Among other things, Obama realizes that change comes from the bottom up

[Levgreee]

It is the ONLY way to really change the nation, and the world.
This is a truth that has been recognized by many great people, and not so great people, if they decide to pay attention.

Hillary, and Edwards to a lesser extent, just talk about what they will do. How Edwards will fight tooth and nail for us, how Hillary has the most expertise and will set our policies right to fix the country.

[Critters2]

1. ....

[Levgreee]

2. You should read some writings of MLK, and laugh at him

[Critters2]

7. Endorsements from some of the wealthiest people in this country

do NOT represent change coming from the bottom.

[Fresh_Start]

4. "

"!"

[1corona4u]

3. I guess he thinks Uncle Teddy is the bottom?

Old politics and all that...

[Mass]

5. Dont expect Edwards or Hillary's supporters to get that. It is all about them.

[Fresh_Start]

6. politicians don't lead the way

they are pulled very very reluctantly by society

thats been true for my entire life and to the best of my knowledge all of the 20th century as well

[Levgreee]

8. Here are some quotes

"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus."

"Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent."

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."

"Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed."

"Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love."

"Never succumb to the temptation of bitterness."

"The time is always right to do what is right."

-MLK



"
“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems”"

Ghandi

[BlackVelvet04]

9. What is it you expect to change? n/t

[Levgreee]

14. It's easy to look around and see what needs to be changed

everywhere you look there is visible problems, problems with health care, education, etc.... also, moral deficits abound, laziness, apathy, greed, dishonesty, corruption... I don't need to give you a lesson on what needs to change, look for yourself.

[oasis]

10. Sounds like a guy who hasn't a clue how to get it done.

:freak:

[Levgreee]

13. Yet, MLK accomplished more than probably anyone in your lifetime

[oasis]

21. What's MLK got to do with this? Was he president in my lifetime?

:eyes:

[NMMNG]

11. That must be why he kisses up so much to the bottom feeders.

Republicans, homophobes, warmongers, the RRRW...

[MichiganVote]

12. Government civics class is over. Real world meet netherworld.

[Levgreee]

15. This is the world we've created

call this creation the "real world" if you want, but it is not a necessity that the world is like this, just a construct of the time.

The real world includes all possibilities.

[MichiganVote]

17. The real world includes limits and you're going to meet them one by one

Cheers!

[Levgreee]

18. We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.-MLK

[MichiganVote]

20. He's dead. I'm glad people draw inspiration from that quote, including you,

but he was murdered. There is a real and ugly side to life. It lives alongside us even as we hope. My love, keep your eye on both to survive and to thrive.

[jackson_dem]

16. Setting the record straight: Edwards has said the same thing about change

[Jamastiene]

19. That will be a VERY good thing for him to remember while

he is taking it "up" the "bottom" from his Republican buddies and his homophobic buddies who will both skewer him later down the road. His "bottom" will definitely be "up" during that massive eye opener. :popcorn:

[Ravy]

22. Change *IS* already happening. Obama wants to take us on a different course.

Look at the '06 elections, and the Dem primary turnout vs the rep primary turnout. Look at the polls. Look at the Senate seats up for election.

The people who have been screwed by the republican economy, those that sent their friends, sons, and daughters to fight an ill-advised war are poised to pummel the republicans in November. The republicans, and the corporate owned media knows that.

Now Obama comes along and says... forget all of that, let bygones be bygones. We need to compromise and work with the republicans.. after all, we are one America.

I am not saying this will not work to the betterment of all, but from an Edwards supporter, I consider throwing away the change we have happening now to be a risk.

[loyalsister]

23. He is showing respect for voters

and respect for citizens. It is no wonder young people are excited by his candidacy.

[Avalux]

24. Yes - Obama wants to motivate us to do it together; with him.

There isn't one person who can walk in the White House, wave a magic wand, and fix everything for us. We are all going to have to do it together. :hi: