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Lead by example, be inspired by a leader
Author: Raine
Date: 10/20/2008 12:30:45
Cape Fear, BBQ, Fayettville, NC. I am sorry to start a Monday off with the hatred from the trail, but this story I found interesting. I found the graciousness and class in our nominee inspiring.
Over the weekend there was a report of a campaign worker assault while canvassing for Barack Obama. Once again - class, understanding and compassion from our nominee.
This is a strange time for me. I am filled with hope for our country, and at the same time I find myself concerned with this country. I have struggled in my blog regarding such stories to not compare them to the civil rights movements of the 1960's, and I still do, but when I see how Barack Obama reacts to the face of fear and hate, I am reminded of the practice of non-violent resistance, used by our Civil Rights leaders during that time.
We did not finish that movement, it never ended. What happened was America got complacent. Perhaps it was out of a post Vietnam era exhaustion, perhaps people thought (wrongly) it was good enough to stop and rest. Clearly it was not.
A few years ago, I had the honour of seeing the Reverend Joseph Lowery speak on the civil rights movement. One point I took away from that speech was that the next phase of the civil rights movement was for the white people of America to join and carry the torch alongside all of the poor and disaffected people of America. I find that today in this political climate, what he said is more relevant than ever before.
When I watch a leader such as Barack Obama, it inspires me to stand up and tell people that racism and xenophobia are no longer acceptable in any form in America. We must help people vote, and have a voice in changing the course of this country. It isn't about desegregation any more, it's about quelling the fear that misinformation and ignorance breed, It's about teaching people. Some, granted will never learn, but by leading thru example, perhaps they will accept the fact that America is changing once again.
Black people in America are far too well acquainted with social and economic inequalities, they have understood the underlying hatred that many 'other' Americans supporting Barack Obama are seeing now. Now is the time when everyone who wants to speak out MUST do so, no matter the skin color, because now is the time to start back up that civil rights movement that our leaders did so many years ago. Those of us 40 and over are lucky that we have a youth movement that doesn't see race and xenophobia the way we do, or even the way our parents do.
This is our time, this is our America. We must come together to show those that would like to divide us will not succeed. We can do this thru non-violence, hope, and peace. We can mend this country that is hurting so badly. Our nominee is showing us how to do that every day.
:peace: and
Raine
Obama arrived at the barbecue joint around 12:30 p.m., where an older and majority white clientele of several dozen were eating lunch after church services. Many patrons applauded as he walked into the diner, but Diane Fanning, 54, began yelling “Socialist, socialist, socialist — get out of here!”
Obama did not look directly at her, as she was across the diner, but it was loud enough that he most likely heard her.
The gentleman next to Fanning, Lenox Bramble, 76, flashed an angry look at her. “Be civil, be courteous,” he admonished her. Another woman, Cecilia Hayslip, 61, yelled back at Fanning (per Reuters), “At least he’s not a warmonger!”
[...]
Later, Obama came to the long table where Fanning and other members of a local First Presbyterian church were gathered. He held out his hand to her and asked, “How are you, ma’am?” but she declined to shake his hand.
Over the weekend there was a report of a campaign worker assault while canvassing for Barack Obama.
“The next thing I know he’s telling us we’re not his people, we’re probably with ACORN, and he started screaming and raving,” Takehara said. “He grabbed me by the back of the neck. I thought he was going to rip my hair out of my head. He was pounding on my head and screaming. The man terrified me.”
The man eventually stopped and the Caledonia police were called. Takehara was asked if she needed medical assistance, but she was not seriously injured. Instead, she says she was shaken up by the homeowner’s reaction.
“This negative stuff has to stop,” said Takehara. “We’re all Americans. This is all about protecting our democracy, not about attacking each other.”
Takehara was encouraged when she had a message waiting at home from the candidate she is fighting for. Takehara called back and she and Senator Obama talked one-on-one.
Takehara said, “Senator Obama understood… it was wonderful. It made me feel wonderful. It made me feel connected to this government again.”
This is a strange time for me. I am filled with hope for our country, and at the same time I find myself concerned with this country. I have struggled in my blog regarding such stories to not compare them to the civil rights movements of the 1960's, and I still do, but when I see how Barack Obama reacts to the face of fear and hate, I am reminded of the practice of non-violent resistance, used by our Civil Rights leaders during that time.
We did not finish that movement, it never ended. What happened was America got complacent. Perhaps it was out of a post Vietnam era exhaustion, perhaps people thought (wrongly) it was good enough to stop and rest. Clearly it was not.
A few years ago, I had the honour of seeing the Reverend Joseph Lowery speak on the civil rights movement. One point I took away from that speech was that the next phase of the civil rights movement was for the white people of America to join and carry the torch alongside all of the poor and disaffected people of America. I find that today in this political climate, what he said is more relevant than ever before.
When I watch a leader such as Barack Obama, it inspires me to stand up and tell people that racism and xenophobia are no longer acceptable in any form in America. We must help people vote, and have a voice in changing the course of this country. It isn't about desegregation any more, it's about quelling the fear that misinformation and ignorance breed, It's about teaching people. Some, granted will never learn, but by leading thru example, perhaps they will accept the fact that America is changing once again.
Black people in America are far too well acquainted with social and economic inequalities, they have understood the underlying hatred that many 'other' Americans supporting Barack Obama are seeing now. Now is the time when everyone who wants to speak out MUST do so, no matter the skin color, because now is the time to start back up that civil rights movement that our leaders did so many years ago. Those of us 40 and over are lucky that we have a youth movement that doesn't see race and xenophobia the way we do, or even the way our parents do.
This is our time, this is our America. We must come together to show those that would like to divide us will not succeed. We can do this thru non-violence, hope, and peace. We can mend this country that is hurting so badly. Our nominee is showing us how to do that every day.
:peace: and
Raine
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Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 10/20/2008 12:41:24
trojanrabbit on 10/20/2008 12:41:24
Well, thank God that's over with. Now I can sleep at nights.
Comment by 
TriSec on 10/20/2008 12:43:27
TriSec on 10/20/2008 12:43:27
Morning, comrades.
I can't decide who sucks more; the Red Sox or the Rays.
One thing is for certain; Jason Varitek should not be allowed near a batter's box ever again. Whatever he was taking last season, he needs to start taking it again, or hang 'em up.
Say, did I tell you about my new team?
I can't decide who sucks more; the Red Sox or the Rays.
One thing is for certain; Jason Varitek should not be allowed near a batter's box ever again. Whatever he was taking last season, he needs to start taking it again, or hang 'em up.
Say, did I tell you about my new team?
Comment by 
Raine on 10/20/2008 12:49:28
Raine on 10/20/2008 12:49:28
:hug: to Red Sox Nation.
My deepest sympathies.
My deepest sympathies.
Comment by 
BobR on 10/20/2008 12:54:39
BobR on 10/20/2008 12:54:39
At least the Red Sox made it to the playoffs, and took it all the way to the last game. At least they won the world series in recent history. They don't suck.
The Braves on the other hand...
The Braves on the other hand...
Comment by TriSec on 10/20/2008 13:01:28
Say, you're not from around here, are you?
They're the worst team in the world until the equipment truck heads for Fort Meyers (on or about President's Day weekend, not that anyone keeps track of that.)
TriSec on 10/20/2008 13:01:28
Quote by BobR:
At least the Red Sox made it to the playoffs, and took it all the way to the last game. At least they won the world series in recent history. They don't suck.
Say, you're not from around here, are you?
They're the worst team in the world until the equipment truck heads for Fort Meyers (on or about President's Day weekend, not that anyone keeps track of that.)
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/20/2008 13:04:09
trojanrabbit on 10/20/2008 13:04:09
And unfortuately the Patriots are going to wallow in suck this year. The bRuins are so far down that it doesn't matter how much they suck.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/20/2008 13:05:30
Awww. Thank you. :hug:
They did as well as they could under the circumstances. Hats off to the Rays and their fans (all 2 of them). They're going to be good for a long time.
trojanrabbit on 10/20/2008 13:05:30
Quote by Raine:
:hug: to Red Sox Nation.
My deepest sympathies.
Awww. Thank you. :hug:
They did as well as they could under the circumstances. Hats off to the Rays and their fans (all 2 of them). They're going to be good for a long time.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:05:40
wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:05:40
Morning :hug:
Comment by TriSec on 10/20/2008 13:06:14
Again?
Freepers jumping the shark has jumped the shark...
TriSec on 10/20/2008 13:06:14
Quote by Raine:
Freepers have JUMPED the shark.
Again?
Freepers jumping the shark has jumped the shark...
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:13:25
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:13:25
Early Voting begins today in Florida! 
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:14:54
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:14:54
Early Voting ALSO begins in Colorado Today!
Comment by wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:15:06
wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:15:06
Nope - other Virginians more Virginian then yours truly aparently 
Comment by BobR on 10/20/2008 13:16:17
As bad as the premise of the article is, the comments are even worse:
BobR on 10/20/2008 13:16:17
Quote by Raine:
Freepers have JUMPED the shark.
As bad as the premise of the article is, the comments are even worse:
If Clinton utililized this why didn’t he teach it to Hillary? I would not doubt Obama trained on this in his indoc terrorist camp. Big money/enemies I fear, trained him.
Not just hypnosis...
Black magic.
I wish there were a way that President Bush could use some tactic to postpone the election until all this fraud is sorted out and cleaned up..isn’t there some power he has at his disposal in times of unusual emergency? I for one thik this would count..
Obama is one of many minions doing Lucifer's bidding
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:17:32
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:17:32
This man is disgusting. Who was that poor excuse for a human?
Comment by wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:18:27
someone not worth knowing their name
wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:18:27
Quote by Raine:
This man is disgusting. Who was that poor excuse for a human?
someone not worth knowing their name
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:18:39
Good morning you crazy non American.
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:18:39
Quote by wickedpam:
Nope - other Virginians more Virginian then yours truly aparently
Good morning you crazy non American.
Comment by TriSec on 10/20/2008 13:19:36
Somebody needs to buy them.
Patriots: New owner, wins the Superbowl.
Revolution: Same owners as the Patriots, Reached finals 3x before finally winning.
Red Sox: New owners, win the World Series.
Celtics: New owners, win the NBA Title.
Da Broons: Owned by Delaware North since who knows when: Last Title in 1972.
Hell, the BC Eagles have won more titles in the last 5 years than the Bruins have in the last 35.
TriSec on 10/20/2008 13:19:36
Quote by trojanrabbit:
And unfortuately the Patriots are going to wallow in suck this year. The bRuins are so far down that it doesn't matter how much they suck.
Somebody needs to buy them.
Patriots: New owner, wins the Superbowl.
Revolution: Same owners as the Patriots, Reached finals 3x before finally winning.
Red Sox: New owners, win the World Series.
Celtics: New owners, win the NBA Title.
Da Broons: Owned by Delaware North since who knows when: Last Title in 1972.
Hell, the BC Eagles have won more titles in the last 5 years than the Bruins have in the last 35.
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:19:53
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:19:53
Well, Once again I say THANKS Bat shit crazy Michelle. over 620 THOUSAND dollars were raised for her opponent over the weekend.
:clap:
:clap:
Comment by 
Scoopster on 10/20/2008 13:22:57
Scoopster on 10/20/2008 13:22:57
Morning all.. what's with all the negativity today?! Cmon now Sox fans - you should be at least proud that they battled back once again to get one last shot at going to the World Series; that they gave it their best effort. And that's coming from a Yankee fan!
Whaa?? The Pats are what.. 2-2 so far? There's still a buncha games left! And the Bruins were a playoff team last year! And how about the Celtics?! Dare I even mention the Revs? :lol:
Quote by trojanrabbit:
And unfortuately the Patriots are going to wallow in suck this year. The bRuins are so far down that it doesn't matter how much they suck.
Whaa?? The Pats are what.. 2-2 so far? There's still a buncha games left! And the Bruins were a playoff team last year! And how about the Celtics?! Dare I even mention the Revs? :lol:
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:23:41
The patriots ARE 3-2, that is nothing to sneeze at folks!
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:23:41
Quote by TriSec:Quote by trojanrabbit:
And unfortuately the Patriots are going to wallow in suck this year. The bRuins are so far down that it doesn't matter how much they suck.
Somebody needs to buy them.
Patriots: New owner, wins the Superbowl.
Revolution: Same owners as the Patriots, Reached finals 3x before finally winning.
Red Sox: New owners, win the World Series.
Celtics: New owners, win the NBA Title.
Da Broons: Owned by Delaware North since who knows when: Last Title in 1972.
Hell, the BC Eagles have won more titles in the last 5 years than the Bruins have in the last 35.
The patriots ARE 3-2, that is nothing to sneeze at folks!
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:24:29
What he said !!!
Come on guys! buck up!
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:24:29
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all.. what's with all the negativity today?! Cmon now Sox fans - you should be at least proud that they battled back once again to get one last shot at going to the World Series; that they gave it their best effort. And that's coming from a Yankee fan!Quote by trojanrabbit:
And unfortuately the Patriots are going to wallow in suck this year. The bRuins are so far down that it doesn't matter how much they suck.
Whaa?? The Pats are what.. 2-2 so far? There's still a buncha games left! And the Bruins were a playoff team last year! And how about the Celtics?! Dare I even mention the Revs? :lol:
Come on guys! buck up!
Comment by Scoopster on 10/20/2008 13:25:19
Scoopster on 10/20/2008 13:25:19
Oh yah - and here's another bright side to the Sox losing. That tool Manny Ramirez won't get a ring.
Okay I'm stretching there.. :kickcan:
Okay I'm stretching there.. :kickcan:
Comment by wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:26:49
Morn' back attcha ya nutty anti-patriot :hug:
wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:26:49
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Nope - other Virginians more Virginian then yours truly aparently
Morn' back attcha ya nutty anti-patriot :hug:
Comment by TriSec on 10/20/2008 13:28:43
TriSec on 10/20/2008 13:28:43
Dammit, we're NEW ENGLANDERS!
Self-pity is our M.O.!
Now leave us to wallow in our on dens of inequity....
Self-pity is our M.O.!
Now leave us to wallow in our on dens of inequity....
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:29:38
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:29:38
Early Voting also begins in Arkansas today! 
:gobama:
:gobama:
Comment by BobR on 10/20/2008 13:30:17
The one exception is Mike Malloy's wife, who marched in the Little Five Points parade as Sarah...
EDIT: If the image is not displaying, you can click on it to link to August's website...
BobR on 10/20/2008 13:30:17
The one exception is Mike Malloy's wife, who marched in the Little Five Points parade as Sarah...
EDIT: If the image is not displaying, you can click on it to link to August's website...
Comment by wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:32:30
wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:32:30
From DCRTV - once again - color me surprised 
Judith Miller To Fox - 10/20 - Fox News is expected to announce today the hiring of a new contributor, a veteran national security correspondent - Judith Miller. She left the New York Times in 2005 after testifying in the trial of former White House aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby that he had leaked her information about a CIA operative. Miller's conduct in the case, which led to her serving 85 days in jail for initially refusing to testify, drew rebukes from the Times executive editor and some of her colleagues.
Comment by wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:36:29
wickedpam on 10/20/2008 13:36:29
I posted that over a week ago 
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:45:45
I am trying to get my image uploaded to the 'bucket.
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:45:45
Quote by BobR:
The one exception is Mike Malloy's wife, who marched in the Little Five Points parade as Sarah...
EDIT: If the image is not displaying, you can click on it to link to August's website...
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 13:51:53
Raine on 10/20/2008 13:51:53
My picture of Kathy Malloy sux.
Comment by Scoopster on 10/20/2008 13:54:12
Scoopster on 10/20/2008 13:54:12
Bewyah!
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 14:02:46
Raine on 10/20/2008 14:02:46
Kathy Malloy Marching in the Little Five Points (L5P) Halloween PArade this weekend... 
She marched the whole parade in those pumps! Trig was slung around her fastend by a rope, and he had a head band on...
(sorry I could not get a better shot...)
She marched the whole parade in those pumps! Trig was slung around her fastend by a rope, and he had a head band on...
(sorry I could not get a better shot...)
Comment by BobR on 10/20/2008 14:03:35
At the parade, August said that Kathy Malloy was the only one who gets a pass on the Sarah Palin costume. As she went buy everyone cheered, but I booed. The guy next to me said "wish I'd done that"... :lol:
BobR on 10/20/2008 14:03:35
Quote by Raine:
My picture of Kathy Malloy sux.
At the parade, August said that Kathy Malloy was the only one who gets a pass on the Sarah Palin costume. As she went buy everyone cheered, but I booed. The guy next to me said "wish I'd done that"... :lol:
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 14:07:06
Raine on 10/20/2008 14:07:06
Norm Coleman rally get's interesting... The first Dude claims that he is a part of the ticket...
And holds a handmade Sign at a rally:
Sounding a little like a utility infielder on a World Series team, Palin added, “I’m just glad to be a part of the McCain/Palin ticket and help out wherever I can.” (”Part of the ticket.” Just imagine the furor if Michelle Obama pronounced herself “part of the ticket.”)
And holds a handmade Sign at a rally:
Comment by 
m-hadley on 10/20/2008 14:07:07
m-hadley on 10/20/2008 14:07:07
Mornin' Everybodee :coffee:
Great post Raine-O
Living here in Red(neck) Oklahoma, I am in turn hopeful by the Obama yard signs and bumper stickers that I see and alternatively discouraged by the many McPalin signs and stickers, but what truly bothers me is how often I am flipped off, glared at or given an angry fist just because of my bumper stickers. I had a heated conversation with my Mom on Saturday who has completely bought into the Obama is the evil, anti-christ, Muslim who will ruin America - I know that there is no point trying to have a rational discussion with somebody who has chosen that perverse and insane path, but she is my Mother and I do love her. At least my Dad remains semi-reasonable. Oh well, only 15 more days...
Cheers,
mfaye & :dance:
:gobama:
Great post Raine-O
Living here in Red(neck) Oklahoma, I am in turn hopeful by the Obama yard signs and bumper stickers that I see and alternatively discouraged by the many McPalin signs and stickers, but what truly bothers me is how often I am flipped off, glared at or given an angry fist just because of my bumper stickers. I had a heated conversation with my Mom on Saturday who has completely bought into the Obama is the evil, anti-christ, Muslim who will ruin America - I know that there is no point trying to have a rational discussion with somebody who has chosen that perverse and insane path, but she is my Mother and I do love her. At least my Dad remains semi-reasonable. Oh well, only 15 more days...Cheers,
mfaye
& :dance::gobama:
Comment by 
Random on 10/20/2008 14:14:11
Random on 10/20/2008 14:14:11
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 14:16:34
Awesome Rant Random!
Raine on 10/20/2008 14:16:34
Quote by Random:
Random is Mad as hell and he isn't going to take it anymore
Forgive the blantant theft
Awesome Rant Random!
Comment by Random on 10/20/2008 14:18:15
Jesus...I just looked at it...that is a long rant.
And thanks Raine
Random on 10/20/2008 14:18:15
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
Random is Mad as hell and he isn't going to take it anymore
Forgive the blantant theft
Awesome Rant Random!
Jesus...I just looked at it...that is a long rant.
And thanks Raine
Comment by m-hadley on 10/20/2008 14:29:45
Awesome post, Random!
I will link to your post from my sidebar that references Michele Bachmann and her odious comments, never mind her perverse world view. Keep on writing, Random - I love your honest style :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :dance:
m-hadley on 10/20/2008 14:29:45
Quote by Random:
Random is Mad as hell and he isn't going to take it anymore
Forgive the blantant theft
Awesome post, Random!
I will link to your post from my sidebar that references Michele Bachmann and her odious comments, never mind her perverse world view. Keep on writing, Random - I love your honest style :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :dance:
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 14:36:39
Raine on 10/20/2008 14:36:39
Northern Virginia also Includes the Pentagon no?
I guess those people killed on 9/11 were anti american communists too, eh?
I guess those people killed on 9/11 were anti american communists too, eh?
Comment by wickedpam on 10/20/2008 14:37:12
wickedpam on 10/20/2008 14:37:12
Shelagh one a roll with the call ins! 
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 14:37:28
Raine on 10/20/2008 14:37:28
ShelaghC on the Line!
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 14:38:11
Raine on 10/20/2008 14:38:11
Did anyone see Grampy at all this weekend?
Just curious.
Just curious.
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 14:39:13
Raine on 10/20/2008 14:39:13
I LOVE when Barack Obama talks about Pie, btw. I do, I think it's AWESOME when he gets on a Pie Roll at the rallies.
I think Obama knows it funny too.
I think Obama knows it funny too.
Comment by wickedpam on 10/20/2008 14:42:39
Yep. Arlington. My grandparents had a view of the attack on the Pentegon from there place in Arlington National Cemetary.
wickedpam on 10/20/2008 14:42:39
Quote by Raine:
Northern Virginia also Includes the Pentagon no?
I guess those people killed on 9/11 were anti american communists too, eh?
Yep. Arlington. My grandparents had a view of the attack on the Pentegon from there place in Arlington National Cemetary.
Comment by 
livingonli on 10/20/2008 14:44:28
livingonli on 10/20/2008 14:44:28
Just a quick hit and run since I have another doctor's appointment this morning. Wish me luck since I overslept as it is.
Anyone know when Shelagh will be able to get back on line with the rest of us?
Anyone know when Shelagh will be able to get back on line with the rest of us?
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 14:45:56
Raine on 10/20/2008 14:45:56
DJ posted this up on the youtube... Pat Buchanan is letting his sheets show, Big time..
Sunday special edition of hardball. This man really should be released from ANY MSNBC appearances.
Sunday special edition of hardball. This man really should be released from ANY MSNBC appearances.
Comment by Random on 10/20/2008 14:49:49
Random on 10/20/2008 14:49:49
Because I can
Comment by Raine on 10/20/2008 14:55:49
Raine on 10/20/2008 14:55:49
Speaking of that baby... When are we going to get a release of Sarah Palin's medical records?