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  • Posted By: moro44 @ 02/17/2008 11:48:10 PM

    I am amazed by the law levels of the comments from both side. You folks cannot disagree without beeing disagreable. I am an Obama supporter but I respect all candidates, and I think Obama does the same.

    • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 11:59:34 PM

      O, ye...!!! You are right ! You have confirmed a well known and sad truth !!!

  • Posted By: Zul Tujuddin @ 02/17/2008 11:43:14 PM

    I'm not an American. So I can't vote. But I follow the campaign. To those plan to vote Democrat in the election; just a thought: go out and rent this movie, Primary Colour. Focus not on the candidate (in the movie). But the spouse. The Republican will, come election time.
    GO OBAMA. Ops, did I just say that?

  • Posted By: getzel @ 02/17/2008 5:48:36 PM

    He still goes to fara-con church.

    • Posted By: smiley face @ 02/17/2008 11:33:20 PM

      He swept her in two contests.

  • Posted By: rydbo @ 02/17/2008 11:30:46 PM

    I am Impressed. Beautiful.

  • Posted By: ncsub @ 02/17/2008 10:08:25 PM

    I am cautiously optimistic that people are not going to vote for him because he is "African American". He is not. He is from a biracial family, half white from Hawaii and half Kenyan. Please be intelligent enough to have the foresight to vote for him because of his values and competence, and not just because of his race.

    • Posted By: Jrmapu @ 02/17/2008 10:16:08 PM

      Just because he was born in Hawaii doesn't make him Hawaiian. He is half white half kenyan. Period. I am intelligent to know he is the future. He just isn't the present. I am voting experience and for solutions. Not change. Change cannot come without solutions first. Hello.

      • Posted By: smiley face @ 02/17/2008 11:08:23 PM

        After this election and Hillary serves two terms, that would put Chelsea in line. God forbid you should have a new choice.

        • Posted By: Jrmapu @ 02/17/2008 11:29:17 PM

          Chelsea is not a politician. Everyone knows that. Including me.

  • Posted By: Johnny1967 @ 02/17/2008 9:44:29 PM

    Obama brings to the table a valuable intangible that cannot be easily quantified. When Obama is inaugurated, morality, patriotism and productivity in the United States will experience a net increase.

    For one, Obama sends a message throughout the United States and the World that merit (not race, religion, or wealth) is the most important qualification to get ahead in the United States. He gives people hope that despite race (or any other non-merit considerations), they can do things.

    Many argue that taxes discourage productivity. In reality, people do not like paying taxes when the government is not working for them. Taxes lead to drop in productivity when the government uses exuberant amounts of money on such things as the Iraq War.

    The President is much more than merely an experienced administrator. A good President is someone who can motivate a nation to do things beyond their expectations. Just as a coach can motivate a team to greatness, a President can motivate a nation to greatness.

    In financial terms, the day Obama is inaugurated, the value of the United States will increase tremendously.

    • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 9:51:09 PM

      No competence, no experience for this desiderata ! it is easy to talk or to change...by mouth !!!

      • Posted By: smiley face @ 02/17/2008 11:11:04 PM

        Obviously Sen. Clinton likes his words. She uses them all the time in her own campaign speeches.

        Change... Yes we will? Pathetic.

    • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 10:11:06 PM

      WE NEED BREAD ON THE TABLE......NOT JUST OBAMA 'S ILLUSIONS !

  • Posted By: Donna1944 @ 02/16/2008 11:09:48 PM

    interesting and a good brief! I like Michelle and Barrick. If I weren't such a conservative I'd be campaiging for them. I want McCain, but if he doesn't make it, I'd thnk it would be wonderful for the Obama's to get there! We are ready, this country needs a black man President and Black First Lady!!!!! I just think the war on terrorism, is so important that we cannot afford this step now. We need presence in the middle east, we do, we do, we do! Donna Manning

    • Posted By: PatricktheRogue @ 02/17/2008 7:40:48 PM

      As a Marine who has seen service in Afghanistan, Iraq, Haiti, Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and over 50 other countries, I have a unique perspective on this race. First off, I think the country would be safe in either Obama or McCain's hands. The Clinton's just don't care about foreign policy very much. Clinton's hamfisted attempt to force Israel/Palestinian peace at the end of his term so that he could have a 'legacy' backfired horribly and reulsted in tens of thousands dead in the Al Aqsa intifada. McCain, of course, has a lot of experience and I think ultimately he would make a lot of the right decisions, but his hotheadedness and stubborn belief that he always knows best is well known in the Pentagon. But, somewhat inexplicably, I am drawn to what Sen. Obama says about our relations with other countries. The fact that he has connections and experience in other countries has given him a unique perspective that is maybe exectly what we do need right now. Sure, Sen Clinton travled alot as First Lady, but there you live in a bubble and don't really see anything you are not supposed to see. Obama traveled the world as nobody special and saw how the comman people live. Believe me it makes a difference. His instincts seem dead on to me. And the simple branding power of a President Obama to the struggling places of the world is undeniable. I reference the story I read on the Atlantic site about the barber in Sanaa, Yemen who was incredulous that Obama actually seemd to have a chance. He said, first he didn't believe it, but that, second, if Barack Obama could be elected President of the United States than he would believe the story of the United States of America is not a lie. That is pwoerful stuff that you cannot buy with money. And it will make my job a hell of a lot easier.

      • Posted By: anitamanns @ 02/17/2008 11:03:37 PM

        You said it well.. Obama's victory will send a message to the world and the youth in particular that the American dream is still alive.

    • Posted By: HolyRoller @ 02/16/2008 11:41:24 PM

      Donna, it's obvious you have asked for and recieved the gift of wisdom. Only obvious choice. But I implore of you to search even deeper. God Bess You.

  • Posted By: Starbright @ 02/17/2008 3:51:02 AM

    Good morning HolyRoller,
    Your post to Donna sounds as though you are a wee bit calmer. Thank you for your prayers. However, THE HOLY SPIRIT, has bestowed upon me the gifts of discernment and wisdom for many years. This is why I understand you and (others like you). I am able to discern the pain and hatred so deeply lodged inside your hearts (even though we are not face to face). This pain and hatred is what forces you to express yourself in the ways that you do. You, HolyRoller, are very troubled. Your hatred is a demon. Satan tugs at your heart (though you may be unawareof it). You need to be healed. Your pain (whatever its origins) has been there a very long time. This presidential campaign is just one more opportunity for some of the poison that is inside of you to spew out. God, through his son, Jesus, will help you to heal. When you talk to Jesus several times a day , as you say you do, He answers your prayers and in a way you cannot anticipate. Do not claim to be a Christian if you cannot receive the answers that God provides in His own time and in His own way. This message is part of the answer to your prayers. God, the Father, through His son, Jesus, will help you learn to be more loving,compassionate and Christ-like with persons who are not exactly like you. When God made the leaves on trees, he did not fashion all of them from the same pattern. Nor, did He design only one pattern. "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness, thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein." God loves everyone, including non-Christians and hate-filled people like Getzel and GTX13. May God bless you with increased wisdom, discernment, understanding, and love for your fellow human beings. May God grant you joy and inner peace. May God grant you healing from your past and present wounds so that you will begin to TRULY glorify his name .
    Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

    • Posted By: HolyRoller @ 02/17/2008 11:59:29 AM

      This is not about loving your neighbor, turning the other cheek, or forgivness. This ismore along the words of Paul speaking to the Corinthians. "For the wepons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through GOD to the pulling down of strongholds." or his words to the Galatians, "O Foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth." or maybe the most appropriate verse for our mohammed friends,"CAST OUT THE BONDWOMAN AND HER SON; for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman."

      My personal favorite and my duty to fullfil is,AND HAVE NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE UNFRUITFUL WORKS OF DARKNESS, BUT RATHER REPROVE THEM. for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done in secret, BUT ALL THINGS THAT ARE REPROVED ARE MADE MANIFEST BY THE LIGHT.

      And try to remember, in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and DOCTRINES OF DEVILS. John spoke well to the elect lady, RECIEVE HIM NOT IN YOUR HOUSE, NEITHER BID HIM GOD SPEED.

      NOBAMA!!!

      • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 7:15:06 PM

        Your thinking is a real mess. !! It seems to be a Satanic Speech. That's why the Lucifer was sent by GOD into the hell. You don't talk and don't judge anymore about the Christianity , because you are so far away...!!!

        • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 7:43:44 PM

          Sorry, my message is for Starbright , not for you !

          • Posted By: HolyRoller @ 02/17/2008 10:54:27 PM

            No problem, I figured that. NOBAMA!!!

    • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 7:41:25 PM

      Your thinking is a real mess...! It seems to be a Satanic speech. That's why the Lucifer was sent by God into the Hell. Anyway you don't have the right for blaming the Christianity, because just you are so far away...!!

    • Posted By: HolyRoller @ 02/17/2008 11:32:05 AM

      NOBAMA!!!

  • Posted By: HolyRoller @ 02/16/2008 10:58:15 PM

    HILLARY or NANCY she's not.

    • Posted By: alisonw @ 02/17/2008 10:03:51 AM

      thank gooness she is not hillary or nancy

    • Posted By: SouthAustin @ 02/17/2008 10:04:31 PM

      That what makes her so great.

  • Posted By: HelpMeDecide @ 02/17/2008 8:02:47 PM

    Answer me this...Hillary's healthcare plan will mandate us citizens to maintain healthcare coverage or will will be financially penalized when filing our taxes or some other way. As it is, our tax dollars pay for the uninsured and the medical for the poor..Are we still required to pay for the 20 million illegal immigrants healthcare coverage? They dont file taxes right?

    • Posted By: Jrmapu @ 02/17/2008 8:19:33 PM

      Don't be swindled into thinking we as a nation will not benefit from universal healthcare. I hate to be the bearer of not so new news but we already have a sort of universal healthcare, its just not resonable for the middleclass. Only the low poverty level people qualify. We pay the premiums for the uninsured now. We need universal healthcare for everyone. As for taxes, unless you own a home you don't pay as much as those with homes, they are taxed monies for schools, fixing the highways, bridges, local fire and police.

      • Posted By: SouthAustin @ 02/17/2008 9:41:57 PM

        Hillary is despised by 1/2 the country. Whether it's deserved or not it is true. She would never have the political capital to get universal healthcare passed. She tried it once and it was an abysmal failure and led to the democrats losing control of congress.

        • Posted By: Jrmapu @ 02/17/2008 10:27:51 PM

          Don't you get it? We already have universal healthcare. It needs to be fine tuned. She can do that. That is not the reason the democrats lost congress. They lost because Bill had to play nice nice his first four years. Obama will need to do the same. We need solutions now we can't wait another four years.

  • Posted By: deem1890 @ 02/17/2008 8:06:10 PM

    Its wonderful and refreshing to finally see Barack and Michelle Obama a great
    example for the white house.. with incredibility and good family values!

    • Posted By: Jrmapu @ 02/17/2008 8:12:24 PM

      I think you're living in a bubble. Michelle is no great example if she uses language like "ain;t no...". Thats spooky. Did you not read spiritedbrunette's comment about how Michelle is so full of herself and looks down on people? You like those values? That's scary.

      • Posted By: yellowdogsatx @ 02/17/2008 9:44:29 PM

        Well, Michelle's language is no 'spookier' than the current person we have in charge now, you know--ole boy by the name GW, and his wife is a librarian, now how spooky is that?? Kinda like evil doers, and all those women loving their OBGYn's-- Just a few Bushism to remind you of bad lanuguage we've all endured. Give me a freakin break!

        A

        • Posted By: Jrmapu @ 02/17/2008 10:24:34 PM

          Doesn't that sound like no change at all. Ummm, where is the change?

  • Posted By: widmerpool70 @ 02/17/2008 9:19:51 PM

    HRC slime machine is out in full force. You guys are clowns. It's a piece about a candidate's wife. Sorry that HRC is going to lose but don't take it out in this forum.

    • Posted By: mnjam @ 02/17/2008 9:42:00 PM

      Isn' that the truth. HRC flunked the bar exam. In 7 years as a US Senator, she has NOT written and secured passage of one major piece of legislation (compared to 3 for Obama). Her campaign is a model of disorganization and incoherence. She has squandered seemingly insurmountable advantages. Yet her supporters hold her out as this woman of action and intelligence. She is clearly second rate, if that.
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      • Posted By: Jrmapu @ 02/17/2008 10:20:24 PM

        Wow, first I saw hundreds of legislation he's past. Now 3. Maybe next time we'll see 4.

    • Posted By: Jrmapu @ 02/17/2008 10:08:50 PM

      Just because everyone has a mind to think for themselves doesn't mean you need to act your shoe size. Your comment is well noted doesn't mean I agree. Time will tell. Then we will either get new laundry or continue with the old laundry.

  • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 5:26:08 PM

    For All Mbarack's Supporters !! If you want him as president it's fine !!... I respect your commitment ! And let him dance the Rock and Roll just on the top of the White House building ! ...And all this deprivation and disconsideration in the name of all NY911 victims !!! ...You deserve your destiny, because you did understand NOTHING after this tragedy !!! And you will receive a "maximum respect" from middle-east people. But never forget the Trojan Horse 's story !!!

    • Posted By: SouthAustin @ 02/17/2008 10:15:18 PM

      "and you will receive a .. from middle east people". Another non native English speaker. How much is Hillary paying you ? 20c per 10,000 ignorant troll posts ? I guess when a campaign runs out of money they have to outsource to cut costs.

  • Posted By: agrater @ 02/17/2008 10:13:52 PM

    Will November be Barack History Month?

  • Posted By: ncsub @ 02/17/2008 10:12:39 PM

    I am cautiously optimistic that people are not going to vote for him because he is "African American". He is not. He is from a biracial couple--white mother from Hawaii, black father from Kenya. I hope that if he is elected it will be not because of his race, but because of his values and what he has to offer.

  • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/16/2008 10:23:27 PM

    Barack's Rock !!! You know...he was "the champion absentee" into Illinois Representative. He loves Rock and playing a lot...! Now is time to playing rock in the White House !! According with the SMXBC Agency News he got the first place with a new hit "CHANGE....CHANGE..!" He received over one million votes from his parrots with the unknown residence and so called " Animal Farm' designed by George Or-Well, himself.

    • Posted By: SouthAustin @ 02/17/2008 10:08:06 PM

      ".. he got the first place" ???? American English is clearly not your first language. Is Hillary outsourcing her internet troll jobs now ?

  • Posted By: annevilla @ 02/17/2008 4:13:04 PM

    NEW - on YOUTUBE "OBAMA SONG PORTRAIT: WE ARE THE CHANGE by Bjarne O."

    As the composer, Bjarne O., writes:

    "I combined Latino Rhythms, Chinese Erhu, African- and Native-American Voices with the Contemporary Symphonic Orchestra - in the great spirit of Unity - for this Song in support of Obama's great and true message: "Our Time Has Come; We the People are the Change we've all been waiting for. We are the Hope for the Future - YES WE CAN."

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCQYTu8u7Sg

    CHECK IT OUT - AND SPREAD THE WORD


    YES WE CAN - ALL OF US TOGETHER

    Anne

    • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 6:10:47 PM

      DO IT YOURSELF ...BUT NOT ME !!!

      • Posted By: yellowdogsatx @ 02/17/2008 9:58:40 PM

        Poor thing, YOU just dont get it!!

  • Posted By: benvolio @ 02/17/2008 3:37:13 PM

    Now, come on, no doubt the Clintons are more popular than George W. Bush almost everywhere in Europe, but what does that say about Hillary's governing skills? Not much. Bill has spread some lies about Obama's true voting record on Iraq, hoping he won't be caught in it. I am scared of a double presidency in all but name, with people at home and abroad secondguessing every single remark he drops during one of his speeches in Europe, which up until now have earned him a million dollors each to finance his wife's campaign with what is money given to him by foreigners. A president of the United States must stand on his own feet.

    • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 5:05:29 PM

      If you want it...let's bring O-mambo into the White Hose and let him allow to dance the Barack's Rock on the top of the building on his melody "Change...Change..!" ...And all these deprivation and disconsideration in the name of all NY911... victims !!

      • Posted By: yellowdogsatx @ 02/17/2008 9:50:08 PM

        What a Hatemonger, I really feel sorry for people like you among the change about to take place in this country. There is no room for people who refer to the next president as 'O-Mambo..You ignorant PIG. and How dare you bring the victims of 911 into this! HAVE some pride you coward!

      • Posted By: admartin7772002@yahoo.com @ 02/17/2008 8:25:46 PM

        Omambo? That's specifically what we want to change. Your attention's would be better focused on education.

  • Posted By: yellowdogsatx @ 02/17/2008 9:33:09 PM

    Michelle O' is a strong women! She represents all WOMEN in the world..She rocks and so does her MAN! And to the ignorant and ill informed, they will be in the WHITE HOUSE and soon..NOW HOW YA like that!

    One other thing, dont think that everyone in Texas supports Billary or Republicans!

    • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 9:46:33 PM

      O YA...YA !! "She represents all women in the world ...She is rock..."and we are naive listening and reading all stupid things issued by all kind of coloured parrots !! Go to sleep ! But don't forget first the "Sleeping Beauty" story by Tchaikovsky...useful for your education.

  • Posted By: GTX13 @ 02/17/2008 8:46:41 PM

    A lot of Obama's propaganda is based on CHANGE...It's just right ...!!!! His disciples are changing the subject and talk only about minor or insignificant details: Obama's wife, daughters, size of the shoes, etc.. They prove to make a real and toxic propaganda, exactly as the communist and fascism were doing some decades ago... Just intentionally...! A chronically detouring of the attention over the major subjects !! They avoid to be discussed the real problems of this Nation ! Unbelievable... !!!

    • Posted By: yellowdogsatx @ 02/17/2008 9:38:26 PM

      And what do you propose they discuss? All you HATE MONGERS, should crawl back under your rocks and sleep until February or March 2009. People like you put the current dummy in the white house! So shut and take back seat.

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