We've only got less than 4 weeks left, 26 days, in this presidential campaign. John McCain has gone 100% negative. Barack Obama, on the other hand, is staying positive. We need to do the same.
We must remember our purpose. This isn't about any one of us individually. It's about all of us collectively. And that's what Barack Obama believes. It's not about him. It's about all of us.
This isn't about race. It's not about being a POW. It's not about Bill Ayers. And it's most certainly not about being a Maverick (TM).
It's about who is best suited to lead our country through the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression while at the same time fighting two wars. It's about the kind of America we want to leave for our kids, grandkids, and generations of Americans not even yet imagined.
Do not let their dirty tricks dissuade you or anyone you know from voting. This election is too important.
Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
How Can McCain Fix an Economy He Doesn't Know (or Doesn't Care) Is Broken?
I don't know if John McCain doesn't know or doesn't care that there are severe problems with the economy. In a way it doesn't really matter.
Although it is kind of fun to think that maybe he believes that if he keeps repeating "the fundamentals of the economy are strong" as Sarah Palin clicks her heels, that maybe we'll magically travel back to a time when the economy was strong, jobs were plentiful, foreclosures were low, inflation was low, gas prices (and prices in general) were low, and people felt confident in their ability to support their families, send their kids to college, and retire. Oh, wait, those were The Clinton Years.
But I digress. Here's Obama's latest, and in my opinion, absolutely best ad of the campaign. I think this should run in every state all 24/7 until the election.
Share it with your friends.
Although it is kind of fun to think that maybe he believes that if he keeps repeating "the fundamentals of the economy are strong" as Sarah Palin clicks her heels, that maybe we'll magically travel back to a time when the economy was strong, jobs were plentiful, foreclosures were low, inflation was low, gas prices (and prices in general) were low, and people felt confident in their ability to support their families, send their kids to college, and retire. Oh, wait, those were The Clinton Years.
But I digress. Here's Obama's latest, and in my opinion, absolutely best ad of the campaign. I think this should run in every state all 24/7 until the election.
Share it with your friends.
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Magic Question
In light of the recent takeovers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the Feds, sale of Bear Stearns to JP Morgan, failure of many banks, this weekend's huge spike in gas prices (gas went from 3.95 to 4.39 in 2 days in my town) and now today's bankruptcy of Lehmann Brothers and sale of Merrill Lynch to Bank of America, there is one question we should ask outloud to anyone who will listen at every opportunity:
Are you better off today than you were 8 years ago? Is there more or less unemployment today than there was in 2000?
Ronald Reagan won in 1980 after asking these 2 questions in his final statement of the debate just 1 week before the election.
We can win by hammering this home too.
Are you better off today than you were 8 years ago? Is there more or less unemployment today than there was in 2000?
Ronald Reagan won in 1980 after asking these 2 questions in his final statement of the debate just 1 week before the election.
We can win by hammering this home too.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Yes We Will!
John McCain has so distorted Barack Obama's real record and experience, even Karl Rove is calling him on it. And if Karl Rove says your campaign tactics are out of line, you're clearly so far past the line of acceptability, you can't even see the line anymore.
Luckily, the mainstream media has started calling McCain and Palin on their lies. Check out how much of the MSM is no longer blind to the lies of McCain-Palin. (And then send that link to ALL your friends). (Thanks Tim!)My only worry is that the lies have been running strong and unchecked by the MSM for a couple of weeks now. Is it too late?
We must stand strong. We have 50 days left. 50 days to keep our focus. 50 days to spread our message. Our message of inspiration, hope and change, real change. 50 days to fight and stop the smears.
This election is too important to idly sit by and do nothing. Visit Barack Obama's website's Action Center for ways you can get involved. During the primaries, I spent a night calling voters in Ohio through the Obama website. It's easy and you can do it in your pj's.
Tell all your friends and family about the facts about Barack Obama. Here are more ideas on how to take action.
And make sure you forward this You Tube video to everyone you know.
Let's be clear: McCain and the neo-cons are trying to steal this election (here, here, here, and here). We owe it to future generations to prevent that from happening.
Yes We Can!
Here's a fun feel good website about Obama I just found built by 2 Stanford students.
Yes We Will!
Luckily, the mainstream media has started calling McCain and Palin on their lies. Check out how much of the MSM is no longer blind to the lies of McCain-Palin. (And then send that link to ALL your friends). (Thanks Tim!)My only worry is that the lies have been running strong and unchecked by the MSM for a couple of weeks now. Is it too late?
We must stand strong. We have 50 days left. 50 days to keep our focus. 50 days to spread our message. Our message of inspiration, hope and change, real change. 50 days to fight and stop the smears.
This election is too important to idly sit by and do nothing. Visit Barack Obama's website's Action Center for ways you can get involved. During the primaries, I spent a night calling voters in Ohio through the Obama website. It's easy and you can do it in your pj's.
Tell all your friends and family about the facts about Barack Obama. Here are more ideas on how to take action.
And make sure you forward this You Tube video to everyone you know.
Let's be clear: McCain and the neo-cons are trying to steal this election (here, here, here, and here). We owe it to future generations to prevent that from happening.
Yes We Can!
Here's a fun feel good website about Obama I just found built by 2 Stanford students.
Yes We Will!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Some Vintage Items are Cool, Some Are Not
Barack is stepping up his game. He's now taking overt swipes at McCain's incompetence, being out of touch and his age. All I can say is it's about time.
Rubik's Cube = cool vintage
Disco Balls = cool vintage
John McCain = out of touch
Rubik's Cube = cool vintage
Disco Balls = cool vintage
John McCain = out of touch
LMS EXCLUSLIVE: McCain IS The Green Candidate!
Clearly John McCain believes in being environmentally friendly during his campaign, which is why he has recycled a George Bush ad from 2004.
John McCain is more of the same.
John McCain is more of the same.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
LMS PSA: Register to Vote!
The dealines for registering to vote are different in each state, but in Illinois, the deadline is just 4 weeks away on October 7th, and the rest are quickly approaching.
In order to vote, you must be registered. I do not think that there is any state where you can walk in and register and vote on November 4th. So if you want to vote, you have to get registered now. If you've moved recently, you also need to re-register in your new location.
Voting is a one of our most fundamental rights. Whether you think you really have a voice or whether your vote really matters, it's the system we have and it's not going anywhere soon.
Plus, if you don't get registered and vote, I don't want to hear you whining in 6 months about how much you dislike the new president, senator, governor, dog catcher, etc. As far as I'm concerned, failing to vote means you want no voice and so I give you none.
Don't know where to register? Call your township. You can also register, check to confirm you're registered, and request an absentee ballot right on Barack Obama's website.
In the words of Nike, "Just Do It!"
In order to vote, you must be registered. I do not think that there is any state where you can walk in and register and vote on November 4th. So if you want to vote, you have to get registered now. If you've moved recently, you also need to re-register in your new location.
Voting is a one of our most fundamental rights. Whether you think you really have a voice or whether your vote really matters, it's the system we have and it's not going anywhere soon.
Plus, if you don't get registered and vote, I don't want to hear you whining in 6 months about how much you dislike the new president, senator, governor, dog catcher, etc. As far as I'm concerned, failing to vote means you want no voice and so I give you none.
Don't know where to register? Call your township. You can also register, check to confirm you're registered, and request an absentee ballot right on Barack Obama's website.
In the words of Nike, "Just Do It!"
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
You Don't Know. Period.
Do you have a military member in your family? Have you or your family or friends been touched by the horrors of any war? Any former POWs in your ancestry? Anyone given their lives for America as members of the military? Do you know anyone currently serving in Iraq or anywhere else?
Well, Meghan McCain says goodie for you. BUT YOU have no idea what real military service is about. Nope. Only HER FAMILY knows what it's like to suffer for the USA. Period. "No one knows what war is like other than [the McCain] family. Period." Nice.
Well, Meghan McCain says goodie for you. BUT YOU have no idea what real military service is about. Nope. Only HER FAMILY knows what it's like to suffer for the USA. Period. "No one knows what war is like other than [the McCain] family. Period." Nice.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
I'm Confused.
And I'll admit that it's fairly easy for me to be confused.
I thought that Barack Obama was the Elitist in this campaign, not anyone in the GOP. From what I've been hearing this week at the GOP Convention, I thought John McCain was a "man of the people" and just like you and me. And that's why he chose Sarah Palin as his runningmate. The two of them are just plain ordinary folks, just like the rest of us.
But then I saw this in Vanity Fair and now I'm confused.
I guess I'm confused because most people in this country don't own homes worth $280,000. ALL the clothes in my wardrobe are probably worth less than Cindy McCain's watch. Many people in this country earn $25,000 annually and that's just what Cindy spends on a pearl necklace.
In case you're wondering, Michelle Obama goes on National TV in a $148.00 dress.
Who's the Elitist?
by Vanity Fair September 4, 2008, 10:29 AM
One of the persistent memes in the Republican line of attack against Barack Obama is the notion that he is an elitist, whereas the G.O.P. represent real working Americans like Levi “F-in’ Redneck” Johnston.
It caught our attention, then, when First Lady Laura Bush and would-be First Lady Cindy McCain took the stage Tuesday night wearing some rather fancy designer clothes. So we asked our fashion department to price out their outfits.
Laura Bush
Oscar de la Renta suit: $2,500
Stuart Weitzman heels: $325
Pearl stud earrings: $600–$1,500
Total: Between $3,425 and $4,325
Cindy McCain
Oscar de la Renta dress: $3,000
Chanel J12 White Ceramic Watch: $4,500
Three-carat diamond earrings: $280,000
Four-strand pearl necklace: $11,000–$25,000
Shoes, designer unknown: $600
Total: Between $299,100 and $313,100
Wow! No wonder McCain has so many houses: his wife has the price of a Scottsdale split-level hanging from her ears.
(All prices except Laura’s shoes and Cindy’s watch are estimates, and the jewelry prices are based on the assumption that the pieces are real.)
Monday, September 1, 2008
What's A Progessive To Do?
Okay, so we're 3 days out from the completion of what may be regarded as the greatest Democratic National Convention ever. We cried. We laughed. We cheered. We were inspired.
And the GOP came out punching on Friday morning, like we knew they would. To an extent, they stole a little of our thunder because between them and Hurricane Gustav, I've hardly heard a mention of our man, Barack Obama.
But now, many serious questions have arisen regarding Sarah Palin's judgement, ability to tell the truth and qualifications in general. I'm not going to repeat them all here. Do a Google search yourself. Trust me, they're easy to find.
So what's a Progressive to do? We have work to do, my friends. Inspiration, hope, and a burning desire for change alone will not put Barack Obama and Joe Biden in the White House on November 4th. We must get to work.
Here are some ideas of how you can contribute to a Democratic Landslide in November. If you have more ideas, please list them in the comments. By no means is this list all inclusive.
1. Put a yard sign in your yard for ALL of your Democratic candidates. If you can't put signs in your yard, put one in your front windows.
2. Put bumper stickers on your car. If you don't want to permanently affix them, use some Scotch Tape to affix them to the inside of your back window.
3. Donate to Democratic candidates. The local candidates desperately need your financial help.
4. Write letters to your local newspapers in support of the Democratic candidates.
5. Call your local Democratic committee (maybe your town, township or county has one) and ask what you can do to help. They may need you to come in and stuff envelopes, pass out fliers at a local train station, march in a parade, host a candidate coffee, answer phones in the office, etc.
6. If you live in a strongly Democratic state, but near the border of one not so strong (I'm thinking of those of us living near the Illinois-Wisconsin border), see how you can get involved in canvassing or calling voters in the neighboring state.
7. On the Obama website, you can make phone calls to voters in key states. There are scripts and everything. It's actually a ton of fun and very easy. And you can do it from home in your pj's (or naked if you'd like!).
8. Canvas for local candidates. Again, this is a ton of fun and pretty easy.
9. Do you know Democrats who have a difficult time getting to the polling place on Election Day? Offer to drive them. Or offer to help them get a vote-by-mail ballot and get it mailed back in.
10. Make sure all your Democratic friends are registered to vote.
11. Buy a t-shirt or buttons supporting Democratic candidates and WEAR THEM in public.
12. Check out the Obama website Action Center for ways to get involved.
13. Take part in Election Day GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts. Even if you have to take the day off from work, I would say do it if you can. I'm going to.
14. When you get smear emails about Obama, hit REPLY ALL (seriously this is my favorite thing to do when my ignorant relatives are too stupid to use BCC when they're spreading their venom) and send them the truth. There's lots of great info at Fight The Smears.com (put together by the Obama campaign) and at snopes.com and at Factcheck.org.
15. Talk to your friends and neighbors, especially if they're sitting on the fence, sharing why you are so passionate about Obama and the other Democratic candidates. When you do, try and stay positive about your candidates and avoid smearing the other guy. You'll sound more credible and be more in line with the Change that Obama is working to bring about.
We can do this! Yes we can!
And the GOP came out punching on Friday morning, like we knew they would. To an extent, they stole a little of our thunder because between them and Hurricane Gustav, I've hardly heard a mention of our man, Barack Obama.
But now, many serious questions have arisen regarding Sarah Palin's judgement, ability to tell the truth and qualifications in general. I'm not going to repeat them all here. Do a Google search yourself. Trust me, they're easy to find.
So what's a Progressive to do? We have work to do, my friends. Inspiration, hope, and a burning desire for change alone will not put Barack Obama and Joe Biden in the White House on November 4th. We must get to work.
Here are some ideas of how you can contribute to a Democratic Landslide in November. If you have more ideas, please list them in the comments. By no means is this list all inclusive.
1. Put a yard sign in your yard for ALL of your Democratic candidates. If you can't put signs in your yard, put one in your front windows.
2. Put bumper stickers on your car. If you don't want to permanently affix them, use some Scotch Tape to affix them to the inside of your back window.
3. Donate to Democratic candidates. The local candidates desperately need your financial help.
4. Write letters to your local newspapers in support of the Democratic candidates.
5. Call your local Democratic committee (maybe your town, township or county has one) and ask what you can do to help. They may need you to come in and stuff envelopes, pass out fliers at a local train station, march in a parade, host a candidate coffee, answer phones in the office, etc.
6. If you live in a strongly Democratic state, but near the border of one not so strong (I'm thinking of those of us living near the Illinois-Wisconsin border), see how you can get involved in canvassing or calling voters in the neighboring state.
7. On the Obama website, you can make phone calls to voters in key states. There are scripts and everything. It's actually a ton of fun and very easy. And you can do it from home in your pj's (or naked if you'd like!).
8. Canvas for local candidates. Again, this is a ton of fun and pretty easy.
9. Do you know Democrats who have a difficult time getting to the polling place on Election Day? Offer to drive them. Or offer to help them get a vote-by-mail ballot and get it mailed back in.
10. Make sure all your Democratic friends are registered to vote.
11. Buy a t-shirt or buttons supporting Democratic candidates and WEAR THEM in public.
12. Check out the Obama website Action Center for ways to get involved.
13. Take part in Election Day GOTV (Get Out The Vote) efforts. Even if you have to take the day off from work, I would say do it if you can. I'm going to.
14. When you get smear emails about Obama, hit REPLY ALL (seriously this is my favorite thing to do when my ignorant relatives are too stupid to use BCC when they're spreading their venom) and send them the truth. There's lots of great info at Fight The Smears.com (put together by the Obama campaign) and at snopes.com and at Factcheck.org.
15. Talk to your friends and neighbors, especially if they're sitting on the fence, sharing why you are so passionate about Obama and the other Democratic candidates. When you do, try and stay positive about your candidates and avoid smearing the other guy. You'll sound more credible and be more in line with the Change that Obama is working to bring about.
We can do this! Yes we can!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Is This An Example of John McCain's Judgement?
Since the announcement of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate, I have heard many reports that he had met her exactly 1 (ONE) time prior to a two-hour meeting on Thursday (the day before he announced his choice) and deciding withing minutes that she would be his VP.
When I applied for my first job out of college, the position of Legal Assistant Clerk at a major DC law firm, I had no fewer than 3 interviews with multiple people over multiple days. Three interviews with multiple people over multiple days for a job where I was responsible for such high pressure and earth shattering tasks as affixing bates labels (in other words, numbering documents produced in discovery - you start at 1 and continue until you're done), filing documents previously pulled by attorneys for their review (because they have the bates labels, you simply put page 5 after page 4), and copy checking (reviewing copies against the originals to make sure the copy company didn't screw up). Lives clearly hung in the balance. And that was 15 years ago.
If I were to interview for a job today, I can be assured I would be subjected to multiple interviews with multiple people over multiple days (and probably over multiple weeks), a background check including criminal and credit checks, drug screening, reference checks, and a Google search, at a minimum.
For a job that is one heart beat away from being the Leader of the Free World, Sarah Palin had 1 interview with 1 person that lasted for a few minutes. 1 interview with 1 person that lasted for a few minutes. Oh, I forgot McCain also asked his advisers for a pro and con list and none of his advisers were "strong advocates" of hers.
Hell, I've put potential dinner dates through more rigorous vetting processes!
McCain barely knows Sarah Palin. He does know this could be a long-term commitment right? If it turns out he doesn't like her or gets bored, he can't simply find someone younger and hotter, offer that beauty pageant winner the job and then dump Palin, right?
I heard this morning on CNN that 1 of 3 VPs have ended up having to serve as President. Given that McCain is 72 and is not in tip-top health, the odds are at least 1 in 3 that his VP would end up serving part of his term, should he win. I'm not sure that want to trust that job to McCain and a running mate he can barely pick out in a crowd.
When I applied for my first job out of college, the position of Legal Assistant Clerk at a major DC law firm, I had no fewer than 3 interviews with multiple people over multiple days. Three interviews with multiple people over multiple days for a job where I was responsible for such high pressure and earth shattering tasks as affixing bates labels (in other words, numbering documents produced in discovery - you start at 1 and continue until you're done), filing documents previously pulled by attorneys for their review (because they have the bates labels, you simply put page 5 after page 4), and copy checking (reviewing copies against the originals to make sure the copy company didn't screw up). Lives clearly hung in the balance. And that was 15 years ago.
If I were to interview for a job today, I can be assured I would be subjected to multiple interviews with multiple people over multiple days (and probably over multiple weeks), a background check including criminal and credit checks, drug screening, reference checks, and a Google search, at a minimum.
For a job that is one heart beat away from being the Leader of the Free World, Sarah Palin had 1 interview with 1 person that lasted for a few minutes. 1 interview with 1 person that lasted for a few minutes. Oh, I forgot McCain also asked his advisers for a pro and con list and none of his advisers were "strong advocates" of hers.
Hell, I've put potential dinner dates through more rigorous vetting processes!
McCain barely knows Sarah Palin. He does know this could be a long-term commitment right? If it turns out he doesn't like her or gets bored, he can't simply find someone younger and hotter, offer that beauty pageant winner the job and then dump Palin, right?
I heard this morning on CNN that 1 of 3 VPs have ended up having to serve as President. Given that McCain is 72 and is not in tip-top health, the odds are at least 1 in 3 that his VP would end up serving part of his term, should he win. I'm not sure that want to trust that job to McCain and a running mate he can barely pick out in a crowd.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Convention Soundtrack
My new blog buddy, Fran I Am, had a great post earlier today about a great song that she really felt was Obama-ish. Then as I was driving to my Chamber Board interview, I heard another song that felt Obama-ish. Finally, I got home and turned on CNN and Jeannie Moos had a piece about music at the Democratic Convention.
All of that inspired me to pull together Democratic Convention music, plus Fran I Am's song and the song I loved this morning.
Enjoy.
Big Country - thanks Fran I Am! You're right! This song IS Obama-ish!
Philip Sayce performing with Melissa Etheridge at the Democratic Convention - God Bless America, The Times They Are A-Changin', Give Peace A Chance & Born In the USA
Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls - This is the song I heard today that speaks to what I believe Obama speaks to: hope, faith, our best days being in front of us.
Sheryl Crow at the Convention
Michael McDonald singing "America The Beautiful" at the Convention
Stevie Wonder performing "Fear Can't Put Dreams to Sleep" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" at the Convention - I remember meeting him at President Clinton's 1997 Innaguration. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
Yes We Can by Will.i.am and John Legend
National Anthem by Jennifer Hudson
"Only In America" by Brooks & Dunn closed the Convention
All of that inspired me to pull together Democratic Convention music, plus Fran I Am's song and the song I loved this morning.
Enjoy.
Big Country - thanks Fran I Am! You're right! This song IS Obama-ish!
Philip Sayce performing with Melissa Etheridge at the Democratic Convention - God Bless America, The Times They Are A-Changin', Give Peace A Chance & Born In the USA
Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls - This is the song I heard today that speaks to what I believe Obama speaks to: hope, faith, our best days being in front of us.
Sheryl Crow at the Convention
Michael McDonald singing "America The Beautiful" at the Convention
Stevie Wonder performing "Fear Can't Put Dreams to Sleep" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" at the Convention - I remember meeting him at President Clinton's 1997 Innaguration. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
Yes We Can by Will.i.am and John Legend
National Anthem by Jennifer Hudson
"Only In America" by Brooks & Dunn closed the Convention
Definition of Pandering
When you look up "pandering" in the dictionary, I believe what you will now find is this:
Thank You John McCain!
With your VP decision today, you have 100% conceded the issues of "experience" and "Barack Obama is too young and unknown" that you've been touting lately.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Great Quotes from the Democratic Convention
There were some extraordinary moments at the Democratic Convention this week. The following quotes are in no particular order.
"Delaware can get another Senator, but my kids can't get another dad."
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, quoting his father Joe Biden in 1972 after his mother and sister were killed in a car accident.
"The Grand Old Party is no longer Grand. It's just Old."
- some retired military guy on Wednesday night
"People of the world have all been more impressed by the power of our example than the example of our power."
- President Bill Clinton on Wednesday night
"No way. No how. No McCain."
- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday night
"It makes sense that George Bush and John McCain will be together next week in the Twin Cities, because these days they're awfully hard to tell apart."
- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday
"McCain likes to call himself a maverick, but he votes with George W. Bush more than 90% of the time. That's not a maverick. That's a sidekick."
- Senator Robert Casey, Pennsylvania.
"To my Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits."
- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday
"I believe the measure of a man is not the road he travels, but the choices he makes along the way."
- Senator and VP Nominee Joe Biden
"John McCain . . . That's not change. It's more of the same."
- Senator and VP Nominee Joe Biden
"My mother was born before women could vote. But in this election my daughter got to vote for her mother for President."
- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
"The McCain campaign keeps emphasizing that McCain was a prisoner in Vietnam, as proof of his qualification for the Presidency. Well, so was Gary Glitter, and I'm not voting for him either."
- Roger Ailes
"I believe tonight isn't historic because of the color of Barack Obama's skin--nor even because of the content of his character. Tonight is historic because of what it says about the content of our character."
- 10th Congressional District Democratic Candidate Dan Seals, speaking to the 10th Dems Convention Watch Party
"On November 4th we must stand up and say '8 is ENOUGH'!"
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"I don't think McCain doesn't care what's going on in the lives of Americans. I just think he doesn't know."
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"It's not that John McCain doesn't care. It's that he doesn't get it."
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"McCain likes to say he'll follow Bin Laden to the Gates of Hell, but he won't even follow him to the cave where he lives!"
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"I stand before you tonight because all across America something is stirring. What the nay-sayers don't understand is that this election has never been about me. It's been about you."
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"If John McCain wants to have a debate about who has the temperament, and judgment, to serve as the next Commander-in-Chief, that's a debate I'm ready to have."
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"Delaware can get another Senator, but my kids can't get another dad."
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, quoting his father Joe Biden in 1972 after his mother and sister were killed in a car accident.
"The Grand Old Party is no longer Grand. It's just Old."
- some retired military guy on Wednesday night
"People of the world have all been more impressed by the power of our example than the example of our power."
- President Bill Clinton on Wednesday night
"No way. No how. No McCain."
- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday night
"It makes sense that George Bush and John McCain will be together next week in the Twin Cities, because these days they're awfully hard to tell apart."
- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday
"McCain likes to call himself a maverick, but he votes with George W. Bush more than 90% of the time. That's not a maverick. That's a sidekick."
- Senator Robert Casey, Pennsylvania.
"To my Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits."
- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday
"I believe the measure of a man is not the road he travels, but the choices he makes along the way."
- Senator and VP Nominee Joe Biden
"John McCain . . . That's not change. It's more of the same."
- Senator and VP Nominee Joe Biden
"My mother was born before women could vote. But in this election my daughter got to vote for her mother for President."
- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
"The McCain campaign keeps emphasizing that McCain was a prisoner in Vietnam, as proof of his qualification for the Presidency. Well, so was Gary Glitter, and I'm not voting for him either."
- Roger Ailes
"I believe tonight isn't historic because of the color of Barack Obama's skin--nor even because of the content of his character. Tonight is historic because of what it says about the content of our character."
- 10th Congressional District Democratic Candidate Dan Seals, speaking to the 10th Dems Convention Watch Party
"On November 4th we must stand up and say '8 is ENOUGH'!"
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"I don't think McCain doesn't care what's going on in the lives of Americans. I just think he doesn't know."
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"It's not that John McCain doesn't care. It's that he doesn't get it."
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"McCain likes to say he'll follow Bin Laden to the Gates of Hell, but he won't even follow him to the cave where he lives!"
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"I stand before you tonight because all across America something is stirring. What the nay-sayers don't understand is that this election has never been about me. It's been about you."
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
"If John McCain wants to have a debate about who has the temperament, and judgment, to serve as the next Commander-in-Chief, that's a debate I'm ready to have."
- The next President of the United States, Barack Obama
YES WE CAN!
I'm gonna keep this short because I'd like to be in bed before midnight for the first time all week. I'll write more tomorrow when I've had some time to absorb all that happened tonight.
Let me just say that tonight I fell in love with our country all over again. I found within myself the passion I had when I went to DC in 1993. I remember why I went in the first place. I was inspired and moved to tears more than once.
Watching Barack Obama accept the Democratic nomination for President with 400 other people, all of them strangers, was incredible. For the first time in 8 years, I am hopeful for our country again. I know that Barack is the right candidate at the right time.
He IS the Real Thing. Honestly though, I don't need to tell you that. I have a pretty bad poker face, as Sam told Josh.
Let me just say that tonight I fell in love with our country all over again. I found within myself the passion I had when I went to DC in 1993. I remember why I went in the first place. I was inspired and moved to tears more than once.
Watching Barack Obama accept the Democratic nomination for President with 400 other people, all of them strangers, was incredible. For the first time in 8 years, I am hopeful for our country again. I know that Barack is the right candidate at the right time.
He IS the Real Thing. Honestly though, I don't need to tell you that. I have a pretty bad poker face, as Sam told Josh.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Where Will You Be?
Where will you be tonight when Barack Obama officially accepts the Democratic Party's nomination as their candidate for President of the United States and history is made?
I think tonight will be one of those times where in 25 or 30 years you'll tell your grandkids "I remember where I was when Barack Obama became the first African-American to accept the nomination for President by a major party." Kind of like my parents remember where they were when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.
I'll be at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel with the 10th Congressional District Democrats and 400 or so of my closest friends.
19 months ago, I watched Barack announce he was running for President and I was inspired. At the time, I hoped he would be the nominee, but I didn't fully believe it was possible. There was an incredible pool of talented Democratic leaders who were also running. But tonight, those hopes and dreams are a reality.
68 more days and we can really celebrate. I can't wait.
I think tonight will be one of those times where in 25 or 30 years you'll tell your grandkids "I remember where I was when Barack Obama became the first African-American to accept the nomination for President by a major party." Kind of like my parents remember where they were when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.
I'll be at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel with the 10th Congressional District Democrats and 400 or so of my closest friends.
19 months ago, I watched Barack announce he was running for President and I was inspired. At the time, I hoped he would be the nominee, but I didn't fully believe it was possible. There was an incredible pool of talented Democratic leaders who were also running. But tonight, those hopes and dreams are a reality.
68 more days and we can really celebrate. I can't wait.
Never Give Up On Your Dreams
I have heard this story about Barack Obama attending the 2000 Democratic Convention a number of times, but it bears repeating.
From The Economist:
From The Economist:
EIGHT YEARS ago Barack Obama was thoroughly humiliated at the Democratic Convention in Los Angeles. He had recently lost a congressional primary in Chicago, and both his political and personal bank accounts were empty. The rental car company rejected his credit card. He failed to get hold of a floor pass and ended up watching the proceedings on a big screen in a car park. He returned home with his tail between his legs before the week was out—and lef the celebrations to the people who mattered, not least the Clintons, who took every chance to seize the limelight from the Gores.
This year Mr Obama is the Democratic convention. The Pepsi Centre in Denver will be chock-a-block with people cheering about “hope” and “change”. On August 28th Mr Obama will deliver his acceptance speech at a local football stadium, Invesco Field, before an audience of more than 70,000. The man who could not get a floor pass in Los Angeles has a better than even chance of winning the presidential election in November—the current Intrade market odds are running 61 to 38 in his favour—and thereby becoming America’s first non-white president.
Eight years. That's all it took from the time Barack Obama was arguably at one of the lowest points in his life to reach the pinnacle (and hopefully an even higher pinnacle on November 4th) of his life.
Clearly, he never gave up on his dreams. What could we achieve if we kept our focus clear in our sight, our dreams pure in our heart, and ignored all the nay-sayers?
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