Obama supporters only: If you could have a 1 on 1 with Obama, what would you say/ask?

[ecstatic]

And also, what's the best way to give feedback that Obama will most likely get to see or at least be briefed on by his advisers?

If I could talk to Obama one on one, I would first tell him that he's put together an amazing group of people and running an amazing campaign.

Secondly, I'd ask him to address these rumors about him appointing repugs to the cabinet or much worse the VP position. I don't mind his rhetoric about reaching across the aisle but I absolutely will not tolerate a repug VP or cabinet member.

[tekisui]

1. What are you going to do to prosecute the War Criminals?

[jgraz]

6. BINGO

[dana_b]

29. and ditto...

although I also liked the "what about single payer healthcare" question too.

[jlake]

32. You do realize that Obama doesn't think they are war criminals - right?

[tekisui]

35. Neither does Hillary, I'd ask her the same thing.

At least Obama has said he'll close Gitmo and restore habeas.

[jlake]

36. I'd like to see a quote from Hillary on that - I've seen it from Obama.

[Mme. Defarge]

34. Yup!

[HowHasItComeToThis]

2. DEAR PRESIDENT OBAMA,

WILL YOU INVESTIGATE THE 911 COMMISION?????

[randr]

3. Will you select Bob Dylan

as our Nations Poet Laureate?

[dkf]

4. How are we going to get out of Iraq.

How are we going to ask the international community to step in and make Iraq an international effort.

[NightWatcher]

5. I would ask him to look at the case of Leonard Peltier and to pardon him on Day One

the "Peltier case" is one of the biggest reasons why I do not like nor trust the Clintons. Flame me if you'd like, but I was hurt badly by this as was Leonard who sits in a federal prison for more than 30 years now.

[ecstatic]

7. Interesting. Never heard of him but I will google him nt

[NightWatcher]

18. here are a few places to start

http://www.freeleonard.org/case/index.html

wow, I am trying to find a few sites that encompass the entire 30+ year saga that is Leonard and it is hard. I have lived with this struggle for years and trying to break it down in an easy to grasp primer is difficult.

[tokenlib]

39. He's been in prison long enough...n/t

[Vinca]

8. Why aren't you proposing true single payer, universal health care?

It's the only thing I'm very disappointed about.

[peace13]

15. Good question!

And then....Will there be a platform where Americans can participate in the structure of the new health care system? Is single payer truly off the table?

[conservdem]

9. Please really address boarder security.

And no drivers' licenses or similar privileges for illegal aliens.

[stellanoir]

10. I'd share with him a potential vision I had late last week.

I stumbled across this great article (http://www.thenation.com/blogs/notion?bid=15&pid=292522 )moments after seeing Will.I.Am's latest inspired effort for the first time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghSJsEVf0pU

Having been nauseated by a foreign policy comprised primarily on bellicosity in recent years, I was thrilled to hear of a far more enlightened approach.

When I arrived at the phrase about Barack's desire to "expand the bandwidth," I had a vision.

I've had them before. Some have come true. This was one of the more, if not the most powerful I've ever had.

I envisioned a Peace Summit involving representatives of conflicted nations such as Iran, Israel, Palestine, and other nations being held at the Imagine Peace Tower in Iceland http://www.imaginepeace.com/tower.html during the first year of an Obama Presidency. It felt as though it could be in the Spring.

Please make it so. It would be so powerfully symbolic of an entirely new era.

[ecstatic]

23. That sounds like a great idea!

I really hope the right person hears about it and tries to make it happen.

[stellanoir]

30. I'm hoping so also.

Feel free to pass the notion on.

[peoli]

11. What time were you born?

[Exilednight]

12. Senator, if elected President - I ask only one thing. You have spoken at length...

of the woman who sent you a $3.00 check, and the man you met in Iowa who can barely afford his home, and the many people who face difficulties in every day life. I only ask one thing - Please think of those people each and every day you wake up, and with every decision you make on behalf the people - please do not forget them.

[ecstatic]

27. Powerful stuff nt

[peace13]

13. You campaign that you can't do this alone and will need our help.

How do you envision the American people working with you to right the wrongs of the last eight years? Bonus question...When will we see the 'Patriot' Act repealed and Habeas Corpus put back?

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

14. I'd Ask Him: How Does It Feel To Be A False God And False Prophet? Does It Get Exhausting?

God I hate exclusivity threads.

[ecstatic]

17. Umm... The thread had to be exclusive based on the tone many Clinton supporter have taken on

Your post is a good example of the vitriol, btw. :)

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

20. If Your Post Wasn't An Exercise In Segregation, I Would've Responded Sincerely.

But since you asked exclusively, the rebel in me had to do what I had to do.

[peace13]

21. Sorry about that.

Sometimes it is nice to have a conversation among like minded individuals. I know that you can understand that. Why did your question have to be inflammatory? Isn't there something you would like to ask the candidate. I am certain that even though I am not a Hillary supporter there is something that I would like to know from her. A real question that would deserve an answer. Why attack? Hence the exclusivity. Peace, Kim

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

26. .

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4844386&mesg_id=4844583

[stillcool]

22. wow...what a thoughtful question...

you pose to a Democratic Presidential Candidate. No wonder this country is so fucked.

[peace13]

28. I gotta tell you, last night we were at a fund raiser

for progressive radio and the place was packed with Dems. Due to the large crowds there was only seating for one fifth of the people in attendance. The people with seats sat the entire three hours and when one of my friends asked to sit while the 'seated' went to the restroom the seat 'saver' tried to deny access. Seriously, I went to another empty seat and was denied a rest while the 'seated' went for food. It was a very sad commentary on where we have come as a nation. Hey..I got mine and if you don't have any tuff luck. Same goes at DU if it isn't about their candidate winning they will dirty it for everyone. Long story short... regardless of the lack of permission my friend had to sit down in the empty seat because her back was killing her, when the 'seated' returned my friend said to the 'saver' 'Thank you so much...that was so hopeful of you. Peace, Kim

[stillcool]

31. Perhaps it's indicative..

of how much the sentiment of fear is immersed in our society. Such a telling phrase "The Ownership Society"

[polichick]

16. I would join you in asking about Republicans in key positions...

...and also question him about his plans to increase the military ~ specifically, whether he's thinking about a draft.

These are deal-breakers for me.

[stillcool]

19. Will you open the books?

Let the public see what signing statements and incidental amendments have been added into legislation that covers up and eradicates Corporate and Government Crimes committed against the American people?

[peace13]

24. Good one! n/t

[Adelante]

25. Will you review the Financial Services Reforms of 1999?

And provide similar protections to the Glass-Steagall Act for individual consumers with personal privacy protections; and reconsider market separations between commercial and investment banks, securities brokerages, insurance companies, preventing them merging into huge financial conglomerates.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/would-glass-steagall-save-day-credit/story.aspx?guid=%7B3AA33D85-AD38-41B4-B300-033235B5734A%7D

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/wallstreet/

[TriMetFan]

33. Can you please explain to America,

about Resco the Slum Landlord and your involvement. And why did you do nothing about the housing in your district knowing that Mr. Resco owned some of those apt.?

[grantcart]

37. Since we all know that you cannot make up the delegate gap

and your bringing in $ 1 million a day but only spending a small fraction of that - what are you going to use that war chest for?

[monomach]

38. "Would you like a pillow?"

"Are you comfortable?"

[Coexist]

40. I'd tell him that I was used to politicians, but if he broke my kids hearts,

he's toast.

[leftstreet]

41. Do you support Kennedy's Medicare For All bill?

Seeing as how he endorsed you and all.

:shrug:


http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=44520

Capitol Hill Watch | Dingell, Kennedy Introduce 'Medicare for All' Bill
Apr 26, 2007      

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair John Dingell (D-Mich.) on Wednesday introduced companion bills (S 1218 and H 2034) that would allow U.S. residents younger than age 65 to enroll in Medicare, CQ HealthBeat reports. Under the "Medicare for All" bill, residents would be eligible to enroll in Medicare or any of the health insurance plans offered through the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program, or they could continue to receive coverage under private plans. The legislation would shift the cost of coverage to the federal government, which would increase federal spending by about $600 billion annually.

[Faygo Kid]

42. I would like to know what it would mean on Feb 12, 2009 to rededicate the Lincoln Memorial

What will it mean to him to stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, as an African-American and President of the United States, and former Illinois state senator?

Will he dedicate our nation to "a new birth of freedom?"

We have for far too long ignored our history. We cannot but reflect upon it when Barack Obama is elected president.

[RandomKoolzip]

43. "Why the FUCK have you never apologized for McClurkin?!"

"Do you understand how this bad decision has cost you the votes of a very important voting bloc, sir? You know, the kind of people the Democratic party is supposed to represent?

Oh, and boxers or briefs?"

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

44. How much of your stump is bullshit?

That one goes for everybody.

[NoBushSpokenHere]

45. I would need an hour

First and foremost:
Contest any and all suspicious election results! Pledge to contest if any appear suspicious. Please work toward voter verified paper ballots. I don't care it it takes a month to count 'em, I want a paper I can drop into a box to be counted!
Don't give in to the pressure from the "Corporate Democratic Members of our Party" I am sure they are and will be applying much pressure.
Pull out of Iraq and use your diplomatic skills for foreign policy You are gifted with great speaking skills - a trait of utmost importance - use your gift for the good of all.

Oh, I could go on and on... Improving Native American Relations, Educational Gains, Jobs (of course), Health Care, Foreclosure help...etc. I have insights on so many items, as we all do, I suppose.


Thank you for restoring hope to my beat up democratic soul

[ecstatic]

46. I forgot about that one. Definitely: Do NOT pull a Kerry

Do NOT give up immediately after Fox News calls the race! FIGHT for us because we fought for you!