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[Anonymous]

If I had a place, I’d rent it to you based on your letter alone. You obviously possess good taste and intelligence:) Good luck with your search. Have you done the obvious of watching craigslist?

[Anonymous]

I think it’s *sad* any of the candidates has to prove their religious credentials to run for a *secular* job. What other place of employment requires this craziness? Like it’s really surprising to find skeletons in the closet of Wright or Hagee. Both drunk on power and the limelight, and neither of which should be given any attention.

I don’t know enough about Hamas to guess what their motivation is, unless they wanted to scare Jewish voters into choosing McCain. The rumor mills have been trying to pin Obama as anti-semitic. Making a connection to Hamas would reinforce that impression. Could be a reverse psychology attempt cuz they really want McCain to win.

[Sue]

Very good points, Alki! I’ve written to manufacturers to make suggestions about packaging – like today I bought a product that used to come in a cardboard box but now comes in a plastic container I can’t recycle, so I wrote to them. And I have a trunk full of reusable bags that I take everywhere.

[walfredo]

Charla- it is unfortunate that this is the end result for Obama and this church… His interview this evening was not his best.

The church really has given him no other option. Obviously what we’ve already heard and seen about Rev. Wright is going to be a part of the general election campaign. It is just too big of a liability and a wild card, to have the news follow whatever sermon is said at Trinity that week. Rev. Fleger even referred to the fact that what he was about to say is going to be “youtubed” before he went into his speech. You can’t let that dictate the campaign…

I have a different take on today then BeachDrGrl. I thought the entire exercise was disgraceful and really shows the extreme weakness inherent to much of the DNC establishment. Obama conceded to things that made no logical sense, and punished him for obeying the rules set forth by the committee. He did so, obviously because he could, and as an attempt to unify the party.

Now, Clinton got her big victory, in that Mich and Florida now have results, and trust me- tonight she will continue to question Obama’s legitimacy, make her popular vote argument, and her spokespeople like Ickes, will continue with the notion that the party “hijacked” delegates from her.

Clinton supporters will still be on Mars, and feel unrepresented. Obama supporters will feel like there candidate gave more then was necessary. Clinton is going to declare victory Sunday night, and Obama will actually hit the magic number and win on Tuesday night.

The Clinton supporters chanting “MCCain” outside of the meeting today were disgraceful. The reason we aren’t hearing more of this from Obama’s side is because he is obviously going to be the nominee…

All in all, I would say this was one of the worst days for the democratic party in recent memory. And I can’t help remind, that 100% of these problems with Florida and Michigan were self-inflected.

My other thought, the few minutes I watched the spectacle that took place today. Was, if there is enough time and money to put this event on, why exactly with 4 or so months to plan, wouldn’t a re-vote be an option? A fair primary, that would end all of this rhetoric, and actually be democratic and pick a nominee. Most census analysis and polling data show Obama would win Michigan, and be much closer in Florida then the results. So please, don’t anyone pretend this ruling did him some great favor. Aside from giving away delegates to his opponent, there is this shroud of illegitimacy, that Clinton will continue to hammer, and that will linger

As an Obama supporter, the goalposts got moved, my candidate caved into pure evil and cynicism from his opponent, but like has been the case this whole election he did so with strength, and he secured the nomination with a compromise. He now need 20 or so supers out of over 200 undecided to clinch… So it’s a win, but under the worst possible circumstances, which were brought on by a completely incompetent DNC.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, JanS.

You never know, I may start feeling too much heat and bail out again.

It’s hard to defend one side all by yourself!

You should all take that as a compliment because I actual know that you are all more educated on this whole political thing than I am. I’m doing my best and will try to stay above water.

[Anonymous]

I’m not really trying to imply anything, JanS. I’m just stating a fact.

Do you have any thoughts on WHY they might want him to win this election? I know that you said they are making some kind of point, but I can’t see what point that would be.

I can’t understand why it is “sad” that Obama has resigned from an extremely racist church. Had he been a little more clever, he never would have been there and forged such close relationships in the first place.

Just my $0.02 on the whole “church” issue.

[beachdrivegirl]

Wow! What a day! Obama now only needs 68 more delegates to clinch the nomination. Considering, he is projected to receive about 46 through the last comments that means he needs roughly 22 super delegates to end this race.

It is very sad that obama felt he had to leave his church like that.

[JanS]

well, I , for one, am glad you’re back…let the good times roll :o)

[JanS]

NR…maybe I’m crazy, but , no, it makes no impact on me that Hamas has endorsed anyone. Why would I pay attention to that? They don’t have a say in anything we do in this country. I am not influenced by things like that…maybe others are. What you’re implying is that somehow Mr. Obama is in their pocket? Is that what you’re saying? Or that because of thie endorsement that he will somehow favor them? Or that this goes back to the fact that some have eluded to him being Muslim?

We’re intelligent (I hope) people….we can make up our own minds here. Hamas did it to make some kind of point…but…they have no bearing in anything regarding this presidential election, IMO. It’s simply reading something into it that doesn’t exist.

Charla…I just heard about him resigning from his church. I suppose it had to happen sooner or later.I’m sure it was a difficult decision for him, and I’m not at all sure how I feel about it.

[charlabob]

Obama and his family resigned from Trinity Church today — http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/31/report-obama-resigns-from_n_104488.html

He’s going to make a statement later tonight. I can’t help wondering if this is connected with any deal he made to be more electible. And I can’t help being sad.

[charlabob]

FWIW, NR, I didn’t think you were rude either. And, frankly, I do play with the big kids (on Sound Politics and Horses’ A**) so BDG is absolutely right — all of this is pretty mild.

I am in awe of your persistence and your articulateness — and sometimes I want to shake you, but only metaphorically :-) How could such a smart woman come to such lame conclusions???

I expect you to persist throughout the campaign, because it will get better/worse and we need you. I’ll be disappointed if you don’t. (Oh, by the way, we seem to be back, don’t we?)

[Anonymous]

Ok, so we can’t “technically” say the Hamas have endorsed Obama, however, doesn’t it make you *a little* uneasy that they “want him to win”?

[Alki]

Hey! When we talk about “pimping” our grocery store, how about not using plastic bags anymore and requesting/demanding items that aren’t made with the hard plastic (that plastic will be around for 15 generations after we die)!

To me, that’s “pimping” our grocery stores and I think we should all be demanding more sustainable solutions for our shopping needs. ;)

[JanS]

Sue…try Terjung’s in the junction..4547 Calif. Ave. SW, across the street from Menashe’s.

There’s also a business called It’s About Time in the Activ Space at 3400 Harbor Ave……you might call them…206-783-4277

[Sue]

I have a Citizen watch with one of those metal stretch bands that needs to be replaced. Any recommendations on a place where I can have the band replaced (and most likely have a link or two removed from it)? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

This is good news for Obama too.

Former Bush donors now giving to Obama

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/227/story/39067.html

Also, a fun study I read last night. NPR (yes, leans liberal, NR) hired a republic polling group and a Democrat polling group. When the subjects were not told which party had a specific plan/view, even the Republicans by a large margin agreed with the Democrat platform.

http://joshkahn.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/npr-national-may-08.pdf

[Anonymous]

JoB – Don’t know if you’re still around, but I really don’t need you telling me what my posts ARE and aren’t.

I think Ken can handle himself just fine.

You seem to not have the ability to realize when people are being light hearted and funny.

A lot of people have been done conversing with you for awhile anyways, so maybe there isn’t anything left for you to say.

Please don’t read my posts anymore, you don’t seem to be able to understand. And I would certainly appreciate that you not critique my posts anymore as well.

Thank you in advance.

Charla – I gave it a try over on the “Go Barack” thread. I think you’re right about not following the links. I have to admit that I don’t always follow all the links shared.

[Anonymous]

From Political Radar:

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/05/obama-hits-mcca.html

“Many fine people may have a conflict that is not reconcilable. Barack Obama’s dragging the names of good people through the mud publicly is the worst type of character assassination,” McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds said in a statement.

The McCain campaign turned the tables, saying that Obama himself has not released the names of his advisors.

Bounds also brought up Obama’s relationship with Willam Ayers, a member of the terrorist organization, the Weather Underground.

“Just a few years ago when Barack Obama was beginning his career in politics he was launching it at the home of William Ayers, an unrepentant domestic terrorist who his chief strategist said Senator Obama was certainly friendly with. If Barack Obama is going to make associations the issue, we look forward to the debate about Senator Obama’s associations and what they say about his judgment and readiness to be commander in chief,” Bounds wrote.

[Anonymous]

http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/connor_clinton_obama/2008/05/11/95144.html

[Anonymous]

You can’t seriously be implying because the Hamas say they want Obama to win, that is an endorsement.

McCains hired employees other job is working on behalf of these groups.

[Anonymous]

JT – You cannot seriously be implying that McCain has more and/or stronger ties to terrorist organizations than Obama.

Haven’t certain terrorist groups actually come out and endorsed Obama?

[Anonymous]

McCain Campaign manager Rick Davis’s lobbying firm has business ties to Iran (reported today). So Obama associates are pastors with big mouths that SAY stupid things. McCain employees like to WORK with terrorist sympathizers and evil militias. Which has a bigger effect on our country and the decisions a commander in chief would make?

[charlabob]

NR, you actually should post paragraphs because, truthfully, I doubt many people follow your links :-) One of my functions in the political world is op research, so I actually read the worst of the right, and I’m on the mailing lists for most of their candidates. Shhhhh don’t tell ’em. :-)

BDG, Wexler is amazing — Sundance Channel has a series, from a few years back, called “The Hill.” Its in reruns now, so political junkies should look for it. It’s about Wexler and his staff, back when they were trying to decide what to do about the war and Katrina — both “local” issues to him. It’s SO much fun to watch — the passion of the kids on the staff (yup, job, I’m selling out again), and the measured passion of the congressman. One of the things I enjoy about watching him now, is that he obviously caught a lot of their passion.

[bcollins]

It’s all good. The states are all on board with the approaches being proposed. It’s the national bosses who will screw things up…if it happens.

[Anonymous]

BDG, that may be true, but I was reading an article yesterday quoting a Hillary supporter from the DNC. He still was able to see the reality of the situation. Said something to the effect…you don’t fix rule breaking by making new rules.