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malletgirl02 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:27:19 -0000

I agree, she knew what she was saying.

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APeach — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:26:24 -0000

Yes, yes, and yes! It's not like the Repub standard issue female autobot in "adore" mode--it's love. And Biden's grands are SO cute. I just love when little kids try to pick up toddlers. It's adorable!

And the youngest, bless his little heart, seemed to think "Grandad, it's too many people out there. Don't let me go!!"

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GreenLadyHere — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:18:33 -0000

craig: Major SUPPORT to U!! Remember the GOOD TIMES!! :>)

Continue to be strong! He is proud of YOU!! :>)

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APeach — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:14:42 -0000

I'd imagine that Teresa Kerry is a font of knowledge and advice for Michelle. It was always my hope that she could be an "older sister" of sorts to Michelle. Teresa can give her insights few others can. As hard as it was for Teresa--you know, being an actual sentient being with thoughts and opinions--she knows that Michelle's pressures are about a 1000 times worse.

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Elevated — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:58:52 -0000

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MsKitty — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:53:08 -0000

What a refreshing change it will be to have a First Couple that actually sleeps with each other instead of with other people, or not at all.

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MsKitty — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:38:27 -0000

Sending prayers and healing vibes your way. Get well soon.

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MsKitty — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:31:34 -0000

I won't make it to DC but the family will be taking the day off and having a big celebration. The day will have special meaning for us not just because of the swearing in, but Jan 20, 2009 would have been my Mom's 70th birthday. I know if Mom were still here she would be beside herself right now.

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JJai — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:09:10 -0000

They said on MSNBC or CNN that the "America is a place called HOPE" was a tagline in his 1992 acceptance speech.

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evita — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:49:17 -0000

I didn't know either! Is that why he said he has obligations that will disallow him helping his dad through November?

WOW

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GreenLadyHere — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:40:39 -0000

Rhondacocoa: Girlllllll, you betta just get "betta"!!! :>) :>) :>)

You've gotta start training for the Olympics!!! :>) :>) :>)

On the real: Praying for YOU and your family!!!! :>) :>)

Oh yeah: Co-signing on Biden! :>) :>)

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GreenLadyHere — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:34:26 -0000

This is in honor of the "meeting on the stage" of Mr. Obama and the Biden FAMILY!! :>) :>)

Really sentimental!!! :>) :>)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ2L4iPvdIk
We Are Family - Sister Sledge Whoooo Hoo!! :>) :>)

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taritac — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:29:21 -0000

There is no suspense. Who cares who he picks? Every name that has been floated has been boooooring.

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CraigHickman — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:10:16 -0000

It was Black people (the most at any convention ever) and Hispanic people (the most at any convention ever) and Asian people (the most at any convention ever) and Native Americans (the most at any convention ever. The Montana delegation alone was 20% Native.)
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caligirl — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:58:30 -0000

actually, that fleetwood mac tune was the clintons' campaign theme song back in '92 when bill made his first run.

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CraigHickman — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:47:46 -0000

My father was born in Inverness, Mississippi in 1920. He was 87 when he died last March.

The man who called the roll call vote from Mississippi looked exactly like my father just before he passed.

I fell apart.

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rikyrah — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:46:17 -0000

You saw Craig? I was looking for Craig in the Maine delegation - he was not there..LOL

I knew Spike Lee was there - he had a funny interview yesterday on MSNBC. Had a great Obama t-shirt on.

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CraigHickman — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:39:16 -0000

I broke wide open and cried many rivers today.

Everyone delivered, but John Kerry stole the show. And it was quite a show to steal.

That's all for now.

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GreenLadyHere — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:26:37 -0000

andy: co-sign!!!! :>) :>)

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Sombody_took_my_username — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:11:11 -0000

Damn! I'm online and I turn around suddenly and who do I see in the crowd groovin' to "Chain of Fools".....Craig Hickman!!!! What are the freakin' odds? They're playing reruns of the nights coverage.

So, did anyone notice the song they were playing when Bill came out? Fleetwood Mac:

If you wake up and dont want to smile,
If it takes just a little while,
Open your eyes and look at the day,
Youll see things in a different way.

Dont stop, thinking about tomorrow,
Dont stop, itll soon be here,
Itll be, better than before,
Yesterdays gone, yesterdays gone.

Why not think about times to come,
And not about the things that youve done,
If your life was bad to you,
Just think what tomorrow will do.

Dont stop, thinking about tomorrow,
Dont stop, itll soon be here,
Itll be, better than before,
Yesterdays gone, yesterdays gone.

All I want is to see you smile,
If it takes just a little while,
I know you dont believe that its true,
I never meant any harm to you.

Dont stop, thinking about tomorrow,
Dont stop, itll soon be here,
Itll be, better than before,
Yesterdays gone, yesterdays gone.

Dont you look back,
Dont you look back.

Naughty, naughty Obama Campaign!

Then Michelle's eyes were so cool...I know ugly stuff is going on behind the scenes. I know Michelle's not going to like Bill first, because of the blowjob thing...and the other petulant stuff is the last straw.

Best line from Bill's speech:

"America is a place called HOPE"

Saw Jennifer Garner and Jessica Alba and Chevy Chase, Spike Lee, Mohammad Ali in the crowd.

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rikyrah — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:04:57 -0000

I loved the way Michelle looked when Barack took the stage.

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Lilytiger — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:57:04 -0000

I was laughing, too. Then I read your post cali and realized that laughing may be a bit insensitive.

Ohh well.

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flygyrl72 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:53:52 -0000

I agree. You think Bill Clinton would sit on the sidelines with out weighing in?! Yeah, right! Hil neither!!! They would be a nightmare. Disastrous.

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Sombody_took_my_username — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:46:47 -0000

There was footage of Michelle chatting away with Teresa Kerry .....it looked so warm between the two of them. Just like two girlfriends having a nice talk.

I wonder also, if Barack had a mourning period. Walking on the beach barefooted, and tucking a flower behind Malia's ear.....I wonder if he felt the loss of a very simple existence. I wonder if he felt a pang for a private life they very likely will lose? Their house, their beds, the neighborhood, friends.

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Sombody_took_my_username — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:37:21 -0000

Are Cheryl and Baratunde going to be at Barack's speech?