Jack and Jill Politics - Latest Comments in Saturday Open Thread

Re: Saturday Open Thread

islandgirl550 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:02:10 -0000

Ol' Massa Saxby must be truly catching the vapors with these numbers!

Re: Saturday Open Thread

Guest — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:10:31 -0000

msmartin - it isn't just you. A few weeks ago I felt completely at peace.

Yes I stump, donate, make calls and will vote for Barack but I finally figured out this was already ordained and I am watching it happen. It is bigger than me so I agree with you -- No doubts.

Re: Saturday Open Thread

caligirl — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:45:49 -0000

ahhh...wow... so beautiful. what an unparalleled talent. thanks for that. loved the baby's breath in her hair! :-)

you know her daughter, maya, plays michelle obama sometimes on sat. night live?? just saw that on msnbc today.

Re: Saturday Open Thread

Justice58 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:37:47 -0000

Incredible Final Georgia Early Voting Numbers

http://www.dailykos.com/sto...

An incredible final day of early voting in Georgia took place yesterday, where 227,851 people cast their votes. Although most expect the final percentage of black vote in the state to decline from what it currently is, incredibly the final day of early voting brought an increase, with nearly 37% of the Friday voters being African-American.

Nearly 2 million people have voted in Georgia so far, representing over 60% of the total 2004 electorate and over 3 times what the early and absentee vote consisted of in the prior Presidential election. Perhaps most incredibly, compared to 2004 levels, 80% of blacks have already gone to the polls, withstanding lines hours on end, to make sure their voices would be heard.

Early Voting Statistics

Number of ballots cast: 1,994,990

Number of ballots voted in person: 1,773,752
Number of mail-in ballots returned: 221,238

Turn out Demographics:

Black Female 439,434
Black Male 260,432
White Female 666,827
White Male 534,174
Asia-PI Female 6,370
Asia-PI Male 5,007
Hisp-Lt Female 8,504
Hisp-Lt Male 6,214
Native AM Female 159
Native AM Male 137
Other 67,372
Total 1,994,990

Top 5 Counties in turn out:

Dekalb: 177,32
Fulton: 160,641
Cobb: 135,907
Gwinnett: 106,801
Henry: 69,604

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:35:29 -0000

caligirl: THANK YOU! I wasn't aware of this! Nice! :>)

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:26:48 -0000

caligirl: In MEMORY of this talented LADY:

LOVING YOU (Minnie Riperton)

Re: Saturday Open Thread

caligirl — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:18:49 -0000

u know that when michelle looks at barack that old minnie riperton song probably plays in her mind: "lovin' you"

Re: Saturday Open Thread

Guest — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:25:54 -0000

RAOTFL

Re: Saturday Open Thread

Ametia — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:17:09 -0000

Yes, thank you Michelle. I just returned from a high school rally for Barack Obama and other local candidates here in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

The rally was organized by the Somalian community. Over the last 10 years, EP, MN. has seen one of the largest Somalia immigrant populations in the U.S. I live in Eden praire. It is the most diverse cities in suburbia, MN.

Keith Ellison made history as the first African American from Minnesota to serve in the U.S. Congress. He also made history by becoming the first person of the Muslim faith in America to serve in Congress. This is the community that helped elect him.

What I loved about attending this rally was the organizer were Somali, the diversity of the candidates and hearing where they stood on the issues. They had translators too. These folks are in America, and must understand what is involved. Keith has been very instrumental in helping not only somali immigrants gain legal status but also Hmong people.

Representative Ellison's philosophy is one of "generosity and inclusiveness." His roots as a community activist and his message of inclusivity through democratic participation resonates throughout the Fifth District. His priorities in Congress are: promoting peace, prosperity for working families, and promoting civil and human rights. It was so good to hear Keith tell the Somalia to vote the Deemocratic and he gave specific reasons why.

Ashwin Madia: 30 years old. He's an attorney, served in Iraq in the Marine Corp Parents from India. He was born in Boston. Running for Congress.

Al Franken: Jewish, former comedian, running against inccumbent Senator Norm Coleman.

R.T. Rybak: Mayor of Minneapolis, MN

Maria Rund: State Representative in my district. She's a Nurse Practictioner, and has worked tirelessly to assist Somali women.

All of these candidates walk the talk when it comes to helping immigrants intergrate into America, into communities.

Michelle Bahman was not in attendance, cuz that bitch is an anti- immigration white nationalist.

Yes, we will be watching the Repugs post 11-5.

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:03:28 -0000

Anovelista: Palin Gets Pranked by Canadian Radio Station.
1 11 2008

In a prank call lasting about six minutes, Governor Palin believes she is talking to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. I guess Palin went “rogue.” And obviously they don’t vet their calls.

2 THINGS:

1. The UN-VETTED ONE got "PUNKED!!" or "PLAYED!"

2. . . . they don't VET their calls! BWAHAHAHAHA!!! :>)

I'm 2 tha-rough!! :>) :>)

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:57:00 -0000

msmartin:

AMEN! Keepin' the FAITH!! :>)

Re: Saturday Open Thread

msmartin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:53:21 -0000

Thanks for the link Greenlady. I can't explain it to you, but I've always known it would be okay.

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:47:47 -0000

caligirl: For ONE of us, it don't make NO DIFFERENCE what photo his face is in. The LOVE is THERE! :>) :>) [With ALL DUE RESPECT to Mrs. Obama & the Children.]

Obama-Biden '08!!! TRUST

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:41:55 -0000

Monie: RAOTFL!!! :>) Would that "B" be backward 2?? :>)

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:39:15 -0000

Miranda:
I have used my RATE DOWN ARROW quite a bit since I've gotten back?? Don't THEY GET IT?? :>) :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!! TRUST

Re: Saturday Open Thread

Justice58 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:36:40 -0000

True! He is so jealous with his flabby ass body! It makes you nauseous looking at it! Ewww

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:34:52 -0000

Val: a man who planted a seed and rolled out on him and his mother?

PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE (The Temptations)

Whew! I just came back from working. Now I have ta look up VIDEOS. :>) :>)

Annnnnd, I ENJOY ERRY MINUTE of it!! :>) :>)

ENJOY!! :>)

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:24:42 -0000

msmartin:
No, no doubts at all.

When I Rose This Morning - I DIDN'T HAVE NO DOUBT!

ENJOY!! :>)

Re: Saturday Open Thread

BIGGIE_4_OBAMA — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:24:22 -0000

there a bunch of foot dragging, mouth breathing booger eaters

Re: Saturday Open Thread

msmartin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:17:33 -0000

You are crazy, but spot on.

Re: Saturday Open Thread

caligirl — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:14:31 -0000

i absolutely LOVE the look on barack's face in this photo!

Re: Saturday Open Thread

caligirl — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:13:28 -0000

so true.

have to admit i was a little surprised that he was out on the trail. he's said some really negative things about mccain lately. what a coward.

Re: Saturday Open Thread

caligirl — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:11:17 -0000

or slapped so hard that his eye straightens out.

Re: Saturday Open Thread

GreenLadyHere13 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:09:11 -0000

Michelle: Nice analysis! While I don't understand ALL of what Mr. Silvers says, I APPRECIATE his ABILITY, as a statistician, to LOOK at ALL ANGLES of a POLL! :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!! TRUST

Re: Saturday Open Thread

rikyrah — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:09:07 -0000

Saturday Evening Open Thread IS UP