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"jackandjillpolitics", "is_initial_load": true, "is_authenticated": false, "timestamp": "2009-12-09_17:23:54", "remote_domain": "", "page": 1, "is_moderator": false, "display_username": "", "points": null, "subscribe_on_post": 2, "moderator_can_edit": false, "is_remote": false, "is_verified": false, "missing_perm": "login"}, "realtime_paused": false, "posts": {"3454976": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What grade are you in?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:24:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454751, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3467265": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Perhaps this is why such a large number of them haven't voted in Georgia.<br><br>But let me also say this:<br><br>There's a certain set of \"brothers' that, no matter what Barack says or doesn't say, will not see Barack as one of them and will pretty much ignore him as \"uppity.\"<br><br>Yeah. I said that. <br><br>\"Uppity\" isn't just a smear used by white politicians.<br><br>Black male masculinity (and femininity) is a subject for its own blog, to be sure.<br><br>Gender is performance.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_22:46:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461654, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459587": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I know how you feel, Sepia! I called folks for the first time this past weekend. You will probably be pleasantly surprised to find that very few, if any, voters will challenge and/or quiz you about Obama's policy positions. (This is what I was most nervous about.) Either they are on board and want information about voting procedures, or they are not - in which case, it's a thank you for your time and have a nice day! My experience is limited and I plan to do it again tomorrow, but I hope this helps. You can do it!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:13:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "claudia_m", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459345, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454980": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Democrats will Win", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:25:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "69440664c99faa2a3283b6f9143dcabc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459670": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Truth - this is rare but I disagree with you.  Not all young black men wear sagging pants and the ones that do, may interpret it as a \"father\" or \"uncle\" saying pull your pants up.  Barack is straight forward and some of our young black men need to hear that from someone in a positive role who cares about them.<br><br>I have been working with at risk teens since I was in my teens (volunteer role) and one of the most common thing I hear from them is that no one cared enough to tell them these things and if they did it would probably have made a difference in their lives and their choices could have been different.<br><br>So while it may seem harsh to some, it can make a positive difference to our youth.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:18:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 14, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459551, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459078": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1598409/20081102/story.jhtml\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1598409/200811...</a><br><br>Obama: \"Brothers should pull up their pants.\"<br><br><br>While I agree that \"brothers\" should pull up their pants (seriously, I saw a pack of teenagers this summer strolling down the beach with their jeans sagging [95 degrees outside mind you], constantly pulling up their pants and shuffling sand all over the place) --- I was in the restaurant Saturday and saw a pack of white college boys with their pants sagging and constantly pulling them up.  Why is sagging pants still a trend, and why single out the \"brothers?\"", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:43:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 29, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462663": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My instinct is that he shouldn't be dabbling in this stuff....except to talk of it in very general, non-specific terms....and unless he is specifically asked to mentor young men.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:24:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462543, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460485": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Sway wasn't asking him about the brothers, so what the brothers do shouldn't have been part of his answer.  JMO.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:10:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459578, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463177": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah:  YES IT IS!!  :&gt;)  :&gt;)  I really love their SMARMY/SNARKY/SARCASM  in their NICE WAY!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)  For the most part, I always end up saying  <b>NO THEY DI'INT!  :&gt;)</b><br><br>I will continue following it/them!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden '08!!!  TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:54:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462409, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461654": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You could be right.<br><br>I often think however, that the words delivered in a flippant way, without context, have less impact.   It's so cliche, the pulling up the pants.  Surely, this is not the source of all our troubles?    <br><br>On the Black in America special, there was a young man at a job interview, dressed traditionally in a suit and tie.   He was treated abysmally.   It was clear to me that this young man felt like less...despite his attire.    Obama is astoundingly insightful.   Why is he resorting to cliches?<br><br>There is a distinction to be made between kids/teens who are just doing what kids do by following \"fashion\", and adult men who've outgrown that stage, yet continue to dress that way.    There is an element of \"shaming\"  in the preaching/criticism.   The idea being that if you can embarrass the person, they'll change.   But if that person is deeply depressed....shame is not an improvement.    In fact, I think shame intensifies cultural depression.   <br><br>Barack needs young black men to be sufficiently moved to show up at the polls.   He won't accomplish that by making them feel worse about themselves.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:28:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459670, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463513": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Sorry Suprk...not trying to rain on your parade...I just didn't refresh the screen first. ;-)<br><br>They are amazing, aren't they?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_18:15:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462825, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456028": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Just for the record, Obama will win Virginia!  And it won't be b/c a self righteous siffling of opinion.  It will be because of people like an elderly woman I met two weekends ago.  She was clearly well over 70 with substantial osteoporosis.  She didn't volunteer to phone bank; she canvassed.  I didn't think she could complete more than 5 houses, particularly because the target sheets do not put the streets in complete alphabetical  and numerical order.  You might have streets 5 streets apart on the same page, but guess what?  She finished!  That's how I know we're going to win.   Not b/c of cheerleading all day on blogs. <br><br>Yeah, I come here to vent.  That's what black folks do.  But we never question each others' commitment or loyalty.<br><br>And some of you have a short and selective memory.  A remember more than a few of you now attacking me wavering in your support within the last year b/c of issues like Obama denouncing Reverend Wright on the View or his vote on FISA or his \"lack of\" commitment ot our issues.  How soon we forget.  True enough, I didnn't hestitate to say I thought those forlks were being short sighted, but NEVER did I question your loyalty.<br><br>Yeah, I got a big mouth and very opinionated.  Always have been and always will be.  And yes I am a worry wort about everything I hold dear. And there is no bigger priority in my life (other than my son) than this Campaign.  <br><br>Yes, I'm obsessing over ads and the like b/c how we finish this campaign will be the difference between a definitive win and a marginal win.  I want a DEFINITIVE win! <br><br>Peace!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:35:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 6, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458832": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Obama is also going to use wire hangers as antennaes on all the tvs in the WH after he tells Michelle to make sure they are wrapped in aluminum foil.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:28:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456507, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459615": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Not that I really needed to, but I hedged my bets and bought both a bottle of Korbel (for a very good night); and a bottle of Jameson's (for a very bad night).  Actually I'll need the Jameson's to calm my nerves until the election is called, then I will do the following 3 things: pop open the Korbel, crank up the \"Victory Mix\" playlist on the i-Pod (which has yet been unplayed), and call the family to whoop and holler.<br><br>It's a fine line trying to be optimistic without jinxing things.  Some of that 2000/2004 PTSD, I guess.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:15:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "MsKitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454942, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456544": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I think you both are making good points. That said, strategy arguments are best left to Wed morning. <br><br>I have been pissed at McCain's strategy for a while now. But tomorrow morning, you won't know it.<br><br>And to NMP, even if you disagree with the line's direction, hold it anyway.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:10:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456338, "depth": 8, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461154": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Well, don't I feel special. :)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:55:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460517, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456547": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Whoa - what a trip down memory lane.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:10:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "claudia_m", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456464, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456039": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "NMP,<br><br>I know that McCain put more money into ads,but as I've posted elsewhere, he didn't put the money into GOTV. It's the final hours, and his money is in ads, where Obama is getting boots on the ground. <br><br>I understand your anxiety, and I'm glad you're the JJP Chicken Little. You keep us dosed with a little vinegar in the Kool Aid and that's quite good. Keeps us balanced.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:36:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454561, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456555": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Nope, because I don't believe that NMP is working for the goal.  So everytime she gets on here concern trolling I will call her out.  <br><br>End of story.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:11:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456452, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458669": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "lol I meant a lonnnggg 2 years.  (it feels like 8).  <br><br>I am drained.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:19:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3458652, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458606": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Go Texax Go Texas Go Texas<br><br>Good for you.  I hope after things get settled you have the opportunity to record your experience.  That is just AWESOME.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:15:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456625, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455581": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I don't even read the devil's blather.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:07:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455321, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455027": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You're right, Barack Obama is going to lose big time.<br><br>I look forward to you coming up here Wednesday morning crowing I TOLD YOU SO.<br><br>I live in Virginia and I've seen the Colin Powell ad several times, so maybe you have a special HILLARYVISION TV that blocks all of this out.<br><br><br>PLEASE,  I URGE you to vote for John McCain so all of your I TOLD YOU SO dreams can come true.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:28:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454561, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462197": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Co-signing, TS.  I don't think it's BO's place to tell other folks kids how to dress or behave period.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:59:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461704, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3465993": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm not saying Michelle should do it but if it were to be done it should<br>come from Michelle vs. Barrack.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_21:05:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3463002, "depth": 8, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460667": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Town - I have nothing but respect for you.<br><br>That said, I read the interview and the questions asked.  Now which demographic do you believe MTV was targeting with this segment?<br><br>I have no problems with the way Obama speaks to the brothers.  I think it is a good thing and I hope Obama does more of it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:22:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460485, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463228": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Val,<br><br>How could she? How can a grown ass woman be mean to little innocent kids and refused them candy on Halloween? You know, I could whip some ass when it comes to someone mistreating kids. We all have our differences but leave the little ones alone. I can't take that sh%t!!   I hope she doesn't have an hour of peace until she begs for forgiveness. I hope her neighbors run her out of the neighborhood. I hope whenever she eats candy, she'll break out in a rash with intense itching! lol", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:58:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459856, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460158": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I don't see this as preaching. This is a class issue. There are certain mannerisms and behaviors prevalent with the lower classes. And the sagging pants/no shoe laces is an indoctrination of prison culture. Criminal mentality. Black people in other countries don't have their men dressing like this. I don't know about you but I would have a hard time taking a man seriously who dresses like that. What kind of job would he have to provide for a family? Do people see beyond their immediate neighborhood or see themselves as productive citizens of the world? Either way it is extremely limiting. My brothers were never allowed to dress that way for this very reason.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:49:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "heartsandflowers", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459551, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463237": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thanks for the update Val!  That is awesome news about the polls!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:59:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "freespiritbty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461098, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456276": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "No longer will apple pie be the quintessential American dessert...oh noez...that title now beez Sweet Potato Pie", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:52:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456169, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455073": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Can I just say that these are beautiful pictures? I know we're supposed to be worrying or debating or whatever, but I'm tired. Can't wait for tomorrow! This past weekend I waited 4 hours @ Richmond City Hall to vote. The turnout for that alone was ENCOURAGING to say the least. Now as for the rest of VA? We will see...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:30:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "a43f021c11b2e6b394c6c3002f6cece0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461704": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Should Barack tell young girls not to expose their thongs while wearing low rise jeans?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:30:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461452, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461815": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Oh no, Obama's Grandmother died.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:37:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456169": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Did you know Sen. Obama has red Kool Aid, Sunny D AND the purple stuff in his refrigerator?<br><br>Did you know that Michelle was planning on having a truckload of chitlins and pig feets delivered to the White House for the state dinners?<br><br><br>Did you know that Malia and Sasha were going to blast Nas and Ludacris outside of the Lincoln Bedroom?<br><br><br>Did you know that the Obamas were going do the Electric Slide and breakdance at the Inauguration Ball?<br><br><br>OH NOEZ!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:45:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 6, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455931, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456591": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I also forgot that Michelle will have the wooden fork and spoon placed on the wall as well.  And she will use the White House Kitchen to do her and the girls' hair.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:13:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456507, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459154": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "RonnieB:  Co-sign! :&gt;)   \"BIG  -UN-NECESSARY, NON-SUBSTANTIVE\" gossip!<br>Deserved a <b> -1</b>!<br><br>Obama-Biden '08!!!  TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:49:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454720, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456084": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What color is the sky in your world?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:40:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455295, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456782": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Who ran what ad at what time in what part of the state shouldn't really be a concern at this point.  Obama and McCain have done all they can do.<br><br>What's of more concern as far as Virginia goes is the lack of polls in the minority areas of the state.    People are fearing that what happened in Chesterfield County during the primaries will happen statewide.  NAACP is suing the state, Tim Kaine says his hands are tied.<br><br>It's going to be VERY close in Virginia.  It won't be any of this 11+ business.  Unless it's a straight up blowout for Obama, it's going to come down to a couple of thousand if not a couple of hundred of votes.  Virginia 08 = Florida 00.   Virginia has a history of extremely close races; Webb won over Allen by 7000-9000 votes.  Creigh Deeds lost to Bob McDonnell for attorney general by 323 votes out of almost 1.5 million +/- cast.<br><br>Depressing the electorate with tales of woe could end up costing either man by a couple of hundred votes, just because they thought their man made a mistake so hope is lost.  THAT'S why I'm hot with NMP...negative attitudes are infectious and because of Virginia regularly having close elections we don't need that shit at this point in time.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:26:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456544, "depth": 9, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456598": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm not sure if this link has ever been posted, but it includes some Vote for Change videos.  Saul Williams delivers a beautiful spoken word piece, along with videos from others like Will.i.am and Persia White.<br><br><a href=\"http://obeygiant.com/voteforchange\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://obeygiant.com/voteforchange</a><br><br>Enjoy and be inspired!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:13:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "Monie", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458135": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thank you for playing.<br><br>I'm sure you will be posting here on November 5, 2008, right?", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_12:49:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "Admiral_Komack", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455295, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460456": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Sister Sarah probably had an abortion.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:08:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459908, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458652": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Good for you Claudia.  <br><br>I stopped watching Morning Joe 8 weeks ago.  LOL  It does wonders for your stress level.  lol<br><br>It is alright.  Your emotions are probably like most of us.  This has been a LONNNNG 8 years.  I am so tired (emotionally) that I can hardly wait for this weekend.  I am going to sleep for at least 1/2 day.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:18:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456490, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454045": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "this was a big gossip subject this weekend:<br><br><a href=\"http://news.aol.com/elections/article/obama-tells-media-to-back-off-on-walk/234659\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://news.aol.com/elections/article/obama-tel...</a><br><br>obama sprinted away with sasha from the press on halloween<br><br>i mean, he did what he had to do as a father right?<br><br>he just wanted to spend some quality time with sasha (aka, lil young obama)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_07:59:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "17426f6c4f863f8b116c68d9e9b95f13", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3464425": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Indeed.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_19:15:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "01cd55b5b177f7c1827c08939b7d75f4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462256, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455248": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It's too late.<br><br>You're right.<br><br>Obama's going to lose.  He would have won if only he had listened to you.<br><br>Since you claim to be working for the Obama campaign, have you shared any of your \"concerns\" with the higher-ups?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:43:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455092, "depth": 3, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460194": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Thanks for the encouragement, Claudia!  :-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:51:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sepia", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459587, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455321": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Pssst....<br><br>It's November.  Not August.<br><br><br>Thanks.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:49:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455295, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460714": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Want to clarify the first sentence.<br><br>Town - I have nothing but respect for you and am just giving my own perspective on this.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:25:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460667, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455597": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You still get on my nerves.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:08:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454948, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460206": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "yes indeed....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:52:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459798, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462256": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I take comfort in the knowledge that Toot was told by divine powers that her grandson would get the White House and that's why she could peacefully go home to her reward for rearing an extraordinary man.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:03:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "189cfefdc1b6f99ecf3ea93859ec6c73", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461933, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456625": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Hello JJP,<br><br>This weekend I was in Nevada canvassing and I must tell you....I am speechless. Their were 4500 volunteers traveling from Southern Cali - (going to Vegas) and about 1700 traveling from Northern Cali- (going to Reno). <br><br>My group hit the precint where the majority of the population was black and brown and hurting...<br><br>I had ten people in my group and together we knocked on over 900 doors, in one day. Sunday morning we went back to those who weren't  home.  We canvassed a whole freaking precint! <br><br>As time went on I found myself gaining more courage to knock on a strangers door for Obama....all by myself...yayyy me!<br><br>I have so many stories from my experience. From the ride up there with all of our vans decorated Obama style to the on-the-ground duty. <br><br>We walked miles and miles ...project to project to homes with 3 to 5 broken down cars in the yard. <br><br>I'm usually at HQ volunteering there, but I am so glad I decided to hit the ground.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:14:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455092": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I shouldn't allow myself to get this emotional, but what are we becoming a black version of Fox News and Sean Hannity where we can't exhange ideas and disagree, but share the same common goal?!  Damn! Will you be questioning my patriotism next? <br><br>Before the IA Caucus, when Obama wasn't pulling even 40% of the Black vote, I frequented black blogs that got in Obama' s ass, notably Skeptical Brotha, but at KNOW time did we question each others loyalty. <br><br>Are you arguing that with Obama's resources that it makes any sense to allow McCain and the GOP to saturate the air waves in Virginia?  Or is that you just don't want me to say it aloud? It's not as if it's too late!  Just amp up the media buy.  That's all I'm saying!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:32:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454751, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462420": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "CPL:  Your statement IS COMFORTING.  THANK YOU.  :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:11:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462256, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461754": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<i>I have no problems with the way Obama speaks to the brothers. I think it is a good thing and I hope Obama does more of it.</i><br><br><br>I have no problem either! Frankly, I'm tired of seeing young guys,white or black, with sagging pants and seeing their underwear or the crack of their behind!  It's disgusting to me!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:33:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460667, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460182": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Someone is having CHURCH at the Michelle Obama rally on MSNBC.  LOL<br><br>All you hear is Hallelujah.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:50:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462782": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "we won't know how far he'll take this until he's elected.  i assume he'll take it as far as it needs to be taken.  he seems to have pretty good instincts.  <br><br>i don't think he's said anything improper.  in some ways, he's damned either way.  the man is in a tight tight spot, which will only get tighter.  but he made these statements as a private citizen.  he has the right to have an opinion.<br><br>there is a crisis (i believe) in our community.  at this point, i'm open to whatever may get through to some of these folks.  we need to try new angles.  experiment.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:30:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462556, "depth": 7, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461512": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Val,<br><br>Fox News is probably worried their BS is coming to an end!  Sean Hannity is the one responsible for the Rev Wright controversy.  These lowlifes went to Trinity church snooping around to find anything they could on Barack  in order to take him down! They're fair & balanced...my @ss!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:18:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460058, "depth": 1, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463811": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Monday Evening Open Thread is up!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_18:35:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458180": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Obama is BLACK?<br>I'm shocked, shocked I tell you!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_12:51:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "Admiral_Komack", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3457243, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462825": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "After the sad news I hate to do this, but I have just seen the most amazing photos I seen in a while. <br><br><b>Tears For Obama (PHOTOS)</b><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/tears-for-obama-photos_n_140582.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/tears-...</a><br><br>This is the perfect response for those who claim Obama is nothing but words. The pictures are moving and you might need a kleenex. Hope this is not a repost.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:32:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "Suprk", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459725": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "rikyrah:  _er,   -um   Is this a case of \"My doctor \"lost\" my medical records?\"<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/palin-campaign-stonewalls_n_140489.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/palin-...</a><br><b>Palin Campaign Stonewalls On Medical Records</b><br><br><i><br><br>With less than 24 hours to go before the presidential election, Sarah Palin still has not released her medical records and there is no indication the campaign is planning to do so.<br><br>Two weeks ago, Palin's campaign told several reporters traveling with the campaign that a summary of the governor's medical history would be made public before election day.<br><br>Read the whole story here.<br><br>John McCain, Barack Obama and Joseph Biden have all provided details about their medical history.</i><br><br><br>I'm goin' STR8 to \"Alaska\" and tell them about the <b>UN-VETTED ONE</b> and her antics on THIS MATTER!  :&gt;)<br><br>SHE's A LIAR and a  DECEIVER!!   WE CAN'T  have HER go any further!  NO WE CAN'T!! ARRRRGGGG!!<br><br>Obama-Biden '08!!!   TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:21:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3464335": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Wha...? Okay, I will definitely be googling this, so I can get to scoop on Joe. But after Tuesday - LOL.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_19:08:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "claudia_m", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3463557, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461803": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "BREAKING NEWS:  FROM CNN:  OBAMA's GRANDMOTHER PASSED!  <b>HEAD BOW</b>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:37:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461778": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Obama's grandmother died!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:35:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "Rhondacoca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460609": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You will not be persuading people which is kind of touchy.<br><br>Your role, now, is to let them know where their polling place is. When they complain they have been called too many times. Tell them where you are from and how important people their State is... Apologize for the inconvenience if any, but let them know our nation will be forever changed with their support, then hit save and go on to the NEXT caller.<br><br>In my experience, you leave a lot of messages and get a lot of wrong numbers. <br><br>Push through the discomfort.<br><br>:)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:19:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "evita", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460194, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458712": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "First Black man to vote in IL:  <br><a href=\"http://eighty81.com/v2/?p=6199#\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://eighty81.com/v2/?p=6199#</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:21:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "ruthdfw", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459739": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "NMP well this will be good news for you . . .  nobody gives a shit about Rev Wright but they do care that it is the first of the month and the bills (to include mortgate/rent) are not paid.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:22:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459237, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456670": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7704869.stm\" rel=\"nofollow\">BBC</a> has sublimely been callin' him arrogant and demagog!<br>They came to senses and changed His  photo along with the same Trickster's posed photo.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:18:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "ochyming", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455931, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458207": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sunny D?<br>He's obviously a socialist.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_12:52:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "Admiral_Komack", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456169, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460769": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "It s actually going out of style and those who wear it are either young, slack, wannabes or thugs=losers. <br><br>Out here in NY, I have been seeing less and less of it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:28:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "Rhondacoca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459078, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454626": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<b>Republicans Scrambling to Save Seats in Congress</b><br><br><a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/politics/03cong.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/politics/0...</a><br><br><i>Outspent and under siege in a hostile political climate, Congressional Republicans scrambled this weekend to save embattled incumbents in an effort to hold down expected Democratic gains in the House and Senate on Tuesday.</i><br><br><br><i>With the election imminent, Senate Republicans threw their remaining resources into protecting endangered lawmakers in Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Oregon, while House Republicans were forced to put money into what should be secure Republican territory in Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and Wyoming.</i>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_08:56:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456164": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Teams that go to war among themselves in the fourth quater....generally lose.<br><br>It's too close to the end for the infighting.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:45:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455979, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459237": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I don't disagree in essence.  It's just my belief that you when your opponent is down you put your foot on their neck.  Let's not call them undecided, but rather movable or soft voters.  I don't want them going into the voting booth with Reverend Wright on the brain.  That's all.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:53:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3458935, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461289": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "true.  it's MUCH easier now than it was during the primaries!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:03:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460609, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455658": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "S,<br><br><b>It's time to rock & roll</b>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:12:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455295, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455659": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Just wanted to kind of echo Blackamericanprincess' comments and say big ups and thanks to JJP. Throughout all the madness of this election that we have all become so invested in, JJP has been an oasis, a comfort.<br><br>I also wanted to let you all know how EXCITED everyone here in the Caribbean is about this election. I have NEVER.EVER. seen anything like this. <br><br> There are Obama shirts selling in town, people are having election night parties and planning to party through the night, people are talking about it endlessly on the call-in programmes. <br><br>It is considered so important that the newspaper I work with (Barbados Nation) will be carrying election coverage all day long on our website. That has never been done before.<br><br>But this time is different.<br><br>And last thing - I have said this on this forum today but I just want to reinforce it. I am so, so, SO proud as a black woman to see how African-Americans have responded to this election and Obama's candidacy. It has really been inspiring and a joy to  be alive at this moment in history.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:12:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "ce164b67e6076f44bfb1b1693542e445", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461296": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ewww...no TS...there are NOT many real preachers in the black community anymore. There are a lot of men with \"Rev\" or \"Bishop\" proceeding their name, but that doesn't mean a damn thing.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:04:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459551, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461491": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Great video from <a href=\"http://Barackobama.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Barackobama.com</a><br><br>Your Plans for Tonight<br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXAvOuFxrq0\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXAvOuFxrq0</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:17:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461813": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It is being reported on CNN that Obama's grandmother has passed away.<br><br>Please send up your prayers.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:37:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "Monie", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458505": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "claudia:  It's O.K. to be \"worked up!\"  :&gt;)  Just HANG TOUGH!  :&gt;)  KEEP THE FAITH!!<br><br><b>CONGRATULATIONS on your \"OBAMA - WORK!!</b>  :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>To your other point:  Co-sign on \"Morning JOKE!\"  <br><br><b>YES WE CAN!!</b>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:10:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456490, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454751": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Everytime you shrill, a kitten dies.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:09:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454561, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458750": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "D:  Good morning.<br><br>1.  In light of NO ELECTIONEERING \"paraphernalia\", how will anyone know the \"NON-SUPPORTERS\" from the \"SUPPORTERS\"?  I've worked the polls B4 and I could neva tell.<br><br>2.  What was the purpose of your statement? <br><br>3.  I have NO INTENTION of being \"uncomfortable\".  So why would I make anyone else \"uncomfortable?\"  Even IFFFF I was, we were ALL TRAINED as to our CIVIC DUTIES and ATTITUDES.<br><br>  We will be COURTEOUS to ALL PEOPLE. But, stray dogs and cats will be put out of the polling place.  Is that O.K.?  :&gt;)<br><br>FOCUS!  EYE ON THE PRIZE!!!  Obama-Biden  '08!!!  TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:23:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456241, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459777": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Girl you better go get your money back on the Jameson's.  You won't need it.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:25:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459615, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462339": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Dammit.  I was so hoping she would hold on at least to see her grandson elected, but God's will be done.  I can't even imagine the swirling of emotions the entire Obama family is feeling right now.  As always I will keep them in my prayers.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:07:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "MsKitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461803, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463879": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I love seeing Obama with his family.  There is so much love and affection there.  Sasha is truly daddly's little girl.  Both her and Malia light up when they see they're daddy. IT's adorable.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_18:39:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "freespiritbty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456201": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Get it out, get it all out.  <br><br>About 40 hours to go and then we will know all the ups, downs, disagreements, doubt and fear are behind us.<br><br>We are all fighting for the same goal...Obama '08!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:47:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456028, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459106": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I have to run out to get my bottle!  I have taken the day off Wednesday!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:46:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "jelana", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454942, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458767": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "This is a GREAT moment not just for the USA but for the world.<br><br>Thanks for sharing your story.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:25:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455659, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456209": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent. <br>                                                                            Martin Luther King,Jr.<br><br>JJP, I am so glad I found y'all during this historic campaign.  I'll admit, I'm addicted.  And I have  learned so much here and will continue.  I just wish most of us here at JJP could have been in the pundit's chair----because I swear we are collectively so much more informed than the media even tries to be.<br><br>No matter what the outcome tomorrow---which will likely be Obama's win---I hope we  all continue to learn, educate, and be leaders and activists in our communities.  Because there is plenty of work to be done no matter who wins.<br><br>I am purposely keeping the televison off today, relying on sites like JJP  to keep the positive dialogue going.  Let's continue to make and be a part of history.<br><br>Peace, Monie", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:47:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "Monie", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462354": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It is definitely heartbreaking news on the eve of the most historic presidential election in American history. I will lift up the Obamas and the Ngs in my prayers tonight.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:08:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "soulsistah02", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461803, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456212": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "But the elderly canvasser didn't reach the Conservative White Men living next door to Jerry Falwell's house, and people were watching the football games instead of looking out for Obama ads, so how could he possibly win?  OH NOEZ!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:47:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456028, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459798": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Val:  Just read this.  <b>HEAD BOW</b>  to the family.  God Bless and comfort them.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:26:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459476, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3457239": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Well, I don't think \"venting\" is what's going on but whatev.<br><br>Maybe Virginians just like JJP?  lol", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:55:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456897, "depth": 11, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3457743": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Right on! Thank you for what you are doing and thank you for letting us know. This election year will be one you will never forget.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_12:26:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "Lilytiger", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456625, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3457279": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "\"Doubts about Barack Obama's experience, values, and patriotism, more than racial resentments, are driving the resistance to him among working-class whites\"----Ha ha ha! as if those three arent racially motivated!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:57:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "f9aaa8acc43fd7620185ff90cef3c05a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455295, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461856": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<i>my sons are 20 and 16. both knew/know that 'sagging' in public was not going to happen, PERIOD.</i><br><br><br>Good. I forbid it with my sons also!  Hell to the naw!!!!!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:39:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461452, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458786": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "By now everyone has heard the Palin prank call which was priceless.As a public service to the republicans I offer you a response to your detractors.<br>blame canada<br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi4CRZQEcGg\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi4CRZQEcGg</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:25:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455715": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Black Sarah Palin Skit<br><br>What if Sarah Palin was a black basketball from Brooklyn?<br><a href=\"http://newsone.blackplanet.com/elections/black-sarah-palin-sketch/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://newsone.blackplanet.com/elections/black-...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:14:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "BarackMarley", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461349": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yea, I am feeling really nervous and excited at the same time. <br><br>Also, I stopped watching Morning Joe a while ago.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:07:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "Rhondacoca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456490, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462268": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Justice58:  Sadly.<br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxLx1onE9qg&feature=related\" rel=\"nofollow\">I'M GOING UP YONDER(Tramaine Hawkins)</a><br><br>GOD BLESS AND COMFORT ALL.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:03:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462115, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458282": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It's what they do.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_12:57:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "Admiral_Komack", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454857, "depth": 2, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460135": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Now this is just funny:<br><br>From:<br><a href=\"http://www.alligator.org/articles/2008/11/03/news/campus/081102_biden.txt\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.alligator.org/articles/2008/11/03/ne...</a><br><br>Not all Republicans were there to protest.<br>\u201cI wanted to see the next vice president of the United States,\u201d said Josh Simmons, Gators for McCain chairman.<br>Simmons said he voted for Obama about two weeks ago.<br>\u201cI\u2019ve seen a different John McCain than the one I signed up to work for,\u201d he said.<br><br>Simmons said he submitted his resignation Sunday night and will no longer be chairman for the group, which has more than 1,000 members.<br>\u201cI expect them to be incredibly pissed off,\u201d he said.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:47:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459820": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Rumor has it that Obama may be showing up on tonight's special SNL episode.  9:00 EST.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:28:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456241": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Hey, y'all...checking in again.<br><br>For people working the polls tomorrow, remember to show the same courtesy and respect to non-supporters that you would to supporters. It's gonna be a long day for everyone, and there's no need in making anyone more uncomfortable than we all will already be.<br><br>And get out and enjoy yourselves tonight. :)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:49:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 11, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461364": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "he singled them out because he's a black man speaking to (directing his statements to) black men.  what's wrong with that?  black people tend to set fashion trends (for good or bad) in this country. it's not a secret that black  men, specifically incarcerated black men, started this trend.  once they stop, everybody else will follow suit.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:08:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459078, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463414": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "These people are not responding to celebrity.....<br><br>Tears For Obama (PHOTOS)<br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/tears-for-obama-photos_n_140582.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/tears-...</a><br><br>I think this is the most moving one:<br><a href=\"http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/560/slide_560_11972_large.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slides...</a><br><i>St. Louis, Missouri, February 2nd. Lisa Wells-Blackmon cries as Obama signs the flag that covered her brother's casket. Her brother was in the military and killed in Afghanistan.</i>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_18:08:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460343": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "pjamma:  TRUE DAT!<br><br>Bristol:   Hmmmmm?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:00:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460022, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458809": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Major Garrett questions the accuracy of a suggested Fox & Friends segment regarding Obama<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/fox-news-major-garrett-de_n_140503.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/fox-ne...</a><br><br>I guess he and Shepard Smith have said \"we're not going there with you fools\".", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:27:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "c22bbad359677d681692848d5775fd8b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455226": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The wingers are already starting to reclaim the public discourse. The meme we'll be hearing in coming weeks, months (years, God help us) is that American has affirmed and validated the center-right view of governing. <br><br>When Obama wins, it will be solely because he made a bipartisan appeal. There is no room for the leftist view, there is no support for progressive politics, America is conservative, right leaning, ever after til kingdom come to the (wrong) side of center.<br><br>It is false and they'll be playing this song to death, indoctrinating, as they do so well, the American people into thinking that progressive is wrong and right is forever after correct. <br><br>We have to fight this, people. As a theory of governing, conservatism as promoted by the Republican party is a resounding ~ and devastatingly destructive ~ failure. <br><br>\"Reality has a strong liberal bias.\" Some comedian said that, but it is the truth.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:41:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "bigassbelle", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455231": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I see you.<br><br>Both Obama and McCain have done all they can do at this point.  Ads and rallies really aren't going to make a difference at this point because it's up to the people, the ground game.<br><br>And since your primary purpose on this blog has been to DEPRESS enthusiasm for Obama supporters, I don't believe that you have been phone banking for Obama, I don't believe that you have been canvassing for Obama, unless your idea of canvassing is letting everybody know Obama ain't gonna win.<br><br>Do you really expect us to believe that the Obama people would have you phonebanking and canvassing for them with your negative attitude?<br><br>You don't want Obama to win and you're going to be the first person posting in the Election thread screaming I TOLD YOU SO.<br><br>I've peeped your game.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:42:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 11, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454948, "depth": 3, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454720": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "True.  Big gossip.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:05:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "RonnieB", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454045, "depth": 1, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462358": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It could have been recorded.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:08:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460445, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459847": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Val:  Sharing your experience.  Soooo,   I  Co-sign!!  :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:29:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459670, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462409": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "mudflats is an unsung hero of this election cycle", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:11:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461098, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458775": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Monie:  VERY NICE POST!!  :&gt;)  Co-signing!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:25:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456209, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454734": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "UGH!!!<br><br>Get on the phone or knock on doors in Northern Virginia and GOTV.<br><br>You have worked my last nerve with your anxiety.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:07:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 16, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454561, "depth": 1, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463951": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Suprk,<br><br>Whatcha go and do that for? It brought tears seeing the old man with his face in his hands crying! I can hardly type for the tears again...<br><br>Thank you, Suprk!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_18:44:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462825, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459856": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I think we are all good D.  Let me put it this way . . . . Unlike the Repub woman who refused to give candy to kids on Halloween if they or their parents were Obama supporters, I believe the Dems will continue to give candy to everybody.  :-)<br><br>It's all good.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:30:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 6, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3458908, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459345": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Here's a cool DK Diary that gives some helpful tips on phone banking for Obama....<br><br><a href=\"http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/11/2/15545/6167\" rel=\"nofollow\">Phonebank with me!! Now! </a><br><br>I'll be phone banking for the first time this evening and I'm nervous/scared! :-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:58:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sepia", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459348": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Voting for Obama does not mean that <a href=\"http://www.womanist-musings.com/2008/11/anti-racist-credentials.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">you aren't racist or have racist tendencies.  Stop using him as a get out of jail free card.</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:58:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "womanistmusings", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454561": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Is it concern trolling to wonder why this entire weekend in Northern Virginia (and I assume state wide), McCain is running 3 ads for every 1 Obama ad?  Is it unfair to ask if David Axelrod cluelessly underestimated the investment the RNC and 528's were willing to invest in running the the Reverend Wright ad?  He told the Politico they didn't think a response ad (eventhough they had one ready to go) was necessary b/c he didn't think the buy would be \"big enough\" to make it worth while.  Hmmm, how is big is big in David Alexrod's mind?  The ad is running at least twice every 30 minutes and it ran during Sunday Night Football and Desparate Houswives, probably the most expensive buys for Sunday primetime.  Call me a crazy or a troll, but I'd say is \"big enough.\"<br><br>The Campaign told the LA Times it would be running ads with the Colin Powell endorsement.  Great idea, especially in Virginia and North Carolina where Powell's name is the gold standard, especially within the military community and among moderate Republicans.  Maybe I have a \"special\" tv, but I haven't seen one ad featuring Colin Powell in Virginia (where Obama's lead is the margin of error).<br><br>I'm not trying to be a hater or doubter, but I-just-don't-get-it!  You can call me all the names you want, but it's no different than what we saw late in the primaries.  Letting up now is effectively stopping at the one yard line.  Unfortunately, this time, there are no superdelegates to put him in the in zone.<br><br>All that said, I'll be GOTV'ing tonight and on my knees tomorrow night in prayer circle with you all.  However this turns out, we're in this together!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_08:50:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 28, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459353": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I don't tell have to tell you, you're the main reason I keep coming back.  I lie to you not, it was your posts at SB and other blogs that got be hooked to this blog thing.  So, as long as you're there, I'll keep coming back!  Y'all are like family.  No matter how mad I get and say I'll never speak to you again, you know things will be cool by the end of the week.  <br> <br>Girl, I'm so nervous I don't know what to do.  I just hope I don't break down crying tomorrow when I enter the voting booth.  Do you realize tomorrow will be no less monumental than we our elders voted for the first time?  We'll have that same feeling tomorrow.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:58:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456345, "depth": 2, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456795": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Dick Cheney's Hometown Paper Endorses Obama.<br><br><a href=\"http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003886344\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/ar...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:27:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "islandgirl550", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3457310": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Right...lol. <br><br>Long as they're not in/around Hampton Roads, it's all good. If McCain holds there, I won't feel like the day was completely wasted.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:59:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3457239, "depth": 12, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458847": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2008/11/03/keith-olbermann-on-mccain-campaign-giddiness-they-have-even-less-of-a-clue-than-i-thought/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2008/11/03/keit...</a><br><br><br>Keith Olbermann spills the tea on Palin's visit to SNL after the McCain people got happy about SNL's parody of him.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:29:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461408": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I found this quote from les Miserables and it sums up the dishonorable campaign that McCain has ran.<br>\"There are souls that, crablike, crawl continually toward darkness, going backward in life rather than advancing, using their experience to increase their deformity, growing continually worse, and becoming steeped more and more thoroughly in the intensifying viciousness.\"", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:12:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3457243": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Obama is black?  No way!  How come no one told me this sooner?  Next you'll tell me there's no such thing as Santa Claus.<br><br>I'm just so shaken to the core about this.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:56:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "MsKitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455931, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459879": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Just incase we have people who are still straddling the fence in our lives, lets remind them of all the idiots that the repubs have had on their payrolls at one point or another.<br><br>Here's the classic gem of Chris Matthews calling out a spin doctor on the word appeasement.<br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ucs_jMoQU&feature=related\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ucs_jMoQU&feat...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:31:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "Lilytiger", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454762": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://craighickman.blogspot.com/2008/11/american-tune.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">This ad</a> made me weep uncontrollably.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:10:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461933": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Wow...I am crying right now.<br><br>This is too sad. The day before her grandson could possibly become the first black president of the U.S.. <br><br>Its almost surreal...with the timing and everything...too sad.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:44:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "Rhondacoca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458440": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "interesting --- I overslept and missed it.  I think \"uppidity\" is the word he so desperately wants to use.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:06:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "ruthdfw", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456969, "depth": 2, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456820": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Is it okay if we point and laugh?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:29:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "evita", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456241, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461429": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "D, riot?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:13:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "Rhondacoca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459996, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458872": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Nate:  LOL!!!:&gt;)  :&gt;)   GOOD CATCH!!  :&gt;)<br><br>LOL!!  :&gt;) at your \"DONATION REQUEST!!\"   :&gt;)  THIS IS CLASSIC!!  :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden  '08!!!   TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:31:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3457989, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460149": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah:  A MUSICAL TRIBUTE for the PIC:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR5mdqtX0WU\" rel=\"nofollow\">DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL</a><br><br>ENJOY!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:48:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455299": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Did I say he was going lose?!  HELL NO!!!  I have blisters on my feet for the amount of time I spend walking Arlington Virginia for the Obama Campaign.  Do you think I would be out there--dragging my son too--after working a 55 hour work week if I thought this was a losing cause?!  And NO I don't like coming in after a day of knocking on doors to see Reverend Wright in heavy rotation and seeing Obama maybe once per hour.<br><br>Where do you live at in Virginia?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:47:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455027, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459908": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I can hardly wait so see just what is in her medical records although I believe we already called it on JJP 8 weeks ago.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:33:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459725, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461957": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My fellow Texan!<br><br>You did it! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy<br><br>That's my girrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:45:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456625, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456331": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thank you, D. This argument is stupid.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:56:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456164, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461452": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "couldn't agree more.  my sons are 20 and 16.  both knew/know that 'sagging' in public was not going to happen, PERIOD.  their \"straightforward\" daddy would be all over them.  i realise that not all youth have this guidance.<br><br>it isn't barack's place to be friendly, or worry about stepping on toes or hurting feelings.  it's his place to LEAD.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:15:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 10, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459670, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456845": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL.<br><br>If you feel so compelled.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:31:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456820, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456338": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "There's no \"infighting\" because you have to be on the team to \"infight\" in the first place.  The only reason NMP is now saying \"Let me share touching canvassing stories\" is because she's being questioned on how she can be this Obama canvasser and phonebanker with this extreme negative attitude towards him and his campaign strategists.  And she may very well be an Obama canvasser; I saw lots of them walking down Glebe Road yesterday when I was in Arlington.<br><br>At this point, complaining about Obama should have done or what ads he should have run is stupid because he's done all he can do.  It's up to the people at this point.  Again, I don't feel it's \"war within the team\" because you gotta be on the team in the first place to fight within it.  IMO NMP is a fair weather teammate --- she's there when the team is winning but the first one defecting when the chips are down.  And trust, she WILL be the first one running up on this blog Wednesday morning if Obama loses screaming about how if he had run his campaign the way SHE suggested, he would have won.<br><br>Well since she has all this vast campaign knowledge, maybe she needs to put all those suggestions to good use and get out there and help the Democrats strategize for 2010 -- they could use help for the Governor's race.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:56:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456164, "depth": 7, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460835": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That's amazing.  Can't wait to hear the stories.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:32:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456625, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458388": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Texas_Girl:  <b>CONGRATULATIONS!!!</b>  <b>GREAT JOB!!  PROUD OF YOU!!</b><br><br>THANKS for bringin' back the PASSION of your EXPERIENCE!!  :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>It is INSPIRATIONAL & INVIGORATING!!!  Whoooo!   Hooo!   :&gt;)<br><br><b>FIRED UP!    READY TO GO!!</b><br><br><br>Obama-Biden '08!!!!   TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:03:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456625, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463000": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Sure he does!  In Joe Scarborough's eyes,when you're a successful black man who showed them how to raise money, how to conduct a campaign, & how to act with class then you're uppidity! F**k Joe, with his jealous ass!  <br><br>Joe needs to explain  the dead girl found in his office!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:43:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3458440, "depth": 3, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456345": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "NMP,<br><br>I'm going to continue to tell you this....you keep on coming here. You keep us grounded. We get too complacent and that's no good. So, I know exactly where you're coming from...<br><br>I know...when this place was slow and sleepy, you were here. So, don't you go anywhere on me.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:57:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456028, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463002": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Should Michelle do it, though?   Is it overstepping?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:43:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462578, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456143": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Me either.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:43:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455581, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458908": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Good afternoon....<br><br>1. Maybe it will be obvious to me who's down and who isn't. <br><br>2. Because just because you're watching for shadiness-from all sides!-doesnt mean you have to go out of your way to make the people in line more uncomfortable. I know for me, that means responding to the \"black Republican\" jokes with either a smile or a crack of my own. <br><br>3. Yes, we're trained to certain standards...but you gotta admit, emotions are running a bit high.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:34:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3458750, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460445": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I don't know how Obama will be at the SNL studios and in Manassas, VA  at the same time unless Obama pre-recorded his appearance.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:07:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459820, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461473": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "i think it depends on where you live.  in certain areas, it's still very popular...unfortunately.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:16:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460769, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459938": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "island:  Dick Cheney got \"pimpslapped!\"   - again!   LOL!!!  :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden '08!!!   TRUST", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:35:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456795, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461179": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Town, I hear you.<br><br>I think that I had mentioned on this blog in the past that from reading the comments here, I assume that I am probably one of  the youngest people on this blog so I come with a different perspective.<br><br>I am tired of people behaving like \"sagging pants\", \"gansta-isms \" and mainstream hip POP culture, gangsta rap and prision culture are what defines all young black men in America rather than it being a subculture that emerged and got too much attention due to our society's love affair with the promotion of negative images of African Americans. None of the black men that I associate with in my life dress as the commentors here are claiming they all do. They are all young because I just turned 22. <br><br>The same way we want whites to treat us, we must treat ourselves. <br><br>AsI have said before, this is going slowly out of style and their has been a backlash already. It came wat before Obama; he has nothing to do with it. It came from on outside source but from other young black men whether in popular culture or in everyday life who despised this look and despised it from the get-go. <br><br>I grew up in an all white neighborhood for much of my life. I remember the styles where the white chics used to wear their thongs above their jeans and their bras above their tank tops. I see white boys in sagging pants. Everytime they get up they are exposed! Companies make clothes to cater to those who dress badly. <br><br>What annoys me about this whole debate about young black men and sagging pants is that their are too many generalizations and assumptions. <br><br>A funny aspect is when this teenage boy where I volunteer in Brooklyn told me that he stopped wearing his pants around his thighs when he was running for the bus on day and they fell to his ankles and tripped him up. He said it was the most embarassing moment of his life.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:56:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "Rhondacoca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460485, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455334": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I live in \"Real Virginia\" and I've seen the Colin Powell ad several times.<br><br>Yes I do believe you think he's going to lose, and you are HOPING he loses so you can be vindicated.<br><br>Hillary lost.  Get over it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:50:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455299, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3457895": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Wow, some of that stuff I had forgotten. <br><br>Doesn't it seem like McCain's  'Dr. No'  was from over a year ago?  Those sound like schoolyard insults compared to what his campaign would drag out later.   <br><br>This has been one long ass campaign, hasn't it?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_12:36:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "Nate_Wesley", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456547, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455848": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "love these 'daddy's girl' photos.  i'm a 43-year-old daddy's girl.  this takes me back to when my daddy was the epicentre of my entire world.  my face still lights up when i see him.  he's 75, and still one of the most handsome, charming, kind, intelligent souls i've ever known.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:24:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463529": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "cyber daps Rikyrah!  Major kudos to Mudflats,for the full dirt on Palin.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_18:17:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "freespiritbty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462409, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460459": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "On MSNBC they showed that 100,000 volunteers are knocking on doors in Ohio.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:08:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462253": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "barack obama is a man.  it is appropriate for him to speak to men/boys.  <br><br>a prominent female would be a good/more effective role model for young girls.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:03:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461704, "depth": 5, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458451": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Uplifting story to start your day...<br><br><a href=\"http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1103/p09s02-coop.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1103/p09s02-coop....</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:06:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "bf592ce4366b6f179fe40d8422c998a5", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3467125": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "CPL:  Something is, OBVIOUSLY&lt; goin' on!  Hmmm!<br><br>It's DISCONCERTING that:<br>1.  She \"bounced\" from the delivery room in 3 days to go \"back to work!?\"  WHAT'S that about???  Annnnd, at 44  - that's still an \"age\" for concern.<br>I've neva heard of a doctor releasing someone from their care in 3 days!!<br>VERY SUSPICIOUS!!<br><br>2.  WHO's \"breastfeeding\" the child in order to do some \"bonding\" [for a \"special needs\" child??]  I'm sure that -with some exceptions- this would be a serious recommendation from a pediatrician!<br><br>3.  WAS  a DNA/paternity test done??  Normally, it's NOT  - BUT  - there were \"allegations\" [per the NE] of infidelity.  Hmmm?<br><br>NOW, I really question IFFF Trig IS Down's Syndrome.  His \"karyotype would be PART of HER records!  That would be the 1st thing that I would look for.<br><br><br><b>MR. OBAMA IS \"PREACHING\" ON CNN!!</b>", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_22:36:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3464610, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458935": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "because NMP, Obama's prep work was already done and now is the time to execute.  McCain is just now doing his homework at the breakfast table and his project is due at first period.  So McCain is late to the game and his grade will reflect that.<br><br>At this point there are NO UNDECIDED voters.  none.  All that is left is for us to VOTE and help others vote.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:35:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454561, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455295": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Who are the 'undecided' voters and how will they vote?<br><br>According to this morning's Mason/Dixon Poll in key battleground states the race has moved to within the margin of error and 'undecided' voters number between 4 - 9%<br><br>The Democrat Party seems to have lurched dramatically left. Democrats are convinced that the entire country has also moved left. But for many 'moderate' Democrats, is the 'Change We Need' too much?<br><br>My gut tells me that undecided voters are primarily white, blue-collar men. <br><br>My gut also tells me that these men are the LEAST likely to respond to a pollster or if pressed to respond, answer truthfully.<br><br>So where does that really leave Obama?<br><br>Has he 'made the sale', 'closed the deal' with these guys?<br><br>Doubts about Barack Obama's experience, values, and patriotism, more than racial resentments, are driving the resistance to him among working-class whites, according to an extensive study of those voters released by veteran Democratic pollster Stanley B. Greenberg in August.<br><br>In the study,  Obama faced substantial hurdles, suffering substantial defection among white noncollege Democrats. In the focus groups, conducted among Democrats resisting Obama, voters struggled between a strong desire for change and deep doubts about the presumptive Democratic nominee.<br><br> \"Reagan Democrats\" -- are identified as traditionally Democratic working-class whites who moved to the GOP during the Ronald Reagan era around issues of national strength, taxes, and a belief that Democrats favored minorities on questions like welfare and affirmative action.<br><br>In 1984, when Greenberg's focus groups found that these working-class whites interpreted Democratic calls for economic fairness as code for transfer payments to African-Americans, national Democratic leaders suppressed the study as too inflammatory.<br><br>Later, as pollster for Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign, Greenberg helped craft the \"New Democrat\" message that attempted to recapture Reagan Democrats by linking efforts to expand opportunity with personal responsibility and fiscal discipline through initiatives such as welfare reform.<br><br>Has Obama been able to connect with the economic anxiety of white blue-collar men?<br><br>Can these voters overlook the 'bitter/clinger' comments? Do they agree with a tax policy that 'spreads the wealth' , touts 'redistributive change' or government mandated 'fairness'? For men who may one day dream of being 'their own boss' how do Obama's comments about wanting to 'fundamentally transform' America truly sit with these men?<br><br>And while the economy is the dominant issue, can Obama overcome doubts about his qualifications as commander-in-chief , especially in light of Joe Biden's recent 'Mark my words' comments?<br><br><br><br><br>Fears about Obama's ability to be C-in-C are much more prevalent among blue-collar men.<br><br> When Greenberg's focus groups found that these working-class whites interpreted Democratic calls for economic fairness as code for transfer payments to African-Americans, national Democratic leaders suppressed the study as too inflammatory.<br><br>Later, as pollster for Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign, Greenberg helped craft the \"New Democrat\" message that attempted to recapture Reagan Democrats by linking efforts to expand opportunity with personal responsibility and fiscal discipline through initiatives such as welfare reform. Clinton reduced the GOP advantage in Macomb in 1992, and won the county comfortably in 1996, but George W. Bush narrowly carried it in 2004.<br><br>Obama's struggles in Macomb County reflect his larger challenges among white voters without a college education. During the Democratic primaries, Hillary Rodham Clinton defeated Obama 2-to-1 among those voters, exit polls found. In four major preconvention national polls, Obama drew 38 percent or less of white noncollege voters against McCain. That's no better than John Kerry's anemic showing of 38 percent among those voters in 2004.<br><br>Obama doesn't need to win a majority of working-class whites to be victorious in November; indeed, a simultaneous Greenberg poll in Michigan found Obama leading statewide while trailing in Macomb. But to win nationwide in 2008, Obama will need to improve somewhat on Kerry's performance among blue-collar whites, most Democratic analysts agree. And he'll need to substantially improve among those voters if he hopes to build a lasting majority coalition. \"You can't build a sustainable Democratic majority without blue-collar America as part of it,\" Greenberg said.<br><br>The poll and focus groups found that Obama's greatest asset with these blue-collar voters is widespread discontent over Bush's performance and a pervasive, at times overpowering, sense of economic vulnerability.<br><br>But the survey found Obama winning only half of Macomb voters who consider the country on the wrong track and just three-fifths of those who disapprove of Bush -- strikingly low numbers. Part of the resistance remains racial: In the focus groups, several respondents said they were closely watching for proof Obama would not favor African-Americans if elected.<br><br>But the study concludes, \"Macomb voters do not seem to be voting predominantly on race.\" Few, for instance, considered Obama similar to Jesse Jackson, a symbol of racial tension there.<br><br>Obama faced two larger hurdles with these voters. One was a failure by Obama to connect with their economic anxiety. Obama's recent shift toward a sharper-edged economic message may help him on that front.<br><br>Obama may find the other barrier more intractable: doubts about his qualifications as commander-in-chief and patriotism. Some voters suspected Obama secretly shared the anti-American sentiments expressed by his pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright; several others, even more explosively, wondered if Obama was a Muslim (he's not) and might be secretly sympathetic to terrorists. \"You don't want to [find], if he's in office and then a week later we've got Afghanistan on our front door and we're all in cells six feet under,\" one younger man said.<br><br>Those incendiary fears were much more prevalent among Macomb men than women, who frequently described Obama in more positive terms like \"fresh ideas\" or \"confident.\" While the Macomb poll found little difference between men and women, those reactions suggest blue-collar women \"are more gettable\" for Obama than working-class white men, Greenberg concluded.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:47:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "db02925cd7f6e6f931701b7d12a93f84", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 23, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456490": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "My stomach is doing flip-flops, y'all. My nerves are jittery and I'm getting all teary-eyed. I'm supposed to be prepping for the classes I'm going to teach today and all I can think about is Obama and this election. As others have said - I just want everyone to know how much I APPRECIATE the positive vibes, the reality checks, and even the occasional disagreement at JJP. <br><br>This past weekend I volunteered for Obama for the first time, canvassing and phonebanking in North Carolina. It was a great experience and I still don't feel as if I've done enough (I know so many of you have been volunteering for months!) but I definitely moved outside my comfort zone and I tried to take Obama's call to action seriously.<br><br>I just trying not to get myself too worked up. Is this really going to happen?!? Are the conservative white folks in my neighborhood going to lose their collective minds after Obama wins? How will the energy and inspiration of his campaign transfer to his office as president. I've never felt so invested in the highest levels of political leadership before - I'm using to complaining that things aren't going \"our\" way.<br><br>And finally - I just have to say that I'm am THROUGH with \"Morning Joe.\" Too through. He is still running the tired script about Obama being a self-congratulatory narcissist. Are you kidding me?<br><br>Yes we can!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:06:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "claudia_m", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 9, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456897": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "But firing back gives the impression of a fight. And, knowing that negativity is infectious, it's better not to feed into it. <br><br>Just let her vent.<br><br>Off subject: where the hell did all these Virginians come from?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:34:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456782, "depth": 10, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458948": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Or rather, he's supposed to on tonight's show.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:36:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3458847, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463557": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "WOW I knew nothing about Lori Klausutis --- now how does he end up with a TV show with this unexplained stuff in his past?  also did not realize he quit congress amid rumors of cheating and ultimately a divorce.  Something smells fishy here....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_18:18:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "ruthdfw", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3463000, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462022": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "madelyn dunham:  you were more than a grandmother. or perhaps, you embodied what a GRANDmother is.   <br><br>rest well, and know that your LOVE changed the world.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:49:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455880": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "and he can't wait to vote for sasha (and malia's)  daddy tomorrow!   :-)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:26:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455848, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454857": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The press has no business being paparazzi.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:17:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "evita", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454045, "depth": 1, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462543": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I tend to think when Obama says brothers he is talking, in this context, to young men who wear there pants sagging.  The may be black, asian, latino or white.  I think brothers=men.  I've heard many young men refer to another man as brother  and they aren't black.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:18:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459551, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462544": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:18:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461856, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458963": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOLOLOLOLOLOL  Craig.  RAOTFLMAO<br><br>You are FIRED UP!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:37:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454734, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459476": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Obama's Nevada State Director Dies<br><br>Terence Tolbert, Barack Obama's Nevada state director, died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday. He was 44, and a former senior aide to New York City schools chancellor Joel Klein and mayor Michael Bloomberg. <br><br>For this reason, the mood in Obama's campaign headquarters is more somber than it otherwise would be. <br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/post_192_n_140537.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/post_1...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:06:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462101": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "We all wish that she could have shared tomorrow night's victory with him.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:53:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "3241f63c5b8416aea74943fb42677d1c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461933, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459996": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "LOL! That sounds like something I would do if I were really pissed off. <br><br>I'm paranoid at times. I was discussing with the mrs last night the chances of an Obama victory riot, and Obama loss riot, and conservative stupidity regardless of the outcome.<br><br>So I'm probably just-as has been called here-concern trolling.<br><br>And, as a troll, I have NOT donated to JJP's fundraising drive. That's for Nate.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:38:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459856, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461530": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Exactly.,", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:20:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "Rhondacoca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3457279, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459999": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The big gap in his text was a dead giveaway.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:38:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "Nate_Wesley", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3458872, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3464610": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "GreenLady, those medical records might tell that she didn't deliver a baby in March of this year...that baby Trig is really Bristol's child and not hers.<br><br>There's no other reason to keep the medical records sealed.<br><br>And John McCain has not put full disclosure of his medical records - the media only had 30 seconds to see them before they got snatched up and locked away.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_19:28:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "CPL", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459725, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458980": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "And that rumor about the Obamas putting plastic slipcovers on all the furniture, even in the East Room...it's true.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:38:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "MsKitty", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3458832, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460517": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You aren't a troll D.  You are excluded from that category.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:13:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459996, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458982": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "islandgirl550:  <b>WHAT!!???</b>  NOW YOU TELL US?  <br><br>Annnnnd, I've already VOTED    -   FOR   -  OOOPS!  :&gt;)  SECRET BALLOT!!  :&gt;)<br><br>BUT, I'll give you a hint  -  2nd,    8th,     15th.   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden '08!!!   TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:38:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455931, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455729": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "dawn (love your name)...  you need to chill.     i do understand your point about being an original supporter of barack obama's--i am one of those as well.  it irritates e to no end to hear these folks (usually someone black) on television 'reminding' people that during the primaries, \"most blacks supported hillary, blahblahblah...\"   THEY DON'T SPEAK FOR ME!  I DIDN'T SUPPORT HILLARY!  I HAD FAITH IN THIS BLACK MAN AND HIS ABILITY FROM THE BEGINNING, SINCE 2004!  i went on one blog during the primaries--'the field negro'--and he was so negative towards obama and his chances (this was back in february or so) that after i gave him a piece of my mind a few times, i just stopped going on there, and thankfully, found a more positive blog to participate in.  but that's all in the past.  <br><br>so keep volunteering... keep your faith in barack obama and his ability (and your own) to change this country.  because he's gonna make it,  and so are we all.<br><br>peace.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:15:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455447, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462556": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Should McCain press young men to join the military?<br><br>I'm wondering how far does he take this...   Should Michelle tell young girls to be \"modest\", get married and have children?  Should a president be a cultural or moral leader, or should he set a good example and leave it at that?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:19:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462253, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3464620": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Trig is really her GRANDSON.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_19:28:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "CPL", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460456, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459501": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Well said. I couldn't agree more. My tv is off today too!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:07:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "claudia_m", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456209, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461846": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I am sorry to hear that Obama's grandmother has passed away.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:39:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "3241f63c5b8416aea74943fb42677d1c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462578": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I agree.  A statement like that should come from Michelle.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_17:20:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3462253, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460022": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "We will never see the records.  After tomorrow she will have no reason to release them.  Also, Bristol will have a \"miscarriage\" because I don't think she is really pregnant.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:40:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459908, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454392": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "If your nerves are a little raw...<br><br>If you seem a little tired...<br><br>If you haven't slept well in a couple of days...<br><br>...even though there's less than 36 hours til the first polls close on Election Day...<br><br>...you're not alone.<br><br><a href=\"http://simplifythepositive.blogspot.com/2008/11/get-your-obama-mojo-back-on-track.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Get Your Obama Mojo Back On Track</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_08:32:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "BrownManATL", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455929": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My best day canvassing <a href=\"http://wvablue.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3607\" rel=\"nofollow\">ever in West Virginia</a>. With good exit poll info on early voting here.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:29:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "Carnacki", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463824": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah:   HuffPost published the TOP 60 Campaign Ads:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/top-60-memorable-campaign_n_140118.html' rel=\"nofollow\">Top 60 Memorable Campaign Ads of 2008</a><br><br>ENJOY!!  :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden  '08!!!  TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_18:36:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455931": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Yes, yes... we know, we know... he's black, a socialist, not American, other, black, black, black, and wants to spread the wealth around to negroes who don't work. <br><br>He can't close the deal, has problems with real americans which are white of course and has problems with women and hispanics. <br><br>HE'S GONNA TAX AND SPEND LIKE CRAZY!<br><br>He's African, was born in Kenya, (don't forget, he's black), muslim, and not christian.<br><br>He is a christian, wants to turn the white house into a pyramid, attended a madrassa,  is definitely moses, is most likely the anti-christ, and doesn't love America.<br><br>HE IS SCARY!!!<br><br>Did I mention he's black? Also, don't forget those pesky associations. <br><br>S, It truly has been real.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:29:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "islandgirl550", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 11, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455295, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461963": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Town:  Hmmmm?  We may neva know.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:45:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460456, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456452": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Seriously, can't you just let it go, Town?  We all want Obama to win (except D. but I'm guessing he won't be mad when he does).  So why try to call someone out who is working toward this goal and is just trying to vent their concerns?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:03:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "pjamma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456212, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3457989": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I must commend you on your copy and paste skills, s. <br><br>I'm not sure Ronald Brownstein or the National Journal would approve of you lifting their work as your own, though.  <br><br>Consider yourself done for the day.   But not before donating to JJP's Obama Fundraising Drive--there's still time for that, buddy.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_12:41:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "Nate_Wesley", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455295, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456969": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Yes, Claudia. As I usually say, Joe Scar was beside himself this morning. He feels that Obama is just too cocky.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:38:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "islandgirl550", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456490, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3467170": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Colorado FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 51, McCain 47 Obama +4<br><br>Florida FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 49, McCain 50 McCain +1<br>Florida Strategic Vision (R) Obama 49, McCain 47 Obama +2<br>Florida PPP (D) Obama 50, McCain 48 Obama +2<br>Florida Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 48, McCain 46 Obama +2<br>Florida Quinnipiac Obama 47, McCain 45 Obama +2<br><br>Georgia Strategic Vision (R) McCain 50, Obama 46 McCain +4<br>Georgia PPP (D) McCain 50, Obama 48 McCain +2<br>Georgia SurveyUSA McCain 52, Obama 45 McCain +7<br><br>Indiana PPP (D) McCain 48, Obama 49 Obama +1<br>Indiana Reuters/Zogby (R) McCain 49, Obama 44 McCain +5<br><br>Minnesota SurveyUSA Obama 49, McCain 46 Obama +3<br><br>Missouri FOX News/Rasmussen McCain 49, Obama 49 Tie<br>Missouri SurveyUSA McCain 48, Obama 48 Tie<br>Missouri Reuters/Zogby (R) McCain 46, Obama 47 Obama +1<br><br>Montana PPP (D) McCain 47, Obama 48 Obama +1<br><br>Nevada PPP (D) Obama 51, McCain 47 Obama +4<br>Nevada Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 51, McCain 43 Obama +8<br><br>New Jersey Rasmussen Obama 57, McCain 42 Obama +15<br><br>North Carolina FOX News/Rasmussen McCain 50, Obama 49 McCain +1<br>North Carolina PPP (D) McCain 49, Obama 50 Obama +1<br>North Carolina SurveyUSA McCain 49, Obama 48 McCain +1<br>North Carolina Reuters/Zogby (R) McCain 49, Obama 48 McCain +1<br><br>Ohio FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 49, McCain 49 Tie<br>Ohio Strategic Vision (R) Obama 46, McCain 48 McCain +2<br>Ohio PPP (D) Obama 50, McCain 48 Obama +2<br>Ohio SurveyUSA Obama 48, McCain 46 Obama +2<br>Ohio Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 50, McCain 44 Obama +6<br>Ohio Univ of Cinci/Ohio Poll Obama 52, McCain 46 Obama +6<br>Ohio Quinnipiac Obama 50, McCain 43 Obama +7<br><br>Pennsylvania Strategic Vision (R) Obama 51, McCain 44 Obama +7<br>Pennsylvania PPP (D)Obama 53, McCain 45 Obama +8<br>Pennsylvania Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 54, McCain 40 Obama +14<br>Pennsylvania Morning Call Obama 52, McCain 46 Obama +6<br>Pennsylvania Quinnipiac Obama 52, McCain 42 Obama +10<br><br>Virginia FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 51, McCain 47 Obama +4<br>Virginia Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 51, McCain 45 Obama +6<br><br>Washington Strategic Vision (R) Obama 55, McCain 40 Obama +15<br>Wisconsin Strategic Vision (R) Obama 53, McCain 40 Obama +13<br><br><br>National Marist Obama 53, McCain 44 Obama +9<br>National FOX News Obama 50, McCain 43 Obama +7<br>National NBC News/Wall St. Jrnl Obama 51, McCain 43 Obama +8<br>National Rasmussen Reports Obama 52, McCain 46 Obama +6<br>National Gallup Obama 53, McCain 40 Obama +13<br>National Diageo/Hotline Obama 50, McCain 45 Obama +5<br>National Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby Obama 51, McCain 44 Obama +7<br>National CBS News Obama 51, McCain 42 Obama +9<br>National ABC News/Wash Post Obama 53, McCain 44 Obama +9<br>National Ipsos/McClatchy Obama 53, McCain 46 Obama +7<br>National GWU/Battleground Obama 50, McCain 44 Obama +6", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_22:39:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456464": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://thisfuckingelection.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\">ThisFuckingElection.Com</a><br><br>Very cool", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:04:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "ochyming", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459439": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "One legacy from republican rule that Obama has to end<br>Mercenary Firm Offers to 'Detain Troublemakers' on Election Day (Updated)<br><a href=\"http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/11/spooky-defense.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/11/spooky-de...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:03:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "djchefron", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461587": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Val:  **Holding fingers up in a \"V\"**  JUST coming over to post this.  :&gt;)   Glad I \"looked!\"<br><br>I've sent in articles to the CAMPAIGN.  BUT, I wouldn't be surprised IFFF there was an OBAMA \"office\" in <i>MUDFLAT's</i> OFFICE!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden  '08!!!!  TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:23:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461098, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461589": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yes & Amen!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:23:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459798, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455447": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "\"Ain't\"?  \"Peeped your game\"?  You've revealed a lot. <br><br>\"Do you really expect us to believe that the Obama people would have you phonebanking and canvassing for them with your negative attitude?\" <br><br>Yes, that let my little black behind VOLUNTEER, and they are gracious to take my money too!  In fact, I'll be at Pollard Street in Arlington AT 4PM.  I don't have anything to hide.  My name is Dawn Deskins if you want to ask for me.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:58:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 10, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455231, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460058": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Fox News' Major Garrett Defends Obama Against \"Fox & Friends\" In Leaked E-Mail<br><br>Fox News correspondent Major Garrett shot back in defense of Barack Obama against the network's morning show's effort to suggest that he has ignored Fox News throughout the campaign. In an internal email obtained by the Huffington Post, Garrett \u2014 who has been Fox News' correspondent following the Obama campaign \u2014 took issue with a planned \"Fox & Friends\" segment about whether Obama will try to control the media, using \"KICKED REPORTERS OFF PLANE, IGNORE FNC, BIDEN FL AV INTVIEW\" as \"examples he's already done.\"<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/fox-news-major-garrett-de_n_140503.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/fox-ne...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:42:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459036": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "BAP:   <b>MAJOR CO-SIGN!! </b>  God Bless you 2!<br><br>Obama-Biden '08!!!  TRUST", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:41:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454942, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454942": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I just have to give Jack and Jill Politics massive a big ole cyber hug, you guys have HELD.IT.DOWN. throughout this entire process!  I cannot tell you how this blog has given me hope with all the insightful, intelligent, commentary.  Yall are my cyber kinfolk, for REAL.  It's so refreshing to be around like-minded people.  I know it's not Tuesday yet but I believe in my heart that we have the victory!!  I'm about to call a beautiful sista I met while I was canvassing voters in Hartford.  She's the CEO of a neighborhood center and she offered to use her agency's van to provide transportation to people who have no way to get to the polls so I'm gonna call her to see how we can coordinate that tomorrow.<br><br>This is such a special moment for our country and for our people.  God bless you all, the Moet is chilling in my refrigerator right NOW....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:22:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "BlackAmericanPrincess", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459551": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Could be 'cause it's prison chic....and therefore more negatively construed for young black men.   Visually, I think most people find it merely an oddity on white men - to the point of not even noticing it;  whereas, it somehow seems threatening in black men.  No, it's not fair.<br><br>For Barack, I think he's got that church vibe.   He \"preaches\" to black men.    I think he's out of line, because there is no shortage of  <i>real</i>  \"preachers\" in the black community.   Barack is relating to young black men in the only way he knows, and I don't think men like it.    Barack doesn't know how to give a kind word, to soothe or encourage, perhaps.<br><br>Lets hope they show up at the polls.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:10:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "Sombody_took_my_username", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 19, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459078, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3462115": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Gasp!!!!!!!!!!<br><br>Oh God, No.  Obama's grandmother passed away!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:54:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461803, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3454948": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I have been on the phones and knocking on doors in NOVA--LONG BEFORE OTHER BLACK FOLKS GOT ON THE OBAMA BAND WAGON!  It's not about anxiety; it's about strategy!  I know my state, just like you know yours.  I've fourth generation Virginia, my family owns home on \"Johnson Hill\" where the first slaves settled after the civil war when they had to register at the Freedman's Bureau aka the Pentagon.  The voting block we need to reach in Virginia is WHITE MEN: Conservative Democrats and Moderate Republicans.  And when they go the voting booth on Tuesday, I want Colin Powell and Obama in their heads, NOT Reverend Wright!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_09:23:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 14, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454734, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3463654": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Great minds think alike Truth ;-).  <br><br>To be honest with you, I got weeping watching those pics. The one you highlighted got me, but also the 3 of the man in Times Square moved me as well. When I look at those pictures I know I am not crazy when I am moved by his words and the promise his campaign means to me.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_18:25:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "Suprk", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3463513, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461607": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yes, riot.<br><br>Especially should Obama lose.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_16:25:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "Coby_D", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3461429, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3461098": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Do you think Barack is aware of how hard Mudflatters are working for him in Alaska?  <br><br>I really hope he does and gives them some acknowledgements.  Not sure how to pass on the information.  Because of their hard work and determination the polls in Alaska is now 46.6 McCain/Palin and 43.9 Obama/Biden and there was mention about 5% undecideds.<br><br><a href=\"http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/11/03/race-tightening-in-alaska/#comments\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/11/03/race-t...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:52:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455979": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I can be in Arlington at 4pm if you're really serious.  Trust.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:33:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455447, "depth": 5, "points": 1, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3460591": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was out all day Sat and I will be out for a few hours tomorrow.  On Sat I went out with Faith Vote and a crew was there from CA making a video of the group.  It should be on the net  tomorrow.  OT, There are over 2700 pages of photos from the beginning of Barack's campaign here:<br>Photos<br><a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/barackobamadotcom/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.flickr.com/photos/barackobamadotcom/</a>", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_15:18:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "jelana", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3460459, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459056": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm with you Alex.  I am SO-O-O-O excited I feel like a child waiting for Santa Claus!!<br>I have NO doubts whatsoever!!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:42:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "jelana", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3454980, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3458548": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "DOV:  Hey!   :&gt;)     THANKS for bringin' this!  I'm going to SAVE IT!!  :&gt;)<br><br>It's ACTUALLY a GREAT SUMMARY!!  :&gt;)<br><br>Again, thanks!!  :&gt;)<br><br><br>Obama-Biden '08!!!   TRUST", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:12:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456464, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3455989": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "from DailyKos:<br><br>I Can Finally Stop Lying To My Children (Update) <br>by Sin City Expat [Subscribe] <br>Sun Nov 02, 2008 at 10:41:17 PM PDT<br>Let me tell you why I am an Obama supporter.  I am a forty-something African-American man.  My career has been in law enforcement and I currently overseas working for my country.  I support Barack Obama, not because we share a similar pigmentation and heritage, not because I believe that he is a \u2018messiah\u2019 as suggested by those of a particular political leaning.  It\u2019s not even because I was born and raised in Chicago.  My answer is a lot simpler and closer to many Americans.<br><br>Sin City Expat's diary :: :: <br>I believe in the American dream.  Let me repeat, I believe in the American dream!  That dream that we talk about and most of us share to some degree or another.  I also have two daughters whom I love more than anything.  The old adage is that America is the country where any kid, if they work hard can grow up to be president.  Well, that was never really true for me, my family or people who looked like me.  It was not true for other ethnic minorities who comprise a significant portion of this melting pot that is the United States of America.  It wasn\u2019t true for women.  I am relatively bright. I have worked hard. I have been successful in the workplace.  But all of that made no difference as until this cycle very few of us thought that America had come far enough that I could ever have had the opportunity to be tapped as the standard bearer of this country, my country. <br><br><br><a href=\"http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/3/0273/51231/399/650499\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/3/0273/51...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_10:33:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459063": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "NYT article on the end of Obama's campaign journey.<br><br><a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/politics/03obama.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=politics\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/politics/0...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_13:43:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "ruthdfw", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459576": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You know what, Craig, it's easy to sell wolf tickets on a blog.  Peace, brother!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:12:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "NMP", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3455597, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3459578": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Town - you have to put it in context.  He was doing an interview and MTV.  His response was appropriate to the question and the questioner.<br><br>Sway: Our next question comes from Eric out of Huntington Beach, California: \"There are numerous cultures and subcultures in the United States today. Powers-that-be set statutes with monetary penalty on how people wear their clothes. Do you find it intrusive on civil liberties to create such ordinances?\" And you know I got 'locks. <br><br>Obama: I wasn't going to pass a law, man. You look tight. <br><br>Sway: I know people have piercings, tattoos. Eric, in particular, is talking about a ban on sagging pants. Do feel like people should be penalized? <br><br>Obama: Here is my attitude: I think people passing a law against people wearing sagging pants is a waste of time. We should be focused on creating jobs, improving our schools, health care, dealing with the war in Iraq, and anybody, any public official, that is worrying about sagging pants probably needs to spend some time focusing on real problems out there. Having said that, brothers should pull up their pants. You are walking by your mother, your grandmother, your underwear is showing. What's wrong with that? Come on. There are some issues that we face, that you don't have to pass a law, but that doesn't mean folks can't have some sense and some respect for other people and, you know, some people might not want to see your underwear \u2014 I'm one of them. <br><br>Sway: In regards to piercings, tattoos, I had a friend who worked for UPS and he had 'locks. He almost lost his job, but he fought for it. In regards to those things, how do you feel? <br><br>Obama: It's one thing if an employer discriminates on the basis of gender or sexual orientation or, obviously, race or ethnicity. I think employers can set standards. Now you got 'locks, but it looks clean, man, it's tight, and my little girl has twists, Malia, and to me, it looks great. Obviously I would be upset if she were discriminated against on that basis. On the other hand, if you are working at a fancy store and you show up to work in jeans and a shirt and you have a tatoo across your neck like Mike Tyson, for them to say, you know, \"That is not the kind of image we are trying to project,\" obviously, that is in their rights as well. I think any business has the right to say, \"This is the kind of tone we want to set,\" as long as they aren't discriminating on the basis of things people can't control.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_14:12:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "Val2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3459078, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "3456507": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Town! You are crazy!!! But, I think you forgot one important part...Sen. Obama will have his entire family from KENYA move in. I can just see the headlines now, \"Obama has bushmeat delivered!\"", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-03_11:07:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "islandgirl550", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 3456169, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}}, "integration": {"receiver_url": "", "theme": 4, "reply_position": true, "disqus_logo": false}, "timer": {"timer_url": "http://localhost:8005", "thread_id": "6573129", "user_id": "anonymous", "forum_id": "21630", "hash": -6064354177678686124}, "thread": {"days_alive": 0, "slug": "monday_open_thread_37", "paginate": false, "num_pages": 1, "num_posts": 222, "per_page": 0, "total_posts": 0, "realtime_paused": true, "id": 6573129, "queued": false}, "reactions_limit": 10, "context": {"show_reply": true, "use_fb_connect": true, "forum_facebook_key": "bd6a8bc56f8eb204984f34b6fefe228d", "use_yahoo": false, "subscribed": false, "use_twitter_signin": true, "use_openid": false, "realtime_speed": 5000}, "reactions_start": 0, "settings": {"debug": false, "disqus_url": "http://disqus.com", "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"}, "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"};
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	this.curPageId = 'dsq-comments';

	this.frames = {};
};

var disqus_popup_reference = null;

if(typeof DsqLocal == 'undefined') {
	DsqLocal = {};
}



/**
 * Dsq.Strings: UI strings
 */
Dsq.Strings = new function() {
	this.ADD_NEW_COMMENT = "Add New Comment";
	this.LOG_INTO_DISQUS = "Log into DISQUS";
	this.USE_MEDIA = "Use Media";
	this.LOGOUT = "Logout";
	this.SHARING_OPTIONS = "Sharing options";
	this.SHARE_ON = "Share on";
	this.TWEET_THIS_COMMENT = "Tweet this comment";
	this.SHARE_ON_NEWSFEED = "Share on news feed";
	this.SEND_UPDATE_TO_YAHOO = "Send update to Yahoo!";
	this.REBLOG_ON = "Reblog on";
	this.CONFIGURE_OPTIONS = "Configure options";
	this.POST_AS = "Post as";
	this.SORT_BY = "Sort by";
	this.SUBSCRIBE_BY_EMAIL = "Subscribe by email";
	this.SUBSCRIBE_BY_RSS = "Subscribe by RSS";
	this.POPULAR_NOW = "Popular now";
	this.BEST_RATING = "Best Rating";
	this.NEWEST_FIRST = "Newest first";
	this.OLDEST_FIRST = "Oldest first";
	this.HIGHLIGHTED = "Highlighted";
	this.UNSUBSCRIBE = "Unsubscribe";
	this.REQUIRED = "Required";
	this.OPTIONAL = "Optional";
	this.YOU_ARE_COMMENTING_AS_A = "You are commenting as a";
	this.LOGIN_BELOW = "Login below";
	this.PLEASE_LOGIN_BELOW_TO_COMMENT = "Please login below to comment.";
	this.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL = "Subscribe to all comments by email";
	this.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS = "Do not subscribe to comments";
	this.REALTIME_UPDATING_IS = "Real-time updating is";
	this.ENABLED = "enabled";
	this.PAUSED = "paused";
	this.PAUSE = "Pause";
	this.RESUME = "Resume";
	this.SHOW = "Show";
	this.JUST_NOW = "Just now";
	this.REPLY = "Reply";
	this.EDIT = "Edit";
	this.FLAG = "Flag";
	this.MODERATE = "Moderate";
	this.CANCEL = "Cancel";
	this.REPLYING_TO = "Replying to";
	this.REPORT_MISSING_REACTIONS = "Report missing reactions";
	this.POST_A_COMMENT = "Post a comment";
	this.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT = "Flag inappropriate comment";
	this.FLAGGED = "Flagged";
	this.NO = "No";
	this.YES = "Yes";
	this.NEVER_MIND = "Never mind";
	this.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR = "Are you sure you would like to report this comment to a moderator";
	this.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION = "This will flag comments for moderators to take action";
	this.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN = "To rate, please log in";
	this.JUST_A_MOMENT = "Just a moment...";
	this.GUEST = "Guest";
	this.NAME = "Name";
	this.EMAIL = "Email";
  this.WEBSITE = "Website";
  this.SETTINGS = "Settings";
  this.MODERATOR_OPTIONS = "Moderator options: ";
};
// Dsq.Strings

/**
 * Dsq.FmtStrings: functions that return interpolated UI strings
 */
Dsq.FmtStrings = new function() {
	// Seems we have to use named interpolation for Django to translate. Investigate more.
	this.LOGGED_IN_AS = function(username) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate('Logged in as %(username)s', {username:username});
	};

	this.LOGOUT_FROM = function(disqus) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate('Logout from %(disqus)s', {disqus:disqus});
	};

	this.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL = function(total, num) {
		if (num === 1) {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> of <span id='dsq-total-posts'>%(total)s</span> comment", {num:num, total:total});
		} else {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> of <span id='dsq-total-posts'>%(total)s</span> comments", {num:num, total:total});
		}
	};

	this.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION = function(num) {
		if (num === 1) {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> comment", {num:num});
		} else {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> comments", {num:num});
		}
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s comment'
				: '%(num)s comments'
			), {num:num});
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_LIKES = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s like'
				: '%(num)s likes'
			), {num:num});
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_POINTS = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s point'
				: '%(num)s points'
			), {num:num});
	};
};
// Dsq.FmtStrings





Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN = '3a1994e3330279e78957da82fb64f754';
Dsq.COMMENTS_RE = /(<li.*?id="?dsq-comment-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*?)(<\/li>)/gim;
Dsq.POST_RE = /(<div.*?id="?dsq-comment-header-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*?)(<\/div>)\s*(<div.*?class="?dsq-comment-body"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*)(<\/div>)/gim;
Dsq.POST_BODY_RE = /\s*(<div.*?id="?dsq-comment-message-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*)(<\/div>)/gim;
// HACK: Safari ends with "-->" while other browsers end with "--&gt;" as expected.
Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE = /&lt;!--\[(.*?)\]--(?:>|&gt;)/gim;



var FragmentPacket = function(reader, writer, writer_url, is_child, receiveCallback) {
	var that = this;
	this.reader = reader;
	this.writer = writer;
	this.writer_url = writer_url;

	this.is_child = is_child || false;
	this.receiveCallback = receiveCallback;

	this._lastHash = null;

	this._accumMsg = '';

	this._lastSeqno = 0;

	this.MAX_DATA_LEN	= 1024;

	this.WAIT_TIME		= 10;

	this.READY		= 0x1;
	this.WRITING	= 0x2;
	this.FIN		= 0x4;
	this.ACK		= 0x8;

};

FragmentPacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
	var that = this;
	var listener = function() {
		that.recv();
	};
	return window.setInterval(listener, 10);
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.log = function(msg) {



};

FragmentPacket.prototype.recv = function() {
	var hash;
	if (/MSIE/.test(navigator.userAgent)) {

		hash = this.reader.name;
	} else {

		var hashIndex = this.reader.location.href.indexOf('#');
		if (hashIndex == -1) {
			return;
		}
		hash = this.reader.location.href.substring(hashIndex+1);
	}
	var flags = parseInt(hash.substring(0, 4), 10);
	var seqno = parseInt(hash.substring(4, 24), 10);
	var data  = hash.substring(24);

	if (this._lastHash !== hash) {
		this._lastHash = hash;
		this.log('recv: ' + hash);

		this.log(' flags: ' + flags);
		this.log(' seqno: ' + seqno + ' len: ' + hash.substring(4, 24).length + ' (' + hash.substring(4, 24) + ')');
		this.log(' data: ' + data + ' len: ' + data.length);

		this._lastSeqno = seqno;

		if (flags & this.WRITING) {
			this._accumMsg += data;
			this.sendFlag(this.ACK, seqno);
			if (flags & this.FIN) {
				this.log('recv finished: ' + decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));
				this.receiveCallback(decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));

				this._accumMsg = '';

				this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
			}
		}
	}

	return {
		flags: flags,
		seqno: seqno,
		data: data
	};
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendRawPacket = function(packet) {
	if (/MSIE/.test(navigator.userAgent)) {
		this.writer.name = packet;
	} else {

		this.writer.location.href = this.writer_url + '#' + packet;
	}

};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendFlag = function(flag, seqno) {
	this.sendRawPacket(this._zerofill(flag, 4) + this._zerofill(seqno, 20));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {
	this._send(0, encodeURIComponent(msg));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._send = function(packetNum, msg) {
	var that = this;
	var recvBuf = this.recv();

	if (packetNum === 0) {

		if (!(recvBuf.flags & this.READY)) {
			this.log('client is not ready, waiting...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		}
	} else {

		if (!( (recvBuf.flags & this.ACK) && (recvBuf.seqno === this._lastSeqno) )) {
			this.log('waiting for ack from client...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		} else {
			this.log('received ack: ' + this._lastSeqno + ' ' + recvBuf.seqno);
		}
	}

	var flags = this.WRITING;
	var num_packets = Math.ceil(msg.length / this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	this.log('num_packets: ' + num_packets);

	if (num_packets === packetNum) {

		this.log('message successfully sent!');
		this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
		return true;
	}

	this._lastSeqno++;

	if (packetNum == num_packets-1) {
		flags |= this.FIN;
	}

	var data = msg.substring(packetNum * this.MAX_DATA_LEN, (packetNum+1) * this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	var packet = this._zerofill(flags, 4) + this._zerofill(this._lastSeqno, 20) + data;

	this.log('sending raw packet: ' + packet);
	this.sendRawPacket(packet);

	return this._send(packetNum + 1, msg);
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._zerofill = function(num, width) {
	var retval = num.toString();
	var retval_len = retval.length;
	for (var i = 0; i < width - retval_len; i++) {
		retval = '0' + retval;
	}
	return retval;
};

var PostMessagePacket = function(receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId) {
	var that = this;
	this.receiver = receiver;
	this.receiveCallback = receiveCallback;
	this.id = id;


	this.receiverId = receiverId;
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
	var that = this;

	var listener = function(e) {

		if (!that.id) {
			that.id = e.data;
			return;
		}


		var id = e.data.split(';')[0];
		if (id !== that.id) {
			return;
		}
		var data = e.data.substring(e.data.indexOf(';') + 1);

		that.receiveCallback(data);
	};

	if (typeof window.attachEvent == 'function') {
		window.attachEvent('onmessage', listener);
	} else if (typeof window.addEventListener == 'function') {
		window.addEventListener('message', listener, false);
	} else {
		throw new Error('No method found to create event listener for PostMessagePacket.');
	}
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {



	var needs_reget = false;
	try {
		if (typeof this.receiver.id == 'undefined' || typeof this.receiver.postMessage == 'undefined') {
			needs_reget = true;
		}
	} catch(e) {


	}
	if (needs_reget && typeof this.receiverId != 'undefined') {
		this.receiver = document.getElementById(this.receiverId).contentWindow;
	}

	var packet;
	if (!msg) {

		packet = this.id;
	} else {
		packet = this.id + ';' + msg;
	}
	this.receiver.postMessage(packet, '*');
};

PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = null;
PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id = function() {
	var id = (new Date()).getTime();
	if (id == PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id) {
		id++;
	}
	PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = id;
	return id.toString();
};

var JsonRpc = function() {

	this.ids = {};

	this.objectToJSON = function(obj) {
		var json = '';
		var results = [];

		if (obj === undefined || obj === null) {
			return 'null';
		}

		switch (obj.constructor) {
			case Object:
				for (var property in obj) {
					if (obj.hasOwnProperty(property)) {
						results.push(this.objectToJSON(property) + ': ' + this.objectToJSON(obj[property]));
					}
				}
				json = '{' + results.join(', ') + '}';
				break;
			case Array:
				for (var i = 0; i < obj.length; i++) {
					results.push(this.objectToJSON(obj[i]));
				}
				json = '[' + results.join(', ') + ']';
				break;
			case Number:
			case Boolean:
				json = obj.toString();
				break;
			case String:

				var specialChars = {'\b': '\\b', '\t': '\\t', '\n': '\\n', '\f': '\\f', '\r': '\\r', '\\': '\\\\'};

				json = obj.replace(/[\x00-\x1f\\]/g, function(match) {
					var ch = specialChars[match];
					return ch ? ch : '\\u00' + match.charCodeAt().toPaddedString(2, 16);
				});

				json = '"' + json.replace(/"/g, '\\"') + '"';
				break;
			default:

				json = 'null';
				break;
		}

		return json;
	};

	this.createHandler = function(send_func, registered_funcs) {
		var that = this;
		var handler = function(message) {

			try {
				var rpc = eval('(' + message + ')');
			} catch(e) {
				alert('bad JSON: ' + message);
				return;
			}
			if (rpc.method) {

				if (!registered_funcs[rpc.method]) {
					return;
				}

				var retval = registered_funcs[rpc.method].apply(null, rpc.params);
				if (rpc.id) {
					var response = {
						result: retval,
						error: null,	// TODO
						id: rpc.id
					};
					send_func(that.objectToJSON(response));
				}
			} else if(rpc.result) {

				if (!that.ids[rpc.id]) {
					return;
				}

				that.ids[rpc.id](rpc.result);
				delete that.ids[rpc.id];
			}
		};
		return handler;
	};

	this.execute = function(send_func, method, params, response_callback) {
		response_callback = response_callback || null;
		var id = (response_callback) ? (new Date()).getTime() : null;

		var request = {
			method: method,
			params: params,
			id: id
		};

		send_func(this.objectToJSON(request));

		if (id) {
			this.ids[id] = response_callback;
		}
	};
};
JsonRpc = new JsonRpc();

var ParentMessenger = function(childUrl, receiverUrl, container, receiveCallback) {


	if (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Safari') >= 0 && parseInt(navigator.userAgent.substring(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Version/') + 8), 10) == 3) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	} else if (window.opera) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}



	if (!receiverUrl &&
		navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Gecko') >= 0 &&
		parseFloat(navigator.userAgent.slice(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 3, navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 6)) < 1.9) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}


	if (/msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent)) {


		if (document.domain == window.location.hostname) {
			receiverUrl = '';
		}
	}

	var that = this;
	this.childUrl = childUrl;
	this.receiverUrl = receiverUrl;
	this.container = container || document.body;

	this.packetHandler = null;


	this._ready = false;
	this._error = false;


	var _createReceiverForFragmentPacket = function() {

		that.receiver = document.createElement('iframe');
		that.receiver.src = receiverUrl;
		that.receiver.id = 'receiver_' + (new Date()).getTime();
		that.receiver.name = that.receiver.id;

		that.receiver.frameBorder = '0';
		that.receiver.frameSpacing = '0';
		that.receiver.style.borderStyle = 'none';

		var receiver_onload = function() {
			var receiver = document.getElementById(that.receiver.id).contentWindow;

			try {
				receiver.document.body.innerHTML = '';
			} catch(e) {

				that._error = true;
			}
			receiver.document.body.style.padding = '0px';
			receiver.document.body.style.margin = '0px';

			var child = receiver.document.createElement('iframe');
			child.id = 'child';
			child.name = 'child';
			child.src = that.childUrl;

			child.frameBorder = '0';
			child.frameSpacing = '0';
			child.style.borderStyle = 'none';
			child.style.width = '100%';
			child.style.height = '100%';
			receiver.document.body.appendChild(child);

			that.child = receiver.document.getElementById('child').contentWindow;
			that.receiver = receiver;

			that.packetHandler = new FragmentPacket(that.receiver, that.child, that.childUrl, false, receiveCallback);

			that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();

			that.packetHandler.sendFlag(that.packetHandler.READY, 0);

			that._ready = true;
		};

		that.receiver.onreadystatechange = function() {
			if (this.readyState == 'complete') {
				receiver_onload();
			}
		};

		that.receiver.onload = receiver_onload;







		if (Dsq.Utils.ie) {
			if (that.container.clientWidth === 0) {

				var _waitForWidth = function() {
					if (that.container.clientWidth > 0) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					} else {
						window.setTimeout(_waitForWidth, 100);
					}
				};
				_waitForWidth();

				that._once = false;
				that.receiver.onresize = function() {
					if (!that._once) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					}
					that._once = true;
				};
			}
		}

		that.container.appendChild(that.receiver);
	};


	var _createReceiverForPostMessage = function() {

		var receiver_onload = function() {

			that.packetHandler.send();
			that._ready = true;
		};

		var id = PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id();
		var receiverId = 'child_' + id;


		ParentMessenger['_receiver_onload_' + receiverId] = receiver_onload;

		that.container.innerHTML += '<iframe ' +
			'src="' + childUrl + '" ' +
			'id="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'name="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'onload="ParentMessenger._receiver_onload_' + receiverId +'();" ' +
			'></iframe>';

		that.receiver = document.getElementById(receiverId).contentWindow;
		that.packetHandler = new PostMessagePacket(that.receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId);
		that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();
	};

	if (typeof window.postMessage == 'function') {
		_createReceiverForPostMessage();
	} else {
		_createReceiverForFragmentPacket();
	}

};

ParentMessenger.prototype.sendMessage = function(message) {
	var that = this;
	if (!this._ready) {

		window.setTimeout(function() { that.sendMessage(message); }, 10);
		return;
	}
	this.packetHandler.send(message);
	return true;
};

Dsq.NewFrames = function(url) {
	this.url = url;
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype.init = function(onFailure) {
	var that = this;

	try {
		this.messenger = new ParentMessenger(this.url, Dsq.jsonData.integration.receiver_url, this.container, this.receive_callback);
	} catch(e) {
		if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
			onFailure();
		}
	}

	if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
		var iId = window.setInterval(function() {
			if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				return;
			}
			if (that.messenger._ready) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
			} else if (that.messenger._error) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				onFailure();
			}
		}, 10);
	}
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype._execute = function(method, args, callback) {
	var that = this;
	if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
		return false;
	}
	JsonRpc.execute(
		function(msg) { that.messenger.sendMessage(msg); },
		method,
		args || [],
		callback);
	return true;
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame = function(container, parent_post_id) {
	var that = this;
	this.container = container;
	this.parent_post_id = parent_post_id;

	var sendFunc = function(msg) {

		Dsq.Debug.log('Dsq.ReplyFrame.sendFunc');
		that.messenger.sendMessage(msg);
	};


	var postComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		Dsq.jsonData.posts[response.message.id] = response.message.post_meta;
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key]) {
			Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key] = response.message.user_meta;
		}


		var reply_position = (typeof(disqus_insert_wrt_sort) == 'undefined' 
			? (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reply_position ? -1 : null) 
			: (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? null : -1));
		
		if (response.message.post_meta.approved) {
			Dsq.Post.insert(response.message.post_meta.parent_post_id || reply_position, response.message.id, response.message.post_meta.message);
		}

		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onSuccess(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var postComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(response.message, 'Error');
		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onFailure(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var editComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);
		
		message.innerHTML = response.message;
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
	
	var editComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('Sorry, there was an error editing this comment.', 'Edit Error');
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	var getUserByEmail_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var msg = response.message;
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(parent_post_id);

		if (msg.username) {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'login', {
				'username': msg.username,
				'display_name': msg.display_name,
				'avatar_url': msg.avatar_url,
				'verified': msg.verified,
				'email': fields.email.value
			});
		} else {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'register');
		}
	};

	var validateAuth_onSuccess = function(response, auth_choice) {
		Dsq.Templates.postComment(parent_post_id, null, true, auth_choice);
	};

	var validateAuth_onFailure = function(response, auth_choice) {
		var pid = parent_post_id ? '-' + parent_post_id : '';
		var msg = response.message;

		if (auth_choice == 'register') {
			var fields = ['email', 'username', 'password'];

			for (var i = 0; i < fields.length; i++) {
				var field = fields[i];
				var errorDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-' + field + '-errors' + pid);

				if (msg[field]) {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = msg[field];
				} else {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = '';
				}
			}
		} else if (auth_choice == 'login') {
			Dsq.$('dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid).innerHTML = '<p>We couldn\'t log you in. Please verify your login.</p>';
		}
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.receive_callback = JsonRpc.createHandler(sendFunc, {
		'postComment.onSuccess': postComment_onSuccess,
		'postComment.onFailure': postComment_onFailure,
		'editComment.onSuccess': editComment_onSuccess,
		'editComment.onFailure': editComment_onFailure,		
		'getUserByEmail.onSuccess': getUserByEmail_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onSuccess': validateAuth_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onFailure': validateAuth_onFailure,
		'reload': function() { window.location.reload(); }
	});

	this.url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY +
		'?' + (new Date()).getTime() +
		'&f=jackandjillpolitics' +
		'&t=monday_open_thread_37' +
		'&ff=' + Dsq.Thread.ff +
		'&default_text=' + disqus_default_text +
		'&ifrs=' + encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css);
	if (this.parent_post_id) {
		this.url += '&parent_post=' + this.parent_post_id;
	}
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype = new Dsq.NewFrames(Dsq.ReplyFrame.url);

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.post = function(author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe) {
	this._execute('postComment', [author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.edit = function(post_id, message) {
	this._execute('editComment', [post_id, message]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.setState = function(parent_post_id, depth) {
	this._execute('setState', [parent_post_id, depth]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.getUserByEmail = function(email) {
	this._execute('getUserByEmail', [email]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.validateAuth = function(auth_choice, email, username, password) {
	this._execute('validateAuth', [auth_choice, email, username, password]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.authenticateFacebook = function(session, forum_url) {
	this._execute('authenticateFacebook', [session, forum_url]);
};

	Dsq.Facebook = function() {
	var that = this;

	var handleSessionData = function(session) {

		var forum_url = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;




		if (typeof disqus_facebook_forum != 'undefined') {
			forum_url = disqus_facebook_forum;
		}
		Dsq.frames.reply_0.authenticateFacebook(session, forum_url);
	};

	var onLogin = function() {
		FB.Connect.getSignedPublicSessionData(handleSessionData);
	};

	this.login = function() {
		FB.Connect.requireSession(onLogin, true);
	};
};
Dsq.Facebook = new Dsq.Facebook();


	






Dsq.Themes = {};

Dsq.Themes.narcissus = new function() {
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-form-area';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-textarea-wrapper';



	
	this.header = function() {
		var comments_count, total_posts, num_posts;
		var html = '';
		var missing_perm_tmpl;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.missing_perm) {
			missing_perm_tmpl = Dsq.Templates.missingPermissions();
			if (missing_perm_tmpl) {
				html += '<div class="dsq-missing-permissions">' + missing_perm_tmpl + '</div>';
			}
		}

		total_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.total_posts;
		num_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_posts;

		if (total_posts) {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL(total_posts, num_posts);
		} else {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION(num_posts);
		}

		html += ' \
		<div id="dsq-comments-title"> \
			<h3>' + comments_count + '</h3> \
		</div> \
		';

		html += ' \
		<div class="dsq-options"> \
			<span class="dsq-item-sort">'
				+ Dsq.Strings.SORT_BY + ' \
				<select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);"> \
					<option value="hot" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 4 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.POPULAR_NOW + '</option> \
					<option value="best" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 3 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.BEST_RATING + '</option> \
					<option value="newest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.NEWEST_FIRST + '</option> \
					<option value="oldest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 1 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.OLDEST_FIRST + '</option> \
				</select> \
				&nbsp; \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<span id="dsq-subscribe">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.subscribed
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.UNSUBSCRIBE + '</a>'
						: '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_EMAIL + '</a>')
				+ '</span> \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-rss" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png" alt="" /> \
				<a href="http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/monday_open_thread_37/latest.rss">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_RSS + '</a> \
			</span> \
		</div> \
		';

		
		

		return html;

	};
	
	this.footer = function() {
		var html = '';

		html += Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		
		
			html += Dsq.Templates.realtime();
			html += Dsq.Templates.showThreadSettings();
			html += Dsq.Templates.postBox();

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.trackbacks();
		


		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) {
 			html += ' \
				<div class="dsq-global-moderator-extras">'
					+ '<strong>shortname:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url
					+ '<strong>thread id:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.id
					+ '<strong>thread slug:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.slug
				+ '</div> \
			';
		}

		return html;
	};
	
	this.realtime = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			html += '<div id="dsq-realtime-options" class="dsq-options">'
					 + Dsq.Strings.REALTIME_UPDATING_IS + ' <strong id="dsq-realtime-status" style="text-transform: lowercase">' + Dsq.Strings.ENABLED + '</strong>. \
					 <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-toggle" style="text-transform: capitalize"></a> \
					</div>';
		}

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
			html += ' \
				<div style="display: none" id="dsq-realtime-alert" class="dsq-realtime-alert"><span id="dsq-realtime-queued"></span> <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-show"></a></div> \
			';
		}
		
		return html;
	};

	this.showThreadSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '<div id="dsq-thread-settings" class="dsq-thread-settings">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATOR_OPTIONS;
		html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.showSettings(); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.SETTINGS + '</a>';
		if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled && Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.reportMissingReactions(); return false;">'
						+ Dsq.Strings.REPORT_MISSING_REACTIONS
						+ '</a>';
		}
		html +='</div>';

		return html;
	};

	this.postBox = function(post_id, use_fallback_iframe) {


		var html;
		var display_sharing_options = Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated;

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post) {
			return '';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.hasOwnProperty(Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain)) {
				display_sharing_options = false;
			}
		}
		
		if (post_id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];				
		}
		
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		var _requestUserInfo = function() {
			var html;



			var user_has_email = false;

			html = '<div class="dsq-request-user-info"> <!-- // If authenticated --> \
				<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT + '?ctkn=' + Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN + '" class="dsq-request-user-logout">' + Dsq.Strings.LOGOUT + '</a> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td rowspan="2">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '')
								+ '<img src="' + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR + '" width="48" height="48" class="dsq-request-user-avatar">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-name">'
								+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
									 ? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '">' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '</span>'
									 : (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_verified
											? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span>'
											: '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span>'))
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '') 
								+ Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username 
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
							+  (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && user_has_email ? ' <small>(<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.remoteAccountSettings(); return false;">change settings</a>)</small>' : '')
							+  (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <small>(<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/info/" target="_blank">change name</a> or <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/avatar/" target="_blank">picture</a>)</small>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-stats"> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count == 1 ? 'comment' : 'comments') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count == 1 ? 'like' : 'likes') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.points + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.points == 1 ? 'point' : 'points') + '</span> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		var _loginOptions = function() {
			var html;
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-authenticate"> \
				<p class="dsq-autheneticate-copy">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
					? Dsq.Strings.YOU_ARE_COMMENTING_AS_A + ' <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. ' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.LOGIN_BELOW + '.'
					: Dsq.Strings.REQUIRED + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.PLEASE_LOGIN_BELOW_TO_COMMENT + '.')
				+ '</p> \
				<ul class="dsq-login-buttons">'
					+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-disqus.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Facebook.login(); return false;"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-facebook.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-twitter.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL(); return false" ><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-openid.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_yahoo ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Yahoo.startYahooConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-yahoo.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
				+ '</ul> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {



				return '<div id="dsq-form-area" style="display:none"><div id="dsq-textarea-wrapper"></div></div>' + _loginOptions();
			} else {
				return '';
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<div id="' + (post_id 
			? 'dsq-reply-post-' + post_id
			: 'dsq-new-post')
		 	+ '" class="dsq-post-area"> \
			<div class="dsq-dc-logo"> \
				<a href="http://disqus.com/comments" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/disqus-logo.png"></a> \
			</div>'
			+ (post_id 
				? '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.REPLYING_TO + ' ' + userData.display_name + '</h3>'
				: '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT + '</h3>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated 
				? _requestUserInfo()
				: _loginOptions() )
			+ '<div id="dsq-form-area' + pid + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-textarea"> \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper" id="dsq-textarea-wrapper' + pid + '"></div> \
			</div>'
			+ (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated
			? ' \
			<div class="dsq-post-fields"> \
				<form action="." method="GET" onsubmit="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false); return false;"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-name' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_name ? disqus_def_name : (Dsq.jsonData.session.name ? Dsq.jsonData.session.name : Dsq.Strings.NAME + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-website' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (Dsq.jsonData.session.url ? Dsq.jsonData.session.url : Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')" class="dsq-placeholder') + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" /></div></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-email' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_email ? disqus_def_email : (Dsq.jsonData.session.email ? Dsq.jsonData.session.email : Dsq.Strings.EMAIL + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"> \
							<div class="dsq-subscribe"> \
								<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.chooseSubscribe(' + post_id + '); return false" class="dsq-subscribe-menu"><span id="dsq-subscribe-select' + pid + '">' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post ? Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL : Dsq.Strings.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS) + '</span> <small>&#9660;</small></a> \
								<ul class="dsq-panel" id="dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid + '"> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(2, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">Subscribe to all comments by email</a></li> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(0, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">Do not subscribe to comments</a></li> \
								</ul> \
								<input id="dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid + '" type="hidden" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post + '" /> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
				</form> \
			</div>'
			: '')
			+ '<div class="dsq-post-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-sharing-options" ' + (!display_sharing_options ? 'style="display:none;"' : '') + '> \
					<button class="dsq-button-small" onfocus="document.getElementById(\'dsq-post-button' + pid + '\').focus();"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.SHARING_OPTIONS + ' <small>&#9660;</small></span></button> \
					<div class="dsq-panel"> '
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '"'
								  + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Twitter</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook
								&& (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.enabled === true ||
										(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'facebook'))
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Facebook</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Yahoo!</label> \
								</div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Tumblr</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Wordpress</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Movable Type</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
								  <label for="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' TypePad</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ '<div><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections/" target="_blank" class="dsq-configure-options">' + Dsq.Strings.CONFIGURE_OPTIONS + '</a></div>'
					+ '</div> \
				</div>'
				+ '<button class="dsq-button" id="dsq-post-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.POST_AS + ' '
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					? Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					: Dsq.Strings.GUEST)
				+ '</span></button>'
				+ (post_id
					? '<button class="dsq-button" id="dsq-cancel-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.CANCEL + '</span></button>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
			+ '</div>' // end dsq-form-area
		+ '</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};




	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-append-post-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		html = ' \
		<table> \
			<tr> \
				<td id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-avatar" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
					<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
					? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
					: '')
				+ '</a> \
				</td> \
				<td class="dsq-comment-header-meta"> \
		';

		
		return html;
	};
	
	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var html;
		var parent_display_name = '';
		
		if(_meta.parent_post_id) {

			var _parent_meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[_meta.parent_post_id];

			if (_parent_meta) {
				var parentUserData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_parent_meta.user_key];
				parent_display_name = parentUserData.display_name;
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/moderator.png" class="dsq-moderator-star" title="Moderator" /> \
		<span class="dsq-comment-header-time"><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')" title="Permalink">' + (_meta.is_realtime ? Dsq.Strings.JUST_NOW : _meta.date) + '</a></span> '
		+ (_meta.parent_post_id && parent_display_name
			? '<a href="#comment-' + _meta.parent_post_id + '" title="Jump to comment">in reply to ' + parent_display_name + '</a>'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		<td id="dsq-like-pts-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-comment-header-likes">'
		+ (_meta.points
			? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		</tr> \
		</table> \
		';
		return html;
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		var html = '';
		return html;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed || !_meta.approved) { return ''; }
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
					? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.moderateOptions(' + post_id+ '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATE + '</a>'
					: '')
				+ '<a href="#" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG + '</a> \
			</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right">'
				+ (_meta.votable 
					? '<span id="dsq-like-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-like">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1)" >Like</button>'
						: 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;')
					+ '</span>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<button class="dsq-button-small dsq-post-edit" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + ')" >' + Dsq.Strings.EDIT + '</button>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<span class="dsq-comment-footer-reply" id="dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"> \
						<button class="dsq-button-small">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button> \
						<button class="dsq-comment-footer-reply-tab">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button><span></span> \
					</span>'
					: '')
			+ '</div> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};



	
	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		var item = '<li class="dsq-comment dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-header"> \
			<table> \
			<tr> \
			<td class="dsq-header-avatar"> \
			';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'" class="dsq-avatar">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {

			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar92.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== ''
				? '</a>'
				: '')
			+ '</td>'
			+ '<td><cite class="dsq-comment-cite">' + reaction.author_name + '</cite> <span class="dsq-comment-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</span></td>'
			+ '<td class="dsq-comment-header-likes"></td>'
			+ '</tr></table></div>' // end dsq-comment-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header" \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-reaction-header-left">'
							+ '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png" />'
							+ ' From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
							+ 'via ' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? '<a href="http://backtype.com/">BackType</a>' : '<a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">UberVU</a>')
						+ '</td>'
						+ '<td class="dsq-reaction-header-right">';
			
			if(reaction.retweets) {
				var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
				if (num_retweets > 0) {
					if (num_retweets == 1) {
						item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
					} else {
						item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');
						item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
						var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 3) ? 3 : num_retweets;
						item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);
						if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
							item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
								+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
						}
					}
				}
			}	
			item += '</td></tr> \
			</table> \
			</div>' // end dsq-reaction-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-body"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left"> \
				</div>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator 
					? ' \
					<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right"> \
						<button class="dsq-button-small dsq-hide-reaction" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + ')">Hide</button> \
					</div>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 id="dsq-reactions-title" class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-container"> \
			<table> \
				<tbody> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-tl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-tr"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-body"> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
								<div class="dsq-popup-title"> \
									<button class="dsq-button-small" style="float:right" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)">Close</button>' 
									+ content['header'] 
								+ '</div>'
								+ content['body']
							+ '</div> \
							<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
						</td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-bl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-br"></td> \
					</tr> \
				</tbody> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
	};



	
	this.chooseSubscribe = function(post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		menu.style.display = menu.style.display == 'block' ? 'none' : 'block';
		
	};
	
	this.setSubscribe = function(value, el, post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var input = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid);
		var select = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-select' + pid);
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		select.innerHTML = el.innerHTML;
		input.value = value;
		this.chooseSubscribe(post_id);
	};
	
	this.getFormFields = function(post_id) {

		var fields = {};
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var name = Dsq.$('dsq-field-name' + pid);
		var email = Dsq.$('dsq-field-email' + pid);
		var website = Dsq.$('dsq-field-website' + pid);
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid);
		var password = Dsq.$('dsq-field-password' + pid);

		fields = {
			'name': name,
			'email': email,
			'website': website,
			'username': username,
			'password': password
		}
		
		return fields;
	}
	
	this.validateFields = function(post_id) {
		
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) { return true; }
		
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		
		var nameField = fields.name;
		var websiteField = fields.website;
		var emailField = fields.email;
		
		websiteField.value = (websiteField.value == Dsq.Templates.placeholder['website']) ? '' : websiteField.value;
		
		var v = [{

			validator: Dsq.Validators.name,
			value: nameField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.email,
			value: emailField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.url,
			value: websiteField.value
		}];
		
		return Dsq.Validators.validate(v, function(e) { Dsq.Popup.popModal(e, 'Oops...') } );
	};
	
	this.checkExistingUser = function(post_id) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);		
		Dsq.Popup.loading(post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		}
	};

	this.validateAuth = function(el_clicked, post_id, auth_choice) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		var email = fields.email ? fields.email.value : '';
		var username = fields.username ? fields.username.value : '';
		var password = fields.password ? fields.password.value : '';
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		}
	};

	this.lightboxUpdateEmail = function(post_id, new_email) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		fields.email.value = new_email;
	};

	this.lightboxAuthenticate = function(post_id, auth_choice, auth_data) {
		var title, body;
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		if(typeof(auth_data) == 'undefined') {
			var auth_data = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		}

		d = auth_data;

		switch(auth_choice) {
			case 'register':
				var suggestedUsername = d.name.value.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9-]/g,'').toLowerCase();
			
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Register a <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';

				body = ' \
				<ul class="dsq-lightbox-register-reasons"> \
				<li>Verify your comments</li> \
				<li>Edit and delete comments</li> \
				<li>Manage comments and replies</li> \
				</ul> \
				';

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Email</td> \
							<td><input type="text" value="' + d.email.value + '" onchange="Dsq.Templates.lightboxUpdateEmail(' + post_id + ', this.value)" /><div id="dsq-email-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + suggestedUsername + '"/><div id="dsq-username-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /><div id="dsq-password-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'login\'); return false">Login instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Register and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			case 'login':
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Login to your <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';
				body = '';
				
				if(d.avatar_url) {
					body += '<div class="dsq-lightbox-recognized"><table><tr>';
					body += '<td><img src="' + d.avatar_url + '" alt="" /></td>';
					body += '<td><span class="dsq-badge ' + (d.verified ? 'dsq-badge-verified' : 'dsq-badge-registered') + '">' + (d.verified ? 'Verified' : 'Registered') + '</span></td>';
					body += '<td>Hey <strong>' + d.display_name + '</strong>, is that you? Login below to claim this comment.';
					body += '</tr></table></div>';
				}

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username or Email</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (d.avatar_url ? d.username : '') + '" /></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password <a href="http://disqus.com/forgot" target="_blank">(cannot log in?)</a></td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'register\'); return false">Register instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Login and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
		Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid).focus();
	};
	
	this.buttonsToRestore = [];
	this.setLoadingButton = function(btn, post_id) {
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		if (btn) {

			var loadingBtn = document.createElement('button');
			loadingBtn.id = btn.id + '-loading';
			loadingBtn.innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-lite.gif" alt="" /> Just a moment...';
			loadingBtn.className = btn.className + ' dsq-post-loading';
			btn.parentNode.appendChild(loadingBtn);
			btn.style.display = 'none';
			var cancelBtn = Dsq.$('dsq-cancel-button' + pid);
			if(cancelBtn) { cancelBtn.style.display = 'none'; this.buttonsToRestore.push(cancelBtn); }
			this.buttonsToRestore.push(btn);
		} else {

			var buttons = this.buttonsToRestore;
			for(var i = 0; i < buttons.length; i++) {
				buttons[i].style.display = 'inline';
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$(buttons[i].id + '-loading'));
			}
		}
		
	};

	this.postComment = function(post_id, el_clicked, force, auth_choice) {
		var append_id = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);

		if (Dsq.Templates.validateFields(post_id)) {

			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && !force &&
				((!Dsq.Utils.readCookie('skipped_auth') && !disqus_skip_auth && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled) || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post)) {
				Dsq.Templates.checkExistingUser(post_id);
				return false;
			}
			var params = [];
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
				params.push(fields.name.value,
					fields.email.value,
					fields.website.value);

				if (auth_choice == 'login' || auth_choice == 'register') {
					params.push({
						auth_choice: auth_choice,
						username: fields.username.value,
						password: fields.password.value,
						email: fields.email.value
					});
				} else {
					params.push(null);
				}

				params.push(null /* sharing options */, Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + append_id).value);
			} else {
				var service_checked = function(name) {
					var el = Dsq.$('dsq-sharing-' + name + append_id);
					return (el !== null && el.checked === true) ? '1' : '0';
				};
				params.push(null, null, null, null, {
					tw: service_checked('twitter'),
					fb: service_checked('facebook'),
					tr: service_checked('tumblr'),
					wp: service_checked('wordpress'),
					mt: service_checked('movabletype'),
					tp: service_checked('typepad'),
					yh: service_checked('yahoo')
				});
			}

			var frame = Dsq.frames['reply_' + (post_id ? post_id : 0)];
			frame.post.apply(frame, params);

			if (el_clicked) {
				Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
			}
			
			if (force) {
				Dsq.Utils.createCookie('skipped_auth', true);	
			}
			
		} else {
			return false;
		}
	};

	this.editComment = function(el_clicked, post_id) {
		var edited_message = Dsq.$('dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id).value;

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].edit(post_id, edited_message);
	};

	this.toggleEdit = function(post_id) {
		var body = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-body-' + post_id);
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);

		if (!Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id]) {


			message.style.display = 'none';
			if (Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {

				var edit_area = document.createElement('div');
				edit_area.id = 'dsq-edit-' + post_id;
				edit_area.className = 'dsq-edit dsq-textarea';
				edit_area.innerHTML = ' \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper"> \
					<textarea class="dsq-edit-textarea" id="dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id + '">' + message.innerHTML + '</textarea> \
				</div> \
				<div class="dsq-save-edit"> \
					<button onclick="Dsq.Templates.editComment(this, ' + post_id + ')" class="dsq-button-small">Save Edit</button> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id + '" style="display: none"></div> \
				';

				body.appendChild(edit_area);

				if (!Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id), post_id);
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].init();
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
		} else {

			message.style.display = 'block';
			Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id] = !Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id];
	};
	
	this.edit = function(el, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(post_id, button) {
		
		if(!this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

			if (Dsq.$('dsq-reply-post-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id);
				var container = Dsq.$('dsq-textarea-wrapper-' + post_id);
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] && container) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(container, post_id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].init(function() {

						Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id, true);
						Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id).innerHTML = '';

						var theme = (typeof disqus_frame_theme == 'undefined') ? 'default' : disqus_frame_theme;
						Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id), post_id, {theme: theme});

					});
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-append-post';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply-active';
			
		} else {

			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = '';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply';
		}
		
		this.stateReplyToggled[post_id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[post_id];

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie && this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

		}

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: post_id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]
		});
	};
	
	this.moderateOptions = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		if(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) { return false; }

		var html;
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-moderate-options"> \
		<table>'
		+ (_meta.email ? '<tr><td>Email</td><td>' + _meta.email + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ (_meta.ip ? '<tr><td>IP address</td><td>' + _meta.ip + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ '<tr> \
			<td>Actions</td> \
			<td><ul>'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
				? '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
				: '')
			+ '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Delete Comment</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li> \
			</ul></td> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		html += '<p>Go to the full <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/moderate/" target="_blank">moderate panel</a> for more options.</p>';
		
		return Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Moderate Options', post_id);
	};
	
	this.placeholder = {
		'class': 'dsq-placeholder',
		'name': Dsq.Strings.NAME,
		'email': Dsq.Strings.EMAIL,
		'website': Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')'
	};
	
	this.handlePlaceholder = function(evt, el, key) {
		var placeholder = Dsq.Templates.placeholder[key];
		var className = Dsq.Templates.placeholder['class'];
		
		switch(evt.type) {
			case 'focus':
				if(el.value == placeholder) {
					el.value = '';
					el.className = '';
				}
				break;

			case 'blur':
				if(el.value == '') {
					el.value = placeholder;
					el.className = className;
				}
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
	};
	
	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked) {

		var extra_params = '';

		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked);
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'monday_open_thread_37'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};
	
	
	this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {


		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
			}
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/vote.js'
				+ '?post_id='    + id
				+ '&vote='        + vote);
		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login('To rate, please log in');
		}
	};

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {

		Dsq.$('dsq-like-pts-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.';

		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;';
		}
	};




	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {
		var approved = response.message.post_meta.approved;

		if (parent_post_id) {
			Dsq.Post.toggleReply(parent_post_id);
		}

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
		
		if (approved) {
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		} else {			
			var unapproved_msg = 'Thanks for posting!\
	 Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.\
			';
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(unapproved_msg, 'Comment awaiting approval', post_id);
		}

		var sharing_results = response.message.sharing_results;
		var sharing_errors = '';
		for (var service in sharing_results) {
			if (sharing_results.hasOwnProperty(service) === true) {
				if (sharing_results[service].error === true) {
					sharing_errors += service + ', ';
				}
			}
		}

		if (sharing_results.facebook && sharing_results.facebook.callback) {
			FB.ensureInit(function() {
				FB.Connect.streamPublish('', sharing_results.facebook.attachment);
			});
		}

		if (sharing_errors !== '') {
			var message = 'Your comment was posted, but there were errors sharing with the following connections: ';
			message += sharing_errors.replace(/,\s$/, '');
			message += '<p><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections" target="_blank">Configure your connections here</a></p>'
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sharing options');
		}

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.postComment_onFailure = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
};




// TODO: It might be faster to use string methods to find all <li (...) </li> blocks and pass to Dsq.PostHandler manually.
Dsq.CommentsHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_post = Dsq.Templates.prependPost(post_id);
	var append_post = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(post_id);

	content = content.replace(Dsq.POST_RE, Dsq.PostHandler);
	Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter++;
	head = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContainer(post_id, head);
	return prepend_post + head + content + tail + append_post;
};

Dsq.PostHandler = function(str, h_head, post_id, h_content, h_tail, b_head, b_content, b_tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_header = Dsq.Templates.postPrependHeader(post_id);
	var append_header = Dsq.Templates.postAppendHeader(post_id);
	var prepend_body = Dsq.Templates.preBody(post_id);
	var append_body = Dsq.Templates.postBody(post_id);
	var append_footer = Dsq.Templates.postFooter(post_id);

	b_content = b_content.replace(Dsq.POST_BODY_RE, Dsq.PostBodyHandler);
	return h_head + prepend_header + h_content + append_header + h_tail + b_head + prepend_body + b_content + append_body + b_tail + append_footer;
};

Dsq.PostBodyHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	content = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContent(post_id, content);
	return head + content + tail;
};

Dsq.MediaPostHandler = function(str, args, offset, s) {
	args = args.split(' ');
	if(args[0] == 'seesmic') {
		return '<br />' + Dsq.Templates.mediaSeesmic(args[1], args[2]);
	}
	return '';
};


/**
 * Shorcuts
 */
Dsq.$ = function(element) { return document.getElementById(element); };
Dsq.$b = document.body || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0];


/**
 * Dsq.Debug: Logging functions.
 */

Dsq.Debug = new function() {this.log=function(s){};this.profile=function(f){if(typeof f == 'function')return f();else return eval(f);};};


/**
 * Dsq.Urls: URL paths
 */
Dsq.Urls = new function() {
	this.LOGIN = '/profile/login/';
	this.LOGOUT = '/logout/';
	this.REPLY = 'http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/monday_open_thread_37/reply.html';
	this.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE = '/AnonymousUser/';
	this.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR = 'http://media.disqus.com/images/noavatar92.png';
};
// Dsq.Urls

/**
 * Dsq.Validators: Validation for form fields
 */
Dsq.Validators = new function() {
	this.VALID_EMAIL_RE = /^[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*\@(([a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*)+\.[a-z]{2,}|([0-9]+\.){3}[0-9]+)$/i;
	this.name = function(name) {
		var error = false;

		if(typeof Dsq.Templates.placeholder !== 'undefined' &&
		   name == Dsq.Templates.placeholder.name) {
			error = true;
		}
		if(name.length <= 1) {
			error = true;
		}

		if(error) {
			return "Please enter a name to comment.";
		} else {
			return true;
		}
	};
	this.email = function(addr) {
		if(Dsq.Validators.VALID_EMAIL_RE.test(addr)) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please enter a valid email to comment.";
		}
	};
	this.url = function(addr) {
		if(!addr || addr.indexOf('.') != -1) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please check your website URL (this field is optional).";
		}
	};

	this.validate = function(bulk_validation, failure_callback) {
		failure_callback = failure_callback || function(e){ alert(e); };

		for(var i = 0; i < bulk_validation.length; i++) {
			v = bulk_validation[i];
			ret = v.validator(v.value);
			if(ret !== true) {
				failure_callback(ret);
				return false;
			}
		}
		return true;
	};
};

/**
 * Dsq.Utils: Generic utility functions.
 */
Dsq.Utils = new function() {
	this.ie = /msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent);
	this.ie7 = (document.all && !window.opera && window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true : false;
	this.ie6 = (!window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true: false;
	this.webkit = navigator.userAgent.indexOf('AppleWebKit/') >= 0;
	this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache = {};
	this._styleSheet = null;

	this.gebiFromElement = function(el, id, tag) {
		// This only method only helps IE.
		if(!this.ie) {
			return Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var cacheKey = el.id + '-' + tag;
			tag = tag || 'div';
			if(typeof this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] != 'undefined') {
				collection = this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey];
			} else {
				collection = el.getElementsByTagName(tag);
				this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] = collection;
			}

			for(var i = 0; i < collection.length; i++) {
				if(collection[i].id == id) {
					return collection[i];
				}
			}
			return null;
		}
	};

	this.execOnReady = function(func) {
		var node = document.createElement('document:ready');
		try {
			node.doScroll('left');
			func();
			node = null;
		} catch(err) {
			setTimeout(function() { Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(func); }, 10);
		}
	};


	// Courtesy of http://www.quirksmode.org/js/cookies.html
	this.createCookie = function(name,value,days) {
		if (days) {
			var date = new Date();
			date.setTime(date.getTime()+(days*24*60*60*1000));
			var expires = "; expires="+date.toGMTString();
		}
		else var expires = "";
		document.cookie = name+"="+value+expires+"; path=/";
	};

	this.readCookie = function(name) {
		var nameEQ = name + "=";
		var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
		for(var i=0;i < ca.length;i++) {
			var c = ca[i];
			while (c.charAt(0)==' ') c = c.substring(1,c.length);
			if (c.indexOf(nameEQ) == 0) return c.substring(nameEQ.length,c.length);
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.eraseCookie = function(name) {
		Dsq.Utils.createCookie(name,"",-1);
	};

	this.deleteNode = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			this.deleteChildren(node);
			if(typeof node.outerHTML != 'undefined') { node.outerHTML = ''; }
			else if(node.parentNode) { node.parentNode.removeChild(node); }
			delete node;
		}
	};

	this.deleteChildren = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			for(var x = node.childNodes.length-1; x >= 0; x--) {
				var childNode = node.childNodes[x];
				if(childNode.hasChildNodes()) { this.deleteChildren(childNode); }
				if(typeof childNode.outerHTML != 'undefined') { childNode.outerHTML = ''; }
				else node.removeChild(childNode);
				delete childNode;
			}
		}
	};

	this.findPos = function(obj) {
		var curleft = 0;
		var curtop = 0;
		if (obj.offsetParent) {
			do {
				curleft += obj.offsetLeft;
				curtop += obj.offsetTop;
			} while (obj = obj.offsetParent);
		}
		return [curleft,curtop];
	};

	this.getWindowSize = function() {
		var windowWidth = -1;
		var windowHeight = -1;

		if(typeof(window.innerWidth) == 'number') { //Non-IE
			windowWidth = window.innerWidth;
			windowHeight = window.innerHeight;
		} else if(document.documentElement) { // IE 6+ in 'standards compliant mode'
			windowWidth = document.documentElement.clientWidth || document.body.clientWidth;
			windowHeight = document.documentElement.clientHeight || document.body.clientHeight;
		}

		return [windowWidth, windowHeight];
	}

	this.getScrollPos = function() {
		var scrollWidth, scrollTop;

		if(document.documentElement && (document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.documentElement.scrollWidth)) {
			scrollWidth = document.documentElement.scrollWidth;
			// IE is weird here.  If no doctype is provided, document.body.scrollTop is 0,
			// otherwise document.documentElement.scrollTop is 0.
			scrollTop = document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.body.scrollTop;
		} else if(document.body.scrollTop && document.body.scrollWidth) {
			scrollWidth = document.body.scrollWidth;
			scrollTop = document.body.scrollTop;
		}

		return [scrollWidth, scrollTop];
	}

	this.addEventListener = function(instance, eventName, listener) {
		var listenerFn = listener;
		if (instance.addEventListener) {
			instance.addEventListener(eventName, listenerFn, false);
		} else if (instance.attachEvent) {
			listenerFn = function() {
				listener(window.event);
			};
			instance.attachEvent("on" + eventName, listenerFn);
		} else {
			throw new Error("Event registration not supported");
		}
		return {
			instance: instance,
			name: eventName,
			listener: listenerFn
		};
	};

	this.removeEventListener = function(event) {
		var instance = event.instance;
		if (instance.removeEventListener) {
			instance.removeEventListener(event.name, event.listener, false);
		} else if (instance.detachEvent) {
			instance.detachEvent("on" + event.name, event.listener);
		}
	};

	this.fixIframesIE = function(id) {
		var disqusThread = Dsq.$(disqus_container_id);
		var iframes = disqusThread.getElementsByTagName('iframe');

		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-content');
		}

		for(i = 0; i < iframes.length; i++) {
			if (container) {
				iframes[i].style.width = container.offsetWidth;
			}
		}
	};

	this.getElementsByClassName = function(oElm, strTagName, strClassName) {
	/* Credit: Jonathan Snook [http://www.snook.ca/jonathan], Robert Nyman [http://www.robertnyman.com] */
		var arrElements = (strTagName == "*" && oElm.all)? oElm.all : oElm.getElementsByTagName(strTagName);
		var arrReturnElements = new Array();
		strClassName = strClassName.replace(/\-/g, "\\-");
		var oRegExp = new RegExp("(^|\\s)" + strClassName + "(\\s|$)");
		var oElement;
		for(var i = 0; i < arrElements.length; i++) {
			oElement = arrElements[i];
			if(oRegExp.test(oElement.className)) {
				arrReturnElements.push(oElement);
			}
		}
		return (arrReturnElements);
	};

	this.postToUrl = function(url, post_data, opt_redirect) {
		var form = document.createElement('form');
		var iframe_container = document.createElement('div');
		var id = 'dsq-temp-iframe-' + (new Date()).getTime();

		form.method = 'POST';
		form.action = url;
		if (!opt_redirect) {
			form.target = id;
		}
		iframe_container.innerHTML = '<iframe style="display:none" name="' + id + '" id="' + id + '"></iframe>';

		for(var key in post_data) {
			if(post_data.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var input = document.createElement('input');
				input.name = key;
				input.type = 'hidden';
				input.value = post_data[key];

				form.appendChild(input);
			}
		}

		Dsq.$b.appendChild(iframe_container);
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(form);
		form.submit();
	};

	// Strips integer id from id of element in the form ('some-id-###')
	this.extractId = function(e) {
		var chunks = e.id.split('-');
		if(chunks.length <= 1) {
			return 0;
		} else {
			return parseInt(chunks[chunks.length-1]);
		}
	};

	this.getStyle = function(el, styleProp) {
		if(el.currentStyle) {
			var y = el.currentStyle[styleProp];
		} else if(window.getComputedStyle) {
			var y = document.defaultView.getComputedStyle(el, null).getPropertyValue(styleProp);
		}

		if(y == 'transparent' || y == '') {
			this.getStyle(el.parentNode, styleProp);
		} else {
			return y;
		}
	};

	this.execScript = function(url, append_qs, container) {
		var script = document.createElement('script');
		append_qs = typeof append_qs == 'undefined' ? true : append_qs;
		container = container || Dsq.container;

		if(append_qs) {
			var j = (url.indexOf('?') >= 0) ? '&' : '?';
			url += j + (new Date()).getTime();
		}
		script.type = 'text/javascript';
		script.charset = 'UTF-8';
		script.src = url;
		container.appendChild(script);
		return script;
	};

	this.pluralize = function(num, singular, plural) {
		return (num != 1) ? plural || 's' : singular || '';
	};

	this.getRequestParams = function(queryString /* optional */) {
		var pairs, tuple;
		var params = {};

		queryString = queryString || window.location.search.substring(1);
		pairs = queryString.split('&');

		for (var i = 0, pair; pair = pairs[i]; i++) {
			tuple = pair.split('=');
			params[tuple[0]] = (tuple[1] || true);
		}

		return params;
	};

	this.addCssRule = function(selector, styleText, index) {
		var stylesheet;
		index = index || 0;

		if(!this._styleSheet) {
			var styleEl = document.createElement('style');
			document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(styleEl);
			this._styleSheet = styleEl.sheet;
			if(!this._styleSheet) {
				// IE does not like our newly created stylesheet.
				this._styleSheet = document.styleSheets[document.styleSheets.length-1];
			}
		}
		stylesheet = this._styleSheet;

		if(stylesheet.insertRule) {
			var ruleText = selector + ' { ' + styleText + ' }';
			if(index == -1) {
				index = stylesheet.cssRules.length;
			}
			stylesheet.insertRule(ruleText, index);
		} else if(stylesheet.addRule) {
			stylesheet.addRule(selector, styleText, index);
		}
	};

	this.forEachIn = function(obj, callback) {
		for(var key in obj) {
			if(obj.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				callback(key, obj[key]);
			}
		}
	};

	this._interpolateGlobalContext = {
		// values that get used a lot and are global to the request
		'profile_url': Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE,

		'disqus_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url,
		'media_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url,
		'request_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.username,
		'request_display_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username,
		'forum_name': Dsq.jsonData.forum.name
	};

	this.renderFromContextStack = function(key, contexts) {
		// Returns the first instance of `key` in the array of objects `contexts` or else ''
		for (var i=0; i<contexts.length; i++) {
			if (contexts[i][key] !== undefined) {
				return String(contexts[i][key]);
			}
		}
		throw new Error('key ' + key + ' not found in context');
	};

	var that = this;
	this.interpolate = function(fmt, opt_localContext) {
		// Interpolate `fmt` named-format string with an assumed global context.
		// Based on `interpolate` in django.views.i18n
		var contextStack = [opt_localContext || {}, that._interpolateGlobalContext];
		return fmt.replace(/%\(\w+\)s/g, function(match){
			return that.renderFromContextStack(match.slice(2,-2), contextStack);
		});
	};

	this.stripTags = function(s) {
		// Removes HTML tags from `s`
		return s.replace(/(<([^>]+)>)/g,"");

	};

	this.assert = function(b) {
		if (!b) {
			throw new Error('Assertion error.');
		}
	};

};
// Dsq.Utils

/**
 * Dsq.Popup: Popup helper functions.
 */
Dsq.Popup = new function() {
	this.timeHide = new Array();
	this.timeShow = new Array();
	this.activePopup = {};
	this.profileCache = {};
	this.statusCache = {};

	this.showTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the hide timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeHide[post_id]);

		// start the timer
		if(!Dsq.Popup.profileIsOn && !Dsq.Thread.adminIsOn) {
			this.timeShow[post_id] = setTimeout("Dsq.Popup.popProfile(\"" + post_id + "\")", 400);
		}
	};

	this.hideTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the show timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeShow[post_id]);
	};

	this.updateProfile = function(username) {
		// Callback from /embed/profile.js
		if (this.statusCache[username]) {
			var statusEl = Dsq.$('dsq-profile-status-' + username);
			statusEl.innerHTML = this.statusCache[username];
			statusEl.style.display = 'block';
		}

		if (this.profileCache[username]) {
			var _cache = this.profileCache[username];

			var _genhtml = function(text) { return '<span><big>' + text + '</big></span>'; };
			var _no_comments = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS(_cache.comments_count));
			var _no_likes = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_LIKES(_cache.likes_count));
			var _no_points = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_POINTS(_cache.points));

			var statsEl = Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + username);
			statsEl.innerHTML = '';

			if (Dsq.jsonData.users[username].registered) {
				statsEl.innerHTML = _no_comments + _no_likes;
			}
			statsEl.innerHTML += _no_points;

			var activeSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.active_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.active_sites[i];
				activeSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (activeSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = activeSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = 'This site.';
			}

			var moderatedSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.moderated_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.moderated_sites[i];
				moderatedSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (moderatedSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + username).innerHTML = moderatedSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + username).innerHTML = '';
			}
		}

		// Reposition popup after full HTML is rendered
		if(Dsq.Popup.activePopup && Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el) {
			Dsq.Popup.initPopup(Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.type);
		}

	};

	this.showCookieMsgs = function() {
		var title = '';
		var message = '';
		var numAlerts = 0;

		Dsq.Utils.forEachIn(Dsq.jsonData.cookie_messages, function(k, v) {
			if (!v) return;

			switch(k) {
				// Cookie: Twitter
				case 'post_twitter':
					if (v === 'error') {
						title = 'Twitter Error!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-error">Oops, we couldn\'t tweet this comment. Please check your <a href="http://disqus.com/account/services">account settings</a>.</li>';
					} else {
						var _msg = v.split(':');
						title = 'Tweeted!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-success">Your comment was successfully tweeted. <a href="http://twitter.com/' + _msg[0] + '/status/' + _msg[1] + '">Click here to view the tweet</a>.</li>';
					}
					break;
				// Cookie: Unapproved Post
				case 'post_not_approved':
					title = 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-not-approved">Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.</li>';
					break;
				// Cookie: Profile Found
				case 'post_has_profile':
					title = 'Use your existing commenter profile';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-has-profile">You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a></li>';
					break;
				case 'user_created':
					var _data = v.split(':');
					title = 'Profile created!';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-user-created">You have just created a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, the best way to claim, manage, and track your comments all over the web. \
					<br /><br />A confirmation is being sent to <strong>' + _data[1] + '</strong>. Please check for this email in order to verify your profile. \
					<ul class="dsq-list-tick"> \
						<li>Your username is <strong>' + _data[0] +'</strong>. <a href="http://disqus.com/people/' + _data[0] + '/" target="_blank">Click here to view your public profile</a>.</li> \
						<li>Be sure to set your profile picture, as well as connect your <span class="dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> and <span class="dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> accounts. <a href="http://disqus.com/account/" target="_blank">Click here for account settings</a>.</li> \
					</ul> \
					</li>'
					break;
				default:
					break;
			}
			numAlerts++;
		});

		if(numAlerts > 1) {
			message = '<ul class="dsq-list-bluebullet">' + message;
			message += '</ul>';
			title = 'Thanks for posting!';
		}
		if(numAlerts > 0) {
			if(typeof(disqus_cookie_msgs) == 'function') {
				disqus_cookie_msgs(message, title);
			} else {
				Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
			}
		}
	};

	this.helpBadges = function(post_id) {
		var html = ' \
			<ul class="dsq-popup-help"> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile with a confirmed email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, but has not yet confirmed his or her email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span> is not logged in with any account and has not claimed his or her comments.</li> \
				<li class="dsq-help-otheraccts">Other accounts</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> is using his or her Facebook profile via Facebook Connect.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> is using his or her Twitter profile via Twitter Sign-in.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-openid">OpenID</span> is using his or her OpenID.</li> \
			</ul> \
		';

		this.popModal(html, 'Help: Types of Commenters', post_id);
		return;
	};

	this.permalink = function(post_id) {
		var header = 'Link to this comment';
		var body = '<strong>You are anchored to</strong>:<br />' + document.location.protocol + '//' + document.location.host + document.location.pathname + document.location.search + '#comment-' + post_id;

		this.popModal(body, header, post_id);
	};

	this.login = function(header, body) {
		var h = header || 'Login or Register';
		var b = body || '';
		b += Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: 'dsq-popup-login'});
		b += '</iframe>'; // HACK: Sometimes there is something funky with the IFRAME SRC that causes no end tag
		this.popModal(b, h, null, true, 'dsq-popup-login');
	};

	this.blacklist = function(id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		var title = 'Add to Blacklist';
		var message = ' \
		Adding this person to the blacklist will block him or her from commenting on this site. Check the following types that you would like to add to the blacklist:'
		+ (userData['registered'] ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-username" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-username"><strong>Username</strong>: ' + userData['username'] + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ (_meta.email ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-email" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-email"><strong>Email address</strong>: ' + _meta.email + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ '<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
			<input id="dsq-blacklist-ip" type="checkbox" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-blacklist-ip-warning\').style.display=\'block\'"> \
			<label for="dsq-blacklist-ip"><strong>IP address</strong>: ' + _meta.ip + '</label> \
		</div> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p id="dsq-blacklist-ip-warning" style="display:none">	\
				Note: Blocking this person\'s IP address may also unintentionally prevent others, who share his/her IP address, from commenting on this site. \
				This may include people who are sharing the same computer, living in the same house, or using the same Internet provider. Only block an IP address as a last resort. \
			</p> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p style="text-align:center"><button onclick="Dsq.Post.blockUser(' + id + '); this.disabled=true; this.innerHTML=\'Just one moment...\'">Add to Blacklist</button></p> \
		';

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
	};

	this.remoteAccountSettings = function() {
		var body = '';
		// Set up IFrame.
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/_auth/embed/remote_settings/';
		var attributes = {id: 'dsq-popup-account-settings'};
		if (typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}

		body = Dsq.Templates._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
		this.popModal(body, 'Account Settings', null, true, 'dsq-popup-account-settings');
	};

	this.popModal = function(message, title, post_id, use_listener, extra_classes) {
		var container = document.createElement('div');
		var header, body;

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);

		if(typeof(title) == 'undefined') { title = ''; }
		if(typeof(use_listener) == 'undefined') { use_listener = true; }

		if(post_id) {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message-' + post_id;
		} else {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message';
		}

		header = title;
		body = message;

		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupModal(header, body);
		Dsq.Popup.initPopup(container, post_id, 'message', extra_classes);
		if(use_listener) {
			Dsq.Popup.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', Dsq.Popup._closePopup);
		}
	};

	this.popAlert = this.popModal;

	this.loading = function(post_id) {
		var title = Dsq.Strings.JUST_A_MOMENT;
		var body = '<div style="text-align:center; padding: 5px 0 10px 0"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif" alt="" /></div>'
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
	};

	this.lightbox = function(message, title, post_id) {
		// Wraps Dsq.Popup.popModal

		var overlay = document.createElement('div');
		overlay.id = 'dsq-overlay';
		overlay.className = 'dsq-overlay';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(overlay);
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, post_id, false, 'dsq-lightbox');
	};

	this.popProfile = function(post_id, userKey) {
		var post = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id];
		if (post && post.has_been_anonymized) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('This message was anonymized by its previous owner.', 'Anonymized', post_id);
			return;
		}

		if(post_id) {
			userKey = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id].user_key;	
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][userKey];
		var elId = 'dsq-popup-profile-' + userKey;
		var container = document.createElement('div');

		if(this.activePopup.el) {
			this._closePopup(null, true);
			if(this.activePopup.linkClicked) {
				this.activePopup.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		container.id = elId;
		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupProfile(userKey);

		this.initPopup(container, post_id, 'profile');
		this.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._closePopup);

		if(!this.profileCache[userKey]) {
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/embed/profile.js'
				+ '?username=' + userKey
				+ '&anon=' + (userData['registered'] ? 0 : 1)
				+ '&f=' + Dsq.jsonData['request'].forum);
		} else {
			this.updateProfile(userKey);
		}
	};

	this._closePopup = function(e, force) {
		var activePopup = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el;
		var id = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id;
		var link = 'dsq-avatar-' + id; // HACK: Specific to profile toggle target

		// HACK: This event should be gone if there is no active popup.
		if(!activePopup) {
			return;
		}
		if(force || !Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, activePopup.id)) {
			// TODO: This is breaking iE?
			if(Dsq.Popup.popupListener) {
				Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Popup.popupListener);
			}
			
			// Kill overlay
			var overlay = Dsq.$('dsq-overlay');
			if(overlay) { Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(overlay); }
			
			try {
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(activePopup);
			} catch(e) {
				// HACK: IE6 throws an error when using deleteNode() with a node containing a <table> in the html.
				activePopup.parentNode.removeChild(activePopup);
			}
			Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {};
		}

		if(!force && Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Popup.activePopup.linkClicked = true;
		}

	};

	this.initPopup = function(popup, post_id, type, extra_classes) {
		popup.className = 'dsq-popup dsq-popup-' + type + ' ' + (extra_classes ? extra_classes : '');
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6 || Dsq.Utils.ie7) {
			// HACK: We can't modify the body before it's ready, so we need
			//       to use an IE-safe "DOMReady" workaround before loading
			//       our popup.
			Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(function() {Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup); });
		} else {
			Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup);
		}

		popup.style.display = 'block';

		var xPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[0] - popup.offsetWidth) / 2;
		var yPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[1] - popup.offsetHeight) / 2;

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
			yPos += Dsq.Utils.getScrollPos()[1];
		}

		popup.style.left = xPos + 'px';
		popup.style.top = yPos + 'px';

		Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {
			'el' : popup,
			'id' : post_id,
			'type': type,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};
	};

	this.isClicked = function(e, id) {
		var t = e.target || e.srcElement;
		while(t && t.parentNode) {
			if(t.id == id) {
				return true;
			}

			t = t.parentNode;
		}
		return false;
	};
};
// Dsq.Popup

/**
 * Dsq.Templates
 */
Dsq.Templates = new function() {
	/*
	 * Counter keeping track of the number of posts iterated over.
	 */
	this.postLoopCounter = 0;
	this.filters = {};
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-post-add';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-post-add';

	this.registerTemplate = function(name, func) {
		this['$$_' + name] = func;

		if(typeof DsqLocal.Filters != 'undefined'
		&& typeof DsqLocal.Filters[name] == 'function') {
			// Push filters to this.filters to unify code.
			this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
			this.filters[name].push(DsqLocal.Filters[name]);
		}

		this[name] = function() {
			var ret;

			if(typeof DsqLocal.Templates != 'undefined'
			&& typeof DsqLocal.Templates[name] == 'function') {
				ret = DsqLocal.Templates[name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(ret === undefined) {
				ret = this['$$_' + name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(this.filters[name]) {
				var args = [ret];

				args.push.apply(args, arguments);
				for(var i = 0; i < this.filters[name].length; i++) {
					ret = this.filters[name][i].apply(this, args);
				}
			}

			return ret;
		};
	};

	this.registerFilter = function(name, func) {
		this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
		this.filters[name].push(func);
	};

	/**
	 * Dsq.Templates.Filters
	 */
	this.Filters = new function() {
		this.commentContainer = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var classes = [];
			if(Dsq.jsonData.request.page > 1) {
				classes.push('dsq-append');
			}

			//
			// Extra classes used for custom themes
			//

			if(_meta.depth) {
				classes.push('dsq-comment-child', 'dsq-depth-' + _meta.depth, 'dsq-parent-is-' + _meta.parent_post_id);
			}


			//

			if(_meta.author_is_creator) {
				// TODO: We need to deprecate the "special" class since it is not properly prefixed.
				classes.push('special', 'dsq-special');
			}
			if(_meta.author_is_moderator) {
				classes.push('dsq-moderator');
			}
			classes.push(['dsq-odd', 'dsq-even'][Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter % 2]);

			s = s.substring(0, s.lastIndexOf('>'));
			return s + ' class="dsq-comment ' + classes.join(' ') + '" style="margin-left:' + _meta.depth*30 + 'px">';
		};

		this.commentContent = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			if (_meta.killed) {
				return '<em>Comment removed.</em>';
			} else if (!_meta.approved) {
				return '<em>This comment was flagged for review.</em>';
			}

			s = s.replace(Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE, Dsq.MediaPostHandler);
			return s;
		};
	};

	//
	// Thread
	//
	// TODO: These need to be stripped of all Django template tags.

	this.authPost = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			return '';
		}
		var result = [];
		result = result.concat([
				'<div id="dsq-auth"',
						Dsq.jsonData.integration.reply_position ? 'class="dsq-auth-bottom"' : '',
						'>',
					'<div class="dsq-by">',
						'<a href="http://disqus.com" target="_blank">',
							(Dsq.jsonData.integration.disqus_logo ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/by-disqus.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">') :
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/dsq-button-120x19.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">')
							),
						'</a>',
					'</div>',
					'<div class="dsq-auth-header">',
						'<h3 id="dsq-add-new-comment" class="dsq-h3-addcomment">',
								Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT,
						'</h3>',
						'<div id="dsq-login">',
						(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
								? '<p class="dsq-login-message" id="dsq-login-message">You are commenting as a <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. You may select one to log into:</p>'
								: '')
		]);
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			result = result.concat([
							Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
								'<a id="dsq-login-toggle" href="%(disqus_url)s%(login_url)s?next=article:%(thread_id)s" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsq-profile-btn.png" title="%(log_into)s" alt="%(log_into)s"/></a>',
								{login_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGIN, thread_id: Dsq.jsonData.thread.id, log_into: Dsq.Strings.LOG_INTO_DISQUS}
								),
							'&nbsp; ',
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ?
								'<div id="dsq-fbc-login" onlogin="DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin()" size="medium" background="light" length="short" style="display:inline; margin-right:7px"></div>' :
								''
							),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-twitter-login" class="dsq-twitter-login" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect();" style="display:inline; cursor: pointer"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/twitter-signin-short.png" style="margin-right:7px" /></div>', {}) : ''),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-openid-login" class="dsq-openid-login" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL();" style="display:inline; cursor:pointer;"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/openid-login-button.png"/></div>', {}
								) : '')
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
						'</div>', // dsq-login
					'</div>', // dsq-auth-header
					'<div id="dsq-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated" ',
						Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated ? 'style="display:block"' : '',
						'>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-pic">',
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">' +
																			'<img class="dsq-post-avatar" src="%(avatar_url)s" alt="" /></a>',
																			{avatar_url: Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR,
																			url: (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
																					 ? Dsq.jsonData.request.url
																					 : Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE) }),
						'</div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>', {url:Dsq.jsonData.request.url})
										  )
										: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(profile_url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>')
											)
									),
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">',
									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsqicon12.png" alt="%(logged_in_as)s"/>&nbsp',
											{logged_in_as: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username)})
										: ''),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="%(logout_from_disqus)s">',
											{logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN, logout_from_disqus: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('DISQUS')})
										: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'twitter')
												? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using Twitter (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
												 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
												: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'openid')
													 ? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using OpenID (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
													 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
													 : ''
													)
											)
									),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote ? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('<span class="logo-disqus">DISQUS</span>') : ''),
									'</a>',
								'</li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
		]);
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect) {
			result = result.concat([
					'<div id="dsq-fbc-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated">',
						'<div id="dsq-fbc-profilepic" class="dsq-authenticated-pic" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.ProfilePic" size="square" facebook-logo="true"></div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									'Logged in as <span id="dsq-fbc-name" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.Name" linked="true" useyou="false"></span>',
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">using Facebook Connect <a href="#" onclick="javascript:DisqusFbcParentController.logout();return false;">(Logout)</a></li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
				'</div>', // dsq-auth
				'<div id="dsq-toolbar-items">',
				'</div>'
		]);
		result = result.concat([
					//
					//
					//
				((!Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) ?
					// Needs to be translated:
					('<p id="dsq-no-anon-msg">Required: Please log into <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> ' +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? 'or connect with Facebook ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? 'or sign in with Twitter ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? 'or sign in using OpenID ' : '') +
					Dsq.Utils.interpolate('to comment on <strong>%(forum_name)s</strong>.</p>')) :
					''
				),
				'<div id="dsq-post-add"></div>',
				'<div style="margin:10px 0">',
				((Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media) ?
						'<a href="#" id="dsq-media-link" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, false, \'media\'); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.USE_MEDIA + ' <small>&#9660;</small></a>' :
						''),
				'</div>'
		]);
		return result.join('');
	};


	this.header = function() {

		var html = '\<h3 id="dsq-comments-count" class="dsq-h3-commentcount">\
	 <span id="dsq-num-posts">222</span> Comments\
	 &nbsp;\
	 <span class="dsq-item-feed">\
	 <a href="http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/monday_open_thread_37/latest.rss"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png"></a>\
	 </span>\
	 </h3>\
	 <div id="dsq-options" style="margin:15px 0">\
	 <span class="dsq-item-sort">\
	 Sort by\
	 <select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);">\
	 <option value="hot" selected="selected">Popular now</option>\
	 <option value="best" >Best Rating</option>\
	 <option value="newest" >Newest first</option>\
	 <option value="oldest" >Oldest first</option>\
	 </select>\
	 &nbsp;\
	 </span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-cp"><a href="http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/monday_open_thread_37/">Community Page</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-subscribe">\
	 <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle">\
	 <span id="dsq-subscribe">\
	 <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a>\
	 </span>\
	 </span>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-alerts">\
	 <p><a href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:6573129" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">You must log into your Disqus Profile in order to post comments.</a></p>\
	 </div>\
		';

		

		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) { 
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-alert-message dsq-upgrade-message"> \
				<strong>Disqus upgrade available.</strong> Hi ' + Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username + ', this message is being displayed to you because you are a moderator of this site. <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-upgrade-message\').style.display=\'block\';this.style.display=\'none\';return false">Click here for details.</a> \
				<div style="display:none; margin-top:10px;" id="dsq-upgrade-message"> \
					A new theme is available with added features. <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/settings/' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url + '/?p=customize">To change your theme, click here</a> and choose the theme Narcissus. \
					If you do not upgrade, you are missing out on features such as: real-time commenting, new sign-in integrations, and an upgrade interface. \
					<strong>This message will automatically go away in one week.</strong> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			' + html; 
		}
		return html;
	};

	this.footer = function() {
		var html = Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.authPost();
		

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.trackbacks();
		

		return html;
	};

	this.pagination = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) { Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = ''; }
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.thread.paginate) { return ''; }

		//
		// TODO: num_paginator still uses the template tag for pagination, 
		// 		while append_paginator does it all in JavaScript.
		//		This should all be in JavaScript.
		//

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages > 1 && Dsq.jsonData.request.page < Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages) {
			html = ' \<a class="dsq-paginate-append-text" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this); return false">Show more comments...</a>\
	 <button class="dsq-button-small dsq-paginate-append-button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this);">Load more comments</button>\
			';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = html;
			return '';
		} else {
			return '<div id="dsq-pagination" class="dsq-pagination">' + html + '</div>';
		}
	};

	this.trackbacks = function() {
		var html = '';

		if(typeof DsqLocal != 'undefined' && DsqLocal.trackback_url && DsqLocal.trackbacks) {
			var trackbacks = DsqLocal.trackbacks;
			var trackback_url = DsqLocal.trackback_url;
		} else {
			var trackbacks = [
			
			
			];
			var trackback_url = 'http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/monday_open_thread_37/trackback/';
		}

		html += '<div class="dsq-item-trackback">Trackback URL&nbsp;&nbsp;<input class="dsq-trackback-url" onclick="this.select()" readonly="true" value="' + trackback_url + '"></div>';

		if(trackbacks.length) {
			html += '<ul id="dsq-references">'
			for(var i = 0; i < trackbacks.length; i++) {
				var trackback = trackbacks[i];
				html += '<li><cite><a href="' + trackback.author_url + '" rel="nofollow">' + trackback.author_name + '</a></cite> \
						<p class="dsq-meta">' + trackback.date + '</p> \
						<p class="dsq-content">' + trackback.excerpt + '</p></li>';
			}
			html += '</ul>';
			html = '<h3 class="dsq-h3-trackbacks">Trackbacks</h3>' + html;
		}

		return html;
	}

	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		/* Reaction HTML begins */
		var item = '<li class="dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-header-avatar">';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'">';
		} else {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="#" onclick="return false;">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {
			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar32.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png"/>'
			+ '</a></div>'
			+ '<cite><span>' + reaction.author_name + '</span></cite>'
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"><a class="dsq-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</a></span>'
			+ '</div><div class="dsq-reaction-body">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-footer">From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
			+ 'via ' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? '<a href="http://backtype.com/">BackType</a>' : '<a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">UberVU</a>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator ? '&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;<a class="dsq-hide-reaction" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + '); return false;">Hide</a>' : '') + '</div></div>';

		if(reaction.retweets) {
			var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
			if (num_retweets > 0) {
				item += '<div class="dsq-reaction-retweets">';
				if (num_retweets == 1) {
					item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
				} else {
					item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');

					item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
					var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 15) ? 15 : num_retweets;
					item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);

					if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
						item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
							+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
					}
				}
				item += '</div>';
			}
		}

		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this.missingPermissions = function() {
		return '	<p><a href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:6573129" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">You must log into your Disqus Profile in order to post comments.</a></p> \n';
	};

	//
	// Post
	//

	this.prependPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="comment-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-comment-reply-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-header-avatar" id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
				<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
				? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '</a>'
			+ '</div> \
		';
	};

	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];

		return ''
			+ (_meta.author_is_moderator
				? '<img class="dsq-mod-star" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/bullet-star.png" title="Moderator" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"> \
				<a id="dsq-time-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-time" href="#comment-' + post_id + '" title="Permalink">' + _meta.date + '</a> \
			</span>';
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		return '';
	}

	this.postBody = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Deprecate flagging conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		return ''
			+ (_meta.edited
				? '<p class="dsq-editedtxt">(Edited by a moderator)</p>'
				: '')
			;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Use media should be conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed) { return ''; }

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
				<div id="dsq-points-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-likedtxt">'
				+ (_meta.points
					? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.'
					: '')
				+ '</div>'
				+ '<ul class="dsq-comment-options dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.votable
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first dsq-rate" id="dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id + '">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Like</a>'
						: 'You liked this.') + '</li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-report' + (!_meta.votable ? ' dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '"><a href="#" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">Report</a></li> \
				</ul> \
				<ul class="dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first"><a href="#" id="dsq-reply-link-' + post_id +'" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(this, ' + post_id +'); return false;">Reply</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<li id="dsq-edit-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-edit-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="' + (!_meta.can_reply ? 'dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-more-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-more-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'more\'); return false">More <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media
					? '<li id="dsq-media-el-' + post_id +'" style="display:none"><a id="dsq-media-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'media\'); return false">Use Media <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '</ul>'
				+ '<div id="dsq-reply-bar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar" style="display:none"> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-items-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-items"> \
						</div> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-auth-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-auth"> \
							 \
								 \
									<a href="#" class="dsq-help dsq-reply-req-opt" title="You must log into an account in order to comment on Jack and Jill Politics" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Required:</a> \
								 \
								<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/dsq-favicon-16x16.png" alt="" /> \
								<a id="dsq-reply-login-' + post_id + '" href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:6573129" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">Login</a> \
								 \
									&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img class="fb_login_image" src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/images/fbconnect/login-buttons/connect_light_small_short.gif" alt="Facebook Connect"/> \
									<a href="#" onclick="FB.Connect.requireSession(DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin); return false;">Connect</a> \
								 \
								&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/twitter-signin-icon.png" alt="" /> \
									<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false">Sign-in</a> \
								 \
								 \
							 \
						</div> \
					</div> \
					<div id="dsq-reply-' + post_id + '"></div> \
			</div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Iframes
	//

	this._makeAttributes = function(attributes) {
		// Makes a tag attributes string out of an object.
		// Caller is responsible for making sure nothing needs to be escaped.
		var result = [];
		for (key in attributes) {
			result.push(' ' + key + '="' + attributes[key] + '"');
		}
		result = result.join('');
		return result;
	};

	this._frameGeneric = function(base_url, params, attributes) {
		if(typeof(disqus_callback_params) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_callback_params = '';
		}

		var default_params = {
			// TODO: These should be moved to Dsq.jsonData.
			'f'				: 'jackandjillpolitics',
			't'				: 'monday_open_thread_37',
			// Do we need encodeURIComponent here?
			'ifrs'			: encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css),
			'to_redirect'	: encodeURIComponent(window.location),
			'cbp'			: disqus_callback_params,
			'ff'			: Dsq.Thread.ff,
			'fc'			: Dsq.Thread.fc,
			'ac'			: Dsq.Thread.ac,
			'default_text'	: disqus_default_text
		};

		base_url += '?' + (new Date()).getTime();
		// Add params to default_params.
		if(params) {
			for(var key in params) {
				if(params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					default_params[key] = encodeURIComponent(params[key]);
				}
			}
		}
		// Build querystring.
		for(var key in default_params) {
			if(default_params[key] && default_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				base_url += '&' + key + '=' + default_params[key];
			}
		}

		return [
			'<iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0"',
			(' allowtransparency="true" src="' + base_url + '"'),
			this._makeAttributes(attributes),
			'</iframe>'].join('');
	};

	this.frameLogin = function(opt_attributes) {
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/login.html';
		var attributes = opt_attributes || {};
		attributes['class'] = 'dsq-post-login';

		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameReply = function(post_id, extra_params, attributes) {
		// Returns the HTML for a reply iframe. Called by Dsq.Iframes.setReplyIframeToContainer
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY;
		var params = {
			'def_email'		: disqus_def_email,
			'def_name'		: disqus_def_name
		};
		if(extra_params) {
			for(var key in extra_params) {
				if(extra_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					params[key] = extra_params[key];
				}
			}
		}
		if(_meta) {
			params['parent_post'] = post_id;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			params['per_page'] = disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			attributes['class'] += '-authenticated';
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameEdit = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/edit.html';
		var params = {
			'p' : post_id
		};
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, {'class': 'dsq-post-edit', 'name': 'dsq-edit_' + post_id + '-frame'});
	};

	//
	// Menus
	//

	this.menuMore = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: "Remove post" button should hide menu.
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')">Link</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Profile</a></li>'
	+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
		? '	<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>' + (_meta.email ? '<li class="dsq-admin-email">' + _meta.email + '</li>' : '')
		+ '	<li class="dsq-admin-ip">' + _meta.ip + '</li> \
			<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>'
		+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
			? ' <li class="dsq-admin-edit"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
			: '')
		+ ' <li class="dsq-remove"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Remove Comment</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-report-spam"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-block-user"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li>'
		: '');
	};

	this.menuMedia = function(post_id) {
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(this, ' + post_id + ', \'seesmic\'); return false;">Record video</a></li> \
		';
	};

	this.dropProfile = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};


		var menu = '<li class="dsq-drop-showlnk"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Expand &#8663;</a></li>';
		var pointsMessage = '';
		if (userData['registered']) {
			pointsMessage = 'with ' + userData['points'] + ' points (more points are better).';
		}

		if (userData['is_remote']) {
			var domain = userData['remote_domain_name'];
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' is a ' + domain + ' user ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
			menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-' + domain.toLowerCase() + '">' + domain + '</span></li>';
		} else if (userData['registered']) {
			if (userData['verified']) {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a verified commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span></li>';
			} else {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a registered, but unverified, commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span></li>';
			}
		} else {
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has not claimed this commenter profile." onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()"><span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span></li>';
		}

		menu += _includeServices();
		return menu;
	};

	//
	// Popups
	//

	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-top"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-body" class="clearfix"> \
				<div class="dsq-popup-body-padding"> \
					<div class="dsq-popup-header"> \
						<a class="dsq-close-link" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/modal-close.png" alt="" /></a>'
						+ content['header']
					+ '</div>'
					+ content['body']
					+ '<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
				</div> <!-- padding --> \
			</div> <!-- body --> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-bottom"></div> \
		</div> \
		';
	};

	this.popupProfile = function(user_key) {
		var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(user_key, null);
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var html = '';
			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == 0
					? '<h4>Connections</h4><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li> \
					<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" title="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" /> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>'
				+ (i+1 == userServices.length ? '</ul>' : '');
			}
			return html;
		};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<table> \
				<tr> \
					<td> \
						<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><img class="dsq-popup-profile-avatar" src="' + userData['avatar'] + '" alt="" /></a> \
					</td> \
					<td> \
						<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user"> \
							<h3>' + userData['display_name'] + '</h3> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats" id="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + user_key + '">Loading...</div> \
						</div> \
					</td> \
				</tr> \
			</table> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-state"> \
				This is a&nbsp;<span class="'
					+ (userData['registered']
						? (userData['verified']
							? ' dsq-badge-verified'
							: (userData['is_remote']
								? ' dsq-badge-' + userData['remote_domain_name'].toLowerCase()
								: ' dsq-badge-registered')
							)
							: ' dsq-badge-guest') + '">'
			+ (userData['registered']
				? (userData['verified']
					? 'Verified'
					: (userData['is_remote']
						 ? userData['remote_domain_name']
						 : 'Registered')
					)
				: 'Guest')
			+ '</span>&nbsp;commenter profile.'
			+ '&nbsp;<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><strong>View more comments </strong></a>'
			+ (!userData['points']
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice">If this is you, <a href="http://disqus.com/profile" target="_blank">claim it now</a> to manage your comments.</p>'
				: '')
			+ ((userData['registered'] && !userData['verified'] && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username == userData['username'])) && !userData['is_remote'])
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice"><strong>Alert</strong>: You have not verified this account. <a href="http://disqus.com/verify">Verify it now.</a></p>'
				: '')
			+ '</div> \
			<div id="dsq-profile-status-' + user_key + '" class="dsq-popup-profile-status" style="display:none"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-snapshot"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td> \
							<div id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Most active sites</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
						<td>'
							+ _includeServices()
							+ '<div id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Moderator of</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupReblog = function() {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<cite><span>Reblog this comment</span></cite> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div id="dsq-reblog-form" class="dsq-reblog-form"> \
			</div> \
		';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupModal = function(title, message) {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<h3>' + title + '</h3> \
		';

		bodyHtml = message;

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.alertContent = function(name, post_id) {
		var alert = {
			'post_not_approved': {
				'title': 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator',
				'message': 'Thanks for posting. Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.'
			},
			'post_has_profile': {
				'title': 'Use your existing commenter profile',
				'message': 'You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> commenter profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a>'
			}
		};
		return alert[name] || false;
	};

	//
	// Actions
	//

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {
		// Update number of points
		Dsq.$('dsq-points-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.';

		// Update link text
		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.';
		}
	};

	this.subscribed = function(status) {
		var title, message;

		if(status) {
			title = 'Subscribed!';
			message = 'You have subscribed to this comment thread. New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox, where you may read and respond by email.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">Unsubscribe</a> \
			';
		} else {
			title = 'Unsubscribed';
			message = 'You have unsubscribed to this comment thread. New comments will no longer be sent to your email inbox.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a> \
			';
		}

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);

	};
	
	this.highlighted = function() {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('This comment has been highlighted.', 'Highlighted comment');
	};

	//
	// Media
	//

	this.mediaSeesmic = function(id, thumb) {
		return ' \
			<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_preview" class="dsq-seesmic-preview"><a href="http://www.seesmic.com/video/' + id + '" target="_blank" class="see_link">&nbsp;</a> \
				<div style="display:block;width:160px; height:120px; border:none; background-image:url(http://t.seesmic.com/thumbnail/' + thumb + ')"> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_hide" class="seePlayOverlay" style="display:none;"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',false)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/stopOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_show" class="seePlayOverlay"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',true)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/playOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; border:none; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			<div id="' + id + '_content" style="display:block; width:100%; padding-top:5px"></div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Callbacks
	//

	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(parent_post_id) {
		// Increment post count
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');
		
		if (num_posts) { 
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) { 
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
	};
};
// Dsq.Templates


/**
 * Dsq.Post
 */
Dsq.Post = new function() {
	this.openedMenu = {};
	this.menuEventListener = null;
	this.stateReplyToggled = {};
	this.stateEditToggled = {};
	this.stateRecordLink = {};

	/**
	 * Inserts a new post into the document.
	 *
	 * @param after_id {Number}	Insert a post before specified id.  If after_id
	 *							evaluates to false, then post in the front.  If
	 *							after_id is -1, post at the end.
	 */
	this.insert = function(after_id, id, message, author) {
		// Skeleton template from thread_posts.html.
		var skeleton = ' \
			<li id="dsq-comment-%(id)s"> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-header-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-header"> \
					<cite id="dsq-cite-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-cite"> \
						<a id="dsq-author-user-%(id)s" href="%(author_url)s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">%(author_name)s</a> \
					</cite> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-body-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-body"> \
					<div id="dsq-comment-message-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-message">%(message)s</div> \
				</div> \
			</li> \
		';
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var _user_meta = Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key];
		var markup = Dsq.Utils.interpolate(skeleton, {
			id: id,
			message: message,
			author_url: _user_meta.blog,
			author_name: _user_meta.display_name
		});
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		markup = markup.replace(Dsq.COMMENTS_RE, Dsq.CommentsHandler);
		div.innerHTML = markup;

		if (after_id === -1) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').appendChild(div);
		} else if (!after_id) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').insertBefore(div, Dsq.$('dsq-comments').firstChild);
		} else if (Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + after_id)) {
			// Get next node after "after_id", so we can insert before it.
			// If "after_id" is the last comment, the target node is the
			// last node.
			
			// var append_post_id = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(after_id).replace('<div id="','').replace('"></div>', '');
			var append_post_id = 'dsq-append-post-' + after_id;
			var node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			while (node = node.nextSibling) {
				if (!node || node.nodeType == 1) { // 1 == Node.ELEMENT_NODE
					break;
				}
			}
			if (!node) {
				node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			}
			node.parentNode.insertBefore(div, node);
		}
	};

	this.incrementPostCount = function() {
		
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');

		if (num_posts) {
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) {
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
	}
	
	this.outlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className += ' dsq-comment-outline';
		setTimeout("(function () { Dsq.Post.clearOutlineComment(" + post_id + ") })()", 3000);
	};
	
	this.clearOutlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className.replace('dsq-comment-outline', '');
	};

	this.showMenu = function(el, id, name) {
		var anchorPos = Dsq.Utils.findPos(el);
		var menu = document.createElement('ul');

		if(this.openedMenu) {
			if(this.openedMenu.linkClicked) {
				this.openedMenu.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		switch(name) {
			case 'more':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMore(id);
				break;
			case 'media':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMedia(id);
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}

		// Add menu to document body
		menu.id = 'dsq-menu-' + id;
		menu.className = 'dsq-menu';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(menu);

		// Position and show
		anchorPos[1] += 15;
		menu.style.left = anchorPos[0] + 'px';
		menu.style.top = anchorPos[1] + 'px';
		menu.style.display = 'block';

		// Set global reference
		this.openedMenu = {
			'el' : menu,
			'id' : id,
			'name' : name,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};

		// Set listener
		this.menuEventListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._hideMenu);
	};

	this._hideMenu = function(e) {
		var el = e.target || e.srcElement;
		var openedMenu = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el;
		var id = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.id;

		if(!id) {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link';
		} else {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link-' + id;
		}

		if(!openedMenu) {
			return;
		}

		if(!Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, openedMenu.id)) {
			openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Post.menuEventListener);
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(openedMenu);

		} else {
			// Hide the menu if a link was clicked inside the menu.  We can't
			// completely remove the menu until the onclick event on the link
			// fires, but the menuEventListener will prevent multiple menus
			// from polluting the DOM.
			if(el && typeof el.href != 'undefined') {
				openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el = null;
			}
		}

		if(Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Post.openedMenu.linkClicked = true;
		}
	};


	this.getUserServices = function(user_key, id) {
		if(!user_key && id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
			user_key = _meta.user_key;
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var userServices = [];

		// Keep a full list of supported services. This is the order they will display in the drop-profile.
		// Each service must have a corresponding case in _buildServiceUrl()
		var supportedServices = ['blog', 'twitter', 'facebook', 'tumblr'];

		function _buildServiceUrl(serviceName) {
			var data = userData[serviceName];
			var services = {
				blog:		function(d) { return d; },
				twitter:	function(d) { return d; },
				facebook:	function(d) { return d; },
				tumblr:		function(d) { return 'http://' + d + '.tumblr.com'; }
			};
			return services[serviceName](data);
		}

		for(var i = 0; i < supportedServices.length; i++) {
			if(userData[supportedServices[i]]) {
				var serviceUrl = _buildServiceUrl(supportedServices[i]);
				userServices.push({'name' : supportedServices[i], 'url' : serviceUrl});
			}
		}
		return userServices;
	}

	this.dropProfile = function(id) {
		var dp = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-profile-' + id);

		// IE6 needs JS to display/hide. All other browsers use CSS.
		if(dp) {
			if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) dp.style.display = (dp.style.display == 'inline') ? 'none' : 'inline';
			return false;
		} else {
			dp = document.createElement('ul');
		}

		dp.id = 'dsq-drop-profile-' + id;
		dp.className = 'dsq-drop-profile';

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) { dp.style.display = 'inline'; }

		var container = Dsq.$('dsq-header-avatar-' + id);
		dp.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.dropProfile(id);
		container.appendChild(dp);
	};

	this.dropProfileMore = function(el, id) {
		var hiddenItems = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-hidden-' + id);

		hiddenItems.style.display = 'inline';
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
	};

	this._updateReplyLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "reply / cancel" links based on state.
		var displayDict = {};

		if(id) {
			if(this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				el.innerHTML = 'Cancel';
				displayDict['media'] = 'inline';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'none';
			} else {
				el.innerHTML = 'Reply';
				displayDict['media'] = 'none';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'inline';
			}
		}

		for(var key in displayDict) {
			if(displayDict.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var	linkEl = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-el-' + id),
					spacer = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-spacer-' + id);

				if(linkEl) {
					linkEl.style.display = displayDict[key];
					if(spacer) spacer.style.display = displayDict[key];
				}
			}
		}
	};

	this._updateMediaLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "use media / cancel" links based on state.
		var appendId = (id) ? ('-' + id) : '';
		var link = Dsq.$('dsq-media-link' + appendId);

		if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			link.innerHTML = 'Cancel Media';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(link, id); return false; };
		} else {
			link.innerHTML = 'Use Media <small>&#9660;</small>';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.showMenu(link, id, 'media'); return false; };
		}
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(el, id) {
		// Create reply IFrame
		if (window.disqus_use_postmessage) {
			if (!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				// Create IFrame if it doesn't exist.
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-frame-' + id), id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].init();
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].setState(id, _meta.depth);
				}
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
			}
		} else {
			// DEPRECATED
			if(!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				// Reply toolbar
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id), id);
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Iframes.hideAllInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id));
				if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
					// HACK: Cancel media before canceling self.
					this.toggleMediaReply(Dsq.$('dsq-media-link-' + id), id);
				}
			}
		}

		this.stateReplyToggled[id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[id];
		this._updateReplyLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-reply-' + id); }

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[id]
		});
	};

	this.toggleMediaReply = function(el, id, xtype) {
		id = id || 0;
		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(!this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id, {xtype:xtype}, 'dsq-post-video');
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id);
		}
		this.stateRecordLink[id] = !this.stateRecordLink[id];
		this._updateMediaLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};

	this.edit = function(el, id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.frameEdit(id);
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-comment-message-' + id); }
	};

    this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
                Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
            }

            Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/vote.js'
                + '?post_id='    + id
                + '&vote='        + vote);

		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login(Dsq.Strings.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN);
		}
    };

	this.report = function(id, confirmed) {
		if(confirmed) {
			Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/monday_open_thread_37/post_report/', {'post_id': id});
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Thank you. This comment has been flagged for moderator attention.', 'Successfully flagged');
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$('dsq-post-report-' + id));
		} else {
			var title = Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT;
			var message = Dsq.Strings.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR + '? \
			<br /><br /> \
			<button onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.NO + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.NEVER_MIND + '</button>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<button onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + id + ', true);"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.YES + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT + '</button><br /><br />'
			+ Dsq.Strings.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION + '. \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, id);
		}
	};



	this.showAlert = function(id, msg) {
		var msgEl = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id);
		var alert = '<div class="dsq-comment-alert">' + msg + '</div>';

		msgEl.innerHTML = alert + msgEl.innerHTML;
	};

};
// Dsq.Post


/**
 * Dsq.Thread
 */
Dsq.Thread = new function() {
	this.fc = null;
	this.ff = null;
	this.ac = null;

	
	this.adminIsOn = false;

	
	
	

	this.hlComment = null;
	this.hlCommentClass = null;

	this.getNextComment = function(el) {
		var start_id = el.id;
		while(el = el.nextSibling) {
			if(el.id && el.id.indexOf('dsq-comment-') != -1 && el.id != start_id) {
				return el;
			}
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.getActiveCommentId = function() {
		if (document.URL.indexOf('#comment-') >= 0) {
			var anchor = document.URL.slice(document.URL.indexOf('#') + 1);
			return anchor.replace('comment-', '');
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.highlightAnchor = function() {
		var i = this.getActiveCommentId();
		if (i == null) return false;
		var id = 'dsq-comment-' + i;
		var hash = window.location.hash;

		// Toggle the hash incase the comment isn't available when the page loads
		// for WebKit-based browsers.
		if (Dsq.Utils.webkit) {
			window.location.hash = '';
			window.location.hash = hash;
		}

		this.hlComment = Dsq.$(id);
		// Adding this conditional guard pending #289
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlCommentClass = this.hlComment.className;
		this.hlComment.className += ' dsq-hl-anchor';

		setTimeout("Dsq.Thread.highlightClear()", 3000);
	};

	this.highlightClear = function() {
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlComment.className = this.hlCommentClass;
	};

	this.login = function(toggle) {
		// toggle id is #dsq-reply-login-[id]
		var postId;
		if(toggle.id.indexOf('dsq-reply-login') != -1) {
			postId = toggle.id.slice(16);
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + postId);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(toggle) {
			if(toggle.className == 'dsq-login-active') {
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(container, postId);
				toggle.className = '';
			} else {
				Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
				toggle.className = 'dsq-login-active';
			}
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
		}

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};


	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked, per_page) {
		// Use extra_params to pass any override parameters that we need to persist.
		var extra_params = '';

		// "Per page" can either be overriden by providing it as an argument
		// (per-call) or setting the disqus_per_page override variable (global).
		if(typeof per_page == 'undefined') {
			per_page = null;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined' && per_page === null) {
			per_page = disqus_per_page;
		}

		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}
		if(per_page !== null) {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + per_page;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			el_clicked.style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'monday_open_thread_37'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};

	this.sortBy = function(sort) {
		var disqus_script = document.createElement('script');
		var disqus_date = new Date();

		if (location.hash != '') {
			location.hash = '#disqus_thread';
		}

		if(typeof(disqus_url) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_url = disqus_href;
		}
		disqus_script.type = 'text/javascript';
		disqus_script.src = 'http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'monday_open_thread_37'
			+ '&sort='	+ sort
			+ '&title='
			+ '&'		+ disqus_date.getTime();

		Dsq.$('dsq-comments').innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif">';
		Dsq.container.appendChild(disqus_script);
	};

	this.subscribe = function(status, email) {
		// `status` is an int -- 1 to subscribe, 0 to unsubscribe
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || email) {
			// If authenticated user OR anonymous email provided

			if(email) {
				Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
			}

			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/subscribe.js'
				+'?status=' 	+ status
				+ '&slug='		+ 'monday_open_thread_37'
				+ '&email=' 	+ encodeURIComponent(email));

		} else if(!email) {
			// If anonymous user and no email has been provided yet, prompt for email

			var title = 'Subscribe to this comment thread';
			var message = ' \
				New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox! \
				<div class="dsq-subscribe-submit"> \
					<p><strong>Enter your email address below.</strong></p> \
					<input type="text" id="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
					<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1, Dsq.$(\'dsq-subscribe-email\').value)">Subscribe</button> \
				</div> \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
		}
	};

	this.showSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return;
		}

		/* The form has to be re-designed when more options will come out. */
		var html = 'Automatically close comments after <input size="3" id="dsq-thread-days-alive" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.days_alive + '" type="text" /> days. Existing comments will still be displayed.<br /><br />(Using 0 days will disable this feature)<br /><br />'
								 + '<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.updateDaysAlive();" class="dsq-button-small"><span>Save</span></button>'
								 + '<span id="dsq-thread-settings-status" class="dsq-options-status"></span>';
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Settings');
	};

	this.updateDaysAlive = function() {
		var days = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-days-alive').value;
		var status = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-settings-status');
		Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/update_days_alive.js', {days:days,thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
		status.innerHTML = 'Saved!';
		window.setTimeout(function() { status.innerHTML = ''; }, 1000);
	};
};
// Dsq.Thread

Dsq.Events = function() {
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var handlers = {};
	var getHandlers = function(event) {
		if (handlers[event] === undefined) {
			handlers[event] = [];
		}
		return handlers[event];
	};

	// Public
	// Value keys : postId, node, xtype
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED = 1;
	// Value keys : postId, opened
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED = 2;
	obj.fire = function(event, opt_value) {
		if (!event) {
			throw new Error('Unknown event');
		}
		var value = opt_value || {};
		for (var i=0; i<getHandlers(event).length; i++) {
			getHandlers(event)[i](value);
		}
	};
	obj.addHandler = function(event, callback) {
		getHandlers(event).push(callback);
	};

	return obj;
}();

/**
 * Dsq.Realtime
 */
Dsq.Realtime = new function() {
	var initialized = false;
	var interval = null;
	var last_checked = Dsq.jsonData.request.timestamp;
	var new_posts = [];
	var ongoing_request = false;
	var prev_script = null;

	function updateNewPostCount() {
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-alert').style.display = new_posts.length ? 'block' : 'none';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-queued').innerHTML = new_posts.length
		+ ' new '
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, 'comment', 'comments')
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, ' was', ' were')
		+ ' just posted.';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.SHOW + ')';
	}

	function insertNewPosts() {
		var post_id = null;
		var after_id = Dsq.$('dsq-sort-select').value === 'oldest' ? -1 : null;

		for (var i=0; i<new_posts.length; i++) {
			post_id = new_posts[i];
			Dsq.Post.insert(after_id, post_id, Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id].message);
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		}
		new_posts = [];
	}

	this.enableInterval = function() {
		interval = setInterval(Dsq.Realtime.check, Dsq.jsonData.context.realtime_speed);
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.ENABLED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.PAUSE + ')';
	}

	this.disableInterval = function() {
		if (interval) {
			clearInterval(interval);
			interval = null;
		}
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.PAUSED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.RESUME + ')';
	}

	this.toggleInterval = function() {
		if (!interval) {
			Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
		} else {
			Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
		}
		return false;
	}

	this.initialize = function() {
		if (!initialized) {
			initialized = true;
			Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').onclick = this.toggleInterval;
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').onclick = this.show;
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
			if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.realtime_paused) {
				Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
			} else {
				Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
			}
		}
	}

	this.show = function() {
		insertNewPosts();
		updateNewPostCount();
		return false;
	}

	this.check = function() {
		if (!ongoing_request && Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			if (prev_script) {
				prev_script.parentNode.removeChild(prev_script);
			}
			ongoing_request = true;
			prev_script = Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/6573129/realtime.js?timestamp=' + last_checked);
		}
	};

	this.update = function(timestamp, posts, users) {
		ongoing_request = false;
		last_checked = timestamp;

		if (users) {
			for (var user_id in users) {
				if (users.hasOwnProperty(user_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id] = users[user_id];
					}
				}
			}
		}

		if (posts) {
			for (var post_id in posts) {
				if (posts.hasOwnProperty(post_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] = posts[post_id];
						new_posts.push(post_id);
					}
				}
			}

			if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				insertNewPosts();
			} else {
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
		}
	};

}();

// DEPRECATED
Dsq.Iframes = function() {
	// Different style of object from the above. Hoping to switch to this for some reason.
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var showIframeInContainer = function(container, id, markup) {
		// Look through container for iframes, hiding them, except show one that matches id
		// If none of them matched id, create a new iframe using markup and insert it.
		// Returns the iframe node if and only if it was newly created.
		var found = false;
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				if (child.id == id) {
					child.style.display = 'block';
					found = true;
				} else {
					child.style.display = 'none';
				}
			}
		}
		if (found) {
			return;
		}
		// The iframe wasn't found, so construct it and add it to the container.
		// Don't use innerHTML because it might reload iframes
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		div.innerHTML = markup;
		var iframe = div.childNodes[0];
		div.removeChild(iframe);
		container.appendChild(iframe);
		return iframe;
	};

	// Public
	obj.makeReplyIframeId = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var id = 'dsq-post-add-iframe';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			id += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			id += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return id;
	};
	obj.makeLoginIframeId = function(opt_postId) {
		if (!opt_postId) {
			return 'dsq-login-iframe';
		}
		return 'dsq-login-iframe-' + opt_postId;
	};
	obj.makeReplyIframeName = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var name = 'dsq-reply-frame';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			name += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			name += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return name;
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId, opt_extraParams, opt_className) {
		// Construct the id so we can check if it's already present.
		// Hide any other iframes we find, and show this one if it's found.
		var params = opt_extraParams || {};
		// use xtype in the id and name so we can distinguish media replies from text replies:
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeId(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var name = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeName(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var attributes = {
			'id': id,
			'name': name,
			'class': opt_className || 'dsq-post-reply'
			};
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameReply(opt_postId, opt_extraParams, attributes);
		var iframe = showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
		// It was newly created
		if (iframe) {
			Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED, {
				postId: opt_postId,
				node: iframe,
				xtype: params.xtype
			});
		}
	};
	obj.showLoginIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId) {
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeLoginIframeId(opt_postId);
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: id});
		showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed = function(container, opt_postId) {
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			obj.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, opt_postId);
		} else {
			obj.hideAllInContainer(container);
		}
	};
	obj.hideAllInContainer = function(container) {
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				child.style.display = 'none';
			}
		}
	};

	return obj;
}();

Dsq.Twitter = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startTwitterConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._twitterWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/twitter/begin/', 'twitterWindow', popupParams);
		that._twitterInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeTwitterConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeTwitterConnect = function() {
		if (that._twitterWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._twitterInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Yahoo = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startYahooConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._yahooWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/yahoo/begin/', 'yahooWindow', popupParams);
		that._yahooInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeYahooConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeYahooConnect = function() {
		if (that._yahooWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._yahooInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.OpenID = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.requestURL = function() {
		var message = '<table class="dsq-openid-form"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" rowspan="2"><img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url + '/images/openid-icon-100x100.png" /></td>';
		message += '<td><label for="dsq-openid-url">OpenID URL:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-url" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td><label for="dsq-openid-username">Display name:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-username" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td class="dsq-openid-submit" colspan="3"><input type="button" value="Sign in" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.startConnect();" /></td></tr>';
		message += "</table>";

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sign in using OpenID');
	};

	this.startConnect = function() {
		var isblank = function(str) {
			return /^\s*$/.test(str);
		};

		var openid_url = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-url').value;
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-username').value;

		if (isblank(openid_url)) {
			return;
		}

		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=500';
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/openid/begin/' + '?url=' + encodeURIComponent(openid_url) + '&username=' + encodeURIComponent(username);
		that._openidWindow = window.open(url, 'openidWindow', popupParams);
		that._openidInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeConnect = function() {
		if (that._openidWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._openidInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Reaction = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.hide = function(id) {
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/hidereaction.js?' + 'reaction_id=' + id);
	};

	this.reportMissingReactions = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled) {
			return;
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.queued) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Your report has been received. The system will automatically search for new reactions; if any are found, they will be displayed on this comment thread.<br/><br/>Thank&nbsp;you.',
												 'Reported missing reactions');
			return;
		}

		Dsq.Utils.execScript(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/forums/jackandjillpolitics/queueurl.js');
	};
};

Dsq.CNN = function() {
	var obj = {};

	obj.authenticate = function() {
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + "/saml/cnn/try/";
		Dsq.Utils.postToUrl(url, {'target': document.location}, true);
	};

	return obj;
}();


if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
	(function() {
		DSQ_HEADER_AVATAR_RE = /<div class="dsq-header-avatar"(.*?)>/gim;
		Dsq.Templates.registerFilter('postPrependHeader', function(html, post_id) {
			// Add "onmouseout" for dsq-header-avatar for dropProfile
			// functionality since IE6 cannot use :hover.
			function _headerAvatarReplace(content, inner, _unused, html) {
				return '<div class="dsq-header-avatar" '
					+ inner
					+ ' onmouseout="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')">';
			}
			html = html.replace(DSQ_HEADER_AVATAR_RE, _headerAvatarReplace);
			return html;
		});
	})();
}





	// TODO: Move Seesmic code outside of the main script.  Don't let this script clobber the global namespace.
	if(typeof seesmic == 'undefined') { var seesmic = {}; }
	seesmic.widget = new function () {
		this.callback = function (data) {
			playerVersion = data.disqusplayer;
		};
	};

	
	var scriptEl = document.createElement('script');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('type', 'text/javascript');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('src', 'http://seesmic.com/version.js?callback=seesmic.widget.callback');
	document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(scriptEl);

	
	var scriptEl = document.createElement('script');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('type', 'text/javascript');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('src', 'http://media.disqus.com/javascript/library/swfobject.js');
	document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(scriptEl);

	function see_play_video(_videoUri, _add) {
		var swf = !!playerVersion ? playerVersion : 'http://seesmic.com/embeds/StandalonePlayer.swf';

		flashcontentDiv = Dsq.$(_videoUri + '_content');
		previewDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-seesmic-' + _videoUri + '_preview');
		hideDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-seesmic-' + _videoUri + '_hide');
		showDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-seesmic-' + _videoUri + '_show');
		if(_add) {
			// push flash widget
			var so = new SWFObject(swf, 'sotester', '300', '270', '9', '#000000');
			so.addVariable('video', _videoUri);
			so.addParam('allowFullScreen', 'true');
			so.addParam('allowScriptAccess','always');
			so.useExpressInstall('swfobject/expressinstall.swf');
			so.write(_videoUri + '_content');

			previewDiv.style.display = 'none';
			hideDiv.style.display = 'block';
			showDiv.style.display = 'none';
		}
		else {
			flashcontentDiv.innerHTML = '';
			previewDiv.style.display = 'block';
			hideDiv.style.display = 'none';
			showDiv.style.display = 'block';
		}
	};





(function() {
	//
	// Load theme.  This overrides the base templates with template functions
	// from the respective themes.
	//
	if (Dsq.jsonData.integration.theme == 4) {
		var theme = 'narcissus';
		// HACK: Set variable on window to use post message.
		window.disqus_use_postmessage = true;

		
		for(var prop in Dsq.Themes[theme]) {
			if(Dsq.Themes[theme] && Dsq.Themes[theme].hasOwnProperty(prop)) {
				Dsq.Templates[prop] = Dsq.Themes[theme][prop];
			}
		}
		
		for(var prop in Dsq.Post) {
			if(Dsq.Themes[theme] && Dsq.Themes[theme].hasOwnProperty(prop)) {
				Dsq.Post[prop] = Dsq.Themes[theme][prop];
			}
		}
	}

	//
	// Register templates.  This must be done after all themes are loaded.
	//
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('authPost', Dsq.Templates.authPost);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('header', Dsq.Templates.header);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('footer', Dsq.Templates.footer);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('trackbacks', Dsq.Templates.trackbacks);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('reactions', Dsq.Templates.reactions);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('prependPost', Dsq.Templates.prependPost);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('appendPost', Dsq.Templates.appendPost);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postPrependHeader', Dsq.Templates.postPrependHeader);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postAppendHeader', Dsq.Templates.postAppendHeader);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('preBody', Dsq.Templates.preBody);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postBody', Dsq.Templates.postBody);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postFooter', Dsq.Templates.postFooter);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('_popupGeneric', Dsq.Templates._popupGeneric);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('voted', Dsq.Templates.voted);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('popupProfile', Dsq.Templates.popupProfile);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postBox', Dsq.Templates.postBox);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('pagination', Dsq.Templates.pagination);
	Dsq.Templates.registerTemplate('postComment_onSuccess', Dsq.Templates.postComment_onSuccess);

})();

Dsq.container.className = "clearfix";
Dsq.container.innerHTML = ' \
<ul id="dsq-comments">\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3461098">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461098" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461098" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461098">Val</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461098" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461098" class="dsq-comment-message">Do you think Barack is aware of how hard Mudflatters are working for him in Alaska?  <br><br>I really hope he does and gives them some acknowledgements.  Not sure how to pass on the information.  Because of their hard work and determination the polls in Alaska is now 46.6 McCain/Palin and 43.9 Obama/Biden and there was mention about 5% undecideds.<br><br><a href="http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/11/03/race-tightening-in-alaska/#comments" rel="nofollow">http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/11/03/race-t...</a></div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3461587">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461587" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461587" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461587">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461587" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461587" class="dsq-comment-message">Val:  **Holding fingers up in a "V"**  JUST coming over to post this.  :&gt;)   Glad I "looked!"<br><br>I\'ve sent in articles to the CAMPAIGN.  BUT, I wouldn\'t be surprised IFFF there was an OBAMA "office" in <i>MUDFLAT\'s</i> OFFICE!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden  \'08!!!!  TRUST</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462409">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462409" class="dsq-comment-message">mudflats is an unsung hero of this election cycle</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3463177" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463177">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463177" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:  YES IT IS!!  :&gt;)  :&gt;)  I really love their SMARMY/SNARKY/SARCASM  in their NICE WAY!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)  For the most part, I always end up saying  <b>NO THEY DI\'INT!  :&gt;)</b><br><br>I will continue following it/them!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden \'08!!!  TRUST</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3463529" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3463529" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463529">freespiritbty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3463529" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463529" class="dsq-comment-message">cyber daps Rikyrah!  Major kudos to Mudflats,for the full dirt on Palin.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3463237" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3463237" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463237">freespiritbty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3463237" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463237" class="dsq-comment-message">Thanks for the update Val!  That is awesome news about the polls!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458847" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458847" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458847">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458847" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458847" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2008/11/03/keith-olbermann-on-mccain-campaign-giddiness-they-have-even-less-of-a-clue-than-i-thought/" rel="nofollow">http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2008/11/03/keit...</a><br><br><br>Keith Olbermann spills the tea on Palin\'s visit to SNL after the McCain people got happy about SNL\'s parody of him.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458948" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458948" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458948">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458948" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458948" class="dsq-comment-message">Or rather, he\'s supposed to on tonight\'s show.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456795" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456795" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456795">islandgirl550</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456795" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456795" class="dsq-comment-message">Dick Cheney\'s Hometown Paper Endorses Obama.<br><br><a href="http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003886344" rel="nofollow">http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/ar...</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3459938" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459938" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459938">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459938" class="dsq-comment-message">island:  Dick Cheney got "pimpslapped!"   - again!   LOL!!!  :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden \'08!!!   TRUST</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456028" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456028" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456028">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456028" class="dsq-comment-message">Just for the record, Obama will win Virginia!  And it won\'t be b/c a self righteous siffling of opinion.  It will be because of people like an elderly woman I met two weekends ago.  She was clearly well over 70 with substantial osteoporosis.  She didn\'t volunteer to phone bank; she canvassed.  I didn\'t think she could complete more than 5 houses, particularly because the target sheets do not put the streets in complete alphabetical  and numerical order.  You might have streets 5 streets apart on the same page, but guess what?  She finished!  That\'s how I know we\'re going to win.   Not b/c of cheerleading all day on blogs. <br><br>Yeah, I come here to vent.  That\'s what black folks do.  But we never question each others\' commitment or loyalty.<br><br>And some of you have a short and selective memory.  A remember more than a few of you now attacking me wavering in your support within the last year b/c of issues like Obama denouncing Reverend Wright on the View or his vote on FISA or his "lack of" commitment ot our issues.  How soon we forget.  True enough, I didnn\'t hestitate to say I thought those forlks were being short sighted, but NEVER did I question your loyalty.<br><br>Yeah, I got a big mouth and very opinionated.  Always have been and always will be.  And yes I am a worry wort about everything I hold dear. And there is no bigger priority in my life (other than my son) than this Campaign.  <br><br>Yes, I\'m obsessing over ads and the like b/c how we finish this campaign will be the difference between a definitive win and a marginal win.  I want a DEFINITIVE win! <br><br>Peace!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456201" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456201" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456201">pjamma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456201" class="dsq-comment-message">Get it out, get it all out.  <br><br>About 40 hours to go and then we will know all the ups, downs, disagreements, doubt and fear are behind us.<br><br>We are all fighting for the same goal...Obama \'08!!!!!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456212" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456212" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456212">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456212" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456212" class="dsq-comment-message">But the elderly canvasser didn\'t reach the Conservative White Men living next door to Jerry Falwell\'s house, and people were watching the football games instead of looking out for Obama ads, so how could he possibly win?  OH NOEZ!!!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456452" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456452" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456452">pjamma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456452" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456452" class="dsq-comment-message">Seriously, can\'t you just let it go, Town?  We all want Obama to win (except D. but I\'m guessing he won\'t be mad when he does).  So why try to call someone out who is working toward this goal and is just trying to vent their concerns?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456555" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456555" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456555">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456555" class="dsq-comment-message">Nope, because I don\'t believe that NMP is working for the goal.  So everytime she gets on here concern trolling I will call her out.  <br><br>End of story.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456345">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456345" class="dsq-comment-message">NMP,<br><br>I\'m going to continue to tell you this....you keep on coming here. You keep us grounded. We get too complacent and that\'s no good. So, I know exactly where you\'re coming from...<br><br>I know...when this place was slow and sleepy, you were here. So, don\'t you go anywhere on me.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459353" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459353">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459353" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t tell have to tell you, you\'re the main reason I keep coming back.  I lie to you not, it was your posts at SB and other blogs that got be hooked to this blog thing.  So, as long as you\'re there, I\'ll keep coming back!  Y\'all are like family.  No matter how mad I get and say I\'ll never speak to you again, you know things will be cool by the end of the week.  <br> <br>Girl, I\'m so nervous I don\'t know what to do.  I just hope I don\'t break down crying tomorrow when I enter the voting booth.  Do you realize tomorrow will be no less monumental than we our elders voted for the first time?  We\'ll have that same feeling tomorrow.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454392" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3454392" href="http://www.brownmanthinkinghard.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brown Man</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3454392" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454392" class="dsq-comment-message">If your nerves are a little raw...<br><br>If you seem a little tired...<br><br>If you haven\'t slept well in a couple of days...<br><br>...even though there\'s less than 36 hours til the first polls close on Election Day...<br><br>...you\'re not alone.<br><br><a href="http://simplifythepositive.blogspot.com/2008/11/get-your-obama-mojo-back-on-track.html" rel="nofollow">Get Your Obama Mojo Back On Track</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3454561" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454561" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3454561">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454561" class="dsq-comment-message">Is it concern trolling to wonder why this entire weekend in Northern Virginia (and I assume state wide), McCain is running 3 ads for every 1 Obama ad?  Is it unfair to ask if David Axelrod cluelessly underestimated the investment the RNC and 528\'s were willing to invest in running the the Reverend Wright ad?  He told the Politico they didn\'t think a response ad (eventhough they had one ready to go) was necessary b/c he didn\'t think the buy would be "big enough" to make it worth while.  Hmmm, how is big is big in David Alexrod\'s mind?  The ad is running at least twice every 30 minutes and it ran during Sunday Night Football and Desparate Houswives, probably the most expensive buys for Sunday primetime.  Call me a crazy or a troll, but I\'d say is "big enough."<br><br>The Campaign told the LA Times it would be running ads with the Colin Powell endorsement.  Great idea, especially in Virginia and North Carolina where Powell\'s name is the gold standard, especially within the military community and among moderate Republicans.  Maybe I have a "special" tv, but I haven\'t seen one ad featuring Colin Powell in Virginia (where Obama\'s lead is the margin of error).<br><br>I\'m not trying to be a hater or doubter, but I-just-don\'t-get-it!  You can call me all the names you want, but it\'s no different than what we saw late in the primaries.  Letting up now is effectively stopping at the one yard line.  Unfortunately, this time, there are no superdelegates to put him in the in zone.<br><br>All that said, I\'ll be GOTV\'ing tonight and on my knees tomorrow night in prayer circle with you all.  However this turns out, we\'re in this together!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454734" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3454734" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454734" class="dsq-comment-message">UGH!!!<br><br>Get on the phone or knock on doors in Northern Virginia and GOTV.<br><br>You have worked my last nerve with your anxiety.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458963" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458963">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458963" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458963" class="dsq-comment-message">LOLOLOLOLOLOL  Craig.  RAOTFLMAO<br><br>You are FIRED UP!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3454948" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454948" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3454948">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3454948" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454948" class="dsq-comment-message">I have been on the phones and knocking on doors in NOVA--LONG BEFORE OTHER BLACK FOLKS GOT ON THE OBAMA BAND WAGON!  It\'s not about anxiety; it\'s about strategy!  I know my state, just like you know yours.  I\'ve fourth generation Virginia, my family owns home on "Johnson Hill" where the first slaves settled after the civil war when they had to register at the Freedman\'s Bureau aka the Pentagon.  The voting block we need to reach in Virginia is WHITE MEN: Conservative Democrats and Moderate Republicans.  And when they go the voting booth on Tuesday, I want Colin Powell and Obama in their heads, NOT Reverend Wright!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455231" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455231" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455231">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455231" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455231" class="dsq-comment-message">I see you.<br><br>Both Obama and McCain have done all they can do at this point.  Ads and rallies really aren\'t going to make a difference at this point because it\'s up to the people, the ground game.<br><br>And since your primary purpose on this blog has been to DEPRESS enthusiasm for Obama supporters, I don\'t believe that you have been phone banking for Obama, I don\'t believe that you have been canvassing for Obama, unless your idea of canvassing is letting everybody know Obama ain\'t gonna win.<br><br>Do you really expect us to believe that the Obama people would have you phonebanking and canvassing for them with your negative attitude?<br><br>You don\'t want Obama to win and you\'re going to be the first person posting in the Election thread screaming I TOLD YOU SO.<br><br>I\'ve peeped your game.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455447" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455447" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455447">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455447" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455447" class="dsq-comment-message">"Ain\'t"?  "Peeped your game"?  You\'ve revealed a lot. <br><br>"Do you really expect us to believe that the Obama people would have you phonebanking and canvassing for them with your negative attitude?" <br><br>Yes, that let my little black behind VOLUNTEER, and they are gracious to take my money too!  In fact, I\'ll be at Pollard Street in Arlington AT 4PM.  I don\'t have anything to hide.  My name is Dawn Deskins if you want to ask for me.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455979" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455979" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455979">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455979" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455979" class="dsq-comment-message">I can be in Arlington at 4pm if you\'re really serious.  Trust.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456164" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456164" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456164" class="dsq-comment-message">Teams that go to war among themselves in the fourth quater....generally lose.<br><br>It\'s too close to the end for the infighting.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456338" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456338" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456338">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456338" class="dsq-comment-message">There\'s no "infighting" because you have to be on the team to "infight" in the first place.  The only reason NMP is now saying "Let me share touching canvassing stories" is because she\'s being questioned on how she can be this Obama canvasser and phonebanker with this extreme negative attitude towards him and his campaign strategists.  And she may very well be an Obama canvasser; I saw lots of them walking down Glebe Road yesterday when I was in Arlington.<br><br>At this point, complaining about Obama should have done or what ads he should have run is stupid because he\'s done all he can do.  It\'s up to the people at this point.  Again, I don\'t feel it\'s "war within the team" because you gotta be on the team in the first place to fight within it.  IMO NMP is a fair weather teammate --- she\'s there when the team is winning but the first one defecting when the chips are down.  And trust, she WILL be the first one running up on this blog Wednesday morning if Obama loses screaming about how if he had run his campaign the way SHE suggested, he would have won.<br><br>Well since she has all this vast campaign knowledge, maybe she needs to put all those suggestions to good use and get out there and help the Democrats strategize for 2010 -- they could use help for the Governor\'s race.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456544" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456544" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456544" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456544" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456544" class="dsq-comment-message">I think you both are making good points. That said, strategy arguments are best left to Wed morning. <br><br>I have been pissed at McCain\'s strategy for a while now. But tomorrow morning, you won\'t know it.<br><br>And to NMP, even if you disagree with the line\'s direction, hold it anyway.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456782" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456782">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456782" class="dsq-comment-message">Who ran what ad at what time in what part of the state shouldn\'t really be a concern at this point.  Obama and McCain have done all they can do.<br><br>What\'s of more concern as far as Virginia goes is the lack of polls in the minority areas of the state.    People are fearing that what happened in Chesterfield County during the primaries will happen statewide.  NAACP is suing the state, Tim Kaine says his hands are tied.<br><br>It\'s going to be VERY close in Virginia.  It won\'t be any of this 11+ business.  Unless it\'s a straight up blowout for Obama, it\'s going to come down to a couple of thousand if not a couple of hundred of votes.  Virginia 08 = Florida 00.   Virginia has a history of extremely close races; Webb won over Allen by 7000-9000 votes.  Creigh Deeds lost to Bob McDonnell for attorney general by 323 votes out of almost 1.5 million +/- cast.<br><br>Depressing the electorate with tales of woe could end up costing either man by a couple of hundred votes, just because they thought their man made a mistake so hope is lost.  THAT\'S why I\'m hot with NMP...negative attitudes are infectious and because of Virginia regularly having close elections we don\'t need that shit at this point in time.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456897" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456897" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456897" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456897" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456897" class="dsq-comment-message">But firing back gives the impression of a fight. And, knowing that negativity is infectious, it\'s better not to feed into it. <br><br>Just let her vent.<br><br>Off subject: where the hell did all these Virginians come from?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3457239" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3457239" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3457239">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3457239" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3457239" class="dsq-comment-message">Well, I don\'t think "venting" is what\'s going on but whatev.<br><br>Maybe Virginians just like JJP?  lol</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3457310" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3457310" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3457310" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3457310" class="dsq-comment-message">Right...lol. <br><br>Long as they\'re not in/around Hampton Roads, it\'s all good. If McCain holds there, I won\'t feel like the day was completely wasted.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456331" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456331" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456331">pjamma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456331" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456331" class="dsq-comment-message">Thank you, D. This argument is stupid.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455729" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455729" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455729">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455729" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455729" class="dsq-comment-message">dawn (love your name)...  you need to chill.     i do understand your point about being an original supporter of barack obama\'s--i am one of those as well.  it irritates e to no end to hear these folks (usually someone black) on television \'reminding\' people that during the primaries, "most blacks supported hillary, blahblahblah..."   THEY DON\'T SPEAK FOR ME!  I DIDN\'T SUPPORT HILLARY!  I HAD FAITH IN THIS BLACK MAN AND HIS ABILITY FROM THE BEGINNING, SINCE 2004!  i went on one blog during the primaries--\'the field negro\'--and he was so negative towards obama and his chances (this was back in february or so) that after i gave him a piece of my mind a few times, i just stopped going on there, and thankfully, found a more positive blog to participate in.  but that\'s all in the past.  <br><br>so keep volunteering... keep your faith in barack obama and his ability (and your own) to change this country.  because he\'s gonna make it,  and so are we all.<br><br>peace.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455597" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455597" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3455597" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455597" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455597" class="dsq-comment-message">You still get on my nerves.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3459576" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459576" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459576">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459576" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459576" class="dsq-comment-message">You know what, Craig, it\'s easy to sell wolf tickets on a blog.  Peace, brother!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3454751" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454751" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3454751">Miranda</span>\
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	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3454751" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454751" class="dsq-comment-message">Everytime you shrill, a kitten dies.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455092" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455092">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455092" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455092" class="dsq-comment-message">I shouldn\'t allow myself to get this emotional, but what are we becoming a black version of Fox News and Sean Hannity where we can\'t exhange ideas and disagree, but share the same common goal?!  Damn! Will you be questioning my patriotism next? <br><br>Before the IA Caucus, when Obama wasn\'t pulling even 40% of the Black vote, I frequented black blogs that got in Obama\' s ass, notably Skeptical Brotha, but at KNOW time did we question each others loyalty. <br><br>Are you arguing that with Obama\'s resources that it makes any sense to allow McCain and the GOP to saturate the air waves in Virginia?  Or is that you just don\'t want me to say it aloud? It\'s not as if it\'s too late!  Just amp up the media buy.  That\'s all I\'m saying!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455248" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455248" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455248">Town</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455248" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455248" class="dsq-comment-message">It\'s too late.<br><br>You\'re right.<br><br>Obama\'s going to lose.  He would have won if only he had listened to you.<br><br>Since you claim to be working for the Obama campaign, have you shared any of your "concerns" with the higher-ups?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3454976" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454976" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3454976">NMP</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3454976" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454976" class="dsq-comment-message">What grade are you in?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455027" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455027" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455027">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455027" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455027" class="dsq-comment-message">You\'re right, Barack Obama is going to lose big time.<br><br>I look forward to you coming up here Wednesday morning crowing I TOLD YOU SO.<br><br>I live in Virginia and I\'ve seen the Colin Powell ad several times, so maybe you have a special HILLARYVISION TV that blocks all of this out.<br><br><br>PLEASE,  I URGE you to vote for John McCain so all of your I TOLD YOU SO dreams can come true.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455299" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455299" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455299">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455299" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455299" class="dsq-comment-message">Did I say he was going lose?!  HELL NO!!!  I have blisters on my feet for the amount of time I spend walking Arlington Virginia for the Obama Campaign.  Do you think I would be out there--dragging my son too--after working a 55 hour work week if I thought this was a losing cause?!  And NO I don\'t like coming in after a day of knocking on doors to see Reverend Wright in heavy rotation and seeing Obama maybe once per hour.<br><br>Where do you live at in Virginia?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455334" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455334" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455334">Town</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455334" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455334" class="dsq-comment-message">I live in "Real Virginia" and I\'ve seen the Colin Powell ad several times.<br><br>Yes I do believe you think he\'s going to lose, and you are HOPING he loses so you can be vindicated.<br><br>Hillary lost.  Get over it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456039" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456039">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456039" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456039" class="dsq-comment-message">NMP,<br><br>I know that McCain put more money into ads,but as I\'ve posted elsewhere, he didn\'t put the money into GOTV. It\'s the final hours, and his money is in ads, where Obama is getting boots on the ground. <br><br>I understand your anxiety, and I\'m glad you\'re the JJP Chicken Little. You keep us dosed with a little vinegar in the Kool Aid and that\'s quite good. Keeps us balanced.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458935" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458935">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458935" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458935" class="dsq-comment-message">because NMP, Obama\'s prep work was already done and now is the time to execute.  McCain is just now doing his homework at the breakfast table and his project is due at first period.  So McCain is late to the game and his grade will reflect that.<br><br>At this point there are NO UNDECIDED voters.  none.  All that is left is for us to VOTE and help others vote.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3459237" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459237" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459237">NMP</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459237" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459237" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t disagree in essence.  It\'s just my belief that you when your opponent is down you put your foot on their neck.  Let\'s not call them undecided, but rather movable or soft voters.  I don\'t want them going into the voting booth with Reverend Wright on the brain.  That\'s all.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459739" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459739">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459739" class="dsq-comment-message">NMP well this will be good news for you . . .  nobody gives a shit about Rev Wright but they do care that it is the first of the month and the bills (to include mortgate/rent) are not paid.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454626" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3454626">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3454626" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454626" class="dsq-comment-message"><b>Republicans Scrambling to Save Seats in Congress</b><br><br><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/politics/03cong.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/politics/0...</a><br><br><i>Outspent and under siege in a hostile political climate, Congressional Republicans scrambled this weekend to save embattled incumbents in an effort to hold down expected Democratic gains in the House and Senate on Tuesday.</i><br><br><br><i>With the election imminent, Senate Republicans threw their remaining resources into protecting endangered lawmakers in Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Oregon, while House Republicans were forced to put money into what should be secure Republican territory in Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and Wyoming.</i></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454762" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3454762" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454762" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com/2008/11/american-tune.html" rel="nofollow">This ad</a> made me weep uncontrollably.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3454942" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454942" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3454942">BlackAmericanPrincess</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454942" class="dsq-comment-message">I just have to give Jack and Jill Politics massive a big ole cyber hug, you guys have HELD.IT.DOWN. throughout this entire process!  I cannot tell you how this blog has given me hope with all the insightful, intelligent, commentary.  Yall are my cyber kinfolk, for REAL.  It\'s so refreshing to be around like-minded people.  I know it\'s not Tuesday yet but I believe in my heart that we have the victory!!  I\'m about to call a beautiful sista I met while I was canvassing voters in Hartford.  She\'s the CEO of a neighborhood center and she offered to use her agency\'s van to provide transportation to people who have no way to get to the polls so I\'m gonna call her to see how we can coordinate that tomorrow.<br><br>This is such a special moment for our country and for our people.  God bless you all, the Moet is chilling in my refrigerator right NOW....</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459036" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459036">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459036" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459036" class="dsq-comment-message">BAP:   <b>MAJOR CO-SIGN!! </b>  God Bless you 2!<br><br>Obama-Biden \'08!!!  TRUST</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3459106" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459106" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459106">jelana</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459106" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459106" class="dsq-comment-message">I have to run out to get my bottle!  I have taken the day off Wednesday!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459615" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459615">MsKitty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459615" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459615" class="dsq-comment-message">Not that I really needed to, but I hedged my bets and bought both a bottle of Korbel (for a very good night); and a bottle of Jameson\'s (for a very bad night).  Actually I\'ll need the Jameson\'s to calm my nerves until the election is called, then I will do the following 3 things: pop open the Korbel, crank up the "Victory Mix" playlist on the i-Pod (which has yet been unplayed), and call the family to whoop and holler.<br><br>It\'s a fine line trying to be optimistic without jinxing things.  Some of that 2000/2004 PTSD, I guess.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459777" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459777">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459777" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459777" class="dsq-comment-message">Girl you better go get your money back on the Jameson\'s.  You won\'t need it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3454980" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3454980" href="http://www.findmesotheliomaattorney.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alex</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3454980" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454980" class="dsq-comment-message">Democrats will Win</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3459056" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459056" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459056">jelana</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459056" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459056" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m with you Alex.  I am SO-O-O-O excited I feel like a child waiting for Santa Claus!!<br>I have NO doubts whatsoever!!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455073" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455073" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455073">Quanli</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455073" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455073" class="dsq-comment-message">Can I just say that these are beautiful pictures? I know we\'re supposed to be worrying or debating or whatever, but I\'m tired. Can\'t wait for tomorrow! This past weekend I waited 4 hours @ Richmond City Hall to vote. The turnout for that alone was ENCOURAGING to say the least. Now as for the rest of VA? We will see...</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455226" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3455226" href="http://www.bigassbelle.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bigassbelle</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455226" class="dsq-comment-message">The wingers are already starting to reclaim the public discourse. The meme we\'ll be hearing in coming weeks, months (years, God help us) is that American has affirmed and validated the center-right view of governing. <br><br>When Obama wins, it will be solely because he made a bipartisan appeal. There is no room for the leftist view, there is no support for progressive politics, America is conservative, right leaning, ever after til kingdom come to the (wrong) side of center.<br><br>It is false and they\'ll be playing this song to death, indoctrinating, as they do so well, the American people into thinking that progressive is wrong and right is forever after correct. <br><br>We have to fight this, people. As a theory of governing, conservatism as promoted by the Republican party is a resounding ~ and devastatingly destructive ~ failure. <br><br>"Reality has a strong liberal bias." Some comedian said that, but it is the truth.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455659" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455659">CaribbeanLionesse</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455659" class="dsq-comment-message">Just wanted to kind of echo Blackamericanprincess\' comments and say big ups and thanks to JJP. Throughout all the madness of this election that we have all become so invested in, JJP has been an oasis, a comfort.<br><br>I also wanted to let you all know how EXCITED everyone here in the Caribbean is about this election. I have NEVER.EVER. seen anything like this. <br><br> There are Obama shirts selling in town, people are having election night parties and planning to party through the night, people are talking about it endlessly on the call-in programmes. <br><br>It is considered so important that the newspaper I work with (Barbados Nation) will be carrying election coverage all day long on our website. That has never been done before.<br><br>But this time is different.<br><br>And last thing - I have said this on this forum today but I just want to reinforce it. I am so, so, SO proud as a black woman to see how African-Americans have responded to this election and Obama\'s candidacy. It has really been inspiring and a joy to  be alive at this moment in history.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458767" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458767">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458767" class="dsq-comment-message">This is a GREAT moment not just for the USA but for the world.<br><br>Thanks for sharing your story.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455715" class="dsq-comment-message">Black Sarah Palin Skit<br><br>What if Sarah Palin was a black basketball from Brooklyn?<br><a href="http://newsone.blackplanet.com/elections/black-sarah-palin-sketch/" rel="nofollow">http://newsone.blackplanet.com/elections/black-...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455848">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455848" class="dsq-comment-message">love these \'daddy\'s girl\' photos.  i\'m a 43-year-old daddy\'s girl.  this takes me back to when my daddy was the epicentre of my entire world.  my face still lights up when i see him.  he\'s 75, and still one of the most handsome, charming, kind, intelligent souls i\'ve ever known.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455880">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455880" class="dsq-comment-message">and he can\'t wait to vote for sasha (and malia\'s)  daddy tomorrow!   :-)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455929">Carnacki</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455929" class="dsq-comment-message">My best day canvassing <a href="http://wvablue.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3607" rel="nofollow">ever in West Virginia</a>. With good exit poll info on early voting here.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455989" class="dsq-comment-message">from DailyKos:<br><br>I Can Finally Stop Lying To My Children (Update) <br>by Sin City Expat [Subscribe] <br>Sun Nov 02, 2008 at 10:41:17 PM PDT<br>Let me tell you why I am an Obama supporter.  I am a forty-something African-American man.  My career has been in law enforcement and I currently overseas working for my country.  I support Barack Obama, not because we share a similar pigmentation and heritage, not because I believe that he is a ‘messiah’ as suggested by those of a particular political leaning.  It’s not even because I was born and raised in Chicago.  My answer is a lot simpler and closer to many Americans.<br><br>Sin City Expat\'s diary :: :: <br>I believe in the American dream.  Let me repeat, I believe in the American dream!  That dream that we talk about and most of us share to some degree or another.  I also have two daughters whom I love more than anything.  The old adage is that America is the country where any kid, if they work hard can grow up to be president.  Well, that was never really true for me, my family or people who looked like me.  It was not true for other ethnic minorities who comprise a significant portion of this melting pot that is the United States of America.  It wasn’t true for women.  I am relatively bright. I have worked hard. I have been successful in the workplace.  But all of that made no difference as until this cycle very few of us thought that America had come far enough that I could ever have had the opportunity to be tapped as the standard bearer of this country, my country. <br><br><br><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/3/0273/51231/399/650499" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/3/0273/51...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456209">Monie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456209" class="dsq-comment-message">Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can\'t ride you unless your back is bent. <br>                                                                            Martin Luther King,Jr.<br><br>JJP, I am so glad I found y\'all during this historic campaign.  I\'ll admit, I\'m addicted.  And I have  learned so much here and will continue.  I just wish most of us here at JJP could have been in the pundit\'s chair----because I swear we are collectively so much more informed than the media even tries to be.<br><br>No matter what the outcome tomorrow---which will likely be Obama\'s win---I hope we  all continue to learn, educate, and be leaders and activists in our communities.  Because there is plenty of work to be done no matter who wins.<br><br>I am purposely keeping the televison off today, relying on sites like JJP  to keep the positive dialogue going.  Let\'s continue to make and be a part of history.<br><br>Peace, Monie</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458775">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458775" class="dsq-comment-message">Monie:  VERY NICE POST!!  :&gt;)  Co-signing!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3459501" href="http://www.thebottomofheaven.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">claudia_m</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459501" class="dsq-comment-message">Well said. I couldn\'t agree more. My tv is off today too!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456241" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456241" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey, y\'all...checking in again.<br><br>For people working the polls tomorrow, remember to show the same courtesy and respect to non-supporters that you would to supporters. It\'s gonna be a long day for everyone, and there\'s no need in making anyone more uncomfortable than we all will already be.<br><br>And get out and enjoy yourselves tonight. :)</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456820" href="http://blog.evavegadiversity.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">evita</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456820" class="dsq-comment-message">Is it okay if we point and laugh?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456845" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456845" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456845" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL.<br><br>If you feel so compelled.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458750">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458750" class="dsq-comment-message">D:  Good morning.<br><br>1.  In light of NO ELECTIONEERING "paraphernalia", how will anyone know the "NON-SUPPORTERS" from the "SUPPORTERS"?  I\'ve worked the polls B4 and I could neva tell.<br><br>2.  What was the purpose of your statement? <br><br>3.  I have NO INTENTION of being "uncomfortable".  So why would I make anyone else "uncomfortable?"  Even IFFFF I was, we were ALL TRAINED as to our CIVIC DUTIES and ATTITUDES.<br><br>  We will be COURTEOUS to ALL PEOPLE. But, stray dogs and cats will be put out of the polling place.  Is that O.K.?  :&gt;)<br><br>FOCUS!  EYE ON THE PRIZE!!!  Obama-Biden  \'08!!!  TRUST</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458908" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3458908" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458908" class="dsq-comment-message">Good afternoon....<br><br>1. Maybe it will be obvious to me who\'s down and who isn\'t. <br><br>2. Because just because you\'re watching for shadiness-from all sides!-doesnt mean you have to go out of your way to make the people in line more uncomfortable. I know for me, that means responding to the "black Republican" jokes with either a smile or a crack of my own. <br><br>3. Yes, we\'re trained to certain standards...but you gotta admit, emotions are running a bit high.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459856">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459856" class="dsq-comment-message">I think we are all good D.  Let me put it this way . . . . Unlike the Repub woman who refused to give candy to kids on Halloween if they or their parents were Obama supporters, I believe the Dems will continue to give candy to everybody.  :-)<br><br>It\'s all good.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3459996" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459996" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL! That sounds like something I would do if I were really pissed off. <br><br>I\'m paranoid at times. I was discussing with the mrs last night the chances of an Obama victory riot, and Obama loss riot, and conservative stupidity regardless of the outcome.<br><br>So I\'m probably just-as has been called here-concern trolling.<br><br>And, as a troll, I have NOT donated to JJP\'s fundraising drive. That\'s for Nate.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460517">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460517" class="dsq-comment-message">You aren\'t a troll D.  You are excluded from that category.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3461154" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461154" class="dsq-comment-message">Well, don\'t I feel special. :)</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3461429" href="http://theurbanista2.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhondacoca</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461429" class="dsq-comment-message">D, riot?</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3461607" href="http://dillarddoctrine.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">D.</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461607" class="dsq-comment-message">Yes, riot.<br><br>Especially should Obama lose.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463228">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463228" class="dsq-comment-message">Val,<br><br>How could she? How can a grown ass woman be mean to little innocent kids and refused them candy on Halloween? You know, I could whip some ass when it comes to someone mistreating kids. We all have our differences but leave the little ones alone. I can\'t take that sh%t!!   I hope she doesn\'t have an hour of peace until she begs for forgiveness. I hope her neighbors run her out of the neighborhood. I hope whenever she eats candy, she\'ll break out in a rash with intense itching! lol</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456464" href="http://deoclicianocgiportfolio.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ochyming</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456464" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://thisfuckingelection.com/" rel="nofollow">ThisFuckingElection.Com</a><br><br>Very cool</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456547" href="http://www.thebottomofheaven.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">claudia_m</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456547" class="dsq-comment-message">Whoa - what a trip down memory lane.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3457895" class="dsq-comment-message">Wow, some of that stuff I had forgotten. <br><br>Doesn\'t it seem like McCain\'s  \'Dr. No\'  was from over a year ago?  Those sound like schoolyard insults compared to what his campaign would drag out later.   <br><br>This has been one long ass campaign, hasn\'t it?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458548">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458548" class="dsq-comment-message">DOV:  Hey!   :&gt;)     THANKS for bringin\' this!  I\'m going to SAVE IT!!  :&gt;)<br><br>It\'s ACTUALLY a GREAT SUMMARY!!  :&gt;)<br><br>Again, thanks!!  :&gt;)<br><br><br>Obama-Biden \'08!!!   TRUST</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456490" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456490" href="http://www.thebottomofheaven.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">claudia_m</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456490" class="dsq-comment-message">My stomach is doing flip-flops, y\'all. My nerves are jittery and I\'m getting all teary-eyed. I\'m supposed to be prepping for the classes I\'m going to teach today and all I can think about is Obama and this election. As others have said - I just want everyone to know how much I APPRECIATE the positive vibes, the reality checks, and even the occasional disagreement at JJP. <br><br>This past weekend I volunteered for Obama for the first time, canvassing and phonebanking in North Carolina. It was a great experience and I still don\'t feel as if I\'ve done enough (I know so many of you have been volunteering for months!) but I definitely moved outside my comfort zone and I tried to take Obama\'s call to action seriously.<br><br>I just trying not to get myself too worked up. Is this really going to happen?!? Are the conservative white folks in my neighborhood going to lose their collective minds after Obama wins? How will the energy and inspiration of his campaign transfer to his office as president. I\'ve never felt so invested in the highest levels of political leadership before - I\'m using to complaining that things aren\'t going "our" way.<br><br>And finally - I just have to say that I\'m am THROUGH with "Morning Joe." Too through. He is still running the tired script about Obama being a self-congratulatory narcissist. Are you kidding me?<br><br>Yes we can!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456969">islandgirl550</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456969" class="dsq-comment-message">Yes, Claudia. As I usually say, Joe Scar was beside himself this morning. He feels that Obama is just too cocky.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3458440" href="http://www.ilivetoshop.typepad.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ruthdfw</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458440" class="dsq-comment-message">interesting --- I overslept and missed it.  I think "uppidity" is the word he so desperately wants to use.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463000">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463000" class="dsq-comment-message">Sure he does!  In Joe Scarborough\'s eyes,when you\'re a successful black man who showed them how to raise money, how to conduct a campaign, & how to act with class then you\'re uppidity! F**k Joe, with his jealous ass!  <br><br>Joe needs to explain  the dead girl found in his office!</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3463557" href="http://www.ilivetoshop.typepad.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ruthdfw</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463557" class="dsq-comment-message">WOW I knew nothing about Lori Klausutis --- now how does he end up with a TV show with this unexplained stuff in his past?  also did not realize he quit congress amid rumors of cheating and ultimately a divorce.  Something smells fishy here....</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3464335" class="dsq-comment-message">Wha...? Okay, I will definitely be googling this, so I can get to scoop on Joe. But after Tuesday - LOL.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458505">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458505" class="dsq-comment-message">claudia:  It\'s O.K. to be "worked up!"  :&gt;)  Just HANG TOUGH!  :&gt;)  KEEP THE FAITH!!<br><br><b>CONGRATULATIONS on your "OBAMA - WORK!!</b>  :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>To your other point:  Co-sign on "Morning JOKE!"  <br><br><b>YES WE CAN!!</b></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458652" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458652" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458652">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458652" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458652" class="dsq-comment-message">Good for you Claudia.  <br><br>I stopped watching Morning Joe 8 weeks ago.  LOL  It does wonders for your stress level.  lol<br><br>It is alright.  Your emotions are probably like most of us.  This has been a LONNNNG 8 years.  I am so tired (emotionally) that I can hardly wait for this weekend.  I am going to sleep for at least 1/2 day.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458669" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458669">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458669" class="dsq-comment-message">lol I meant a lonnnggg 2 years.  (it feels like 8).  <br><br>I am drained.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461349" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461349" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3461349" href="http://theurbanista2.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhondacoca</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461349" class="dsq-comment-message">Yea, I am feeling really nervous and excited at the same time. <br><br>Also, I stopped watching Morning Joe a while ago.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456598" class="dsq-comment-header">\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456598">Monie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456598" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m not sure if this link has ever been posted, but it includes some Vote for Change videos.  Saul Williams delivers a beautiful spoken word piece, along with videos from others like Will.i.am and Persia White.<br><br><a href="http://obeygiant.com/voteforchange" rel="nofollow">http://obeygiant.com/voteforchange</a><br><br>Enjoy and be inspired!!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456625" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456625">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456625" class="dsq-comment-message">Hello JJP,<br><br>This weekend I was in Nevada canvassing and I must tell you....I am speechless. Their were 4500 volunteers traveling from Southern Cali - (going to Vegas) and about 1700 traveling from Northern Cali- (going to Reno). <br><br>My group hit the precint where the majority of the population was black and brown and hurting...<br><br>I had ten people in my group and together we knocked on over 900 doors, in one day. Sunday morning we went back to those who weren\'t  home.  We canvassed a whole freaking precint! <br><br>As time went on I found myself gaining more courage to knock on a strangers door for Obama....all by myself...yayyy me!<br><br>I have so many stories from my experience. From the ride up there with all of our vans decorated Obama style to the on-the-ground duty. <br><br>We walked miles and miles ...project to project to homes with 3 to 5 broken down cars in the yard. <br><br>I\'m usually at HQ volunteering there, but I am so glad I decided to hit the ground.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3457743" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3457743">Lilytiger</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3457743" class="dsq-comment-message">Right on! Thank you for what you are doing and thank you for letting us know. This election year will be one you will never forget.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458388" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458388" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458388">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458388" class="dsq-comment-message">Texas_Girl:  <b>CONGRATULATIONS!!!</b>  <b>GREAT JOB!!  PROUD OF YOU!!</b><br><br>THANKS for bringin\' back the PASSION of your EXPERIENCE!!  :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>It is INSPIRATIONAL & INVIGORATING!!!  Whoooo!   Hooo!   :&gt;)<br><br><b>FIRED UP!    READY TO GO!!</b><br><br><br>Obama-Biden \'08!!!!   TRUST</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458606" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458606">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458606" class="dsq-comment-message">Go Texax Go Texas Go Texas<br><br>Good for you.  I hope after things get settled you have the opportunity to record your experience.  That is just AWESOME.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460835" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460835">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460835" class="dsq-comment-message">That\'s amazing.  Can\'t wait to hear the stories.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461957" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461957">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461957" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461957" class="dsq-comment-message">My fellow Texan!<br><br>You did it! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy<br><br>That\'s my girrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458451" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458451" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458451">whiterosebuddy</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458451" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458451" class="dsq-comment-message">Uplifting story to start your day...<br><br><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1103/p09s02-coop.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1103/p09s02-coop....</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458712" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3458712" href="http://www.ilivetoshop.typepad.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ruthdfw</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458712" class="dsq-comment-message">First Black man to vote in IL:  <br><a href="http://eighty81.com/v2/?p=6199#" rel="nofollow">http://eighty81.com/v2/?p=6199#</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458786" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458786">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458786" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458786" class="dsq-comment-message">By now everyone has heard the Palin prank call which was priceless.As a public service to the republicans I offer you a response to your detractors.<br>blame canada<br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi4CRZQEcGg" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi4CRZQEcGg</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458809" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458809" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458809">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458809" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458809" class="dsq-comment-message">Major Garrett questions the accuracy of a suggested Fox & Friends segment regarding Obama<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/fox-news-major-garrett-de_n_140503.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/fox-ne...</a><br><br>I guess he and Shepard Smith have said "we\'re not going there with you fools".</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459063" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3459063" href="http://www.ilivetoshop.typepad.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ruthdfw</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459063" class="dsq-comment-message">NYT article on the end of Obama\'s campaign journey.<br><br><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/politics/03obama.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=politics" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/politics/0...</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3459078" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459078" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459078">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459078" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459078" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1598409/20081102/story.jhtml" rel="nofollow">http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1598409/200811...</a><br><br>Obama: "Brothers should pull up their pants."<br><br><br>While I agree that "brothers" should pull up their pants (seriously, I saw a pack of teenagers this summer strolling down the beach with their jeans sagging [95 degrees outside mind you], constantly pulling up their pants and shuffling sand all over the place) --- I was in the restaurant Saturday and saw a pack of white college boys with their pants sagging and constantly pulling them up.  Why is sagging pants still a trend, and why single out the "brothers?"</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459551" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459551">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459551" class="dsq-comment-message">Could be \'cause it\'s prison chic....and therefore more negatively construed for young black men.   Visually, I think most people find it merely an oddity on white men - to the point of not even noticing it;  whereas, it somehow seems threatening in black men.  No, it\'s not fair.<br><br>For Barack, I think he\'s got that church vibe.   He "preaches" to black men.    I think he\'s out of line, because there is no shortage of  <i>real</i>  "preachers" in the black community.   Barack is relating to young black men in the only way he knows, and I don\'t think men like it.    Barack doesn\'t know how to give a kind word, to soothe or encourage, perhaps.<br><br>Lets hope they show up at the polls.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459670" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459670">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459670" class="dsq-comment-message">Truth - this is rare but I disagree with you.  Not all young black men wear sagging pants and the ones that do, may interpret it as a "father" or "uncle" saying pull your pants up.  Barack is straight forward and some of our young black men need to hear that from someone in a positive role who cares about them.<br><br>I have been working with at risk teens since I was in my teens (volunteer role) and one of the most common thing I hear from them is that no one cared enough to tell them these things and if they did it would probably have made a difference in their lives and their choices could have been different.<br><br>So while it may seem harsh to some, it can make a positive difference to our youth.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459847" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459847">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459847" class="dsq-comment-message">Val:  Sharing your experience.  Soooo,   I  Co-sign!!  :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461452" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461452">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461452" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461452" class="dsq-comment-message">couldn\'t agree more.  my sons are 20 and 16.  both knew/know that \'sagging\' in public was not going to happen, PERIOD.  their "straightforward" daddy would be all over them.  i realise that not all youth have this guidance.<br><br>it isn\'t barack\'s place to be friendly, or worry about stepping on toes or hurting feelings.  it\'s his place to LEAD.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461704" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461704">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461704" class="dsq-comment-message">Should Barack tell young girls not to expose their thongs while wearing low rise jeans?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3462253" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462253" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462253">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3462253" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462253" class="dsq-comment-message">barack obama is a man.  it is appropriate for him to speak to men/boys.  <br><br>a prominent female would be a good/more effective role model for young girls.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462556" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462556">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462556" class="dsq-comment-message">Should McCain press young men to join the military?<br><br>I\'m wondering how far does he take this...   Should Michelle tell young girls to be "modest", get married and have children?  Should a president be a cultural or moral leader, or should he set a good example and leave it at that?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462782" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462782">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462782" class="dsq-comment-message">we won\'t know how far he\'ll take this until he\'s elected.  i assume he\'ll take it as far as it needs to be taken.  he seems to have pretty good instincts.  <br><br>i don\'t think he\'s said anything improper.  in some ways, he\'s damned either way.  the man is in a tight tight spot, which will only get tighter.  but he made these statements as a private citizen.  he has the right to have an opinion.<br><br>there is a crisis (i believe) in our community.  at this point, i\'m open to whatever may get through to some of these folks.  we need to try new angles.  experiment.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462578" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462578">pjamma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3462578" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462578" class="dsq-comment-message">I agree.  A statement like that should come from Michelle.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3463002" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463002">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3463002" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463002" class="dsq-comment-message">Should Michelle do it, though?   Is it overstepping?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3465993" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3465993" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3465993">pjamma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3465993" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3465993" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m not saying Michelle should do it but if it were to be done it should<br>come from Michelle vs. Barrack.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462197" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462197">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462197" class="dsq-comment-message">Co-signing, TS.  I don\'t think it\'s BO\'s place to tell other folks kids how to dress or behave period.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461856" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461856" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461856">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461856" class="dsq-comment-message"><i>my sons are 20 and 16. both knew/know that \'sagging\' in public was not going to happen, PERIOD.</i><br><br><br>Good. I forbid it with my sons also!  Hell to the naw!!!!!!!!!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462544" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462544">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462544" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461654" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461654">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461654" class="dsq-comment-message">You could be right.<br><br>I often think however, that the words delivered in a flippant way, without context, have less impact.   It\'s so cliche, the pulling up the pants.  Surely, this is not the source of all our troubles?    <br><br>On the Black in America special, there was a young man at a job interview, dressed traditionally in a suit and tie.   He was treated abysmally.   It was clear to me that this young man felt like less...despite his attire.    Obama is astoundingly insightful.   Why is he resorting to cliches?<br><br>There is a distinction to be made between kids/teens who are just doing what kids do by following "fashion", and adult men who\'ve outgrown that stage, yet continue to dress that way.    There is an element of "shaming"  in the preaching/criticism.   The idea being that if you can embarrass the person, they\'ll change.   But if that person is deeply depressed....shame is not an improvement.    In fact, I think shame intensifies cultural depression.   <br><br>Barack needs young black men to be sufficiently moved to show up at the polls.   He won\'t accomplish that by making them feel worse about themselves.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3467265" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3467265" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3467265" class="dsq-comment-message">Perhaps this is why such a large number of them haven\'t voted in Georgia.<br><br>But let me also say this:<br><br>There\'s a certain set of "brothers\' that, no matter what Barack says or doesn\'t say, will not see Barack as one of them and will pretty much ignore him as "uppity."<br><br>Yeah. I said that. <br><br>"Uppity" isn\'t just a smear used by white politicians.<br><br>Black male masculinity (and femininity) is a subject for its own blog, to be sure.<br><br>Gender is performance.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460158" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3460158" href="http://www.actsoffaithblog.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Acts Of Faith Blog</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460158" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t see this as preaching. This is a class issue. There are certain mannerisms and behaviors prevalent with the lower classes. And the sagging pants/no shoe laces is an indoctrination of prison culture. Criminal mentality. Black people in other countries don\'t have their men dressing like this. I don\'t know about you but I would have a hard time taking a man seriously who dresses like that. What kind of job would he have to provide for a family? Do people see beyond their immediate neighborhood or see themselves as productive citizens of the world? Either way it is extremely limiting. My brothers were never allowed to dress that way for this very reason.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461296">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461296" class="dsq-comment-message">Ewww...no TS...there are NOT many real preachers in the black community anymore. There are a lot of men with "Rev" or "Bishop" proceeding their name, but that doesn\'t mean a damn thing.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462543">pjamma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462543" class="dsq-comment-message">I tend to think when Obama says brothers he is talking, in this context, to young men who wear there pants sagging.  The may be black, asian, latino or white.  I think brothers=men.  I\'ve heard many young men refer to another man as brother  and they aren\'t black.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462663" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462663">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462663" class="dsq-comment-message">My instinct is that he shouldn\'t be dabbling in this stuff....except to talk of it in very general, non-specific terms....and unless he is specifically asked to mentor young men.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459578" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459578">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459578" class="dsq-comment-message">Town - you have to put it in context.  He was doing an interview and MTV.  His response was appropriate to the question and the questioner.<br><br>Sway: Our next question comes from Eric out of Huntington Beach, California: "There are numerous cultures and subcultures in the United States today. Powers-that-be set statutes with monetary penalty on how people wear their clothes. Do you find it intrusive on civil liberties to create such ordinances?" And you know I got \'locks. <br><br>Obama: I wasn\'t going to pass a law, man. You look tight. <br><br>Sway: I know people have piercings, tattoos. Eric, in particular, is talking about a ban on sagging pants. Do feel like people should be penalized? <br><br>Obama: Here is my attitude: I think people passing a law against people wearing sagging pants is a waste of time. We should be focused on creating jobs, improving our schools, health care, dealing with the war in Iraq, and anybody, any public official, that is worrying about sagging pants probably needs to spend some time focusing on real problems out there. Having said that, brothers should pull up their pants. You are walking by your mother, your grandmother, your underwear is showing. What\'s wrong with that? Come on. There are some issues that we face, that you don\'t have to pass a law, but that doesn\'t mean folks can\'t have some sense and some respect for other people and, you know, some people might not want to see your underwear — I\'m one of them. <br><br>Sway: In regards to piercings, tattoos, I had a friend who worked for UPS and he had \'locks. He almost lost his job, but he fought for it. In regards to those things, how do you feel? <br><br>Obama: It\'s one thing if an employer discriminates on the basis of gender or sexual orientation or, obviously, race or ethnicity. I think employers can set standards. Now you got \'locks, but it looks clean, man, it\'s tight, and my little girl has twists, Malia, and to me, it looks great. Obviously I would be upset if she were discriminated against on that basis. On the other hand, if you are working at a fancy store and you show up to work in jeans and a shirt and you have a tatoo across your neck like Mike Tyson, for them to say, you know, "That is not the kind of image we are trying to project," obviously, that is in their rights as well. I think any business has the right to say, "This is the kind of tone we want to set," as long as they aren\'t discriminating on the basis of things people can\'t control.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460485">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460485" class="dsq-comment-message">Sway wasn\'t asking him about the brothers, so what the brothers do shouldn\'t have been part of his answer.  JMO.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460667">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460667" class="dsq-comment-message">Town - I have nothing but respect for you.<br><br>That said, I read the interview and the questions asked.  Now which demographic do you believe MTV was targeting with this segment?<br><br>I have no problems with the way Obama speaks to the brothers.  I think it is a good thing and I hope Obama does more of it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460714" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460714">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460714" class="dsq-comment-message">Want to clarify the first sentence.<br><br>Town - I have nothing but respect for you and am just giving my own perspective on this.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461754" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461754">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461754" class="dsq-comment-message"><i>I have no problems with the way Obama speaks to the brothers. I think it is a good thing and I hope Obama does more of it.</i><br><br><br>I have no problem either! Frankly, I\'m tired of seeing young guys,white or black, with sagging pants and seeing their underwear or the crack of their behind!  It\'s disgusting to me!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461179" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3461179" href="http://theurbanista2.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhondacoca</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461179" class="dsq-comment-message">Town, I hear you.<br><br>I think that I had mentioned on this blog in the past that from reading the comments here, I assume that I am probably one of  the youngest people on this blog so I come with a different perspective.<br><br>I am tired of people behaving like "sagging pants", "gansta-isms " and mainstream hip POP culture, gangsta rap and prision culture are what defines all young black men in America rather than it being a subculture that emerged and got too much attention due to our society\'s love affair with the promotion of negative images of African Americans. None of the black men that I associate with in my life dress as the commentors here are claiming they all do. They are all young because I just turned 22. <br><br>The same way we want whites to treat us, we must treat ourselves. <br><br>AsI have said before, this is going slowly out of style and their has been a backlash already. It came wat before Obama; he has nothing to do with it. It came from on outside source but from other young black men whether in popular culture or in everyday life who despised this look and despised it from the get-go. <br><br>I grew up in an all white neighborhood for much of my life. I remember the styles where the white chics used to wear their thongs above their jeans and their bras above their tank tops. I see white boys in sagging pants. Everytime they get up they are exposed! Companies make clothes to cater to those who dress badly. <br><br>What annoys me about this whole debate about young black men and sagging pants is that their are too many generalizations and assumptions. <br><br>A funny aspect is when this teenage boy where I volunteer in Brooklyn told me that he stopped wearing his pants around his thighs when he was running for the bus on day and they fell to his ankles and tripped him up. He said it was the most embarassing moment of his life.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460769" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3460769" href="http://theurbanista2.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhondacoca</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460769" class="dsq-comment-message">It s actually going out of style and those who wear it are either young, slack, wannabes or thugs=losers. <br><br>Out here in NY, I have been seeing less and less of it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461473" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461473">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461473" class="dsq-comment-message">i think it depends on where you live.  in certain areas, it\'s still very popular...unfortunately.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461364" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461364">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461364" class="dsq-comment-message">he singled them out because he\'s a black man speaking to (directing his statements to) black men.  what\'s wrong with that?  black people tend to set fashion trends (for good or bad) in this country. it\'s not a secret that black  men, specifically incarcerated black men, started this trend.  once they stop, everybody else will follow suit.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459345">Sepia</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459345" class="dsq-comment-message">Here\'s a cool DK Diary that gives some helpful tips on phone banking for Obama....<br><br><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/11/2/15545/6167" rel="nofollow">Phonebank with me!! Now! </a><br><br>I\'ll be phone banking for the first time this evening and I\'m nervous/scared! :-)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459587" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3459587" href="http://www.thebottomofheaven.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">claudia_m</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459587" class="dsq-comment-message">I know how you feel, Sepia! I called folks for the first time this past weekend. You will probably be pleasantly surprised to find that very few, if any, voters will challenge and/or quiz you about Obama\'s policy positions. (This is what I was most nervous about.) Either they are on board and want information about voting procedures, or they are not - in which case, it\'s a thank you for your time and have a nice day! My experience is limited and I plan to do it again tomorrow, but I hope this helps. You can do it!!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460194">Sepia</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460194" class="dsq-comment-message">Thanks for the encouragement, Claudia!  :-)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460609" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3460609" href="http://blog.evavegadiversity.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">evita</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460609" class="dsq-comment-message">You will not be persuading people which is kind of touchy.<br><br>Your role, now, is to let them know where their polling place is. When they complain they have been called too many times. Tell them where you are from and how important people their State is... Apologize for the inconvenience if any, but let them know our nation will be forever changed with their support, then hit save and go on to the NEXT caller.<br><br>In my experience, you leave a lot of messages and get a lot of wrong numbers. <br><br>Push through the discomfort.<br><br>:)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461289">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461289" class="dsq-comment-message">true.  it\'s MUCH easier now than it was during the primaries!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459348" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3459348" href="http://www.womanist-musings.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">womanistmusings</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459348" class="dsq-comment-message">Voting for Obama does not mean that <a href="http://www.womanist-musings.com/2008/11/anti-racist-credentials.html" rel="nofollow">you aren\'t racist or have racist tendencies.  Stop using him as a get out of jail free card.</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459439">djchefron</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459439" class="dsq-comment-message">One legacy from republican rule that Obama has to end<br>Mercenary Firm Offers to \'Detain Troublemakers\' on Election Day (Updated)<br><a href="http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/11/spooky-defense.html" rel="nofollow">http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/11/spooky-de...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459476">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459476" class="dsq-comment-message">Obama\'s Nevada State Director Dies<br><br>Terence Tolbert, Barack Obama\'s Nevada state director, died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday. He was 44, and a former senior aide to New York City schools chancellor Joel Klein and mayor Michael Bloomberg. <br><br>For this reason, the mood in Obama\'s campaign headquarters is more somber than it otherwise would be. <br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/post_192_n_140537.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/post_1...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459798">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459798" class="dsq-comment-message">Val:  Just read this.  <b>HEAD BOW</b>  to the family.  God Bless and comfort them.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460206">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460206" class="dsq-comment-message">yes indeed....</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461589">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461589" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461589" class="dsq-comment-message">Yes & Amen!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459725">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459725" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:  _er,   -um   Is this a case of "My doctor "lost" my medical records?"<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/palin-campaign-stonewalls_n_140489.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/palin-...</a><br><b>Palin Campaign Stonewalls On Medical Records</b><br><br><i><br><br>With less than 24 hours to go before the presidential election, Sarah Palin still has not released her medical records and there is no indication the campaign is planning to do so.<br><br>Two weeks ago, Palin\'s campaign told several reporters traveling with the campaign that a summary of the governor\'s medical history would be made public before election day.<br><br>Read the whole story here.<br><br>John McCain, Barack Obama and Joseph Biden have all provided details about their medical history.</i><br><br><br>I\'m goin\' STR8 to "Alaska" and tell them about the <b>UN-VETTED ONE</b> and her antics on THIS MATTER!  :&gt;)<br><br>SHE\'s A LIAR and a  DECEIVER!!   WE CAN\'T  have HER go any further!  NO WE CAN\'T!! ARRRRGGGG!!<br><br>Obama-Biden \'08!!!   TRUST</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459908">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459908" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459908" class="dsq-comment-message">I can hardly wait so see just what is in her medical records although I believe we already called it on JJP 8 weeks ago.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460022" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460022" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460022">pjamma</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460022" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460022" class="dsq-comment-message">We will never see the records.  After tomorrow she will have no reason to release them.  Also, Bristol will have a "miscarriage" because I don\'t think she is really pregnant.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460343" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460343" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460343">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460343" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460343" class="dsq-comment-message">pjamma:  TRUE DAT!<br><br>Bristol:   Hmmmmm?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460456" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460456" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460456">Town</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460456" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460456" class="dsq-comment-message">Sister Sarah probably had an abortion.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461963" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461963" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461963">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461963" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461963" class="dsq-comment-message">Town:  Hmmmm?  We may neva know.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3464620" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3464620" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3464620" href="http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CPL</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3464620" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3464620" class="dsq-comment-message">Trig is really her GRANDSON.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3464610" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3464610" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3464610" href="http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CPL</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3464610" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3464610" class="dsq-comment-message">GreenLady, those medical records might tell that she didn\'t deliver a baby in March of this year...that baby Trig is really Bristol\'s child and not hers.<br><br>There\'s no other reason to keep the medical records sealed.<br><br>And John McCain has not put full disclosure of his medical records - the media only had 30 seconds to see them before they got snatched up and locked away.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3467125" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3467125" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3467125">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3467125" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3467125" class="dsq-comment-message">CPL:  Something is, OBVIOUSLY&lt; goin\' on!  Hmmm!<br><br>It\'s DISCONCERTING that:<br>1.  She "bounced" from the delivery room in 3 days to go "back to work!?"  WHAT\'S that about???  Annnnd, at 44  - that\'s still an "age" for concern.<br>I\'ve neva heard of a doctor releasing someone from their care in 3 days!!<br>VERY SUSPICIOUS!!<br><br>2.  WHO\'s "breastfeeding" the child in order to do some "bonding" [for a "special needs" child??]  I\'m sure that -with some exceptions- this would be a serious recommendation from a pediatrician!<br><br>3.  WAS  a DNA/paternity test done??  Normally, it\'s NOT  - BUT  - there were "allegations" [per the NE] of infidelity.  Hmmm?<br><br>NOW, I really question IFFF Trig IS Down\'s Syndrome.  His "karyotype would be PART of HER records!  That would be the 1st thing that I would look for.<br><br><br><b>MR. OBAMA IS "PREACHING" ON CNN!!</b></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3459820" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459820" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459820">pjamma</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459820" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459820" class="dsq-comment-message">Rumor has it that Obama may be showing up on tonight\'s special SNL episode.  9:00 EST.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460445" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460445" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460445">Town</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460445" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460445" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t know how Obama will be at the SNL studios and in Manassas, VA  at the same time unless Obama pre-recorded his appearance.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3462358" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462358" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462358">pjamma</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3462358" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462358" class="dsq-comment-message">It could have been recorded.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3459879" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459879" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459879">Lilytiger</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459879" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459879" class="dsq-comment-message">Just incase we have people who are still straddling the fence in our lives, lets remind them of all the idiots that the repubs have had on their payrolls at one point or another.<br><br>Here\'s the classic gem of Chris Matthews calling out a spin doctor on the word appeasement.<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ucs_jMoQU&feature=related" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ucs_jMoQU&feat...</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460058" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460058" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460058">Val</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460058" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460058" class="dsq-comment-message">Fox News\' Major Garrett Defends Obama Against "Fox & Friends" In Leaked E-Mail<br><br>Fox News correspondent Major Garrett shot back in defense of Barack Obama against the network\'s morning show\'s effort to suggest that he has ignored Fox News throughout the campaign. In an internal email obtained by the Huffington Post, Garrett — who has been Fox News\' correspondent following the Obama campaign — took issue with a planned "Fox & Friends" segment about whether Obama will try to control the media, using "KICKED REPORTERS OFF PLANE, IGNORE FNC, BIDEN FL AV INTVIEW" as "examples he\'s already done."<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/fox-news-major-garrett-de_n_140503.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/fox-ne...</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461512" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461512" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461512">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461512" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461512" class="dsq-comment-message">Val,<br><br>Fox News is probably worried their BS is coming to an end!  Sean Hannity is the one responsible for the Rev Wright controversy.  These lowlifes went to Trinity church snooping around to find anything they could on Barack  in order to take him down! They\'re fair & balanced...my @ss!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460135" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460135" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460135">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460135" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460135" class="dsq-comment-message">Now this is just funny:<br><br>From:<br><a href="http://www.alligator.org/articles/2008/11/03/news/campus/081102_biden.txt" rel="nofollow">http://www.alligator.org/articles/2008/11/03/ne...</a><br><br>Not all Republicans were there to protest.<br>“I wanted to see the next vice president of the United States,” said Josh Simmons, Gators for McCain chairman.<br>Simmons said he voted for Obama about two weeks ago.<br>“I’ve seen a different John McCain than the one I signed up to work for,” he said.<br><br>Simmons said he submitted his resignation Sunday night and will no longer be chairman for the group, which has more than 1,000 members.<br>“I expect them to be incredibly pissed off,” he said.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460149" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460149" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460149">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460149" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460149" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:  A MUSICAL TRIBUTE for the PIC:<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR5mdqtX0WU" rel="nofollow">DADDY\'S LITTLE GIRL</a><br><br>ENJOY!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460182" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460182" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460182">Val</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460182" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460182" class="dsq-comment-message">Someone is having CHURCH at the Michelle Obama rally on MSNBC.  LOL<br><br>All you hear is Hallelujah.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460459" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460459" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460459">Val</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460459" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460459" class="dsq-comment-message">On MSNBC they showed that 100,000 volunteers are knocking on doors in Ohio.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3460591" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3460591" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3460591">jelana</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3460591" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3460591" class="dsq-comment-message">I was out all day Sat and I will be out for a few hours tomorrow.  On Sat I went out with Faith Vote and a crew was there from CA making a video of the group.  It should be on the net  tomorrow.  OT, There are over 2700 pages of photos from the beginning of Barack\'s campaign here:<br>Photos<br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/barackobamadotcom/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/barackobamadotcom/</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461408" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461408" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461408">djchefron</span>\
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	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461408" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461408" class="dsq-comment-message">I found this quote from les Miserables and it sums up the dishonorable campaign that McCain has ran.<br>"There are souls that, crablike, crawl continually toward darkness, going backward in life rather than advancing, using their experience to increase their deformity, growing continually worse, and becoming steeped more and more thoroughly in the intensifying viciousness."</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461491" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461491">Val</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461491" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461491" class="dsq-comment-message">Great video from <a href="http://Barackobama.com" rel="nofollow">Barackobama.com</a><br><br>Your Plans for Tonight<br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXAvOuFxrq0" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXAvOuFxrq0</a></div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-3461778">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461778" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461778" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3461778" href="http://theurbanista2.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhondacoca</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461778" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461778" class="dsq-comment-message">Obama\'s grandmother died!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461803" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461803" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461803">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461803" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461803" class="dsq-comment-message">BREAKING NEWS:  FROM CNN:  OBAMA\'s GRANDMOTHER PASSED!  <b>HEAD BOW</b></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3462115" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462115" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462115">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3462115" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462115" class="dsq-comment-message">Gasp!!!!!!!!!!<br><br>Oh God, No.  Obama\'s grandmother passed away!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3462268" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462268" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462268">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462268" class="dsq-comment-message">Justice58:  Sadly.<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxLx1onE9qg&feature=related" rel="nofollow">I\'M GOING UP YONDER(Tramaine Hawkins)</a><br><br>GOD BLESS AND COMFORT ALL.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3462339" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462339" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462339">MsKitty</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3462339" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462339" class="dsq-comment-message">Dammit.  I was so hoping she would hold on at least to see her grandson elected, but God\'s will be done.  I can\'t even imagine the swirling of emotions the entire Obama family is feeling right now.  As always I will keep them in my prayers.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3462354" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462354" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462354">soulsistah02</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3462354" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462354" class="dsq-comment-message">It is definitely heartbreaking news on the eve of the most historic presidential election in American history. I will lift up the Obamas and the Ngs in my prayers tonight.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461813" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461813" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461813">Monie</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461813" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461813" class="dsq-comment-message">It is being reported on CNN that Obama\'s grandmother has passed away.<br><br>Please send up your prayers.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461815" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461815" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461815">TruthSeeker</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461815" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461815" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh no, Obama\'s Grandmother died.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461846" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461846" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3461846">darkphoenix</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461846" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461846" class="dsq-comment-message">I am sorry to hear that Obama\'s grandmother has passed away.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-3461933">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461933" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461933" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3461933" href="http://theurbanista2.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhondacoca</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461933" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461933" class="dsq-comment-message">Wow...I am crying right now.<br><br>This is too sad. The day before her grandson could possibly become the first black president of the U.S.. <br><br>Its almost surreal...with the timing and everything...too sad.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3462101" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462101" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462101">darkphoenix</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3462101" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462101" class="dsq-comment-message">We all wish that she could have shared tomorrow night\'s victory with him.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3462256" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462256" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3462256" href="http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CPL</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3462256" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462256" class="dsq-comment-message">I take comfort in the knowledge that Toot was told by divine powers that her grandson would get the White House and that\'s why she could peacefully go home to her reward for rearing an extraordinary man.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3462420" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3462420" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462420">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3462420" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462420" class="dsq-comment-message">CPL:  Your statement IS COMFORTING.  THANK YOU.  :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3464425" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3464425">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3464425" class="dsq-comment-message">Indeed.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462022">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462022" class="dsq-comment-message">madelyn dunham:  you were more than a grandmother. or perhaps, you embodied what a GRANDmother is.   <br><br>rest well, and know that your LOVE changed the world.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3462825">Suprk</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3462825" class="dsq-comment-message">After the sad news I hate to do this, but I have just seen the most amazing photos I seen in a while. <br><br><b>Tears For Obama (PHOTOS)</b><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/tears-for-obama-photos_n_140582.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/tears-...</a><br><br>This is the perfect response for those who claim Obama is nothing but words. The pictures are moving and you might need a kleenex. Hope this is not a repost.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3463513" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463513">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463513" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry Suprk...not trying to rain on your parade...I just didn\'t refresh the screen first. ;-)<br><br>They are amazing, aren\'t they?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463654">Suprk</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463654" class="dsq-comment-message">Great minds think alike Truth ;-).  <br><br>To be honest with you, I got weeping watching those pics. The one you highlighted got me, but also the 3 of the man in Times Square moved me as well. When I look at those pictures I know I am not crazy when I am moved by his words and the promise his campaign means to me.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463951">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463951" class="dsq-comment-message">Suprk,<br><br>Whatcha go and do that for? It brought tears seeing the old man with his face in his hands crying! I can hardly type for the tears again...<br><br>Thank you, Suprk!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3463414" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463414">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463414" class="dsq-comment-message">These people are not responding to celebrity.....<br><br>Tears For Obama (PHOTOS)<br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/tears-for-obama-photos_n_140582.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/tears-...</a><br><br>I think this is the most moving one:<br><a href="http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/560/slide_560_11972_large.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slides...</a><br><i>St. Louis, Missouri, February 2nd. Lisa Wells-Blackmon cries as Obama signs the flag that covered her brother\'s casket. Her brother was in the military and killed in Afghanistan.</i></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463811">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463811" class="dsq-comment-message">Monday Evening Open Thread is up!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463824">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463824" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:   HuffPost published the TOP 60 Campaign Ads:<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/03/top-60-memorable-campaign_n_140118.html\' rel="nofollow">Top 60 Memorable Campaign Ads of 2008</a><br><br>ENJOY!!  :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden  \'08!!!  TRUST</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3463879">freespiritbty</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3463879" class="dsq-comment-message">I love seeing Obama with his family.  There is so much love and affection there.  Sasha is truly daddly\'s little girl.  Both her and Malia light up when they see they\'re daddy. IT\'s adorable.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3467170" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3467170" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3467170" class="dsq-comment-message">Colorado FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 51, McCain 47 Obama +4<br><br>Florida FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 49, McCain 50 McCain +1<br>Florida Strategic Vision (R) Obama 49, McCain 47 Obama +2<br>Florida PPP (D) Obama 50, McCain 48 Obama +2<br>Florida Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 48, McCain 46 Obama +2<br>Florida Quinnipiac Obama 47, McCain 45 Obama +2<br><br>Georgia Strategic Vision (R) McCain 50, Obama 46 McCain +4<br>Georgia PPP (D) McCain 50, Obama 48 McCain +2<br>Georgia SurveyUSA McCain 52, Obama 45 McCain +7<br><br>Indiana PPP (D) McCain 48, Obama 49 Obama +1<br>Indiana Reuters/Zogby (R) McCain 49, Obama 44 McCain +5<br><br>Minnesota SurveyUSA Obama 49, McCain 46 Obama +3<br><br>Missouri FOX News/Rasmussen McCain 49, Obama 49 Tie<br>Missouri SurveyUSA McCain 48, Obama 48 Tie<br>Missouri Reuters/Zogby (R) McCain 46, Obama 47 Obama +1<br><br>Montana PPP (D) McCain 47, Obama 48 Obama +1<br><br>Nevada PPP (D) Obama 51, McCain 47 Obama +4<br>Nevada Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 51, McCain 43 Obama +8<br><br>New Jersey Rasmussen Obama 57, McCain 42 Obama +15<br><br>North Carolina FOX News/Rasmussen McCain 50, Obama 49 McCain +1<br>North Carolina PPP (D) McCain 49, Obama 50 Obama +1<br>North Carolina SurveyUSA McCain 49, Obama 48 McCain +1<br>North Carolina Reuters/Zogby (R) McCain 49, Obama 48 McCain +1<br><br>Ohio FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 49, McCain 49 Tie<br>Ohio Strategic Vision (R) Obama 46, McCain 48 McCain +2<br>Ohio PPP (D) Obama 50, McCain 48 Obama +2<br>Ohio SurveyUSA Obama 48, McCain 46 Obama +2<br>Ohio Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 50, McCain 44 Obama +6<br>Ohio Univ of Cinci/Ohio Poll Obama 52, McCain 46 Obama +6<br>Ohio Quinnipiac Obama 50, McCain 43 Obama +7<br><br>Pennsylvania Strategic Vision (R) Obama 51, McCain 44 Obama +7<br>Pennsylvania PPP (D)Obama 53, McCain 45 Obama +8<br>Pennsylvania Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 54, McCain 40 Obama +14<br>Pennsylvania Morning Call Obama 52, McCain 46 Obama +6<br>Pennsylvania Quinnipiac Obama 52, McCain 42 Obama +10<br><br>Virginia FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 51, McCain 47 Obama +4<br>Virginia Reuters/Zogby (R) Obama 51, McCain 45 Obama +6<br><br>Washington Strategic Vision (R) Obama 55, McCain 40 Obama +15<br>Wisconsin Strategic Vision (R) Obama 53, McCain 40 Obama +13<br><br><br>National Marist Obama 53, McCain 44 Obama +9<br>National FOX News Obama 50, McCain 43 Obama +7<br>National NBC News/Wall St. Jrnl Obama 51, McCain 43 Obama +8<br>National Rasmussen Reports Obama 52, McCain 46 Obama +6<br>National Gallup Obama 53, McCain 40 Obama +13<br>National Diageo/Hotline Obama 50, McCain 45 Obama +5<br>National Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby Obama 51, McCain 44 Obama +7<br>National CBS News Obama 51, McCain 42 Obama +9<br>National ABC News/Wash Post Obama 53, McCain 44 Obama +9<br>National Ipsos/McClatchy Obama 53, McCain 46 Obama +7<br>National GWU/Battleground Obama 50, McCain 44 Obama +6</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3454045" href="http://www.elledub4prez.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">loryn</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454045" class="dsq-comment-message">this was a big gossip subject this weekend:<br><br><a href="http://news.aol.com/elections/article/obama-tells-media-to-back-off-on-walk/234659" rel="nofollow">http://news.aol.com/elections/article/obama-tel...</a><br><br>obama sprinted away with sasha from the press on halloween<br><br>i mean, he did what he had to do as a father right?<br><br>he just wanted to spend some quality time with sasha (aka, lil young obama)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3454720">RonnieB</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454720" class="dsq-comment-message">True.  Big gossip.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459154">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459154" class="dsq-comment-message">RonnieB:  Co-sign! :&gt;)   "BIG  -UN-NECESSARY, NON-SUBSTANTIVE" gossip!<br>Deserved a <b> -1</b>!<br><br>Obama-Biden \'08!!!  TRUST</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3454857" href="http://blog.evavegadiversity.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">evita</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3454857" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3454857" class="dsq-comment-message">The press has no business being paparazzi.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458282">Admiral_Komack</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458282" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458282" class="dsq-comment-message">It\'s what they do.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455295">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455295" class="dsq-comment-message">Who are the \'undecided\' voters and how will they vote?<br><br>According to this morning\'s Mason/Dixon Poll in key battleground states the race has moved to within the margin of error and \'undecided\' voters number between 4 - 9%<br><br>The Democrat Party seems to have lurched dramatically left. Democrats are convinced that the entire country has also moved left. But for many \'moderate\' Democrats, is the \'Change We Need\' too much?<br><br>My gut tells me that undecided voters are primarily white, blue-collar men. <br><br>My gut also tells me that these men are the LEAST likely to respond to a pollster or if pressed to respond, answer truthfully.<br><br>So where does that really leave Obama?<br><br>Has he \'made the sale\', \'closed the deal\' with these guys?<br><br>Doubts about Barack Obama\'s experience, values, and patriotism, more than racial resentments, are driving the resistance to him among working-class whites, according to an extensive study of those voters released by veteran Democratic pollster Stanley B. Greenberg in August.<br><br>In the study,  Obama faced substantial hurdles, suffering substantial defection among white noncollege Democrats. In the focus groups, conducted among Democrats resisting Obama, voters struggled between a strong desire for change and deep doubts about the presumptive Democratic nominee.<br><br> "Reagan Democrats" -- are identified as traditionally Democratic working-class whites who moved to the GOP during the Ronald Reagan era around issues of national strength, taxes, and a belief that Democrats favored minorities on questions like welfare and affirmative action.<br><br>In 1984, when Greenberg\'s focus groups found that these working-class whites interpreted Democratic calls for economic fairness as code for transfer payments to African-Americans, national Democratic leaders suppressed the study as too inflammatory.<br><br>Later, as pollster for Bill Clinton\'s 1992 campaign, Greenberg helped craft the "New Democrat" message that attempted to recapture Reagan Democrats by linking efforts to expand opportunity with personal responsibility and fiscal discipline through initiatives such as welfare reform.<br><br>Has Obama been able to connect with the economic anxiety of white blue-collar men?<br><br>Can these voters overlook the \'bitter/clinger\' comments? Do they agree with a tax policy that \'spreads the wealth\' , touts \'redistributive change\' or government mandated \'fairness\'? For men who may one day dream of being \'their own boss\' how do Obama\'s comments about wanting to \'fundamentally transform\' America truly sit with these men?<br><br>And while the economy is the dominant issue, can Obama overcome doubts about his qualifications as commander-in-chief , especially in light of Joe Biden\'s recent \'Mark my words\' comments?<br><br><br><br><br>Fears about Obama\'s ability to be C-in-C are much more prevalent among blue-collar men.<br><br> When Greenberg\'s focus groups found that these working-class whites interpreted Democratic calls for economic fairness as code for transfer payments to African-Americans, national Democratic leaders suppressed the study as too inflammatory.<br><br>Later, as pollster for Bill Clinton\'s 1992 campaign, Greenberg helped craft the "New Democrat" message that attempted to recapture Reagan Democrats by linking efforts to expand opportunity with personal responsibility and fiscal discipline through initiatives such as welfare reform. Clinton reduced the GOP advantage in Macomb in 1992, and won the county comfortably in 1996, but George W. Bush narrowly carried it in 2004.<br><br>Obama\'s struggles in Macomb County reflect his larger challenges among white voters without a college education. During the Democratic primaries, Hillary Rodham Clinton defeated Obama 2-to-1 among those voters, exit polls found. In four major preconvention national polls, Obama drew 38 percent or less of white noncollege voters against McCain. That\'s no better than John Kerry\'s anemic showing of 38 percent among those voters in 2004.<br><br>Obama doesn\'t need to win a majority of working-class whites to be victorious in November; indeed, a simultaneous Greenberg poll in Michigan found Obama leading statewide while trailing in Macomb. But to win nationwide in 2008, Obama will need to improve somewhat on Kerry\'s performance among blue-collar whites, most Democratic analysts agree. And he\'ll need to substantially improve among those voters if he hopes to build a lasting majority coalition. "You can\'t build a sustainable Democratic majority without blue-collar America as part of it," Greenberg said.<br><br>The poll and focus groups found that Obama\'s greatest asset with these blue-collar voters is widespread discontent over Bush\'s performance and a pervasive, at times overpowering, sense of economic vulnerability.<br><br>But the survey found Obama winning only half of Macomb voters who consider the country on the wrong track and just three-fifths of those who disapprove of Bush -- strikingly low numbers. Part of the resistance remains racial: In the focus groups, several respondents said they were closely watching for proof Obama would not favor African-Americans if elected.<br><br>But the study concludes, "Macomb voters do not seem to be voting predominantly on race." Few, for instance, considered Obama similar to Jesse Jackson, a symbol of racial tension there.<br><br>Obama faced two larger hurdles with these voters. One was a failure by Obama to connect with their economic anxiety. Obama\'s recent shift toward a sharper-edged economic message may help him on that front.<br><br>Obama may find the other barrier more intractable: doubts about his qualifications as commander-in-chief and patriotism. Some voters suspected Obama secretly shared the anti-American sentiments expressed by his pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright; several others, even more explosively, wondered if Obama was a Muslim (he\'s not) and might be secretly sympathetic to terrorists. "You don\'t want to [find], if he\'s in office and then a week later we\'ve got Afghanistan on our front door and we\'re all in cells six feet under," one younger man said.<br><br>Those incendiary fears were much more prevalent among Macomb men than women, who frequently described Obama in more positive terms like "fresh ideas" or "confident." While the Macomb poll found little difference between men and women, those reactions suggest blue-collar women "are more gettable" for Obama than working-class white men, Greenberg concluded.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455321" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455321">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455321" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455321" class="dsq-comment-message">Pssst....<br><br>It\'s November.  Not August.<br><br><br>Thanks.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455581" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455581" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3455581" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455581" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455581" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t even read the devil\'s blather.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456143" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456143" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456143">pjamma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456143" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456143" class="dsq-comment-message">Me either.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455658" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455658" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455658">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455658" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455658" class="dsq-comment-message">S,<br><br><b>It\'s time to rock & roll</b></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3455931" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3455931" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3455931">islandgirl550</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3455931" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3455931" class="dsq-comment-message">Yes, yes... we know, we know... he\'s black, a socialist, not American, other, black, black, black, and wants to spread the wealth around to negroes who don\'t work. <br><br>He can\'t close the deal, has problems with real americans which are white of course and has problems with women and hispanics. <br><br>HE\'S GONNA TAX AND SPEND LIKE CRAZY!<br><br>He\'s African, was born in Kenya, (don\'t forget, he\'s black), muslim, and not christian.<br><br>He is a christian, wants to turn the white house into a pyramid, attended a madrassa,  is definitely moses, is most likely the anti-christ, and doesn\'t love America.<br><br>HE IS SCARY!!!<br><br>Did I mention he\'s black? Also, don\'t forget those pesky associations. <br><br>S, It truly has been real.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456169" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456169" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456169">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456169" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456169" class="dsq-comment-message">Did you know Sen. Obama has red Kool Aid, Sunny D AND the purple stuff in his refrigerator?<br><br>Did you know that Michelle was planning on having a truckload of chitlins and pig feets delivered to the White House for the state dinners?<br><br><br>Did you know that Malia and Sasha were going to blast Nas and Ludacris outside of the Lincoln Bedroom?<br><br><br>Did you know that the Obamas were going do the Electric Slide and breakdance at the Inauguration Ball?<br><br><br>OH NOEZ!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456276">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456276" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456276" class="dsq-comment-message">No longer will apple pie be the quintessential American dessert...oh noez...that title now beez Sweet Potato Pie</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456507" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456507">islandgirl550</span>\
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	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456507" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456507" class="dsq-comment-message">Town! You are crazy!!! But, I think you forgot one important part...Sen. Obama will have his entire family from KENYA move in. I can just see the headlines now, "Obama has bushmeat delivered!"</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3456591">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456591" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456591" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456591">Town</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456591" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456591" class="dsq-comment-message">I also forgot that Michelle will have the wooden fork and spoon placed on the wall as well.  And she will use the White House Kitchen to do her and the girls\' hair.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3458832">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458832" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458832" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458832">Val</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458832" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458832" class="dsq-comment-message">Obama is also going to use wire hangers as antennaes on all the tvs in the WH after he tells Michelle to make sure they are wrapped in aluminum foil.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3458980">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458980" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458980" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458980">MsKitty</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458980" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458980" class="dsq-comment-message">And that rumor about the Obamas putting plastic slipcovers on all the furniture, even in the East Room...it\'s true.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3458207">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458207" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458207" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458207">Admiral_Komack</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458207" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458207" class="dsq-comment-message">Sunny D?<br>He\'s obviously a socialist.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3456670">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456670" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456670" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3456670" href="http://deoclicianocgiportfolio.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ochyming</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456670" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456670" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7704869.stm" rel="nofollow">BBC</a> has sublimely been callin\' him arrogant and demagog!<br>They came to senses and changed His  photo along with the same Trickster\'s posed photo.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3457243">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3457243" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3457243" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3457243">MsKitty</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3457243" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3457243" class="dsq-comment-message">Obama is black?  No way!  How come no one told me this sooner?  Next you\'ll tell me there\'s no such thing as Santa Claus.<br><br>I\'m just so shaken to the core about this.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3458180">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458180" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458180" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458180">Admiral_Komack</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458180" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458180" class="dsq-comment-message">Obama is BLACK?<br>I\'m shocked, shocked I tell you!</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3458982">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458982" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458982" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458982">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458982" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458982" class="dsq-comment-message">islandgirl550:  <b>WHAT!!???</b>  NOW YOU TELL US?  <br><br>Annnnnd, I\'ve already VOTED    -   FOR   -  OOOPS!  :&gt;)  SECRET BALLOT!!  :&gt;)<br><br>BUT, I\'ll give you a hint  -  2nd,    8th,     15th.   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden \'08!!!   TRUST</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3456084">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3456084" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3456084" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3456084">Miranda</span>\
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	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3456084" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3456084" class="dsq-comment-message">What color is the sky in your world?</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3457279">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3457279" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3457279" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3457279">AM2k6</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3457279" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3457279" class="dsq-comment-message">"Doubts about Barack Obama\'s experience, values, and patriotism, more than racial resentments, are driving the resistance to him among working-class whites"----Ha ha ha! as if those three arent racially motivated!</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3461530">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3461530" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3461530" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-3461530" href="http://theurbanista2.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhondacoca</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3461530" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3461530" class="dsq-comment-message">Exactly.,</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3457989">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3457989" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3457989" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3457989">Nate_Wesley</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3457989" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3457989" class="dsq-comment-message">I must commend you on your copy and paste skills, s. <br><br>I\'m not sure Ronald Brownstein or the National Journal would approve of you lifting their work as your own, though.  <br><br>Consider yourself done for the day.   But not before donating to JJP\'s Obama Fundraising Drive--there\'s still time for that, buddy.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3458872">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458872" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458872" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458872">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458872" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458872" class="dsq-comment-message">Nate:  LOL!!!:&gt;)  :&gt;)   GOOD CATCH!!  :&gt;)<br><br>LOL!!  :&gt;) at your "DONATION REQUEST!!"   :&gt;)  THIS IS CLASSIC!!  :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>Obama-Biden  \'08!!!   TRUST</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3459999">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3459999" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3459999" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3459999">Nate_Wesley</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3459999" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3459999" class="dsq-comment-message">The big gap in his text was a dead giveaway.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-3458135">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-3458135" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-3458135" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-3458135">Admiral_Komack</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-3458135" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-3458135" class="dsq-comment-message">Thank you for playing.<br><br>I\'m sure you will be posting here on November 5, 2008, right?</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 </ul>\
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