Adventures in My Mind

Mar 21, 2008

Govenor Bill Richardson Edorses Barack Obama

And so should you. Here is his letter to his supporters.
During the last year, I have shared with you my vision and hopes for this nation as we look to repair the damage of the last seven years. And you have shared your support, your ideas and your encouragement to my campaign. We have been through a lot together and that is why I wanted to tell you that, after careful and thoughtful deliberation, I have made a decision to endorse Barack Obama for President.

We are blessed to have two great American leaders and great Democrats running for President. My affection and admiration for Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton will never waver. It is time, however, for Democrats to stop fighting amongst ourselves and to prepare for the tough fight we will face against John McCain in the fall. The 1990's were a decade of peace and prosperity because of the competent and enlightened leadership of the Clinton administration , but it is now time for a new generation of leadership to lead America forward. Barack Obama will be a historic and a great President, who can bring us the change we so desperately need by bringing us together as a nation here at home and with our allies abroad.

Earlier this week, Senator Barack Obama gave an historic speech. that addressed the issue of race with the eloquence, sincerity, and optimism we have come to expect of him. He inspired us by reminding us of the awesome potential residing in our own responsibility. He asked us to rise above our racially divided past, and to seize the opportunity to carry forward the work of many patriots of all races, who struggled and died to bring us together.

As a Hispanic, I was particularly touched by his words. I have been troubled by the demonization of immigrants--specifically Hispanics-- by too many in this country. Hate crimes against Hispanics are rising as a direct result and now, in tough economic times, people look for scapegoats and I fear that people will continue to exploit our racial differences--and place blame on others not like them . We all know the real culprit -- the disastrous economic policies of the Bush Administration!

Senator Obama has started a discussion in this country long overdue and rejects the politics of pitting race against race. He understands clearly that only by bringing people together, only by bridging our differences can we all succeed together as Americans.

His words are those of a courageous, thoughtful and inspiring leader, who understands that a house divided against itself cannot stand. And, after nearly eight years of George W. Bush, we desperately need such a leader.

To reverse the disastrous policies of the last seven years, rebuild our economy, address the housing and mortgage crisis, bring our troops home from Iraq and restore America's international standing, we need a President who can bring us together as a nation so we can confront our urgent challenges at home and abroad.

During the past year, I got to know Senator Obama as we campaigned against each other for the Presidency, and I felt a kinship with him because we both grew up between words, in a sense, living both abroad and here in America. In part because of these experiences, Barack and I share a deep sense of our nation's special responsibilities in the world.

So, once again, thank you for all you have done for me and my campaign. I wanted to make sure you understood my reasons for my endorsement of Senator Obama. I know that you, no matter what your choice, will do so with the best interests of this nation, in your heart.

Sincerely,
Bill Richardson

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Mar 19, 2008

Barack Obama: A More Perfect Union

Read the full text.

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Mar 18, 2008

Black Is The New President, Bitch!

I'm sure most of you have heard or seen Tina Fey's defacto endorsement of HC on Saturday Night Live. You may have also seen the skits that skewered Main Stream Media for its supposed preferential treatment of Barack Obama.

This past weekend they finally set some of the record straight with this hysterical bit by Tracy Morgan ...

"Bitch may be the new black, but black is the new president, bitch!"

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Mar 13, 2008

Furor Over Ferraro: Clinton's Missed Opportunity

The huge flap over Gerry Ferraro's loony comments in the last few weeks have shown that the Clinton campaign has no interest in anything but winning, even if it has to done in the most ugly, vile ways imaginable. The spectacle her campaign has become is like watching a car wreck in slow motion or the Christians being fed to the lions. Except in this case the Christians, that is her Democratic supporters, are cheering as they are being led to the slaughter by Howard Wolfson et al.

Keith Olbermann has his take on her woefully missed opportunity. Ever Clinton supporter out there should take great pause at this past few weeks action by this divisive and thoroughly Machiavellian campaign.

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Mar 7, 2008

Tea and Cookies Makes Me Commander In Chief

Or if it ain't me, it sure as hell ain't gonna be you!

Clinton would rather see McCain as president than Obama. Because of this and other cult of personality issues with Billary, an Obama adviser called her a "monster" and immediately retracted it. Understandable, especially in the light of Obama's more dignified campaign posture (As if Billary's posture could ever outdo your typical Neanderthal).

Let me unretract for her ... Hillary Clinton is a monster. Her slash and burn, kitchen sink, muckraking, or whatever you want to call it campaign is so self-centered and personality driven that her thuggish communication director, Howard Wolfson, compared Obama to Ken Starr. Yes, that Ken Starr of Whitewater/Monica Lewinsky fame.

And yes, that means that the so-called "fighter" is again playing the victim card. And why? Because Obama raised the question of her continuing refusal to release her income tax return. Something Obama has already done. Wouldn't it be nice to know where she and Bill got the $5 million she loaned to her campaign last month?

Wouldn't it be nice if she and Slick Willy just crawled back into the ooze from which they spawned? Yeah, wouldn't it be nice.

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