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Today we saw and heard a preview of our brightest possible American future in Senator Barack Obama's glorious speech. This, then, is what it means to be presidential. To be moral. To have a real center. To speak honestly, from the heart, for the benefit of all. If there was any doubt about what we have missed in the anti-intellectual, ruthlessly incurious Bush years, and even the slippery Clinton ones (the years of "what is is"), those doubts were laid to rest by Barack Obama's magisterial speech today. A speech in which he distanced himself from a flawed father figure, Reverend Wright, and did so with almost Shakespearian dignity and honor.

"This is it, it's here," I thought while watching Senator Obama lay it on the line. We are finally talking about race. Slavery, Jim Crow, economic enslavement, no FHA loans, the failure of affirmative action, busing, offended whites who match offended blacks in rage and fear. Obama shined a light on the conservative talk show hosts who fan white resentments, and at the same time, did not dismiss the reasons for the resentments. He reminded us that the dreams of black America do not come at the expense of white America.


Someone running for the highest office in the land finally talked about it -- the dark and secret swamp that we Americans dodge at every possible opportunity. As he finished the searing truth telling, I realized that this was not so much a speech but rather a unifying call to arms, an insistence that American people act on change. This was an order and a prayer from someone worthy of being called Commander in Chief -- an order that as a bruised and bloodied nation we finally discuss that what unites us, as well as that which divides us. So we can grow, together as a people.

Barack Obama's speech, perhaps one of the most important in modern political history pushed us as a people to move beyond race and gender, beyond Democrat and Republican, beyond politics and into reviving the spirit of the nation itself. To talk, to talk at home, at work, at the dinner table. To really finally talk. What a great day, and where else in the world but in the United States? Today I am very proud to be an American.

hillary is the same old game as g.w.bush she is a hawk on war and i have relatives serving in the military and we are sick and tired of old talking heads like hill, bill, and john mccain playing the same old checkers game hillary is only coming out with a playbook that bill is having her study he will not get a chance to disgrace america again for our children not to have a president they can bve proud of when they travel abroad and at home.g.w.bush has already gave us enough to feel that we cannot defend america with pride and dignity like we once used to do bill should be ashamed to even want to be in the american public eye trying to vye for another term in the white house because hillary donot have anymore experience as senator obama .he has served as long in the illinois legislationas she has in all her senate term. so all you hillary lovers get your facts straight. this is why senator keep saying the same old washington politicc of tearing each other down.and as far as mail clerk i bet you dont have as much education in your whole life as senator obama has in his finger.so when bill get back in the white house and bring more scandal on our great nation once again please please please donot complain because once a liar always a liar once a cheater always a cheater if bill clinton can not respect his marriage vows and his daughter i have no other reason to think he give a d---- about us.

I believe they vote for the Best candidate one with a proven track record the yields results. A person who can get results not just give Speeches. I believe we all Support getting the mess out of the in the White House and Straighten up the mess The Current Administration has made of America interest here at home and Around the Globe. I Believe the only way to do this is Support the better Experienced Candidate the only who has a proven record Accomplishing these task before. Hillary Can and Will turn us (the Nation) around in the right direction to Regain our dignity for our Children and Loved ones for a better tomorrow. On Issue after issue Hillary Clearly is the Best Candidate in this race Democrat or Republican. We don't need a bunch of Speeches we need results. We need someone who can answer Questions from Republicans are sure to ask during debates that are Credible, Understandable, Defendable, and can be accomplished to move our Country in the right direction. Obama Couldn't even answer Questions from Hillary that made since asking because you didn't know of where he stood or how his own his plans would work. Hillary did answer the Questions and has the best overall plan For Universal Coverage on Health care to the Economy.

I guess he "Obama" already Adopting the message of his Idol George W Bush "Stay the Course" The senator tells NEWSWEEK he's 'not going to back down.' But he knows he'll get knocked around. I bet he is not into nation Building either and we be a uniter not a devider like his buddy.

1. Millions Of Oprah Billions Money "Who has lost her viewer since she backed Obama"
2. Ted Kennedy, Caroline, John "The swift boat loser" Kerry And the governor of Mass. Backing Obama and campaigning heavily in Mass and California.
3. National Media that doesn't want a fair election would demonize Hillary and Recreate Obama as if he is Jesus risen. "This is clearly apparent if you watch the news they put up a 30 second segment of Hillary and Bill voting but then for the next two hours show Obama on stage with Ted "The Lady killer" Kennedy, Caroline A "Kennedy on in Name, Oprah " I use my Billions to pay off the media" , Maria "I just feel outta bed and decided to support the status quo"
4. 4 to 1 money spent in favor of Obama in California, Mass, Jersey & New Mexico. Along with several millions spent to place a Super bowl AD and Obama opening Backed New England but then after they lost said "they just didn't have it tonight" "Hillary Won all these also even despite all that money endorsements and Character Assassination attempts from the Obama Camp and Mainstream Oprah paid Media coverage"
5. Incorrect polls that Showed this huge Swing where Obama was supposed to destroy Hillary in every state 49 - 36 like in California, Mass. New Hampshire, Florida and Michigan "Where he "Obama" still doesn't want the votes to count" Hillary won all those.
6. Obama did Capitalize in those Republican Voting states where General Election states they vote republican after supporting Obama to try and knock Hillary off! And From 24 Hour Media Assassination Of Hillary and listing these incorrect polls since some sadly there are a bunch of people who vote for whoever the Media say is the Favorite not the best Candidate.
7. Crying about how Super delegates might vote from the Obama camp all the while saying there winning in delegate count when they havent even been fully totaled.
8. Running on a Platform of Change but not having the slightest vision or message to what they are changing and how they are going to accomplish it.
9 Playing up the Racecard after not running as a Black Candidate in Iowa but then after losing in New Hampshire Crying in a Debate about how the President is Picking on him to make White vote feel sympathy towards Obama when Bill was only stating facts but the Media has to make to Spin of the comment which then made Black voters thank they were being insulted by a friend whom they loved in Bill but now have turned as Racist as they accused others of being voting 82 to 18 against the best Candidate because of skin color.

10. Obama is a first year Mail clerk trying to be CEO the nest day. Obama does have something in common with experience just like George W. Bush who had no experience seen how that turned out.

Hillary 2008 "The Best Qualified Candidate"

Barrack Hussein Obama! What a name "You can trust? Not!!!
1. -Graduate of Columbia and Harvard by a GPA of 3.1 Wow smart as Bush!
2. -Taught Civil Law at university was removed because no one could understand what he meant there either
3 --State senator for several years Since 2004 So much experience! Like a mailroom Clerk trying to be CEO,
4 --Predicted Iraq troubles from the start and voice his opposition. Oh yeah then got somehow mistaken and took message off his website and has supported it ever since voting in support of it,
5 -U.S. senator. ya that votes present to avoid tough decisions
6 --Leadership that brings people to together: Democrats, Republicans, Independents! Ya so much so that after debate knowing he lost Said that he would get Hillary votes but his Supporters wouldnt get his if they got the nomination.

7 -Great speaker that inspires hope. Yeah he can sling the BS without substance!
8 --Doesn't have baggage like Billary. Sure he doesn't like Crack cocaine use and Rezko and Muslim links and lying to the public and being caught in his own words.
9. -What a Joke!!!
"Obama Couldn't even answer Questions from Hillary that made since asking because you didn't know of where he stood or how his own his plans would work. Hillary did answer the Questions and has the best overall plan For Universal Coverage on Health care to the Economy. "
Hillary in 2008

Obama shows a history of not sticking with anything, he is a classic child of the Reagan "me" decade. This was also the last time someone running for President was credited with bringing out the young vote, as well as what were referred to as "Reagan Democrats".

Here is a sample of his I'm bored and need to move up political history.

Elected to Illinois State Senate in 1997, got bored and ran for Congress in 2000 but lost. Decided to run for U.S. Senate in 2003. Elected to U.S. Senate 2004, three years into his six year term he decides to run for President.

The President is elected for a minimum of a four year term, will he become bored or disinterested again? Is it worth the gamble?

Obama, show me you will stick with something before I give you the key to the most powerful office in the country.

I am sorry but Obama is another Kerry, he never expresses his opinion one way or the other. Hmmmm, and ironically enough look who is endorsing his campaign. Remember what happened to Kerry, he went up against the worst President in history and was torn apart in debates because he never had an opinion about anything! Why do you think Hillary is supported by true democrats because we know what a good, strong leader looks like and who will hold up in a debate against the Republicans because trust me young independent, first-time voters, it gets ugly.

In my opinion, he would make a very weak leader. Not to mention the fact that he is a total cry baby. He disses Hillary every chance he gets and then whines whenever the Clinton campaign makes any legitimate criticism about him. Looks to me like he is already prooving his political in-experience!!!

How can get in touch with Edmund ???Teddy??? Nicholson. Great Job Teddy. Iam doing same in Germany here. I think that the US president is so important to the world that the international voice should counted too while electing the us president. I am a supporter of Obama. Clinton/Bush/Clinton: it is really time for change in the us Politic. Please imagine Obama as president and saying to someone like Fidele Castro hallo and giving him his hand. Don't you think that may more help the cuba people than the 50 years of trying to kill Fidele. What is increadible change that we create for the entire world.
Mamadou, Germany Munich

I think Obama is exactly what this country needs right now. The country has been divided and polarized thanks to the hyper partisan politics of the past. The culture wars and the politics of fear were combined by politicians in both parties to use wedge issues to divide a jaded and cynical public. With an economy in decline, a war with no end in sight,, corruption, and constant fear mongering in our media and our politics, Americans are looking for hope, for change, and some one to make them believe that better days are ahead. Obama offers that. It is time put the good of the country ahead of our petty squabbles and our fears. It's time to solve the real problems facing our nation and the only way to do that is to get a large majority of the public behind one candidate who can lead the way. Obama is that candidate.

I agree with so many others who have been watching the debates that Obama is just not ready to be president. After only one year in the Senate, he declared himself presidential material. Well, during the Nevada debate it appeared to me Hillary and Edwards were both giving Obama a voting lesson. It evidently appeared clear to them, and me, that he needed a lesson. Obama voted "present" (means "maybe") one hundred times where he should have voted yes or no. He said he didn't agree with something in the bill and wanted it fixed so he voted "present". Hillary and Edwards told him then he should have voted "no".

Then there was the credit card 30% ceiling to vote on. Hillary and Edwards both said they voted "yes"..because it was better to have a ceiling then none at all. Well Obama thought it was too high and novted "no". Well, when he voted no, he gave the credit card companies the green light to charge even more than 30% interest . So, as a president he would have the final vote on a bill.. do we really want him signing off on bills that affect us and our economy? I don't. He doesn't now how to vote n bills. I'm voting for HIllary. She doesn't lose things, knows how to vote in the Senate, she can multitask, she will over see things and make sure all runs well after problems are corrected. She answers questions directly and offered solutions. She will get things done in a timely matter.. not like Bush who is still dragging out things.. which he doesn't really want to get done.. like tackleing the illegal immigrant problems, and so much more.
Please watch the Democratic debate on CNN Thursday evening January 31st. Please vote wisely.