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Open Thread: Vote For Change Begins Saturday
Our nationwide voter registration program kicks off Saturday. If you have a few free hours, you can join thousands of supporters across the country as we begin to lay the foundation for the campaign in November. Click on a state below to find an event near you:

 

This is your Friday Night Open Thread . . .


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Vote For Change  |  Report to Admin
By Christopher Hass May 10th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT (Updated May 10th 2008 at 12:48 am EDT)
Anyone attending a Vote For Change event tomorrow?

If so, which city?
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By Nicole, NH "sweetie" May 10th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT
2nd or 1st?
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By The Pollitikat May 10th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT
VIVEK OBEROI  |  Report to Admin
By Guy-----------Ohio May 10th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT
VIVECK OBEROI VIVEK OBEROI


VIVEK OBEROI

VIVEK OBEROI VIVEK OBEROI




Mr.Troll

You need to contact me, I will be posting your phone # address, parents address, ect.
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By Zach Ritter (Richardson, TX) May 10th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT
Hello everyone!

I'm a 17 year old student for Barack!

I just created my first fund-raising page two days ago so if you want to learn more about me or my page, please visit!
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By Eileen in Maine May 10th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT
Hi Zach, will you be helping to get people registered to vote tomorrow?
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Re: Get out the vote  |  Report to Admin
By LV Duckworth May 10th 2008 at 10:54 am EDT
Yes,

Do not concern yourself with Michelle's college writings, they are simply a reflection of her school experiences - her views have matured and grown well beyond the microcosm of college life.

Michelle would be the first to tell you that she has always been the more cynical one in their marriage, that Barrack is the "Hope" guy. She has also said that Barack has brought her to believe that all things are capable of change.

Her cynicism is a strength for Barack not a weakness, it keeps him grounded.
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By Anthony in N.C. May 10th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT
John,

Unfortunately a number of Blacks including myself has suffered in some way from racism which has help to shape our perception or viewpoint of American. As we grow older and learned that are Americans who can look beyond our skin color and name, our perception changes as well. As a result, instead of teaching our children to hate or be cynical, we teach our children to look at a person's character and judge them based on their actions or deeds. Finally, we teach them as well as remind ourselves that the United States of America in spite of its flaws this is the greatest country in the world. Just like so many people who use to be KKK members or members of hate groups have changed their minds and embrace people of other races. So, let us put the past behind us, celebrate the present and embrace the bright future of this country.
Re: Get out the vote  |  Report to Admin
Little girl johnniemae,

sean-hal turner-hannity and other hell hounds from fake news already spew this earlier this year and the fact that you brought this here is not going to change anybody mind or heart.
The mccain/clinton ticket should really be to your likeing you little darn rabies possum cooked stewbrain.(LOL).
Re: Vote For Change/PICS OF INDIANA  |  Report to Admin
By Baracktober May 10th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT
Like your site. cool stuff. like the video clips too. good job
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By John Hay - An Australian for Barack May 10th 2008 at 3:47 pm EDT
An important message for Barack

Link


John Hay
Telling Thoughts
e: john@tellingthoughts.com
w: Link
Re: Vote For Change  |  Report to Admin
By CMarie & Family in CT, Barack -America May 10th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT
I AM IN CT!!!!
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Atl, GA and last I checked there were over 650 registered for it. Being held at the World Congress Center.
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By James in Eugene May 10th 2008 at 2:09 am EDT
Hey Cherylene,
I am really disturbed by your Joe Lieberman. He campaigned completely different than the freak he's become.

Can't you start a recall petition to get rid of him, or something?
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By Elaine from Jupiter, FL May 10th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT
Yes, Jupiter, FL
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By Sense & sensibility voter May 10th 2008 at 3:05 pm EDT
How stupid or miss informed does the media think we are? This weekend they have the speaking heads once again voice their opinion on the up coming November election and who they perceive is the best candidate for the democratic nominee? I know we are all up for a good debate and the belief in the freedom speech but will these debates be equal and just? Looking at the lineup you have favored two to one or three to one (depending what channel you are watching) against Senator Obama. Research this site Link and you will see all the TV, radio and cable station including local newspapers, international and independent papers are composed of holdings to three major corporation. These holding made possible by dear old Wm. Jefferson Clinton with his passing of the “Media Consolidation” Bill along with him enabling a foreigner (William Murdock). When he was in office there was no end to his shady deals. Thus the reason he/she wants back in the white house, truly big time mafia.

SUNDAY’S LINEUP:
Meet the Press hosts Chris Dodd and Clinton chair Terry McAuliffe, and a roundtable with Washingtonpost.com's Chris Cillizza, CNBC's John Harwood, NPR's Michele Norris and Wall Street Journal's Gerald Seib.

Face the Nation hosts John Edwards, McAuliffe and Politico's Jim VandeHei.

This Week hosts Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senator McCain Victory chair Carly Fiorina, and a roundtable with Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson, George Will and Washington Post's Ruth Marcus.

Fox News Sunday hosts Obama strategist David Axelrod and Clinton comm. dir. Howard Wolfson. The "Power Player" is Ben Stein.

Late Edition hosts Reps. Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez (Ret.), Iraqi Amb. to the U.S. Samir Sumaidaie, and a roundtable with CNN's Ed Henry and CNN's Jessica Yellin.

Bottom line, when you think the media is being objective, think again. It appears that the mass majority of the media is being controlled by their Key Executives and the news reports we are receiving just might be tainted. For example, currently the polls are saying that Senator Clinton is ahead of Senator Obama if either were running against Senator McCain and that Senators Clinton margin of victory over Senator McCain is larger than Senator Obama. Well, I say you do the research for yourself and you might be surprised by the truth. Link
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By Nicole, NH "sweetie" May 10th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT
Yes, in Nashua NH
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By The Pollitikat May 10th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT
I decided to go to Indiana because I knew that Obama would need as much help as he could get there. I traveled with two ladies that I met while campaigning in Philadelphia. I originally planned to fly but decided to drive because I thought it would be a more enriching experience. I was right.

Saturday afternoon we loaded up our PT Cruiser and headed to the mid-west. I have never been to the mid-west. After four hours of driving I thought only Pennsylvania was to the west, it took hours to get through Pennsylvania, but we dashed through West Virginia, then Ohio, finally reaching Indiana around four o’clock in the morning. The entire drive we stayed up, discussing politics, society, culture, government, our next president, and the movement we are building. All three of us were unlikely volunteers, and none of us ever worked on a political campaign before. Two ladies over fifty and me, a single mom, we hailed from Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. We dubbed ourselves The Tri-State for Obama.

The sun began to rise as I sped through Indiana anxious to reach our destination to get some sleep. I got pulled over by the police. He told me I was going ninety, I said I thought I was going eighty; the speed limit was sixty-five. One of the ladies shouted “we are here for Obama”. He said “license and registration, please”. When he returned after checking my credentials, he let me go with a warning, THANK YOU OFFICER. I asked how far to Indianapolis, he responded ten minutes but if I go ninety I will get there quicker. I promised I would be off the road in ten minutes, thanked him and continued my journey. We arrived in Indianapolis Sunday morning about nine am, around fifteen hours after we departed. Thank you to the receptionist at the University Place Hotel for allowing us an early check in. After the long night of driving, some breakfast and hotel check, surprisingly we had so much energy and excitement about being in Indianapolis to work for Obama, we decided to go to the headquarters and check in. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers at the headquarters on Fulton who welcomed us with open arms and made us feel at home.
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Read my full post:
Re: Vote For Change/JOURNEY INDIANA  |  Report to Admin
By JohnM in Vermont May 10th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT
Incredible. People care -- they really care! It's so wonderful to read individuals stories -- I would hove to see more stories like this on the blog. It's truly inspiring.
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By JohnM in Vermont May 10th 2008 at 1:20 am EDT
Incredible. People care -- they really care! It's so wonderful to read individuals stories -- I would hove to see more stories like this on the blog. It's truly inspiring.
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By Neva May 10th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT
Thank you for your post, Novelette.

It brough tears to my eyes -- don't know why -- the dedication that means so much to us all.
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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL May 10th 2008 at 5:09 am EDT
Thank you for sharing such a positive and uplifting post. Also, for your commitment to this campaign. I am one of those "over 50 white women" who is suppose to be for Hillary. I have always voted, but up until now have never gotten involved in a campaign. Now, for the first time, my husband and I have not only donated, but also volunteered. I can only "hope" that the enthusiasm and inspiration that Barack has energized will continue to grow with time, as I am sure it will. HOPE is contagious!! Thanks again for your posting
Re: Vote For Change/JOURNEY INDIANA  |  Report to Admin
By Catherine of Riverdale, IL May 10th 2008 at 6:03 am EDT
What a great article! I loved the pictures as well...
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By Srepen May 11th 2008 at 9:14 am EDT
Yes we can

Check the latest Obama news and articles at
TheObamaNews.Com

TOP news - Link , LATEST News - Link
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By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 10th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT
Yeah, I am going. NYC
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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane Obama May 10th 2008 at 12:51 am EDT
I am in small town North Dakota- the only state that does not register voters.. I called my state Democratic office today.. and they literally didn't know about the Voter Reg going on in this country.. so I asked what the heck are we doing to turn this red state blue by Nov.. nuthin'.. so I did get my county Dem chair's number and I will be talking to him tomorrow.. and tomorrow is Band Day here in town.. so I will be flashing my Obama Pin wherever I go!!
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By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 10th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT
You may want to just grab some voter registration forms and setup a table and sign up new voters.

I signed people up in PA and NY to vote and it wasn't part of the NY Dems.
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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane Obama May 10th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT
yeah but see you don't have to sign up to vote in ND. You just show up at your polling place on election day and state repub or dem and get your ballot. So as I said I'll talk to the Dem chair tomorrow and see what we're gonna do- this whole darn town is repub.. I have literally the only Obama sign in a town of 12,000... and it's a lonely little sign!
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By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 10th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT
Ohh, I thought you meant that the Dems just weren't organized. Okay, then it seems like you have a lot of work ahead of you.
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By Adrianne May 10th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT
Good for you!
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Way to go!
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By Marti in Oregon May 10th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT
House Party in Milwaukie, Oregon
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By JB in Arizona May 10th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT
What size town is Milwaukiie. My niece and nephew live there.
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By Deb from Maine & Nevada May 10th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT
Here in Carson City, county B.O. delegates are holding a BOwl for Obama event leading up to the NV State Convention May 16th. It was rural northern NV who tipped the final caucus results in Obama's favor...we are psyched!
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By Diana G. ~California believes~ May 10th 2008 at 1:17 am EDT
Is the idea to only get gutter balls? Lol. Sounds like a party I'd enjoy.

I'm hopping down to my local Dem headquarters and going wherever they send me.
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By Daniel from Los Angeles, CA (I believe in Barack!) May 10th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT
Yes, Los Angeles CA here. By the way here is my Fundraising Link please help me get Barack elected

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We should all continue to DONATE what we can when we can. Barack Obama will need as much money that he can get for commercial time during the GENERAL election. Lets make this month his second RECORD BREAKING donation month. Donate now!

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By Sans Doute May 10th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT
San Diego here.... Hi semi-close neighbor!
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By Daniel from Los Angeles, CA (I believe in Barack!) May 10th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT
hello! =)
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By Suzanne in CO - a real "sweetie" May 10th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT
I'm attending our Congressional District convention with my husband (we are Obama Delegates!). So we can't be at a registration event - but we'll be with all in spirit.

We are running for National Delegates - we printed some cute little cards talking about our support for Barack!

Have a Powerful Day of Change everyone!

Suzanne
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Suzanne,
Best of luck to you and your hubby!

Love & Peace,
CeCe
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Suzanne,
Best of luck to you and your hubby!

Love & Peace,
CeCe
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By IManOBAMAmama May 10th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT
PENNSYLVANIA

VOTE FOR CHANGE!!

We are Ba RACKIN' PA!!

We've already changed 2 counties to MAJORITY Democratic!!!

YES.
WE.
CAN.
My Republican Comedy Soulja dance video  |  Report to Admin
I made two videos today --- anything for laughs and inspiration


my inspirational Obama video --

Link

my republican soulja dance comedy video - lots of dancing by karl rove, bush and mccain

Link
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By G S May 10th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT
Very cool.
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By If Hope is Kool-aid, I'll take another glass May 10th 2008 at 1:46 am EDT
I will be taking part in Portland, OR
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By Cathy from CA May 10th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT
Chris,
My husband and I are working at the Vote for Change event in Red Bluff, CA tomorrow 10am-2pm
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By 4earth, Sequim WA May 10th 2008 at 2:27 am EDT
Chris, this is a wonderful event. I hope we get a ton of new people! It would be great in the fall if we could win almost every state. It will show how Barack can bring people together!

Good luck everyone!
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By elrodney May 10th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT
Yep, me and my wife in Houston.
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By jah May 10th 2008 at 3:13 am EDT
I hope to join the Chicago registration group in the morning that will meet near Racine and Washington. I need to get away from my keyboard for a spell to get some air and exercise.

On the topic of registration efforts...
Does anyone have an update on whether the federal Department of Veteran Affairs still refuses to help disabled veterans who want to register and vote?

The last info I have is that the Director refuses to allow provision of transport to places where they can register and also refuses to allow on-site registration via laptop by volunteers.

The Director claims that all political activity is forbidden in federal facilities and that transporting to a place of registration would constitute misappropriation of federal resources.

I have written to the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, the ACLU and Congress but have received no replies.

According to the news article, Senator Feinstein is working on resolving the issue.

The situation is disgraceful. Being handicapped in a war is not cause for being barred from voting. Of all forms of accessibility, access to the ballot itself is a fundamental right of citizenship. Of all citizens, our disabled military personnel ought not be prevented from voting merely because they are in treatment in government hospitals.

My apologies for venting, but I feel such a sense of outrage and determination to visit DC before July.

Have a great weekend.
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By Sue Florida May 10th 2008 at 6:28 am EDT
Signed up for one in Fort Lauderdale. I finally get to do something other than call other states.


GOTV Florida...


Lets get moving!!!!

Don't forget the Mail Carriers food drive today. Put your bag of canned goods by the mailbox before you leave the house.

Obama Family...lets make a difference!
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By Mary R. Il. May 10th 2008 at 6:58 am EDT
I am attending a voter registration event in Waukegan, Illinois.

I am a voter registrar so I'd like to get involved in this national campaign.

Click on my name, I set up an event several weeks ago:

Become a Voter Registrar in you State or County. Join us in becoming the change you want to see.

OBAMA 08
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By Grandma4Obama May 10th 2008 at 7:53 am EDT
ROXBURY, MA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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in the Boomers for Obama T-shirt.

LUV


Grandma
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By Marsha F May 10th 2008 at 9:02 am EDT
I'll be at the Boston, MA event. Looking forward to it. One of my favorite things about politics is empowering people to register to vote. Anyone from the Boston area - it's at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury (MLK Ave & Tremont St)

Have fun everyone!

Marsha F
Salem, MA
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By Rafiki May 10th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT
Great writing and clear-headed strategy. I believe she can!
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By Sooz May 10th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT
Carole, this is the big difference between Hillary and Barack supporters:

They say "yes SHE can" and we say "yes WE can." We're not looking for a big mama or daddy to take care of all of us. Barack invites us to step up to the plate and participate in our own futures -- doing the work, making the sacrifices, having the commitment necessary. This begins with selecting a leader enlightened enough to truly value the participation of each and every one of us.

She says "believe in me." He says "believe in yourself."
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Good Morning from Louisiana;

I am writting this post with a great deal of saddness. I just heard from my husband that their is an investigation going on at the Pentagon in relation to the way the Bush Administration has treated the remains of soldiers that are being cremated. It is being reported that the contract that was awarded to do the cremation was to a place that does pets cremations. So there is an ongoing investigation because this means that soldiers were being put in the same incentarators with pets. My God!! how horrible that our soldiers are being so disrespected by this administration. I am a veteran of the U.S.Army and all I can do is cry at this moment. Wake up people, we are a better Country than what Bush administration has shown the world we are. Barack Obama is the only chance we have in this generation to change the Bush and the Republican way of doing business in Washington. Please continue to pray for our soldiers. They need to be treated with respect and dignity.
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By JB in Arizona May 10th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT
Can someone check out the post from Richard. This is serious. Someone is messing with delegates again. Please check it out and get him some help.
  
By praying for obama May 10th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT
Cali
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By praying for obama May 10th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT
Roseville, CA
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By Nicole, NH "sweetie" May 10th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT
Congratz! You were first, Chris does not count :-).
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By praying for obama May 10th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT
For real? This would be my first first!
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By Nicole, NH "sweetie" May 10th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT
For real! You can tell by the timestamp on your first post.
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By praying for obama May 10th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT
Lets BA Rock the registration tomorrow guys!
  
By Diana G. ~California believes~ May 10th 2008 at 12:48 am EDT
4?
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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 10th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT
four (fôr, f$r), n.
1. a cardinal number, three plus one.
2. a symbol of this number, 4 or IV or IIII.
3. a set of this many persons or things.
4. a playing card, die face, or half of a domino face with four pips.
5. fours, Jazz. alternate four-bar passages, as played in sequence by different soloists: with guitar and piano trading fours.
6. Auto.
a. an automobile powered by a four-cylinder engine.
b. the engine itself.
7. on all fours. See all fours (def. 3).
–adj.
8. amounting to four in number.
[bef. 1000; ME four, fower, OE f"ower; c. OHG fior (G vier), Goth fidwor; akin to L quattuor, Gk tésseres (Attic téttares)]
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By Obama08NOW May 10th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT
HUH???
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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 10th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT
Definition of 4
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