Latest Breaking News

bitchkitty

(7,349 posts)

118. Martha Reeves -

Reply to Judi Lynn (Reply #115)

Mon Oct 8, 2012, 07:17 PM

Oct 2012

saw her with Little Stevie Wonder in Yokosuka in 67 - my first concert!

Such a joyous tune is fitting for this day!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

159 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Chavez wins Venezuelan election [View all] Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 OP

Good for him. joshcryer Oct 2012 #1

Now, will you promise to calm down for awhile? Like, for his entire term, maybe? harmonicon Oct 2012 #108

It was an election. C'mon, give me a break. joshcryer Oct 2012 #116

Those results seem to be inline with the polls I found. Ash_F Oct 2012 #2

There were exit polls favoring Capriles earlier today Warpy Oct 2012 #52

Exit polls by the firm Varianzas...Now look at the list Ash_F Oct 2012 #64

The people of Venezuela have spoken (again). Comrade Grumpy Oct 2012 #3

Yeah, 16% of the 26% Chavez won by in 2006 went to Capriles. joshcryer Oct 2012 #6

Uh? What? Please explain. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #15

Chavez won by 26% in 2006. He won by 10% in 2012. 16% that went for him went to Capriles. joshcryer Oct 2012 #16

Not sure how you come up with that. Wilms Oct 2012 #21

Fair enough, but he had to take votes *away* from Chavez. joshcryer Oct 2012 #27

Remind me never to hire you as my accountant. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #55

Fair enough. joshcryer Oct 2012 #59

Whatever, Mr. Al-Sahaf. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #106

LOL Kurovski Oct 2012 #127

Sour grapes news-splanation? Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #72

Capriles is not right wing. joshcryer Oct 2012 #92

Wiki says you are wrong, for the millionth +1 time. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #95

The wiki is wrong. joshcryer Oct 2012 #99

Then I suggest you edit the wiki page. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #100

I would but Wikipedia has a no original research clause. joshcryer Oct 2012 #103

Psst. "Authoritative sources". Spider Jerusalem Oct 2012 #141

good point, but on reflection the shoe fits. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #142

I have wondered about that also. Anyone who would want to see all the work done, not just by Chavez sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #152

Thanks, Guy Whitey Corngood. Great, wonderful news. n/t Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #4

Were they also having congressional elections? If so, when will those results be known? Ken Burch Oct 2012 #5

Those aren't until 2015. State elections (governors) are in December. joshcryer Oct 2012 #7

Thanks for the info. Ken Burch Oct 2012 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 #8

I respect the democratic process. He is their choice. bluestateguy Oct 2012 #9

Capriles coneeding now on Globovision. joshcryer Oct 2012 #10

Whatta ya know? His show has been renewed for another season. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #11

Well, that sucks. Pterodactyl Oct 2012 #12

Your displeasure is my pleasure. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #14

2ndAmForComputers, I agree with Pterodactyl cstanleytech Oct 2012 #32

The United States had no term limits whatsoever when people kept electing FDR. Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #37

Yes, I know that judi and sure you sometimes get a gem but more often than not having someone in cstanleytech Oct 2012 #39

Then propose a bill that puts term limits on being super-wealthy cprise Oct 2012 #82

Not if it is the people's will that they be in power. Scootaloo Oct 2012 #128

Well I will point out that apparently it was the will of the people that Bush was given a 2nd term cstanleytech Oct 2012 #135

That's called democracy. Scootaloo Oct 2012 #138

Well this American didnt vote for that asshole in either election. cstanleytech Oct 2012 #139

That whole fdr era was such a nightmare. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #74

Did you just stop after the cstanleytech Oct 2012 #104

Bush never got elected in the first place Hydra Oct 2012 #122

Term limits make it harder though for problems to become deeply rooted. cstanleytech Oct 2012 #123

It's a nice idea in theory Hydra Oct 2012 #125

I dont know, I still think its a bad idea but hey maybe it will work out for Chavez and his country cstanleytech Oct 2012 #133

Then you must hate our Congress, Supreme Court and Senate. sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #153

I dont hate them, no. cstanleytech Oct 2012 #156

Yes I have felt that way at times, but then when I really think about it, I realize it is not term sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #157

And why is that? The Doctor. Oct 2012 #29

What do you mean? You think US elections are rigged? Pterodactyl Oct 2012 #124

I think so. Rigged AND cajiggered. Kurovski Oct 2012 #129

Well, I hope it's rigged in our favor instead of theirs. Pterodactyl Oct 2012 #149

There is no 'rigged in our favor'. The Doctor. Oct 2012 #151

OK. Pterodactyl Oct 2012 #159

That's not what 'transparent' means. The Doctor. Oct 2012 #150

Perhaps the right will win here to brighten your day. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #73

. fascisthunter Oct 2012 #84

Good, f*** the NYT/Reuters Capriles propaganda LittleBlue Oct 2012 #13

Since when do Dictators run for re-election? Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2012 #17

See #14. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #53

Well, I guess Matt Drudge is in mourning Adenoid_Hynkel Oct 2012 #18

Venezuela's Capriles accepts defeat, congratulates Chavez on re-election Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #19

Wonderful Victory for President Chavez, Big Loss for U.S. Capitalists and Their Puppets. Justina For Justice Oct 2012 #20

I beg to differ - big win for the US... JackRiddler Oct 2012 #22

Thumbs up and welcome Justina........... socialist_n_TN Oct 2012 #158

This message was self-deleted by its author Cali_Democrat Oct 2012 #23

I have never seen why this man is so criticized tarheelsunc Oct 2012 #24

Because the Venezuelan equivalent of country club Republicans used to run the country, Lydia Leftcoast Oct 2012 #26

Well said!! Thank you. Overseas Oct 2012 #48

+1,000 LarryNM Oct 2012 #62

That's a good summary tarheelsunc Oct 2012 #121

If he was running here, we on the left would all be supporting him, he would be like FDR on social sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #154

Lydia's got it. Kurovski Oct 2012 #130

The U.S. has a history of supporting right wing parties and dictators. moondust Oct 2012 #46

That can be summed up as being dipsydoodle Oct 2012 #70

Socialist. Oil. n/t bitchkitty Oct 2012 #119

Because the Oligarchy doesn't like that he neutralized them obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #143

Good, Sir The Magistrate Oct 2012 #25

My condolences to the people of Venezuela. I love weed Oct 2012 #28

Keep smokin'. The Doctor. Oct 2012 #31

Dude. You're making us look bad. Panasonic Oct 2012 #35

Wrong turn? Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #75

Viva Socialism - TBF Oct 2012 #80

How dare they vote for the government they want. (nt) harmonicon Oct 2012 #109

Democracy sucks hauweg Oct 2012 #113

Aren't you the cutest thing! obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #144

Live streaming of Chavez acceptance speech flamingdem Oct 2012 #30

Cool! They're still celebrating in the streets. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #44

He can give a rousing speech flamingdem Oct 2012 #45

This is going to make the GOPers angry Cali_Democrat Oct 2012 #33

What accounts for the exit poll win for the opposition? iandhr Oct 2012 #34

I'm waiting for an explanation from the Spanish newspaper that Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 #40

Check out this subthread. Ash_F Oct 2012 #66

Failed precipitous optimism and wishful thinking dipsydoodle Oct 2012 #69

Right wing disinformation. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #76

It's "funny", The right wing wants to pretend fake exit polls in Venezueala are real Kurovski Oct 2012 #131

there were no exit polls fascisthunter Oct 2012 #85

The CIA. hughee99 Oct 2012 #107

K&R!!! DeSwiss Oct 2012 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author onehandle Oct 2012 #38

It's sad a2liberal Oct 2012 #41

He knew saying he would Vote for Obama would help him JI7 Oct 2012 #42

Next presidential election, 2019. David__77 Oct 2012 #43

I believe the recall must wait a year or two and I think that would be a stupid move. joshcryer Oct 2012 #49

Im sorry but he's been in power for too long davidn3600 Oct 2012 #47

FDR died much too early. David__77 Oct 2012 #56

You regret FDR's 4th term? Peace Patriot Oct 2012 #63

Great write-up. Thanks for sharing. Ash_F Oct 2012 #65

Our term limits is not about cancelling democracy, it comes from George Washington davidn3600 Oct 2012 #89

I wouldn't look to someone who owned slaves for a reasonable example about anything. harmonicon Oct 2012 #111

The Founders steadfastly rejected putting term limits in the Constitution. Peace Patriot Oct 2012 #140

The problem in the US isn't term limits davidn3600 Oct 2012 #148

This should be an OP -- seriously obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #146

I wonder if Venezuelans think it's too long Blue Yorker Oct 2012 #68

Why? Are Venezuelans too stupid to decide on their own government or something? harmonicon Oct 2012 #110

+1 obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #147

Yeah, he's a regular King Louis XIV NoGOPZone Oct 2012 #120

So True! Louis would have sent heating oil to poor people in the USA if he could have. Kurovski Oct 2012 #132

What did you not like about FDR? obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #145

K&R. Glad to hear it. Overseas Oct 2012 #50

Woo-hoo! Congratulations Venezuela! Zorra Oct 2012 #54

This is what a real democracy looks like joelz Oct 2012 #57

Excellent news. Viva Chavez! Vidar Oct 2012 #58

Sweet! ronnie624 Oct 2012 #60

I don't think Capriles really expected to "win" this election. I love weed Oct 2012 #61

Yes...we've been waiting for Castro's health problems Jazzgirl Oct 2012 #81

yes and he'll be waiting for 6 years..and if Chavez dies his VP takes over..you need to hold off Swagman Oct 2012 #86

people with your view have been salivating at the thought for quite some time. frylock Oct 2012 #87

Back in 2002 Capriles and his fellow right wingers thought they could speed up Chavez' 'health sabrina 1 Oct 2012 #155

Good news! JNelson6563 Oct 2012 #67

Viva! leveymg Oct 2012 #71

The oil companies lose another election...eom Kolesar Oct 2012 #77

Seems like he runs every other year Ter Oct 2012 #78

Every six years. harmonicon Oct 2012 #112

Good news for the region dharmamarx Oct 2012 #79

Thanks for the information on Capriles' idea of taking 2/3rds of Guyana's space. Did not know. Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #114

long live democratic socialism! fascisthunter Oct 2012 #83

here here!!!!! Great Caesars Ghost Oct 2012 #88

I love your sig line. It needs (said no one ever) right after it. yurbud Oct 2012 #90

Thank you. I've always found that saying to be both funny and sad because it Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 #91

it's the mindset politicians have adopted to grassroots initiatives yurbud Oct 2012 #93

We've kept our gun powder so dry that it's just turned into black talcum. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 #94

I hate the saying, "The Democratic Party is where progressive movements go to die..." yurbud Oct 2012 #98

The mole community not liking this one Kingofalldems Oct 2012 #96

¡¡¡Viva Chavez!!! bitchkitty Oct 2012 #97

And perhaps a modest celebration, why not? Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #115

Martha Reeves - bitchkitty Oct 2012 #118

That would have been epic. What an experience you had. Judi Lynn Oct 2012 #126

Congrats Chavez! LiberalLovinLug Oct 2012 #101

WoooHooo! Megahurtz Oct 2012 #102

Rock on Hugo Mosaic Oct 2012 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Oct 2012 #117

Don't be so cynical! Kurovski Oct 2012 #134

Hey, you better fix that and pronto. cstanleytech Oct 2012 #136

We'll give a cry of "Hallelujah"! Kurovski Oct 2012 #137