There are a few agitators that are reconducting the primary campaign.  It is quite a tribute to Hillary that you guys still are so intimidated by her.  There is no doubt in my mind that she should have won the nomination and that she would have been a far better president than either Obama or McCain, but she is no longer running, and I can't have my first choice. 

In light of the fact that she has committed her support to Obama, it seems like a moot issue at this point.  So why the bashing today?  It's like Groundhog Day, we keep having this same fight over and over and over..., but to what end?

Keep in mind that, since Hillary is an Obama supporter, when you bash Hillary, you discredit anyone she supports as well....

Watching the Hillary bashers go on and on about how there is no party unity is sort of like listening to Republicans complain about the big government they themselves created (just to prove that big government doesn't work).

Enough, already!  There are far more important and worthwhile tasks at hand to be accomplished.  Focus your energy on something positive and productive.

Today is Tuesday, July 8, 2008. 

This is not a complete list, so if you or someone you know needs good vibes or prayer, please add them to the list in your comments and update us on their progress.

We still have two wars going on.  Coalition forces have suffered 4,429 deaths in action.  The official wounded count is 40,229, but the estimated is actually 23,000 to 100,000.  Two soldiers have been killed this week so far.

320,000 Vets Have Brain Injuries

20,000 Vets' Brain Injuries Not Listed

THANKSGIVING:

We are thankful for our country, as imperfect as it is, it is the shining becon of hope for the world.  We commit ourselves to working together to make this union more perfect every day.

We are thankful for those who are serving in the military and their families who are serving at home.

We are thankful for those veterans who have served in the military and their families who served at home.  We remember those veterans who died so that we might live and enjoy our freedom.  We know that freedom is not free.

We are thankful to our government servants, including our politicians, our career professionals, our diplomats and others, for their tireless, and sometimes thankless, service to our country and to ourselves.

We are thankful for our friends and allies throughout the world who work together with us to make the world a better place.

From Matty:  Thank you for 0 deaths in Iraq last week. 

PETITIONS:

We ask for peace with honor, so that our fighting men and women can come home to the families they love.

We ask for a full and speedy recovery for all those who are injured in body or spirit from their service.

We ask for the continued safety of our loved ones who are sound and fighting or serving abroad.

We ask for the citizens of the war-torn countries of Iraq and Afghanistan to live in peace and safety with hope of a better future.

We ask for comfort and aid to all those in the world who are suffering from oppression, starvation or disease.

We ask for the continued health, safety and well-being of our candidates, our leaders, our members and their families.

We ask for the safe return of the following missing/captured:

Spc. Alex R. Jimenez: Status - missing-captured

Pvt. Byron W. Fouty: Status - missing-captured

Today is July 7, 2008. 

This is not a complete list, so if you or someone you know needs good vibes or prayer, please add them to the list in your comments and update us on their progress.

Hope you all enjoyed celebrating our country's birthday this past weekend.  We still have two wars going on. 

THANKSGIVING:

We are thankful for our country, as imperfect as it is, it is the shining becon of hope for the world.  We commit ourselves to working together to make this union more perfect every day.

We are thankful for those who are serving in the military and their families who are serving at home.

We are thankful for those veterans who have served in the military and their families who served at home.  We remember those veterans who died so that we might live and enjoy our freedom.  We know that freedom is not free.

We are thankful to our government servants, including our politicians, our career professionals, our diplomats and others, for their tireless, and sometimes thankless, service to our country and to ourselves.

We are thankful for our friends and allies throughout the world who work together with us to make the world a better place.

PETITIONS:

We ask for peace with honor, so that our fighting men and women can come home to the families they love.

We ask for a full and speedy recovery for all those who are injured in body or spirit from their service.

We ask for the continued safety of our loved ones who are sound and fighting or serving abroad.

We ask for the citizens of the war-torn countries of Iraq and Afghanistan to live in peace and safety with hope of a better future.

We ask for comfort and aid to all those in the world who are suffering from oppression, starvation or disease.

We ask for the continued health, safety and well-being of our candidates, our leaders, our members and their families.

Today is July 4, 2008. 

This is not a complete list, so if you or someone you know needs good vibes or prayer, please add them to the list in your comments and update us on their progress.

Today is our country's birthday.  We have two wars going on. 

THANKSGIVING:

We are thankful for our country, as imperfect as it is, it is the shining becon of hope for the world.  We commit ourselves to working together to make this union more perfect every day.

We are thankful for those who are serving in the military and their families who are serving at home.

We are thankful to our government servants, including our politicians, our career professionals, our diplomats and others, for their tireless, and sometimes thankless, service to our country and to ourselves.

We are thankful for our friends and allies throughout the world who work together with us to make the world a better place.

PETITIONS:

We ask for peace with honor, so that our fighting men and women can come home to the families they love.

We ask for a full and speedy recovery for all those who are injured in body or spirit from their service.

We ask for the continued safety of our loved ones who are sound and fighting or serving abroad.

We ask for the citizens of the war-torn countries of Iraq and Afghanistan to live in peace and safety with hope of a better future.

We ask for comfort and aid to all those in the world who are suffering from oppression, starvation or disease.

We ask for the continued health, safety and well-being of our candidates, our leaders, our members and their families.

We have at least two people on this blog who have family that are suffering that I know of. 

How do you guys feel about publishing the equivalent of a prayer list daily so that we know who is needing our support on special issue?  It does not have to exclude those who are not religious, that is why I chose not to call it a "prayer list."

What do you think?

There has been some expression of judgmental attitudes and rejection of posters who support controversial opinions (and that is a nice way to say it) and whether standing up against THEM is the same as standing up against THEIR ARGUMENT. Well, as you guys know by now -- and my father said it best -- I have never lacked an opinion or the adequate wind to voice it!

So, let me offer you this suggestion:

C-SPAN

Rally
Obama Campaign Rally in Unity, New Hampshire
Obama Presidential Campaign
Unity, New Hampshire (United States)
ID: 206208 - 06/27/2008 - 1:00 hour

Clinton, Hillary Rodham; U.S. Senator, D-NY   

Obama, Barack; U.S. Senator, D, Illinois 

C-SPAN, Friday 6/27/08; 12:00 n - 1:00 pm EDT

http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan/schedule.csp

The beginning and end of this live program may be earlier or later than the scheduled times.

Aesop, I believe, said, "United we stand, divided we fall." That is what our Democratic Party is facing. It is time that we put our past behind us and begin looking forward to November. I was torn up until election day on who to vote for. By the time the primary came in Indiana I could see the writing on the wall that Sen. Obama was going to be the nominee. I congratulate Sen. Clinton on a wonderfully run campaign. She is, and would have been, an immensly strong and inspirational candidate.

BUT.

Sen. Obama has won the nomination and it is time for us all to work as hard as we can to make sure we send a message loud and clear in November: It is time! We have had enough! Senator Obama is our choice! I urge everyone who is feeling discouraged, hurt, even spurnned to look into the future and invision 8 years of John McCain, 8 more years in Iraq, 8 more years of tax cuts for the wealthy, 8 more years of Republicans in the Oval Office! We cannot afford to let our differences get in the way of our true goals. So. I ask you this my fellow Democrats: United we stand. OR Divided we fall. ???

We MUST put our differences behind us.  We MUST unite behind Barack.  We WILL win in November!  America cannot afford to stay on this course any longer. 

IT IS TIME AMERICA.

You are not alone in the feelings you are experiencing right now. You are not alone in interpreting the events of this nomination fight in the light that you do.

I think that were the shoe on the other foot, Obama supporters would be equally unmoored; in search of answers. This was a hotly contested nomination. The most hotly contested nomination in the lifetimes of most of us, even the history of the party over the last 100 years.

It would be unreasonable and unnatural if there were not some bruised egos.

Will those who claim to be Hillary fans get behind her statements today and respect her wishes, or will they continue to promote divisiveness and disrespect to the DNC, our nominee and our party?

One thing is certain, after Hillary's speech today, it will be a lot easier to tell the real Democrats from the Republican Trolls who have invaded our blogosphere.

After Hillary's speech today, not only will you be disrespectful to our party, you will also be disrespecting Hillary if you continue to refuse to unite behind Obama and our party.

In the end, you have three choices just like the rest of us:

1.) Vote Republican
2.) Vote Democrat
3.) Vote for a 3rd party /vote for write-in = not voting

Ramifications:
1.) You have chosen to vote against everything that Hillary and Barack stand for
2.) You will fight to achieve Barack and  Hillary's goals
3.) You've just wasted your time and gas money