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"streaming_realtime": false, "url": "jackandjillpolitics", "allow_anon_post": false, "reactions_enabled": true, "reply_position": 1, "show_avatar": true, "allow_anon_votes": false, "disqus_auth_disabled": false}, "realtime_enabled": false, "request": {"username": "", "is_global_moderator": false, "sharing": {}, "sort": 4, "forum": "jackandjillpolitics", "is_initial_load": true, "is_authenticated": false, "timestamp": "2009-12-09_17:40:21", "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": {"1968866": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Priceless!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_03:35:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968867": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That part of what Senator Obama said got me so deep. <br></br><br>I'm 38. My lived experience is that choice-points like this in this country go wrong, and close doors that should be open. </br><br></br><br>This time it is going right and opening possibilities I thought it was too late for. I don't know how to feel this way. I'll learn.</br><br></br><br>And, that picture is beautiful.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_04:05:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "de3917e982ff609a0d6f7fb5e3c8f079", "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}, "1968868": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Barack Obama in St. Paul, Minnesota<br></br><br></br><br></br><br>As Prepared for Delivery</br><br></br><br></br><br>Tonight, after fifty-four hard-fought contests, our primary season has finally come to an end.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Sixteen months have passed since we first stood together on the steps of the Old State Capitol in </br><br>Springfield, Illinois.</br><br></br><br>  Thousands of miles have been traveled.  Millions of voices have been heard.  And because of what you said \u2013 because you decided that change must come to Washington; because you believed that this year must be different than all the rest; because you chose to listen not to your doubts or your fears but to your greatest hopes and highest aspirations, tonight we mark the end of one historic journey with the beginning of another \u2013 a journey that will bring a new and better day to America.  Tonight, I can stand before you and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>I want to thank every American who stood with us over the course of this campaign \u2013 through the good days and the bad; from the snows of Cedar Rapidsto the sunshine of </br><br>Sioux Falls. </br><br></br><br> And tonight I also want to thank the men and woman who took this journey with me as fellow candidates for President.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>At this defining moment for our nation, we should be proud that our party put forth one of the most talented, qualified field of individuals ever to run for this office.  I have not just competed with them as rivals, I have learned from them as friends, as public servants, and as patriots who love America and are willing to work tirelessly to make this country better.  They are leaders of this party, and leaders that </br><br>America will turn to for years to come. </br><br></br><br></br><br>That is particularly true for the candidate who has traveled further on this journey than anyone else.  Senator Hillary Clinton has made history in this campaign not just because she\u2019s a woman who has done what no woman has done before, but because she\u2019s a leader who inspires millions of Americans with her strength, her courage, and her commitment to the causes that brought us here tonight.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>We\u2019ve certainly had our differences over the last sixteen months.  But as someone who\u2019s shared a stage with her many times, I can tell you that what gets Hillary Clinton up in the morning \u2013 even in the face of tough odds \u2013 is exactly what sent her and Bill Clinton to sign up for their first campaign in Texas all those years ago; what sent her to work at the Children\u2019s Defense Fund and made her fight for health care as First Lady; what led her to the United States Senate and fueled her barrier-breaking campaign for the presidency \u2013 an unyielding desire to improve the lives of ordinary Americans, no matter how difficult the fight may be.  And you can rest assured that when we finally win the battle for universal health care in this country, she will be central to that victory.  When we transform our energy policy and lift our children out of poverty, it will be because she worked to help make it happen.  Our party and our country are better off because of her, and I am a better candidate for having had the honor to compete with Hillary Rodham Clinton.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>There are those who say that this primary has somehow left us weaker and more divided.  Well I say that because of this primary, there are millions of Americans who have cast their ballot for the very first time.  There are Independents and Republicans who understand that this election isn\u2019t just about the party in charge of Washington, it\u2019s about the need to change Washington.  </br><br></br><br> There are young people, and African-Americans, and Latinos, and women of all ages who have voted in numbers that have broken records and inspired a nation.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>All of you chose to support a candidate you believe in deeply.  But at the end of the day, we aren\u2019t the reason you came out and waited in lines that stretched block after block to make your voice heard.  You didn\u2019t do that because of me or Senator Clinton or anyone else.  You did it because you know in your hearts that at this moment \u2013 a moment that will define a generation \u2013 we cannot afford to keep doing what we\u2019ve been doing.  We owe our children a better future.  We owe our country a better future.  And for all those who dream of that future tonight, I say \u2013 let us begin the work together.  Let us unite in common effort to chart a new course for America.</br><br></br><br></br><br>In just a few short months, the Republican Party will arrive in </br><br>St. Paul with a very different agenda.  They will come here to nominate John McCain, a man who has served this country heroically.  I honor that service, and I respect his many accomplishments, even if he chooses to deny mine.  My differences with him are not personal; they are with the policies he has proposed in this campaign.</br><br></br><br></br><br>Because while John McCain can legitimately tout moments of independence from his party in the past, such independence has not been the hallmark of his presidential campaign.</br><br></br><br></br><br>It\u2019s not change when John McCain decided to stand with George Bush ninety-five percent of the time, as he did in the Senate last year.</br><br></br><br></br><br>It\u2019s not change when he offers four more years of Bush economic policies that have failed to create well-paying jobs, or insure our workers, or help Americans afford the skyrocketing cost of college \u2013 policies that have lowered the real incomes of the average American family, widened the gap between Wall Street and Main Street, and left our children with a mountain of debt.    </br><br></br><br></br><br>And it\u2019s not change when he promises to continue a policy in Iraq that asks everything of our brave men and women in uniform and nothing of Iraqi politicians \u2013 a policy where all we look for are reasons to stay in Iraq, while we spend billions of dollars a month on a war that isn\u2019t making the American people any safer.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>So I\u2019ll say this \u2013 there are many words to describe John McCain\u2019s attempt to pass off his embrace of George Bush\u2019s policies as bipartisan and new.  But change is not one of them.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Change is a foreign policy that doesn\u2019t begin and end with a war that should\u2019ve never been authorized and never been waged.  I won\u2019t stand here and pretend that there are many good options left in Iraq, but what\u2019s not an option is leaving our troops in that country for the next hundred years \u2013 especially at a time when our military is overstretched, our nation is isolated, and nearly every other threat to </br><br>Americais being ignored.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>We must be as careful getting out of Iraq as we were careless getting in - but start leaving we must.  It\u2019s time for Iraqis to take responsibility for their future.  It\u2019s time to rebuild our military and give our veterans the care they need and the benefits they deserve when they come home.  It\u2019s time to refocus our efforts on al Qaeda\u2019s leadership and Afghanistan, and rally the world against the common threats of the 21st century \u2013 terrorism and nuclear weapons; climate change and poverty; genocide and disease.  That\u2019s what change is.    </br><br></br><br></br><br>Change is realizing that meeting today\u2019s threats requires not just our firepower, but the power of our diplomacy \u2013 tough, direct diplomacy where the President of the United States isn\u2019t afraid to let any petty dictator know where America stands and what we stand for.  We must once again have the courage and conviction to lead the free world. That is the legacy of Roosevelt, and Truman, and Kennedy.  That\u2019s what the American people want.  That\u2019s what change is.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Change is building an economy that rewards not just wealth, but the work and workers who created it.  It\u2019s understanding that the struggles facing working families can\u2019t be solved by spending billions of dollars on more tax breaks for big corporations and wealthy CEOs, but by giving a the middle-class a tax break, and investing in our crumbling infrastructure, and transforming how we use energy, and improving our schools, and renewing our commitment to science and innovation.  It\u2019s understanding that fiscal responsibility and shared prosperity can go hand-in-hand, as they did when Bill Clinton was President.    </br><br></br><br></br><br>John McCain has spent a lot of time talking about trips to Iraq in the last few weeks, but maybe if he spent some time taking trips to the cities and towns that have been hardest hit by this economy \u2013 cities in Michigan, and Ohio, and right here in Minnesota \u2013 he\u2019d understand the kind of change that people are looking for.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Maybe if he went to Iowa and met the student who works the night shift after a full day of class and still can\u2019t pay the medical bills for a sister who\u2019s ill, he\u2019d understand that she can\u2019t afford four more years of a health care plan that only takes care of the healthy and wealthy.  She needs us to pass health care plan that guarantees insurance to every American who wants it and brings down premiums for every family who needs it.  That\u2019s the change we need.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Maybe if he went to Pennsylvania</br><br>and met the man who lost his job but can\u2019t even afford the gas to drive around and look for a new one, he\u2019d understand that we can\u2019t afford four more years of our addiction to oil from dictators.  That man needs us to pass an energy policy that works with automakers to raise fuel standards, and makes corporations pay for their pollution, and oil companies invest their record profits in a clean energy future \u2013 an energy policy that will create millions of new jobs that pay well and can\u2019t be outsourced.  That\u2019s the change we need.</br><br></br><br></br><br>And maybe if he spent some time in the schools of South Carolina or St. Paul or where he spoke tonight in New Orleans, he\u2019d understand that we can\u2019t afford to leave the money behind for No Child Left Behind; that we owe it to our children to invest in early childhood education; to recruit an army of new teachers and give them better pay and more support; to finally decide that in this global economy, the chance to get a college education should not be a privilege for the wealthy few, but the birthright of every American.  That\u2019s the change we need in </br><br>America.  That\u2019s why I\u2019m running for President.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>The other side will come here in September and offer a very different set of policies and positions, and that is a debate I look forward to.  It is a debate the American people deserve.  But what you don\u2019t deserve is another election that\u2019s governed by fear, and innuendo, and division.  What you won\u2019t hear from this campaign or this party is the kind of politics that uses religion as a wedge, and patriotism as a bludgeon \u2013 that sees our opponents not as competitors to challenge, but enemies to demonize.  Because we may call ourselves Democrats and Republicans, but we are Americans first.  We are always Americans first.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Despite what the good Senator from </br><br>Arizona said tonight, I have seen people of differing views and opinions find common cause many times during my two decades in public life, and I have brought many together myself.  I\u2019ve walked arm-in-arm with community leaders on the South Side of Chicago and watched tensions fade as black, white, and Latino fought together for good jobs and good schools.  I\u2019ve sat across the table from law enforcement and civil rights advocates to reform a criminal justice system that sent thirteen innocent people to death row.  And I\u2019ve worked with friends in the other party to provide more children with health insurance and more working families with a tax break; to curb the spread of nuclear weapons and ensure that the American people know where their tax dollars are being spent; and to reduce the influence of lobbyists who have all too often set the agenda in Washington.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>In our country, I have found that this cooperation happens not because we agree on everything, but because behind all the labels and false divisions and categories that define us; beyond all the petty bickering and point-scoring in Washington, Americans are a decent, generous, compassionate people, united by common challenges and common hopes.  And every so often, there are moments which call on that fundamental goodness to make this country great again.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>So it was for that band of patriots who declared in a Philadelphia hall the formation of a more perfect union; and for all those who gave on the fields of </br><br>Gettysburg and Antietam their last full measure of devotion to save that same union. </br><br></br><br></br><br>So it was for the Greatest Generation that conquered fear itself, and liberated a continent from tyranny, and made this country home to untold opportunity and prosperity.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>So it was for the workers who stood out on the picket lines; the women who shattered glass ceilings; the children who braved a Selma bridge for freedom\u2019s cause.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>So it has been for every generation that faced down the greatest challenges and the most improbable odds to leave their children a world that\u2019s better, and kinder, and more just. </br><br></br><br></br><br>And so it must be for us.  </br><br></br><br></br><br></br><br>America, this is our moment.  This is our time.  Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past.  Our time to bring new energy and new ideas to the challenges we face.  Our time to offer a new direction for the country we love.</br><br></br><br></br><br>The journey will be difficult.  The road will be long.  I face this challenge with profound humility, and knowledge of my own limitations.  But I also face it with limitless faith in the capacity of the American people.  Because if we are willing to work for it, and fight for it, and believe in it, then I am absolutely certain that generations from now, we will be able to look back and tell our children that this was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick and good jobs to the jobless; this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal; this was the moment when we ended a war and secured our nation and restored our image as the last, best hope on Earth.  This was the moment \u2013 this was the time \u2013 when we came together to remake this great nation so that it may always reflect our very best selves, and our highest ideals.  Thank you, God Bless you, and may God Bless the United States of America</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_04:17:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968869": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was laughing at NBC's Brian Williams when he tried to describe how Michelle and Barack were giving \"dap\" to each other.<br></br><br>While we knew what it meant, he didn't and his ignorance showed.</br><br></br><br>In other news, I can't believe how ungracious the Borg Queen is being in defeat.  Nor does she need to be allowed any time to \"get herself together\".  As David Gergen pointed out on CNN, she's had months to prepare for this moment.</br><br></br><br>Whatever she's offering, unless it's the support of her voters, I hope Obama passes on her as his VP, unless they want John McCain to be the next President.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_04:35:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "ec01304ef170f657e87f409a510ddfde", "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}, "1968870": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "THAT<br>is the MONEY SHOT!</br><br>They are soooo cool!!</br><br></br><br>Yeah Obama is the one who needs to play hardball now! I want to know where she gets that 18 million voters math from, too. No one has dissected that yet and I suspect it's a lie like everything else that comes out of her mouth. </br><br></br><br>Melissa Harris-Lacewell wrote a nice piece at the Root <a href=\"http://www.theroot.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.theroot.com</a> but here's the best part:</br><br></br><br>\"They are trying to crawl into Obama's limelight and onto his ticket. Last week she reflected with some glee on the possibility of Obama\u2019s assassination as a path to her nomination and now she should be the VP?</br><br></br><br>Everyone, including always gracious, high-road taking, vision-crafting Barack, is talking about party unity. But I have another suggestion. Let\u2019s make a better party. We can start by holding accountable all the Congressional Black Caucus members who helped drag out this nominating process by supporting HRC even though their constituents overwhelmingly chose Obama. You saw them. They rushed the stage right after the speech Tuesday. </br><br> </br><br>I have got $2,100 for any progressive, qualified young sister or brother who can mount a serious challenge in 2008 or 2010 against Stephanie Tubbs-Jones of Ohio, Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas, Kendrick Meek of Florida or Artur Davis of Alabama.  Kevin Powell is already all over Eldophus Towns in New York. Brother, my check is on the way. </br><br> </br><br>It is our time.  Yes we can.  \"</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_04:53:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1572c9b90152e199379cfb228c0cc759", "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}, "1968871": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Y'Know... Clinton hasn't actually conceded yet. Watch your back.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_05:11:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "544b468ae45fa993ae60904de77a4f48", "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}, "1968872": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That is the picture! I need to find that one in a larger size. When I saw them give each other dap, I was like \"Hell yeah!\"", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_05:54:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "32e16b742c6b95ebf703154cae1dbeba", "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}, "1968873": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yes, I say that we stay cautiously optimistic because people are still digging for something to derail Obama between now and August (so that Clinton can slip in) or November (so he'll be damaged against McCain).<br></br><br>Don't sleep on these people. This is going to be a difficult fight since it is one that we have not had to deal with before. Like manju said, Clinton has not conceded and she's looking for some way to blackmail her way into the VP slot.</br><br></br><br>The claws are sharpened, ya'll.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_05:57:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "32e16b742c6b95ebf703154cae1dbeba", "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}, "1968874": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Does Pat Buchanan every sleep? Yes I'm asking this still awake at 3:00 but I'm too pumped up to sleep and so interested in the first news of the morning about Obama. But I am no way fit to be on TV right now. Pat has been off and on MSNBC for 24 hours strait. He must be really riled up by this nomination. Oh well, nothing he can say will take away the fact that Obama is the first black man to be a major party nominee for the President of the United States of America.<br></br><br>Oh and Joe's back! I love Joe. I know I'm one of the few people that will ever admit that but what-evs.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_06:09:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3b9a39f6bc38c0fc6082bf0373618c04", "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}, "1968875": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Bob Johnson is asking the CBC to back Clinton for Vice President. CPL where you at!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_06:50:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968876": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "A delegation from the town of Obama Japan is planning to come to the United States to meet Barack Obama.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_06:51:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968877": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ms.Martin, I was just about to post the same thing! Ain't he something? Bob Johnson is a pathetic excuse for a black man.<br></br><br>~Sepia</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_06:54:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968878": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I wish Bob Johnson would sit the hell down and be quiet. When have you ever seen the folks that lose the nomination force thmselves as a VP nominee.  I am serious considering canceling my season tickets for the Bobcats.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:05:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3c728c42f8fb8a79b2e030e7d9a3f949", "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}, "1968879": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Oh My God!!!  Bob Johnson is strongly urging the CBC to urge Obama to pick Hillary as his VP.  What the hell is wrong with him?  Why would Obama even listen to anything he says after his suggestions of Obama spending his time in Chicago on drugs instead of working with the community?  And if the CBC takes this seriously then I am just so...ughhh.<br></br><br>I'm not saying all black people must be all about Obama but let's face it this is a historical moment.  Why taint it, especially if you are a Democrat,  by making it about Hillary first freaken thing in the morning?</br><br></br><br>Did Michelle reject Bob at some point?</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:08:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3b9a39f6bc38c0fc6082bf0373618c04", "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}, "1968880": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I think Johnson is quietly threatening the CBC.<br></br><br>When asked if he thought Hillary was going to work to repair her relationship with the black community he worked all around that question as if to sugest there wasn't a problem.</br><br></br><br>Yuck. He's disgusting.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:08:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968881": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Suzanne Malveaux said that Hillary doesn't think Obama can win without her.<br></br><br>I say this entire conversation is crazy.  Does Hillary really believe that 17.5 million Democrats are going to switch their support to John McCain because she didn't win.</br><br></br><br>Obama needs to stop this witch now.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:11:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968882": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Please do not turn on Morning Joe right now - you might throw up!<br></br><br>We are going to spend the next five months having middle aged white people tell us the state of race relations/civil rights in this country.</br><br></br><br>Great.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:11:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "fe326db7746add85eb4110b5924b4b27", "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}, "1968883": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Joe at MSNBC is trying to pretend that he doesn't look at Obama as a Black man.  Isn't this the same asshole who joined in on the not black enough, too black gravy trains and then tried to help couch the man and his former pastor as black racists.  Joe is full of BS and now that he has been wrong about everything he has said, he is trying to play Mr. Progressive.  Eat crow Joe.  <br></br><br>Joe doesn't consider Obama's nomination a big deal because he doesn't see him as a Black man and his life is full of accomplished blacks, sure it's historical but people like Joe don't see color so it is no different than Kerry's nomination.  STFU Joe.  The only thing good about you being back is that Mika chirps less.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:16:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968884": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Watch out BPM, your girl Hillary may send the sexism police to come get you!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:29:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968885": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"When have you ever seen the folks that lose the nomination force thmselves as a VP nominee.\"<br></br><br>This is where history and context come into play.  Never before in history has a presidential nomination been this close before.  We may not like it but it is 49% to 51%.  Hillary is not the only one to blame because the democratic party is an equal offender.  Had they taken a stand like they would have if the presumptive nominee wasn't black, it wouldn't have been this close and feelings wouldn't have become so hardened.  The real question is since when does the democratic party not force losers to drop out early so that the presumptive nominee and the party can go about doing the hard work towards winning in November?  The answer is apparently, when he is black.</br><br></br><br>Folks are ripping Obama a new butthole on CSpan. Shameful.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:30:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968886": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I rewound the part where he said \"I am the democratic nominee for president of the united states about fifteen times.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:34:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7742568e575d2a6e3fc095c1ba56f44c", "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}, "1968887": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"Watch out BPM, your girl Hillary may send the sexism police to come get you!\"<br></br><br>LOL. Let her.  </br><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:34:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968888": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "So much for the Clintons' self-proclaimed great respect for Civil Rights in America. The nation nominates its first African American candidate for President and she can't even bring herself take a moment to respect or mention the historical moment.  Sen. Clinton's supporters need to realize that she will fight for them and feign holding them in high-esteem as long as she needs them to keep a hold on power.  Once she does not need them, or they get in her way to power, they will be kicked to the curb like her African American constituency was in the primaries.  Behind the Clinton's leveraging and posturing is a clear vision of a politician who is obsessed with power, under the guise of service.<br></br><br>-B</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:36:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968889": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "BPM<br></br><br>I agree with you and said a month ago that I blame the party for lettng things unravel the way they have.</br><br></br><br>Hillary shamelessly pushed the MI/FL vote to buy time.  She knew the committee would not seat the entire delegation from either state, nor would they give her all the MI votes and Obama none.  The party had to know this as well.</br><br></br><br>I believe there were many in the Democratic party who also didn't want a black man as their nominee.  Why else would they have allowed Hillary the time to damage him.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:37:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968890": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was going to say \"priceless\" but ms. martin beat me to it.  So I will say that photo says it all and more.<br></br><br>What a wonderful night.  I look forward to the days to come!</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:41:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "8f96e5ac552758523d509993c00aa0c1", "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}, "1968891": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"I believe there were many in the Democratic party who also didn't want a black man as their nominee. Why else would they have allowed Hillary the time to damage him.\"<br></br><br>Funny you wrote that.  I deleted a paragraph from my 4:30 post making that point and stressing the fact that they let this go on because they obviously wanted Hillary too.  I didn't think registered democrats could handle that truth.  So, I completely agree with you on the above point, Ms. Martin.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:44:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968892": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "obama is beating mccain in poll averages at this moment without having had time or chance to unify and hillary out there telling divisive lies every day. he is going to let the hype subside and then choose an appropriate running mate. one who can be trusted. fuck hillary. he doesn't need or want her. she is crazy and everyone knows it. if she keeps stirring up trouble, she will only hurt herself. one of obama's greatest strengths is his patience and sustained tactical strategies. he will let the air out of her slowly. and then put her out with the trash.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:45:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "ab03b08e2f2082ad84cf39c973e5bebb", "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}, "1968893": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "loved the part of his speech where obama mocked mccains refusal to acknowledge his achievements. really funny. scathing.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:47:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "ab03b08e2f2082ad84cf39c973e5bebb", "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}, "1968894": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "i love the way obama attacks mccain. it is nowhere near as restrained as his struggles with crazy hillary. where he had to worry about the referee's whistle.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:50:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "ab03b08e2f2082ad84cf39c973e5bebb", "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}, "1968895": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I can't stop looking at that picture! They're so beautiful together! Truely awesome!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:51:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3b31356ea345f986babefd4710e13291", "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}, "1968896": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Y'all still talking about her?<br></br><br>Enough about her.</br><br></br><br>Celebrate!</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:51:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9bf0971c139c9dc33659e8ed441e4f5e", "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}, "1968897": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "@ pamela<br></br><br>\"I'm not saying all black people must be all about Obama but let's face it this is a historical moment......Did Michelle reject Bob at some point?\"</br><br></br><br>I agree.  We don't all have to support Obama, but at what point do Clinton supporters act as though they have some class??? It isn't about Hillary... let's move on as one party. Right now we are STILL horriby divided. </br><br></br><br>I truly believe the only reason Waters changed her vote yeterday was to show a move towads unification.</br><br></br><br>**Michelle must have rejected him!</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:53:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3c728c42f8fb8a79b2e030e7d9a3f949", "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}, "1968898": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"she is crazy and everyone knows it.\"<br></br><br>LOL. That is partly why they fear her.  She will do whatever she wants without regard for the others.  That is probably why they get along well with the Bushes.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:54:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968899": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "racism was less the goal but more a  tactic. the goal was power. clintonites want the power.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:55:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "ab03b08e2f2082ad84cf39c973e5bebb", "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}, "1968900": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "BPM<br></br><br>Let me share something with you that I have always known and told people.</br><br></br><br>I don't consider myself a Democrat.  I don't think that Democrats give a damn about black people any more than Republicans do.  They pander to blacks and throw them a few crumbs for their patronage.</br><br></br><br>The Democratic party leaders are no different than Republican party leaders.  The are a large group of attorneys and elitists, they all move in the same circles and have the same dinner conversations and we know what those are.</br><br></br><br>Democrats convince the black community that they are helping them when they are really helping there own careers.  Look at Ferraro, she did all that so-called work for AAs, but looked how she turned like a vicious pit pull trained to kill.  Look at Clinton; her career was supposedly about helping yet she didn't even bother to recognize a historic moment in time for the AA community.  </br><br></br><br>The Democrats have crippled our people over time with fake promises of love and programs that will help us, when in fact, they have made us weaker and allowed the country to look upon us as the welfare race when if you do the math, there are far more white people who receive public assistance than blacks and we have made great strides towards self sufficiency, but we carry that label thanks to the Dems.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_07:57:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968901": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ms. Martin @4:57, I totally agree. <br></br><br>Roland is holding it down on the radio.  I need to check in on MSNBC. I changed the channel when Joe lied that last night isn't a big deal to him because he doesn't see Obama as black.  </br><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:03:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968902": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Bob Johnson confirmed what I said yesterday that the electeds, including the black ones will press for Obama-Clinton.<br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:06:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968903": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "'remake' ?<br></br><br>Change? Yes. Improve? Yes. </br><br></br><br>Perfect, even.</br><br></br><br>But 'remake'?</br><br></br><br>Slow down there young fella.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:11:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968904": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hillary Hits the Glass Ceiling<br></br><br>It's all over, according to AP, CNN, and CBS. And it's a familiar story for feminists. A highly educated, highly competent, incredibly bright woman (the smartest woman in the world, according to her supporters) spent years in the shadow of a less disciplined, less competent man. She supported him through thick and thin, sublimating her own ambition and career goals to support his.</br><br></br><br>Eventually, she stepped out of his shadow. She joined the world's most prestigious boys' club and proved she was as tough and competent as any of them. She decided the time was ripe for her to move up to the executive suite. She'd paid her dues \u2014 and then some. It was a promotion that she was clearly entitled to. </br><br></br><br>But then, as she was poised to assume the role for which she'd been working for decades, along came some wet-behind-the-ears, inexperienced male competitor. Compared to her, he was an intellectual lightweight with an incredibly thin resume. It should have been clear to all the decision-makers that she was the far superior candidate for the position. But he was young, handsome, charismatic \u2014 and male. He got the promotion, and she was passed over.</br><br></br><br>Another outrageous example of the gender bias that permeates our sexist society. I wonder how N.O.W. and other feminist organizations will react to this injustice. </br><br></br><br>Well, really, I don't. I'm sure their commitment to liberal/leftist ideology in general will trump any concern they have for women's rights and gender equality in particular. The \"little ladies\" will obediently climb aboard the Obama bandwagon. If they didn't, the men who run things would call them racists.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:15:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968905": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Roland is something else ..\"you gone have to write a big check this time\".<br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:18:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968906": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "From Blacks4Barack: <br>Congratulations Fellow Obama Warrior !! WE DID IT !! This victory shows the true power of the people. Through everyone doing whatever they could to contribute to this historic cause, from volunteering, donating, knocking doors, blogging, info gathering and sharing, spreading the message, showing your strong support, getting other folks straight and also your prayers. It's been a 5 months like no other....but together, under the mighty inspiration of Barack Obama, we are now heading for The Re-Birth of America. GREAT JOB WARRIORS !!!!!</br><br></br><br>www.Blacks4Barack.org</br><br></br><br>All Obama news, views, photos, videos, voter registration info, volunteer info and Much More !!!!!!!!!</br><br></br><br>1 DOWN...1 TO GO !!!</br><br></br><br>Say It Loud...BARACK & I'M PROUD !!!!!</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:23:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968907": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hearts and Flowers,<br></br><br>I have been hunting a replacement for Shiela Jackson Lee down since god knows how long. I like you have 2000.00 on chill the moment someone steps up  and challenges her for that seat..</br><br></br><br>with that said, I cant help but laugh a little inside, as i watch the CBC who are now the clear losers from last night. </br><br></br><br>Now, they get to go back home tail between legs and explian to there CD's why they were against the Presumtive Nominee.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:24:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "2042081350805262dea9b76f7cd72640", "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}, "1968908": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "andy<br></br><br>racism wasn't the goal or the tactic, but rather what was in their hearts (Bill and Hill).</br><br></br><br>They did not set out to use the Southern Strategy - it was used as a result of necessity, they used it after they alienated the AA community with the fairy tale, Jesse Jackson and MLK statements.</br><br></br><br>Racism is what drove those statements.  The idea that a black man - unknown and unconsidered carried Iowa and showed tough in New Hampshire, it was the idea that the presumed entitled woman would win and the fact that she was not winning and was clearly losing a large part of her base that led to the outbursts that endangered her campaign.</br><br></br><br>She reacted to black power by lashing out against it and if that aint racism pure and simple, I don't know what is.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:25:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968909": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2DECDKOFnw\" rel=\"nofollow\">Let the games begin</a><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:36:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968910": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "heartsandflowers,<br>Just a point of clarification: CBC member Artur Davis came out in support of O months ago. He's also a national co-chair of O's presidential campaign.</br><br>Look for him in Obama's cabinet.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:46:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "bb41a11510e84254ef7d70300040c2d9", "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}, "1968911": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What I loved most about Obama's speech last night was that he could tell that he had been waiting for months to finally break out that big ol' box of hand grenades earmarked for McCain.<br></br><br>As another poster here mentioned, you could tell that Obama finally felt like the handcuffs were off and that he could properly start smacking around the Republicans.</br><br></br><br>All I could think of when Obama spoke was that if the Republican party thinks that breaking out the ol' party favors of fear and misinformation is going to hand them an election, they have another thing coming.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:49:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "bc67a38bb57ec2663caef9c8162bfd38", "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}, "1968912": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Anonymous@5:15<br></br><br>Oh please! Hillary lost because she ran a HORRIBLE campaign! This had nothing to do with being a woman-it had to do with her being nasty and divisive. Not to mention, a REAL feminist doesn't have to ride the coattails of her husband. If that's an op-ed piece, it's just written to stir up women who think she's been robbed!</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:49:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "cc8118b82cb4fb3c3d4024bab6ca1e90", "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}, "1968913": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "singaporeswin, that is exactly right.  I want him as Attorney General but others are crushing on Edwards for the spot.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:50:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "8955a1f06a00c220d890134cc7311504", "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}, "1968914": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Good Morning.<br></br><br>Good Wonderful, Awesome, Historic Morning.</br><br></br><br>I've been for Senator Obama since that speech at the Democratic convention 4 years ago.  I looked at my family and said \"This man is a super star, and I'm sooooooo glad he's in our party.</br><br></br><br>I can only say today, that for the first time in many, many years, I feel excited about politics.</br><br></br><br>I embrace Senator Obama and all he stands for.</br><br></br><br>There's not much I can do to get him into the White House, except continue to send him money every month, and I pledged to do that.</br><br></br><br>Congratulations to us all.  On to the White House.</br><br></br><br>PS. Hillary's performance was UNgracious and selfish. Shame on her.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:51:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "a9f45c208d484d204af92b63624fc89c", "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}, "1968915": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I can't find one conservative op-ed, blog post, etc. that seems appropriate to post this morning.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_08:59:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0183bc94f5be8b9ec79636f3f2174ff5", "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}, "1968916": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What a great night with good feelings.  For all its faults, American took a great step forward today.  <br></br><br>Of course, I won't feel really good until Obama announces his vice-presidential choice; if he is forced to pick Clinton, all will be ruined.  It's a shame to have this great moment soiled by the Clintons.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:03:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7f3bcba40954f3b8277da719d4ebe737", "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}, "1968917": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Clinton refuses to bow out of presidential race <br>By JIM KUHNHENN and BETH FOUHY, Associated Press Writers </br><br></br><br>\u201c............Lanny Davis, a former White House special counsel under President Clinton, said he told the former first lady Tuesday that he was initiating a petition to press Obama to select her for the second spot on the ticket. He said Clinton did not encourage or discourage the step.</br><br></br><br>\"If he doesn't have her, I think he can still win. With her on the ticket, he can't be beat,\" Davis said.</br><br></br><br>Clinton's national finance chairman, Hassan Nemazee, said he was also pushing an Obama-Clinton ticket, claiming that together they would be able to raise $200 million to $250 million for the general election.................\u201d</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:06:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3e892379e7d442c8970d7cad6f54d5b8", "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}, "1968918": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Roland Martin is going off on Sambo Bob Johnson. It's quite funny.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:06:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968919": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey D - <br></br><br>What did you think about McCain's speech last night?</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:08:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1231fd2a873665b8a67c9bd4abf4525c", "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}, "1968920": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Val,<br>Not presidential.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:10:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0183bc94f5be8b9ec79636f3f2174ff5", "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}, "1968921": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It looks more and more like the \"whitey\" tape is a bogus rumor. So far I've heard three different versions of what is supposedly on the tape. The most recent report of what is supposedly on the tape comes from this site: <a href=\"http://hillbuzz.blogspot.com/2008/06/whats-on-michelle-obama-rant-tape.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">hillbuzz.blogspot.com</a>, but then at the bottom of the post, the author expresses doubt about whether or not the Rainbow/Push conference is the right tape.<br></br><br>Shenanigans.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:11:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f4fc36ad3c63317254ea1ba563250f96", "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}, "1968922": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<i>Clinton's national finance chairman, Hassan Nemazee, said he was also pushing an Obama-Clinton ticket, claiming that together they would be able to raise $200 million to $250 million for the general election.................\u201d</i><br></br><br>This is the same clown who was threatening Obama.</br><br></br><br>I gotta say this...Obama can raise 200 million ON HIS OWN. He doesn't need her...for anything, including money.</br><br></br><br>SHE is at least 20 million in debt.</br><br></br><br>HE is in the black by 45 million...</br><br></br><br>And they're trying to threaten again with the money?</br><br></br><br>Puleeze.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:16:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968923": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "As for Sen. Clinton as VP . . .<br></br><br>Obama has shown that the best strategy with her is to just wait.  If he waits long enough then she will say something that disqualifies her from any VP consideration . . . even though most believe she has done that already.</br><br></br><br>Sen. Clinton's deranged narcissism (I love that term) has led her to believe that only SHE controls her voters.</br><br></br><br>I'm sure Team Obama has a list of at least 5 VP candidates that can deliever everything Sen. Clinton brings without the baggage.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:23:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "bc67a38bb57ec2663caef9c8162bfd38", "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}, "1968924": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "d,<br></br><br>I liked this from Peter Wehner @ NRO:</br><br></br><br>Congratulations, Senator Obama</br><br> </br><br>For a freshman senator to have achieved what Obama has is amazing. His campaign was first-rate and it, and he, made very few errors. Obama defeated a field that was vastly more experience and had many more advantages than he did. And while I have deep philosophical differences with Obama and find him a much more conventional politician than I did earlier in the year, it was very important that Team Clinton be defeated \u2013 for the sake of the Democratic party and for American politics. Whatever differences I have with Obama, he (blessedly) doesn\u2019t practice politics like the Clintons, who made destroying those who stood between them and power a commonplace occurrence.</br><br></br><br>Barack Obama is, in my judgment, a compelling figure as well as a flawed one. And I suspect that he, more than McCain, will be the dominant figure in the election.</br><br></br><br>One other thing: it is an important and proud moment for this nation, whose besetting sin was slavery and segregation, to nominate an African American as the nominee of one of our two major political parties. Because I disagree with him on so many issues and on the philosophy that animates his politics, I very much hope Obama loses to McCain. But what Obama has achieved in this election, and with this night, is remarkable. He is a formidable figure \u2014 and he won\u2019t be an easy person to defeat in November. \"</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:29:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "bbb5f18b1f882407561a7f27f4fb2937", "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}, "1968925": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah,<br></br><br>I agree that Obama can raise the money on his own.</br><br></br><br>Re the math on most votes.   I think it was Clyburn who was asked about Clinton claiming she won the most votes.....Clyburn responded that there was \"new math, old math, and Clinton math.\"</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:29:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3e892379e7d442c8970d7cad6f54d5b8", "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}, "1968926": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/04/opinion/04dowd.html?_r=2&amp;ref=opinion&amp;oref=slogin&amp;oref=slogin\" rel=\"nofollow\">Maureen Dowd was sort of funny this morning.</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:32:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968927": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "HRC's new theme song. Funny  . . . <br></br><br>http://youtube.com/watch?v=zcD7oaU-1EA</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:40:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "4ee02dfe3e3d419556591bae7d539226", "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}, "1968928": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "S,<br>For some odd reason, I found myself looking for an attack piece. Everything I found all referred back to Rev. Wright, the whole flag pin issues.....and all of a sudden, that type of stuff seems really trivial.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:44:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0183bc94f5be8b9ec79636f3f2174ff5", "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}, "1968929": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What about our girl Stephanie Tubbs Jones?  Did you see that hankerchief head out in front clapping and grinning after Hillary's speech? I loathe her.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_09:51:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "2d86349600db0ce47c38eb5bb8e25ed2", "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}, "1968930": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Bob Johnson wrote a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus to endorse Hillary Clinton for Vice President.<br></br><br></br><br>I have no words... someone finds some.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:08:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "ee9a6fc0f1213e6b14e2765968e804e5", "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}, "1968931": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Watching my Tivo of CNN.<br></br><br>Jefferey Toobin was hilarious. Absolutely hilarious. </br><br></br><br>And, I appreciated Jesse's call from Africa.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:11:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968932": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Bob Johnson is a Sambo Shuffler.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:12:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968933": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "From my blog, some things I needed to get off my chest about the Obama ascendancy.<br></br><br><a href=\"http://dillarddoctrine.blogspot.com/2008/06/visibly-rattled.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Visibly Rattled</a></br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:16:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0183bc94f5be8b9ec79636f3f2174ff5", "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}, "1968934": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Celebrate!<br></br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qHAZ25HYqU\" rel=\"nofollow\">Yes We Can Can</a></br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:17:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9bf0971c139c9dc33659e8ed441e4f5e", "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}, "1968935": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "d,<br></br><br>Stick to your principles. Vote for what you belive in your heart and soul, not the 'symbol' you see.</br><br></br><br>Obama has achieved a major historical milestone for this country and we can all take pride in this.</br><br></br><br>My son, who will be voting for the first time, asked me who I wanted to win. I answered McCain. Why? Because I believe in limited government, low taxes and continuing support for the 'surge strategy' in Iraq.</br><br></br><br>If Obama was close to my views on ANY of these issues, I would be more than likely to vote for him. But he does not. Why do you think I wound up at this sight?</br><br></br><br>Good men and women disagree but we can all share in the history of the moment.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:27:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "bbb5f18b1f882407561a7f27f4fb2937", "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}, "1968936": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "taritac,<br></br><br>I think the tape is a false rumor as well.  I was pissed this morning to hear them talking about it on the Lionel Show (Air America Radio).</br><br></br><br>Just a few things to consider:</br><br></br><br>1.  That's a story you make sure to get ahead of if you're Obama.</br><br></br><br>You don't wait like a sitting duck if you know the tape exists.  It doesn't matter when it happens, you make sure you get ahead of the story as soon as it occurs.  He would be an absolute FOOL to run a campaign knowing this tape exists.</br><br></br><br>2.  I'm sure the Obama campaign knows about this rumor.  Just the same, I'm sure all those super delegates know about this rumor.  Therefore, I'd have to believe that those super delegates addressed this issue before endorsing him.</br><br></br><br>3.  If true (which I don't think it is), the tape wouldn't be fatal.  It would definitely cripple his campaign. . . but I don't think it would force him to quit the race.  Consider the following: </br><br></br><br>a.)  Still not Obama's words.  Although, admittedly, it is hard to disown one's wife.  </br><br></br><br>b.)  Let's not forget. . . McCain called Asians \"gooks\" back in 2000.  Yes, \"gook\" is a racial slur.  No, McCain was not forced out of the race.</br><br></br><br>Now, consider that the candidate, McCain, said a racial slur and was not forced out of the race.  Compare that to the candidate's <i>wife,</i> Michelle (not Obama), allegedly saying a racial slur.  </br><br></br><br>They're not on the same level.  Still, we all know that the media would treat Michelle's words with much more scrutiny.  Bottom line remains:  Obama would be an absolute FOOL to run a campaign knowing that such a tape exists.</br><br></br><br>4.  There's no way that tape stays under wraps this long.  It's early June.  Those rumors started in early May.  We live in a YouTube era.  Someone would have leaked it already.</br><br></br><br>5.  If the tape is real then there'd have to be at least 2 or 3 eye witnesses that could verify.  Haven't seen such people.</br><br></br><br>6.  The \"why'd he\" explanation makes perfect sense.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:28:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "d1a8e45844ef20a90904a65e60371f42", "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}, "1968937": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Loved your post D.  Honest and thoughtful.  <br></br><br>I ain't mad at you.  The fact that you took the time to analyze both candidates, reviewed their policies, and made your judgment based on your personal belief that you made the right choice. Then go for it.   </br><br></br><br>What happened last night is a beautiful thing.  We aren't there yet but we are moving forward.  My kids can be anything they want to be if they work hard enough and God authorizes it.  It is a beautiful thing.  America is great and offers opportunities to all of us.  We don't have to agree on everything but we can become open to understanding all sides.   Follow your path man.  If we put our fellow Americans first and work toward common goals, it is alright. Do your thing.  Blessings to you and yours.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:28:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1231fd2a873665b8a67c9bd4abf4525c", "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}, "1968938": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "d,<br></br><br>I appreciated that post from you, and I don't know about anyone else, but I don't consider you a sellout. I don't expect you, or any of the faithful over at BookerRising to vote for Obama, because you have different political principles. I wouldn't expect for you to vote for any White Democrat, so why should I expect for you to vote for a Black Democrat. </br><br></br><br>That's not being a sellout or a hater. </br><br></br><br>A hater is Bob Johnson. Tavis. Earl Ofari Hutchinson or the HHH. They should have absolutely NO problem with Obama because he's a Democrat, so it's got to be something else. </br><br></br><br>You're not a hater. You have a different political bent, that's all. I disagree with it. And, not all Black Republicans are sellouts either. It's a case by case basis. You're like shay at BookerRising; conservative principles, but self-respecting. I'm cool with that, even as we disagree.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:35:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968939": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "bpm,<br></br><br>That Youtube Republican Ad says it all.  </br><br></br><br>This race was over back in February.  In fact, it was over the night of the Wisconsin Primary.  She should have dropped out of the race back then.</br><br></br><br>Instead, the spineless Democratic Party let Hillary serve as a walking Republican ad for 3 months.</br><br></br><br>That ad is the precise reason why Hillary will not be veep.  I know about the delegates and the convention fight.  But the key word is \"fight.\"  She can't do it without a fight.  That's a suicide mission. . . she'd kill her political career if she tried such a stunt.</br><br></br><br>Obama needs to make sure Hillary can't pull this stunt without waging all out war on the party.  </br><br></br><br>I still say:  Pick a veep by late June; make all the buttons and campaign signs; campaign with that veep for 2 whole months; and FORCE Hillary to TAKE the veep spot away from a fellow Democrat.  Play a little hardball.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:39:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "d1a8e45844ef20a90904a65e60371f42", "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}, "1968940": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<i>Maybe they\u2019ll ask what I thought of him. If I supported him.<br></br><br>And maybe, by then, I\u2019ll be able to tell them why I didn\u2019t\u2026and not feel guilty about it.</br></i><br></br><br>::</br><br></br><br>And maybe by then, you'll support him and I won't.</br><br></br><br>People change. </br><br></br><br>Thanks for sharing, d.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:41:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9bf0971c139c9dc33659e8ed441e4f5e", "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}, "1968941": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I don't know if anyone here is a fan of the movie \"The Wiz\" but the song \"Can You Feel a Brand New Day\" has been playing in my head since last night. I feel like I'm floating but I know there is still a journey ahead.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_10:47:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "091c95c4cda9fa46e7ec6a0def956c76", "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}, "1968942": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Barack Obama did it again. <br></br><br>AIPAC couldn't applaud enough.</br><br></br><br>That address was an improvement over the one he gave in Florida.</br><br></br><br>And that's saying something.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:00:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9bf0971c139c9dc33659e8ed441e4f5e", "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}, "1968943": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Racist thought is why Hillary is in an underground bunker telling people \"she ain't going nowheres.\"<br></br><br>Racist thought is why Hillary and her crew felt the white people of Iowa wouldn't vote for a black man and didn't plan for what would happen if he did win.</br><br></br><br>Racist thought is why she and Bill went out of their way to remind America, \"Hey! This dude is black!  You're not supposed to be voting for him!\"</br><br></br><br>Racist thought is why, since February, Hillary has been acting like she's the winner and Obama is the runner up who, if he plays nice, can maybe be HER VP.</br><br></br><br>Racist thought is why she revved up \"hard working white Americans\" and encouraged the meme that Latinos would NEVER vote for a black man.</br><br></br><br>That is what's in her.  You didn't see Chris Dodd, Joe Biden or John Edwards making appeals to voters based on race or gender.</br><br></br><br>And then you see hanky heads like Stephanie Tubbs Jones and Bob Johnson still urging blacks to jump on the Clinton Death Train.  </br><br></br><br>Well, the cure for Bob Johnson is to sic his ex-wife Sheila on him, she has her little billion dollars and is an Obama supporter to boot.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:00:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1cb6140180747707b601ebc52c1fcb5a", "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}, "1968944": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Since this is an open thread...can I just comment on the extra-flyness that was Michelle Obama's outfit last night?<br></br><br>Did anyone notice it? I loved the colour, the fit and the belt. She was working it!</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:05:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "dfe6abf020d91e1b4cebb4cabd4981f7", "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}, "1968945": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Michelle was Royalty Carribbean Lionesse.  Royalty.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:09:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1231fd2a873665b8a67c9bd4abf4525c", "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}, "1968946": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Celebrate!<br></br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMhqxx6_Cok&amp;eurl=http://craighickman.blogspot.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lift Every Voice and Sing!</a></br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:14:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9bf0971c139c9dc33659e8ed441e4f5e", "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}, "1968947": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It caused her great pain, but she just defended Obama and criticized McCain.<br></br><br>Her face cracked.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:17:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9bf0971c139c9dc33659e8ed441e4f5e", "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}, "1968948": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "S is voting for John \"The Maverick\" McCain and, I presume, voted for Bush under the same false pretense.<br></br><br>In other words...</br><br><a href=\"http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2007/11/conservative-big-government-whither-american-conservatism-part-ii/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Limited Government your azz!!!</b></a></br><br></br><br></br><br>But go ahead, prostitute principles for party, talking points for points of honesty and reality based decisions.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:31:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3ecde559248958521e4cb25a77f2ee65", "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}, "1968949": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "From DailyKos:<br></br><br>Barack Obama should not pick Hillary Clinton as his vice-presidential nominee, former president Jimmy Carter has told the Guardian.</br><br></br><br>\"I think it would be the worst mistake that could be made,\" said Carter. \"That would just accumulate the negative aspects of both candidates.\"</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:37:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968950": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Bill Clinton swears at Clyburn:<br></br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/04/wsj-clinton-used-expletiv_n_105161.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">WSJ: Clinton Used Expletive In 'Unpleasant' Conversation With Clyburn</a></br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:37:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968951": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sorry . . . she gets no love.  She didn't concede.  She didn't endorse.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:37:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "d1a8e45844ef20a90904a65e60371f42", "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}, "1968952": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Purple is the color of royalty.<br></br><br>Michelle and her stylist are WORKING IT.</br><br></br><br>That picture is going to look FABULOUS ON THE COVER OF NEWSPAPERS ACROSS THE WORLD.</br><br></br><br>I learned my lesson from the orange dress she had on in North Carolina - I didn't think it looked well on tv. </br><br></br><br>Well, the next day, in picture after picture on newspapers, I saw WHY she wore it. It looked great.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:39:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968953": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"You didn't see...John Edwards making appeals to voters based on race or gender.\"<br></br><br>Maybe you didn't but I sure did, many times: every stump speech of his I watched, too many debates to count.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:48:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968954": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Rahm Emanuel  officially endorsed Obama", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:50:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968955": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Clyburn's comments and tone on Bev Smith make a lot of sense after reading the WSJ article.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:51:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968956": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Where can I buy that photo of Barack and Michelle and other photos from last night???", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:51:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "8b2db48fae75dbb2f63dde426d0cadc8", "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}, "1968957": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah, when I read that earlier this morning, my first thought was I wonder if he called him the n-word.  Yes, my mind went there first, results of this long and unnecessary primary battle.<br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_11:53:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968958": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "If there were ever a sign that Hillary crossed the line. . . she just got a verbal beatdown on (of all places) <i>The View.</i>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_12:01:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "d1a8e45844ef20a90904a65e60371f42", "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}, "1968959": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "b-serious, who and what?  <br></br><br>I remember that show being particularly anti-Obama and all of its panelists (except blondie who was pro-romney) shilling for Hillary but that was months ago so who knows what's up now. </br><br></br><br>BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_12:06:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968960": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hillary is starting to see the backlash from her speech last night (rightfully so).  CNN and MSNBC called her on it.  <br></br><br>The fallout continues.  </br><br></br><br>From the HuffPo, Clinton supporter, Hillary Rosen, says enough is enough. . . </br><br></br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-rosen/i-am-not-a-bargaining-chi_b_105133.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">I Am Not a Bargaining Chip, I Am a Democrat</a></br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_12:10:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "d1a8e45844ef20a90904a65e60371f42", "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}, "1968961": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ah..the \"n\" word was what came immediately to mind.<br></br><br>Thank goodness that Carter is free to say what everyone else dances around, that Hillary as VP is the absolute worst thing that could happen.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_12:12:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968962": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "bpm,<br></br><br>Whoopie Goldberg and Joy Behar were the most vocal.  </br><br></br><br>Barbara took a straw poll to see who thought Obama should make Hillary his veep.  Nobody thought it was a good idea.</br><br></br><br>When asked why, Sherri thought Hillary is too divisive.</br><br></br><br>Whoopie said it was Hillary's speech from last night that did it for her.  </br><br></br><br>She didn't like the fact that Hillary wouldn't start the healing process by conceding or even recognizing the historic occassion.  </br><br></br><br>She said that, for the first time, she saw Hillary's candidacy as being all about her and not about the country.  In her words, \"It pissed me off.\"</br><br></br><br>Whoopie said Hillary wouldn't make a good veep, not because she's unqualified, but because she's not a team player.</br><br></br><br>Joy had the same feeling and even expressed shock at the fact that Whoopie was just beginning to see Hillary's selfish ways.  She said that Hillary and Bill have become a \"two-headed monster\" over the past few months and that Obama doesn't need to deal with that when he's President.</br><br></br><br>The only person defending Hillary on that issue was Elizabeth.  But even she thought the dream ticket wasn't a great idea.</br><br></br><br>It wasn't over-the-top, but it was a strong enough criticism to probably earn Whoopie and Joy a spot on Hillary's sh*t list.  I don't think the pro-Hillary audience liked what they heard (they were pretty quiet).</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_12:27:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "d1a8e45844ef20a90904a65e60371f42", "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}, "1968963": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm so happy, happy, happy!!!! I feel like singing today and like everything is going to be all right! I'm so proud of Barack Obama. I loved the fist bump and I think Michelle said 'I love you' at the end and he said it back. I love them both. It actually happened. He did it. He's the greatest!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_12:36:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "a095bd370de89e8cd9f3cce4b5aa9162", "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}, "1968964": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Has anyone seen this Newsweek piece by Howard Fineman? (<a href=\"http://www.newsweek.com/id/139908%29%3Cbr%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cbr%3EApparently\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.newsweek.com/id/139908)<br></br><br>...</a>, Clinton wants to be offered the veep spot...so she can turn it down. And she doesn't want him to offer it to another woman because she has set herself up as 'The Woman' in the party and doesn't want someone else to steal that thunder.</br><br></br><br>Jesus take the wheel... this is really ridiculous if it is true. But... I would never put it past her.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_12:40:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "dfe6abf020d91e1b4cebb4cabd4981f7", "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}, "1968965": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Re The View,<br></br><br>I thought it utterly disrespectful that on the morning after the biggest story, The View began by talking about Barbara and Joy's diet gossip.  </br><br></br><br>Whoopi the moderator, was about to broach the subject and she allowed her attempt to be co-opted by Barbara's vacuous story.  We can always count on Whoopi to be deferential to lesser things. </br><br></br><br>Whoopi is a wholly ineffectual moderator; failing to sufficiently focus and complete a sentence without being thrown off by an intellectual lightweight like Elisabeth Hasselbeck.</br><br></br><br>The View does nothing for the image of women as serious, sober, appropriate equals.  At no point did any of them say congratulations to Obama or speak to the historical relevance of the nomination...though Sherry tried and was essentially shut down by the skeletal Barbara Walters.</br><br></br><br>Barbara, she who fucked a black man and was thought delightully dangerous for doing so.</br><br></br><br>I am very angry about this, can you tell?</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_12:43:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968966": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thanks for the details, b-serious.<br></br><br>\"She said that, for the first time, she saw Hillary's candidacy as being all about her and not about the country.\"</br><br></br><br>Good heavens! Either Whoopi is dumb, a zombie, or walking around with scales over her eyes. </br><br></br><br>\"Barbara, she who fucked a black man and was thought delightully dangerous for doing so.\"</br><br></br><br>LMAO! </br><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:05:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968967": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Caribbean lioness,<br></br><br>thanks for the url to the Fineman article.  Here is the bomb:</br><br></br><br><i>The Clinton forces also have another wish: whomever Obama ends up choosing, he not pick another woman, even after the kabuki ends. \"Hillary's supporters, and Hillary herself, can't stand the idea that he would pick another woman,\" said another source who is personally close to the Clintons. Now, that is what they call chutzpah!</i></br><br></br><br>Do you hear that Fairweather Feminists???  Hillary doesn't want the VP spot herself, but she and her supporters don't want another WOMAN to have the VP spot either!</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:06:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968968": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Wednesday Barack Obama's emergence as the first black American to win a major party's presidential nomination was a landmark for equal rights after more than two centuries of struggle.<br></br><br>Rice is the top-ranking African American in the Bush administration and has often spoken about the struggles of fellow black citizens who were subjected to slavery or segregation for much of U.S. history.</br><br></br><br>She has been mentioned as a potential running-mate for Republican John McCain but has repeatedly said she is not interested.</br><br></br><br>Obama, a Democrat, is the first African American to be nominated by one of the major parties for the White House.</br><br></br><br>\"It's a country that has overcome many, many, now years, decades of, actually a couple of centuries, of trying to make good on its principles,\" Rice said.</br><br></br><br>\"And I think that what we're seeing is, an extraordinary expression of the fact that 'we the people,' is beginning to mean all of us,\"</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:14:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3b9a39f6bc38c0fc6082bf0373618c04", "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}, "1968969": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"Hillary doesn't want the VP spot herself,\"<br></br><br>I don't believe it for a second. That story is the most ridiculous theory offered. Was fineman one of those who claimed Obama had 50 superdels to trott out after Ohio?  </br><br></br><br>If you don't want VP, you definitely don't fight for it. She has got some game but turning down VP is not it.  If she really didn't want it, she would release the foundation and library donors list so scandal could rule her out.  She needs to stop wasting our dam time and let us see how much some of this fatcats paid for their pardons. LOL</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:16:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968970": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "If Barbara was an internet service, she's be dial up....slow and effectively obsolete.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:17:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968971": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "She doesn't want it.  What she wants is to be President, by any means necessary.  The RFK statement was not an accident.<br></br><br>What she is doing now is a new phase: undermining Barack.  She is moving into offensive psychological operations in which I think she is expert.  How else could she keep Bill married while it is clear his dick wants to go elsewhere.</br><br></br><br>I marvel at the inability of her more prominent supporters to sense danger.  I wonder if that deficiency  makes them more vulnerable to con-men and serial killers.  Or, do they think we're stupid.  I am certainly happy they are not in charge of my personal safety.</br><br></br><br>I am very very angry.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:29:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968972": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The Clintons cussed out Clyburn for his Obamarama nod.  I'm wondering just what he said.  What do ya'll think?<br></br><br>http://sableverity.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/clintons-cuss-out-clyburn-for-support-of-barack-obamarama/</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:38:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "6d7b5051e5fa13367d37c025401409db", "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}, "1968973": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Truthseeker,<br></br><br>\" How else could she keep Bill married while it is clear his dick wants to go elsewhere.</br><br></br><br>-----------------------------------</br><br></br><br>You know you're wrong but that's too damn funny!</br><br></br><br>ahahahahahahahahaha</br><br>ahahahahahahahahaha</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:46:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "3b31356ea345f986babefd4710e13291", "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}, "1968974": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"I believe there were many in the Democratic party who also didn't want a black man as their nominee. Why else would they have allowed Hillary the time to damage him.\"<br></br><br></br><br>Ms. Martin & BPM, the person I know who is on the outter regions of O's campaign said the same thing. He said,\"Many of the superdelegates aren't comfortable with a Black candidate.\"</br><br></br><br>Cnn headline news showed a soundbite today showing a naval aircraft carrier. The story was that Myanmar refused the shipment of humanitarian aid because they don't want the USA to invade them and take their oil reserves. Dang. Wow.</br><br></br><br>I think O gave a good speech to the pro Isreal PAC. I'll have to admit that I'm not up on the demands of Isreal, so I'm not sure what would be pro or con for them. I don't like to think that any of our politicians would put the interests of Isreal above our national interests, but it also seems like their lobby is so strong that it can make or break political careers. I'm generally supportive of Isreal, but they don't need to be picking our presidents.</br><br></br><br>Finally,Jenny-girlfriend of Jim Carey is holding a rally to promote green vaccinations. If any of you all are chemists, that would be a good thing to try to develop. My kids haven't had any vaccinations. They enjoy robust health and are seldom sick. I really don't understand why any medical professional would advocate the vaccination of a newborn baby. That defies logic to me. The gov. has a billion$ fund to pay vaccine victims. Did you know?</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:50:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "889c732285beb0fc252d78b61edaa231", "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}, "1968975": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What's everyone's take on <a href=\"http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/06/04/mccain-calls-on-obama-to-join-in-series-of-town-hall-meetings/\" rel=\"nofollow\">this</a>?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:52:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0183bc94f5be8b9ec79636f3f2174ff5", "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}, "1968976": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "There is talk of changing the rules by which the Democratic nominee is chosen.  Horror of Horrors that a black man has mastered the game.  I don't recall any complaining about the system before.  As I understand it, it is the States choice what type of election they will have.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:57:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968977": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I know right truthseeker? That's the feminist hero for you! That would be so incredibly petty and yet typical of Hillary - if she can't or won't have it no other DARE think they should get it. That vicious and disgusting streak of entitlement pops up every time.<br></br><br>An extra thought - as odious as it is, Obama needs to start reaching out to Hillary's base of white middle-aged women, as vindictive, dismissive and bitter as many of them have been.</br><br></br><br>Any ideas on what would be a good way to do this? Personally I think he needs to play up his mother and granny more - a LOT MORE. From all accounts his mum was an incredible woman - gutsy, hard-working and open-minded. His grandmother is the same and a feminist trailblazer all on her own. Michelle is another tough nut - she basically was the major income earner in their household until his most recent bestseller a few years ago.</br><br></br><br>Obama needs to emphasise that not only does he have no issues with strong women, he LOVES him some strong women. That is who he has been surrounded about his whole life and who have made him who he is.</br><br></br><br>I dunno...maybe a gender version of his race speech? What says you jack and jill massive? :)</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_13:59:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "dfe6abf020d91e1b4cebb4cabd4981f7", "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}, "1968978": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Truth<br></br><br>That talk about changing the rules was started by Camp Crazy while they were trying to deligitimize Obama's win.</br><br></br><br>illary is only able to do what she is doing because she has the support of some members of the Democratic party.  As we all know, had this been Barack they would have run his ass out of town.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_14:04:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9fcb7c771a7713dda01aa936fd426bfe", "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}, "1968979": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I love that photo of Barrack and Michelle.  When I saw her on stage with him last night she was so tender and loving with him.  It was incredibly sweet.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_14:18:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "db7f454681a886af60c88f315d596b9a", "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}, "1968980": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<i>\"There is talk of changing the rules by which the Democratic nominee is chosen. Horror of Horrors that a black man has mastered the game. I don't recall any complaining about the system before.\"</i><br></br><br>Truthseeker,</br><br></br><br>I'm gonna take my lead from Chris Rock. . . To be honest, I never heard of a super delegate until a black man became the frontrunner.</br><br></br><br>Did you ever hear about super delegates until Obama pulled off the upset in Iowa???</br><br></br><br>Think about it.  There are probably dozens of arcane rules that both parties <i>could</i> use in theory, but never use in practice.  Super delegates seems like one of them.  When was the last time they played such a major role?</br><br></br><br>This was also the first time I've ever heard that you couldn't ask a candidate to drop out of the race once the math wasn't in their favor.  </br><br></br><br>For some reason, we were supposed to treat Hillary different than John Edwards, Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney and every other candidate who dropped out for the good of the party.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_14:21:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "d1a8e45844ef20a90904a65e60371f42", "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}, "1968981": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "As for me, I don't know Caribbean lionesse.  I am still too pissed off to think of reaching out to them.  Really, how can he without knowing what it is they truly want?   <br></br><br>If they are secretly racist, there is nothing Obama can or should do about that.  If they are personally embarrassed by Hillary's poor performace, then the mere sight of whiz kid Obama is a slap in the face.  </br><br></br><br>Perhaps he has to give them the opportunity to vent.  My instincts are against it, because he's running for President, not best-friends-forever.  But the angry people can say how they really feel then move onto the issues that underlie their dissatisfaction.</br><br></br><br>But right now, I really don't give a damn.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_14:22:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968982": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://midwestreality.blogspot.com/2008/06/his-and-her-story.html#links\" rel=\"nofollow\">Personally? I'm trying to take a moment to savor the flavor of history made and in the making for five minutes.\" </a><br></br><br>I'll be ready to kick some tail in the name of change tomorrow.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_14:35:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "67278f84b7b6cbb795c7c96e7a08dabe", "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}, "1968983": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "O has assembled a team to search for VP. PLEASE LET IT BE A WOMAN!!!! I hope he tells her (she whose name is irrelevant) that he won't pick a woman and then picks one. I hope he lets Michelle work on the national healthcare program AND get credit for it. If she wants to play high stakes poker with her career, let her. she has the most to lose. She is being a political jihadist with her career. I hope he calls her on all her bluffs-yes, every single one.<br>Realistically, she would get a deal that she wants AND STILL NOT KEEP HER END OF THE BARGAIN. What has led any of us to believe that she is going to keep her word? She is not going to do a 180 and start casmpaigning for O, even if it's whats best for the party.</br><br></br><br>I KNOW billy didn't use the N word to Clyburn. No way!!!</br><br></br><br>Poor McBush. They are playing clips from his speech last night and he looks so pathetic. How humiliating.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_15:05:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "889c732285beb0fc252d78b61edaa231", "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}, "1968984": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/06/hillary-clint-5.html%3Cbr%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cbr%3ETop\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008...</a> of the Ticket</br><br></br><br>\u00ab With primaries over, challenges are clear for Barack Obama | Main | Coincidence? Vanity Fair line on Bill Clinton an old one about Teddy Roosevelt \u00bb</br><br>Is Barack Obama priming Hillary Clinton for healthcare reform role?</br><br></br><br>Early on in his speech last night claiming the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama offered praise for Hillary Clinton, which can be viewed as either a gracious or cynical overture to her angry supporters (many of whom have commented here).</br><br></br><br>But Obama also mentioned something that almost sounded like an offer. He said: \"You can rest assured that when we finally win the battle for universal healthcare in this country, and we will win that fight, she will be central to that victory.\"</br><br></br><br>Of course, Clinton's history with healthcare reform has not exactly been successful. But Obama's careful wording -- and he is usually very careful in his wording in prepared speeches -- left the impression that he's considering asking Clinton to play a lead role in healthcare reform. Or maybe just be the anchor point in the Senate. Of course, that would be moot if John McCain wins in the fall, but given how much the issue means to Clinton, letting her steer the fight on that issue could be Obama's answer to a  pressing question: What to do about Clinton?</br><br></br><br>And that's the kind of role Clinton could also play as a vice president, much like Bill Clinton assigned Al Gore to streamline the federal bureaucracy.</br><br></br><br>-- Scott Martelle</br><br></br><br></br><br>__________________________</br><br></br><br>I keep thinking of that line in the  Color Purple:</br><br></br><br>[Celie to Mister] Till you do right by me everything you think about will fail. Til you right by me, everything you touch, will die.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_15:10:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "ee9a6fc0f1213e6b14e2765968e804e5", "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}, "1968985": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Wow, we're getting props from most of the rest of the world:<br>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/04/AR2008060402360.html</br><br>Feels weird, but good.</br><br></br><br>And let's see, HRC won't concede, endorse or release her delegates because she thinks she can force Barack to declare her his co-presidential nominee?  I can't think of anything bad enough to say about her.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_15:30:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "b0f64bf119db59d32eedd9e893635450", "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}, "1968986": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=run+for+cover+bob+marley&hl;=eN&sitesearch;=#\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=run+for+c...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_15:32:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "7c4455626754e1b9bc3be232b1024136", "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}, "1968987": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "D - I think it is a good idea to hold town hall meetings with Barack and McCain.  McCain suggested it last year and Barack immediately responded that it was a good idea and if he were to become the nominee they should set it up.  I don't know about travelling together by plane and bus though.  That was a bit creepy.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_15:34:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1231fd2a873665b8a67c9bd4abf4525c", "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}, "1968988": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Regarding McCain's statement <br>\u201cLeaders don\u2019t hide from history, they make history,\u201d </br><br></br><br>I believe Barack made history last night.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_15:37:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1231fd2a873665b8a67c9bd4abf4525c", "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}, "1968989": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "truthseeker, you are writing exactly what I feel, but since I vowed not to say anything negative about her, I've enjoyed reading your words.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_17:20:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "9bf0971c139c9dc33659e8ed441e4f5e", "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}, "1968990": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "d, <br></br><br>From the moment that I heard about this idea, what, 6 weeks ago, I thought it was a great idea. </br><br></br><br>I think one of Obama's biggest hurdles, is the one with people who just think he's too inexperienced. </br><br></br><br>One of the best things that happened to Obama was when Edwards dropped out, and he went mano-a-mano with Hillpatine and didn't wither on the vine. Nobody muddying the waters meant that they could look and see and ACCEPT him as Commander-in-Chief. </br><br></br><br>See, him being on stage with McCain -...IMO, he doesn't even have to beat McCain. He just has to work it to a DRAW. A DRAW, I believe, would win over those independents, because it would take away McCain's ONE true advantage -I admit folks are more secure in the thought of McCain being Commander-in-Chief. </br><br></br><br>And, if they made sure that they went around the country?</br><br></br><br>One in rural America</br><br>One in urban America</br><br>North</br><br>South</br><br></br><br>I think it couldn't be anything but positive, IMO. </br><br></br><br>But, HELL NO TO ANY MEDIA MODERATORS. </br><br></br><br>Choose a local professor. The league of women voters. But, leave the media out of it.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_17:56:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "f85f4de88a30987f0360c336da9569ae", "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}, "1968991": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It's on like hot buttered popcorn.<br></br><br>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/04/lieberman-carries-mccains_n_105179.html</br><br>Excerpt</br><br>Furthermore, during a Senate vote Wednesday, Obama dragged Lieberman by the hand to a far corner of the Senate chamber and engaged in what appeared to reporters in the gallery as an intense, three-minute conversation. </br><br></br><br>While it was unclear what the two were discussing, the body language suggested that Obama was trying to convince Lieberman of something and his stance appeared slightly intimidating.</br><br></br><br>Using forceful, but not angry, hand gestures, Obama literally backed up Lieberman against the wall, leaned in very close at times, and appeared to be trying to dominate the conversation, as the two talked over each other in a few instances.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_18:27:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1231fd2a873665b8a67c9bd4abf4525c", "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}, "1968992": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Craig, thanks.<br></br><br></br><br>Rikyrah,</br><br>I agree no media moderators.   They don't have sufficient expertise in Government, economics or policy to ask pertinent questions, understand the answers and pose follow up questions.  </br><br></br><br>You know, it is insane when you think the corporate media has been framing the presidential debates all along.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_18:27:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968993": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Damn Val,<br></br><br>I saw the headline at Huffington but didn't read the story...I would kill to know what that conversation was about!</br><br></br><br>Ha..they think Obama's a punk.  They better be careful.</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_18:33:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "0e63fda3bc8752465623f674ffcc5f40", "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}, "1968994": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Watching MSNBC now.  Hillary will announce that she is supporting Barack on Friday.  Apparantly she got slapped by 23 of her top supporters.  Said she was defiant.<br></br><br>NY Times Article:</br><br>http://nytimes.com/?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx;=1212622018-eDhqdW/FoxDa3AkiLhO1IQ</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_19:27:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1231fd2a873665b8a67c9bd4abf4525c", "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}, "1968995": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My favorite part in the NY Times article.<br></br><br>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/05/us/politics/04cnd-campaign.html?_r=1&hp;&oref;=slogin</br><br></br><br>Excerpt:</br><br>\u201cWe pledged to support her to the end,\u201d said Representative Charles W. Rangel, a New York Democrat who has been a patron of Mrs. Clinton since she first ran for the Senate. \u201cOur problem is not being able to determine when the hell the end is.\u201d</br>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-04_19:41:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "1231fd2a873665b8a67c9bd4abf4525c", "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}, "1968996": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Don't trust her, Don't Trust Her, DON'T TRUST HER.  HRC's keeping her delegates until the convention.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-06-05_01:20:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "b0f64bf119db59d32eedd9e893635450", "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}}, "integration": {"receiver_url": "", "theme": 4, "reply_position": true, "disqus_logo": false}, "timer": {"timer_url": "http://localhost:8005", "thread_id": "1690332", "user_id": "anonymous", "forum_id": "21630", "hash": 5930126550057332881}, "thread": {"days_alive": 0, "slug": "wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us", "paginate": false, "num_pages": 1, "num_posts": 131, "per_page": 0, "total_posts": 0, "realtime_paused": true, "id": 1690332, "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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/**
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// Dsq.Strings

/**
 * Dsq.FmtStrings: functions that return interpolated UI strings
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Dsq.FmtStrings = new function() {
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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;



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FragmentPacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
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FragmentPacket.prototype.log = function(msg) {



};

FragmentPacket.prototype.recv = function() {
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};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendFlag = function(flag, seqno) {
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};

FragmentPacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {
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};

FragmentPacket.prototype._send = function(packetNum, msg) {
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	var flags = this.WRITING;
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	if (num_packets === packetNum) {

		this.log('message successfully sent!');
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		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=wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us' +
		'&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/wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us/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='	+ 'wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us'
			+ '&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/wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us/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">131</span> Comments\
	 &nbsp;\
	 <span class="dsq-item-feed">\
	 <a href="http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us/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/wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us/">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:1690332" 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/wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us/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:1690332" 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:1690332" 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'				: 'wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us',
			// 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/wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us/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='	+ 'wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us'
			+ '&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='	+ 'wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us'
			+ '&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='		+ 'wednesday_open_thread_holla_at_us'
				+ '&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/1690332/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';
		}
	};





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	//
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968866">Ms.Martin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968866" class="dsq-comment-message">Priceless!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968867">Michelle</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968867" class="dsq-comment-message">That part of what Senator Obama said got me so deep. <br></br><br>I\'m 38. My lived experience is that choice-points like this in this country go wrong, and close doors that should be open. </br><br></br><br>This time it is going right and opening possibilities I thought it was too late for. I don\'t know how to feel this way. I\'ll learn.</br><br></br><br>And, that picture is beautiful.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968868" class="dsq-comment-message">Barack Obama in St. Paul, Minnesota<br></br><br></br><br></br><br>As Prepared for Delivery</br><br></br><br></br><br>Tonight, after fifty-four hard-fought contests, our primary season has finally come to an end.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Sixteen months have passed since we first stood together on the steps of the Old State Capitol in </br><br>Springfield, Illinois.</br><br></br><br>  Thousands of miles have been traveled.  Millions of voices have been heard.  And because of what you said – because you decided that change must come to Washington; because you believed that this year must be different than all the rest; because you chose to listen not to your doubts or your fears but to your greatest hopes and highest aspirations, tonight we mark the end of one historic journey with the beginning of another – a journey that will bring a new and better day to America.  Tonight, I can stand before you and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>I want to thank every American who stood with us over the course of this campaign – through the good days and the bad; from the snows of Cedar Rapidsto the sunshine of </br><br>Sioux Falls. </br><br></br><br> And tonight I also want to thank the men and woman who took this journey with me as fellow candidates for President.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>At this defining moment for our nation, we should be proud that our party put forth one of the most talented, qualified field of individuals ever to run for this office.  I have not just competed with them as rivals, I have learned from them as friends, as public servants, and as patriots who love America and are willing to work tirelessly to make this country better.  They are leaders of this party, and leaders that </br><br>America will turn to for years to come. </br><br></br><br></br><br>That is particularly true for the candidate who has traveled further on this journey than anyone else.  Senator Hillary Clinton has made history in this campaign not just because she’s a woman who has done what no woman has done before, but because she’s a leader who inspires millions of Americans with her strength, her courage, and her commitment to the causes that brought us here tonight.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>We’ve certainly had our differences over the last sixteen months.  But as someone who’s shared a stage with her many times, I can tell you that what gets Hillary Clinton up in the morning – even in the face of tough odds – is exactly what sent her and Bill Clinton to sign up for their first campaign in Texas all those years ago; what sent her to work at the Children’s Defense Fund and made her fight for health care as First Lady; what led her to the United States Senate and fueled her barrier-breaking campaign for the presidency – an unyielding desire to improve the lives of ordinary Americans, no matter how difficult the fight may be.  And you can rest assured that when we finally win the battle for universal health care in this country, she will be central to that victory.  When we transform our energy policy and lift our children out of poverty, it will be because she worked to help make it happen.  Our party and our country are better off because of her, and I am a better candidate for having had the honor to compete with Hillary Rodham Clinton.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>There are those who say that this primary has somehow left us weaker and more divided.  Well I say that because of this primary, there are millions of Americans who have cast their ballot for the very first time.  There are Independents and Republicans who understand that this election isn’t just about the party in charge of Washington, it’s about the need to change Washington.  </br><br></br><br> There are young people, and African-Americans, and Latinos, and women of all ages who have voted in numbers that have broken records and inspired a nation.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>All of you chose to support a candidate you believe in deeply.  But at the end of the day, we aren’t the reason you came out and waited in lines that stretched block after block to make your voice heard.  You didn’t do that because of me or Senator Clinton or anyone else.  You did it because you know in your hearts that at this moment – a moment that will define a generation – we cannot afford to keep doing what we’ve been doing.  We owe our children a better future.  We owe our country a better future.  And for all those who dream of that future tonight, I say – let us begin the work together.  Let us unite in common effort to chart a new course for America.</br><br></br><br></br><br>In just a few short months, the Republican Party will arrive in </br><br>St. Paul with a very different agenda.  They will come here to nominate John McCain, a man who has served this country heroically.  I honor that service, and I respect his many accomplishments, even if he chooses to deny mine.  My differences with him are not personal; they are with the policies he has proposed in this campaign.</br><br></br><br></br><br>Because while John McCain can legitimately tout moments of independence from his party in the past, such independence has not been the hallmark of his presidential campaign.</br><br></br><br></br><br>It’s not change when John McCain decided to stand with George Bush ninety-five percent of the time, as he did in the Senate last year.</br><br></br><br></br><br>It’s not change when he offers four more years of Bush economic policies that have failed to create well-paying jobs, or insure our workers, or help Americans afford the skyrocketing cost of college – policies that have lowered the real incomes of the average American family, widened the gap between Wall Street and Main Street, and left our children with a mountain of debt.    </br><br></br><br></br><br>And it’s not change when he promises to continue a policy in Iraq that asks everything of our brave men and women in uniform and nothing of Iraqi politicians – a policy where all we look for are reasons to stay in Iraq, while we spend billions of dollars a month on a war that isn’t making the American people any safer.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>So I’ll say this – there are many words to describe John McCain’s attempt to pass off his embrace of George Bush’s policies as bipartisan and new.  But change is not one of them.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Change is a foreign policy that doesn’t begin and end with a war that should’ve never been authorized and never been waged.  I won’t stand here and pretend that there are many good options left in Iraq, but what’s not an option is leaving our troops in that country for the next hundred years – especially at a time when our military is overstretched, our nation is isolated, and nearly every other threat to </br><br>Americais being ignored.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>We must be as careful getting out of Iraq as we were careless getting in - but start leaving we must.  It’s time for Iraqis to take responsibility for their future.  It’s time to rebuild our military and give our veterans the care they need and the benefits they deserve when they come home.  It’s time to refocus our efforts on al Qaeda’s leadership and Afghanistan, and rally the world against the common threats of the 21st century – terrorism and nuclear weapons; climate change and poverty; genocide and disease.  That’s what change is.    </br><br></br><br></br><br>Change is realizing that meeting today’s threats requires not just our firepower, but the power of our diplomacy – tough, direct diplomacy where the President of the United States isn’t afraid to let any petty dictator know where America stands and what we stand for.  We must once again have the courage and conviction to lead the free world. That is the legacy of Roosevelt, and Truman, and Kennedy.  That’s what the American people want.  That’s what change is.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Change is building an economy that rewards not just wealth, but the work and workers who created it.  It’s understanding that the struggles facing working families can’t be solved by spending billions of dollars on more tax breaks for big corporations and wealthy CEOs, but by giving a the middle-class a tax break, and investing in our crumbling infrastructure, and transforming how we use energy, and improving our schools, and renewing our commitment to science and innovation.  It’s understanding that fiscal responsibility and shared prosperity can go hand-in-hand, as they did when Bill Clinton was President.    </br><br></br><br></br><br>John McCain has spent a lot of time talking about trips to Iraq in the last few weeks, but maybe if he spent some time taking trips to the cities and towns that have been hardest hit by this economy – cities in Michigan, and Ohio, and right here in Minnesota – he’d understand the kind of change that people are looking for.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Maybe if he went to Iowa and met the student who works the night shift after a full day of class and still can’t pay the medical bills for a sister who’s ill, he’d understand that she can’t afford four more years of a health care plan that only takes care of the healthy and wealthy.  She needs us to pass health care plan that guarantees insurance to every American who wants it and brings down premiums for every family who needs it.  That’s the change we need.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Maybe if he went to Pennsylvania</br><br>and met the man who lost his job but can’t even afford the gas to drive around and look for a new one, he’d understand that we can’t afford four more years of our addiction to oil from dictators.  That man needs us to pass an energy policy that works with automakers to raise fuel standards, and makes corporations pay for their pollution, and oil companies invest their record profits in a clean energy future – an energy policy that will create millions of new jobs that pay well and can’t be outsourced.  That’s the change we need.</br><br></br><br></br><br>And maybe if he spent some time in the schools of South Carolina or St. Paul or where he spoke tonight in New Orleans, he’d understand that we can’t afford to leave the money behind for No Child Left Behind; that we owe it to our children to invest in early childhood education; to recruit an army of new teachers and give them better pay and more support; to finally decide that in this global economy, the chance to get a college education should not be a privilege for the wealthy few, but the birthright of every American.  That’s the change we need in </br><br>America.  That’s why I’m running for President.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>The other side will come here in September and offer a very different set of policies and positions, and that is a debate I look forward to.  It is a debate the American people deserve.  But what you don’t deserve is another election that’s governed by fear, and innuendo, and division.  What you won’t hear from this campaign or this party is the kind of politics that uses religion as a wedge, and patriotism as a bludgeon – that sees our opponents not as competitors to challenge, but enemies to demonize.  Because we may call ourselves Democrats and Republicans, but we are Americans first.  We are always Americans first.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>Despite what the good Senator from </br><br>Arizona said tonight, I have seen people of differing views and opinions find common cause many times during my two decades in public life, and I have brought many together myself.  I’ve walked arm-in-arm with community leaders on the South Side of Chicago and watched tensions fade as black, white, and Latino fought together for good jobs and good schools.  I’ve sat across the table from law enforcement and civil rights advocates to reform a criminal justice system that sent thirteen innocent people to death row.  And I’ve worked with friends in the other party to provide more children with health insurance and more working families with a tax break; to curb the spread of nuclear weapons and ensure that the American people know where their tax dollars are being spent; and to reduce the influence of lobbyists who have all too often set the agenda in Washington.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>In our country, I have found that this cooperation happens not because we agree on everything, but because behind all the labels and false divisions and categories that define us; beyond all the petty bickering and point-scoring in Washington, Americans are a decent, generous, compassionate people, united by common challenges and common hopes.  And every so often, there are moments which call on that fundamental goodness to make this country great again.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>So it was for that band of patriots who declared in a Philadelphia hall the formation of a more perfect union; and for all those who gave on the fields of </br><br>Gettysburg and Antietam their last full measure of devotion to save that same union. </br><br></br><br></br><br>So it was for the Greatest Generation that conquered fear itself, and liberated a continent from tyranny, and made this country home to untold opportunity and prosperity.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>So it was for the workers who stood out on the picket lines; the women who shattered glass ceilings; the children who braved a Selma bridge for freedom’s cause.  </br><br></br><br></br><br>So it has been for every generation that faced down the greatest challenges and the most improbable odds to leave their children a world that’s better, and kinder, and more just. </br><br></br><br></br><br>And so it must be for us.  </br><br></br><br></br><br></br><br>America, this is our moment.  This is our time.  Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past.  Our time to bring new energy and new ideas to the challenges we face.  Our time to offer a new direction for the country we love.</br><br></br><br></br><br>The journey will be difficult.  The road will be long.  I face this challenge with profound humility, and knowledge of my own limitations.  But I also face it with limitless faith in the capacity of the American people.  Because if we are willing to work for it, and fight for it, and believe in it, then I am absolutely certain that generations from now, we will be able to look back and tell our children that this was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick and good jobs to the jobless; this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal; this was the moment when we ended a war and secured our nation and restored our image as the last, best hope on Earth.  This was the moment – this was the time – when we came together to remake this great nation so that it may always reflect our very best selves, and our highest ideals.  Thank you, God Bless you, and may God Bless the United States of America</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968869">The Christian Progressive Libe</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968869" class="dsq-comment-message">I was laughing at NBC\'s Brian Williams when he tried to describe how Michelle and Barack were giving "dap" to each other.<br></br><br>While we knew what it meant, he didn\'t and his ignorance showed.</br><br></br><br>In other news, I can\'t believe how ungracious the Borg Queen is being in defeat.  Nor does she need to be allowed any time to "get herself together".  As David Gergen pointed out on CNN, she\'s had months to prepare for this moment.</br><br></br><br>Whatever she\'s offering, unless it\'s the support of her voters, I hope Obama passes on her as his VP, unless they want John McCain to be the next President.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968870" class="dsq-comment-message">THAT<br>is the MONEY SHOT!</br><br>They are soooo cool!!</br><br></br><br>Yeah Obama is the one who needs to play hardball now! I want to know where she gets that 18 million voters math from, too. No one has dissected that yet and I suspect it\'s a lie like everything else that comes out of her mouth. </br><br></br><br>Melissa Harris-Lacewell wrote a nice piece at the Root <a href="http://www.theroot.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.theroot.com</a> but here\'s the best part:</br><br></br><br>"They are trying to crawl into Obama\'s limelight and onto his ticket. Last week she reflected with some glee on the possibility of Obama’s assassination as a path to her nomination and now she should be the VP?</br><br></br><br>Everyone, including always gracious, high-road taking, vision-crafting Barack, is talking about party unity. But I have another suggestion. Let’s make a better party. We can start by holding accountable all the Congressional Black Caucus members who helped drag out this nominating process by supporting HRC even though their constituents overwhelmingly chose Obama. You saw them. They rushed the stage right after the speech Tuesday. </br><br> </br><br>I have got $2,100 for any progressive, qualified young sister or brother who can mount a serious challenge in 2008 or 2010 against Stephanie Tubbs-Jones of Ohio, Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas, Kendrick Meek of Florida or Artur Davis of Alabama.  Kevin Powell is already all over Eldophus Towns in New York. Brother, my check is on the way. </br><br> </br><br>It is our time.  Yes we can.  "</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968871">Manju</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968871" class="dsq-comment-message">Y\'Know... Clinton hasn\'t actually conceded yet. Watch your back.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968872">Akonuche</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968872" class="dsq-comment-message">That is the picture! I need to find that one in a larger size. When I saw them give each other dap, I was like "Hell yeah!"</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968873">Akonuche</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968873" class="dsq-comment-message">Yes, I say that we stay cautiously optimistic because people are still digging for something to derail Obama between now and August (so that Clinton can slip in) or November (so he\'ll be damaged against McCain).<br></br><br>Don\'t sleep on these people. This is going to be a difficult fight since it is one that we have not had to deal with before. Like manju said, Clinton has not conceded and she\'s looking for some way to blackmail her way into the VP slot.</br><br></br><br>The claws are sharpened, ya\'ll.</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968874">Pamela</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968874" class="dsq-comment-message">Does Pat Buchanan every sleep? Yes I\'m asking this still awake at 3:00 but I\'m too pumped up to sleep and so interested in the first news of the morning about Obama. But I am no way fit to be on TV right now. Pat has been off and on MSNBC for 24 hours strait. He must be really riled up by this nomination. Oh well, nothing he can say will take away the fact that Obama is the first black man to be a major party nominee for the President of the United States of America.<br></br><br>Oh and Joe\'s back! I love Joe. I know I\'m one of the few people that will ever admit that but what-evs.</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968875">Ms.Martin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968875" class="dsq-comment-message">Bob Johnson is asking the CBC to back Clinton for Vice President. CPL where you at!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968876">Ms.Martin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968876" class="dsq-comment-message">A delegation from the town of Obama Japan is planning to come to the United States to meet Barack Obama.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968877">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968877" class="dsq-comment-message">Ms.Martin, I was just about to post the same thing! Ain\'t he something? Bob Johnson is a pathetic excuse for a black man.<br></br><br>~Sepia</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968878">BlackLiterature</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968878" class="dsq-comment-message">I wish Bob Johnson would sit the hell down and be quiet. When have you ever seen the folks that lose the nomination force thmselves as a VP nominee.  I am serious considering canceling my season tickets for the Bobcats.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968879">Pamela</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968879" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh My God!!!  Bob Johnson is strongly urging the CBC to urge Obama to pick Hillary as his VP.  What the hell is wrong with him?  Why would Obama even listen to anything he says after his suggestions of Obama spending his time in Chicago on drugs instead of working with the community?  And if the CBC takes this seriously then I am just so...ughhh.<br></br><br>I\'m not saying all black people must be all about Obama but let\'s face it this is a historical moment.  Why taint it, especially if you are a Democrat,  by making it about Hillary first freaken thing in the morning?</br><br></br><br>Did Michelle reject Bob at some point?</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968880">Ms.Martin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968880" class="dsq-comment-message">I think Johnson is quietly threatening the CBC.<br></br><br>When asked if he thought Hillary was going to work to repair her relationship with the black community he worked all around that question as if to sugest there wasn\'t a problem.</br><br></br><br>Yuck. He\'s disgusting.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968881" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968881" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968881">Ms.Martin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968881" class="dsq-comment-message">Suzanne Malveaux said that Hillary doesn\'t think Obama can win without her.<br></br><br>I say this entire conversation is crazy.  Does Hillary really believe that 17.5 million Democrats are going to switch their support to John McCain because she didn\'t win.</br><br></br><br>Obama needs to stop this witch now.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968882" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968882">onein4</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968882" class="dsq-comment-message">Please do not turn on Morning Joe right now - you might throw up!<br></br><br>We are going to spend the next five months having middle aged white people tell us the state of race relations/civil rights in this country.</br><br></br><br>Great.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968883" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968883">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968883" class="dsq-comment-message">Joe at MSNBC is trying to pretend that he doesn\'t look at Obama as a Black man.  Isn\'t this the same asshole who joined in on the not black enough, too black gravy trains and then tried to help couch the man and his former pastor as black racists.  Joe is full of BS and now that he has been wrong about everything he has said, he is trying to play Mr. Progressive.  Eat crow Joe.  <br></br><br>Joe doesn\'t consider Obama\'s nomination a big deal because he doesn\'t see him as a Black man and his life is full of accomplished blacks, sure it\'s historical but people like Joe don\'t see color so it is no different than Kerry\'s nomination.  STFU Joe.  The only thing good about you being back is that Mika chirps less.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968884" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968884">Ms.Martin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968884" class="dsq-comment-message">Watch out BPM, your girl Hillary may send the sexism police to come get you!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968885" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968885">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968885" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968885" class="dsq-comment-message">"When have you ever seen the folks that lose the nomination force thmselves as a VP nominee."<br></br><br>This is where history and context come into play.  Never before in history has a presidential nomination been this close before.  We may not like it but it is 49% to 51%.  Hillary is not the only one to blame because the democratic party is an equal offender.  Had they taken a stand like they would have if the presumptive nominee wasn\'t black, it wouldn\'t have been this close and feelings wouldn\'t have become so hardened.  The real question is since when does the democratic party not force losers to drop out early so that the presumptive nominee and the party can go about doing the hard work towards winning in November?  The answer is apparently, when he is black.</br><br></br><br>Folks are ripping Obama a new butthole on CSpan. Shameful.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968886" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968886" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968886">Brown Man</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968886" class="dsq-comment-message">I rewound the part where he said "I am the democratic nominee for president of the united states about fifteen times.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968887" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968887">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968887" class="dsq-comment-message">"Watch out BPM, your girl Hillary may send the sexism police to come get you!"<br></br><br>LOL. Let her.  </br><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968888" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968888">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968888" class="dsq-comment-message">So much for the Clintons\' self-proclaimed great respect for Civil Rights in America. The nation nominates its first African American candidate for President and she can\'t even bring herself take a moment to respect or mention the historical moment.  Sen. Clinton\'s supporters need to realize that she will fight for them and feign holding them in high-esteem as long as she needs them to keep a hold on power.  Once she does not need them, or they get in her way to power, they will be kicked to the curb like her African American constituency was in the primaries.  Behind the Clinton\'s leveraging and posturing is a clear vision of a politician who is obsessed with power, under the guise of service.<br></br><br>-B</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968889" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968889">Ms.Martin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968889" class="dsq-comment-message">BPM<br></br><br>I agree with you and said a month ago that I blame the party for lettng things unravel the way they have.</br><br></br><br>Hillary shamelessly pushed the MI/FL vote to buy time.  She knew the committee would not seat the entire delegation from either state, nor would they give her all the MI votes and Obama none.  The party had to know this as well.</br><br></br><br>I believe there were many in the Democratic party who also didn\'t want a black man as their nominee.  Why else would they have allowed Hillary the time to damage him.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968890" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968890">DWS</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968890" class="dsq-comment-message">I was going to say "priceless" but ms. martin beat me to it.  So I will say that photo says it all and more.<br></br><br>What a wonderful night.  I look forward to the days to come!</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968891" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968891">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968891" class="dsq-comment-message">"I believe there were many in the Democratic party who also didn\'t want a black man as their nominee. Why else would they have allowed Hillary the time to damage him."<br></br><br>Funny you wrote that.  I deleted a paragraph from my 4:30 post making that point and stressing the fact that they let this go on because they obviously wanted Hillary too.  I didn\'t think registered democrats could handle that truth.  So, I completely agree with you on the above point, Ms. Martin.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968892" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968892">andyfrombrooklyn</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968892" class="dsq-comment-message">obama is beating mccain in poll averages at this moment without having had time or chance to unify and hillary out there telling divisive lies every day. he is going to let the hype subside and then choose an appropriate running mate. one who can be trusted. fuck hillary. he doesn\'t need or want her. she is crazy and everyone knows it. if she keeps stirring up trouble, she will only hurt herself. one of obama\'s greatest strengths is his patience and sustained tactical strategies. he will let the air out of her slowly. and then put her out with the trash.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968893" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968893">andyfrombrooklyn</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968893" class="dsq-comment-message">loved the part of his speech where obama mocked mccains refusal to acknowledge his achievements. really funny. scathing.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968894" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968894">andyfrombrooklyn</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968894" class="dsq-comment-message">i love the way obama attacks mccain. it is nowhere near as restrained as his struggles with crazy hillary. where he had to worry about the referee\'s whistle.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968895">justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968895" class="dsq-comment-message">I can\'t stop looking at that picture! They\'re so beautiful together! Truely awesome!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968896" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968896">Craig Hickman</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968896" class="dsq-comment-message">Y\'all still talking about her?<br></br><br>Enough about her.</br><br></br><br>Celebrate!</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968897" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968897">BlackLiterature</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968897" class="dsq-comment-message">@ pamela<br></br><br>"I\'m not saying all black people must be all about Obama but let\'s face it this is a historical moment......Did Michelle reject Bob at some point?"</br><br></br><br>I agree.  We don\'t all have to support Obama, but at what point do Clinton supporters act as though they have some class??? It isn\'t about Hillary... let\'s move on as one party. Right now we are STILL horriby divided. </br><br></br><br>I truly believe the only reason Waters changed her vote yeterday was to show a move towads unification.</br><br></br><br>**Michelle must have rejected him!</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968898" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968898">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968898" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968898" class="dsq-comment-message">"she is crazy and everyone knows it."<br></br><br>LOL. That is partly why they fear her.  She will do whatever she wants without regard for the others.  That is probably why they get along well with the Bushes.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968899" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968899">andyfrombrooklyn</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968899" class="dsq-comment-message">racism was less the goal but more a  tactic. the goal was power. clintonites want the power.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968900">Ms.Martin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968900" class="dsq-comment-message">BPM<br></br><br>Let me share something with you that I have always known and told people.</br><br></br><br>I don\'t consider myself a Democrat.  I don\'t think that Democrats give a damn about black people any more than Republicans do.  They pander to blacks and throw them a few crumbs for their patronage.</br><br></br><br>The Democratic party leaders are no different than Republican party leaders.  The are a large group of attorneys and elitists, they all move in the same circles and have the same dinner conversations and we know what those are.</br><br></br><br>Democrats convince the black community that they are helping them when they are really helping there own careers.  Look at Ferraro, she did all that so-called work for AAs, but looked how she turned like a vicious pit pull trained to kill.  Look at Clinton; her career was supposedly about helping yet she didn\'t even bother to recognize a historic moment in time for the AA community.  </br><br></br><br>The Democrats have crippled our people over time with fake promises of love and programs that will help us, when in fact, they have made us weaker and allowed the country to look upon us as the welfare race when if you do the math, there are far more white people who receive public assistance than blacks and we have made great strides towards self sufficiency, but we carry that label thanks to the Dems.</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968901">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968901" class="dsq-comment-message">Ms. Martin @4:57, I totally agree. <br></br><br>Roland is holding it down on the radio.  I need to check in on MSNBC. I changed the channel when Joe lied that last night isn\'t a big deal to him because he doesn\'t see Obama as black.  </br><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968902">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968902" class="dsq-comment-message">Bob Johnson confirmed what I said yesterday that the electeds, including the black ones will press for Obama-Clinton.<br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968903">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968903" class="dsq-comment-message">\'remake\' ?<br></br><br>Change? Yes. Improve? Yes. </br><br></br><br>Perfect, even.</br><br></br><br>But \'remake\'?</br><br></br><br>Slow down there young fella.</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968904">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968904" class="dsq-comment-message">Hillary Hits the Glass Ceiling<br></br><br>It\'s all over, according to AP, CNN, and CBS. And it\'s a familiar story for feminists. A highly educated, highly competent, incredibly bright woman (the smartest woman in the world, according to her supporters) spent years in the shadow of a less disciplined, less competent man. She supported him through thick and thin, sublimating her own ambition and career goals to support his.</br><br></br><br>Eventually, she stepped out of his shadow. She joined the world\'s most prestigious boys\' club and proved she was as tough and competent as any of them. She decided the time was ripe for her to move up to the executive suite. She\'d paid her dues — and then some. It was a promotion that she was clearly entitled to. </br><br></br><br>But then, as she was poised to assume the role for which she\'d been working for decades, along came some wet-behind-the-ears, inexperienced male competitor. Compared to her, he was an intellectual lightweight with an incredibly thin resume. It should have been clear to all the decision-makers that she was the far superior candidate for the position. But he was young, handsome, charismatic — and male. He got the promotion, and she was passed over.</br><br></br><br>Another outrageous example of the gender bias that permeates our sexist society. I wonder how N.O.W. and other feminist organizations will react to this injustice. </br><br></br><br>Well, really, I don\'t. I\'m sure their commitment to liberal/leftist ideology in general will trump any concern they have for women\'s rights and gender equality in particular. The "little ladies" will obediently climb aboard the Obama bandwagon. If they didn\'t, the men who run things would call them racists.</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968905">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968905" class="dsq-comment-message">Roland is something else .."you gone have to write a big check this time".<br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968906">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968906" class="dsq-comment-message">From Blacks4Barack: <br>Congratulations Fellow Obama Warrior !! WE DID IT !! This victory shows the true power of the people. Through everyone doing whatever they could to contribute to this historic cause, from volunteering, donating, knocking doors, blogging, info gathering and sharing, spreading the message, showing your strong support, getting other folks straight and also your prayers. It\'s been a 5 months like no other....but together, under the mighty inspiration of Barack Obama, we are now heading for The Re-Birth of America. GREAT JOB WARRIORS !!!!!</br><br></br><br>www.Blacks4Barack.org</br><br></br><br>All Obama news, views, photos, videos, voter registration info, volunteer info and Much More !!!!!!!!!</br><br></br><br>1 DOWN...1 TO GO !!!</br><br></br><br>Say It Loud...BARACK & I\'M PROUD !!!!!</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968907">smoothie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968907" class="dsq-comment-message">Hearts and Flowers,<br></br><br>I have been hunting a replacement for Shiela Jackson Lee down since god knows how long. I like you have 2000.00 on chill the moment someone steps up  and challenges her for that seat..</br><br></br><br>with that said, I cant help but laugh a little inside, as i watch the CBC who are now the clear losers from last night. </br><br></br><br>Now, they get to go back home tail between legs and explian to there CD\'s why they were against the Presumtive Nominee.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968908" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968908">Ms.Martin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968908" class="dsq-comment-message">andy<br></br><br>racism wasn\'t the goal or the tactic, but rather what was in their hearts (Bill and Hill).</br><br></br><br>They did not set out to use the Southern Strategy - it was used as a result of necessity, they used it after they alienated the AA community with the fairy tale, Jesse Jackson and MLK statements.</br><br></br><br>Racism is what drove those statements.  The idea that a black man - unknown and unconsidered carried Iowa and showed tough in New Hampshire, it was the idea that the presumed entitled woman would win and the fact that she was not winning and was clearly losing a large part of her base that led to the outbursts that endangered her campaign.</br><br></br><br>She reacted to black power by lashing out against it and if that aint racism pure and simple, I don\'t know what is.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968909" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968909">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968909" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2DECDKOFnw" rel="nofollow">Let the games begin</a><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968910" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968910">SingaporeSwim</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968910" class="dsq-comment-message">heartsandflowers,<br>Just a point of clarification: CBC member Artur Davis came out in support of O months ago. He\'s also a national co-chair of O\'s presidential campaign.</br><br>Look for him in Obama\'s cabinet.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968911" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968911">Adam</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968911" class="dsq-comment-message">What I loved most about Obama\'s speech last night was that he could tell that he had been waiting for months to finally break out that big ol\' box of hand grenades earmarked for McCain.<br></br><br>As another poster here mentioned, you could tell that Obama finally felt like the handcuffs were off and that he could properly start smacking around the Republicans.</br><br></br><br>All I could think of when Obama spoke was that if the Republican party thinks that breaking out the ol\' party favors of fear and misinformation is going to hand them an election, they have another thing coming.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968912" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968912">Shazzasharona</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968912" class="dsq-comment-message">Anonymous@5:15<br></br><br>Oh please! Hillary lost because she ran a HORRIBLE campaign! This had nothing to do with being a woman-it had to do with her being nasty and divisive. Not to mention, a REAL feminist doesn\'t have to ride the coattails of her husband. If that\'s an op-ed piece, it\'s just written to stir up women who think she\'s been robbed!</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968913" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968913">bpm</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968913" class="dsq-comment-message">singaporeswin, that is exactly right.  I want him as Attorney General but others are crushing on Edwards for the spot.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968914" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968914">Shaw Kenawe</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968914" class="dsq-comment-message">Good Morning.<br></br><br>Good Wonderful, Awesome, Historic Morning.</br><br></br><br>I\'ve been for Senator Obama since that speech at the Democratic convention 4 years ago.  I looked at my family and said "This man is a super star, and I\'m sooooooo glad he\'s in our party.</br><br></br><br>I can only say today, that for the first time in many, many years, I feel excited about politics.</br><br></br><br>I embrace Senator Obama and all he stands for.</br><br></br><br>There\'s not much I can do to get him into the White House, except continue to send him money every month, and I pledged to do that.</br><br></br><br>Congratulations to us all.  On to the White House.</br><br></br><br>PS. Hillary\'s performance was UNgracious and selfish. Shame on her.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968915" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968915">D.</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968915" class="dsq-comment-message">I can\'t find one conservative op-ed, blog post, etc. that seems appropriate to post this morning.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968916">babyming</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968916" class="dsq-comment-message">What a great night with good feelings.  For all its faults, American took a great step forward today.  <br></br><br>Of course, I won\'t feel really good until Obama announces his vice-presidential choice; if he is forced to pick Clinton, all will be ruined.  It\'s a shame to have this great moment soiled by the Clintons.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968917" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968917">Angela</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968917" class="dsq-comment-message">Clinton refuses to bow out of presidential race <br>By JIM KUHNHENN and BETH FOUHY, Associated Press Writers </br><br></br><br>“............Lanny Davis, a former White House special counsel under President Clinton, said he told the former first lady Tuesday that he was initiating a petition to press Obama to select her for the second spot on the ticket. He said Clinton did not encourage or discourage the step.</br><br></br><br>"If he doesn\'t have her, I think he can still win. With her on the ticket, he can\'t be beat," Davis said.</br><br></br><br>Clinton\'s national finance chairman, Hassan Nemazee, said he was also pushing an Obama-Clinton ticket, claiming that together they would be able to raise $200 million to $250 million for the general election.................”</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968918" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968918">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968918" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968918" class="dsq-comment-message">Roland Martin is going off on Sambo Bob Johnson. It\'s quite funny.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968919" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968919" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968919">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968919" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968919" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey D - <br></br><br>What did you think about McCain\'s speech last night?</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968920" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968920" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968920">D.</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968920" class="dsq-comment-message">Val,<br>Not presidential.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968921" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968921">taritac</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968921" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968921" class="dsq-comment-message">It looks more and more like the "whitey" tape is a bogus rumor. So far I\'ve heard three different versions of what is supposedly on the tape. The most recent report of what is supposedly on the tape comes from this site: <a href="http://hillbuzz.blogspot.com/2008/06/whats-on-michelle-obama-rant-tape.html" rel="nofollow">hillbuzz.blogspot.com</a>, but then at the bottom of the post, the author expresses doubt about whether or not the Rainbow/Push conference is the right tape.<br></br><br>Shenanigans.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968922" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968922">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968922" class="dsq-comment-message"><i>Clinton\'s national finance chairman, Hassan Nemazee, said he was also pushing an Obama-Clinton ticket, claiming that together they would be able to raise $200 million to $250 million for the general election.................”</i><br></br><br>This is the same clown who was threatening Obama.</br><br></br><br>I gotta say this...Obama can raise 200 million ON HIS OWN. He doesn\'t need her...for anything, including money.</br><br></br><br>SHE is at least 20 million in debt.</br><br></br><br>HE is in the black by 45 million...</br><br></br><br>And they\'re trying to threaten again with the money?</br><br></br><br>Puleeze.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968923" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968923">Adam</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968923" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968923" class="dsq-comment-message">As for Sen. Clinton as VP . . .<br></br><br>Obama has shown that the best strategy with her is to just wait.  If he waits long enough then she will say something that disqualifies her from any VP consideration . . . even though most believe she has done that already.</br><br></br><br>Sen. Clinton\'s deranged narcissism (I love that term) has led her to believe that only SHE controls her voters.</br><br></br><br>I\'m sure Team Obama has a list of at least 5 VP candidates that can deliever everything Sen. Clinton brings without the baggage.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968924" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968924">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968924" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968924" class="dsq-comment-message">d,<br></br><br>I liked this from Peter Wehner @ NRO:</br><br></br><br>Congratulations, Senator Obama</br><br> </br><br>For a freshman senator to have achieved what Obama has is amazing. His campaign was first-rate and it, and he, made very few errors. Obama defeated a field that was vastly more experience and had many more advantages than he did. And while I have deep philosophical differences with Obama and find him a much more conventional politician than I did earlier in the year, it was very important that Team Clinton be defeated – for the sake of the Democratic party and for American politics. Whatever differences I have with Obama, he (blessedly) doesn’t practice politics like the Clintons, who made destroying those who stood between them and power a commonplace occurrence.</br><br></br><br>Barack Obama is, in my judgment, a compelling figure as well as a flawed one. And I suspect that he, more than McCain, will be the dominant figure in the election.</br><br></br><br>One other thing: it is an important and proud moment for this nation, whose besetting sin was slavery and segregation, to nominate an African American as the nominee of one of our two major political parties. Because I disagree with him on so many issues and on the philosophy that animates his politics, I very much hope Obama loses to McCain. But what Obama has achieved in this election, and with this night, is remarkable. He is a formidable figure — and he won’t be an easy person to defeat in November. "</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968925" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968925">Angela</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968925" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah,<br></br><br>I agree that Obama can raise the money on his own.</br><br></br><br>Re the math on most votes.   I think it was Clyburn who was asked about Clinton claiming she won the most votes.....Clyburn responded that there was "new math, old math, and Clinton math."</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968926" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968926">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968926" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968926" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/04/opinion/04dowd.html?_r=2&amp;ref=opinion&amp;oref=slogin&amp;oref=slogin" rel="nofollow">Maureen Dowd was sort of funny this morning.</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968927" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968927">mgm</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968927" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968927" class="dsq-comment-message">HRC\'s new theme song. Funny  . . . <br></br><br>http://youtube.com/watch?v=zcD7oaU-1EA</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968928" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968928">D.</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968928" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968928" class="dsq-comment-message">S,<br>For some odd reason, I found myself looking for an attack piece. Everything I found all referred back to Rev. Wright, the whole flag pin issues.....and all of a sudden, that type of stuff seems really trivial.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968929" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968929">Alexander</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968929" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968929" class="dsq-comment-message">What about our girl Stephanie Tubbs Jones?  Did you see that hankerchief head out in front clapping and grinning after Hillary\'s speech? I loathe her.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968930" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968930" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968930">evita</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968930" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968930" class="dsq-comment-message">Bob Johnson wrote a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus to endorse Hillary Clinton for Vice President.<br></br><br></br><br>I have no words... someone finds some.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968931" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968931" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968931">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968931" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968931" class="dsq-comment-message">Watching my Tivo of CNN.<br></br><br>Jefferey Toobin was hilarious. Absolutely hilarious. </br><br></br><br>And, I appreciated Jesse\'s call from Africa.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968932" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968932" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968932">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968932" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968932" class="dsq-comment-message">Bob Johnson is a Sambo Shuffler.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968933" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968933">D.</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968933" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968933" class="dsq-comment-message">From my blog, some things I needed to get off my chest about the Obama ascendancy.<br></br><br><a href="http://dillarddoctrine.blogspot.com/2008/06/visibly-rattled.html" rel="nofollow">Visibly Rattled</a></br></div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1968934">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968934" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968934" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968934">Craig Hickman</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968934" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968934" class="dsq-comment-message">Celebrate!<br></br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qHAZ25HYqU" rel="nofollow">Yes We Can Can</a></br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968935" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968935" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968935">s</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968935" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968935" class="dsq-comment-message">d,<br></br><br>Stick to your principles. Vote for what you belive in your heart and soul, not the \'symbol\' you see.</br><br></br><br>Obama has achieved a major historical milestone for this country and we can all take pride in this.</br><br></br><br>My son, who will be voting for the first time, asked me who I wanted to win. I answered McCain. Why? Because I believe in limited government, low taxes and continuing support for the \'surge strategy\' in Iraq.</br><br></br><br>If Obama was close to my views on ANY of these issues, I would be more than likely to vote for him. But he does not. Why do you think I wound up at this sight?</br><br></br><br>Good men and women disagree but we can all share in the history of the moment.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968936" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968936" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968936">B-Serious</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968936" class="dsq-comment-message">taritac,<br></br><br>I think the tape is a false rumor as well.  I was pissed this morning to hear them talking about it on the Lionel Show (Air America Radio).</br><br></br><br>Just a few things to consider:</br><br></br><br>1.  That\'s a story you make sure to get ahead of if you\'re Obama.</br><br></br><br>You don\'t wait like a sitting duck if you know the tape exists.  It doesn\'t matter when it happens, you make sure you get ahead of the story as soon as it occurs.  He would be an absolute FOOL to run a campaign knowing this tape exists.</br><br></br><br>2.  I\'m sure the Obama campaign knows about this rumor.  Just the same, I\'m sure all those super delegates know about this rumor.  Therefore, I\'d have to believe that those super delegates addressed this issue before endorsing him.</br><br></br><br>3.  If true (which I don\'t think it is), the tape wouldn\'t be fatal.  It would definitely cripple his campaign. . . but I don\'t think it would force him to quit the race.  Consider the following: </br><br></br><br>a.)  Still not Obama\'s words.  Although, admittedly, it is hard to disown one\'s wife.  </br><br></br><br>b.)  Let\'s not forget. . . McCain called Asians "gooks" back in 2000.  Yes, "gook" is a racial slur.  No, McCain was not forced out of the race.</br><br></br><br>Now, consider that the candidate, McCain, said a racial slur and was not forced out of the race.  Compare that to the candidate\'s <i>wife,</i> Michelle (not Obama), allegedly saying a racial slur.  </br><br></br><br>They\'re not on the same level.  Still, we all know that the media would treat Michelle\'s words with much more scrutiny.  Bottom line remains:  Obama would be an absolute FOOL to run a campaign knowing that such a tape exists.</br><br></br><br>4.  There\'s no way that tape stays under wraps this long.  It\'s early June.  Those rumors started in early May.  We live in a YouTube era.  Someone would have leaked it already.</br><br></br><br>5.  If the tape is real then there\'d have to be at least 2 or 3 eye witnesses that could verify.  Haven\'t seen such people.</br><br></br><br>6.  The "why\'d he" explanation makes perfect sense.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968937" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968937" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968937">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968937" class="dsq-comment-message">Loved your post D.  Honest and thoughtful.  <br></br><br>I ain\'t mad at you.  The fact that you took the time to analyze both candidates, reviewed their policies, and made your judgment based on your personal belief that you made the right choice. Then go for it.   </br><br></br><br>What happened last night is a beautiful thing.  We aren\'t there yet but we are moving forward.  My kids can be anything they want to be if they work hard enough and God authorizes it.  It is a beautiful thing.  America is great and offers opportunities to all of us.  We don\'t have to agree on everything but we can become open to understanding all sides.   Follow your path man.  If we put our fellow Americans first and work toward common goals, it is alright. Do your thing.  Blessings to you and yours.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968938" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968938">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968938" class="dsq-comment-message">d,<br></br><br>I appreciated that post from you, and I don\'t know about anyone else, but I don\'t consider you a sellout. I don\'t expect you, or any of the faithful over at BookerRising to vote for Obama, because you have different political principles. I wouldn\'t expect for you to vote for any White Democrat, so why should I expect for you to vote for a Black Democrat. </br><br></br><br>That\'s not being a sellout or a hater. </br><br></br><br>A hater is Bob Johnson. Tavis. Earl Ofari Hutchinson or the HHH. They should have absolutely NO problem with Obama because he\'s a Democrat, so it\'s got to be something else. </br><br></br><br>You\'re not a hater. You have a different political bent, that\'s all. I disagree with it. And, not all Black Republicans are sellouts either. It\'s a case by case basis. You\'re like shay at BookerRising; conservative principles, but self-respecting. I\'m cool with that, even as we disagree.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968939" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968939">B-Serious</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968939" class="dsq-comment-message">bpm,<br></br><br>That Youtube Republican Ad says it all.  </br><br></br><br>This race was over back in February.  In fact, it was over the night of the Wisconsin Primary.  She should have dropped out of the race back then.</br><br></br><br>Instead, the spineless Democratic Party let Hillary serve as a walking Republican ad for 3 months.</br><br></br><br>That ad is the precise reason why Hillary will not be veep.  I know about the delegates and the convention fight.  But the key word is "fight."  She can\'t do it without a fight.  That\'s a suicide mission. . . she\'d kill her political career if she tried such a stunt.</br><br></br><br>Obama needs to make sure Hillary can\'t pull this stunt without waging all out war on the party.  </br><br></br><br>I still say:  Pick a veep by late June; make all the buttons and campaign signs; campaign with that veep for 2 whole months; and FORCE Hillary to TAKE the veep spot away from a fellow Democrat.  Play a little hardball.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968940" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968940" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968940">Craig Hickman</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968940" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968940" class="dsq-comment-message"><i>Maybe they’ll ask what I thought of him. If I supported him.<br></br><br>And maybe, by then, I’ll be able to tell them why I didn’t…and not feel guilty about it.</br></i><br></br><br>::</br><br></br><br>And maybe by then, you\'ll support him and I won\'t.</br><br></br><br>People change. </br><br></br><br>Thanks for sharing, d.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968941" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968941" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968941">Joyce</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968941" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968941" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t know if anyone here is a fan of the movie "The Wiz" but the song "Can You Feel a Brand New Day" has been playing in my head since last night. I feel like I\'m floating but I know there is still a journey ahead.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968942" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968942" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968942">Craig Hickman</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968942" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968942" class="dsq-comment-message">Barack Obama did it again. <br></br><br>AIPAC couldn\'t applaud enough.</br><br></br><br>That address was an improvement over the one he gave in Florida.</br><br></br><br>And that\'s saying something.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968943" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968943">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968943" class="dsq-comment-message">Racist thought is why Hillary is in an underground bunker telling people "she ain\'t going nowheres."<br></br><br>Racist thought is why Hillary and her crew felt the white people of Iowa wouldn\'t vote for a black man and didn\'t plan for what would happen if he did win.</br><br></br><br>Racist thought is why she and Bill went out of their way to remind America, "Hey! This dude is black!  You\'re not supposed to be voting for him!"</br><br></br><br>Racist thought is why, since February, Hillary has been acting like she\'s the winner and Obama is the runner up who, if he plays nice, can maybe be HER VP.</br><br></br><br>Racist thought is why she revved up "hard working white Americans" and encouraged the meme that Latinos would NEVER vote for a black man.</br><br></br><br>That is what\'s in her.  You didn\'t see Chris Dodd, Joe Biden or John Edwards making appeals to voters based on race or gender.</br><br></br><br>And then you see hanky heads like Stephanie Tubbs Jones and Bob Johnson still urging blacks to jump on the Clinton Death Train.  </br><br></br><br>Well, the cure for Bob Johnson is to sic his ex-wife Sheila on him, she has her little billion dollars and is an Obama supporter to boot.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968944" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968944">Caribbean Lionesse</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968944" class="dsq-comment-message">Since this is an open thread...can I just comment on the extra-flyness that was Michelle Obama\'s outfit last night?<br></br><br>Did anyone notice it? I loved the colour, the fit and the belt. She was working it!</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968945" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968945">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968945" class="dsq-comment-message">Michelle was Royalty Carribbean Lionesse.  Royalty.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968946" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968946" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968946">Craig Hickman</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968946" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968946" class="dsq-comment-message">Celebrate!<br></br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMhqxx6_Cok&amp;eurl=http://craighickman.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Lift Every Voice and Sing!</a></br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968947" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968947" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968947">Craig Hickman</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968947" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968947" class="dsq-comment-message">It caused her great pain, but she just defended Obama and criticized McCain.<br></br><br>Her face cracked.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968948" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968948" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968948">Nquest</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968948" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968948" class="dsq-comment-message">S is voting for John "The Maverick" McCain and, I presume, voted for Bush under the same false pretense.<br></br><br>In other words...</br><br><a href="http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2007/11/conservative-big-government-whither-american-conservatism-part-ii/" rel="nofollow"><b>Limited Government your azz!!!</b></a></br><br></br><br></br><br>But go ahead, prostitute principles for party, talking points for points of honesty and reality based decisions.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968949" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968949">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968949" class="dsq-comment-message">From DailyKos:<br></br><br>Barack Obama should not pick Hillary Clinton as his vice-presidential nominee, former president Jimmy Carter has told the Guardian.</br><br></br><br>"I think it would be the worst mistake that could be made," said Carter. "That would just accumulate the negative aspects of both candidates."</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968950" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968950">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968950" class="dsq-comment-message">Bill Clinton swears at Clyburn:<br></br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/04/wsj-clinton-used-expletiv_n_105161.html" rel="nofollow">WSJ: Clinton Used Expletive In \'Unpleasant\' Conversation With Clyburn</a></br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968951" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968951" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968951">B-Serious</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968951" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968951" class="dsq-comment-message">Sorry . . . she gets no love.  She didn\'t concede.  She didn\'t endorse.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968952" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968952" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968952">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968952" class="dsq-comment-message">Purple is the color of royalty.<br></br><br>Michelle and her stylist are WORKING IT.</br><br></br><br>That picture is going to look FABULOUS ON THE COVER OF NEWSPAPERS ACROSS THE WORLD.</br><br></br><br>I learned my lesson from the orange dress she had on in North Carolina - I didn\'t think it looked well on tv. </br><br></br><br>Well, the next day, in picture after picture on newspapers, I saw WHY she wore it. It looked great.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968953" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968953">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968953" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968953" class="dsq-comment-message">"You didn\'t see...John Edwards making appeals to voters based on race or gender."<br></br><br>Maybe you didn\'t but I sure did, many times: every stump speech of his I watched, too many debates to count.</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968954" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968954">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968954" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968954" class="dsq-comment-message">Rahm Emanuel  officially endorsed Obama</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968955" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968955">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968955" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968955" class="dsq-comment-message">Clyburn\'s comments and tone on Bev Smith make a lot of sense after reading the WSJ article.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968956" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968956" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968956">Big M</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968956" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968956" class="dsq-comment-message">Where can I buy that photo of Barack and Michelle and other photos from last night???</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968957" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968957">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968957" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah, when I read that earlier this morning, my first thought was I wonder if he called him the n-word.  Yes, my mind went there first, results of this long and unnecessary primary battle.<br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968958" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968958">B-Serious</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968958" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968958" class="dsq-comment-message">If there were ever a sign that Hillary crossed the line. . . she just got a verbal beatdown on (of all places) <i>The View.</i></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968959" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968959">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968959" class="dsq-comment-message">b-serious, who and what?  <br></br><br>I remember that show being particularly anti-Obama and all of its panelists (except blondie who was pro-romney) shilling for Hillary but that was months ago so who knows what\'s up now. </br><br></br><br>BPM</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968960" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968960" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968960">B-Serious</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968960" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968960" class="dsq-comment-message">Hillary is starting to see the backlash from her speech last night (rightfully so).  CNN and MSNBC called her on it.  <br></br><br>The fallout continues.  </br><br></br><br>From the HuffPo, Clinton supporter, Hillary Rosen, says enough is enough. . . </br><br></br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-rosen/i-am-not-a-bargaining-chi_b_105133.html" rel="nofollow">I Am Not a Bargaining Chip, I Am a Democrat</a></br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968961" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968961">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968961" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968961" class="dsq-comment-message">Ah..the "n" word was what came immediately to mind.<br></br><br>Thank goodness that Carter is free to say what everyone else dances around, that Hillary as VP is the absolute worst thing that could happen.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968962" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968962">B-Serious</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968962" class="dsq-comment-message">bpm,<br></br><br>Whoopie Goldberg and Joy Behar were the most vocal.  </br><br></br><br>Barbara took a straw poll to see who thought Obama should make Hillary his veep.  Nobody thought it was a good idea.</br><br></br><br>When asked why, Sherri thought Hillary is too divisive.</br><br></br><br>Whoopie said it was Hillary\'s speech from last night that did it for her.  </br><br></br><br>She didn\'t like the fact that Hillary wouldn\'t start the healing process by conceding or even recognizing the historic occassion.  </br><br></br><br>She said that, for the first time, she saw Hillary\'s candidacy as being all about her and not about the country.  In her words, "It pissed me off."</br><br></br><br>Whoopie said Hillary wouldn\'t make a good veep, not because she\'s unqualified, but because she\'s not a team player.</br><br></br><br>Joy had the same feeling and even expressed shock at the fact that Whoopie was just beginning to see Hillary\'s selfish ways.  She said that Hillary and Bill have become a "two-headed monster" over the past few months and that Obama doesn\'t need to deal with that when he\'s President.</br><br></br><br>The only person defending Hillary on that issue was Elizabeth.  But even she thought the dream ticket wasn\'t a great idea.</br><br></br><br>It wasn\'t over-the-top, but it was a strong enough criticism to probably earn Whoopie and Joy a spot on Hillary\'s sh*t list.  I don\'t think the pro-Hillary audience liked what they heard (they were pretty quiet).</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968963" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968963" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968963">Bronze Trinity</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968963" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m so happy, happy, happy!!!! I feel like singing today and like everything is going to be all right! I\'m so proud of Barack Obama. I loved the fist bump and I think Michelle said \'I love you\' at the end and he said it back. I love them both. It actually happened. He did it. He\'s the greatest!!!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968964" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968964" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968964">Caribbean Lionesse</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968964" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968964" class="dsq-comment-message">Has anyone seen this Newsweek piece by Howard Fineman? (<a href="http://www.newsweek.com/id/139908%29%3Cbr%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cbr%3EApparently" rel="nofollow">http://www.newsweek.com/id/139908)<br></br><br>...</a>, Clinton wants to be offered the veep spot...so she can turn it down. And she doesn\'t want him to offer it to another woman because she has set herself up as \'The Woman\' in the party and doesn\'t want someone else to steal that thunder.</br><br></br><br>Jesus take the wheel... this is really ridiculous if it is true. But... I would never put it past her.</br></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968965" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968965">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968965" class="dsq-comment-message">Re The View,<br></br><br>I thought it utterly disrespectful that on the morning after the biggest story, The View began by talking about Barbara and Joy\'s diet gossip.  </br><br></br><br>Whoopi the moderator, was about to broach the subject and she allowed her attempt to be co-opted by Barbara\'s vacuous story.  We can always count on Whoopi to be deferential to lesser things. </br><br></br><br>Whoopi is a wholly ineffectual moderator; failing to sufficiently focus and complete a sentence without being thrown off by an intellectual lightweight like Elisabeth Hasselbeck.</br><br></br><br>The View does nothing for the image of women as serious, sober, appropriate equals.  At no point did any of them say congratulations to Obama or speak to the historical relevance of the nomination...though Sherry tried and was essentially shut down by the skeletal Barbara Walters.</br><br></br><br>Barbara, she who fucked a black man and was thought delightully dangerous for doing so.</br><br></br><br>I am very angry about this, can you tell?</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968966" class="dsq-comment-message">Thanks for the details, b-serious.<br></br><br>"She said that, for the first time, she saw Hillary\'s candidacy as being all about her and not about the country."</br><br></br><br>Good heavens! Either Whoopi is dumb, a zombie, or walking around with scales over her eyes. </br><br></br><br>"Barbara, she who fucked a black man and was thought delightully dangerous for doing so."</br><br></br><br>LMAO! </br><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968967" class="dsq-comment-message">Caribbean lioness,<br></br><br>thanks for the url to the Fineman article.  Here is the bomb:</br><br></br><br><i>The Clinton forces also have another wish: whomever Obama ends up choosing, he not pick another woman, even after the kabuki ends. "Hillary\'s supporters, and Hillary herself, can\'t stand the idea that he would pick another woman," said another source who is personally close to the Clintons. Now, that is what they call chutzpah!</i></br><br></br><br>Do you hear that Fairweather Feminists???  Hillary doesn\'t want the VP spot herself, but she and her supporters don\'t want another WOMAN to have the VP spot either!</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968968" class="dsq-comment-message">WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Wednesday Barack Obama\'s emergence as the first black American to win a major party\'s presidential nomination was a landmark for equal rights after more than two centuries of struggle.<br></br><br>Rice is the top-ranking African American in the Bush administration and has often spoken about the struggles of fellow black citizens who were subjected to slavery or segregation for much of U.S. history.</br><br></br><br>She has been mentioned as a potential running-mate for Republican John McCain but has repeatedly said she is not interested.</br><br></br><br>Obama, a Democrat, is the first African American to be nominated by one of the major parties for the White House.</br><br></br><br>"It\'s a country that has overcome many, many, now years, decades of, actually a couple of centuries, of trying to make good on its principles," Rice said.</br><br></br><br>"And I think that what we\'re seeing is, an extraordinary expression of the fact that \'we the people,\' is beginning to mean all of us,"</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968969">Anonymous</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968969" class="dsq-comment-message">"Hillary doesn\'t want the VP spot herself,"<br></br><br>I don\'t believe it for a second. That story is the most ridiculous theory offered. Was fineman one of those who claimed Obama had 50 superdels to trott out after Ohio?  </br><br></br><br>If you don\'t want VP, you definitely don\'t fight for it. She has got some game but turning down VP is not it.  If she really didn\'t want it, she would release the foundation and library donors list so scandal could rule her out.  She needs to stop wasting our dam time and let us see how much some of this fatcats paid for their pardons. LOL</br><br></br><br>--BPM</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968970" class="dsq-comment-message">If Barbara was an internet service, she\'s be dial up....slow and effectively obsolete.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968971" class="dsq-comment-message">She doesn\'t want it.  What she wants is to be President, by any means necessary.  The RFK statement was not an accident.<br></br><br>What she is doing now is a new phase: undermining Barack.  She is moving into offensive psychological operations in which I think she is expert.  How else could she keep Bill married while it is clear his dick wants to go elsewhere.</br><br></br><br>I marvel at the inability of her more prominent supporters to sense danger.  I wonder if that deficiency  makes them more vulnerable to con-men and serial killers.  Or, do they think we\'re stupid.  I am certainly happy they are not in charge of my personal safety.</br><br></br><br>I am very very angry.</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968972">sableverity</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968972" class="dsq-comment-message">The Clintons cussed out Clyburn for his Obamarama nod.  I\'m wondering just what he said.  What do ya\'ll think?<br></br><br>http://sableverity.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/clintons-cuss-out-clyburn-for-support-of-barack-obamarama/</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968973">justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968973" class="dsq-comment-message">Truthseeker,<br></br><br>" How else could she keep Bill married while it is clear his dick wants to go elsewhere.</br><br></br><br>-----------------------------------</br><br></br><br>You know you\'re wrong but that\'s too damn funny!</br><br></br><br>ahahahahahahahahaha</br><br>ahahahahahahahahaha</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968974">teacher</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968974" class="dsq-comment-message">"I believe there were many in the Democratic party who also didn\'t want a black man as their nominee. Why else would they have allowed Hillary the time to damage him."<br></br><br></br><br>Ms. Martin & BPM, the person I know who is on the outter regions of O\'s campaign said the same thing. He said,"Many of the superdelegates aren\'t comfortable with a Black candidate."</br><br></br><br>Cnn headline news showed a soundbite today showing a naval aircraft carrier. The story was that Myanmar refused the shipment of humanitarian aid because they don\'t want the USA to invade them and take their oil reserves. Dang. Wow.</br><br></br><br>I think O gave a good speech to the pro Isreal PAC. I\'ll have to admit that I\'m not up on the demands of Isreal, so I\'m not sure what would be pro or con for them. I don\'t like to think that any of our politicians would put the interests of Isreal above our national interests, but it also seems like their lobby is so strong that it can make or break political careers. I\'m generally supportive of Isreal, but they don\'t need to be picking our presidents.</br><br></br><br>Finally,Jenny-girlfriend of Jim Carey is holding a rally to promote green vaccinations. If any of you all are chemists, that would be a good thing to try to develop. My kids haven\'t had any vaccinations. They enjoy robust health and are seldom sick. I really don\'t understand why any medical professional would advocate the vaccination of a newborn baby. That defies logic to me. The gov. has a billion$ fund to pay vaccine victims. Did you know?</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968975">D.</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968975" class="dsq-comment-message">What\'s everyone\'s take on <a href="http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/06/04/mccain-calls-on-obama-to-join-in-series-of-town-hall-meetings/" rel="nofollow">this</a>?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968976">TruthSeeker</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968976" class="dsq-comment-message">There is talk of changing the rules by which the Democratic nominee is chosen.  Horror of Horrors that a black man has mastered the game.  I don\'t recall any complaining about the system before.  As I understand it, it is the States choice what type of election they will have.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968977">Caribbean Lionesse</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968977" class="dsq-comment-message">I know right truthseeker? That\'s the feminist hero for you! That would be so incredibly petty and yet typical of Hillary - if she can\'t or won\'t have it no other DARE think they should get it. That vicious and disgusting streak of entitlement pops up every time.<br></br><br>An extra thought - as odious as it is, Obama needs to start reaching out to Hillary\'s base of white middle-aged women, as vindictive, dismissive and bitter as many of them have been.</br><br></br><br>Any ideas on what would be a good way to do this? Personally I think he needs to play up his mother and granny more - a LOT MORE. From all accounts his mum was an incredible woman - gutsy, hard-working and open-minded. His grandmother is the same and a feminist trailblazer all on her own. Michelle is another tough nut - she basically was the major income earner in their household until his most recent bestseller a few years ago.</br><br></br><br>Obama needs to emphasise that not only does he have no issues with strong women, he LOVES him some strong women. That is who he has been surrounded about his whole life and who have made him who he is.</br><br></br><br>I dunno...maybe a gender version of his race speech? What says you jack and jill massive? :)</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968978" class="dsq-comment-message">Truth<br></br><br>That talk about changing the rules was started by Camp Crazy while they were trying to deligitimize Obama\'s win.</br><br></br><br>illary is only able to do what she is doing because she has the support of some members of the Democratic party.  As we all know, had this been Barack they would have run his ass out of town.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968979" class="dsq-comment-message">I love that photo of Barrack and Michelle.  When I saw her on stage with him last night she was so tender and loving with him.  It was incredibly sweet.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968980" class="dsq-comment-message"><i>"There is talk of changing the rules by which the Democratic nominee is chosen. Horror of Horrors that a black man has mastered the game. I don\'t recall any complaining about the system before."</i><br></br><br>Truthseeker,</br><br></br><br>I\'m gonna take my lead from Chris Rock. . . To be honest, I never heard of a super delegate until a black man became the frontrunner.</br><br></br><br>Did you ever hear about super delegates until Obama pulled off the upset in Iowa???</br><br></br><br>Think about it.  There are probably dozens of arcane rules that both parties <i>could</i> use in theory, but never use in practice.  Super delegates seems like one of them.  When was the last time they played such a major role?</br><br></br><br>This was also the first time I\'ve ever heard that you couldn\'t ask a candidate to drop out of the race once the math wasn\'t in their favor.  </br><br></br><br>For some reason, we were supposed to treat Hillary different than John Edwards, Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney and every other candidate who dropped out for the good of the party.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968981" class="dsq-comment-message">As for me, I don\'t know Caribbean lionesse.  I am still too pissed off to think of reaching out to them.  Really, how can he without knowing what it is they truly want?   <br></br><br>If they are secretly racist, there is nothing Obama can or should do about that.  If they are personally embarrassed by Hillary\'s poor performace, then the mere sight of whiz kid Obama is a slap in the face.  </br><br></br><br>Perhaps he has to give them the opportunity to vent.  My instincts are against it, because he\'s running for President, not best-friends-forever.  But the angry people can say how they really feel then move onto the issues that underlie their dissatisfaction.</br><br></br><br>But right now, I really don\'t give a damn.</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968982">Jonzee</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968982" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://midwestreality.blogspot.com/2008/06/his-and-her-story.html#links" rel="nofollow">Personally? I\'m trying to take a moment to savor the flavor of history made and in the making for five minutes." </a><br></br><br>I\'ll be ready to kick some tail in the name of change tomorrow.</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968983">teacher</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968983" class="dsq-comment-message">O has assembled a team to search for VP. PLEASE LET IT BE A WOMAN!!!! I hope he tells her (she whose name is irrelevant) that he won\'t pick a woman and then picks one. I hope he lets Michelle work on the national healthcare program AND get credit for it. If she wants to play high stakes poker with her career, let her. she has the most to lose. She is being a political jihadist with her career. I hope he calls her on all her bluffs-yes, every single one.<br>Realistically, she would get a deal that she wants AND STILL NOT KEEP HER END OF THE BARGAIN. What has led any of us to believe that she is going to keep her word? She is not going to do a 180 and start casmpaigning for O, even if it\'s whats best for the party.</br><br></br><br>I KNOW billy didn\'t use the N word to Clyburn. No way!!!</br><br></br><br>Poor McBush. They are playing clips from his speech last night and he looks so pathetic. How humiliating.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968984" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/06/hillary-clint-5.html%3Cbr%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cbr%3ETop" rel="nofollow">http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008...</a> of the Ticket</br><br></br><br>« With primaries over, challenges are clear for Barack Obama | Main | Coincidence? Vanity Fair line on Bill Clinton an old one about Teddy Roosevelt »</br><br>Is Barack Obama priming Hillary Clinton for healthcare reform role?</br><br></br><br>Early on in his speech last night claiming the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama offered praise for Hillary Clinton, which can be viewed as either a gracious or cynical overture to her angry supporters (many of whom have commented here).</br><br></br><br>But Obama also mentioned something that almost sounded like an offer. He said: "You can rest assured that when we finally win the battle for universal healthcare in this country, and we will win that fight, she will be central to that victory."</br><br></br><br>Of course, Clinton\'s history with healthcare reform has not exactly been successful. But Obama\'s careful wording -- and he is usually very careful in his wording in prepared speeches -- left the impression that he\'s considering asking Clinton to play a lead role in healthcare reform. Or maybe just be the anchor point in the Senate. Of course, that would be moot if John McCain wins in the fall, but given how much the issue means to Clinton, letting her steer the fight on that issue could be Obama\'s answer to a  pressing question: What to do about Clinton?</br><br></br><br>And that\'s the kind of role Clinton could also play as a vice president, much like Bill Clinton assigned Al Gore to streamline the federal bureaucracy.</br><br></br><br>-- Scott Martelle</br><br></br><br></br><br>__________________________</br><br></br><br>I keep thinking of that line in the  Color Purple:</br><br></br><br>[Celie to Mister] Till you do right by me everything you think about will fail. Til you right by me, everything you touch, will die.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968985" class="dsq-comment-message">Wow, we\'re getting props from most of the rest of the world:<br>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/04/AR2008060402360.html</br><br>Feels weird, but good.</br><br></br><br>And let\'s see, HRC won\'t concede, endorse or release her delegates because she thinks she can force Barack to declare her his co-presidential nominee?  I can\'t think of anything bad enough to say about her.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968986" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=run+for+cover+bob+marley&hl;=eN&sitesearch;=#" rel="nofollow">http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=run+for+c...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968987">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968987" class="dsq-comment-message">D - I think it is a good idea to hold town hall meetings with Barack and McCain.  McCain suggested it last year and Barack immediately responded that it was a good idea and if he were to become the nominee they should set it up.  I don\'t know about travelling together by plane and bus though.  That was a bit creepy.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968988">Val</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968988" class="dsq-comment-message">Regarding McCain\'s statement <br>“Leaders don’t hide from history, they make history,” </br><br></br><br>I believe Barack made history last night.</br></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968989">Craig Hickman</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968989" class="dsq-comment-message">truthseeker, you are writing exactly what I feel, but since I vowed not to say anything negative about her, I\'ve enjoyed reading your words.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1968990">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968990" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968990" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968990">rikyrah</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968990" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968990" class="dsq-comment-message">d, <br></br><br>From the moment that I heard about this idea, what, 6 weeks ago, I thought it was a great idea. </br><br></br><br>I think one of Obama\'s biggest hurdles, is the one with people who just think he\'s too inexperienced. </br><br></br><br>One of the best things that happened to Obama was when Edwards dropped out, and he went mano-a-mano with Hillpatine and didn\'t wither on the vine. Nobody muddying the waters meant that they could look and see and ACCEPT him as Commander-in-Chief. </br><br></br><br>See, him being on stage with McCain -...IMO, he doesn\'t even have to beat McCain. He just has to work it to a DRAW. A DRAW, I believe, would win over those independents, because it would take away McCain\'s ONE true advantage -I admit folks are more secure in the thought of McCain being Commander-in-Chief. </br><br></br><br>And, if they made sure that they went around the country?</br><br></br><br>One in rural America</br><br>One in urban America</br><br>North</br><br>South</br><br></br><br>I think it couldn\'t be anything but positive, IMO. </br><br></br><br>But, HELL NO TO ANY MEDIA MODERATORS. </br><br></br><br>Choose a local professor. The league of women voters. But, leave the media out of it.</br></div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1968991">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968991" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968991" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968991">Val</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968991" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968991" class="dsq-comment-message">It\'s on like hot buttered popcorn.<br></br><br>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/04/lieberman-carries-mccains_n_105179.html</br><br>Excerpt</br><br>Furthermore, during a Senate vote Wednesday, Obama dragged Lieberman by the hand to a far corner of the Senate chamber and engaged in what appeared to reporters in the gallery as an intense, three-minute conversation. </br><br></br><br>While it was unclear what the two were discussing, the body language suggested that Obama was trying to convince Lieberman of something and his stance appeared slightly intimidating.</br><br></br><br>Using forceful, but not angry, hand gestures, Obama literally backed up Lieberman against the wall, leaned in very close at times, and appeared to be trying to dominate the conversation, as the two talked over each other in a few instances.</br></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968992" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968992" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968992">TruthSeeker</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968992" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968992" class="dsq-comment-message">Craig, thanks.<br></br><br></br><br>Rikyrah,</br><br>I agree no media moderators.   They don\'t have sufficient expertise in Government, economics or policy to ask pertinent questions, understand the answers and pose follow up questions.  </br><br></br><br>You know, it is insane when you think the corporate media has been framing the presidential debates all along.</br></div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1968993">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968993" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968993" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968993">TruthSeeker</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968993" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968993" class="dsq-comment-message">Damn Val,<br></br><br>I saw the headline at Huffington but didn\'t read the story...I would kill to know what that conversation was about!</br><br></br><br>Ha..they think Obama\'s a punk.  They better be careful.</br></div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1968994">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968994" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968994" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968994">Val</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968994" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968994" class="dsq-comment-message">Watching MSNBC now.  Hillary will announce that she is supporting Barack on Friday.  Apparantly she got slapped by 23 of her top supporters.  Said she was defiant.<br></br><br>NY Times Article:</br><br>http://nytimes.com/?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx;=1212622018-eDhqdW/FoxDa3AkiLhO1IQ</br></div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1968995">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968995" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968995" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968995">Val</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968995" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968995" class="dsq-comment-message">My favorite part in the NY Times article.<br></br><br>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/05/us/politics/04cnd-campaign.html?_r=1&hp;&oref;=slogin</br><br></br><br>Excerpt:</br><br>“We pledged to support her to the end,” said Representative Charles W. Rangel, a New York Democrat who has been a patron of Mrs. Clinton since she first ran for the Senate. “Our problem is not being able to determine when the hell the end is.”</br></div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-1968996">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-1968996" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-1968996" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-1968996">Diana</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-1968996" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-1968996" class="dsq-comment-message">Don\'t trust her, Don\'t Trust Her, DON\'T TRUST HER.  HRC\'s keeping her delegates until the convention.</div>\
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