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Posted by: Bkumm 1 year, 9 months agoBarack Obama energizes the crowd in Chicago in his speech about Super Tuesday. Chants of "Yes We Can" and "USA, USA" filled the room.
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Ex-Navy, degrees in History and Marketing and Management.
Socially liberal, fiscal conservative.
Just following my own brand of atheistic spiritualism.
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Bkumm
Feb. 6, 2008, 12:42 a.m.This guy has to be completely exhausted, but I was inspired by his speech. I'm already a supporter, but now I'm REALLY a supporter.
There can be only one choice for a unified, forward looking America:
Obama/Edwards '08
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jordan11
Feb. 6, 2008, 1:06 a.m.I'm very disappointed at the call for CA, but it isn't over yet. I really want Obama to have the nomination, but will vote for Clinton if she gets it.
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Bkumm
Feb. 6, 2008, 1:21 a.m.Senator Obama is, in my opinion, the only real choice, not just for the Democrats, but for all Americans. I believe, based on his speeches and what I've read from him, that he will respect conservative issues such as government spending, national defense, securing the borders and tax reform. I also believe that he will respect liberal issues such as the war in Iraq, education, health care and the environment.
While doing all of this, I also believe that he will advance American issues such as fighting terrorism, building a strong economy and improving quality of life for all Americans.
One America. One People. One Republic. United we can not fall and we will not fail. Can we do it? Yes we can.
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Albmore
Feb. 6, 2008, 6:26 a.m.ANY democrat that says they want change and votes for the Clintons are liars.
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AntiNeoCon
Feb. 6, 2008, 6:57 a.m.I am not as sold on Obama as the rest of you...maybe because I have been studying him closely for some time. He uses the I/me word excessively for one thing, and comes across a bit on the too slick side. I may be wrong...only time will tell.
I will vote for him if he is nominated as I don't see any of the republican candidates improving our lives.
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MilitaryWifeVote4HillaryClinton
Feb. 6, 2008, 9:47 a.m.WILL BARACK OBAMA PULL TROOPS OUT OF IRAQ AND QUICKLY SEND THEM TO AFRICA?
SIMPLY BECAUSE ACCORDING TO HIS CHURCH THEY HAVE A NON-NEGOTIABLE COMMITMENT TO AFRICA, SO WOULD HE USE HIS POWER AS THE PRESIDENT HERE TO INVADE THERE?
IF THATS THE CASE, I WONDER IF OBAMA'S PRIORITY WILL BE AFRICA OVER THE U.S.'S PROBLEMS? IF SO, THEN THINGS WON'T "CHANGE" MUCH FROM THE PRESIDENT WE HAVE NOW! THE ONLY "CHANGE" THERE WILL BE IS WHAT COUNTRY THE U.S. WILL BE FORCED TO BE IN, BEFORE DEALING WITH OUR OWN U.S. PROBLEMS.
ESPECIALLY SINCE ONE OF OBAMA'S COUSINS HAS HIGH POLITICAL PULL WITHIN THE AFRICAN GOVERNMENT.
JUST FOOD FOR THOUGHT.
LINKS:
ABOUT OBAMA'S TIES TO AFRICA:
http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/01/31/obamas-...
ABOUT OBAMA'S CHURCH & THEIR NON-NEGOTIABLE COMMITMENT TO AFRICA VIEW THE "ABOUT US" LINK ON THIS SITE:
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MilitaryWifeVote4HillaryClinton
Feb. 6, 2008, 9:53 a.m.I don't see how Obama's "I've been against the War from the Start" even can Factor in. After all, he was NOT in the Senate when the vote went down At the Start of the Invasion of Iraq.. so Technically he can't Say how He WOULD HAVE voted.
People need to realize, this person stretches the Truth alot.
People need to ask him about his ties to Kenya and how there is always that small chance he will pull troops out of Iraq, and send them there. There is Always that possibility.
We need a President who Will be more set on Fixing America, instead of having Priorities anywhere else.
Hillary Clinton will be the Best Candidate for the Job.
Here are some Links to help you Understand about Obama and his Priority to Africa and His Ties to Kenya:
ABOUT OBAMA'S TIES TO AFRICA:
http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/01/31/obamas-...
VIEW THE "ABOUT US" LINK ON THIS SITE:
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Bkumm
Feb. 6, 2008, 10:13 a.m.Let me ask you a question MilitaryWife. Rather than asking a bunch of hypotheticals let's talk about records.
Senator Clinton voted to authorize force in Iraq.
State Senator Obama spoke out against the war before it started. No, he couldn't vote for or against it in the Senate, but he did speak out publicly against it repeatedly before it was voted on.
Would you ask the same question (regarding Kenya) if the potential President had ties to Ireland or the Pope or Israel? If so, then I think that you need to clarify what you're saying.
What has been said about his church is mostly spin from the talk radio people. They (Hannity, O'Reilly and Limbaugh) know that the most dangerous person to them is Senator Obama. You see, they live on division. They prosper when we speak lies and half-truths and spin. Senator Obama is about change and unity. They can't spin that. They want politics as usual. Senator Obama does not. And neither do I.
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RedstateLib
Feb. 6, 2008, 10:30 a.m.My concern is why the Republicans want Barrack to get the nom and I believe I understand it. Hillary is beloved by hispanic voters they will vote for her. Their second choice would be McCain because he has a good track record on their issues. Obama is an unknown to them they won't vote for him. So if Obama wins the nod and does not have a running mate that the latino community adores the McCain will get the latino vote and win the election.
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RedstateLib
Feb. 6, 2008, 1:44 p.m.Here is what she has done.
Hillary passed legislation to track the health status of our troops so that conditions like Gulf War Syndrome would no longer be misdiagnosed. She is an original sponsor of legislation that expanded health benefits to members of the National Guard and Reserves.She has introduced legislation to tie Congressional salary increases to an increase in the minimum wage, because she believes if America's working people don't deserve a raise, neither does Congress. She has supported a variety of middle-class tax cuts, including marriage penalty relief, property tax relief, and reduction in the Alternative Minimum Tax, and supports fiscally responsible pay-as-you-go budget rules. She helped pass legislation that encouraged investment to create jobs in struggling communities through the Renewal Communities program. She has championed legislation to bring broadband Internet access, which is so important in today's information economy, to rural America.
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RedstateLib
Feb. 6, 2008, 1:53 p.m.and more...
"And more
"She authored legislation that has been enacted to improve quality and lower the cost of prescription drugs and to protect our food supply from bioterrorism. She sponsored legislation to increase America's commitment to fighting the global HIV/AIDS crisis, and is now leading the fight for expanded use of information technology in the health care system to decrease administrative costs, lower premiums, and reduce medical errors.
Hillary is one of the original cosponsors of the Prevention First Act to increase access to family planning. Her fight with the Bush Administration ensured that Plan B, an emergency contraceptive, will be available to millions of American women and will reduce the need for abortions.
She introduced the Count Every Vote Act of 2005 to ensure better protection of votes and to ensure that every vote is counted."
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RedstateLib
Feb. 6, 2008, 2:02 p.m.Edwards
As a member of the Select Committee on Intelligence, Senator Edwards worked tirelessly for a strong national defense and to strengthen the security of our homeland. He authored key pieces of legislation on cyber, bio, and port security.
Obama
In the U.S. Senate, he has focused on tackling the challenges of a globalized, 21st century world with fresh thinking and a politics that no longer settles for the lowest common denominator. His first law was passed with Republican Tom Coburn, a measure to rebuild trust in government by allowing every American to go online and see how and where every dime of their tax dollars is spent.
If you go to their web sites you will find glowing descriptions of what they want to do. They speak out on a lot of things but they have taken very little iniative in six combined years to actually get it done. Compare that to what Hillary has done is 7 years and explain to me how they are the change candidates.
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RedstateLib
Feb. 6, 2008, 2:32 p.m.Just Remember "W" ran as a change President with a very short record to judge him on how's that lack of experience working for you? Matter of fact everyone said in Texas he was able to bring both parties together. I still think Obama is not ready to be President, but if he gets the nod and makes a good choice of running mate I will support him. If he makes a bad choice for his VP I will not trust his judgement and will stay home unless a good third party candidate jumps in. I have decided if the democrats give me another ticket that stinks I will not hold my nose and vote for them anyway. Either they get there @#$% together and get me a qualified ticket where someone has actually done something I can look at and say hey that person has done a lot of good work and they seem to get things done or color me gone.
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DoerNotASayer
Feb. 6, 2008, 2:52 p.m.Imagine having a president that believes in basic science (i.e. evolution).
It would be like a breath of fresh air.
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Klarissa
Feb. 6, 2008, 4:10 p.m.This is for your information, it is long, to be fair and include everything.
By David Mendell |Tribune staff reporter[Chicago Tribune]
September 25, 2004
U.S. Senate candidate Barack Obama suggested Friday that the United States one day might have to launch surgical missile strikes into Iran and Pakistan to keep extremists from getting control of nuclear bombs.
Obama, a Democratic state senator from the Hyde Park neighborhood, made the remarks during a meeting Friday with the Tribune editorial board. Obama's Republican opponent, Alan Keyes, was invited to attend the same session but declined.
Iran announced on Tuesday that it has begun converting tons of uranium into gas, a crucial step in making fuel for a nuclear reactor or a nuclear bomb. The International Atomic Energy Agency has called for Iran to suspend all such activities.
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RedstateLib
Feb. 6, 2008, 4:19 p.m.Carter ran on change in economically difficult time and after the scandals. He was a good and decent person but not the right man for the job at the time. Disaster. For the country and he hurt the democrats and put RR in the white house. If he can't pull off what he promises the backlash could result in Huckabee in 2012. I have to feel confident that he will surround himself with the best, I am not even sure he has been around long enough to know who is the best. He is getting advice from Kerry and Kennedy I am nervous about that.
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RedstateLib
Feb. 6, 2008, 5:19 p.m.Well whenever a candidate has ran as the change candidate with little real experience to back up their promises the only change the the people noticed was their A@#hole got awful sore. I mean really how much change do you think he will affect with Kerry and Kennedy as his new mentors, those are the very people he is talking about when he talks about the way Washington does business. He may be well meaning but the foxes are helping him build a fence around the henhouse. Give me a break. They are backing him because they want to control him.
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joeblowe
Feb. 6, 2008, 5:42 p.m.I live in Illinois. I'm sorry, but if you manage to put Barry in the White House, expecting him to actually LEAD and DO something, I'm afraid we will all be very disappointed. I hope I'm wrong and that he has matured into a stronger person, but his many, many votes of "present" here in the Illinois legislature and his very slim voting record in D.C. don't promise much by way of strong convictions.
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Sandokan
Feb. 6, 2008, 7:20 p.m.Everyone needs to assess the FACTS for themself. There are those who neither have the intelligence, or ability to differentiate between fact & fiction.
Then there are those who just write garbage to create discourse.
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Sandokan
Feb. 6, 2008, 7:32 p.m.RIGHT ON KLARISSA!!!!!!!! lol ...so much for the would not have voted to go to Iraq>>>>
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