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Fighting for civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality by inspiring and engaging all Americans. Striving to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all and doing so in a respectful, intelligent, strong, and encourgable way.
Obama is set to announce his VP Friday in an e-mail and formally announce it Saturday. I am Calling it today. Obama's VP short list Consist of: Evan Bahy, Tim Kaine, Kathleen Sabillius and Joe Biden. If my Final Call is Accurate Obama Will Pick............... Read More »
to the family, Friends and Supporters of Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Who Died yesterday of a brain anyurism. I didn't always agree with her (mostly when it came to the primaries) but she was a good person and a good congresswoman, she will be missed.
Here is a look inside the "holding" facility here in denver during the Dem ConventionWatch the video after you go to the link Read More »
Being a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, Stephanie Tubbs Jones is a political celebrity for me. Not only was she an excellent Congresswoman, she was an enthusiastic supporter of the Democratic Party. She made it fun to be a Democrat, especially when the thought of being one was frowned upon by mainstream political culture. It was nice growing up to someone so passionate and so proud to be in America's party.
The first chance I actually got a chance to see her in person was at a John Kerry rally in 2004 in downtown Cleveland's Mall C, a garden space next to City Hall. I've seen her before, from on the news and at previous Democratic National Conventions for which her speeches were one to look forward to and rely on to raise you up. I was at that age when I was inspecting politicians closely to see if they are for real and all, especially because the 2000 election made me feel bum rapped. Seeing her friendly face and her assertive passion as a keynote speaker before John Kerry and John Edwards arrived will always be in my memory. The way she enthused the rally's audience of people who got their early enough not to be completely awake just by addressing talking points we all agreed on was just inspiring.
The second time I actually met her was at the recent Cleveland State University's Debate between Senator Clinton and Senator Obama. Being a volunteer, I was able to meet her and got her autograph. I told her about the John Kerry rally I saw her at and she was glad that I was still participating in making our country better.
Her vivacity makes it impossible for me to believe that she's gone from us, especially because I know she was slated to speak at this year's Convention and was going to host a dinner along with Hillary Clinton in Denver. Her death is just so sudden, so unexpected. But, then again, she lived her political career being unexpected. Being the first African-American Congresswoman to have an important committee position on the Ways & Means Committee is totally what people didn't expect to see out of her. She is a living example of being met with what looks like a difficult challenge, that no one expects to be accomplished, but saying " yes I can!" and accomplishing it.
The lesson I easily learn from her life in politics is that pride is something everybody with a political conviction should have. Pride fuels passion, passion fuels action, action fuels change. She makes me proud to be a Democrat and I will hopefully live to instill the same values her political life has given us not only in me but in future generations of Democrats.
Rest In Peace, Stephanie.
The first chance I actually got a chance to see her in person was at a John Kerry rally in 2004 in downtown Cleveland's Mall C, a garden space next to City Hall. I've seen her before, from on the news and at previous Democratic National Conventions for which her speeches were one to look forward to and rely on to raise you up. I was at that age when I was inspecting politicians closely to see if they are for real and all, especially because the 2000 election made me feel bum rapped. Seeing her friendly face and her assertive passion as a keynote speaker before John Kerry and John Edwards arrived will always be in my memory. The way she enthused the rally's audience of people who got their early enough not to be completely awake just by addressing talking points we all agreed on was just inspiring.
The second time I actually met her was at the recent Cleveland State University's Debate between Senator Clinton and Senator Obama. Being a volunteer, I was able to meet her and got her autograph. I told her about the John Kerry rally I saw her at and she was glad that I was still participating in making our country better.
Her vivacity makes it impossible for me to believe that she's gone from us, especially because I know she was slated to speak at this year's Convention and was going to host a dinner along with Hillary Clinton in Denver. Her death is just so sudden, so unexpected. But, then again, she lived her political career being unexpected. Being the first African-American Congresswoman to have an important committee position on the Ways & Means Committee is totally what people didn't expect to see out of her. She is a living example of being met with what looks like a difficult challenge, that no one expects to be accomplished, but saying " yes I can!" and accomplishing it.
The lesson I easily learn from her life in politics is that pride is something everybody with a political conviction should have. Pride fuels passion, passion fuels action, action fuels change. She makes me proud to be a Democrat and I will hopefully live to instill the same values her political life has given us not only in me but in future generations of Democrats.
Rest In Peace, Stephanie.
I really miss Ben, and Shopman
It's really not fair, doesn't anyone care?
I miss all my others friends too.
They didn't do anything I wouldn't do.
It was just a funny joke about a bra.
Shopman's was a bit satire and drama
What's so bad about being silly and funny?
Or calling each other sweetie, dear and honey?
I even miss Jackie and Edison,.... from a distance.
I miss the challenges they posed in an instance.
It must be bad, it must feel sad,
To have your posts all gone, it seems so wrong
I am wishing all the bloggers be brought back in tact.
When will that be? When can we see?
Shopman and Ben again?
The blog is mightier than the pen.
It's really not fair, doesn't anyone care?
I miss all my others friends too.
They didn't do anything I wouldn't do.
It was just a funny joke about a bra.
Shopman's was a bit satire and drama
What's so bad about being silly and funny?
Or calling each other sweetie, dear and honey?
I even miss Jackie and Edison,.... from a distance.
I miss the challenges they posed in an instance.
It must be bad, it must feel sad,
To have your posts all gone, it seems so wrong
I am wishing all the bloggers be brought back in tact.
When will that be? When can we see?
Shopman and Ben again?
The blog is mightier than the pen.
I could not find the link. If you are in it, let me know! Thank you!
As you all well know, today is President Bill Clinton's birthday. I thought I would share my birthday greetings and encourage others to do so.
Ten years ago, we were in a better place in this country. There was no foreclosure crisis, no illegitimate wars, no state of economic recession,no social regression, and no difficulty with international relations. Bill Clinton will go down in history for being a great President.
Happy Birthday Bill!
Ten years ago, we were in a better place in this country. There was no foreclosure crisis, no illegitimate wars, no state of economic recession,no social regression, and no difficulty with international relations. Bill Clinton will go down in history for being a great President.
Happy Birthday Bill!
Spirited Dona believes NATO and or UN officials should be standing strong with Mikheil, in the actual Tbillisi capital, or prepare to send him humanitarian packages. I saw police cars run over and tossed for fun aggression on television by the Russians in Georga, just what I expected, as Condoleeza came and left She was right to go, just not leave him, alone. I just saw a lady in a food line. The Russians killed her brother, her only relative. She asked "why" and "what" am I to live for now! Wars I and II started exactly like this. Now, I behold the hesitation, that honor requires of the world to take action, with mine own eyes. President Mikheil was born under Russian rule. Will he die under Russian rule?
Read More »This is very alarming. Reguardless of who you support or what you want. Anyone who has ever been involved in a civil rights demonstration sometimes you do not have to do anything wrong to be one of those who get hauled in with a group who was acting up. Correct me if I am wrong.... this has never happened before.
Here is the story those who are intrested in others thoughts please follow the link and read the comments below. Read More »
Here is the story those who are intrested in others thoughts please follow the link and read the comments below. Read More »
So, I was reading the Huffington Post the other day about an argument between Whoopi Goldberg and Elisabeth Hasselbeck and they were passionately arguing about McCain versus Obama again and Elisabeth Hasselbeck said: " I guess you can only have one opinion in this country." And, of course, Whoopi Goldberg called her out on what it has been like living under George W. Bush for the past 8 years. Of course, if it was me I would have pulled a Rosie O'Donnell ( I mean that in a good way).
Anyway, I think of the Knoxville shooting and the recent murder of the Arkansas Democratic Party leader and I am just appalled.
This is America, home of the free and brave. Everyone has a right to their opinion, no matter how popular and unpopular their opinion is. That's why the KKK is still alive and well, and that there is an American Communist Party. We may not agree with either, but we respect their right to practice their freedoms freely. Which is why I just hate it when someone tells me I should just shut up about the injustices of the Bush Administration and respect the President. I respect the office of the Presidency, and, because I have the freedom and rights to, I don't have to like the person in office! But, I would never kill someone for disagreeing with me. I may dislike them for disrespecting me and my opinions, but I would never kill them. I am not a Tibetan citizen who wants their country freed but is silenced by China for speaking out.
I consider these events to be wake up calls. This country needs to get its act together. And the first thing we can do is say: " I respectfully disagree with you."
Anyway, I think of the Knoxville shooting and the recent murder of the Arkansas Democratic Party leader and I am just appalled.
This is America, home of the free and brave. Everyone has a right to their opinion, no matter how popular and unpopular their opinion is. That's why the KKK is still alive and well, and that there is an American Communist Party. We may not agree with either, but we respect their right to practice their freedoms freely. Which is why I just hate it when someone tells me I should just shut up about the injustices of the Bush Administration and respect the President. I respect the office of the Presidency, and, because I have the freedom and rights to, I don't have to like the person in office! But, I would never kill someone for disagreeing with me. I may dislike them for disrespecting me and my opinions, but I would never kill them. I am not a Tibetan citizen who wants their country freed but is silenced by China for speaking out.
I consider these events to be wake up calls. This country needs to get its act together. And the first thing we can do is say: " I respectfully disagree with you."
(Proudly cross-posted at Clintonistas for Obama)
Sometimes, I still feel disappointed about this election. Sometimes, I keep asking myself "Where's Hillary?" Sometimes, I become frightened at the thought of Democrats losing. Sometimes, I still wish I could see Hillary back on the campaign trail again.
Sometimes, I wonder what the hell I'm doing now. But you know what? I just can't keep looking back. I can't let Hillary down now.
Read More »For all those interested, I now run the facebook group, Joplin for Obama. Please join in as we work to elect Barack Obama the next President of the United States. wwww.facebook.com