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The defining of RC Syndrome as a condition of clergy abuse. When Syndrome becomes Culture

By JohnB - Oct 11th, 2009 at 10:22 pm EDT

RC Syndrome

Religious Compartmentalization Syndrome

"When Syndrome becomes Culture"

A THEORY PROPOSED BY SURVIVORS & RESEARCHERS
OF THE
GLOBAL CLERGY ABUSE CRISIS (GCAC)

OCTOBER, 2009

A call for supporting research, documentation, anecdotal, statistical or other evidence; contributing and collaborative authors.

[INITIAL DRAFT STAGE]

The notion is simple. We as human beings are able under a wide range of circumstances to compartmentalise aspects of our current or past experiences. This compartmentalisation process is carried out at any time the sufferer encounters a need or has become so conditioned that the syndrome is automated (ref: Pavlov) as they are simply at a point in an endless loop or cycle of the syndrome.

When a child is raised in an environment such as (USA, ref: Clergy abuse disclosures, legal precedents, depositions, findings & deterrents, Native American Indian populations experiencing large scale fraud and deception through to murder and theft of lands. Ireland. ref: Clergy abuse widespread through the population. Italy ref: Clergy abuse potential in the vast majority of the population. Canada ref: Genocide. School systems. Alaska ref: Innuit and Native American Indian populations.Breakdown of social order and structures creating widespread social disorder, drug and alcohol problems, breakdown of family and traditional support structures. Common to almost all Indigenous populations affected.) there is an innate requirement to survive.

Children who enter such schools or systems are most likely to come from a religious home where the process would have already been well set in place (the child is entirely compliant and will often have developed the ability to compartmentalise as their environment dictates [reason why a number of individuals in a class where a number of children have been identified as victims of a wide range of abuses - this segment often has no recall of these events or no recall of others experiencing abuse. On the contrary many see this period of their lives as 'blissful' and wonderful and they extol the virtues of those found to have committed abuses. This segment holds the greatest number of sufferers of the RC Syndrome.). This briefly describes the environment and initial development of what we encounter in a full blown stage of the syndrome where we find compartmentalisation to an extent beyond the bounds of rational thought processes which at times can place the individual in a mental situation where they are unable to process their own memories and recollections correctly.

Well documented examples of this are abundant and can be readily found in the depositions of bishops, priests, nuns, rabbis, Imams as well as in educationalists, administrators and office holders both within and without the organisational or management structure of institutions which has been comprehensively affected by the syndrome.

An understanding of the above and a review of the spread and the extent of the influence throughout society that this syndrome can reach immediately begins to answer and resolve an immense proportion of the difficulties reporting abuse victims encounter in their interactions with survivor groups, authorities, health and other support mechanisms.

The results and outcomes can be seen in all areas of life. ....

Statistics
When attempting to measure the degree of the syndrome we encounter a well developed set of regulations and systems which simply do not permit us to see the real figures. While we are entirely reliant on the Catholic church (a body identified as being in a full blown, cyclic state of RC syndrome) for figures as the gathering and processing of this type of data has been stifled and obfuscated throughout legal and governmental structures over many generations and subsequently little is really know of the relationship to crime of the various sectors classified under a heading such as that found in a census form under the title "Religion".

Profiling and identifying potential criminal activity in a RC syndrome sufferer
Profiling of community, policing, military, management and political candidates cannot be undertaken by the general population due to the lack of factual data and the inclusion into te equation of the educational experience of those experiencing the syndrome. Other aspect requiring inclusion are found when a child have without knowledge or consent been introduced into such an environment by parents who are usually at a mature stage of the syndrome in that they have achieved full cycle status.

The cycle is clearly described in the following text. The steps are broadly defined as:

Problem identification
Resolution to act
Identify outcome goal
Required actions
Actions taken
Outcome achieved
Celebration

Applied to circumstance of reference text
Problem identification       Sexually abusive priests
Resolution to act              Bring into play the full force of available resources to counter the problem
Identify outcome goal      Someone must suffer for these crimes
Required actions             Approved activities
Actions taken                  Co-ordination of actions, spread of activity to others affected
Outcome achieved         Suffering achieved
Celebration                     Cup of tea and a meal, other religious celebrations
Re-shock and re-compartmentalisation when situation is re-encountered due to the syndromes effect which caused the sufferer to conclude that the problem had been solved - return to step one for repeat of the cycle.

When applied in the general population in daily experiences this process answers the questions as to why victims self describe as being 'the crack in society which we repeatedly fall through' as well as the much lamented 'Why must we be filtered through every religious mind in the process and only after each has given their full approval will our case or documentation move further up the line only to encounter the same process once again at the next step on its fruitless and futile journey towards inevitable failure.'. Victims consistently report this encounter throughout the full extent of their healing journey and identify this as the main stumbling block in the progress of their claims, encounters with authorities, health and community providers through to victim and survivor networks (although they are quick to point out that there are those among this segment who have countered many of these issues through the benefit of their level of experience).

Areas victims highlight where they are most likely to encounter the syndrome is in policing and health areas (unfortunately these are the major areas governments provide support for victims through). Some available figures show that these areas have a recidivism rate as high as 60% in policing with an almost 95% in specialist areas of health. Psychiatry practitioners are identified by victims as having a figure above the 95% generally ascribed to health professionals. Better research in this area is urgently needed to identify the true extent of the problem identified here. Victims indicate that the number encountered in the political arena is less than the 95% although it is strongly confined to camps, factions or individuals within in party and is most often found in women; particularly those who have been marginalised, silenced or bullied.

Reported experiences strongly indicate that when a victim encounters multiple sufferers of the syndrome in one or more of the above then a 98-99% failure rate is expected. This is when syndrome becomes culture.

One of the most difficult to overcome aspects is the difficulty survivors encounter when describing their abuse as their basic instinctive response is to kill their adversary or to see them suffer an equivalent degree of harm and pain as that experienced by the victim of a sufferer of the Syndrome. Maintaining a socially acceptable behavior is extremely difficult as basic primitive instinctive notions of justice (ref: research Chimpanzee and other primates re justice and reward) are breached. The victim has little recourse but to express their anger and frustration at not being able to get at their attacker or abuser to mete out their instinctive response. This hurdle can be overcome via a variety of means including suitable psychology, (possibly brain plasticity as a result of recent research in psychiatry), low dosage medications in combination with psychology when required. Medications should be aimed at stabilising adrenalin (ref: primitive instinctive notions of justice) runaway when victims encounter self triggering as well as external triggering events. Often an understanding of these circumstance and how they affect each individual personally is sufficient for them to understand their perceived need to escalate when they perceive that someone or something is standing between them and those they identify as the perpetrator of their experience or those who impede their progress to overcome the results of the lifelong deceptions they have overcome previously and have an expectation that they are encountering or about to encounter obfuscation, delaying tactics, compartmentalisation by affected individuals of RC Syndrome.

Those well advanced through their journey or process describe the need to re-introduce basic parental instincts which have been repressed through the experience of both victim and sufferer of RCS as well as what we currently refer to as basic human rights. Once the focus of the victim is on their genetic heritage as found through their biological connection to their off-spring and they find others working towards a common goal of implementing a solution the need to take up an individual battle can be resolved and better directed towards the implementation of a social solution which is the next evolutionary step in the recovery process.

The example text

Source: http://www.thebostonpilot.com/articleprint.asp?id=10937

Laypeople invited to fast for priests Oct. 24

By Jim Lockwood
Posted: 10/9/2009

ATTLEBORO -- Anna Rae-Kelly saw the Catholic priesthood becoming embattled as a result of the clergy abuse scandal that rocked the Church beginning in 2001.

Suffering from a decline in prestige and reputation among the general public, the priesthood frequently became the butt of jokes and the center of calls for change in longstanding traditions and practices including celibacy and an unmarried clergy.

That is why Rae-Kelly felt a call to action.

“If they are under attack, we don’t receive the Eucharist and the sacrament of reconciliation,” Rae-Kelly said. “After the abuse scandal, they were weakened and we were weakened as a result.”

She organized what has since come to be an international phenomenon called the Lay Fast for Priests.

“For some time, I had felt called to pray for the priests in America and all over the world,” Rae-Kelly said.

This year, the Lay Fast for Priests will be held on Oct. 24. The fast is to be observed until 3 p.m. that day, the hour when Christ died on the cross. Participants refrain not only from food but from anything else that is “significant” to them. For example, Rae-Kelly has known of people fasting from talking, television, or other aspects of everyday life.

At 3 p.m., the fast is broken with prayer. Past fasters have prayed in their own homes or held services in their parishes.

Some people who have expressed interest in fasting have told her they will pray a Divine Mercy Office in honor of priests. At the National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette in Attleboro, there will be a 3 p.m. closing service that will include the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, an international rosary in five languages representing the different continents in the world, and benediction.

“Then we go home and have something to eat,” she said.

International unity, for Rae-Kelly, illustrates the fast’s impact.

“All the people of God -- the Body of Christ -- are all fasting at the same time and praying for the same intention,” Rae-Kelly said. “That’s what gives it such power.”

When Rae-Kelly introduced this concept four years ago, she encountered her share of cynics who said it would not work; nonetheless the idea gained credence.

After obtaining permission from Bishop George Coleman, bishop of her home diocese of Fall River, she announced the fast at the La Salette shrine.

“I did a two-minute talk,” she recalled. “201 people signed up.”

At the closing service that year, she remembers a man arriving in his bare feet. The man had walked the nearly 8-mile trek from Pawtucket, R.I. as a sacrifice for priests.

“It was just moving and inspiring,” Rae-Kelly said.

Since that time, people have taken Rae-Kelly’s idea and brought it to their own parishes. It has won the blessing and approval of many, including Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley.

It has also gone global.

Last year, Rae-Kelly said, a lady arrived at the shrine dressed in traditional Korean clothing and is now organizing a fast in her native land. Last week, Rae-Kelly received an email from a woman in South Africa who translated the sign-up sheets into Zulu to bring the fast to her village.

Over the coming weeks, laity will be speaking at their parishes to promote the fast and enroll the parishioners. However, Rae-Kelly said, Catholics should not expect to hear about this from their parish priests.

“It shouldn’t be a priest who promotes the fast,” Rae-Kelly said. “This is our gift to them. If they promote the fast it’s like me asking a friend to take me out to dinner.”

For more information on the Lay Fast for Priests, visit Rae-Kelly’s website, www.annaprae.com

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Berlusconi calls for ban publication of photographs in the company of an underage model

By Uyi from Quebradillas, PR - May 30th, 2009 at 7:14 pm EDT

Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi calls for ban publication of photographs in which he portrayed in the company of an underage model.

Paparazzi captures Berlusconi at his villa in Sardinia.

Celebration of seventy-two year old prime noted not one, but with a young model Noemi Leticia and her friend - a girl at that time was not yet eighteen and.

It is not yet known, what is shown in these pictures, but a photographer for their fee in half a million euro.

Now, Berlusconi's demands to ban the publication of photographs, because he believes they represent moments of purely personal life. He made a statement in the office, designed to protect the private life of Italians.

Note that the model is beginning to become a bone of contention couple Berlusconi. In the Italian media reported that the prime minister's wife Veronica Lario left him because of his connection with Letizia. Lario announced divorce after her husband went to the birthday Letizia, who called him to as "Papi."

The wife said that can not be "married to a man who drives a company with the young."

In turn, Berlusconi said he had not entered into close relations with the 18-year-old model and has promised to resign if his words are lies.

According to observers, the commission may allow the press to publish some photos.

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Turkey has dropped a balloon with tourists

By Unknown user - May 29th, 2009 at 3:45 am EDT

As a result of the fall of a balloon with foreign tourists in Turkey killed at least one man, seven received various injuries.

The incident occurred in the county Avanos Kapadokiya tourist center in the central part of the country.

The balloon carrying tourists, shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons, has fallen from 200-meter height.

Circumstances of the incident and determined the nationality of the tourists.

Recall, in May last year as a result of the explosion a balloon in Belarus killed two people.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Illinois Department of Corrections and WestCare Foundation, Inc. Discriminatory Practices

By Fred from South Holland, IL - Jan 30th, 2009 at 12:29 am EST

March 12, 2009

I received mail dated March 9, 2009 from the Illinois Department of Human Rights. The letter states "...Your letter to Governor Quinn was referred to the Department of Human Rights for a response. The letter that you received from the Department of Human Rights, dated July 15, 2008, explained the process regarding the cooperative agreement between U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (Department)...When you have received a final determination of your charge from EEOC, please refer the July 15, 2008, letter for further instructions...." Mr. Brent A. Harzman, Acting Manager signed this document, copying it to Rocco Claps, Betsy Ebeling, Governor's Office of Citizen Action and Thomas Roeser.

January 29, 2009

Honorable President of the United States
Mr. Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500

CERTIFIED MAIL

Re: Bias and Prejudice Investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Mr. President:

Please excuse me from taking your valuable time away from governing our country, but I must submit this writing seeking advocacy for shared beliefs in an honorable employment system free from discrimination and indifferent treatment along with responsible government intervention when an employment entity compromises the laws governing employment practices. At this time in your Presidency, it appears your priorities are focused on the economy and employment. This writing addresses both priorities. You signed a bill today, January 29, 2009, requiring women to get equal pay in employment, which also expands the time for filing discrimination claims. The lady to whom the bill reflects battled the powers to be for equal rights and pay for everyone. My fight is similar. I have been battling with the powers to be for equal employment under the law.

Background/History with the Illinois Department of Corrections:

First, I have been subjected to discrimination, marginalized and retaliated against because of my non-violent criminal drug convictions in 1988 and 1992. Sir, when I was sentenced in 1992 I did not have a G.E.D. I received my G.E.D. in Chicago’s county jail while waiting to go to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). I started going to college in prison. Once released in December of 1994, I achieved my Bachelor degree in General Studies with a focus on Social Science (1997) and a Master degree in Mental Health with a focus on Community Counseling (1999) from Roosevelt University in Chicago. I started my PhD program with Walden University in 1999. I will receive my PhD in Human Services with a focus on Social Policy Analysis and Planning in February of 2009.

While I was incarcerated in IDOC in 1992, I suffered racial discrimination, indifferent treatment and retaliation attempting to access the courts. I was still litigating my criminal convictions while incarcerated. When going to court from an IDOC prison in Vandalia, my legal papers were purposely taken and destroyed by IDOC personnel. The legal papers contained information against Judge Paul Foxgrover who convicted me and my personal lawyer William Swano. Paul Foxgrover was convicted of a felony 18 months after convicting me receiving a 6-year sentence, and Attorney Swano was convicted in Operation Greylord and disbarred.

I filed a civil action against IDOC for denying access to court, with the caption Fred Nance Jr. v. J.D. Vieregge, et al. The District Court denied my claims. The U.S. District Court of Appeals overruled the District Court on appeal stating “Nance has two options, which are not mutually exclusive: to seek damages in state court for the value of the photocopies as ordinary personal property; and to initiate a collateral attack or request for pardon concerning the judgment that rests on his guilty plea.” As stated above, this Appellate Court overturned the lower court’s decision dismissing my original complaint stating I had not pleaded facts showing that Vieregge acted deliberately. I did not know about this Appellate court decision until 2005. I was litigating another matter regarding “access to court” in the Federal court when through my research I found my case. I filed for clemency with Governor Blagojevich in October of 2006. Governor Blagojevich never responded to my petition for clemency.

After I filed my civil complaint against IDOC and J.D. Vieregge, IDOC transferred me from a minimum security prison to a medium security prison. I was put in segregation because I complained about my missing legal papers. I was put in segregation 2 more times bogusly for administrative reasons. I was transferred 2 more times to various Southern Illinois institutions with IDOC knowing I would not get visitation because my relatives lived in the Chicago area. My wife of 16 years was murdered on July 5, 1993 while I was incarcerated. My daughter, who was 9-years-old at the time, found my wife’s body lying in the alley behind the house where they were living. IDOC refused to let me attend my wife’s funeral and visit with my children at the funeral home.

Present matter with IDOC and EEOC:

Second, I filed 2 charges, one on April 16, 2007 and one on May 12, 2008, for employment discrimination based on race, sex, age and retaliation against the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and WestCare Foundation, Inc. (WestCare) with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which has been severely hindered and nefariously interrupted with biases and prejudices by staff of the Chicago District office of EEOC.

Facts: I applied for a counseling employment position with Gateway Foundation, Inc. (Gateway) on or about April 2005. Gateway had the State of Illinois counseling contract with IDOC at Sheridan Correctional Center (Sheridan). IDOC refused my employment and security clearance. I appealed IDOC’s decision. One of the issues for my denial of employment with IDOC was that I visited my brother while he was in prison. I was not a convicted felon when I visited my brother. In April of 2006 I was granted a security clearance to work at Sheridan.

I reported for work on May 1, 2006. On June 6, 2006 AFSCME the union had a strike at Sheridan. I tried to come to work and cross the picket line. Sheridan’s Warden Michael Rothwell denied me access to work. Warden Rothwell and a person who identified himself as an Assistant Director in Springfield informed me I could not cross the picket lines and go to work. They would not tell me why I could not cross the picket lines.

I filed for unemployment compensation. I was denied because IDOC said I was off from work because of misconduct. Upon successful appeal with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) I received my benefits. I was identified as “non-participatory” with IDES in this matter. IDES reported in its summary “…The unemployment of the “non-participatory” claimant-appellants is not due to a work stoppage caused by the labor dispute…there was one efficient cause of the claimants’ unemployment and it was not the labor dispute. It was the unilateral actions of IDOC…The actions of IDOC were a separate and the only cause of the claimant’s unemployment.” After this decision and my return to employment on September 6, 2006 I was retaliated against by IDOC personnel and the administration at Sheridan.

I suffered race, sex, and age discrimination in my job duties, promotions and job placement at Sheridan with IDOC personnel and WestCare employees. I was denied supervisory promotions several times while white and black females, younger than me, were placed in the supervisory position with less experience than I. I was discriminated against when IDOC and its staff denied me access to work while allowing white males and females, younger than me, to cross the picket lines. Yet, EEOC says I have no case. EEOC has all the documents I am sending you.

Ms. Janel Smith is the investigator on my cases with EEOC. I have complained continuously to her supervisor since filing my charges about her biases and prejudices toward me and my endeavors for EEOC to litigate my charges against IDOC and WestCare. Finally, I wrote President Bush whose office forwarded my complaint to Chicago’s District office Director, Mr. John P. Rowe, where my EEOC charge is filed. I thought Mr. Rowe would monitor the process.

These events are documented in detail on my blogs. The letter to President Bush is posted on your website. I will be posting this letter on your website. My intention by posting this issue is to demonstrate the inadequacy of EEOC and the discriminatory practices of IDOC and WestCare. Also, I believe there is an unethical and unnatural partnership between EEOC and IDOC, along with WestCare. Let us not forget about Governor Blagojevich and Illinois politics. This is real.

Sir, it is rare we find someone of your integrity and honesty. Even though you practiced law in Chicago, you did not taint your character and behavior. For that, I applaud you. Since the EEOC is a Federal entity, I plead with you for your intervention. Ms. Janel Smith informed me on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 and on Thursday, January 29, 2009, that my charges with EEOC were being terminated. On Tuesday I asked Ms. Smith did IDOC tell her why they took my security clearance. Ms. Smith told me that IDOC did not want me working at Sheridan. On Thursday Ms. Smith told me that IDOC and WestCare told her I was locked out for poor performance and misconduct. I wrote a letter to Director Roger Walker on July 30, 2008 requesting a reason for being lockout of Sheridan and my employment. Mr. Walker never answered my certified letter to him. I asked Ms. Smith did IDOC and WestCare provide written documentation for this charge against me. Ms. Smith said they sent her the same documents I gave her. What does this mean? I told Ms. Smith that WestCare sent me a letter telling me that I was terminated because IDOC locked me out. I informed Ms. Smith that I worked for WestCare and not for IDOC. Therefore, how could IDOC say that I was locked out for poor performance and misconduct?

It seems strange as I told Ms. Smith that she would call me now after I e-mailed her last week requesting status on my charges. It appears on its face that she decided as she has tried to do all of last year to dismiss my charges. Ms. Smith once told me that EEOC does not have the manpower or resources to properly address the discriminatory charges I bring before it.

Where I do I fit in this scenario? I guess I get sacrificed. I guess IDOC’s discriminatory actions continue. Sheridan’s substance abuse program is supposed to reduce recidivism. How can it promote such a charge if it is not willing to work with those who have rehabilitated themselves? It may be due to my personal rehabilitation because IDOC had nothing to do with mine. I am enclosing the following documents with this correspondence:

EEOC charges 440-2007-04512 (original and amended) & 440-2008-05507

Illinois Department of Human Rights control #s 090714051 (WestCare) & 090714051 (IDOC)

Initial letter to Rod Blagojevich dated June 6, 2006 regarding IDOC denying access to cross the picket lines at Sheridan

Illinois Department of Employment Security responses to my claim for benefits (discharge for misconduct, Labor Dispute Determination (I appealed decision), Recommended Decision after appeal, Decision of the Director of Employment Security giving me my unemployment benefits)

Termination letter from WestCare Foundation Inc.

Letter to Governor Blagojevich dated May 12, 2008

Letter to President Bush dated May 19, 2008

Letter received from EEOC Director John P. Rowe dated June 23, 2008 responding to President Bush’s letter

Letter to IDOC Director Mr. Roger Walker and Asst. Director Deanne Benos dated July 30, 2008 requesting a reason for taking my security clearance

Appellate Court decision Fred Nance Jr. v. J.D. Vieregge et al

Profile of Judge Paul Foxgrover from an Internet address http://www.ipsn.org/foxg.html

Petition for Post Conviction Relief filed by Attorney Roosevelt Thomas, my 3rd lawyer in my conviction case

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Nance Jr., ABD, MA, CADC, NCRS

cc:

President Obama’s website and Certified Mail
Mr. Patrick Quinn, Governor of Illinois (Certified Mail)
Mr. John P. Rowe, District Director, Chicago District Office (fax this letter only)http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/
http://click.townhall.com/
http://clickforjusticeandequality.wordpress.com/
http://www.frednance.newsvine.com/

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Bail Out Package

By Dennis from Angwin, CA - Nov 18th, 2008 at 1:23 pm EST

Iʼm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.

Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in a "We Deserve It Dividend".

To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000 bonifide U.S. Citizens 18+.

Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up.

So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals $425,000.00.

My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a "We Deserve It Dividend".

Of course, it would NOT be tax free. So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.

Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes. That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket. A husband and wife has $595,000.00.

What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?

Pay off your mortgage, housing crisis solved.
Repay college loans, what a great boost to new grads
Put away money for college, it'll be there
Save in a bank, create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
Buy a new car, create jobs
Invest in the market , capital drives growth
Pay for your parent's medical insurance, health care improves
Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean, or else

Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.

If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of trickling out a puny $1000.00 (vote buy) economic incentive that is being proposed by one of our candidates for President.

If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U S Citizen 18+!

As for AIG liquidate it. Sell off its parts. Let American General go back to being American General. Sell off the real estate. Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.

Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.

Sure it's a crazy idea that can never work. Maybe???

But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!

How do you spell Economic Boom?

I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion "We Deserve It Dividend" more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington DC .

And remember, The Birk plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.

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HOw to improve the people around you!

By Joshua from Ogdensburg, WI - Nov 17th, 2008 at 5:09 pm EST

The truth is that when GM finnally announced the Chevy Volt.. the people in the oil and gas indutry couldn't see past thier shorterm profits. So they jacked up the price of oil. Which in turn has effectivly weakend our economy almost to the point of collapse.

We need to expose the greedy, corrupt people that have pulled this shennanigans on thier own brothers and sisters. Is the blame in the Middle East? or since we get most of our oil from Canada and South America. Is the blame squarely on the Fascist Corporations that have been killing our profits for years? It really does not matter who's fault it is. What does matter is that we find a solution ASAP!We can use our our tecnology headstart to bring to the world the wonderful gift that will become the Chevy Volt! We have to save GM, they will save us! This is exactly what is meant by {Treat others as you would be treated.} which sadly has been misinterpreted as treat others as they treat you! THIS IS WRONG We have to help people overcome these afflicting emotions that are clearly keeping us as human beings divided. It is sad that most people in the United States are extremely condesending. Our leadership has created this problem. With the negative and damaging campaign tactics shown in the past. But we can solve it by acknowlegeing and treasuring the good that is happening all around us. We only need to help people to know where to look...

I enjoy reading articles with bad grammar because it makes me think about what I am reading more. Thus helping me remember what I have read! We can all cultivate this behavior throughout our society. We have to lean out of our comfort zones too make this world a place that our children and grand children will be able to exist in. Our minds can be shaped by ourselves to embrace change and love every human being on this planet... If we don't do it now it is going to too late.. Read More »

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That word "Liberal"

By Nanci - Oct 13th, 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

Also listed in: Tri-Cities (WA) United for Obama

When did the word “Liberal” become a dirty word? I read articles in Letters to the Editor, and some people seem to think that merely labeling Obama as a “Liberal” ( insert shudder and gasps) is enough to make people not vote for him.

Well, I am a Liberal, I lean further toward things Liberals stand for: the common man, the American worker, labor unions’ right to exist, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, voting rights, and civil rights. The right of every person to be shown respect as a human being regardless of race, sexual orientation or religion. I believe in the individual’s right to decide how to live their life and what to do with their own body in their own privacy, and the right to access to medical and health care benefits, as do Liberals. I, as a Liberal, believe after working for 30 or 40 years and paying into a pension or 401K you have the right to collect a retirement. Liberals believe in fair taxes and expect fair taxes on the wealthy as well as the poor. We believe people don’t mind tax increases as long as they benefit all citizens and not just the top 10% of the wealthiest individuals and corporations. We believe tax cuts should be used judiciously and not just to win an election, but consider the current state of the country’s economy.

Liberals, myself included, believe in the right to voice an opinion, without fear of reprisal. We anticipate the hope to live in peace and not fear. We support policies that do not weigh our children, our grandchildren and our great-grandchildren with our irresponsible fiscal policies and lack of oversight, putting them deeper and deeper into debt. We value the opportunity to make a living wage, and being able to walk down the street without the fear of being shot.

Liberals espouse recognition of the value of education in our country and backing up that recognition by funding education for every child in America, as well as recognition of the value of our elderly and our obligations to our elders. Liberals talk about being willing to stop the discarding of the elderly into homes unfit for any human being, or relegate them to poverty and illness at the end of productive lives based on the mighty dollar. Liberals believe in the right to health care that does not force a choice between bankruptcy and medical care. The examples are legion, but if you want to know, talk to your neighbor.

The values Liberals hold I hold: love your neighbor as yourself, choose peace over war whenever possible, hold life (every life) in the highest esteem, empathy, understanding, trust, individual rights, and the respect for the opinions of others. None of us are less, for we are all intertwined and rooted in the same tree. That tree is the Tree of America, and it stands on the Planet Earth. Therefore, we Liberals think globally, trying to work with, rather than against our neighbors. Last of all, Liberals think for themselves and do not believe everything said to them from the pulpit or the soapbox. Instead they look for truth. As individuals we are not perfect, but we are not ashamed of our label either. I am proud to call myself a Liberal.

For Barack Obama's beliefs and stands on the issues see http://www.barackobama.com/issues/.

VOTE FOR CHANGE!! VOTE FOR A NEW AMERICA!! VOTE FOR AMERICAN VALUES! VOTE FOR OBAMA!!!

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Sex, Lies, and Videotape

By Miriam from Los Angeles, CA - Oct 9th, 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

Also listed in: CA Call Team

Buyer beware: Sex, Lies and Videotapes

It is clear to those of us who have been following very closely lately that Obama is gaining impressive ground - both in terms of electoral votes as well as the national gallop poles. As of today, in terms of electoral votes, he is leading in some states that used to be traditionally republican sates, and/or states that George W. Bush carried 4 years ago - he is in double digit lead in some of these battleground states. And in terms of the national gallop poles he is today about 8 points on average ahead of McCain. The largest lead since the beginning of the general election.

This has forced the McCain camp to fortify their “Sex, Lies and Videotapes” tactics.

Where is the Sex? You ask. Well the beauty pageant bimbo they have hired (who by all accounts refuses to address any issue with any measurable level of substances) has been going on rallies with her ‘lipstick” stump speeches and superficial smiles - attempting to arouse a vote out of her new set of victims: a new male species she calls the “Joe Six packs”. Recent poles show that she is loosing the initial female support she got out of the gate, especially following the many embarrassing interviews lately. Compound this with the fact that she never got the support of Hillary Clinton supporters, which was arguably the main reason behind the gamble they took putting this gruesomely unqualified women on the ticket. The McCain camp learned too late that (by and large) Hillary Clinton supporters, (particularly the women she was counting on swaying), are intellectuals, who actually care about substance, and issues and where our country is headed - and would not jump on the lipstick wagon simply because they see a skirt. So what is she doing, well use her sex to lure male voters, since using her sex to lure female voters has not proven fruitful over the last six weeks, and time is running out.

The Lies, well they just have been blatant and rampant lately. Lies have been for sometime, the platform on which the McCain/Palin ticket has been running, but I have noticed today they just have been elevated to new levels of deception. I just saw McCain give a speech and his nose was growing every other verb.

The videotapes, well I am not referring to the TV ads that you all may have seen, but to the tricky and misleading attack ads they have been running on the internet lately, they are using viral media so that it can spread – and stay below the radar of traditional scrutiny – at the same time.

So my friends, let us all tell all of our friends to tell their friends – Buyer beware!

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Sarah Barracuda is more like a cougar! (DEEP THOUGHTS)

By lori - Sep 16th, 2008 at 10:03 am EDT

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Alright, I have a bone to pick about this Sarah chick.

She's pretty. No, she's not pretty, she's -- downright BEAUTIFUL! Which is what is making me stark raving mad! SO many people didn't "like" Hillary because they thought she was too manly, too rough, and definately not girl enough. However, when she DID try to be girlier, she was harrassed for it. I personally think she didn't get the male vote because she was -- average looking.

Now comes along Ms. Palin and WHAM! She's got everyone's vote! Even the independents! Why? Because she is EVERYTHING HILLARY WASN'T - especially GOOD LOOKING. And the fact that she has five kids, has many a man thinking about her barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen.

Now, I'm not trying to start anything, but seriously, have you tried talking to independents about the ISSUES on which Palin stands? Oh my gosh - she's practically HITLER! And if I have to listen to her complain one more time about people reporting on her family with that NASALLY voice, I will scream. I will, I will literally stand outside my door and scream!

For one thing, if she didn't want her family in the spotlight, then she shouldn't be parading them through the streets. ESPECIALLY since they are not exactely upstanding individuals.

With all the troubles her family has had, it is proof that you CAN'T always HAVE IT ALL. SOMETHING is going to suffer for the lack of parenting.

And to get back to my original point -- all her "mistakes" (Lobbyist loving, bridge to nowhere turned into ROAD to nowhere - on her call, affairs, troopergate, pregnant kids, drug ladden son who's choice was either join the army or go to jail) and the men STILL love her! Why? Because she's pretty! Unfortunately, I think a LOT of men are going to vote with their dick's this year.

I say this because as a pretty woman myself, I've seen how men fall all over themselves to please a pretty woman. And I also gather this conclusion from conversations with my daughter who is a Freshman at the University of Miami (where she is campaigning heavily for Obama) and she is running for a senator position on the Student Government. She was the Student Body President of a 3000, yes, three THOUSAND student body school and is interested in being in same position at Miami when she is elegible. She is OUT there - she talks to EVERYONE - she's also host of UMTV and has the opportunity to ask the important questions of many students - like, "who are you going to vote for?" And the guys all think Palin is a cougar, a MILF, that she's pretty enough to lead!

One more thought before I leave for today. (I have to get back to writing my book - thankfully it is heavily edited - ha ha ha, grammar has never been my strong point, neither has spelling...which reminds me - why no spell check here?)

My other thought for today is why don't some of these special interest groups working in defense of Obama (notice I didn't say working "for") come out and remind all these small minded Republicans all about the shame so many Rebuplicans have brought to the party. You know, Tom Delay, Craig - bathroom scenes and all ---------- I know I don't need to go on...the list would take forever to write...

And something else that irks me I'd like to mention before I sign off. When are the rural/financially struggling Republicans going to learn that everything the DEMOCRATS are fighting for will benefit them? NOT the Republican agenda?????? It never ceases to amaze me how these uneducated/guileless people have not a CLUE as to what the Republican agenda is truly all about. HELLO! If you haven't a job or you don't make enough to feed your family - you should be voting DEMOCRAT! But people like Rush Limbugh make it sound like Democrats are constantly pimping whores and are going to work all drugged up and that all we care about is being "immoral." WHAT????

I had a conversation with a business associate the other day and he insisted that the Republicans were the better party. And I agreed with him -- on one point. That our taxes WILL go up (we are in the 35% tax bracket) but I felt that as a person who makes more than "enough" we would will ultimately be living a BETTER life because if others can feel as though the United States is a place that plays fair in the job market, employees will work harder, get a better education, etc., thus stop that never ending cycle of ignorance and joblessness that brings forth much anger, homelessness and despair. Instead, people will learn to work in harmony, they will feel they have made a fair wage and they will be happy - that just makes it better for all of us! Not all of us are cut out for higher education, but we Do need to educate all students on how to balance a checkbook, how to save money first - then buy, how to invest, about interest rates, etc. BEFORE THEY GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. I would recommend starting in middle school. My dad was a steel worker, it took my husband and I forever to figure out how to handle money, and we are still learning to this day. If hadn't had friends who were good enough to explain how things work and guide us on how to manage our money, we would not be where we are today. Even kids that come from nothing should be taught about money - so they will grow up respecting it, understanding they need to work for it, and how to manage it when they get it! It's not fair that Americas richest kids get this taught to them at the dinner table. We need to make this information accessible and easy to understand in layman's terms.

Look, does anyone here honestly thing that the executives at Lehman had NO IDEA what was about to happen? Or that like the 1000 employees that are losing their jobs, they will end up going without a cent also? HELL NO! Those top executives will see a terrific downfall of cash, while the employees about to retire will see absolutely NOTHING.

*taking a deep breath*

*Stepping down from my soapbox*

*reminding everyone to hug their child or someone they love today* My son would have been fighting for Obama, and I will fight to the bitter end for him also!

GO OBAMA!

www.TaylorBurgstahler.memory-of.com

GO OBAMA!

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We Must Win!

By Edee - Sep 13th, 2008 at 10:08 pm EDT

It seems race, gender, and age are the big three in this presidential campaign, but I personally think it is about possessing the necessary qualifications to preside over this country. John McCain was at the bottom of his Annapolis class, 894th out of 899. We've already had 8 years of a president with a C- average and we can't stand another four of the same. Sarah Palin attended five colleges to attain her degree in journalism -- not a real advertisement for stability.

Contrast Barack Obama, who majored in political science and international relations at Columbia University, went to Harvard Law School where he graduated magna cum laude and was president of their prestigious Law Review. Joe Biden graduated from the University of Delaware with Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political Science. He obtained his law degree from the Syracuse University College of Law.

I know education isn't everything, but it is absolutely essential for our leaders to have a background in the areas that these men have studied -- and accomplished a lot as a result of their education. I don't know about you, but I would far rather have someone who can meet foreign heads of state on an equal footing rather than someone I would feel comfortable having a beer with.

Edith

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Lipstick on a pig! Our new battle cry!

By We shall overcome - Sep 11th, 2008 at 7:59 am EDT

I would love to hear Obama use this phrase over and over again, at every event and speaking opportunity. Let them eat cake, Obama should stand his ground. Make this our new battle cry.

McCain campaign is nothing but a lipstick on a pig.

Let's use their tactics against them.

Please repeat "Lipstick on a pig" at every speaking chance you get! Drive the point home, get the McCain-Rove camp a taste of their own medicine.

This will unify the Democratic base, it will help drive the point home that you are not backing down and that we have a backbone. The media will eat it up, and will actually become your trump card.

Use a bit of in-your-face attitude. "Yes, I said that, and I will say it again, "Lip stick on a pig" is what the McCain camp is all about these days when it comes to their policy."

Lipstick on a pig is not an insult to women, but it shows how Obama will stand up for his beliefs. NEVER EVER backdown.

Out-bully the bullies.

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Pit bulls and pigs

By Michelle - Sep 11th, 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

mm.... pit bulls and pigs. How low can politics go? And just how
much difference is there between a pit bull and a pig anyway? Why is
one attractive and the other offensive? Why must one go so far out of
the way to pretend that one is offensive and yet take on the other as
a mascot?

Honestly, I get so confused.

My mom and dad are visiting from Utah where I grew up. They just got
here today. I hesitate to bring up politics on their first day. Mom
was talking something about WWII... oh it was a game show... a
question about who invented the helicopter. She knew the answer and
wondered why so many other people didn't know it. I answered... "Mom,
people can't even remember the last seven years. How do you expect
them to remember that far back?" She had a pretty good chuckle.

But you would not believe what I have heard from her lips over the
past couple of years. Yes, I did have to convince her that Obama was
not a Muslim, that he is a Christian, that he is an American and on
and on. Such is the culture there.

I get so frustrated and down right boiling mad when I see these yahoos
smear their Democratic opponents. Hopefully, Obama does not
reciprocate in the same fashion.

And as I am sitting here typing, I just saw the new ad by McCain about
the bill talking about sex education in Kindergarten. Oh please.
Where do they come up with this? How perverted do you have to be to
pull something so far out of context?

Does anyone know what in god's name they are talking about? I'd really
like to read that bill.

Michelle

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Puking Points

By Linda in Texas - Sep 10th, 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

I am sick and tired of hearing the media push Sarah Palin. Puking Point 1

I am sick and tired of swift boating by the Republican media. Puking Point 2

I am outraged at what the Republican party has done to my America. Puking Point 3

I am embarrased about big oil, sex, and drugs that claim to be American. Puking Point 4

I am scared to death about a maverick running America. Puking Point 5

I am outraged about the propaganda coming out of Washington to apease America. Puking Point 6

America is Bankrupt!!!!! Puking Point 7

What is your Puking Point?

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States rights vs. Federal Constitution

By Jonas - Sep 10th, 2008 at 7:10 pm EDT

States rights vs. Federal Constitution

License of Marriage vs. Union of Same Sex

Only when the political tide shifts to elections and seekers of public station come out to beg for their next employment, do they look towards the masses. When all other ideas, feats, fads and communications fade away, do they look towards that ‘one simple idea’ to gain the so called trust of the masses.

Odd how, when up against a wall of negativity, those clamoring for a seat upon a royal pillow will turn all this negative energy towards a group of people they think are below their social circles in nationality, sex, religion, race, origin and now, sexual orientation. The popular belief of the day will dictate which group of people will be against another group of people. It will be clan against clan or father against son with no end in sight.

Ask the Native American whose lives, land and families were either killed or torn apart for the benefit of a few. Ask those women were not afforded the opportunity to vote in the last century. Ask those of faiths other than the most popular in any given century and the wars that have killed many in any of the lands around the world. Ask those who involved in the Civil Rights protests in our not so distant past. And, ask those who were not able to wed because they were of different races but opposite sexes.

So, this century will be remembered for the rights of those who love someone who is of the same biological sex than their contemporary counterparts. It has started in the lands north of us, Canada. It has begun to take shape in isolated states in our own land. In this country of ‘opportunity and freedom’, these States united with each other are now being torn apart because love, commitment and family are not recognized equally.

Our country, in all of its self-righteousness and elevated crime, fear and hatred, is far from understanding that the differences in people are what makes not only our country strong in culture, history and language, it also is the land where others risk their lives to come to in order to have what we take for granted everyday. Fear and misunderstanding are the primers of the few to confuse and instill an invisible hatred that feeds upon the flesh of nay uncommon thought like a cancer growing unchecked.

Food, shelter, water, clothing, medical care and education are the things we are born into and others must fight and die to achieve. Love, commitment and family are part of the human genetics. For centuries, mankind has struggled to survive. It was only achieved when humans had the love and commitment of their family to achieve and work through its struggles. This support system is something that has been inherent within every one of us.

Turn your television to any cable network station. See the shows where ‘bedding and wedding’ are considered entertainment. This is what the American idea of marriage is all about? Someone must be watching these shows. Or else they would never have gone as long as they have.

Reality TV was an idea to gain ratings. It has done that. But, what part of this reality is real? Children are starving in our own country, the land of ‘milk and honey’ is real but you don’t see a TV show around that. Babies are born addicted to alcohol and controlled substances is real but you don’t see that either. A person’s view of the world around us is truly warped if viewed only through the median of moving pictures in a box in your living room. Yet, many people do believe what is told to them through such a median or similar medians like newspapers, videos, radio and even the internet. Truth is believed through experience and/or education. Fear can drive anyone to hate anything is scared enough to go there. Belief in such is harder to obtain when you have experienced it yourself or have been educated to understand it.

What you see and hear is not always true just because someone in the elected public says it is so. Experience it or educate yourself about is so that the fear and dread fed to you is understood and either accepted in your own mind or rejected by you. Never allow others to drive fear in your heart nor into your thoughts. Think for only yourself and each thought will gain a new presence in your being.

Sanctity of Marriage???

How many times have you heard on the news or a political debate, “A marriage is between a man and woman for the raising of children”? The divorce rate in opposite sex marriages will not be written about now. It takes the idea of marriage and family in a whole other direction.

The following situations are all around us. You may be involved in one such relationship.

When celebrities and ‘everyday people’ marry on a whim, they have immediate rights to their spouse’s property, livelihood, and decision making in legal and healthcare situations.

Those who marry for convenience, insurance benefits, military benefits, to gain property or status with or without children are living through the so called “Sanctity of Marriage”?

When two people marry and are unable to have children – are they legally married because they are unable to produce children of their own?

When older adults marry in later life after having raised one family, they really can’t be married because they have no children to raise?

When a man and a woman marry and together decide not to have children, should they lose their rights and have the marriage annulled?

Turn the tables around for a moment. In your mind, think of the reverse situation for a moment. The world and countries living their lives as they believe are ‘justifiable’ in the eyes of the law of the land.

Only same sex couples had rights to adopt children. Only same sex couples had protection equal under the law of marriage, employment, and housing. Law makers have decided that couples of different sexes would have no rights or limited rights and only if they paid an attorney hundreds if not thousands of dollars to achieve as the same sex couples get outright in every day law. Opposite sex couples hiding their love, commitment and families from everyone around them. Knowing that at any time they could lose their jobs, their housing and even their own lives because of hatred and fear.

Now, turn the tables back to the present day in which you live. Those are the realities that are being afforded to those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender in identity. Fear of the unknown and different can be enough fuel to ignite the being of contempt.

Same sex couples want only the same rights as opposite sex couples already have: The right to have property together, the right to pay taxes together, the right to healthcare decisions, the right to legal consideration equally under the law. Under the law…seems split between church and state. Arguments for and against same sex couples marrying are varied under the blanket of the gospel and the content of the written law.

Law makers and those of political power who understand and have educated themselves to understand what same sex couples are wishing to have the same rights for their family as opposite sex couples are only going so far to accomplish this. The word “Marriage” and all the reveal that goes with that word are hard for a lot of them to fathom. Civil Unions, Certificates of Union (makes it sound like you just completed a six month program at the local community college), and any other of a half-dozen terms used to describe a lawful if not holy binding commitment between two loving individuals of the same sex do not afford this couple the same right across the states. It is good until you get to the border of the country or state or city that performed the marriage-like ceremony or, thanks to MA, a wedding/marriage. Same sex couples would have more rights and legal protection within loving couple if they had enough paperwork signed and money to complete the transaction. How romantic is that? Opposite sex couples can marry in any country or state and have protection for themselves and their spouses without question. Be it a quick trip to a Vegas drive-thru wedding chapel or a half-a-million dollar ceremony and celebration with friends and family.

Be careful of the platform and ideas that are current in today’s thinking. Once settled and affirmed, the next popular belief may impact you and your ideas of life, liberty and freedom. Never say its not so. Educate your fears so that you are one step ahead of the next revolution. It not you and your family, it’ll be someone you and respect. Love, commitment and family are inside of us all. Let us strive to keep it there and protect it under the law, equally.

Jonas Barrett Read

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Is It Truly "Country First?"

By One of Those Women - Sep 7th, 2008 at 9:56 am EDT

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I try to be fair, but looking at the actions that go with the motto, "Country First," in this campaign are in total opposition. I hear them talk about character, judgment and leadership.

First, when they say "country first," how can one who has lived already his God given years and is old and gray, first, run for President, then nominate another who is obviously not ready to be President, say they are thinking about this country. Everyone knows the stress that a President endures, we have watched every President gray while in office but in McCain's case, that won't be possible.

Second, how can they say, "country first," when they chose a Vice president who in this case may very well be the President because of the latter, who has more issues, many of which demoralizes the very morals the United States of America was birthed from.

Senator Obama said to all those who support him, "Hands off the family." I am in agreement with that, however, there can be no hands off the implications of having a dysfunctional and immoral family in the leadership of this country. I am sure everyone remembers the Clinton situation which shot our country into ultimate immorality. The executive families set the example for the people in this country and other countries are watching. So how can we as a people accept all the dysfunction, immorality and the questionable integrity.

They say "country first," so how can you nominate someone who obviously is having issues keeping their own house in order, has a baby who will require extensive time and care, a person who is under investigation for their integrity and work ethics, and who has a child in trouble despite the shot gun wedding planned, setting the children up for failure. Is this really "country first," or a political ploy just to be President. There was no thought about what all this drama would do to the presentation of our government. Is the women’s, pro-life and evangelical vote worth the already damaged reputation and presentation of America? "Country first," huh?

They say "country first," because McCain went to Louisiana, for what? It was just a photo opt because emergency people know more is not better. Filling a few boxes is not country first. In this case it definitely wasn't at all because why would one spend money to clog up the system to get the attention of them and take away the focus on the people who needed it. That is why we have government programs in place and evidently they worked. So now what is McCain doing about getting the people back home since he was so proactive to help in Louisiana, maybe they can use his plane to get home quickly (LOL).

They say "country first," because Mccain was a POW and refused to depart before others. I honor him for his service and his loyalty. However, this same loyal man has been loyal to the last political regimen, he said himself that he voted with President Bush 90% of the time, and look at the state we are in. Is this country first?

This is just a statement reference Senator Lieberman, who obviously has no loyalty to anyone but himself because I am sure as a best friend of McCain he sees a good position for himself since his Democratic Vice Presidency didn't happen. Again, is it "country first?"

The only way anyone can actually say 'COUNTRY FIRST," is to go back to the standards, the morals, the values and the principles of our fore fathers. We must return to the Constitution and elect the one who truly is not just running for President but one who has the welfare of this country as their primary focus and has the character and support system to support the office.

The McCain-Palin ticket is definitely not “Country First.” Palin is an extreme extremist who seeks to takes books out of the libraries that she disagrees with, take away the people right to choose what they do with their bodies, a God given right no less, unless it’s having sex without a marriage covenant and so much more. People really need to check out her true history and politics and ask IS IT TRULY COUNTRY FIRST?

On another note, who is actually going to be President, because the people that support them are voting and ranting and rallying for Palin not McCain and this move is detrimental and dangerous for the preservation and success of this country we call AMERICA.

Cynthia A. Williams LFIBA DDG FABI
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2007 Woman of The Year (Globally)
2007 Ambassador of Poetry
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"I'M MAD"

By One of Those Women - Sep 3rd, 2008 at 11:05 pm EDT

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Yes, I'M MAD and so should every individual in the United States of America. I am mad to think that someone, anyone, who would say they love this country and want to serve it's people would present such an example for everyone to see to base their opinion of us on. Have we gotten so immoral and dishonest that we would even accept the thought of such. I am Mad!.

Am I the only one that sees that the example being set here is one of questionable integrity and ethics, has to be, or why would there be an investigation. Am I the only one that sees that our daughters and sons will think, it is okay to have sex out of wedlock and then marry when they are ill prepared. That may work in Alaska because he can go out and get a job on the pipeline, that's not true of all those in the metropolitan areas, the majority. Am I the only one that sees, a person who has a baby that will require extra care, a mother's care, not a nanny or sibling. Let's not forget the husband with the DUI.

I am mad. I served my country for 20 years and have been overseas where it was an honor to say I am an American but no anymore. We are looked at as the cesspool of the world with all our immoral acts and attitudes, and we have a 200 crediting rating. Now a public official wants to present that as the example of an American, I AM MAD.

Would one really think so low of the people of this country to think we would accept anything to represent us. I am not saying, Governor Palin, is not qualified, however, it is about more than qualifications. It is also about presentation, and she presents with drama. The drama this country does not need, and the people shouldn't accept it.

I found myself saying I would move overseas if McCain got elected, but why should I have to relocate to get away from that which is obvious. I commend Governor Palin for her service, but she is not ready to lead this country when her life is out of order right now. That is what has happened to most of our children right now. Parents are so busy doing other things then raising they're children. Motherhood is just that, a time you chose to be a mother. That is the difference between, a man and a woman, and that fact can't be argued. It's a God given assignment.

I am asking everyone to just think about what the people for the most part have invested their time and efforts to protect our children from, sex on TV, illicit lyrics in music, favoritism and poor work ethics; in this election the republican party, wants us to accept that as a standard for our future. God forbid.

On another note, who wants bullies. People who have to attack another, their fellow countrymen, to make themselves look good, all the while telling lies and confusing the people with twisted retoric. This is not a game they are playing, this is real, and our country is at stake here. Think people, think.

If you watched the Republican Convention, many of their own people were not happy with the tearing down and the lies presented. Have we stooped so low that we need to belittle and tear each down to build ourselves up. This is no game, again our country is at stake here.

Cynthia A. Williams

"One of Those Women"

2007 Woman of The Year (Globally)

2007 Ambassador of Poetry

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Changing American Politics and how it's covered!

By Omar Dyer - Sep 2nd, 2008 at 11:20 am EDT

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We need to get away from the same old politics of yester-year. Read my article-like speech and please let's get on the issues.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1002074/changing_american_politics_and_its.html

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