Good morning Racing fans!

Source. Burnt Orange Report (BOR)

Clinton Delegates:
Total 2,436
43.95%

Obama Delegates:
Total 3,107
56.05%

Conventions reporting: 46.13%
72.31% of delegates.

133 0f 284 Conventions Reporting.

Last night, due to a lack of consideration, acceptance and tolerance, a very heated dispute between two of our party members ensued.

I said this before, and I am saying it again. This was posted before bedtime, and buried, I hope she reads this, and him too. You know who you to are. You are both unique individuals, hurt by the lack of acceptance some in our culture has exhibited toward you because of your differences. Yes, it is unfair, and ignorant, but turning on each other won't make it better.

It seems the American culture has several issues which obstruct it’s ability to grow towards a more civilized society, kind of like the 7 deadly sins/signs that help is needed.

1. The lack of “Theory of Mind”. American Psychological Association (APA) speak for the “ability to analyze from the perspective of others.” This seems to be a prevalent deficit in our culture as a whole, generally speaking, not enough empathy is experienced, which unfortunately and most obviously is demonstrated by many republicans. Therefore we judge and prejudge others as bad, wrong, or not good enough because they are different from us. That is not a democratic principle.

2. Prioritizing Acceptance over Integrity. Our culture is hungry for acceptance and craves it’s prizes, rewards, praise and “points.” A sense of self worth is often achieved at the expense of ignoring individual principles in order to be one among a crowd. Individuality and speaking out against the crowd is the democratic way, it is how a real majority is cultivated, by considering different opinions.

3. Crowd Mentality. A common trajectory, the need for acceptance is the most important ingredient for a crowd mentality. Most brilliantly depicted in the artful classics “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “Bad Day at Black Rock” “The Lottery” and “The Lord of the Flies”. Without considering the specifics of an individual, the crowd mentality seeks it’s strength in numbers and presumptions. Sadly the outcome is often tragic. If not for the courageous few who have spoken out against the crowd, Rosa Parks, Einstein, Newton, Galileo,Marquee De Sade, Gloria Steinam, Helen Keller (a favorite), this country would not have reached the level of collaboration, communication and conscienceness we are currently maintaining. Well, just barely maintaining.

4. The need to be right and/or prove someone else wrong. Actually, this has reached such an epidemic that is a diagnosable condition under the disabilities act, Authoritative Opposition Disorder. Not sure if anyone believes it to be anything more than a natural consequence of overexposure to the word “no”.

Many kids/people are so saturated with negative feedback, they develop an inability to feel secure and comfortable with themselves. They are easily threatened by others, peers, grown ups, and authority. Their stance is to say “wrong”, or “no”, it’s like being generally compulsively disagreeable.

They usually do this more so to those they admire, like and care for, ironically, than those who they are disinterested with. It’s actually complimentary, in a beat around the bush kind of way. Rather transparent, yes perhaps, but not easily overcome. For everything negative said to a kid, 5 positive things need to be said, in order to replace the incentive to listen, learn and love.

Therefore if you say to a kid in need, "Yes we can", you have created a follower.

5. The need for reward and punishment. Rewards rob us of our intrinsic motivation and leave us morally bankrupt. Punishment does nothing but satisfy a childish urge for revenge. Neither are productive, both are self indulgent and destructive, creative counter production like this will only stunt the human conscience and cognitive growth. Take a look at our justice system and jails.

6. The concept of wealth and what is of value. With such an intense emphasis on material goods, a technologically savvy nation is left with the emotional intelligence of a toddler. We waste, ruin, and pollute without thinking of the future.

7. The lack of emotional intelligence/brilliance. There are often situations when the feeling of sadness and hurt are jettisoned into immediate anger. Anger is a safer place to be, more self-righteous, more assertive. It takes strength to admit pain, sorrow and sadness. Anger, is nothing more than a thin and transparent veil to hide beneath. Emotion, unchecked, can fester like a tumor, many have anger manifesting in various degrees. Without acknowledgment, it can manifest itself right into regrettable behavior, a negative demeanor, and a sad and lonely life. Thank you Dr. Suess for giving us the the Grinch, he is a model of transformation.

Voting for Hillary Clinton 08

out of a daydream?

Maybe it's time to get real.

Let's all be allies against the republicans

once more.




Hillary 08

takes about 5 minutes...whenever you get ....the time...


http://www.politicalcompass.org/test

It makes you think.

Hey fixer, just in case you're interested in an objective viewpoint, here is a relatively credable journalist's opinion, who just might, maybe, perhaps even know a little more than you, be that possibility be traumatic as it may.

Officials in Texas and Ohio are bracing for record turnouts today. And with the weird Texas Two Step, it is quite possible that Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton could split the popular vote and delegate hauls. Here's why:

Obama is strongly favored in the caucus that follows the Texas primary, which requires voters to return at night after casting their primary votes to vote again. That favors his young, enthusiastic supporters. A third of the 193 Texas delegates at stake will be apportioned through the caucus.

Obama strongholds in Houston and Dallas also will yield more delegates, because delegates are apportioned based on past Democratic turnout. African Americans voted in greater numbers than Latinos in past elections, meaning that Clinton strongholds in the heavily Latino Rio Grande Valley will produce fewer delegates.

This process could mean that Clinton might win the Texas popular vote, while Obama could simultaneously win more delegates.

One result is certain: The confusion will be spun like crazy by both campaigns.

In Ohio, officials are working frantically to forestall the kind of messes than have tainted previous elections, where voters stood for hours in cities waiting to vote, said John Gilliom, a political scientist at Ohio University.

"We have a tradition of totally botched elections," Gilliom said, adding that the new Secretary of State "is working very, very hard to get that squared away." He said there are "attorneys standing ready all over the state" prepared to ask judges to extend voting hours in case poll stations are overwhelmed. He notes these are state attorneys, not from the campaigns. "We all have our fingers crossed," he said. "Indications are it's going to be just huge."

Gilliom expects that unless there is a blow-out by Clinton or Obama, results "are going to be going very, very late into the night if not into Wednesday."

Such a terrific show, always, but especially this evening, did anyone see it?

Of some thoughts I was having right about now. Coincidence or Fate?

It seems the American culture has several issues which obstruct it’s ability to grow towards a more civilized society, kind of like the 7 deadly sins/signs that help is needed. When we do paint the White House blue, our country will soon be on the mend.


1. The lack of “Theory of Mind”. American Psychological Association (APA) speak for the “ability to analyze from the persective of others.” This seems to be a prevelent deficit in our culture as a whole, generallly speaking, not enough empathy is experienced, which unfortunately and most obviously is demonstrated by many republicans..

2. Prioritizing Acceptance over Integrity. Our culture is hungry for acceptance and craves it’s prizes, rewards, praise and “points.” A sense of self worth is often acheived at the expense of ignoring individual principles in order to be one among a crowd.

3. Crowd Mentality. A common trajectory, the need for acceptance is the most important ingredient for a crowd mentality. Most brilliantly depicted in the artfull classics “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “Bad Day at Black Rock” “The Lottery” and “The Lord of the Flies”. Without considering the specifics of an individual, the crowd mentallity seeks it’s strength in numbers and presumptions. Sadly the outcome is often tragic. If not for the courageous few who have spoken out against the crowd, Rosa Parks, Einstein, Newton, Galileo,Marque De Sade, Gloria Steinam, Helen Keller (a favorite), this country would not have reached the level of colaboration, communication and conscienceness we are currently maintaining.

4. The need to be right and/or prove someone else wrong. Actually, this has reached such an epidemic that is a diagnosable condition under the disabilities act, Authoritative Opposition Disorder. Not sure if anyone believes it to be anything more than a natural consequence of overexposure to the word “no”.

Many kids/people are so saturated with negitive feedback, they develop an inability to feel secure and comfortable with themselves. They are easily threatened by others, peers, grown ups, and authority. Their stance is to say “wrong”, or “no”, it’s like being generally compulsively disagreeable.

They usually do this more so to those they admire, like and care for, ironically, than those who they are disinterested with. It’s actually complimentary, in a beat around the bush kind of way. Rather transparent, yes perhaps, but not easily overcome. For everything negitive said to a kid, 5 positive things need to be said, in order to replace the insentive to listen, learn and love.

5. The need for reward and punishment. Rewards rob us of our intrisic motivation and leave us morally bankrupt. Punishment does nothing but satisfy a childish urge for revenge. Neither are productive, both are self indulgent and destructive, creative counter production like this will only stunt the human conscience and cognitive growth. Take a look at our justice system and jails.

6. The concept of wealth and what is of value. With such an intense emphasis on material goods, a technologically savvy nation is left with the emotional intelligence of a toddler. We waste, ruin, and pollute without thinking of the future.

7. The lack of emotional intelligence/brilliance. There are often situations when the feeling of sadness and hurt are jettisoned into immeadiate anger. Anger is a safer place to be, more self-righteous, more assertive. It takes strength to admit pain, sorrow and saddness. Anger, is nothing more than a thin and transparent veil to hide beneath. Emotion, unchecked, can fester like a tumor, many have anger manifesting in various degrees. Without acknowledgement, it can manifest itself right into regrettable behavior, a negitive demeaner, and a sad and lonely life. Thank you Dr. Suess for giving us the the Grinch, he is a model of transformation.


Voting for Hillary Clinton 08

"Hillary Clinton appears to stop the momentum of Barack Obama by converting voters focused on health care, voters in Greater Cincinnati, and voters in greater Dayton to her cause. At the wire, it's Clinton 54%, Obama 44%, in SurveyUSA research conducted for WCMH-TV Columbus, WCPO-TV Cincinnati, WHIO-TV Dayton, and WKYC-TV Cleveland. Three weeks ago, Clinton led by 17. Two weeks ago, Clinton led by 9. One week ago, Clinton led by 6. Today: Clinton stops sliding. Obama has not polled more than 44% in any SurveyUSA tracking poll. Clinton has not polled less than 50% in any SurveyUSA tracking poll. Other telephone polls show the contest closer. One poll conducted by U.S. Mail shows the contest more lopsided. In SurveyUSA's data: the 16 minutes that Clinton spent arguing with Obama about health care at this week's NBC News debate appears to have paid off. Slightly more voters now name health care as the most important issue, and among those who do, Clinton today leads by 24 points, up from a 7-point lead last week. In greater Cincinnati, Clinton had trailed in two previous SurveyUSA tracking polls, but today leads by 19 points. In greater Dayton, the swing is smaller, but also to Clinton. In Southeast Ohio, Clinton has always led, but now leads overwhelmingly. If you combine these 3 regions and draw them on a map, they form a horseshoe, and trace the Ohio boundary that touches red-state Indiana on the West, red-state Kentucky on the South and red state West Virginia on the East. At this hour, that horseshoe is functioning as Clinton's firewall."

Check it out!!

Proud to be an empowered woman
voting for Clinton in 08

who is so tiresome. McCains political strategist, DOWD.

Ish, this guy is so transparent, you can see how upset he has been lately, that Clinton has begun taking over again. What a whiney, little man, everyone knew what a Clinton/Empowered Woman scaredy cat he was before, but on George S. He is bright red, spewing sweaty, shiney and stinky negitivity towards her. He is worse than a nag.

Proud to speak out for truth not hope.

Proud to take action, not talk change

Proud I don't act like a yinyang

Proud I can still live in a country where

I CAN STILL SAY SOMETHING UNFAVORABLE ABOUT OBAMA

Very proud to be an empowered woman and

Voting for Hillary Clinton in 08

Campaigning,
Am very relieved to say almost all contacted, during 6 hours of calls to Ohio and Texas, put Hillary in the lead in both states. So far soooo good.

Fortunately with Hillary as our Front runner, we will actually be able to beat the repos. Nobody slays repos like Hillary.

She just got the enviromnet bill passed, and is sponsoring a new bill to prevent private the mercenary industry ie.,(black Water), in Iraq.
Repos know better than to box with the pro like her.


Proud to speak out for truth not hope.

Proud I don't act like a yinyang

Proud to take action not talk about it

Proud I can still live in a country where

I CAN STILL SAY SOMETHING UNFAVORABLE ABOUT OBAMA

Very proud to be a an empowered woman and

voting for Hillary Clinton in 08

Our Highschools are experiencing a nationwide epidemic in the percentage of students with emotional and behavior disorders. It's not given much attention, swept under the carpet or stashed in the closet like dirty laundry, but this is a real problem. It will not go away, unless we reform education, otherwise it will just continue to get worse and worse. These kids usually end up dropping out, in jail, or with unwanted pregnacy, many become runaways and or homeless.

If you are interested...... some of my research is in the extended post.

If not, that is perfectly fine too, read no further.
I'd appreciate it, if rebuttals regarding relevance, were well considered.   Read More »

The following is from a email forwarded to me.

Clinton has been telling her supporters to show up at 6:45 while Obama keeps stressing 7:00. I'm afraid there's going to be some shenanigans involving closing the doors at caucus sites when at capacity or at 6:59:59 whichever comes first.

There was a similar gambit run in Nevada where the Clinton camp shut out a good number of caucus goers by barring the doors.

Anybody who's got a line on Obama folks or Texas caucus goers please pass along the heads up to show up early and not get muscled. Know your rights!

A new CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll suggests the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination between Sens. Hillary Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois is a statistical dead heat in Texas, which holds primaries March 4.

In the survey, out Monday, 50 percent of likely Democratic primary voters support Clinton as their choice for the party's nominee, with 48 percent backing
Obama.


Voting for Clinton 08

It was a great day
Am happy to say

I called Texas in the west
3 out of 4 said Clinton's best
I called Ohio, my homestate
They say "Clinton's great
Most said "Clinton's got my vote"
and "We're all in the same boat"
It's easy to see why
No one can deny
Clinton is the one
who get's things done.
I't clearly true to make the white house blue
A vote for Hillary is the thing to do.


Ode to the life of Dr. Suess.
Entititled
It's a great day to say

Clinton all the way 08

after some neck in neck silly phone ads, I saw this and was really impressed, wanted to post again for all to see. Check it out. Had a great day Campaigning today. Am off the right a post. Here's the website to veiw the AD.


http://www.hillaryclinton.com/oneofamillion

Good Morning Dine...
Your Friends at the blog, miss you very much and are sending all our wishes that you feel better soon. Let us know how you are doing, and know that we have you in our hearts!

Love,

Kristine

Given the controversy of todays media attention, seems both parties are neck in neck, for the phone silliness, but then I saw this from Texas... and thought again.


This is my idea of a great ad.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/oneofamillion