Excuse me I have to go faint now....
Oh Barrack............" thud".......

Read article written February 21, 2008 by Ronald Kessler Chief Washington correspondent of newsmax.com. When are we going to start reporting the truth in America? Why is this information skipped by your new affiliate? I know these things ... The rest of America needs to know them too!

I'm not moved by what I see I'm moved by what I believe.

Hillaryspeaksforme
Go Hillary

Any thinking person knows this really isn't about him. It really isn't. It's about a huge, overburdened and very frustrated segment of the American people finally being acknowledged. He just happens to be the one doing that acknowledgement the best.

We are decent, hard working, reasonable people who are sick of being either ignored or worse, played the fool.

We are fed up with the cynic who bought Madison Avenue's hype and is now, in turn, cranking out hype themselves.

We are unwilling to let those who talk but run from the real work be who sets the tone or the agenda anymore.

We are the ones who believe that if we are dissatisfied then we better roll up our sleeves and get busy doing something about it.

At the moment what we are doing is electing a president. We are willing to back someone who says it has to be about results and the way to get there, like it or not, is by constructive compromise. We believe that too since we've already seen what fighting, gridlock and doing very little yields-- disaster after disaster.

Lewis - It's comments like yours that lose the votes Obama could have had in the general election. Both the former Edwards and current Clinton supporters have had to put up with sanctimonious comments and threats from Obama supporters like you. As an independent who is much more centrist in my views, I cannot get on board with Obama's liberal agenda at this point. His anti-corporate message does not mesh with his lead among all the candidates in taking money from Big Pharma and Coal and Nuclear based energy companies. I won't follow the leader just because a group of disrespectful bloggers threatens me that the "sky will fall" if I don't support their candidate. My advice to you and other Obama supporters is to stop threatening potential Obama supporters and make your case in a more respectful, positive tone - it will benefit your candidate much more than antagonizing and demeaning them.

At bottom, people mock Obama's message and the way he inspires people because they fear it. A huge chunk of the political structure in this country -- in both parties -- is invested in business-as-usual, and is threatened by potential changes. They subsist on the status quo, morally and financially, and they fear an interruption in their money train and in the feeling of worth and importance they derive from their places in this established structure.

Many of us, on the other hand, look at the establishment's stewardship of the government -- both the presidency and the Congress -- over the past couple of decades and see that these insiders are the only ones who are getting anything out of government. We outsiders feel helpless to break the self-protecting, partisan gridlock. IMO, this is why we are so invested in Obama. We see him as a breath of fresh air, who represents the possibility of progress through compromise.

He/we may fail. But unless we try, we know we'll have more of the same. and who knows how long it will be before a chance like this comes along again?

Mary:

I thought Lewis's post was very respectful. IMO, there has been way too much "nyahh-nyahh" from both candidates' supporters in the blogoshphere, and way too little intelligent argument of each candidate's strengths and policies as their supporters see them.

What I really have a problem with, though, and where I agree with Lewis, is people on both sides threatening to vote for McCain or Nader or stay home -- BECAUSE OF OFFENSIVE INTERNET POSTS BY THEIR SUPPOSED SUPPORTERS!!

This is foolish (because none of us knows who is really writing these posts, and certainly the two campaigns can't control them) and irresponsible (because McCain will continue the GOP policies that have had a stranglehold on us for 7 years, and Nader can't win). (Do I even have to point out how not voting at all is a total abdication of civic responsibility?)

I support Obama, but if he not the nominee I will do everything I can to prevent McCain from being elected, and that means supporting Hillary Clinton -- even if I think she has a lesser chance of winning.

ROB:

Nice theory (if a little condescending and more than a little racist). But it's wrong.

It is undeniable that Obama's race is a factor here, but not the overriding factor, IMO. The guy didn't succeed in life and get this far just because he's a "racial novelty," as you seem to suggest. He overcame some of the same disadvantages that countless people have: divorced parents, racial stereotyping, etc., by dint of his native intelligence and a lot of persistence and hard work. He was not elected president of the Harvard Law Review because of his race. His books were not best-sellers because of his race. His speech at the 2004 convention was not well-received because of his race.

In fact, you could make an argument that an African-American (or a woman, for that matter) has to be twice as good to get the same credit as the rest of us.

If you are trying to be an arm-chair sociologist I would suggest that you not quit your day job.

What a load of bull...

BARRAK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS A DUBIOUS CHARACTER. THE FACT THAT HE ACCEPTS THE SUPPORT AND PLEDGE OF FARRAKIN AND ALSO SAME TIME DECLARING HE IS A CHRISTIAN AND ATTACHING OPPONENT AS WASHINGTON INSIDER WHILE RECEIVING SPONSORS OF WASHINGTON INSIDERS MEKES HIM A GENIUS HYPOCRIT. IF HE IS ELECTED HE WILL BE WORSE THAN GEORGE BUSH. YOUNG PEOPLE REJECTS WISDOM OF OLD PEOPLE AND DECLARE THAT THEY JUST FLEW DOWN FROM HEAVEN TO PUNISH THEIR FATHERS FOR WRONG DOINGS. GIVE HIM A DICE BECAUSE HE SAYS HE CAN MAKE ALL OF US RICH AND FAMOUS AND HEALTHY. UNDER HIM ALL THE EXPERTS FLOCK AROUND AND SOLVE ANY AND ALL PROBLEMS, FOR ONLY OBAMA CAN COLLECT SO-CALLED EXPERTS.

Scott Jones, BBWK, et al:

Fine. Here we go. I now yield the blog to the people who, when confronted with sound arguments and facts, lapse into tirades. I'm movin' on.

Media SKEPTICAL? ROTFLMAO. Oh My God, I guess since the press prints it, it must be true. The media CREATED Barak Obama and they will take him down too. And the sheep will follow along.. allowing MSNBC and ABC to do their thinking. Man, this country is DOOMED.

What a master manipulator Obama is! This is NOT about the American people, this is about his over-sized ego. It really worries me to see this worshipping of this figure who people hardly know. He obviously speaks to a weakness, a yearning in them, which is what all cult leaders are best at doing. Wake up people, before it is too late. Put Hillary in there to beat John McCain and take the White House.

"In fact, you could make an argument that an African-American (or a woman, for that matter) has to be twice as good to get the same credit as the rest of us"--Jac13

This isn't true at all. When I take college entrance exams I have to score higher and have more qualifications than a black person just to be equal. Of course, the only government supported from of racism (affirmative action) isn't rejected by liberals like you who can't get over the 60's and 70's.

Why should my little cousins have to score higher on their SAT and ACT and have a better resume than President Obama's two daughters just to be EQUAL when applying to college?

Brad -- lololololol I am an Obama supporter but your post was VERY funny. LOLOL I like it. Have a blessed day.

should the position of president of the u.s. be about us? seems it would be better to be about the person seeking the office. one things for sure - we will not be the one answering the phone - whoever gets elected will.

Hi Ben - I respectfully disagree with your statements. "This isn't true at all. When I take college entrance exams I have to score higher and have more qualifications than a black person just to be equal". Actually, women benefit most from affirmative action.
There are still barriers based on race and sex -- Example Employment - same job, same qualifications, but not equal pay or raise/incentives. But all this is not relevant to this issue. The question is who will best represent the citizens of the United States and work "with" us to make positive changes that will be reflected in our lives (i.e economy, healtcare, our relationship with other countries etc).

Blessings

Give me a second....I just vomitted and needed to wipe the lameness from my mouth.....Please....its not that the supporters loves me....its that I love the supporters....this is straight out of "how to be a cult leader" 101. Speak of nirvana, speak of ills that people are currently experiencing. Do not talk of solutions because it kicks people into an analytical mode and that's when you'll loose them. Notice....he doesn't talk solutions. He talks of a vague nirvanna state with regurgitated poetry because he knows in this age of Britney Spears and Hannah Montana.......people wants someone to give them a high and to entertain them. people do not want to be bogged down with details....well at least not those under 40 yrs old. Note how the overwhelming crowds has been over really young people...and note how young people always like to hang out in large groups where they get to scream and chant things. also note how the media never pan the audience other then those planted 4 white to every black sitting right behind him when he speaks. His whole campaign has been such a script that is now funny for me...SNL will have a field day. I'm so ready to love SNL again.

You can't disagree with the fact that I have to score higher on my college exams including but not limited to the ACT, SAT or GRE to be consider equal. IT'S A FACT!

It's also a dishonest twist to say that women benefit most from affirmative action.

Most women are married. If they happen to marry a white man, they are once again affected by this policy because their husband is affected by it. If this marriage produces children, her chilren are discriminated against. As this women ages, she is once again affected by this. Elderly parents depend on their children to take care of them in their upper years. This policy that has prevented their children from gaining the positions they earned and deserved--means less resources are available for their care.

John Roberts said the best way to end discrimination is to end discrimination.

Do the research!

I am like totally supporting Obama...he's like totally awsome and I can like really relate to his "yes we can" slogan. He's like totally different from my parents..he's like totally inspired me to a whole new level. My mother like told me the other day that I can't smokes anymore and I was like...."yes I can!" and like when my dad told me to couldn't drive the car this year because he caught me driving with a beer...and I like told him "yes I can!" and I was like...mom, dad, you are lame like HIllary...you're old school and you're uncool. I was like...mom, dad, yound people are important too you know and like...we have a brain too you know and like..we count man! you can't be telling me I can't smoke and I can't drink and drive...like, I'm an individual and I'm making my vote and my voice count....so mom, dad...."yes I can!"

LA...ha ha ha....that's funny.

Somebody please tell me how hillary has more experience that Obama. She has 2 years more in the senate. First lady crap doesn't count. bottom line. Hillary is a divider, she want's to crush republicans and could never get anything done in the white house. Obama will at least make the gov't transparant so we can all see what is really happening.

Clinton is doing us a service...she is stanfding up to what every Congressperson knows, but will not confront....that Obama has not been doing his job as a Senator (90% absence from voting in latter qtr of 2007).

Secondly, he admitted in the Cleveland after Hillary called him on it, he was named to chair a sub-committtee of the Foreign Relations Committee on Jan 1, 2007, and then with the exception of calling for confirmation of 2 Ambassadors, NEVER HELD A COMMITTEE meeting! He replied that he was unable to hold meetings as he was working on his campaign!!!!

This I call the absolute ARROGANCE of PRESUMED POWER!!!! He has NO foreign affairs experience in his professional life, this was the perfect opportunity to orient himself to world affairs facing Congress. HE ABDICATED HIS RESPONSIBILITY.........HE IS SO UNDERQUALIFIED FOR THE PRESIDENCY IT IS FRIGHTENING!

THANK YOU HILLARY....we KNOW YOU are a Congressperson of achievement. Congrats also in being named by Forbes as one of the top 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN THE WORLD. The world knows it, let's pray the American voters wake up and realize the American Idol personality game must end soon.

Clinton is doing us a service...she is stanfding up to what every Congressperson knows, but will not confront....that Obama has not been doing his job as a Senator (90% absence from voting in latter qtr of 2007).

Secondly, he admitted in the Cleveland after Hillary called him on it, he was named to chair a sub-committtee of the Foreign Relations Committee on Jan 1, 2007, and then with the exception of calling for confirmation of 2 Ambassadors, NEVER HELD A COMMITTEE meeting! He replied that he was unable to hold meetings as he was working on his campaign!!!!

This I call the absolute ARROGANCE of PRESUMED POWER!!!! He has NO foreign affairs experience in his professional life, this was the perfect opportunity to orient himself to world affairs facing Congress. HE ABDICATED HIS RESPONSIBILITY.........HE IS SO UNDERQUALIFIED FOR THE PRESIDENCY IT IS FRIGHTENING!

THANK YOU HILLARY....we KNOW YOU are a Congressperson of achievement. Congrats also in being named by Forbes as one of the top 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN THE WORLD. The world knows it, let's pray the American voters wake up and realize the American Idol personality game must end soon.

If Obama becomes first black President, will White House will be changed to be Black House?

A story starting to concern me is intimidation by Obama supporters against Black Super Delegates supporting Clinton.

If the Super delegates are not important to Barack Obama why their supporters are using intimidation against Black Super Delegates trying to change their votes.

Like any type of voter intimidation, it is sad the Black -on-Black intimidation. I remember Jessie Jackson went to court in Florida on voter intimidation against Blacks during the 2000 election.

A story on US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/chronicle/5573351.html"Robert Muhammad, southwest regional minister for the Nation of Islam, said Jackson Lee may have a problem on her hands."

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/29/politics/politico/main3891511.shtml

I would have to agree with Mr. Obama that it is indeed just as much about his supporters as it is about him.

Let's see, anyone 18-22 voting in their first election was between the ages of 10-14 when 9/11 happened.

Hillary Clinton was at Ground Zero the very next day. She and Senator Schumer saw first hand the devastation of destruction and were talking to families who had lost loved ones.

As a nation we were in shock that we had been attacked. If you took a flight shortly after 9/11 you might remember tense flight attendants and fellow passengers who scrutinized one another very closely.

Based on Intelligence Reports, Hillary did not make a decision to go to war. She made a decision to protect our country and to keep our families safe.

I will not accept the junior senator's false premise that he will have better judgement because he expressed his opposition to being in Iraq.

HIs voting record of over 100 votes of PRESENT, rather than taking a position on legislation one way or another leads me to believe the Obama is someone who plays it safe so he doesn't upset some group of constituents or special interests.

Further, I don't believe you can build a movement promising change and reform when you have a record and reputation for playing it safe by voting a non-decisive PRESENT on important legislation.

Mr. Obama is framing a picture of the world that leaves out 9/11, the fact that Mrs. Clinton represents the state of New York, and the fact that we were living in fear of more attacks.

Easy enough to do with crowds who weren't old enough to drive at the time.

I urge EVERYONE to take yourself back to that time shortly after 9/11 and really ask yourself what you would have done?

If you can honestly say that you would not have voted for keeping our country safe, then so be it. But I believe that when you really re-live the events, many if not most of you will admit that your number one priority would have been to protect our country from further attacks and that our safety was paramount.

Hillary Clinton was on the playing field making real decisions. Mr. Obama was on the sidelines.

I hope that some true introspection by voters will remind them that making tough decisions is something we expect from our leaders.

This isn't about feeling good. It's about readiness.

Like a true cult leader, Obama tries to turn the tables by telling his "followers" that people are calling them delusional. He says that to make them believe that their behavior is normal.

I for one am one of the 10% of African Americans who are not supporting this charlatan. McCain is my first choice and then Hillary.

Does the fact that the BEATLES drew huge crowds of impassioned,Screaming, Fainting, young people make their music any less than what it is? NO.
It happened to have been among the great artists of all time, and they had a powerful effect on the world.
I understand what Barack means,when he turns it around. We Need Barack Obama.He needs us.
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, B. Clinton, all accused of being too young and too inexperienced.
And since when does being a great Orator preclude one from actually being great? When you think about it, it seems they do often go hand in hand;
Lincoln, Ghandi, FDR, Churchill etal.
Do people also scream and go faint over Hannah Montana? Yes. But she didn't get controversial legislation UNANIMOUSLY passed in Illinois.
She didn't write the audacity of hope. And she's NOT going to inspire us all to be better citizens.
He is. It's a beautiful thing to watch him grow in front of our eyes as we in turn grow with him.
That is what great public Servants do. It's been so long since we've seen someone like this that it seems too good to be true. Instead of what it really is. LOOONG over due!

To Rob: the followers actions of Obama are what is creating the term "cult", not Obama-Barry. It appauling that nobody can debate referencing Ob without the race card being played. It is not being racial until OB's voters play the card. The cult is spun from the actions of these people. His followers should be wanting answers not having to wipe from creaming their jeans with his presence.

Fortnoy Amestoy: With all do respect, please do not tell me who I need and who needs me. I have a brain with some education to know how to vote. I understand America and will vote according to a candidates actions, not any other factor. See, I don't have to be for a particular party, group, or told by another who is best for America. It is offensive that one can not think for themself without causing hate. I will not vote for Obama in 08, or Hillary/McCain, they are all Super BS, that is not for America!

american2, kind of a double standard in a democracy, your statement? Yes, it should be about the people, people smart enough to listen and learn a candidate that will help the people not hurt them, the way the current is. This is a democracy without the people it doesn't exist. Maybe I misinterpret your meaning but yes this is about the people. We pay, we must obide, we are recession bound. I'd answer the phones but wouldn't be considered, my family isn't rich enough!

The good thing is that this election is not about Clintin, Obama or Mcain. It is about the American people As Americans we must make the best decision
for us as individuals.

The good thing is that this election is not about Clintin, Obama or Mcain. It is about the American people As Americans we must make the best decision
for us as individuals.

Hidey Hoooooo! We've found the ones we have been looking for and they are us!! Pogo could not have gotten it better. Now we can all race down to the polls and vote PRESENT, then pray for change!!! Just words, baby! Oops, gotta go, phone's ringing....where's that recording?

Hey Rob, what did you say?

Hey Diane, you make a good point, TWICE! (Next time just vote PRESENT!)

Does anyone know what Obama stands for besides "hope" and "change"? All of you Obama fanatics need to look at this platform. This fine gentleman is a few ticks left of Marx. He has proposed nearly $1,000,000,000,000.00 in new social spending. This is in addition to government assumption of health care.

I guess that socialism worked so well in Russia and Cuba, the neo-marxist left (read:Obama) feels it imperative that we follow suit.

News flash, if you're seeking hope, inspiration and salvation from an external source, here a politician, then you may need therapy.

Barrak Obama = Jimmie Carter

The Hope man's new catch phrase is it is about "the people, not the candidate." Does everything he says get bought hook, line and sinker (as evidenced above, {Diane})? It IS ABOUT the candidate and WHICH candidate is the best qualified to lead this country. If it isn't about the candidate then why don't we just eenie, meenie, minie, mo it? What is it going to take to wake these people the heck up? I read an article this morning from the Chicago Trib where Obama had to blow his nose while giving a stump speech and the audience actually applauded. Unbelievable.

AMERICA STOP THE INFATUATION AND WE NEED TO BE REALITIC FOR OUR COUNTRY SAKE! WE CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER MISTAKE AND DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN AGAIN!

Just read article written February 29, 2008 by Lynn Sweet Chicago Suntimes Washington correspondent of chicagosuntimes.com.

Obama said, "I've got to talk about us a little bit," said Obama. "We can't keep on feeding our children junk all day long, giving them no exercise. They are overweight by the time they are 4 or 5 years old, and then we are surprised when they get sick."

obama is truly the change candidate. he's rapidly changing millions of lifelong democrats into mccain voters, including me.

Wow -- weirded out yet again. this is just awful. what on earth is wrong with democrats? white guys and blacks and first-time voters have formed a coalition to nail the dems into the grave. great, just great. hey, "so saddened," i'm not voting for mccain, but i sure as hell aint voting for obamania. i'll write in hillary.

fortnoy said: "It's a beautiful thing to watch him grow in front of our eyes as we in turn grow with him."

um, this is the crack addict stuff that scares people. a presidential election is not "beautiful." the man is not lincoln or roosevelt. lincoln had a clear camapaign message. and so did roosevelt. this man is just running on hope and change. other than that, we should not compare him with great leaders of the past. it is unclear what he stands for that warrants such hype. he is just another britney spears with great credentials.

another self-righteous obamaniac says:At bottom, people mock Obama's message and the way he inspires people because they fear it. A huge chunk of the political structure in this country -- in both parties -- is invested in business-as-usual, and is threatened by potential changes. They subsist on the status quo, morally and financially, and they fear an interruption in their money train and in the feeling of worth and importance they derive from their places in this established structure"

YOU GUYS ARE REALLY PATHETIC. A LOT OF VETERAN ACTIVISTS FOR CHANGE SUPPORT CLINTON. YOU ARE INSULTING OTHER DEMOCRATS WITH YOUR CULTISH CLAIMS. NO ONE IS AFRAID OF CHANGE. CHALLENGING YOUR CANDIDATE DOES NOT MEAN THAT WE ARE INTO BUSINESS AS USUAL. THIS IS JUST "US AGAINST THEM" BULL CRAP.....KEEP SENDING DEMS TO THE SIDELINES. SEE WHAT "CHANGE" YOU GET.

Tony, Tony, Tony! Talk baby! Talk. Right to the point. Write in Hillary for the general (If we have to:)

Brian, you have asked that question nearly everytime you're on and lot's of people have answered it....YOU NEED TO AD VARIETY TO YOUR ROUTINE!

I am an educated, 44 yr old, caucasion, woman, mother, small business owner in Colorado. I have watched and listened to the senate and the administration for years on Cspan in the background while I work.
I support Senator Obama because he is a brilliant, wise, honest man of great character. He is inspiring, a great orator, and he exhibits extraordinary natural leadership qualities.
The first time I saw him speak on Cspan before the presidential race began, I thought 'I wish he was our president' and I wrote to him and asked him to run. I promised him if he would, I would do what I could to help. I could see he had the potential to be one of the greatest leaders of our time. That's just the reality of who he is. I am under no delusions. I know this man can lead and if we all work together we CAN change the direction of our nation. AND IT IS URGENT!!! LOOK at what has been going on here! We need BIG CHANGE in this country! Yes, people may be a bit surprised to find a real leader of integrity...I could see why some of them might pass out after what we have endured for the past 8 years. I could see why the opportunity to have a real leader that actually cared about the people he was leading would be 'shocking' under te circumstances and some may feel that they couldn't trust it because they have had every reason to grow cynical with the dysfunctional, unhealthy government leaders that have been in power.
But Senator Obama is real. He is american. He is a christian (I am not). He is well educated. He has fought for and taught the constitution of the United States. He cares about people. He has integrity. HE HAS MORE LEGISLATIVE 'EXPERIENCE' than Senator Clinton. He has better judgement on matter of national security. He has better leadership and management skills than Senator Clinton in my opinion based on how he has run his campaign.

I have lost all respect for her to the point that I could not vote for her to become president.

Therefor I hope that we take advantage of this amazing opportunity we have to elect a natural leader to be our president. Please vote for Senator Obama!

Yes WE (do you notice that it takes all of us...not just him to make this work?) can!

Reading these posts is very interesting. Obama has been both demonized and nominated for sainthood. The truth is somewhere in between.

Much of the negative press has been dishonest. Obama has been a Christian for all of his adult life. He does not agree with Farrakhan on much, if anything. The Clintons have worked hard to make a point that only blacks will vote for a black ... which has been disproven pretty solidly by now.

Some of the negative press is true. Obama admits that he used drugs as a youngster, though people who knew him said the use was so minor they didn't really remember it. Two of Clinton's aides have raised the point, after which they were "fired." I'll bet they got a nice severance package.

The positive force that Obama has brought back to America reminds me of Robert Kennedy. We should be thankful that Obama has NOT been forced into the Washington mold as Clinton has by spending too much time there. We should be thankful that he has NOT forgotten what the middle class is about. We should be thankful that he is NOT a borrow-and-spend liberal like McCain. Above all, we should be thankful that Obama DOES know how to run a clean campaign.

I am about five years younger than Hillary Clinton. But she is part of the has-been generation and I look to the future. The torch must be passed to a new generation, free of greed, done with accepting political filth, and hopeful of a new realization of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.