20 year vet working in defense contracting supports Obama

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Friday October 03, 2008 · 10:22 AM PDT

2008/10/03 · 10:22

I had an early morning flight from Seattle to DC yesterday. At 0600 the TSA saw the 5 1.5lb packages of Snoqualmie pancake mix in my luggage so the day started off on a bad foot. I likely would have slept through the entire flight, but about 2 hours in we hit some turbulence that caused a tray to fall out of the drink cart right next to me.

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Tuesday September 30, 2008 · 12:09 AM PDT

2008/09/30 · 00:09

Perspective on Rescue Plan (Title changed)

I have stated this in one way or another in the comments of many diaries, but now I will post it as a diary. I know there are many in this community that are against the rescue plan, but here it goes.

My father grew up in Nazi occupied Amsterdam. He moved to the us when he was 18 in '53ish. He joined the US military and as a result lost his dutch citizenship.

hdaman

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Sunday September 28, 2008 · 11:30 PM PDT

2008/09/28 · 23:30

I think back to 2004. I was at a going away party for a coworker. It was an extended lunch that turned into a happy hour and the conversation turned to politics.

Now I do not usually discuss politics with coworkers, because most of the management, especially at the time, was Republican. This particular night was different. We were well lubricated, and when two married female co-workers made out I figured it was safe to talk politics.

More below

hdaman

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Friday September 26, 2008 · 10:53 PM PDT

2008/09/26 · 22:53

I attended Ole Miss almost 20 years ago. I did not graduate due to an extensive partying schedule (it was #1 on the party list at the time), but I wanted to mention how proud I am of a school that gave me long lasting relationships if not an education.

Update in response to the poll: How do you abandon a lifelong friend because he/she is ignorant but absolutely on your side?

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89 votes Show Results

Do you think is is acceptable to have friends that are racist?

89 votes Vote Now!

Do you think is is acceptable to have friends that are racist?

Yes

19 votes

59 votes

Depends, I will add a comment.

11 votes

Bail-Out Phase 2

hdaman

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Monday September 22, 2008 · 12:30 PM PDT

2008/09/22 · 12:30

I have been giving some thought to the Bailout for the financial industry. It looks like we are looking at phase 1 of this problem.

What will happen when the "Good" mortgages start to default?

Follow me below for my logic.

hdaman

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Tuesday September 09, 2008 · 10:05 PM PDT

2008/09/09 · 22:05

I have changed the title, because I would like to keep this diary active. In the 4 hours it has been posted $425 have been donated to Obama in addition to the 50 I kicked in.

I would be really excited if this diary generated a lot of $1 donors. I am now pandering... rec this and lets see if we can generate $100 per hour for Obama.

Thoughts?

8 Donors, 500 donated.

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Did you donate?

26 votes Vote Now!

Did you donate?

No, I am Broke

8 votes

No, I donated yesterday

7 votes

No, I do not donate to Politicians

1 vote

Yes

8 votes

Yes, but I only donated $1 so I could recommend

0 votes

No, I am tired of the solicitation

2 votes

Bumper Sticker Poll Updated

hdaman

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Saturday September 06, 2008 · 7:40 PM PDT

2008/09/06 · 19:40

I live in Northern VA, about 20 miles from the WH. My county is home to the Kennedy's DC house, the Saudi ambassador's official residence, Rummy had a house here, The NRO is here CIA, etc.

It is a political place. I still see W bumper stickers, and I still see Kerry/Edwards bumper stickers.

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How many Obama stickers have you seen VS mcain

232 votes Vote Now!

How many Obama stickers have you seen VS mcain

Obama 4 McCain 0

114 votes

Obama 3 McCain 1

90 votes

Obama 2 McCain 2

15 votes

Obama 1 McCain 3

6 votes

Obama 0 McCain 4

7 votes

Gore vs. T. Boone Updated thought

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Thursday July 17, 2008 · 11:52 PM PDT

2008/07/17 · 23:52

I have read quite a bit about both of these plans. I have also never been someone that had good things to say about T. Boone until now.

Given this post on mariaenergia I am reevaluating my assessment. I realize that Pickens is after the buck, but he makes sense and is throwing 10 billion at the idea.

I see a few holes in both plans, but these two men are on the right track.

Join me below for a discussion:

Update: Just thinking if we do not get away from oil we will be in Iraq for 100 years.

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do you think hydrogen is a viable alternative to biofuels

67 votes Vote Now!

do you think hydrogen is a viable alternative to biofuels

Yes, much cheaper

9 votes

Yes, but that will take time

29 votes

No, there is no infrastructure

16 votes

No, the current rise in food prices will not last

0 votes

not sure, but good point

8 votes

If we could be doing this we already would be doing it.

5 votes

Public Election Funding

hdaman

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Saturday June 21, 2008 · 12:54 AM PDT

2008/06/21 · 00:54

I was shocked when I found out how much Bush spent to get elected. I was somewhat less shocked when I heard what Obama spent to win the primary because the price of power does not go down.

I have been a long proponent of public financing, but I understand what Obama is doing.

follow me below...

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How much will you donate today (really)?

12 votes Vote Now!

How much will you donate today (really)?

2 votes

0 votes

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10$

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15$

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20$

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25$

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30$

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4 votes

Universal... Come On, Kidding Right?

hdaman

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Thursday April 10, 2008 · 1:05 AM PDT

2008/04/10 · 01:05

I am 38. I have lived half of my adult life without health insurance and I am here to question the wisdom of mandatory healthcare for young people.

I have friends that have no Health Insurance... If the unthinkable happens they will be in trouble, but life is calculated risk.

By carefully managing my risk and luck, I am no longer in this situation.

hdaman

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Sunday April 06, 2008 · 1:23 AM PDT

2008/04/06 · 01:23

There is no chosen candidate for the Democratic party. It will be a hard fought battle, but I think we all know who will win.

This diary is not intended to inflame, though I have a feeling that it might do just that. Probably not here but maybe at other sites at which I am no longer welcome.

Based on the comments people think I am/was a Clinton supporter. I have supported Obama all along. that is the disclaimer

hdaman

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Sunday March 30, 2008 · 4:20 PM PDT

2008/03/30 · 16:20

This Race has come down to two Candidates. In my opinion each party nominated the best person their party had to offer.

McCain has earned my disdain during his run to the White House. Before this election I had a relatively favorable opinion of McCain. Yeah, he was a Republican, but not a terribly offensive one.

Throughout this Primary Season several candidates had the chance to show what they are made of.

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20 year vet working in defense contracting supports Obama

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Bail-Out Phase 2

4 hours and 40 mins and $500 donated.

Bumper Sticker Poll Updated

Gore vs. T. Boone Updated thought

Public Election Funding

Universal... Come On, Kidding Right?

Her time will come

And Then There Were Two