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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:
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 16:07:56
Here you Go Shelagh. The video is at that link. It's Friggin hilarious.
Raine on 11/06/2008 16:07:56
Quote by shelaghc:
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.
Here you Go Shelagh. The video is at that link. It's Friggin hilarious.
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 16:11:42
"If people only knew how frugal we are
Looks like them pesky facts are rearing their ugly heads!
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 16:11:42
Quote by Raine:
Quick Sarah! Hide the good china!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:
"If people only knew how frugal we are
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin insisted in an interview with the Tribune on Thursday that she did not accept $150,000 worth of designer clothes from the Republican Party and "that is not who we are."
"That whole thing is just, bad!" she said. "Oh, if people only knew how frugal we are.
"It's kind of painful to be criticized for something when all the facts are not out there and are not reported," said Palin....
Looks like them pesky facts are rearing their ugly heads!
Comment by 
starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:12:01
starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:12:01
A story from abroad:
My German friend's daughter is going to school in London, but right now she is staying with her Grandma in Germany. Anyway, she was at the market and got change back and said "Thank You" instead of "Danke" ( habit ). . . . she said immediately German people around her started saying "You're American!?!? Congratulations! Go Obama!" and 3 German people came up and hugged her!!
My German friend's daughter is going to school in London, but right now she is staying with her Grandma in Germany. Anyway, she was at the market and got change back and said "Thank You" instead of "Danke" ( habit ). . . . she said immediately German people around her started saying "You're American!?!? Congratulations! Go Obama!" and 3 German people came up and hugged her!!
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 16:14:34
Raine on 11/06/2008 16:14:34
:cry:
:star: I ALMOST got thru the morning without crying!
:star: I ALMOST got thru the morning without crying!
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:15:38
she and her twin sister just turned 18 too, so they were able to cast Absentee ballots; one from London, one from Oregon. They were so thrilled to be a part of it.
starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:15:38
Quote by Raine:
:cry:
:star: I ALMOST got thru the morning without crying!
she and her twin sister just turned 18 too, so they were able to cast Absentee ballots; one from London, one from Oregon. They were so thrilled to be a part of it.
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:16:27
I KNOW! Me too. My friend just called me to tell me that.
Damn onions.
starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:16:27
Quote by Raine:
:cry:
:star: I ALMOST got thru the morning without crying!
I KNOW! Me too. My friend just called me to tell me that.
Damn onions.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 16:19:36
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 16:19:36
stupid dust.
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:24:19
allergies.
starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:24:19
Quote by wickedpam:
stupid dust.
allergies.
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 16:24:42
:danke:
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 16:24:42
Quote by Raine:Quote by shelaghc:
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.
Here you Go Shelagh. The video is at that link. It's Friggin hilarious.
:danke:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 16:25:48
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 16:25:48
too cute!
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:27:31
starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:27:31
I ABSOLUTELY, 100% AGREE WITH THIS CALLER.
LEGAL PARTNERS. PERIOD.
LEGAL PARTNERS. PERIOD.
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 16:32:15
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 16:32:15
With all the talk of Obama's potential cabinet positions, there's one that elates and saddens me at the same time.
Bobby Kennedy Jr as possible head of the EPA. What a fantastic choice he would be! Yet, selfishly, I would miss him on RoF.
I would, of course, soldier on for the good of the planet.
Hmmm..... would it be a conflict of interest for him to continue with RoF if he was appointed to the EPA?
Bobby Kennedy Jr as possible head of the EPA. What a fantastic choice he would be! Yet, selfishly, I would miss him on RoF.
I would, of course, soldier on for the good of the planet.
Hmmm..... would it be a conflict of interest for him to continue with RoF if he was appointed to the EPA?
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 16:32:27
Amen sister!
Raine on 11/06/2008 16:32:27
Quote by starling310:
I ABSOLUTELY, 100% AGREE WITH THIS CALLER.
LEGAL PARTNERS. PERIOD.
Amen sister!
Comment by BobR on 11/06/2008 16:34:39
Maybe you should quit focusing on a blog meetup and come to the inaugaration too... ;)
BobR on 11/06/2008 16:34:39
Quote by livingonli:
I have heard that ssg and MNRN may be going to the inauguration too.
Maybe you should quit focusing on a blog meetup and come to the inaugaration too... ;)
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 16:36:53
Shout it from the rooftops.
livingonli on 11/06/2008 16:36:53
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
I ABSOLUTELY, 100% AGREE WITH THIS CALLER.
LEGAL PARTNERS. PERIOD.
Amen sister!
Shout it from the rooftops.
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 16:44:51
livingonli on 11/06/2008 16:44:51
Like we don't need any further proof that right-wingers are largely vile human beings. Boy, what a big bucket of bile from them.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/06/2008 16:48:39
Your turn.. :lol:
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 16:48:39
Your turn.. :lol:
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 16:53:32
livingonli on 11/06/2008 16:53:32
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 16:54:50
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 16:54:50
talk to the people of DC about taxation without representation and taxes. THey still have to pay.
Comment by 
Random on 11/06/2008 16:55:58
Random on 11/06/2008 16:55:58
Just as a general note.
Newsweek: 2008 Election
Really interesting stuff, about the primaries, and the campaign in general. If you have the time, look at it.
Newsweek: 2008 Election
Really interesting stuff, about the primaries, and the campaign in general. If you have the time, look at it.
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:56:11
starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:56:11
"Honey, I KNOW!"
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:58:03
starling310 on 11/06/2008 16:58:03
So, these intelligence briefings? Will Obama finally be able to say "So, THAT's what's really going on?"
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 16:58:13
that was classic :lol:
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 16:58:13
Quote by starling310:
"Honey, I KNOW!"
:rofl:
that was classic :lol:
Comment by Scoopster on 11/06/2008 17:10:58
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 17:10:58
I heart animated GIFs... :rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 17:14:12
starling310 on 11/06/2008 17:14:12
Thom is getting pissed!
Comment by BobR on 11/06/2008 17:15:28
What I found interesting was the increase along the Appalachian chain and in New Orleans (the latter due to the loss of all the voters due to Katrina)... and what the hell is wrong with Arkansas?
BobR on 11/06/2008 17:15:28
Quote by Raine:
Just. COOL.
WE have changed a lot in 4 years.
What I found interesting was the increase along the Appalachian chain and in New Orleans (the latter due to the loss of all the voters due to Katrina)... and what the hell is wrong with Arkansas?
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 17:15:51
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 17:15:51
Who's talking with Thom?
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 17:26:26
I don't remember his name. . . they were debating taxes.
starling310 on 11/06/2008 17:26:26
Quote by shelaghc:
Who's talking with Thom?
I don't remember his name. . . they were debating taxes.
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 17:28:33
I would tell the right-wing tool that I've done crappy under Reagan-Bush economic polices. I don't like freaking living paycheck to paycheck.
livingonli on 11/06/2008 17:28:33
Quote by starling310:Quote by shelaghc:
Who's talking with Thom?
I don't remember his name. . . they were debating taxes.
I would tell the right-wing tool that I've done crappy under Reagan-Bush economic polices. I don't like freaking living paycheck to paycheck.
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 17:34:19
Everything is OK now, isn't it?
The world is back to normal, right?
The bad man won't come and take me to Gitmo now?
You saw my post below about abandoning Momma and the Mooks today.
I can't remember the last time the symphony sounded this sweet. I've had Mozart, Ellington, and now some West Side Story (listening to WGBH). I feel like part of my life has been restored.
TriSec on 11/06/2008 17:34:19
Everything is OK now, isn't it?
The world is back to normal, right?
The bad man won't come and take me to Gitmo now?
You saw my post below about abandoning Momma and the Mooks today.
I can't remember the last time the symphony sounded this sweet. I've had Mozart, Ellington, and now some West Side Story (listening to WGBH). I feel like part of my life has been restored.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 17:36:25
Raine on 11/06/2008 17:36:25
Barack Obama... 364 electoral Votes! 
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 17:39:39
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 17:39:39
woohoo!
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 17:40:47
livingonli on 11/06/2008 17:40:47
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 17:42:21
Raine on 11/06/2008 17:42:21
Missouri is the last state remaining.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 17:43:30
Raine on 11/06/2008 17:43:30
you know, they actually counted the provisional ballots in NC... I say take as long as needed to make sure the vote is fair, honest and counted.
Comment by Random on 11/06/2008 17:45:01
Random on 11/06/2008 17:45:01
Well...Rahm Emanuel is the new cheif of staff
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 17:46:52
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 17:46:52
You all realize that comedians are all going to suffer under Obama's administration.
He's articulate, well-educated, unflappable, doesn't cheat on his wife, has a beautiful wife with nothing shady in her background, two adorable children....
This will be a four-year (hopefully eight-year!) nightmare for political comedy.
*g*
He's articulate, well-educated, unflappable, doesn't cheat on his wife, has a beautiful wife with nothing shady in her background, two adorable children....
This will be a four-year (hopefully eight-year!) nightmare for political comedy.
*g*
Comment by Random on 11/06/2008 17:50:01
Dude...Palin is comedy gold. She's not going away.
And, Bush isn't going to be leaving anyone's repetoir.
Hell, I heard Dana Carvey still doing Reagan earlier this year. (yes it was a recent special...I know, who knew he still had work)
Random on 11/06/2008 17:50:01
Quote by shelaghc:
You all realize that comedians are all going to suffer under Obama's administration.
He's articulate, well-educated, unflappable, doesn't cheat on his wife, has a beautiful wife with nothing shady in her background, two adorable children....
This will be a four-year (hopefully eight-year!) nightmare for political comedy.
*g*
Dude...Palin is comedy gold. She's not going away.
And, Bush isn't going to be leaving anyone's repetoir.
Hell, I heard Dana Carvey still doing Reagan earlier this year. (yes it was a recent special...I know, who knew he still had work)
Comment by Random on 11/06/2008 17:51:57
Shhhh, don't say anything, incase the masters that be take away our president.
Random on 11/06/2008 17:51:57
Quote by Raine:
you know, they actually counted the provisional ballots in NC... I say take as long as needed to make sure the vote is fair, honest and counted.
Shhhh, don't say anything, incase the masters that be take away our president.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 17:57:25
Raine on 11/06/2008 17:57:25
(psst... Shelagh is a dudette! ) 
:hug:
And you know... I think that our beloved Joe Biden will give plenty material to the comics. As of yesterday, Joe Biden is free to speak his mind again!
:hug:And you know... I think that our beloved Joe Biden will give plenty material to the comics. As of yesterday, Joe Biden is free to speak his mind again!
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 18:05:51
livingonli on 11/06/2008 18:05:51
Shelagh, did you ever see my facebook friend request?
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 18:08:56
Raine on 11/06/2008 18:08:56
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 18:08:59
I alluded on this to Random a while ago, but he didn't pick up on it.
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 18:08:59
Quote by Raine:
(psst... Shelagh is a dudette! )
I alluded on this to Random a while ago, but he didn't pick up on it.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/06/2008 18:11:04
If MO goes for Obama, the only state I'll have missed in my predictions is Montana.
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 18:11:04
Quote by Raine:
Missouri is the last state remaining.
If MO goes for Obama, the only state I'll have missed in my predictions is Montana.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 18:11:11
Raine on 11/06/2008 18:11:11
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 18:14:59
TriSec on 11/06/2008 18:14:59
Joe Lieberman.
Is it wrong of me to wish that the Democrats would give up the extra seat just so they can kick him off every committee and strip any chairmanships he might have?
I would think that even the GOP is breathing a sigh of relief. With the Bush power machine gone, it will be OK to disagree with the party and cross the aisle to do things for the good of the country, instead of worrying about the repercussions should they fall out of step with the White House...
Is it wrong of me to wish that the Democrats would give up the extra seat just so they can kick him off every committee and strip any chairmanships he might have?
I would think that even the GOP is breathing a sigh of relief. With the Bush power machine gone, it will be OK to disagree with the party and cross the aisle to do things for the good of the country, instead of worrying about the repercussions should they fall out of step with the White House...
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 18:39:49
starling310 on 11/06/2008 18:39:49
Thom and his gay ducks. I love him! :hug:
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 18:43:33
The guy who HATES socialism gets NAILED by Alan Colmes for...
being on WELFARE!
Raine on 11/06/2008 18:43:33
The guy who HATES socialism gets NAILED by Alan Colmes for...
being on WELFARE!
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 18:46:43
starling310 on 11/06/2008 18:46:43
YAY THOM!!!! YAY! YAY! YAY!
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 18:55:43
Raine on 11/06/2008 18:55:43
great slide show of Sasha Obama.
I am hoping we will see one of Malia soon!
Can you imagine how wonderful that white house os going to be? the Obama Girls, maybe a few of Joe Biden's grandkids, and Rham emmanuels three kids....
so much joy from the laughter of children!
I am hoping we will see one of Malia soon!
Can you imagine how wonderful that white house os going to be? the Obama Girls, maybe a few of Joe Biden's grandkids, and Rham emmanuels three kids....
so much joy from the laughter of children!
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 18:56:37
TriSec on 11/06/2008 18:56:37
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 18:58:31
Raine on 11/06/2008 18:58:31
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 19:04:17
I am SO loving Thom today!!!
Raine on 11/06/2008 19:04:17
Quote by starling310:
YAY THOM!!!! YAY! YAY! YAY!
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 19:05:35
I dunno...I have doubts that he loves his kids. . .
starling310 on 11/06/2008 19:05:35
Quote by Raine:
I dunno...I have doubts that he loves his kids. . .
Comment by wickedpam on 11/06/2008 19:09:27
I guess I missed from thing good - dumb work getting in the way of my fun.
wickedpam on 11/06/2008 19:09:27
Quote by Raine:I am SO loving Thom today!!!Quote by starling310:
YAY THOM!!!! YAY! YAY! YAY!
I guess I missed from thing good - dumb work getting in the way of my fun.
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 19:09:40
TriSec on 11/06/2008 19:09:40
Oh come on, that's got "Photo Op" written all over it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/06/2008 19:12:24
Mmmm I think I know these guys.
Mondobubba on 11/06/2008 19:12:24
Quote by TriSec:
Mmmm I think I know these guys.
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 19:12:34
Keerist...Sasha is the same age as our young Javi.
[speechless]
I really don't know what to say about that. The President is really and truly me; he'll be doing things for his own children's future, too!
[Oh, and I don't have to write "President" anymore, either! What a joy that will be, having someone versed in etiquette and protocol in the Oval Office!]
:party:
TriSec on 11/06/2008 19:12:34
Quote by Raine:
great slide show of Sasha Obama.
I am hoping we will see one of Malia soon!
Can you imagine how wonderful that white house os going to be? the Obama Girls, maybe a few of Joe Biden's grandkids, and Rham emmanuels three kids....
so much joy from the laughter of children!
Keerist...Sasha is the same age as our young Javi.
[speechless]
I really don't know what to say about that. The President is really and truly me; he'll be doing things for his own children's future, too!
[Oh, and I don't have to write "President" anymore, either! What a joy that will be, having someone versed in etiquette and protocol in the Oval Office!]
:party:
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 19:16:15
TriSec on 11/06/2008 19:16:15
Mondo, a simple Mozart sonata sent guilty shivers coursing up and down my primitive nervous system today. I just had to dust off KofB....it's like listening to it again for the very first time, I feel that renewed today.
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 19:27:29
livingonli on 11/06/2008 19:27:29
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 19:30:48
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 19:30:48
Tri - as a fellow music lover, I'd like to share this link with you.
Cellofourte
Four cello players that'll knock your socks off. (They performed at my church this past Sunday.)
As a recommendation, click on the "launch the music player" link on the right, then scroll down to the track entitled "Ultimatum."
Sweeeeet!
And as an added bonus, they're all Obama-nistas!
Cellofourte
Four cello players that'll knock your socks off. (They performed at my church this past Sunday.)
As a recommendation, click on the "launch the music player" link on the right, then scroll down to the track entitled "Ultimatum."
Sweeeeet!
And as an added bonus, they're all Obama-nistas!
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 19:32:44
Raine on 11/06/2008 19:32:44
It's amazing, Barack is such a dad! I just LOVED that picture!
Comment by Scoopster on 11/06/2008 19:33:18
They. Fed. Her. Poop.
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 19:33:18
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
Okay damnit I'm never eating out again.
Que?
They. Fed. Her. Poop.
Comment by Random on 11/06/2008 19:35:02
Dude, seriously. My generation Dude is unisex, dude.
Random on 11/06/2008 19:35:02
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:
(psst... Shelagh is a dudette! )
I alluded on this to Random a while ago, but he didn't pick up on it.
Dude, seriously. My generation Dude is unisex, dude.
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 19:35:03
My link just went to the WIVB page, not the story you're talking about.
livingonli on 11/06/2008 19:35:03
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
Okay damnit I'm never eating out again.
Que?
They. Fed. Her. Poop.
My link just went to the WIVB page, not the story you're talking about.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 19:35:59
Raine on 11/06/2008 19:35:59
Thom getting groovy this afternoon!
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 19:37:02
Raine on 11/06/2008 19:37:02
Quote by Random:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:
(psst... Shelagh is a dudette! )
I alluded on this to Random a while ago, but he didn't pick up on it.
Dude, seriously. My generation Dude is unisex, dude.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 19:37:57
Raine on 11/06/2008 19:37:57
You know... I would not put it past Sarah Palin to do that in order to become Senator.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/06/2008 19:39:59
Oh my! That would be a problem..
Here's an active link..
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 19:39:59
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
Okay damnit I'm never eating out again.
Que?
They. Fed. Her. Poop.
My link just went to the WIVB page, not the story you're talking about.
Oh my! That would be a problem..
Here's an active link..
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 19:40:19
Raine on 11/06/2008 19:40:19
HEy, I did not know that Ted Stevens was elected by special election... 
Comment by Random on 11/06/2008 19:40:58
Dude...Seriously.
Random on 11/06/2008 19:40:58
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:
(psst... Shelagh is a dudette! )
I alluded on this to Random a while ago, but he didn't pick up on it.
Dude, seriously. My generation Dude is unisex, dude.
Dude...Seriously.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 19:43:27
Raine on 11/06/2008 19:43:27
OMG Scoop. That is the most disgusting thing I have read in a long time.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/06/2008 19:45:20
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 19:45:20
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 19:48:12
livingonli on 11/06/2008 19:48:12
I have to go head off to the salt mine but first pick up some medicine. Tonight, my game at work is the Islanders down in the ATL. Hi, Raine and Bob.
Talk to y'all later.
Talk to y'all later.
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 19:51:20
starling310 on 11/06/2008 19:51:20
Dude is totally unisex dude.
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 19:51:49
Do what?
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 19:51:49
Quote by Raine:
You know... I would not put it past Sarah Palin to do that in order to become Senator.
Do what?
Comment by Random on 11/06/2008 19:53:37
dude, thanks for backing Random up on that one, dude.
Random on 11/06/2008 19:53:37
Quote by starling310:
Dude is totally unisex dude.
dude, thanks for backing Random up on that one, dude.
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 19:55:53
dude, no prob!
starling310 on 11/06/2008 19:55:53
Quote by Random:Quote by starling310:
Dude is totally unisex dude.
dude, thanks for backing Random up on that one, dude.
dude, no prob!
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 20:04:49
Stepping down as governor so the Lt governor can take her place and put her in as a temp senator pending a new election.
Raine on 11/06/2008 20:04:49
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:
You know... I would not put it past Sarah Palin to do that in order to become Senator.
Do what?
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 20:10:07
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 20:10:07
Quote by Raine:Stepping down as governor so the Lt governor can take her place and put her in as a temp senator pending a new election.Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:
You know... I would not put it past Sarah Palin to do that in order to become Senator.
Do what?
Alaska keeps changing its law on how to replace a Senator -- .... At the moment there are two versions: one would let Governor Palin name an interim replacement, the other wouldn’t. The courts haven’t got around to sorting out the conflict yet.
If Palin were to choose a replacement, she could choose herself. Or she could choose someone else, and then run in the special election that must be held within three months. She could resign as governor, run for the Senate and be back in Washington by spring.
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 20:11:31
TriSec on 11/06/2008 20:11:31
Now playing: Los Reyes
Really, Really, LOUD!
Really, Really, LOUD!
Comment by Random on 11/06/2008 20:11:40
Dude, I'd do the exact same thing.
Random on 11/06/2008 20:11:40
Quote by Raine:Stepping down as governor so the Lt governor can take her place and put her in as a temp senator pending a new election.Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:
You know... I would not put it past Sarah Palin to do that in order to become Senator.
Do what?
Dude, I'd do the exact same thing.
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 20:12:23
Did you see my comment to you about Cellofourte?
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 20:12:23
Quote by TriSec:
Now playing: Los Reyes
Really, Really, LOUD!
Did you see my comment to you about Cellofourte?
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 20:13:45
TriSec on 11/06/2008 20:13:45
Interesting...
Massachusetts has a similar quandary right now. When Sen. Kerry was almost president, the legislature changed the law to require a special election. (Romney was governor at the time.) Now that we have a Democrat in the State House, there's talk of reverting the law back to a Gubernatorial appointment....
Massachusetts has a similar quandary right now. When Sen. Kerry was almost president, the legislature changed the law to require a special election. (Romney was governor at the time.) Now that we have a Democrat in the State House, there's talk of reverting the law back to a Gubernatorial appointment....
Comment by Scoopster on 11/06/2008 20:24:21
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 20:24:21
Craigslist agrees to cut down on "Casual Encounters"...
Too bad this won't work in Rhode Island.. It's a little-known fact (out of state anyways) that prostitution is technically legal in RI.
Too bad this won't work in Rhode Island.. It's a little-known fact (out of state anyways) that prostitution is technically legal in RI.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 20:33:33
From Bloomberg.
I have a feeling that Reid Stripped him of the DHS chair. you know what? F*CK him...
Raine on 11/06/2008 20:33:33
Senator Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut independent, said he met with Majority Leader Harry Reid about his status in the Democratic-majority Senate after campaigning for Republican presidential candidate John McCain.
Lieberman didn't reveal whether Democrats would strip him of his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
``I'm thinking about what my options are,'' Lieberman said.
In the current two-year session of Congress, Lieberman, 66, is the margin of difference in the Democrats' 51-49 control of the Senate, and he caucuses with Democrats. The party expanded its majority by at least six seats in the November elections.
I have a feeling that Reid Stripped him of the DHS chair. you know what? F*CK him...
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 20:54:55
Raine on 11/06/2008 20:54:55
Former Obama chief strategist David Axelrod has accepted the position of Senior Adviser in the White House, sources tell ABC News.
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 21:33:34
starling310 on 11/06/2008 21:33:34
Listening to David Bowie. . .
In his words, regarding President Obama and our recent election. . .
"You won't fool the Children of the Revolution."
In his words, regarding President Obama and our recent election. . .
"You won't fool the Children of the Revolution."
Comment by starling310 on 11/06/2008 21:33:53
starling310 on 11/06/2008 21:33:53
Quote by Raine:
Former Obama chief strategist David Axelrod has accepted the position of Senior Adviser in the White House, sources tell ABC News.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 22:16:34
Raine on 11/06/2008 22:16:34
CNN showing more marches on the Streets of LA.
I think this time, the GLBT community was pushed too far...too far.
I am so tired of people being told to sit in the back of the bus.
I think this time, the GLBT community was pushed too far...too far.
I am so tired of people being told to sit in the back of the bus.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 22:26:47
Raine on 11/06/2008 22:26:47
BTW... Congrats to MassaBLUEsetts for decriminalizing 
Now can we please work on giving EVERYONE equal rights in America?
And may I say this... I am REALLY pissed at the Mormons today.
Now can we please work on giving EVERYONE equal rights in America?
And may I say this... I am REALLY pissed at the Mormons today.
Comment by BobR on 11/06/2008 22:52:04
BobR on 11/06/2008 22:52:04
It seems pretty much certain at this point that there will be a runoff for the Senate seat from GA (the one that Bush butt-licker Saxby Chambliss is currently farting into). Here's the new ad for Jim Martin:
Only Raine, Clint and I live in GA, but if you want to help reach that magic number 60 in the Senate and you have some extra cash laying around, you might think about sending him some love
Only Raine, Clint and I live in GA, but if you want to help reach that magic number 60 in the Senate and you have some extra cash laying around, you might think about sending him some love
Comment by Scoopster on 11/06/2008 23:25:41
In more weed news..
Weed to become RI State Senate President
In wake of decriminalization, MA town moves to ban blunt wrap sales
Scoopster on 11/06/2008 23:25:41
Quote by Raine:
BTW... Congrats to MassaBLUEsetts for decriminalizing
Now can we please work on giving EVERYONE equal rights in America?
And may I say this... I am REALLY pissed at the Mormons today.
In more weed news..
Weed to become RI State Senate President
In wake of decriminalization, MA town moves to ban blunt wrap sales
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/06/2008 23:27:53
Mondobubba on 11/06/2008 23:27:53
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 23:49:22
I'm curious why Huffington Post isn't covering this on their front page. Instead, they're claiming Olbermann dissed Campbell Brown. FTR - he never mentioned her name, only that "another host" forgot something dead easy.
Why HuffPo is covering this non-story instead of the denial of civil rights to a minority is inexcusable.
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 23:49:22
Quote by Raine:
CNN showing more marches on the Streets of LA.
I think this time, the GLBT community was pushed too far...too far.
I am so tired of people being told to sit in the back of the bus.
I'm curious why Huffington Post isn't covering this on their front page. Instead, they're claiming Olbermann dissed Campbell Brown. FTR - he never mentioned her name, only that "another host" forgot something dead easy.
Why HuffPo is covering this non-story instead of the denial of civil rights to a minority is inexcusable.
Comment by livingonli on 11/07/2008 01:03:33
livingonli on 11/07/2008 01:03:33
Don't we need a new poll?
Comment by Raine on 11/07/2008 01:28:20
Raine on 11/07/2008 01:28:20
I suppose we do.
hmmm... a poll... a poll....
hmmm... a poll... a poll....
Comment by Raine on 11/07/2008 01:29:51
I knew nothing of this 'controversy'
Raine on 11/07/2008 01:29:51
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:
CNN showing more marches on the Streets of LA.
I think this time, the GLBT community was pushed too far...too far.
I am so tired of people being told to sit in the back of the bus.
I'm curious why Huffington Post isn't covering this on their front page. Instead, they're claiming Olbermann dissed Campbell Brown. FTR - he never mentioned her name, only that "another host" forgot something dead easy.
Why HuffPo is covering this non-story instead of the denial of civil rights to a minority is inexcusable.
I knew nothing of this 'controversy'
Comment by livingonli on 11/07/2008 01:41:40
livingonli on 11/07/2008 01:41:40
Islanders are leading Atlanta 3-1 after two periods.
Comment by livingonli on 11/07/2008 02:10:16
livingonli on 11/07/2008 02:10:16
Games now tied at 3 a piece.
Comment by BobR on 11/07/2008 03:49:12
BobR on 11/07/2008 03:49:12
Since Harry Reid apparently is stripping LIEberman of his chairman position, the Senate Steering and Outreach Committee is the only place he can go to get around Reid and get his chairmanship back. FireDogLake is collecting signatures for a petition to them asking them not to do it. You can sign it here.