KOEB 2/12/2008 Potomac Primary Watch

[WolverineDG]

what the hell, someone's got to start it

Here's Tweety:

Here's the Obama Express revin' up for runs through Texas & Ohio:



dg

[Patsy Stone]

1. Hi!

I wish I lived in DC again. :(

[Botany]

2. Put a fork in her .... Hillary is done.

Obama is pulling killer #s in VA. Clinton fired her manager, has had $
problems, and is getting her ass kicked in state after state. I read a
great piece in the L.A. Times that Obama has been working on this "game
plan" from 2006 .... it is not just a cult but "they" use Barack to fire up the
people with a speech aka "Rock Star Time" and then the campaign has a
well thought "boots on the ground" old fashioned win the election game plan
in state after state.


Obama is winning across the country big time Washington, Maine, Georgia,
Iowa, North Dakota, Louisiana, Colorado, South Carolina ... on and on.

Hell Barack took 94 delegates in New York State = 40% of the delegates in Hillary's
home state and he took about 35% in MA too (Kennedy & Kerry's endorsement took
Obama from 15% to 37%.

[WolverineDG]

3. but but but

I thought he LOST in Massachusetts!! :crazy:

It's getting nuts down here in Texas. Goody!

dg

[Botany]

4. It has to do the w/ "size" of the loss

In both N.Y. & MA Barack picked up 20 points.

Remember Rudy's wait until Florida game plan ... same thing
will hurt Hillary ...... Obama before Ohio and Texas will pile
up delegates and good press ..... Hillary not so much.

[Patsy Stone]

7. Congrats on your campaign ads!

It was really nice to not have too many this year, but I know how much fun it is to be relevant in a primary.

:toast:

[WolverineDG]

16. We're already getting robo-calls!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

dg

[Patsy Stone]

80. And you're not at the Hillary rally?

:shrug:

[WolverineDG]

84. oh crap!

it's only a 12 hour drive from here....maybe i should leave now? :shrug:

dg

[Patsy Stone]

91. And you call yourself a Democrat?

Why do you hate America? :)

[GigiMommy]

5. And he's captured the cute baby girl vote too! Hi Everyone!!!

:hi:

[Botany]

6. Well that puts him over the top.

Give her some snuggles for me please .... BTW what is her name?

[GigiMommy]

11. Cassie!!!!

She's gone from Blue's Clues to Hannah Montana. (I miss Blue's Clues).

[bleever]

125. What a lovely girl.

And a handsome dog, too!

[greenmutha]

All very good things.

Gobama! :toast:

Hi everybody :hi:

[GigiMommy]

15. Hi greenmutha!!

I'm sorta new to the group. Nice to meet ya! :hi:

[greenmutha]

26. Hi Gigi!

Nice to meet you too. :toast:

[crispini]

33. Howdy Cuddles!

:hug:

[Botany]

51. Wanna earn some extra hearts?

Just saying. :blush: :loveya:

So Hillary's #1 & #2 people have "quit?" :bounce:

Obama is running a beautiful campaign.

[crispini]

60. I have to admit I'm starting to lean that way.

:loveya:

[Botany]

71. Lean what way? Obama or getting extra hearts ....

Dr. Smooth is in

[crispini]

73. Both, bay-bee!

:rofl:

[Botany]

81. We could make Ohio & Texas caucus states.

:rofl:

BTW why is MSNBC showing that Hillary won MI & FL?

[crispini]

87. hey, why'cha c'mon over for a 'caucus' honey?!!

:rofl: actually, we ARE a caucus state -- we're mixed, primary-caucus.

[Botany]

90. I would but are you still doing capture and release?

:scared:

[crispini]

94. Hee hee.

Yippie ki-yay, li'l buckaroo. :evilgrin:

[WolverineDG]

97. yeah, we're a mixed caucus

beer, tequila, hard liquor, wine

oh, I thought you were talking about the Drunks Caucus.

:rofl:

(sorry for the in-joke, gang; we texan du-ers are giddy as schoolgirls right now)

dg

[crispini]

103. hee hee. I love it! We're the mixed drink caucus!

:rofl:

[WolverineDG]

104. ::hic::

pull my finger....

dg

[greenmutha]

63. Apparently, you can get extra hearts easily...

just by posting a photo in The Lounge:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x7463618

:rofl:

[CC]

8. Hi all. Polls in Maryland will be open until 9:30 PM

now because of the weather.

[WolverineDG]

12. Hey CC!!`

How's things at Chez Critter? :hi:

dg

[CC]

17. It is good here since we are all home,

inside and warm. Cleaning ferret cages and stuff while listening to the tv since I am late on doing their stuff.

[ralps]

9. Hi WolverineDG, Hi Everyone!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[WolverineDG]

13. Hey ralps!

Obama's headed for another rout of Clinton in states that don't count!

:hi:


dg

[GigiMommy]

19. Hi Ralps!

:hi: How are you and your kitties?

[ralps]

52. Hi GigiMommy! Crook & I are doing good!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[SeattleGirl]

10. Hi everyone.

:hi:

[WolverineDG]

14. Hey SG!!

:hi: to the great Pac Northwest!

dg

[SeattleGirl]

42. Hey DG.

:hi:

[GigiMommy]

18. Hi SG!!!

:hug: How are you doing?

[SeattleGirl]

21. Feeling pretty down today.

But I decided to come by and watch the primary returns with everyone, because I need to step outside myself for a minute. And I can't think of better people to do that with.

:hug:

[GigiMommy]

28. My Dad passed away

in 2004. It takes time. It really does. I miss him spoiling my daughter rotten and watching her grow up.

[SeattleGirl]

34. I know.

My father died 30 years ago, and there are moments when I miss him so much it's like he just passed. And now with my mom......

I know you never totally get over it, and I wouldn't want to. I think that's how they live on, in the memories of those they touched.

[CC]

43. Sending you lots of

:hug:s. It will be hard for a while but I am betting your mom taught you how to handle things and left you lots of strength to get through it all.

[SeattleGirl]

49. That she did, CC

My mom was a nurse's aide, and when we were growing up, we heard stories from her about people who were ready to go, but their families were begging them to keep living (regardless of the quality of their life), and it really bothered her.

When my grandmother (mom's mom) was ill and in a nursing home, I used to go see her every Sunday. The last time I was there, I kissed her and said, "See you later, grandma." Usually, she would say, "Okay, honey." That time, she said, "Oh honey, I don't think so." I left knowing that she was ready to go. Two days later, my mom called to say that grandma has passed away.

When my grandfather (mom's dad) fell ill, and he was in a nursing home, my mom came to Washington to see him, and told him if he was ready to go, it was okay. Then she called her brother in Maryland, and told him to come out, and tell grandpa the same thing, which he did. Grandpa died shortly after that.

So, I grew up knowing that many people KNOW when it's time, and that the most loving and unselfish thing the family can do is let them know they are loved, and that it's okay for them to go.

It's not easy, but it's the right thing to do.

And that is a beautiful gift that we got from mom.

[CC]

55. Between this and what you wrote the other night she really does

sound like a great mom. You will find yourself smiling through tears at you memories sooner than later with the gifts she left you.

[greenmutha]

66. Hi SG...

That was a beautiful tribute you wrote to your mom in The Lounge. My sincere condolences to you and your family. :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

70. Thank you.

:hug:

[SharonRB]

30. Wow!

Look at all those hearts. Lots of people must love you.

:loveya: :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

40. Hey Sharon.

I was surprised to see all of them.

How is your mom today? :hug:

[SharonRB]

44. See downthread

She's doing much, much better and we can actually sort of understand her when she talks. They moved her back to the cancer floor now that she's out of danger from the sepsis.

One thing I noticed, though, that I don't like is that her eyes are looking yellow again. I'm afraid her bilirubin levels must be back up, which isn't a good sign.

[CC]

20. Geez give me a break, Maryland is no

different than any other state on race. I liked Mfume and Cardin but ended up voting for Cardin. We had two damn good candidates running for that senate seat and it was a difficult choice. Race had nothing to do with it to those I talked to.

[crispini]

22. Hey everyone!

:hi: Just sittin' home hangin' with the cats, Keith, and DU. :loveya:

[WolverineDG]

25. Crispy!

:loveya: :hi:

wanna be my roomie at state again? floor fight! floor fight!

dg

[crispini]

31. If I can get there, I'm in!

We have a real competitive SD. Of course, I could always just show up and volunteer. ;)

[GigiMommy]

50. Hi Crispini!

:hi: Nice to meet you! I've been here for a few months. It's nice here.

[crispini]

61. Hi GigiMommy!

:hi: Nice to meet you!

Yes, this is a nice cozy corner of DU! Welcome! :toast: :loveya:

[WolverineDG]

23. Holy Hell! Check this out!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4560376

:wow:


dg

[crispini]

29. wow, that's cool! nt

[SharonRB]

24. Hey, everyone!

:hi:

Mom is doing much better. They took her off the heart monitor and moved her back to the cancer floor. I like the nurses there much better.

She had liquids for lunch and can now eat what they call "mechanical solids," which means things like ground meat, but not chewy things like chicken.

We're amazed. The antibiotics seems to have taken care of the sepsis, which is what put her back in the hospital. Now I don't know what course of treatment we're going to follow for the cancer -- two weeks ago we thought she'd be gone by now. She's very, very weak and I don't know if she'll get her strength back, but it's frustrating for her. I even had to scratch her nose for her.

[WolverineDG]

27. Wonderful news, Sharon!

:hug:

:loveya:

:hi:

dg

[CC]

32. Great news. Glad to hear she is better. Tell her

she will need lots of patience and to allow her body to recover. Hope things keep getting better. :hug:

[SharonRB]

36. Thanks

It's good news and bad news. Now she has a long road to go with the cancer. As recently as Sunday they still told us she had only a few weeks at most, but now I just don't know.

[CC]

48. Seems like they always have to mix bad

with the good. Will keep on praying for her. You never know she might be one of those that responds well to chemo. I know the second time Terry had chemo we were told he might survive until xmas with it (It started in April). He responded well and is still here even if he did have to go through a third time. By then something new was out to use. So far he has stayed in remission for 4.5 years now. The longest he has ever stayed in remission.
I always hoped for the best and planned for the worst. It was about all I could do.

[SharonRB]

53. Terry's a lot younger than my mom,

which does help to some degree. My mom's cancer has spread to a lot of her organs already. I just don't know how much good the chemo will even do.

[CC]

64. He probably is and was when he was going through

it all. He also had a different kind of cancer. More was telling you that as in that some people just respond better than others and it can surprise even the doctors. Of all the people we met with his cancer at the time he is one of two that are still here. Maybe more me hoping she will so you have her around longer and trying to give you some hope. It is such a hard thing to go through either way and the ups and down can be brutal. You have a lot of sense and know to be realistic. I also know the helpless feeling and that can be hard to handle too. Try to keep some hope but definitely stay realistic.
I hate trying to type it out because I am so awful with words. Just wish I could give you a :hug: and shoulder to lean on.

[SharonRB]

67. Thanks, CC

Yes, I'm trying to be realistic. It's so hard to make any kind of plans now, not knowing what's going to happen and when. I want to register for Take Back America and now I just don't know what to do. I've got a call in to them to see if I'll be able to get a refund if I can't go. I know mom wouldn't want us to put our lives on hold, so I want to keep doing what I'd normally do as much as possible, but give myself time to get to the hospital as much as I can also.

[CC]

79. You end up having to put your life

on hold to a point. Just don't tell her that you are. Hope they do allow refunds in case because that would take a little pressure off you on at least that decision.

[crispini]

35. Aw, I am sorry to hear your mom is not well, but glad she is doing better!

:grouphug::hug::grouphug::hug::grouphug::hug::grouphug::hug:

[SharonRB]

39. Thanks, Crispi

So nice to have you here with us.

[GigiMommy]

38. Oh Sharon, that's good to hear.

:hi:

[SharonRB]

41. Thanks, Gigi

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

54. That's wonderful that they moved her back to the other floor.

Hopefully she will get her strength back. :hug:

[SharonRB]

56. We hope so

It's so frustrating for her that she can't move one arm at all and the other one very little. She can't even hold a cup herself.

[Botany]

59. Well I hope that that you and your mom will get to spend more ....

.... time together.

Please take some time to be good to yourself too.

[WolverineDG]

37. Tweety's stunned that lower class & non-college grads

voted for Obama. :eyes:

dg

[Patsy Stone]

45. I wanted Pat to go on again

about he can't win the white vote. That's his story and he's sticking to it. :eyes:

[WolverineDG]

47. Rachel!

Someone must be reading the forum again. They put Rachel in the gray suit! :grr:

Just kiddin', Rachel. I lurves ya. Just don't wrinkle Keith's suit.

dg

[crispini]

46. Everything stuns Tweety.

Tweety couldn't pundit his way out of a paper bag. :eyes:

[GigiMommy]

57. Tweety's just

[crispini]

62. I would find him a lot less annoying if he didn't interrupt everyone.

How wude! :D

[bleever]

58. For our Shuster, incarcerated:

(okay, just suspended)

Come back soon, David.

[Botany]

65. What a croc

Stupid yes but worth all this press? hell no!

Like it or not Pimp or Pimping is now part of everyday vernacular.

M-TV had a show "pimp my ride" ..... Kid Rock "stone cold pimp daddy"
Bleever is a pimp & player

[bleever]

82. Please,

I is a "playa".



Pimp my lodge!



Needs a plasma TV and a pool table.

[crispini]

116. OMG just saw this. ROFL!

:rofl:

[bleever]

122. How ya doing, crispi?

:hi: Nice to see you!

[crispini]

123. Fabulous!

all excited about gettin' a vote. enjoying my robocalls and ads! hahahahahahha!

[bleever]

124. Everyone is talking about voting for change,

but I want folding money. :)

[crispini]

126. SNORT!

:spray:

[greenmutha]

127. Ha! Me too!

:rofl:

[Patsy Stone]

68. Aw...

:(



:hi:

[bleever]

88. And,

I hope he's making good use of his time off. :)

[Patsy Stone]

89. Sure

You had to go and bring his lovely wife into this, didn'tcha? Buzzkill.

p.s.: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=315x108506

[GigiMommy]

83. Miss ya David.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

69. Hi everyone.

Shar, I'm so glad your Mom's improving even if it is only a wee bit.
Your family is still on my prayer list.

Patsy, I read the thread today on H20 Man's post. Good God, some of the Hilarybots are just :eyes:

[SharonRB]

72. Thanks, Mo.

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

74. Hey, mo!

There was a major extermination in GDP today. It smells a bit better in there already. Things are looking up.

:hi:

[SharonRB]

75. What happened?

Did a bunch of people get TSd?

[Patsy Stone]

78. Oh, my ...

Yes. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4551250

How are you? :hug:

[SharonRB]

93. Wow!

I'm doing a bit better for now.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

76. Maybe I'll attempt to read it tomorrow.

Major extermination. :rofl: :rofl:. That's priceless.

[GigiMommy]

77. Hi there M!

:hi:

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

86. Hey Gigi

:hi: Your daughter's gorgeous. Is it snowing in the Motor City? It is here in Chitown.

[SharonRB]

95. Yes

It's awful out. I had a ton of snow to clear off my car when I left the hospital.

[GigiMommy]

98. Thank you!

Yes! It IS still snowing here. They say 2"-4". Today was my first day driving in two weeks. What lovely weather to drive in.

[SharonRB]

115. Now that you're driving,

are you coming tomorrow night? I just talked to Nancy, and she's ready for it.

[GigiMommy]

117. Unless something pops up,

I'll be there! Where is it again?

[SharonRB]

118. The commissioners' auditorium

behind the 1200 N. Telegraph tower at the county offices in Pontiac. It's a circular structure at the back of the building. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I can't wait to see Nancy kick butt!

[crispini]

85. See! Stretch is STILL wearing the Boss Hijack suit.

Floaty hearts for Stretch! :loveya:

[crispini]

92. Lookit that, a Presidential Candidate in Texas.

Holy Carp, hell just froze over.

Check out the little baby mariachi on the stage with her! Cuuuuuuuuuute!

[Patsy Stone]

96. LOL!

:hi:, hon!

[crispini]

101. Howdy Patsela!

Ya know, if I get a chance to go see Hillary, I will, but I'm definitely leaning towards Obama. :D

This is fun, I get to vote!

[Botany]

99. Clinton Campaign Stop

We are # 2

We are # 2

We are # 2

Somos el número dos

Somos el número dos

Somos el número dos

BTW V.B.P.S. on Hillary very bad pants suit

[crispini]

108. Hee. It's just nice to see a Democratic presidential candidate in this state.

:bounce:

[WolverineDG]

100. Strap on your ice skates, Crispy

Fight 'em till hell freezes over then beat 'em on the ice!!

Wow, historical moment here... this hasn't happened in, wow, how long again??? Longer than I've been voting, I think.

dg

[crispini]

105. Longer than I've been voting, indeed.

Shit, I remember my first-ever Texas primary. I voted for Jesse Jackson.

Dang, even when I haven't lived here, when I was living abroad, I've been a Texas voter. I've voted in this state all my life. Wow. That's amazing!

[WolverineDG]

110. me too n/t

[Botany]

109. did I ever tell you that you are my Fav?

Clinton Tonight = Custer thanks to all the Indians that showed up.



I wonder if she will mention MD,VA, & DC?

[WolverineDG]

114. Custer wore Arrow shirts

Fun fact you might not know

dg

[greenmutha]

102. Are you still in Texas crispi? n/t

[crispini]

106. Indeed!

I'm pretty stoked right now! We're going to rock and roll! :bounce:

[greenmutha]

112. Good for you!

W00t!
Unfortunately, I live in the reddest state in the nation. :banghead:

[WolverineDG]

107. err, wrong kinda "miner" for the sweeping analogy

:rofl:

dg

[crispini]

111. I didn't get that.

Ok, so I'm not completely off base. :D

[WolverineDG]

113. UTEP Miners

(mascots)

She said something along the lines of being an honorary Miner & looking forward to sweeping across the state in the next 3 weeks.

dg

[CC]

119. So what happens to our vapor votes if

the polling place loses power suddenly? Any ideas? Half the street on one side of me is out, mine is shaky and the two firetrucks that went by sirens blaring were only going about 10 mph max.




If I disappear means my power went out. Glad there is wood for the wood stove.

[crispini]

120. Ye cats! Stay warm!

:hug:

[CC]

121. That would be why there is wood

for the wood stove. Ice all over the place but knew it was coming and brought in plenty of wood. Can't let my birds get to cold. :rofl: That is what I really worry about, the rest of us can huddle under blankets.

[RevCheesehead]

128. Thank you, Keith, for correctly pronouncing Bob LaFollette's name.

And yes, your friends in Wisconsin are grateful! :loveya:

One week to voting day, and today I saw my first Hillary ad on TV. Barack has had them running a couple of weeks already.

Sorry I missed y'all - I had to go to a J.V. basketball game and watch Laura kick ass. :)