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    Nice Moment At The Obama Rally in Bristol Today

    My report:

    So I took off at lunch and went over to Virginia HS to see BO.
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    It was energetic, felt like walking into a rock concert. He handled a few Q&As and yeah they were mostly softballs. But he did call on a couple of the crazier looking people and it was obvious to me that they weren't planted in the crowd. One guy was really twitchy and BO ended up calling on him for a question.

    Touching moment when a 95 year old black man gave Obama a cool carved walking stick as a gift. I was proud of the crowd who seemed to be largely pro-veteran and mostly anti-Iraq war. You know, I really don't know anyone that's against hunting down Osama, and finally we are starting to realize that it's a separate deal from Iraq.

    Some of Obama's new material was out and, frankly, it's pretty good. His pay-as-you-go idea is more along the lines of Bill Clinton and when talking about universal healthcare he said that some tough decisions would be made and that one plan really can't cover everything. He joked that if you get liposuction, you will be paying for it yourself.

    His spiel about alternative energies went over well in coal country, partly because he included a bit about "clean coal" research. I'll prolly think of more later.

    I remain hopeful that whether JM or BO is elected, we can heal some as a country from the 16 years of divisiveness where roughly 49% of the country really couldn't stand the president.

    Yeah, I'd go see McCain if he came too and I really think that either candidate will be a huge improvement over GWB.

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    Re: Nice Moment At The Obama Rally in Bristol Today

    I like that report, Rogue. That's a good read.

    I agree that for the first time in a very long time, we have two good candidates that can lead the country out of the divisive era of politics and the morass of the Bush administration.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Bao View Post
    I like that report, Rogue. That's a good read.

    I agree that for the first time in a very long time, we have two good candidates that can lead the country out of the divisive era of politics and the morass of the Bush administration.
    Heh, exact opposite of what Rush Limbaugh was saying this morning. So, they both must be alright if Rush hates em both
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    Re: Nice Moment At The Obama Rally in Bristol Today

    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue View Post
    I remain hopeful that whether JM or BO is elected, we can heal some as a country from the 16 years of divisiveness where roughly 49% of the country really couldn't stand the president.

    That would be nice, but unfortunately, I think there is a large percentage of the population, and Washington for that matter, that don't remember it ever being different.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry Beanbag View Post
    That would be nice, but unfortunately, I think there is a large percentage of the population, and Washington for that matter, that don't remember it ever being different.
    I am one of the ones that doesn't remember it ever being different. I do hope that the next POTUS will bring this country together, be it McCain or Obama.
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    Obama - #1 liberal voting record in the Senate
    McCain - McNasty

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    I'll bet anyone here $100 that obama does worse than Kerry. Just peem me. I've looked at some internal polls and Barrack loses the same states Kerry did, doesn't win any that Kerry lost and loses Colorado, Ohio and Wisconsin.

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    Re: Nice Moment At The Obama Rally in Bristol Today

    Quote Originally Posted by Big Red Ron View Post
    I'll bet anyone here $100 that obama does worse than Kerry. Just peem me. I've looked at some internal polls and Barrack loses the same states Kerry did, doesn't win any that Kerry lost and loses Colorado, Ohio and Wisconsin.

    Beat. Down.
    I agree 100%
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    ...you people would have got the wiggies had someone typed, " it was such a touching moment when the little white man gave John". We'll hear this sort of thing over and over and... but its OK. Why?
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    uh oh, not "you people" again

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sooner_Havok View Post
    Heh, exact opposite of what Rush Limbaugh was saying this morning. So, they both must be alright if Rush hates em both
    i'm not overly excited about either one, really, but the fact that the staunch Bush people hate both of them makes me happy


    well that and that it's not Hilary

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    I'm thinking about rooting for Obama (doesn't matter who I vote for--thanks Oklahoma electoral system) simply for the entertainment value it will provide around here if he wins. Call it schadenfraude.

    It's like choosing between oSu (pubz) or UT (libz). I can't stand either one, but it's more fun to watch aggy squirm because I don't get to see whorn fans all year round.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yermom View Post
    uh oh, not "you people" again

    ...you know who you are. I don't think Rogue wanted us to read any more into it than innocence. Its just, he can be black when its "touching" but not when as a minority all the hills will be higher and why would I want to vote for someone with an extrordinary struggle ahead,... black.
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    Re: Nice Moment At The Obama Rally in Bristol Today

    That's really how bad it has become then, isn't it? I agree... either candidate is a vast improvement over Dubya.

    And I don't think either even scratches the surface of being a true leader for our nation.

    Our only real hope is that whoever wins will surprise all of us, and pick this nation up by its bootstraps and start kicking ***.

    I sincerely doubt it will happen, though. Our nation has gone soft and gutless. French-like, I would say....
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    Re: Nice Moment At The Obama Rally in Bristol Today

    Touching moment when a 95 year old black man gave Obama a cool carved walking stick as a gift.
    OK, here's more of the context. BO said he would call on people in a "boy/girl/boy/girl" rotation so he wasn't accused of showing favoritism. The man's daughter actually got called on and said that she was here with her 95 y.o. Daddy who has waited 67 years for this moment and he brought a gift that he wanted BO to have. It was sweet. The feller walked slowly up to the front and BO was gracious. Asked him what he ate to live so long and look so young, asked what kind of wood the stick was made from, and then carried it around with him for a bit. Then he called on another lady because the daughter was "frontin" for her Dad.

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    Re: Nice Moment At The Obama Rally in Bristol Today

    Quote Originally Posted by soonerboy_odanorth View Post
    That's really how bad it has become then, isn't it? I agree... either candidate is a vast improvement over Dubya.

    And I don't think either even scratches the surface of being a true leader for our nation.

    Our only real hope is that whoever wins will surprise all of us, and pick this nation up by its bootstraps and start kicking ***.

    I sincerely doubt it will happen, though. Our nation has gone soft and gutless. French-like, I would say....
    My money's on the old guy. He has vast leadership experience. You don't rise to command a multi-squadron carrier air wing because you can give nice speeches. You get that gig because people, both above and below you, trust your judgment.

    BHO on the other hand, has never led anything of consequence. And he is awesome on the stump -- as long as the teleprompter is working.

    Just wait til those guys go head-to-head without a script.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Okla-homey View Post
    Just wait til those guys go head-to-head without a script.
    Heh, if they go head to head without a script.

    I'd love to see a real debate, but seeing that I can't recall the last time I've seen a presidential "debate" that's actually worthy of the label... well, I'm just not holding my breath.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Okla-homey View Post
    Just wait til those guys go head-to-head without a script.
    I think it's funny that supporters of both sides are saying the same thing, "Just wait until they debate!" Both side thinks the their candidate is going to trounce the others. It will be interesting, I know that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Red Ron View Post
    I'll bet anyone here $100 that obama does worse than Kerry. Just peem me. I've looked at some internal polls and Barrack loses the same states Kerry did, doesn't win any that Kerry lost and loses Colorado, Ohio and Wisconsin.

    Beat. Down.
    wtf is an "internal poll"?

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    Anyone who would run for office is not worth voting for.

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