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Thu Jun-05-08 09:44 AM
Response to Reply #17 |
| 69. You get offended easily |
| -To the Blacks at DU |
fadedrose |
Jun-04-08 11:00 PM |
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ok |
redstate_democrat |
Jun-04-08 11:02 PM |
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i'm almost 67. |
sweets |
Jun-04-08 11:05 PM |
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Thanks. As a black person from Puerto Rico |
Katzenkavalier |
Jun-04-08 11:06 PM |
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Black Senior from California |
goclark |
Jun-04-08 11:30 PM |
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There was a picture of him from last night that was so amazing. |
sfexpat2000 |
Jun-04-08 11:59 PM |
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hands covering Obama - photo |
WillYourVoteBCounted |
Jun-05-08 12:13 AM |
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This is such an incredible picture |
grantcart |
Jun-05-08 12:27 AM |
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My analysis so far is: these sonuvabitches keep making me tear up. |
sfexpat2000 |
Jun-05-08 12:31 AM |
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Ya Know What GC ??? |
WillyT |
Jun-05-08 06:54 AM |
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I cry Happy Tears every time I see it ~ Rockwell |
goclark |
Jun-05-08 09:47 AM |
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saturday evening post |
swampg8r |
Jun-05-08 09:57 AM |
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Oops, you are so right SEPost |
goclark |
Jun-05-08 11:00 AM |
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Stop it. You're making me cry! |
crispini |
Jun-05-08 10:11 AM |
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You got it! Rockwell...that's brilliant. I tear up when I see this picture, too. |
ThruTheLookingGlass |
Jun-05-08 02:46 PM |
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Great photo, BUT |
supernova |
Jun-05-08 03:10 PM |
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I bet your right, it would be so hard to have that job (ss). |
ZombieHorde |
Jun-05-08 04:25 PM |
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That " Hands on Obama" photo defines the campaign for me |
goclark |
Jun-05-08 09:38 AM |
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for a first hand account |
swampg8r |
Jun-05-08 09:58 AM |
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Thanks, I 'll speak to her right away |
goclark |
Jun-05-08 10:01 AM |
#78 |
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yep i think we got the asylum back from the inmates |
swampg8r |
Jun-05-08 09:56 AM |
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Thank you so much! |
sfexpat2000 |
Jun-05-08 12:29 AM |
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Oh my Goodness! |
zidzi |
Jun-05-08 12:43 AM |
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You guys are making me cry - again! a good cry, positive cry, YES WE CAN!! cry |
SaveAmerica |
Jun-05-08 07:14 AM |
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I actually liked the little pat on the backside he gave Michelle. |
calimary |
Jun-05-08 04:47 PM |
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and we love you goclark you give us spirit |
grantcart |
Jun-05-08 12:20 AM |
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I love the US part |
goclark |
Jun-05-08 09:42 AM |
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As a white person who grew up with viciously racist relatives... |
jgraz |
Jun-05-08 12:18 AM |
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Same here, jgraz |
SeattleGirl |
Jun-05-08 12:23 AM |
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I just wish some of them had lived to see it. |
jgraz |
Jun-05-08 12:29 AM |
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LOL! |
sfexpat2000 |
Jun-05-08 12:36 AM |
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Oh, I know they are rollin' in their graves at this very moment! |
SeattleGirl |
Jun-05-08 12:40 AM |
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LOL !!! |
WillyT |
Jun-05-08 06:57 AM |
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You're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad, Jgraz. |
TheDebbieDee |
Jun-05-08 10:13 AM |
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. |
shadowknows69 |
Jun-05-08 06:24 AM |
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I'm happy for my 80-year-old father |
CakeGrrl |
Jun-04-08 11:06 PM |
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kicked for sweet vibes |
crankychatter |
Jun-04-08 11:08 PM |
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I wish my dad were alive to see this. He'd never believe it!! ^_^ |
vaberella |
Jun-04-08 11:09 PM |
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The full implications haven't hit me yet. I'm delighted and thankful |
Catherina |
Jun-04-08 11:10 PM |
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I feel that way as well |
ampad |
Jun-04-08 11:14 PM |
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America just turned a corner. What a message this is to the world |
Catherina |
Jun-04-08 11:34 PM |
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and I would add |
48percenter |
Jun-04-08 11:54 PM |
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Thank you |
ampad |
Jun-04-08 11:11 PM |
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and to every white who knows how destructive racism is and supported him |
Hamlette |
Jun-04-08 11:13 PM |
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same with my dad. He lived in Washington state and was very |
grantcart |
Jun-05-08 12:30 AM |
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Don't say "hated the south". My mother and daddy were righteous |
MISSDem |
Jun-05-08 04:34 PM |
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This is important for all minorities. |
Hatalles |
Jun-04-08 11:16 PM |
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+1 |
DesertedRose |
Jun-05-08 09:54 AM |
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me too Fadedrose |
knowbody0 |
Jun-04-08 11:35 PM |
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sweetie I'm a a hip 62 year old whiteguy who tears up experiencing this moment in my life... |
Imagevision |
Jun-04-08 11:36 PM |
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I'm sure the Jones and Smiths are just as happy as the Blacks and the other families. |
kwenu |
Jun-04-08 11:40 PM |
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To the blacks? wtf? he is a man just like all other men, I am offended |
goldcanyonaz |
Jun-04-08 11:40 PM |
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Name removed |
Jun-04-08 11:50 PM |
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wow, you just do not get it, amazing |
goldcanyonaz |
Jun-04-08 11:52 PM |
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Keep in mind the OP is 70 |
FlyingSquirrel |
Jun-05-08 12:21 AM |
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you get it, thank you! |
goldcanyonaz |
Jun-05-08 12:35 AM |
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You know what? |
Number23 |
Jun-05-08 01:30 AM |
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I agree, African-American sounds so clinical, but |
dorkulon |
Jun-05-08 02:12 PM |
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I know |
Number23 |
Jun-05-08 03:07 PM |
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You all talking about what to call Black folks makes me think of the |
MISSDem |
Jun-05-08 04:47 PM |
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I love that show. |
dorkulon |
Jun-05-08 09:05 PM |
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good points |
goclark |
Jun-05-08 03:49 PM |
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I don't refer to myself as AA. |
NOLALady |
Jun-05-08 06:46 PM |
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no you don't get it - you are not even close |
grantcart |
Jun-05-08 12:31 AM |
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I would have thought that you would have |
goldcanyonaz |
Jun-05-08 12:37 AM |
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This thread isn't about you. It's about a greater good. |
sfexpat2000 |
Jun-05-08 12:38 AM |
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I did and you didn't so let me explain it to you real clearly |
grantcart |
Jun-05-08 01:02 AM |
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Brilliant, grantcart. |
blonndee |
Jun-05-08 01:34 AM |
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Beautiful. Made me cry. |
Fran Kubelik |
Jun-05-08 07:00 AM |
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That Was Beautiful GC... |
WillyT |
Jun-05-08 07:04 AM |
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This should be an OP! |
Lisa0825 |
Jun-05-08 09:53 AM |
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Well said, grancart! |
ClayZ |
Jun-05-08 02:14 PM |
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Beautifully stated, grantcart. |
SeattleGirl |
Jun-05-08 02:49 PM |
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Thank you, grantcart. You said it so well. nt |
ThruTheLookingGlass |
Jun-05-08 02:52 PM |
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Outstanding, and spot on |
sniffa |
Jun-05-08 04:27 PM |
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The OP meant no offense |
ellacott |
Jun-05-08 01:11 PM |
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settle down, goldie. settle down. |
woolldog |
Jun-05-08 12:05 AM |
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I don't think he meant to be patronizing as much as expressing solidarity |
kdpeters |
Jun-05-08 05:50 AM |
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trying to keep my yap shut |
rucky |
Jun-05-08 05:52 AM |
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Yeah, but I am almost sure you live in a place called America |
MrWiggles |
Jun-05-08 06:35 AM |
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:( |
Crisco |
Jun-05-08 06:42 AM |
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So friendly gestures = cringe-worthy racism, but Ferraro's strident racial hostility is okay... |
NorthernSpy |
Jun-05-08 02:44 PM |
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People Are People, Not A Color |
Crisco |
Jun-05-08 04:21 PM |
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Get a grip. |
Rockholm |
Jun-05-08 06:57 AM |
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Agreed. My was just read it and she was like "WTF" |
jeffrey_X |
Jun-05-08 07:11 AM |
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You get offended easily |
ellacott |
Jun-05-08 09:44 AM |
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I'm Black and I'm Proud, not hardly offended |
goclark |
Jun-05-08 09:57 AM |
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*sigh* |
DesertedRose |
Jun-05-08 10:00 AM |
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Um yeah, but it's okay to get excited about the first WOMAN running for president |
Paint It Black |
Jun-05-08 10:05 AM |
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Of course |
ampad |
Jun-05-08 10:09 AM |
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So TRUE. nt |
ThruTheLookingGlass |
Jun-05-08 02:56 PM |
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for curiosity's sake, when AREN'T you offended? |
NorthernSpy |
Jun-05-08 02:35 PM |
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Good point. nt |
ThruTheLookingGlass |
Jun-05-08 02:54 PM |
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I'm sorry, but in this case I'm afraid I find YOU offensive, and the OP, not at all. nt |
ThruTheLookingGlass |
Jun-05-08 02:54 PM |
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You have to cut older generations some slack. I know that the OP was heartfelt and sincere. |
kwenu |
Jun-05-08 09:10 PM |
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Yeah, fadedrose! I too am so happy for our country! |
ClayZ |
Jun-04-08 11:44 PM |
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I'm still somewhat in shock and don't think it's really dawned on me yet. |
wanpete |
Jun-04-08 11:47 PM |
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Thanks for your support. |
jonestonesusa |
Jun-05-08 12:21 AM |
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Hopefully Obama can make up for the two current black POS' in high goverment now. |
PFunk |
Jun-05-08 12:36 AM |
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Good hope! |
zidzi |
Jun-05-08 12:44 AM |
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Here's a must see YouTube. It's from February, but it's still very poignant . |
alphafemale |
Jun-05-08 01:51 AM |
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That was BEAUTIFUL |
Raine |
Jun-05-08 03:30 AM |
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Someone posted a thread with "For the Dreamers" |
alphafemale |
Jun-05-08 12:48 PM |
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THANKS for linking to the thread |
Raine |
Jun-05-08 04:40 PM |
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Though the joy of the moment has been tempered by Sen. Clinton's holdout |
psychopomp |
Jun-05-08 01:53 AM |
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I'm white and 56 and still believe in religion, but thanks for your |
ruby slippers |
Jun-05-08 02:22 AM |
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Happy tears ruby slippers, happy tears |
goclark |
Jun-05-08 10:05 AM |
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It warms my heart to see that the best candidate's race wasn't a barrier to his nomination |
kdpeters |
Jun-05-08 05:37 AM |
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i can't even describe it |
NatBurner |
Jun-05-08 06:19 AM |
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I hope that ALL people feel this way, too, about our nominee! n/t |
Liberal_Stalwart71 |
Jun-05-08 06:38 AM |
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I'm 46 and an African-American Democrat that supported Hillary, |
TheDebbieDee |
Jun-05-08 10:11 AM |
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I've been collecting newspapers and video clips |
sfexpat2000 |
Jun-05-08 11:05 AM |
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I am saving photos! I love this one.... |
ClayZ |
Jun-05-08 01:04 PM |
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That's so beautiful! |
sfexpat2000 |
Jun-05-08 01:08 PM |
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omg I luv that little girl down in the corner. Priceless! |
alphafemale |
Jun-05-08 01:22 PM |
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THIS is the America that Dr. King dreamed about |
CreekDog |
Jun-05-08 02:08 PM |
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60 next month and I feel the same way...and have dumb question, too. |
Hepburn |
Jun-05-08 01:11 PM |
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Haha, I don't think people care that much. |
beat tk |
Jun-05-08 01:52 PM |
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Thanks, I just am not sure anymore and don't want to offend... |
Hepburn |
Jun-05-08 03:09 PM |
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"It never occurred to me that I would fall in love with a Negro, but I have, and nothing's ..." |
TahitiNut |
Jun-05-08 02:17 PM |
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I think that he will be fine, another unfortunate incident would write america off. |
barack the house |
Jun-05-08 01:14 PM |
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I am black and I get teary-eyed for an entirely different reason. |
Chovexani |
Jun-05-08 01:45 PM |
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^^^ PERFECT example of the toxic identity politics displayed by some Hillary supporters ^^^ |
NorthernSpy |
Jun-05-08 02:58 PM |
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Oh lordy |
sniffa |
Jun-05-08 04:46 PM |
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I can't express how wonderful it is to have shared this moment in history with my Grandfather |
TragedyandHope |
Jun-05-08 01:54 PM |
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Actually, I was incredibly sad |
kennetha |
Jun-05-08 01:57 PM |
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I think about it more this way: It's about fucking time. |
EstimatedProphet |
Jun-05-08 02:02 PM |
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WE HAVE OVERCOME!!! |
Mme. Defarge |
Jun-05-08 02:51 PM |
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Well, let's not get carried away. |
jgraz |
Jun-05-08 02:54 PM |
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James Clyburn on MSNBC |
Shae |
Jun-05-08 03:05 PM |
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I live in Harlem and it's great that all these kids around here can see Barack win |
malik flavors |
Jun-05-08 03:14 PM |
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We've entered the 21st century, finally. |
Major Hogwash |
Jun-05-08 03:22 PM |
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k&r |
Swamp Rat |
Jun-05-08 03:47 PM |
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Thanks... |
aaaaaa5a |
Jun-05-08 04:34 PM |
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enjoy this -> of Barack and Mischelle at Youtube, link below |
Imagevision |
Jun-05-08 04:48 PM |
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Everytime he is speaking on TV I can't help it |
SillyFlower |
Jun-05-08 09:16 PM |
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I feel incredible joy too, even as an old white woman in the midwest |
grannylib |
Jun-05-08 10:22 PM |
#136 |
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