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Discussion started on  11/04/2008 10:08:39 AM  by  bettyjoan47
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  • Date: 11/04/2008 10:08:39 AM
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Mr. President.....

I have to admit, long before I'd even known your name and all I saw was the black skin, I figured you just another negro taking up space on that podium in the first democratic debates, Biden was my man.

When you won Iowa, I still never gave you a chance, I figured Hillary was gonna take all of this....after all to me, to us, you were still unknown.

As I listened to your eloquence, as I watched you face adversity, as I saw you brave storm after storm after storm and always remained cool, calm and collective....I became a believer.

But you made me soooo mad at times, Mr. President, you never hit back as hard as you should have, you studdered uncontrolable at times when trying to answer questions but, you never lost your cool, when all so many of us wanted to do, was to punch Hillary, you remained a gentle-man.

Sir, I'm sorry for having doubt, I'm sorry for not believing in your message and Mr. President I'm sorry for thinking that all black bring nothing to our tables but empty plates....you sir have my utmost respect, admiration and love.....

Thank you Mr. President, because I have been waiting on you all our lives.....you sir, ba-rock!!!
  • Date: 11/04/2008 11:42:43 AM
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in Reply To : Mr. President..... I have to admit, long before I'd even known your name and all I saw was the black skin, I figured you just another negro taking up space on that podium in the first democratic debates, Biden was my man. When you won Iowa, I...
Go 'head Betty, I think you have summed up what quite a few felt. Nice post.

ferociously  ...... PANK!!!

  • Date: 11/04/2008 11:50:00 AM
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in Reply To : Mr. President..... I have to admit, long before I'd even known your name and all I saw was the black skin, I figured you just another negro taking up space on that podium in the first democratic debates, Biden was my man. When you won Iowa, I...
I love it bettyjoan.   This post brought tears to my eyes.  
Thank you.
  • Date: 11/04/2008 12:06:08 PM
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in Reply To : Mr. President..... I have to admit, long before I'd even known your name and all I saw was the black skin, I figured you just another negro taking up space on that podium in the first democratic debates, Biden was my man. When you won Iowa, I...
I can't stop smiling... How sweet...

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  • Date: 11/04/2008 12:13:44 PM
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in Reply To : Mr. President..... I have to admit, long before I'd even known your name and all I saw was the black skin, I figured you just another negro taking up space on that podium in the first democratic debates, Biden was my man. When you won Iowa, I...

Wow bettyjoan, you get my respect for this post....it takes a big person to admit when they have misjudged.  You took at beating on BV for your opinions, but I'm glad to see that you are one of those truly seeking information about the candidate and not on a personal agenda.  I'm hoping for your outcome for a whole lot of the undecided vote.

  • Date: 11/04/2008 03:23:52 PM
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in Reply To : Mr. President..... I have to admit, long before I'd even known your name and all I saw was the black skin, I figured you just another negro taking up space on that podium in the first democratic debates, Biden was my man. When you won Iowa, I...
Well said, Bettyjoan!
  • Date: 11/04/2008 09:11:07 PM
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in Reply To : Go 'head Betty, I think you have summed up what quite a few felt. Nice post.
I'm still nervous about Virginia, if you can believe these numbers........McCain leading.....???????

But, I'm starting to believe and thank you!!
  • Date: 11/04/2008 09:11:44 PM
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in Reply To : I love it bettyjoan. This post brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
Your making me hold on to the biggest smile tonight, thank you!!!
  • Date: 11/04/2008 09:15:57 PM
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in Reply To : I can't stop smiling... How sweet...
Thanks, win or loose, Obama showed the world how to remain focused, inspite of racist white mf's trying to bring a mf down, dude is all that!!
  • Date: 11/04/2008 09:17:27 PM
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in Reply To : Wow bettyjoan, you get my respect for this post....it takes a big person to admit when they have misjudged. You took at beating on BV for your opinions, but I'm glad to see that you are one of those truly seeking information about the candidate...
I took the day off, worked the phones and have watched on edge all day the numbers....we're still struggling, but I can loosen my belt a bit and exhale....just a bit....thanks for the comment!!
  • Date: 11/04/2008 09:18:08 PM
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in Reply To : Well said, Bettyjoan!
Someone should investigate Va., something just isn't right there, you think???
  • Date: 11/04/2008 10:27:01 PM
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in Reply To : I'm still nervous about Virginia, if you can believe these numbers........McCain leading.....??????? But, I'm starting to believe and thank you!!

Beautifully written and very commendable.  I had a conversation earlier today about the very thing you wrote...how so many blacks doubted, scrutinized, analyzed, questioned, side looked him...he was not black enough, an unknown.... The man went through the wringer with both sides... Yet he remained tall and strong...unwavering, so much so that they were saying take the gloves off, go at him hard...when in fact they threw everything at him including the kitchen sink with the garbage disposal...

Senator Barak Obama has made us all proud...  Now, wth is going on here in VA?  I am so surprised that the numbers are so dang close...something just maybe up...  Oh, I just heard they are now counting the absentee ballots from Loudoun County (mine area) which will go well beyond 12 midnight...

  • Date: 11/04/2008 10:44:29 PM
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in Reply To : Mr. President..... I have to admit, long before I'd even known your name and all I saw was the black skin, I figured you just another negro taking up space on that podium in the first democratic debates, Biden was my man. When you won Iowa, I...
The correct response to a letter like that is:  "Fvck you you hillbilly bastard," but that would be impolitic. 

"There's class warfare, all right, but it's my class, the rich class, that's making war, and we're winning."    --Warren Buffet, June 2008


"A conservative in 1968 was far more liberal than a liberal is in 2008,"  -Boston University historian Bruce Schulman

  • Date: 11/04/2008 10:50:51 PM
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in Reply To : The correct response to a letter like that is: "Fvck you you hillbilly bastard," but that would be impolitic.
Just a few words: Community Organizing ain't a bad place to start, now is it??
  • Date: 11/04/2008 10:53:10 PM
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in Reply To : Beautifully written and very commendable. I had a conversation earlier today about the very thing you wrote...how so many blacks doubted, scrutinized, analyzed, questioned, side looked him...he was not black enough, an unknown.... The man went...
Its tight, but I think we're gonna take this and if we take Fla.....I can finally sleep again....My God, we got us a black president!!!
  • Date: 11/04/2008 10:58:31 PM
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in Reply To : Thanks, win or loose, Obama showed the world how to remain focused, inspite of racist white mf's trying to bring a mf down, dude is all that!!
win or loose, Obama showed the world how to remain focused, inspite of racist white mf's trying to bring a mf down, dude is all that!!
 
 
AMEN!!!!!!

 

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  • Date: 11/04/2008 11:01:21 PM
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in Reply To : Its tight, but I think we're gonna take this and if we take Fla.....I can finally sleep again....My God, we got us a black president!!!
HE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Date: 11/04/2008 11:09:30 PM
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in Reply To : Just a few words: Community Organizing ain't a bad place to start, now is it??
REAL community organizing isn't a bad place to stay either.  The Presidency is another story.   This is America so watch your back. 

"There's class warfare, all right, but it's my class, the rich class, that's making war, and we're winning."    --Warren Buffet, June 2008


"A conservative in 1968 was far more liberal than a liberal is in 2008,"  -Boston University historian Bruce Schulman

  • Date: 11/04/2008 11:23:10 PM
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He won.  LET IT GO.
 
Deliciously PANK
REAL community organizing isn't a bad place to stay either. The Presidency is another story. This is America so watch your back.
  • Date: 11/05/2008 02:03:33 AM
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in Reply To : HE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My dear friend, we did it...I am soooooooooo proud of this country for the first time in my adult life, I am really proud to be apart of this country....you have a blessed day!!!

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