Barak Obama @ MindSay

Mitt Romney -  In a conversation with Wolf Blitzer on CNN said something that struck me funny; he touched on the phrase "Leader of The Free World" - and Romney suggested Obama, as the leader of the free world, is apparently not doing the job right.

I take offense to that in two ways;

1.  I don't see Romney as the one to judge Obama, sorry IMHO Mitt is not even near presidential!
   
2. Obama is the leader of the US,  not the free world.

It irks me that there is still this prevalent attitude that the border that marks The World, or at least The Free World is somehow the same border surrounding the United States of America. I know the average person thinks far more broadly than this and am discouraged that those in leadership positions still don't get it! Just wish these misinformed people would wake up to the rest of the world that exists beyond their vision!

Hey this was kewl! I'd signed up on the Barak Obama website, just to check things out. I got this e-mail today. I'm out of the states so can't be of help = but thought it worth posting here and on my facebook so more people know about it down in the states! Just doin' what I can for my kizing cuzins down there!!!!!

This is the actual text;


Cheryl --

The economic crisis is growing more serious every day, and the time for action has come.

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which will jumpstart our economy and put more than 3 million people back to work.

I hope to sign the recovery plan into law in the next few weeks. But I need your help to spread the word and build support.

It's not enough for this bill to simply pass Congress. Americans need to know how it will affect their lives -- they need to know that help is on the way and that this administration is investing in economic growth and stability.

Governor Tim Kaine has agreed to record a video outlining the recovery plan and answering questions about what it means for your community. You can submit your questions online and then invite your friends, family, and neighbors to watch the video with you at an Economic Recovery House Meeting.

Join thousands of people across the country by hosting or attending an Economic Recovery House Meeting this weekend.

The stakes are too high to allow partisan politics to get in the way.

That's why I've consulted with Republicans as well as Democrats to put together a plan that will address the crisis we face.

I've also taken steps to ensure an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability. Once it's passed, you will be able to see how every penny in this plan is being spent.

You can help restore confidence in our economy by making sure your friends, family, and neighbors understand how the recovery plan will impact your community.

Sign up to host or attend an Economic Recovery House Meeting and submit your question for the video now:

http://my.barackobama.com/recovery

Our ability to come together as a nation in difficult times has never been more important.

I know I can rely on your spirit and resolve as we lead our country to recovery.

Thank you,

President Barack Obama

P.S. -- If you can't host or attend an Economic Recovery House Meeting, you can still submit your questions for Governor Kaine and then share the video with your friends and family this weekend. Learn more here:

http://my.barackobama.com/recovery

Barak Obama Ends the Primary Season a Winner!

I love to imagine how the next few months will go - McCain and Obama are already facing off with each other.

I am excited at the potential for change that Obama represents and am hopeful he can stick to his high standards!

Congrats Obama for making real history in a day and age when reporters sensationalize stories to try to make something sound important - this is real history in the making !

That's the change America needs!    And it's quite likely; Yes! He Can!

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As it appears, NARAL, the largest Pro-Choice activist organization in the US, has decided to back Obama over Hillary! I couldn't believe it either until I read the original article and got the opinions from bloggers that quickly caught wind of it. I previously backed Obama myself until I realized what would happen if he got the nomination. After I had my realization, I started backing Hillary.

Andrew Austin blogged this:

NARAL Screws Over Women

Kate Michelman came out for Obama a long time ago. NARAL is following her lead. Michelman's endorsement, published in the Huffington Post, is, frankly, embarrassing. She sees Obama as a messiah figure.

I know this will sting, but this is typical of Obama supporters (followers, really): it's about how Obama makes them feel not whether he's right on the ideas or whether he can be elected.

When Obama's handlers were test marketing their product, they knew right away they had a shot at the prize when they recorded the emotional way liberal Democrats responded to the glittering generalities the Obama campaign were pitching (they even test marketed and devised a logo fit for armbands and banners).

Clinton has all the right ideas for Democrats, but she doesn't make them feel good. Hard-nosed, practical people often lose out to the vacuous and charismatic (charisma is a manufactured essence).

To be blunt about it, the Obama candidacy is a personality cult. Those who will put McCain in the White House (likely with a mandate) are impervious to the manufactured magic of Barrack Obama.

The bottom line is that we need a smart and experienced politician with the best ideas, not an "extraordinary leader" who makes us feel good.

One would think that there are enough scary analogs in history of politicians supposedly worthy of unquestioning devotion, the most recent example of which is George Bush.

I guess I should be happy Obama won't win, but that means McCain will, and a McCain presidency will be a disaster for working people, minorities, and women. I can't be happy about that.

Well at least on the Democratic side.  Things are pretty much the same. Hillary Clinton with a slight edge over Barak Obama. No clear winner and the demographic of  their supporters are not very surprising.  Hillary Clinton had an edge with woman and Hispanic voters, while Barak Obama had the edge with white male voters, black voters and young voters.

 

However, on the Republican side, Mike Huckabee gained some momentum and Senator John McCain seemed to emerge as the front runner. So does this still make Huckabee a spoiler or does this mean he is still pretty much in the race? Or both? Should Mitt Romney be concerned?