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"Rally for him now" article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by MovieMad
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I thought this article was excellent, informative (I had not heard of death threats against Senator Obama) and of course well written.

What concerns me is the emphasis on Race as an important reason to vote for Senator Obama. I am a woman and I will not vote for Hillary Clinton. I don't agree with her politics or her plans, whatever they may be., but the fact that she is a woman has nothing to do with my decision. I think neither gender nor race is a smart or legitimate reason for voting for anyone.

I'm tired of hearing "I'm the candidate for change" from so many of the people running for the position of president, with no mention of the specifics of what their ideas for change actually are! Senator Ron Paul is the only one who has told us what he thinks should be changed in our political system. He has made it clear what his stand is and what he would like to see changed. If ALL of the candidates were this candid it would give us an opportunity to discuss and think about what might happen if any one of these candidates succeed in being elected the next President of the United States, and it would help us to make a better informed decision.

Re: "Rally for him now" article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by annevilla
"OBAMA PORTRAIT MUSIC VIDEO" on Youtube - Don't Miss It!

For those of you who still have not heard:

There is a WONDERFUL and INSPIRING music video on Youtube.com entitled "Obama Portrait Music Video by Bjarne O."
You can use the free downloaded high-quality stereo version from the composer's website in DVD form to show at house parties. Even people who knew nothing at all about Obama have been moved: either a thrilling introduction, or further inspiration for those of us who already know and fight for Obama.
The music soundtrack, which incorporates excerpts from the famous 2004 speech, can also be downloaded separately in high-quality.

It is an uplifting and informative campaign tool - so please, SPREAD THE WORD!

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Together for Obama,
Anne

Re: "Rally for him now" article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by sly

SPREAD THIS WORD...Obama is the son of a black Kenyen Muslim and a white athiest, was educated in a Muslim Wahabi school, was sworn in with his hand over the Koran, rather than the bible, and won't say the pledge of Allegiance or face the American flag during any pledge of allegiance ceremony. Obama also refused to wear a flag pin! I believe Osama, oops ...I mean Obama is truly a Muslim with motives to bring destruction upon the USA.

Anyone can make a video...stop being so gullable and remember 9-11

Re: &quot;Rally for him now&quot; article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by cfarris

Nope, you are wrong sly! He lived in Indonesia, but then his family moved to Hawaii where he went to a exclusive boarding school (like Hawaii's Andover). He says the Pledge for every Senate session, proudly facing the flag. I think you have him confused with Keith Ellison a black Muslim who was swore into Congress with his hand on a Koran. Speaking of which, a Muslim-American has every right to hold office in Congress and use the Koran to be sworn in. After all, we wouldn't bar a Jew or an atheist or a Catholic from being sworn in how they chose. This sort of religious prejudice went out of style when Jack Kennedy ran for president.

Sly, keep up with current events and you religious prejudice at the door!

Re: "Rally for him now" article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by solipsist

None of that is true...check out snopes.

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Re: "Rally for him now" article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by sly

It's people like you at the voting polls that scare the skiddles out of me........

Re: "Rally for him now" article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by BoneDaddy

The well informed? Yeah, scary folks, they are.

Get your head out your third point of contact, sly, you're getting you pointy white hood dirty.

Re: "Rally for him now" article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by eroc1111
@Sly Stay home from the voting booth. I am absolutely disgusted by your point of view and uneducated remarks. Fear mongering was the last election pal....pick up a newsweek. Eric
Re: "Rally for him now" article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by truthspeak

MovieMad writes:

I don't agree with her politics or her plans, whatever they may be.......

How do you make such an important decision if you have no idea what the candidates plans are? Sen. Clintons plans are well laid out on her website. I am not saying don't vote for the candidate of your choice, but please, make an informed decision.

Re: "Rally for him now" article by Melissa Harris Lacewell
by Bripirate
You won't vote for Hillary for her plans, "no matter what they may be" If you can't even be bothered to read up on her plans, then your right to vote should be revoked!!! This is NOT a popularity contest you twit.
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