For 82 days in 1968, Robert F. Kennedy ran for President. His campaign was described as magical and mystical. With RFK, we believed that anything was possible. Then his life was tragically cut short. His great potential left unfulfilled. There hasn’t been another politician, since RFK, who has inspired this country so profoundly…until Barak Obama. Will Barack Obama be able to recreate the magic of those 82 days?

Archive for September 2nd, 2008

The Audacity of Terrorist Bill Ayers’s ‘Hope

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

For a primer on the longstanding relationship between Ayers and Barack Obama, see “Barack Obama: A Radical Leftist’s Journey from Community Organizing to Politics,” which appeared in the June 2008 issue of Foundation Watch.

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Monday: More Palin news

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

In that light, Palin could be an inspired choice. Ultra-conservatives I know are delighted with her, praising McCain for “hitting it out of the park.” So far, polling data doesn’t back them up, but that could change after Palin’s

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The Generic Democratic Party Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Change happens because the American people demand it — because they rise up and insist on new ideas and new leadership, a new politics for a new time. America, this is one of those moments.” - Barack Obama acceptance speech – August 28,

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Conventional Crapola: The DNC Part 3

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

I believe this election is close today mainly because the forces of the status quo are desperately afraid of the change Barack Obama represents. … Oil company profits, as you know, have soared to record levels, and gasoline prices

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Emails, Answers and Random Thoughts

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

YOU persist as our symbol of hope, justice and equality. Please don’t be afraid of it. Please embrace it. YOU inspired us, brought us to tears, made us laugh, and made us finally feel that we were not voting for the lesser of two evils.

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Letter from the Left Coast: Liberals dis' Palin at their Peril

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Barack’s pick for vice President was less than inspired and typified the campaign so far. It was all trailer and no big picture, For weeks the identity was kept under wraps. His adoring fans would be the first to know by text message if

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To Hope Is Human…

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

It is true that Barack Obama has come onto the American political landscape and brought a fresh breath of air. His message of hope, unity and change has inspired many people to see him as the agent of these values.

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DNC Recap Part 1: Highlights & Lowlights

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

2) Manifest Hope Gallery. The gallery spotlights artists across the nation who use their voices to motivate the grassroots movement surrounding the Obama campaign. Dozens of Obama-inspired artwork were showcased at the gallery during

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Peltier to Obama: Remember Political Prisoners and Native Peoples

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

An Open Letter to Barack Obama Symbolism Alone Will Not Bring Change By LEONARD PELTIER from CounterPunch I have watched with keen interest and renewed hope as your campaign has mobilized millions of Americans behind your message of

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Read: [progressivesforobama] Revolutionary Potential of Obama Movement

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

[6] He has become larger than life in US politics, mesmerizing people with his oratory skills and carefully crafted message of hope, empowerment and change. He has gathered around him a new breed of political professionals – a campaign

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