You WILL NOT Believe what happened today!!!!

[KBlagburn]

I live in a very red county in a very red state (Alabama). I am a rest manager and today I had a customer (lady in her mid to late 60's)who called me to the counter. Following is the conversation:

Lady: is that your van with the Obama sticker on it?

me: yes maam

Lady: I noticed your "veterans for Obama" sticker and your Desert Storm tag and that you were in the Air Force.

Me: yes maam

Lady: I was in the air force and my husband is retired air force. We have voted republican our whole lives, but we are voting for Obama.

she then proceeded to tell me, that she bought some Obama buttons at our local Dem HQ. I said I was going to go buy and get some too. She said they were completely out of everything Obama. She then gave me one of her buttons and a big hug.

After she left, I had to step outside because my eyes started tearing.

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A VERY LONG TIME I FELT THERE IS HOPE FOR MY COUNTRY.

just had to share.

[coffeenap]

1. Thank you--tears in my eyes too. nt

[blue cat]

10. me too

hope is contagious.

[progressoid]

31. me three.

[Kali]

38. oooo me four

:patriot:

[Greyskye]

Hope indeed.

:thumbsup:


:patriot:

[stuntcat]

49. lol me too

this really is good!

[leftynyc]

69. Great - I hate crying alone

Stories like these are just what my spirit needed.

[debunkthelies]

133. Here's Another One

One of the ladies I know from the LDS Church told me she is voting for Obama, and we talked to her friend and now she is also voting for Obama, these are lifelong red state Republicans in Arizona. Also there is not one McCain sign in our town, there's a few Ron Paul signs but that's it.:applause: That's progress.:woohoo:

[LoKnLoD]

2. That's great

I hope there are more like her out there. Please let there be many many more.

[FrenchieCat]

3. There is gonna be a reverse Bradley effect in this country.....

folks you never would ever, will go into that booth and mark OBama/Biden.....cause they know quality when they see it.

Thank you for the story.

[merwin]

4. You'd be amazed at how many military folks are voting Obama.

Being neglected by your government and watching your friends suffer and die in an illegal war will do that to you.

[blue neen]

5. That's very encouraging news.

I so want to have hope that the American people have awoken.

[bdamomma]

63. me too.

[cliffordu]

6. Excellent. K&R!!

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

7. Me too!

[Curtland1015]

8. Awesome story! Thanks for sharing it! (NT)

[codjh9]

9. I LOVE IT!!!!!! Thanks!!!

[Sebass1271]

11. Reading your reaction to the lady

made me teary eyes.

We still got Hope!.. Participate, motivate and get out!!. Let's show Palin what community organizers can really do!!.

Thank your for sharing your story.

[adoraz]

12. very glad to hear it!!

[Cha]

13. I'm so happy for your

Sweet encounter, KBlagburn! :toast: :patriot: :patriot: Alabama!

[DebbieCDC]

20. I LOVE THAT BUTTON

Being somewhat of a nut for polar bears -- I'm saving that to use as a screen saver.

[Cha]

29. And, buzzflash

is selling them:)
http://www.buzzflash.com/store/items/1271

[rgbecker]

14. Just don't tell me...

That's the first time you were ever proud of America...that can get you in a lot of trouble.

[cyndensco]

24. I'll risk getting in trouble.

When Obama becomes president, I will finally be able to call myself a proud American.

Great story!

Obama/Biden 08

[Motown_Johnny]

15. Hope........ need I say more?

[NanceGreggs]

16. Well, now ya gone and done it!

You've got me teary-eyed now, too.

Thank you SO much for sharing this - it absolutely made my night!

[Frances]

17. Thanks so much for this hearwarming story

On Sunday I learned that my childhood friend from Clarke County AL is for McCain. I know that most of my former classmates are most likely Republicans, but I thought this friend would not be. Your story helps make up for that disappointment.

[wolfgangmo]

155. So Talk to your friend and find out why

And then report back to us. And don't take any vague answers. Dig until you understand.

If we are going to overcome these objections in the next few months we need to know why .

Information is like bullets. You need to pass it up to the front lines for it to be effective.

[eshfemme]

18. Yeah, apparently, Obama does very very well amongst veterans

I'm not sure of the numbers but apparently, because of McCain's horrible record with veterans despite being a veteran, Obama totally wins in the demographic of veterans.

This conclusion is based off of what others have told me but they don't tell me if there are polls that prove this.

Can anyone help me confirm that?

[firedupdem]

22. Thanks for that. I really needed it n/t

[DebbieCDC]

33. I don't know about polls

But I can tell you my brother, Vietnam vet, is pro-Obama all the way!

[Fighting Donkey]

19. Wow, crazy!

[tazkcmo]

21. Army vet here

FLY BOY! Now that I have that out of the way, my son recently got out of the AF (And yes, I teased him too as he did me) and I regularly gave him and his squadron mates holy hell for voting Bush in '04. He is still in touch with the gang and I have been informed they have finally seen the light and will be voting Obama also. Here's a salute to you for your service brother!

Edited to add: k&r

[dbonds]

23. I live in Cullman also, I know lots of people voting for Obama.

Not to say there aren't hard core republicans here. Most of them think of their political 'team' in the same way they choose Alabama or Auburn to root for; it isn't about issues, just sides. But more and more people are waking up.

[countmyvote4real]

148. I know what you mean about the Auburn/Alabama thing.

I was an out of state freshman at Samford University (the name may have changed since) and one of the first things my roommate wanted to know after my name was if I was for Auburn or Alabama. I didn't a shit. I would nod to either War Eagle or Roll Tide as needed.

And I think many will agree to Obama/Biden.

[Ichingcarpenter]

25. Proud to have put the third nom on this OP.... thanks n/t

[madmax]

26. I'm crying too

Yes, maybe there is hope for the good 'ol USA. :cry:

To be honest I haven't loved or respected our country since the Presidential debacle of 2000. And the kicker was December 12th.

Oh, yeah and then O-H-I-O 2004.

C'mon Obama, I've got some H-O-P-E!

[beac]

27. Thanks for sharing this great story!

So nice to read something so positive!! :bounce:

[Gregorian]

28. As predicted. Obama sets an attractive example.

I'm loving this. You talk about unity. People who would be tearing each other apart are now coming together.

Thanks for sharing.

[Atman]

30. Yeah...it's one amazing 50-50/too-close-to-call/dead heat race, isn't it?

.

[flamingdem]

32. Stories like this make it imperative that we do not allow the GOP to steal the

will of the people. Let's do something about that...

[Mme. Defarge]

34. Best post of the day! K&R!

[stillcool]

35. I'm hoping along with you..

I had a conversation with an old friend today. I think I got through. Then I went to check on my registration and I overheard two elderly men talking about the problems with our voting sytems. One was explaining to the other...in depth, the problems. I could have kissed him.

[femrap]

36. Wow...in Alabama??!! Very cool. nt

[Emit]

37. Beautiful story, KBlagburn. My FIL is a Vietnam Vet -

he switched parties, repub to Dem, to vote for Obama in our early caucus - he is now volunteering for Obama, going door to door.

:thumbsup:

rec'd

[Lindsey]

43. Thank you for sharing a beautiful story. Yes, I think we have

hope....

[libodem]

39. I stated getting misty

even before I got to the end of your story where you state that your eyers were tearing up. It is very touching.

[MrsBrady]

40. thank you for your service n/t

[vaberella]

41. It's stories like this that make me think Obama will win & I won't have to relocate. n/t

[lady lib]

42. Awwww! I love these stories!

Thanks for sharing. It makes me feel more hopeful, too.

[Shine]

44. Praise JEEZUS!!

:woohoo: nice story, thanks for sharing.

[KBlagburn]

45. k

I want as many ppl as possible to see this so I am self kicking.

[Phx_Dem]

46. Awesome. Alabama?? Double awesome. n/t

[glowing]

47. That's the thing.. I hear more and more of these stories.. When Palin

is mentioned, at least 5 different people chime in about inexperience, killing wolves and polar bears, and ethics violations.. AND that she's a liar. I don't hear people defending her.

[lamp_shade]

48. Me too (tearing up). Good medicine post, KB

[WinkyDink]

50. Slowly, it is SINKING IN: Republicans HATE AMERICA.

"How the VA Abandons Vets":
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080915/kors

[Kdillard]

51. Wonderful story we will win this election.

[Mother Of Four]

52. Love these stories

Thank you for sharing :)

[Solomon]

53. Thank you.

[flpoljunkie]

54. Very good news from Alabama! Thanks for sharing!

[sonias]

55. Wonderful story KBlagburn!

I salute you and this story!

:patriot: :bounce:


Sonia

[BumRushDaShow]

56. K&R

Every vote counts and glad to see this!! :applause:

:kick:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

57. That's fantastic!

Thanks for sharing! :hug: :patriot:

[gaijinlaw]

58. Excellent.

I don't pretend to understand the recent poll results, but I'm certain we'll get to the tipping point before election day.

This unfamiliar feeling I've got, I think it's called... "optimism?"

[Peacetrain]

59. Wonderful!! I had a similar thing happen with a neighbor

He is not going to vote Obama, but he is not going to vote McCain.. I will take it anyway we can get it :)

[mrs_p]

60. wells up

thank you for sharing

[shadowknows69]

61. Sweet

[bdamomma]

62. welcome her into the light

geez, some sanity actually exists, thank goodness what a wonderful story.

[OwnedByFerrets]

64. The ONLY way they can win in Nov is to steal it...ty for your post

[ShortnFiery]

65. Yes, I'm also a Veteran for Obama.

I was in the Army for four years during the 80s. Both myself and my retired USMC husband are proud Obama/Biden supporters.

It's sad, especially for those who make under $250,000/year choose to vote republican. More than any other time in our history, now is the time to set "life-style" and "cultural wedge-issues" aside. Not all, but most representatives within the democratic party will stand up for "working Americans."

I'm glad that the tide is turing but still note that "the Officer ranks" tend to remain strongly Pro-GOP. Especially the Career Officers tend to permit "a zap" on their brain knowing that republicans will support the DOD and Pentagon "money pits." :shrug:

[amber_86]

66. WOW!!!!

Your story brought tears in my eyes. I need everyone's help I been looking everywhere for a video where Obama said he believe in Jesus on TV. But I can't find anything. I need this video so I can show it to some of my family member that still believe he is a Muslim. I know he's not because I heard him loud and clear that he believe Jesus. Thank you for your help

[Lena inRI]

67. New day's a dawning Alabama way !

THE HEART OF DIXIE

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[dccrossman]

68. K & R

Kick

And, thank you for your service!

[Steelworker In OH]

70. K&R

Great story, i've heard many like it too, lots of long time repubs really getting behind Obama for this election, even going as far as volunteering and putting up signs.

[Politicub]

71. That made me tear up, too!!

What a great story - that you for sharing it with the DU :)

:hug:

[yellerpup]

72. Thanks for sharing your hope.

Alabama! :patriot:

[Hepburn]

73. ...

...:hug:

Great story...and thank you for your service to our country.

[pleah]

74. K&R So many stories similar to this one. Gives me hope, too.

That's why I don't believe the polls saying McCrazy is ahead or tied with Obama.

[aquart]

75. Thank you. "Faltering campaign," my ass.

[Demi_Babe]

76. what a wonderful experience

[mvd]

77. K&R

Love these encouraging stories.

[Enthusiast]

78. Thanks for sharing that!

It gives me hope also.

[yardwork]

79. That's wonderful!

[Plucketeer]

80. Great account!

I too, live in a blood red area of my state (CA). To my dismay, I was talking to my neighbor this morning - the same neighbor I'd shared my liberal views with a couple of months earlier and had been tickled to was registered as a Democrat like the wife and I are - and listened while he told me that he couldn't abide an Obama/Biden ticket.

"Nope!" he sighed "It's gonna be one big welfare nation if it comes to him winning. We'll be payin' taxes to support every unwed N****r mother with 3 or 4 little ones! Handing out money to rebuild every shack that Katrina blew down - blah, blah, blah....."

Well, he's my neighbor. I wasn't just gonna jump in his shit and call his notions stupid. BUT, I did counter it like this.....

"Pal, look at what we're doing NOW! We're BORROWING Billions to rebuild a nation that we blew apart for NOTHING! Billions that WE, our KIDS, and THEIR KIDS are gonna hafta pay back WITH Interest! So WHERE would you rather our handouts to go??? HERE or Iraq??? Here or Georgia? Here or India? Here or a bunch of banana republics?"

He shrugged his shoulders and changed the subject. I'm glad he did so. I want to be able to have a good neighbor relationship with him. He's one of the few on our drive that isn't a blithering GOP devotee or Bible-thumpin' fundamentalist!

[RoccoR5955]

126. You should tell your racist neighbor who we are borrowing from...

...I'm sure if you told him, "yeah, but think about it, we are borrowing money from the damn Chi**s to pay for our war, and McCain was held captive by them," see what kind of reaction you get.

[MadMaddie]

134. You should go to your state or city statistics to see if

you can find just exactly how many minorities vs anglo are on welfare. The numbers will surprise you. I would say if you could find national numbers that would be even better.

I don't say this because I hate those on welfare because many of them do need the help. I say this because what your neighbor spouted has been part of the Neocon divisive politics and racism.

Once you tell him the statistics ask him what else does he have?

[az chela]

81. Thanks ,we on DU so needed that

[Iris]

82. aw...I wish I could hug you, too. Oh wait....

:hug:

I can!

[jillan]

83. You just made my day!

[ailsagirl]

84. kick

[road2000]

85. Native Alabamian and Proud! n/t

[trudyco]

86. I keep hearing these stories but the polls say its close ??????

And why are 2% voting for Nader? Haven't they learned their lesson yet??

[driver8]

97. There is no freakin' way that this election is close...NO WAY!

I have never believed the "media is lying to us" stories but I definitely do, now.

From all that I have read, from the people I have spoken with, from the polls that I have looked at -- no way is this election close.

The only way they are going to win is if they lie, cheat, and steal.

[Joe Chi Minh]

87. Ohhh... but... but.... Mr Gallup's poll indicated....

[marlakay]

88. Great story thanks!

My daughter is married to captain in air force and they are the ones who got me into obama in january. She told me they are quiet about it because of his career and most officers are republican.

It will be great if Obama wins then it will be his boss and he will feel free to talk about him then.

[dixiegrrrrl]

89. HI cuz...

:hi:

thank you for sharing that.

Lots of us "secret rednecks" in this state, I am finding.

[change_notfinetuning]

90. that lady should be in an ad

Other seniors, who may be a little non-plussed by the Republican ticket, need to see that there are long-time Republicans just like them who are voting for Obama.

[babsbunny]

91. Your story made me cry, but gives me hope......

They want us to believe this election will be close, not sure why.

[kimmerspixelated]

92. Holy crap-That's good news!

I'm misty! Thanks!

[jeff30997]

93. Wow! Great story.

I have goosebumps. :toast:

[kayell]

94. Here in upstate SC, as red as it gets, the Dem headquarters keeps selling out of Obama stickers

at $3 a piece!

The polls are not telling us the truth.

[amyrose2712]

95. Thanks you for posting this....

I live in NJ but is a red district. And I have been getting worried. Hearing that coming from Alabama definitely warms my heart and gives me hope! Thanx!

[driver8]

96. Navy vet, here. I have a "Veterans Against the War" sticker and

an Obama '08 sticker. I have received lots of "thumbs up" and horn honks in my travels around town...

I haven't had an experience like yours yet, but I'm hoping!

I should add that I live in Los Angeles -- a pretty blue area, actually.

Great story -- thanks for sharing!!

[knixphan]

98. Yeah, baby!

This is what I'm talking about, folks.

We're out there.

Don't let the corporate media tell you how to feel. Remember, YOU are more important than you probably give yourself credit for. Go out and make the small difference. The little thing. The 'thumbs up'. The 'slightly-out-of-your-comfort-zone conversation'. The bumper-sticker. The T-shirt. We are more than a bunch of frustrated people now, we are a movement. Let's draw courage from each other.

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[swimmernsecretsea]

99. You guys! You can't be doing this to me at work!

I can't go around with puffy red eyes. They're going to start to get freaked out.

Wonderful story, KBlagburn. Just wonderful. And I'm proud of you for protecting and serving our country. We're going to honor you in the way that is appropriate, finally.

[wryter2000]

100. I'm not believing the polls

I have a background in social sciences. Evidence and data are everything. Anecdotal accounts are ineresting but not a valid way to measure reality, BUT...

When I heard McCain got a 20% swing in white women (of which I am one), I had to say, "nope. Not possible."

One lady like her is one thing. The fact that the local Obama office is out of materials is another. I have to say, the polls have to be bogus somehow.

[bertman]

101. Being a crusty old Vietnam vet I sure as hell didn't get all teary-eyed.

But I did have to go outside and blow my nose a bit.

Great post KBlagburn.

[Dem_4_Life]

102. Wow, that is so awesome.

What a great interaction. Here in Texas there are more and more people like that too. Thanks for sharing that!

[apnu]

103. wow, thanks for the story of Hope. (nt)

[George II]

104. I might believe it, if you ever get around to telling us (in the SUBJECT might help!!!!)

[katerinasmommy]

105. How did she know it was your van? n/t

[Venceremos]

153. K&R and Thanks!

[The Backlash Cometh]

106. Jesus. Thanks for sharing,.

[budkin]

107. Awesome story... thanks for sharing!

Very inspiring!

[AzDar]

108. That is awesome, and most of all encouraging!

This is going to be Obama's in a walk.

[Divine Discontent]

109. wonderful wonderful wonderful!!!

MORE AT www.cafepress.com/warisprofitable

[Disturbed]

112. Most people on this Planet called Earth want Sen. Obama &

Sen. Biden to be Pres. & VP.

Thanks for posting your experience. :loveya:

[goletian]

110. FREE HOPE FOR ALL. THANK YOU MUCH. OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!

stay on message, people. have hope!!!

[ChiciB1]

111. You Might Want To Check Out What McLoonery Is Doing With Absentee Ballots!

It may not make any difference. It's posted here on Greatest Page, McCain Admits to sending out over 1 million ballots in Ohio!

Voting may not matter. I know where I live we've had many problems with absentee ballots in the past, but I live in Florida and I've WONDERED each time I've voted if my vote counted!

IT'S SICK!!

[RoccoR5955]

128. They can't steal a blowout!

If we get out the vote, no matter how hard they try, they can't steal a blowout! And to boot, the more people that get out and vote, historically, we have gotten Democrats in office.

[proud patriot]

113. Thanks for sharing

Hope is a good thing :bounce:

[LaStrega]

114. A post filled with hope ...

Made my day.

Another cool thing I've noticed is, as I'm driving, others with Obama stickers on their cars smile and often wave at me. It's like "thumbs up! we're in this together!" It happened again today as I was coming in to work.

I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy now. :)

k&r

[ThatsMyBarack]

115. KBlagburn: We need about several million more ladies like the one you met....

And we'll be in great shape! :patriot:

[WillyT]

116. Dammit... Now Ya Got Me Cryin...

:cry:

:kick:

[Fla Dem]

117. Yesterday I stopped by our Obama office in a very red county in Fla.

I bought the last Obama/Biden yard sign and 6 pins. But the 2 kids (at my age anyone under 30 is a kid) said they are almost out of everything. Thought that was very encouraging. There was an article last week in our paper about the office opening and the woman heading it up was from California. I said to her, I'm sure you know this is a very republican county. She said yes, she knew but they hoped to make some inroads and add to the states total. Seemed very upbeat.

[progressivebydesign]

118. That's beautiful! And a reminder for ALL of us to get those Stickers and shirts out there in public!

I really notice all the Obama stickers and signs, and t-shirts. I have an Obama sticker on my car -- and Driving from SLO to Monterey the other day, I have only seen a handful of McCain stickers, but lots of Obama.

We need visibility, and it DOES change people's minds.

That's just such a cool story. :)

[knixphan]

157. seconded.

[crazy_vanilla]

119. thanks for sharing

:kick:

[Kajsa]

120. Beautiful- this is so beautiful!

Thanks so much for sharing your great story,
and thank you for your service!

:)

[still_one]

121. Wow! A lot of people have been hurt the last eight years. No doubt about it /nt

[LuckyLib]

122. You have really brought some cheer to DU. Lots of us think that folks you would never imagine doing

so are going to pick Obama when behind the curtain of their voting booth. My fingers are crossed!

[Highway61]

123. Thank you!

That is awesome...I needed that.

[RavensChick]

124. Aw!

That's so, so beautiful!!!

There's hope for America yet. Thanks so much for sharing!

:kick:

[minnesota_liberal]

125. Wonderful!

Thanks for your service and for the inspirational story.

[VanillaC]

127. This post got me to register here! :)

After seeing this post, I had to register to this site. It's so nice to see that there really is some hope for this country. I am wishing the same for my hometown of Florida, where sadly the support for McCain continues to go up. Then again, I did see a bumper sticker supporting Obama today so maybe not all hope is lost. But we have to be strong, CONTINUE TO GET PEOPLE REGISTERED, and spread the great news about Obama. Go Obama/Biden 2008!!!

[lolamio]

135. Welcome to DU!!!

:hi:

[knixphan]

156. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[midnight]

129. Can you hear me clapping. I need to get one of those Vets for

Obama signs.

[peacetalksforall]

130. I'm tearing also. And I'm also remembering. Remembering Nov 2000

Bill Bennett with the Bushes wherever they were hanging out - so totally arrogant in comments about the military vote. With a snear that said - we know what that the military vote will be - a total vote for George.

[bkkyosemite]

131. Wonderful story a Republican giving you an Obama button Wow!

[bunkerbuster1]

132. I certainly believe it

Just as I believe a majority of soldiers stationed in Iraq voted for Kerry in 2004.

[lolamio]

136. I needed to read this post tonight. Thank you for sharing - it gives me hope.

[jojoh2071]

137. WONDERFUL

Gives a body hope !!!!

[Mad_Dem_X]

138. Wow - thank you for sharing that!

It does give one hope, doesn't it? Wonderful.

[Limelight]

139. As a fellow AL resident...

This is a nice story to hear.:)

[CaptJasHook]

140. K&R from a fellow Desert Storm Vet... Incirlik AFB

[Doremus]

141. Thanks for sharing! My brother was in a convenience store in Sun City AZ today

Sun City is filled with ultra-conservative oldsters.

There were 2 ladies ahead of him in line speaking to the clerk as they checked out.

Lady 1: I don't like how that Palin woman lets them shoot animals from airplanes. I'm voting for Obama.
Lady 2: Me too. When they handed that poor little baby down the line that was it for me.
Clerk: Great! I'm voting for Obama too!

Take heart! Some folks ARE paying attention! :toast:

[Orsino]

142. Careful how you tell that story, or they'll accuse you of not being proud of your country.

:eyes:

But similar tales are becoming more and more common. This is great!

[Willo]

143. Thanks for sharing that

I read an article written by Rove in August where he was rationalizing (strategizing?) which States McCain would do well and why.

He felt that because Virginia had a lot of military and veterans it was good for McCain. I think the opposite is true.

[KoKo]

144. Very Nice...as much as folks like to "kick the old bags" it's amazing what one learns

when one realizes there's so much in common with them. Thanks!

[RedLetterRev]

145. Thank you for sharing!

:patriot: brother

I'll shed my tears later when the numbness from the relief I'm starting to feel wears off. I had harbored such hope that my military brothers and sisters would put forth their will to vote an end to the atrocities that has been put upon them. That hope is being realized and you've put it into words. Thank you for bringing good news. I'm sending an extra "thank You" prayer up tonight. K/R!

:grouphug:

[texastoast]

146. In Alabama that is wonderful news!

Maybe we will get surprised by a fucking landslide!!

[BklynChick]

147. k/r

[Metta]

149. Great to hear, especially in light of the msm non-confronting and the continuing lies.

:thumbsup:

[lonestarnot]

150. Right on!

And you can cry if you wanna! IT'S OUR PARTY! and YES WE WILL! :applause:

[Tikki]

151. Some people age with wisdom and grace...

others are still mad about the kid who one-upped them at the third grade Spelling Bee.


Tikki

[connecticut yankee]

152. Thank you, thank you

You've given me hope.

[KBlagburn]

154. Thank you all for your kind words.

I do not post allot here, but I am on DU everyday getting the latest. Thank you for all your kind words of encouragement and especially for the personal comments. There are some folks that I work with and in my family that think I go overboard because I live, breath, and eat politics, to include two runs at public office. I have made alot of enemies in my community and at my kids school because I believe in speaking truth to power. I actually have single handedly stopped our schools from several illegal and/or unfair activities.
I have learned that the powers that be do not like involved parents and informed people. People who actually know of which they speak and can back it up. They don't like being out smarted or out maneuvered but as long as I breath I will stand up to those in power, for my kids, for whats rightand for my country. That is why I like Obama. We have alot in common. If I could give one bit of advice; never be afraid to stand up for what you believe in and for what is right. That is the only way we will save our country.

[knixphan]

158. Power to ya!

"The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself, without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos.

Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane and intolerable, and so, if he is romantic, he tries to change it.

And even if he is not romantic personally he is very apt to spread discontent among those who are."
H. L. Mencken

[DailyGrind51]

159. Hopefully, ladies like your new friend are in greater numbers than we know,

and will make the difference in November!:thumbsup: :dem: