Listen to This

Take some time out and listen to this. To me, there is a huge similarity to me between Obama and Martin Luther King, Jr. It could just because the way this video was made as far the black and white lighting or the chants... such as "Yes We Can" and "I have a Dream"... thats just me, but see for your self.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fZHou18Cdk

Ohio and Texas

Was anyone surprised by Clinton's victories last night? At first I was surprised by the margin of victory she had in Ohio but then when I thought about it, I realized that it really shouldn't be that surprising, as well as her victory in Texas. Because of Obama's, (was it 11?) straight victories, there has been a lot of talk about how Clinton needed these victories to avoid the nail in the coffin and i imagined that pushed Clinton supporters to the polls in droves. That probably also helped keep Obama supporters away from voting, as well as the weather (in Ohio), which was nasty. Maybe Obama fans figured his momentum was so great he would sweep Ohio, Texas, Vermont with ease and they didn't need to go out in the nasty weather to vote? It's going to be interesting to see the caucus results for Texas. It's a shame the Republican primaries haven't been this exciting/close. I wonder if Mitt Romney had remained in the race, in those areas where Huckabee almost took McCain, could he have won them? Is it really that people love McCain that much or just that they prefer him over Huckabee? I really can't understand why he dropped out so early. Oh well. Now it's McCain vs. the winner of the Democratic fight to the death!

Frustrated Voter

So as I look at the calendar by my computer I noticed it is March 2nd, and there are five people left in the race for the White House: John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Hiliary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Ron Paul. Where has everyone gone? Well all the money is disappering from donors and a large number of states have had primaries already. The candidates we have now are the same candidates we had a month ago. Less than 5 weeks after the New Hampshire primary that included thirteen candidates from the Republican and Democratic Parties combined the field has dwindled to five. What happened to nomination process that included the candidates actually fighting and still camapaiging in March? With everyone so eager to have a hand in picking the nominee we've sped the process up so fast that its not even Spring and we know who the nominee is in the Republican party and there are two candidates slugging out in the Democratic party. I love politics, I love the election process, I just love everything political but I have to admitt that this primary process is annoying me. I would love to get actually see candidates fighting for votes across the country through Spring but that might not happen til 2012. Which brings me to another point: when does campaigning for 2012 begin? 2011? 2010? 2009? The day after election day this year? Why can't we be satisfied with just one election at a time? We shouldn't have to have a nominating process that last two years. Some of these candidates have been campaigning for a year already, and its only March. Is that right? I have to admit that I'm sick of this election, sick of the fighting, sick of delegates and super delegats. Lets just talk issues and make America better.

Bill for Obama??

so I dont know if this is a real ad.. but this is something that i saw and has been playing via internet (at least what ive seen)

I am confused.. reactions?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe0BPwWAxnk

Questioning Obama....

So today i heard something very interesting and i am not sure if it is true or not:
Obama recieved 10 million dollars from a "slum lord" named Tony Rosco (i believe)...and JUST IRONICALLY there-soon-after bought a 1.6 million dollar house. What was the 10 million dollars for and will this make Obama a "puppet" in office because he took unofficial bribes and therefore may be pressured in making some changes that is in the best interest of Rosco but maybe not the American people?? Again i do not know the specifics of the case i was just hoping someone would clear it up for me.....also i heard that Obama's wife made the comment "having my husband run for Presidency is the first thing that has ever made me proud to be an American".....does that mean that she was ashamed of this great country? Was America so horrible that she was right in saying that?

Recent Talk

Hello All,

I have read everything that has been said and I just wanted to share a few of my thoughts and/or experiences with all of you since we got back from New Hampshire. After reading Patrick's recent response, it encouraged me to share a story. I went out and voted on Feb. 12th {my birthday : ) } but I am not too sure if all of you knew that I am a Hillary supporter but after talking and listening to my family and friends, some may say that my decision is either smart or stupid. I will try to explain briefly why some feel that way.

Before the caucuses and primaries began, A LOT of family and friends were all about Hillary as I am. I am not sure if it was because of the great reputation she has behind her husband or simply because of her views. But all I know now is that most of the previous Hillary supporters are ALL about OBAMA now. One day a good friend of mine and I were talking, and he was telling me that he simply was not voting for Obama because his name sounded too much like Osama. Although that sounded very immature, I have come to find out that were many people's thoughts in the beginning. But after his countless victories over Hillary, their views change about him and suddenly think, "he may not be that bad after all". Whether they truly sat down and did their research or not, it's funny how people change from week to week. Facebook alone has amazed me because I see so many of my friends writing notes about it saying, "Hilary just needs to drop out of the race... there's no hope". Many of my male friends who at first was all for Hilary, now refuses to put that woman in office. However, I hear a lot of the older woman in my family who would rather vote for Hilary because they say the risk of becoming the President is not worth Obama's life, assuming because of the recent talk that there have been death threats towards Obama if he was in office. I think with any democratic female minority, the decision was and will forever be a hard one because I don't like feeling like I let any particular person down and I know that's how a lot of closest friends feel. Many ask me, "why wouldn't you vote for Obama?"... "Do you know how long and hard our ancestors fought for this opportunity?" Those are just some the questions that I hear whenever the topic of politics come up. For instance, their are nationally recognized african american organizations that have made Obama T-Shirts to show that they are supporters. I have even heard people talk in the future and say, "President Obama". I have even heard McCain make reference to Obama in his speeches as if he already knows that Obama is going to be his only competition in the end.

I know I am starting to ramble now, but I hope some of this makes sense... I am going to get some more thoughts together and come back later... so it won't be so confusing.. : )

Obama and Clinton neck and neck

So I get washington post emails everday, and the latest polls say Clinton leads in Ohio, 50 to 43 %, Obama! wow, good job Clinton, finally getting something. Actually Ohio is were my brother and sister in law live, so i have a feelin they might vote for Clinton, because i parents did in MD polls... but i dont know specfically why.. maybe they like her economy plan, which seems to be her stregnth. In Texas, clinton barely has a winnig prediction in polls of 48% and Obama 47%.. maan that is close, eeks.. thats when you got to campaign galore. She seems to be be a lead for most hispanics in Texas, which might be the reason they predict that 1% lead. Unfortunetly for CLinton, wining these two latest states still wont be good enough to beat out all the states Obama has won.. it helps a lot, but still she needs to do some serious campaigning, and convice a lot of people, inorder to get a tighter grasp and better chance, to beat Obama. Well they have until march 4 i believe, is the offical day Ohio and Texas vote? Bill even said that it is vital for Hillary to win Ohio and Texas, because that will then keep her in the race for nomination. Democrates are split between the two because they all want an experienced candidate who can bring real change and progress, which is most likely thought to be Hillary, but they also find that Obama will be a good president who will fufil the needs and would bring the most change in Washington. For this exact reason i was not sure who i was going to vote for back in the MD elections, its such a tough choice, because i think they are both great candidates who will get a lot done. A lot of what the demographics is in each state, is what will be the big counter for who will win each state. (like any other election). Oh man this election process has been crazy. Its such a close race, its like you never know whats gonna happen each time!
Oh what about the supposed affair McCain had? Does that seem to be affecting his campaign? Can someone tell me more about that becasue i just heard about it and therefore do not know whats going on with that and the rublican votes.