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Mon Apr-28-08 09:40 PM
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Call to arms, and feet, fellow Obama supporters! |
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The time for hale and hearty spirit is upon us. We have now faced the most withering (if incredibly inane) attacks the MSM can think up.
Why are they doing this? Easy - VOLUNTEER SUPPRESSION. The powers that be are convinced that a steady week-long diet of negative Obama stories (dressed as "the Rev. Wright issue") will so discourage us that our GOTV and canvassing will be abysmal.
Folks, it ain't happening here. I have convinced Mrs. Voice that she and I are going to spend a romantic weekend canvassing in Charlotte -- from Houston. I will not stand by and let the best thing since sliced bread be lost because of manipulation. I, and we, will not back down. There will be no suppression.
Chicago! You guys need to descend, en masse, on Indiana and make it happen there too.
BTW, who knows a nice place to stay in Charlotte?
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:42 PM
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1. Plus the Obama blackout in the blogosphere. |
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:44 PM
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:48 PM
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The "blackout" you refer to, if actual, may be representative of what the OPer is referring to. Is there a diminished excitement among Obama supporters? Or have all the negative attacks distracted all the supporters, too, putting them on their heals instead of getting out there with non-negative comparisons of the candidates?
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:45 PM
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3. If there is an e-saver this weekend, I might just join you. |
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Our Obama staffers all packed up for NC and I already miss them!
Yep, I'll be checking those flights tomorrow!
:hi:
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:47 PM
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We spent our first anniversary in NC furniture shopping. It's a great state and a great place! It would be cool to have an out-of-state volunteer meet-up!
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:46 PM
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4. I want to go to NC so bad |
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but I can't. I've doubled my # of daily phone calls. Maybe I'll triple it tomorrow.
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:48 PM
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Honestly, though canvassing is statistically more effective, phonecalls are really more efficient. You can reach so many people!
But me, I hate phonebanking. I'm a canvasser. Man, it's only been a week and I'm already itching to knock on some doors! I actually had a dream last night that I went down to NC!
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:51 PM
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9. what rocks about NC, is their One Stop Early Vote |
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they can register AND VOTE for Obama all at once.
Go get 'em.
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:54 PM
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11. See and that's why phonebanking is so important. |
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The word about that needs to be spread FAST. Canvassing just doesn't cut it in that instance. Grrr, I guess that if I can't fly down to NC this weekend, I will force myself to phonebank. Thanks for reminding me of why it's so important.
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:46 PM
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5. MSM is trying hard to make a race that's over not be over yet... |
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As for the MSM trying to shove the "importance" of Reverand Wright's speeches and attempting to pull off the scab of racism to associate him with Obama, it's only going to make African-Americans in North Carolina come out to vote with even greater numbers.
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Mon Apr-28-08 11:33 PM
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:50 PM
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8. if you think these are the most withering/inane attacks the MSM can think up |
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you have not seen anything yet
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:54 PM
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13. Notice the qualifier - "right now". |
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Once it's Obama vs. McCain, it'll get nastier -- but both ways. We're handcuffed right now.
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:53 PM
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10. I Got An Email From Barack Yesterday Inviting Me To Kentucky... |
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I think I'd rather go to NC though. I'd like to spend at least one day canvassing the beach. B-)
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:56 PM
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No offense, but no.
I'm holding out for Puerto Rico! ;)
Although I guess that WV would make sense...
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:59 PM
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19. I. for one, applaud you on all that you have done! And will do! |
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A real DU treasure. <End of gush.>
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:54 PM
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12. EXACTAMUNDO, NOT THIS TIME. We don't get mad we get calling politely of oucrse. |
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Edited on Mon Apr-28-08 09:54 PM by barack the house
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:54 PM
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14. I'm moving to KC, MO Thursday - working half time and registering voters until November |
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Edited on Mon Apr-28-08 09:55 PM by crankychatter
that's gonna be my little thing
get down with your bad self
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:57 PM
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:00 PM
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20. I will not let it happen. |
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Not while I can draw another breath.
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:58 PM
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Back in the Dean campaign, I got to travel to NH and Iowa on the campaign dime. If I had the money to spare, I'd love to go, but I'll just ave to make phone calls and send postcards from home instead. Have a GREAT trip!
:patriot:
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Mon Apr-28-08 09:58 PM
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18. Check Obama's web site |
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People are volunteering homes for the Ge, they may be doing this now Good luck and have lots of success
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:02 PM
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We are fortunate enough to be able to swing a room, so I'll leave those for the folks who need them more. But that's a great idea!
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:16 PM
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23. Give us a report when you can |
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:27 PM
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:07 PM
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I can do the phone thing, but I want to write! Anyone I can write to?
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:25 PM
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24. taking the bus to indianapolis for the weekend. |
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should be fun. hope the weather is nice this weekend. spent saturday in munster, at a beer fest. talked a lot of politics to drunken people. always a good time.
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:28 PM
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:29 PM
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My resolve gets stronger with every slimy attack.
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Mon Apr-28-08 10:50 PM
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29. I hear you. I feel the same way. Keep donating. Let's continue to shock the fuckers! |
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Mon Apr-28-08 11:07 PM
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30. Here is what I am going to do - Letters to the Editor in Indiana - some have comment pages too |
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Mon Apr-28-08 11:10 PM
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31. Great idea for the writers among us! |
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Mon Apr-28-08 11:41 PM
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34. Thanks for sharing a voice of calm and confidence |
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I can't fathom how some Obama supporters are suddenly feeling weak kneed - hell, we knew a last minute barrage was coming. We will not let the manipulation, bait and switch routine of the corporate press define the man.
The man named Obama is on a winning track - he needs our confidence now - and optimism that like everything else, he will work through it.
peace~:)
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36. Morning shameless kick |
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