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Obama, Progressives, and the Question of a Successful Presidency
Commented Aug 22, 2009 at 07:19:36 in Politics
“Last night was my first night out since the campaign, and I scored 205 John Hancocks for Health Care reform!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wahoo! It IS like riding a bike!”
God is My Doorman: Mark Sanford for Non-Christians
Commented Jun 30, 2009 at 22:48:32 in Politics
“Damn! That's the best!”
Would It Kill Us to Apologize to Iran for the Coup?
Commented Feb 04, 2009 at 21:11:07 in World
“As an American ctizen, I appologize to Iran.”
Israel, Stop! Just. Stop.
Commented Dec 30, 2008 at 11:40:27 in World
“Yesterday there was a photo of a woman holding her bloody but alive toddler aged son, as she went to view one of her FOUR dead daughters. Nothing can justify that on either side.”
Michale32086 replied on Dec 30, 2008 at 11:53:03
“Hamas is responsible for those deaths because they placed the military hardware in civilian areas..
Michale.....”
Michale.....”
Obama: Have Bailout Balls, Not Inaugural Balls
Commented Dec 09, 2008 at 21:38:15 in Politics
“Oh, I thought the title was suggesting 'testicular fortitude' in dealing with the bailout. My friend's and I have a room, volunteered our asses off, and now probably won't get tickets.”
VikingQuest replied on Dec 09, 2008 at 23:13:58
“Get some money.”
It's Raining Spam at Michigan State U
Commented Dec 09, 2008 at 07:53:42 in Politics
“Hey, for those of us who live in the South, think up a new term for junk mail. I have never eaten Spam, and vow never to. I hadn't had a half a cup of coffee when I read this title. ARRGH!”
Mr. Middle: A Maturity Test For Obama Supporters
Commented Nov 24, 2008 at 23:55:46 in Politics
“Center left beats the hell out of the Republican split between 'all for the rich' and 'all for God'.”
Hi! My Name is Evan, and I'll Be Your Buzz Killer this Evening
Commented Nov 09, 2008 at 20:18:26 in Politics
“They did not work just as hard. I know of not a single person who volunteered for McCain. Yet, among my friends I know of many who worked hard volunteering for Obama, and many new friendships have been forged meeting other volunteers. I do know some Republicans, am even related to some, and none of them did any more than send me a few nasty emails full of lies.”
An Open Letter on Prop 8: Enough with the Anti-Black Outrage
Commented Nov 09, 2008 at 14:23:21 in Politics
“With California's black population being less than 10 percent, it seems ridiculous to blame them. Surely the other 90% has more to do with the passing of Prop 8.”
CEKChuck replied on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:24:10
“I do not agree with blaming anybody, but you have a complete misunderstanding of statistics. It doesn't matter what proportion of the black community is part of the population, it matters what proportion voted for the measure.
For every 100 people the voting was something like this:
For Prop 8 Against Prop 8
Caucasian 49 51
Asian 48 52
Latino/a 51 49
African American 70 30
My numbers are off the top of my head, but I know they are not that far off from what was reported. So it doesn't matter if 490,000 whites voted for it if 510,000 whites voted against it. The only thing the smaller number blacks as a part of the whole means is that if they had voted even remotely close to any of the other races this measure would have failed. That doesn't mean blame should be assigned to the black community, but it does underscore where the gay communities civil rights struggle lies.”
For every 100 people the voting was something like this:
For Prop 8 Against Prop 8
Caucasian 49 51
Asian 48 52
Latino/a 51 49
African American 70 30
My numbers are off the top of my head, but I know they are not that far off from what was reported. So it doesn't matter if 490,000 whites voted for it if 510,000 whites voted against it. The only thing the smaller number blacks as a part of the whole means is that if they had voted even remotely close to any of the other races this measure would have failed. That doesn't mean blame should be assigned to the black community, but it does underscore where the gay communities civil rights struggle lies.”
SolarPowerGuy replied on Nov 10, 2008 at 02:11:29
“I hope you applied that same logic in the Bush/Nader/Gore election contest in 2000!
For it was just as true then as it is now.”
For it was just as true then as it is now.”
An Open Letter on Prop 8: Enough with the Anti-Black Outrage
Commented Nov 09, 2008 at 14:10:35 in Politics
“'Blame' is such an impediment in this fight. Instead focus your energy on how you can foster the relationship between G&L's and the black population. 'Blame' will only slow you down. And then, when this war has been won, learn from it and help whoever is next in obtaining their rights to be equal.”
An Open Letter on Prop 8: Enough with the Anti-Black Outrage
Commented Nov 09, 2008 at 14:00:01 in Politics
“I am for equal rights for all and think that the legalization of same sex marriages will eventually be passed across the land, just as civil rights for blacks did, and equal rights for women did. It will happen. Tell me this though, if it were an either or, would you choose McCain as your president and gay marraige legal in California, or Obama as your president and a ban on gay marriage in Cali? I believe frimly that we will and can have both, but it seems that in this election we got the latter. Another vote will come up and gay marraige will be legalized.”
"McSame?" Try "McShame"
Commented Oct 11, 2008 at 23:13:59 in Politics
“Our game now is Shame McCain, and the polls are going to do it. Send him home! Obama/ Biden 08!!”
McCain-Palin Rally in Anchorage is a Whole Lotta Empty Chairs, Gosh Darnit!
Commented Oct 05, 2008 at 23:17:27 in Politics
“I was at an Obama Rally in Asheville today. I was one of 200 volunteers, who helped usher in a polite, friendly, though waterless, and bathroom less estimated 28,00 people. It was a last minute ordeal, of sorts, there was supposed to be more water, and porta-johns outside the stadium. Inspite of their lack the crowd stayed happy and enthused. It was a beautiful event!”
Top 10 Reasons Sarah Palin Cancels the Debate
Commented Sep 29, 2008 at 09:16:49 in Politics
“#? Planning a wedding/baby shower”
Hey McCain, the Rest of Us Are Still Showing Up For Work
Commented Sep 25, 2008 at 23:18:07 in Politics
“Okay, we have an election, stress level high, add the 'bailout' scare, more stress, and here in Western NC (where Obama has a lead in most recent poll, wahoo!), we have to cue up for gas because of shortage caused by Ike. I spent a total of 4 hours cueing up in three different lines to get enough gas in my work van to get me to Tuesday, $168.00. But I still go to work, trying to save up so I can help the rich. Bah Humbug!”
hp blogger Brett Ashley McKenzie replied on Sep 26, 2008 at 08:29:23
“I am so glad to hear that Obama is up in Western N.C. I am so sorry to hear that you had to pay $168 for gas. When fueling your car costs more than a Banana Republic suit, this country is in ridiculous amounts of trouble.”
Questioning Warren Buffett's Role
Commented Sep 25, 2008 at 08:36:22 in Politics
“Buffet says rich people need to pay more taxes, so I would need some solid proof that he has a devious motive here.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3869458&page=1”
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3869458&page=1”
Justsaynodeal replied on Sep 26, 2008 at 14:17:30
“Maybe when he dies, he will "will" his huge estate to the American voters to pay off the increased debt this administration has created, which increases significantly with this so called bailout. This is just another example of wealth redistribution and class warfare, but this clearly is taking from the poor taxpayers to give to the rich. Who is the opposite of Robin Hood? Could it be our own congress, who are supposed to be of, by and for the people?”
Bill Clinton And The Difference Of Collective Responsibility
Commented Sep 25, 2008 at 08:13:07 in Politics
“Bill Clinton needs to take some collective responsibility in getting us another Democrat in the White House. We can't wait 'til 2012.”
Obama's Winning Strategy
Commented Sep 18, 2008 at 08:10:19 in Politics
“Palin has energized Dems as well. McCain was certainly something I didn't want, but Palin? Oh HELL NO! My volunteer time was high before, but this week I have more vol hours in than hours at work.”
Obama! If You Want to Win -- Boot Biden Now and Bring Back Hillary
Commented Sep 18, 2008 at 01:04:11 in Media
“or in NC! Obama Biden 08!”
Jesus It's Time For the Rapture! Please Take the Idiots to Heaven Now!
Commented Sep 18, 2008 at 00:35:07 in Politics
“I've been telling everyone that if McCain wins, I'll leave the country. The other day I had a beautiful thought. Obama wins and Rethuglians leave the country!”
Pupadup4oBama replied on Sep 18, 2008 at 09:08:01
“EXACTLY! Why should WE leave the country...we aren't the ones destroying”
Lynn Forester de Rothschild von Cartier der Wha'?
Commented Sep 17, 2008 at 23:23:22 in Politics
“rather sunk”
Bending Over Backwards to Be Wrong on Health Care
Commented Sep 17, 2008 at 00:12:57 in Politics
“I'm sure that when people with employer based health care are paying taxes on their health care I will feel so much better about not having health care that I'll just never get sick!?”
Denial is Not An Economic Recovery Plan
Commented Sep 15, 2008 at 21:31:51 in Politics
“The only 'change' McCain wants is to 'change the subject' when people talk about the economy.”
Obama Advancing On The Ground, Under Pollsters' Radar
Commented Sep 15, 2008 at 01:23:52 in Home
“McCain's 'game' is also called 'change' as in Change the subject off the economy!”
Obama Advancing On The Ground, Under Pollsters' Radar
Commented Sep 15, 2008 at 00:54:12 in Home
“North Carolina needs you! Come to NC, we are registering a K a day, and more, across the state, but we need MORE! Come help NC go BLUE! Thanks in advance! Obama 08!”
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