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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:46 PM Original message |
Something happened yesterday that I want to share. |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
1. My dear Bonobo... |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
2. I understand what you are saying. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:53 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. I honked, waved and smiled at a lady next to me at a light today because |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:55 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. I always give a thumbs-up or wave when I see an Obama sticker or |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. That's awesome!! |
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CitizenLeft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #2 |
14. only speaking for how I would feel... |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:16 AM Response to Reply #14 |
38. You should post more often |
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CitizenLeft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:09 PM Response to Reply #38 |
75. oh thank you...! |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
3. So, an idiot you're not ... |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
4. I Think That You Describe Something Transforming |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
7. You're not an idiot.... |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:28 PM Response to Reply #7 |
21. That's a beautiful story too. |
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zonkers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:44 PM Response to Reply #7 |
80. I totally bonded with a black lady on the bus. Told her I liked her Obama button. |
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MISSDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:15 PM Response to Reply #7 |
95. I love it. "Brock Bama' for President. |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
8. Bonobo, I had surgery two weeks ago, too! |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:04 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. My surgery was 2 weeks ago this Thursday and I went to Karate tonight for the first time... |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:08 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. Doing ok! |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:18 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Thanks. And you make sure you get up and start moving around as soon as you can. |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:30 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. Believe me, I would if I could. |
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Johnny__Motown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
9. You just committed the cardinal sin of Honesty, no doubt you will be punished accordingly |
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CitizenLeft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
10. wonderful post. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
11. It's all right to notice the good stuff. |
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blonndee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
12. Thanks for this! And you're not an idiot at all. |
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againes654 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
17. K & R |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
18. I have the same feelings |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:20 PM Response to Original message |
20. You are definitely not an idiot! And thank you so much for putting |
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Bobbieo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:34 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. Mitake Oyasin!! We are all related!! |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:35 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. What language is that? |
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JanusAscending (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:57 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. I'm under the impression that it is a |
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New Earth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:52 AM Response to Reply #31 |
61. yes |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:41 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Japanese, and what does it mean? nt |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:45 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Hmmm... |
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JanusAscending (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:59 PM Response to Reply #29 |
32. We are all related. |
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grannylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:31 PM Response to Original message |
23. You're not an idiot. I'd be willing to bet that many feel as you do, |
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cooolandrew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
24. I appreciate your post it is very important & the first sign that Obama has started something truly |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
26. This is exactly what we all need to be doing. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:37 AM Response to Reply #26 |
42. Just so you know, yours is a great post, well expressed. Thanks. nt |
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LiberalAndProud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-26-08 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
27. Very well expressed, Bonobo. |
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msallied (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
33. What a beautiful post... |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
34. K/R for beautiful. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
35. when people ask me how are you - at a fast food restaurant or anywhere |
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starroute (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:11 AM Response to Original message |
36. There is something here that goes beyond race |
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blonndee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:19 AM Response to Reply #36 |
39. Good post! |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:25 AM Response to Reply #36 |
41. And THAT story reminds me of something too. |
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TheDoorbellRang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
37. I know that feeling you describe |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:20 AM Response to Reply #37 |
40. That's a pretty good word for it. Kinda long though ;). Can you shorten it up a bit? |
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TheDoorbellRang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:09 AM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Heh! |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:14 AM Response to Original message |
44. A year of living in Atlanta had the same kind of effect on me. |
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ClayZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:56 AM Response to Original message |
45. Barack Obama has inspired us. |
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Life Long Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 03:01 AM Response to Original message |
46. That's what Obama talks about. |
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FatDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 04:12 AM Response to Original message |
47. I remember one time years ago I was in a bar with a big group of people... |
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Apollo11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 04:16 AM Response to Original message |
48. Next time - try sharing an elevator with Reverend Wright. |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:29 AM Response to Reply #48 |
49. I disagree. I would be honroed to meet him and would love to speak to him. |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:26 AM Response to Reply #48 |
52. I think that Reverend Wright would be a warm and friendly person. |
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Apollo11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:41 AM Response to Reply #52 |
56. So it's wrong to judge preachers based on what they say in their sermons |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:48 AM Response to Reply #56 |
59. I have no idea what you're talking about. |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 10:31 AM Response to Reply #56 |
68. Is it wrong to judge a 72 year old.. |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 06:16 PM Response to Reply #56 |
90. You ought to read this before you judge people... |
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IsItJustMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
50. Unless you were raised in a monetary or something in this country, yes, it is always there to some |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
51. I think I understand and share your feelings. |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 10:23 AM Response to Reply #51 |
66. You said that VERY well. Thank you. Exactly how I feel. |
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jakem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
53. Wow, you mean Obama makes even Holyoke functional? |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
54. If it took Obama |
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jakem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:40 AM Response to Reply #54 |
55. that line was unnecessary- |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:57 AM Response to Reply #55 |
62. I am giving credit. |
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jakem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 10:02 AM Response to Reply #62 |
64. i know you are giving credit- hold the snark. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #64 |
65. No snark. |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 10:25 AM Response to Reply #62 |
67. I always saw black people as "people". That was offensively put. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 12:40 PM Response to Reply #67 |
74. My apologies. |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:19 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. I doubt I am as uncommon as all that and I am not sure you understand. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #76 |
78. No, |
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ginnyinWI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
57. Obama has given me a window into what it means to be an AA. |
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New Earth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
58. it's been happening to me too |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
60. Same thing has been happening to me, Bonobo.. hard to describe and |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
63. You are so not an idiot and I thank you for sharing your story. I know EXACTLY that feeling you |
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Mme. Defarge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
69. YOU NAILED IT! |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
70. The "Cult" of Obama?? |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 11:15 AM Response to Reply #70 |
71. Thanks |
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truth please (120 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
72. We all have fears. |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 11:40 AM Response to Reply #72 |
73. Fear is a multi-edged weapon. |
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Olney Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:37 PM Response to Reply #72 |
98. Obama's candidacy itself is already creating change! |
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rateyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
77. What an idiot you are... |
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elixir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
79. Visualize puking smiley face here.. |
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thoughtcrime1984 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
81. It is threads like these |
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PurgedVoter (753 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
82. K&R This is exactly what politics should be about! NM |
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Hawkowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
83. Well said! |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
84. Now you did it |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:59 PM Response to Original message |
85. That's nice but that black woman probably supported Hillary. |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #85 |
87. And that would be fine too. |
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BklynChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
86. I think that's awesome. I get it. |
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BlueGirlRedState (416 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
88. Nice post from the heart |
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roseBudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
89. Yeah I think a lot of different entities need Obama, but African Americans |
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Joe Chi Minh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
91. I had a strong feeling that Obama would do more for race relations, particularly |
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HCE SuiGeneris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
92. Beautiful. Thank you. |
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ClericJohnPreston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
93. I've wanted to say this for a long time Bonobo |
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TheDoorbellRang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:32 PM Response to Reply #93 |
97. I bet you get the elevator all to yourself -- often |
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MISSDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
94. You made me cry because you said it like I have felt it, exactly. |
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Scurrilous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
96. Good post. |
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DeschutesRiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:51 PM Response to Original message |
99. Just wanted to say |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
100. Great post. |
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surfermaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
101. The only thing you need to do with a Black person is look in their eyes and smile |
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stop the bleeding (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
102. WOW what an awesome post |
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mopinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
103. i feel like my obama button is magic. |
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