Yes, we can. - Page 272

Gemini Cricket · 11-07-2008, 03:12 PM

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Obama told a group of reporters in Chicago on Friday that since his 10-year-old daughter, Malia, is allergic, the Obama family is looking for a hypoallergenic breed. But Obama also said the family wants to adopt one from a shelter.

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Chernabog · 11-07-2008, 03:18 PM

Honestly, the Prop 8 stuff absolutely killed any enthusiasm I had for Obama. It isn't a bittersweet feeling at all.

Not that Obama or his campaign had anything to do with Prop 8. But hearing him talk about a new era for America, when we get our rights ripped away, is sickening.

The black community is understandably ecstatic about Obama, but they should be horribly ashamed that the very laws and sentiment that led to our first non-(completely)white President they are more than willing to rip away from other communities. I simply cannot be excited about this, it's like a slap in the face.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-07-2008, 03:29 PM

I know where you're coming from, Chern, I've had similar thoughts. It doesn't solve anything, but I found the historical perspective I brought up in this post somewhat comforting. It's a long painful struggle, and people are going to make the wrong decisions along the way. But the war can and will be won.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-07-2008, 04:30 PM

Obama's first press conference as President Elect.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001...97527#27597527

Alex · 11-07-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Obama's first press conference as President Elect.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001...97527#27597527

I just listened to the press conference on PBS. Not bad but I expect we'll be hearing some howls at the Nancy Reagan joke.

CoasterMatt · 11-07-2008, 05:18 PM

I would say that bigotry has won this round, but justice will prevail.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-07-2008, 05:30 PM

I'm still plowing through this but it's an amazing read.

Since 1984 Newsweek has been embedding reporters with the candidate's campaigns under the requirement that they not be able to report their findings until after the election is over. The candid reports they have are astonishingly honest and revealing.

Chapter 1 of 7.

You can't read it all at once but I'm working my way through it. Seeing all the candidates make mistakes and cuss and chafe at the requirements of a race is heartening.

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-07-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I'm still plowing through this but it's an amazing read.

I am reading that too, and I love it. I'm on chapter four (movin' slowly but am enjoying it so much!)

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-19-2008, 08:59 AM

Hilarious, too true, and not from The Onion.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 11-19-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Hilarious, too true, and not from The Onion.

I'd call that depressing, not hilarious. Boo.

11-07-2008, 03:18 PM	#2
Chernabog Biophage Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Moon Posts: 2,679	Honestly, the Prop 8 stuff absolutely killed any enthusiasm I had for Obama. It isn't a bittersweet feeling at all. Not that Obama or his campaign had anything to do with Prop 8. But hearing him talk about a new era for America, when we get our rights ripped away, is sickening. The black community is understandably ecstatic about Obama, but they should be horribly ashamed that the very laws and sentiment that led to our first non-(completely)white President they are more than willing to rip away from other communities. I simply cannot be excited about this, it's like a slap in the face. __________________ And they say back then our universe Was a coal black egg Until the god inside Burst out and from its shattered shell He made what became the world we know ~ Bjork (Cosmogony)
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I know where you're coming from, Chern, I've had similar thoughts. It doesn't solve anything, but I found the historical perspective I brought up in this post somewhat comforting. It's a long painful struggle, and people are going to make the wrong decisions along the way. But the war can and will be won. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Obama's first press conference as President Elect. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001...97527#27597527 __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I would say that bigotry has won this round, but justice will prevail. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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11-07-2008, 05:30 PM	#7
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I'm still plowing through this but it's an amazing read. Since 1984 Newsweek has been embedding reporters with the candidate's campaigns under the requirement that they not be able to report their findings until after the election is over. The candid reports they have are astonishingly honest and revealing. Chapter 1 of 7. You can't read it all at once but I'm working my way through it. Seeing all the candidates make mistakes and cuss and chafe at the requirements of a race is heartening. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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11-19-2008, 08:59 AM	#9
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Hilarious, too true, and not from The Onion. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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