Rarely do I digress from talking specifically about the race to the White House in this blog, but I had some inpiring experiences yesterday that I believe are worth sharing.
So...it was a normal Saturday, right? I stopped by the local Democratic HQ to volunteer for Barack's campaign. While there I pick up the usual...yard signs, buttons, a t-shirt, and some voter registration forms...I'm trying to Barack the Vote, you know, so this was important business.
As I go to put out a yard sign at my grandmother's house, her neighbors come running out the door asking for yard signs and buttons and Barack "anything". They even told me, "You got the RIGHT man in your RIGHT hand"...Naturally, I deplete my stock because you have to catch people while they're hot.
I then go to a Labor Day cookout...of course all of my family has on something that says Barack...guess who was the talk of the day...BARACK OBAMA. I had more requests for buttons, which I had unfortunately run out of, and gave away a sign as well.
Why am I so excited? EVERYBODY LOVES BARACK!! My neighbors have painted homemade signs, my grandmothers are revved up about November, my co-workers are all talking about Barack, my friends and family are getting involved campaigning...I've never seen so many people pumped up about a presidential election.
Don't you love Barack too?
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Are You Ready For an Inauguration Party?
I KNOW I AM!!!!
What was John McCain thinking when he selected his VP nominee? If I had any doubts about Barack beating McCain in the November election before this announcement, they've all been completely erased from my mind.
I know Barack and Joe Biden cannot criticize Palin for being the mother of a disabled child who is only 4 months old, but that is the starting poiny for my long list lists of reasons why Palin is a poor choice for the office of Vice President of the United States.
Well, I earlier gave 5 reasons why I'm voting for Barack. Tonight I offer a few reasons why I think Sarah Palin is a poor choice for VP of our country.
1. Her job consistently comes before her family. While some may applaud this, she is the mother of a special needs child. While, I cannot speak for Gov. Palin and all the women of this world, I can speak about the things I believe. I believe any mother would desire to put the needs of their children first. Gov. Palin did not announce her pregnancy until the beginning of her 3rd trimester and returned to work 3 days after youngest child was born, just 4 months ago. Worse than all of these...Gov. Palin was giving a speech in Texas when her water broke. She flew 8 hours back to Alaska before the child was born. There is something unique and concerning about this thought process.
2. Gov. Palin lacks experience. Serving on a town council and serving as the mayor of a small town...NOT EXPERIENCE. Serving as the governor of ALASKA for TWO YEARS...NOT EXPERIENCE. Do I really need to say anything else?
3. She is against abortion in all cases, including rape and known genetic disorders. While I condiser myself to lean more on the pro-life side of the abortion debate, I do believe that there are certain instances where a woman should definitely have the right to choose to have an abortion. We do not need a VP who will attempt overturn Roe v. Wade. I don't believe abortion should be a form a birth control, but I do believe a woman should have a right to choose to have an abortion.
John McCain may think this "strategic" move may get him some of Hilary Clinton's die-hard supporters...I think this choice is going to back fire on him. My response to this selection...I'm rolling up my sleeves a little higher and working harder to get Barack elected in November.
Let's stay committed to the cause...
Peace and Blessings!
What was John McCain thinking when he selected his VP nominee? If I had any doubts about Barack beating McCain in the November election before this announcement, they've all been completely erased from my mind.
I know Barack and Joe Biden cannot criticize Palin for being the mother of a disabled child who is only 4 months old, but that is the starting poiny for my long list lists of reasons why Palin is a poor choice for the office of Vice President of the United States.
Well, I earlier gave 5 reasons why I'm voting for Barack. Tonight I offer a few reasons why I think Sarah Palin is a poor choice for VP of our country.
1. Her job consistently comes before her family. While some may applaud this, she is the mother of a special needs child. While, I cannot speak for Gov. Palin and all the women of this world, I can speak about the things I believe. I believe any mother would desire to put the needs of their children first. Gov. Palin did not announce her pregnancy until the beginning of her 3rd trimester and returned to work 3 days after youngest child was born, just 4 months ago. Worse than all of these...Gov. Palin was giving a speech in Texas when her water broke. She flew 8 hours back to Alaska before the child was born. There is something unique and concerning about this thought process.
2. Gov. Palin lacks experience. Serving on a town council and serving as the mayor of a small town...NOT EXPERIENCE. Serving as the governor of ALASKA for TWO YEARS...NOT EXPERIENCE. Do I really need to say anything else?
3. She is against abortion in all cases, including rape and known genetic disorders. While I condiser myself to lean more on the pro-life side of the abortion debate, I do believe that there are certain instances where a woman should definitely have the right to choose to have an abortion. We do not need a VP who will attempt overturn Roe v. Wade. I don't believe abortion should be a form a birth control, but I do believe a woman should have a right to choose to have an abortion.
John McCain may think this "strategic" move may get him some of Hilary Clinton's die-hard supporters...I think this choice is going to back fire on him. My response to this selection...I'm rolling up my sleeves a little higher and working harder to get Barack elected in November.
Let's stay committed to the cause...
Peace and Blessings!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
What a Day...
Who would've thought that the day would actually come when a BLACK man...a BROTHA...a SOUL MAN...would be nominated to be the presidential candidate for a major political party in the United States of America!!!
What a day!! If you haven't noticed, I'm excited about what just happened at the Democratic National Convention. I'm excited because some of my ancestors weren't given the opportunity to vote in this country, so for them running for political office was never even an option. I'm excited because my grandparents and my parents fought for my civil rights. I'm excited because young black children can now clearly see that their dreams can indeed become a reality!
Things are not perfect in this country, but tonight showed that we are ready to be about change!
GO BARACK!!!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Are YOU registered?
Are you registered to vote in the November election...has everyone you know registered to vote in the upcoming election?
It's critical that we get out and Barack the Vote in large numbers. If you haven't registered check out this website, Rock the Vote, to get involved in the most important vote of your life.
Whatever you do, make sure you vote this November!!!
It's critical that we get out and Barack the Vote in large numbers. If you haven't registered check out this website, Rock the Vote, to get involved in the most important vote of your life.
Whatever you do, make sure you vote this November!!!
Why I'm Voting for Barack Obama...
5 Reasons why I am supporting Barack....thought you may be interested...
1. He believes in health insurance coverage for all. What's that mean...people who are poor, sick, unemployed and/or in need of health insurance, will get it. No longer will a terminal illness or hard financial times prevent anyone from getting health insurance. In the end, we will all save money...
2. He believes education is a top priority. Barack Obama believes that all children, no matter where they are located geographically, should receive the same caliber of education. If elected president, he intends to accomplish this by mandating that all primary and secondary schools, public and private, be accredited, increasing support of afterschool programs and summer educational experiences, and increasing teacher salaries.
3. He believes in the God we serve and his faith is a priority to him.
4. He is a family man...Barack has great ideas for making our lives more family-friendly. Under a Barack Obama presidency, every working American will receive a minimum of 7 paid sick days. He will also expand the Family and MEdical Leave Act so that parents can take off up to 24 hours/year to participate in their child's school and individuals will be able to take off to care for parents under the FMLA.
5. He wants to provide living wages to all Americans...Barack will raise the minimum wage to meet inflation rates. This will allow all workers to provide for their basic needs...food, shelter, and clothing.
Barack Obama is a candidate that is independent of traditional Washington politics.
He's a CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!
1. He believes in health insurance coverage for all. What's that mean...people who are poor, sick, unemployed and/or in need of health insurance, will get it. No longer will a terminal illness or hard financial times prevent anyone from getting health insurance. In the end, we will all save money...
2. He believes education is a top priority. Barack Obama believes that all children, no matter where they are located geographically, should receive the same caliber of education. If elected president, he intends to accomplish this by mandating that all primary and secondary schools, public and private, be accredited, increasing support of afterschool programs and summer educational experiences, and increasing teacher salaries.
3. He believes in the God we serve and his faith is a priority to him.
4. He is a family man...Barack has great ideas for making our lives more family-friendly. Under a Barack Obama presidency, every working American will receive a minimum of 7 paid sick days. He will also expand the Family and MEdical Leave Act so that parents can take off up to 24 hours/year to participate in their child's school and individuals will be able to take off to care for parents under the FMLA.
5. He wants to provide living wages to all Americans...Barack will raise the minimum wage to meet inflation rates. This will allow all workers to provide for their basic needs...food, shelter, and clothing.
Barack Obama is a candidate that is independent of traditional Washington politics.
He's a CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!
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