Title: ARG Poll has PA tied between Obama and Clinton at 45-45 Source:
Democratic Underground URL Source:[None] Published:Apr 7, 2008 Author:DU people Post Date:2008-04-07 17:42:11 by ghostdogtxn Keywords:None Views:4046 Comments:259
I'd say it no more exists than good old fashioned racism.
Your non-answers are funny :)
I will grant you that, let's say that there's 10% about Hillary Clinton that we don't know yet, I will grant you that, but I would say there's also about 50% about Barack Obama that we don't know yet," Ed Rendell said.
ghost does not want to discuss the millions of blacks that will vote Obama because he is black. I find that odd.
The Cleansed Ones aren't capable of logical, direct discussion. In order for their universe to make sense, certain realities must be either ignored or rejected as racist.
I will grant you that, let's say that there's 10% about Hillary Clinton that we don't know yet, I will grant you that, but I would say there's also about 50% about Barack Obama that we don't know yet," Ed Rendell said.
As part of their guilt they willingly accept a seat on the back of the same bus Rosa Park rode. Take pity; their warm and fuzzy feeling will soon be replaced by shock when their kids become the brunt of the insanity they embrace.
Remember Obama said he was a member of the “Joshua generation,” whose challenge is to complete the work of the “Moses generation,” specifically with respect to the rights of African-Americans.
We should put a list of questions together and submit before their next debate.
His position on mandatory 'service' needs some clarification. He supports 65K more troops and a redeployment plan, so does his committment to withdraw troops carry a deadline?
MT. VERNON, Iowa – Senator Barack Obama implored young Americans “to step into the currents of history,” by not only supporting his presidential candidacy, but committing to form a new generation of public service.
In a speech here today at Cornell College, Mr. Obama said he would seek to restore America’s standing in the world by doubling the size of the Peace Corps, increasing the strength of the Foreign Service and creating a national network – modeled after Craigslist – to connect volunteers to areas of need across the country.
“I won’t just ask for your vote as a candidate, I will ask for your service and your active citizenship when I am president of the United States,” Mr. Obama said, drawing applause and a standing ovation from hundreds of students and residents of this eastern Iowa town. “This will not be a call issued in one speech or program, this will be a cause of my presidency.”
Before presenting his proposals calling for a renewed commitment to national service, Mr. Obama was endorsed by Harris Wofford, a former senator from Pennsylvania who helped form the Peace Corps during his time in the Kennedy administration. As he introduced Mr. Obama to the crowd, Mr. Wofford said he had not felt as inspired “since the days of John Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King.” “Barack Obama has picked up the torch that they lit,” Mr. Wofford said.
In his speech here, Mr. Obama also proposed to:
* Expand AmeriCorps from 75,000 slots to 250,000 slots and establish five new “corps,” including: Classroom Corps, Health Corps, Clean Energy Corps, Veterans Corps and Homeland Security Corps.
* Increase the engagement of retired Americans in volunteer service.
* Establish a goal of having students in middle school and high school contribute at least 50 hours a year to community service
* Create a new American Opportunity Tax Credit to ensure the first $4,000 of a college education is free for Americans willing to complete 100 hours of public service a year.
With four weeks remaining in the Iowa caucus campaign, Mr. Obama is aggressively courting college students and residents of college communities across the state. Today’s stop at Cornell College is one of five stops on college campus over a two-day stretch of campaigning.
“This is one of those rare windows that don’t come around very often, maybe once in a generation,” Mr. Obama said. “As you get older, you get more set in your ways, you come to just assume that the world as it is, is the world as it must be. At your age, you’re still in the position to imagine what it might be. You are in the position to be the lever by which we move in a different direction.”
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
ghost does not want to discuss the millions of blacks that will vote Obama because he is black. I find that odd.
Any intelligent person knows that if he wasn't half black he wouldn't even be considered for President of the USA by the elite. Americans didn't pick this guy, mainstream media did, just like they picked the rest of the candidates. Americans are easily fooled by the talking heads on TV. That's why we will be destroyed as a nation. Too many Americans are easily fooled.
Why would I pay attention to anything a self professed Democrat would say to me? The mere fact that you have an association w/that wing of the Party tells me you have the political acumen of a bowling ball.
I will grant you that, let's say that there's 10% about Hillary Clinton that we don't know yet, I will grant you that, but I would say there's also about 50% about Barack Obama that we don't know yet," Ed Rendell said.
As for WHY Obama wants more troops in Afghanistan, I don't know that he really does
Obama's 2006 rating by the Almanac of American Politics (2008) on Foreign Policy is 85% liberal, 12% conservative. (2005: 76% liberal, 15% conservative.) [39]
His first major speech on foreign policy was delivered on April 23, 2007 to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He identified the problems the current foreign policy has caused, and the five ways America can lead again, focused on "common security", "common humanity", and remaining "a beacon of freedom and justice for the world":[40]
"Bringing a responsible end" to the war in Iraq and refocusing on the broader region.
"Building the first truly 21st century military and showing wisdom in how we deploy it."
"Marshalling a global effort" to secure, destroy, and stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
"Rebuild and construct the alliances and partnerships necessary to meet common challenges and confront common threats," including climate change.
"Invest in our common humanity" through foreign aid and supporting the "pillars of a sustainable democracy – a strong legislature, an independent judiciary, the rule of law, a vibrant civil society, a free press, and an honest police force."
During the speech Obama called for an expansion of the United States Armed Forces "by adding 65,000 soldiers to the Army and 27,000 Marines", an idea introduced by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.
In an address on national security to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars on August 1, 2007, Obama stated that as President he would consider military action in Pakistan in order to attack al-Qaeda, even if the Pakistani government did not give approval.[41] Obama said, "I will not hesitate to use military force to take out terrorists who pose a direct threat to America."[42] He also said "As President, I would deploy at least two additional brigades to Afghanistan to re-enforce our counter-terrorism operations".[43]
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
That does not mean bring the troops home, merely shift them elsewhere in the region.
When Obama spoke of sending more troops to Afghanistan, that was not Obama speaking, that was his handlers putting words into his mouth.
There is a reason to add troops to Afghanistan but not to look for Osama.
Yes, I understood what he meant. That dance was played upon the public that voted the dems in to end the war..
No, we're not going to Afgh, or Pak, for Osama... we are going for 'interests'.
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
Thanks, Peppa. Glad to see someone around here at least does some work!
-much love.
Just trying to keep his positions straight is a full time job.
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
That does not mean bring the troops home, merely shift them elsewhere in the region.
As the late Paul Harvey was fond of saying, "Here is the rest of the story."
I didn't know Obama's full plan until I poked around and found the material. He bought the Iraqi Study Group's plan, lock, stock and barrel. And that plan, BTW, was hatched from an Israeli one that was developed in '82. Little did I know by simply offering it w/o comment, some would take offense.
I will grant you that, let's say that there's 10% about Hillary Clinton that we don't know yet, I will grant you that, but I would say there's also about 50% about Barack Obama that we don't know yet," Ed Rendell said.
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
Obama as dem candidate brings us McKooK, Americans lose regardless who wins.
The fact that there are people on this forum arguing over which puppet they prefer is really quite disturbing. I really thought most of the members of this forum were above that.
I will grant you that, let's say that there's 10% about Hillary Clinton that we don't know yet, I will grant you that, but I would say there's also about 50% about Barack Obama that we don't know yet," Ed Rendell said.
The fact that there are people on this forum arguing over which puppet they prefer is really quite disturbing.
Ricky.....they're Democrats. Think of all the Republican cultists on tFR. These creatures among us are just as goofy. Don't take them seriously, they're here for our amusement as is anyone holding Party ties at this late stage of the game.
I will grant you that, let's say that there's 10% about Hillary Clinton that we don't know yet, I will grant you that, but I would say there's also about 50% about Barack Obama that we don't know yet," Ed Rendell said.
#67. To: RickyJ, Jethro Tull, ghostdogtxn, Christine (#64)
I really thought most of the members of this forum were above that.
I among others considered ourselves to be Americans, no longer party believers, no longer conservative or liberal, rather Americans for America.
As suspected this was untrue as it became apparent that the only unifying aspect was that we all hated Bush and friends.
Now the liberal democrats come crawling out of the woodwork from their hidey hole to express support for Obama directly and for Clinton by extension.
It is going to be interesting when Obama is willing to become VP candidate with Clinton in charge. These same people will in fact justify their votes for Clinton because of Obama.
this has been a debate only since the departure of Ron Paul. where are the large number of 4um's Paulites? if i may venture a guess. they're hopeless, burnt out, and have given up on politics.
I have always thought of myself as a Texan first and then an American.
Right now would be an opportune moment for Texas to become a republic again.
The problem is that then the leaders thereof would immediately begin trying to conquer the world just as the "leaders" this state sent to D.C. are doing. This is the fatal flaw of the Texan. He worships violence for violence's sake.
Texas right now is one of the few states not in a recession. It's always been this way. I remember in the second half of the 1980s Texas being in a damned depression and the national media were constantly crowing about how it was boom times everywhere.
Everywhere but here and a few other states of the "Oil Patch."
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
going against the first really 21st century candidate. It doesn't matter whether you like Obama or not, you have to look objectively at his machine. He's built the slickest political machine in living memory
Frankly, I'm shocked to see you drinking the kool-aid. Not that I have any political accumen.
Little did I know by simply offering it w/o comment, some would take offense.
Any discussion of Obama's statements or votes appears to be offensive. Such scrutiny is racist.
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
I have always thought of myself as a Texan first and then an American.
Right now would be an opportune moment for Texas to become a republic again.
Sam...
Well sir, you are one up on me.
Texans fought on the morally right side during the Civil War and America lost.
My ancestors fought for the blue bellies, so I try not to think of them. In my behalf however, my older ancestors fought and died in the Revolution, they were the good guys and America won.
I disagree about Texas being on the right side of that war. My namesake tried to convince Texans not to join the Confederacy.
He was on record back then as saying he would rather the state go it alone as a republic again rather than join the doomed C.S.A. and, yes, he predicted its doom even before it began.
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
this has been a debate only since the departure of Ron Paul. where are the large number of 4um's Paulites? if i may venture a guess. they're hopeless, burnt out, and have given up on politics.
Well, I think it became the debate when a few RP supporters used the Trotsky letter come out for Obama, and it happened in one post. That came as a shock to me, and perhaps to others as well. From a constitutionalist to a marxist/big government/redistributionist/commie and liar defies logic and perhaps intellect. I really don't think much time was spent on Obama before that, and McCain and Clinton were known entities, so it I guess it became important to learn about Obama, as he was the next best thing to Paul on the War, or was he?
It's not about RP anymore, though I sure hope for a miracle, I'm a realist, or I try to be.
I've seen a number of posts now that have expressed the same confusion about posters that jumped on the O-train... And, I have asked several times, for a case to be made to vote FOR Obama. No takers. Just spin and accusations that 'we' must want McCain. How they make that trip, I don't know either.
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
He says so, but you don't know if he means it? Utter crap. I don't get where you're coming from at all.
Troops in Afghanistan. There is a reason they are there, there is a reason Obama was told that was his position. Obamas military expertise is totally lacking so that proposal is not his military strategy.
Troops in Afghanistan. There is a reason they are there, there is a reason Obama was told that was his position. Obamas military expertise is totally lacking so that proposal is not his military strategy.
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942
"The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." -- Herbert Sebastien Agar (1897-1980) Source: The Time for Greatness, 1942