. I may watch glimpses of things - but they are few and far between. And I usually have the blogger "inside scoop" before watching at all.

As a result- I have more energy, & a more positive spirit. Now- I'm sharing information about why folks should vote for Obama in November. I'm beginning to develop a plan for making, buying, & distributing campaign info. I'm also trying to figure out how we can get YES WE CAN- in MANY different languages -
Si Se Puede, Oui Nous Pourons, & my favorite - Ndio Tunaweza- in the language of Obama's father and grandmother. Obama is truly a man of the world - I'd like to see us reflect that in our standard phrases.

Wow- this is my longest post - ever! Hang in there Obamokans - it's all good!

Jayzee- NDIO TUNAWEZA! YES WE CAN! (KISWAHILI)

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By LiberTLover May 17th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

I read elsewhere that there had been serious racial threats in WV & KY that had greatly concerned the Secret Service. I to thought it odd that our guy didn't campaign there like he did relentlessly in every other state, but I trust that he and HQ have good reasons.

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By eagleforlife May 17th 2008 at 3:11 am EDT

I think its a way to let Hillary go out the race with big wins. She has to come to grips with it herself. If she doesn't, her supporters never will.

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By Susan in Spokane May 17th 2008 at 3:20 am EDT

Sorry, but I must take issue with the Hillary supporters working very hard.

Myself and three others drove from Spokane, WA and Coeur d'Alene, ID over to Missoula, MT this past Tuesday to do some canvassing for Obama. The Missoula Obama office had 8 people, nost of whom were working the phones so busily they hardly even took time to talk with us.

On our way to the precinct where we had been asked to canvass, we passed the Clinton campaign office. There were 2 people in it, and they were not even on the phones -- they were talking to each other!

The energy and momentum on May 13th in Missoula was on Obama's side. We all got the impression that Clinton just seems to think this nomination should be handed to her! Obama's people, on the other hand, were working for it -- including the 4 of us, who had driven 3+ hours to do what we could to support Obama win this nomination.

Of course, this may not be true in other places. Tell us where HRC supporters are working hard -- we'll get some Obama supporters over there to give her a run for her money! Oh, oops, she's already made two runs to her own money, hasn't she?

Here's to OR and KY on Tuesday! Thanks for the help of all of you posting that you're canvassing, making phone calls and writing postcards. I'm impressed with the commitment and enthusiasm from y'all.

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By Howard May 17th 2008 at 7:50 am EDT

Jon,

you're not a registered voter but you are an Hillary supporter. You are an "idiot".

You say your are "pissed off" Grow up child

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:21 am EDT

Hillary who?

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By David - LA May 17th 2008 at 2:21 am EDT

Priscilla,
Don't Worry; Be Happy!!! We have already won and there is nothing to worry about! When you see posts like Lorenzo's above then you know that the VICTORY has already been won! The battle is God's not ours and if we have faith in Him then we don't have to worry! Trust in God and He will give you PEACE in the midst of this storm! The Storm is PASSING over and the Sun is Shining BRIGHTLY if you believe! With men things are impossible but with God ALL things are POSSIBLE!!!

YES WE CAN!!! YES WE CAN!!! YES WE CAN!!!

We have a real choice to make... | Report to Admin

By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

Everytime another "fake controversy" emerges in this campaign, we as supporters of Sen. Obama have a choice to make. How are we going to react? I feel that at every point in this campaign -- I have taken my cues from the way that Sen. Obama himself has approached the issue. I waited today to see if he or the campaign would respond to the Huckabee "joke." There was not a peep from ANYONE associated with the campaign. Not one word. I will take my cues from this and act accordingly.

Over the course of today the campaign has posted requests for supporters to help by making calls to Oregon and KY. They even sent out a special e-mail asking supporters to step up to help make calls. They are obviously doing this because they need our help. I have taken my cues from the campaign and made 50 calls today and commit to another 50 tomorrow.

I have read on this site debates about whether Sen. Obama is black, biracial, whatever... Sen. Obama has defined and called himself an African Americam man. He has the right to define himself. So do we all. I take my cues from him and will identify him as he wants to be identified.

Finally, I have read some attacks on Michelle Obama on this site today. I watch this regal, elegant woman, a mother of two young girls, bravely travel across this country, UNAFRAID. I take my cues from her and do not let fear rule my life. I will not traffic in rumors of upcoming "October" surprises as others on this site constantly seem to be doing more regularly these days. Do you trust Sen. Obama? How about Michelle? If there was a deep dark secret that they were both hiding, wouldn't they have dropped out of this contest by now? Wouldn't the fear about being "found out" affect their every waking hour? When you look at the two of them, do they seem worried to you? So take your cues from them and move on -- unafraid and with integrity.

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 2:18 am EDT

Thanks for taking the time to make calls. I made my first today, and I have new found respect for all of you that have been making calls since day one. Thanks so much for all the work you have been doing. It has taken me this long to get the nerve. I hate talking on phones, and I am pretty shy. I have been writing postcards, but today, I finally did it. I can't make any this weekend, but Monday, I will call again.
Thanks again for all the work you have all been doing to get Obama elected.

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By Simone from Richmond, TX May 17th 2008 at 2:20 am EDT

Amen!

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By Kim D, I survived the Tx Dem Convention, May 17th 2008 at 2:21 am EDT

Me too, MK. I just do my part by organizing and getting my prec. ready for our state convention and just ignore nonsense. I am afraid that some ppl just jump on any thing just like MSM and use 10 hours here carrying on about it. HQ does a great job running the campaign and we should just do your part and continue to own our part. Everyone wants to report __rolls and all that mess. Just keep rolling and built support.

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By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:38 am EDT

Kim,

Thanks for what you are doing. This is really the most wonderful part of this whole campaign. It is the individuals who have been moved to ACTION as a result of Sen. Obama's message and our own desire to "change" this country.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

brilliant post!

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 17th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT

Ditto - What Mary said!

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 17th 2008 at 2:24 am EDT

I am sure the thought crosses all of our minds - I would, but I am much to fond of eating and sleeping indoors as my good friend John always says.

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By Daniel from Los Angeles, CA (I believe in Barack!) May 17th 2008 at 2:12 am EDT

A quarter of the way there. Help me reach my goal for Obama by November. I personally have donated almost half a grand but I started my FR late and could use help Link

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By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! May 17th 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

I really hope we get some supers in the morning, I think hillary got 2 Friday and we got 1! :(

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By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat May 17th 2008 at 2:15 am EDT

HRC got 2?

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By Diana May 17th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

Speaking of supers....Don't know if this was already posted, but I came across it in another blog to help a SD decide how to place her vote;

Link

Everyone should check it out.

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By Phil from Canada May 17th 2008 at 2:20 am EDT

Technically, we got 3 superdelegates... 2 of them were add-ons from Michigan, so they didn't "count" -- but a superdelegate is a superdelegate!

There are also now less than 200 superdelegates that are named :)

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By David - LA May 17th 2008 at 2:42 am EDT

Priscilla,
Stop worrying about Hillary! She can not get enough delegates to catch up! The race is OVER!!! BO has enough committments from Superdelegates to take him over the top! They are lying low until the time is right because the campaign does not want to push HRC out all at once! TRUST THE CAMPAIGN!!! These are professionals and they KNOW what they are doing!!! Look how far they have brought us and their strategies have worked and are working now! Start focusing on how we only need 17 delegates to achieve the majority and how we only need 120.5 total delegates to secure the nomination! We have come a long way and no one will take the VICTORY from BO! The Delegate count is what the Supers are looking at not the popular vote; it is what the DNC rules are!!! The rules state that the candidate with the most pledged delegates gets the nomination; it is the only metric that is used!!! They know what price will be paid if they change the rules and give the nomination away so DO NOT WORRY about Hillary!!! IGNORE HER; John Mcbush is our opponent now!!!

We will send him running to another Country with his AARP card!!!

YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL!!!

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By Tom May 17th 2008 at 3:12 am EDT

Stop and think about this. The way the SD's have been coming out is indicative that the campaign is releasing them slowly. 4 and 5 a day every day for a while until.... Right after Obama gets a boost from a lot of Edwards delegates switching along with Edwards. Then we only get 1 SD that day. Think about this. It indicates to me that they left one to endorse so that the SD bit would still be visible and no-one could say "Look he got no SD support today." but they also wanted to keep the slow rise they've had going on non-primary days.

It would not surprise me if some of the Edward's delegates that "haven't" switched to Obama yet were contacted by Edwards or Obama's staff and asked to hold off a day or two to keep the flow steady.

I would hold off worrying on SDs not endorsing until you hit a Mon, Tue, Wed or Thur when you see none at all endorse. Friday's are slow news days and people check the news less in the evening so it is less important then (see earlier in the primaries: tax releases dumped on the MSM on friday afternoons), Saturday and Sunday are also slow in this respect because once again people don't necessarily take the time to check up on the news on the weekend. So the Mon-Thu bit is when the political news is the most important.

I would guess dribs and drabs on Saturday and Sunday, a solid dose of SDs on Monday and then the primaries on Tuesday that will take Obama over the pledged delegate majority. That should cheer us all up I am betting.

Tom (CO)

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By Ken May 17th 2008 at 2:16 am EDT

If she really cares about the democratic party she will concede on Tuesday. Everyone knows this. Just because we are for Obama does not mean we are against her, we as democrats are the first to have a madam speaker.

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By Jon May 17th 2008 at 2:19 am EDT

No ..you are fool... they are really working hard to win... She is very clear on this..... get popular vote and win.... She is really working hard to the KY and OR people. We are simply talking without having it

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 17th 2008 at 2:22 am EDT

Will you stop being so fearful. Roll up your sleeves and be the first one phonebanking tomorrow morning!!

We do not live by fear on this blog. Trust me, calls will be made all weekend, Monday, and Tuesday. And they have been made for about the last three weeks now.

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By Ken May 17th 2008 at 2:22 am EDT

There is nothing about popular vote in the rules, if we count the votes in the caucas state Obama is 2 million votes ahead.

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By Brinton May 17th 2008 at 2:26 am EDT

I've checked the Hillary blog several times in the past few days, and it sounds like they are working pretty hard, making phone calls and setting up HRC events in OR and KY. A portion of their energy is being diverted toward the FL and MI thing, but they haven't given up on winning, regardless of what the math says. I think is long as we stay focused on our efforts (btw, I think we're doing a great job!), we'll come through strongly on Tuesday. My hope is that we'll come out with more delegates from OR and KY combined than HRC, but it will be close.

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By Lolo from VA...Hoping Palin would stop shooting Moose! May 17th 2008 at 2:27 am EDT

JON, YOU ARE A HILLARY SUPPORTER. YOU HAVE BEEN OUTED.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 2:35 am EDT

I can't make head or tails out of what you're trying to say..... What?

Why are you calling names?

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By Angelo from Schenectady, NY May 17th 2008 at 4:18 am EDT

In a strange kind of way, its good to see posts like "Jon".

Why?

"Jon" reminds me and I am sure others that we need to focus.

It really helps and seems to get people FIRED UP!!!

Thanks "Jon"!!! :-)

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By Lolo from VA...Hoping Palin would stop shooting Moose! May 17th 2008 at 2:29 am EDT

JON YOU ARE A HILLARY SUPPORTER.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:39 am EDT

If we ignore it will it go away?

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By eagleforlife May 17th 2008 at 3:27 am EDT

She says she will be in until everyone has voted. That day is June 3rd. By the way since she and her campaign has continued to dismiss and direspect the African American community and I am AA, I am against her!

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By Justin Brogden May 17th 2008 at 2:18 am EDT

What's all this sweetie business about?

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:20 am EDT

Sweetie business? what do you mean?

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By Phil from Canada May 17th 2008 at 2:22 am EDT

Hi, sweetie ;)

Barack called a reporter "sweetie", and some newsies made a big deal of it.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:23 am EDT

Hi Phil !!!!

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 5:22 am EDT

I know a few people who use the word "sweetie" instead of calling you the "B" word.. especially when someone is getting on your nerves...

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:26 am EDT

The best part was when roving reporters went out on the streets, there were a few here on the LA channels and asked women if they would mind if Barack Obama called them "Sweetie" .. it was funny .. of course no one cared .. they giggled and laughed .. one lady says ... oh my no .. I call everybody "honey"!! LOL

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol May 17th 2008 at 7:00 am EDT

Hey, I don't care if Obama calls ME "sweetie" and I'm a hetero male.

Just as long as he's President when he does it!

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By CanadianPerspective May 17th 2008 at 2:27 am EDT

Hi Everyone! Apparently Obama offended some female journalist by calling her 'sweetie'. He apologized after for it saying it's a bad habit of his. I'm a woman and I have no 'issues' with some random person calling me a sweetie nor does my husband. I take it as a compliment on my good-natured sweet happy character. Hmm...She could have been called something worse!

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:28 am EDT

Which, I'm sure is happening now ...

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By CanadianPerspective May 17th 2008 at 2:28 am EDT

Hi Everyone! Apparently Obama offended some female journalist by calling her 'sweetie'. He apologized after for it saying it's a bad habit of his. I'm a woman and I have no 'issues' with some random person calling me a sweetie nor does my husband. I take it as a compliment on my good-natured sweet happy character. Hmm...She could have been called something worse!

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By eagleforlife May 17th 2008 at 3:44 am EDT

I think this show that he has become more comfortable. The more comfortable I am with my surroundings I call people sweetie, sweetheart, and hun.

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By tefta "hussein" "sweetie" - counting down to the change we need! May 17th 2008 at 10:55 am EDT

Actually it wasn't the reporter that was offended - although he did call her to apologize - it was one of the bloggers that sent him an email or fax - can't remember how she said she sent it - stating she was appalled by him calling her sweetie

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By CanadianPerspective May 17th 2008 at 2:34 am EDT

Hi Everyone! Apparently Obama offended some female journalist by calling her 'sweetie'. He apologized after for it saying it's a bad habit of his. I'm a woman and I have no 'issues' with some random person calling me a sweetie nor does my husband. I take it as a compliment on my good-natured sweet happy character. Hmm...She could have been called something worse!

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

I don't have any real issues with it either, unless it is used in a derogatory manner. But lots of people do, and there are good reasons behind that, so I feel we should respect that.
BO's was just a slip, and I'm betting it's a rare occurance. He is a strong supporter of the rights of women and he understands how hard we've fought to obtain those rights, which I totally admire and respect about him. That is something many women who didn't know before, are beginning to find out about Obama. It is helping to bring in new and needed support our way.

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 17th 2008 at 2:31 am EDT

And I, for one, will never forget the "It is an honor to be...." at the end of that debate, right before the kitchen sink kicked in.

It ain't soup 'til it's soup - Keep the momentum rolling!

Make those calls! And send postcards to Montana - even if she concedes, we need the grassroots to be organized and motivated in all 50 states for the GE!

FIRED UP?

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 17th 2008 at 2:20 am EDT

(reposting due to this landing above the post I replied to)

First sorry to bring Huckabee back up but was answering a thread then posting my good news...

I havent been on most of the evening as my family went out for dinner and came home and watched a movie..

Now this Huckabee thing really got to me as I have actually had a guy, (it was a distant relative to my husband who was drunk) point a gun to my head. This whole thing is sick and sad as hes suppost to be a man of the cloth.

Now while I wouldnt personally ever own a gun I am not against those that do but this so called joke was way out of line and done in bad taste..

Now as to why we went out.. Those who know me on the boards know that my husband just had his contract extended for 6 months and today they actually gave him a raise to take effect on his next check.

I have been blessed by you all and this campaign as I had never donated before or had an interest in politics until Obama. Since I have donated things in my life have gotten better and I count that as a blessing.
While yes, this may be reaching I try to count the good things and link them with what I have done it feels I am reaping what I sew.

I hope the friendships I have made here never end as you guys and gals mean the world to me..

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:28 am EDT

I hope Suckabee drops out of the public eye, and fades into obscurity, he has NO respect from me...

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 17th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT

Never did like Hickabee. Yesterday many bloggers were singing his praises, because he's "funny". But behind that sense of humor, there has always been something very sinister about him, especially when you know what he really stands for. He definitely falls into the extremist category.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ May 17th 2008 at 2:43 am EDT

April, I was appalled by the Huckabee joke. I saw the clip on CNN right after he said it and with no warning. It froze me in my tracks as I was walking through the living room.

I immediately flashed back to the Bobby, and then to Jack before him. Everyone who was alive on that day knows what they were doing, where they were. I was a young, pregnant with my first child. I was baking chocolate chip cookies and listening to the radio...

A joke? Huckabee was telling a joke? Anyone who can say something like that on national television, bring up those images... What a horrible horrible thing.

Barack is the destined for real greatness and just when we need it, just when the world is so in need of hope, direction and guidance. There have been far too many Huckabees lately. As an older person, I have often feared these past few years for the future for my grandchild as I watch my adult children suffer with problems I never had. Barack restores me, makes me feel really good about tomorrow for the first time in a long time.

Yes we can!

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By Phil from Canada May 17th 2008 at 2:23 am EDT

I bet you anything in the world, that reporter has been called WAY worse things than sweetie, before, hehe.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 17th 2008 at 5:40 am EDT

The interview I saw with the reporter had her saying that she wasn't upset about the "sweetie" comment, but rather that Obama neglected to answer her question.

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By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 2:27 am EDT

I AM ASKING OBAMA SUPPORTERS TO PLEASE FORGIVE MIKE. HE HAS ISSUED AN APOLOGY. BELIEVE ME I CRIED WHEN I HEARD WHAT HE SAID AND I WENT OVER TO HIS BLOG AND RAILED ON HIM FOR SAYING THIS STUFF. PLEASE REMEMBER HOW MANY TIMES HE HAS COME TO THE DEFENSE OF OBAMA ESPECIALLY RELATED TO REV WRIGHT. HUCKABEE TRIES TO BE FUNNY. THIS IS NOT TO EXCUSE WHAT HE DID. I CRIED BECAUSE I K NOW SOME NUTCASE MAY TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. I CRIED BECAUSE I HAD LOST RESPECT FOR MIKE WITH THOSE COMMENTS UNTIL HE APPLOGIZED. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUPPORT HIM, JUST PLEASE ACCEPT HIS APOLOGY:

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By Lolo from VA...Hoping Palin would stop shooting Moose! May 17th 2008 at 2:31 am EDT

CHANGE THE TITLE OF YOUR NAME, WE ARE ALLERGIC TO YUCKA-BEES.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:33 am EDT

Hey don't treat Suckabee's former supporters with disrespect.

While I welcome the supporter, I CANNOT support Suckabee for his remarks, hence why I am calling him Suckabee. His comments were OUT OF LINE, and he deserves NO RESPECT, he is as corrupt as the rest of the GOP...

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Lolo from VA...Hoping Palin would stop shooting Moose! May 17th 2008 at 2:36 am EDT

I LIKE YOU, DONT LIKE THE TITLE ANYMORE. NO DISRESPECT TO YOU PERSONALLY. JUST YOUR FORMER CANDIDATE.

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 17th 2008 at 2:37 am EDT

Oh, just the poor, little innocent guy who follows an apology with "he doesn't think Obama & Clinton get it?"

He KNOWS dang well what he is doing whether the gullible want to believe it or not!

We've been thru this kind of thing with him a time or two before...

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 2:38 am EDT

That's exactly what I was thinking. I've actually admired Huckabee more and more in recent weeks. He doesn't seem to fit the typical "politician" mold; he just says how he feels, no matter if the view is popular or "conservatively correct". I really think the "joke" was an innocent gaffe, and it probably sounded alot funnier in his head than it did after it left his mouth. Haven't all of us been in that situation before?

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

Innoncent gaffe, my butt, you DON'T JOKE about people being shot!

I have had a cousin GUNNED DOWN in Detroit, MI, one of the nation's bloodiest cities, so you KNOW why I am OUTRAGED by Suckabee's remarks.

Why don't we make jokes about McShame having a heart attack, how would you think people would treat us making those kind of jokes?

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:25 am EDT

I agree with YOU Allen.

Despite what some think, that pathetic joke was inappropriate and HIGHLY Disrespectful!!

I agree 100% with you!

It was a completely uncalled for, tasteless, joke and I feel he needs to do more than that one apologizes issued by a staff member. >:-(

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By CanadianPerspective May 17th 2008 at 2:40 am EDT

I've already forgiven Mike Huckabee. He has actually defended Obama before Wright/Love for America. We have all said something stupid without thinking it through. He was at the NRA meeting, I can see how this joke came together. But in all seriousness, we all know it was an inappropriate joke. He was quick to apologize.

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By JonnieRae May 17th 2008 at 11:17 am EDT

He was pandering to the NRA. It just shows you who he is, that's all. He knew what he was saying and that it would get a laugh with those people and it did.

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

He doesn't have to answer to anyone but God.I don't judge anyone,not my job.I will comment, that anyone who is not held under the same rules of self control as Barack has to be constantly,needs to keep his mouth shut.

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By Brian J. May 17th 2008 at 3:39 am EDT

Huckabee said something stupid. Barack called a reporter "sweetie". I sit back and marvel at what the political world is doing to us as a nation.

Hillary supporters want a female president so badly that they are going to vote against their own interest? I have threatened to do the same if she gets nominated. Frankly, we are all nuts.

What Huckabee did was wrong and he admitted it. Barack apologized to that reporter. God help me when I forget to forgive, and I do forget. It usually takes a very hard lesson to remind me to be forgiving. But we are getting side tracked in all of this minor stuff.

Barack Obama asks that we not get sidetracked.

So I have this to say to Mike Huckabee.

I forgive you Sweetie !

American Grassroots Movement 08

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 4:06 am EDT

OH OKAY, BASICALLY MAKING A THREAT ON SOMEONE'S LIFE IS "SAYING SOMETHING STUPID"... AND HOW DOES BARACK CALLING SOMEONE SWEETIE COMPARE TO THAT??

IF THIS OBAMA CAMP DOES NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FORCEFULLY, I AM LEAVING THIS CAMP!

IT'S ONE THING FOR THE RACIST GENERAL PUBLIC TO SAY THINGS LIKE THIS BUT IT IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FROM A "SO CALLED" LEADER AND PASTOR
TO MAKE OPEN RACIST COMMENTS LIKE THIS ABOUT A PRESIDENTIAL CANIDATE AND IT BE DEEMED AS A "FAILED ATTEMPT AT A JOKE"... THAT'S EVEN MORE OF A SLAP IN THE FACE!

I AM VERY WELL AWARE THAT WE NEED TO BE UNIFIED, BUT THIS IS WHERE I DRAW THE LINE... I WILL NOT SAY IT'S OKAY WHEN IT'S NOT... THAT'S WHY SLAVERY WENT ON AS LONG AS IT DID.. TURNING A BLIND EYE TO THIS KIND OF TOXIC CRAP DOESN'T MAKE IT GO AWAY!

THE MORE I THINK ABOUT IT, I DON'T WANT TO EVEN BE AFFLIATED WITH ANYONE WHO THINKS WHAT HUCKABEE SAID TODAY WAS OKAY. IT WAS NOT!

THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FORGIVENESS...THAT'S NOT THE POINT... THE POINT IS THAT YOU BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ONCE! ADMIT THE TRUTH...SEE IT FOR WHAT IT REALLY IS AND STOP TRYING TO ALWAYS SUGAR COAT EVERYTHING!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 4:30 am EDT

ok, are you for real? i mean, leave over this? because the campaign thought it best NOT to advertise the concept of someone holding a gun to his head?????wtf????

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 4:48 am EDT

uumm excuse you... I don't think you know what you're talking about... someone else made that statement not me so wtf are you talking about..

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 5:34 am EDT

this is what i'm talking about; were you quoting someone else here?

"IF THIS OBAMA CAMP DOES NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FORCEFULLY, I AM LEAVING THIS CAMP!"

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 4:17 am EDT

SEE THAT'S JUST THE TYPE OF THINKING I'M TALKING ABOUT.... THE FACT OF THE MATTER HERE IS... HE DOES HAVE TO ANSWER FOR WHAT HE SAID...

THEY HAVE BEAT THE HELL OUT OF BARACK FOR WORDS THAT DIDN'T EVEN COME OUT OF HIS MOUTH... BUT HE HAD TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR WRIGHT!

BUT THE RULES DON'T APPLY TO HUCKABEE RIGHT...
EVEN THOUGH HE'S A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL... WELL HE SHOWED HIS TRUE COLOR TODAY... IT ALWAYS COMES OUT IN THE WASH... ONE WAY OR THE OTHER!

TALK THE TALK BUT DON'T WALK THE WALK, RIGHT?

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By Rhondapurple May 17th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT

Huckabee lied. He didn't just think of that so called joke, he repeated, in public an email/water-cooler joke about Obama. There is a an email joke(which is not funny on any damn planet)that says basically the same thing. Huckabee only modifed it by adding that Obama was falling over a chair---in the email there is no chair just a loud "boom" noise and then the so called punchline about Obama trying to duck fire. I know Huckabee knows the same joke. As well as the NRA crowd----Lately Huckabee has been throwing elbows at Obama like he is trying to earn a spot on the GOP ticket---He tried to chime in on the "bitter" crap too---He gets no love from me--

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By INTEGRITYFIRST007 May 17th 2008 at 9:39 am EDT

WE ALL NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR THE ONSLAUGHT OF THE MADNESS THAT WILL BE COMING FROM THE RIGHT. YOU MIGHT AS WELL CALLED THE NRA A KLAN MEETING
AND YOU SEE THE SPEAKERS LET LOOSE. THIS IS GOING TO BE SO UGLY, BECAUSE THESE GUYS HAVE BEEN
HOLDING BACK FOR YEARS OR ONLY SAYING IT IN PRIVATE. NOW THEY GET A NATIONAL FORUM. IT HASNT EVEN STARTED YET AND THEY ARE ALREADY TALKING LIKE THIS. YOU MUST REMEMBER THESE ARE THE SAME GUYS THAT GOT AND KEPT AN IDIOT IN OFFICE AND STILL SUPPORT HIM.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 3:39 am EDT

I'm sorry, but that was not an apology...

He's going to have to do better than that! I forgive him because he's human but I see him in a whole new light... "OUT OF THE ABUNDANCE OF THE HEART, THE MOUTH SPEAKS".. THAT WAS NO JOKE, AND IF HE THINKS IT WAS THEN HE DOESN'T NEED TO BE IN OFFICE!!

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By St. John May 17th 2008 at 6:00 am EDT

In the absence of not knowing for sure what was in Huckabee's heart,I tend to lean towards agreeing with you.

When I watched the clip again it looks planned because there is not much time between when we hear the noise and when Huckabee comes up with the remark. He did not wait to learn if it really was an accident and if someone had been hurt - possibly because he KNEW it was a set-up.

Also, it did not seem to me that he had to think much about what he said, as if he had it in his script.

This 'joke' sounds like the sort of statement that could incite a mob to harm a black man, the sort of statement racists make within their own group behind closed doors when they think they can get away with it. Perhaps Huckabee forgot the cameras.

I am glad his joke did not get much response.

Shows not all the electorate is gullible or without values.

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 17th 2008 at 2:30 am EDT

Please vote on this 50/50 split. Her you will also find "Hillary shuns big crowd..." Don't let anyone fool you. She "shunned' ONLY cuz she is broke-a-roo-ski! Duh!

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 17th 2008 at 2:35 am EDT

nite nite all.
YES WE CAN!

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:34 am EDT

he'll overturn Roe vs Wade, taking away a woman's right to choose

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 2:39 am EDT

how about the right to make healthcare decisions with their physician and not a coat hanger or a bottle of poison?

how about the right to choose equal pay for equal work?

trivial to you i'm sure since you are not a woman. not at all trivial to women who have been told what to do with their bodies and how to share their resources throughout history.

Creative Ideas to Support this Campaign in the GE? | Report to Admin

By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:36 am EDT

There are so many creative folks in this campaign. Have any of you come up with any creative ideas that you plan to implement for the GE? I have been incredibly active in the primaries -- donating money, making a ton of calls, canvassing in WI, IN, and here in IL. I want to do something creatively stimulating to support the campaign in the GE. Any ideas?

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:38 am EDT

A Barack Obama military tour, where Obama visits MANY military bases to meet many of my fellow military folks... I would LOVE to see Barack here in Norfolk!!!

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By ChicagoMK May 17th 2008 at 2:40 am EDT

Hi Allen,

I think that this would be a terrific idea for Sen. Obama. You should e-mail HQ with this suggestion. Great idea.

I am also looking for creative ideas that I can implement myself as a supporter to help elect Sen. Obama in the general. So any ideas on that front would be much appreciated.

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT

I actually had this idea tonight. I have worked in a few nursing homes since high school, including an Alzheimer's unit. So I am comfortable around the elderly. My mom used to be a manager of a senior dining program in my hometown, and I have decided that once the GE gets going, I am gonna call a few of the senior dining programs and ask if I can have little meetings with any that are interested. I'm gonna share my story and listen to what they have to say and see if I can convince some of them to vote for Obama.

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT

Great idea. Obama is actually meeting with some elderly folks in Oregon this weekend.

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By *Cat Girl* in Oregon May 17th 2008 at 3:03 am EDT

Hey kids!! It's hot here in Oregon tonight! Finally, been freezing a@@ cold, feels good for a change...

This isn't big time or any thing, but if a lot of cities/Barack campaigns held "Fun Runs" or simialar.. People do turn out for these runs, here in Oregon they do !!! :-)

Fundraiser:

$20 - $25 gets you a Barack t-shirt and some very good company and conversation, it's a good community event and ice breaker. People would come just to run and be part of it, lots of opportunity to share ideas!

Fight The Good Fight, Run The Good Race!

I think I can, I think I can, I Know We Can, I Know We Can!

Chugga Chugga Choo Choo! Make Way O Train Coming Through!!!!

Re: People in KY and OR are very angry. | Report to Admin

By eagleforlife May 17th 2008 at 3:08 am EDT

If people are voting for McCain, who's to say they will vote for the democratic senators on the ticket? Many of these people that have supported Barack Obama are on the ticket for the fall? So a republican congress and house along with a republican President gives you what?

Re: People in KY and OR are very angry. | Report to Admin

By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:08 am EDT

You are not looking at it the right way. It will take away the right.

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By Lolo from VA...Hoping Palin would stop shooting Moose! May 17th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

GO BACK TO JOHN MCCAINS HOUSE WHERE YOU CRAWLED FROM. YOU DO THIS ON EVERY BLOG. YOU ARE NOT A SUPPORTER BUT A TROUBLEMAKER. YOU ARE NOT UNDECIDED EITHER. GO AWAY.

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT

You can predict fairly accurately how well Obama will do in a state. The percentage of support he gets is roughly the same as the percentage of teeth the average voter has.

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 17th 2008 at 3:00 am EDT

Okay Muller, I gotta give one slappy hand up on that one! LOL

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT

You are talking about the GE,right.My guess is they will fall in line by then.Much needed health care and education.

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 17th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT

Well, I guess you better not hope their bitter then, huh?

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By Tom May 17th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

What you neglect to account for, and most of Hillary's supporters that I've talked to do, is that those states that 'count' as you put it (that always lean Democrat) are pretty much guaranteed Democrat victories, regardless of who the Dem nominee is. Obama's campaign planned their primary run specifically with that in mind (note this is an opinion and observation, I've not talked to his staff about it).

He would compete in those 'guaranteed' Democrat states enough to ensure that he got close to an even split on delegates from those places. Then he would compete even harder in those 'unimportant' states that Hillary ignored. This is HOW he got the lead in delegates. If you are close to even in a number of places and win overwhelmingly in others that will give you a good lead.

In addition to giving him more delegates at this point in the race, it also means that he has ALREADY spent a great deal of time in many of the classic 'swing states', built his support there and at this time has a much better chance of winning them in the GE than if he ignored them.

I understand that Hillary's followers have a problem with this. She didn't think of it and just used the classic primary plans. This is what led her to difficulties at this point in the race. The combination of no plan after Super Tuesday, dwindling finances because she thought it would be over long ago, and ignoring states that don't 'count' all added up to cause her problems.

What I don't understand is women Democrats for Hillary declaring that they'll switch sides and vote for McSame in the GE. The man's record on women's issues bears no investigation at all, not to mention the disrespect he has shown to his wife. I won't mention the quote in question but I'm sure you can find it online with Google. I also don't understand the fact that Hillary has told her supporters that she wants them behind the Democrat nominee, whoever it is, this fall; yet they still say they'll go for McSame if she doesn't get the nomination.

Now it would be one thing if all those supporters were actually Independents or Republicans. But as Democrats saying that? They don't deserve to call themselves Democrats if that is their attitude.

Tom (CO)

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 2:39 am EDT

Did anyone watch Keith Olbermann tonight? If not, I think it is well worth watching it online when it is available.
Rachel Maddow was the host tonight, and I thought she did a really good job. She was much more relaxed this time, and she kinda did more of her own thing tonight. I would love to see her get her own show.
I also loved the substance tonight. They didn't even mention you know who. They talked about Obama, and I think a lot of people were really impressed how he is handling the Bush/McCain fiasco. They already have mentioned that he is immediately fighting back, and Obama actually put McCain on defense tonight. I don't think McCain realizes the can of worms he has opened the last couple of days. When Obama is done debating him on this, they are gonna have to scrape him off the floor (and no that has nothing to do with his age)

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 2:42 am EDT

She did a really good job tonight. And I think she should have her own show.

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 17th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

She has her own radio show on Air America

Link

She is great!

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By 4earth, WA ☂ May 17th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT

I really like Rachel. She was very good tonight. She has a radio show on Air America.

I too cannot wait for the first debate. McCain has it all wrong. He thinks you Make agreements and then have talks. He's putting the cart before the horse! First you talk and then in so doing, you get agreements.

Barack is going to debate circles around this guy.

"Talking Points Memo" for Kentucky callers and canvassers... | Report to Admin

By Dan (The anti-troll, a.k.a A thirty-year old who ocasionally looses his bearing so age is obviously not a factor...) May 17th 2008 at 2:40 am EDT

I may suggest one...I know that many forms of "talkiing points" tend to cheapen the proccess and dumb us all down. But, I think we need to present a consistent message to the voters of Kentucky. Feel free to copy, paste, save, and resposte these if you like them. I plan to...

1) Barack Obama is NOT Muslim! He had a pastor, a Reverend. Muslims follow Imams.

2) Barack Obama wants to bring peace to the Middle East, but he has no love for Hamas. If anything, he knows that the only way to help Israelis and Palestinians is for the United States to try and be an honest broker between the two...not have this country be percieved as being controlled by Israel's interest (I wouldn't bring this up unless they do; could backfire)

3) The rural voters who know him best like Senator Obama. Anyone who knows anything about Illinois knows that, outside of the metro-Chicago area which I happen to live in...it is ALL rural. Get west of Schaumburg, south of Joliet...all corn fields. Sure, there are pockets of population centers... East St. Louis, Rockford...but not that much. A look at how the state voted outside of the metro-Chicago area shows strong support for Obama in the west, central, and southern pockets of the state.

Link

Those rural voters in the rest of the country just do not know Barack as well as they know Hillary (or John McCain). They have had 16, and more for those in and around Arkansas, years of exposure to her.

4) Barack is for clean coal, supports FutureGen, and it was supposed to be in his, my, state. I believe McCain is opposed to it...then again, it is difficult to tell from all his "flip-flops" (no reason not to fight both the Primary and the General election at the same time).

5) But as we pursue clean-coal and carbon sequestration with Barack at the helm, we will also work to protect the safety, health, and rights of both those who mine that coal and those who live near that coal. (I sincerely believe that we do NOT have to choose between the two).

Re: "Talking Points Memo" for Kentucky callers and canvassers... | Report to Admin

By Dan (The anti-troll, a.k.a A thirty-year old who ocasionally looses his bearing so age is obviously not a factor...) May 17th 2008 at 2:44 am EDT

6) "Experience". What is that, really? If the people in Kentucky you talk to say, Hillary has more "experience", ask them what that means to them. There is a fascinating documentary called “Why We Fight”. When an independent film maker went around the country asking people what they thought that the American military fought for, they came back with the standard answers…
“freedom”, “democracy”, “justice”. When asked to define what those terms really meant in that context, they had to dig deeper and become more analytical. They then really began to expose themselves to the fact that many, MANY, other factors went into why we go to war, such as corporate greed and ensuring the flow of natural resources. Perhaps define what “experience” really means to you in your own words. (Let me define what “experience” really means to me. It goes well beyond holding positions of stature and power. It is also the ability to analyze one’s own decisions and the decisions of one’s colleagues, to learn from both successes and mistakes. I have yet to hear either Senator Clinton or Senator McCain inform us of any such lessons that they have learned. We all have heard Senator Obama talk about AT LEAST one lesson he learned from his mistake, and the mistake of the state legislators of Illinois and Indiana. That is the “gas tax holiday”. He learned that such a move did NOT save consumers nearly as much as was predicted at the pump

7) “Gas tax holiday”: If the people you talk to bring that beauty up, or you yourself do so while dealing with the “experience” issue should you choose to take my idea on that one, mention that Senator McCain’s plan for that idea would leave a tremendous shortfall in the “highway trustfund” which would let the infrastructure of all 50 states fall to ruin. Hillary Clinton’s ideas on the subject are not much better, however. She promises a “windfall profits tax”, with no real way of even getting it out of Congress. The Republicans would probably filabuster anything of that nature…led by Senators Inhoffe and Ted Stevens. And even if they didn’t, or if such a filabuster could be over-ridden…President Bush would NEVER sign such legislation into law.

Re: "Talking Points Memo" for Kentucky callers and canvassers... | Report to Admin

By Dan (The anti-troll, a.k.a A thirty-year old who ocasionally looses his bearing so age is obviously not a factor...) May 17th 2008 at 3:02 am EDT

. And even if there was no filabuster or it was over-ridden, President Bush either signed it into law or his veto was over-ridden (all of the above very unlikely as it is), Hillary Clinton has already pledged to spend all the $ raised by such a tax on alternative energy research and infrastructure. That said, perhaps with Barack at the helm, we could possibly get such legislation passed. That would require all Barrack supporters to stay in the movement and push with a grassroots movement against the oil industry’s lobbying. That is also a way you could help the people you are talking to feel a sense of “ownership” of the issues. Tell them that, should Barack get in, they could lend a hand at the grassroots level to help with that legislation.

7) Perhaps Hillary will bring up her stance on a “lawsuit against OPEC” while campaigning in Kentucky. Here is how to counter that… Even if a court agreed to hear the case (unlikely), we won that case in that court (even more unlikely)…we would have no ability to enforce the terms of such a lawsuit, short of war. Do the voters of Kentucky want another war in the ME? I doubt it. And even if forcing OPEC countries to abide by the terms of the lawsuit, should it be found in our favor, were possible…it will hasten the date of peak oil even more, leading to even higher oil prices in the not-too-distant future. If anyone wants a deep understanding of how such a scheme hastens peek oil, I will be glad to talk to them about it…

9) Tell them that you care about them, that Barack cares about them, and that Barack wants to be President of all Americans, in all areas, in all the 50 states and U.S. territories. Perhaps that should be “talking point” #1; I don’t know. Tell them he, and we, care about them, as well as their neighbors in W.V., despite what happened on Tuesday May 13.

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By Jayzee May 17th 2008 at 3:19 am EDT

Thanks Dan,

I checked my e-mails and had several (5-6) messages from HQ about the need to make calls. I've never been contacted that many times before. I took that to mean - the time is NOW. I'm going to try to make calls tommorrow and/or Sunday- when the grandchildren take their naps.

Thanks so much for the guidance. I'm sure it will make the task easier. I'll work on my Kentucky Neighbors.

Jayzee - making some calls to the Bluegrass State

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By Dan (The anti-troll, a.k.a A thirty-year old who ocasionally looses his bearing so age is obviously not a factor...) May 17th 2008 at 4:49 am EDT

np...glad I could help

SUCKABEE!!! | Report to Admin

By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 2:40 am EDT

SUCKABEE?

I see. I thought Obama supporters were better than this. Sorry I guest I must have been mistaking.

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 2:44 am EDT

I'm with you.

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By Lightworker May 17th 2008 at 5:20 am EDT

I apologize for any offense you have encountered. We are all growing and evolving, some of us get there faster than others. Personally, I thank you for expressing your offense to me and please know that, from everything I've researched and studied, Senator Obama, does not want to engage in any negativity directed at Mr. Huckabee and neither do I. His response was "no comment". However, I can understand why Mr. Huckabee's comments are offensive due to past historical events in which agents of change were murdered and this is a sore subject. Hopefully we can get pass this as I hear that Mr. Huckabee apologized for his insensitive comments. May Senator Obama and his family always be protected from harm and danger as he continues to serve us and will lead us to a better and brigther tomorrow and a politics that builds us up, instead of tearing each other down. Light and love.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

that came from me, and I only used it to show my OUTRAGE for his remarks, which were OUT OF LINE.

I welcome you to this blog, sorry if you take offense to me using Suckabee, but I can NO LONGER have ANY respect for him after he made an innapropriate JOKE.

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

Re: SUCKABEE!!! | Report to Admin

By Enrico Louis from Boston May 17th 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

Yes, they're infallible, just like your spelling.

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By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! May 17th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT

the name calling isn't really necessary but his joke was totally out of line and extremely offensive and disturbing... I'm glad that he apologized but how could that be the first thing someone thinks about to say!!??

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT

exactly.

And I am OUTRAGED because my cousin was GUNNED DOWN in Detroit, MI, one of the nation's bloodiest cities, you DON'T JOKE about people being shot!!!

And half of us were DEAD SCARED when the SD CNN feed stated F'N up, hell even one poster said it was Suckabee's fault that they were scared and uppity...

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By David - LA May 17th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

I thought PASTOR was better than his actions portrayed him to be today! He was in no way acting like a Man Of God and in fact, he did not even act like a man but a coward! I found his comments to be offensive, hateful and unwarranted! This is the type of politicking we want to move away from but it seems that the old way is the only way he knows! His apology was too little too late because the damage had already been done because his comments planted seeds in the minds of many crazies! What he spoke into existence yesterday was appallinj and I condemn those words never to come to fruition in the Name of Christ Jesus! AMEN!!!

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By Sowmya May 17th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

it really hurt us when he said that at the NRA rally ...what did you expect???

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 17th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT

I refer to him as Huckabee. I never posted on his blog and have only voiced my thoughts on the matter here before I saw your post. You dont really need to yell (all caps) but its not I who he needs to apologize to (that would be Obama) and its not I who needs to forgive him that would be God... I hold no grudges as it makes a heart to heavy. I believe in my light hearted persona...

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By Oris in WA May 17th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT

ya shouldn't judge all by some..

have you heard anything from Barack to him about this ill advised "joke"???

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By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 2:52 am EDT

we are! Thank you for being here.

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By V-Day May 17th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

At the end of the day! We have to remember that no one is perfect.

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 17th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT

Well, I can sure think of alot worse to call him right off the top of my head, but I certaintly wouldn't call him anything by accident that's for sure.

Re: SUCKABEE!!! | Report to Admin

By JonnieRae May 17th 2008 at 11:34 am EDT

Your disdain is misplaced. It should be aimed at the "man" you formerly supported.

Re: People in KY and OR are very angry. | Report to Admin

By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:20 am EDT

You're wrong -your interpretation is wrong. Your definition on the word 'rights' means none of us has any rights right now -it is all legislation.

No My Name Stays!!!! | Report to Admin

By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 2:46 am EDT

No I will not change my name. That is who I am. If it bothers anyone to blog like this then there is no need to blog on here.

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT

Welcome to the blog. I don't mind your name.

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By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 2:55 am EDT

PLEASE Keep your name! I like it and it shows our diversity of opinions and our ability to come together to discuss in one forum. Love ya!

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

I can respect that, just like I can respect that you're a former Suckabee supporter.

I CANNOT and WILL NOT have ANY respect for him however, after his OUT OF LINE remarks that SHOULD NOT have been made.

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 17th 2008 at 3:10 am EDT

Alan - drop the name calling - it is against everything this campaign stands for.

It may be that Huckabee was startled, and expressed his fears - the rhetoric has been very violent this week and everyone is on edge.

Huckabee is not my choice to lead this country, but I think he more likely had a stupid attack than intended malice.

All of us that survived 1968 are a little jumpy right now, and he knows he made it worse.

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By Enrico Louis from Boston May 17th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT

This post is BARBARIC!

Link

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By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! May 17th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT

No one's asking you to change your name! :)

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT

who wants you to change your name?

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

Allen, can you please just stop, I think we got the point, there is no need to further instigate fellow blogger. We get it. Please - no need for animosity - it's Friday night. Please.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT

Aight, I don't mean to start anything, it's just that these sick and OUT OF LINE remarks had half the posters uppity a couple of threads back when the SD CNN feed started acting funny, one poster even blamed it on Suckabee...

And a couple of posters have brought up the Kennedy and MLK Jr assasinations...

This stuff is NO JOKE and I will continue to be OUTRAGED, as should every American respectfully.

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:00 am EDT

As long as it remains"Former" I like it.

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT

I can't say why Huck thought to say something like that, except that maybe he was thinking he would make a joke about Obama at the first opportunity. Unfortunately for him, the impromptu joke completely fell flat. Unfunny? yes. Offensive? probably. Unforgivable? no; Huck has come to Barack's defense too many times to not give him one 2nd chance. He said he was sorry. I believe him. It's time to move on.

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

I agree!!

Many are so quick to forget Huckabee defending Obama during Rev. Wright, both times the story was huge. He defended him MULTIPLE times. He took a tough position there considering his party and the shows he was on, but stood up for truth.

It was a horrible joke and in bad taste but I don't believe he is the monster he's being made out to be. He made a mistake, an ugly joke, but please, let's not be so quick to forget the good this man has done as well, and let's not ask this blogger to change his name.

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 17th 2008 at 3:16 am EDT

Well, I suppose you would when you're covering your own remarks made of religion!

Here's another...Oh, I'm such a little ignorant bear who never learns. This so highly religious man is just full of SICK humor all the time isn't he?

"...sitting in a tub of warm water with a handful of razor blades ready to say it’s all over.”

Link

Wow! He's just always so hysterical isn't he?

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By St. John May 17th 2008 at 6:29 am EDT

Hi Sherrie:

I followed the link. Thanks. This guy Huckabee seems hooked on death to human beings by one means or another - today it is by gun shot; in that link it was by razor blades.

Psychoanalyst needed here.

Zogby: It is matter of when & not if Hillary will drop out | Report to Admin

By BAKASSI (Fanor for Obama) May 17th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT

International pollster John Zogby said it is a matter of when and not if Hillary will drop out. He said that Hillary has lots of baggage and have never enjoyed popular support in the party.

Link

Food for thought! | Report to Admin

By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT

Will you guys forgive Hillary and her supporters for all the negative attacks against Obama?

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By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat May 17th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

Yes.

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By Jayzee May 17th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT

The bigger issue is - will Obama forgive her - and I'm sure he will. His stance will set the tone.

Jayzee - Late night blogger

Ndio Tunaweza! Yes We Can!

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

Of course, we need one UNITED Democratic Party if we are to be successful in November.

However, I am AGAINST an Obama/Hillary ticket, but will still vote for Obama even IF she is on the ticket, but it's not going to happen...

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 2:55 am EDT

Yes we need to learn to forgive and try to live in peace. That is what Obama would want us to do. There is too much anger and bitterness around us.

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By Oris in WA May 17th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

yes

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

Yes, I will, absolutely.

We must be united.

And she will work for Obama, I have no doubt in my mind. Seeing her defend him against Bush confirmed that.

Hillary is on our team in the end.

Re: Food for thought! | Report to Admin

By CanadianPerspective May 17th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

We are actually really nice! =D
Sorry if some of us get a little mouthy at times. It does not reflect us all, plz don't generalize us. My perspective is that Obama and Hillary both belong to the democratic party and this was just one crazy sibling rivalry fight. But in the end we all stick together and will never allow the Republicans to divide and conquer us! =D

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

yes, but if she's the vp, the Repubs will dredge all of that crap she said and shove it in our faces.

Re: Food for thought! | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT

Yes .. we all have been trying very hard. It isn't easy. And --we aren't saints .. But, we .. and I know WE all have really been making a tremendous effort to be informative, understanding, but not pushy and no-it-alls. If I may speak for most of us, that is .. which has been my observation.

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By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

Of course, there is always room for forgiveness. As I am imperfect and must pray for forgivness each and EVERY day, I will always forgive others. - even Huckabee for the inappropriate comments and HRC for the nasty tactics. "Love is all you need"

Re: Food for thought! | Report to Admin

By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 17th 2008 at 3:18 am EDT

Can we meet half way and just forgive her supporter's?

Re: Food for thought! | Report to Admin

By Jo Obamican now hopeful in Idaho May 17th 2008 at 4:27 am EDT

I'm with you on that...

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

Obama won every county in Washington State. Does that count?

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 3:12 am EDT

iowa here; i take offense at being called insignificant. have you not seen any of the news reports that indicate that iowa is a swing state? there are many others, and obama won most of them. iowa is important for another reason; we LIVED with these candidates for months; we DID get to know them ALL. we know we bear an important responsibility, and we approach it as a responsibility, and educate ourselves.

i sincerely don't think for MOST voters that the major issue is racism, i do think it's brand name identification; if you know a product is ok, it's often the one you select because you don't realize there is another one that may be far superior for what you intend it's use to be, out of FEAR you might get the one that's worse. i started out a clinton supporter. i really thought she was good enough, until i researched ethics on an independent site.

so yeah, it's just not knowing enough about him; and no way is 6 days enough to accomplish that in, as he'd have had if he had campaigned the entire time since the last one. so go ahead and have whatever competition you'd like in your own head, it's the delegates that decide. enjoy your fantasy andrew, but please don't be surprised when you realize that is JUST what it is!

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 17th 2008 at 5:33 am EDT

"I'm an undecider"

So you're the opposite of George W. Bush who is the decider. . .

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 5:39 am EDT

lmbo yeah, we should be checking his chest for the flag pin, i bet he's a Muslim Nazi who doesn't even own a GD GUN!!!!

Lobby state SD | Report to Admin

By KC Woman for Obama May 17th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

Link

SD of every state.

Hi there Obama NightOwls | Report to Admin

By S v K May 17th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

Hi there Obama NightOwls.....

Been @ work for the last 14 hours......
So, did we get any supers today?

SvK

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By V-Day May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

Congressman Pete Stark from Cali. Super or not..I am grateful for his endorsement. ;)
Long Friday for you.

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By S v K May 17th 2008 at 3:06 am EDT

yup

lllloooonnnnnngggggg

thanx for info....

SvK

How'd this happen??? | Report to Admin

By Steph from Cambridge May 17th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

Congratulations on the progress toward nomination! And on telling Bush and McCain where it's at--
Now on toward the nomination on Tuesday.

Steph from Cambridge

Re: How'd this happen??? | Report to Admin

By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 17th 2008 at 3:23 am EDT

Thank you for your support Steph, and we hope to see you here often.

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By INTEGRITYFIRST007 May 17th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT

THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT !!!!!!!

Re: my dog | Report to Admin

By Enrico Louis from Boston May 17th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

Robert Byrd will set those dreams straight - Link

Re: my dog | Report to Admin

By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

Mike, is your dog ok???? :o(

Please tell me that it is... or I won't be able to sleep tonight!!

Re: my dog | Report to Admin

By Educator from Georgia who loves Keith Olbermann May 17th 2008 at 8:44 am EDT

I'm glad your dog is ok :). I've got GA covered. I've already registered many college students and ex felons. In GA ex felons can vote and I've been talking to anyone who will listen. As soon as Obama gets the nomination, I'm all over it. I'll get my fair share registered. I also think we can take GA. I think Barr is going to split the vote here with McCain and we'll benefit from that.

It is what it is! | Report to Admin

By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

I'm being told that my name offends people here. Some how I am nto feeling the original love and welcome for when I first started to blog on here. I came here because other than Huckabee I was truly impress by Obama and have been observing and admiring your passion, but if my blogging here offends any one because of what Mike said I will gladly just go back to observing from a distance. It is what it is.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 17th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT

I never said your name was offensive to me... Please read my comments above.. It seems you are making multiple threads about the same issue..

Thanks

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:00 am EDT

You deserve to stay on the blog, I can respect the fact that you are here.

And I will slowly drift away from your former supporters comments that have made me OUTRAGED, but I don't want to be the one responsible for scaring you away, and I apoogize if my other posts offended you in any way...

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville May 17th 2008 at 10:46 am EDT

thanks, allen. glad the anger subsided. remember that the job of the military is to keep the peace. we're all counting on you.

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

Please. There are like, 3 people on this blog who were responding to you offensively. The rest of us have been neutral, or like me, supportive of you. Please just stop generalizing and labeling us.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

Well, too bad if your name offends someone, maybe my name offends someone. If you're going to let it bother you, that's on you .. it doesn't bother me ..

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By Enrico Louis from Boston May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

Talk about hyper defensive. Or a troll, either one, welcome to the family and we love your name!

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By karela May 17th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

Don't go away. And for the rest of us, let's not make anyone feel unwelcome. Families don't always see things the same, but they work it out.

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By CanadianPerspective May 17th 2008 at 3:02 am EDT

I like your name! =D It doesn't offend me. But, I can't speak for other individuals blogging here. Actually I'm happy to see you here! =D

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By Oris in WA May 17th 2008 at 3:03 am EDT

your welcome here...
your name does not offend me..
To error is human, it was a dumb mistake that i'd bet he feels terrible about and will voice that on MTP this Sunday.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ May 17th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT

The name doesn't offend me but the actions of the man most certainly do. Some people think it's okay to say anything they want as long as they say they are sorry later. The fact is, some things are simply unforgivable.

The question remains, why did that thought pop into his head when a noise happened off stage? Obama wasn't even at the event. No one is asking that. I find that VERY odd.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 4:37 am EDT

I did! AND maybe because it was planned from the get go... who would just say something like that when a chair falls...

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 17th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT

No. I wouldn't go away but you might want to change your name for swile. I think you can understand that people are upset.I Think that huckabee may need to do a better job apologizing.unless he said something after his initial remarks I think his apology was weak and he doesn't fully grasp how serious this is taken. Remember that there is a history of violence in this country especially by southern white men against blacks.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 17th 2008 at 3:11 am EDT

Don't get me wrong.
I'm not asking you to change your name. However it does mske people want to bring up huckabee and you are likely to be on the defensive because of it.

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By V-Day May 17th 2008 at 3:06 am EDT

This too shall pass. Just a little dust up. Your name does not offend me.

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By CanadianPerspective May 17th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

I forgot to give you some (((HUGS)))! Welcome to our family. Hopefully you stay! ;)

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By Sano May 17th 2008 at 3:10 am EDT

You protest too much. Get over it and move on. Quit your whining.

Open rebuke is better than hidden love . . . just ask Pastor Mike.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 3:15 am EDT

if you haven't already, please go back to the last blog and read my response to your post there. i won't repeat myself, but i really hope you'll go back and read it.

and don't let a couple of people discourage you.

nomination here we come! | Report to Admin

By Will Hussein R May 17th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT

I cant wait to see Obama get the majority of pledged delegates Tuesday!!!

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By Mr Soapbox May 17th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT

For you guys & gals out in KY & OR:

I made up a CHEER! (I must admit I previously posted it in the Beer Drinkers for Obama Group... but what the hey, a couple of beers actually makes the cheer a whole lotta fun!)

Anyways, here it goes:

WE NEED A NOMINEE! WE NEED A NOMIMEE! WE NEED A NOM-I-NEE-MA-NOM-I-NEE-MA-NOM- I-NEE!

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By Obama Supporter #31 May 17th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT

What Huckabee said was wrong, but it was also off the cuff. It was not a prepared statement and if you listen to the video, you can hear that a large majority of the people in the audience did not think his comment was funny. Huckabee apologized and BO's campaign had not comment. Let's leave it at that. The press will jump on Huckabee about this for a few days and then move on.

I think we need to stay focused on the campaign. Huckabee has defended Obama very nicely in the past few months and that did help. Like others said, there are former Huckabee supporters that have joined us as well as other former supporters from other Dems as well as Independents and Republicans.

We are all here (except the trolls) for the common purpose of supporting Barack Obama. We don't need to criticize the whole Republican Party because there are good Republicans out there that do not support Bush and McCain and they are here as well. There are many Democrats here, including myself, that have criticized HRC, but in the end, we still need her supporters as well. Remember what brings us together: Barack Obama.

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By Evan May 17th 2008 at 3:00 am EDT

DO NOT BE FOOLED BY HOW LIKABLE THIS MIKE HUCKABEE MAY SEEM!

THIS IS THE SAME MIKE HUCKABEE WHO TOLD CHRIS MATTHEWS THAT HE THOUGHT CRIME WOULD GO DOWN IF EVERYONE HAD A GUN ON THEM!

DOES THAT MAKE SENSE? NOPE.

YES WE CAN!

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 3:03 am EDT

This is how most Republicans think.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 4:26 am EDT

Well, judging from some of these post, it's not just repubs that "think this way"

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 3:03 am EDT

Crime would go down in everyone had a gun.

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT

Crime would also go down if you removed everyone's hands.

In either case, most people don't want to live in that kind of society.

Doesn't make the statement any less true though.

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT

ummm I hate to stir the pot here but...

this is the same Huckabee that defended OBAMA multiple times during the Rev. Wright story.

Huckabee is not the monster he's being portrayed as.

I don't agree with many of his policies but I do believe he is a good man.

He made an ugly joke. He has apologized. I think his apology was sincere.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 3:13 am EDT

I hope I don't lose friends over this Amy, but... I am inclined to agree. For many reasons. I can forgive him. He must say something more forceable and clear, however.

I see this as something his party does to Democrats and blame him for hanging around the wrong kids. Realize, Republicans have joked about killing NUMEROUS presidential candidates (both Bill and Hillary Clinton, for instance). It's wrong. But it's probably part of why we find that party to not suit our tastes.

I hope other Republicans who are offended find some solace in the civility of Obama and his supporters, actually.

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:15 am EDT

thanks SaSa! Glad to see I'm not alone.

I think we can all agree how horrible his comments were. But I also don't think we can just throw away every good thing he's said about Obama, when it was tough to do so.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT

actually, if you look at Bowling For Columbine, Michael Moore explores this issue. About every other country around the world people own guns, yet crime is LOWER than here in the US. Just watch the film, Michael Moore really hits this issue hard.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 3:10 am EDT

Calm down. No need for caps. I missed most of today, with the exception of a few posts. I understand things got tense.

And I've said my bit in the previous thread, which no one probably read, because this thread was already up.

Out of respect for the many, many people who were supporters of Huckabee, can we NOT send them packing on over toward McCain with our own vitriol? I'm sure they'll stay unless we give them reason to leave. Like bagging this hard on their ex-candidate all over the boards (not just you).

I think we'd learn best from Obama on this, who understands that Evangelicals who were supporting Huckabee came together and said they were really checking Barack out. On the news story, Barack replied, "No comment."

And that's my response as well.

An aloof attitude to Mike Huckabee, and a warm one toward his former supporters.

We already are struggling with some angry ex-Clinton people because NARAL decided to endorse Obama (they think he paid them! He did no such thing).

Moving into the General, it would behoove us to be civil, not necessarily of a leader or politician, but more exactly, of their supporters.

It reminds me of being in the supermarket today, in a sense. The man selling me crab made a racist slur against Latinos (because he tried to sell me lemons and I said I had plenty from the neighbors house, and he said, yeah are they Mexican? And I said no. And he said, good, lemons aren't worth their friendship. My son is half-Latino and was standing with me. I was stunned and walked away, sick inside, crab bag leaking in hundred degree weather).

It reminds me of that because you never know who you're talking to and how they might be taking something when you malign another person, no matter how bad they are in your view.

I should have told him I was a member for the Committee for Immigrant Rights, but I didn't want to escalate a situation in the store.

And this is a lot more important than grocery shopping.

There. I have (partially) vented.

"No comment." I like it.

And if I hear otherwise, from either one of them, maybe I'll change my tune.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 3:24 am EDT

i read it and me too, but then why would i not be surprised that you and i would agree?

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 17th 2008 at 3:27 am EDT

I know that feeling SaSa - I am lucky to have a couple of friends in HR that I can talk to because of some of the B*S* I hear at work like that - the curse of mixed heritage and mixed offspring is that people say things as though they are in a safe anglo context.

Have to pick your battles - but it never feels very good inside to walk away sometimes.

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By Evan May 17th 2008 at 3:54 am EDT

LISTEN, I JUST DIDN'T LIKE THE JOKE AND HAD TO MENTION IT.

NOW LET'S NOT GET COMPLACENT!

LET'S KEEP CALLING OREGON!

LET'S KEEP CALLING KENTUCKY!

STATE BY STATE, CROWD BY CROWD, PERSON BY PERSON,

YES WE CAN!

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

Forgive,yes.Forget,probably not,but of course I welcome her supporters openly and sincerely.They love her,and I can accept that.When they get to know Barack,they will feel better.

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By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 3:00 am EDT

If you guys would forgive Hillary why should Huckabee receive any less? At least he has truly defended Obama against other GOP members. He was the only front runner to go the AA forum in Sept. The only one to honor MLK's B-Day and he is highly popular with AA. He made a mistake.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:03 am EDT

because Suckabee JOKED about Obama being assasinated, and that is LOWER than ANY attack that Hillary has done, Hillary has NEVER joked about Obama being shot... even the sniper fire remarks weren't as low...

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By karela May 17th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT

We're sensitive about Barack getting hurt. Having said that, Huckabee has seemed like a decent human being in all the things I have personally seen. I think he said a dumb thing that he really wishes he hadn't said, but I don't think for a minute that he had murder in his heart or that he was trying to put that in anyone's mind. But it was incredibly un-thoughtful.

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By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

I too am sensitive about Obama getting hurt. Incidently this is what I wrote on the Huckabee blog:

Thank you Governor Huckabee for your apology. I know you did not mean any harm.
I have donated and supported you in the past. I have canvassed for you in black and white neighborhoods. I love you Mike and will probably support you as before, if you are on McCain's tikcet.

AS FOR THE REST OF YOU THAT THINK HUCKABEE HAD NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR, YOU GUYS CAN GO TO HELL!!!! NOT ONE OF YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE TIMES WHEN MARTIN LUTHER KING WAS ASSASSINATED. YOU DON'T PLAY WITH WORDS LIKE THIS!!! IT WAS THE MOST DISTURBING TIMES YOU WOULD EVER KNOW!!! SO PLEASE SHUT THE HELL UP!!!!

LORD FORGIVE ME FOR MY VENTIING!!!!

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

Very well said.

Whenever Barack gets attacked, made fun of, etc etc its hard to swallow, so I understand the reaction here to some degree. It was a horrible comment and I think we all agree on that..

But I am also glad to see many supporters remembering the good things Huckabee has said about Obama.

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT

I'm there with you, I think what Huck did was wrong but it should not go unnoticed the many many times he has defended Obama against republicans.

His joke was horrible. He is not.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

yeah, let's JOKE about Obama being shot after we've had JFK and MLK Jr shot...

and can you blame the posters for being uppity a couple of threads back when the SD CNN feed started acting funny?

Suckabee is SCUM and deserves NO RESPECT for making such OUT OF LINE remarks.

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:11 am EDT

Allen,

I'm not blaming anybody. I just said that above.

But I disagree with you that he deserves no respect.

He remarks were out of line, yes, and truly and horribly offensive.

However, that cannot erase his entire record, which includes defending O when quite frankly, not many surrogates were (remember that morning joe interview? and again on CNN?)

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By Jo Obamican now hopeful in Idaho May 17th 2008 at 4:34 am EDT

And RFK? Three?

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By Roselen Hope May 17th 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

Yes, a harmless "gun" joke at the NRA by Hucklebee?

BUT, what made the JOKE SO FUNNY?

Hucklebee mouthing the name of BARACK OBAMA as the target?

Hucklebee could have inserted a cartoon character for JOKE filler, TO MAKE A LOL ROF JOKE BUT NOT THE NAME of the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party for POTUS Barack Obama!

Does anyone know the demeanor of Hucklebee as he proposed his JOKE?

Any reaction from their presumptive nominee to Hucklebee's JOKE?

Any reaction from GOP to Hucklebee's JOKE?

We know because of the astounding candidacy of Senator Barack Obama we are living in most, most extraordinary times.

AND, absolutely Hucklebee should not have had the name of Barack Obama in his mouth to make his Gun Joke!

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

Former Huckabee Supporter: Are you reading any responses to your posts, or are you just writing? I think at this point, Allen is the only one disagreeing with you. Please stop referring to Allen as "you guys".

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By David - LA May 17th 2008 at 3:11 am EDT

We are not all AA here and we don't care if the "good" Reverend observed MLK b-day, that's called pandering! What we care about is how he treats African Americans and today he showed us that he has little or no respect for AA at all!

We forgive everybody including you for being deceitful; you have no intention on voting for BO, you only want to come here and cause friction and agitation but IT WILL NOT WORK!!!

Now, with all due respect, we would like to continue our conversation in a positive vein for OBAMA! If that offends you then maybe you should go and blog elsewhere! We want to keep things positive here and ALL be on one accord!!!

Thanks for respecting that!!!

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By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 3:16 am EDT

Mr. David,
I made the AA remarks to answer people who are calling Mike racist. I wanted to show he appeals to everyone.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ May 17th 2008 at 3:14 am EDT

A MISTAKE! A noise off stage and the first thing that pops into the guy's head is to make a joke about assassinating a presidential candidate and you call it a MISTAKE?

Stepping on someone's toe is a mistake. Using a profanity is a mistake. Running a red light is a mistake.

This is WAY beyond mistake!

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By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 3:36 am EDT

I am asking one last time. Please let it go.

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 3:12 am EDT

Right now Hillary lost most of the AA voters. And she can't win without them. He won North and South Carolina which is on the East coast. Look at the map on which states he won. And he lost Ohio and PA under 10 points. And he lost Indiana by 1.1%. This is not an indication that he would lose these states in the GE.

McCain is different. He is a major flip flopper who is losing his mind. He is way too old and out of touch with reality. I think he would be worse than Bush which is scary.

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:18 am EDT

We need to factual here . Look at Hillary's most current positions on healthcare, foreclosures, gas tax etc.

Ironically her positions are more "liberal" than Obama's. Her support is not because of that.

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By Jo Obamican now hopeful in Idaho May 17th 2008 at 4:11 am EDT

Actually her health insurance. Read that one carefully. Big difference between health insurance and health care.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."---Nelson Mandela

Yes, WE can!

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By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT

Thank you everyone. Now move on. (No pun intended)

On a lighter note, I was very impress with how Obama handled himself today. Anyone have a link to the SD rally?

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 3:15 am EDT

Hey, please check your regular email. I sent you a note. I think it goes to your regular email because you are not on my "friend list." I hope you read it.
Anyway,I was also impressed with him today. I want him to be tough and nail the 527s and McCain, and apparently Bush right away. It's one of the mistakes Kerry made. He wasn't coming out against them in time. Judging by the Democrats in the last couple days coming out in Obama's defense, I think they learned their lesson. I was very happy to see that.
McCain has opened a can of worms, and it is gonna be fun watching the debates!

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By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 3:24 am EDT

Thanks. I got it.

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By V-Day May 17th 2008 at 3:20 am EDT

Thxs! Don't have the link. On a side note... U r right...let's move on.

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT

Good morning. I couldn't sleep so I do what I always do when I can't sleep. I come here. I've been thinking about Huckabee's statement yesterday. I read that he has used that joke previously with his own name in there instead of Obama's. I am ready to forgive him. Unless something else is said I will take him at his word that he goofed up. I know it was not at all funny but I know that I have erred in the past. We all do. We are human.

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By Enrico Louis from Boston May 17th 2008 at 3:09 am EDT

He's always making mistakes then asking for forgiveness, like a good little Christian. I find that so ironic - it plays right into the good/bad or black/white dichotomy.

He's innocent though, in my opinion; both his mistakes and his apologies.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:09 am EDT

Hi Joan ::smile::

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:12 am EDT

(((((Hugs)))) Jan!!!!! Tip of the morning to you.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:14 am EDT

Ahh .. thank you ...

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:09 am EDT

His joke was tasteless and offensive but I am going to let him slide. I actually think he has a good heart.

Now if it can from McBush and his other minions...

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:10 am EDT

yeah, let's forgive him for joking about Obama being shot after we've lost JFK and MLK Jr for being shot, not to mention me losing my cousin in Detroit, MI, one of the nation's bloodiest cities.

Sorry, no forgiveness or respect from me, he can take his sick OUT OF LINE remarks elsewhere.

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Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By JonnieRae May 17th 2008 at 11:48 am EDT

Look at his policies. Anti-choice for women, anti-evolution, wants to round up all the immigrants, men, women and children and send them back to poverty, and maybe even death. Wants the ten commandments on every courthouse and public building. He is a smooth talker. But look at his policies. They are not those of a "nice guy." McCain is thinking of him for VP. He did not make a mistake. He told the joke about shooting the black guy, also using the idea that blacks are scared, to get a laugh out of the obviously racist, NRA members in front of him. And they laughed!!!!! We don't need to call him names, but we do need to remember this. May it haunt every step. His apology was not apology at all. He's auditioning for VP.

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

This is lunacy- as I missing something here?

Its right before a war or major international conflict where LIVES, TREASURE, PRESTIGE and our sense of security could be lost.

The Sec of State informs the President that while some low levels talks have taken place HIS DIRECT involvement COULD save lives and prevent a war. There are no guarantees

And the President REFUSES - because the rogue nation has not agreed in ADVANCE to preconditions. He gives up the chance to save American lives and avoid conflict

Do you see the lunacy of McCain and Bush's philosophy? This is why we have DIPLOMACY.

Its easy to talk to friends- talking with the enemy is the hard part!

Is it just me?

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! May 17th 2008 at 3:21 am EDT

No it's not just you.

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By Jo Obamican now hopeful in Idaho May 17th 2008 at 4:38 am EDT

I'm about ready to ask if any of them know the difference between diplomacy, negotiation and appeasement since they were using those words interchangeably...which is so wrong.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."---Nelson Mandela

Yes, WE can!

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By Tina from Cali a.k.a. Obama lover May 17th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

Mommy oh Mommy where for art tho Mommy?
has anyone seen Nurse Hussein???

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By NURSE "HUSSEIN"- an EXTREME OBAMOPHILE May 17th 2008 at 3:24 am EDT

Hey girlie. What are you up to??

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By Tina from Cali a.k.a. Obama lover May 17th 2008 at 3:31 am EDT

nada i watched set it off again
how are the babys?

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By Obamaismyguy! May 17th 2008 at 3:08 am EDT

Hopefully BO will not pick a woman for VP. Too much a slap in the face to Hillary supporters and would allienate them even more. Needs to be someone with strong foreign policy/military experience.

Wouldn't it be something if General Petraeus (who has actually done a good job considering the conditions he's been under) resigned from service to run as Barack's VP and then after resigning condemned the war in Iraq as unwinnable!!!! What a day THAT would be!

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 3:11 am EDT

Thank you, now I will have nightmares.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 4:42 am EDT

ROTFLMBAO

OMG, me too...

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:12 am EDT

I don't buy this slap in HRC face argument. Are we saying that someone who is qualified to be VP, who can help the ticket and who Obama likes and shares similar philosophy should be EXLUDED because it wound offend HRC and her fans.

Come on now....

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By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 3:18 am EDT

Lindy, I was thinking about the same thing. But I would like to say that about a month I was in support of having a woman VP especially when Hillary was still competing heavily. But at this moment, having a woman president won't be right. I believe that Obama needs to find a man that knows about the war (who didn't vote for the iraq war), knows something about the economy and have a clean background.

I know that with Mccain as the nominee that his campaign will use religion, and might even bring a woman as vice president (if they see that there is no unity).

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT

Do you think bringing in a military man as VP will draw voters who consider this as an asset away from McCain.

The question is not whether its a woman or a man but who can help and complement him.

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By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 3:29 am EDT

You are right on that a 100%. But my point is that if obama picks another woman, some women (especially the older ones) will think that Obama should have picked Hillary.

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By karela May 17th 2008 at 3:19 am EDT

I've only heard Barack talk about choosing a VP once. He said that everyone thinks he needs someone with strong foreign policy experience but he feels pretty strong on that himself regardless of what they think. He said that the most important consideration was that they have values and intentions like his. That's not a direct quote, but it was close. It was about the inside person. I think a good leader intends to live, but has to make plans for a successor as though he wouldn't. If Lincoln had lived or if he had had a vice president with his same values, the whole carpet bagger thing and a great deal of still unending anger could have been avoided.
We all want to take care that we don't say things that accumulate and won't be forgotten or forgiven over time. It isn't Barack's words that have made Hillary's supporters so very angry. It is our words, his supporters and they blame him for our words. If you read their blogs at different sites, all the angry words reflect that.

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By MullerOhana: YES WE CAN, bitch. May 17th 2008 at 3:25 am EDT

I really like Richardson. I think the two of them are alot alike. The most important thing in choosing a VP is that they are both consistent in their message and on the same page. This totally rules out Hillary. But not only does Richardson fall into this category, he would help immensely in the South East, Florida, and TX.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

i beg to differ with your assessment of why the HDRC supporters 'won't' cross over; i know a few IRL, and they have never read a blog and don't know what one is. they do however have some very sincere reasons to want to see a woman as POTUS and THEY PERSONALLY feel cheated and devalued as they are relatively sure that they will never see it in their lifetimes.

to further compound that, the clinton campaign has capitalized on that outrage, and have taken every possible opportunity to misrepresend and abuse barack's positions on everything and anything in an attempt to differentiate HDRC from him.

leadership comes from the top.

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

Exactly Karela - he said this recently in CA. That's why all this talk of National security/Foreign Policy may be off the mark in his mind.

I think he knows what type of person he would like to work with

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By 4earth, WA ☂ May 17th 2008 at 3:21 am EDT

It's too late. the time for Petraeus to quit would have been BEFORE he sold his soul to Bush.

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By BAKASSI (Fanor for Obama) May 17th 2008 at 3:08 am EDT

This an essential reading, it will make your night.
Peggy sums up what we all know too well: The Republican party is falling apart.It is like an airplane flying into a mountain. It is in the words of Obama a party of yesterday.It is important for us all to remember that a drowning man will claw at anything. That is what the republicans are going to do.They will fight ugly.

The message we should let every one know is that :A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE FOR BUSH'S 3RD TERM.God forbid.
Link

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By Enrico Louis from Boston May 17th 2008 at 3:14 am EDT

A vote for Mccain is a vote for the past. A vote for Mccain is a vote for a step backwards. It's simple physics: evolution always moves forward, never backwards.

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By St. John May 17th 2008 at 6:54 am EDT

Thanks for the link. Great article.

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By Scott from Eugene, OR May 17th 2008 at 3:09 am EDT

Wow, it is only mid-May and the Republicans are already attacking Michelle Obama and making direct physical threats against Senator Obama. I think it is just pathetic beyond belief, and frankly rather sad that the Republican Party is resting all of its hopes of winning the White House on utter moral bankruptcy. They had better realize that now, they have made Cindy McCain's business dealings and those of his campaign staff open to closer scrutiny. It is not about attacking McCain and his campaign. Rather, it is about showing the American people who these Republicans are and what they are all about -- Hypocrisy personified to the N-th degree. McCain flies around in his wife's corporate jet, all the while yelling about campaign finance reform and his so-called pledge to campaign only with public money. Senator Obama is already receiving public money -- roughly 1.5 million individual Americans have exercised their free will and supported his candidacy. If John McCain wants to follow that lead, he is certainly welcomed to try.. but he really can't :)

More than a 100 of John McCain's campaign staff are lobbyists; chief among them is Charlie Black. This is a man who is a lobbyist for some of the worst dictators in Africa. McCain talks tough about how he would never talk to such leaders ... but I guess his campaign is willing to take their money if it helps him get elected. Wow!! What a demonstration of moral superiority!!! Another campaign staff member was a lobbyist for the military junta in Myanmar (formerly Burma), who are now denying critical, life-saving aid to their own citizens after a devastating natural disaster. Can you imagine, if John McCain has such people working for his campaign, what kinds of people he is going to have running his administration?!! We have to stop him!! YES WE CAN!!!

By the way, I hope that the Secret Service had a chat with Mike Huckabee and remind him that making assassination jokes is no laughing matter, even at an NRA rally. Unfortunately, however, this is only the beginning. The Republican Party has demonstrated in past elections that it will do anything and everything to win. It is all that they care about nowadays. They no longer have "big ideas," as they once did when the party was guided by the likes of William F. Buckley.

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By Debbie UK May 17th 2008 at 3:47 am EDT

What a great post! Thanks for the interesting info.

I like the no longer the party of big ideas, just a corrupt friends network, too.

Cheers.

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By St. John May 17th 2008 at 6:57 am EDT

Great post, Scott.

Thanks for the information.

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By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 3:09 am EDT

The statement that Huckabee was pretty saddening. I was like what are you thinking. Yes huckabee made a seious mistake today in his statement. But let's forgive him. Let's move on.

We are still welcoming all Hillary's supporters, independents and disillusioned republicans.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:11 am EDT

yeah, let's forgive him for joking about Obama being shot after we've lost JFK and MLK Jr for being shot, not to mention me losing my cousin in Detroit, MI, one of the nation's bloodiest cities.

Sorry, no forgiveness or respect from me, he can take his sick OUT OF LINE remarks elsewhere.

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 3:24 am EDT

Allen, I value your oppinion and that's ok if you don't think that what I wrote is fine. I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your cousin. May he rest in peace and may the person who did that to him or her be brought to justice.

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By Spencer from Escondido, CA May 17th 2008 at 3:10 am EDT

Worried about Barack's safety? This joke by Mike Huckabee really shook me up. Barack is the first person I've ever been able to vote for and I feel an emotional attachment to this campaign. Sigh... I wish we didn't live in a place where I had to have these fears...

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:13 am EDT

that's been my point, and a bunch of posters were uppity and actually WORRIED a couple of threads back when the SD CNN feed started acting funny, and one poster even blamed it on Suckabee's sick joke.

Sorry, I CANNOT forgive this man and just let this one slide, we lost some great leaders because they were shot, and this is NO joking matter, his comments were OUT OF LINE and he is SCUM in my book for making them.
yeah, let's forgive him for joking about Obama being shot after we've lost JFK and MLK Jr for being shot, not to mention me losing my cousin in Detroit, MI, one of the nation's bloodiest cities.

Sorry, no forgiveness or respect from me, he can take his sick OUT OF LINE remarks elsewhere.

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:13 am EDT

I mean this with no disrespect, but I don't think having an open conversation about Barack's safety is appropriate on the blogs.

But that is just my opinion, others may disagree.

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By Spencer from Escondido, CA May 17th 2008 at 3:16 am EDT

I understand what you mean, but not being worried would just be ignorant. Anyways, I'll stop because I guess I don't want to get into a debate about what is right and wrong to talk about.

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:20 am EDT

oh no I totally understand your concerns, and yes honestly if you ask me, yes I am concerned.

The only reason I posted that is because I know HQ has asked us not to post that on here before, that's all.

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By Spencer from Escondido, CA May 17th 2008 at 3:23 am EDT

Oh! I didn't know that! Haha, I won't bring it up anymore. = )

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states May 17th 2008 at 3:17 am EDT

Chris Mathews agrees with you. He stopped them from talking about it on air on his show.

His reason, to many crazies to put the thought out there.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:19 am EDT

Allen, please, I am on this blog every night .. You are TRULY upsetting me. I am asking you (again) to please not be so upsetting with your tone. There is NOTHING REMOTELY funny about MURDER. We get it -- we all get it. Please stop this continual blog of anger -- it is personally upsetting me.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:22 am EDT

I know, that is EXACTLY my point, there is NOTHING funny about murder, we've lost at least two great leaders because of it, and the fact that Suckabee made a JOKE out of a Presidential candidate being assasinated is LOW...

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:24 am EDT

no one said that it wasn't low, or wrong, or offensive, or sick.

But I think the bigger picture here is that Huckabee made a mistake, has apologized, and is not the horrible person that he's being portrayed as (my opinion there, you can obviously disagree and I respect that)

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:30 am EDT

and just to add one last remark, if I was this man, I know damn well I wouldn't get a wink of sleep, knowing that I had made such OUTLANDISH and OUT OF LINE remarks...

this is what I have been talking about, the GOP readying their attacks against Obama, trust me, they will sink this low, which is why Suckabee has forever lost MY support, he is no better than the GOP scum that he is a part of...

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:30 am EDT

Thank you Amy for saying that in about the 10th different way it could be said . I'm sure that won't be the end of it. I've asked him to stop twice, he refused. Enough is enough. We get it means we get it.

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By Jolie in Calif. May 17th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT

Please everyone, do not be worried. I truly believe that Obama's time is now and his destiny was to become the nominee. Now that we are in GE mode, his security has been beefed up and there are lots of prayers going up for him. He'll be fine! :>)

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By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 3:20 am EDT

ohh I love black labs...I used to have a black lab/husky mix--- looked all black lab but had beautiful blue sapphire eyes...I'm glad your dog is ok!!!

Barack Obama - He's just like US!! | Report to Admin

By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 3:12 am EDT

check out these great BO pics - BO wrote the captions himself for an interview with US magazine

Link

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By Mooncurtain May 17th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT

Thanks for the link =)

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By Jayzee May 17th 2008 at 3:28 am EDT

Thanks, these pics are great. He is so REAL. It's refreshing.

Jayzee- signing off- so I can call Kentucky instead of nap tomorrow!!

G'night Ndio Tunaweza Yes We Can!

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By St. John May 17th 2008 at 7:07 am EDT

I wonder what ever became of that tricycle!

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By nancy fl. who believes in his vision May 17th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT

thanks for the link, put a big smile on my face. I am glad he put his own comments on the pics. He is wonderful.

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:18 am EDT

LOL the hillaryis44 people are not coming to our campaign, ever, so don't worry.

they're diehards. I don't think anything will erase what this primary season has done for them.

Good news is, most of her supporters are NOT like that.

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By Enrico Louis from Boston May 17th 2008 at 3:21 am EDT

I mentioned something like that before and I think all the 'nastiness' is isolated to the net - for obvious reasons.

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:26 am EDT

I agree, and most Americans don't read political blogs. Something like less than 10% do....most of the hardcore supporters are online in some form, so I'm not too worried about uniting in general.

It will be hard but not impossible, in my opinion.

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By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

Amy, welcome back to the blogs. I guess I haven't seen you on here since you decided to take a little break for a while. I took one on the same night, but am so addicted, I was back in 24 hours, lol.

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By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:38 am EDT

thanks!!

yeah I took my little break, got my head on straight, finished up school, and now that I am done with that for the semester, I've come back here :D

lol I totally understand, it was really hard at first to stay away!

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 17th 2008 at 3:33 am EDT

Enrico,

I think you're right, and one big difference about this campaign season, is that because it is so interactive all over the internet, it allows people of all sorts to comment, and get in blog wars and downright mean spiritedness. Now, this wouldn't be possible on this level, otherwise.

If this access is used in a positive way, it can really do great things to enhance support and knowledge. But I mostly stay away from the comment sections of news sites and YouTube, because the responses tend to be feral. There is no need to go to such extremes, and I have to wonder how ridiculous it would be, if people were to speaking and behaving in this manner, face to face! It summons up quite a frightening image.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 17th 2008 at 3:31 am EDT

Do you notice that there are 5 or 6 people on that site that are always there.
there really don't seem to be a lot of other bloggers on that site.I don't think we are losing too many votes there.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:40 am EDT

Hey ...hi ..

Tina | Report to Admin

By NURSE "HUSSEIN"- an EXTREME OBAMOPHILE May 17th 2008 at 3:21 am EDT

Hi are youthere?

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By V-Day May 17th 2008 at 3:24 am EDT

don't know....but I am. hehehe! Smiles to All. ;)

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:32 am EDT

I'm here too and not going back upthread because Allen is on a rampage.

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By Sowmya May 17th 2008 at 3:29 am EDT

They won't because Schwarzenegger has given up on it.
Believe me the California and the national republican party have a lot on their hands as they may end up losing few more house seats.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

You know very little about the "varrio," Sir. I live in los barrio. And I am registering new voters in my 80% Latino neighborhood with no trouble at all.

Apoya Obama por Unidad y Liberdad y Viva por bien. Obama es contra la migra. McCain es loco en la cabazena, mucho mal. Firmer para voto Obama!

They aren't morons. We will have a grassroots bilingual team to speak with Latinos about policy.

I'm working with the NAACP. We're not going to let Latinos get jacked just because some of them don't understand nuanced English. Just because some Republican comes by and tries to sell them Manhattan for a handful of beads. Nope. McCain's immigration policies are not liked, even by legal immigrants, even by Latinos who are second generation.

Solid democratic base.

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By Liba May 17th 2008 at 8:47 am EDT

There is too much racism in this country...
I am white female, and would not vote for anyone else, but Obama.
I think that he would do much better if there would be revote in many states. He was not well known compared to Hillary. Look, at the polls from 1 year ago. She was leading him by 30% nationwide...
Obama would win California now...

Goodnight everyone | Report to Admin

By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 17th 2008 at 3:24 am EDT

Pocket change for real CHANGE!

FR-Link
19 donors and counting... If not to my FR then to someone else or even to the Donate Now button..

Small amounts can make a BIG difference!

God Bless You!

I will see you all tomorrow..

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By missionimpossible May 17th 2008 at 3:41 am EDT

I disagree that Schwarzenegger will not pursue this. I am a Reagon Democrat, that will vote for Obama this Fall. But, I am strongly against Gay Marriage, and believe that Kerry lost strictly on that issue in Ohio in 2004.

Please don't think that the Republicans won't try to gin up votes against gay marriage in key states like CO, NM , and NC come general election.

This could be very serious to the Obama campaign come Fall. As long as Obama is against gay marriage, all is well.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 4:35 am EDT

don't worry, i highly doubt any gay man wants to marry you, so you are safe. i for one don't care to have the government telling me who i can and cannot marry, but if you like to have that much government control in your life, i guess you have the right party there!

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:25 am EDT

I didn't read the blogs when I posted about forgiving Huckabee. I didn't realize it was still such a hornet's nest. All I know is I awoke with forgiveness in my mind.

I lived through JFK, MLK, RFK. How upsetting those days were. I was on this blog when something strange happened with the secret service and we thought Obama was in trouble. I could not stop crying out of fear. I so much wish we did not have to live like this but I also know that Huckabee has been an island of support within the republican party.

While I find Huckabee's policies ludicrous I will still stand for the man. Huckabee has some thoughts that are 180 degrees from mine including his statement that it is easier to change the constitution than it is to change the bible but I will still support the soul of the man. I know that the road to hell is paved with good intentions but for Obama's sake and our own sake I feel we must go forward and forgive.

I am still working on forgiving Hillary. In time even that might happen.

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:28 am EDT

There are many here that agree with you. As offensive as it was I consider it as a distraction. We have bigger challenges ahead.

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By Jolie in Calif. May 17th 2008 at 3:32 am EDT

Yes, forgiveness is the best thing. However, I went to Huckabee's site and was extremely disappointed in his short, lackluster apology. I can't believe I respected the guy. Oh well, we march on, Obamanites.

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT

I was also amazed by his short "No emotion" apology. All I can think is that he was thinking that it was no big deal because he had joked abouot this with his own name inserted instead of Obamas. He just didn't realize what a very sensitive issue this is.

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By St. John May 17th 2008 at 7:15 am EDT

Joan, we all have a different take on this issue, but don't you think presidential candidates ought to be more sensitve about issues as deeply imbedded in U.S. history. Huckabee must know that talking lightly of bumping off a black person for the fun of it way off limits.

If he does not understand that in America, how will he understand the intricacies of Middle Eastern politics and culture?

To me, that's why it is a relief to have someone as educated, well-read, and yes, sensitive as Barack taking charge of things.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

We can't consider ANY GOP attack a distraction!!!

This Suckabee "gaffe" is just one of many to come!!!

We cannot afford to let our guard down, these GOP are desperate... and they will attack Obama in ANY way, even if it's as low as Suckabee's comments... remember, a lot of people will still be easily swayed by stuff like this, and not vote for Obama because they are afraid that he will be assasinated!!

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By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 3:40 am EDT

Allen

You are hopeless. Are you sure you are not a Hillary supporter in Obama clothing? Only she is this negative.

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:42 am EDT

I can guarantee you that the majority of the people who vote against Barack are not voting because they are afraid for his saftey.

Barack, his immediate and extended family all support his run and know the risks. If Michelle is comfortable with his security arrangements that should be good enough for his supporters.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:34 am EDT

Allen made it a hornet's nest Joan .. I just came down here ..

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By V-Day May 17th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT

I like some of his views. I agree with the fact that government has gotten way too big. Government jobs have tripled while the private sector has gone down.
However, he has to realize that it has been a Republican leading the way on this one. Way to much fat in the government....they need to be accountable and realize we can't support this.

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By David - LA May 17th 2008 at 3:28 am EDT

OBAMANITES,
For those of you that have contributed the maximum to the campaign, here is an alternative!
MoveOn is committed to fighting against Swift Boating! They need help to get out quick ads!!!

Here is the link to donate:

Link

YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL!!!

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By MarkkraM May 17th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT

Although I liked the ad with the Republican Vet that they picked in their ad contest, I actually liked others much better. Although that is a STRONG message!!!

Re: SEE THESE STORIES BELONG IN MSM | Report to Admin

By Sara G May 17th 2008 at 3:40 am EDT

Wow. I didn't hear any of this, and I am always watchin the news. Was this just recently?

Re: SEE THESE STORIES BELONG IN MSM | Report to Admin

By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:41 am EDT

actually, its not getting time on MSNBC, CBS News, the NY Times, the WashPo, and various other sources.

Barack is making sure this is heard!

Re: SEE THESE STORIES BELONG IN MSM | Report to Admin

By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:41 am EDT

*oops, I meant to say, it is now getting time...

Re: SEE THESE STORIES BELONG IN MSM | Report to Admin

By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:42 am EDT

link?

Re: SEE THESE STORIES BELONG IN MSM | Report to Admin

By Amy May 17th 2008 at 3:44 am EDT

here, this dailykos diary has the story and the media links covering it.

Link

Re: SEE THESE STORIES BELONG IN MSM | Report to Admin

By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 17th 2008 at 3:49 am EDT

The dailykos has links to the MSM stories:

Link

But I agree - not enough, the story does have legs though, and I think (hope) we will see more.

I can't believe those emails to avoid diagnosing PTSD. Adjustment disorder? My a**!

Go to your local homeless camp and witness the consequences of under-diagnosed, under-treated PTSD from the Viet Nam years.

Another touchy subject for me, and another reason that Obama MUST be the next POTUS!

Repubs | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:32 am EDT

I have a new name for the Republican Party. From now on I will call them the "Regressives".

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:36 am EDT

How about:
"We're with Stupid"

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By Marian May 17th 2008 at 3:40 am EDT

Please send this to your Hews friends and family

A Ludicrous Denial
What do you call it when White House officials say one thing in public and almost the exact opposite in private?
Link

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:41 am EDT

That's a good one. Stupid,m Stupider, and Stupidest. What a sorry excuse for a President. For the life of me I don't understand how he got reelected.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:47 am EDT

He didn't! LOL

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By karela May 17th 2008 at 3:58 am EDT

I know how he got re-elected. People let themselves react out of fear. Bush and the republican attack machines manufactured ever more things to be afraid of, up to and including anything or anyone that was different and then they said that they were the cure for the fear. And people bought it.

Sometimes it's based on the dumbest things, i.e. he's not like us because he eats arugula instead of lettuce. Or in John Kerry's case, he's not like us because he likes to wind surf instead of going bowling.

We need to help people feel safe in the world and on the blog whenever we can. People do very strange things when they react out of fear.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 4:17 am EDT

voter fraud+election fraud=appearances of winning an election that was never won. either time.

we really need to get serious about protecting our votes.

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By Change is about ending the abomination to create the Obama nation May 17th 2008 at 6:03 am EDT

Some republicans are don't accept the tactics that the Neocons employ. Careful not to generalize.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 3:40 am EDT

quick apply for intellectual patent of that one!!

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By Mr Soapbox May 17th 2008 at 3:48 am EDT

Actually, there's already a retro surf-punk band called, "The Regressives."

But... for a few dollars & a 12-pack, I bet they'd be willing to sell their rights to the name.

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By Mr Soapbox May 17th 2008 at 3:40 am EDT

I love it!!

I bet their motto would be: "We Hate Change! We Hate Change! We Hate Ch-a-a-ng-bl-dgl-b-ldbldlgdlgg dgbgdglbb..."

(That's them cheering as the peat bog they're standing in swallows them up for future use as a fossil fuel.)

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By Marian May 17th 2008 at 3:41 am EDT

WE MUST BEGIN TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT OBAMA.

The best way to do that is to send his biography to your mailinglist and ask them to send it to there friends. We must help define Obama before the Republicans do it!

PLEASE LET US BEGIN AND FORWARD THESE LINKS!

BIOGRAPHY:
WHO IS OBAMA: Link
OBAMA FAMILY: Link

KNOW THE FACTS: Link

OBAMA SPEECHES: Link

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:44 am EDT

Agreed but this why calls and canvassing are important

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 5:43 am EDT

you've obviously never heard of an alliance or a union; oh i forgot, you are a republic.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 17th 2008 at 5:54 am EDT

One major problem with your map, the polls that the map are based on are almost exclusively 2-3 months out of date. Scroll down and look at each state individually. Newsflash, sometimes politics just like life changes over a period of 2-3 months. Back in February to early March when most of those polls were taken Clinton was still the "inevitable candidate". A little different story now.

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By Liba May 17th 2008 at 8:49 am EDT

Obama has changed the electoral map. He has different kind of voters that Hillary... He has the younger people, independents, and liberal republicans.

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By Pizzaro May 17th 2008 at 3:50 am EDT

Exactly. People forget that the team OBAMA puts together is more important than an individual or even his experience.

A president is a manager, a leader and a visionary who can demonstrate good judgement.

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By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 3:51 am EDT

Because they will make it seem as if he has not been involved in the milltary.

But I think that Hillary's "base of older women" won't appreciate it.

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By Balloons Across America May 17th 2008 at 4:32 am EDT

he's not worried... since when do these people get held accountable for what they do or say?

MAYBE HE WAS JUST JOKING AND IT WENT WRONG...

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:42 am EDT

Aight, I have decided that I have had ENOUGH about ranting and raving about Suckabee's comments.

Maybe the fact that I am ranting is the fact that I have been at work for virtually 12 hours (got in at 5:45 last night and I get off at around 6 AM this morning) and that I am generally concered about Obama's safety.

I apologize for anyone who I might have offended, I just want to express my concern for outlandish comments like the ones Suckabee made.

While I cannot forgive him now, maybe I will in the future, I have already forgiven Hillary for her attacks on Obama, and welcome many of her supporters here.

Thank you, and may God bless.

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

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By silent reader no more May 17th 2008 at 3:45 am EDT

now that's what a Family is all about!

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By Former Huckabee Supporter Observing the Obama Blog With Great Admiration !!! May 17th 2008 at 3:46 am EDT

That's a start.

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE. GOD BLESS!

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:50 am EDT

Sweet dreams.

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By CanadianPerspective May 17th 2008 at 3:52 am EDT

Good-Night! Take care and 'sweetie' dreams! =D

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:54 am EDT

Very funny! I would be in a heap of trouble if I was a politician. I call everyone--male or female--sweetie.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 17th 2008 at 3:58 am EDT

I do .. if someone has a smile on their face, it's usually a safe bet.

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:48 am EDT

Hugs to you Allen. All of us grieve differently depending upon our own life experieces. That is fine. For our own sake and Obama's sake we must move on. If you ever want to talk but not on the major blog message me. I will alwaays be there to support you.

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By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! May 17th 2008 at 3:50 am EDT

that's right, move on... be strong...

I'm off work in a few, maybe I will feel better after I get some sleep...

Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Kaine 08 - Restore the American Dream
Mark Warner for Virginia US Senate 08

Re: No longer talking about Suckabee comments | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 3:52 am EDT

It sure is funny how sleep helps heal the soul. I too forgave in my sleep.

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 17th 2008 at 3:59 am EDT

G'night Allen - tomorrow it will all look different!

We will restore the dream!

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By change&hope May 17th 2008 at 4:11 am EDT

Allen,

Sweetie, you shouldn't get yourself worked up like that. It is possible that he just made a stupid mistake. Let's give the man the benefit of the doubt and say that he just made a mistake, and then see what he does in the future. But I can clearly tell that it REALLY, REALLY, REALLY upset you lol..just remember that nomatter what anybody does or says Obama will prevail. And yeah, don't get mad at me for calling you SWEETIE :0)

Goodnight.

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Jo Obamican now hopeful in Idaho May 17th 2008 at 4:07 am EDT

Wow! I must be in the wrong place because I don't fit any of those labels of the "base"...especially since I've voted Republican all my life.

Man. And I thought I finally got it right.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."---Nelson Mandela

Yes, WE can!

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 17th 2008 at 5:50 am EDT

So, according to your demographic analysis that was so "expertly" crafted, I have to change who I'm voting for since I don't fit into your tidy little categories of voters? Some old tired talking points, can't win such and such demographic. Blah, blah, blah...

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 17th 2008 at 6:52 am EDT

Just the other day you were claiming that you've lived in Alabama most of your life (which is nowhere near Mexico, just in case you struggle with geography) and were representing the views of West Virginia voters. I'm confused, tell us the rest of the story...

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 2:48 pm EDT

There's always a story... sigh.

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol May 17th 2008 at 7:35 am EDT

Illinois: Obama 65%, Clinton 33%

Minnesota (92% white swing state): Obama 66%, Clinton 32%

Iowa, Idaho, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas: all rural, high majority white states, all won with over 60% of Dem vote.

Michigan: 40% Uncommitted (i.e. "not Hillary")

Californians Would Switch Clinton Vote For Obama -- Link

Democratic registration and number of voters up in EVERY SINGLE STATE + Republican numbers actually down in some = different electoral map.

EIGHTY PERCENT of Americans "unhappy with direction country is going", 62% do not want Iraq war to continue, McCain = Bush.

It doesn't matter who thinks Obama is "too liberal", it doesn't matter if they wail "tax-and-spend", Obama predicted the result in Iraq in 2002 and the mortgage crisis in 2006.

Obama will win in a landslide and his influence will add up to 20 Dems in the House. I will bet my life savings on that.

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 2:48 pm EDT

Border areas are the easiest to exploit. No doubt.

tides | Report to Admin

By zolie from WA May 17th 2008 at 3:54 am EDT

The tides, they are a' changin'
(and we're a part of it-- all the way to the white house, baby!)

Re: PETRAEUS for VP | Report to Admin

By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 4:19 am EDT

?

Keith Olbermann to George V..Video | Report to Admin

By Max Hussein Who lives in orange County California and has HOPE! May 17th 2008 at 4:01 am EDT

Make it Viral Everybody!
This is what our country needs much, much more of!

Get rid of the MSM Spin! Start Telling the Freakin TRUTH to the AMERICAN People!

Why is it the neocons get away with telling the american people that you aren't patriotic if you question the 'commander in CHEAP" ?? come now..

This video says it all!

We need to get and have everyone in the NATION see this! Really now.. let everyone see is it 4 more years of this Same Bumbling Idiot with a new face & body?

Or is it the TRUTH..

Yes We Can

Peace from the oc

Heres the Keith O.. video link...please feel free to pass this around@!

Link

Yes WE Can! | Report to Admin

By Evan May 17th 2008 at 4:03 am EDT

WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!

YES WE CAN!

DO NOT GET COMPLACENT!

YES WE CAN!

LET'S GET TO WORK!

YES WE CAN!

KEEP CALLING OREGON!

YES WE CAN!

KEEP CALLING KENTUCKY!

YES WE CAN!

EVERY STATE COUNTS, EVERY VOTE COUNTS, EVERY DONATION COUNTS, EVERY PHONE CALL COUNTS, EVERY VOICE COUNTS!

YES WE CAN!

STATE BY STATE, CROWD BY CROWD, PERSON BY PERSON,

YES WE CAN!

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO, FIRED UP AND READY TO VOTE!

YES WE CAN!

Re: Huck | Report to Admin

By V-Day May 17th 2008 at 4:27 am EDT

No kidding. It is up surd. The culture in government really needs an overhaul. Frankly, it is the only job available to him at this point in his career.

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Jo Obamican now hopeful in Idaho May 17th 2008 at 4:17 am EDT

Ask Hillary why Gore and Kerry lost.

She'll know.

And I'm proud to own part of a campaign. So why is Hillary $20M+ in debt?

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."---Nelson Mandela

Yes, WE can!

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Tom May 17th 2008 at 4:21 am EDT

So, what you are claiming is that every Democrat leaning state will ONLY go for Clinton? Then I guess the GOP will win since she CANNOT get the nomination any more. So sorry but I'm sure I am not the first to point this out to you.

See the problem here is that you mistake the primary for the GE. It is a totally different situation and while Clinton got the name recognition vote for Democrats. Many Democrats will vote for whoever the Democrat listed on the ballot is. Obama also pulls in Independents and even some Republicans switching their votes.

Now, I'll point out to you that trying to spin KY. won't cut it. We here, at least, know that Obama has been focusing the majority of his efforts on OR. Once again, sorry to disappoint you but the spin won't work.

You show your ignorance of Obama, with the VP comment and the comment that his political career will be over. He has stated repeatedly that this is the ONLY time he'll run for president (barring incumbency in 2012) so your analogy is pointless.

Finally, just because Obama said he would not attack another Democrat running in the primary does NOT mean he won't attack a Republican in the GE. Therefore you have no basis for comparison on attacks and are making a fact-less judgement call.

I think these quotes from your profile, Andrew from AL., pretty much sum up the fact that you are trolling.
"Hillary fan for McCain."
"Why I support Barack Obama: I don't."
So I assume you are just here to troll.

Now, I've had enough troll baiting tonight so I bid you a good evening and will not reply again.

Tom

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Adam May 17th 2008 at 5:05 am EDT

Mr. Independent & Undecided,

While I do respect your views and concerns I can't help to laugh that your pointing out your arguments on a web page with inaccurate polling. Survey USA? Please, the most accurate there is probably Rasmussen.

First and most importantly, the following states will have heavy turnouts for Barack Obama. Starting with South Carolina, North Carolina, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia and Wisconsin. Those are democratic states and once the democratic primaries are wrapped up you will start noticing a big difference in his numbers. There's no way he'll lose these states and I can promise you that on my life.

Barack Obama will bring hard competition to Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi. Mainly because of the African American vote. So, unfortunately for the GOP they will have some major problems with the heartland of their base in jeopardy.

California will be won by Barack Obama by at least 10% but no more than 14%.

Texas also will be closer though it's mainly a red state there are A LOT of Obama supporter's there and I wouldn't be surprised if that becomes a swing state this year.

A lot of things happen in four months and I can pretty much assure you that this year's election will surprise a lot of people. You will see voting like never before, some states considered mainly republican will be flipped.

This year is going to be different and though you think you have an idea of what's coming in the future, you really don't have a clue.

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Adam May 17th 2008 at 5:09 am EDT

Oh, and if you think Hillary Clinton can actually win Florida then you are in some sort of dream that has no boundaries.

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By Adam May 17th 2008 at 5:14 am EDT

Also another thing to add, democratic voters have been crushing the records in merely the primary season. General Election tends to attract a lot more people because they know it's the most important election in their lives.

There's no way people are going to vote for McBush against Obama.

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By Max Hussein Who lives in orange County California and has HOPE! May 17th 2008 at 5:23 am EDT

Dude.. have you lost your ever lovin mind? Please take no offense but your offering here is of POLITICS of OLD!.. maybe you haven't been paying much attention lately, but, this current candidate and the enthusiasm and votes hes gotten to date is BECAUSE AMERICANS Want nothing more to do with how things have always been! Man..with the exception of the 30% or so who will always be racist, ignorant or just plain scared of everything and especially CHANGE!

Dude, this election shows BARACK WINNING UTAH! i never hear anyone mention this state nor do I see any bloggers from there, but.. This state is definitely pure WHITE whatever you want to say and they overwhelmingly voted FOR CHANGE Period.

Barack, essentially, has the opportunity to REWRITE the Political Landscape of the US..

Now, were either ALL of us going to be very very wrong.. or very right.. and .. if were wrong, well, we know our Country is completely Fu..you know.. and thats it.. but.. if like things already look, the country does unite and takes the LEAP of FAITH being offered here in Barack, (my bet is yes), then Swing states, blue states, and red states are HISTORY period..
The media couldn't call a three ring circus accurately this election year if the Rings were around there heads!

Barack will take 40 of the 50 states period.. i don't know how you cant win with 80%??

Oh..you can add to that that BUSH /mccain have an 81% negative rating as REPUBLICANS.. and maybe, just maybe, you'll see the point here, ok?
We smoked 3 congressional seats and the REPUBS are all scratching there heads saying, why didn't karl rove work this time?? Because the American People HAVE JUST HAD ENOUGH! period..

So.. good luck , god bless and may the place were you dwell be warm and dry.

Peace from the OC

Re: Kentucky Primary. | Report to Admin

By JonnieRae May 17th 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

Americans are sick of the Republicans. Bush has a 28% approval rating. The Dems will win by a landslide. Obama has the right policies and can communicate them. Go away with your racist BS.

McShame... | Report to Admin

By Tom May 17th 2008 at 4:08 am EDT

OK, this is horrible but I cannot get it out of my mind. There is a certain clip of McCain and Bush out there, where they are walking out of the White House (I think it is anyhow). McCain's arms are like eight inches out from the sides of his body and his entire posture is incredibly stiff.

Now, when I was a kid (back in the early seventies) I used to collect the little 'Gumby's and 'Pokey's out of the gumball machines. I used to watch the show also. Now every time I see that clip of McCain I can't hep but thinking he looks EXACTLY like the Gumby figures I used to collect. Very stiff, flexible with great effort, (and here the comparison goes sour) and will stay in whatever position he is in.

Link
Arms way out to the side just like in this link.

Sorry, I had to mention this and see if anyone else remembers the Gumby figures I am talking about and agrees with the comparison. Hopefully mentioning it will get it out of my mind.

Tom (CO)

Re: McShame... | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 4:17 am EDT

Tom--McCain does look like Gumby! Notice he is also Green with envy of Obama.

Re: McShame... | Report to Admin

By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 4:21 am EDT

He sure does. But there is a rumor that his hand is like that because of the injury that he incurred.

Re: McShame... | Report to Admin

By Tom May 17th 2008 at 4:23 am EDT

It isn't a single hand, it is both arms and his entire body posture. Anyone remember the old Richie Rich comics, where his butler had a 2 X 4 running under his clothing to maintain perfect posture? In the clip I am talking about, at least, McCain is just as stiff as if he had one of his own.

Tom (CO)

Re: McShame... | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 4:22 am EDT

he was tortured when he was a POW; they often tied his arms behind him in various states of tension for hours and hours and hours on end. his shoulders were dislocated on numerous occasions. not so funny, regardless of how much we dislike his policies and politics.

Re: McShame... | Report to Admin

By Tom May 17th 2008 at 4:32 am EDT

Well, if you are saying that all these years later (what, almost 50 years?) that his being tortured and having arms dislocated leaves that impediment visible now then I think they better get on the ball releasing his medical records as was asked for (and denied) months back. Regardless of joke or not, and I won't back down on an association my brain made without malice, his health should CERTAINLY be an issue. If that is a physical remnant still visible to this day, what would the residual mental and psychological traumas be? As I said, aside from the fact that my brain made a humorous (to me) connection, this should certainly be an issue.

Tom (CO)

Re: McShame... | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 17th 2008 at 4:41 am EDT

I would like to see his medical records. I'm concerned that he does have severe PTSD or pre-senile dementia.

Re: McShame... | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 4:58 am EDT

i agree with both of you; he's also had cancer which has a 40% recurrence rate and is one of the more fatal cancers. Link interestingly enough, this alone would disqualify him from his own health insurance 'plan.'

and he's got PTSD, no doubt. in fact i started to comment on that to your original post, but since it had nothing to do with what you were saying, i took it out.

my intent wasn't to say you shouldn't have made the association, but to hopefully help you make the disassociation. at least to me, those funniest home videos are never funny when someone is injured. but then i'm a nurse...

Melanoma | Report to Admin

By Marcus May 17th 2008 at 5:10 am EDT

Careful! Depends on the stage....Must know the stage before one can predict recurrence rates.

Re: Melanoma | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 5:20 am EDT

no, it has a 40% recurrence rate. yes, stages affect recurrence, but overall a 40% recurrence rate. we have no idea what the stage of his was as he won't release his medical records. so we have to go with what we DO know.

Re: McShame... | Report to Admin

By St. John May 17th 2008 at 6:12 am EDT

Tom:

Your original post with the link to the green figure made me laugh until I cried. It is about 4 a.m. here in Colorado so I could not laugh out as loudly as I would have liked.

My daughter woke up and I showed her. She laughed too, saying that this site has added about 10 years to my life because she hears me laughing so much.

But of course there is little laughter when the news out there is bad.

I'll have to find out who you are in Colorado.

Re: McShame... | Report to Admin

By Suzie McKay May 17th 2008 at 6:14 am EDT

Tom,
I am OUTRAGED (yes, shouting - no, SCREAMING) by your comments. Regardless of how you feel about John McCain's views, this man has been permanently injured because he was tortured for five years in deplorable conditions defending a country that grants you the freedom to state such disgusting comments on this blog without governmental reprisal. I have been a proud member of Obama's campaign and have met many wonderful people. You are not one of them.
Goodnight!

THANK you President Elect Obama, Family, We the people and the HQ Team! | Report to Admin

By Safe and Happy Holidays to All... "Yes We Can - Yes We Did" May 17th 2008 at 4:11 am EDT

Hi all I seriously quit my job last week (10 days ago) to devote 100% OF MY TIME TO GET PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ELECTED...Trust me, one does not make a lot of money whilst working here in SD...but no matter. BHO Presidency is mas important to me!

Rob

PS: If any of U donate the airline miles for a ticket I'll go any where and work as hard as possible for BHO!

HE'S READY TO KEEP MOVING, SO
LETS ALL DO THE SAME...

Thats how we roll on the BHO blogs!!!!!!!

(((((((((("YES WE CAN - SI SE PUEDE"))))))))))

Call, call, call, canvas, involve friends, and donate, donate, donate... We have to bankrupt both shiLIARy and mcInsane NOW!!!!! Remember to BOYCOTT ABC and all of the MSM make them pay and their NASTY advertisers...Call and e-mail them over and over etc...

My BO fund raising page: Link
To Empower Obama to restore our Country within itself and our Image throughout the World!

This is my other personal goal, I would like to have as many friends from all States and Countries from our BHO family...

Obama in KY | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 17th 2008 at 4:25 am EDT

FYI Here's Obama in KY

Louisville Office Grand Opening
Link

Louisville pre-rally, 5-12-2008

Link

Louisville rally
Link

Barack Obama in Kentucky
Link

Barack Obama greets supporters in Louisville, Ky
Link
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Greetings From Oregon! | Report to Admin

By BarakaWolf the GREEN WOLF May 17th 2008 at 4:32 am EDT

Good morning, my dear Obama Family :)

And ironically enough, it'll be a short blog session because it's been a long day, it'll be a LONGER day tomorrow, and the next three after that will be progressively longer and crazier! And I need to sleep.

I went ahead and told the office folks that I was theirs, entirely, for the whole of Tuesday.They need all hands on deck and I stepped right up. I will be offline for the whole of Tuesday because I'll be working like crazy.

But, we're feeling really good and we're running on all tens, in fifth gear.

100 hours to the primary and the MAJORITY! He needs 17 and we gots 'em, right here.

Re: Greetings From Oregon! | Report to Admin

By Arny from Las Vegas, NV May 17th 2008 at 4:40 am EDT

anybody know the name of the song played before obama speak at his rally's?

Suggestions | Report to Admin

By Greybart May 17th 2008 at 4:37 am EDT

1. Barack could punctuate "attack mode" in his wonderful speeches by removing jacket, loosening tie, and rolling up sleeves !

2. Get on McCains "speech" on "his vision" where he says " 2013 etc, "with great sacrifice" (meaning many more solders killed and maimed !)

3. Emphasize that he does not run the country alone, like Bush does, rather with consultation with Cabinet and Congress and the best personally selected advisors available in America !!

Greybart

NEW EQ POLLs Results to-date | Report to Admin

By The EQualizer May 17th 2008 at 4:44 am EDT

What's the strongest issue Obama can raise against John McCain?

Link

Re: NEW EQ POLLs Results to-date | Report to Admin

By Aging Radical May 17th 2008 at 4:48 am EDT

Obama's strongest issue against McCain is BUSH!

Re: NEW EQ POLLs Results to-date | Report to Admin

By Tom May 17th 2008 at 4:51 am EDT

How about:
Iraq - 5 years, 4000 Americans dead, 800 per year.

McCain says, victory in Iraq by 2013. Another 4 years after this election of invading Iraq. Does this mean another 3200 Americans dead?

Brutal, but potentially true. With a Republican opponent, it is time to stop pulling the punches.

Tom (CO)

Re: NEW EQ POLLs Results to-date | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 5:06 am EDT

there are a LOT of US civilians who have been killed in iraq as well. in fact i'm not sure we're allowed to know the number officially. truck drivers who were brought in to transport supplies, food service workers, clericals, and yes those pesky mercenaries--most of whom i think are not as ruthless as the manager; but as we have all seen up close and personal in the last 5 months, management styles trickle down to followers and employees. and let's not forget the INNOCENT iraqis that have been killed (cluster bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb iraq!)

Re: NEW EQ POLLs Results to-date | Report to Admin

By St. John May 17th 2008 at 7:28 am EDT

Aren't there about 1.25 million Iraqi civilians dead since the war started in 2003 or is it 90,000. Different sites have different estimates.

message from the DNC about FL & MI | Report to Admin

By Somebody(was nobody) May 17th 2008 at 4:45 am EDT

"As of this time, Florida and Michigan remain in non-compliance with a
100% loss of their delegates. If Florida or Michigan chooses to hold
new primaries or caucuses they may regain their delegates. This is a
move the DNC would welcome because we know how important it is to the
Party that these two states play a meaningful role in the nominating
process. If they do not hold new primaries or caucuses then this issue
will ultimately be resolved by the Convention Credentials Committee
after we have a nominee. "

Re: message from the DNC about FL & MI | Report to Admin

By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 5:12 am EDT

Redoing the primary is not the right stand to take on this matter. First of all it will cost lots of money. And moreover, it shows other states that they can disobey the rule and still gets to be heard when election is close.

Re: message from the DNC about FL & MI | Report to Admin

By Marcus May 17th 2008 at 5:13 am EDT

We would like to get Obama strong enough that he could GIVE all the delegates to Clinton and that it would not ultimately matter.

Re: message from the DNC about FL & MI | Report to Admin

By Marie Hussein from New Mexico May 17th 2008 at 6:37 am EDT

No profile or previous blog entries for this person.

HRC supporters are urging her to go all the way to the Convention floor and force a vote.

DNC | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 4:47 am EDT

when i went to tell the DNC that i supported their efforts to deal appropriately with FL and MI, i roamed around a bit; not only does the DNC want election reform (yeahhh, i thought sure no one was paying ANY attention to this!), but i found this mcsame flip flop; tho i can't keep track, i'm not sure if this is a flip or a flop.

Re: DNC | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 4:48 am EDT

lol and here's the link; Link

New EQ POLL! | Report to Admin

By The EQualizer May 17th 2008 at 4:47 am EDT

What's the strongest Democratic 08 ticket?

Link

Re: New EQ POLL! | Report to Admin

By St. John May 17th 2008 at 7:33 am EDT

When you go to the link that "The Equalizer" posts you cannot get back to the Obama site by hitting back space; you have to close out and log back on. The site is also called "Equalizer" and I cannot understand a thing on there.

Thanks and Encouragement | Report to Admin

By Citizen May 17th 2008 at 4:49 am EDT

From those of us out in California to those of you on the ground in Kentucky, Thanks for you time and effort. Our family knows that your efforts will we successful and worthwhile. You really do make a difference. Thanks again.

Re: Thanks and Encouragement | Report to Admin

By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol May 17th 2008 at 9:05 am EDT

Californians Would Switch Clinton Vote For Obama -- Link

fun :0) | Report to Admin

By change&hope May 17th 2008 at 4:50 am EDT

Hey Guys,

Are your kids giving you a problem? They don't listen, eat their vegetables, brush their teeth, or go to bed early...then you need the help of this guy, Supernanny ain't got nothing on him. All it takes is one visit from this guy, and your kids will behave.

Link

Re: fun :0) | Report to Admin

By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 17th 2008 at 5:08 am EDT

Very bright baby!

Can anyone please help me? | Report to Admin

By Dan (The anti-troll, a.k.a A thirty-year old who ocasionally looses his bearing so age is obviously not a factor...) May 17th 2008 at 4:58 am EDT

All this talk of "appeasement" reminded me of the American spy plane that crashed and had to make an emergency landing in China. When I did a little research on my own...I found that that plane, while it crashed in May, was not returned to the United States until July. According to Wikipedia, it is unknown if the Chinese took any sensitive material from the plane because it was returned after being disassembled by the manufacturer. It seems to me that, if some sensitive material was taken...perhaps that is an example of "appeasement" by the Bush Administration. Perhaps the mere fact that the Adiministration did not push the Chinese for an earlier return was an example of "appeasement". Has anyone seen anything that might suggest that not all of the sensitive material was returned?

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By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 5:00 am EDT

Hi Dan,

When did this story you're talking about happen?

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By Dan (The anti-troll, a.k.a A thirty-year old who ocasionally looses his bearing so age is obviously not a factor...) May 17th 2008 at 5:11 am EDT

Back in '01. It was Bush's first real foreign policy test. But after 9-11 and the "War on Terror", or more realistically "The War to Create More Terror" the way the Bush Administration has handled things, it just kind of faded away and never had traction past that summer... In April of '01, an American spy plane crashed into a Chinese fighter over what we claimed was international waters...they claimed was their own territorial waters

Re: Can anyone please help me? | Report to Admin

By Dan (The anti-troll, a.k.a A thirty-year old who ocasionally looses his bearing so age is obviously not a factor...) May 17th 2008 at 5:11 am EDT

Back in '01. It was Bush's first real foreign policy test. But after 9-11 and the "War on Terror", or more realistically "The War to Create More Terror" the way the Bush Administration has handled things, it just kind of faded away and never had traction past that summer... In April of '01, an American spy plane crashed into a Chinese fighter over what we claimed was international waters...they claimed was their own territorial waters

Re: Can anyone please help me? | Report to Admin

By Liz who will not be spinned May 17th 2008 at 5:16 am EDT

I won't consider that as an appeasement. But instead i will consider it as manuplating the publics' view.

Re: People in KY and OR are very angry. | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 5:25 am EDT

you certainly do seem to like the sound of your own voice. i guess that's why you get along so well where you are. it is absurd to say that things aren't rights unless they are legislated and then dismiss them since they are legislated. but then this IS the republics' silly season. have a night.

Re: I am decided. | Report to Admin

By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 17th 2008 at 5:11 am EDT

Great.

Re: I am decided. | Report to Admin

By No longer in Berlin but still for Obama May 17th 2008 at 6:07 am EDT

Good. The democratic space is a space of persuasion, debate and, yes, disagreement. In the end, each of us makes up his or her own mind. Thank goodness we are all not marching in lock step or holding the same views on every subject.

Re: I am decided. | Report to Admin

By Marcus May 17th 2008 at 5:16 am EDT

OK, that's your perogative.

Re: I am decided. | Report to Admin

By Dan (The anti-troll, a.k.a A thirty-year old who ocasionally looses his bearing so age is obviously not a factor...) May 17th 2008 at 5:22 am EDT

From the looks of it...you never would have supported Barack anyways... You never really wanted to give the man a chance; and would have found any excuse to not vote for him. If your God wants Christians to be persecuted in Iraq because a President like George W. Bush and another like John P. McCain would remove the only dictator, even if he was a vile dictator, who gave them some amount of protection...than perhaps voting for McCain is the right decision for you. It must not be a Christian God, however; because George W. Bush has done more harm to Christians around the planet; and McCain will only continue Bush's policies.

If you like seeing your country in a weaker position because it becomes decadent with people like Bush and McCain who rely extensively on lobbyists for policy making, because those type of leaders take us to war without even thinking first, because they like to get "touchy-feely" with female prime ministers in Europe thereby embarassing this country...I say good day to you, sir...and wish you the best. I only pray that your beliefs in what America, family, and Christianity really means...never becomes the norm. That would be hell on earth for the rest of us free-thinking, but mainly God-fearing folks.

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By Matt Hussein Rosset May 17th 2008 at 5:56 am EDT

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 17th 2008 at 6:08 am EDT

If McCain is closer to your values on God, Family, and Country as you claim than I have serious doubts as to whether you are a "lifelong democrat" as you claim. Sounds a little fishy to me, but enjoy your time over on the McCain site. Sign up for his fundraising telegrams once you get there.

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By Unique224 May 17th 2008 at 6:33 am EDT

Good for you. Now, go to McBush's website, troll. Or, is it lonely over there?

Guess what? Today, I will get one extra voter registration form from an Obama supporter to counteract your vote. There are a lot of AA Obama supporters, in my parent's town, who are not registered.

Bye now....

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By St. John May 17th 2008 at 7:38 am EDT

I doubt one vote lost from Independent/Undecided will make a difference.

Anything you feed will grow so perhaps we should not feed this gentleman.

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By Theresa in Maine May 17th 2008 at 7:58 am EDT

Let's not waste our time with a poster who comes here for no other reason then to cause trouble.

If this poster has made up his mind, then far better it would be to ignore him.

We must prepare for an onslaught of these kinds and not get sidetracked by responding. They are nothing but troublemakers coming here in anger to stir the pot.

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol May 17th 2008 at 9:07 am EDT

Buh-BYE.

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By Change May 17th 2008 at 5:07 am EDT

I am a republican but have a problem with what Bush has done and would never vote for McCain. I do believe in what Obama stands for in most things, that is why I have decided to vote for him, as I said I am a republican but not even myself can deny the fact that Bush has hurt this country in foreign relations and with our economy just to name a couple…
When I watch the speech’s I see Bush as a bumbling fool, when I watch Obama I see an intelligent speaker with intelligent views on making changes in this country that we so desperately need and believe he will make a good leader…
I talk with friends in other countries a lot and most say they no longer look up to the United States after these last 7 or so years like they use to, and call us bully’s and I am sorry to say but for the most part I agree with them…
I believe we need change, let’s make it happen…

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 17th 2008 at 5:10 am EDT

I don't know if you've been reading the blogs a lot but there are a lot of you crossover voters out there. It's amazing to see the diverse coalition of supporters that Obama has. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

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By Change May 17th 2008 at 5:23 am EDT

No I have not, but have decided in the last couple of days to get involved and help make “change” happen…
I live in West Texas and find it hard to open people’s minds here, When I tell them I will vote for who I think will do the best job and not by party and that is Obama I get a lot of harsh comments after all I am Bush country… LOL

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 17th 2008 at 5:29 am EDT

Definitely come hang out a lot because you will see how broad the coalition is right here on the chats! Also if you're interested check out Andrew Sullivan at www.theatlantic.com. He's a Reagan/Bush 1 Republican who finally reached a breaking point with the policies of the last 8 years. He's an interesting study in contradictions because he's openly gay but also very religious (Catholic)and very conservative politically (or at least used to be). But he often blogs about other thinkers who have grappled with this decision themselves and have come to support Obama also. Very interesting.

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By Change May 17th 2008 at 5:40 am EDT

Very cool Thanx, I will....

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 6:45 am EDT

my reply to this post is like a mile down, wayyyy below this distractor.......

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 6:06 am EDT

Welcome Change!!!

Come on in, look around, investigate. There is also a blog for Republicans for Obama. I will try to find it for you--I have it bookmarked at home, but since i'm not there,....

have some of Aunt Becky's cookies, and hopefully all the trollmonsters won't scare you away; but then you are from west Texas!!!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 6:09 am EDT

lol that was easy! this isn't an official site mind you, but it may be easier on the Republican spirit, since sometimes the divisive nature of politics takes over and our fears react and not our minds on this blog....either way feel free to hang out HERE, and i sure hope you are made to feel comfy by all!!!

Link

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By Suzie McKay May 17th 2008 at 6:43 am EDT

We don't want him.

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By Suzie McKay May 17th 2008 at 6:54 am EDT

Sorry, I didn't realize that is an independent (sure hate to use that word right now) site and not the Republicans for Obama group that is a subset of the Groups on this site. I have no connection with the independent site and cannot speak for how they feel (but I hope they don't want him either).

Tomorrow will be a better day! Obama 08!

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By Change May 17th 2008 at 7:02 am EDT

You don't want ME???
Why is that?

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident May 17th 2008 at 7:10 am EDT

Change, they're not talking about you I think they're talking about Independent&Undecided voter.

It's a long blog thread and I scrolled up to see if they meant you. I think they don't. martynurse just welcomed you!

I think this independent person is a trouble maker and was provoking people today. Welcome change! I didn't see any of your posts, are you a new poster?

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By Change May 17th 2008 at 7:16 am EDT

Yes I am...
I have been watching speech's and blogs and this site and this morning I thought I needed to get involved so I setup an account and posted, Thx for the welcome...

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident May 17th 2008 at 7:40 am EDT

Thank you so much for joining the blog Change!!!!

You are very welcome here and we sure appreciate you getting involved!

We are a very welcoming family and you will really enjoy being on this blog.

I find the Obama supporters here are commited, passionate, devoted, funny and inspiring.

Being here has renewed my faith in humankind to make a difference in the world. So many of the bloggers have amazing stories about why they support Obama and how they're working to get him elected.

I hope you'll pull up a chair, have a warm virtual cookie from our Auntie Becky (a long time poster who always posts wonderful things and calms us down when we get too upset) and join us.

We love new supporters here.
All the best,
Nanci

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 17th 2008 at 7:44 am EDT

yes, i meant you and i think she meant the one who lives under the bridge...one of those i mentioned!

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 17th 2008 at 7:13 am EDT

I think she was talking about the person trying to get everybody riled up *NOT* you!!! We like you, Change!

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By Suzie McKay May 17th 2008 at 7:13 am EDT

I'm sorry, sweetie, I meant to direct that to Independent&Undecided. And I sincerely beg your pardon - it's quite late out here and I probably have Fatigue Confusion!

Maybe I should get some sleep ;-)

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