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Posted: 7/10/2008 11:09:39 AM | Yes, I am aware of the statements. I have discussed it on other political forums. I feel that Jesse is a little jealous. He ran for President, but because his platform was so geared toward the black community he did not get pass start.
He represents my parents generation. I do not know what my grandparents would think about today. Jesse's generation truly did allot during the civil rights movement to open the doors for those of us in Obama's age range.
We are the first generation to grow up in a fully integrated society. We were born in integrated hospitals, lived in integrated neighborhoods , attended integrated schools.
So yes, he is a legacy, but those days have come to an end.
Because they afforded us all of these experiences our view of the world is not as negative. Yes, most integrated blacks did go through a militant stage in the 80's and early 90's (evidence in Spike Lee, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah etc.), but we have grown up knowing the how to function in society. Our anger was at constantly proving that we were intelligent, pretty or even not born poor in the hood.
My mother told me that her books were always old. If she was caught driving in certain neighborhoods after dark the police would pull her over unless they knew she had just cleaned the house. They really did use a separate entrance and had to remain on 'their side of town'. After the civil rights movement only the 'smart blacks' were selected to move on. My parents both were selected. They are both college educated graduated top of there classes and integrated their jobs, neighborhoods etc.
I am saying all of that to say that his generation (which includes Wright) will always have a special place in our hearts, but we have evolved.
Jesse is proud and supports Obama on one hand, but is a little jealous on the other.
If you have read the story of Moses. The people that left Egypt with Moses, but did not enter into the promise land. They wondered in the wilderness for 40 years. Yes, they are the generation that left bondage and witnessed several miracles, but they did not get to enjoy all of the freedom because they could not let go part with some of their old traditions.
The civil rights era was 40 years ago, that is why the acceptance speech is so important; it is on the anniversary of the 'I had a Dream speech'. That generation accomplished much and broke down the final barriers of slavery. Our generation has lived through their struggle and has now come of age and we are entering the promise land. I do not know what the world has in store for my children and grand children.
Before you bring up his white mother and African father. It is known that once you go black you can not go back.
It has not been until now that white women have been truly welcomed back into their communities after giving birth to children of color. You would always find them living in the black community with their children.
Obama's grandparents were rare (on the average) and beautiful people, they most have really loved their daughter. I have many friends that did not know their white side of the family, there mothers were disowned.
During slavery if the women gave birth to a black child, it was not like the master and all of his black kids running around on the plantation, many times they were both murdered.
So, please do not say Obama can not relate.
To be honest if you did the DNA on many African Americans you would be surprised how many of us have less black blood than any other, but this country defined black as 'one drop' not us. So, I do not desire to hear that argument.
If that were not true then why as you look through different profiles (even yours Ahoy) the race states Caucasian, but when you look at the picture you shake your head and say 'not 100%'. Now, people are proudly stating I am part Asian, Hispanic, Black etc. But, for years if you could look white that is what you placed.
Many Hispanics had it really bad, because often you could not tell if they were Hispanic and they would pass in a heart beat. Many of the women would marry men without Hispanic names. My son says it still exist amongst the Hispanic community at his school because of the anger toward illegal immigrants. Kids wear T-shirts that say 'border patrol' and some black kids go alone (this is sad). But, that is another forum.
I know that I went around the corner, to get to the back door.
But, honestly I believe Jesse is a little jealous with his joy. He knows he could never cross that bridge because he still has too many scars from slavery, yet he has done wonders for the community. And yes, Obama even with his background can relate because no matter what is said everyone sees him as a black man.
The sad part is that Jesse's son had to distance himself from his own father, but that is to be understood. Jesse's son is living more of the dream than Jesses ever did. Jesses only went to sleep and had the dream. We are living the dream. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2008 12:37:58 PM |
If that were not true then why as you look through different profiles (even yours Ahoy) the race states Caucasian, but when you look at the picture you shake your head and say 'not 100%'.
Unless you were actually on the "official" rolls, one cannot identify as truely Cherokee even though I often look Cherokee. Then again, if one were to vote by content, I am not Indian. Even my most recent "full blood" Cherokee ancestor might have been discriminated against because of a distant Irish ancestor yet he avoided being listed on the Indian rolls because of discrimination even in pre-statehood days. Funney how he was a barber so he scalped white people every day.
Much of the population of Oklahoma is that way. Some Oklahoma tribes listed their black slaves as partial citizens and thus partial members of the tribes even though they were African slaves. Other tribes freed slaves and made them full citizens. It depended purely on the tribe's economics. Being as neither my Indian or European ancestors owned slaves or were slaves, except for a possible indentured non-black slave in colonial days, there appears to be no direct African ancestry. Interesting how some people listed as Indians were actually of African descent yet some Indians cannot legally claim it. I wanted to be listed as I would have had a free ride in college instead of working to pay for it. Through the other family lines, there is at least one other tribe. That still makes me an American mutt.
Going way back to England, which is most of my "blood", how much was Norse and how much native? William Duke of Normandy conquered Britian in 1066 and even though Normandy is identified as part of France, its viking ancestry. Note the name "Normandy". Then again, there could be Roman blood in there. Even further back on the indian side, which migration and thus which caucasian, mongolian, or asian line was that? Did that ancestry include refugees from the bloody empires of south and central America? Perhaps not too far in the future, there will be a reasonable gene linage tracing. As for my picture, I tan pretty well spending a lot of time outside and particulary on the water. My main picture is now a few years old but pretty accurate of how I look in the summer. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2008 12:55:19 PM | Thanks for that reply Ahoy, yes I can see Native American or even Hispanic.
I am glad your family did not own slaves, but some African Americans did own slaves.
Why people of African decent can claim Native America I do not know, nor really care. I could probably use the label, but I too had to work and have student loan debt to cover my education.
My great grandfather on my fathers mothers side was Native American, but my father never talks about his mother, she died when I was one and my father was raised by his father.
When I took a multicultural course I learned every stereotype I have heard about Native Americans I heard about my grandmother. I know that she was pretty with smooth brown skin. She went to Prairie View A&M University and became a teacher. After her divorce from my grandfather she is reported to have become an alcoholic. My father lived with his father.
But, you asked me about Jesse Jackson and only focused on the statement concerning race, but with an emphasis on enslaved Africans of Native Americans, then ask why I question your focus on race. Now as an adult you can check off Native American if you would like no one would care or question that because it shows in your appearance. That is a very proud heritage.
But, back to the discussion at hand Jesse Jackson. I do not feel his comments hurt him, they may help him. Obama's numbers are increasing in the polls.
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Poll: Obama extends national lead over McCain
By The Associated Press
From Associated Press
July 10, 2008 1:12 PM EDT
THE RACE: The presidential race nationally
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THE NUMBERS
Barack Obama, 48 percent
John McCain, 40 percent
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OF INTEREST:
Obama's lead in the Pew Research Center poll is slightly larger than his 3 percentage point edge in May. While interest in the race is generally high, it has risen more among younger than older voters since the 2004 campaign. Four in 10 say Obama's national inexperience will hurt his candidacy, about twice the number who say he'll be hurt by being black. Half say McCain, 71, will be hurt by his age. Eight in 10 who supported McCain's Republican rivals for the nomination now support him, compared to seven in 10 Clinton backers now behind Obama. A third of registered voters say they are undecided or may change their minds - far more than said so at this stage in 2004. Independents are evenly split between the two. Obama is doing better with voters under age 50 than Democrat John Kerry was at this point in 2004. But he trails McCain among voters 65 and up - a group Kerry was leading then. Twelve percent say Obama is a Muslim when in fact he is Christian, about the same proportion who said so in March.
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Posted: 7/10/2008 3:35:59 PM | It is a question that has to wait for another month or so .. I beleive.. !!
We have to see their policies .. As an Indian.. you can tell I always prefer democrats.. to republicans, but McCain.. has something in him too. so ..
I beleive we should give it another couple of weeks for their policies to be "clear" they are still busy fighting!!
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Posted: 7/10/2008 5:29:02 PM | Reality, it should not matter, but to many Americans of all races if they are honest with themselves it does. I know race can be an uncomfortable discussion, but it is one that is long over due. The fact that we have the first man of color (African American/black man) running for president is going to cause the conversation of race to appear.
It is a challenge to so called 'liberals' that are liberal as long as things remain status quo, and these so called black super conservatives that are also have a problem with the the change of guard.
I asked my father about the civil rights movement. I thought all black people were eager to have their civil rights. My father told me that the movement was led by the youth (his age at the time), because many of the adults were afraid of the change of guard, not because they did not desire change, but they had seen so much discrimination they truly felt they would lose their jobs and even lives if they became too much involved.
That is going on now. People may desire change, but in their hearts are afraid of the repercussions.
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Posted: 7/10/2008 8:34:28 PM | Obama's career has been all about race with at least the appearance of "getting even". He was a civil rights lawyer! On his father's side, where he gets his skin color, he does not share American heritage anchored in a time of colonial slavery although it is quite possible his African ancestors were slave traders capturing and supplying slaves to European slave traders. As his ancestors sold out their people, Obama proposes to sell out America.
The only change his record seems to represent is empowerment of racial resentment with most proposed policies more in line with those of Jimmey Carter. By just about every measure, a wreck.
Too bad we don't have a person such as Powell who would truly represent moving past racial resentment instead of Obama who made a fortune off racial resentment. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2008 9:09:12 PM | Have a nice day Ahoy.
Latest News:
Spike Lee speaks out concerning Jesse Jackson.
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Spike Lee takes Jackson to task for comments; says Obama victory will bring `seismic change'
By LYNN ELBER (AP Television Writer)
From Associated Press
July 10, 2008 6:58 PM EDT
BEVERLY HILLS, California - Spike Lee says the Rev. Jesse Jackson's crudely phrased criticism of Barack Obama won't affect the Democrat's campaign, which the filmmaker expects to succeed at bringing "seismic" change to the world.
"I don't think his (Jackson's) comments help anybody. It's just unfortunate," Lee said after taking part in a Television Critics Association panel.
Lee predicted Obama would be elected in November.
"When that happens, it will change everything. ... You'll have to measure time by `Before Obama' and `After Obama,'" Lee said during the panel. "It's an exciting time to be alive now."
The presidency of the first African-American will ripple throughout arts, sports and more, said Lee, whose films include "Malclom X" and "Do the Right Thing."
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Posted: 7/11/2008 1:11:27 AM | Spike Lee is a Racist so it's not surprising he would be shooting his mouth off....
About two weeks ago some said America is a Muslim Nation as much as a Christian Nation...Maybe after reading this the notion of America being a Muslim Nation as much as a Christian Nation will change.....
America still has values and none are as low as the values or the lack thereof as what you can find at the link below....
http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/1791.htm
#1798 - Dr. Ahmad Al-Mub'i, a Saudi Marriage Officiant: It Is Allowed to Marry a Girl at the Age of One, If Sex Is Postponed. The Prophet Muhammad, Whose Model We Follow, Married 'Aisha When She Was Six and Had Sex with Her When She Was Nine
LBC TV (Lebanon) -
June 19, 2008 - 00:03:08
Libya’s Qadhafi calls Obama a Muslim
Libyan Leader Mu’ammar Al-Qadhafi: Obama Suffers Inferiority Complex That Might Make Him Behave “Whiter Than the White.” He Should Be Proud of His African, Muslim Identity. Ben-Gurion Gave the Green Light for the Killing of JFK
Transcript http://www.memritv.org/clip_transcript/en/1791.htm
Video http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/1791.htm
Following are excerpts from a public address delivered by Libyan Leader Mu’ammar Al-Qadhafi marking the anniversary of the U.S. air raid on Libya. The address aired on Al-Jazeera TV on June 11, 2008:
Mu’ammar Al-Qadhafi: It has been proven that there is no democracy in [the U.S.]. Rather, it is a dictatorship no different than the dictatorships of Hitler, Napoleon, Mussolini, Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, and the rest of the tyrants. In the days of crazy Reagan, the American president issued a presidential order to launch a war against Libya, for example, a presidential order to besiege Libya, a presidential order to boycott Libya, and so on. Is this a democracy or a dictatorship?
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There are elections in America now. Along came a black citizen of Kenyan African origins, a Muslim, who had studied in an Islamic school in Indonesia. His name is Obama. All the people in the Arab and Islamic world and in Africa applauded this man. They welcomed him and prayed for him and for his success, and they may have even been involved in legitimate contribution campaigns to enable him to win the American presidency.
But we were taken by surprise when our African Kenyan brother, who is an American national, made statements that shocked all his supporters in the Arab world, in Africa, and in the Islamic world. We hope that this is merely an elections “clearance sale,” as they say in Egypt – in other words, merely an elections lie. As you know, this is the farce of elections – a person lies and lies to people, just so that they will vote for him, and afterwards, when they say to him: :”You promised this and that,” he says: “No, this was just elections propaganda.” This is the farce of democracy for you. He says: “This was propaganda, and you thought I was being serious. I was fooling you to get your votes.”
Allah willing, it will turn out that this was merely elections propaganda. Obama said he would turn Jerusalem into the eternal capital of the Israelis. This indicates that our brother Obama is ignorant of international politics, and is not familiar with the Middle East conflict.
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We thought he would say: “I have decided that if I win, I will monitor the Dimona nuclear plant, and the other WMDs in Israeli’s possession.” We expected him to make such a decision. He undoubtedly had this in mind. When he talked about Iran and its nuclear program, he undoubtedly had Dimona in mind. But when he was thinking about Dimona, he undoubtedly had the fate of former president Kennedy on his mind as well. Kennedy decided to monitor the Dimona nuclear plant. He insisted on doing so, in order to determine whether or not it produces nuclear weapons. The Israelis refused, but he insisted. This crisis was resolved with the resignation of Ben-Gurion. He resigned so he would not have to agree to the monitoring of the Dimona plant, and he gave the green light for the killing of Kennedy. Kennedy was killed because he insisted on the monitoring of the Dimona plant. This image was undoubtedly on Obama’s mind. He undoubtedly wanted to talk about this, but decided not to.
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We expected him to say: “If I win, I will implement the one-state solution – the “Isratine” which appears in Qadhafi’s White Book.” This idea constitutes the final, deep-rooted, and historic solution. It is impossible to establish two midget-states in this area. What kind of country is only 15 km deep? The so-called Israel is only 15 km deep. What kind of a country is this?
There are five million Palestinians there. We expected Obama to say: “I’ve decided to return millions of Palestinian refugees to the land of Palestine, from which they were expelled in 1948 and 1967.” This is the “change” that the peoples applaud, the change that the American people – and the black people in America – want.
We expected him to say: “I will strive for the independence and unity of the Kurdish nation. This nation must take its place under the sun in the Middle East.” The Kurdish nation is torn apart, tormented, and persecuted, and is colonized by everyone. He should have supported it, instead of supporting the collaborators, while sacrificing the future of the Kurdish nation. This is “change.”
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The thing we fear most is that the black man suffers from an inferiority complex. This is dangerous. If our brother Obama feels that because he is black he doesn’t have the right to rule America, this would be a disaster, because such a feeling would make him behave whiter than the white, and go to an extreme in his persecution and degradation of the blacks.
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We say to him: Brother, the whites and blacks in America are equal. They are all immigrants. America belongs neither to the whites nor to the blacks. America belongs to its original inhabitants, the Indians. Both the whites and the blacks immigrated to America, and so they are equal, and Obama has the right to hold his head high, and say: “I am a partner in America. This is my land as much as it is yours. If it is not my land, it is not yours either. It is the land of the Indians. You are immigrants, and so are we.”
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We still hope that this black man will take pride in his African and Islamic identity, and in his faith, and that [he will know] that he has rights in America, and that he will change America from evil to good, and that America will establish relations that will serve it well with other peoples, especially the Arabs.
Now we must find time to learn another language since Obama isn't happy American's speak english only.....
Obama now supports over half of the Bush administrations political aspirations . Voted to allow wiretapping as illegally against the United States Constitution it is Obama went right along with Bush.... | |
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Posted: 7/11/2008 5:04:44 PM | This is excellent news. Now, for the gas....
Top News
Senate passes foreclosure rescue
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS (Associated Press Writer)
From Associated Press
July 11, 2008 6:39 PM EDT
WASHINGTON - A mortgage rescue to help hundreds of thousands of struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure and get more affordable, safer loans passed the Senate overwhelmingly Friday, but it faces a bumpy road amid continuing turmoil in the housing market.
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Posted: 7/11/2008 7:00:00 PM | not sure this is on topic or not.. but i'll risk it... since I was in foreclosure.. i didnt know what to do.. and was helpless to really do anything.. I was at "their mercy" and everyone elses. Maybe this is the wrong thread.. should go to the " share an intimate moment" or maybe have it's own start...honestly though, y'all.. i dont think the President of the United States gives a hill of beans that I have busted my butt in the same job for 19 yrs... only owe 45k on my house that I had built when I was 18 yrs old. Their cars cost more than my mortgage and so do most of yours who will read this.. my same position on the matter.. it doesnt matter.. not the regular Joe or Juliet but dont let that stop you from Voting! I doubt it will count or matter.. just like one Administrator advised a dedicated and somewhat vocal teacher... she was just one cog on the cog wheel of Spec Ed.... I tend to pay more attention to my grassroots and local elections..
Hmmm wonder how I went from foreclosure to a mini me cog.. I'm just her assistant...what does that make me? | |
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Posted: 7/11/2008 7:26:59 PM | Shende, No the housing issue is very important to me also. That is why I posted the last news. I almost lost my home.
I am a single parent and had two kids about to go to college. I made too much money to qualify for any assistance, but not enough to pay all of my high bills.
I had worked hard to have a home for my sons. So, this issue is very close to me as well.
I still fear that one day I will get a payment behind and in the society we live in now, no one will understand.
I always have an escape plan. But, now I thank God my last son is graduating from high school and looking at college. If I had to move at this point, I could do it with ease. But, yes I can relate. Many people can relate or it would not be on the news everyday.
I do have a friend that lost their home. | |
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Posted: 7/11/2008 8:38:13 PM |
I still fear that one day I will get a payment behind and in the society we live in now, no one will understand.
it's not society you need to stay ahead of.. it's the penalties and interest and atty fees.. amazing how many atty's I've paid for but never hired? It's an old saying but the rich do get richer and the poor get poorer...
from my experience.. communicate with your mortgage company.. they dont want your home.. they want their money... even if it just trickles in... | |
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Posted: 7/12/2008 6:34:30 AM | Yes, Shende I did learn that lesson about the mortage companies and I have been blessed with a good attorney. But, it has to be a serious problem if so many Americans are losing their homes.
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This study just in concerning gas prices going up and auto deaths down. Will this make congress move a little slower? How will this effect the candidates? Will the speech for drilling slow down now?
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Study: As gas prices go up, auto deaths drop
By JOAN LOWY (Associated Press)
From Associated Press
July 12, 2008 12:33 AM EDT
WASHINGTON - High gas prices could turn out to be a lifesaver for some drivers. The authors of a new study say gas prices are causing driving declines that could result in a third fewer auto deaths annually, with the most dramatic drop likely to be among teen drivers.
Professors Michael Morrisey of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and David Grabowski of Harvard Medical School said they found that for every 10 percent increase in gas prices there was a 2.3 percent decline in auto deaths. For drivers ages 15 to 17, the decline was 6 percent, and for ages 18 to 21, it was 3.2 percent.
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Yet, they do not desire to raise minimum wages.
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ALL BUSINESS: Minimum-wage gains rattle businesses
By RACHEL BECK (AP Business Writer)
From Associated Press
July 12, 2008 2:10 AM EDT
NEW YORK - If the law of averages really worked, then the upcoming hike in the minimum wage would help offset consumers' surging food and fuel costs.
A good balance, right? Don't count on it.
Just ask Phyllis Tampling why. She's an owner of Jim's Restaurant in Prattville, Ala., a 50-year-old family owned dining spot that hasn't raised the prices on its menu recently even though what it pays for supplies soars by the day.
Her cost for a case of potatoes jumped $12 in one week's time last month to $28. Green tomatoes went from about $17 to $29 a case. Then there's the higher expenses for everything from milk to meat to macaroni....................
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How will this effect us?
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Posted: 7/12/2008 1:09:19 PM | A bit of reality.
There are a lot of wealthy people are always looking for profitable places to invest. Places with government or likely government backing are the safest. Way too much money was "invested" by people speculating in the housing market by buying houses beyond their means. The pressure to approve these risky mortgages came from the financial speculators. Billionaire George Soros, a speculator worth billions left the government backed housing market to jump into oil futures to put political blame of an administration associated with oil. He has stated in the past, he would use his billions to attack Republicans. I am guessing there was a miscalculation in what the other speculators would do. They tend to follow the leader and billionaires like Soros are perceived as leaders because of their ties to political power. We have across the board, speculation from new home buyers, to mortgage companies to financial institutions, to behind the scenes political powers, all the way to the elected hacks in the government. So who should we feel sorry for? | |
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Posted: 7/12/2008 3:55:01 PM | | Talking about reality, ahoy. Are we going down the tubes? As a tax payer, I don't think that part is working. Even the people that have been saving all these years, are losing. Such a shame. If we are not careful, we will go down like Rome, Italy. In a blaze. I only hope that doesn't happen. Here's hoping. | |
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Posted: 7/12/2008 7:03:34 PM | yes, allamericanfishie,
We are going down. It does not matter how it happened. It is sad that lending/companies are so greedy. Yes, people bought homes above their means, but they should not have been approved.
The saddest story I heard was of an elderly lady that lost her home and it had been paid off. She went to the bank to get an home improvement loan. When she walked out of the bank she thought she had a good deal. To make a long story short she lost her home because she could not make the payments and the bank did not care.
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Posted: 7/12/2008 9:25:15 PM | Hmm . . . since we're talking about debt . . . I've never had it, not even a mortgage. Not even when I was a student, working my way through. You can buy low cost housing, work your way up. Fix up a rat hole and let it appreciate. If you refuse to ever take out a loan, they can't take your house away from you.
I'd rather live in a shed that I had to fix up, and drive a beater than owe money. That's how I did it. I just refused to be beholden to anyone.
I know it's a very odd way of doing things for most people, but I've always been a debt free kinda woman. No Boston Tea Party needed. | |
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Posted: 7/12/2008 10:47:16 PM | Now they are putting education on the table. Let us see what is going on?
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Ad campaign presses candidates on education
By STEPHANIE S. GARLOW (Associated Press Writer)
From Associated Press
July 12, 2008 11:25 PM EDT
WASHINGTON - An education-advocacy group will begin airing ads this week seeking to nudge Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama on ways to improve the standing of U.S. schools compared with other industrialized nations.
Strong American Schools, a nonpartisan group supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, wants the presidential candidates to focus on the condition of U.S. education at a time that the economy and gas prices are attracting the most public attention.
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Posted: 7/13/2008 7:41:11 AM | | I think this is an excellant move especially coming from a nonpartisan group. I wish the AFT, NEA, and other teacher associations and unions would learn from this and become nonpartisan as well. As long as they remain an arm of the DNC they'll never have the respect they truly deserve as educators. | |
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Posted: 7/13/2008 12:47:54 PM | On the scale of a nation in the world of nations, what we are seeing is a decline in our relative standard of living resulting from the exportation of jobs both directly from company cost reductions and indirectly from purchasing foreign goods. Also, our borrowing directly and indirectly sends profits from the interest overseas further reducing our standard of living. Its all about economic balance and we have been way out of balance for a long time. The reductions in our standard of living cannot help but be painful to many people. Those who bought more house, car, toys etc. than they could actually afford are the first to lose. It does not help that we have a vast anti-productive segment of our society symbolized by having more lawyers in our society than the rest of the world combined. One of those lawyers is running for president and his biggest financial support comes from lawyers. All his opposition candidates in his party are lawyers and even his wife is a lawyer. She made a fortune working in health care while not providing any health care herself and making decisions on who could legally be denied health care. He claims he will lower health care costs and I am sure, his wife will advise him how. That was part of her half-million dollar job in health care. Just think how bad it would have been with Edwards. The fortune he personally made driving up health care costs is staggering.
No faith, its not about race and never has been. Racial resentment is your candidate's career and his path to office. His platform is to tax most small business out of existence and those that are left will be driven out by his health care mandates to pay for the lawyers feeding off health care industry. Most small businesses are privately owned making the owners part of the "under taxed rich" he stated he will go after yet those businesses employ 70% of the workers in this country. Remember Jimmy Carter's gas lines with double digit inflation, interest, and unemployment? We aren't close to that again but see what happens with Obama. "Yes We Can" have that again. | |
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Posted: 7/14/2008 9:21:40 AM | This headline is outrageous. This reminds me of the propoganda during WWII towards the Jewish people.
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Today on the presidential campaign trail
This illustration provided by The New Yorker magazine, the cover of the July 21, 2008 issue by artist Barry Blitt, shows Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama dressed as a Muslim and his wife as a terrorist.
By The Associated Press
From Associated Press
July 14, 2008 9:50 AM EDT
IN THE HEADLINES
Controversial New Yorker cover depicts Obama as Muslim, wife as armed terrorist ... Palestinian official: Obama to visit West Bank during Middle East trip ...
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Posted: 7/14/2008 10:19:50 AM | Is this what it's coming to OP?
Dallas Co. Commissioner Takes Race Sensitivity to Outer Space
Lee Cary
This week’s Idiotic Race Sensitivity Award goes to Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price.
Dallas County Commissioners are facing a $35 million budget shortfall. And, they hold 618,000 unpaid traffic tickets dating back years. A white commissioner characterized the office responsible for processing the tickets as a “black hole.” Black commissioner and longtime civil rights activist in the Dallas area, John Wiley Price, took offense. The local FOX TV news channel reports that,
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price is sticking to his comments that the term "black hole," which a colleague used, is racist. Price also says language such as "angel food cake" and "devil's food cake" is also racially insensitive.
So what about Darth Vader representing “the dark side” and wearing a black wardrobe?
Price would perhaps have us stop saying things like, “It was pitch black outside that night.” Instead we should substitute, “The absence of nocturnal illuminant ambiance was such that the outdoor environment appeared to be void of any light and resembled the color that represents either the absence of, or complete absorption of, light.”
As for the white commissioner who used the term “black hole,” he clearly should have said, “When tickets are filed in the processing center they disappear as though they were light entering a region of space that has a gravitational field so intense that no matter can escape.”
Kudos to Mr. Price for taking race sensitivity into the last frontier. | |
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