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Election Night | Report to Admin

By Christopher Hass Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:34 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:34 pm EST)

Feel free to consider this an Election Night Open Thread for the Georgia U.S. Senate Runoff . . .

You can track results as they come in here: Link

And the always entertaining fivethirtyeight.com promises to be liveblogging from the Martin campaign boiler room here: Link

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:40 pm EST)

Oh Boy --- thanks so much. We are all in suspense here. :)

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:45 pm EST)

Susan you are first, numero uno, the fastest, best and brightest among us...for this moment at least... :D Congrats!

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:49 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:49 pm EST)

Thanks Arlene. I'm usually very slow. This is only my second first. :) I'm over the moon!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:57 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:57 pm EST)

Hey, come back, stay with us !

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:15 pm EST)

LOL -- That's cute.

On a sad note, it looks like Martin may have lost the election.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:25 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:25 pm EST)

Wait !

Happy Links To Keep You Occupied | Report to Admin

By Celtic Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:33 pm EST)

Until the results get in...

Rep. Xavier Becerra Tapped for Trade Rep Link

The First Draft of History Link

Former Pressies Warn President-Elect Obama Not to Go Crazy on Web Link

Mint issues advisory on Obama coins Link

Poll: Americans feel good about Obama, Cabinet choices Link

Obama press conference Wednesday; Commerce Secretary Bill Richardson to be named? Link
Exit Gates' undersecretaries, enter Obama's people Link
Christmas trees you can believe in: Obama ornaments Link
Mid Day Obama & Biden Photos Link
Britney more popular than Obama Link
VIDEO- How far can comedians go about Obama? Link
Obamas To Christmas In Hawaii Link
Transparency: Obama releases names of presidential transitional team donors: $1.70 million from 1,776 donors Link
Obama presser: Fox News Shut Out Again Link
VIDEO- The President-Elect's Message on World AIDS Day Link
VIDEO: Obama answers questions after introing National Security team Link
VIDEO: Obama's Entire Security Team's Remarks Link
Obama: 'A new dawn' on national security Link
Video- Obama's Future Foretold? Link
UFO Believers Have Obama Administration On Their Side Link
PhotObama: Cute edition Link
Obama-Mania: Tourism Business Booming in Obama's Chicago Link
The Obama effect: Cookie monster edition Link
Barack Cleaver Link
Obama Popular Vote Margin Largest Ever for Non-Incumbent Link
Barack Obama becomes celebrity sportswear endorser Link
VIDEOS- Barbara Walters Special With The Obamas 11/26/08 (first 3 of 6) Link
VIDEOS- Barbara Walters Special With The Obamas 11/26/08 (last 3 of 6) Link
VIDEO- Your Weekly Address from the President-Elect Link
The audacity of a painting called "Hope" Link
VIDEO: Bethune-Cookman Marching Band Forms Image Of Obama Link

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By Celtic Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:31 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:31 pm EST)

Chambliss wins Georgia runoff Link

VIDEO: Philly kids see Obama and go bananas Link

Ex - Generals to Urge Obama Action on Torture Issue Link

Updates | Report to Admin

By Celtic Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:12 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:12 am EST)

video- More Ziegler Smears: Says It's 'Rational' To Believe Obama Is A Muslim Link

Revealed: Britain's torture of Obama's grandfather Link

VIDEO- Odetta, Voice of Civil Rights Movement, Dies at 77 Link

How does Obama rank... at golf? Link

Native American in the Cabinet | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:33 pm EST)

I just had a thought while watching Olberman outline the cabinet so far. Looks like a lot of ethnic variety so far. Plenty of females too.

I got to thinking though, that it would be nice to have a Native American in the cabinet, perhaps as Secretary of the Interior. Has that ever been done before?

Seems to me that since the Interior Dept includes the BIA and affects so many Native Americans' lives, it ought to be run by a native.

Just a thought. Anyone else agree with me?

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By Fire Is Born Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:40 pm EST)

Yes.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:43 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:43 pm EST)

I totally agree with you. That would be powerful! I wish.

I don't think there has ever been a native American in the cabinet, but I could be wrong.

What a great idea!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:44 pm EST)

I couldn't agree with you more. Please make it happen PE Obama!

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:51 pm EST)

I'm thinking there are plenty of people who would be qualified. There was one guy, a congressman from NM I think, who is very much into the environment and the parks. I can't think of his name though.

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By Patriot2008 Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:31 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:31 pm EST)

or over EPA...Who better to protect the environment than those who really care, and have a connection with the land? Yes, I totally agree!

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:43 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:43 pm EST)

Totally agree, as well. Come on, PE Obama, surprise us! We love ya!

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:06 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:06 pm EST)

i soooo agree. who better than the original protectors of the land!

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By Timberlake Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:54 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:54 am EST)

Or maybe just one anti-war voice. Just one...

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:08 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:08 pm EST)

Looks official. MSNBC just declared for Chambliss.

On a happier note, Franken is gaining ground in his election. Looks like there may be a bunch of ballots found which were "lost" and it seems they are for Franken. Hmmmmm.....

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:41 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:41 pm EST)

Congrats on first, Christopher !

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:44 pm EST)

Hah! Chris started this thread! And I was LATE to the party!

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By Tracy in CT Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:48 pm EST)

Me too! lol

THE BLOG LIVES!!!

:)

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:45 pm EST)

:) Hi Hélèn! Actually I was first because Christopher started the blog.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:49 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:49 pm EST)

OK, OK, congrats for firts, Susan !

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:42 pm EST)

BTW, first on the thread you created, LOL !!!

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By meta Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:44 pm EST)

Thanks so much, Christopher.

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By Marbwi Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:50 pm EST)

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO COMPARE/CONTRAST
OLD NUMBERS(by county)

Official Results of the Tuesday, November 04, 2008 General Election
Link

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:02 pm EST)

Thanks for this. It's very helpful.

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By Livvy Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:56 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:56 pm EST)

Hi Chris, thanks again

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By Patriot2008 Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:12 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:12 pm EST)

The large counties haven't reported, yet: Chatham, Bibb, Richmond, Muscogee, Fulton, Clayton, and Dekalb with heavy AA populations.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:23 pm EST)

Go, Jim !!!!!

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By Catherine of Riverdale, IL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:32 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:32 pm EST)

Hey Family...
There are so many comment I want to respond to, but cant. It seems that no-one ever changes toe title, so...the comments just run on. If someone post something I want to respond to, I go all the way to the bottom of the page, and the person never knows I was interested in their comment. Lets change the titles. Maybe put a number behind the title after it goes on for more than a page. See?

TUESDAY LINKS | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:57 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:57 pm EST)

T U E S D A Y DEC 02 POSTS

Wind Turbine That Might Cut Costs In Half
Will Barack Think Twice About Afghanistan?
Neil Young, The Star of Bethlehem and Us

Link

Earlier posts in descending order on the same page:

Five Good Things Barack Said Today
Why Barack Obama Should Bail Out Detroit
Is The Agonist Correct? Will Barack’s Foreign Policy Trump Progress?
Microcredit Via Kiva — An Option for The Obama Movement?

Huffington Post Page
Link

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:47 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:47 am EST)

Added:

Remembering Odetta

Link

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By Jk Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:05 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:05 am EST)

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PEOPLE FROM WASTE INDUSTRIES FOLLOWING ME FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS NON-STOP NOW BECAUSE I FOUND OUT THEY WERE STALKING CHILDREN AND HACKING INTO EVERYBODY;S COMPUTER NETWORKS IN NC/SC & GA. MICHAEL T. INGLE HAS HIS EMPLOYEES FROM WASTE FOLLOWING ME AND BREAKING INTO MY HOUSE. THEY HAVE BEEN THREATENING ME SAYING I WILL HAVE TO USE A CATHETER IF I DON'T STOP TELLING ON THEM. I THINK SOME PEOPLE WERE STALKING 15 YEAR OLD TEENAGERS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH THE WASTE NETWORK. HE ALWAYS BRAGGED TO ME THAT HE HAD A 12.3 MILLION DOLLAR COMPUTER AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE IN RALEIGH AND THEY HAVE BEEN USING IT TO HACK INTO MY COMPUTERS, EAVESDROP ON MY CELL PHONE AND LITEN TO MY HOUSE. HE TRIES TO PLAY IT LIKE I LISTEN TO HEAVY METAL AND I AM GOING TO HELL, BUT I REALLY THINK I STRUCK A NERVER WHEN I MENTIONED CHILD PORN. REGARDLESS THEY HAVE A WHOLE TEAM OF AGGRESSIVE COMPUTER STALKERS THAT ARE HACKING INTO THE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANIES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. IT'S THE QUICKEST EASIEST WAY TO DECIDE WHICH BRANCHES ARE THE MOST VALUEABLE TO ACQUIRE. I HAVE TRIED TO TALK TO THE POLICE BUT THEY JUST DON'T CARE AROUND HERE. THEY WOULD PROBABLY JUST LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT. IT'S VERY CORRUPT AROUND HERE AND THESE PEOPLE HAVE POISONED ME SEVERAL TIMES WITH PROSTATE MEDS, AND I KEEP WAKING UP AT NIGHT WITH SEMEN ALL OVER ME IN MY SLEEP. I KNOW THEY ARE DOING THIS TO ME BECAUSE I WAS HEALTHY BEFORE I MET THEM.

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By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:33 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:33 am EST)

Jk, it's better not to write in all caps. They're too hard to read.

WEDNESDAY LINKS AM EDITION | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:50 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:50 am EST)

W E D N E S D A Y DEC 03 POSTS

Andrew Sullivan on the Gates-Obama Axis
Do We Hold Much of Our Own Debt Abroad?
Link

Earlier posts in descending order on the same page:

Wind Turbine That Might Cut Costs In Half
Will Barack Think Twice About Afghanistan?
Neil Young, The Star of Bethlehem and Us
Five Good Things Barack Said Today

Huffington Post Page
Link

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By yeffi Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:36 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:36 pm EST)

Dear Christopher,

I have been a follower of Obama's every step since I joined the campaign a year ago. Except for the month of October when I was an intern in Nevada, I have watched every speech he has given. I thought i would catch up on what i missed after the election but it was all taken off mybo. I prefer to see what Barack is saying than to hear the snipits that the news media selects to air. Since the election, I find it hard to locate where the clips are aired. Sometimes they are on mybo, sometimes on change.gov and usually not the full press conference. If you would post the time of the press conference on mybo or change.gov, i could turn on the TV to catch it. I would have liked to see the entire announcement of the security team and hear each of the speakers, but the clips only aired Barack and Hillary.

I am so very proud of Barack. I listen with great anticipation to each of his announcements as he is building his team. I look forward to the upcoming announcements of Energy, Education and Agriculture. These will shape our tomorrow.

all my best,
yeffi
yeffi@yahoo.com

INAUGURATION-PLEASE HELP | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth from San Diego, CA Dec 4th 2008 at 12:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 4th 2008 at 12:03 pm EST)

I was an Obama volunteer and have done everything in my power to get a couple tickets to the inauguration. Does anyone have any tips? I was a bit disheartened to find that Obama volunteers were not given any consideration for tickets. :/ I spend hours knocking on doors, getting the vote out early in Vegas and am proud to say the area I volunteered in had a 92% voter turnout rate!

Considering my senator and local rep have tens of thousands hoping for tickets, my chances are not good. I was also wondering if anyone knows how I'd get tickets to one of the official balls. Celebrating this historic event in DC is my dream, but I seem to be having no luck securing any tickets and would GREATLY appreciate the help. :)

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:42 pm EST)

Okay, I'll take a provisional FIRST!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:50 pm EST)

A provisional first, LOL !!! I'll use it again.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:54 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:54 pm EST)

Oh there you are Helene...we did not lose you...Is Nanci still with us or did she go to bed?

I have not had so much on the blog in months, glad to have you all here!!!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:59 pm EST)

I'm still here. I was watching Dan's video of his dogs and was a little slow to notice there was a new thread. I'm still up! Goodness, I'm going to regret it tomorrow, but this is so much fun. Reminds me of old times waiting up for primary results.

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:10 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:10 pm EST)

I was just over on the other thread catching up on all the rapid-fire posts I missed, and got into Dan's dog video...Ebony and Ivory got me laughing out loud and I had to put it on "paws" and come back over here...will finish watching that later.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:20 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:20 pm EST)

:-) Paws!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:00 pm EST)

Me I must go to bed ! Or I'll snore on the thread and you won't hear each other blog.... Was dining outside tonight, with a friend from the South of France who wanted to see me.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:51 pm EST)

LOL Arlene, after me, you come first. :)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:51 pm EST)

Okay, found you guys...thought I was going to be partying alone...Do we still have Nanci and Helene with us, or have they gone to bed?

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:01 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:01 pm EST)

Still here just for a few minutes. I just brought my pillow in front of my laptop...

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:08 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:08 pm EST)

Don't fall asleep on your key board....if "drool" gets in the key board, it might fry your computer...:)

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:17 pm EST)

It's just what I said to Tracy on the last thread when she spit her beverage when reading Archeology Jim's comment on Wolf Blitzer...

Thanks Chris | Report to Admin

By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:45 pm EST)

Thanks for the new thread!

Amazing Place Amazing Grace | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:48 pm EST)

I love this place!

Link

What do you think, long hair or short hair for the Desert Dove?

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:56 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:56 pm EST)

Yeah, I love the blog too. Good people here.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:56 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:56 pm EST)

To be or not to be ?

Very existential question ! Maybe short ?

But in any case we love you, Dan, our video master !

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By Livvy Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:58 pm EST)

Just watched that again.. not 1 minute ago..

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:59 pm EST)

And I love all your wonderful "youtube videos"...Dan, you are so talented. How is the grandbaby?

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:09 pm EST)

Thanks Suzanne. She's doing well so far. She got a little jaundiced a few days after birth and had to be put on a "light" bed for a couple of days, but her bilirubin count is okay now. Denise is flying up to Seattle tomorrow and she will be up there for almost 2 weeks. I don't get to go up there until late January as I have too much year-end accounting work to get done first, but it will actually work out better for the kids as they will have some "help" around for almost 2 months straight between Denise, then Sean's parents, then me.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:13 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:13 pm EST)

My daughter was also jaundiced after she was born...we use to lay her on a blanket in front of the sliding glass doors, naked, and then roll her from front to back...it worked!!! and she did have to go into the "light suit case"...I am sure your grand daughter will do just fine..

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:22 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:22 pm EST)

Great to have news from Sophia, Dan ! When you'll have new pics, please show us some.

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:22 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:22 pm EST)

From the photo on your profile...that's short? Then keep it...you look fabulous... :D

Is Brandy a MinPin? Great video of the pooches. I wish I had the motivation and camera savvy to do something like that with my border collie and two cats...who don't quite know who is herding who half the time...it's quite the circus... :D

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:33 pm EST)

Brandy is a Basenji. It's a barkless, African breed. She makes the strangest noises but doesn't bark. She actually has a lot of characteristics and mannerisms of a cat, so I think that way back in the breeding somewhere there must have been a little hanky panky going on and voila', a new breed!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:39 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:39 pm EST)

It's funny because the photo on my profile is how long I usually have my hair but right now it's so long that I have it in a ponytail and from the front it still looks exactly like my profile picture. I change it up a lot though, I think I just get bored or something. I do the same thing with my beard and mustache. Long, short, goatee, full beard, just mustache, etc.

I guess some people might call it a mid-life crisis, but I just call it, Hair today gone tomorrow! yuk yuk yuk ;>)

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:16 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:16 pm EST)

*groan* Good one Dan. :)

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:19 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:19 pm EST)

Decisions, decisions! LOL!

Georgia for change! | Report to Admin

By Fire Is Born Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:51 pm EST)

Thanks Chris!

Will keep my fingers crossed, was about to look for the latest.

Thanks Chris | Report to Admin

By Donna Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:52 pm EST)

For this thread and all of the threads you started
Your service is invaluable.

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:52 pm EST)

Video of Barack (8 minutes) and Joe (very short) today at the Governors meeting !!!!

Don't miss it !!!!

Joe is funny and Barack excellent !!! He got a big run of applauses.

Link

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:54 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:54 pm EST)

Okay, I was so busy watching Desert Dove Dan's video of Brandy and Benny that I missed Chris Haas's very own personal no blogger left behind thread!!!!

Hi Chris!!!!!! And join in the party why don't ya. Come and talk with us.

Congrats on the first 4Earth! Very impressive.

Should we just all move over here now or keep some of the threads going on the other blog???

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:58 pm EST)

Nanci, Good we didn't lose you...thought you may have fallen asleep on your keyboard...

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:01 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:01 pm EST)

Nope just slow on the uptake. Watching Dan's great video of his dogs.

This is like old times. I'm energized---actually I think it's the beginning of some new good times how's that.

this is really fun! I'm enjoying the community spirit.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:07 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:07 pm EST)

I know, my husband just got in from work, and I told him this has been the most fun I have had on the blog since the election....

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By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:18 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:18 pm EST)

I am not going to sleep tonight, that is for sure!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:24 pm EST)

Yeah, but isn't this fun!!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:26 pm EST)

Good to have you....who needs sleep when we are having so much fun!

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By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:39 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:39 pm EST)

Of course Suzanne, I am not complaining al all. Enjoying so much. Do you know who Buckley is?

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:43 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:43 pm EST)

Nope!

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:03 pm EST)

Dong !!! That's my heard on my keyboard...

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:09 pm EST)

Remember Helene, No drooling in your key board....:)

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:12 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:12 pm EST)

LOL !!!

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:12 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:12 pm EST)

Hey, Suzanne, I lived in Chicago from the age of 3 thru 26, on the southwest side...from 1956 thru 1979. I saw on the other thread that you were born there?

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:20 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:20 pm EST)

Arlene,
Yes, and lived there until 1964...still have family there and get back when I can...Lived in Elm Wood Park...Love being here with all of you tonight...hopefully "she who shall not be named" will not log on tonight....:)

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:33 pm EST)

Elm Wood Park...isn't that near Fullerton and Harlem?

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:40 pm EST)

It is considered a western suburb, but that was way back in the 60's, now there are a lot more suburbs west of there...in fact, my cousin lives in West Chicago...Elm Wood Park is near Oak Park, and River Forest..

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 7:59 pm EST)

Oh hell...let's get WILD and own BOTH threads...hee!

Glad everybody made it over here. Great synchronicity between me and Christopher...we both saw us getting thinner and thinner and thinner. Of course, his new thread has given us a tabula rasa... :D

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:10 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:10 pm EST)

You said wine ? I just opened a bottle for you !

Take a glass !

(_) (_)

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:15 pm EST)

Oh, thank you! Cheers! (((clink!!!)))

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:29 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:29 pm EST)

Cheers ! (_)clink!(_)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:16 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:16 pm EST)

I wish I could get "thinner and thinner" like our thread was getting...still trying to get rid of the campaign 15 I gained....Only Barack seemed to stay fit during his campaign...

Love being here tonight with all of you guys!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:00 pm EST)

"...and the crooked places will be made straight..."

Link

Barack Obama - Working On A Dream

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:26 pm EST)

I just watched the video Dan. It's wonderful! You chose such a great collection of photos. Gorgeous!

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:02 pm EST)

Thanks Nanci. Glad you made it over here. I'm staying here. Bouncing between here and the live blog on the Senate race that Chris put up. This one: Link

Looks like Martin isn't doing very well right now.

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By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:09 pm EST)

Who is this Buckley guy? Anybody know, he is getting a lot of votes...

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:29 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:29 pm EST)

I can barely keep up on just one thread...you very talented people who can "bounce" back and forth are amazing...must have younger reflexes...

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:36 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:36 pm EST)

I am not bouncing...I have "landed" over here. lol

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:45 pm EST)

I know this is more fun than bouncing...not that I could bounce even if I wanted too....

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:40 pm EST)

I can only do it if I have two threads open at the same time. But really, it's too hard for me too.

I usually just end up having to pick a thread and stay with it. It used to drive me crazy during the debates (more late nights!) when so many threads were coming that I couldn't keep up with the conversations. I would eventually have to pick one thread and just stay with it.

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By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:45 pm EST)

I think we are going up and dawn too much, I geuss we are excited a lot, oh well!!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:51 pm EST)

Sorry, you are right...too much up and down, but it is just so nice to have a group of fun and positive individuals on the thread, that it is hard not to get a little "wound up".... May be a little less up and down...

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:46 pm EST)

Right now, I am just glad I took that "typing" class back in the "olden" days of typewriters...

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By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:52 pm EST)

I will always make spelling errors, that is just me. So I am just asking for your understanding and forgiveness, because I am not going back and correct my errors. Just too much...

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:58 pm EST)

Don't worry about it...just glad to have you here tonight...and again, sorry about all the "up and down" stuff...I think we were all just a little excited to have found that "positive energy" again that had been missing for awhile....

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By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST)

Thanks Suzanne, I will try to be correct most of the time.

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:24 pm EST)

No, it's not another dog video or anything like that. I do actually have a little pet peeve that I wanted to verbalize in the hopes that it will get back to President-elect Obama.

Subject matter: Saluting

I just saw some video footage of President Bush exiting his helicopter and of course there are always military personnel there and they salute and then the President returns the salute. Being a former Sergeant in the US Air Force, I take saluting very seriously and it always seems to me that our civilian Commanders-in-Chief don't salute properly and it looks sloppy and like they don't think it's important. There's a particular point at the corner of the eyebrow which the fingers should touch, the angle of arm & elbow, etc.

It's a sign of respect and should always be taken seriously, so I just wanted to give PE Obama a heads up on this topic, because I don't want him to be seen in a poor light with our military. I'm sure there are many other veterans that would agree with me.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:46 pm EST)

I agree Dan. Thanks for raising the issue here. I know many in the military and for Obama to be able to do a proper salute would show so much respect.

He's generally sensitive to things like that so maybe Jim Jones can coach him on it! :-) It is important.

So glad to be back!!!! | Report to Admin

By pjk Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:26 pm EST)

Hey Guys

I have been away for some weeks since the election. So good to be back with you; this is a good place to be. I cannot wait until the inauguration. We can get back to work, helping Barack to govern by doing out part to keep the congress honest, and to keep firing emails to the MSM when they filter the news.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:32 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:32 pm EST)

Hi there!!! I missed you! Welcome! You came back on a good night. We're having a party here tonight.

cheers,
nanci

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By pjk Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:47 pm EST)

Nanci

When I tell others about the blog they can't believe that I am a regular. It has been, and continues to be, such a positive experience being here with you and everyone else. Even when we have disagreed, we have always tried to rise about our disagreements and move on in the right direction.

I know times are tough for our country, but Barack has sparked a movement that will not die. This is truly a great thing!!!!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:05 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:05 pm EST)

I know. I'm really addicted to being here and enjoy it so much. It can be a real community. It's been such a positive experience for me too. I've learned so much from fellow bloggers.

Obama has built a real movement and there's lots to do. It is a great thing.

Looking for familiar faces... | Report to Admin

By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:27 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:27 pm EST)

Hi all,

Have you seen this?
It is really fun. A photographer took an image of Barack at a rally, and filled it with thousands of faces of people like us. Genius! I've been having fun zooming in on it and moving the mouse around looking for folks I met along the trail.

Check it out!

Link

(o: Jeanne

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:53 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:53 pm EST)

That is AWESOME! In fact, I think I might purchase that one and put it in a nice frame and hang it in my office. Gosh, some people are so talented and creative.

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By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:19 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:19 pm EST)

Jeanne,
Thanks for posting this link. This is a beautiful piece of art especially in light of what it represents. Definitely will be added to my collection.

ahhhhhh........... | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:29 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:29 pm EST)

How refreshing to hear the deafening silence of the lack of sturm and drang tonight! This feels the best that I can ever remember on the blog. You are all so wonderful and fun and positive, and I want to thank you all for that. We need to try somehow to maintain this positive vibe...it's invaluable to what we are all intending to create, with Barack's "help".

luv luv luv is what makes the world go 'round... :D

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:36 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:36 pm EST)

It really is fantastic. I think we can keep it up--the way to do it is to create these really positive threads within the larger blog and ignore the negative stuff.

Really, I think if we just stayed in our happy 'bubble' (meaning our happy threads within the larger threads) as it were and create some positive energy, people would begin to realize that there are more positive ways to communicate dissent or to dialogue.

love is totally what makes the world go round. And it's so much nicer to treat each other with respect and as human beings even when we might not agree with someone's opinion.

I keep waiting for some negative person to post---thank god they're not, but if they do, I wonder if we could either ignore them or gently chide them about their lack of respect.

Dunno, just musing here. I sure do like it.

We are going to need all this positive energy come Jan 20th. There's tons to be done and we all need to realize we're on the same side and pull together.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:36 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:36 pm EST)

Arlene,
I agree. My husband got home about 30 minutes ago and I have hardly looked up from my computer...but have not had this much fun on the blog for weeks...so nice to not have "she who shall not be named" and other "haters" on tonight...You all are making this so positive..just sorry it is not looking good for Martin :(

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:56 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:56 pm EST)

Okay, ya know it couldn't last forever.

Ignore Change at the bottom . I think he's trying to stir up a little trouble by posting the Campbell Brown thing again. Just leave it if you can.

Right now? | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:29 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:29 pm EST)

What are we doing right NOW to move our country in a postive direction?

Personally, my family and I are moving to a smaller town where we will live within 1.5 miles of work, groceries, and schools.

Our goal is to drive less than 6,000 miles in 2009. And, I am looking into a grid-tie solar system for our new (to us) house.

Anyone else?

Energy is the root issue of all of the challenges we face. And, foreign energy is the worst of it.

Please folks, promise to burn less oil, change those lightbulbs to CFLs, and turn down the thermostat and put on a sweater this winter.

Let's save some of this energy for our kids shall we?

In Obama We Trust!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:41 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:41 pm EST)

Excellent post Jim. What town are you moving to?

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:52 pm EST)

We have almost completely changed over to CFL light bulbs, at GREAT savings to our electric bill.

We got on a lousy (expensive) fuel oil contract as prices were sky-rocketing, which was the best deal we could find. But, my wonderful husband found out we could put $3/gal. diesel in our fuel tank instead...so he has been taking a 55/gal. drum in the truck to fill it up and put into our fuel tank (but, that's to save us $, not be greener).

I have an SUV, but have only been driving about 2,000 miles/yr. since 2005, because I work out of the house and, living on a farm..."she don't get out much" (and I'm not complaining at all about that). The SUV is essential for what we do around here, as is my husband's truck.

I planted a vegetable garden last summer, and plan to majorly expand on that to save on shopping at the grocery, use our land, and be organic. I have been nursing the idea of contacting our food bank to find out what kind of produce needs they have, that we might be able to contribute to, as we have the space and ample aged horse manure to enrich the soil...find out if there is a co-op going, or if not, maybe try t start one. I want to try winter harvesting, and when I think of vegetables to grow, I do research to find out what kind of recipes I can use to make the most of them. Will also be planting lots o' berries next spring...yum.

We keep our thermostat at about 62 (58 at night in the cold weather) and I wear layers, which is great since I'm in and out of the house all the time. A woman can NEVER have TOO MANY fleeces or long johns!... :D

We recycle everything we can.

My husband is building a system to convert used cooking oil to fuel oil for our furnace, and a solar tube heat exchanger to heat water for various needs...those are in progress, but he is a great inventor...and the love of my life... :D

And always on the lookout for ways to recycle materials, save energy, and save money. It's actually become a fun challenge!

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By Patriot2008 Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:54 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:54 am EST)

Good ideas! Add walk more instead of driving.

Okay where are our Georgia election night nerds? | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:30 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:30 pm EST)

Okay, who knows what's what on this electoral map thinggy. OK, now I really miss John King and his magic map and I never ever thought I'd hear myself say that.

I don't know which precincts are which----some have reported but are they Republican precincts? Where are the big democratic strongholds and have those precincts reported yet.

Is there any news out there in the MSM on this that you all are picking up on? Even though we have the one link, I really can't tell what's going on. Just because Chambliss is in the lead doesn't mean that he'll stay there right?

Anyone? Anyone? Help!!! Get me a Georgia guru stat! :-)

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By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:36 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:36 pm EST)

From fivethirtyeight.com

8:29 EST [Nate]: But even in DeKalb, Martin's margins are materially off what they were on Election Day. On the other hand, turnout looks to be at a pretty good clip there.

8:23 EST [Sean]: DeKalb is coming in. About 14% of the precincts are in, and Martin gained 20,000 votes back.

8:20 EST [Sean]: The numbers look ominous from what's in. On the other hand, DeKalb and Fulton aren't in, and we're hearing that there are good numbers there. If the gap gets to be 200,000 before those counties report, however, that's probably all she wrote for Martin.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:38 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:38 pm EST)

Thanks JD!!!! I totally forgot about 538.com!!! good grief! How could I do that? I knew someone on this blog would have the data to hand. :-)

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By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:43 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:43 pm EST)

8:33 EST [Nate]. Most of Cobb County in ... Chambliss won by 10.9 points on Election Day, winning by 27.6 points tonight. And turnout is fairly high there. Now, it may be the case that even within a given county, the more rural, redder areas tend to report first ... but ... frankly, I'm not sure why this hasn't gotten called yet.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:49 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:49 pm EST)

Nanci,
I am now even getting a little tired and it is only getting towards 9...what time is it there? I think you and Helene are only living off the adrenaline or is it all the positive energy on this thread?

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:59 pm EST)

Great.Big.Negative.Post.Below

I love the first response, and did it myself. Just reply, and instead of writing a comment, just type in a period. When it posts it just looks like blank silence. Brilliant.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:12 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:12 pm EST)

I'm off to make my contribution! Hee!!! Brilliant. We should just keep doing that.

But remember always to change the comment title everyone! :-)

Re: Okay where are our Georgia election night nerds? | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:59 pm EST)

It's almost 2 a.m. I really should go to bed soon. I will not be able to function very well tomorrow. I was already tired today.

I think the positive energy of this blog is keeping me going! I'm really enjoying it.

Change just posted below---ignore. I think he's trying to stir up trouble. It's that campbell brown press conference complaint thinggy.

Re: Okay where are our Georgia election night nerds? | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST)

Nanci,
Probably a good time to go to bed....Chamblis won and there is someone aboard that is going to try to stir things up...
Have enjoyed being with you here the last few hours....been a nice change...

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By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:08 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:08 pm EST)

Okay, you guys have a great night. If I see any negative I will not be here. However, I enjoyed talking to you guys tonight.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:18 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:18 pm EST)

See you again soon...was fun tonight, while it lasted!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:11 pm EST)

Thanks Suzanne! It's been great being here with you too.

YOu all carry on the party for me will ya! And don't let grinchy ole change down there get you down. He needs to cheer up a bit! I'll sign off down below and say good night to everyone. I'm just checking all my posts to make sure I've responded to everyone before I go beddy byes!

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:11 pm EST)

Yes, dear. Pat, pat, pat on the behind. OFF to bed with you and the sweetest of dreams. We will be here tomorrow and you won't have to pinch yourself...we WILL be happy and positive again, no matter what... :D

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:23 pm EST)

:-) Okay. Thanks for tucking me in Arlene. Nighty night!

Re: Okay where are our Georgia election night nerds? | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:00 pm EST)

Chatham, Bibb, Richmond, Muscogee, Fulton, Clayton, and Dekalb

Energy Secretary | Report to Admin

By Perry Cty Dream-In Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:38 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:38 pm EST)

When will the leaks start on Energy Secretary?

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:42 pm EST)

I don't know, but I was kind of surprised that Richardson did not "sign up" for Energy Secretary again...I think this is going to land up to be a very important position given Barack's vision for us to become energy independent...

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:56 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:56 am EST)

indeed, the press has managed to make people believe sec of commerce is a side job. bet if the job was offered to hillary it would have been hyped up as super important. i was glad to hear pe obama explain the role and importance of sec of commerce in getting the number issue, the economy, back on track. and most important, pe obama's explanation of offering the job to richardson. pe obama is brillant more than the press combined could ever figure. i'll give the press a pass though as a president like obama is not one we are used to in a very, very, long time.

Prayer for Jim Martin | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:41 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:41 pm EST)

Oh our God, please let Jim win this tight race. It is not always won by the swift, but the one who trusts in you. Amen.

ThankGod there are some who find this PE as offensive as I have found him recently | Report to Admin

By Change Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:43 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:43 pm EST)

Thank God someone asked a genuine question to hear the reason behind the change in color of this PE and thank god that someone found his response offensive.
Link

I am sure the kids here will not like this post

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By . Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:52 pm EST)

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By Tracy in CT Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:00 pm EST)

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By . Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST)

:)

Sweets | Report to Admin

By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:53 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:53 pm EST)

Would anyone have a good cookie recipe for the holidays?

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:02 pm EST)

Yes, anything except the "negativity" that some one who just joined is trying to stir up...

Re: Sweets | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:06 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:06 pm EST)

No cookies, but here is THE BEST onion ring recipe that I just found, and have been making almost daily from my home grown onions. Here's the Link

Crispy Fried Onion Strings Recipe

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion .
1 c flour .
1 tsp black pepper .
1/2 c prepared ranch dressing .
1 tsp salt .
2 c vegetable oil .
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper .
1/2 c milk

Directions

Step #1 Slice onion into thinnest possible rings.
Step #2 Place in a shallow dish.
Step #3 Combine ranch dressing & milk & pour over onions.
Step #4 Cover up & put in the fridge at least 1 hr.
Step #5 In a plastic bag, salt, mix flour, black pepper & cayenne pepper.
Step #6 Shake to evenly distribute ingredients.
Step #7 Heat oil to 375° in deep saucepan.
Step #8 Remove a small handful of onion rings from dressing & shake off excess.
Step #9 Drop into flour, separate rings & shake to coat.
Step #10 Drop a few rings at a time into hot oil & cook this until golden.
Step #11 Remove from hot oil with a slotted spoon & drain on a paper towels.
Step #12 Repeat with remaining rings until all have been battered & fried.
Step #13 Keep warm.

Re: Sweets | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:12 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:12 pm EST)

Okay, now I'm drooling....thanks for the receipe...home grown onions...wow...

Re: Sweets | Report to Admin

By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:17 pm EST)

You are right - wow!

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:26 pm EST)

Home grown onions are so easy...they were one of my "science experiments" this year...one of many.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:21 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:21 pm EST)

Yum, what a great recipe. I copied and pasted it into a word doc file. I can't wait to try it!

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:29 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:29 pm EST)

PLEASE try this! They come out fantastically like the skinny onion rings you get in the restaurant, and also remind you of the ones you get in the can, only much better. Watch them carefully, cuz they cook fast and can burn. And it doesn't matter if you use sweet or regular onions. And I have been saving the leftover milk/ranch-dressing dunk in the refrigerator because there's enough for much more dunking of onionzzzz... :D

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:30 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:30 pm EST)

Now, I'm gonna send Desert Dove Dan to fly over to chase you into your jammies! Now, GIT!!

Re: ThankGod there are some who find this PE as offensive as I have found him recently | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:54 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:54 pm EST)

Did I hear some yipping?

"Now there you go with your gotcha media".

(YAWN)

Don't forget: | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:02 pm EST)

Remove the subject when you answer these. Sorry to be harping. Am I harping? :)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:07 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:07 pm EST)

Nope you're not harping. It's a great reminder. I often nag people here to remember to do this. Well done!

Re: ThankGod there are some who find this PE as offensive as I have found him recently | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:54 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:54 pm EST)

I can see you were never married...

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By Strong Heart Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:59 pm EST)

Never seen any relationship last without forgive and forget...

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:59 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:59 pm EST)

Strong Heart,
Glad to see you here tonight...welcome to the party...this is the "positive sleep over party", return on the "happy" blog, that has been missing of late....:)

Re: ThankGod there are some who find this PE as offensive as I have found him recently | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:09 pm EST)

Passive aggressive, someone who stomps their feet when they piss and moan…

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 8:55 pm EST)

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By . Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST)

:)

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:07 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:07 pm EST)

;) (sometimes I AM and quick study...thanks!)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:14 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:14 pm EST)

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By Doris from MD Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:22 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:22 pm EST)

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By Change Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:23 pm EST)

thanks everyone who has so far responded, you must all share the same character traits, i.e, to say anything to get what you want even if you did not mean it. For anyone not to have any problem with this behavior speaks volumes about your own characters...good luck with that, you may also get elected as PE in future, if the person occupying the office at that time was totally incompetent , and you dont even have to be as incompetent as McCain to beat him.

Again thank you for showing how accepting this community is of this PE's obnoxious response to a very fair question.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:34 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:34 pm EST)

How did you feel about Bush's responses to Gibson about sending us to war if the intelligence had been right? How did you feel about Bush's response to his administration's handling of the financial crisis?

Do those responses bother you too?

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By Change Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:44 pm EST)

Vero, I was a big supporter of Obama, I believe election of Bush was tragic and sad! I was also willing to tolerate Obama's decision to hire her as SOS, but this mocking response to a genuine question is incredible! There is no way I can support this character no matter how successful of a president he turns out to be. I will be looking for a challenge within Democrats in 2012.

You have no idea how low of an opinion i have of republicans so your question to me is under the wrong assumption that I like them. You dont get disappointed by a character that you dont have any good opinion of to begin with, you get offended when you see some one behaving badly that you had not expected to do that.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:56 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:56 pm EST)

Ok, well did you happen to watch the entire press conference?

Did you hear him say that in actuality, there was little difference between them, and that during the campaign differences get exaggerated? Did you hear how he explained how he came to the decision - that there was no "ah ha" moment...he noticed her intelligence and her hard work ethic?

You are acting like he never answered the question. Maybe you don't like the answer, but he answered the question. The press wanted an answer he's not going to give.

Please realize that with Obama and the press, there is a game going on. The press wants to rattle him and take away the "no drama" aspect of him and his operation. He knows it. That's why they went crazy with the Hillary as SOS stuff this past few weeks. Campbell Brown knows it what she's doing. That's why he's faking outrage over him laughing the reporter off. No one thought anything of it, until she decided to impersonate Keith O doing one of his special comments.

Can I ask what else about him you've found offensive recently?

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By Change Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:04 pm EST)

Vero, i think i have gathered a pretty good idea of his supporters mindset here on this blog, so I am not going to discuss this further. I see just childish responses etc. By the way, I would encourage you to figure out the difference between being rational and doing rationalizations.

Take care.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:17 pm EST)

That's fine. I don't know you, and I don't like categorizing people I don't know as "childish" or what have you. But I think I see where you are coming from at this point.

You are clearly unhappy with Obama and you're not looking to discuss, you're looking to convert folks into your unhappiness. I thought you were a supporter and would possibly want to discuss your disappointment with supporters, with the idea of possibly being able to get over that disappointment and remember some of the other reasons you decided to support him in the first place. But that's not where you are at.

Take care.

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:50 pm EST)

but of course.

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By Strong Heart Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:58 pm EST)

Do you watch the news, do you see what is happening in this Country? To ask the PE if his wife really wears green army socks insults the Soldier who's in harms way, the Jobless Worker, the Homeless Family and the Sick and Forgotten. Merry Christmas!!!

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:05 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:05 pm EST)

I also don't understand what you mean when you say you can't support this "character" no matter how successful a president he ends up being.

I'm finding it really difficult to understand people who supported Obama who are already off the bus - just one month after he was elected. He's barely made public appearances. He's answered more questions than any other PE has in press conferences. He's been more accessible than the current President.

ONE question, which you must admit was loaded and was already answered by him right before it was asked, he laughs it off, and now you and Campbell Brown are upset.

This is why politicians end up closing off, and shutting us out. He's human, maybe he could've been serious and kept re-answering the question over and over again, but you know what, he was real and he laughed because he knew what the reporter was trying to get at. He didn't laugh because the reporter asked him if he's lying us into war. He didn't laugh because the reporter asked him if he could've done something with the economy. He laughed because the reporter wanted to rehash the primary battle against Hillary.

It's sad to see a supporter withdraw his support for this reason. I hope you reconsider and give him a break. There are worse transgressions.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:15 pm EST)

Vero, I urge you not to "feed" into this guys irrational belief system...anyone who wants to have a serious discussion, would not start it with "baiting" types of statements..

So even though you are trying to have a serious and rational discussion, you might as well be "spitting into the wind". In other words, don' t waste your energy and love on some one who was never a supporter...Serious people are willing to have serious discussions, without the hostility....Save yourself and just ignore these "negative naysayers", for your own peac of mind...

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:24 pm EST)

You're right. As I wrote my last response I realized that I shouldn't even bother. I just get frustrated because I don't understand how someone who supported Obama is so quick to dismiss him and adopt Republican talking points to attack him. It's unreal. Nothing and no one is perfect. How is his answer to that question such an offense that one is no longer supporting him?

I guess it's a good thing for his thin-skinned "supporters" to get out of the game now, since things will only get uglier and Obama will have situations where his choices will be between the lesser of two evils, and then the real fun will begin.

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By Obama Grandmama Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:42 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:42 am EST)

Vero-
It has sure been nice listening (watching) to the conversation on the blog earlier tonight. I am of the opinion that those who suddenly object to some little thing Obama did that that person did not like was either never a firm supporter of Obama or knows his real supporters are bothered even more than usual by supporters ditching him. So because we are bothered more by this I think the opposition pretends to be a former supporter and baits us with why they can no longer support him while truth is they never did. I liked the blank blogs after the comment myself.

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:30 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:30 pm EST)

So there you are girl. I lost track of you... :D I'm gonna bail some time or other. I still have to clean stalls and bring the boyz in (horses), but it's a mindless chore and they're fine outside right now. This sure has been a fun night of blogging and I'm glad you came on and joined Nanci and me, and now it seems like together we have grown into enough musketeers to become the mouseketeers (a bigger group of happy people). All for one and one for all...in keeping the blog an upbeat place for all kinds of conversation!... :D

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:44 pm EST)

Arlene,
Glad you found me...Left you a message, down at your last post at the bottom of the page. I asked you to help me get Vero away from Change, but alas, she figured it out for herself..Yeah Vero!

We will talk again soon...By the way, my husband and I had beasts (horses) for 17 years...Loved them, but ALOT of work!, but as Churchill said "The outside of a horse, is good for the inside of a man (and woman!)"..

Night, night Arlene and Vero...It has been a blast (even with Change trying to ruin our party)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:24 pm EST)

Also, Vero I don't know if you have been following earlier on this thread and the last, but we are trying to keep it positive, by not feeding the beast of negativity that has been polluting these threads of late....These people who try to join in by saying they are supporters, and then say "they will never support a PE because he made a joke", trust me , were never supporters...He is just trying to engage you into his world.....Please Vero, I have read your posts, you obviously are a thoughtful person, save yourself, move on, move on, move away from these kinds of bloggers....

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:26 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:26 pm EST)

Thanks, Suzanne. I will join in on the positivity!

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:37 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:37 pm EST)

Yes, Vero, welcome to the new and improved positive trend! I had to resign for a week in order to jump back into the groove after my go round with Prais-ed Be. The Obama team is in transition, and so are we, finding our new positive footing and strength in that.

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By Change Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:31 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:31 pm EST)

ok lets make a deal, 2 years from now we will see where we stand, who knows you may have by then decided that nothing overtakes a person's words, whether he or she believes what he says or just says them to fool people into thinking of something that he is not. On the other hand I may evolve into thinking that its no big deal to have such shallow words. By then you may also know the difference between rationalization, intellectualization and being rational;-)

I am out of here and i know some smartiepants would say dont let the door.....

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:44 pm EST)

...hit you in the ass...slam!!!

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By Change Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:53 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:53 pm EST)

so predictable:-) I had thought Obama supporters had more brainpower, guess the tent was quite big but sadly is going to become more homogenous as it shrinks....

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:03 pm EST)

Oh, that was just a test, because anytime a troll says they're out of here, they're still lurking and will take the bait anytime...gotcha! You know you love it here...like a gollum creature drawn to the loving light that burns their skin... :D

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:09 pm EST)

But, I need to do something much more pleasant than toy with you, I need to go clean horse sh*t out of my boyz' stalls. Nighty-night changeling... :D

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By Change Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:09 pm EST)

did not say out of here "right now"..:-) go watch daily show now they are also talking about the same

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:44 pm EST)

wow, just wow. the press needs to get a grip. it's not always about y'all. and campbell's brown no bull no bias i have to say is more bull and bias. i don't like her holier than thou, mirror mirror on the wall show.

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By Ron Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:08 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:08 am EST)

Change, it's pretty obvious that the rhetoric between opponents in any serious political campaign gets overblown. That was the implication of Obama's response to the reporter, saying, in effect, that should have been obvious to the reporter.

Obama's observation that the press "was having fun with it" was a very astute analysis of the role of the media, which is to generate public interest, and thus advertising dollars for their TV stations and publications, by posing "gotcha" questions, legitimate and otherwise, to politicians and others.

In the remainder of the exchange, Obama revealed his true views of Clinton's capabilities and the confluence of their foreign-policy views.
As for Campbell Browne's take on the question and answer, well, she has to come up with something to fill her editorial" time-slot, even if it's "bull" and/or "bias." lol

If the reporter had the chance, he might also have asked Clinton why she campaigned hard for, and is now so willing to serve, a president-elect whose experience, according to her campaign rhetoric, amounted only to "a speech he gave in 2002," and whose opposition to the Iraq war was just "the biggest fairytale you ever heard," according to her husband.

Look now how co-operative McCain & Palin are acting toward the president-elect who they used to accuse of paling around with terrorists and being infected with a "God damn America" ideology. Suddenly, now that he's been decisively elected, Obama is not an un-American suspect to them anymore and all is sweetness and light.

There's a lot of wheat in a political campaign, but also a lot of chaff. It's up the electorate to winnow out the wheat before voting.

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By Strong Heart Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:28 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:28 pm EST)

We played defense so long it feels good to finally be on the O-ffense...

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By Change Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:33 pm EST)

i am happy for you that you find happiness by believing what you believe in ;-)!

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By Change Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:35 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:35 pm EST)

though I would not like to find happiness ever in your kind of belief system that supports the dishonest behavior and coverup of that by ridiculing a perfectly legitimate question.

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By Strong Heart Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:42 pm EST)

A lot of high school cafeteria fights were started by perfectly legitimate question…

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By Strong Heart Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:46 pm EST)

Nitwits Nitpick…

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:49 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:49 pm EST)

i know i'm commenting on old posts but it's not that serious a response to the press guy. please y'all (the press) need to stop making a mountain of a mole hill.

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By Strong Heart Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:36 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:36 pm EST)

"Happy Warriors"

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By Catherine of Riverdale, IL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:42 pm EST)

During the campaign, it was not just Hillary. All of the candidates said awful things about each other before the election....why doesn't the press ask about all of it? They don't because they are biased, and thats no bull!

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:48 pm EST)

"And we are happy that you find happiness in our happiness!"

Love,

Chip and Dale

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:13 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:13 pm EST)

Nitpick much?

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By JD from Seal Beach, CA Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:00 pm EST)

NBC calls it for Chamblis.

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By Obama Grandmama Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST)

You beat me to it. I just saw it on Rachel's Show.

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST)

Boo.

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By Tracy in CT Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:09 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:09 pm EST)

On we go!

Would have been nice if it went the other way but Obama will be the type of leader that will be hugely successful without a 60 seat position in the Senate.

:)

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:21 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:21 pm EST)

Yes he will!

It would have been nice to toss out Chambliss, however. What a bum.

But, as you said, onward!

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:58 pm EST)

i seriously question the georgian voters. how could chambliss have ever gotten in the first time and then again? this sounds familiar, dubya!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:06 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:06 pm EST)

Boo! What a shame. Sigh!

Oh well. Wah!

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By Tracy in CT Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:10 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:10 pm EST)

Are you still up??? When do you sleep?

:)

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:16 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:16 pm EST)

Nanci hasn't been sleeping much after the last two nights of "fun" on the threads...have enjoyed having her and Helene (though we may have lost Helene) on soooo long, but they are going to be exhausted in the morning...oops, later this morning....:)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:17 pm EST)

I am going to bed now. I got swept up in the fun blog night and wanted to know how the Ga election ended. I will use this post to say good night to everyone I will get about 5-6 hours of sleep tonight which is okay. I prefer 8. I've lost so much sleep since joining this blog in January this year. Some weeks are like permanent jet-lag! I'm always five hours behind schedule here.

Okay nighty night everyone. :-)

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:23 pm EST)

I'll hold the bedbugs at bay, Nanci!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:24 pm EST)

Nanci,
Good night, and hope to catch you here again...you have been great fun and help...I would love to get together with ALL of you one day...

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:24 pm EST)

Night Night Nanci. Thank you for hanging out with us for so long tonight! Get a good night's rest and we'll see you tomorrow.

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By Tracy in CT Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:39 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:39 pm EST)

Nighty night Nanci!

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:19 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:19 pm EST)

Wow Nanci, I'm impressed. It's after 2am there isn't according to my "time" widget!

On a more cheerful note, they found some more ballots in MN and they are for Franken. The votes keep dribbling in. He still may win!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:28 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:28 pm EST)

Well, that is at least some good news tonight after Martin's loss...thanks...we will keep our fingers crossed for Franken.

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By Patriot2008 Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:13 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:13 pm EST)

Yes, I just heard Rachel's announcement. Well, we tried hard. Everyone here is still to be congratulated for their efforts.

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By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:23 pm EST)

To tell you the truth, I didn't try. Well I live in Canada, and I didn't know the guy that much, eventhough I am a Democrat.

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:16 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:16 pm EST)

Damn : (

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:30 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:30 pm EST)

Ah well... no worries. I bet we're all going to cheer up in 48 days and 14 hours!

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:45 pm EST)

: )

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By Tracy in CT Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:47 pm EST)

yep yep!!!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:51 pm EST)

Can't wait!! Happy days are here again!!!!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:22 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:22 pm EST)

and write a check for my daughter's belated birthday. As I was printing the check I looked down and there was a huge scorpion on the floor by the wastebasket.

He's gone the way of the GOP now, straight into the crapper, but that'll definitely give the heart a little jump start!

p.s. I was stung by a scorpion about 10 years ago and it actually wasn't that bad. I've also been stung by an Africanized bee and THAT hurt worse than the scorpion sting.

Okay, break over. Now where were we?

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:35 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:35 pm EST)

lol You were making bad puns! Did you notice the post that said they had put your dog video on "paws"? Another groaner! :)

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:42 pm EST)

I saw that and started cracking up. You see, I've got this corny sense of humor that I inherited from my dad. When all of his kids starting having kids of their own and dad would tell the same jokes that we had heard as kids, we would call it a "Grampa" joke.

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:41 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:41 pm EST)

NOT to change the subject...My husband told me that when he was working in Africa years ago (non-military air cargo work in Angola I think), they would all eat in a mess tent and were always hyper-vigilant about scorpions. He said some jokester would always try to fake seeing one crawling under the table, and no one would even bat an eye...BUT, when there really WAS one, everyone would jump up off the ground, literally...:D He also told me that they found a two-tailed big-ass black scorpion once...yikes! Sometime I'll share his stories about camel spiders when he worked at the Basrah airport in Iraq... ;D

As you can tell, Dan, I love critter stories. I sure wouldn't want to be dodging scorpions in my house, though!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:51 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:51 pm EST)

Yeah here in Arizona we find them inside as much as outside. Most of the time they are on the walls or even the ceiling. One day I was working away at my computer and as I was stretching arms and neck, I looked up and there was a big scorpion on the ceiling right over my head. Talk about jumping out of my chair. Ended up having to get that one with a broomstick, hoping that I didn't miss it on the first try! I didn't miss thank goodness.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:11 pm EST)

I lived in Belize foe 5 years. We had a lot of them there. One time some eggs must have hatched in the house and I felt stinging on my big toe and saw this little bitty guy about a quarter of an inch long! I could hardly identify him but on close inspection he was a perfectly shaped scorpian waving his tiny tail around. He wasn't black yet, but tan, like the floor. I started looking around and there were dozens of them! Man! Had to put on my shoes and mop the floor with bleach!

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:19 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:19 pm EST)

YIKES!!!

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:15 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:15 pm EST)

Gee...thanks for sharing...I needed that...hah! Since we moved to this old farmhouse in Maine, we have had our share of critter stories...which, thankfully, we have bastioned ourselves off from for the most part, except for the little meeces. Cats serve many useful purposes other than as vibrating earmuffs around your head at night...who woulda thunk? But, my "favorite" account is when we found that bats were crawling thru this crevice around the chimney upstairs into my husband's office...apparently living in the attic. Well, I'm seeing a couple in my parlor office downstairs (I work at home)...and, all of a sudden, this bat SWOOPS into the office and dives under the couch...the wife curls her feet up off the floor with hands over her eyes, and the husband is all wild-eyed asking for a broom to flush the bat out. Luckily it was the end of their session, so I ushered them out with a myriad of apologies and "oh my's". I tossed Spike the hunter in the office and closed the door. Fifteen minutes later I looked in and there was the dead bat, and a smugly satisfied feline...my hero. Needless to say, the couple did not return to see me... ;P

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By Connie_W in Arizona Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:33 pm EST)

Knock on wood, I've lived in Arizona (Phoenix area) for 23 years and I've never seen a scorpion.

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:53 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:53 pm EST)

You're kidding, lucky you! In my 30 years of living here we've had literally thousands inside and outside. Even our pest control guy says we really won't ever totally get rid of them. You have to hunt them at night, shine a black light and they will glow in the dark, and then he can spray them with a powder that sticks to them and kills them. Scorpions can flatten their bodies and fit in the smallest of cracks in the foundation of a home, so most of the time you don't see them. They like to come out at night though.

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:54 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:54 pm EST)

thanks for sharing. i will not be moving to arizona.

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By JAchickforObama FKA Annie Oakley Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:45 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:45 pm EST)

Hi Dan! I love the video you made with pics of the Obama bloggers. It made me teary - but then so do most of your lovely videos.

I'm glad I now have a face to put with your name. :D

God bless.

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:24 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:24 pm EST)

From A&E Biography:

Link

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By Maritza: Congrats to President Obama & VP Biden!!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:50 pm EST)

Thank you very much for the link!!!

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By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:25 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:25 pm EST)

It’s a small victory for the GOP tonight. If this was a sport, I would congratulate them, but it is not. My advice to them is “don’t get used to it.” There are millions of Americans who are engaged in their government and political process and we won’t be disengaging anytime soon.

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By Saku "The Big Czar" Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:30 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:30 pm EST)

I have said this before and I will say it again: it is not a good thing for Dems to take the tri-power: the Whitehouse, the Senate and the House, it will create arrogance and that is a perfect senario for the Reps to take over next election.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:46 pm EST)

I respectfully disagree. Look at parliamentary forms of government. The majority always gets to appoint the PM. With one party in the majority we won't have the gridlock and partisan bickering and we can get some stuff done. If our team does a good job, they will be rewarded at the polls in two years.

Every time the country goes down the tubes it's because of a power struggle. I'm glad the Dems have both houses and I'm glad PE Obama is a pragmatist. He will keep them from getting too full of themselves. There is SOOOO much to do!

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By Marbwi Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:33 pm EST)

This is a unique time in history. Generally, I do like divided government. But, the last thing that our government needs right now is gridlock.

Prior to this November, the Democratic congress could not get anything passed even though they gained control in 2006. We did need a veto proof congress in these Bush economic times.

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By Patriot2008 Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:35 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:35 pm EST)

Well stated, Stan. Hear, hear!!!

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By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:25 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:25 pm EST)

Hello everyone - happy Tuesday evening! I just updated the wallpaper archive with 3 new entries.

This is my newest effort - a site that compiles all the high quality Obama wallpapers in one place. I'll be adding new wallpapers each day.

Link

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By RJ show me state Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:27 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:27 pm EST)

so martin lost, but my outlook is still the same. Yes We Can, I know president obama will have plenty of backing for his vision for america. and the change our future needs. so far he has proved he can change what needs to be changed. I still realize it's gonna take time for his actions to take affect. but have faith. and remember that tomorrow becomes today. one day at a time. I will always have faith in you and your wisdom. president obama..... god bless you.

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By RJ show me state Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:28 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:28 pm EST)

so martin lost, but my outlook is still the same. Yes We Can, I know president obama will have plenty of backing for his vision for america. and the change our future needs. so far he has proved he can change what needs to be changed. I still realize it's gonna take time for his actions to take affect. but have faith. and remember that tomorrow becomes today. one day at a time. I will always have faith in you and your wisdom. president obama..... god bless you.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:46 pm EST)

I didn't think Martin would win. He didn't win with Obama on the ticket and with other names on the ballot for Senate. Plus, Obama didn't even win Georgia. I don't think they're quite ready to go blue yet.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:58 pm EST)

It is very seldom that a run-off changes the result of the original race. I can't recall it ever happening actually. My former state was always having them because of the same rule GA has. I always felt they were a waste of time and money.

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By Marbwi Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:46 pm EST)

Bob Barr(L) endorsed Chambliss. He was not really in big trouble. Runoffs numbers are very difficult after a presidential race(Democratic turnout). The only hope was a reduced Chambliss votes.
I was hoping that a large part of the Repub voters from November would realize(sit this one out) that a senator and president from the same party would be beneficial to their state. Chambliss is still ineffective(minority party) in this new congress.

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By REL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:55 pm EST)

Sorry to hear about election.

To change the subject, I am not happy with the

transition team and inuaguration team , asking for money. After working for more than a year
for Obama, giving contributions and buying
T-shirts, signs, buttons, hats - enough.

I hope the party is grand on the 20th , but let the people who are going--pay. Or the campaign, do you know how much money is left in the campaign
account? Plenty.

and the federal government has enough funds to pay for the transition.

the money from the campaign should be used and I am sure it is to pay the staff who are wrapping up the General, etc.

After not giving to all the non-profits this year, it is time to give again. It is time to
help all the unfortunate families this Xmas.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:54 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:54 pm EST)

It is illegal for PEO or any candidate to use campaign funds for the transition tean or inauguration expenses.

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By Snucky Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:32 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:32 pm EST)

on another blog with chambliss winning they are whooping it up like they won the presidency. pathetic,

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:35 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:35 pm EST)

LOL!!!

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By Tracy in CT Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:41 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:41 pm EST)

LMAO!

Hey Snucky!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:47 pm EST)

They have not had much to cheer about since 2006, so let them have their fun...it really does not mean much in the big scheme of things...we have a majority in the house, and a 58 (or 59) seat majority in the senate....Oh yeah, and the WHITE HOUSE!!! lol

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By Doris from MD Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:07 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:07 pm EST)

No worries, the PE will pick up a few Republicans along the way. There are some moderates that respect and support him and will want to see the country move pass some of this mess. He will get the votes to move his agenda. Rahm is taking care of that and all of the bi-partisan efforts going on. We will get there.

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:33 pm EST)

On Rachel Maddow...

FEMA is AGAIN, doing a heckuva job cleaning up after IKE...100 yards of 30 miles of coastline have been cleaned up so far. GREAT JOB! NOT!!!

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 9:55 pm EST)

That is disgraceful!!!!

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By Sugar Land for Obama/Biden Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:03 pm EST)

I was in Galveston last weekend with relatives and I saw first hand what is left of several businesses. After 2 months of cleaning, there is so much debris everywhere and it will take a couple of years to get that city where it used to be before.

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By V-Day Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:14 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:14 pm EST)

one mile equals 1760. 50 yards a month. Now you work it out.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:57 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:57 pm EST)

I worked as a FEMA contractor in New Mexico for a disaster relief effort from heavy 2007 summer rains and flooding.

I can honestly say that I have never worked with a more pragmatic, hard working, and selfless group of people in my life. The FEMA people out there in the field work 70+ hours a week, 7 days a week, and are away from their families for weeks on end. I was seriously impressed with many of these people.

Many of these people worked in New Orleans as well. They reminded me that Katrina was an act of God, and that nobody could have handled that disaster.

In short, I respected the FEMA people with whom I worked for three months.

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By Doris from MD Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:11 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:11 pm EST)

Civil servants at the grassroots level do their jobs, it's our leaders who are the problem. I know, I was a grassroots federal worker for 33 years and I earned my pay.

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:33 pm EST)

I just heard on Rachel's repeat that what's holding up FEMA is RED TAPE. Geez, you would think SOMETHING had been learned from Katrina.

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By V-Day Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:44 pm EST)

Well. every now again we need to do an assessment and figure what is really going on. Frankly, it is a tough pill to swallow. How come we can not say anything. Fema, government needs to be held accountable. Just saying.....take it any way ya want. I work for private enterprise. I know how to budget and spend within my means.

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By YogiFish Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:10 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:10 pm EST)

Nothing would defuse the tension in the Middle East better than President-Elect Obama picking someone who is a Muslim (preferably of Arab ancestry) to join his cabinet.

As a Muslim, I know that those who are hopeful in that region are waiting for that person to be picked..And I beleive it will come :)

James "YogiFish" Herring

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:17 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:17 pm EST)

I really hope so!

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:33 pm EST)

Arlene,
Sure had fun with you and the others tonight...off to bed...have to be up early in the morning.......take care, try not to dream about scorpions,and other critters that crawl in the night :)......Also, if you have a minute maybe talk to Vero. I am afraid she got "hooked in" by Change and his hostility, by trying to have a rational discussion with someone who is not very rational....just a suggestion, but I think Vero is just too nice for these kinds of harbingers of doom....Good night, hope to see you again soon on the blog...

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:40 pm EST)

Sweet dreams to you Suzanne!

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:23 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:23 pm EST)

I am sure there are plenty of qualified Arab Americans. I know there are several very well know people at GW university in DC. Women too.

I was saying earlier that it would be nice to have a Native American in the cabinet, perhaps as Secretary of the Interior.

It seems to me that since the Interior Dept includes the BIA and affects so many Native Americans' lives, it ought to be run by a native.

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By Patriot2008 Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:28 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:28 pm EST)

I think a person who is part Arab and part Jew would work well. The person could represent the interests of both groups. This may sound crazy, but I want the children of Shem to make peace.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:52 pm EST)

America is in no position to make peace between Israel and Palestine. Nobody is except Israel and Palestine. Ever since I can remember (and I am 39) the CBS evening news has shown violence and fighting in that part of the world.

Once we say goodbye to foreign oil we can leave that region alone. Our backing of Israel (we fund their military, etc.) is the very reason that fuels much of the hate towards America.

Israel was carved out of an area of the world that belonged to Palestine. How would America feel if Canada came along and gave Arizona, New Mexico, and southern California to Mexico?

I believe America's addiction to foreign oil is what causes us to stay involved there, and is the very reason for much of the tension.

IMHO

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:02 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:02 am EST)

When you come down to it, every nation today is formed from some other nation. Look at the USA. How did European Christians come to rule it? My ancestors stole it, that's what. Then they stole people from Africa and made it what it is today. Is that just? No, but that's the way it is. We have to move on.

Actually, Israel goes back much further than you suggest and much further than the US. Israel was a nation unto itself, right there in where it is today, long before the Muslim religion came into being and before the Christian religion came into being. Please remember that BOTH religions are splinter religions from Judaism.

It was Rome that took over the Jewish Empire and laid it waste and later, when Christianity took over Europe it was conquered again by the Crusaders.

My husband went into the camps in Germany at the end of WW2 to free the prisoners. He still has nightmares. The Jews deserved to have their homeland returned. They had suffered enough and roamed the world homeless enough.

I do not know if there can ever be peace in that region. After watching the documentary, Religulous, which seems like a comedy until the end, I truly wonder if people can ever put their dogma aside enough to come to peace there. But it is worth a try. In the 70's a simple American newswoman talked the premiere of Egypt into coming to peace talks with Israel and to this day it has lasted. If we can mentor more peace in the region, we should try. When people are talking they aren't shooting.

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By James a Vietnam Vet from NC Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:33 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:33 am EST)

This statement is incorrect. There was no state of Israel until the Balfour declaration issued by the British that bisected the land of Palestine.

"The Balfour Declaration of 1917 (dated November 2, 1917) was a classified formal statement of policy by the British government stating that the British government "view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people" with the understanding that "nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country."

The declaration was made in a letter from Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour to Lord Rothschild (Walter Rothschild, 2nd Baron Rothschild), a leader of the British Jewish community, for transmission to the Zionist Federation, a private Zionist organization. The letter reflected the position of the British Cabinet, as agreed upon in a meeting on October 31, 1917. It further stated that the declaration is a sign of "sympathy with Jewish Zionist aspirations."

The statement was issued through the efforts of Chaim Weizmann and Nahum Sokolow, the principal Zionist leaders based in London but, as they had asked for the reconstitution of Palestine as “the” Jewish national home, the Declaration fell short of Zionist expectations.[1]

The "Balfour Declaration" was later incorporated into the Sèvres peace treaty with Turkey and the Mandate for Palestine. The original document is kept at the British Library."

However the Zionists of Israel and their supporters still pursue the ideal of a Jewish state that encompasses the entirety of Palestine. Though it violates the rights of the Palestinian people. They have been oppressed by the Israeli government and subject to haneous acts of inhumanity and deprivation in attempts to force them from their 'homeland'.

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By Patriot2008 Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:11 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:11 am EST)

The land of Canaan given to the Jews by the Most High...this is where I dare not tread.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:46 pm EST)

James,

I agree. That would be a wonderful move.

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By Silvio Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:20 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:20 pm EST)

What will President-Elect Obama do to deal with the piracy situation off the coast of Somalia? An attempt was to hijack an American Cruise ship, fortunately they were able to outrun it. it begs to question what was an American cruise ship doing in pirate infested waters. If cruise ship companies wish to put their profits above the safety of their passengers it may fall to the president to issue a decree to avoid pirate infested waters. is President-Elect Obama ready to that?

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By marti Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:27 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:27 pm EST)

maybe it was a pirate adventure cruise!

no, actually, I thought that was pretty crazy too, to be going thru there on purpose...

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:28 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:28 pm EST)

I don't know what he could do in waters in that area as I'm not sure it is within American jurisdiction.

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By Patriot2008 Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:33 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:33 pm EST)

They may need to reinvent the fishing business in that region. The pirates were fishermen until they realized that they could make more money from piracy.

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By V-Day Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:40 pm EST)

Pirates....I am not scared. I know how to catch a couple of them and throw them overboard.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:44 pm EST)

I wonder if they would have tied a plank to the railing and made the passengers walk it?

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By jerry25 Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:55 pm EST)

They should have Pirate-Marshals on board all ships that go through that area - equipped with hand grenades, machine guns, etc.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:03 pm EST)

Sure, load a 300 gallon oil tanker with grenade and machine gun-toating Marshals.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:03 pm EST)

300 MILLION gallon that is...

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By V-Day Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:12 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:12 pm EST)

Ya know what it is called get those yahoos out of the water. Plain and simple. If they came any where near the ship, get rid of them. Plain and simple. The radar knows exactly what time it is.

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By Obama Grandmama Dec 3rd 2008 at 3:05 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 3:05 am EST)

Gotta interupt. Bruce Willis is on Dave Letterman right now wearing a wig and glasses looking like Sarah Palin and cracking jokes and with a You Betcha tatto. Too funny!!

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By jerry25 Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:14 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:14 pm EST)

I never heard of any Jets getting depressurized despite Air-Marshals carrying weapons on board?

I was referring to Cruise Ships, although Oil Tankers are supposed to have double heavy walled steel hulls.

I heard that a couple of weeks ago, the Indian Gov't. sunk a pirate ship. Got to set some examples.

Hillary should be able to form a coalition of Nations to oppose the Pirates!

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By V-Day Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:58 pm EST)

Come on now...it is called kicking them to curb before they even get on board.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:42 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:42 pm EST)

The idea of a pirate ship being outrun by the very ship they were trying to catch is pretty funny actually.

I have this mental picture of three sad-looking, one-eyed pirates staring off into the sunset watching this fancy white cruise ship full of overweight Americans slowly disappear over the horizon. One pirate turns to the other and says; "You know Bill, we really should have upgraded to steam".

"Pirate-infested waters". I love it.

Please Obama; save us from these "pirate-infested waters."

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By Arlene in Maine Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:46 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:46 pm EST)

Now, that image has me chuckling, big time... :D

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By Marbwi Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:52 pm EST)

Somalia is a failed state. Lawlessness abound. If someone can figure out how to improve the conditions, maybe thing will change.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:00 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:00 pm EST)

Maybe build a "Pirates of the Caribean" theme park in Somalia? The world's first "Reality Theme Park" and do a show. Get the Survivor producers on board.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:01 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:01 pm EST)

You know, we look at the pirate activity in Somalia and think "Wow, what lawlessness."

Meanwhile, Wall Street has figured out a way to legally rip off the U.S. treasury (the American Taxpayer, you and I folks) to the tune of $700 billion.

They must laugh at us...

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By jerry25 Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:13 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:13 am EST)

Jay Leno had a joke tonight about the Pirates not being able to outrun the fat Americans aboard the cruise ship.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:02 pm EST)

"What will PE Obama do with the pirate situation?"....

Nothing. He is not the president yet. It would be totally inappropriate, if not illegal, for him to intervene now; he does not have the authority.

This is what's so tiring and ignorant about the media when they ask DAILY what will PEO do about this or that. They know dayum well Barack can't do anything substantive or strategic. Or on second thought, they are just that dumb that maybe they don't know this.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:37 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:37 pm EST)

It's my understanding that most of the pirate actions are bloodless for the most part. If the tankers arm themselves, then the pirates will use more force, and everything will escalate, resulting in more violence.

Some of the pirate/ransoms are thought to be partially inside jobs. More like bank robberies than hijacking.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:22 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:22 am EST)

Short of warning American ships to stay away from those waters, I do not see any course of action for the US. It's up to the countries in the region. We are not the world's policemen. That's how we get in all these pickles.

And as a pirate would say: Arrrrrrrrr!

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:23 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:23 am EST)

After doing some research, I'm not so anti-pirate.

Whenever the MSM tries to spoon-feed us some narrative or another, we should always dig a little deeper.

Here are some links.

"Toxic waste" behind Somali piracy: Link

Somalia: Another CIA-backed coup blows up: Link

And just for fun, you might want to read up on Bush's "secret war" in Somalia.

Nobody is watching: America's hidden war in Somalia: Link

Something will have to be done about the pirates and about Somalia. Blackwater is offering its services to go after the pirates. In my opinion, if a President Obama uses Blackwater, he automatically loses all credibility with at least a half of this country.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:30 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:30 am EST)

Jade, nothing is a simple as it seems at first blush. Thanks for digging deeper for us!

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By isaiah Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:50 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:50 am EST)

JADE, great to hear you did some research. I do the same thing in regards to the corporate media, aka (MSM) As for spoon-feeding US: it's called PROPAGANDA. I encourage everyone to research information coming from the MSM. Their agenda is set by the "powers that be". and that's not you and me! Keep up the good work.

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By Kareem Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:44 pm EST)

I flew all the way home to Georgia last night on the red eye from Los Angeles to make sure I was here this morning to vote for Jim Martin in the run off election for the Senate. My question is where were the other Democrats today at the polls? What happened? Just a month ago we showed up in record numbers. The President-Elect needs people that are going to support his agenda in Congress.

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:49 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:49 pm EST)

My sense is that Georgia Dems felt somewhat indifferent towards Martin....they didn't like him enough to GOTV.

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By Ann (who has always been known as Ann on this website) Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:37 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:37 pm EST)

Hi Kimberly, it's more so that the Republicans were very motivated because they lost the White House and quite a few seats.

Jim Martin will rebound... take my word for it. He's a good guy who stepped up to the plate when others didn't want to run against the establishment here in Georgia.

Kudos to Jim Martin!

We're proud of the campaign he carried out.

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By TstormLortonVA "Health Care Reform Now!: Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:57 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:57 pm EST)

Kareem,

I logged on to asked the same question. Now I have to vent. How many registered African Americans are there in Georgia? Why do we have to beg Black folks to vote? I got so tired of calling my relatives, begging them to go vote during the general. It used to be a sense of obligation in our community to vote based on our history but now we fail to see the significance.

I heard that there were 80,000 more votes for Obama than for Martin. WTF. People stood in line for 4 hours and only voted for the Presidential race. Not to say that all of those votes would have been for Martin but it may have taken him over 50%.

Arrrgh!!!!!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:19 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:19 am EST)

yeah, i know. i do, however, also understand it, in a way. repeated reports of votes not counting (especially where touch screens are used!) or voters being caged (sent to the wrong precinct to vote, eliminated because someone with your name committed a crime in another state) etc can quickly lead to discouraged voters, especially when you have to wait hours. and while i don't understand not taking their right seriously at some level, at another level i do get it....

i didn't have big hopes for martin, and i believe the fact that he came as close as he did was because Barack was at the top of the ticket. and you are right, during the GE, if we could have gotten those folks to mark the ENTIRE ballot....but....

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By 4earth, WA ☂ Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:37 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:37 am EST)

Cheer up. Don't think of your failures. Think of your victories. There is a learning curve here. Not everyone, black or white, is cut out to be an activist. We are all together going forward. GA will catch up. They've come a long way. And all the Obama activists there helped. Don't give up on your family and friends. Little steps begin a journey.

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:18 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:18 pm EST)

but obama also lost georgia, by a bigger margin than martin.

Re: Voting for Martin in Georgia | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:08 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:08 pm EST)

Kareem, even tho GA voters turned out "in record numbers" for the GE, Barack still did not win GA. It would have been a reach to think even more dem. voters would have turned out for this run off.

Also, for the mouthy media and unthinking supporters who wanted Baarack to go there, they fail to realize that he himself didn 't win GA even tho he did campaign there some.

Re: Voting for Martin in Georgia | Report to Admin

By Ann (who has always been known as Ann on this website) Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:32 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:32 pm EST)

Kareem, you're one in a million! We need more like you here in Georgia.

This is a red state that is just beginning to turn pink. So, we have to continue to plug away... we'll get there... hopefully it'll be sooner rather than later.

Re: Voting for Martin in Georgia | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:02 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:02 am EST)

One day, not this day, but one day!!!

Re: Voting for Martin in Georgia | Report to Admin

By Patriot2008 Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:03 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:03 am EST)

Pollsters expected 10% turnout as usual. They received 41% in Savannah. Change is slow, but well worth the trip.

Waste water upgrades critical | Report to Admin

By Tim from Richland, WA Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 10:48 pm EST)

If we are going to spend federal dollars on infrastructure, we must focus on upgrading municipal waste water treatment plants. They are an endless source of human health and water quality issues, especially in our coastal estuaries. These upgrades have been overdue for decades but are seriously underfunded. These projects would provide significant opportunities for local contractors all over the country, in cities small and large, while providing significant environmental benefits. Two birds with one stone.

Re: Waste water upgrades critical | Report to Admin

By Ron Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:50 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:50 am EST)

Good point, Tim. You might want to pass that along on change.gov

new staff | Report to Admin

By Kara from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:02 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:02 pm EST)

Very please with Obama's staff selections.

Re: new staff | Report to Admin

By Doris from MD Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:08 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:08 pm EST)

Same here. Outstanding.

OBAMA GRANNY STEALS SHOW AT HIV EVENT | Report to Admin

By Obamafan Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:03 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:03 pm EST)

Very inspiring story

Link

Re: OBAMA GRANNY STEALS SHOW AT HIV EVENT | Report to Admin

By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:40 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:40 pm EST)

Thanks for sharing.

Keeping my fingers crossed | Report to Admin

By Tiffany from NY Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:30 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:30 pm EST)

This friday, Dec 5, Sen Schumer in NY is having a lottery to give out inaugural tickets. I'm waiting for the call that I got 2.

By the way, I called my local congressman's office and they were very polite, making sure my name was on their inaugural request list.

I called Sen Clinton's office and they simply said if you sent a request we have it.

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By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:47 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:47 pm EST)

I hope you get the tickets. My brother is very excited because he and his fiancé are going too and they're going to get married while they're in DC.

Re: Keeping my fingers crossed | Report to Admin

By Tiffany from NY Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:52 pm EST)

Wow...how romantic.

They say that you will get a personal call from Sen Schumer's office if you get tickets. I am sure I will jump every time the phone rings.

I see nothing in Ohio about lottery tickets | Report to Admin

By Michelle Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:58 pm EST)

We've called congressional offices and they have no information to give out. Very weird.

I'm going any way. I was lucky enough to get a package deal through AAA to get into the parade...or should I say the mall area. But I also get to go to some cool site seeing places. I'm psyched just to be part of the festivities, even know I won't be close enough to really see anything.

Nov. 04, 2008 Victory: President Obama - BBC News Report on Victory | Report to Admin

By !Rhonda => As A Man/Woman Thinks in His/Her Heart, So Is He/She...We ARE Creative & Innovative... Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!! Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:48 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:48 pm EST)

I was just perusing through a few Youtube videos when I came across this historic Gem Link

Re: Nov. 04, 2008 Victory: President Obama - BBC News Report on Victory | Report to Admin

By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:10 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:10 am EST)

Thanks for sharing; I still cry and smile when I see tapes of that night.

Is Clinton Ineligible to Join the Cabinet? | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:52 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:52 pm EST)

Updated | 11:30 p.m. CHICAGO – Senate Democrats were working Tuesday to put together legislation making it possible for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to become secretary of state despite a constitutional clause that some critics argue should bar her from joining the cabinet.

The issue may seem esoteric but it generated attention Tuesday among legal scholars and bloggers arguing over whether it would be unconstitutional for Mrs. Clinton to serve as President-elect Barack Obama’s secretary of state because the salary for her new office was increased while she served in the Senate.

Judicial Watch, a watchdog group that made a name for itself investigating the Clinton administration in the 1990s, raised the matter Tuesday with a statement asserting that Mrs. Clinton was ineligible to become secretary of state because of the so-called “Emoluments Clause” of the Constitution. By the end of the day, Senator Harry M. Reid of Nevada, the Democratic majority leader, was consulting with Republican colleagues in hopes of putting together a bill to address the issue.

The issue stems from Article I, Section 6, of the Constitution, which says: “No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time.” Emoluments refers to compensation.

After Mrs. Clinton’s last Senate election in 2006, the salary for secretary of state and other cabinet positions was increased to $191,300 from $186,600. In the past, Congress has gotten around this by passing a resolution cutting the salary for the office at stake back to what it was before the nominee’s most recent election.

This became known as the “Saxbe fix,” after it was used to facilitate President Richard M. Nixon’s appointment of Senator William Saxbe of Ohio as attorney general. It happened most recently 16 years ago when incoming President Bill Clinton made Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas his treasury secretary.

“It’s been dealt with each and every time,” said Jim Manley, spokesman for Mr. Reid. “We’re confident it can be dealt with this time.” Mr. Manley said it was unclear whether the measure could be passed during a lame-duck session next week. “We’re trying to work on this as quickly as possible,” he said.

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Re: Is Clinton Ineligible to Join the Cabinet? | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:27 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:27 am EST)

please keep in mind that judicial watch is a partisan group. if you can imagine that they'd find more democrats to be offended with than republicans, you can figure out quickly which party they are more closely affiliated with.

Check this out | Report to Admin

By Eric from Oklahoma City, OK Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:55 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:55 pm EST)

Check out the following Blog that is everything Obama.

Link

Barack most fascinating person Barabra Walters list? | Report to Admin

By Michelle Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:56 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:56 pm EST)

I know this is probably a non-important topic but he has to be the most fascinating person on Barbara Walter's list, right? I mean Palin made it on. Barbara never previews "the" person and Barack hasn't been previewed. I don't see how it can be anybody else. He is the first African American President of the United States. I think it really should be a tie between him and the American People. After all we led the biggest grassroots campaign in the history of presidential campaigns. Being, I doubt it's us it has to be Barack. If it's not him, the list is just plain wrong. Just a heads up...it airs Thursday at 10 pm eastern time.

Japan Airline's CEO Slashes his Pay Below the Pay of Pilots | Report to Admin

By Kestrel Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:58 pm EST (Updated Dec 2nd 2008 at 11:58 pm EST)

Watch this CNN clip! Link

Japan Airline CEO makes less than his own Pilots. U.S. CEOs should learn from him !

Re: Japan Airline's CEO Slashes his Pay Below the Pay of Pilots | Report to Admin

By ShellySong♫ Live Life To The Fullest♫ Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:26 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:26 am EST)

Indeed!

Re: Japan Airline's CEO Slashes his Pay Below the Pay of Pilots | Report to Admin

By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:31 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:31 am EST)

MARK MY WORDS GM CEO AND UAW CEO.....WILL BE BACK IN THREE MONTHS.........TO BEG FOR MORE $

GM CEO MAKES 3 MILLION PER MONTH AND PLUS BILLIONS IN BONUSES.

THE BAILOUT MONEY IS GOING TO CEO'S AND UAW. THE WHITE COLLAR WORKERS WILL GET ZERO AS THEY DONT HAVE A UNION.

TOYOTA AND HONDA DONT HAVE UNION DEMANDS AND THE EMPLOYEES GET THEIR OWN HEALTH CARE. SMART.

Re: Japan Airline's CEO Slashes his Pay Below the Pay of Pilots | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:45 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:45 am EST)

apparently you are not represented, and thus have no idea that there IS NO CEO FOR UAW. there are lots and lots of unpaid laborers--those who work full time in the factory and are also stewards, and there are a few who are staffers, but there is no CEO. there is no need. there is a president, of course, duly elected every two years or so.

AND btw, the UAW workers there make an average of TWENTY EIGHT DOLLARS AN HOUR regardless of their degrees.

they have agreed to hire in new staff @ 14/hour.

and btw, i'm white collar and i'm in a union. you just clearly are not organized enough to find one to represent you.

Re: Japan Airline's CEO Slashes his Pay Below the Pay of Pilots | Report to Admin

By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:54 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:54 am EST)

THEY WORKERS GET PAID TOO MUCH TO PUT NUTS AND BOLTS TOGEATHER.

THE PRESIDENT OF UAW JUST KEEPS ON DEMANDING $$$ EVEN THOUGH THE PLANT HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN/ CLOSED.

RIDICULOUS JOB-BANK. RIDICULOUS DEMANDS.

Re: Japan Airline's CEO Slashes his Pay Below the Pay of Pilots | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:00 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:00 am EST)

drat, three posts and two of them i shoulda found my spray can instead....doh!! it's past bedtime i guess. gn lace!!!

Re: Japan Airline's CEO Slashes his Pay Below the Pay of Pilots | Report to Admin

By Lace; Yes We Did Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:41 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:41 am EST)

I know you're snoozing by now lol, but gn :)

What I want from an Obama Presidency | Report to Admin

By Sepo Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:51 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 12:51 am EST)

Looking forward to what we now know that Obama will be President, I think it would be intersting if everyone gave an idea of what they would like so see from this administaration that would directly affect their lives.

For my pespective, i want to see the new administration clean up some of the agencies within the Department of Agriculture. i would like so see more emphasis on conservation, sustainability, a more conservation orientated farm bill and greater emphasis on technical abilities and skill development for staff and less emphasis on agency staff within some USDA agencies managing contracts and money for bean counters in DC. I would like so see more accountabilty for the implemetation of environmental laws and regulations, and getting rooting out govenmental agencies that are top heavy with administration staff and light with on the ground staff. Particular USDA agencies i see needing help at this time are the Forest Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Rural Development adn probably some more that i am less familar with.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:01 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:01 am EST)

I want a President who SHOWS that he respects our Constitution and believes in justice. That means closing Gitmo, investigating and prosecuting all who were involved in torture, and eventually ending the wiretapping program. It is weak to avoid doing those things out of "fear of looking partisan." The Presidential oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States should be taken seriously. As Biden might say, deadly seriously. If an Obama administration is going to repair our standing in the world and repair our confidence in our government, he must not sweep the crimes of the outgoing administration under the carpet. Doing so would set a dangerous, shameful precedent.

Due to current events, what I want very early on is complete honesty about the economic situation. If Barack or anyone on his economic team simply pick up where Paulson leaves off -- by lying through his teeth everytime he speaks -- it will make the public immediately lose confidence in the new administration. They need to tell us that we are bailing out the derivatives industry and tell us what steps they will take as well as recommend Congress to take to make sure that we don't find ourselves in this situation again. The public deserves to know what really caused this nightmare and why the bailouts are so massive.

It would also be nice to see Barack make use of JFK's Executive Order 11110 - it has never been repealed. All it needs is a courageous President to utilize it.

Obama campaign war chest | Report to Admin

By Ron Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:41 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:41 am EST)

I would like to see an accounting, at least in broad outline, of the reputed $640 million contributed to the Obama campaign -- where it came from, how it was spent, and how the remainder, if any, will be spent. This would be in keeping with Obama's commitment to transparency.

On another topic, as an Obama supporter, I will never cease to be amazed at the ascent of this man who was a virtual unknown eight years ago to the presidency today. There are so many aspects of his life that are miraculous. The hand of God is clearly upon him. He is indeed The One, all political mocking aside.

Re: Obama campaign war chest | Report to Admin

By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:55 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:55 am EST)

You can go to fec.gov to get a breakdown of contributions to Barack's campaign.

http://www.fec.gov/

Barack ran a far cleaner campaign than his opponents. You might want to check their donor list first despite the fact they aren't president elect. Senator McCain and the RNC shouldn't be precluded from scrutiny and let off the hook.

Re: Obama campaign war chest | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:24 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:24 am EST)

I don't know how the money was spent but the Change will go to the White house...

I donated $10 to Senator Clinton's campaign | Report to Admin

By Peng in Gresham, OR Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:50 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:50 am EST)

and I wrote her a congratulatory note for being nominated Secretary of State by President-elect Obama.

The bitter primaries are behind me now! What about you? :)

btw: sorry to hear about Martin's loss; I made some phone calls last week. But actually I like 59 senate votes better than 60. Hopefully Al will pull through.

Speaking of "Change" | Report to Admin

By Debra from Yuba City, CA Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:10 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:10 am EST)

Prior to the election, in support of President Obama-I purcased items from the Obama Website Store. I have NOT RECEIVED MY ITEMS and I have sent two very gracious emails informing and requesting my purchased items or a refund, and to date I have not received a response from anyone. Since no one has contacted me from the barackobama.com store - just thought I'd post my frustration here!

I may be naive to politics, but my purchases were definately made in good faith and in support of President Obama. The lack of professional courtesy for not responding to me however, makes me question the motive of the support being advertised.

This, in my opinion, is surely not a good start for "Change" - I would like my $120 worth of "Change" back!

Re: Speaking of "Change" | Report to Admin

By Change Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:50 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:50 am EST)

sorry to hear that. Most likely this guy and campaign thinks that during campaign it is perfectly ok to fool people. Hope you get your money or items soon. Link

Re: Speaking of "Change" | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:20 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:20 am EST)

Do you have proof or conformation of order, copies of sent email canceled check or credit card statement? Look in the spot you put your profile…

Speaking of "Change" | Report to Admin

By Debra from Yuba City, CA Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:12 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:12 am EST)

Prior to the election, in support of President Obama-I purcased items from the Obama Website Store. I have NOT RECEIVED MY ITEMS and I have sent two very gracious emails informing and requesting my purchased items or a refund, and to date I have not received a response from anyone. Since no one has contacted me from the barackobama.com store - just thought I'd post my frustration here!

I may be naive to politics, but my purchases were definately made in good faith and in support of President Obama. The lack of professional courtesy for not responding to me however, makes me question the motive of the support being advertised.

This, in my opinion, is surely not a good start for "Change" - I would like my $120 worth of "Change" back!

The Constitution prohibits Senator Clinton to become the Secretary of State | Report to Admin

By James a Vietnam Vet from NC Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:14 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:14 am EST)

According to the Constitution Clinton as a Senator who received an increase in her salary while in office is ineligible to become the Secretary of State. As an expert in Constitutional law and a one who is dedicated to support it, Barack Obama must withdraw her name from consideration. It will be unlawful for the U.S. Senate to not enforce this law.

Re: The Constitution prohibits Senator Clinton to become the Secretary of State | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:38 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:38 am EST)

Oh James please!!! First before you post you need to understand the subject matter you're talking about.

The Constitutional conflict you are referring has nothing to do with Hillary having recieving a pay raise while serving as Senator, but rather the fact that the SENATE raised the salary for the position of SOS while she was serving there. Meaning that she voted on this pay raise thus making her ineligible to accept this position as the Constitution views this as profiteering.

That said there is a long list of Presidential appointees who have this situtation and in EACH case the situation was IGNORED!!!

Can it be that Barack as a Contitutional Scholar KNOWS THIS????

Re: The Constitution prohibits Senator Clinton to become the Secretary of State | Report to Admin

By Jude Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:43 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:43 am EST)

Come on James! This is such a nonissue.
Have you heard of the Saxbe fix? If it was applied every other time, no reason it won't work now too.

Re: The Constitution prohibits Senator Clinton to become the Secretary of State | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:28 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:28 am EST)

Here, There and Everywhere...

Link

The Best | Report to Admin

By Yesican Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:16 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:16 am EST)

Here is a word list I think describes President-Elect Obama;

- Authentic
- Astute
- Disciplined
- Poised
- Proactive
- Focused
- Pragmatic
- Curious (about that which he does not know)
- Accomplished
- Achiever
- Humble
- Bold
- Confident
- Conscientious
- Consistent
- Perceptive
- Strategist
- Leader
- Role Model
- Respectful
- Enthusiastic
- Unflappable
- Generous
- Principled
- Practical
- Strong
- Thoughtful
- Deliberate
- Compassionate
- Considerate
- Aspirational (to achieve the greater good)
-Vision

ROLL CALL! | Report to Admin

By Doreen D IOWA Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:45 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 2:45 am EST)

IOWA in the house: Well we lost Georgia, but the best news is we WON the Peoples House!!!!

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Dec 3rd 2008 at 3:11 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 3:11 am EST)

Reggie in in Germany Val, GO TO BED!!!!! LOL

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By Doreen D IOWA Dec 3rd 2008 at 4:05 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 4:05 am EST)

Hey Reggie, I am up til 9AM, how is Germany?

Re: ROLL CALL! | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Dec 3rd 2008 at 4:27 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 4:27 am EST)

Yiiiiiiks!!!!! Snowing in Hamburg today, Love it!!!!

Gotta head off to work now, Talk to ya later ;-)

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 4:29 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 4:29 am EST)

Nanci in the UK awake after a very late night of o'blogging!

Morning Reggie, Morning Doreen!

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By Doreen D IOWA Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:13 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:13 am EST)

Morning Nanci, what is this garbage about court hearing on Friday to see if Barack is fit to be President? stating he possibly wasn't born here. Boy these people never give up, what idiots, and I am sick of them, who is doing this crap?

Re: ROLL CALL! | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:28 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:28 am EST)

It's absolutely crazy. I can't believe the court has even agreed to hear it.

Hopefully this idiocy will stop with the hearing. What makes me cross about the whole thing is that when it was doubtful whether or not McCain was a US citizen because he was born in Panama, Obama along with McCaskill and others sponsored legislation which recognized that anyone born on a U.S. military base was a bona fide citizen.

I know McCain isn't responsible for these guys, but he could tell them to just stop it and put pressure on them or denounce them publically.

Honestly though, it just makes these people look like the wing nuts that they are. And they are such sore losers. I hope this silly lawsuit costs them millions and that it bankrupts them! :-)

Re: ROLL CALL! | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:40 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:40 am EST)

Blackbird...

Link

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:57 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:57 am EST)

Hi there Strong Heart. thanks for the Beatles Song! I loved it. The words are great. I am a Beatles Fan, but I'm embarassed to say that hadn't heard this one before.

I think I went to bed before you signed on last night to give ole Change a hard time! :-) Sorry I missed you.

You also are a music man along with Rich and Desert Dove Dan.

Now I need to go listen to Dove Song's contribution.

Re: ROLL CALL! | Report to Admin

By Anthony in N.C. Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:45 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:45 am EST)

Good Morning Obama Family from North Carolina.

Re: ROLL CALL! | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:03 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:03 am EST)

Good morning Nanci! Did you ever really sleep??? ;D

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:08 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:08 am EST)

Morning Arlene!!!!!!

Yes, I went to bed about 2:30 my time or shortly thereafter, only to be kept awake for another 30 minutes by my new next door neighbors---students! Grrr...

But, I slept in until 8, so got about 5 hours.

I'm transcribing tapes for my PhD now, but am checking in every so often on the blog.

I won't be able to chat much here until much later, but will check in now and again. Just letting you know in case there are long silences in between posts.

I have to get a ton of work done today for the PhD.

For you listening pleasure... | Report to Admin

By Please delete my profile... Dec 3rd 2008 at 5:58 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 5:58 am EST)

I got sent this video of an Obama song...

Yes We Can...

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By Please delete my profile... Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:02 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:02 am EST)

forgot to mention it is written by famous Deniece Williams and features a LARGE choir.

Re: For you listening pleasure... | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:04 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:04 am EST)

Stand...

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By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:44 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:44 am EST)

Very good.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:09 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:09 am EST)

Okay Dove Song, thank you for my daily dose of Obama related tears! :-)

That was gorgeous and inspiring. Thank you for sharing that here. The video is so inspiring and touching.

I think when the nasties come and try to turn us against each other, maybe we should post this again. This is what it's all about! :-)

Bailout's first report card | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:28 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:28 am EST)

$700 BILLION ALREADY SPENT - WHERE DID IT GO?

12/3/2008 - Bailout's first report card

The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) was passed into law on October 3, and its first progress reports are finally emerging.

EESA mandated three oversight components:
1) A bi-monthly reports by the Government Accountability Office (GAO);
2) A five-member congressional oversight panel;
3) an inspector general.

With almost half of the $700 billion bailout already allocated, two of these oversight entities have begun the massive task of reviewing Treasury’s progress.

On December 2, GAO released its first report, “Troubled Asset Relief Program: Additional Actions Needed to Better Ensure Integrity, Accountability, and Transparency.”

The report states that Treasury “has yet to address a number of critical issues, including

determining how it will ensure that the Capital Purchase Program (CPP) is achieving its intended goals and

monitoring compliance with limitations on
executive compensation and dividend payments.”

GAO provides a number of recommendations to Treasury to “help ensure the program’s integrity, accountability, and transparency.”

...Elizabeth Warren, chairwoman of the Oversight Panel promised to deliver the first report on December 10.

In her first public interview Warren said.. Its first report will focus on “laying out the central questions that Treasury should be addressing as it spends the taxpayers’ money.”

Warren suspects the government is “lurching from one tactic to the next without clarifying how each step fits into an overall plan.”

She questions whether lawmakers understand that “household financial health is profoundly tied to the economic health of the nation,” and insists that “any effective policy has to start with the households.”
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Bush administration plans a new 'right of conscience' rule | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:40 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:40 am EST)

Broader medical refusal rule may go far beyond abortion

The Bush administration plans a new 'right of conscience' rule that would allow more workers to refuse more procedures. Critics say it could apply to artificial insemination and birth control.

The outgoing Bush administration is planning to announce a broad new "right of conscience" rule permitting medical facilities, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare workers to refuse to participate in any procedure they find morally objectionable, including abortion and possibly even artificial insemination and birth control.

For more than 30 years, federal law has dictated that doctors and nurses may refuse to perform abortions.

The new rule would go further by making clear that healthcare workers also may refuse to provide information or advice to patients who might want an abortion.
Link

Rachel Maddow had Princeton University’s Melissa Harris-Lacewell discussin this Lame Duck Watch Move by the Bush Administration - here's her link as well: Link

Re: Bush administration plans a new 'right of conscience' rule | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:18 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:18 am EST)

I saw this yesterday. It's very upsetting. I hope if Bush gets it in, Obama is able to quickly over turn this. It is a serious infringement of women's sexual and reproductive health rights and a huge step backward for women's rights.

I hope NARAL, et al are on this. Already many of the anti-choice groups are lining up against HRC as well as SOS because she supported funding of the United Nations Population fund, which contrary to their assertion, does not fund abortions, but funds contraceptives as part of their development aid.

It is crazy-making! Here's the Huffpo link on the HRC kerfuffle on the right to choose issue. They accuse HRC of wanting to promote abortion rights globally. Aaargh... and they have copted the name of Susan B. Anthony as the name of their group. Ticks me off! Link

Re: Bush administration plans a new 'right of conscience' rule | Report to Admin

By Catherine of Riverdale, IL Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:37 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:37 am EST)

It is remarkable that Bush didn't create the law of conciousness during his administration. He is pro-choice. Fear not and be not dismayed. Women will have their own doctors available to them. I believe The National Organization of Women is going to walk all over him.

We are now talking about prejudice. You doctor will now make a decision as to whom he or she will help. So, what if their conscious tells them that it is not right to give services to American Indians? Any and all civil rights leaders will crush that law. I will be among the people in the fight. It is likely that the doctors whose consciouses will not allow them to provide certain services will not be part of insurance packages that are offered to companies. We will not allow them too.

These doctor will go broke because we do not have time to be bothered with their religion. And...thats what this will come to. In any event, we will win. We had doctors even when abortion was illegal. Some of us don't want to let our kids suffer because of one mistake. We can't all be like Palin, who is demanding that her 15 year old have a baby that was conceived in response to teenage hormones. I believe the girl made a tremendous mistake, and now thanks to mom she must live with it forever. Nuff said. We will win this hands down. Oh...did I mention I'm pro-choice?

Georgia Run Off Post Mortem | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:45 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:45 am EST)

Good article on Five Thirty Eight,

doing a Post-Mortem on the race there yesterday -

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Again, kudos to all the hard work that was put into this uphill battle of a race.

Re: Georgia Run Off Post Mortem | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:53 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:53 am EST)

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Re: Georgia Run Off Post Mortem | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:16 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:16 am EST)

Good Morning Strong Heart -

The Magical Mystery Tour with the Beatles, Huh?

I just thought I'd post the newest news on the site -

without looking back - but learning forward - if you get my drift. (You're not going to link me to a Drifters Video are you? [smile])

Hope you are WELL -

we only have a month or so before we start getting things done -

Maybe I should take up knitting.

Actually I may be helping a new local politician with her campaign -

Even on the local level it costs $10,000 - like up front - just to get started.

Re: Georgia Run Off Post Mortem | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:23 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:23 am EST)

If it was easy it wouldn't be called an Uphill Battle...

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Sometimes I feel like a cat bringing a dead mouse to the blog | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:27 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:27 am EST)

Here - look what I found!
Hawaii Endorses Plan for Electric Cars

The State of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Electric Company endorsed effort to build an alternative transportation system based on electric vehicles with swappable batteries and an “intelligent” battery recharging network.

The plan, brainchild of former Silicon Valley software executive Agassi, is an effort to overcome the major hurdles to electric cars — slow battery recharging and limited availability.

By using existing electric car technologies, coupled with an Internet-connected web of tens of thousands of recharging stations will make all-electric vehicles feasible.

Mr. Agassi has succeeded in assembling a growing consortium of national governments, regional planning organizations and one major car company.

Tuesday’s announcement follows earlier endorsements from Israel, Denmark, Australia, Renault-Nissan and a coalition of Northern California localities supporting the idea leading to the deployment of an electric vehicle with a range of greater than 100 miles, beginning at the end of 2010 in Israel.

The company plans test deployments of vehicles in 2009 and broad commercial sales in 2012.

Mr. Agassi has raised $200 million in private financing for his idea. In October, he obtained a commitment from the Macquarie Capital Group to raise an additional $1 billion for an Australian project.

Users of his recharging network would subscribe to
the service, paying for access and for the miles they drive.

GOOD INVESTMENT - investors are looking for new classes of assets that will provide dependable revenue streams over many years.

Mr. Agassi has argued that even if oil prices continued to decline, his electric recharging network — which ideally would use renewable energy sources like solar and wind — could provide competitively priced energy for a new class of vehicles.

Hawaii is a relatively small market with high energy costs.

It could appeal to owners of fleets of vehicles and to early adopter customers willing to work through difficulties inevitably accompanying a new transportation system.

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This is EXACTLY the type of innovation Obama's been discussing throughout the campaign. Less pollution, job creation, exporting it to other countries - very cool.

Re: Sometimes I feel like a cat bringing a dead mouse to the blog | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:46 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:46 am EST)

I just posted this on Facebook! What seemed nearly impossible just a short time ago is beginning to happen. We can do it! yes we can!

In this new Pro-Environment Environment | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:34 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:34 am EST)

Here's yet ANOTHER company encouraged to develop alternative energy models:

AEP eyeing ‘transmission superhighway’ for wind energy

OHIO

American Electric Power Company Inc. said Tuesday it is considering a multibillion-dollar project aimed at harnessing wind energy through a “transmission superhighway.”

The Columbus-based utility said it is in the conceptual phase of the proposal, which would require construction [translation JOBS] of more than 1,000 new miles of transmission lines and cost between $5 billion and $10 billion.

The 765-kilovolt lines would connect wind farms in the upper Midwest – the Dakotas, Minnesota and Iowa – to an existing network that ends near Chicago.

“The wind potential in this region cannot be developed unless we build a very efficient transmission superhighway to bring this clean, renewable generation to population and electricity load centers,” AEP CEO Morris said.

The company plans to work with all stakeholders in the region, including other utilities.
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Auto lobbyists STILL fighting Emissions but - the beat goes on - | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:43 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:43 am EST)

I'm glad that REPUBLICAN Governor Crist moved this forward - I hope it's a reflection of a new improved GOP (Okay I'm a Die Hard Dem - but it doesn't mean giving credit where credit is due)

Dec. 03, 2008
Florida environment committee votes in favor of emissions standards

Florida's Environmental Regulation Commission rejected arguments of automakers, car dealers, and agriculture interests Tuesday, voting 6-1 with the Crist administration to usher in tough new auto
emissions standards in Florida by 2013.

The clean car rule, modeled after California's emission standards, requires any new cars and trucks sold in Florida reduce heat-trapping emissions by 23 percent in 2013 and cut them a further 7 percent by 2016.

It was a hard-fought victory for Gov. Charlie Crist and Department of Environmental Protection Secretary who urged the panel of scientists and environmental experts to have Florida join 12 other states in adopting the California standards for greenhouse gas emission.

LOBBYISTS FOR AUTO MANUFACTURERS, AUTO DEALERS AND BOAT DEALERS URGED THE ERC TO WAIT - until the federal government sets its own fuel efficiency standards and decide then whether a tougher rule is needed to curb auto emissions.

They warned that the cost of the new changes would strike another blow to the nation's troubled auto industry, prohibitively raise the costs of light and medium duty trucks, and reduce pollutants by an insignificant amount.

But with every argument Sole, or his staff of scientists and regulators, jumped to their feet to provide a counterpoint.

''Don't listen to the skeptics who advise you wait,'' said Paul Ruscher, a professor of meteorology and atmospheric chemistry at Florida State University. ``The savings we can generate now in terms of lower emissions involve tangible benefits.''

''This is the first major test of Gov. Crist's climate strategy and a six to one vote is a pretty strong endorsement,'' said Eric Draper, president of the Florida Audubon Society. He predicted they will have a ''very tough time'' persuading the Legislature to ratify it.

''It's sad that the automakers are putting so much time and money into fight the rule rather than delivering cars that will give consumers more choice,'' Draper said.

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Re: Auto lobbyists STILL fighting Emissions but - the beat goes on - | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:52 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:52 am EST)

I think Crist & Swartzenegger are both Governors that are looking (in some respects) beyond their party & at the big picture. I hope the governors meeting goes well today, I love that it's taking place. i've always wondered why Presidents didn't connect more to governors.

Credit Cards UP 150% | Report to Admin

By EminemsRevenge Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:47 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:47 am EST)

Merry Christmas SUCKERS seems to be the message these BAILED OUT BANKS are telling us this season!!! JP WaMu Morgan Chase, who leads the pack, will be raising minimum payments from 2 to 5 percent whilst Citigroup is out to RAISE INTEREST 3 percentage points...those January bills are gonna break YOUR bank.

Re: Credit Cards UP 150% | Report to Admin

By Loretta Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:04 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:04 am EST)

Yeah I know. My interest rate will be increased to 18.99% so I'm told. I have never been late, always pay 3x the minimum, and will not accept this increase. I will opt out, and close this account first. I refuse to allow them to treat me this way.

Our brother's keeper | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:55 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 7:55 am EST)

Chained boy, 17, escapes locked garage in Tracy

On Monday afternoon, the boy made a dramatic escape, scaling an 8-foot wall from the backyard and running into a fitness center. There, wearing only men's boxer shorts, covered in soot and with a padlock and 3-foot chain still clamped on his ankle, he begged workers to hide him.
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It's so sad that some children, especially foster children, have no one to miss them. After he was reported as a runaway, was there any real effort to find him? Was there an Amber alert? I'm sure that this scum who tortured him knew no one would be looking for him when they kept him in captivity chained like an animal for one year.

Can neighbors be on the alert for a child who looks to be abused and sick? We must begin to be our brother's keepers.

FRENCH OBAMA ! | Report to Admin

By Allain Jules Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:05 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:05 am EST)

His name its DIEUDONNE.

Treated like "nigga" on TV

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Re: FRENCH OBAMA ! | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:23 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:23 am EST)

We have a ZERO tolerance for the "N" word - in any language, in any slang, in any way -

If you want to refer to an article - work around this -

Zero- Zero - tolerance -

Vous mai pour être Obama, cependant, cela est considéré presque pire que la prestation de serment ou la malédiction

(You may be for Obama, however, this is considered almost worse than swearing/cursing.)

S'il vous plaît ne pas utiliser ce mot à nouveau

Nous n'utilisons pas les "n" mot sur ce site jamais

(Please do not use this word again

We don't use the "n" word on this website ever)

Merci

Cape Wind -- something where I agree with George Bush and Deval Patrick | Report to Admin

By rich Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:10 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:10 am EST)

Cape Wind -- something where I agree with George Bush and Deval Patrick ...

... and disagree with Ted Kennedy and Mitt Romney :

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US backing of wind farm could come this week

By Bina Venkataraman
Globe Correspondent / December 2, 2008

The Bush administration is expected to issue as early as Friday a favorable final environmental review of the nation's first offshore wind farm project, clearing the way for Cape Wind to obtain a federal lease to erect 130 wind turbines in Nantucket Sound.

Nicholas Pardi, for the Minerals Management Service, ..., is planning to release its findings "by the end of the year." Supporters of the project who have been told of the agency's timetable said a favorable review should come in the next few weeks, possibly Dec. 5.

Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne would then have to wait 30 days to make the decision official and award the lease allowing the project to be located in federal waters. The supporters, ... , said they believe the administration wants this accomplished before Inauguration Day, Jan. 20.

...

"This is important not only for Massachusetts but for the nation as a whole," said Jack Clarke, director of public policy and government relations for Mass Audubon, a conservation group that came out in support of the project after evaluating its impact on wildlife.

Mark Rodgers, communications director for Cape Wind, said the company predicts the $1 billion project could be operating by 2011, though opponents have said they will go to court to try to block it. The developer expects the turbines to produce about 170 megawatts of power a year, equivalent to almost three-quarters of the average electricity demand for the Cape and Islands.

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several rounds of political maneuvering by the likes of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and former governor Mitt Romney, and strong opposition from a group of homeowners on the Cape and Islands. They worry that the 440-foot-high turbines, visible on the horizon, would mar their views, depress property values, and deter tourists. But the project has gained momentum as the public's appetite has grown for renewable energy to help forestall global warming.

...

From Cape Wind's perspective, the financial crisis aside, the wind is blowing in the project's favor. "We're very encouraged," said Rodgers. "With the incoming Obama administration, you are seeing that people link our energy and environmental challenges directly to our economic challenges."

Re: Cape Wind -- something where I agree with George Bush and Deval Patrick | Report to Admin

By rich Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:17 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:17 am EST)

I'm a Cape Cod tourist who also owns a timeshare on the Cape (town of Mashpee) and I fully support the Cape Wind project.

"Not in my backyard" type thinking is so old school and is selfish. I'm surprised at my US Senator Ted Kennedy for not having the political courage to back Cape Wind. I guess his seaside view from his estate home in Hyannis Port is more important than lowering the electric bills of 3/4ths of his fellow Cape Cod residents.

Re: Cape Wind -- something where I agree with George Bush and Deval Patrick | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:25 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:25 am EST)

This is something I just don't understand. I actually like to see a horizon with a bunch of sleek-looking, modern windmills or wind turbines. I know that the desert out by Palm Springs isn't as pretty as Cape Cod, but all those windmills that you can see from the freeway are rather interesting. I'm always fascinated with why some of them are turning and others are not. Is that by design or is that part of the wind pattern?

Re: Cape Wind -- something where I agree with George Bush and Deval Patrick | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:54 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:54 am EST)

Yeah, I have ALWAYS loved the view of the windmills going over the Altamont pass into the SF Bay Area...and they have been there a very long time! Another cool thing is in Long Beach, CA, where there are 3 small offshore oil derricks, and JUST offshore...they are disguised and lit up with different colored spotlights at night...I was totally fascinated with these when I had moved there in 1979. Now, I would love the sight of a wind turbine in the middle of our fields...I would wear that like a badge of honor dedicated to Ms. Liberty!

Re: Cape Wind -- something where I agree with George Bush and Deval Patrick | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:30 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:30 am EST)

To clarify about the oil derricks in Long Beach. I'm not even sure if they are operational, and I'm totally for oil independence. It was just cool that they found a way to incorporate them into the visual architecture of the city.

200 + companies want a bailout also | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:10 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:10 am EST)

I understand that over 200 different companies are requesting bailouts, such as the plumbers association, the electrician association, the housing association and the list goes on.

We have no money to give. We are in debt to China who if they would call in the debt we owe, they would own the USA.

Think of that the next time you're in Wal*Mart buying Chinese plastic crap for your kids.

The credit card companies are the next that will be in big big trouble.

Ur GAy ,,!,,(-_-) | Report to Admin

By Chode from North Bennington, VT Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:13 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:13 am EST)

Your really gay i wish obama wasnt the president!
i hate him he's so fat and he likes men. He takes it up the ass

Re: Ur GAy ,,!,,(-_-) | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:08 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:08 am EST)

I have reported this to admin.

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Re: Ur GAy ,,!,,(-_-) | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:14 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:14 am EST)

TROLL

Re: Ur GAy ,,!,,(-_-) | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:51 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:51 am EST)

How would you know, you didn't fall out of his ass...

YoUr MomM iS faTT | Report to Admin

By BOb from North Bennington, VT Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:14 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:14 am EST)

hi im pooppy i love you mr.pp i want to pee on you BYE

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By . Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:13 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:13 am EST)

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Re: YoUr MomM iS faTT | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:43 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:43 am EST)

Did your mother pee you out???

Re: YoUr MomM iS faTT | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:46 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:46 am EST)

Is your real name Urinary Tract Infection???

Hot of the Change Gov Website for Wednesday | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:30 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:30 am EST)

Inside the Transition: Economy

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 07:56am EST
Last week, President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden introduced the nation to the team they've chosen to help guide us out of the economic crisis.

Our cameras were there as the news developed, and we asked Brian Deese, a member of the Transition's Economic Policy Team, to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the process.

We interviewed Paul Volcker and Austan Goolsbee -- both of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board -- and Peter Orszag, Director-designate of the White House Office of Management and Budget, to hear how they plan to approach the challenges and opportunities ahead of us.

Watch the video

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Health Care Dialogue On Change Gov a HUGE success | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:31 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:31 am EST)

Join the Discussion: Former Sen. Daschle responds on health care

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 12:18pm EST
More than 3,500 reader comments later, we’re excited to report on the success of our recent community discussion on health care, the first open conversation of its kind on Change.gov.

Members of our Health care Transition team, including former Senator Tom Daschle, were eager to dig in to the comments and find out more about the issues and concerns that drove the community conversation online.

Here's a look at what they had to say: (video link)
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Re: Health Care Dialogue On Change Gov a HUGE success | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:44 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:44 am EST)

I loved that we could see that the Obama administration doesn't care where the good ideas come from. Thanks for posting this. I usually make it over to Change.gov every couple of days but, thanks to you it was all right here!

Re: Health Care Dialogue On Change Gov a HUGE success | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:57 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:57 am EST)

Thanks for posting this...I just love how they are asking for input...this is how democracy is suppose to work.

NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER | Report to Admin

By Phil from Beverly Hills, CA Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:34 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:34 am EST)

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Re: don't respond to this ignorance | Report to Admin

By Loretta Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:42 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:42 am EST)

Please ignore this ignorant person.

Re: don't respond to this ignorance | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:51 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:51 am EST)

Just reported him. Everyone just report and move on.

And thanks for changing the comment title! Well done!

Re: don't respond to this ignorance | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:53 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:53 am EST)

Keep reporting multiple times until this repulsive comment is removed, also the two above...

Re: NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:49 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:49 am EST)

I have reported this.

Good morning eveyrone!!! | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:00 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:00 am EST)

Just a gentle friendly reminder to change the comment title when you hit reply to something like this.

Otherwise the insult continues throughout the thread.

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By . Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:08 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:08 am EST)

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Re: NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER NIGGER | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:30 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:30 am EST)

Jim your Dead, must be the bogeyman...

FDIC chief: Intervene on foreclosures | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:34 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:34 am EST)

JUST AS OBAMA HAS REQUESTED DURING HIS ENTIRE CAMPAIGN:

Bank efforts to modify mortgages for troubled homeowners fail to reduce foreclosures - Sheila Bair urges resistant investors to be 'fiscally responsible.'

lenders like Chase and Citi will only modify loans they hold in their own portfolios, which they can do without getting approval from third parties. Beyond that, they are seeking authorization from investors to modify mortgages sold into the secondary market.

According to Bair, these obstacles can be overcome.

"We looked at the pooling and servicing agreements [that cover what servicers can do to ensure loans continue to perform] and most give wide flexibility to servicers to modify loans," Bair said during an interview with CNN.

She told the Fortune 500 Forum that it's not too late to step up foreclosure prevention initiatives.

"The sooner we do it the better," she replied. "I see higher delinquencies growing through 2010."

Acting now would help many families who would otherwise lose their homes. And that would benefit everyone.

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JOE BIDEN ADVISER IN CHIEF | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:38 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:38 am EST)

Biden shares stage with heavy hitters

...Biden has a critical role to play -- one of repairing the office of the vice president.

"This is a position that has to be re-established after what we have seen from eight years when Dick Cheney was the vice president and assumed great powers -- or we think he assumed great powers," Hess said. "And now it has to be readjusted to what it really is."

And that idea is not foreign to Biden, who said during the vice presidential debate that Cheney "has been the most dangerous vice president we've had probably in American history."

But on the other hand, as Cheney has made clear during his tenure as vice president, the job can be what you make of it.

"Dick Cheney coming into the Bush administration in 2000 didn't have a very well-defined role either and he ended up being one of the most powerful vice presidents in United States history," Vogel said.

Another key role for Biden, should the situation arise, would be tie-breaker in the Senate. And also not to be discounted -- during Biden's three decades in Washington, he made plenty of friends across the aisle.

"Go ask guys like Bob Bennett, a very conservative United States senator. ... I was asked to do Strom Thurmond's eulogy. It wasn't an accident," Biden pointed out shortly before the presidential election.

Julian E. Zelizer, a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School, says Obama should turn to Biden to unify factions among Democratic legislators.

"Along with Rahm Emanuel -- who will be Obama's chief of staff -- Biden should be used by Obama as a point man on Capitol Hill to help twist arms, make arguments and build voting coalitions," Zelizer wrote.

A source close to the transition team says Biden has been a part of every key meeting since the election and has had weekly lunches with Obama -- a sign that Biden, so far, is serving in the role he wanted: adviser-in-chief.

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GEORGIA SENATE RACE | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:41 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:41 am EST)

Good Morning Everyone, Great Grama Marilyn from Florida checking in. As I've mentioned in the past, some days I'm not here. When you have a retired 69 year old husband it's like having 10 kids. I wouldn't have it any other way. I love my husband, he is my best friend and the kindest man I know. I always thought I was a kind person but he took it further. Together we have organized relief missions and taken supplies to islands devastated by hurricanes. Our biggest was when we took 16 ton of supplies to Gunaja a Bay Island of the coast of Honduras after Hurricane Mitch back in 2001. So you see why when my kind and wonderful husband wants my attention he gets it. Any way, this morning I want to say how sorry I am that the Senate race in Georgia did not go our way. Georgia is my neighbor state and I look forward to the day the BLUE from Florida drips over to Georgia. In the meantime, we must not look at it as a loss. Instead we must look at it as a challenge. Remember, we do have several friends on the Republican side who will vote in our favor. More important, we never back down from a challenge. We have proved what we are made of when facing a challenge, we elected our next President, Barack Obama. We WILL get our bills passed through the Senate and the House even without the 60 seats we wanted. We have the strength and the guts to get what we want once our minds are made up because we have the one things those other guys have lost sight of, we have UNITY. So my neighbors in Georgia, I tip my hat to you and praise you for the strength you showed in the run off Senate race. I just want to repeat that you must not look at it as a loss, but as a challenge, one that I know you will welcome. Just remember, we Floridians are right next door and will tip that can of blue paint in your direction until we are one solid mass of blue. Stay positive, you have lots of supporters right here among us on this blog.

Re: GEORGIA SENATE RACE | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:46 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:46 am EST)

Good morning Marilyn, nice and cool here this morning....just loving it...also, not having to have the ac on much these days, so keeping more money in my pocket, instead of FP&L's...:)

Re: GEORGIA SENATE RACE | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:57 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:57 am EST)

Hi Suzanne, A bit chilly here in Welaka too, about 52 miles south of Jacksonville. My thermometer is reading 38. This is not the reason I left New Jersey so many years ago and moved to Florida. Oh well, I guess I can't have everything, my choice for our next President and warm weather every day. I'll take President-Elect Obama over a few degrees of weather any day!

Re: GEORGIA SENATE RACE | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:03 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:03 am EST)

I'm with you....I am in South Florida, only got in the 40's last night, but I love it. Got to put a fire in my fireplace! Though I was getting teased about this last night by some of our norhern Obama family...lol :)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOV. RICHARDSON | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:45 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:45 am EST)

Does anyone now what time the press conference to announce the appointment of Gov. Richardson is? I don't have a TV but I do watch these things on my computer on C-span. I have always liked Gov. Richardson so I don't want to miss the announcement. Besides I am not just a Floridian, I am an American.

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOV. RICHARDSON | Report to Admin

By The Traveler Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:50 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:50 am EST)

At 11.40 Eastern.

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOV. RICHARDSON | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:58 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:58 am EST)

Thank you so very much. I'll be watching.

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOV. RICHARDSON | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:57 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:57 am EST)

Hi there. Anytime you want to know the schedule for pressers and the like, a really good source is thepage.time.com Just go over there anytime and they'll usually give a list of the day's events. They also update it regularly throughout the day.

Even though Halperin is conservative and a bit of a tool sometimes, I find this to be a useful source of information.

Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:48 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:48 am EST)

Anyone have the link to Desert Dan's Blogger video?

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:52 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:52 am EST)

Sorry wish I did...just love Dan's video's.

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:54 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:54 am EST)

Obamakim!!!! Long time no hear from. HOpe you're doing well.

Good to see you here. I don't have the link to the video, but I bet someone here does.

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:05 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:05 am EST)

Good morning, or should I say good afternoon, Nanci...did you get a decent amount of sleep last night? Loved last night on the blog...lots of fun. Just a quick check in this morning before I get to work....

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:12 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:12 am EST)

Hi Suzanne! Yes, I just wrote Arlene above who just popped in as well that I got to bed at 2:30, but noisy new neighbors kept me up until after 3 a.m. But, I did sleep until 8 am so I'm okay, but will definitely have to go to bed early tonight!

Last night was a blast! And I think we can keep it going.

I'm working on PhD transcriptions today of my field interviews from this past summer. I am not spending much time here until later, but will check in now and again. If there are long silences you'll know why!

Good to see you here and great responses to the nasties above! Report and move on! :-)

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:22 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:22 am EST)

Nanci,
Glad to hear you are "bright eyed" this morning...I am working from home today, so will also have long silences....Will pop in when I can..

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:01 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:01 am EST)

Link

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:08 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:08 am EST)

Hi ObamaKim,

I think this is the one you're looking for:

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Amazing Place Amazing Grace

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:12 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:12 am EST)

Been looking for you, wanted to give you this...

Link

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:16 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:16 am EST)

Oh yeah! You got me going this morning with this one.

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:20 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:20 am EST)

Wow...thanks, that really warmed up this cold Floridian this morning!

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:18 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:18 am EST)

Thanks Dan, and Good Morning everyone- It's a beautiful day!
U2 Beautiful Day
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Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:36 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:36 am EST)

Ok, Dan, you got me crying! Started when I saw Reggie & his beautiful Josie, then I thought back over the campaign & all of the time we spent together. Amazing Grace indeed.

Thank You Dan you are an amazingly talented and beautiful person.

Re: Desert Dan's video | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:55 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:55 am EST)

Thank you so much Kim. This one was truly a labor of love, and I still get a little teary-eyed myself when I watch it.

Gates on board with Obama's Iraq plan | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:52 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:52 am EST)

December 3

— Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he accepted President-elect Barack Obama's approach to scheduled troop reductions in Iraq, arguing Tuesday that the hotly debated subject of timelines for withdrawal largely had been settled by a new U.S.-Iraq security agreement.

"That bridge has been crossed," Gates said a day after he formally agreed to remain as Obama's Defense secretary. "And so the question is: How do we do this in a responsible way?"

The security agreement requires U.S. combat troops to leave Iraqi cities and towns by June 30 and to withdraw completely by the end of 2011.

By staying, Gates becomes the first U.S. Pentagon chief to be carried over from one administration to the next.

GREAT FEEDBACK! "In a Gallup poll released Tuesday, 80% of Americans surveyed supported Obama's decision to keep Gates."

Gates hinted plans to put muscle behind his rhetorical critique of Pentagon spending priorities and to overhaul the way the military buys weapons.

- Gates also said CLOSING GITMO would be a high priority, but could require new legislation, such as a measure preventing former detainees from seeking asylum.

Gates said the next request for emergency war funding, an estimated $83 billion, would be delivered to Congress in a matter of weeks.

"The president-elect has made it pretty clear he wanted a team of people around him who would tell him what they thought and give him their best advice," Gates said.

"There will no doubt be differences among the team, and it will be up to the president to make the decisions."

because he believed that politics should not color the job of an intelligence analyst.

But he added that before now, his senior appointments in government had been under Republican administrations, and that he considered himself a Republican.

Gates first spoke with Obama about remaining on the job at a secret meeting inside the firehouse at Reagan National Airport, shortly after the president-elect met with President Bush last month at the White House.

Aides to Obama never revealed that the airport meeting involved Gates.

"They pulled the trucks out so that our cars could go in," Gates said.

With the Bush administration's time in office limited, Gates has deferred a string of important decisions dealing with the future of the Air Force's F-22 fighter jets and refueling tankers.
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OBAMA - MEET THE PRESS - THIS COMING SUNDAY | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:55 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 8:55 am EST)

MSNBC
Exclusive!

Obama on 'Meet the Press'
The president-elect will be Tom Brokaw's exclusive guest on Sunday, December 7, 2008.

Barack Obama
Exclusive! In his first Sunday morning television interview since winning the election, President-elect Barack Obama joins Tom Brokaw to discuss the economy, foreign policy and the upcoming transition of power.

To check when and what channel in your area - click here:
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Re: OBAMA - MEET THE PRESS - THIS COMING SUNDAY | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:01 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:01 am EST)

Great! Can't wait...thaks for posting this information.

Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:07 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:07 am EST)

Dating at LEAST back to World War II trying to throw a monkey wrench into political movements is not new.

PLEASE

1. Do NOT hit the REPLY button when a Troll Posts. This merely keeps their post up -

2. The goal of the more intelligent trolls is to DISCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THIS MOVEMENT -

3. TOTALLY IGNORE and REPORT TO ADMIN - Numerous, numerous, numerous times.

4. POST alternative news - I just posted four new pieces of up to the minute political news that relates to this Obama Supporter site.

This will continue on into perpetuity - just learn how to respond.

Again, NEVER take the bait - it's like having an older brother - someone out there had to have a taunting older sibling! (smile)

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:12 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:12 am EST)

Yeah, don't take the bait, especially from those "master" baiters!

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:16 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:16 am EST)

i was going to name a few of them, but then don't want to give them the publicity nor do I want to encourage them to all the sudden start posting.

but you know who they are people! :-)

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:19 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:19 am EST)

Another satisfying way to reply to one of these posts is to just put a period in the comment text section, NOT FORGETTING to change the comment title. It's like being able to speak in "deafening silence"... ;D

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By . Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:25 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:25 am EST)

:)

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:25 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:25 am EST)

Trying, but you know me...

Link

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:31 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:31 am EST)

That's one of the all time classic film clips! Love it.

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:35 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:35 am EST)

:-)

Thanks for the link Strong Heart.

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:03 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:03 am EST)

Anything that still applies, is truly a classic! :D

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:01 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:01 am EST)

Sorry!!!

Re: Baiters, Trolls, and Concern Trolls | Report to Admin

By Mid America Mom Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:27 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:27 am EST)

AH back again are they? Only been off a few days!

No response is best :) No audience- not so exciting.

Mid America Mom
Moms for Obama-Link

Good Morning Obama Landers! | Report to Admin

By Megan in Northwest Indiana Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:24 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:24 am EST)

United States Senate could intervene in Minneosta Senatorial Race recount between incumbent Norm Coleman and challenger Al Franken
Link
Sunday, November 30, 2008
'Black Friday' was not as ugly as was anticipated
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Fareed Zakaria GPS: The Taj Mahal hotel had warning of a possible attack
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UAW President calls for Auto Execs to do their fair share
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Political Paradigm Shift: Breaking with the past, President-elect Obama brings in some of 'The Clinton People'
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AP Video Report on Wal-Mart stampede that killed employee
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60 Minutes: "Lara Logan speaks with Monica Brown, only the second woman to ever win the Silver Star since World War II."
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Science and Technology: New device said to be able to harnass the power of ocean currents to potentially power the planet
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A Plan in Action: The Pentagon is becoming an active part of 'Homeland Security' with 20,000 domestic forces to be in place by 2011
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Chicago: President-elect Obama announces his National Security Team - Clinton, Holder, Jones, Napolitano, Rice, Gates
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The 'Three A.M. Phone Call' may very well (with confirmation) become a reality
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Change.gov: President-elect Obama commemorates 20th Annual World AIDS Day
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TPM: Christopher Hitchens meets his match in Joan Walsh
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Tell me something I couldn't have surmised aka will it never end?: The Bush Administration ignored warnings years before the economy collapsed.
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Obama National Security Presser: Introduction and Question and Answer Session
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Local television news feeling the pinch of the year-long (recently proclaimed) economic recession
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In Court Today: Civil Liberties - Class Action lawsuits heard Monday against the telecom industry
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Don't be nervous, don't be rocky (about Obama's cabinet picks): Save it for later when they've actually done something
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Tuesday: Today, way up North in Minnesota, it was a very good day for Al Franken
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Great Pick: Dr. Susan Rice will make an AWESOME U.N. Ambassador!
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Nixon Tapes: Nixon's condolence call to Joe Biden in December 1972
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
I am poor but I consider myself very lucky and very fortunate
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Re: Good Morning Obama Landers! | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:31 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:31 am EST)

Thank you for working so hard on getting us all this news at once.

I can only handle one thing at a time myself!

I noticed the Fareed Zakaria GPS piece -

Fareed was BORN AND RAISED IN MUMBAI,
attended Yale and then a PHD at Harvard
Written numerous books on American Foreign Policy - he's definitely an expert -

Here's his Wiki bio:
Link

wouldn't it be great to get him on the Obama team? He's simply brilliant and should be found a cabinet post:

Re: Good Morning Obama Landers! | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:53 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:53 am EST)

Not that this matters but, he wrote one of the most concise and well rounded endorsements of Senator Obama just prior to the election. I sent it out to many undecideds as the election neared.

The Case For Barack Obama
Link

Many talented people to chose from though

Re: Good Morning Obama Landers! | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:44 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:44 am EST)

Here's an expansion on the New Technology for Energy Independence that you cited:

Generating Electricity in water flowing at a rate of less than one knot - about one mile an hour - means it could operate on most waterways and sea beds around the globe.

Existing water power technologies rely on wave, tide or faster current action are far more limited in where they can be used and cause greater obstructions

The new device INSPIRED BY THE WAY FISH SWIM (!) consists of a system of cylinders positioned horizontal to the water flow and attached to springs.

As water flows past, the cylinder creates vortices, which push and pull the cylinder up and down. The mechanical energy in the vibrations is then converted into electricity.

A "field" of cylinders built on the sea bed over a 1km by 1.5km area, and the height of a two-storey house, with a flow of just three knots, could
generate enough power for around 100,000 homes.

Just a few of the cylinders, stacked in a short
ladder, could power an anchored ship or a lighthouse.
Link

Cape Wind foe | Report to Admin

By rich Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:27 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:27 am EST)

Cape Wind foe ...

... is ethically-challenged :

Link

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Ethics fine for wind farm foe

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

HYANNIS— A former member of the state Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission has been fined $2,500 for ethics violations related to his opposition to a proposed wind farm off Cape Cod.

The Cape Cod Times yesterday reported that Mark Weissman was penalized for failing to make a written disclosure to the governor that he was a paid consultant for a group opposed to the Cape Wind project.

The state ethics board said he received at least $8,000 from the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound.

...

Re: Cape Wind foe | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:36 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:36 am EST)

The attempt to get Wind Farms off of Long Island has been fought with the Not In My Back Yard crowd.

If you've ever seen a wind farm, you realize they are NOT horrendous, ugly things -

like say - a NUCLEAR PLANT -

We're also working on Tide Turbines - they're trickier - they tried one out in the East River and one of the Turbines broke because of the strength of that tide -

However, you obviously can't SEE a Tide Turbine - and so they're not as politically sensitive an option - however there is an environmental impact on any thing you do anything at all.

One of our Long Island politicians and Environmental Experts looks toward self contained home-run energy systems. He draws a parallel between the Old Fashioned Huge MegaComputers of Yesterday - and the new ones of today - a great analogy.

We need to get from Point A to Point B, however.

Perhaps an option would be for ALL new production to have a plan of RECYCLABILITY - in other words the steel turbines, when they become dated, can be melted down and turned into something else.

Also, all the lubricant should be re-used as well -

Re: Cape Wind foe | Report to Admin

By rich Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:44 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:44 am EST)

NY Woman -

All I know is that I congratulate dem MA Gov Deval Patrick for having the politicall courage to support Cape Wind project.

I admire my MA dem U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy for all his senatorial work over the years but his opposition to Cape Wind (along with ex repub MA Gov Mitt Romney) frankly is a cowardice act IMO.

Re: Cape Wind foe | Report to Admin

By Jeanine Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:28 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:28 am EST)

I was in Maui, Hawai'i (I think that is how you write it) a couple of years ago and was surprised at people being against the wind mills. Yes, you could see the wind mills on the hills, but they looked better than smoke and oil spills. Certainly, the people on these islands would suffer first and the most from the effects of climate change. One approach is better education: general education in science and specific education on the issues. This will not be easy.

AH Obama inspired music | Report to Admin

By Mid America Mom Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:38 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:38 am EST)

Yesterday my oldest (4 now) started singing one of the songs we found, unprompted -- no one is Irish as barack obama (see youtube), I just had to smile.

Today while looking for it - for her to sing- I found this Obama inspired country song. Enjoy! Link

Mid America Mom
Moms for Obama in the grassroots - Link

Re: AH Obama inspired music | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:51 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:51 am EST)

Thanks Mom!!!

Obama Wallpaper Archive | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:44 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:44 am EST)

Hello everyone - happy Wednesday! I just updated the wallpaper archive with 4 new entries.

This is my newest effort - a site that compiles all the high quality Obama wallpapers in one place. I'll be adding new wallpapers each day.

Link

A Real Talent! | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:47 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:47 am EST)

Barack Obama - Hold On

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An original arrangement by Don Lewis of the old Negro Spiritual

Swing Low

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Don Lewis performing Swing Low on a Roland VP-550. He makes it sound like a whole choir but it's just him and the machine. Please check it out, I think you'll be pretty impressed!

Re: A Real Talent! | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:44 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 6:44 pm EST)

dan, YOU are a real talent! Thank you so much for these inspirational videos. I really needed them today. THIS is the beauty of this blog; it's all things to all people and there is always an uplifting moment when you need one!

Thank you so much!

THE BUSH FAMILY THAT WILL NOT GO AWAY | Report to Admin

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:58 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:58 am EST)

I just read in my e news alerts from the Miami Herald that Jeb Bush, the former Gov. of Florida, is throwing his hat in the ring and is seriously considering for Senator to fill the vacant seat that will be left by Mel Martinez who is not running for re-election in 2010. Mel was one of the good guys, he works well with Sen. Bill Nelson (D) and votes with Dems most of the time. How can anyone not be embarrassed by running for Senator when his brother, George, will go down in history as the worst President ever? WHY WON'T THE BUSH FAMILY JUST GO AWAY? We've had enough!! It seems we have our work cut out for us in 2010.

Re: THE BUSH FAMILY THAT WILL NOT GO AWAY | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:09 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:09 am EST)

Good Grief but, it's not surprising.

RIP | Report to Admin

By meta Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:01 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:01 am EST)

Odetta, Rest in Peace.

Link

Re: RIP | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:24 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:24 am EST)

Link

Re: RIP | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:40 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:40 am EST)

HA! Strongheart, I almost posted that one instead of Glory Hallelujah!

Amazing voice.

Re: RIP | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:36 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:36 am EST)

Odetta

Glory Hallelujah
Link

Re: RIP | Report to Admin

By meta Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:42 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:42 am EST)

She was hoping to sing at Obama's inauguration. It would have been interesting to see what song she would have chosen if that had come to pass.

Re: RIP | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:54 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:54 am EST)

Link

Re: RIP | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:27 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:27 am EST)

For MLK's March on Washington in 1963 she sang
Freedom Trilogy: Oh Freedom/ Come and Go With Me/ I'm on My Way
I can't find a recording of her singing it that I can post although there are lots of choirs singing it on youtube...it's just not the same though.
I'm wondering if she planned on singing it for the inauguration. It would have been very moving.

Re: RIP | Report to Admin

By Czarina JB in Arizona Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:50 pm EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 1:50 pm EST)

I am so sorry to hear of Odetta's passing. I read this morning that she was expected to sing at BO's inauguration.

CHANGE is coming | Report to Admin

By meta Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:05 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:05 am EST)

Obama Transition Teams are Scrutinizing Federal Agencies:

Link

a matrix one system many solutions | Report to Admin

By Juan Gaspard Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:06 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:06 am EST)

Pat Smith ,
AFielkow@cityofno.com,
James Carter ,
"Penya M. Moses-Fields (CityOfNO)" ,
"Anthony Jones (CityOfNO)" ,
"Robert Mendoza (CityOfNO)" ,
"Margaret Johnson (CityOfNO)" ,
Michelle Duroncelet ,
Cheryl Mendy

ccgrussell@timespicayune.com,
Serda Anderson ,
mhboyd@cityofno.com,
rardeneaux@cityofno.com

I DO BELIEVE NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT.
I am concerned with our elavated crime rates, our cost of crime, elevated risk from a WMD, a Biological attack, and solutions
1 system of systems a matrix, that multitasks, and solves multiple problems at the same time.

I GUARANTEE WE CAN CATCH EVERY CRIMINAL
1 Greatly reduced criminal acts.
2 Diminished risk of safety, on a compound level.
3 Once you get the few criminals off the street,
4 monitor all the rest digitally, and have your designated persons, IE probation/ Parole, or the sex offenders unit will only have to respond when their is a blatant act of disregard for the rules and at that point we will tell you who it is, where they are and what the reaction time is.
5 Of course Jobs people will spend their money in New Orleans again. People will have the peace of mind,
THIS I GUARANTEE, we will catch every criminal and we will provide ample evidence for conviction, Digitally.
6 WE WILL CATCH EVERY MURDERER,
7 RAPIST, THUG,
8 ROBBER, AND
9 SOLVE EVERY CAR ACCIDENT.
10 we can even assist in locating condemning evidence such as DNA, for example if we record that the perpatrator touched the door in a certain fashion leaving potential DNA, or other clues.
WE WILL PROVIDE THE PLATFORM FOR THE REST OF THE NATION,

the above was sent to the New Orleans city Council on 12-3-08

I designed this as a proposal for HSARPA,

I own this system, this system will save trillions nationwide creating many jobs much better security and significant consumer safety and reassurance.

also we need to start a "CCC" type national project rerouting part of the water from the Mississippi river to the midwest region, to alleviate future flooding and create fertile farmlands as well as jobs.

one more key note is if we bail out the auto industry, every vehicle needs a computer system that can be tracked with the capabilities to be remotely shut down for public safety reasons such as police chases and crime in general, this will also protect the consumer and solve many problems.

Juan Gaspard

Infrastructure! Infrastructure! Infrastructure! | Report to Admin

By Obamakim Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:13 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:13 am EST)

I'm sure infrastructure rebuilding will be a big part of the discussions at the Governors meeting with PE Obama today. I'll bet Rachel Maddow's excited!

Here's a great article

Eric Lotke | A Consensus Emerges: Build, and Build Big Link Lotke, The Campaign for America's Future:

"Everybody is saying the same thing. Stimulus plans don't mean tax rebates worth a few tanks of gas and a restaurant dinner. Stimulus plans mean new roads and bridges, aid to states so they won't lay off nurses and teaching assistants, and a down payment on a new energy economy with windmills and commuter rail."

Re:Yesterday's Meeting: | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:36 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:36 am EST)

With the Governors:

Link

Re: Infrastructure! Infrastructure! Infrastructure! | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:46 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:46 am EST)

Yeah, Ed Rendell seemed pretty giddy after the meeting with PE Obama.

Re: Infrastructure! Infrastructure! Infrastructure! | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:58 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:58 am EST)

I noticed that a few Governors were giddy.

Re: Infrastructure! Infrastructure! Infrastructure! | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:17 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:17 am EST)

Yup, giddy like children on a lovely Christmas morning : )

ROCK ON is so yesterday | Report to Admin

By rich Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:47 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:47 am EST)

ROCK ON is so yesterday ...

... the new ON is ...

... TRAMPLE ON :

Link

Black Friday tragedy won't stop shoppers

By: Bryan Murphy

Posted: 12/3/08

By now you've probably all heard the story of Jdimytai Damour, the tragic 34-year-old temporary worker picked up by a Wal-Mart in Long Island, N.Y., to help with the frenzy which typically accompanies Black Friday - and who was subsequently trampled to death by over 2,000 frenzied shoppers eager to get their hands on "the best deals."

Of course, this death set off a period of national autoanalysis: How could this happen? What can be done to prevent such tragedies in the future?

There has been a call, by some, for the nation to re-evaluate its priorities; there are those who argue that in this time of supposed Thanksgiving and familial cheer, rampant consumerism should take a back seat. (If a craze started for collectible coats-of-arms, would that be rampant rampant-consumerism?) This is a time of joy and goodwill toward men, it is said, and we should all grow up and act as adults, and we should tone down our obsessive fixation upon material possessions.

Noble sentiments, surely. But fat chance. Until there's some Homeopathic-Ayurvedic-Tapas-Ba r-and-Holistic-Therapy Avenue whose insidious grasp upon the American psyche can rival the awesome power of Madison Ave., America's neurotic consumerism is unlikely to abate in the slightest.

...

Pleasing the Power Elite | Report to Admin

By Chris from Tulsa, OK Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:54 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:54 am EST)

Obama - the conservatives and Trickle-Down elitists are singing your praises. Michael Gerson strongly compares your cabinet to a confirmation of Bushite policies. Like this:

"The transition between Bush and Obama is smoother than some expected, not merely because Obama has moderate instincts but because Bush does as well. Particularly on the economy, Bush has never been a libertarian; he has always matched a commitment to free markets with a willingness to intervene when markets stumble.

The candidate of "change" is discovering what many presidents before him have found: On numerous issues, the range of responsible policy options is narrow. And the closer you come to the Oval Office, the wiser your predecessors appear.

Third, Obama is finding the limits of leading a "movement" that never had much ideological content."

The so-called "lame duck" President is gutting regulations that protect American workers and finishing off the final legacy phases of environmental plunder.

And you say nothing? You give no warning of any contrast with these Robber Barons. Splineless.
Disappointing. Every contact your organization makes is about marketing tee shirts and button.
Screw the trivia Obama. Stand up.

Re: Pleasing the Power Elite | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:08 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:08 am EST)

David Sirota is that you?

Re: Pleasing the Power Elite | Report to Admin

By meta Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:54 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:54 am EST)

LOL!

Re: Pleasing the Power Elite | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:53 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:53 am EST)

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PE Obama getting briefings; | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:56 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 10:56 am EST)

Barack Obama is getting more intelligence briefings than George Bush:

Link

Gates Presser From Yesterday | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:05 am EST (Updated Dec 3rd 2008 at 11:05 am EST)

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