Save Our Country
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Group to give a voice to those of us who see the high stakes consequences to the U.S. of decisions to be shortly made.
It's time to revisit the charter of the federal government, and whether and how it is responsible to it.
GARNER - About 10 years ago, I interviewed a Southern Baptist seminary-educated minister who was pastor of a Carrboro church. A strong proponent of the Second Amendment, that pastor told me the day might come when American Christians might have to take up arms against the state.His comments, published in The Chapel Hill News, didn't as much as raise an eyebrow at the time. No federal agents asked to listen to the tape recording of my interview with the pastor. Times have changed. Two of the Raleigh U.S. Attorney's claims against alleged terror suspect Daniel Patrick Boyd are that he made "radical statements" and that "he urged the group of young Muslims to raise money and learn how to handle weapons to prepare for a violent jihad by insurgents and fighters overseas." My young children got to know Boyd when he was proprietor of the Blackstone Market, a small grocery store Boyd co-owned and managed in Garner's Forest Hills Shopping Center.
My children said Boyd "was really nice and funny." He gave them discounts when they didn't have enough money to pay for a piece of baklava or a nectar drink. My children were sad when Blackstone closed. The government, however, is painting a very different picture of Boyd, calling him the mastermind of a terrorist cell bent on waging a holy war. Read More »
My children said Boyd "was really nice and funny." He gave them discounts when they didn't have enough money to pay for a piece of baklava or a nectar drink. My children were sad when Blackstone closed. The government, however, is painting a very different picture of Boyd, calling him the mastermind of a terrorist cell bent on waging a holy war. Read More »
A comparison of the $827 billion economic recovery plan drafted by Senate Democrats and moderate Republicans with a $820 billion version passed by the House. Additional debt costs would add about $350 billion or more over 10 years. Many provisions expire in two years.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/29063134
http://www.cnbc.com/id/29063134
Unemployment benefits safety net is fraying
As payments dry up, almost half of 11.6 million jobless don’t receive help
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As payments dry up, almost half of 11.6 million jobless don’t receive help
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I dare everyone of you to name one thing that Obama and the Congressional Democratic majority have already said or done to sell out their campaign promises!
It's really not difficult. You click make a comment and think of the economy, healthcare, abuse of power, Iraq, middle-class tax cuts, job loss, job creation, food stamps, intelligent leadership .... and name ONE.
I'll start you off.
(1) Bipartisan collaboration on the stimulus bill will create no stimulus and put the blame directly on the democrats.
It's really not difficult. You click make a comment and think of the economy, healthcare, abuse of power, Iraq, middle-class tax cuts, job loss, job creation, food stamps, intelligent leadership .... and name ONE.
I'll start you off.
(1) Bipartisan collaboration on the stimulus bill will create no stimulus and put the blame directly on the democrats.
The Senate measure was pared back from more than $900 billion to entice a handful of necessary Republican votes in support of the legislation. The House bill passed without a single Republican vote in its favor, a rebuke to Obama's vow to take the debilitating partisan heat out of Washington politics.
Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said he expects Obama's stimulus package to pass the Senate, but he warned that it could damage the U.S. economy in the future.
A stark critic of Obama's approach to repairing the badly damaged economy, Cornyn said he believes passing the measure with minimal Republican support must be a major disappointment to Obama. He argued that the president's stimulus package is loaded with pet Democratic spending projects and is "just spending as far as the eye can see."
Republicans claim that Democrats have failed to learn the lessons of history, arguing that an Obama-style stimulus did not work in the 1930s, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt faced similar economic upheaval. Read More »
Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said he expects Obama's stimulus package to pass the Senate, but he warned that it could damage the U.S. economy in the future.
A stark critic of Obama's approach to repairing the badly damaged economy, Cornyn said he believes passing the measure with minimal Republican support must be a major disappointment to Obama. He argued that the president's stimulus package is loaded with pet Democratic spending projects and is "just spending as far as the eye can see."
Republicans claim that Democrats have failed to learn the lessons of history, arguing that an Obama-style stimulus did not work in the 1930s, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt faced similar economic upheaval. Read More »
If you look back on the last eight years of American government and its effect on not on the U.S. populace, but the world in general it is really easy to put the blame all on the shoulders of George W. Bush. But that would be an overly simplistic view of the situations that the Village Idiot has created.
The truth, as I see it, is that the true blame falls at the feet of a group of people that should have kept themselves clear of being involved at all.....
The United States Supreme Court!
When SCOTUS got involved in the Florida recount situation, instead of staying out of it and allowing the state to take care of its own problems, they did no one any favors except George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.
The world is in arrears in so many ways and it is all because the Supreme Court, for the first time in American history......CHOSE the winner of a presidential election, and crowned Bush and Cheney "Dictators-in-Chief".
The truth, as I see it, is that the true blame falls at the feet of a group of people that should have kept themselves clear of being involved at all.....
The United States Supreme Court!
When SCOTUS got involved in the Florida recount situation, instead of staying out of it and allowing the state to take care of its own problems, they did no one any favors except George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.
The world is in arrears in so many ways and it is all because the Supreme Court, for the first time in American history......CHOSE the winner of a presidential election, and crowned Bush and Cheney "Dictators-in-Chief".
If you look back on the last eight years of American government and its effect on not on the U.S. populace, but the world in general it is really easy to put the blame all on the shoulders of George W. Bush. But that would be an overly simplistic view of the situations that the Village Idiot has created.
The truth, as I see it, is that the true blame falls at the feet of a group of people that should have kept themselves clear of being involved at all.....
The United States Supreme Court!
When SCOTUS got involved in the Florida recount situation, instead of staying out of it and allowing the state to take care of its own problems, they did no one any favors except George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.
The world is in arrears in so many ways and it is all because the Supreme Court, for the first time in American history......CHOSE the winner of a presidential election, and crowned Bush and Cheney "Dictators-in-Chief".
The truth, as I see it, is that the true blame falls at the feet of a group of people that should have kept themselves clear of being involved at all.....
The United States Supreme Court!
When SCOTUS got involved in the Florida recount situation, instead of staying out of it and allowing the state to take care of its own problems, they did no one any favors except George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.
The world is in arrears in so many ways and it is all because the Supreme Court, for the first time in American history......CHOSE the winner of a presidential election, and crowned Bush and Cheney "Dictators-in-Chief".
State attorney general asked to protect religious, legal rights
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/17/08) A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today called on Georgia Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker to bring sanctions against a judge in that state who has repeatedly barred Muslim women wearing religiously-mandated headscarves, or hijabs, from entering his courtroom.
Yesterday, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported that a Muslim woman was jailed and then released following a dispute over whether she could enter the judge’s courtroom in Douglasville, Ga., while wearing her hijab. In the past year, other Muslim women have either been jailed under similar circumstances or barred from that judge’s court. Read More »
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/17/08) A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today called on Georgia Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker to bring sanctions against a judge in that state who has repeatedly barred Muslim women wearing religiously-mandated headscarves, or hijabs, from entering his courtroom.
Yesterday, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported that a Muslim woman was jailed and then released following a dispute over whether she could enter the judge’s courtroom in Douglasville, Ga., while wearing her hijab. In the past year, other Muslim women have either been jailed under similar circumstances or barred from that judge’s court. Read More »
Judge jails Muslim woman for refusing to remove her headscarf in court
By DIONNE WALKER
The Associated Press
ATLANTA
http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/wireStory?id=6479903
A Muslim woman arrested for refusing to take off her head scarf at a courthouse security checkpoint said Wednesday that she felt her human and civil rights were violated. A judge ordered Lisa Valentine, 40, to serve 10 days in jail for contempt of court, said police in Douglasville, a city of about 20,000 people on Atlanta's west suburban outskirts.
Valentine violated a court policy that prohibits people from wearing any headgear in court, police said after they arrested her Tuesday. Read More »
By DIONNE WALKER
The Associated Press
ATLANTA
http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/wireStory?id=6479903
A Muslim woman arrested for refusing to take off her head scarf at a courthouse security checkpoint said Wednesday that she felt her human and civil rights were violated. A judge ordered Lisa Valentine, 40, to serve 10 days in jail for contempt of court, said police in Douglasville, a city of about 20,000 people on Atlanta's west suburban outskirts.
Valentine violated a court policy that prohibits people from wearing any headgear in court, police said after they arrested her Tuesday. Read More »
As a proud Democrat who has supported Bill and Hillary Clinton in every aspect of their national political careers, I believe that the possibility for a Senator Caroline Kennedy from the State of New York is a WONDERFUL idea!
Yes, I know that she and her Uncle Ted helped President-elect Barack Obama in his bid for our party's nomination back in the summer, and did so to the detriment of Hillary. But, to me, one thing has absolutely nothing to do with the other.
And I don't care if some want to believe that she would be treated as a 'legacy' because of her family tree. To me what that 'family tree' means is that she has, like her late brother, the genetic combination of having the political brains one of the greatest presidents in history and the compassion and intelligence along with the hardball nature of the most glamorous and accomplished First Ladies we have ever had.
Even though I am what I am when it comes to the Clintons, I am also a child of the American Camelot and believe in the sincerity and concern for the downtrodden that both John Kennedy and his brother Robert lost their lives attempting to use to change the nature of American history. They gave the ultimate sacrifice for what they believed, and what they bestowed within the lives and outlooks of so many young American including not just myself, but also Bill and Hillary Clinton. And I believe that a Senator Caroline Kennedy, in helping President-elect Obama, is the perfect choice to help put this country back on the road that her family has sacrificed so much in showing us the direction.
Bill and Hillary, along with other New York Democrats, should be endorsing this appointment.
With Obama in the Oval Office, Hillary as our top diplomat, Bill as the greatest envoy for a sitting president in history, an increased majority in both Houses of Congress, and to be able to include into that new, larger majority the daughter of Jack and Jackie Kennedy with her passion for what is right and her political genetics that have grown over the years....is the best possible combination for this country to begin repairing the nearly irrepairable damage done over the last 8 years by George W. Bush and the Republican Party.
But then again...maybe it's just me.....
Yes, I know that she and her Uncle Ted helped President-elect Barack Obama in his bid for our party's nomination back in the summer, and did so to the detriment of Hillary. But, to me, one thing has absolutely nothing to do with the other.
And I don't care if some want to believe that she would be treated as a 'legacy' because of her family tree. To me what that 'family tree' means is that she has, like her late brother, the genetic combination of having the political brains one of the greatest presidents in history and the compassion and intelligence along with the hardball nature of the most glamorous and accomplished First Ladies we have ever had.
Even though I am what I am when it comes to the Clintons, I am also a child of the American Camelot and believe in the sincerity and concern for the downtrodden that both John Kennedy and his brother Robert lost their lives attempting to use to change the nature of American history. They gave the ultimate sacrifice for what they believed, and what they bestowed within the lives and outlooks of so many young American including not just myself, but also Bill and Hillary Clinton. And I believe that a Senator Caroline Kennedy, in helping President-elect Obama, is the perfect choice to help put this country back on the road that her family has sacrificed so much in showing us the direction.
Bill and Hillary, along with other New York Democrats, should be endorsing this appointment.
With Obama in the Oval Office, Hillary as our top diplomat, Bill as the greatest envoy for a sitting president in history, an increased majority in both Houses of Congress, and to be able to include into that new, larger majority the daughter of Jack and Jackie Kennedy with her passion for what is right and her political genetics that have grown over the years....is the best possible combination for this country to begin repairing the nearly irrepairable damage done over the last 8 years by George W. Bush and the Republican Party.
But then again...maybe it's just me.....
(LOS ANGELES, CA, 12/4/08) Following an action alert sent out yesterday by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Fox television network reported receiving an overwhelming positive response from community members about a recent episode of “The Simpsons” that challenged anti-Muslim stereotypes.
The episode, which aired Sunday evening and is titled "Mypods and Boomsticks," highlights anti-Muslim sentiment by featuring a young Muslim character named Bashir and his family who face prejudice after moving to Springfield. In the program, Homer Simpson wrongly suspects that Bashir's family is involved in a terror plot. Bart Simpson befriends Bashir and defends him from bullies. Read More »
The episode, which aired Sunday evening and is titled "Mypods and Boomsticks," highlights anti-Muslim sentiment by featuring a young Muslim character named Bashir and his family who face prejudice after moving to Springfield. In the program, Homer Simpson wrongly suspects that Bashir's family is involved in a terror plot. Bart Simpson befriends Bashir and defends him from bullies. Read More »
Muslim civil rights group demands that hostages be ‘released immediately and unconditionally’
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/27/08) - A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today condemned attacks on a number of sites in the Indian financial capital of Mumbai that left at least 100 people dead and many more injured.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages taken during the attacks. Witnesses say the attackers sought out American and British citizens. Read More »
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/27/08) - A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today condemned attacks on a number of sites in the Indian financial capital of Mumbai that left at least 100 people dead and many more injured.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages taken during the attacks. Witnesses say the attackers sought out American and British citizens. Read More »
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November 4 signaled a monumental change in the landscape of America. We have made tremendous gains in the US House of Representatives, US Senate, and NY State Senate. This is not mentioning the overwhelming victory of President-Elect Barack Obama. The Young Democrat Association of Fulton County strapped on its work boots and provided needed help in these victories.
We don�t want stop now. We would like to further our gains. We want to increase our membership and provide the needed help for the 2009 fall campaigns. What we need are funds. We are looking forward to our fund raisers of family game nights, mini golf tournaments, bowling events, and our big give a way. We have even changed our name to Friends of Foothills Democrats.
First and foremost we are asking for donations. Any amount is welcomed and appreciated! Our big give a way is with a $25.00 donation your name is placed in the running for either a 1979 CB750 Honda Motorcycle or its equivalent value of $800.00.
Please make your check out to Friend of Foothills Democrats (FoFD) and send it to 1739 State Highway 67, Johnstown, New York 12095.
Thank you for your time, donation and visit our website.
http://www.democrats.org/page/outreach/view/total/FoFD
Joshua Schermerhorn, Chairman
Zac Ward, Vice Chairman
November 4 signaled a monumental change in the landscape of America. We have made tremendous gains in the US House of Representatives, US Senate, and NY State Senate. This is not mentioning the overwhelming victory of President-Elect Barack Obama. The Young Democrat Association of Fulton County strapped on its work boots and provided needed help in these victories.
We don�t want stop now. We would like to further our gains. We want to increase our membership and provide the needed help for the 2009 fall campaigns. What we need are funds. We are looking forward to our fund raisers of family game nights, mini golf tournaments, bowling events, and our big give a way. We have even changed our name to Friends of Foothills Democrats.
First and foremost we are asking for donations. Any amount is welcomed and appreciated! Our big give a way is with a $25.00 donation your name is placed in the running for either a 1979 CB750 Honda Motorcycle or its equivalent value of $800.00.
Please make your check out to Friend of Foothills Democrats (FoFD) and send it to 1739 State Highway 67, Johnstown, New York 12095.
Thank you for your time, donation and visit our website.
http://www.democrats.org/page/outreach/view/total/FoFD
Joshua Schermerhorn, Chairman
Zac Ward, Vice Chairman
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/19/08) - A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today condemned threatening rhetoric and racial slurs contained in a new video by Ayman al-Zawahri and said Al-Qaida's second-in-command does not speak for Muslims in this country or worldwide.
SEE: Al-Qaida No. 2 Insults Obama with Racial Epithet (AP)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hPtm1yvXGJVcqVpQdQfpQLY8L-cwD94I51J02 Read More »
SEE: Al-Qaida No. 2 Insults Obama with Racial Epithet (AP)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hPtm1yvXGJVcqVpQdQfpQLY8L-cwD94I51J02 Read More »
http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/wireStory?id=6261962
From taunts to a beating, Obama election spurs "hundreds" of racist threats, crimes nationwide
By JESSE WASHINGTON
The Associated Press
Cross burnings. Schoolchildren chanting "Assassinate Obama." Black figures hung from nooses. Racial epithets scrawled on homes and cars.
Incidents around the country referring to President-elect Barack Obama are dampening the postelection glow of racial progress and harmony, highlighting the stubborn racism that remains in America.
From California to Maine, police have documented a range of alleged crimes, from vandalism and vague threats to at least one physical attack. Insults and taunts have been delivered by adults, college students and second-graders. Read More »
From taunts to a beating, Obama election spurs "hundreds" of racist threats, crimes nationwide
By JESSE WASHINGTON
The Associated Press
Cross burnings. Schoolchildren chanting "Assassinate Obama." Black figures hung from nooses. Racial epithets scrawled on homes and cars.
Incidents around the country referring to President-elect Barack Obama are dampening the postelection glow of racial progress and harmony, highlighting the stubborn racism that remains in America.
From California to Maine, police have documented a range of alleged crimes, from vandalism and vague threats to at least one physical attack. Insults and taunts have been delivered by adults, college students and second-graders. Read More »
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081114/ap_on_el_pr/obama_threats
By EILEEN SULLIVAN, Associated Press Writer Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON " Threats against a new president historically spike right after an election, but from Maine to Idaho law enforcement officials are seeing more against Barack Obama than ever before. The Secret Service would not comment or provide the number of cases they are investigating. But since the Nov. 4 election, law enforcement officials have seen more potentially threatening writings, Internet postings and other activity directed at Obama than has been seen with any past president-elect, said officials aware of the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because the issue of a president's security is so sensitive.
Earlier this week, the Secret Service looked into the case of a sign posted on a tree in Vay, Idaho, with Obama's name and the offer of a "free public hanging." In North Carolina, civil rights officials complained of threatening racist graffiti targeting Obama found in a tunnel near the North Carolina State University campus.
And in a Maine convenience store, an Associated Press reporter saw a sign inviting customers to join a betting pool on when Obama might fall victim to an assassin. The sign solicited $1 entries into "The Osama Obama Shotgun Pool," saying the money would go to the person picking the date closest to when Obama was attacked. "Let's hope we have a winner," said the sign, since taken down. Read More »
By EILEEN SULLIVAN, Associated Press Writer Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON " Threats against a new president historically spike right after an election, but from Maine to Idaho law enforcement officials are seeing more against Barack Obama than ever before. The Secret Service would not comment or provide the number of cases they are investigating. But since the Nov. 4 election, law enforcement officials have seen more potentially threatening writings, Internet postings and other activity directed at Obama than has been seen with any past president-elect, said officials aware of the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because the issue of a president's security is so sensitive.
Earlier this week, the Secret Service looked into the case of a sign posted on a tree in Vay, Idaho, with Obama's name and the offer of a "free public hanging." In North Carolina, civil rights officials complained of threatening racist graffiti targeting Obama found in a tunnel near the North Carolina State University campus.
And in a Maine convenience store, an Associated Press reporter saw a sign inviting customers to join a betting pool on when Obama might fall victim to an assassin. The sign solicited $1 entries into "The Osama Obama Shotgun Pool," saying the money would go to the person picking the date closest to when Obama was attacked. "Let's hope we have a winner," said the sign, since taken down. Read More »
Not too long ago, for the first time I stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and looked out over the reflecting pool, thinking of what Dr. Martin Luther King must have been thinking as he told hundreds of thousands of Americans about his 'dream' for our country. I stood there completely engrossed in my thoughts, as I remembered listening to him and how inspiring he was. And there was never more of a 'son-of-the-Confereracy' than me. I am very proud of my ancestors sacrifices not only during The Civil War, but also during The American Revolution and The Texas Revolution.
But I have never been MORE proud than I am tonight. A little more than 140 years after the end of the Civil War, I watched an African-American become the 44th President of The United States of America. When I was growing up in the 1960's, nothing of this sort was even dared to be dreamed of.
But truly, it has been proven tonight that ANYONE REALLY CAN BECOME PRESIDENT. The election of Barack Obama to the presidency is not only an achievement for the African-American youth of this country....but for ALL of America's youth!
I was so wishing that Daddy had lived to see this. I have been sad when he wasn't around to see the Berlin Wall felled and the end of the Cold War and the Soviet Union. But THIS? The man who made me into the Democrat AND the American that I am, would have loved to have seen this moment. But I also believe that he, Dr. King, LBJ, JFK and RFK, along with so many that have gone before, are looking down and smiling right now.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
And GOD BLESS BARACK OBAMA, 44th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!!
But I have never been MORE proud than I am tonight. A little more than 140 years after the end of the Civil War, I watched an African-American become the 44th President of The United States of America. When I was growing up in the 1960's, nothing of this sort was even dared to be dreamed of.
But truly, it has been proven tonight that ANYONE REALLY CAN BECOME PRESIDENT. The election of Barack Obama to the presidency is not only an achievement for the African-American youth of this country....but for ALL of America's youth!
I was so wishing that Daddy had lived to see this. I have been sad when he wasn't around to see the Berlin Wall felled and the end of the Cold War and the Soviet Union. But THIS? The man who made me into the Democrat AND the American that I am, would have loved to have seen this moment. But I also believe that he, Dr. King, LBJ, JFK and RFK, along with so many that have gone before, are looking down and smiling right now.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
And GOD BLESS BARACK OBAMA, 44th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!!
As I was watching President Clinton campaigning in Florida for Barack Obama, I was seriously awe struck.
Two of the greatest political minds and two of the greatest political orators in a generation...speaking intelligently about, not only the plight of America, but also in the future of our country and the world. And what it would take to pull America back up within the world community as THE leader for democracy and freedom. The shining beacon of hope for the downtrodden within not only our society, but worldwide.
And then I got to thinking about the last eight years. A president of shallow character, even shallower thinking and with absolutely no ability to see the American people as the backbone of everything that makes The United States of America great! A 'leader' who never lead....only followed. A president who put us in the international 'backseat' of concern for others. A commander-in-chief who became the biggest terrorist, torturer and mass murderer since the fall of 'Iron Curtain' in Europe. A man who indiscremently ordered the killing of thousands of innocent Iraqis under the guise of 'freeing' them.
After which I realized just how great this country is, and how resilient The Founding Fathers so aptly created this experiment, that we could come thru such horrible times as "The W Years", and still be able to find public servants like Barack Obama that has the brains and compassion and GUTS to take on such a mess, and to do it with such calming and precise reasoning and thinking.
God Bless America..............
Two of the greatest political minds and two of the greatest political orators in a generation...speaking intelligently about, not only the plight of America, but also in the future of our country and the world. And what it would take to pull America back up within the world community as THE leader for democracy and freedom. The shining beacon of hope for the downtrodden within not only our society, but worldwide.
And then I got to thinking about the last eight years. A president of shallow character, even shallower thinking and with absolutely no ability to see the American people as the backbone of everything that makes The United States of America great! A 'leader' who never lead....only followed. A president who put us in the international 'backseat' of concern for others. A commander-in-chief who became the biggest terrorist, torturer and mass murderer since the fall of 'Iron Curtain' in Europe. A man who indiscremently ordered the killing of thousands of innocent Iraqis under the guise of 'freeing' them.
After which I realized just how great this country is, and how resilient The Founding Fathers so aptly created this experiment, that we could come thru such horrible times as "The W Years", and still be able to find public servants like Barack Obama that has the brains and compassion and GUTS to take on such a mess, and to do it with such calming and precise reasoning and thinking.
God Bless America..............
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081009/ap_on_el_ge/voter_purges
Associated Press
NEW YORK - A newspaper report Thursday said tens of thousands of eligible voters have been removed from rolls or blocked from registering in at least six swing states, but election officials quickly lined up to defend their registration procedures and said they had done nothing wrong.
The New York Times based its findings on reviews of state records and Social Security data, and said it had identified apparent problems in Colorado, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Nevada and North Carolina.
The Times said voters appear to have been purged by mistake and not because of any intentional violations by election officials or coordinated efforts by any party. It says that some states are improperly using Social Security data to verify new voters' registration applications, and that others might have broken rules that govern removing voters from the rolls within 90 days of a federal election. Read More »
Associated Press
NEW YORK - A newspaper report Thursday said tens of thousands of eligible voters have been removed from rolls or blocked from registering in at least six swing states, but election officials quickly lined up to defend their registration procedures and said they had done nothing wrong.
The New York Times based its findings on reviews of state records and Social Security data, and said it had identified apparent problems in Colorado, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Nevada and North Carolina.
The Times said voters appear to have been purged by mistake and not because of any intentional violations by election officials or coordinated efforts by any party. It says that some states are improperly using Social Security data to verify new voters' registration applications, and that others might have broken rules that govern removing voters from the rolls within 90 days of a federal election. Read More »
Dr. Khaleel Mohammed: ‘Film demonizes an entire community. I have allowed myself to be used.'
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/27/08) " The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today said that a participant in an anti-Muslim film that is being distributed to 28 million homes in presidential election swing states CALLED the production a “vile piece of propaganda” in a statement sent to www.obsessionwithhate.com/
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/27/08) " The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today said that a participant in an anti-Muslim film that is being distributed to 28 million homes in presidential election swing states has issued a statement calling the production a “vile piece of propaganda.” Read More »
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/27/08) " The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today said that a participant in an anti-Muslim film that is being distributed to 28 million homes in presidential election swing states CALLED the production a “vile piece of propaganda” in a statement sent to www.obsessionwithhate.com/
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/27/08) " The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today said that a participant in an anti-Muslim film that is being distributed to 28 million homes in presidential election swing states has issued a statement calling the production a “vile piece of propaganda.” Read More »
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