November 4th 2008, the end of the world as we know it…

 Open letter to all of my friends..

Dear Friends..

In a few hours you and I will have the opportunity to make a difference. 

We will have the chance to raise our voices in unison in a call for change-a call for a new direction.  

If we succeed it will be the end of the world as we’ve known it and I know that you can’t wait to say goodbye to the past and hello to the future!

I am so ready to wrap my arms around a future where national unity is more important than partisan political bickering, where the health of the individual is more important than a healthy bottom line, where global peace and global security are more important than GDP and GNP  and where national reputation and image are more important than personal or party ideology.

It’s a lot to ask I know but as the most powerful citizenry in the world it’s our responsibility to take those first real steps towards improving our lives and the lives of our brothers and sisters across the world by voting for Barack Obama.

Almost two years ago, we stood with him in Springfield, Illinois as he announced his candidacy. And after eight years of being pushed and kicked around we were ready to hear his message. Today, we start taking the first real steps towards making his vision/our vision a reality.

It’s been a hard and difficult struggle and we almost didn’t get here but you’ve been valiant and vigilant my friends, battered and bruised yes, but we’re here. 

And as we start down that unexplored path with heads held high, proud hearts and the knowledge and belief that anything is possible in this great land remember this day. REMEMBER THIS DAY for this is the day that marks the end of the world as we know it and you know what we’re not scared. We’re not anxious. We’re feeling just WONDERFUL!!!

Now go vote..

CBL..

Hillary Clinton and Obama together in Florida

 

Hillary Clinton and Obama are appearing side by side in Florida together.  In fact check out the live feed.

A few minutes ago she gave a warm introduction to Obama. I still don’t think she means all of what she says but it was  awesome to see them together.

And Obama even got the audience to chant Hillary’s name.  He even talked admirably and glowingly of her. Now, this is what we should have seen more of over the last couple of weeks.

Clinton supporters should ‘get over it’..

 

If they want to win back the White House come November.

Apparently Obama during a meeting with the Black Congressional Caucus made this statement in reference to the ‘healing’ that still needs to be done by many Clinton supporters,

I need to make a decision in the next few months as to how I manage that since I’m running against John McCain, which takes a lot of time. If women take a moment to realize that on every issue important to women, John McCain is not in their corner, that would help them get over it.

Apparently, Rep Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, an ardent Clinton supporter took offense to the last three words, ‘get over it’ and she told Obama as much.

However, though I’m sure Obama meant no offense I must say that I do believe that those Clinton supporters who are still harbouring ill feelings towards Obama should ‘get over it’. Clinton lost, he won but WE all want to win come November and we can’t do that if they don’t and wouldn’t get over the primary results.

We can’t win in November with a divided party and in this election unlike many others in the past, every single vote and I mean EVERY single vote will matter. This election the choice couldn’t be more simple.

Do you want another eight years of disaster or eight years of prosperity?

Believe me, I can understand how many of her supporters feel in some of my earlier posts I was leaning towards not supporting Clinton or the Democrats if SHE won but I finally came to the conclusion that I want what’s best for America and regardless of the outcome between the two, Obama and Clinton, voting for John McCain was not an option!

And I hope that Clinton’s supporters realize that before it’s too late.

Besides, like my mom always said to me when I lost a race (I did athletics in high school..), ” There’s always next time…”

How we view ourselves..

Just like I’ve said in a previous blog..if an African American is elected we would see ‘ourselves differently’ and whites would also see us differently as well..check out what I said here