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Re: Choose-Your-Own Adventure Primary

JohnHood — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:19:19 -0400

Uh, Ryan, didn't you already know that about Munger? It's not like he tries to hide it or anything.

Re: Choose-Your-Own Adventure Primary

radiogirl — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:54:30 -0400

OMG - I used to love those books as a kid, too.

And can I just add you're at your best when you're a little snarky? Love it. My chief regret about being out on the trail tonight is that I'll miss Dan Rather's bizarre metaphor of the night.

Obama on Wright – A Profile in Cowardice

MauriceNYT — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:04:43 -0400

There is a huge difference between language in sermons that expresses the pain and anger felt in the hearts of many African Americans, and other people of color, and language that crosses the line into "hate speech." Rev. Wright's "hate speech" had continued for an extended period of time during his association with the Obamas.

It was disingenuous of Barack Obama to claim otherwise.

In addition to this lack of honesty, Barack Obama's delayed, protracted response to the reverend's remarks made evident that Barack Obama is not endowed with the kind of J.F.K.–style leadership ability that so many of his highly visible supporters have bestowed upon him.

Barack Obama was not willing to do what was right in the face of great political risk. If he had, he wouldn't have waited until Philadelphia to denounce Rev. Wright's "hate speech" -- a time when there was greater political risk to remain silent about it than there was to speak out against it. He remained silent when it was to his advantage to do so and he spoke up when it was to his advantage to do so. Moreover, Barack Obama waited to reject the good reverend himself until it was of absolute political necessity.

This should not go unnoticed. It does not signify moral leadership ability. It signifies cowardice not courage -- it was a Profile in Cowardice. More importantly, it portrays the kind of leadership we can expect from him if he becomes the president. UGHH . . . the thought is appalling!!!

Re: Easley: Wright not an issue in North Carolina

Christines — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:59:12 -0400

This is an interesting insight!

Reverse Discrimination In Primary

As an African American man Id'e never thought I see reverse discrmination in politics. This time quite frankly white folks ( a majority) are being discriminated against. I read the DNC reasoning to allow Nevada and South Carolina go ahead of Michigan and Florida and the reasoning was to "create more diversity" in the primary process. I have no problem with that, but to disenfranchise 2.3 million mostly white folks from their right to vote is horrendous. It is also very obvious how Howard Dean and Donna Brazille moved to strip all of florida's delegates to give Senator Obama a demographic advantage. It is also shameful how working class voters have been characterized in this election. Hillary Clinton has brought the reagan democrats back home to the democratic party after 28 years and now the DNC doesn't want to be the party of working people.
I also watched how Jesse Jackson Jr. critisized Hillary after winning New Hampshire. He suggested that she was racist because she didn't "cry after hurricane katrina" (yes he said that!).. This primary has been disgraceful. Keep fighting Hillary.

Re: When NC needs advice from Texas, we'll let you know

Proctor — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:05:27 -0400

Good luck on trying to keep Texas from giving us some political advice every now and then. Out in the Lone Star State, some folks think that Georgia and the Carolinas are part of East Texas.

That's one reason politicians from Arkansas have been having such good luck in the Southeast the last few years. They don't claim any territory east of the Mississippi River.

Wait--don't click off yet, I only have one more Texas-North Carolina political joke to throw out:

--Why did the Texan send his son to Gaston County Community College?

--He liked the idea of having his son educated in Dallas. (Dallas, N.C., that is.)

When NC needs advice from Texas, we'll let you know

Isaac136 — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:15:22 -0400

You can keep your advice right there in Texas. Austin is a wonderful town -- and probably harbors more intelligence than the rest of the state combined. But that's not reflected in your endorsement of Ron Paul, whose own association with white supremacist opinions is a matter of record.

Ron Paul makes Ross Perot seem perfectly sane.

Keep him and keep your advice.

Re: Easley: Wright not an issue in North Carolina

LindaVerde — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:06:24 -0400

I believe if Reverend Wright is an issue when it comes to voting for Obama, then it should equally be an issue for Republicans who see no problem with San Antonio Pastor Jonn Haggey, standing shoulder to shoulder with John McCain; and if y'all will google Pastor Haggey's racists, unchristian, tirades, you will find his hate speech incites outrage and anger around the world, possibly subjecting Americans to blow-back by Terrorists response!
Take Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul, on the other hand, and you will find in his actions and his best selling new book "The Revolution - A Manifesto," a real candidate for the people! Not a candidate like McCain who panders to the current regime while still fishing for Democrats and Independents, and speaking out of both sides of his mouth!
A little advice from a Dem/Green/Independent in Texas...Vote for Ron Paul!
Linda Verde Austin, Texas

Re: Carter: Race 'fading away'

FFC1304 — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:39:58 -0400

Click, if you will, to www.Townhall.com and read

"Rev. Wrights CUBAN FRIENDS" if you want MORE anti American antics by the preacher...

Re: Carter: Race 'fading away'

CEmoryC — Thu, 01 May 2008 23:31:49 -0400

With all due respect, I think Mr. Carter is out of touch with what's going on out there in the "byways and hedges" of our country and therefore does not realize that the only "fading away" that is going to occur is if in fact Obama is the nominee. If that is the case, we Democrats will see our chances of winning the White House fade away fast in 2008. There are enough of us Reagan Democrats still left to vote for McCain rather than place the reigns of the greatest nation in the world in the hands of an untried, untested, unproven, unclear and unelectable Barack Obama. Maybe in 2016, but not in 2008. Sorry, Mr. Carter, but your judgment this time is flawed. Clinton beats McCain hands down. As dull and doleful as he is, McCain beats Obama in the battleground states without which we Dems don't stand a chance of winning the presidency. I say, "Give 'em Hill!"

Re: Obama losing ground in N.C.

skyzcryn — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:55:19 -0400

Whether Obama realizes it or not, he does come across as a racist and his ties to Wright for such a long period of time seem to confirm it. This is a man of mixed heritage - both black and white - yet he classifies himself solely as an African-American on the Today Show. This makes it appear that he is somehow ashamed of his mother's heritage. You will note that there are never any members of his mother's side of the family pointed out supporting him at rallies or town hall meetings or helping him with campaigning. If he is the so-called uniter of all races, then why is his support not equally mixed with both sides of his upbringing? I ask you to consider if he is playing a race card of his own by not showing both sides of his heritage more openly and honestly at all points in his campaign? Something to think about when you go to the polls or make your feelings known to your state super delegates who will ultimately decide this election.

Re: Carter: Race 'fading away'

lboyddurham — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:54:24 -0400

Desperate times brings desperate measures.

Re: Carter: Race 'fading away'

Christines — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:30:46 -0400

It maybe fading after this gesture from a potential presidential candidate!

Re: Carter: Race 'fading away'

Christines — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:24:56 -0400

This may be another reason the race is fading away for Obama!

Re: Carter: Race 'fading away'

JohnBurns — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:55:43 -0400

Cristine offers proof that Carter may be incorrect. How disappointing that the Clinton campaign is openly encouraging such drivel.

Re: Carter: Race 'fading away'

Christines — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:21:58 -0400

What's going on in North Carolina!

http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/05/01/whats-really-going-on-in-no-carolina/

What’s really going on in No. Carolina
By SusanUnPC on May 1, 2008 at 10:54 AM in Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, North Carolina, Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr., Soldiers/Veterans
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THE HARD FACTS: REV. WRIGHT is a huge problem for Barack Obama in the state of North Carolina, which votes Tuesday. People know that repudiations don’t count for much when Obama sat in his pews for 20 years, and that Rev. Wright married him, baptized his children, and “blessed” his $1.6M mansion. People know the repudiation was poll-driven. People know the repudiation was “politically expedient.”