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The Dream.
Author: Raine
Date: 11/06/2008 12:33:23
11.5.08, the King Reflection Pool, Atlanta, Georgia
You can read the entire speach here. On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, because of the work, the message and the dream of Reverend King and his message of nonviolent resistance, we elected a president based upon the content of his character, not his skin color.
This isn't as much about racism as it is about civil rights in our country, and we - as a nation - took a wonderful giant step forward this week.
We are still a far from perfect nation. We still must fight for the equal rights of our GLBT brothers and sisters. We still must fight for the our constitution that has been so ravaged over the past 8 years. We still must keep pushing forward. That is our task, that is what we must keep working for, because until everyone achieves the same rights in America, none of us truly are equal. For over 230 years, this has been the struggle of America, and we will still work for a more perfect union. That is the thing about perfection, we must strive for it, knowing that we will never achieve it, but - in striving, in doing so - we become better humans.
This week, this election day, we took a giant step in coming together and for once, truly, for once... we said that skin color and race no longer matter when we choose a president. The message that this sends to children is probably something we can barely fathom. The children of this generation will grow up in a world where they won't have to be amazed and stunned and overjoyed that America elected it's first black president. Because of the Reverend King and all those who walked with him, the ones who dared to dream, the ones who were beaten, the ones who went to jail, the ones who died... OUR children and grandchildren can enjoy a luxury that many only thought was a dream.
We judged our American president based on his character and not the color of his skin.
I would like to say that is not a significant thing, but yesterday, as Bob and I walked around the Martin Luther King Jr Center, and we took a moment at the final resting place of Mr. and Mrs. King, it really dawned on me that this IS significant. It's real and it is ok to celebrate this. We should celebrate this.
Martin Luther King Junior gave his life in the hopes that this dream would be realized, and 45 years later, it happened. There is still much to be done, But if you can, take a moment and give thanks for those that went before all of us...
:peace: and :heart:
Raine
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/06/2008 13:34:57
Mondobubba on 11/06/2008 13:34:57
Morning all. Back in class finally. Designing SQL server infastructure.
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/06/2008 13:48:44
TriSec on 11/06/2008 13:48:44
Morning, comrades!
Being raised by musicians has some advantages.
I learned at a very early age that it really makes no difference what a person looks like. To a man, any serious musician will only ask one question when a new guy walks onto the bandstand.
"Can he play?"
That's all. Not "Is he Black, Gay, Muslim..."
"Can he play?"
Dr. King is surely proud today...for we did indeed judge someone on the content of his character. Perhaps we judged both candidates this way, maybe for the first time ever.
I'm glad we made the right choice.
Being raised by musicians has some advantages.
I learned at a very early age that it really makes no difference what a person looks like. To a man, any serious musician will only ask one question when a new guy walks onto the bandstand.
"Can he play?"
That's all. Not "Is he Black, Gay, Muslim..."
"Can he play?"
Dr. King is surely proud today...for we did indeed judge someone on the content of his character. Perhaps we judged both candidates this way, maybe for the first time ever.
I'm glad we made the right choice.
Comment by AuntAzalea on 11/06/2008 14:01:23
Beautiful morning! Still feel like I'm living in a dream world!! Ahhhhh.
Just heard on ABC - Good Morning America. Diane Sawyer queries:
"What does a President-elect do after the acceptance speech?"
Answer according to ABC:
Family goes to Michelle's brother's house, entire family has pie. Then goes to bed.
:rofl: I LOVE IT!!
What? No terrorist plots? No hanging with celebs? No. Pie. :lol:
Just heard on ABC - Good Morning America. Diane Sawyer queries:
"What does a President-elect do after the acceptance speech?"
Answer according to ABC:
Family goes to Michelle's brother's house, entire family has pie. Then goes to bed.
:rofl: I LOVE IT!!
What? No terrorist plots? No hanging with celebs? No. Pie. :lol:
Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 14:01:37
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 14:01:37
Morning :hug:
Comment by 
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:15:03
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:15:03
Raise hands anyone who still gets teary whenever they read "President-Elect Barack Obama!"
::: hand raise :::
::: hand raise :::
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:15:04
TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:15:04
Awww, right-wingers are cute when they're dejected, aren't they?
It's amazing; this stuff doesn't piss me off anymore!
:party:
It's amazing; this stuff doesn't piss me off anymore!
:party:
Comment by 
BobR on 11/06/2008 14:18:20
BobR on 11/06/2008 14:18:20
morning folks... :coffee:
:hack, cough: my sinus infection is raging back. Time to call the doc...
:hack, cough: my sinus infection is raging back. Time to call the doc...
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:25:49
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:25:49
I keep losing the stream.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 14:28:17
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 14:28:17
Morning everyone! 
:hug:
I heard today that Obama and certain members of his transition team will start receiving top secret clearance briefings today, including PDBs. I wonder whose cold, dead hand they had to pry open to convince the bushies to allow that!
*checks Cheney's pacemaker* Nope.. not dead, but Dick's pretty damn cold for sure.
:hug:I heard today that Obama and certain members of his transition team will start receiving top secret clearance briefings today, including PDBs. I wonder whose cold, dead hand they had to pry open to convince the bushies to allow that!
*checks Cheney's pacemaker* Nope.. not dead, but Dick's pretty damn cold for sure.
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:28:27
TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:28:27
Hey look, it's true!
Stephanie Miller: The Lockport native, whose national talk show airs on WWKB radio, is the one who nicknamed Palin “Caribou Barbie” and also enlivened Larry King’s CNN show with her liberal humor. However, she could do a little more research.
Stephanie Miller: The Lockport native, whose national talk show airs on WWKB radio, is the one who nicknamed Palin “Caribou Barbie” and also enlivened Larry King’s CNN show with her liberal humor. However, she could do a little more research.
Comment by 
Raine on 11/06/2008 14:30:45
I love that!
They had PIE!!!
hello everyone! Welcome to another wonderful morning in America.
Raine on 11/06/2008 14:30:45
Quote by AuntAzalea:
Beautiful morning! Still feel like I'm living in a dream world!! Ahhhhh.
Just heard on ABC - Good Morning America. Diane Sawyer queries:
"What does a President-elect do after the acceptance speech?"
Answer according to ABC:
Family goes to Michelle's brother's house, entire family has pie. Then goes to bed.
:rofl: I LOVE IT!!
I love that!
They had PIE!!!
hello everyone! Welcome to another wonderful morning in America.
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:30:47
TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:30:47
Kerry headed for Obama cabinet?
US Senator John F. Kerry's widely reported place on Barack Obama's short list for secretary of state raises the possibility of dramatic changes in the Massachusetts political landscape, just days after Kerry won easy election to a fifth term.
Kerry's leap to a federal Cabinet post would spur what strategists and even potential candidates are already describing as a mad scramble among a dozen or more Massachusetts political figures over a tantalizing opportunity, a rare open seat in Washington's most exclusive club.
"These Senate seats come up once in a lifetime," said Dan Payne, a Democratic media consultant who has worked for Kerry's campaigns. "Anybody who has ever thought they wanted to be a senator will assemble the kitchen cabinet and take a good, careful look at it."
[Which goes back to something I said in 2004 about our Senator. President? No way. But wouldn't he make an awesome Secretary of State? (So would Bill Richardson, which is the guy I really want there now.) - TriSec]
US Senator John F. Kerry's widely reported place on Barack Obama's short list for secretary of state raises the possibility of dramatic changes in the Massachusetts political landscape, just days after Kerry won easy election to a fifth term.
Kerry's leap to a federal Cabinet post would spur what strategists and even potential candidates are already describing as a mad scramble among a dozen or more Massachusetts political figures over a tantalizing opportunity, a rare open seat in Washington's most exclusive club.
"These Senate seats come up once in a lifetime," said Dan Payne, a Democratic media consultant who has worked for Kerry's campaigns. "Anybody who has ever thought they wanted to be a senator will assemble the kitchen cabinet and take a good, careful look at it."
[Which goes back to something I said in 2004 about our Senator. President? No way. But wouldn't he make an awesome Secretary of State? (So would Bill Richardson, which is the guy I really want there now.) - TriSec]
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 14:31:46
Raine on 11/06/2008 14:31:46
OK, at this point, that palin 2012 is just getting funnier and funnier to me. She really is delusional.
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:31:57
TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:31:57
Meanwhile, Gov. Patrick wants to stay in the State House.
A beaming Governor Deval Patrick met with reporters today after his return from Chicago and reiterated that he has no interest in a post in President-elect Barack Obama's administration.
After speaking about being "enormously moved and excited and proud" of Obama's electoral landslide, Patrick said definitively that he did not want to return to the White House.
"Are you asking me if I am going to Washington again?" Patrick asked, rephrasing a reporter's question. "No I am not. We have an ambitious agenda and a lot of work to do here. Frankly if the people will have me, I'd be interested in a second term."
Patrick did say, however, that he expected the ranks of his own administration to thin because of Obama appointments.
A beaming Governor Deval Patrick met with reporters today after his return from Chicago and reiterated that he has no interest in a post in President-elect Barack Obama's administration.
After speaking about being "enormously moved and excited and proud" of Obama's electoral landslide, Patrick said definitively that he did not want to return to the White House.
"Are you asking me if I am going to Washington again?" Patrick asked, rephrasing a reporter's question. "No I am not. We have an ambitious agenda and a lot of work to do here. Frankly if the people will have me, I'd be interested in a second term."
Patrick did say, however, that he expected the ranks of his own administration to thin because of Obama appointments.
Comment by BobR on 11/06/2008 14:33:30
Since the security briefings are SOP for any new president, I don't think the Bushies could prevent that if they wanted to. However, I don't think they'll be giving him any info that could be used against the BushCheney - he'll have to find that stuff himself after he gets into office.
BobR on 11/06/2008 14:33:30
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning everyone!
I heard today that Obama and certain members of his transition team will start receiving top secret clearance briefings today, including PDBs. I wonder whose cold, dead hand they had to pry open to convince the bushies to allow that!
*checks Cheney's pacemaker* Nope.. not dead, but Dick's pretty damn cold for sure.
Since the security briefings are SOP for any new president, I don't think the Bushies could prevent that if they wanted to. However, I don't think they'll be giving him any info that could be used against the BushCheney - he'll have to find that stuff himself after he gets into office.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 14:33:49
me too
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 14:33:49
Quote by shelaghc:
Raise hands anyone who still gets teary whenever they read "President-Elect Barack Obama!"
::: hand raise :::
me too
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:34:52
We need to tell Keith O. *g*
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:34:52
Quote by AuntAzalea:
Beautiful morning! Still feel like I'm living in a dream world!! Ahhhhh.
Just heard on ABC - Good Morning America. Diane Sawyer queries:
"What does a President-elect do after the acceptance speech?"
Answer according to ABC:
Family goes to Michelle's brother's house, entire family has pie. Then goes to bed.
:rofl: I LOVE IT!!
We need to tell Keith O. *g*
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 14:35:15
me too!
:) and I love it!
Raine on 11/06/2008 14:35:15
Quote by shelaghc:
Raise hands anyone who still gets teary whenever they read "President-Elect Barack Obama!"
::: hand raise :::
:) and I love it!
Comment by Scoopster on 11/06/2008 14:44:36
This guy thinks Dennis Miller is entertaining,?! Even in the same class as Steph and Rachel Maddow?!
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 14:44:36
Quote by TriSec:
Hey look, it's true!
Stephanie Miller: The Lockport native, whose national talk show airs on WWKB radio, is the one who nicknamed Palin “Caribou Barbie” and also enlivened Larry King’s CNN show with her liberal humor. However, she could do a little more research.
This guy thinks Dennis Miller is entertaining,?! Even in the same class as Steph and Rachel Maddow?!
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 14:49:13
Raine on 11/06/2008 14:49:13
Wowser. a scathing commentary on the discord of the McCain Campaign.
What I find most stunning is the referral that there was indeed 2 campaigns. The Palin and the McCain. I also enjoy the fact that she actually is trying to Blame John McCain for the prank phone call.
Has Sarah Palin ever left a position without completly burning her bridges?
What I find most stunning is the referral that there was indeed 2 campaigns. The Palin and the McCain. I also enjoy the fact that she actually is trying to Blame John McCain for the prank phone call.
Has Sarah Palin ever left a position without completly burning her bridges?
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:52:53
Dennis Miller is an unfunny hack.
Sadly that one statement by the columnist makes the rest of his opinions suspect.
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:52:53
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by TriSec:
Hey look, it's true!
Stephanie Miller: The Lockport native, whose national talk show airs on WWKB radio, is the one who nicknamed Palin “Caribou Barbie” and also enlivened Larry King’s CNN show with her liberal humor. However, she could do a little more research.
This guy thinks Dennis Miller is entertaining,?! Even in the same class as Steph and Rachel Maddow?!
Dennis Miller is an unfunny hack.
Sadly that one statement by the columnist makes the rest of his opinions suspect.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 14:52:56
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 14:52:56
I would like to know what the hell happened to billo in Europe that he's demonizes its culture?
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:54:12
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 14:54:12
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:57:15
TriSec on 11/06/2008 14:57:15
Oh, talk of Prop 8 reminds me...
Young Javi is attending First Communion classes, so I'm trying to "plant" a question for his teachers.
"Javi, tell your teacher that one of your Godparents is gay."
"What's the gay?" (yes, he really said that!)
"Well, you like girs, right?"
"No."
"That's you, then."
Anyway, Mrs. TriSec and I went on to describe it better, capping off with "Sometimes two men like each other and end up getting married."
"Well, that's dumb."
"What do you think about if a man and a women got married?"
"I don't think that's a good idea, either."
So.....not sure what kind of child I've got here.
Young Javi is attending First Communion classes, so I'm trying to "plant" a question for his teachers.
"Javi, tell your teacher that one of your Godparents is gay."
"What's the gay?" (yes, he really said that!)
"Well, you like girs, right?"
"No."
"That's you, then."
Anyway, Mrs. TriSec and I went on to describe it better, capping off with "Sometimes two men like each other and end up getting married."
"Well, that's dumb."
"What do you think about if a man and a women got married?"
"I don't think that's a good idea, either."
So.....not sure what kind of child I've got here.
Comment by BobR on 11/06/2008 14:57:35
I'd say I was shocked, but not really (I guess I'm more shocked this is coming from FAUX News).
Given this, I'd say she would be a perfect pick for Sec. of State in the Bush Administration. :rolleyes2:
BobR on 11/06/2008 14:57:35
Quote by shelaghc:
omigod.....
Sarah Palin doesn't know that Africa is a continent?
I'd say I was shocked, but not really (I guess I'm more shocked this is coming from FAUX News).
Given this, I'd say she would be a perfect pick for Sec. of State in the Bush Administration. :rolleyes2:
Comment by BobR on 11/06/2008 14:58:32
:rofl:
For that age, I'd say perfectly normal!
BobR on 11/06/2008 14:58:32
Quote by TriSec:
Oh, talk of Prop 8 reminds me...
Young Javi is attending First Communion classes, so I'm trying to "plant" a question for his teachers.
"Javi, tell your teacher that one of your Godparents is gay."
"What's the gay?" (yes, he really said that!)
"Well, you like girs, right?"
"No."
"That's you, then."
Anyway, Mrs. TriSec and I went on to describe it better, capping off with "Sometimes two men like each other and end up getting married."
"Well, that's dumb."
"What do you think about if a man and a women got married?"
"I don't think that's a good idea, either."
So.....not sure what kind of child I've got here.
:rofl:
For that age, I'd say perfectly normal!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 15:08:45
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 15:08:45
I think he pretty normal too Tri :lol:
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 11/06/2008 15:10:15
Will in Chicago on 11/06/2008 15:10:15
Good morning, bloggers!!
Excellent blog entry, Raine!! We have seen in the election of Barack Obama a significant milestone towards Dr. King's dream of judging others not on the color of their skin, but on the quality of their ideas and the content of their character. The monster of racism has not been staked through the heart yet, but it is cowering before the rising sun and those who wish to bring a long nightmare to an end.
The Daily Headlines are up over at UNN. We had several good blog entries in the Blogosphere section on the election, and I decided today's entry is one to put in the headlines, have others look at, and send with the rest of the headlines to a few good progressive hosts.
Excellent blog entry, Raine!! We have seen in the election of Barack Obama a significant milestone towards Dr. King's dream of judging others not on the color of their skin, but on the quality of their ideas and the content of their character. The monster of racism has not been staked through the heart yet, but it is cowering before the rising sun and those who wish to bring a long nightmare to an end.
The Daily Headlines are up over at UNN. We had several good blog entries in the Blogosphere section on the election, and I decided today's entry is one to put in the headlines, have others look at, and send with the rest of the headlines to a few good progressive hosts.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/06/2008 15:13:16
Pie! Mmmm pie. Will pie become a hot new trend since it seems to be so important to the first family? Can we start getting some Obama family recipes?
Mondobubba on 11/06/2008 15:13:16
Quote by Raine:Quote by AuntAzalea:
Beautiful morning! Still feel like I'm living in a dream world!! Ahhhhh.
Just heard on ABC - Good Morning America. Diane Sawyer queries:
"What does a President-elect do after the acceptance speech?"
Answer according to ABC:
Family goes to Michelle's brother's house, entire family has pie. Then goes to bed.
:rofl: I LOVE IT!!
I love that!
They had PIE!!!
hello everyone! Welcome to another wonderful morning in America.
Pie! Mmmm pie. Will pie become a hot new trend since it seems to be so important to the first family? Can we start getting some Obama family recipes?
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 15:20:39
Raine on 11/06/2008 15:20:39
Good morning Will!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 15:20:55
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 15:20:55
anyone ever notice that Jim's Obama is a cross between Spock and MLK?
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 15:24:45
TriSec on 11/06/2008 15:24:45
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 15:25:28
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 15:25:28
*snort* 
I thought it was just me
I thought it was just me
Comment by BobR on 11/06/2008 15:31:08
Doesn't that job require a certain amount of integrity and honesty? :rolleyes2:
BobR on 11/06/2008 15:31:08
Quote by Raine:
Joe the Plumber eyes a new Career...
Doesn't that job require a certain amount of integrity and honesty? :rolleyes2:
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/06/2008 15:32:16
livingonli on 11/06/2008 15:32:16
Good morning everyone. 
Just a heads up, Rachel Maddow will be on The Colbert Report. That should be very interesting.
Just a heads up, Rachel Maddow will be on The Colbert Report. That should be very interesting.
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 15:33:40
With Republican hacks, the position is always look the other way when Republicans are doing the dirty work.
livingonli on 11/06/2008 15:33:40
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Joe the Plumber eyes a new Career...
Doesn't that job require a certain amount of integrity and honesty? :rolleyes2:
With Republican hacks, the position is always look the other way when Republicans are doing the dirty work.
Comment by BobR on 11/06/2008 15:41:16
BobR on 11/06/2008 15:41:16
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 15:44:17
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 15:44:17
His book on American values? 
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 15:47:52
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 15:47:52
Oh puh-lease!
He's charging $14.95 for a "freedom membership!"
The other day, I was contacted by 72-year old man who pleaded with me to share his story with the media and politicians. He and his wife lost all of their savings in the stock market recently. They worked all their lives for this country and now they have nothing. Why? Because of corruption in Washington. That man asked me, “What do I do now Joe?”
So, here’s my promise to Robert and the other Joes and Janes out there who have been failed by their politicians. I have formed this organization to bring together individuals who want to help others, while at the same time ensuring our government keeps answering our tough questions.
With your help, we can stop the government and banks from taking peoples' homes away. We can stop our elected officials from selling our children into debt with our enemies. We can help each other far better and faster than the government has ever been able to.
Please join me in taking back our country from the elites in Washington by selecting a registration option to the right.
He's charging $14.95 for a "freedom membership!"
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 15:48:57
TriSec on 11/06/2008 15:48:57
Sorry, Momma.
Sorry, Mooks.
I am listening to WGBH-Boston this morning without guilt or worry that I'm missing something vital to the future of America.
Damn, I missed music!
Sorry, Mooks.
I am listening to WGBH-Boston this morning without guilt or worry that I'm missing something vital to the future of America.
Damn, I missed music!
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 15:49:08
:puke:
livingonli on 11/06/2008 15:49:08
Quote by wickedpam:
His book on American values?
:puke:
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 15:50:01
livingonli on 11/06/2008 15:50:01
Maybe he should change his name to "Joe the Con Man".
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 15:52:29
m
Stunning. Simply stunning.
Raine on 11/06/2008 15:52:29
Quote by shelaghc:
Oh puh-lease!The other day, I was contacted by 72-year old man who pleaded with me to share his story with the media and politicians. He and his wife lost all of their savings in the stock market recently. They worked all their lives for this country and now they have nothing. Why? Because of corruption in Washington. That man asked me, “What do I do now Joe?”
So, here’s my promise to Robert and the other Joes and Janes out there who have been failed by their politicians. I have formed this organization to bring together individuals who want to help others, while at the same time ensuring our government keeps answering our tough questions.
With your help, we can stop the government and banks from taking peoples' homes away. We can stop our elected officials from selling our children into debt with our enemies. We can help each other far better and faster than the government has ever been able to.
Please join me in taking back our country from the elites in Washington by selecting a registration option to the right.
He's charging $14.95 for a "freedom membership!"
Stunning. Simply stunning.
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 15:53:37
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 15:53:37
Does anyone have a link for the vid of Rove getting the news that Ohio went for Obama? I keep hearing about it but can't find it.
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 16:02:45
livingonli on 11/06/2008 16:02:45
I have heard that ssg and MNRN may be going to the inauguration too.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 16:04:54
Raine on 11/06/2008 16:04:54
Quick Sarah! Hide the good china!
:rofl:
Report: Palin's Wardrobe Is to Be Audited by GOP
The tension is likely to continue or get worse. Lawyers for the Republican National Committee are heading to Alaska to try to account for all the money that was spent on clothing, jewelry and luggage, according to The New York Times.
:rofl: