Tribute to Ted Kennedy thread

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Monday August 25, 2008 · 1:58 PM PDT

2008/08/25 · 13:58

I admit, I will not be able to help myself tonight. I will cry when Ted Kennedy speaks. I will cry for myself, for Ted Kennedy, for the Kennedy Family, and for our Country. I will cry because of the service he provided to this country, for his health, and for his courage in face of personal and professional setbacks.

I'm 41 years old. John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Roosevelt belonged to my parents. For myself, I've looked up to figures such as Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton and Al Gore.

Tonight I will be crying for Ted Kennedy, but grateful that he was there to fight against Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Bush Jr. And I pray he is there to help President Obama.

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Tuesday July 01, 2008 · 6:56 PM PDT

2008/07/01 · 18:56

I'm stunned beyond words right now. Georgia had passed a new law to allow people to carry concealed weapons into restaurants, state parks and on public transportation. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Tim Bearden, a republican of course.

The City of Atlanta declared Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport a gun-free zone. Naturally, Rep. Bearden and his merry band of gun toting republicans have decided to fight this restriction in court arguing that the airport qualifies as public transportation and there public restraurants within the airport. The only bit of sanity displayed is that they agree no guns should be allowed in restraurants beyond the security check point. This has been reported in the Huffingpost. Lawsuit filed to carry guns at Atlanta Airport

Wait until you read what Rep Bearden plans to do beside just a law suit! Read more below!

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What punishment should Rep. Bearden face if he carries out his theat to being a handgun into the public airport?

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What punishment should Rep. Bearden face if he carries out his theat to being a handgun into the public airport?

Jail

16 votes

quality time with the families of victims of gun violence

5 votes

quality time with the families of victims of terrorism

0 votes

Time in Gitmo as a domestic terrorist

20 votes

all the above

31 votes

other - see below

5 votes

My Big Fat Obama Fundraiser

arogue7

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Friday June 20, 2008 · 7:29 PM PDT

2008/06/20 · 19:29

I believe in Barack Obama so much that I would love to write a check for $2,300. However, my bank account does not allow that so I'm doing the next best thing, I'm donating my house and my time. I know a lot of people are upset about FISA, but I'm supporting Obama for 174 other reasons and will continue to support him.

I am lucky to live in an area with several historic districts. Every couple of years, various organizations have very successful house tours of the home in my area. Generally, they sell about 450 to 600 tickets for the house tours. As I thought about that, I decided why not ask the neighbors if they would be willing to show their houses and gardens to raise money for Obama. So far, the response has been very positive.

This tuesday, I'm hosting a group of people that have volunteered to help organize this with me. In this diary, I'm going to discuss the fundraiser and solicit your advice for ideas on how we can improve it. Anyone is welcome to copy and recreate for your own fundraiser!

arogue7

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Tuesday June 03, 2008 · 9:54 AM PDT

2008/06/03 · 09:54

Over the past several weeks, I've read diary after diary worried that Clinton had fatally ruined the Obama Campaign for the fall. I disagree and would argue that Obama has emerged stronger and better prepared for victory in the fall.

We began over a year ago with an embarrasment of riches. Clinton, Richardson, Dodd, Biden, Edwards, Obama, the little guy from cleveland and the crazy one from Alaska. All would be better presidents than the current one. They debated issues in a record number of debates with increasing numbers of viewers. They highlighted issues like the economy, iraq, gay rights, womans rights, civil rights, environment, health care, trade practices, immigration, proverty. In that group, we have potential cabinent members, supreme court members and a future President. Together they made me proud to be a democrat.

I thank Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Christopher Dodd, Joe Biden, Richardson, and Dennis K and all their supporters for making Obama a better candidate. Obama has emerged from this process stronger, better and fired up to win in November.

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What is the best part of the Primary

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What is the best part of the Primary

It's finally Over!!!

9 votes

The record voter turnout

17 votes

The record number of debate viewers

0 votes

The Historic campaigns of an african American, a woman and a latino

2 votes

The record number of campaign donors

0 votes

The record number of volunteers

2 votes

all the above

35 votes

What's McCain hiding in his medical records (w/poll)

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Thursday May 22, 2008 · 11:14 AM PDT

2008/05/22 · 11:14

After much delay, John McCain is finally releasing his medical records tomorrow (sort of).

On Friday, the campaign will allow a small pool of reporters access to the records from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pacific time in a conference room at the Copper Wind Resort in Phoenix, near the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. The reporters will be allowed to take notes but not remove or photocopy the records. Campaign officials said they were imposing the restrictions to prevent the actual records from wide dissemination

umm. is it just me or does this smell? NYTIMES Article on medical release

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What is McCain Hiding?

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What is McCain Hiding?

Fact that Joe lieberman has been surgerically attached to his ass

63 votes

The 6th member to the keating 5

5 votes

a lobbyist was removed along with his skin cancer

9 votes

his bright sunny personality

6 votes

Other . . . see below

4 votes

Senility

29 votes

Nothing, Senator McCain is an open book!

8 votes

Open letter to John McCain

arogue7

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Wednesday May 07, 2008 · 6:54 AM PDT

2008/05/07 · 06:54

Dear John,

I hate to break it to you, your honeymoon is over. The democrats will be coming together despite a long, long primary season. The Democratic roadshow has resulted in record voter turnout, record fundraising and record early grassroots involvement. And despite everyone, both Obama and Clinton have maintained amazing favorable polling numbers.

You will not be running against just Obama, you will be running against Hillary Clinton, Bill Richardson, Joe Biden, Chris Dodd, John Edwards, Dennis K, Elizabeth Edwards, Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton. You will be running against 1.5 million Obama donors and millions of democratic primary voters. And worse, you will be running against the readers of the Daily Kos. We can conduct research and spread the truth when the MSM doesn't. We won't fall for your BS.

Lets face it, your record ain't pretty. I remember what Romney said about you on his website when he was running against you. Lets review the top ten reasons Romney thought you were not fit to be President. (and this was before the news that you called your wife the C word).

arogue7

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Tuesday April 15, 2008 · 2:41 PM PDT

2008/04/15 · 14:41

I just read the funniest thing on Huffinton Post. The McCain website posted "McCain" family recipes under Cindy's profile to show that Cindy is down with the common people. Now believe it or not . . . .many of the recipes are shockingly plagerized from the Food Network website, word for word - ingredients and instructions. I did not see this was posted on DKos and felt it was a fun bit of McCain fluff to share.

The wonderful Huffington post article is linked here -McCain Family Recipes

On the grand scale of things, this is really no big deal. But it makes me laugh because it was so stupid to do and well, the recipes they choose don't even relate to the "common man". I mean really. . . Ahi Tuna Napa Cabbage Slaw - Which common man makes that for dinner???

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what does McCain serve best to the public?

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what does McCain serve best to the public?

day old bread and water

8 votes

100 year Iraq souffle

26 votes

Half Baked Economics

28 votes

Depression stew

18 votes

Lieberman liar cake

19 votes

pie

9 votes

other - see below

1 vote

John McCain is not fit to be President (w/poll)

arogue7

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Thursday February 07, 2008 · 1:55 PM PST

2008/02/07 · 13:55

I believe we can all agree that John McCain is not fit to be president.

Over the next 8 months, we need to get the message out to all voters that the Straight talk express is fueled by hot air and hype. During this time we will discuss John McCain's issues and past positions. I absolutely loved the ability of DKos members to dig in deep and conduct opposition research in the 2006 election. The research conducted on DKos would make a professional weep with envy! I can't wait to read those diaries in the future.

I'm not that good. However, Mitt Romney could afford some pretty good opposition research with his 40 million dollars and he found some great examples of why John McCain does not have the temperment or knowledge to be President of the United states. So, hat tip to Mitt "Barbie Doll" Romney for what follows below!

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What is McCain qualified to be President of?

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What is McCain qualified to be President of?

President of Anger Management Inc.

4 votes

President of the Council of Economic Advisors

0 votes

President of 'Obama kicked my ass for President'

19 votes

President of 'a girl beat me for President club'

3 votes

President of Hair Club for Men

0 votes

President of the Gray Fountians Retirement Home

6 votes

President of anything but the USA

1 vote

President (and sole member) of the I love Lieberman club

36 votes

just not fit to be President

20 votes

Message to NH Senator John Sununu

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Tuesday January 08, 2008 · 11:22 AM PST

2008/01/08 · 11:22

New Hampshire Republican Senator John Sununu is probably watching the news and polling stations and seeing the incredible Democratic turnout. Right now, a cold sweat is probably balling up on his brow as he realizes that 2006 was not a fluke year and the days of Bush enablers like him are limited.
This fall, the supporters of Obama, Edwards and Hillary will unite to support the Democratic nominee for President as well as supporting the senate campaign of former NH Democratic Governor, Jeanne Shaheen.

Our message to John Sununu - start packing beotch, your days are numbered. Your dirty tricks are not going to work this year! The polling is not in your favor already. Also, that polling does not anticipate the type of democratic turnout we are seeing today!!! Not only are the democrats pumped and excited to end the Bush years, we have a great candidate in Jeanne Shaheen running against Bush enablers like you.

arogue7

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Friday January 04, 2008 · 12:26 PM PST

2008/01/04 · 12:26

I'm still figuratively drunk from excitement from last night. My girl Hillary lost in Iowa, but i'm going to be OK. The party is out of control - all these party crashers (young, old and independant) made the party too exciting to ignore!

The reason i'm drunk . . . Imagine this type of turnout nationally and the implications for the house and the senate, state elections, and local elections. (and redistricting in 2010) We could roll back everything both Bushes have done very quickly and save our planet and country!

Also, look at our candidates. We have a very deep team of well known national leaders who can assist our eventual nominee and all our congressional candidates, who can drum up funds and support for the party. If we work together when the eventual nominee is chosen . . . imagine!

arogue7

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Friday November 09, 2007 · 8:29 AM PST

2007/11/09 · 08:29

I'm very proud to be a democrat. Sometimes our candidates piss me off (ALOT). I get annoyed with personal attacks on other democrats, when they miss the big picture and dwell on a single issue/event/statement. I dislike the practical re-election concerns they face. Sometimes I want the tent smaller (pro-life, against gay marriage, etc), but I still try to welcome them anyway when they are not the deciding vote.

I believe in the ACLU, our constitution, helping others, making this planet a better place, drinking clean water, treating those with less education and less money than me with respect, understanding that people are not bad, but have bad choices or were raised with poor values. I believe that everyone should be given the opportunities and education to take advantage of their skills and talents. It is those beliefs that have caused me to be a Democrat.

I think 2008 is going to be a very important year if we are going to reclaim our government, restore pride in our country, improve our long term economy and save our planet. I've been trying to figure out how can I help elect good democrats and discuss some grass root options below

arogue7

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Thursday November 01, 2007 · 9:23 AM PDT

2007/11/01 · 09:23

Mike Huckabee has been involved in his own Willie Horton controversy related to the parole of convicted rapist Wayne DuMond and the reason Huckabee pushed for the parole is a doozy!!!! Mr. DuMond was convicted of rape while Bill Clinton was Governor of Arkansas. After Huckabee became governor he persuaded the parole board in an illegal off the record meeting to parole Wayne DuMond. Shortly after Mr. DuMond was released he went on to murder another woman.

Why did this happen? The victim of original rape was a distant relative of Governor Bill Clinton. The conservatives in Arkansas hated Bill Clinton so much that they decided that the trial must have been fixed and Mr. DuMont because a conservative cause.

Mr. Huckabee is now claiming

Huckabee now says that he does not recall what he said to the parole board, but that he had changed his mind about DuMond and was attempting to deny clemency at the time the parole was granted. Raw story Article

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