So I walked into Wal-Mart tonight in red state Alabama.. Grrrrrr

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Saturday October 11, 2008 · 10:09 PM PDT

2008/10/11 · 22:09

It's been a rough week to be an Obama supporter in the deep south. Earlier in the week, my sister called me in tears after having a contentious discussion with someone she's known for a long time... The very same day, I had a conversation with a man I've spoken to many times over several years... and it was disheartening and sad... And then tonight, I ventured into Wal-Mart here in Alabama wearing my "HOPE MONGER" tee shirt....

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Tuesday September 09, 2008 · 1:54 PM PDT

2008/09/09 · 13:54

I live near Birmingham, AL. I am north of Birmingham, in a mostly white area, chock full of the perfect demographic for the McCain campaign...

I had reason to meet up with an acquaintance last night... One I was SURE would give me a hard time about my Obama magnets I sport on 3 sides of my car....

He surprised me, and made my day....

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Monday September 08, 2008 · 12:42 AM PDT

2008/09/08 · 00:42

I read a blog post somewhere today where the commenter used the word "stunned" to describe her feeling watch the unveiling of Palin, but more importantly, the media coverage of it.

I've felt the same way. Stunned. It's a bit disheartening because I KNOW people are out there, typing away, sending email, writing blogs, trying their damndest to call out the media on their horrific coverage of this election. It doesn't seem like they're listening. Every time I hear "liberal media" I want to scream and run my head into the nearest brick wall. It's been unbelievably stunning.

It reminded me of a song by my absolute FAVORITE artist....

Poll

20 votes Show Results

What phrase grabs you most?

20 votes Vote Now!

What phrase grabs you most?

"Step up and forfeit your frontal lobe, To the sexed up strobe of celebrity"

0 votes

"Yes, this is the news, In 90 second segments officially produced, And aired again and again and again By the little black and white pawns Of the network yes men"

7 votes

"Well, step back, look up, You'll see I'm dimming the sun, But you won't, will you? Oh, that's a good little one"

1 vote

"The stars are going out.... And the stripes are getting bent"

7 votes

"Keep your eye on my finger And listen to the sound of my voice Get your subliminal decree And your false security"

0 votes

"And cancer, the great teacher has been opening schools, Downstream from every factory "

1 vote

What kind of crappy poll is this?

4 votes

Obama- The man for the people

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Sunday April 20, 2008 · 12:23 AM PDT

2008/04/20 · 00:23

Idealistic, hopeful and slightly nerdy Obama supporters, PLEASE watch this clip!!!

My attempts to put this scene into words and make the correllation between this "Man in the Iron Mask" scene and Obama were sorta dismal, I think. Please forgive me.. It was my very first diary ever!!

Every moment in this scene is poignant and relevant for the time. Watch the faces of the people, watch the deep sighs of relief from the guards, watch the interaction between D'Artagnan and the angry (bitter) masses... What an ability to be able to speak both to the people and to the powers that be!

For everyone out there who supports Obama whole-heartedly, I ask that you watch this clip...and see if you see the same thing I do.
Obama is the man for THIS time.

Poll

91 votes Show Results

Of our 3 candidates-Who do you most see as being the one who can actually venture out of the palace gates to meet the people where they are?

91 votes Vote Now!

Of our 3 candidates-Who do you most see as being the one who can actually venture out of the palace gates to meet the people where they are?

John McCain

10 votes

Barack Obama

78 votes

Hillary Clinton

3 votes

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So I walked into Wal-Mart tonight in red state Alabama.. Grrrrrr

Polls Schmolls! I had the MOST AMAZING ENCOUNTER!

"The stars are going out and the stripes are getting bent..."

Obama- The man for the people