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Post by Librarian on Feb 2, 2008 16:03:29 GMT -5
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Post by texasgal on Feb 2, 2008 16:14:12 GMT -5
Thanks a lot, Librarian. Unfortunately, I'm still having trouble with my speakers so I didn't get to hear the video. I don't know if the video was positive or negative.
I didn't want to get too specific but I've been thinking of Sen. Obama more lately too. Like I say, all the candidates have problems. But he looks the least objectionable to me right now so I've been kind of rooting for him.
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Post by Librarian on Feb 2, 2008 17:55:34 GMT -5
I am so on about Obama that the hubby has joked that he feels sorry for Luke... now that my attention has shifted.  It happened in December when I read an article by Andrew Sullivan, "Goodbye to all that" in the Atlantic Monthly. His article has had a huge influence world-wide. I bet Sullivan might win a Pulitzer prize for this article. It is long - but give it a read. I think it is the most articulate case for why Obama matters right now! Goodbye to All That on TheAtlantic.comAndrew Sullivan is a British-American, right-of-center blogger that has helped to start an Obama movement. I went to see Obama in Birmingham last weekend - 11,000 attended and the line to get in was 5 blocks long!!! It feels good to be excited and full of hope regarding politics. How long has been since that has happened to anyone you know... |
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Post by texasgal on Feb 2, 2008 20:11:25 GMT -5
He really does draw big crowds. Maybe because of the novelty of seeing a person of color have a serious shot at the presidency. It really is history-making, that's for sure and it's about time. He's a very good speaker; in fact, his speeches are already "presidential."
Interesting that someone right-of-center would approve of a Democrat. Thank you very much for the link to the article, Librarian.
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Post by Librarian on Feb 2, 2008 22:57:38 GMT -5
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Post by texasgal on Feb 2, 2008 23:05:17 GMT -5
Thanks again, Lib. I'd heard that Caroline Kennedy supported Sen. Obama but I'd not seen the text of her statement. Couldn't be more positive or heart-felt than those words.
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Post by Lom83 on Feb 3, 2008 6:28:12 GMT -5
This is semi off topic but on a TV show a few days back, they were talking to Barack's step-mom who lives in a small town in England. He stayed in England for some time and they were talking to her and some people in the local pub (bar) who are all rooting for him, they were playing some US political rally he had been talking at, on the TV there. It was kind of strange but funny lol they said they'd offer him a pint there if he wins lol free drinks for everyone #lol# I think it was Burnley in Lancashire or somewhere(?)
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Post by IMAQT on Feb 3, 2008 10:59:57 GMT -5
What happened to Ron? Deserter!  |
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Post by Librarian on Feb 3, 2008 12:30:04 GMT -5
What happened to Ron? Deserter! Poor Ron... Yep... I'm one of those cross-over supporters that Obama can be so proud of! I am still a libertarian, but I think something important is happening and the time is crucial! |
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Post by texasgal on Feb 3, 2008 14:20:12 GMT -5
Oh, so I take it the Ron referred to is Ron Paul.
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Post by Librarian on Feb 3, 2008 17:46:19 GMT -5
You got it, TG!
Ron will probably end up running as an independent. That's my prediction at any rate.
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Post by tonks on Feb 3, 2008 18:36:49 GMT -5
There was a great piece at the NY Times the other day about how Obama´s speech resembles JFK´s speech and talked about how the Keneddys were backing him up. It was after Ted Kennedy´s speech at a university. If I find the link, I´ll post it.
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Post by Librarian on Feb 4, 2008 18:55:46 GMT -5
Alright US gals... tomorrow is the day (for some of us at any rate...) Even if the fabulous, transformative Obama is not your candidate, let's get out and vote! |
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Post by texasgal on Feb 4, 2008 21:02:19 GMT -5
Hey, Lib,  I'm hoping Sen. Obama will do very well tomorrow. Since my first choice dropped out (never had a chance anyway), Sen. Obama is my next choice. Good luck, Barack! The TX primary is March - March 4, I believe. |
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Post by Natalie on Feb 4, 2008 21:56:03 GMT -5
In Florida, we voted on January 29th, so I've already voted. #lol#
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