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Sunday morning in sunny Reno......

Blueberry — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:14:13 EDT

8/17/08 Reno Gazette Journal link to article and audio of full speech with question and answer period. He was strong, honest and forthright that our country needs some work. What a wonderful way to spend a sunny Sunday morning!

P.S. That's me in the red hat! :)

Uncle Sam wants YOU!

Blueberry — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:46:24 EDT

Stand up for Choice! Young and old agree....protect our rights!

Do not allow another GOP president to decide our next Supreme Court justices!

DEMOCRATS 08!

Let's All Give a Great Big Welcome to McCain to Nevada!

Blueberry — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:07:19 EDT

"Shia or Sunni? Who cares?"

"Email is for liberal pansies."

"Keep women barefoot, pregnant and duck-taped!"

Woo-hoo! Awesome news from swing-state Nevada!

Blueberry — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:52:35 EDT

A few months ago, Democratic voter registration surpassed Republican. We held our state Democratic convention and had over 3,000 people attend....more than 2,000 more than usual. Now, here comes even better news....the Republicans couldn't get enough delegates to RSVP their state convention to get a quorum, so they're cancelling! This is shocking!

Dust off those blue, suede cowboy boots, people!

GOP cancels state convention; panel to pick Nevada national delegates

War is not healthy for children and other living things....

Blueberry — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:39:30 EDT

Reno McCain protest.....while he's in the casino ballroom behind us at his $1,000 and $5,000 lunch.

Iraqi Permanent Bases Already Being Built?!!!!

Blueberry — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:01:43 EDT

Thanks to Marsha - her awesome Bush budget post led me to the FCNL - Friends Committee on National Legislation - a Quaker lobby in the public interest.

Check out the map of Iraq on the Quaker website - it's too big for me to post here. It is interesting and alarming to see so many bases already in the process of being built. The funds to build these permanent bases are provided by Bush's supplemental funding bill.

Where is the media? Stuck on the Obama/Clinton mud wars. Meanwhile, the GOP is building bases right in front of all of us - not even quietly or discretely.

So the question of Obama or Clinton is a moot point. Will we even be able to stop the military base operation in Iraq if a Democratic president is elected? We can't know for sure. But we damn well know that McCain WILL keep the base-building operation going....fulfilling his intent to keep our troops in Iraq for 100 years "if necessary." Necessary, my blue ass.

Help for Veterans and America

Blueberry — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:05:47 EDT

A blog was posted earlier highlighting Hillary's admirable plan to help Veterans. A comment was made that Obama's site had no information regarding Vets....which is simply untrue. So, in fairness, the following is Obama's plans to help Veterans.

Barack Obama's Record

Record of Advocacy: As a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Obama passed legislation to improve care and slash red tape for our wounded warriors recovering at places like Walter Reed. He passed laws to help homeless veterans and offered an innovative solution to prevent at-risk veterans from falling into homelessness. Obama led a bipartisan effort in the Senate to try to halt the military's unfair practice of discharging service members for having a service-connected psychological injury. He fought for fair treatment of Illinois veterans' claims and forced the VA to conduct an unprecedented outreach campaign to disabled veterans with lower than-average benefits. Obama passed legislation to stop a VA review of closed PTSD cases that could have led to a reduction in veterans' benefits. He passed an amendment to ensure that all service members returning from Iraq are properly screened for traumatic brain injuries. He introduced legislation to direct the VA and Pentagon to fix disjointed records systems and improve outreach to members of the National Guard and Reserves.

How Do We Fight Off McCain!

Blueberry — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:19:38 EDT

Sharkhunter posted a thought-provoking blog earlier... "McCain is a Non-Issue"

So, let's talk about the big, white elephant sitting on the living room sofa...

He's funny, witty, war hero, moderate-leaning, established name...etc, etc.

What does the Democratic Party need to do to rally the United States against this GOP threat?

Edwards-Obama Supporters Unite!

Blueberry — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:42:45 EST

My cycle of grief from John Edwards withdrawing - excuse me, "suspending" - from the Presidential election has officially come to a close...

1. Denial : The initial stage: "It can't be happening."

2. Anger : "Why me? It's not fair."

3. Bargaining : "Just let me live to see my children graduate."

4. Depression : "I'm so sad, why bother with anything?"

5. Acceptance : "It's going to be OK."

Washoe County Convention

MT — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:39:44 EST

For those of you who are attending the
Washoe County Democratic Convention
on Feb 23rd, here is some important info:

New Location is the Reno Events Center in Downtown Reno. 4th and Center Street.MAP

PLEASE PREREGISTER for this event! You can do so HERE. You can also Register at the County Party Office(1465 Terminal) or Web Site (washoedems.org) if you are planning to attend at a Delegate, an Alternate Delegate or Guest.

PLEASE PICK UP your credentials AHEAD of time. On Thursday and Friday( 21st and 22nd), Pre- Registered Convention attendees can pick up their Credentials and info at the County Party HQ. Early Pick up will save YOU from waiting in a HUGE line on Saturday morning, and will help the Party tremendously. Check Washoedems.org for times

Cheers and see you there!

Anybody But Another Republican President

Blueberry — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:12:16 EST

Take your pick - it's up to us to stop the GOP machine in '08!

Senate Debate - Spy Bill - FISA S.2248 - CALL SENATORS NOW!

Blueberry — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:17:28 EST

Senator Edwards sent the following email to supporters this afternoon.

When it comes to protecting the rule of law, words are not enough. We need action.

It's wrong for your government to spy on you. That's why I'm asking you to join me today in calling on Senate Democrats to filibuster revisions to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that would give "retroactive immunity" to the giant telecom companies for their role in aiding George W. Bush's illegal eavesdropping on American citizens.

The Senate is debating this issue right now -- which is why we must act right now. You can find your Senators' phone numbers here or call the Senate Switchboard at 1-(202)-224-3121.

Granting retroactive immunity is wrong. It will let corporate law-breakers off the hook. It will hamstring efforts to learn the truth about Bush's illegal spying program. And it will flip on its head a core principle that has guided our nation since our founding: the belief that no one, no matter how well connected or what office they hold, is above the law.

But in Washington today, the telecom lobbyists have launched a full-court press for retroactive immunity. George Bush and Dick Cheney are doing everything in their power to ensure it passes. And too many Senate Democrats are ready to give the lobbyists and the Bush administration exactly what they want.

Please join me in calling on every Senate Democrat to do everything in their power -- including joining Senator Dodd's efforts to filibuster this legislation -- to stop retroactive immunity and stand up for the rule of law. The Constitution should not be for sale at any price.

Thank you for taking action.

John Edwards
January 24, 2008

DEMOCRATIC PARTY - UNITED WE STAND

Blueberry — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:52:50 EST

Alone
Lying, thinking
Last night
How to find my soul a home
Where water is not thirsty
And bread loaf is not stone
I came up with one thing
And I don't believe I'm wrong
That nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

There are some millionaires
With money they can't use
Their wives run round like banshees
Their children sing the blues
They've got expensive doctors
To cure their hearts of stone.
But nobody
No, nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Now if you listen closely
I'll tell you what I know
Storm clouds are gathering
The wind is gonna blow
The race of man is suffering
And I can hear the moan,
'Cause nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Maya Angelou

CONGRATULATIONS NEVADA DEMOCRATS!

Blueberry — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:53:28 EST

Wow. That's about all I can say right now. My adrenaline is still pumping after an exciting day of witnessing grassroots Democracy at its best. Early predictions were that 50,000 Democrats would show up today for Nevada's first caucus in state history - over 120,000 showed up! All colors - all ages - die-hard Democrats and brand-new voter registrations filled out *today*! I am amazed. And so very proud of my newly adopted state. With everyone's support, we're going to turn this state BLUE - first the Presidential election and then onto the Governor's mansion. Blue, baby, blue!

John Edwards in Reno, Nevada!

Blueberry — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:56:27 EST

Here's a video of John Edwards in Reno today...standing room only crowd at the Grand Sierra ballroom.

P.S. I'm in the bleachers behind him...but you'll have to guess which one! :)

I'm going to puke....

Blueberry — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:19:31 EST

If I hear the words "hope" or "change" one more freaking time. The words started out innocently enough as inspirational messages from Edwards and Obama....but now we've got Clinton, let alone ROMNEY and HUCKABEE joining the band wagon? I declare a BAN on the use of these words by all candidates and their supporters! The only change I hope to hear about is the "change in my pocket goin' jing-a-ling-a-ling..."

Watching History in the Making....

Blueberry — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:02:20 EST

Edwards - Obama - Clinton - Who has the working people's best interests? Who is the best speech-maker? Who has the most experience? Will it really matter in the history books in 50 years?

IMHO when it comes down to it, ALL THREE would be agents of incredible, history-making change for America.

A Populist, a Black and a Woman. I'm saying the poor/black/gender cards DO matter!

Cheers! Biden, Clinton, Dodd, Edwards, Gravel, Kucinich, Obama & Richardson Supporters

Blueberry — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:31:47 EST

Iowa Dems LIVE Results Link

MT — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:02:55 EST

As requested, here is the link to the Iowa Dem's Web page that will show the Results Thursday night, live, as they come in:
Iowa Results

Nevada will have a similar site on our big day, January 19th

Nevada Dems YouTube Channel!

MT — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:47:25 EST

And it has lots of good videos, too!
Check it out at:
Youtube.com