Positive Obama thread

Amy:  That's hilarious....  I find it sad that Palin is already distancing herself from McSame....she has already started to think about 2012....that's frightening.

Just wanted to clarify my feelings about Wright.  I'm not a fan, mainly beause of what he did to Obama at his press conference.  His "god damn America" comment was offensive but no one asked why he was saying it, or put it into any kind of social or historical context.  He was known for being provocative, but also known for inspiring people through religion.  It's not black and white . . . so to speak.

I wonder why Cheney bothered to endorse McCain at this late stage.  He can't possibly think it would help him.     

Shirley Nagel sounds like one sick, angry woman.  Did the McCain supporters take candy from her?  She should have been shunned by the neighbors for her outlandish behavior.              

I almost feel sorry for Palin.  She didn't even catch on when he said that he could see Belgium from his house.  Well, at least she can say she's joined ranks with Mick Jagger and Britney Spears.

I watched the Shirley Nagel video.  I thought it was nice that the Obama supporters got together and made sure the kids got plenty of treats.  In the comments below, someone noted that Nagel used to be his teacher and was horrible to kids even then.  Sounds like she's just generally a nutter.

my thanks to Madalyn--for the responses to my ignorant questions...hugggssss--Tues' voting will be a piece of cake!!!  And, a day of rejoicing!

And, am delighted to read comments about any future cabinet positions.  Yes, that will probably the next hot thread on "Moving Beyond"...I just deleted a long rant I had on that subject, so later next week, will be watching for that topic--or will start one!!

We went to dinner last night with some long-time friends, who we for whatever reason, assumed they supported the Rep party.   So, our political comments were pretty generic until we became aware that they were on the same side........OMG---did we have a great time!!!!

Junie:  Your comments precisely describe us Dems.  We are SOOOO careful to be respectful of the other side and not "step on anyone's toes"  whereas the other side doesn't really seem to care less.  Sounds like you had a great time at your dinner---good for you!!!  I sure hope you are right about Tuesday being a day of rejoicing.  I just wish I could trust that each person's vote would be counted.  I don't trust the system and I am waiting with bated breath for the outcome of Tuesday's "election."  I believe in democracy and the power of "we, the people" so I guess I just have to be patient and trust.  It's just SO hard when the other side is sending out "robo" calls advising people to vote on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and to "Vote by Phone" when  of course, that is just a bunch of bunk!!!!!    GOD HELP US if somehow, these horrible, deceptive, completely illegal tactics somehow work. I pray that people will be smart enough to figure out this ploys are  just that......ploys!!!

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just a couple more days...

we ARE going to do this!   we CAN trust in the power of the people to make the CHANGE this country needs.

Tuesday WILL be a day of rejoicing.

I am so thankful to have all of you wonderful sisters here to go through yet ONE MORE big journey with.

Life is good and it will get way better with

President Barack Obama!

Amy - Oh my my...

Sarah Palin Got Pranked

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbEwKcs-7Hc&eurl=http://mudflats.wordpress.com/

you couldn't make that stuff up if you tried, almost better than couric and snl together....:)

AnneW:  I didn't see it last night, but I DID see a clip this am.  It was the spoof of the QVC spot.  Actually I found it pretty funny.  John McCain was likable actually.  I think I'm so used to the negative campaign speeches that I forgot that I actually used to like him.

Regarding the Victoria Jackson "interview" with Bill O....that was frightening. Even though she appears to be a dimwit I was also disgusted with Bill O's condescending treatment of her.  That's ONE of the reasons I can't stand the man..he obviously thinks women are "lesser than".... 

The funniest part of the SNL/QVC spoof to me was when Cindy McCain was showing the gold necklaces for the "McCain Fine Gold" bit. It was too hilarious.

Yeah, McCain used to be more comfortable in his own skin. Till the Rove handlers got a hold of him. I guess we owe them a debt of gratitude. He was far more formidable when he was hinmself.

Anne

I agree that O'Reilly was dismissive of Victoria Jackson and it almost seemed that he had set her up.  He must have had some idea of what she was going to say, and that it was going to sound out there.  The man is a tool.  But I think there is a chunk of the population who share Jackson's beliefs.  I guess it's the same 25% who think Bush has done a heck of a job.  And the 23% of Texans who apparently believe that Obama really is a Muslim.  Never let it be said that liberals have the monopoly on wacky conspiracy theories.  At least ours don't involve actual devils.    

McCain certainly was a more honorable man before this election, and the media loved him, but I still think his hawkish, neocon foreign policy ideas would have led to war in Iraq if he had been elected in 2000.  He's been a moderate on social issues, but not so on foreign policy.  And he's always had that explosive, nasty side to his personality, which disqualifies him as presidential material, IMO.  But he was funny on SNL. 

Anne and Amy:  I agree with both of you.  I also believe that John McCain would have been more popular and perhaps a more formidable opponent had he been true to himself.  The Rove machine had their way...too bad....I like the old JM......the allowance of the Rove machine to choose Palin because they thought it may win them the election just shows me that the repubs are not about what's right for the USA.  It's all about GREED...there, I've said it..so shoot me.

Just wondering--why gas prices have plummeted so much in the past 2 weeks. Wasn't too long ago (in CA) we were paying almost $4./gal--now some stations have lowered prices to $2.66/gal--what's up w/that? I told my dh that the prices would drop before the election, and they have done just that. Also thought the market would improve, and that's starting to happen also. Think there's some plan to lead us voters to become complacent?

John McCain lost it when he chose Palin for his sidekick. And downhill after that. I've seen a few of his campaign managers interviewed on CNN and MSNBC--he should never have hired them, and I don't know why he didn't have the good sense to fire them when things started to take a turn for the worse.

I'm sure Palin will appear again on the campaign circuit in 4 years! She's had a taste of real power and the good life, and she wants it, and she wants it now. you betcha!!

Go Obama--less than three days!!!

Sure am glad that others are noticing this.  I was thinking the same thing as the prices started to come down.  We lost 2 local boys last week-end and one local boy this week-end in Afghanistan.  The surge is working?

I watched Obama stop a crowd from booing again and said pretty much not to do that, just go out an vote.  I've seen Palin make a negative statement and stand in silence encouraging the boos. 

I personally think that McCain is a womanizer and has very little respect for us.  And I bet there were alot more women in his lives beside his 2 wives.  There is no room for someone with an explosive personality running this country.  

Nicki