A few months ago I posted a blog in consideration of a forecast of 12 Battleground states and remember some of the reactions to that post. As I come back today Obama is ahead in six of those states and only about 6 more remain in which Obama is ahead in each one including Ohio and Florida. It things hold true this pattern will reveal one of the most stunning election results in American history way beyond my own expectations. I find it necessary to say THANK YOU to the FRIENDS who have stuck with me through this campaign. We went through alot here but held firm to our convictions. I am blessed to be back home in California at a time where family are even getting out and voting early for the first time in their lives.

Yes We Can!

Yes We Will!

Obama/Biden 08!

What if the candidate with the best issues WON the election.

Fair TaxThe complexity and distortions of the federal tax code produces distributions of tax incidence and payroll tax burdens that are skewed in favor of the wealthy and the corporations further garnished by tax shelters, insufficient enforcement and other avoidances. Continue reading ...
Federal BudgetThe United States needs a redirected federal budget that adequately funds crucial priorities like infrastructure, transit and other public works, schools, clinics, libraries, forests, parks, sustainable energy and pollution controls. Continue reading ...

Jail Time Not Bail Time - Stop the BailoutIn late September, Senator Obama said to the Democrats – vote for the bailout. Senator McCain said to the Republicans – vote for the bailout. President Bush said to the Congress – vote for the bailout. But the American people were fed up. They told their members of Congress – if you vote for the bailout, we will vote against you. Continue reading ...
JobsSince January 2001, 2.7 million jobs have been lost and more than 75% of those jobs have been high wage, high productivity, manufacturing jobs. Overall 5.6% of Americans are unemployed while 10.5% of African Americans are unemployed. Unemployment among Latinos is nearly 30 per cent higher than January 20, 2001. Continue reading ...

PovertyAs the wealthiest country in the world, with high productivity per capita, a country that produces an abundance of capital, credit, technology and food, we can end poverty. Yet, according to the Bureau of the Census, poverty and hunger for children and adults is increasing rather than decreasing -- 34.6 million Americans lived in deep poverty, 12.1% of the U.S. population. Continue reading ... Worker's RightsThe rights of workers have been on the decline. It is time to reverse that trend and begin to give workers, the backbone of the US economy, the rights they deserve. Workers need a living wage not a minimum wage; access to health care and no unilateral reductions in medical benefits and pensions for current employees and retirees. Employers should not be able to avoid these benefits by hiring temporary workers or independent contractors. Continue reading ... Electoral ReformOur democracy is in a descending crisis. Voter turnout is among the lowest in the western world, and America ranks in the bottom three of countries that hold free elections. The reasons for this democracy crisis are many: Redistricting ensures very few incumbents are at risk in one-party districts, and paperless voting machines call into question whether every vote is being counted. Barriers to full participation of candidates proliferate, making it very obstructive for third party and Independent candidates to run. These problems silence alternative viewpoints and decrease voter confidence. Continue reading ...
Media BiasThe mass media in the United States is extremely concentrated, and the messages that they send are too broadly uniform. Six global corporations control more than half of all mass media in our country: newspapers, magazines, books, radio and television. Our democracy is being swamped by the confluence of money, politics and concentrated media. Continue reading ...

Shift the PowerThe three documents below provide the "tools of democracy" that shift the power so people can regain control of their government, empower themselves as consumers, and strengthen themselves as workers. Without the facilities making it easy for Americans to band together to develop organizations with staff and budget to protect their interests, workers, consumers, and voters have few ways to challenge those organized for other purposes - for example, corporations organized with contrary policies and demands. Continue reading ...   Read More »

It has been awhile since my last post I have been hittin the streets hard and makin a difference.I know that I have hammered the fact that volunteering is the most important thing you can do this political season. Let me say this I am not telling you to vote for who I believe in. What I am saying is to choose the candidates that you like. And get to work for them. There are too many people sittin around doing nothing. If you want things to change, you have to get off your duff and make things happen. for more than a month I have talked about my experiences and the volunteer work I have been doing. And you know what It feels great to be making a difference in my state. YOUR CANDIDATE'S NEED YOUR HELP. Local level candidates have little to no money. So any time that you can give them would be helpful. Here are some ways you can pitch in.

1. Donate your time doing simple things.(Ect)
a. Data Entry.
b. phone banks.
c. filing and book keeping.
d. canvasing (public outreach)
e. event setup (local forums)
f. envelope stuffing
g. packet prep
h. driving people to the voting center.

* All it takes is 5 hours a week and you can help your candidates immensely.

2. Places to find your local candidates, and how you can help.

a. State Democrat website.
b. County Democrat website.
c. Go down to your City Hall and find out who the
candidates are and where they are located.
d. Very few have their own website unless they are
going for the Senate or House, but you can check.

*Your precinct might need a captain get with your county democrats office to find out.

We have 18 days left its time to get a move on.

GET OUT THERE GET INVOLVED HIT THE STREETS!!!!!.....

Sept. 30th, 12pm
Intimate Lunch with Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez
San Francisco, CA
Contribution: $200
RSVP (202) 471-5833 or events@votenader.org   Read More »

I want you to sound off, and show me your pride. Who here is Canvassing, Making phone Calls. Doing data entry. Organizing registration drives. The time is now. get to work. Make this the largest voting percentage in the history of the U.S. Right now there are young people doing amazing thing's. And the entirety of the Democratic party is flexing their muscles. We need you to call your friends and ask them them to get involved. Get your neighbors (If they are Democrats) to help you. If you are in a battle ground state you need to pick it up. You cannot look to others for leadership you must be that ray of light. Get ready its rumble time.

Mike(Hittin the steets)DeCoria

It is go time, we have less than two months until the election's.

Your County Democrat's office needs your help.

1. Making Phone calls.
2. Canvassing.
3. Data Entry.
4. Poll watchers
5. Putting packets together.
6. Driving seniors and disabled to the polls.

DO YOUR PART AND WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS!!!!....

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT VOLUNTEERING PLEASE GET IN CONTACT WITH THIS GROUP. LINK BELOW.

http://www.democrats.org/page/group/PartyBuilderVolunteerActionGroup

Thank you
Micheal

Paul says he turned down appeal to endorse McCain
By SUZANNE GAMBOA â�" 1 hour ago

WASHINGTON (AP) â�" Republican Rep. Ron Paul, the libertarian-leaning Texas lawmaker who attracted a devoted following in the GOP primaries, said Wednesday he rejected an appeal to endorse John McCain's presidential bid.

Paul said the request came from Phil Gramm, the former McCain adviser and ex-senator whom the campaign jettisoned after he said the country was a "nation of whiners" about the economy. Gramm defeated Paul in the Republican primary for the Senate in 1984.

Speaking to reporters at a news conference, Paul said Gramm called him this week and told him, "You need to endorse McCain." The Texas congressman said he refused.

"The idea was that he would do less harm than the other candidate," Paul said.

Paul won no primaries in the Republican nomination contest but developed a strong following on the Internet.

He appeared at a news conference with three third-party candidates: independent Ralph Nader; former Georgia Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney, the Green Party candidate; and Chuck Baldwin, the Constitution Party candidate. Bob Barr, the Libertarian candidate, was invited but said at his own news conference later that he declined because Paul didn't endorse one candidate.

"We need today, now, 55 days before this election, bold, focused, specific leadership and that is not the amorphous kind that says any of the above or none of the above," Barr said.

Barr said he had asked Paul to join him as his running mate on the Libertarian Party ticket while his current running mate, Wayne Root would step aside. "We don't anticopate that he will," Barr said.

Earlier, Paul called the presidential elections a charade and said voters are faced with the "lesser of two evils."

The majority of Americans, about 60 percent, are unhappy with their choices in the race, Paul said. He urged the three third-party candidates to bring all their supporters together to vote against the "establishment candidates."

Paul, 73, a former doctor, ran for president as the Libertarian candidate in 1988. He is unopposed in the November race for his congressional seat.

Nader derided media focus on what he called "lipstickgate," referring to the bickering between the McCain and Barack Obama campaigns over whether a phrase used by Obama was a sexist comment against Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

Nader, a consumer protection advocate, acknowledged differences among the third-party candidates such as government regulation of health and safety standards. But he added that he shares Paul's support for more opportunity in the political process for third-party candidates.   Read More »

We are attempting to set up an information and educational group set up to help new Democrats. Topics covered will be:


1. fostering enthusiasm in all aspects of the political process.

2. identifying strong candidates for leadership positions.
within individual states. and connecting them to their corresponding leadership.

3. Insuring that willing volunteers are connected to leadership that will put them to work.


If you are in a leadership position your help would be appreciated. WE NEED LEADERSHIP FROM ALL 50 STATES

SEND ME A MESSAGE OR A FREIND REQUEST.

The groups name is:Party Builders Volunteer Action Group

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY
MICHEAL

We are attempting to set up an information and educational group set up to help new Democrats. Topics covered will be:

1. fostering enthusiasm in all aspects of the political process.

2. identifying strong candidates for leadership positions.
within individual states. and connecting them to their corresponding leadership.

3. Insuring that willing volunteers are connected to leadership that will put them to work.


If you are in a leadership position your help would be appreciated. WE NEED LEADERSHIP FROM ALL 50 STATES

SEND ME A MESSAGE OR A FREIND REQUEST.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY
MICHEAL

We are attempting to set up an information and educational group set up to help new Democrats. Topics covered will be:

1. fostering enthusiasm in all aspects of the political process.

2. identifying strong candidates for leadership positions.
within individual states. and connecting them to their corresponding leadership.

3. Insuring that willing volunteers are connected to leadership that will put them to work.


If you are in a leadership position your help would be appreciated. WE NEED LEADERSHIP FROM ALL 50 STATES

SEND ME A MESSAGE OR A FREIND REQUEST.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY
MICHEAL

It only takes five minutes to say Hello, and expand participation on this site.

Just go to:

1. Find people.
2. Find newly created.
3. Personalize your message.

When we increase participation we all win.

*****BUILD THE PARTY*****

CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTY DEMS OFFICE. In many county's they need Precinct Captains. If you have the time and the enthusiasm please donate your time.