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"Joseph never came home."
Some mornings I remember what is really important, to day is one of them.
"Iraq Vet in Famous Press Photo Dies from Overdose" Read More »
Register to vote, and send Voltage to play at the Democratic National Convention. We have songs that are perfect for the event already written, and I am already the number one democrat at the DNC.
The Idaho Young Democrats held a caucus meeting Thursday June 12, 2008 at the Idaho Democratic Convention in Boise, Id. Matt Kopydlowski organized the caucus in just a few weeks. Honestly, when he came up with this idea, I was scared. I've been to state-wide young dems meetings before where 10 people showed up and that is when I bring 7 of them. I was worried that it would be the same ol' group of young farts networking amongst ourselves, again. Just like in 2005, just like in 2006. But, boy, did I underestimate the power of youth this year and I am proud to admit it! Read More »
Oh, how I love Howard Dean, let me count the ways... A. 50-state-strategy B. New DNC Policy. I'm sure most of us already have looked at this, but I do have some questions about it. Can we have a discussion here about what it means? Read More »
While many students are taking time off this summer to work or spend time with their families, just because school is out doesn't mean the Idaho State University (ISU) College Democrats stop being active. You'll find us all over the state of Idaho this summer. Read More »
So, my dad keeps forwarding me the craziest stuff about Obama and Hillary, so I retooled the great post "You Think McCain Is Here To Help" with some added facts and related it to something we both shared, Family Values, and am urging him to forward it to his friends. I thought some people on here might do the same. I could work on it a little more, but this seems like enough. Enjoy! Read More »
Many of us on here do more then just complain about the POTUS race. I'm wondering how many people here have had houseparties for candidates? What tips do you have on how to hold them and how to use them to raise money? Sure the Christmas Card list comes in handy if your friends are local, but what other ways have you found people interested in attending?
Please give me a few tips.
Thanks!
Please give me a few tips.
Thanks!
Okay, We've had the house parties, we've had the training from the DNC at our state meetings, but now,
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM?
Sorry to yell, but I'm not getting any feedback from my state coordinator and can't find anything on the national website about it. Was it just a figment of my imagination?
Tonight at our county precinct captains meeting, I met a 90-some-old democrat woman who talked about how the program I described sounded like how the democrats began organizing in New York back when Adlai Stevenson was running. Seriously, Adlai Stevenson! Is this the same program that we are still waiting for? Should we just do it ourselves using the old method or do we have new tools coming, or do I have to wait for the re-incarnation of Stevenson before this gets off the ground?
Any help or insight is greatly appreciated.
P.S. I *heart* Howard Dean.
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM?
Sorry to yell, but I'm not getting any feedback from my state coordinator and can't find anything on the national website about it. Was it just a figment of my imagination?
Tonight at our county precinct captains meeting, I met a 90-some-old democrat woman who talked about how the program I described sounded like how the democrats began organizing in New York back when Adlai Stevenson was running. Seriously, Adlai Stevenson! Is this the same program that we are still waiting for? Should we just do it ourselves using the old method or do we have new tools coming, or do I have to wait for the re-incarnation of Stevenson before this gets off the ground?
Any help or insight is greatly appreciated.
P.S. I *heart* Howard Dean.
Admittedly, I heard about this from a very drunk friend last night. But just because he was drunk, doesn't mean he wasn't right.
George Bush Killed Captain America
More information on this story can be found at
http://www.watchingamerica.com/clarinar000003.shtml
This story is just so funny, you all must read it.
DLC Underfire From IRS
What? The D doesn't stand for Democrat anymore?
And on the other topic of funny, this article is fitting for the ONION You'll laugh your photo-copied ass off. But don't do it at work. Indiana: Obama is using Purdue Students to Break Law This article is still making me giggle too much this afternoon. It might even make a good episode of "The Office" called The Audacity of Note.
DLC Underfire From IRS
What? The D doesn't stand for Democrat anymore?
And on the other topic of funny, this article is fitting for the ONION You'll laugh your photo-copied ass off. But don't do it at work. Indiana: Obama is using Purdue Students to Break Law This article is still making me giggle too much this afternoon. It might even make a good episode of "The Office" called The Audacity of Note.
The Idaho Progressive Student Alliance (IPSA) an student organization from ISU, held their 3rd Annual To the Streets Homeless Awareness Event Friday night (April 4th) on the ISU Quad. They had about 50-80 people attend and just 1 hour into the event had raised over $300 for the Southeast Idaho Aid for Friends Homeless services.
This event is intimately connected to Idaho Democrats. Read More »
This event is intimately connected to Idaho Democrats. Read More »
Has Operation Chaos moved from Partybuilder to Daily Kos?
This is a great article on just what is Operation Chaos and worth thinking about as we blog around here. Other people are watching.
Great News for Democrats, especially those in Idaho.
Jim Hansen has been announced to be the new Executive Director of the Idaho Democratic Party. We are truly blessed that he would take this position. This IS the type of man we want representing us as Democrats, especially in Idaho. Read More »
Jim Hansen has been announced to be the new Executive Director of the Idaho Democratic Party. We are truly blessed that he would take this position. This IS the type of man we want representing us as Democrats, especially in Idaho. Read More »
I couldn't believe when I heard that the FL delegates would be seated. It seemed too easy and didn't seem to follow the moral hazard doctrine currently being used. As I looked through other articles trying to sort out what was actually said, I just found misleading journalism, yanno, the stuff where rumors start. Read More »
Okay, I love Howard Dean, but my old "Republican roommate" (yes, that is is title) keeps saying bad things about him. It is so silly. And sometimes I even read nearly exactly the same thing the Republicans are saying about Dean on this website. I swear they must be getting these talking points somewhere. Anyway, I was thrilled today when I saw this story posted on Daily Kos. Check it out. It is awesome. It finally says all the things I've been thinking, but by a professional writer.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/4/2/1481/51962/494/488701 Read More »
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/4/2/1481/51962/494/488701 Read More »
Um, so if corporations are seen as people by the government, then can corporations merge, or only those of opposite sexes? Or do just there CEOs have to be of different sexes?
In response to Mr. Bill Sali�s submission concerning SCHIP to the Idaho Statesman on March 19, 2008, I would like to clarify valuable points surrounding the MUST PASS SCHIP expansion and continuation.
Although SCHIP is in dire need of financial support, we must first determine why the expected number of enrollees was not met. When SCHIP was initiated and hit the ground runningâ�"the program failed to run. Why? Well, after working for a local low-income hospital and a community health center, the reasons were clear and here is what I know. The State of Idaho did not allow SCHIP to be marketed through the Stateâ��s Health and Welfare Department; nor did they allow Health and Welfare employees to openly share their knowledge of the program. The burden of enrollment and education was placed on agencies already struggling financially, such as community health centers, hospitals, schoolteachers, homeless shelters, counselors, and through various grants. All of these entities, might I point out, rely on federal and state funds. Why not allocate the funds to Health and Welfare to manage their own federally awarded [and matched] program? The obvious goal was, and has been metâ�"to reduce the number of enrollees in order to discontinue the program.
Although SCHIP is in dire need of financial support, we must first determine why the expected number of enrollees was not met. When SCHIP was initiated and hit the ground runningâ�"the program failed to run. Why? Well, after working for a local low-income hospital and a community health center, the reasons were clear and here is what I know. The State of Idaho did not allow SCHIP to be marketed through the Stateâ��s Health and Welfare Department; nor did they allow Health and Welfare employees to openly share their knowledge of the program. The burden of enrollment and education was placed on agencies already struggling financially, such as community health centers, hospitals, schoolteachers, homeless shelters, counselors, and through various grants. All of these entities, might I point out, rely on federal and state funds. Why not allocate the funds to Health and Welfare to manage their own federally awarded [and matched] program? The obvious goal was, and has been metâ�"to reduce the number of enrollees in order to discontinue the program.
I was just reading through the Wellstone voter engagement book and remembered this quote:
"Leaders are indispensable, but to produce a major social change, ordinary people must also be involved" -Ann Frior Scott
Hey, thats us!
"Leaders are indispensable, but to produce a major social change, ordinary people must also be involved" -Ann Frior Scott
Hey, thats us!
Thank you Jenna for this article.
Excerpt from the Tim Wise article "Obama, Black Voters and the Myth of Reverse Racism ".
For the entire article go to:
http://www. timwise. org/
...
Simply put, there are any number of reasons why whites voting for a white candidate because of race is altogether different than blacks voting for a black candidate because of the same. For African American voters, voting for Barack Obama--a man of color who actually stands a chance of winning the Presidency--is an opportunity to participate in a major historic moment. Read More »
Excerpt from the Tim Wise article "Obama, Black Voters and the Myth of Reverse Racism ".
For the entire article go to:
http://www. timwise. org/
...
Simply put, there are any number of reasons why whites voting for a white candidate because of race is altogether different than blacks voting for a black candidate because of the same. For African American voters, voting for Barack Obama--a man of color who actually stands a chance of winning the Presidency--is an opportunity to participate in a major historic moment. Read More »
My friend Brad sent me this...
"I read this report that Iraq is costing $12,000,000,000 a month. That work out to $4566.21 PER SECOND.. As we both know Eliot Spitzer was found out to be spending $5500 per hour on prostitutes. Pricey, to be sure but I'm sure they were very talented. Now this means that every MONTH we are in Iraq we are spending the equivalent of 249 YEARS with one of these high end call girls. So my question is this. If Obama or Clinton is elected, can we withdraw from Iraq 1.2 seconds earlier and spend that on me for one hour so I can find out what $5500 an hour gets?"
I replied "If you divide up the $5500 by the population of the U.S. (303,617,064), you could only get a girl who costs $1.82 ...I'm sure you already have been with a girl like this...BooYAH!"
"I read this report that Iraq is costing $12,000,000,000 a month. That work out to $4566.21 PER SECOND.. As we both know Eliot Spitzer was found out to be spending $5500 per hour on prostitutes. Pricey, to be sure but I'm sure they were very talented. Now this means that every MONTH we are in Iraq we are spending the equivalent of 249 YEARS with one of these high end call girls. So my question is this. If Obama or Clinton is elected, can we withdraw from Iraq 1.2 seconds earlier and spend that on me for one hour so I can find out what $5500 an hour gets?"
I replied "If you divide up the $5500 by the population of the U.S. (303,617,064), you could only get a girl who costs $1.82 ...I'm sure you already have been with a girl like this...BooYAH!"
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