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This person probably belongs

MLOKnitting — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:40:19 -0600

This person probably belongs to the self-selecting class that wants anyone who doesn't fit into his own, narrow, definition of "the right people" to be a threat to their narrow privilige. They tend to be hereditary wealth holders, as well, but not always.

One thing to remember, even if you are blue-eyed, blonde, and white as snow, if you have a drop of any other ethnic group - African American, Native American, Asian, etc. - you are considered miscegenated by these folks. There is nothing rational in their thinking. Nothing at all.

Of course, I'm weird. I think that the PTBs use race to distract us from the real issues of the vulture-like, parasitical 2% bleeding us of our life-blood. But, I have a problem with 2% of the population having 98% of the world's wealth.

MLO / Melissa

empowering!

candymike — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:41:44 -0600

http://notthatidontlovemykids.blogspot.com/

Not that I don't love my kids.....

tales of a two-time, tubes tied mom.

Yes! And it's awesome and inspiring and empowering and it's making me accountable and it's keeping me informed.

You are a pioneer. We look to you and then we look to ourselves. Thanks for leading the way....:)

I am in

Teresah — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:51:02 -0600

First of all, I am happy that an African American has achieved the highest office in the land. It proves that anyone can achieve anything in our great country. I disagree with the agenda that President-elect Obama has campaigned under. However, I will stand with him to help heal this country and move forward. I reserve my First Amendment right to disagree, however. In addition, he is my President too and he will have my respect and my prayers. He has a difficult road ahead.

I do hope that he keeps one campaign promise of working with those outside his party and not be like Harry Reid who has basically proclaimed that now the liberals can put forth their agenda unhindered by dissenting votes. I don't see that as working together and I hope President Obama will be better than this administration at working across the aisle. I have seen and heard horrible and hurtful things come out of the mouths of Democrats too.

It would be nice ...

PunditMom — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:50:56 -0600

.... if it wasn't worth nothing. The "usual" pundits needs a little shaking up so they notice that they are not the only ones with political opinions worthy of MSM attention!

Joanne
PunditMom

And isn't amazing

Jill Miller Zimon — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:38:27 -0600

that you/we even have to note this!? Because of COURSE moms (and so many other voters with common interests or issues) should be speaking up and have the right to speak up.

Thanks for making sure it's out there - and for leading the way. :)

Jill
Writes Like She Talks

Thanks Sara

Backpacking Dad — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:20:41 -0600

I think there are real facts of the matter (that is, that there are real, genuine reasons someone might oppose gay marraige), but no one wants to say, explicitly, what they are because they know they sound alarming to most people. So they use code, and they try to justify policy based on their genuine reasons without letting people know what those genuine reasons are.

If we could have a policy discussion based on the reasons for the policy and not on the justifications for it we'd all see much more clearly what is going into the makeup of a society.

http://backpackingdad.blogspot.com

Incredible indeed

Maria Niles — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:04:18 -0600

So many Americans participated yesterday it was absolutely incredible. And, yes, I share your happiness with the change we voted for.

Thanks so much for your comment :)

Awesome video, Gena

Maria Niles — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:01:11 -0600

I love the music, it made me tear up. Democracy in America rocks! Thanks for sharing your morning with us :)

Grateful

Maria Niles — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:57:45 -0600

Thanks for noticing :)

I'm feeling grateful today for the feeling I have about my country. And the crying, cheering diversity of faces in the celebratory crowds leave hopeful for our future.

Thanks for your comment and hooray to you!

You were right!

writethejourney — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:30:56 -0600

So glad it turned out as you predicted--and in a landslide!

Hooray! And take a deep breath of relief today. I am.

Thanks!

HeidiChick — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:49:43 -0600

Ms. Davidson,

Thank you for your post. I was very glad to see it here. I'm not a Republican, but I'm pretty far from Liberal also.....so it is very often hard to find anything to identify with among these posts.

Some Truth, Some Distortion & Peace Making

Gena Haskett — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:43:38 -0600

Your are correct, not all Republicans should be smeared with being called racists. Many Republicans voted for Obama.
They looked at the choices presented and selected the best person for the time. Many Republicans who voted for McC/P also are not racists but voted because they felt that it was for the good of the country.

Yes, Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation that ultimately freed the slaves. But in a letter to Horace Greeley he said that if he could preserve the Union by maintaining slavery he would have. The Civil War and his own consciousness changed his mind. But it wasn't instant and it was totally counter to what people in and outside of his party wanted.

Yes, African Americans participate in not just the Democratic party but are Greens, Independents, Peace and Freedom and yes, even Republicans. Any politician who does not recognize the value of diversity in crafting effective policies is in trouble. Which is what happened when the current administration didn't listen to moderate voices from either party.

That Justice you accuse of being smeared by Democrats was accused of sexual assault. It was held in an extremely public hearing and ultimately the man took his seat. Being Black does not exempt you from being scrutinized. He was being seated for SCOTUS. He would have faced these type of cases. Painful as it was for him and the country it had to happen.

One more thing. The economy & the handling of the banking crisis was under Republican stewardship and administration. Under a 6 year Republican controlled congress there was bribs paid to manipulate votes, circumventions of freedoms and an Executive branch that felt it was a law unto itself. The cry of "Socialism" and "Corporate Welfare" came from all sectors of this country. From the bottom up, across class, race and party affliation.

The freedom of the hostages, it happened as Reagan was sworn into office. He was legally President for a few minutes upon their release.

So where are we? Well for starters we will have to learn not to use each other party's affiliation as a pejorative. It will be hard. I have seen and heard things from the Republican side that were extremely hurtful. I don't trust "the party." I know the some extreme corners of the Republican party does not like me, has said so and has no intention of working together. We have nutzo Democrats too.

The choice has been made. You want to try to work together? Or not. It is time. We have work to do, are you in or are out?

Gena - Out On The Stoop

Racism and Republicans

Teresah — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:21:42 -0600

Can I disagree with Obama and not vote for him and not be labeled a racist (not "rascist") please? Why must it be either/or?

May I remind you that slaves were freed under a REPUBLICAN president? May I also remind you that it wasn't that long ago that another African-American ran for president and he was a REPUBLICAN? His name was Alan Keyes. May I also remind you that under the first President Bush, we had the first African-American (who was actually of Jamaican heritage) Secretary of State? His name is Colin Powell. Also, under a REPUBLICAN president, we had the first appointment of an African-American Supreme Court Justice, even though the Democrats tried to smear him? May I also remind you that under the second President Bush, we had the first female speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi and the first African-American, female Secretary of State? Her name is Condolezza Rice.

I refuse to vote for a candidate on the basis of their race, but rather on their agenda. President-elect Obama's agenda is right on the same track as the agenda of Jimmy Carter - who drove our economy and our world standing (can you say "Iran hostages"?) into a ditch. All it took to free the hostages was the landslide victory of Ronald Reagan, and he never fired a shot.

So will you please check your facts before you call Republicans "racist"? Oh, and check your spelling too.

Yea! I' m Happy true!

osoleomar48 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:38:33 -0600

Yes! Today i'm Happy true! The Change is here ! It was incredible day....!

Sleepy But Still Amazed It Happend - My Video

Gena Haskett — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:35:29 -0600

Composite of this day. There is a lot of work ahead for all of us. This is not a one day thing. But it was one incredible day.

Gena - Out On The Stoop