Posts with the tag people

Love Translation by Joan Cartwright

Diva JC — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:32:15 EST

This video says all I can think of.

http://www.youtube.com/user/divajc#p/u/14/28KppgdX4qc

Love and music,

Diva JC

Save the Blue Planet!

Justinian Cioroianu — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:34:11 EDT

See the image:

All the people from the world may work together for a clean environment.

SAVE THE BLUE PLANET!

"Save the blue planet fighting permanently for the elimination of the pollutant technologies but especially contributing to the promotion of the non-pollutant technologies to protect the fragile environment, for a clean planet and for the people's health!" We can make it together.

Life is Love and Love Saves the World!

All the people from the world are brothers between they,like the children of GOD,or like the children of the Earth Planet, as like you!

My dear brother,

It is a honour for me to address you this message:

-Referring to Global Warming and Climate Change, today I am very pleased to send you some very good news:

"I HAVE EFFICIENT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING!"

My name is Justinian Ion Cioroianu and I am living in European Union, in Romania.

I am engineer and I am researching of 25 years to promote non-pollutant technologies.

I have a good experience of work of 42 years in more domains of activity,especially in the thermal and in the electric power field.

I am only a little man in this world so big, but I should like to bring my contribution to saving our world from a planetary disaster.

GOD made a beautiful world, but unfortunately the men destroy the nature and his world.

The humanity at present is crossing the most important technological crisis by his history ,because the people destroy the planet through environment pollution caused of the usage of old technologies.

I have some efficient and non-pollutant alternative technologies and I want to promote them.

I have also technical solutions with quick effect,against Global Warming.

All the people from the world may work together for a clean environment.

GOD BLESS THE WORLD from Heaven, but we can make a clean planet here on Earth !

The human resources are the most important in the world and the human values must be discover, develop and use for development, prosperity and social progress.

The human resources don't must be killed in the criminal acts of terrorism, or in the wars.

The human aspirations must to have a good lawful and financial base for their achievement.

I am looking for sponsors, because my environmental Projects needs financial support, imperative necessary for my research work and I don't know who I must contact for my sponsorship request.

I should like to co-operation in this purpose with the investors.

If you may help me to indicate who I must contact for financial support in environmental research field and to apply my technologies and technical solutions, contact me please as soon as is possible at e-mail address: justinian_cioroianu@yahoo.com

I am a creative person and I am fighting permanently against the Earth Pollution, anybody may view my Blog and websites:

http://savetheblueplanetmxauthorjustin.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

http://www.myspace.com/justiniancioroianu

http://www.youtube.com/justiniancioroianu

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Cioroianu_Justinian

GOD BLESS THE WORLD !

Greetings from Romania,

Justinian Ion Cioroianu.

Save the Blue Planet!

Justinian Cioroianu — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:16:23 EDT

SAVE THE BLUE PLANET,Please!

My dear friend,

. It is a honour for me to address you this letter.

-Save the Blue Planet fighting permanently for the elimination of the pollutant technologies but especially contributing to the promotion of the non-pollutant technologies to protect the fragile environment, for a clean planet and for the healt of the people.

-Save the Blue Planet contributing to change human outlook.

-Save the Blue Planet assistance the human being to finds her dignity.
My name is Justinian Cioroianu, I am living in European Union, in Romania. I have an audio-video studio and I'm working hard everyday just for the purpose to send to all the people from the world this messages through my work:
"Life is Love and Love Saves the World!"
"Save the Blue Planet!"
GOD in His Great Love for us made a beautiful world, but unfortunately the men destroy the nature and his work.
I am only a little man in this world so big,but I should like to bring my contribution in saving our world from a planetary disaster and I am fighting for a cleaner earth for the people health.

I have saw that humanity in present is crossing the most important technological crisis by his history, because the people destroy the planet through environment pollution caused of the usage of old technologies. . I am engineer and I am researching of 25 years to promote non-pollutant technologies.
Referring to global warming, today I am very pleased to send you some very good news:
"I HAVE EFFICIENT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING!"
I want to try also through my work to bring my contribution in changing human outlook with the intention to change our world,but to get this ideal I know is necessary to begin with me and change myself only and afterwards I shall may recommend to all the other people form the world follow my example.
I am thinking that the man who wants to govern the world for his advantage, is necessary to change himself only, to loves GOD, the Earth with its nature and the people!

I WANT TO BRING MY CONTRIBUTION FOR THE BUILDING OF A BETTER AND HEALTHIER WORLD, I KNOW IT IS TOO MUCH WORK FOR ME, BUT WITH ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE FROM THE WORLD TOGETHER , SO AS EACH OF US TO WISH THE EMBELLISHMENT HIS CHARACTER, WE'LL HAVE A REAL SUCCESS TO MAKE A NEW WORLD WITHOUT TERRORISM ,WITHOUT WARS AND WITHOUT RACE FOR RICHES HAZARD.
THIS SELFISH RACE DESTROY OUR WORLD,DESTROY THE EARTH!
Here, on the Planet Earth, there is a School of Love, where the Spirit lives a human experience and becomes wise.
We all must be preoccupied of:
1-Soul increase-perfection
2-Spiritual evolution,
3-Embellish our character and compete in doing good deeds, because since when we leave this world we only keep for ourselves one wealth, that is the energy of our good deeds!
All the present laws of the world may be reduced at three laws only, easy to remember:
1-Love God,
2-Love your neighbour,
3-All the negative actions you would not like in your life, don't send it to somebody else!Since "ALL IS VOID WITHOUT LOVE!"
-All the people from the world may work together for human outlook changing for the purpose to make a better human being and a better and healthier world to live in.
-All the people from the world may work together for a green environment also.
-The human resources are the most important in the world and the human values must be discover, develop and use for technological development, universal economic prosperity and social progress.
-The human resources don't must be killed in the criminal acts of terrorism, or in the wars.
-The human aspirations must to have a good lawful and financial base for their achievement.

may view my Blogs and websites:

http://savetheblueplanetmessage.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

http://savetheblueplanetmxauthorjustin.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

http://www.myspace.com/justiniancioroianu

http://www.youtube.com/justiniancioroianu

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Cioroianu_Justinian

my e-mail address : justinian_cioroianu@yahoo.com

Fight to Save Our Planet, please!
I wish you Have Only Happy Days,Peace,Love and Light!
GOD BLESS THE WORLD !
.
Justinian Cioroianu

CulturePAC, A New Orleans Public Action Coalition, working for economic justice

CulturePAC — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:32:53 EST

For Immediate Release January 20, 2009

Contact: Sally Stevens

Sally@CulturePAC.com

(504) 473-0709

(New Orleans, LA) Announcing CulturePAC, a Public Action Coalition for inclusive effective citizen-driven economic development in New Orleans.

As the City of New Orleans and the Horizon Initiative begin the formation of a new public private economic development agency that will determine the strategies, policies and spending of many millions of dollars over the coming years it has opened an opportunity for economic development processes in New Orleans to become a truly inclusive and effective process in our city. However, in order for this to be the case, wide citizen involvement is necessary. CulturePAC has been organized to this end. The City of New Orleans has committed $6 million over the next three years toward formation of this new agency and it is our responsibility to ensure these public funds are used wisely and to the benefit of the wider community.

Among the issues CulturePAC will address within economic development in New Orleans, and the formation of this new agency, are the use of public funds, poverty, falling wages, underemployment, rising joblessness, erosion of worker rights and other pressing concerns, needs and issues that previous economic development efforts have also failed to acknowledge and address. Within these issues CulturePAC will also work for the sustainability and growth of the region’s cultural economy and the entry and participation of New Orleans creative cultural workers into the new markets of the national and international cultural economy; and to ensure that the new economic development agency being formed by the City and the Horizon Initiative recognizes the vitality of the creative cultural sector, accept recommended strategies developed by the cultural sector, as well as funding.

CulturePAC views working for growth of the creative cultural sector as a poverty reduction strategy for New Orleans, since the vast majority of the creative cultural products and services the city and its tourism industry trades upon come from our most neglected and marginalized neighborhoods that remain unacknowledged by the old-guard economic elite that rules economic development.

For more information on CulturePAC and the new economic development agency, please go to the CulturePAC website at: www.CulturePAC.com

A Little Known Black History Fact

Ivan from Christiansted, VI — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:29:21 EST

Ivan Butcher II, Harlem born Artist, designed and copyrighted in 1975, The Black Evolutionary American Flag, with the Library of Congress.

With the approaching Bi-Centennial, Butcher realized that the Media was ignoring a Legacy of Black (African Americans) accomplishments made into the progress of this Nation, not to exclude the Indians(Native Americans)

As an Artist compelled to create a symbol, that would express the Contributions that African Americans have made, he designed a Flag. Inspired by words from one of Malcolm X's speeches, for us as an oppressed people not to disrespect the American Flag but instead create our own, which then was advocating a nation within a nation.

Along with the threat of Separatism and the fact that Evolution sounded too much like Revolution are the major reasons for The Flag not receiving national recognition from the Media.

Today the flag is named, Flag of Progress ( slogan: Unity is Progress)

Video descriptive presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjzITSGqwz8

Thank you,

Ivan Butcher II

Before Affirmative Action

Ivan from Christiansted, VI — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:57:21 EST

I can remember growing up in the 50’s, when our communities were more self-sufficient. To me, Affirmative Action divided and destroyed what semblance of togetherness we had as a people. Affirmative Action was designed to Window Dress, creating a crabs in the barrel black society.

Affirmative Action is kinda like the Pyramid schemes. Most of those educated and skilled, who understood the scam, took advantage of the opportunity. They were the ones, who were serving as role models, that began moving on up and out of the neighborhoods.

When Malcolm talked of self-sufficiency, he was accused of separatism. The reality is that within the 50 states we are many nations in one nation. During this presidential campaign it was made clear that family and social values were paramount in connecting with candidates. We African Americans are a family and it is time that we begin working toward our own families’ interests. “Charity begins at home”, is not separatism nor selfishness. The neglecting of ourselves and relying on others to provide for us, nurtures that negative perception other families have of our community.

Until we as a people take ownership of our own financial, political and social destiny we will be seen as not deserving of others’ respect. Today it is not a whole lot about fighting for our rights: it is more of how we should exercise our rights. For one, making sure that we are being treated fairly with the allocation of government contracts, loans, grants, scholarships, etc. and with the contracting of capital improvement projects. With a unified voice some of these infrastructure projects will be developed and buil[t]d by us in our communities.

This new world market, which can only expand, provides opportunities that abound; we have family and in-laws around the world, and when the companies and industries begin finding that potential clients and customers are looking to patronize businesses that are more reflective of their family members, those qualified will be in high demand and will be represented from the top executives to the receptionist.

Those of us who are more fortunate should become entrepreneurs in revitalizing our communities. We as a family need to get out of debt and pool our resources, and make our children, our elders and the legacy of our Ancestors, Proud!

Ivan Butcher II

CRY AMERICA

Citizens for Change in America! — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:35:42 EST

What is going on…is anybody really listening…

We have seen it all…more dollars for more scams, bonus, buyouts, bailouts, hoops, loops, etc.!

What is this anyway…

Is this the USA…

Are we American…

Is anybody listening…

Is anyone really there…HELLO

Please tell me you didn’t hang up…

You didn’t turn into a switchboard …

You didn’t put me on hold…

Let me know you still HEAR MY VOICE…

You know I am there…

You are

You care

You

Oh, please tell me you are still there America…any comment

...tell me, at the very least, you hear my cry!

TRANSPARENCY AND OPEN GOVERNMENT

WEBMASTER — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:08:15 EST

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
_____________________________________

January 21, 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

SUBJECT: Transparency and Open Government

My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. We will work together to ensure the public trust and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. Openness will strengthen our democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in Government.

Government should be transparent. Transparency promotes accountability and provides information for citizens about what their Government is doing. Information maintained by the Federal Government is a national asset. My Administration will take appropriate action, consistent with law and policy, to disclose information rapidly in forms that the public can readily find and use. Executive departments and agencies should harness new technologies to put information about their operations and decisions online and readily available to the public. Executive departments and agencies should also solicit public feedback to identify information of greatest use to the public.

Government should be participatory. Pubic engagement enhances the Government's effectiveness and improves the quality of its decisions. Knowledge is widely dispersed in society, and public officials benefit from having access to that dispersed knowledge. Executive departments and agencies should offer Americans increased opportunities to participate in policymaking and to provide their Government with the benefits of their collective expertise and information. Executive departments and agencies should also solicit public input on how we can increase and improve opportunities for public participation in Government.

Government should be collaborative. Collaboration actively engages Americans in the work of their Government. Executive departments and agencies should use innovative tools, methods, and systems to cooperate among themselves, across all levels of Government, and with nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals in the private sector. Executive departments and agencies should solicit public feedback to assess and improve their level of collaboration and to identify new opportunities for cooperation.

I direct the Chief Technology Officer, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Administrator of General Services, to coordinate the development by appropriate executive departments and agencies, within 120 days, of recommendations for an Open Government Directive, to be issued by the Director of OMB, that instructs executive departments and agencies to take specific actions implementing the pinciples set forth in this memorandum. The independent agencies should comply with the Open Government Directive.

This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by a party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

This memorandum shall be published in the Federal Register.

BARACK OBAMA

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source: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1460623847

also see THE WHITE HOUSE
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/TransparencyandOpenGovernment/

The President and The People

Nakeva — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:42:15 EST

History. Change. Innovation. Barack Obama has made the commitment to officially represent the American people and the ideals of change. On January 20, 2009, President Barack Obama took his oath and did not waiver in anything promised thus far. Being on the National Mall as a volunteer and being part of a most historical event was inspiring. Change is a collective effort. Seeing the thousands of people of all nationalities, ethnicities, and social backgrounds was exactly what this country stands for: a melting pot of hope, dreams, and prosperity when the collective people believe.

This Inauguration and presidential term is not just about the first african-american (black man) taking office. It is not just about overcoming adversity for minorities. It is more about a man with a passion and a mission to restore the very truths this country was built on: people, visibility, fairness, justice and an even distribution of power and responsibility. People of all backgrounds, people with freedom, people with a voice, people with determination, people seeking the best of their government because they know Democracy is a means to represent all without an overbearing hand. I am proud to be an American and proud to see a man make history because he believes in making a change.

My best to President Brack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and the body of the American people that will be part of a positive future.

KIDS INAUGURAL CONCERT

WEBMASTER — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:17:58 EST

Talent Lineup for Neighborhood Inaugural Ball and Kids' Inaugural Concert

Tuesday January 20
Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, JAY-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder to perform, Nick Cannon to DJ at Neighborhood Inaugural Ball Airing Exclusively on ABC

Monday, January 19
Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow to perform with Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, Usher and Shaquille O'Neal scheduled to appear during Kids' Inaugural Concert Airing Exclusively on Disney Channe

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced today the producers and initial talent lineup for "The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration," which will air live on ABC (8:00 - 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, Tuesday, January 20), and the "Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future," a concert honoring military families airing on Disney Channel (8:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, Monday, January 19).

Musical performers scheduled for the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, JAY-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder. Nick Cannon will DJ the event. Additional performers will be announced as they are confirmed.

Musical performances for the Kids' Inaugural event include the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow. Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, and Usher Raymond IV are also scheduled to appear. 13-year-old Perry Rubin, daughter of entertainment reporter Sam Rubin, will be the special backstage correspondent. Additional performers and guests will be announced as they are confirmed.

Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss/White Cherry Entertainment are Executive Producers of the Neighborhood Inaugural ball, with Glenn Weiss directing. White Cherry Entertainment is also executive producing the 2009 Super Bowl Halftime Show and the 2009 Tony Awards, with Weiss also serving as Director.

The Kids' Inaugural concert special is executive produced by Greg Sills. Sills previously produced The Concert for New York (post-9/11), the Kids Choice Awards, and the VH1 Rock Honors. Louis J. Horvitz is the director.

"We are honored and excited to have such top level talent performing and producing these events," said Emmett S. Beliveau, Executive Director of the PIC. "Working with ABC and Disney, we are bringing these exciting performances into the homes of millions of Americans to make this the most open and accessible inauguration celebration ever."

The PIC today also announced Ricky Kirshner is the Executive Producer for all PIC TV events and Lisa Geers is the Excecutive in charge of production for all PIC TV events.

In an effort to make this inaugural celebration open and accessible to all Americans, President-elect Barack Obama will host the first-ever "Neighborhood Inaugural Ball," the premier event of inauguration evening, on January 20th. To help bring this unique event to neighborhoods across the nation, ABC will broadcast "The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration." The event will air live from the Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.,TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET).

On MONDAY, JANUARY 19 (8:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET) Disney Channel will present "Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future," a concert celebration from the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. honoring military families. This inaugural concert celebration will be hosted by Mrs. Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and their families. The event will be simulcast on Radio Disney, and will be streamed on Disney.com immediately following the culmination of the telecast on Disney Channel.

Beginning January 16, Disney.com guests are invited to join the celebration on the Kids Inaugural pagewww.Disney.com/USA which will feature polls, games and videos on the concert performers and a component which allows guests to chat with friends and send "shout outs" by texting USA, their first name and message to DISNEY (347639). Standard carrier fees apply and a parent's permission is required if users are under age 18.

source: http://kids.barackobama.com/page/community/post/president/gGxFXf

BAMBOOTHEWALK

Armand from Charles Town, WV — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:15:57 EST

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It’s Not Such A Wonderful Life...

SSD Coalition — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:11:55 EST

Here’s a little dose of reality for you as we enter the holiday season. Many of you have seen, or will see Frank Capra’s 1947 classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” in the days to come. It’s the story of a despondent businessman who is going to commit suicide, and an angel comes to show him what life would be like if he had never existed. With the government bailing out big businesses on a daily basis, and letting the little guy suffer, the timing of this movie could not be more appropriate even if it was not the holiday season. But without giving away the ending, I am here to tell you that in reality this movie is such pure fantasy that I cannot even bear to watch it a second time.

You see I know from personal experience that things often don’t end the way they do in the movies. I did everything right, went to college, worked for over thirty years, had good credit, paid my bills on time etc. Unfortunately I got sick in America. After a freak accident, I almost died, had to have brain surgery, and now have several incurable autoimmune diseases. That was hard enough to deal with, but when I filed a claim to get a government insurance policy (Social Security Disability Insurance) that I paid for every week out of my wages, just like many of you do, my life was permanently destroyed with the stroke of a pen, by a government worker to whom I was just an SS number, and who did not do their job properly. I lost all my life savings, and pension money while fighting for my benefits, and will never be able to recover from the emotional, physical and financial devastation that had on my life.

Unlike Frank Capra’s character George Bailey, there are no bailouts for me, or others like me. While family and friends have good intentions, they are not much better off either, so they really can’t help like they might want to, and I don’t qualify for Social Service programs. I don’t know how I am going to survive without some miracle like winning the lottery. I am now doomed to spend what’s left of my days here on earth, living in poverty, in addition to all my medical concerns. I will never be able to own a home, or get another car. My current vehicle which is on death’s door, is the only method of transportation I have for survival. Then there is always the struggle of deciding whether I should buy food, or get medicine, that much needed medical test, or see the doctor instead. When things break down now, I cannot fix them and have to do without. This totally unbearable, continuing source of stress and frustration, is killing me. I tell you this not for pity but to warn you that anyone of you reading this could end up just like me, and have your life changed forever by an unfortunate illness, accident, vicious act, service to our country or natural disaster. Remember that disease and tragedy do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex or race, and if you think this could not happen to you – you could be dead wrong, just like over 16,000 Americans in the last two years who did not survive the wait to get their Social Security Disability benefits.

Since most of our elected officials will probably never experience this scenario personally, because they usually have a nice financial cushion to fall back on, I don’t see any hope for change in regards to this problem, no matter who is in office. Let’s be brutally honest here. The first thing to get cut in local, state and federal budgets is always the money to fund programs that help the people who need it most. This problem has festered for decades and nobody is going to convince me that they don’t want us to give up or die. They continually talk about helping the upper class and the middle class. What about the millions of Americans that do not fit either of those categories? Thanks to their neglect of our situations, they continue to prove that they have no class. The only thing that ever trickles down to us is too nasty a word to mention, and the only light at the end of the tunnel is a freight train! Buildings are not built from the top down, and a chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link. You can judge a country by how it treats it’s most vulnerable citizens, and we have been left to die in the streets, and on hospital waiting room floors. Based on what I have seen, heard, and personally experienced, America should hang its head in shame! Unfortunately for myself, and others like me it’s not such a wonderful life. There is no possibility of the American dream, only the reality of the American nightmare. My only hope is that it never happens to you.

Dear Barack,

If you ever read these things, and I highly doubt that you will ever see this, we really need to talk!

The rest of my horror story can be found on my website “A Bump On The Head” at:

http://www.frontiernet.net/~lindaf1/bump.html

LJ Fullerton - Social Security Disability Coalition

Will You Reconsider?

Milton Lee Norris — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:47:20 EST

This article is about choice, and a dilemma facing President Elect Barack Obama. It speaks of the incendiary remarks that have been made by Rick Warren against gays. It shows his arrogance, and remarks that are condescending to gays; it also shows how said remarks can only be a slap in the face to the gay and lesbian community. Closing the author asks that President Elect Barack Obama to rescind his choice of Rick Warren. http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=44757826122&h=Yao6O&u=hwD7J

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

WEBMASTER — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:26:14 EST

The Pickens Plan: For those who would like to become an active participant in a solution for our nations energy needs I urge you to join with T.Boone Pickens in his quest for a cleaner planet through alternative energy.

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Call 949.645.1701 for information on how Green Wave Energy can help you save the planet.

Alternative Energy
Source: David Apperson

url: http://veterans.barackobama.com/page/community/tag/alternative-energy

Repost from C. Hass: President-Elect Obama Thanks the People of Illinois

Jill 4 Obama — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:00:57 EST

Post from Obama HQ Blogger:

President-elect Obama Thanks the People of Illinois By Christopher Hass

Today, President-elect Barack Obama resigned his Senate seat and he sent the thank-you letter below to newspapers across Illinois:

Obama's Letter to the People of Illinois
November 16, 2008
BY PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA
Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate -- one of the highest honors and privileges of my life -- I am stepping down as senator to prepare for the responsibilities I will assume as our nation's next president. But I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to the men and women of this great state who made my life in public service possible.
More than two decades ago, I arrived in Illinois as a young man eager to do my part in building a better America. On the South Side of Chicago, I worked with families who had lost jobs and lost hope when the local steel plant closed. It wasn't easy, but we slowly rebuilt those neighborhoods one block at a time, and in the process I received the best education I ever had. It's an education that led me to organize a voter registration project in Chicago, stand up for the rights of Illinois families as an attorney and eventually run for the Illinois state Senate.
It was in Springfield, in the heartland of America, where I saw all that is America converge -- farmers and teachers, businessmen and laborers, all of them with a story to tell, all of them seeking a seat at the table, all of them clamoring to be heard. It was there that I learned to disagree without being disagreeable; to seek compromise while holding fast to those principles that can never be compromised, and to always assume the best in people instead of the worst. Later, when I made the decision to run for the United States Senate, the core decency and generosity of the American people is exactly what I saw as I traveled across our great state -- from Chicago to Cairo; from Decatur to Quincy.
I still remember the young woman in East St. Louis who had the grades, the drive and the will but not the money to go to college. I remember the young men and women I met at VFW halls across the state who serve our nation bravely in Iraq and Afghanistan. And I will never forget the workers in Galesburg who faced the closing of a plant they had given their lives to, who wondered how they would provide health care to their sick children with no job and little savings.
Stories like these are why I came to Illinois all those years ago, and they will stay with me when I go to the White House in January. The challenges we face as a nation are now more numerous and difficult than when I first arrived in Chicago, but I have no doubt that we can meet them. For throughout my years in Illinois, I have heard hope as often as I have heard heartache. Where I have seen struggle, I have seen great strength. And in a state as broad and diverse in background and belief as any in our nation, I have found a spirit of unity and purpose that can steer us through the most troubled waters.
It was long ago that another son of Illinois left for Washington. A greater man who spoke to a nation far more divided, Abraham Lincoln, said of his home, "To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything." Today, I feel the same, and like Lincoln, I ask for your support, your prayers, and for us to "confidently hope that all will yet be well."
With your help, along with the service and sacrifice of Americans across the nation who are hungry for change and ready to bring it about, I have faith that all will in fact be well. And it is with that faith, and the high hopes I have for the enduring power of the American idea, that I offer the people of my beloved home a very affectionate thanks.

Without Hope There Can Be No Vision.

Unknown user — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:19:30 EST

"Hope is the vein through which our future dreams and aspirations flow." Ken Barnes

In a world of despair and negativity there are individuals who still dare to dream, who still have hope, the audacity of hope.

To believe you can, is the first step in anyone's journey in achieving their dreams and aspirations. Barack Obama stands as a testament to the changing times we live in. A time that says if we have hope, if we spend less time making the possible - impossible and more time making the impossible - possible, our dreams can come true.

However, we must first wake up to make those dreams a reality... let us wake ourselves, our friends, families and more importantly our children to this new dawn of possibility.

To paraphrase the words of Martin Luther King "I have been to the mountain top, I have seen the promise land, I may not get there with you."

Today, the world has witnessed change in the making. It has seen that even though we may not have reached to the mountain top as yet, we can however see that the path we need to travel is only blocked by our belief, determination and our audacity to hope.

The victory of Barack Obama to become the 44th President of America should also stand as a reminder that we should never forget and always remember that our vote can make a difference.

Congratulations to Barack Obama and his family as they enter the White House. May God keep him and his family safe.

YES WE CAN!

Ken Barnes

Email: ken@c-a-n-i.com

Korean people congratulate Obama and strongly support him

kwang park — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:24:33 EST

A congratulatory event for the election of the US president was also held in the virtual world, Second Life.

Yesterday, on November 5, an event to congratulate the election of the US president was held in Second Life, a virtual reality world.

Kang Hyun-woo, the head of Second Life in South Korea and owner of Joywindkorea, was in charge of planning the recent event, and stated that the event was held as netizens in Korea showed great interest in the US presidential election and in order to enhance friendly relations between South Korea and the US.

Moreover, he remarked that the two countries have profound and close relations not only in military and diplomatic ties but also in various fields, and forecasted that the friendly relations between South Korea and the US will not change after the US presidential election.

In the cyber event, held from 21:00 to 22:00 on November 5, approximately 120 netizens from overseas as well as South Korea took part, and the event began with an opening speech that was given by the avatar of President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea.

President Lee stated that he hoped with the election of a president that the American people had desired, the current financial crisis suffered globally will be resolved and the US will enjoy an even more peaceful era.

Also, at an outdoor auditorium located within Korea Town of the virtual world, an event which revived the whole process of the US presidential election was held.

At the campaign venue, the avatars of both presidential candidates, Obama and McCain, appeared and announced their election pledges and had a heated discussion in the presidential candidates' debate on various pending issues.

Afterwards, the residents of Second Life made virtual votes.

The result was 21% : 2%, with Obama receiving support that greatly exceeded support for McCain.

After the vote ended, President-elect Obama gave his acceptance speech and had a Q&A session on the future directions of national administration with the netizens.

Also, a lotto drawing was conducted among participants of the event.

Meanwhile, a personnel from KoreanBlog.com, a famous blog site in South Korea which sponsored the recent event, gave the closing speech and expressed his sincere hopes for the US to successfully overcome the current global financial crisis by voting for the candidate that the American people truly wants to elect as president.

In particular, he remarked that he hoped the bilateral relations between South Korea and the US, which was restored after the Lee Myung-bak administration, would develop even further in a win-win direction.

In addition, a personnel from the US division of Second Life said that the virtual world is now expanding into a new social space, and went on to predict that it won't be long before the virtual world will be recognized as the 51st state, enabling its residents to directly take part in voting for the US president just as the other 50 states.

The Journey Has Just Begun!

Choices (Caribbean Woman) Intercessor — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:44:49 EST

God bless America! and God bless all the peoples of this beautiful country. Today we are thankful for what has taken place, but let us all remember that it still all depends on us the people to see this journey through for a better and brighter future.

I thank God for the President elect - Senator Barack Obama - God bless his wife Michelle and their young daughters and all of their extended families. To the Vice-President elect and his family I say God bless.

I thank God for Senator John McCain, for the soldier that he is, for the strength and courage that he showed to the American people, his speech was delivered with grace of character. God bless his family also.

Finally what I have to say to the American people, is to be at peace with oneself. WE ALL DID IT! White, Black, Latino, Hispanic, and all the other ethnic groups, change is inevitable and we progress from here onward.......We The People One Nation under God created equal to love and serve each other.

The United States of America!!! God Bless!

THE DAWNING OF A NEW ERA!

A Glorious Day!

Marie — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:29:49 EST

The Day is full but Glorious. From Driving People to the Polls to making phone calls, We will find out tonight that we did make a difference in this election. Everyone I called & drove was happy and prayful that they were able to vote today. From 70 to 30 years of age, all were proud to see this day. Even the Weather made history according to the local weatherman, he stated it has not been this warm on Election day since 1964. Glory BE!

PERFECT UNION, A POEM FOR YOUR VOTE

caring_independent — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:15:03 EST

PERFECT UNION
i can leave out the names, the places, times
tell you a story - message of your crimes
have you really swirled each and every glass
filled with spit for each server you harass
you must have lost perspective sometime back
you're still thinking your tip makes you a mack

and me perhaps, an Uncle Tom or worse
Walmart-Mary who earning less than a nurse
for all you thought you knew and hid aside
like Church turned inside-out to Corporate pride
giving blessing to government's a foil
you've stolen peoples' souls and their own soil

accountable for greed is just romance
you'll steal from your own mother on a chance
tax and tariff - i'm milked like a cash cow
force my support of war against One vow
raise premiums against your rules of Law
you try to make me beg and give my paw

thinking this trick of playing dead is good
but dogs and whores last only as there's food
still further and front-most i joined a clan
where true survival is instinct and human
so tax my ass and take my underwear
i'm higher than you feel you are up there

without your greed and falser sense of right
we were ever able to see the brighter light
so Plumber Joe get all your wrenches cast
this pipe dream's leaking and it's breaking fast
we'll boycott all that is untrue and fake
and with that nightmare you'll wish you would wake

with homegrown and homemade our place is here
we checked in with our heads and shed our tear
Blacks, Natives, women - all with our future
in billions to cause financial fracture
any shell you try to hide the blame with
will shock and awe find the gloried state myth

so hike and drop those gas bills one last time
it proves your kind and sort of fascist crime
till when the free man's way reverses free
we will be united and soon you'll see
forget the who and their imperfect lights
the casting of truth and unity fights

*****VOTE THE PEOPLE*****

Written 11/04/08 copyright ME Wilson

America WILL Change if Barack is Elected

Lorrie — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:51:34 EDT

I believe, with all my heart, that America will be on the road to change if Barack Obama is elected President of the United States of America. We, as Americans, will then have the perfect chance to contribute to this cause. The reason I believe this is because Barack said it. He said, as he spoke in Henderson, Nevada yesterday (October 31st), that 5 million jobs will be created after he becomes President. Jobs, in my opinion, are one of the things that makes our Nation great. We absolutely need to be the Nation that invents things and values education.

I have come to see that Barack is a man of his word. He's honest and helps communities become better. From the stories I've seen of him, he has committed his life to helping people have better lives. I started out being a supporter of Hillary Clinton. She's a very smart woman. She, and her husband, think that people come first in our country. They certainly do! Without people, we wouldn't have the wonderful towns and businesses that make this country great. The corporations wouldn't have advocates of their own businesses without American employees. Inventions wouldn't happen so quickly without American creativity. The military wouldn't be so quick to respond without American patriotism. Barack knows, from what I've heard, that people are very important when it comes to making this country great.

But soon, I realized that Barack had the attention of the younger generation by huge amounts! And that is when I paid more attention. A lightbulb went on over my head! I realized I was still thinking and remembering the 1990's! I then realized we needed to be in the 21st century, and our younger generation seemed to know that better than me! Senator Obama showed me the way as he organized his way to the top of the Democratic Campaign! He called me personally one day to tell me so, but at the time I didn't know who he was! I said I was a Hillary supporter and that was how it was! He said, at the end of our conversation, "Well, Mrs. Morrison, remember, you'll have to think of who the RIGHT candidate is before you vote"! That sentence was in my mind for months later! I didn't quite understand what he meant by "the RIGHT candidate". I always prided myself on thinking I knew who the right person for President could be.

Senator Obama's vision paves a path forward that will be transitional. We need to improve our country with more jobs, improve infrastructure, and improve education, to become more competitive. I was told recently by my son, who is taking classes at a community college to get a Cisco Certification in Silicon Valley, that Cisco is slowing down on hiring because they are waiting to see who is going to be elected for President! Now I would say that maybe that is smart of them to do that. But, on the other hand, my husband, http://www.chuckmorrison.com, has noticed a significant slowing down in the hiring process this September and October. He's a Sr. Project Manager that normally can be hired within a months time, but now he is seeing this slowdown in Silicon Valley. It appears that our America is so concerned about what is happening within this current administration, the corporations don't want to move forward until after the election. This is obvious if you are watching the stock market and the financial crisis that has gripped the country! Senator Obama wants to change the deceptive eight year behaviour of this administration by making more jobs open to the public. What good does it do for a country that can't move forward because they are in a stale-mate!

I have made two pictures for the art community I contribute too. One picture shows that we need a new path to progress in America. This is where you can see it: http://www.artistrising.com/products/344468/path-to-progress.htm We need a new path where everyone is involved in order to move our country forward. The other picture was made as a digital painting from two pictures I photographed from my own televison set! http://www.artistrising.com/products/344371/we-the-people.htm This picture is about working together to promote change and progress in America and shows the last scenes at the Democratic Convention at the stadium, as a digital painting. I hope you enjoy looking at them. So far, they seem to be staying on the front page of the "People" section at http://www.artistrising.com. It appears people are looking at them. I know people want hope and change for our country.

I would like to stress the importance of the idea of creating new jobs in America. The Nation has moved in a downward curve for eight years. We can't stand much more. We need a President with inspiration and hope to move our country forward. We the People can do it with this kind of inspired leadership. We can move down a New Path to Progress if Barack Obama is elected!

AMERICA IN THE YEAR 2016

Peter from Portland, OR — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:02:06 EDT

I had a dream: We are writing the year 2016, America has left behind the economy crisis of 2008 and developed to a green, social and prosperous society. The unemployment rate is down at 2.3 %, the number of poor people dropped from 37 to 9 million, the national deficit is only a fourth of that in 2008. Every American has affordable health care now, and Obama`s tax cuts have put more money into the pockets of the middle-class American, which led to higher consumption, re-fueled the economy, and created millions of new jobs. Above all 5 million new created green collar jobs and a better, more effective environmental policy with solar, wind and other renewable energies dropped America`s energy bill, air pollution and CO 2 balance by 25%, making the country cleaner and almost independent of foreign oil. America´s is about to become the world leader in green technology, especially due to the broad-scale introduction of US built hybrid cars. In foreign politics America has restored faith and regained respect in the world community of nations as a wise and peaceful mediator in all conflicts. This and other measures also led to an improvement of the national security. The dark Bush years are history and America has made the real CHANGE to a better future - YES WE COULD - And due to the great achievements of Barack Obama`s successful 8 years in national and international politics a committee was founded, proposing the extension of his presidency for 4 more years, as applied during the Roosevelt administration.

Was all of this just a dream ? - No, you can make it happen by voting for OBAMA next Tuesday - It is now up to you, America !

SHOP AMERICA SUPPORTS OBAMA

People with a felony

Ms Denise — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:54:32 EDT

I would like to speak on people with a felony that have a hard time finding a Job. Some people may have a first time offense and it may not be bad as some are. I know all felonies is bad but we have some that are real bad ones. If they are first time offense and the felony is not that bad, I think they should get a chance to prove them self.

What can be done about this?? Is there any HELP??

Barack Obama, Marilyn Monroe, The United States Of America & The American Dream

Mark from Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:39:01 EDT

Barack Obama & Marilyn Monroe, The United States Of America & The American Dream By Mark from Los Angeles, CA - Sep 5th, 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT

To view this blog post with music and Barack Obama messages taped on his podcast in the past access this link

                                                            By Mark Bellinghaus


We at 'Our Marilyn' Blogcast & MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS, LLC, WE SUPPORT Barack Obama, the truly gifted speaker and the most charismatic politician, since John F. Kennedy.

We encourage you to please consider to also cast your vote for Mr. Barack Obama.

Ladies & Gentlemen, the next, the 44th President of The United States:

Barack Hussein Obama II

Barack Obama Speech - 2008 DNC Denver: 8-28-08 Part 1

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Marilyn Monroe & Barack Obama ©2008 by Mark Bellinghaus

Because you know, that Marilyn Monroe would vote for Barack Obama if she was still alive.
Marilyn Monroe was fighting racism, and she was supporting the Democratic Party, she was fighting for women's rights, and she opened her own company. Since Mary Pickford, she was the first actress who would take her faith into her own hands.
She was considering to adopt a baby, in 1962, shortly before her untimely death and decades before it became almost 'fashionable' for Hollywood actresses to adopt kids.
Marilyn Monroe was her time ahead, always.

The close friendship between black & white in 1950's racist America!


Ella Fitzgerald & Marilyn Monroe, in 1955 (above) and in 1962, (below), the year Marilyn Monroe passed away. In 1955, when racism was still a big issue in the United States of America, Ella Fitzgerald became the first African-American to perform at the Mocambo, after Marilyn Monroe had lobbied the owner for the booking. The booking was instrumental in Fitzgerald's career. Marilyn would promise the owner that she would appear every night (and be on time), and this way also fill the house--and she did, she was there every night, and she filled the house and: she was always on time! Their close friendship lasted for many years and Ella would sing Marilyn Monroe's famous 'My Heart Belongs To Daddy'in honor of her wonderful friend Marilyn Monroe, who died almost 34 years before she passed on in 1996, at age 79.

       Marilyn & Ella
Please vote for Barack Obama!

Show the world that racism in the United States Of America is now a defeated chapter from the dark past of this country, where an organization such as the KKK is still existing.

Show the world that change is possible, that the future is here.
The future is now, and the future is in your own hands.

Vote for the right candidate and make your voice heard and be counted.

On November 4, 2008, please give your vote to the only person who can turn this sinking ship that is covered by greed and stupidity, by a President who is still denying GLOBAL WARMING, while the Asthma cases for children in the USA are on the sharp rise...this person has arrived. And he was making a sensational entrance four years ago, when he spoke at the Democratic Convention, where hopes were high for John Kerry. Barack Obama stands for the American dream, more than any politician, more than anyone who has been running for President.

PLEASE VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA, the President of Change, Hope, Progress and Charisma.


h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); Funny Quotes from Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama

By Daniel Kurtzman, About.com

"They say I need to be seasoned; they say I need to be stewed. They say, 'We need to boil all the hope out of him -- like us -- and then he'll be ready.'" (Watch video

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"I have nothing to hide, I enjoy being myself. I'm not going to change who I am just because it's Halloween." –appearing as himself on Saturday Night Live as part of a skit that featured Hillary Clinton dressed as a witch at a Halloween party

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"It's like I was shot out of a cannon. I'm so overexposed that I make Paris Hilton look like a recluse."

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"Hillary is not the first politician in Washington to declare 'Mission Accomplished' a little too soon."

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On his Democratic Convention speech, in which he said that "we coach Little League in the blue states and we have some gay friends in the red states": "Well, here's an update. Since the election, that gay couple I knew in the red states? They've moved back to the blue states."

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On excitement in his father's native Kenya that his election would mean the building of billions of dollars in new roads, bridges, hospitals, and schools in their country: "I've tried to explain how it works these days. First comes the invasion, and then billions in aid."

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"It's been a great ride. But I know how quickly these fads can pass. You all remember the pet rock, the mood ring, Howard Dean."

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"You notice that people who've been in Washington too long, they don't talk like ordinary folks,. We had this debate in Las Vegas, and somebody asked me, What are your weaknesses?' So I said, Well, you know, I don't keep track of paper that well, I'm always losing paper, my desk is a mess.' And then they asked the next two candidates. And one candidate says, Well, my biggest weakness is I'm just so passionate about helping poor people.' And then the other one says, I'm just so impatient to help the American people solve their problems.' So then I realize well, I wish I'd gone last and then I would have known.. I'm stupid that way, I thought that when they asked what your biggest weakness was, they asked what your biggest weakness was. And now I know that my biggest weakness is I like to help old ladies across the street."

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"That's what he talked about yesterday, 'I want to drill here. I want to drill now.' I don't know where he was standing. I think he was in a building somewhere." --on John McCain's energy plan

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It is finally time for the 'White House,' to turn black. With pride, unity, happiness and.....hope.

Please support, please vote for Barack Obama on November 4, 2008.

Thank you and blessings to all of you.

Mark Bellinghaus, Ernest W. Cunningham & Jennifer J. Dickinson

Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 31, 2008



                Marilyn would vote for Barack!

YES, WE CAN! - SI, SE PEUDE! JA, WIR KÖNNEN!

MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS, LLC, left to right:
Ernest W. Cunningham, author of The Ultimate Marilyn & plaintiff of the Queen Mary Marilyn Monroe fraud class action lawsuit 2006 / 2007--pointing out and ultimately stopping the biggest exhibition fraud / hoax in history which would have traveled the world for the following twelve years.
Jennifer J. Dickinson, journalist & mother of two who for the past two years has fought for justice and against corruption and criminals who fabricated fake Marilyn Monroe and other entertainment memorabilia.
Mark Bellinghaus, actor, activist, collector, debunker, entrepreneur & expert witness in the Queen Mary Marilyn Monroe fraud class action lawsuit 2006 / 2007 - the case against the biggest exhibition fraud in history: 'Marilyn Monroe: the exhibit,' which could have created a minimum of $100 million within the twelve years this exhibition was scheduled to travel around the globe.

We contested many different criminal frauds and deceptions which would have damaged the public--you, some way or another, we were able to expose and ultimately close down exhibitions, based on fraudulent memorabilia on display or for sale.
We contested hoaxes frauds and criminal pranks, which after our exposure were ultimately shut down, due to our proof based exposure.
We never wrongly accused anyone of being a criminal fraud, if the people were actually innocent.
We never failed - our accuracy is still at 100% for three years now.
WE SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA
Marilyn Monroe definitely would have voted for Barack Obama.
Please support Mr. Obama in his run for President.
Please support Barack to become the 44th President of The United States of America.

Credit for the 'YES WE CAN' Video:
Song & video, featuring a star cast, by will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas. Inspired by Barack Obama's 'Yes We Can' speech.

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08/28/08 Note: Congratulations to the the official Democratic Party nominee and the next President of the United States, Barack Obama!!

Official song site:
http://www.yeswecansong.com

Obama Campaign Site:
http://www.barackobama.com/

Yes we can what?:
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/

Is it true that he....?:
http://factcheck.barackobama.com/

Be a part of the video at:
http://www.hopeactchange.com

-Lyrics-

It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.

Yes we can.

It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom.

Yes we can.
It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.

Yes we can.

It was the call of workers who organized; women who reached for the ballots; a President who chose the moon as our new frontier; and a King who took us to the mountaintop and pointed the way to the Promised Land.

Yes we can to justice and equality.

Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.

Yes we can heal this nation.

Yes we can repair this world.

Yes we can.

We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.

We have been told we cannot do this by a chorus of cynics...they will only grow louder and more dissonant ........... We've been asked to pause for a reality check. We've been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope.

But in the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope.
Now the hopes of the little girl who goes to a crumbling school in Dillon are the same as the dreams of the boy who learns on the streets of LA; we will remember that there is something happening in America; that we are not as divided as our politics suggests; that we are one people; we are one nation; and together, we will begin the next great chapter in the American story with three words that will ring from coast to coast; from sea to shining sea --

Yes. We. Can.
Celebrities featured include: Jesse Dylan, Will.i.am, Common, Scarlett Johansson, Tatyana Ali, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Kate Walsh, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Adam Rodriquez, Kelly Hu, Amber Valetta, Eric Balfour, Aisha Tyler, Nicole Scherzinger and Nick Cannon

Also check out this other great song and video inspired by Barack:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyJ72i...

Life is all about signs...seeing the signs....understanding the signs...acting upon the signs

--Mark Bellinghaus

About:
'OUR MARILYN' BLOGCAST
&
MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS, LLC The Mark Bellinghaus Marilyn Monroe CollectionAbout me
Mark Bellinghaus, CEO, MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS, LLCLos Angeles, California, United StatesMark Bellinghaus owns the biggest, most comprehensive, and 100% authentic Marilyn Monroe memorabilia collection in existence. Part of his collection is an original copy of Marilyn Monroe’s last will and testament, including many important documents, which he shared in 2006 with the lawyers of three famous Marilyn Monroe photographers estates which were suing Anna Strasberg and CMG Worldwide (Mark Roesler) for several years. The documents that Mark Bellinghaus delivered served literally as the key to this groundbreaking success for the defense and the savior of the legacy of Marilyn Monroe. In 2006, Mark Bellinghaus closed down the biggest exhibition fraud in history: a $100 million project was exposed with his first blog on ‘blogcritics,’ and he also stopped a $15 million movie project, exposed Mary Jane Popp and June Alpino aka “DiMaggio’s” book as nonsense. He also exposed Dolores Hope Masi, Bebe Goddard, Robert Otto, Jeanne Carmen, etc. The list goes on and on.
In Oct. 2007, he successfully exposed, together with journalist Jennifer J. Dickinson another exhibit, this time in Great Britain (the ‘lost’ Marilyn Monroe William Travilla costume collection) as a complete hoax. Mark Bellinghaus owns a real & authentic Monroe worn Travilla costume.

Marilyn Monroe William Travilla Costume 'Prototypes' Hoax in ... May 26, 2008 ... MARILYN MONROE NEWS ENTERTAINMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marilyn Monroe William Travilla...
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Barack Obama For President!

MARILYN MONROE NEWS ENTERTAINMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marilyn Monroe would have voted for Barack Obama

Marilyn Monroe and Senator Barack Obama Photo compilation ©2008 by Mark Bellinghaus 2008-10-07 00:00:19 - By Mark Bellinghaus, CEO, MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS, LLC

Opinion & Support

Because you know, that Marilyn Monroe would vote for Barack Obama if she was still alive.
Marilyn Monroe was fighting racism, and she was supporting the Democratic Party, she was fighting for women's rights, and she opened her own company. Since Mary Pickford, she was the first actress who would take her faith into her own hands.
She was considering to adopt a baby, in 1962, shortly before her untimely death and decades before it became almost 'fashionable' for Hollywood actresses to adopt kids.
Marilyn Monroe was her time ahead, always.

The close friendship between black & white (Ella Fitzgerald & Marilyn Monroe) in 1950's racist America!

Extract & Photo caption/description posted on OUR MARILYN BLOG - you can find the entire blog article here:
blog.ourmarilyn.com/2008/08/31/marilyn-monroe-would-have-voted-f ..
and also here:
my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/markbellinghaus/gG5W75
Ella Fitzgerald & Marilyn Monroe, in 1955 (above) and in 1962, (below), the year Marilyn Monroe passed away. In 1955, when racism was still a big issue in the United States of America, Ella Fitzgerald became the first African-American to perform at the Mocambo, after Marilyn Monroe had lobbied the owner for the booking. The booking was instrumental in Fitzgerald's career. Marilyn would promise the owner that she would appear every night (and be on time), and this way also fill the house--and she did, she was there every night, and she filled the house and: she was always on time! Their close friendship lasted for many years and Ella would sing Marilyn Monroe's famous 'My Heart Belongs To Daddy' in honor of her wonderful friend Marilyn Monroe, who died almost 34 years before she passed on in 1996, at age 79.

Barack Obama Quotes:

'They say I need to be seasoned; they say I need to be stewed. They say, 'We need to boil all the hope out of him -- like us -- and then he'll be ready.'

'I have nothing to hide, I enjoy being myself. I'm not going to change who I am just because it's Halloween." -appearing as himself on Saturday Night Live as part of a skit that featured Hillary Clinton dressed as a witch at a Halloween party

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'It's like I was shot out of a cannon. I'm so overexposed that I make Paris Hilton look like a recluse.'

'Hillary is not the first politician in Washington to declare 'Mission Accomplished' a little too soon.'

Marilyn Monroe singing Happy Birthday to President John F. Kennedy, who was a Democrat

UPDATE: Bridges for Obama (available on another site)

Lynn — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:55:50 EDT

World of Friends: Bridges for Obama (New Video)

World of Friends: Bridges for Obama

http://blip.tv/file/1338283

WE HAVE LEGIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD SUPPORTING OUR CANDIDATE.

Beautifully Done Video -- Let's make it go viral !!!

Bridges for Obama: American supporters of Sen. Barack Obama have been staging rallies abroad at world-famous bridges to show support for the Democratic presidential candidate and his pledge to span old political divisions. ...

Source: www.youtube.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEhwaGwlzz8 (file removed)

(only 67 views so far! 10/10/08 Noon EDT)

Keywords: abroad, bridge, bridges, span, nations, people, hope, change, global, international

World of Friends: Bridges for Obama (New Video)

Lynn — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:07:20 EDT

World of Friends: Bridges for Obama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEhwaGwlzz8

WE HAVE LEGIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD SUPPORTING OUR CANDIDATE. Beautifully Done Video -- Let's make it go viral !!! :)

Keywords: abroad, bridge, bridges, span, nations, people, hope, change, global, international

World of Friends: Bridges for Obama (New Video)

Lynn — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:06:02 EDT

World of Friends: Bridges for Obama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEhwaGwlzz8

WE HAVE LEGIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD SUPPORTING OUR CANDIDATE. Beautifully Done Video -- Let's make it go viral !!! :)

Keywords: abroad, bridge, bridges, span, nations, people, hope, change, global, international

World of Friends: Bridges for Obama (New Video)

Lynn — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:22 EDT

World of Friends: Bridges for Obama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEhwaGwlzz8

WE HAVE LEGIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD SUPPORTING OUR CANDIDATE.
Beautifully Done Video -- Let's make it go viral !!!
:)

Bridges for Obama: American supporters of Sen. Barack Obama have been staging rallies abroad at world-famous bridges to show support for the Democratic presidential candidate and his pledge to span old political divisions. ...

Source: www.youtube.com
(only 67 views so far! 10/10/08 Noon EDT)

Keywords: abroad, bridge, bridges, span, nations, people, hope, change, global, international

E-Verify program @ the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security and it's effects on immigrants and refugees

Richard Owl Mirror — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:35:09 EDT

~@~ National Security Debate ~@~

There are many facets which make up National Security and Immigration, I would like to focus on the E-Verify program @ the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security and it's effects on immigrants and refugees.

E-Verify (formerly the Basic Pilot/Employment Eligibility Verification Program) is an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). Participating employers can check the work status of new hires online by comparing information from an employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases. More than 69,000 employers are enrolled in the program, with over 4 million queries run so far in fiscal year 2008.

E-Verify is free and voluntary, and is the best means available for determining employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

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Employment Eligibility Verification and Antidiscrimination Protections

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http://www.cato.org/videohighlights/index.php?highlight_id=84

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10X7BO6uvPo
Fact-checking Glenn Beck

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Immigration of individual human-beings across imaginary borders has occurred throughout mankind's existence. Hunters and Gatherers crosses into competitors fields and farms. Industrious human-beings create commerce opportunities, which in turn demands the employ of a workforce. I believe my description is an example of a basic human right.

This function within any society should not be impeded yet, it must be managed due to National Security concerns. It is obvious that the one requirement necessary to manage such a function is the ability to identify all individuals who are within our National borders. With the advent of technology, this task has become easier. The core problem with implementing such a program so it functions efficiently is cooperation by all parties.

I do not believe the millions of people who cross over our border, under extremely dangerous conditions are all criminals. It's simply the method of least resistance due to the rules for application of entry to our country is impossible for most to comply.

I have advocated that using technology such as an Identification card which can be produced as easily as we obtain our drivers licenses, preferably one-day service which would be valid for a 6-month employment stay could relieve this problem.

This identification card could also be used as the holders Employment ID card at their place of employment. As easily as an ATM card, the user slides it when they are clocking in and again when clocking out at the end of the day. This way, the government can verify constant employment and be alerted if the individual is not complying with the agreement for obtaining the entry card.

Most immigrants come to America to work as seasonal workers, therefore I believe a 6 month time-frame would be an agreement those seeking entry would voluntarily comply with. Cooperation is the key to success.

I believe granting honest, hard-working people the opportunity to purchase this entry card for $183 plus a background check, would relieve much of the problem of illegal immigration. Employers would be more able to be in 100% compliance with the Immigration laws because they need only opt-in to using the Immigration Time Clock system. Naturally there would be penalties for non-compliance yet, I believe companies would welcome such a solution as a safeguard against improperly being accused for hiring illegal workers. Perhaps we could also collect $1.00 for every hour worked by a migrant worker rather than them paying into Social Security. This money could be designated towards a specified program or budgetary need.

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What have the candidates said about resolving the National Security implications of Immigration ?

http://www.barackobama.com/ vs. http://www.johnmccain.com

Let's be clear: John McCain is offering nothing of substance

Richard Owl Mirror — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:16:15 EDT

Senator Obama will strive to provide tax cuts for the middle class, affordable health care, and a new energy economy that creates millions of jobs. He will seek to end the war in Iraq responsibly, focus on defeating al Qaeda and the Taliban, and restore America's standing in the world.

Senator John McCain offered no solutions for the challenges Americans are facing in their daily lives. Nothing but more of the same failed Bush policies at home and abroad that he has supported more than 90% of the time in the Senate.

An example of how failed a Leadership role John McCain would bring to the Presidency is Obama's assertion that McCain "said the other day that he would not meet potentially with the prime minister of Spain, because he -- you know, he wasn't sure whether they were aligned with us," a reference to McCain's repeated refusal -- during an interview with Radio Caracol WSUA 1260 AM in Miami -- to say that as president, he would refuse to meet with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. As evidence of the truth for this claim, McCain foreign policy adviser Randy Scheunemann reportedly wrote that "there is no doubt Senator McCain knew exactly to whom the question referred" and that McCain in fact "refused to commit to a White House meeting with President Zapatero in this interview." Indeed, during the debate, McCain did not assert that he "misspoke" during the Radio Caracol interview, but rather responded to Obama by saying, "I'm not going to set the White House visitors schedule before I'm president of the United States."

Questions exist, whether McCain forgot which country Zapatero leads, got confused about Spain's geographic relationship to Latin America, or confused Zapatero with the Zapatista rebels from Mexico. In either instance, this incident reveals a danger of possible confrontation could explode due to his complete lack of understanding World Leaders and events.

During the debate Obama said, "Senator McCain mentioned Henry Kissinger, who's one of his advisers, who, along with five recent secretaries of state, just said that we should meet with Iran -- guess what -- without precondition. This is one of your own advisers," and, "When we talk about preconditions -- and Henry Kissinger did say we should have contacts without preconditions -- the idea is that we do not expect to solve every problem before we initiate talks." During the debate, McCain repeatedly purported to correct Obama by saying Kissinger would not support presidential-level talks with Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Each time, Obama made clear that was not his contention -- that, instead, he was accurately saying Kissenger supported talks between the United States and Iran at levels below the president.

Was John McCain simply confused or was he attempting to provide a misdirection because Senator Obama clearly showed how Senator McCain doesn't even understand what his own Advisors are advising ?

Obama's comments during the debate accurately reflected Kissinger's comments during a September 15 forum. Kissinger said, "Well, I am in favor of negotiating with Iran. And one utility of negotiation is to put before Iran our vision of a Middle East, of a stable Middle East, and our notion on nuclear proliferation at a high enough level so that they have to study it. And, therefore, I actually preferred doing it at the secretary of state level so that we -- we know we're dealing with authentic -- with authentic proposals." Asked by CNN's Frank Sesno, "To put at a very high level right out of the box?" Kissinger responded:

Initially, yes. And I always believed that the best way to begin a negotiation is to tell the other side exactly what you have in mind and what you are -- what the outcome is that you're trying to achieve so that they have something that they can react to.
Now, the permanent members of the Security Council, plus Japan and Germany, have all said nuclear weapons in Iran are unacceptable. They've never explained what they mean by this. So if we go into a negotiation, we ought to have a clear understanding of what is it we're trying to prevent. What is it going to do if we can't achieve what we're talking about?
But I do not believe that we can make conditions for the opening of negotiations. We ought, however, to be very clear about the content of negotiations and work it out with other countries and with our own government.

One final observation I have regarding John McCain

McCain Suspends Campaign to Work on Wall St Plan

The Arizona senator announced he would suspend his campaign, pull television advertising, halt fundraising and return to Washington on Thursday to try to help negotiations over a stalled $700 billion bailout plan for Wall Street.

"We must meet as Americans, not as Democrats or Republicans, and we must meet until this crisis is resolved," McCain said, urging Obama to join him.

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I believe Senator John McCain made a strategic blunder in his forcefully and public move in going to Washington DC for discussions on the Financial crisis. John McCain used Bluster to place his actions into the limelight and boxed himself in to a retraction. I believe if he had true concerns as a servant of the people, he could have silently traveled of his own accord to Washington DC and offer his assistance toward solving a problem, then not having acheived his objective, simply call and cancel his participation in the debate at the last moment.

This shows me a lack of thoughtful planning and leads me to view his actions as reckless. It's akin to someone going out publically and making sure their neighbors see them praying to God or announcing they have performed good works, all the while seeking the approval of those witnesses alone.

A senior McCain adviser made clear McCain would not attend a Friday debate unless a congressional rescue deal was sealed.

"If the package is reached and the country is saved, there will be a debate," the aide said. "But if there's no deal, how can you get on a plane . . . for a debate?"

Is this the type of Leadership America wants or deserves ? I think not !

Let's be clear: John McCain is offering nothing of substance in his political rhetoric, same as his running to Washington even though he had nothing of substance to add in resolving the crisis.

He is what my Grandfather would call a Flim-Flam Man

LEHRER: Afghanistan, Senator McCain?

MCCAIN: First of all, I won't repeat the mistake that I regret enormously, and that is, after we were able to help the Afghan freedom fighters and drive the Russians out of Afghanistan, we basically washed our hands of the region.

And the result over time was the Taliban, al Qaeda, and a lot of the difficulties we are facing today. So we can't ignore those lessons of history.

The Geneva accords of 1988, which ultimately led to the withdrawal of the Soviet forces in early 1989, left the Afghan government in ruins.

Senator John McCain said he would not repeat the mistake made by Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush ? I thought both of these Leaders were his Hero's and mentors ?

Have you folks heard the latest news out of Alaska ?

September 26, 2008
Palin should step down, conservative commentator says

(CNN) – Prominent conservative columnist Kathleen Parker, an early supporter of Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin, said Friday recent interviews have shown the Alaska governor is "out of her league" and should leave the GOP presidential ticket for the good of the party.

The criticism in Parker's Friday column is the latest in a recent string of negative assessments toward the McCain-Palin candidacy from prominent conservatives.

It was fun while it lasted," Parker writes. "Palin’s recent interviews with Charles Gibson, Sean Hannity, and now Katie Couric have all revealed an attractive, earnest, confident candidate. Who is clearly out of her league."

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McCains claim of taking out Bin Ladin

**Senator McCain said it most concisely in June.***

"Look," he said. "I know the area. I've been there. I know wars. I know how to win wars. And I know how to improve our capabilities so that we will capture Osama bin Laden. Or put it this way, bring him to justice. We will do it. I know how to do it." Sen. McCain seems to be quite serious, that he and he alone, not the CIA, nor the U.S. Military, nor the current President can capture bin Laden. Thus we must take him at his word that this is no mere ludicrous campaign boast. We must assume Sen. McCain truly believes he is capable of doing this, and has been capable of doing this, since last January. "We will capture Osama bin Laden. We will do it. I know how to do it."

If John McCain knows how to accomplish this task, why hasn't he told anyone how to implement his plan of action NOW rather than waiting until he is elected Commander in Chief ?
Does he simply want all the Glory and Praise for himself ?

It's Time to Call on The One Who Really Matters

One of Those Women — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:39:43 EDT

People we have reached the 40 day mark before CHANGE becomes a reality. 40 represents the time for delivery, and deliverance. The One who truly counts in this whole situatiion is God, who made it clear in His Word in 2 Chronicles 7:14, "If my people who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal the land."

I am sure, we are all in agreement that this country, this land needs healing in every area. It is time to evoke the One who appoints leaders. So I am asking, for the sake of this country, for everyone to pray. Pray fervently everyday for the next 40 days. make it your business when you rise up in the morning to send a prayer forth for this country, for Obama/Biden, and for the people of this country. This is a good time for families to come together and pray for our nation. Prayer changes things, and if we are to trust anyone, lets trust God, who said, "His word would not return void, that it would accomplish whatever it is set to do."

Start here, with todays devotion from David Cerullo of the Inspiration Channel.

Wed, September 24, 2008

Today's Devotional
Prayer and Thanksgiving

"At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites from all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem so that they might celebrate the dedication with gladness, with hymns of thanksgiving and with songs to the accompaniment of cymbals, harps and lyres." - Nehemiah 12:27 NASB

On this day in 1789, the Congress of the United States called on President George Washington to proclaim a national day of prayer and thanksgiving. The leaders of the young country realized they had a mountain of problems, and many observers around the world doubted the nation could survive. But these leaders also could look back and see how God had helped them in the past. Whenever they had called upon Him, He had answered their prayers.

Congress requested that "a day of public thanksgiving and prayer" be held, when they could observe "by acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a Constitution of government for their safety and happiness." Washington agreed, and proclaimed a special day, which was celebrated that November.

The young American democracy was following a tradition that began in ancient Israel, as with the dedication assembly during the time of Nehemiah. These were times of celebration, thanksgiving, and remembering all that God had done. But they also were times of prayer when they could call on God, humble themselves, acknowledge their need of His help, and seek His face.

Today, people in every nation need this kind of prayer. But you don't have to wait for a special declaration to be thankful or pray for your country. Dedicate yourself to intercession, right now. Pray for your leaders. Pray for elections. Get involved. Vote. Don't be silent, but speak out for Biblical principles. Make sure that you are living a life of righteousness. And pray for revival!

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Today's Prayer
Father, thank You for all You've done for me and for my country. I am so grateful for your mercy and blessings. Forgive our sins. Bring a return to righteousness. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Extended Reading: Nehemiah 12

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Bruce from Las Vegas, NV — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:54:09 EDT

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Economic Policy Change

Joe — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:01:30 EDT

It is essential during these tumultuous economic times that the opportunity not be lost to take a new, citizen-focused approach to American economic poiicy.

Since Ronald Reagan and for almost 30 years, the economic policy of the United States has been to assist and aid BIG BUSINESS at all costs. Whether it be the Savings & Loan debacle of the early 80s, or various financial industry bailouts, the Republican philosophy is that ORDINARY PEOPLE must work, but be limited in their access to capital. So for years, big business has siphoned all of the available capital from society by paying extraordinarily low wages to workers in order to retain maximum profits and through enjoyment of a shift of tax breaks from regular working people over to large corporations and the wealthy. With this huge pot of capital, big business has taken to investing it NOT in America, but in risky hedge funds, overseas expansion and each other.

Obama and the democrats need to lead a new economic policy movement that does not shy away from asserting that capital must be shifted back into the hands of ordinary Americans. Despite the Republican elitist theory that only the rich should be entitled to handle and invest capital, economic history shows that the country is far more stable when ordinary Americans collect, retain and invest capital. Small businesses, family-owned investment real estate, retirement accounts and stock investing by individuals is a powerful economic force and comprises the majority of the annual gross national product of this country. It is not safe for any country to centralize its capital into a few banks or a few insurance companies or a few communications companies or a few giant discount retailers.

We've seen what happens when the economy is turned over to elitists and grotesquely overgrown companies who are out-of-touch and inefficient. Furthermore, no small business owner enjoys the prospect of zero risk, of socialized bailout if they fail. When a small business fails, the owner is held accountable and severely punished in the market and by the government.

Take this 700 billion dollars and run it through the Small Business Administration. Start a trust, start an SBA lending bank--whatever it takes. 700 billion dollars given to the PEOPLE will strengthen the economy a lot more than saving malignant and corrupt organizations that have already proven themselves unworthy of existence. We should not be afraid of their failure and we should not feel sorry for them. They failed, that is the way it is in a free market. Return taxpayer money back to the taxpayers and in doing so, you will revive the American dream, you will restore the entrepeneural spirit in this country and you will restore the economy.

Even if that 700 billion was used for the sole purpose of establishing socialized health care, it would still serve to take the "bad debt" of millions of Americans owing medical bills and shift it to the government. With the money Americans no longer have to pay for health care, they could invest, obtain educations, purchase things and revitalize the American economy that way. ANYTHING is better than spending that money on these failed, greedy, corrupt financial institutions. How could anyone think that the only way to save our economy is to give MORE money to companies which had all of the money they could want, but still squandered it? Drug dealers cannot be nominated to get people off of drugs and financial institution officers cannot be nominated to fix the financial crisis.

Senator Obama and democrats must redefine what is going on in today's markets and start leading the charge to return capital back to citizens. Just like Jack crawled up the beanstalk to retrieve the people's hoarded wealth and defeat the giant, we must reach up through this rare opportunity of a presidential race coinciding with historic economic rehabilitation and snatch back conservatorship of the capital generated by the efforts of the American people.

Time to Speak Up... Flood the Congress and the Senate

One of Those Women — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:53:21 EDT

I just had a big idea. If the government is so eager to spent money, the tax payers money, then why don't they spend it directly on the tax payers?

I say have all the companies that have people who are in foreclosure, report and give those people a grant or no interest loan attached to their mortage, to bring them current. That would directly benefit the people and the companies holding the loan.

It's time out for the tax payers paying for bad decisions when it seems obvious to support this country is to support the people.

So I am asking everyone to write you Congressmen/women and Senators today before they make a brash decision that would amount to putting a bandaid on a cancerous ulcer. Then forward this to all your friends, and associates , no matter their party affiliation because we all are going to feel this one.

We have bailed out enough big businesses, who are still doing bad business because they aren't keeping the people in their homes or on their jobs. They've just been allowed to stay in their own million dollar estates. Life for them stays the same while the people who truly need the help are still hurting.

This has to be forwarded now because they are making decisions as we speak.

And so we must start....

Elvis from The Shore — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:04:04 EDT

What is it that allows us to become powerless? Perhaps you got fired or were laid off from a job you spent many years at? Maybe you have been ingrained that having power, strength, pride are "bad" things and that you should be giving and selfless. Maybe you have been told that you are a loser and that you'll never amount to anything. Or is it the fact when you look at your wallet or purse there are more gas and toll receipts than money.

Regardless, it's time to start being strong. I've heard that a person can have power. That is true. But what a person has more is strength. A strong person can make a difference. Strong people tear down barriers, lift powerless people up, enable others to do great things. When you gather many strong minds, strong people, you create a powerful force to be reckon with. That, my friends is where power comes from. From many.

A Culture of Fear & Let's Reflect

Marie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:44:03 EDT

Usual tactics, should generate No response!

Who do the Republicans think they are fooling when they use the tactics of Fear? Who is their message directed at? I guess, they continue to say to the uneducated, uninformed, and ignorant these baseless lies without proof or evidence or history on their side. The latest declaration:

“Obamanomics: His Plan to Raise Taxes, Spend (Lots) of Money and Rewire the Economy”

Journalist like John Fund claim to reveal the worrisome danger of an Obama presidency. How about the worrisome dangers that have been looming for the last eight years? No words for that. Beating the Middle Class Population into the biggest ditch they can find is okay with these ghouls. The Republican philosophy majors in outrageous claims that they know “what is beneath Obama's flowery rhetoric lies as a dangerous economic plan that will wreak havoc on the American economy.” Their claims ignore the facts of our current lifestyle under a Republican Administration:

54% of the nation’s wealth is held by 5% of the population. How's that working for you? .

The American Debt is being funded by a Communist Nation and our retirement funds by using the Congressional Voting card as if it’s a credit card with the President's signature as Approved. .

The increase in Tax Credits shifts the burden of funding services from the national level to the local level.Giving a false impression that we have a low cost of living level while they increase locally. .

Passed laws that violate a person's human rights, rights to privacy, rights of ownership, & our rights to protect our borders .

ur national guard is doing 3 tours in Iraqi. .

Only sons in a family are going to war and dying .

our nation has engaged in a foreign policy where we are the Aggressor .

The top 1% of the population became 400% richer than the middle class. .

A record number of older workers are being forced out for younger workers with lower wages. .

There were so many first on Wall Street a record number of brokers are writing books on it. .

A record number of submortgage lender have gone defunct. .

It’s the first time our law enforcement agents have been sent to jail for doing their jobs.

Foreign entities are buying American made state road and highways.

Historic Bailouts of Bear Stearns, AIG, Fannie Mae, Freddie Max and more to come

The Largest national taxation on the American Public without using the word "Tax."

major money market funds have significant exposure to the collateralized debt obligation (CDO) crisis

Pay is no longer rising smartly for women in the key 25-to-54 age group.

Each year the government awards Lockheed Martin AS and other large companies billions of dollars in contracts intended for small businesses.

These conditions developed under the Republican leadership, from the Whitehouse to the Senate. They want all of us to ignore the facts and believe they can make change. Unbelievable gull! If we vote with the sense of dread the Republicans want us to believe, we definitely would have lost all our senses and our minds. Because if nothing else “Bush’s inept abilities at governance¹” proved the Republicans know nothing about the common man and their tribulations. Clearly, “Country First” has nothing to do with helping people thrive as well as having “the ability to engage in complex deliberations and feel which arguments have the most weight¹.” As David Brooks’ Op-Ed piece in the ¹NY Times (Sept.15, 2008) stated “Democracy is not average people selecting average leaders. It is average people with the wisdom to select the best prepared.” Obama and Biden are the best prepared to lead us to a better future with all its bumps and rough side-of- the-mountain included.

Another opinion on Republicans’ Fear tool from Benin's Blog:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/benin/gG5X9V

Let's start a retirement fund for SC!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzvcwb0pyEs

DNC in retro: (get the tissues out first)

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/8/29/21040/3558/576/577074

One, Two, Three…what are we fight’in for?

Citizens for Change in America! — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:26:02 EDT

Next stop could be, well, Viet Namn or some other foreign exotic destination...HARTMARX is the parent company of the makers of Hart Schaffner & Marx suits and other lines of clothing. They claim to be the largest suit maker in America today. Hart Schaffner & Marx also touts to currently be carried in over 1000 stores in America and they have to meet the high standard requirements of being considered a fine clothier. Only the Best for the Best!

Earlier this spring Barack Obama made a surprise stop in Cape Girardeau, MO and addressed the citizens ‘bout runn'in for the President of the United States of America. It was really exciting and quite a surprise for just plain old country folks like us here in southeast Missouri.

We had'nt seen such a fuss since Rush Limbaugh visited the relatives. Well, maybe, I'd have to take that back. There was that time Brad Pit stopped at the airport for someth‘n and I guess there’s another time when Cheryl Crow came to church, with her sister, to play for the kids. Oh, yeh, and there's always the district fair every year just ‘bout when the foot ball season really gets start'in to heat up, right before deer season.

Oh, sorry, back to my thoughts. Yes, sir, Barack came to town and surprised everyone by be'in at that fancy suit mak'in place. You know, the kind, all the important people wear.

Well, today, we got an even bigger surprise for people ‘round here! It made the evening news and really got folks excited too!

That there fancy suit mak'in place is shutt’in down...That's right, it's clos’in the doors. One of those divisions of Hartmarx will close. Over 200 workers will loose their jobs. Guess we won't ever see a presidential candidate ever speak'in at that there place again.

Kind’a sad. Gon'na be kind’a hard for folks 'round here, jobs are hard to come by already. Things just keep chang‘in, just like that there Obama fella said they would.

Just hope we see a fix to it all...

Why, just this afternoon, I was in my local foodliner, you know, Wal-Mart and saw some of their new fall collection, I guess that's what you'd call it. Almost all those new clothes were made in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Then I got done shopp'in and on the way home, I heard, on the radio, where Pakistan will shoot American solders if they do things wrong in their country.

Kind'a hard to understand, may be Rush or some other fancy suit wear'in dresser can 'splain it to me.

I thought they were our friends, ‘cause just like in Viet Namn, we helped their people by giv'in them millions to get their country jump started after we all went over there and blew it all up and killed a lot of them there Viet Cong.

I got some of their things last year for Christmas. You know, shirts, jackets, sweaters and things they made over there in Viet Namn. Never thought of them as exotic. Not even when we were fight’in over there…never did it ever cross my mind that it would be like this.

Wonder where it will come from this year? If we’ll have a Christmas at all? Sure ’nuf won’t be no exotic vacation holiday ‘round here.

Hope we can get over to see ma‘ and pa‘...

Kind'a tough 'round here...

It's not about "believin"..."watcha gonna DO, man?"

Penny from Emeryville, CA — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:10:57 EDT

Barack needs to talk to the people!!!If the masses in this country are going to vote for Barack they need to see that he has some REAL ideas about things that will affect them directly. Social Security, for instance. Or potholes in their roads. Better care of our Vets; their damaged kids. Or how to keep people from losing their homes. Educating our kids so there's someone else who can run for president in 20 years. He needs to talk to the people.

He needs to do more than point out the problem. He needs to propose some ideas...making it clear that he can't do them without Congress's cooperation...but he certainly can't do it without being elected.

McCain has NO ideas. But no one expects him to. Barack has lots, I assume. But Barack is too intelligent for the masses to understand him. He talks above them. In metaphors. "What's that, man?"

I have a REAL idea for fixing Social Security going forward, but I don't know how to get it to him. Does anyone know how to communicate with him or his key people to pose a serious suggestion?

Wayne, MI

Chris — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:47:00 EDT

I must say I've talked many a politics and to people all over this beautiful country and some places just amaze you. You get reminded the complexity of humankind.

Here is a short list of some unique comments/concerns from residents:

"Well you know I know a lot of people are against the war but I think that war is a good thing. Sometimes we just need to have wars and this is one of those times."
"I don't care what color his skin is or what religion he is, as long as he does what he's talking about."
"#1 is to my family is trying and hanging GWB for War Crimes."
"Well you know there's some part inside of me that's still a bigot and a racist"
"Palin is so underqualified and that's just another reason I can't wait to vote for Obama!"

The war comment reminded me of a lady in LaCrosse, WI that told me "Being selfish is a good thing. You must always think of yourself and nothing else." Life is amazing at times. I am just grateful I continue to hve the chance to awaken people who ren't this close minded.

The Original GOP Plan Major Offensive Against the PNAC Republican Party of the GOP

MoorAmerican — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:05:52 EDT

The Original GOP Plan Major Offensive Against the PNAC Republican Party of the GOP

ObamaMOORines join MoorAmerican MilitiaUS Media Minttallity MOORines aka M5, to push back against smear attacks. Voter registrations of patriotic GOP republicans, independents and democrats intensifies in battleground states --- The Obama Administration has a firm grip on 300 Electorial Votes to be the 44th Presidency of the United States of America.

M5 ObamaMOORine General Timothy TRUSTUS is the leader of the American Revolutionary Trust-continental-congressional Script narrative being recorded for the Library of Congress.

The congressional M5 ObamaMOORine General prepares briefs for LUKE, an American Press Intelligence Soldier for the main stream media to turn out the youth vote. ObamaMOORines prepare talking points. Take position and plan their mass media offensive against the PNAC Republican GOP ticket.

Community action organizers join other Grass-root ObamaMOORines POPLUV THE PAYGO & VOTE FOR OBAMA. Economic Security Points are given to the National Economic Security Service to advocate for the $50 Billion Economic Stimulus Project.

American Press Influence Soldiers volunteer to block every possible way the PNAC Republican GOP ticket can get 270 electorial votes on Election Day. Grass-root ObamaMOORines receive their final instructions and talking points.

The thoughts of William Clinton comes to mind of ObamaMOORines {{{ Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country. }}} Then the code words to begin mass media offensive finally comes from the Obama Administration for the 44th Presidency of the United States of America in Congress Assembled {{{{{{{EIGHT IS ENOUGH}}}}}}} {{{{{{{ GAME ON }}}}}}}

GOP MOORines begin assault against the RNC – DemocracyNOW has full coverage of their division and dissent from the PNAC Republican GOP ticket.

President Hanson and the other American War Heroes retire to their chambers in the Library of Congress to observe the war.

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Palin....Theological Fascist?

jude jones — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:02:36 EDT

I know folks throw that "fascist" label around for everything they don't like and every little thing that sounds even slightly authoritarian. Let me begin by saying that the word 'fascist' should be reserved for things that are, in fact, 'fascist'. I'll set aside the fact that the Wiki entry on fascism reads like it was written to describe the Right Wing in this country (and perhaps was, depending on who edited it), and focus on the kind of merging of corporations, state, and nationalist identity that has traditionally been the cornerstone of fascism.

Here's the statement from Sarah Palin that I've been contemplating all night. It occurs in her discussion (in her church) of the gas-pipeline project she was championing:

"I think God’s will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that.”

She is a political leader telling people what to PRAY for, and that something to pray for is "unifying people and companies" as an instance of necessary divine "will".

That the invocation of God's will for the advantaging of political initiatives is in and of itself fascist could be argued. But Sarah is going even further here into what appears to be explicitly fascist thinking: That God's will demands ("has to be done") the merging of people and companies for the special project of a special political personality (hers and her administration's). Merging people and companies in the name of a nationalist identity, and in the intimate reality that is 'prayer' among believers?? pretty close.....pretty close.

"We the people" are the government, are we not? Whether talking populist about simple pockets of 'folk' or about the state as such, the unification of people and companies for ideological advance via the intimate process of praying is about as close a recommendation of explicit fascist movement as I've seen by anyone in our political menagerie. Wherever the popular "we" are, there too is our form of government. Uniting that "we the people" with "companies" is step one in thinking in a fascist manner about how our system should work.

Of course her openly espoused policy stands, as far as they've been shared with us, do not all lend themselves to the 'fascist' label. But the missionary zeal at the base of her thinking, especially its allegiance to seeing her politics as aligned with God's will (including the Iraq War as a "task from God") and commandable as prayer, is nothing short of alarming. My own vetting process for a Vice President would find this by itself an exclusionary factor for anyone seeking office in this country, no matter what their other merits might be (and in that I grant that Mrs. Palin has many merits). No surface merits compensate for a deep-seated theology that shapes, guides and impels ones entire world-view in the direction of a form of nationalism inimical to America. Her extreme and absolutist position on abortion (no exceptions for rape and incest despite her state having the highest rates of both) pales in comparison to the troubling merger of monied and divine interests in a perfect storm of raw power. At the very least this is a nascent theological fascism, which when fully gestated could not help but spawn a political fascism through, say, being given the keys to the White House--the most powerful "bully pulpit" in the world.

Under LOC-K Street and Wall Street MOORines sneak into Washington DC media mentality...

MoorAmerican — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:39:04 EDT

With the 2008 General Election in full swing, John Hanson and Alexander Hamilton met secretly in the Library of Congress the night before Secretary Paulson seized FannieMae and FreddieMac. Hamilton took notes from Hanson regarding the economic crisis...

Hamilton asked Hanson { Was that necessary at this time? Could they have not waited until the Bush Administration's term expires? The Treasury Department we crafted is more than able to pay the national budget and the debt... Nearly $80 Billion of Iraq's money is on account in the Bank of New York. To the victor goes the spoils! }
Hanson { What about the nearly $600 Trilllion derivatives market? How do they pay if they don't make currency? }
Hamilton { I stand firm with my convictions to common sense mr. president. Derivatives are weapons of mass destruction like Warren Buffet said. They should make the money currency and immediately solve their crisis. Do they know the secret you suppose? }
Hanson { No doubt. They have the Presidential Seal, but, only Dubya Dumb George Bush has the power to use it. Paulson probably doesn't have a clue. Washington and me know first hand how difficult the American Revolutionary War was... We almost lost it at the end. Interesting to see if American Patriots in these latter times of the republic really do put their COUNTRY FIRST when there is a real economic crisis confronting the republic }
Hamilton { In our time, that general election banner of COUNTRY FIRST would bring a glorious victory for the GOP of the Commonwealth Continental Congress on Election Day - maybe a landslide! }
Hanson { We did no sport such as spin the free press or even use them as referees. }
Hamilton { But, there is a woman on the GOP ticket for Vice President running against the incumbent president's policies as a reformer - Is that smart politics mr. president? }
Hanson { No doubt. Bear in mind they have stolen the general election banner of the Obama Administration. Amazing wit that McCain is... But, they still need to steal the economic policy to fool a majority of the electorial college voters. That's the cruel reality of our political sport. }
Hamilton { YES. The Obama Administration is holding over 300 votes, the GOP ticket has less than 200. With FIX NOISE insider Karl Rove commentating babble polls from the Gallup, they have fooled the public that they are CHANGE INDEPENDENT AGENTS... }
Hamilton is interrupted by George Washington shouting {CHANGE IS COMING} {{CHANGE IS COMING}} {{{CHANGE IS COMING}}} ...Benjamin Franklin shouts back {EIGHT IS ENOUGH} {{EIGHT IS ENOUGH}} {{{EIGHT IS ENOUGH}}}

Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln enter and say {{ Watchman Watchmen What of the Night? }} Hanson and Hamilton both look to the West and then to the East and say { Safe are both shores from the Cross to the square, the American Flag is still Free over the land. Flying high over Brave Patriots of every tribe. WHO WHO - Who goes there? } Roosevelt and Lincoln respond { WHO - RRRRRRRAAAAAA - WARRIORS of America, but not the MOORine }

Lincoln asks Hanson { Are they gonna play HARDBALL with the Palin McCain ticket or let them get away with stealing the general election banner of the Obama Administration? }
Hanson replies { deceitful and despicable tact... Using a woman for a point guard to steal a fellow senator's party primary banner. The banner he used to build an Administration for the 44th Presidency of the United States of America. What does McCain do with his own honor now. What about COUNTRY FIRST? COUNTRY FIRST! I am disappointed to say the least...)
Lincoln { I am compelled to agree with your assessment of McCain's character. Trustworthy and loyal to country he is not. A blatant liar is he not mr. president? }
Hanson { No Doubt! }
Roosevelt { I don't believe the free press just let Pat Buchannan play the race card for the GOP ticket on the Rachel Maddow Show. Apalling! Bad sport... They should never ever go their in American politics. }

Gospeltales of American War Heroes, recorded for the Library of Congress 2008, 57 days to Election Day

Obama Green Inititives

Barry — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:20:17 EDT

1.Implement Cap and Trade Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Barack Obama

supports implementation of an economy‐wide cap‐and‐trade system to reduce carbon emissions

by the amount scientists say is necessary: 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. This market

mechanism has worked before and will give all American consumers and businesses the

incentives to use their ingenuity to develop economically effective solutions to climate change.

Obama's cap‐and‐trade policy will require all pollution credits to be auctioned. A 100 percent

auction ensures that all industries pay for every ton of emissions they release, rather than giving

these valuable emission rights away to companies on the basis of their past pollution. A small

portion of the receipts generated by auctioning allowances ($15 billion per year) will be used to

support the development of clean energy, invest in energy efficiency improvements, and help

develop the next generation of biofuels and clean energy vehicles – measures that will help the

economy and help meet the emissions reduction targets. It will also be used to provide new

funding to state and federal land and wildlife managers to restore habitat, create wildlife

migration corridors, and assist fish and wildlife to adapt to the effects of a warming climate. All

remaining receipts will be used for rebates and other transition relief to ensure that families and

communities are not adversely impacted by the transition to a new energy, low carbon economy.

2.Convert our Manufacturing Centers into Clean Technology Leaders. America boasts the

highest‐skilled manufacturing workforce in the world and advanced manufacturing facilities that

have powered economic growth in America for decades. Barack Obama believes that America

companies and workers should build the high‐demand technologies of the future, and he will help

nurture America’s success in clean technology manufacturing by establishing a federal investment

program to help manufacturing centers modernize and help Americans learn new skills to produce green

products. This federal grant program will allocate money to the states to identify

and support local manufacturers with the most compelling plans for modernizing existing or

closed manufacturing facilities to produce new advanced clean technologies. This investment will

help provide the critical up‐front capital needed by small and mid‐size manufacturers to produce

these innovative new technologies. Along with an increased federal investment in the research,

development and deployment of advanced technologies, this $1 billion per year investment will

help spur sustainable economic growth in communities across the country.

I believe in sustainability. I believe we have a significant amount of waste in our society and lifestyle that could make up a considerable amount of the difference between what we have and what we import in the way of energy (NOT oil). The remainder of the difference is doable by existing alternative energy sources and by the incredible amount of innovation our people have if they put their mind to a specific problem. There are countless unconfirmed stories about people inventing devices that could save millions of gallons of gasoline but one way or the other were not allowed to come to 'market'. We can DO what is in front of our faces if we only decide to DO IT! Lets see what ideas any of you can come up with that are practical and implementable solutions so that a President like Barack Obama would use the Office of The President and all the resources available to help develop your dream for our country. The only limit I know of is our imagination.

Last Laugh

Ms_CongenialityHI — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:22:49 EDT

Community organizing has never been about partisan politics, it is always about people first. It doesn't surprise me that Sarah Palin or any of the other top Republicans don't have a clue about what this "real" job entails. Before Barack Obama came on the national scene, organizers were invisible, and we liked it that way. When I came home to tell my parents what I was doing, I had to rent the film "Norma Rae" to point out the guy with the skinny tie, and say, "That's what I'm doing." The groundwork developing a viable organization with several mentors and leaders took a few years before small victories were newsworthy and concrete enough for my parents to grasp the concept of my career choice. For others I tried to clarify that I didn't sort out closets or garages, but more often didn't bother to elaborate. "I work with churches and temples..." was the easiest way out of those conversations, there was just no spare time to waste, and more than enough real work to be done.

Community organizers know the real work is all about people, anger and action. Yes, anger... and fire and passion. Last night was a good night for organizers--who will put people first, and channel our anger to organize and make the changes we want to see and become.

Please let this motivate you to sign-up (special plea for Hawai`i volunteers, but wherever this note finds you) to register voters, door knock, phone bank, become a precinct captain... whatever you can contribute to the effort. With your help, we community organizers will have the last laugh, come November!

Isn't the Time Now??

Christopher Donshale Sims — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:34:28 EDT

After listening to Barack's Democratic Convention acceptance speech and message to the masses, if now is not the time, then I believe we will never have a chance to change our country and world. A time may come again, years later. But, we must take advantage of the opportunity of the energy, ideas and spirit involved in this historic campaign for the leadership of our country.

When has the last time this country felt so moved and inspired to be a part of such a movement?

When was the last time that you felt moved to work to take back politics in your local community, and national politics?

Are you saying too, "The time is now!"

Is your twelve year old daughter, or your elderly neighbor saying the same thing while you engage in political conversations?

As our children, the youth are moved by this campaign, let us think of them and empower their involvement and happiness as they view the Obama's on television, or listen to them speak at local rallies.

The time is now, for them just as much as it is for we adults.

Let us be encouraged and strengthened by his speech delivered on the 45th anniversary of MLK's
"I Have A Dream Speech."

The time is now, and we will understand and benefit from acting on this in the days to come.

Christopher Donshale Sims

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Obama’s “Yes We Can” Illusion ...and the Killing Reality for Black People

Jay Garrano — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:30:33 EDT

(from Revolution newspaper #141, August 24, 2008)

Obama’s “Yes We Can” Illusion
...and the Killing Reality for Black People

by Carl Dix

This presidential election season something different is happening. Three years ago, tens of thousands of Black people were left to die as Katrina’s flood waters surged in New Orleans. Last year, lynching nooses were being hung all across the country, from Jena, Louisiana, to New York City. But now, one of the two major parties is about to nominate an African-American, Barack Obama, to be the president of the U.S. This is major.

The Speech of a Lifetime (For Barack Obama)

Author and Poet for Obama — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:15:10 EDT

Tonight you invoked

The spirit of the ancestors

You spoke

Simply, eloquently, without bitterness festered

From weeks of being unjustly accused

and viciously attacked

For months withstanding the pressure of being verbally abused

At times your own party turned their backs

On you

But as you stated while neutralizing the opposition

It’s not about you

As the country prepares for a new transition

You spoke only what is true

It IS about us

You resurrected sentiments we can all relate to

Hope Change Faith a Better Tomorrow

No party lines no red and no blue

Solemnly lifting us from the depths of sorrow

Of a mother not alive to see her son

Of a deceased reporter who would have wholeheartedly embraced the fun

Of a slain party member who would have proudly cast their vote during roll call

Of a congressional black caucus representative who would have undoubtedly had a ball

With the sheer emotional, historical headiness of it all

You brought the fire

Leo that you are

Had more people watching you than the final show of the WIRE

You have literally and figuratively raised the bar

In politics for action for movement for the “ies”

Responsibility, Accountability, and family

It IS about us

On the anniversary of a “dream”

Articulated by Dr. Martin Luther King

You wove the fabric of a quilt made with one seam

Connecting people in the US and the world with such clear vision and a sparkling gleam

In the depths of your eyes offering pieces of your soul

As Michelle and your daughters are forced to share your whole

With the world

It IS about us

So thank you, Senator, for the speech of a lifetime

Thank you for taking the time

To find

Yourself, to tell your story, to walk in our shoes

For respect of persons for depth of character for supporting human rights and the right to choose

For laying down the plan and supporting the gray

Not all is black and white and you’re right, it doesn’t have to stay that way

Enough is Enough

It’s time to move on

New problems new solutions

Old guard thinking is gone

Character, dignity and integrity has become the new resolution

It IS about us

As you embark upon a new chapter in your journey, stand up and take note

Sam Cooke was right, A Change Is Gonna Come

Despite color and gender lines many of us are in the same boat

Willing to work together to get things done

Because, after all, it IS about us

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EAT YOUR PEAS...

Citizens for Change in America! — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:40:47 EDT

Promise Powered by People Pride…Take America Forward

Pea’s are such a small seed. They can grow to an enormous stalk. They are a really great source of protein and can feed all the masses with the right care.

When you plant them in fertile soil and if you make sure to give it an appropriate environment. An environment that will have sufficient sunlight, the right range of heat and amount of rain. When fertilized adequately and you take away the weeds or other wild plants that may try to choke it out.

It looks like we are getting ready to be spoon fed our pea’s…like them or not!

America is in the process of going forward. Whether we want the change, may still be out with the jury. But, court will soon be back in with the decision…November 4, 2008.

America is always going forward and we should never forget this. You can’t stop forward movement…progress is going to happen. Even when we are not ready for it, not sure about it or even have a fear of it.

All of America may not be ready for this movement but it is happening. Some may be down right resistant to it or maybe even angry to how it seems they must embrace it. Especially, because of this inevitable feeling they might be having, like, not having any control over it or lack of changing the outcome.

Do not loose control…just remember that all things we do not like are usually good for us. If that is any consolation to you at all. Think of when your mother, teacher or even your doctor has told you in the past to eat your pea’s because they really are good for you. Or better yet, didn’t they always have your best interest in mind and were always more knowledgeable than you. Yes, wiser! Or, at least, that’s what they always told you. Right!?!?

Well there are four and that’s about how many months we have to get used to them…like it or not…it looks like these pea's are here to stay!

Promise…Powered…People…Pride

Facing Change

Brett Hanvey — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:58:54 EDT

Have you ever faced change and been so excited about it that you can't wait for tomorrow? You see people think or say," People don't change." This doesn't make any sense! I went from being a good guy in a bad place into a good guy in good place. You might say who cares because no matter where you were at, you were a good guy. You see they convinced you to say that to yourself. It is possible to be a good guy doing bad things. You see your intentions are good, but in the long run the results turned out to be very bad. Worst case scenario you have earned a better character, but according to today's society this is not all that is needed to succeed. Character will drive you, character will push you, character will also send in the direction which leads to a choice of whether to prevail or fail. A sense of anxiety leads you to make choices. You can feel the anxiety building up inside you in your attempt to make a decision. You know inside yourself that the choice you are going to make is either going to help you you prevail or lead you into failure, only this time it can affect 300 million people. Vote O"Bama!!!!!!

Motivational Note

Friends of President Barack Obama — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:19:02 EDT

Even though it may not look like it or feel like it, you are making progress.

Continue working towards progress instead of perfection.

Nothing or no no one is perfect.

Just keep taking steps.

Keep making those phone calls.

Continue following your plan.

Remain focused on your goal.

Do what you have to do right now to get to the next level.

Complete every task.

Keep every promise and commitment.

Don't look back.

Stay on track.

Let no one weaken your walk of faith and determination.

Remain teachable.

Place yourself in a blessing position by associating with people on-the-grow.

Talk with teachers.

Walk with winners.

Climb with champions.

Study successful people.

Something great is about to happen for you!

Start giving thanks right now before you can even see the outward manisfestation of your prayers and desires.

Everything you do from this day forward will take you further away or closer to your potential for successful living.

-by Dr. Jewel Diamond Taylor, Motivational Speaker & Author

NATEPERKINS.TV: Unite for Change Team TRAINING TAPE FOR OBAMA (ONLINE) GRASSROOT

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I'm excited to announce that today, the Campaign for Change in Georgia is launching our Unite for Change Team program in every county and neighborhood of the Peach State.

Our Unite for Change Team program is a team-based organizing strategy that will help supporters like you get organized in your community -- to reach out to new and undecided voters near you and deliver Georgia for Barack and other Democrats in November.

If you are committed to change, we need you to get involved with or help lead a Unite for Change team in your area.

Learn more about joining a Unite for Change Team in your area.

These Teams will be an essential part of our grassroots movement in Georgia. And face-to-face contact with people in your community, is the most effective way to spread our message, and build our movement for change.

Taking action in your neighborhood through a Unite for Change Team is one of the most important ways you can help our Campaign for Change.

A statewide training for supporters who want to learn more and take part in a Unite for Change Team will take place August 15th - 16th.

No prior experience is necessary to attend and get involved -- just a commitment to our movement and a willingness to work for change in your area.

Get involved with a Unite for Change Team in your neighborhood today.

Thanks for everything you've done to build our movement in Georgia.

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USD: What’s The Position of the Candidates?

MoorAmerican — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:55:37 EDT

Are you for a strong US Dollar currency or not? The solution to the present economic crisis begins with the status of the basic monetary unit. Is it healthy? Is it functioning as a currency? Purchasing power over the term of the Bush Administration has gone down. Consumer Price Indicators say that the dollar is experiencing hyper-inflation trends in sectors like housing, food, utilities, energy, etc. Consumption derives 70% of total US Gross Domestic Product – estimated $10 trillion; US population 306 million people with about 150 million workers that produce about $15 trillion in total GDP.

The solution begins with establishing a national policy for the US Dollar. Public Obligation Paper – Federal Reserve Notes: legal tender, and other instruments called cash must be kept in circulation to adequately supply the American people. It must function as a currency that freely circulates in a measured supply proportionate to consumption.

I think the US Congress can immediately enact legislation that prohibits the Federal Reserve Bank from removing cash bills and coins from general circulation when they raise interest rates. The fractional banking system is broken. There is no logical reason to let a failed monetary policy of the Federal Reserve Bank create systemic cash money shortages that disrupt consumption, and create job losses when they raise interests rates.

It was their mismanagement of their credit lending practices that caused the failing derivatives market of about $600 trillion. Sub-Prime Mortgage crisis is their fault. The solution is to strengthen the US Dollar. Restore the purchasing power of the Dollar – Raise Interest Rates NOW!... Oops! They can’t raise rates, they can’t lower rates! STAGFLATION!

What’s The Good Part of the Bad News?

MoorAmerican — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:48:08 EDT

The 2008 derivatives market crash from the sub-prime mortgage crisis will bankrupt the US Federal Government and the Federal Reserve Banking system. There will be no more confidence in central banking concept or practice. The fundamental design of a free market economy doesn’t allow for controlling the consumption demand cash money supply of the society. Consumption derives 70% of GDP to support the general welfare of 306 million people and the jobs of 150 million workers. Central banking will only serve as a regulated infrastructure that facilitates the circulation of cash money as a functional real currency of the United States economy. Then the American people can respond to the national crisis by cashing their paychecks and buying 30 year United States Treasuries to increase their personal spending income. The cash money that is in circulation will increase – it will remain in general circulation to meet the present and future consumer demands of the American people. The national savings program of President Barack Obama – a PAYGO program for the national budget of $3 trillion.

Freeze the Federal budget at $3 trillion. Paygo and cut tax breaks for oil companies –Let them keep their windfall profits. Take away oil tax benefits – redirect it at alternative energy sources and new technologies. Encourage and inspire the American people to invest in the National Energy Independence Project and Nation Building Projects.

The national savings program will make the federal government debt-free with a Paygo national budget derived from consumption using cash money circulating and functioning as real currency: medium of exchange, unit of account, store of value, and deferred payment.

The national savings program consists of workers cashing their paychecks for United States Treasury notes: 30 years at Fed Discount Rate charged to banks that loan credit. The amount of the paychecks are in Federal Reserve Notes. That amount is put into 30 year US government treasuries at the prevailing discount rate set by the Federal Reserve Bank. The cash money – United States Treasury notes – is paid to American workers and remains in circulation. This will restore cash money in general circulation in proportion to consumption. Consumption drives consumption tax revenues. Consumption drives the labor market – it drives up employment and drives down unemployment. The cash money supply created by the people and for the people will function as a medium of exchange, unit of account, unit of deferred payment, and unit of store value, for the people. The store value will be based upon the market price of minted US coins.

Consumption drives GDP growth. The money supply to sustain consumption, growth, and maximum employment, is permanent and grows proportionate to consumption. Surplus revenues from the national savings program can be used for Nation building projects and energy independence.

Unifying Force!

Jon Moses — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:54:25 EDT

In almost 30 years, deep inside me, I have been looking for something! Something that can literarily bring people together. Not Fear, Not Terrorism, Not War, Not hanging chad in Florida, Not Halliburton, Not the supreme court, but a unifying force larger and bigger than myself. Something, Someone whom the whole Nation regardless of there cultural heritage, regardless of how they came off the boat - through Africa, through Europe, BY FORCE, Voluntarily, through south of the border, SOME FORCE THAT CAN BRING ALL OF US TO THE BAR-ROOM, LIVING ROOM, HALLWAYS, INSIDE THE ELEVATORS, GATED COMMUNITIES AND YES, EVEN IN THE GHETTO. TO HOPE AGAIN, FEEL GOOD and once again to belief in the goodness of America. That force is in the person of Barack Obama. I feel it in my spirit that this time, people are wholesome in there support, convicted in their belief and I too, along with all of the optimist out there, must put our effort into working with those who are still yet to belief that there is a train of change moving through. Let's not force them or else we'll loose them. Let's not chastised them, or we'll alienate them but instead, let's work with them to show them Missouri. It's still out there. Believe, Work AND Receive the Reward from the train of Change in 2008 as we elect Barack Obama the next President of the United States of America - Not President of the Blue State, not of the red state, but as President of the United States of America, God Bless.

The US Dollar Dysfunction Solution?

MoorAmerican — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:41:09 EDT

What they're not talking about is the root problem of the present economic crisis - is it the monetary policy or the fiscal policy?

What is the fiscal policy of Barack Obama and John McCain regarding the US Dollar?

Why do people often feel sorry for themselves?

Ms CYPRAH — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:05:19 EDT

People like this are usually negative types who feel very insecure, unloved and undervalued, and who fear taking action because they fear the consequences of those actions and do nothing instead. They feel sorry for themselves for four main reasons:

1. They feel impotent to affect their situation. Something has happened which makes them feel overwhelmed or victimised and they believe they cannot cope, especially if they are dealing with someone whom they perceive to have more power over them, or whom they are trying to impress without success. It is easy to stop any personal actions to change the situation by replacing them with feelings of regret, weakness and impotence.

2. They lack confidence and esteem, the most likely reason. It is difficult to feel good about life and ourselves when we have no confidence, no self-belief and a lot of doubt and insecurity. So we would prefer to feel sorry for ourselves because it stops us examining the situation, the options we have and taking any action. It also stops us taking responsibility for ourselves and keeps us in fear and insecurity.

3. When we have not been affirmed or reinforced by others we value. Feeling sorry for ourselves gets us the attention we seek while keeping us in victim mode. It also puts all the responsibility and blame for our situation on others and keeps us feeling defenceless, while also getting the continuous attention we crave from them.

4. When we believe we are insignificant and have no value. We then feel sorry for ourselves because we do not know how to improve our situation. Feeling sorry confirms the low opinion we already have and keep us in that negative mode until we are shown some value by the people we care about and whom we perceive to matter..

Hampton Roads Military & Veterans Family BBQ

Disabled Vet 2000 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:57:52 EDT

We finally have a location for our Hampton Roads Military, Veteran, and Military Families Potluck BBQ! It will be Sunday, August 3, at 3:00 pm at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach. Kids are welcome.

Please sign up for the event (make sure you fill in the number of people attending part of the sign-up so I can make sure there are enough plates, beverages, etc. for everyone). I would also appreciate it if you can let me know what you are bringing so I can make sure we have everything we need (you can email me or use the comments area on the event sign up).

I made sure our picnic shelter and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. We will be in Shelter 2.

Please pass along the event information to any Veterans, Military Service Members, and Military/Veteran Family Members. Just copy and paste the links below:

Hampton Roads Military and Veterans for Obama Group
http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/HamptonRoadsMilitaryandVeteransforObama

Hampton Roads Military and Veterans for Obama Potluck BBQ
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4grbw

Thank you and please feel free to contact me if you have questions or need help with an event.

Stephanie Marushia

US Army Retired

Don't Fall into the Trap of Perfectionism

Prof. Susan L. Smith — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:44:03 EDT

There are many issues where I have some difference of opinion with Obama. I have a slightly different position on immigration, on FISA, etc. But, I still believe he is different.

I've watched him speak, read his articles in Foreign Affairs and elsewhere, read his books, kept up with the news. Based upon what I see and hear, I believe he is different.

I believe he is a genuine, authentic human being who cares about people, who cares about justice, who cares about peace, and who does not value wealth or prestige or material consumption or corporate power.

He has taken a unique path to seek the power of the presidency -- one that relies upon each of us being willing to put aside our differences and work toward a greater good.

I believe he seeks power to make the world a better place. He has been willing to enter the lion's den of Washington,D.C. and speak truth not only to power, but to all of us who try to simplify life into one or two or three big issues.

I know for sure that I'd rather have a U.S. Supreme Court considering the constitutionality of FISA that has Obama appointees than Republican appointees. And that goes double for the rest of the federal courts. Believe me, federal court appointments may well be the most enduring legacy of the King Bush II administration. A Supreme Court that believes the Constitutional Convention imagined individual rights to AK-47s, submachine guns, and bazookas. A Supreme Court that thinks a punitive damage award of a few million dollars will change the reckless conduct of Exxon Mobil in using drunks to pilot oil tankers. Dozens of cases would have been decided differently if Reagan, Bush I, and Bush II had not been presidents -- and America would be a different place.

This is a time for being honest about our differences...and our disappointments... but being realistic about how drastic a change Obama would be compared to McCain. We need that change. We desparately need that change!

You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need.

Tax Issues

William from San Francisco, CA — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:06:45 EDT

I am the first to admit that I have some very strange ideas about taxes. I am very 'left' on this issue.
I do have an idea of the end-goal of taxes which, in my opinion, is to provide a lower limit for all people (by that I mean taxes should provide, at a minimum, a certain standard and quality of life for all Americans).
The parameters of the lower limit can be argued and debated but I would describe the minimum to be:
1.) Health-care for everyone.
2.) A certain amount of food, guaranteed, to every citizen of the United States.
3.) Some kind of housing.
4.) A guarantee of work for anyone who wants it.
5.) Quality education for everyone.
So, in my opinion, our tax policy should provide all of those things. If we cannot provide those services, at a minimum, I believe that taxes should be raised.
I also believe that public monies for foreign wars should be raised through special tax votes. The argument that war is inevitable would quickly die in the face of voters having to pay for wars directly. We would soon realize that very few wars have the support of the people. The 'Department of Defense' could, more accurately, be described as the 'Department of War.'
A quick comment on the Estate Tax (you may have heard it called a 'death tax'). To my knowledge the Estate Tax only affects people who have over $3 million in assets. This tax does not negatively affect a massive majority of American citizens. I have heard some say the tax is unfair in that it penalizes people who are successful and work hard. Make the argument, which is fair in my opinion, that these successful people were successful because they lived in the United States. I doubt that Bill Gates, for instance, would have been as successful had he been born in Sudan (you can put any name in that sentence). Also bear in mind that many of the people affected by the Estate Tax made their money through inheritance. Most of the mega-wealthy in our country never actually worked a day in their life. They simply live off the success of their ancestors.
I think you could use the same reasoning to defend a progressive tax plan (where you tax at a higher rate the greater the earnings). In my opinion much of the wealth generated in this country comes from the mass of the people and some of that money should be returned, upon death, so that the nation will continue to be the kind of place that people can be successful in.
Finally how boring would it be to never have to work? It doesn't sound fun to me.
Please share your thoughts.

FISA Part III

Bill F — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:16:32 EDT

I have created a group -- United Supporters of Obama (USO) for us all to show that we are united behind Obama. Even if you do not support him on FISA or any other issue, you can join the group just to say that even though we don't all agree with every issue, we all still support Obama, will vote for him, and will work hard to make sure others do as well.

We need to show the media that just because some followers have started groups protesting his support of the new FISA bill, that we still support him as the next President of the United States. I think we need EVERYONE possible to simply join the group so we can show EVERYONE is behind him. We can not afford to have the image out there that even his most ardent supporters are turning on him. This campaign has always been about us and has always been in our hands.

Let's show that this new people-first politics can work and help Barack change Washington!

Lets all call out Fox News on their bigoted coverage

RobinInTexas — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:53:29 EDT

Dear Friends,

Right now, Fox News is trying to paint Barack Obama as foreign, un-American, suspicious, and scary. They're trying to send Americans the message that our country's first viable Black candidate for President is not "one of us."

I've joined on to ColorOfChange.org's campaign to push back on Fox, publicly demanding they stop their race-baiting and fear mongering. If that doesn't work, then the next step is their advertisers and the FCC. I wanted to invite you to sign on as well. It takes only a moment:

http://www.colorofchange.org/foxobama/

Here are some recent deplorable instances:

After Senator Obama won the nomination, he and his wife gave each other a "pound" in front of the cameras. Fox anchor E.D. Hill called the act of celebration a "terrorist fist jab." Then last week, a Fox News on-screen graphic referred to Michelle Obama as "Obama's baby mama"--slang used to describe the unmarried mother of a man's child. It was a clear attempt to associate the Obamas with negative cultural stereotypes about Black people, an insult not only to Michelle Obama but to women and Black people everywhere.

After each of the incidents mentioned, Fox issued some form of weak apology. But what does it mean when you slap someone in the face, apologize the next day, then slap them again on the third? It means the apology is meaningless.

These aren't one-time incidents--they're part of a pattern that continues no matter how often Fox is forced to apologize. Fox has a clear record of attacking and undermining Black institutions, Black leaders, and Black people in general.

If we don't push back now, we will see more of the same from now until November. Please join me in helping to bring an end to Fox's behavior.

http://www.colorofchange.org/foxobama/

Thanks.

Robin

The Covenant of a Nation

Adam Z — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:54:40 EDT

A nation is most easily defined as a diverse mass of people whom identify with each other based on various traits they share in common; language, religion, history, or like of a certain cheese. A pact is made amongst the individuals that they will provide for the protection of all the other members of that nation. Many, if not most, may not live up to that pact, and it may be very loosely defined what protection they will provide. But, nations whose people take active leadership, and whose leaders clearly define what protections they will provide, these are the nations that stand the test of time.

When the people of a nation stop directing the course of their own destiny, and their governments don’t provide them with the freedom to do so, their ability to keep pace with the other nations begins to decline. Many times as this happens, people begin to lose hope and give up their engagement, relying on the fear mongers to protect them from their perceived threats. And the cycle further progresses with more people losing hope and giving up leadership. One of the first pacts a nation should make is in making sure its citizens have the ability and desire to bring about the better world they crave.

This is what our nation did when they created our constitution. We were given the freedom to engage each other, to protect ourselves and our property, and to insure fair legal practices. Though there were things left out, or even not thought of that should have been in it, the constitution was a protection never seen in the world before. It assured that this nation would allow its people to stand up for themselves and actively promote a better world.

Over time, zealots and autocrats found ways to rework the system to benefit themselves. And though we have pushed them back time and again, we need once again to battle back the forces of tyranny. Nobody is content nor do they trust their government. And voting rates are almost worthless. It Is being said that it is time for change. But the change that is needed most is for the people to regain their power to lead themselves.

Adam E Zandarski

AMAZING!

1 "Bitter" Yvonne "Hussein" Raphael from California, a "Typical" American — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:11:16 EDT

Will the blockbuster news never quit?! While I was roaming around the 'net this evening I read an Associated Press item reporting that Senator Obama's campaign sent an email (to the AP, I suppose) announcing that he and Senator Clinton will campaign together (beginning) next Friday, June 27th. It also reported that the two senators are planning a joint fundraiser this month. Wow! The AP article is at:

http://www.rnntv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8530156

Senator Obama's ability to work with people is truly AMAZING! We will surely be welcoming a majority of Hillary Clinton's supporters into our campaign in the coming weeks.

I SO ADMIRE his consensus-building skills. He is an INCREDIBLE role model for ALL of us, especially for those young people who are (temporarily) at odds with their parents, as well for those youth who are currently involved in the deplorable cycle of teen-on-teen violence.

Today I also read an email from an Obama 'sister' from Italy who is coming to the U.S. to help rock the vote for Barack in Ohio. She said there is a website of Italians who are very HOPEful that Senator Obama will be President Obama come November. This is just one of several news emails, blogs, and news articles telling of people in a variety of countries around the world who are counting on the positive changes that Barack Obama's presidency will bring about in the global context.

The amazing amount of support for Senator Obama attests to the fact that his ability to build bridges is the HOPE we all have for harmonious relations among the diverse groups in this country, and around the globe. Our candidate is THE ONE WHO THE WORLD NEEDS NOW!

GOT HOPE?

GOBAMA!!!

Mass Event August 16, 2008

qwertyui — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:47:48 EDT

Hello,

My name is William Watkins and I support Barck Obama for president. I have never voted for a Democrat or a Republican in a presidential election. With that said, I am thoroughly impressed with the messages of Barack Obama and I feel like he can make a difference in our lives.

I am trying to gain support for a massive event in or around Detroit near the end of the summer, I am open to suggestions. If you are interested in having a large event, please comment on this blog or e-mail me at: youngwill1979@hotmail.com .

Ohio needs action NOW!

Adam Z — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:10:01 EDT

It has come out today that the campaign feels it does not need Ohio to win the election. This is a grave decision if they decide to give up campaigning here. This state is in a delecate balance right now. We may have just elected a Democratic governor, but there are still a lot of "Limbaugh Red-Staters" inflamed at the so-called liberal agenda. We in this state HAVE to pick up the slack where the campaign leaves off. If they won't campaign here, we will campaign HARDER than they do in any other state.

This state has been slowly slipping down the tubes recently. If we allow our representatives to forget about us, we will never regain our prominence. If you believe the same, I need your feedback on what you think we can do.

Bushies = People of the Lie

Art Smart — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:33:14 EDT

As we think about Scott McClellan's sudden attack of flagrant honesty, let's think about another Scott, that being M. Scott Peck, who was the author of "People of the Lie: The Hope For Healing Human Evil" (Simon & Schuster, 1983). I read it nearly 25 years ago, and it's as relevant now as it was then. Writes Peck, "Evil is the exercise of power, the imposing of one's will upon others by overt or covert coercion."

The Bush administration is profoundly evil, in my opinion, and whether knowingly or not, all Bushies truly are People of the Lie. You tell 'em, Scott … both Scotts.

Kentucky good people

George W. Heath, R.N. — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:40:08 EDT

I have made only 25 calls to KY but not one person slamming the phone in my ear. Nowm some might not to talk politics but they were polite about it, as opposed th WV which "to hell to that "N...r" slam! Ratio of Clinton/Obama supporters was acceptable from the mean. Every Clinton supporter is ready to support Obama if he gets the nomination. Frankly, I will be behind Clinton if she takes it. The altternative is Bush III.

George

HOW DARE YOU AND SHAME ON YOU!

Mary — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:10:55 EDT

Racism alarms Obama's backers Candidate's foot soldiers encounter name-calling, vandalism, bomb threats

Article in link at the end.

My comment to Hillary Clinton is: HOW DARE YOU AND SHAME ON YOU!

I can't see how anyone who is feminist would willingly vote for HRC when you consider the onslaught that she has likely brought through statements like: "I have a much broader base to build a winning coalition on," she said in an interview with USA TODAY. As evidence, Clinton cited an Associated Press article "that found how Sen. Obama's support among working, hard-working Americans, white Americans, is weakening again, and how whites in both states who had not completed college were supporting me." I've seen Hillary make claims of Obama being divisive but she has used the most divisive whopper in history by generating hate and race and bias and ignorant stupidity to win an election. I cannot believe that she will support the equal rights of gays, or ethnic groups including asian, latino, african american, or any other than white. It is unhumanitarian to use those kinds of terms and I don't believe for a moment that Hillary just accidentally mis-spoke those vindictive, venomous filled words. She always says exactly what she intends and means, or if you are going to excuse her because she blunders over memory loss including Bosnia, then she's not competant to serve in the Oval Office. I've lived 51 years and much of it in the South but also in the north and I've seen the racism and classism in my time, enough of it to make me sick to my stomach and enough to feel ashamed to be white. Hillary heaped coals on when she used those words to stoke the fires of every ignorant white biased person out there. She also ignited the fears of those who are white who feel somewhat fearful of cultures that they can't always relate to or understand, the one's who don't necessarily hate other races but feel uncomfortable. Don't tell me she didn't do it because she did, she pulled out the biggest gun against her opponent and used it and that is shameful and just turns my stomach. Any little amount of respect that people have for her should have faded with that comment. Read the article below and see what people who try to campaign for Obama are going through and then try to justify what Hillary said if you still can. Shame on Hillary Clinton!

The Uncommitted Superdelegates

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:48:11 EDT

213 Preference Unknown

Daniel K. Akaka, Senator, Hawaii Mr. Akaka will not make an endorsement, but is willing to support whoever the Democratic nominee is, according to a spokesman. All the major candidates are qualified, Mr. Akaka said.

Tom Allen, Representative, Me.

Jason Altmire, Representative, Pa. Says that he remains on the fence for now but was wondering whether he had a "moral obligation" to let voters know his preferred candidate.

Max Baucus, Senator, Mont.

Joyce Beatty, Party official, Ohio

Howard L. Berman, Representative, Calif.

Steven Beshear, Governor, Ky.

Joseph R. Biden, Senator, Del.

Donald Bivens, Party official, Ariz.

Anita Bonds, Party official, D.C.

Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Representative, Guam

Dan Boren, Representative, Okla. "I don't think Hillary will carry Oklahoma. I'm not going that far. But if you look at the tide across the country, Democrats rank ahead of Republicans on just about everything except terrorism."

Barbara Boxer, Senator, Calif. Although she does not plan to endorse either candidate as long as both are running, she says she plans to vote for Mrs. Clinton at the convention because Mrs. Clinton won the California primary, saying "the will of the voters is paramount."An aide to Senator Barbara Boxer of California said Ms. Boxer would cast her superdelegate vote for the winner of the California primary.

Nancy Boyda, Representative, Kan.

Bill Bradbury, Party official, Ore.

Robert A. Brady, Representative, Pa.

Donna L. Brazile, Party official, D.C. "I don't want to superimpose my personal views; I want to reflect the will of the voters. Honestly, I don't want to decide this."

Phil Bredesen, Governor, Tenn. Three years ago, he said that Mrs. Clinton would face an "uphill road" to win the White House. "Surely in the United States we can go further than having to have a single family dominate one side and a single family dominate the other."

Scott Brennan, Party official, Iowa

Sherrod Brown, Senator, Ohio

Raymond Buckley, Party official, N.H.

Elsie Burkhalter, Add on delegate, La.

Robert C. Byrd, Senator, W.Va.

Margaret Campbell, Party official, Mont. "I am very interested in endorsing Obama, but party rules preclude me from endorsing." "It's been emotional, it's been frustrating. It has been very frustrating. It is a huge responsibility."

Benjamin L. Cardin, Senator, Md.

Robin Carnahan, Party official, Mo.

Thomas R. Carper, Senator, Del. "I frankly don't care a lot who ends up at the top of the ticket, but I hope at the end of the day they could be convinced to run together."

Jimmy Carter, Party official, Ga. "Obama's campaign has been extraordinary and titillating for me and my family. We have four children with their spouses, we have 11 grandchildren, four or five of them are married, and all of them, except one, are for Obama. I think that Obama will be almost automatically a healing factor in the animosity now and the distrust that relates to our country and its government."

G. Nick Casey, Party official, W.Va.

Don Cazayoux, Representative, La.

Cheryl Chapman, Party official, S.D.

Maria Chappelle-Nadal, Party official, Mo.

Linda Chavez-Thompson, Party official, Tex.

James E. Clyburn, Representative, S.C. "I still remain studiously neutral. I think that the historical significance of so-called superdelegates — these are unpledged delegates — is very, very important for us to maintain. We are in place in order to either extend the wishes of the voters or to try to make corrections if they need to be made."

Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Party official, S.C. "I'm undeclared because I think it's important for the process to play itself out. I don't see inserting myself into the process. I'm not interested in being wooed. I'm not important." "It seems to be making me a pretty popular kind of girl in some circles, at least with the media."

Larry Cohen, Party official, D.C.

Jim Costa, Representative, Calif.

Ed Cote, Party official, Wash. "I am still firmly uncommitted and I am going to stay uncommitted. I do not have to vote until the week of Aug. 25. This is only Feb. 11."

Joe Courtney, Representative, Conn.

Robert E. Cramer, Representative, Ala. Has said that he would not been endorsing anyone in the nomination phase.

C. Richard Cranwell, Party official, Va. "I think the fray will be settled long before the convention starts."

Inez Crutchfield, Party official, Tenn.

John Daniello, Party official, Del.

Susan A. Davis, Representative, Calif.

Lincoln Davis, Representative, Tenn. Says he will head to the convention uncommitted, adding: "Senator Clinton won by a sizable margin in my district, better than 70 percent. I usually try to be sure I represent the wishes of the people in my congressional district."

Ralph Dawson, Party official, N.Y.

Howard Dean, Party official, Vt.

Jennifer DeChant, Party official, Me.

Joseph C. DeCotiis, Party official, N.J.

Nancy DiNardo, Party official, Conn.

Frank Dixon, Party official, Ore.

Joe Donnelly, Representative, Ind.

Wayne Dowdy, Party official, Miss.

Mike Doyle, Representative, Pa.

Nancy Drummond, Party official, Wyo. "I do have a favorite, but I'm remaining uncommitted. If it gets down to the superdelegates as a deciding factor, I want to be sure I represent Wyoming."

Brad Ellsworth, Representative, Ind. "I don't think anyone knows how long the race for the Democrat nomination will go or what role the superdelegates will play. But I am glad that, for the first time in a long time, Indiana will likely have a say on who the nominee will be."

Rahm Emanuel, Representative, Ill. "Everybody knows I worked for the Clintons. I'm very close to the Clintons. And I'm very close to Barack. Let's be honest, does anybody want to pick among friends? It's a human thing, not a political thing. At some point, if I have to make a decision, I will. But I prefer, you know, they've got to go on and develop their campaigns."

Bob Etheridge, Representative, N.C.

Sam Farr, Representative, Calif.

Jimmie Farris, Party official, Tenn.

Russ Feingold, Senator, Wis. "I'm having a hard time deciding between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, as are many people. Those are the two I take the most seriously. I go back and forth, to be honest with you. I'm torn on this whole issue of who's more likely to be progressive and really seek change vs. who's ready to do the job today. It really is a true dilemma in my mind."

Bob Filner, Representative, Calif. "It's my dream that each side will get 2,024 delegates, and I'll cast the deciding vote. There seems to be too many delegates this time. Too many people not making decisions who haven't had to be elected in support of a candidate."

Thomas Foley, Party official, Wash.

Carnelia Pettis Fondren, Party official, Miss.

Jim E. Frasier, Party official, Okla.

Lawrence Gates, Party official, Kan.

Yvonne A. Gates, Party official, Nev.

Alice Travis Germond, Party official, W.Va. "We're all hopeful that one way or another it will be resolved without having our first vote at the convention be a test vote or a vote that in any way appears to show Democrats in disarray."

Gabrielle Giffords, Representative, Ariz.

Terry Goddard, Add on delegate, Ariz.

Bart Gordon, Representative, Tenn.

Al Gore, Party official, Tenn.

Jenny Greenleaf, Party official, Ore. "Because I'm an officer of the state party, and we don't want the state party to be seen as providing more or better services to one candidate or another, I plan to stay neutral until Oregon's late primary in May."

Karen Hale, Party official, Utah Has said that she is considering switching her support to Mr. Obama because some party insiders believe the excitement of an Obama candidacy will boost the chances of Utah Democrats running in state races. "I'm conflicted. There has been a lot of pressure to change my vote."

David Hardt, Party official, Tex. Officially uncommitted because he is president of the Young Democrats of America, but plans to vote for Mrs. Clinton after fielding calls from her, Mr. Clinton and Chelsea, who also visited him in Nevada. "It's always shocking when you get a call from someone like that."

Tom Harkin, Senator, Iowa "I haven't made up my mind yet. I'm still neutral in this race, and I intend to remain that way."

Vicki Harwell, Add on delegate, Tenn. "At this point, I'm leaning toward Senator Clinton." She met Mrs. Clinton personally and found her to be a "dynamic, dedicated Democratic woman." "I certainly think she has earned the right to run and certainly to be our nominee."

Kamil Hasan, Party official, Calif. "I think the difference between the delegates for the two candidates will be so small that none of them will have the majority. It looks very likely that the superdelegates will end up deciding who the next Democratic nominee will be."

Alexis Herman, Party official, Va.

Tim Holden, Representative, Pa. "I haven't made a decision on either Obama or Clinton. I usually don't get involved in the primary when there is an open seat. We really haven't talked about it."

Chris Van Hollen, Representative, Md.

Ivan Holmes, Party official, Okla. "My inclination at this point is to stay uncommitted to the end."

Rush Holt, Representative, N.J.

Mike Honda, Representative, Calif.

Steny H. Hoyer, Representative, Md.

William J. Jefferson, Representative, La.

Blake Johnson, Party official, Alaska

Joe Johnson, Party official, Va.

Marcy Kaptur, Representative, Ohio

Awais Khaleel, Party official, Wis. "I don 't think anybody my age, 23 years old, expects to be this deep in the process right now."

Wayne Kinney, Party official, Ore.

Helen Knetzer, Party official, Kan.

Herb Kohl, Senator, Wis.

Debra Kozikowski, Party official, Mass. "I appreciate my position as a party leader and don't shirk those responsibilities. I just don't want to run out on a street corner and scream it out."

Dennis J. Kucinich, Representative, Ohio

Reggie LaFayette, Party official, N.Y.

Nick Lampson, Representative, Tex.

Mary L. Landrieu, Senator, La.

Frank R. Lautenberg, Senator, N.J.

Claude Leach, Party official, La.

Jim Leaman, Party official, Va.

Jerry Lee, Add on delegate, Tenn. Said he intends to "listen very closely" to both Democratic frontrunners in the coming weeks and then vote at the convention "for the one I think is most electable in November."

Belkis Leong-Hong, Party official, Md.

Sam Lieberman, Party official, Nev. "If it had been a blowout for one candidate, I would have probably gone with the Nevada candidate. Because of how close it was ... it will probably play only a small role in my decision."

Pilar Lujan, Party official, Guam

John Lynch, Governor, N.H.

Eileen Macoll, Party official, Wash. "They have so much to offer. It's an amazing experience to be a superdelegate and in this position. I truly am undecided." "I'm going to watch the traffic and watch the flow and see which way it's going. I'll especially be watching how the vote goes in the large states that remain, like Pennsylvania, Texas and Ohio. That will perhaps lead me to a decision."

Joe Manchin, Governor, W.Va.

Edward J. Markey, Representative, Mass.

Christine Schon Marques, Party official, Dem. abroad

Jim Marshall, Representative, Ga.

Catherine Cortez Mastor, Party official, Nev.

Jim Matheson, Representative, Utah

Jim McDermott, Representative, Wash.

Dennis McDonald, Party official, Mont. "Out of respect for this process, our superdelegates will not take a position. Certainly not until after the June 3 primary."

David T. McDonald, Party official, Wash. "Delegate-by-delegate fights are very emotionally intense. There is a great risk to all of us that the support base of the two candidates will not be able to work for the other. The single best way for a Republican to win is for us to have a fight that gets out of hand. Whoever we support, the overriding concern is to not have a Republican in the White House next year."

Mike McIntyre, Representative, N.C.

Jerry McNerney, Representative, Calif.

Leila Medley, Party official, Mo. "I still haven't made a commitment, and I still don't know what to do."

Charlie Melancon, Representative, La.

Michael H. Michaud, Representative, Me.

Glenard S. Middleton, Party official, Md.

Carole Migden, Party official, Calif.

Harry E. Mitchell, Representative, Ariz. "I've read the position papers of the candidates, I've been contacted by them and their surrogates and I'm still not committed yet."

George Mitchell, Party official, N.Y.

Heather Mizeur, Party official, Md.

Alan B. Mollohan, Representative, W.Va.

Dennis Moore, Representative, Kan.

Jennifer Moore, Party official, Ky.

Theresa Morelli, Party official, Dem. abroad "The fact that she has devoted her life to helping children and those less fortunate speak volumes about Hillary Clinton’s character. She has not only an incredible grasp of the issues facing America, but a track record of delivering real results. Hillary is the strongest Democratic candidate to beat John McCain in November and restore America’s standing in the world."

Mike Morgan, Party official, Okla.

Bob Mulholland, Party official, Calif.

Phil Murphy, Party official, N.J.

Jay Nixon, Add on delegate, Mo.

Donald Norcross, Party official, N.J. "We need to seize this momentum, attract a new generation of leaders to our party, while rallying behind the candidate who can best unite the country during these uncertain economic times. That candidate is Senator Barack Obama."

Cynthia Nunley, Party official, Wyo. "It's too early in the process to be in the mode of one-candidate-take-all. There are a lot of voices to be heard yet and there are a lot of questions to be asked."

Muriel K. Offerman, Party official, N.C.

John W. Olver, Representative, Mass.

Ben Pangelinan, Party official, Guam

David Parker, Party official, N.C. "Frankly, I'm torn both ways. My mind is with Hillary, my heart is with Obama, and I'm waiting for my gut to report."

Jay Parmley, Party official, Okla. "I guess if it's still undecided at the convention, I'll be free to make a decision one way or the other."

Gregory Pecoraro, Party official, Md.

Christine Pelosi, Party official, Calif.

Nancy Pelosi, Representative, Calif. Ms. Pelosi says she remains neutral in the race and that her "focus is on reelecting a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives".

Dwight Pelz, Party official, Wash.

John A. Perez, Party official, Calif.

Carol W. Peterson, Party official, N.C.

Collin C. Peterson, Representative, Minn.

Roberto Ramirez, Party official, N.Y.

Robert Rankin, Party official, Calif. "I try to listen to everybody. I would like to weigh everything together before I make a decision. We should consider our own people that we feel we represent."

Gail Rasmussen, Party official, Ore.

Richard Ray, Party official, Ga.

Chris Redfern, Party official, Ohio

Jack Reed, Senator, R.I. He has said the votes of Rhode Islanders will be a major factor in his decision about whom to back. He sees both Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama as potentially "very capable" candidates and presidents. "But the qualities of the candidates are important, and so is electability." "There's no on-off switch, there's no simple formula."

Harry Reid, Senator, Nev. Says he is "not going to weigh in on this at all" until the states finish voting.

Jeffrey Richardson, Party official, D.C. "The Democratic Party has an opportunity, with the groundswell of support Sen. Obama has built in his campaign with independents and young people, to expand the party long-term."

Betty Richie, Party official, Tex.

Boyd Richie, Party official, Tex.

Bill Ritter, Governor, Colo.

Keith Roark, Party official, Idaho

Kevin Rodriguez, Party official, V.I.

Roy Romer, Party official, Colo.

James Roosevelt, Party official, Mass. "I would urge superdelegates who are undecided to wait and see to get a better gauge of electability of the candidates."

Eliseo Roques-Arroyo, Party official, P.R.

Ken Salazar, Senator, Colo. "How I'm going to decide the question is to look at each and determine who would be best for Colorado. I'll look at their positions on all the issues in detail."

John Salazar, Representative, Colo.

John Sarbanes, Representative, Md.

Gray Sasser, Party official, Tenn. Says he is fretting over the idea that insiders will "get in the back of some smoke-filled room and decide it." "I'm still hopeful this will be decided like every other nomination in recent history."

Brian Schweitzer, Governor, Mont.

Jerome Wiley Segovia, Party official, Va

.Lottie H. Shackelford, Party official, Ark.

Marva Smalls, Party official, S.C

.Nathan Smith, Party official, Ky.

Meredith Wood Smith, Party official, Ore. "We don't have to make a choice right now. It's too early for that. There are still caucuses and primaries going on."

Edward M. Smith, Party official, Ill.

Zack Space, Representative, Ohio

Cindy Spanyers, Party official, Alaska [Referring to the idea that superdelegates may override the decision of the voters] "I had no idea it would come down to this." "I find myself getting a little sickened over the prospect of that being the key decision."

Sam Spencer, Party official, Me. "I want to figure out how to most broadly represent Maine Democrats in the Democratic National Committee." "Superdelegates are sort of outdated; it's not a very democratic way of doing things."

John M. Spratt, Representative, S.C. He is "lying low," according to a spokesman.

Pete Stark, Representative, Calif.

Irene Stein, Party official, N.Y.

Crystal Strait, Party official, Calif. "I saw my role, being one of two women under 30 on the [Democratic National Committee], to advocate for young voters. It's crucial to understand what they think real investment in general election in the youth vote will be. Neither has come forward with that. The Clinton campaign has been much more serious in their delegate outreach. Senator Clinton and Chelsea Clinton have called me. Obama had Governor Napolitano call me."

David Strauss, Party official, N.D.

Robert Strauss, Party official, Tex.

Marie Dolly Strazar, Party official, Hawaii

John J. Sweeney, Party official, Md.

Gene Taylor, Representative, Miss.

Lena Taylor, Party official, Wis.

John Temporiti, Party official, Mo.

Jon Tester, Senator, Mont. "Jon will vote for the candidate he feels would best serve Montana and represents Montana values. But he won't make any decisions about his vote until at least after the Montana primary," Tester spokesman Aaron Murphy said in an e-mail message.

John F. Tierney, Representative, Mass.

Art Torres, Party official, Calif

.Niki Tsongas, Representative, Mass.

Susan W. Turnbull, Party official, Md

.Joe Turnham, Party official, Ala.

Mark Udall, Representative, Colo.

Tom Udall, Representative, N.M.

Keith Umemoto, Party official, Calif.

Peter J. Visclosky, Representative, Ind.

Patricia Waak, Party official, Colo.

Christine Warnke, Party official, D.C.

Vernon R. Watkins, Party official, Calif.

Henry A. Waxman, Representative, Calif.

Jim Webb, Senator, Va.

Yolanda Wheat, Party official, Mo.

Chris Whittington, Party official, La. He has said Mr. Obama's decisive victory in Louisiana will partly influence his thinking, but the main consideration is who looks to be the eventual nominee. "I think we need to go with a winner."

Charlie Wilson, Representative, Ohio

Harriet Smith Windsor, Party official, Del.

Joshua Wisch, Party official, Hawaii

Beverly Withington, Party official, Hawaii [Referring to Mrs. Clinton's plan for troop withdrawal in Iraq] "It can't be done in less than six months, that's for sure. I believe the sentiment of the majority of America is to get the troops out sooner, but everyone understands that can't be overnight because there needs to be a phase-out, but I don't believe anyone should be there until 2013."

Nancy Worley, Party official, Ala.

Ron Wyden, Senator, Ore.

Steven Ybarra, Party official, Calif. "Hillary Clinton's campaign is in trouble and the highest ranking Hispanic in her camp is paying the price. Campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle stepped down this weekend — after Barack Obama beat Clinton handily in four states scattered in different regions of the country."

Paula Zellner, Party official, Wis.

The Superdelegates Who Support Obama

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:37:12 EDT

New York Times Count of Superdelegates

265 Supporting Obama*

Based on public announcements, verified lists from the Clinton and Obama campaigns and telephone surveys by The New York Times and CBS News. The tally below does not include confidential responses to the telephone poll, unless the delegate's preference was subsequently publicly announced. Updated May 9.
*One superdelegate who expressed support for Mr. Obama on the telephone poll but wished to remain anonymous is not included in Mr. Obama's total below.
Neil Abercrombie, Representative, Hawaii "I think part of his appeal is the fact that he understands our diversity. He defines us, rather than divides us. And that's a message that I think needs to be taken into this poisonous political atmosphere. I believe he'll do very well. I believe he'll be nominated. I'm certainly going to work very hard for that to take place."

Anibal Acevedo, Governor, P.R. "Not only is he the right leader for Puerto Ricans, but he is the right leader for the Hispanic community and the right leader to unite all Americans. He has the determination to make our collective future great. Senator Obama demonstrates the strongest commitment to Puerto Rico that we have seen in recent times in U.S. politics."

Steven Achelpohl, Party official, Neb. "Sen. Obama continues to transcend 'politics as usual' and focus on the issues that really matter to American families and workers." "Our party can unite behind Sen. Obama and his positive campaign.""I am truly undecided. Hillary is such a lightning rod, and I know she would dampen turnout in our down-ballot races in Nebraska. I know Obama has greater appeal to young people, and I am influenced by the fact that Nebraska went so heavily for Obama."

Steven K. Alari, Party official, Calif.

Yvette Alexander, Add on delegate, D.C.

Joe Andrew, Party official, Ind. [On why he switched his support from Clinton to Obama] "I am convinced that the primary process has devolved to the point that it's now bad for the Democratic Party." "While I was hopeful that a long, contested primary season would invigorate our party, the polls show that the tone and temperature of the race is now hurting us." "John McCain, without doing much of anything, is now competitive against both of our remaining candidates. We are doing his work for him and distracting Americans from the issues that really affect all of our lives.""My commitment to her is profound, but I would be troubled if either she or Barack Obama actually became the nominee because superdelegates decided, opposed to actual voters going to the polls and pulling the lever."

Kitti Asberry, Party official, Okla.

Anthony Avallone, Party official, Conn.

Brian Baird, Representative, Wash.

John Barrow, Representative, Ga.

Willie Barrow, Party official, Ill. "I support Barack because exemplifies a real man. He is a Christian, husband and father. Universal healthcare, employment and education are the primary issues for me. Our children are not going to school and not graduating. The state is closing schools and opening jails. I think that people of faith have to broaden their ministries outside the walls of the church. Anyone can sing in the choir or serve on the deacon board but how many know the level of unemployment in their community or the number of people losing their homes?"

Melissa Bean, Representative, Ill.

Xavier Becerra, Representative, Calif. "Barack Obama is our strongest candidate for president because of his great crossover appeal that spans parties and regions and his unique ability to rally the American people behind a common purpose."

Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Party official, Nev.

Cecil R. Benjamin, Party official, V.I.

Jeremy Bernard, Party official, Calif. "The only way I could honestly sell her to people would be to say she's going to win. What's the point of that? When we started our company, we wanted to pick only candidates we would be enthusiastic about. Obama was that candidate. He absolutely has the best record on gay and lesbian issues."

Judy Bevans, Party official, Vt. "I'm personally very much leaning toward Obama. I'd love to be able to vote for a woman for president ... but I decided Obama represents a fresh start and it's time to be done with the Clinton-Bush years."

Jack Billion, Party official, S.D. "The overall mood of this state probably leans toward Obama."

Jeff Bingaman, Senator, N.M. "To make progress, we must rise above the partisanship and the issues that divide us to find common ground. We must move the country in a dramatically new direction. I strongly believe Barack Obama is best positioned to lead the nation in that new direction."

Sanford D. Bishop, Representative, Ga.

Margaret Blackshere, Party official, Ill. "Every day he was in the State Senate, he was standing up for working people. When the steel mills were shutting down, Obama said to me 'You know, I see the difference when someone belongs to a union and when they don't. You're their advocate, and I'm going to be an advocate for all of you.'"

Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor, Ill. "I know that Senator Obama will fight to make sure that working families have access to health care, good paying jobs, and opportunities to provide for their children. Senator Obama supports the very best of these Democratic values; they are values that he and I share, values I know he will fight for. Senator Obama has the vision, skills and dedication necessary to bring people together and make real progress in Washington to help solve our country's greatest and most pressing problems. Senator Obama offers real hope for the American people and I am proud to give him my support."

Earl Blumenauer, Representative, Ore. "Senator Obama is demonstrating a unique ability not just to unite Democrats, not just to bring in the vast pool of independent voters that are ultimately going to play such a critical role, but I'm convinced based on what I have seen, what I've heard, what I know, that Senator Obama can unite America."

Connie Borde, Party official, Dem. abroad

Rick Boucher, Representative, Va. "He has the broadest appeal of any of the candidates." "His positive message and steadfast focus on the future inspire hope and enable him to attract support from Democrats, independents and Republicans in a way that no other candidate can. He presents our best opportunity to win the presidency and to govern effectively with bipartisan support from the Congress."

Bruce Braley, Representative, Iowa "It's hard not to be excited about Barack Obama. On a cold January night, and again during Saturday's First District Convention in Iowa, I saw countless people participating in the political process for the very first time because they were so inspired by Senator Obama's unique ability to transcend the politics of fear and division that have crippled this country for the past eight years."

Gail Bray, Party official, Idaho

Joyce Brayboy, Party official, N.C.

Roy LaVerne Brooks, Party official, Tex. "I have listened to the words of many seeking to lead this Party and to lead this nation and I believe that the words, sincerity, vision and actions of Sen. Barack Obama prove he is the best candidate to lead our nation. Senator Barack Obama has gained my trust in that he, like I, seek to bring a better life to our communities. As I strive to make this a better place for future generations, I stand for a system of inclusion, a system of change and most of all a system of fairness and equality. Senator Obama will provide affordable health care for all Americans, end the war in Iraq and provide the care our veterans deserve, and I am proud to support him today."

Michael Brown, Party official, D.C.

Mark Bryant, Party official, Mo. "If the Missouri primary had been overwhelmingly in favor of Hillary Clinton, I would have felt obligated to support her."

Jeanne Buell, Party official, Idaho Said she backed Mr. Obama because he campaigned in the state. "I was tired of people flying over the state and not stopping." "I promised my support to the candidate, a serious candidate, who would come to Idaho."

Anna Burger, Party official, D.C. "S.E.I.U. members are waging an unprecedented effort to mobilize their co-workers and communities to elect Barack Obama. We are committed to bringing all of our resources to bear to ensure he is our next president."

Grant Burgoyne, Party official, Idaho

Stewart Burkhalter, Party official, Ala.

G.K. Butterfield, Representative, N.C. "In what has become a two-person race for the Democratic nomination, I believe our country needs Senator Barack Obama."

Carol Ann Campbell, Party official, Pa. "This used to be a Clinton city, but I don't know if this is going to be a Clinton city in this election." Referring to Obama, she added, "This is the first person I've seen on the horizon who is a wonderful example for a little black person — to set their goals higher."

Lois Capps, Representative, Calif. "This wasn't an easy decision for me. Democrats were blessed this year with many talented and capable candidates, and I believe both Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama would make fine presidents. But Sen. Obama's proven judgment, his hopeful vision for America, and his unmatched ability to motivate millions of Americans eager for change made the choice for me.""As a superdelegate, I have decided to stay neutral in the race for the time being. I deeply respect and admire both Senator Obama and Senator Clinton."

Michael E. Capuano, Representative, Mass. "I wouldn't endorse him if I didn't think he could win in November. I've seen him on the stump and as a member of the legislative body. I think he's shown the ability to be a leader and to put his nose to the grindstone and keep pushing."

Ian Carleton, Party official, Vt. "Vermonters overwhelmingly embraced Senator Obama's message of hope and change in our State's primary earlier this week, and so it is with great excitement and optimism that I pledge my support for Barack Obama. Since the very beginning of his campaign I, along with so many Vermonters, have been deeply moved by Senator Obama's commitment to moving beyond the negative partisan rhetoric that has sadly characterized our nation's politics for so long. His leadership and vision for a more productive and decent future is exactly what this nation needs at this moment in history."

Russ Carnahan, Representative, Mo.

Andre Carson, Representative, Ind. "Senator Obama, I believe, will work day and night to ensure that the U.S. government is fighting for everyday hard-working American families."

Rob Carver, Add on delegate, Del. "I strongly believe that this country needs a leader who can lead and who has a fresh and positive outlook for our future. From what I have seen and heard, Barack has those qualities and that confident outlook we so desperately need!""The more they get to know Hillary, the more they realize she is not the right choice for the Democratic party. On the other hand, Obama is having just the opposite effect. As he continues to meet with and impress the likely voters in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, people get a real appreciation for his character, his positive message and his compassion and sincerity. He is the Bill Clinton of 1992, not Hillary."

Bob Casey, Senator, Pa. "I believe in my heart that there is one person who's uniquely qualified to lead us in that new direction and that is Barack Obama." "I really believe that in a time of danger around the world and in division here at home, Barack Obama can lead us, he can heal us, he can help rebuild America."He said he wants to avoid creating divisions within the party by endorsing a candidate.

Donna Cassutt, Party official, Minn.

Ben Chandler, Representative, Ky. "In these tough economic times, when many in our nation and right here in Kentucky are struggling to make ends meet and to provide for their families, too much is at stake for us to do nothing. I hope all Kentuckians and citizens throughout the nation will join with me in firmly supporting Barack Obama to lead our nation to a better future and to a place of respect for our country around the world."

Will Cheek, Party official, Tenn. "If they use the power to draw the process to a close with the candidate who has momentum, that's fine with me. But if we thwart the electorate, I'm offended by that."

Martha Fuller Clark, Party official, N.H.

William Lacy Clay, Representative, Mo.

Steve Cohen, Representative, Tenn. "Senator Barack Obama is the candidate that I trust to be the agent for change that our nation so desperately needs at this time. Barack Obama is the agent of change. He will demand higher ethical standards so that the government finally belongs to the people once again, and he will bring our troops home. This nation can be proud to have such a candidate running for president."

Brian Colon, Party official, N.M. "I believe that Senator Obama has presented a positive message of change while continuing to focus on our real opponent; a John McCain presidency and another four year term of failed Bush policies."

Toby Condliffe, Party official, Dem. abroad

Kent Conrad, Senator, N.D.

Jim Cooper, Representative, Tenn.

Jerry F. Costello, Representative, Ill.

Jeanette Council, Party official, N.C. "I know that we've got to do more than just talk about solutions. We've got to get people to the point where they work together and they are involved and are inspired enough to come up with solutions."

Michael Cryor, Party official, Md. "I have been inspired by what he represents."

Chet Culver, Governor, Iowa "I believe it's clear that the American people are hungry for change. I believe they're looking for a president to push back on the special interests, and I think it's also time for a fresh new approach to governing in Washington, D.C., and believe Senator Obama represents this new approach. I do think it matters too that Iowans have spoken loudly and clearly. And because of that, in part, I felt compelled to also stand with him."

Elijah E. Cummings, Representative, Md. "This campaign is the audacity of hope. Obama will be the next president of the United States."

Barbara Flynn Currie, Add on delegate, Ill.

Jean Lemire Dahlman, Party official, Mont. "At this point, after thinking about it long and hard, I would like to endorse Barack Obama." "I would just like to honor the Montana primary votes by saying that I would reconsider if there were a significant difference in the outcome on June 3." "I don't feel lukewarm about endorsing Obama. His leadership potential is amazing, and he has brought so many new people into politics."

Richard M. Daley, Add on delegate, Ill. "Of course, I'm endorsing Sen. Obama. He has made that decision and I think this is an exciting time for the country. It brings a new voice in regards to what is taking place far too long in Washington, D.C., the lack of moving the agenda forward in regard to the quality of life for the people of America."

Tom A. Daschle, Party official, S.D.

John Davies, Party official, Alaska [Referring to the role of longtime party activists as unpledged delegates] "The original intent by the party was to provide some long-term perspective on who should be the nominee."

Artur Davis, Representative, Ala. "What tonight shows, in every part of this state, in black neighborhoods and white neighborhoods, in every part of this state, people believed in this man."

Yvonne Davis, Party official, Tex.

Danny K. Davis, Representative, Ill.

Celita Arroyo de Roques, Party official, P.R.

Lois M. DeBerry, Party official, Tenn.

Peter A. DeFazio, Representative, Ore. "Senator Obama has proven he is able to energize young Americans, independents and even moderate Republicans to support his candidacy." "I believe he represents our best hope of winning in November.""You both claim to be better suited than the other to take on the so-called Straight-Talk Express, so prove it. Run the next six weeks of your campaign against McCain, not against the other Democrat. Go after McCain for his policy positions, not the other Democrat for theirs. Allow the Democratic voters to believe in a campaign that can provide a new direction for this country and stop McCain from continuing the failed policies of the Bush Administration. In the end, it is the candidate who can take the fight to McCain and win that deserves my support and, most importantly, the support of the Democratic Party.""This has never come up in my political lifetime. I have no idea how this will play out."

John deJongh, Governor, V.I.

Bill Delahunt, Representative, Mass. "The election of Barack Obama will restore America's image in the world and also reaffirm our claim to moral authority." "It will enhance our national security and our national interest."

Rosa DeLauro, Representative, Conn.

Arrington Dixon, Party official, D.C.

Christopher J. Dodd, Senator, Conn.

Lloyd Doggett, Representative, Tex. "Whether Obama or Clinton lead the ticket, it will be historic. I welcome the opportunity to work with both."

Byron L. Dorgan, Senator, N.D.

James E. Doyle, Governor, Wis. "Obama listens to competing points of view, but makes strong decisions; he identifies problems, and builds coalitions to confront them; and he inspires people to come together behind a vision of change. He has campaigned like he will govern, by bringing people together and inspiring average Americans to participate in the political process so that we can take on the special interests and the great challenges we face."

Martin Dunleavy, Party official, Conn.

Richard J. Durbin, Senator, Ill.

Mary Ellen Early, Party official, Calif.

Al Edwards, Party official, Tex.

Chet Edwards, Representative, Tex. "It's not Senator Clinton's fault, but the baggage she carries is the divisiveness of the 1990s. People are wanting to turn the chapter to the future rather than going back to the last chapter. It's not fair but that is the reality."

Keith Ellison, Representative, Minn. "Obama supporters were ecstatic about the explosion of democracy we saw."

Anna G. Eshoo, Representative, Calif. "Senator Obama's candidacy is historic, and so is the reaction to it. He has brought thousands of disaffected and skeptical people back into the political process, and he has struck a chord with thousands of young voters. Still more are poised to participate in the days ahead. Barack Obama is a true son of America."

Edward Espinoza, Party official, Calif. "This needs to be over and done with by Memorial Day."

Kathleen Fahey, Party official, Neb. "I think he's the one who could come up with something different in terms of being able to handle the nation's problems. It was a difficult decision because if there is any woman so qualified to be a great president, it would be Hillary. But you either love her or you hate her, and I don't think she could get elected in November."

Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, Party official, Am. Samoa "I have nothing against Hillary and respect her very much for her leadership and services to our country, but I believe Obama's style of leadership and his ability to bring people from all different walks of life and political persuasions is what our country needs right now."

Chaka Fattah, Representative, Pa. "This is a transformational moment in the history of America." Obama "motivates ordinary Americans to accomplish extraordinary things."

Adrian M. Fenty, Party official, D.C.

Charlene Fernandez, Party official, Ariz. "Senator Barack Obama is strengthening the Democratic Party by bringing in new voters, young and old, into the process. I believe Senator Obama has the best ability to win the White House in November and lead this country forward."

Michael L. Fitzgerald, Party official, Iowa "Endorsing a candidate this early is no ordinary occurrence in the Iowa caucuses — but Barack Obama is no ordinary candidate. He spoke out in opposition to the war in Iraq before it started, and today he has an aggressive plan to redeploy our troops out of Iraq by the end of March of 2008. We believe that Senator Obama has the vision to meet the challenges America faces, and that his message of hope and unity will lead us to a new kind of politics where we are not defined by our divisions but united by our love of country."

Stephen Fontana, Party official, Conn.

Bill Foster, Representative, Ill.

Carol Khare Fowler, Party official, S.C. She said she will base her decision on who she thinks is most likely to win in November, and "I don't have the answer to that yet."

Ken Foxworth, Party official, Minn.

Kalyn Free, Party official, Okla. "Barack Obama is a once-in-a-generation kind of leader and the best hope the American people have to rebuild the erosion our collective foundation has endured the last eight years. In 2008, we must elect a President who will restore our faith in the possibilities of each and every American, including the First Americans."

Dave Freudenthal, Governor, Wyo. "The negativity, partisanship and lack of purpose that characterize our national debate and government are crippling this country." "While no one individual can effect this change alone, the change must begin with someone. Senator Obama is the Democratic candidate with the openness, honesty and skill to end this vicious cycle of business as usual."

John Gage, Party official, Md. "Our people, I think, recognize the enthusiasm and vitality behind Senator Obama's campaign."

Alexandra Gallardo-Rooker, Party official, Calif.

Eric Garcetti, Party official, Calif.

Liv Gibbons, Party official, Dem. abroad

Parris N. Glendening, Add on delegate, Md. "I do not have anything against Senator Clinton. I just think Obama would provide the fundamental change we need."

Lauren D. Glover, Party official, Md. [Saying she based her decision to endorse Obama on his lead in pledged delegates and popular votes, she called him the best candidate to] "move our country past where we are now."

Charlie Gonzalez, Representative, Tex. "I think as people get to see him up close and personal, they will be moved and they will be inspired."

Enid Goubeaux, Party official, Ohio "I am endorsing Sen. Obama because his message, 'Yes we can' has inspired so many voters, especially younger voters, to take part in shaping our country's future."

Al Green, Representative, Tex.

Christine Gregoire, Governor, Wash. "He is leading us toward a positive feeling of hope in our country, and I love seeing that happen. I believe the nation faces significant challenges domestically and internationally and Obama is the person who has the ability to reach across artificial divides and move our national forward. Barack is that kind of leader."

Janice Griffin, Party official, Md.

Raoul M. Grijalva, Representative, Ariz. "The best opportunity to win in November rests with Senator Obama. I am proud to support Senator Obama as we move forward toward the nomination. This election is not merely about moving the pieces around in Washington, D.C., but to fundamentally change the rules of the game. I am proud to help Senator Obama work toward that change."

Stan Gruszynski, Party official, Wis. "Senator Obama will bring the change we need here in Wisconsin and across America to strengthen the middle class and standing for regular Americans." "From saving jobs from being sent overseas and creating new ones for our hard-working families, to creating universal health care and making college affordable to all, Senator Obama is a leader who will change America."

Luis V. Gutierrez, Representative, Ill. "In December of 2006, when he invited me to his office to talk about running for president [Mr. Obama asked] what do you think Luis, would you support me? And I said absolutely."

Dan Hannaher, Add on delegate, N.D. "Because Barack here won with 61 percent of the vote in a February 5th caucus, that brought out unprecedented numbers of new voters to the caucuses. He'll expand the map if he's the nominee and not start discounting the states before the race even starts."

Phil Hare, Representative, Ill.

Fred R. Harris, Party official, N.M. "I'll be [for] Obama for as long as he's in the race, unless he withdraws, which I don't expect."

Inola Henry, Party official, Calif.

Brad Henry, Governor, Okla. "Senator Obama is uniquely positioned to unite our nation and move beyond the divisiveness and partisan skirmishes that too often characterize politics as usual in Washington."

Stephanie Herseth, Representative, S.D. "I hope the superdelegates are not the ones deciding. It should be the pledged delegates who should be deciding."

Baron P. Hill, Representative, Ind. "Some have advised me to be cautious, to wait and see which way the electoral winds may blow. I confess that I have listened to those voices and been tempted by their reasoning. But, the stakes are just too high. We cannot continue to pursue the same politics of personal destruction we have engaged in for a generation, some never-ending 'groundhog day' endlessly playing out the cultural wars of forty years ago." "I believe Senator Obama has the capability to change the tone and tenor of politics in Washington."

Mazie K. Hirono, Representative, Hawaii

Paul W. Hodes, Representative, N.H.

Wayne Holland, Party official, Utah "Sen. Obama has helped to energize our State Party. Obama was clearly the choice of Utah Democrats on Feb. 5 and is the choice of the majority of Utah Democratic candidates to head the ticket in November. While it is not only important for me to reflect the sentiment of our Party, I also have a responsibility to endorse the candidate whom I believe will help unite the many voices of our 'big tent' Utah Party and help us build for the future.""I've always been pragmatic. I'll vote for what I think is best for the party."

Steven Horsford, Party official, Nev. "I think that the majority of the delegates — those that are representative of voters of states — should decide who the nominee is."

Constance Howard, Party official, Ill.

Waring Howe, Party official, S.C. "While I have great respect for the other two major candidates, Barack Obama has consistently demonstrated that he's the one candidate in this race who can move us past a '50 percent plus 1' politics and build a new, working majority to deliver change we can believe in. With him at the top of the ticket, Democrats will have a candidate they can run with, not run from."

Therese L. Hunkin, Party official, Am. Samoa

Thomas C. Hynes, Party official, Ill.

Jesse L. Jackson, Representative, Ill.

Wilber Lee Jeffcoat, Party official, S.C. Has said he could stay unpledged until the convention and that he was concerned about "taking away what the people back home voted."

Ben L. Jeffers, Party official, La.

Tim Johnson, Senator, S.D. "He is bipartisan and insists on bridging the difference between parties. That's what I see in him."

Denise Johnson, Party official, Tex.

Eddie Bernice Johnson, Party official, Tex. "Senator Obama's campaign has generated interest in young Americans who have never before been involved in politics. American needs these young people not only for their vote in this election, but for their continued participation in the future of our country."

Hank Johnson, Representative, Ga.

Emil Jones, Party official, Ill. "Barack Obama has spent 20 years delivering change we can believe in to communities across Illinois." "Every time we needed his help, Barack Obama stood up for us, and we need to stand up for him by voting on Feb. 5 to elect Barack our next president."

Raymond Jordan, Party official, Mass.

Peter Jorgensen, Party official, Wyo. "Having lived over 70 years and been down [in Cheyenne] six years, I know we need to tip the wheelbarrow over." "We need real change." "My inclination is to stick it out to the end." Saying you will support whoever wins your state "is a very popular thing to say until it comes down to analysis of who can win against McCain."

Steve Kagen, Representative, Wis. "What I plan to do is listen to the will of the people in my district. As they go, so will I."

Tim Kaine, Governor, Va. "Barack's success indicates his broad support and his ability to appeal to folks from across the political spectrum."

Edward M. Kennedy, Senator, Mass. "I'm not only supporting Barack because of what he has done. What counts in our leadership is not the length of years in Washington, but the reach of our vision, the strength of our beliefs, and that rare quality of mind and spirit that can call forth the best in our country and our people. That's why I'm most excited about the promise of President Obama."

Patrick J. Kennedy, Representative, R.I.

John Kerry, Senator, Mass. "I believe more than anyone else, Barack Obama can help our country turn the page and get America moving by uniting and ending the division we have faced."

Jane V. Kidd, Party official, Ga. "In Georgia, we're making grassroots voter contact our top priority in 2008, and I'm convinced that Senator Obama shares our dedication to neighbor-to-neighbor contact. I strongly believe that having Senator Obama as our nominee puts Georgia into play, and I know that, as the nominee, he will invest in our efforts to turn Georgia blue this year."

E. Lee Kinch, Party official, Kan.

Ron Kind, Representative, Wis. Has announced that his vote at the convention would go to whoever wins his district. "No person, regardless of position or office, should have his or her vote count more than anyone else's."

Paul G. Kirk, Party official, Mass. "After the attention paid to the poisonous and polarizing diatribe of recent days, Senator Obama's clear and compelling message which appeals to our best instincts as Americans is more important than ever. For all these reasons, I heartily endorse Senator Obama and hope my colleagues will do the same.""Once the contests are over, do the math. By mid-June, we must unite behind the candidate who has won the most delegates under a process we all understood and approved in advance. After eight years of Bush-Cheney, if we cannot unite our constituencies behind the Democratic nominee, shame on us!"

Amy Klobuchar, Senator, Minn. "I am endorsing Barack because he is a new kind of leader -- speaking with a different voice, bringing a new perspective and inspiring a real excitement from the American people. He is able to dissolve the hard cynical edge that has dominated our politics under the Bush Administration." "The energy that Barack has unleashed is impossible to contain."

John Knutson, Party official, Me. "It is clear that this presidential campaign will come down to a race for delegates, and I believe that by pledging to support the winner of Maine's caucuses, I will help to increase Maine's importance in the nomination process."

Frank LaMere, Party official, Neb.

Rick Larsen, Representative, Wash. "For me, what happened in North Carolina and Indiana ended up being a game changer." "Especially in Indiana where he came back after getting hit hard for a couple of weeks.""If I need to exercise my vote as a superdelegate in order to have a nominee this fall, then I will. I believe the grass roots of the party should select the candidate. The grass-roots process is not done. We should let it finish."

John B. Larson, Representative, Conn.

Nancy Larson, Party official, Minn. "I just think they are both wonderful candidates. Its been really difficult for me to make up my mind." "But I think the thing that really swung me over to Obama was his wonderful grassroots type of campaigning and the number of people he's got helping him out and supporting him.""They never anticipated that we would have two superstars locked in a dead heat, so I think there is no playbook for this." She hopes a decision gets made "before we have to step in."

Patrick J. Leahy, Senator, Vt. "Many around the world have lost respect for America and the hope that America once gave them. That's a tragedy. We need a president who can reintroduce America to the world and reintroduce America to ourselves."

Barbara Lee, Representative, Calif. "I am convinced that Senator Obama is the candidate who is a real agent of change; a man who can lead our nation in this young century in a new, progressive and positive direction. This century cries for social, environmental, diplomatic, global, and neighborhood solutions to the misery that confronts far too many people in our own country and around the globe. Senator Obama promises leadership to meet these challenges."

John Lewis, Representative, Ga. "In recent days, there is a sense of movement and a sense of spirit." "Something is happening in America and people are prepared and ready to make that great leap." "I've been very impressed with the campaign of Senator Obama. He's getting better and better every single day."

Cordelia Lewis-Burks, Party official, Ind.

Daniel Lipinski, Representative, Ill.

Dave Loebsack, Representative, Iowa "In a field of strong candidates, Barack is the strongest. What impresses me about Barack is his commitment to changing the way business is done in Washington. He understands that to pass universal health care, make energy independence a reality, and meet the other challenges we face, we need leadership that can bring all Americans together around a shared purpose."

Zoe Lofgren, Representative, Calif. "This year, above all, we need inspiration. We need a candidate and president who will summon us to unity, who will allow us to believe that America is a country whose ideals and principles matter and a country whose exceptional history can once again serve as a beacon of hope for the world."

Mary Long, Party official, Ga. "After careful thought, it is my honor today to endorse Sen. Barack Obama who day by day and state by state is challenging politics as usual and engaging so many new, diverse, Democratic voters -- voters who will propel Sen. Obama to victory in November and help elect great Democrats at the state and local level. As a delegate in August, I choose to be on the side of Georgians and on the side of history as I cast my vote for Barack Obama."

Leon Lynch, Party official, Pa.

Patrick Lynch, Party official, R.I. "The spirit, energy, intelligence, vision and inspiration that he offers is what our country needs right now."

Richard Machacek, Party official, Iowa "I think it needs to be over, and in good conscience, I can't fly in the face of my precinct, county and district. The raw numbers coming out of the district conventions really sat me down hard."

Michael Madigan, Party official, Ill. "For people who have had an opportunity to work with him and to see him and observe him, they are prepared to trust him with the most important office in the land."

Mark Mallory, Party official, Ohio

Debbie Marquez, Party official, Colo.

Iris Y. Martinez, Party official, Ill. "I really believe that, you know, we are headed towards a change in this country and I think the only one who can lead us there is going to be Barack Obama."

Jim Maxson, Party official, N.D.

Claire McCaskill, Senator, Mo.

Jennifer L. McClellan, Party official, Va. "My role is to vote in what is the best interest for my party as a whole."

Betty McCollum, Representative, Minn.

Rhine L. McLin, Party official, Ohio "I said all along that however Dayton and Montgomery County went, that's how I would use my superdelegate. I'm going with how the area went. That's my story and I'm sticking to it."

Jerry Meek, Party official, N.C.

John Melcher, Party official, Mont.

Brian Melendez, Party official, Minn.

Moses Mercado, Party official, Tex. "I thought he was the right candidate for the country."

Brad Miller, Representative, N.C.

George Miller, Representative, Calif. "Barack has the skills and experience that's necessary to really challenge the status quo in Washington, D.C. I'm very encouraged by the energy of the people responding to him and his vision of how people can come together to solve the problems that confront us."

John A. Millin, Party official, Wyo. "If Barack Obama is the Democratic presidential nominee, we will be the party of new ideas that understands that a united America will be much better able to address the serious problems facing our country than a divided America. If Hillary Clinton is our party's nominee, every Democratic candidate in Wyoming will be painted with that same liberal, big-government brush. We will also be the target of the locker room jokes that rightfully belong to Bill Clinton."

Susan Montee, Add on delegate, Mo.

Dannie Montgomery, Party official, N.C.

Gwen Moore, Representative, Wis.

James P. Moran, Representative, Va.

Mee Moua, Party official, Minn.

Patrick J. Murphy, Representative, Pa. "I am inspired by Senator Obama's call to service and believe he is best suited to bring about the changes we need in our country."

Christopher S. Murphy, Representative, Conn.

Janet Napolitano, Governor, Ariz. "I think we need fresh voices and fresh messages of unity and coming together. I think he's a new, young voice who has new appeal, particularly for those of us in the West."

Sonny Nardi, Party official, Ohio

Ben Nelson, Senator, Neb.

Nick Nemec, Party official, S.D. "South Dakota is a pretty bright red state, and I think a lot of South Dakota Democrats were sick of being beat around the head and shoulders with the Clinton name."

Mary Jo Neville, Party official, Md.

WASHINGTON -- Jeff Radjewski of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is pretty sure he's backing Barack Obama. Same goes for Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and Oakland County Commissioner Eric Coleman.

"Probably get the letter out next week," said Coleman.

All three are undecided superdelegates -- a group of Democrats virtually assured of deciding whether Obama or Hillary Clinton becomes the party's presidential nominee. While their support isn't written in stone, it suggests an unmistakable momentum swing.

On Thursday, that shift was evident when former U.S. Rep. David Bonior of Mt. Clemens endorsed Obama. Though he's not a superdelegate, Bonior, who has deep ties to organized labor and ran John Edwards' failed presidential campaign, could help sway those who are.

He called Obama the "one candidate who has proven he can bring the kind of change to Washington that will mean more jobs, better pay for American workers and health care for every single American."

Meanwhile, Michigan party leaders said they would move ahead with a plan to ask the Democratic National Committee to seat their disallowed delegation with 69 delegates going to Clinton and 59 to Obama even though Clinton -- who would have won 73 delegates if the results of the Jan. 15 primary had counted -- rejected it.

Although Obama's 14-point victory in North Carolina this week and the 2-point win Clinton eked out in Indiana appeared to make it almost impossible for her to catch him in the delegate count, many superdelegates still aren't prepared to decide the contest.

Michigan has 29 superdelegates; 27 have been named and two more will be appointed next month by state party Chairman Mark Brewer, if the state's disallowed delegation is reseated. Of those superdelegates, seven have endorsed Clinton, including Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. John Dingell. Two are backing Obama: Rep. John Conyers and DNC member Virgie Rollins.

Of the undecided, the Free Press found three leaning strongly Obama's way, none who said they were moving toward backing Clinton and many who are outwardly or apparently waiting for more signals or the naming of a nominee.

The UAW, for instance, hasn't endorsed a candidate, and the union's two superdelegates aren't likely to make a pick public until it does. The same is true for other unions represented by superdelegates, like the National Education Association, which represents teachers.

Other superdelegates, such as U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, National Committeewoman Debbie Dingell, Reps. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick and Bart Stupak, and Brewer weren't expected to make a selection at least until the state's delegation is seated. The state lost its regular delegates because it scheduled an early primary.

"I'm going to wait," Levin said Thursday.

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has a vote, too. His spokeswoman said Thursday, "He's talked to both campaigns and it's not going to be hard for him to make a decision, but he's not ready to make an announcement."

Rick Weiner, former chief of staff to Granholm and former head of the state party, said he has a preference but won't reveal it; not yet, not even to his wife. And Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence said she's close but wants to wait for one more primary -- next Tuesday's vote in West Virginia.

It may have been telling, though, when she said: "The numbers have to be there for a nominee."

Lauren Wolfe, a 25-year-old University of Detroit Mercy law student, is president of College Democrats of America, and she's appealing to students on YouTube.com for advice on who to back.

Radjewski, of IBEW Local 58 in Detroit, said he had been leaning toward Obama and "Tuesday really strengthened that." Making his decision official, he said, was a matter of making sure the people he represents know who he intends to back.

"I wanted to support the candidate who could best win in the fall," he said.

Said Ficano: "It's reaching a point where it seems the math is going to be difficult at best and is looking almost impossible" for Clinton.

The Wayne County executive was waiting to work out details before making an announcement.

As for Coleman, he'd pretty much made up his mind that Obama represents the fresh start the nation needs.

"All you've got to do is add up all the delegates from all the remaining elections and she still comes up short," he said.

• Watch Lauren Wolfe's YouTube video

Obama Now Takes The Lead in Superdelegates Too

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 10:24:29 EDT
    Obama Now Takes The Lead in Superdelegates Too
ABC News' Karen Travers Reports: For the first time this campaign season, Barack Obama has surpassed Hillary Clinton's support among superdelegates, according to the ABC News delegate estimate.
Sen. Obama, D-Ill., picked up two superdelegates this morning giving him a new metric to tout in addition to his current commanding leads in pledged delegates, popular votes, states won, and money raised.
Rep. Donald Payne, D-N.J., switched his endorsement from Clinton to Obama and Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., endorsed Obama. DeFazio was previously uncommitted.
With these endorsements, Obama has the support of 267 superdelegates and Clinton has 265 superdelegates.
Every news organization's superdelegate count is a little different because it is an imperfect science. Since October 2007, the Political Unit has continuously reached out to the nearly 800 superdelegates to determine their candidate preference. We also reach out regularly to the Obama and Clinton campaigns for their superdelegate lists and work to confirm any that they include on their lists.
Clinton’s advantage among superdelegates was once massive and has been dwindling steadily since Super Tuesday, when she was ahead by over 60 superdelegates.
Clinton’s institutional support from within the Democratic Party allowed her to build a commanding lead in superdelegates over Obama in the early part of this nomination battle.
Despite several rough weeks on the campaign trail, Obama has maintained momentum in picking up superdelegates. Obama has outpaced Clinton at every marker of this campaign since Super Tuesday -- after the controversial comments of Rev. Wright came out, after Clinton’s big win in Pennsylvania and after the Indiana and North Carolina primaries.

Missing You All At mybrackobama.com

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:38:40 EDT

Hi everybody. Sorry I've been out for a while. i've been very busy caring for my 24 year old son. He was critically injured in an accident on his job close to three years ago. A forklift he was driving tipped over onto him. He has been going through surgery after surgery since then. He just recently had another surgery and is schuled for another surgery yet in about a month. Hopefully this will be his last one. I haven't forgot about my blog here on Obama.com, I just haven't had the time or mind set to concentrate on my blog recently. I will attempt to post at lease one blog day for now. Thank you all who read my blog and/or wondered what may have happened to me.
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Missing You All At mybrackobama.com

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:36:53 EDT

Hi everybody. Sorry I've been out for a while. i've been very busy caring for my 24 year old son. He was critically injured in an accident on his job close to three years ago. A forklift he was driving tipped over onto him. He has been going through surgery after surgery since then. He just recently had another surgery and is schuled for another surgery yet in about a month. Hopefully this will be his last one. I haven't forgot about my blog here on Obama.com, I just haven't had the time or mind set to concentrate on my blog recently. I will attempt to post at lease one blog day for now. Thank you all who read my blog and/or wondered what may have happened to me.
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Missing You All At mybrackobama.com

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:19:18 EDT

Hi everybody. Sorry I've been out for a while. i've been very busy caring for my 24 year old son. He was critically injured in an accident on his job close to three years ago. A forklift he was driving tipped over onto him. He has been going through surgery after surgery since then. He just recently had another surgery and is schuled for another surgery yet in about a month. Hopefully this will be his last one. I haven't forgot about my blog here on Obama.com, I just haven't had the time or mind set to concentrate on my blog recently. I will attempt to post at lease one blog day for now. Thank you all who read my blog and/or wondered what may have happened to me.
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Missing You All At mybrackobama.com

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:12:28 EDT

Hi everybody. Sorry I've been out for a while. i've been very busy caring for my 24 year old son. He was critically injured in an accident on his job close to three years ago. A forklift he was driving tipped over onto him. He has been going through surgery after surgery since then. He just recently had another surgery and is schuled for another surgery yet in about a month. Hopefully this will be his last one. I haven't forgot about my blog here on Obama.com, I just haven't had the time or mind set to concentrate on my blog recently. I will attempt to post at lease one blog day for now. Thank you all who read my blog and/or wondered what may have happened to me.
Zax
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Missing You All At mybrackobama.com

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:10:43 EDT

Hi everybody. Sorry I've been out for a while. i've been very busy caring for my 24 year old son. He was critically injured in an accident on his job close to three years ago. A forklift he was driving tipped over onto him. He has been going through surgery after surgery since then. He just recently had another surgery and is schuled for another surgery yet in about a month. Hopefully this will be his last one. I haven't forgot about my blog here on Obama.com, I just haven't had the time or mind set to concentrate on my blog recently. I will attempt to post at lease one blog day for now. Thank you all who read my blog and/or wondered what may have happened to me.
Zax
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Missing You All At mybrackobama.com

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:08:35 EDT

Hi everybody. Sorry I've been out for a while. i've been very busy caring for my 24 year old son. He was critically injured in an accident on his job close to three years ago. A forklift he was driving tipped over onto him. He has been going through surgery after surgery since then. He just recently had another surgery and is schuled for another surgery yet in about a month. Hopefully this will be his last one. I haven't forgot about my blog here on Obama.com, I just haven't had the time or mind set to concentrate on my blog recently. I will attempt to post at lease one blog day for now. Thank you all who read my blog and/or wondered what may have happened to me.
Zax
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Missing You All At mybrackobama.com

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:06:35 EDT

Hi everybody. Sorry I've been out for a while. i've been very busy caring for my 24 year old son. He was critically injured in an accident on his job close to three years ago. A forklift he was driving tipped over onto him. He has been going through surgery after surgery since then. He just recently had another surgery and is schuled for another surgery yet in about a month. Hopefully this will be his last one. I haven't forgot about my blog here on Obama.com, I just haven't had the time or mind set to concentrate on my blog recently. I will attempt to post at lease one blog day for now. Thank you all who read my blog and/or wondered what may have happened to me.
Zax
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Missing You All At mybrackobama.com

Zax — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:53:56 EDT

Hi everybody. Sorry I've been out for a while. i've been very busy caring for my 24 year old son. He was critically injured in an accident on his job close to three years ago. A forklift he was driving tipped over onto him. He has been going through surgery after surgery since then. He just recently had another surgery and is schuled for another surgery yet in about a month. Hopefully this will be his last one. I haven't forgot about my blog here on Obama.com, I just haven't had the time or mind set to concentrate on my blog recently. I will attempt to post at lease one blog day for now. Thank you all who read my blog and/or wondered what may have happened to me.
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Senator Barack Obama Loves You, INDIANAPOLIS!

Jill 4 Obama — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:18:17 EDT

SENATOR BARACK OBAMA IS IN INDIANAPOLIS !!!
See Barack TODAY AND TOMORROW!
He Hopes to Get to See All of You!

Survivalist Guide: Hope through Negativity.

Wesley — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:31:02 EDT
    I have been focusing somewhat in my blogs on some of the more negative perceptions of Sen. Obama that people have had. Today, I think it is important to talk about how to deal with these perceptions and statements issuing from them. How do you respond, without simply brushing the person off? How do you reach such a person?

Obama Is Our Only Hope--Podsnack4Pennsylvania

Madama Ambi — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:41:18 EDT

A woman who describes herself as homeless and multi-disabled calls to say why we need Obama for president...
Click here to listen...1:16 min.
Call 206-666-5910...leave me a voicemail and I will podcast you...this is part of Interview4Obama

HERE COMES THE SUN

Oregon Artists 4 Obama '08 — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:13:47 EDT
HERE COMES THE SUN - THE OBAMA MOVEMENT OF HOPE
From a Hippie's Perspective
..............................................................................

I was a full tilt Flower Child, married to a rock musician in the 60's. There were definite factions of the hip movement back then - (1)political activists; (2)repressed creative people; (3)escapests & partiers; (4)humanitarians; (5)journalists & anthropologists; (6)many other groups.

When years passed & the culture shifted to rap music bringing anger, hostility, disrespect, and agression into our daily lives full force, the love and gentility of the 60's was but a haunting echo in the hallways of time. I created a website in tribute to the 60's era, with a quote from John Lennon in 1971 that said,

"....Young people are apathetic.

They think there is nothing worthwhile to do and everything is finished. They want to take refuge in drugs to destroy themselves. Our work is to tell them that there is still hope and still a lot to do.
We have to change their minds.   Things can change and just because flower power did not work
it doesn't mean that everything is finished.
It is only the beginning.
The revolution has only just begun."

BARACK IN ONE WORD?

Madama Ambi — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:25:01 EDT

How to communicate to someone supporting Hillary (passively supporting her) the difference between a president who is a "fighter" and one who is a "leader"...???...and last night, speaking with LisaC from It's the Arts Stupid, she said if she had one word to describe Barack she would call him a "healer"...

If you've got a clear vision of "Barack in One Word" I would like to record it and podcast it. You can call one of my voicemails and leave your statement. Don't just call and leave one word, but give your One Word and then please explain.

Call 415-723-3339 to leave a 1-2 minute statement. Call 206-666-5910 if the other line is busy or if you need to talk a bit more. The 206 voicemail has a welcome message for another project, but it's me and I will get your voicemail.

diversity

jeff powell — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:03:11 EDT

It is my belief that one of the greatest strengths America has going for it is ethnic and cultural diversity. I believe this because I believe that with time and exposure to the way different cultures live their lives and strive for freedom, our universals, the way we are the same, are more widely recognized. I believe this gives us more tolerance for those who are at first seen as different from us allowing our various strengths to be put to work in society. Long lasting peace comes to people who feel included in society. As societies grow and merge, it is important that we find ways to agree rather than try to exclude fringe groups.
One reason I am supporting Obama is because I believe he can help bridge the racial divide in our country. Beyond that I believe he can help restore confidence among Americans that will be necessary to re-ignite our market and help us compete better globally. But more than that, I believe he understands that competing globally does not mean pushing other countries around or down. I believe he will have a robust foreign policy that recognizes the legitimacy of our world neighbors. It is not us against them. We are in it together.
I believe in education. I believe what our young are taught is of utmost importance. I believe that religion should be left in the hands of Churches and parents. I believe respect for religion is important and should be shown in schools. However I believe that religions must show respect for the rule of law. Religions that call for violence should not be afforded any respect in our schools or our society. That is not to say they should be banned from our country, but any illegal acts should not be able to hide behind religion. To get back on track, education in America should teach those skills and that knowledge that helps us compete in a global marketplace. Among these principle skills are theoretical and applied Sciences, Mathematics, English, Languages, Music and Arts. We should be objective in our goal. We should be flexible and seek out the best methods to help our children learn. Public education should be availible equally to ALL children and young people! There is no excuse for inferior schools!
I think I'll stop there after a brief recap. Diversity is strength. Religion should never be an excuse for violence. Education is necessary for a viable future. Foreign relations are becoming more important as societies merge. (If you don't believe societies are merging, look at Chinese, Korean and Japanese television and witness the incredibly strong western ideas in their entertainment).
Take care all and thanks to all who read this. I am looking forward to your response.

"I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!" AMERICA IS BITTER AND FRUSTRATED

supportobama2008 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:11:45 EDT

To: RESIDENTS OF AMERICA:
Here's how it is: in a lot of these communities in big industrial states like Ohio and Pennsylvania and all through out our United States, people have been beaten down so long. They feel so betrayed by government that when they hear a pitch that is premised on not being cynical about government, then a part of them just doesn't buy it. But the truth is, is that, our challenge is to get people persuaded that we can make progress when there's not evidence of that in their daily lives. You go into some of these small towns in Pennsylvania, and like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing's replaced them. And they fell through the Clinton administration, and the Bush administration, and each successive administration has said that somehow these communities are gonna regenerate and they have not. And it's not surprising then they get bitter. Barack Obama, 4/11/2008 "The underlying truth of what I said remains, which is simply that people who have seen their way of life upended because of economic distress are frustrated and rightfully so," Barack Obama, 4/12/2008 "I want to campaign the same way I govern, which is to respond directly and forcefully with the truth," Barack Obama, 11/08/07 Qoute From the movie "Network" 1976 Howard Beale: I don't have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad. It's a depression. Everybody's out of work or scared of losing their job. The dollar buys a nickel's work, banks are going bust, shopkeepers keep a gun under the counter. Punks are running wild in the street and there's nobody anywhere who seems to know what to do, and there's no end to it. We know the air is unfit to breathe and our food is unfit to eat, and we sit watching our TV's while some local newscaster tells us that today we had fifteen homicides and sixty-three violent crimes, as if that's the way it's supposed to be. We know things are bad - worse than bad. They're crazy. It's like everything everywhere is going crazy, so we don't go out anymore. We sit in the house, and slowly the world we are living in is getting smaller, and all we say is, 'Please, at least leave us alone in our living rooms. Let me have my toaster and my TV and my steel-belted radials and I won't say anything. Just leave us alone.' Well, I'm not gonna leave you alone. I want you to get mad! I don't want you to protest. I don't want you to riot - I don't want you to write to your congressman because I wouldn't know what to tell you to write. I don't know what to do about the depression and the inflation and the Russians and the crime in the street. All I know is that first you've got to get mad. Howard Beale: [shouting] You've got to say, 'I'm a HUMAN BEING, Goddamnit! My life has VALUE!' So I want you to get up now. I want all of you to get up out of your chairs. I want you to get up right now and go to the window. Open it, and stick your head out, and yell, [shouting] Howard Beale: 'I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!' I want you to get up right now, sit up, go to your windows, open them and stick your head out and yell - 'I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore!' Things have got to change. But first, you've gotta get mad!... You've got to say, 'I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!' Then we'll figure out what to do about the depression and the inflation and the oil crisis. But first get up out of your chairs, open the window, stick your head out, and yell, and say it: Howard Beale: [screaming at the top of his lungs] "I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!" Howard Beale: All I know is, you've got to get mad. You've got to say, "I'm a human being, goddamn it. My life has value." Howard Beale: We'll tell you anything you want to hear, we lie like hell. Howard Beale: You're beginning to believe the illusions we're spinning here, you're beginning to believe that the tube is reality and your own lives are unreal. You do. Why, whatever the tube tells you: you dress like the tube, you eat like the tube, you raise your children like the tube, you even think like the tube. This is mass madness, you maniacs. In God's name, you people are the real thing, WE are the illusion. If You Feel As An American That Because Of The Previuos Administrations of the last 20 Years, Actions or Inactions, Have Left You Bitter Or Frustrated and Angry. I Write This To Poll America Since The Media Can Poll Everything Else Except This. If You Can Identify With This Petition? Please Sign This Petition Sincerely, The Undersigned

Obama shouldn't tap Clinton, most Democrats say.

Zax — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:07:03 EDT

by Mark Silva Posted April 1, 2008 2:40 PM
That sometimes-touted “dream team’’ of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton doesn’t sit well with most Democrats, if Obama is sitting at the top of the ticket. But, if Clinton is topping the ticket, more like Obama as a running mate.
Just 42 percent of Democrats surveyed nationwide say Clinton should be the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee, if Obama wins the party’s nomination. Yet 58 percent say Clinton should tap Obama, should she become the party’s nominee.
The reason for “the disparity,’’ the Gallup Poll reports, “is that a relatively small number of Obama supporters -- just 29 percent --favor Obama choosing Clinton as a possible running mate. Seventy percent say they'd rather he choose someone else. And 55 percent of all the Democrats surveyed say he should choose someone other than Clinton.
In contrast, a majority of Clinton supporters – 53 percent -- would want Clinton to choose Obama for vice president if she is nominated.’’
Similar percentages (a majority of both Clinton and Obama supporters) say they would want their own candidate selected for vice president should the other candidate win the Democratic nomination for president.
The findings are based on a survey of 502 Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents on March 24-27, with a possible margin of error of plus or minus 5 percentage points.