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McCain couldn't even lift his hand high enough to actually shake Obama's hand-- More of a wave...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI0iIOqPGak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI0iIOqPGak
Barack's hand-- Barack went up to him and tapped him on the shoulder to shake his hand and he pushed his hand away so that Barack shook only Cindi's hand-- OUCH!!! I was appalled by that!! Did anyone else see that???
CBS reported that there is a lot of voters that are being purged for suspicious reasons... Watch this... it is scary!!
To me cheating is treason-- anyone who is caught doing this needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of FEDERAL LAW-- maybe sent to Gitmo...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRfJtnfQDgg
To me cheating is treason-- anyone who is caught doing this needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of FEDERAL LAW-- maybe sent to Gitmo...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRfJtnfQDgg
Sarah Palin said she looked down at her coffee cup and had a providential moment... Too bad the woman can't read... Palin stated that her coffee cup said: 'There's a place in Hell reserved for women who support other women.'"
Albright's real quote was that: There is a place in Hell reserved for women who DON'T support other women...
I like Albright's quote better... If you want to talk about women who don't support OTHER women-- Sarah Palin's name is the first to enter my mind...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/05/palin-misquotes-albright_n_131967.html
Albright's real quote was that: There is a place in Hell reserved for women who DON'T support other women...
I like Albright's quote better... If you want to talk about women who don't support OTHER women-- Sarah Palin's name is the first to enter my mind...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/05/palin-misquotes-albright_n_131967.html
A breaking story about how a kind, quiet man stepped in to help a new bride get back home. This comes as no surprise to those of us who respect this man and want to see him elected.
Blogger Leisha has posted a translation of the original story first published in a popular Norwegian magazine.
The Story:
Obama Story, Norway
Mary lacked money to fly home to Norway â€" Barack Obama saved her love
ÅSGÅRDSTRAND (VG): Mary was a newlywed and ready to move to Norway, but was stopped at the airport because she didn’t have enough money for the trip. Then a stranger turned up and paid for her.
Mary Menth Andersen was 31 years old at the time and had just married Norwegian Dag Andersen. She was looking forward to starting a new life in Åsgårdstrand in Vestfold with him. But first she had to get all of her belongings across to Norway. The date was November 2nd, 1988.
At the airport in Miami things were hectic as usual, with long lines at the check-in counters. When it was finally Mary’s turn and she had placed her luggage on the baggage line, she got the message that would crush her bubbling feeling of happiness.
-You’ll have to pay a 103 dollar surcharge if you want to bring both those suitcases to Norway, the man behind the counter said.
Mary had no money. Her new husband had travelled ahead of her to Norway, and she had no one else to call.
-I was completely desperate and tried to think which of my things I could manage without. But I had already made such a careful selection of my most prized possessions, says Mary.
Although she explained the situation to the man behind the counter, he showed no signs of mercy.
-I started to cry, tears were pouring down my face and I had no idea what to do. Then I heard a gentle and friendly voice behind me saying, That’s OK, I’ll pay for her.
Mary turned around to see a tall man whom she had never seen before.
-He had a gentle and kind voice that was still firm and decisive. The first thing I thought was, Who is this man?
Although this happened 20 years ago, Mary still remembers the authority that radiated from the man.
-He was nicely dressed, fashionably dressed with brown leather shoes, a cotton shirt open at the throat and khaki pants, says Mary.
She was thrilled to be able to bring both her suitcases to Norway and assured the stranger that he would get his money back. The man wrote his name and address on a piece of paper that he gave to Mary. She thanked him repeatedly. When she finally walked off towards the security checkpoint, he waved goodbye to her.
The piece of paper said ‘Barack Obama’ and his address in Kansas, which is the state where his mother comes from. Mary carried the slip of paper around in her wallet for years, before it was thrown out.
-He was my knight in shining armor, says Mary, smiling.
She paid the 103 dollars back to Obama the day after she arrived in Norway. At that time he had just finished his job as a poorly paid community worker* in Chicago, and had started his law studies at prestigious Harvard university.
In the spring of 2006 Mary’s parents had heard that Obama was considering a run for president, but that he had still not decided. They chose to write a letter in which they told him that he would receive their votes. At the same time, they thanked Obama for helping their daughter 18 years earlier.
In a letter to Mary’s parents dated May 4th, 2006 and stamped ‘United States Senate, Washington DC’, Barack Obama writes**:
‘I want to thank you for the lovely things you wrote about me and for reminding me of what happened at Miami airport. I’m happy I could help back then, and I’m delighted to hear that your daughter is happy in Norway. Please send her my best wishes. Sincerely, Barack Obama, United States senator’.
The parents sent the letter on to Mary.
This week VG met her and her husband in the café that she runs with her friend Lisbeth Tollefsrud in Åsgårdstrand.
-It’s amazing to think that the man who helped me 20 years ago may now become the next US president, says Mary delightedly.
She has already voted for Obama. She recently donated 100 dollars to his campaign.
She often tells the story from Miami airport, both when race issues are raised and when the conversation turns to the presidential elections.
-I sincerely hope the Americans will see reason and understand that Obama means change, says Mary.
Blogger Leisha has posted a translation of the original story first published in a popular Norwegian magazine.
The Story:
Obama Story, Norway
Mary lacked money to fly home to Norway â€" Barack Obama saved her love
ÅSGÅRDSTRAND (VG): Mary was a newlywed and ready to move to Norway, but was stopped at the airport because she didn’t have enough money for the trip. Then a stranger turned up and paid for her.
Mary Menth Andersen was 31 years old at the time and had just married Norwegian Dag Andersen. She was looking forward to starting a new life in Åsgårdstrand in Vestfold with him. But first she had to get all of her belongings across to Norway. The date was November 2nd, 1988.
At the airport in Miami things were hectic as usual, with long lines at the check-in counters. When it was finally Mary’s turn and she had placed her luggage on the baggage line, she got the message that would crush her bubbling feeling of happiness.
-You’ll have to pay a 103 dollar surcharge if you want to bring both those suitcases to Norway, the man behind the counter said.
Mary had no money. Her new husband had travelled ahead of her to Norway, and she had no one else to call.
-I was completely desperate and tried to think which of my things I could manage without. But I had already made such a careful selection of my most prized possessions, says Mary.
Although she explained the situation to the man behind the counter, he showed no signs of mercy.
-I started to cry, tears were pouring down my face and I had no idea what to do. Then I heard a gentle and friendly voice behind me saying, That’s OK, I’ll pay for her.
Mary turned around to see a tall man whom she had never seen before.
-He had a gentle and kind voice that was still firm and decisive. The first thing I thought was, Who is this man?
Although this happened 20 years ago, Mary still remembers the authority that radiated from the man.
-He was nicely dressed, fashionably dressed with brown leather shoes, a cotton shirt open at the throat and khaki pants, says Mary.
She was thrilled to be able to bring both her suitcases to Norway and assured the stranger that he would get his money back. The man wrote his name and address on a piece of paper that he gave to Mary. She thanked him repeatedly. When she finally walked off towards the security checkpoint, he waved goodbye to her.
The piece of paper said ‘Barack Obama’ and his address in Kansas, which is the state where his mother comes from. Mary carried the slip of paper around in her wallet for years, before it was thrown out.
-He was my knight in shining armor, says Mary, smiling.
She paid the 103 dollars back to Obama the day after she arrived in Norway. At that time he had just finished his job as a poorly paid community worker* in Chicago, and had started his law studies at prestigious Harvard university.
In the spring of 2006 Mary’s parents had heard that Obama was considering a run for president, but that he had still not decided. They chose to write a letter in which they told him that he would receive their votes. At the same time, they thanked Obama for helping their daughter 18 years earlier.
In a letter to Mary’s parents dated May 4th, 2006 and stamped ‘United States Senate, Washington DC’, Barack Obama writes**:
‘I want to thank you for the lovely things you wrote about me and for reminding me of what happened at Miami airport. I’m happy I could help back then, and I’m delighted to hear that your daughter is happy in Norway. Please send her my best wishes. Sincerely, Barack Obama, United States senator’.
The parents sent the letter on to Mary.
This week VG met her and her husband in the café that she runs with her friend Lisbeth Tollefsrud in Åsgårdstrand.
-It’s amazing to think that the man who helped me 20 years ago may now become the next US president, says Mary delightedly.
She has already voted for Obama. She recently donated 100 dollars to his campaign.
She often tells the story from Miami airport, both when race issues are raised and when the conversation turns to the presidential elections.
-I sincerely hope the Americans will see reason and understand that Obama means change, says Mary.
If Barack had done something like this his campaign would have ended before it began... AND SHE did this in 2008!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Re0vmbtHK8
She is making up things about Barack's character-- She only needs to look in the mirror if she wants to see poor poor character and terrible judgement!!
Hey Sarah-- Can you see reality from Alaska???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Re0vmbtHK8
She is making up things about Barack's character-- She only needs to look in the mirror if she wants to see poor poor character and terrible judgement!!
Hey Sarah-- Can you see reality from Alaska???
If you want to start your Sunday morning off with a great laugh and like me I am in bed before SNL comes on-- WATCH IN NOW!!! I almost fell on the floor when Faye said I think marriage should be only for two unwilling teenagers...
you gotta see this!!! http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/vp-debate-open-palin-biden/727421/
you gotta see this!!! http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/vp-debate-open-palin-biden/727421/
Whether you agree or disagree with the Wall Street bail out-- I would like to know WHO is the real leader of the Republicans??? George Bush?? John McCain.... OR is it Eric Cantor-- the Republican who lead the fight against the bail out???
You have to watch this video-- Rachel Maddow hits one out of the park with this one!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/26950033#26950033
You have to watch this video-- Rachel Maddow hits one out of the park with this one!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/26950033#26950033
campaign until there was a resolution to economic crisis... in our " fundamentaly strong economy"???
From what I can see-- he swooped in-- did nothing-- broke a promise not to debate or campaign until there was a solution... He debated-- BLINK BLINK-- and now the vote did not pass in the House and he is campaigning... BLINK, BLINK again... What does this say about his ability to lead???
Can anyone tell me why people think that this man should be our next president??? Just because he has an R after his name and they have always voted R-- Makes no sense to me...
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein
From what I can see-- he swooped in-- did nothing-- broke a promise not to debate or campaign until there was a solution... He debated-- BLINK BLINK-- and now the vote did not pass in the House and he is campaigning... BLINK, BLINK again... What does this say about his ability to lead???
Can anyone tell me why people think that this man should be our next president??? Just because he has an R after his name and they have always voted R-- Makes no sense to me...
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein
http://polarbearsagainstpalin.wetpaint.com/page/Send+Sarah+A+Polar+Bear?t=anon
Michelle-- I thought you would like this!!!
Michelle-- I thought you would like this!!!
I posted 10 days ago about a grassroots campaign to protest the anti-women's rights views of Sarah Palin. Since then over $600,000 dollars has been donated to Planned Parenthood and Sarah Palin has received "Thank you cards" letting her know that this money has been donated in her honor...
Planned Parenthood does more nationwide to prevent abortions than any other organization... They don't rely on teens to "Just say no" and other abstinence only education encouraged by the "right"... They responsibly teach teens about the possible consequences related to having sex so that teens make a more informed decision about sex and how it can effect their lives....
Planned parenthood SAVES lives by HEALTH CARE to young men and women and by providing education about safe sex to both gay and straight men and women. It also screens women/girls for cervical cancer, treats abnormal pap smears, cervical cancer prevention with the HPV vaccine, treats and prevents STD's that can cause sterility in men and women, STD's that can cause birth defects, blindness or death in babies and teaches ways to prevent STD transmission. They do annual exams on women who have little or no means to pay for care. They do breast cancer screening and help women find affordable/free mammograms. They teach testicular exams for young men-- They provide affordable birth control to anyone who walks through their doors... They also assist parenting women on getting good prenatal care.
Planned Parenthood SAVES lives!!! When I worked as a nurse-practitioner at a rural office, we had two women with ectopic pregnancies that would have died had they not first come through our doors, because they were afraid to talk to their parents about what was happening to them. Girls/guys who are afraid to talk to their parents about their bodies and sexuality have a safe place in Planned Parenthood.
They also provide NON biased option counseling to women/couples who are considering abortion vs adoption vs parenting. They provide women with tools to look at ALL of their options...
Consider giving Sarah Palin a LOUD message about her misguided policies regarding women's rights. Join me in donating to Planned Parenthood in honor of Sarah:
https://secure.ga0.org/02/pp10000_inhonor
Planned Parenthood will send a handwritten acknowlegement card to
Sarah Palin,
P.0 Box 110001
Juneau AK, 99811
U.S.A
Link to News article
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/23/palin-opponents-shower-donations-planned-parenthoo/
http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Cecile+Richards
Have a wonderful day!!!, Gretchen
Planned Parenthood does more nationwide to prevent abortions than any other organization... They don't rely on teens to "Just say no" and other abstinence only education encouraged by the "right"... They responsibly teach teens about the possible consequences related to having sex so that teens make a more informed decision about sex and how it can effect their lives....
Planned parenthood SAVES lives by HEALTH CARE to young men and women and by providing education about safe sex to both gay and straight men and women. It also screens women/girls for cervical cancer, treats abnormal pap smears, cervical cancer prevention with the HPV vaccine, treats and prevents STD's that can cause sterility in men and women, STD's that can cause birth defects, blindness or death in babies and teaches ways to prevent STD transmission. They do annual exams on women who have little or no means to pay for care. They do breast cancer screening and help women find affordable/free mammograms. They teach testicular exams for young men-- They provide affordable birth control to anyone who walks through their doors... They also assist parenting women on getting good prenatal care.
Planned Parenthood SAVES lives!!! When I worked as a nurse-practitioner at a rural office, we had two women with ectopic pregnancies that would have died had they not first come through our doors, because they were afraid to talk to their parents about what was happening to them. Girls/guys who are afraid to talk to their parents about their bodies and sexuality have a safe place in Planned Parenthood.
They also provide NON biased option counseling to women/couples who are considering abortion vs adoption vs parenting. They provide women with tools to look at ALL of their options...
Consider giving Sarah Palin a LOUD message about her misguided policies regarding women's rights. Join me in donating to Planned Parenthood in honor of Sarah:
https://secure.ga0.org/02/pp10000_inhonor
Planned Parenthood will send a handwritten acknowlegement card to
Sarah Palin,
P.0 Box 110001
Juneau AK, 99811
U.S.A
Link to News article
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/23/palin-opponents-shower-donations-planned-parenthoo/
http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Cecile+Richards
Have a wonderful day!!!, Gretchen
Loved this quote given in a speech by Richard Trumka, Secretary Treasure of the AFL-CIO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8SzJGvGTZs&feature=email
We need to educate our fellow Americans on what Barack Obama stands for... He stands for the workers, and for heath care for everyone. McCain has voted against the worker... He wants to tax our health care benefits...
We cannot afford another 4 years with a man who voted WITH Bush 90% of the time!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8SzJGvGTZs&feature=email
We need to educate our fellow Americans on what Barack Obama stands for... He stands for the workers, and for heath care for everyone. McCain has voted against the worker... He wants to tax our health care benefits...
We cannot afford another 4 years with a man who voted WITH Bush 90% of the time!!!