Syrinx
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:24 AM
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Alabama doesn't deserve a kiss, but can we get a hug? |
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President-Elect Obama got exactly the same vote as John Kerry. But at least we netted a House seat. That helps... a little. Our seats are now 4-3 Republican, instead of 5-2.
And Josh Segall, a former Paul Wellstone intern, lost "only" by six.
I'm trying to help get Alabama caught up in the movement that is happening before our eyes. But there's only so much one keyboard patriot can do. :D
And, my God, I am so truly giddy and amazed about President-Elect Barack Obama. I'm so happy for our country, I can barely stand it.
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:25 AM
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:37 AM
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:26 AM
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:38 AM
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You're always sweet to me, and I appreciate it!
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:39 AM
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:31 AM
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3. [[[HUG]]] from Alaska - we may be worse off than you folks! |
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We have to take Sarah back.........:puke:
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:40 AM
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I would offer to take Sarah off your hands, but I admit it would be only for "immoral purposes," and that's illegal across state lines. Just kidding. Thanks!
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:32 AM
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Keep working at it... take it from one red stater whose top of the ticket finally flipped after 40+ years - only the second time for a dem as president in more than 60 years.
I am giddy as well!
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:42 AM
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I think we in Alabama should emulate Indiana. The new president didn't campaign down here at all in the general election. I wonder if it would have made any difference if he did. I'm not sure. :shrug:
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:51 AM
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13. That was *the* difference here |
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starting with the long primary. No one ever campaigns for the May primary - until this year. Both candidates were active and it activated people. Then Obama kept sliding in additional visits (I think it was easy due to our close proximity to Illinois) and the ads have been nonstop for Obama. He became very familiar to Hoosiers. It also helped that while Obama was ever present, McCain didn't show up (in person or ads) until the last weeks. And those ads were fear, fear, fear - compared to mostly hope and focusing on Obama for the Obama ads.
It was a razor thin win - but the start of change in the state.
Hopefully the 50 state strategy will be increased in the coming years and Alabama won't be skipped.
Keep up the fight!
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Wed Nov-05-08 06:11 AM
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Maybe there is hope.
YES WE CAN!
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:46 AM
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10. Hugs, shit, y'all deserve long embraces for the horrorshow you have to put up with. |
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Wed Nov-05-08 06:14 AM
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I guess it's not as bad as some people think. But it's pretty bad.
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Wed Nov-05-08 06:44 AM
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20. I'm a North Easterner transplanted in Texas. I understand. |
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:50 AM
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Wed Nov-05-08 06:16 AM
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Lots of red people, but I'm a blue person that voted for the "black" person. :rofl:
:hi:
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Wed Nov-05-08 05:51 AM
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I'm in GA, so , to quote The Big Dog, I feel your pain.
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Wed Nov-05-08 06:18 AM
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Wed Nov-05-08 06:05 AM
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14. Hug and a "Poor Sweet Baby" From Michigan |
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It will happen for Alabama, just a little bit later. We gotta believe, and work.
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Wed Nov-05-08 06:20 AM
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They always start out in California, usually in Berkeley. Then they spread to the East Cost. Then to the midwest. Then to the south. And finally Utah. :)
Just a little joke. No offense to my friends in Utah. :D
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Wed Nov-05-08 07:08 AM
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21. A hug from a neighbor in GA... |
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The effort was strong but we still have a long way to go. I still have hope!
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