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Sun Oct-19-08 10:38 AM
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David Gergen: This is like fireworks for the Dems - a CRESCENDO! |
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On CNN he mentioned the crowds in Missouri, Gen. Powell, the 150 million ~ and the air time Obama has purchased.
It sure is a great fireworks show this weekend ~ but election day will be a FINALE TO REMEMBER!
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Sun Oct-19-08 10:42 AM
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1. Do you notice how everyone is speaking as if Obama has already |
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won? That's heartening to me.
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polichick
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Sun Oct-19-08 10:43 AM
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2. Yes, it sure does feel great! :) |
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Sun Oct-19-08 10:45 AM
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3. Yes but Obama is the first to say don't take your eye off the ball |
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He is still focused and very driven, that's what matters. He doesn't just want to slip by, he wants a decisive knock out. His campaign has recently stepped it up and that's great to see.
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Sun Oct-19-08 10:46 AM
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4. He will only win if everyone votes. |
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Call your local democratic office or Obama campaign office and volunteer to help with GOTV. Even if it is just for an hour or two. Every vote is needed.
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Sun Oct-19-08 10:49 AM
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5. We're having a 7 hour workshop here in KC today to learn the nuts and bolts of |
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GOTV. Then we have 2 PRACTICE days before Election Day!!
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Sun Oct-19-08 10:51 AM
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6. I was appx. 50' from Obama at the WWI memorial yesterday evening, when he ended his speech, a sound |
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Edited on Sun Oct-19-08 10:54 AM by patrice
like NONE other that I have EVER heard erupted from the crowd (and this old Rock 'n' Roller has heard a LOT of sounds!). You could call it a "roar" but it was deeper than that and it wasn't scream because it was more joyous than that. It also wasnt a howl, because it was more musical.
You're right polichick, it was a CRESCENDO coming from a mighty mighty Organic organ and it was a thing of Beauty!
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Sun Oct-19-08 10:53 AM
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7. So beautifully described - I'm glad you were able to experience it!! :) |
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Edited on Sun Oct-19-08 10:53 AM by polichick
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Sun Oct-19-08 11:09 AM
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Edited on Sun Oct-19-08 11:10 AM by patrice
How closely all of us stood. Touching. Everyone talking to everyone else as though we've always known one another. Many people carrying little babies close to their chests. The intensely physical substrate that flowed powerfully, calmly, toward the stage when he had finished his words.
It was Beauty - full. I will never forget.
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Sun Oct-19-08 12:53 PM
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15. Now you made me cry - thanks :) |
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Sun Oct-19-08 12:56 PM
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17. You have an amazing way with words, patrice. |
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Sun Oct-19-08 01:03 PM
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21. She sure does - if patrice is not already a writer, she should be! |
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Sun Oct-19-08 11:10 AM
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11. Thanks for the poetry. Very beautiful! nt |
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Sun Oct-19-08 11:42 AM
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14. big crowd happy sounds thrill me. makes me tear up. |
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I'm glad you were witness.
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Sun Oct-19-08 10:54 AM
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8. We cannot take our eye off the prize... Still more work to do before Nov 4th |
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Sun Oct-19-08 10:56 AM
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9. Of course - that's why election day will be a finale to remember! |
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Sun Oct-19-08 11:14 AM
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12. Gergen makes a better argument for the dems |
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than the dem reps on CNN do. When he talked about how the dems have such a strong argument to combat the repubs attacks about "redistribution of wealth", he made so much sense. WHY DO THE DEMS not make these arguments!!! it drives me nuts.
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Sun Oct-19-08 12:56 PM
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18. I agree - when he's going to be on, I listen up. |
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Sun Oct-19-08 11:39 AM
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13. Posts #6 and #10 in this thread might be among the most significant |
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posts yet to appear on DU. Please read them as they describe the response to true synchronicity among sane, caring people. These posts Clary show the way for America after awakening from the trance that has forced upon them by Republicanism.
As Obama has repeatedly said, "This election is not about me, or Senator McCain, it's about you".
The American people are smarter and more caring than they have appeared during the post three of four decades. The is a Revolution in progress, a very cleansing and constructive one.
Hello America. It's great so see that you are feeling more like yourself.
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Sun Oct-19-08 12:56 PM
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16. So true - and "cleaning" is how it has felt to work on the campaign... |
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I signed on in February, and by now everywhere I go around town there are my "Obama peeps" ~ people of all ages, backgrounds, colors, socio-economic groups and parties. America, as we CAN be!
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Sun Oct-19-08 12:57 PM
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19. Don't forget that Gallup has us up by double digits again! n/t |
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Sun Oct-19-08 01:02 PM
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20. Really? Wow, I missed that. |
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