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Saturday November 01, 2008 · 8:58 PM PDT

2008/11/01 · 20:58

I voted for Barack because he represents the exact kind of leader I've been wanting to emerge ever since I began voting in 1964, right after graduating college. I wanted leaders from the Baby Boom era, like Clinton/Gore or Hillary, and now Barack to come along at the right time in our history. His and Michelle's story and lifetime achievements represent the best of what America offered to those born between the 1940s and 1970s if they took advantage of the opportunities, emerging after WW2, especially the educational and civil rights advantages.

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Friday September 19, 2008 · 6:22 PM PDT

2008/09/19 · 18:22

To Republicans, We've tried it your way:

We tried your top 2% tax breaks
We tried your deregulation
We tried your outsourcing jobs
We tried your union busting

We tried your pre-emptive war strategy
We tried your free market approach to health care
We tried your energy policy
We tried your financial economic policies

We tried your less government is better government policies
We tried your borrow and spend policies
We tried your job creation policies

Republican policies are not working. Eight years is enough. This 8-year scam must come to an end. Now retired, I've been voting since early 60s, worked & raised a famiiy, put three through college, played by the rules, contributed to my community, been a proud productive American and mother, but I've never seen such an abuse of public trust and mismanagement of our government by a Republican administration.

Dems Winning '08 Ticket ...

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Wednesday January 09, 2008 · 11:27 AM PST

2008/01/09 · 11:27

of Hillary and Barack or Barak and Hillary would be unbeatable in Nov. uniting genders, races, young and old. The top and bottom end of the boomer generation along with their voting age children and grandchildren. A 21st Century ticket!

Boomers bringing along and uniting the X & Y generation moves us forward.

This election will be about family, the economy, and ending the war responsibly.

Once they win, the argument against women and blacks in the highest offices will disappear. Many want to see this in their lifetime. They are already making history by making it this far.

It's The Generational Thing, Stupid....

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Tuesday January 08, 2008 · 4:31 PM PST

2008/01/08 · 16:31

Yes, media built Hillary up then tore her down. She took nothing for granted and worked hard. She never called herself inevitable the press did. They create and like contrast, the more the merrier. Win or lose I admire her campaign and organization she put forth. She's really showing the world how superficial America really is and after this, if she loses more of : what the next woman would have to overcome: female inuendos and jokes about dress, hair, voice town (mommy issues, so to speak with many male commentators).

I admire the courage and strength she's shown and how articulate she is. How many of us in our lifetime have seen a woman (unless in show business) speaking to 1000s.

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Monday July 09, 2007 · 12:42 AM PDT

2007/07/09 · 00:42

Wondering what those who sincerely pray for now, pray about for our country and war/s we're fighting; and for the people in power? Their prayers don't seem to help or guide this President or his Admin. It's one debacle after another.

Electronic ministries are ruining America. Reflecting on the growth of cable and TV ministries that started in the 70s with new "religions" and/or churches that wouldn't exist today without "donors" to keep ministries on TV. Just pondering.

Cults that gained power to infiltrate the political system; and heads appear as guest expert political commentators on TV. Go figure. It's "studios" now, not churches, where the word of God and news is reported.

The corporations of Robertson; Baker, Fawell, Dobson and so on, that still exist should be challenged on "non-profit" status. This Admin. sends millions/billions for so called "faith based" social work or services/agendas. In other words, uses taxpayers' money to out-source (contract out) to affect social behavior based on Far Right ideology to gain votes. Follow the money.

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Monday July 02, 2007 · 12:42 AM PDT

2007/07/02 · 00:42

It's a choice.

Some can't exist unless there's an enemy to overcome, and purpose for existence and actions/decisions.

If no enemy, create "them." No one is talking about "commies" now, coming to get us; or Blacks taking away factory jobs, as was talked about in the 60s when mfg. moved south; now it's Mexicans, Muslims, Chinese and/or India's Indians. It's Business/CEO Corporate decisions that create these "enemies."

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Sunday March 19, 2006 · 10:25 PM PST

2006/03/19 · 22:25

More double-speak. An anniversary is suppose to be a celebration. What's to celebrate? Yet Bush, and therefore the media, call this the "3rd anniversary" of the Iraq war (of choice) for liberation, as if it's over and we should celebrate progress. What progress?

The media should've used terms like: 3rd milepost in Iraq war; or 3rd year of struggle; or marks the 3rd year of reconstruction. And, why no mention it's nearing the 5th year in the war on terror beginning with Afghanistan, which remains awash in poppies, war lords, and the Taliban?

Humpty Dumpty War

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Tuesday March 14, 2006 · 10:22 PM PST

2006/03/14 · 22:22

Bush remains confusing. He speaks saying the enemy is losing on the battlefield, so is now trying to fight us through our media with terrible pictures and stories. (What? Blame the media?) He's said the "enemy" wants to take over Iraq. Well, who is the enemy? The Shiites, Sunnis, Saddamists, and a few Alqida are fighting each other. Alqida wasn't there until he invaded. Iraqis are killing Iraqis. That's a definition of a Civil war?

He said last Dec.: -"no time table," yet now he says leave by the end of the year. He seems to have said, what Murtha said last Dec. He also said we have to finish what "we started." What? In the past he said we "didn't" start it, but rather Saddam did as Saddam had a choice and brought the war to us. Read More

If I Were Running for Office.....

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Friday March 10, 2006 · 11:12 PM PST

2006/03/10 · 23:12

I'd say what Molly Ivins said this month and add to it:

Don't call me unpatriotic for disagreeing with this 8 year debaucle......

"Take "unpatriotic" and shove it. How dare they do this to our country? "Unpatriotic"? These people have ruined the American military! Not to mention the economy, the middle class, and our reputation in the world. Everything they touch turns to dirt, including Medicare prescription drugs and hurricane relief.

This is not a time for a candidate who will offend no one; it is time for a candidate who takes clear stands and kicks ass." Read More

God Bless America, I hope

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Tuesday March 07, 2006 · 11:09 PM PST

2006/03/07 · 23:09

God bless america, land that i love,
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans white with foam,
God bless america,
My home sweet home.

-- irving berlin

I wonder how long our home sweet home will be so sweet.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home, hurrah.
Over There, the Yanks are Coming.

Line Item Veto, a Joke

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Monday March 06, 2006 · 9:30 PM PST

2006/03/06 · 21:30

The President appeared on TV today saying he's asking Congress to pass a law giving him the line item veto. Reagan asked for it, too. Then the Rep. Congress gave it to Clinton in 1996 and courts overturned, saying it was unconstitutional, for only Congress controls the spending/has power to spend. Line item veto was taken away, right before Bush became President.

So IMHO Bush is asking Congress to pass a law that's unconstitutional, though he said he "thought" it was re-written now so that it would pass the court and be constitutional. So who wrote this law? Gonzales, Cheney, Rove? I heard one discussion saying it would have to be made an amendment to the Constitution - and would take 2/3 votes by Congress and states. Read More

Fluff News, TV

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Sunday March 05, 2006 · 11:00 PM PST

2006/03/05 · 23:00

I watched station after station doing what I call "fluff" TV today. Nothing earth shattering, breaking or new. Silly stuff on Oscars ( ON NEWS STATIONS! Give me a break) I did watch the Oscars (it's an American Tradition) so shoot me.

Great Day. No scary news, except for the people in Iraq, something about more religious bombings; and oh yes, UN Bolton gave a rip roaring speech to pro Israel Group about evil Iran: he threatned. He was scary. Does the Pres. know what he said? or Condi, or Rumsfeld? or Cheney.? Was Bolton doing Bush/Cheney Bidding? or was he grandstanding on his own. I will stay tuned, but Bolton scares with words.

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Third Anniversary of Iraq?

Humpty Dumpty War

If I Were Running for Office.....

God Bless America, I hope

Line Item Veto, a Joke

Fluff News, TV