From Our Editors
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Back in 2007 our editors took notice of a special and gifted individual who had the potential to become the next President of the Free World. We decided early on that we would go full blast and put our site behind Barack Obama. Although we believe America and the entire world needs Barack Obama, our people in particular are in desperate need to see a force of change. If our communities had more Barack and Michelle’s out there, where would we be? If you are not feelin’ his politics and question whether the change you seek is really possible in America, the symbolism and principles (strong family, hard work, self-responsibility, intellectualism) he and Michelle represent alone to our youth is worth your vote. .
Although negroes such as Jesse Jackson and Robert Johnson and some racist white folks want to cut off Obama’s nuts, its our generation’s responsibility to get out there in battleground states such as Ohio, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to pull him over the top. Our ancestors will be watching on November 4th to see if you took 5 minutes out of your day to ride for something other than yourself.
If our country doesn’t elect Obama on November 4th, we deserve to go into another Great Depression.
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OBAMA 08′
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Please, please, please advise everyone you know that they absolutely can NOT go to the polls wearing any Obama (or whoever you are voting for) shirts, pins, hats, etc. It is AGAINST THE LAW and will be grounds to have the polling officials to turn you away. This is considered campaigning and no one can campaign within X amount of feet of the polls. They are banking on us being overly excited and not being aware of this long standing law that you can bet will be ENFORCED THIS YEAR!!!!!
They are banking that if you are turned away, you will not go home and change your clothes and return to the polls to vote. Please just don’t wear ANY gear of any sorts to the polls! Please share this information with as many people as you can. If you are already aware of this, please don’t take it as insulting your intelligence.
Have a great day and see you at the polls on November 4th.
Unfortunately…i think it’ll take more than 5 minutes on Nov. 4th! But it’ll be worth the wait! (or just vote early…) Yes we can!!!
I can’t wait!
LOL @Nue to this, thats why I got out, rather talk about Obama any day. Lol That reminds me of a funny joke my friend sent me. It said Obama slogan: C.H.A.N.G.E= Come Help A Ni**a Get Elected. LMAO> That was too funny. But that’s my boy, and my new next President.
As much as I love my country, its almost obvious who the next president should be (Obama)
and I agree with Bossip. If Obama doesnt win the presidency, I hope that we got into another Depression. Although some Americans still wouldn’t learn…as Bush got the presidency the second time.
i’m registered
Protect the nuts!
I’m crossing state lines into Missouri to work the polls. If you live in a McCain state, travel to a battleground state and help out.
In 2000 the vote came down to a few counties in Florida.
thanks keisha
Im registered
Been registered!
Thank you BOSSIP for posting something important and getting straight to the facts. If we don’t elect OBAMA we deserve another Great Depression.
BOSSIP, you deserve a HO SIT DOWN for your hypocrisy. Look at you *****-HOLES trying to act all serious and educated. PUH-LEEZ!
You always blast black celebs in interracial relationships but yet you support Obama who is a product of an interracial relationship. HYPOCRITE~
You use racist and derogatory words like “dark butts” when referring to black women and yet you criticize Jesse Jackson for wanting to cut Obama’s nuts off. HYPOCRITE!!
I could go on forever
Registered on the day I turned 18. Now if only Bossip would stop with the SWIRL drama posts and the contiual spotlight on Black men with non black women then I would have much more respect for Bossip.
Bossip stop all your racist Black Men LOVE white Women posts. The majority of black men are with black women.
OBAMA 08!
this site uses “dark butts” in sarcastic reference to and old story. stop using that as an example.
YES WE CAN!
Everyone, please look up voter information for your state and how you can make sure you’re registered to vote and listed under the correct address.
people we need to vote for obama. He’s the naswer to our prayers. He’s struggling in the race. PLease Black people, please! It about time, we change! It’s about time, we go places that only white people can get access to! We’re equals to them! Let’s elect a black man to the white house. We’re Americans too, remember!
***** obama,yall *****s think he really gone b president.kool-aid 4 ervybody on nov.4. im gone vote 4 the *****,but i aont got my hopes up
@HOLLYWOOD BS
that is a good point about the swirl comments
but in the end they are black babbies
@h-town all day, ***** YOU BACK!
Lol @ bossip saying “our people” as if they are down with or represent the empowerment of blacks!!! And what group of idiots (i.e. the entire bossip staff) feels its ever okay to prescribe to other who they should and should not vote for?!!! not to sound too cliche- but this is america- and when a media group or organization is hunanimously in favor of a policy,person, or ideal, it usually leads to biased reporting, blatant slants and overstatements and in the end, pure propaganda. Much like bill oreily and the folks at fox….bossip aint about *****.
Yup everybody definitely needs to vote, this is real important so thanks Bossip for stayin on the grind and pointing out the importance of voting for Obama on november 4th (which happens to be my b-day lol)
yeah bossip b on tht bull*****,they ridin his ***** cuz he black.***** im votin 4 jesus.not jesus,but my mexican partna wit the good green named jesus
ya’ll hoping for a great depression?
yeah we will see when it happends if your wishes are still the same….
Yes Thank-you Bossip. People should wake up and smell
the recession !!! i have registered to vote last month. and on NOV 4 the lines are gonna be crazy but stick in there and let your voice be heard,and bring your I D. OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lol @ bossip saying “our people” as if they are down with or represent the empowerment of blacks!!! And what group of idiots (i.e. the entire bossip staff) feels its ever okay to prescribe to other who they should and should not vote for?!!! not to sound too cliche- but this is america- and when a media group or organization is hunanimously in favor of a policy,person, or ideal, it usually leads to biased reporting, blatant slants and overstatements and in the end, pure propaganda. Much like bill oreily and the folks at fox….bossip aint about *****.
VOTE OR DIE!!! CAN I WEAR THAT T-SHIRT ON THE 4TH?
Not another Great Depression! The working poor will be so much worse off and the wealthy may end up less rich, but they won’t hurt like the rest of us.
To say we deserve another Depression is plain stupid!
I FEEL LIKE USA CITIZEN ARE GONNA MAKE A BIG MISTAKE ”AGAIN” IF THEY DONT VOTE FOR OBAMA. I’LL PRAY FOR THIS COUNTRY THAT NEVER LEARNS NOV. 4.GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS THIS COUNTRY CUZ UR GONNA NEED IT IF YOU MAKE THE WRONG CHOICE.
@ WhatsYoursIsMine
Yes please make sure you bring an ID with your proper
address because they have a list and if your address doesn’t match they’ll turn you away and some places won’t let you re-register to vote. so if you moved make sure you re-register to vote.
I swear if McCoCaine win I’m moving to Thailand..
Love the way some people especially black folks, when they see barack in person, be smilin at that cat like he the messiah. And then they go and put faith in him and praise him the same way. I hear folks talk about him like he Jesus (not the cat with the weed the real one)saying how he can change the world…oh how he inspires me…he’s the answer to our prayers…wtf!?! WAKE THE ***** UP HE’S A POLITICIAN. The *****s lies every day by default!! I don’t give damn- democrat=repuplican=screw the working cl*****. The government does not love you, nor do the majority of CAREER politicians within it. When this recession hits, you’ll see who loves ya baby…
This is the shot-in-the-arm that black men need…to see that their dreams can be fulfilled if they work hard at it…I think black men will simmer some of the aggression if Obama was to win *praying*
If not…it will be a black and ugly November
BOSSIP has exploited Obama for the image of “keeping it real with black people”, but they have done the right thing by using this useless site for some sort of good.
NOTE TO BOSSIP: “King Latifah” “Dark Butts” “HO SIT DOWN” “AMISTAD” “CAMEL”, etc are offensive to the audience you’re trying so hard to appeal too. . .we made you and we can also BREAK you at our discrection.
I’m checking in for Palm Beach County, FL one of the swing counties! We’ve had another issue with our ballots and voting machines during our elections last month. This still hasn’t been resolved. We were all a witness to what happened in 2000 & 2004, this ish needs to stop. However, I am proud to report that out of Florida’s 11 swing counties, 9 of these counties has put their money behind Obama leaving only two to McCain. That speaks volumes in this election. Let’s just hope they all come out to Vote on November 4th!
Si Se Puede!
Hate to admit but I’m voting for barack too. Hate that becasue I trust Cynthia Mckinney a great deal more, and she has a proven track records of pursuing positve change for the people, unlike Barack. But who wants to be the one that *****s-up us having a black prez? lol Not me…
All my peoples out here in the west(AZ, ID, UT and CA), we have a great chance to pick off Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado. We have to register people and boost turnout so they can’t steal this election. I’m driving over to Albuquerque next weekend… a 7 hour drive.
But I’ll be able to tell my kids and my grandkids that I MADE IT HAPPEN! What are you gonna do?
YES WE CAN!!!
VOTE OR DIE, BLACK AMERICA!!!!!!! TRUE STORY.
truth wrote: “NOTE TO BOSSIP: “King Latifah” “Dark Butts” “HO SIT DOWN” “AMISTAD” “CAMEL”, etc are offensive to the audience you’re trying so hard to appeal too. . .we made you and we can also BREAK you at our discrection.”
Now that’s wussup..
I live in Wisconsin and these white folks love obama
this swing state is def. going to OBAMA YES WE CAN
Senator Obama was here in Jacksonville, FL. on Saturday, and the rally drew close to 30,000 people. Since the Great 2000 Election Robbery, I (and most Black folk) spent the last few years cynical as hell and fed up with politics, but on that day, I looked and I saw thousands of people gathered together just to hear one man speak and I felt something I hadn’t felt in eight years: Hope.
We HAVE TO go out and support Obama. While the Black & Latino vote won’t theoretically put him in the White House, it is tantamount that we give him every single vote possible. This country needs a change and Obama is wise to this need. Henceforth the reason that McLame is now trying to co-opt Obama’s focal term and ideology.
Do it for self and most importantly, do it for our kids!
YES WE CAN!!
YES WE WILL!
OBAMA ’08 & ‘12
@ big K: did it feel like a scene out the bible when Jesus was speaking to the multitudes? LOL that’s that messiah theme again…
Thank you, Bossip, for putting your money where your mouth is. Obama is not a savior, and anyone with any sense knows the man isn’t going to get right in office and, voila, thing will change overnight. They won’t, but at least the man is on the right track, and I believe his motives are honorable. I will definitely be voting Obama!
@Princess Aoki Lee and others that referred to the “swirl” posts>>>Thank you! I refuse to read them; I ignore them completely. I could care less about who these people have relationships with. They have absolutely no bearing on my life whatsoever.
Registered and voting OBAMA in NC!
@ BBC – Afiya…
It should indeed be a black & ugly November because, in my opinion, the only reason Obama is not fully ahead in the polls is because of America’s inherent racist nature.
Already polls have shown that a staggering 28% of Hillary supporters are now backing McLame. How can you call yourself a Democrat but when your (white) candidate is not the winning candidate you can quickly change your political views?!?! I will venture to opine that of the 28%, at least 27.5% are backing McLame because they cannot bring themselves to vote for a strong, qualified black man.
YES WE CAN 2008
Everyone–
I just checked in at work and the 1st e-mail I received was one telling me that I cannot wear an Obama tee-shirt to the polls on Nove. 4th because it would be considered campaigning.
Is there any truth to that? That’s the first time I’ve ever heard of that and why was I able to wear one to the primaries?
Please let me know.
Thanks!
GOOD JOB BOSSIP! I AM PROUD OF THIS POST!!!
DAMN BOSSIP DID THIS TASTEFULLY WITHOUT CALLING OUT ANYONE OR “HOE SIT DOWN” I’M PROUD OF BOSSIP TODAY
OBAMA MAY BE ON TO SOMETHING
Ummm you forgot Missouri! It is also a swing State, we are fighting for it to swing the correct way!
@ 1TruDiva…
That is right, technically you cannot wear campaign related items to a voting location or in federal buildings (courts & such). It is something that is only slightly enforced (I’ve been told to cover up my Obama buttons on my bag when I go to file papers in federal court). But as Kesha Yvette noted on her 2:32pm post, it CAN be something they can choose to enforce to deter Obama voters. If it’s a pin you can just remove it, if it’s a t-shirt you can turn it inside out or put a jacket over it. It just can’t be visible.
is this really circa 2007 cuz to me michelle looks like shes 20 years old, and president obama (yeah i said it) looks mighty young as well.
i know white people age… lets say differently, but yall don’t always have ya fact n spell check on all the time too bossip.
p.s luuuuuving the kkk folk up in here trying to discourage people CHANGE OH ***** *****ING EIGHT peoples (change 08 for dem kkk an a few slow ones as well)
just noticed the **********ing cars BOSSIP CHECK YA ***** FOOOOOLS— so ready to post ***** about **********ing dmx
FOR *****ING SHAME YOU FOOOLS!!!
I absolutely luv this photo of Barack & Michelle it shows what true love is all about, having each others back and ready to go through any challenge together. @ Kesha Yvette Thanks! for the heads up about the t-shirt, pins and caps situation.
I am registered ready locked and loaded. I love what they represent as a family and of course him a strong black man.
obama 08
not to mention um DA GOTDAMN PIC is BLACK&WHITE!!! ohh i weep for you fools.
and btw obama has been known since the early 90s, all least have people old enough to remember A DIFFERENT WORLD mediatakeout.com oh i mean bossip stupid *****es.
Obama is the “right man” (not just, Black man) at the right time in history. Period. Please ignore the “haters,” regardless if their motivation is sincere or not. DO NOT BE SIDETRACKED. This is too important. It is also his, and our destiny. Just vote and donate. He may not be the best president, but he is the best candidate and we should support him. And “they” say we can’t come together for a cause. Obama ‘08.
I have said this a million times, I’m moving to Canada if Obama is not elected! I refuse to live in a country where people are too ignorant to choose change!
I am in Florida and we are trying to get the people registered right now. Make sure your addresses are correct on the voter registration cards or the Republicans will make sure you get turned away at the polls!
NotoriousOne—
Thanks! I really appreciate that info!!
I’m sure there will be some places that will gladly enforce this while others will be a little relaxed about it.
It’s a damn shame that this may possibly deter some people from voting.
With my luck, I would’ve worn an Obama tee shirt to the polls and if they would’ve said something to me–I would’ve took it off ON THE SPOT!!
Then got arrested for indecent exposure!
Damn!!!
Lol!!!!!!!!!!
You saved me from spending some time in jail!
And you are correct BBC
National Public Radio did a survey and found that this entire election is based on whether or not white Americans are ready for a non-traditional person to run the country. They’re not crazy about Palin too, but they breath easier knowing she’s just the *****istant to chief.
I’m taking a vacation day on Nov 4th and 5th. I’m not trying to be at work while America makes history!!!
What exactly leads bossip to believe that electing Obama guarantees change? The mere fact that he says he stands for change? What politician in the history of this country didn’t say they’d change things? There is only one savior to ever walk this earth and his name wasn’t Obama. We [black people] have to stop waiting for a black messiah-like figure to come along and improve our lives for us. It’s in*****bent upon the people to save themselves, as Huey P. Newton once said.
“If our country doesn’t elect Obama on November 4th, we deserve to go into another Great Depression.”
Dont get it mixed up, i am down for obama, i was raised in saudi arabia and lebanon during the war life back in the 80’s and ***** i could have used someone like him before all the damages where done to my young soul, but, never ever would i tell people to go into a great depression if a man is not elected for presidentcy….. you need to look at it like this i been in america since i was 9 and im 21, been goin back n forth to the middle east and suvch. now i seen some ***** in my life back in the middle east but when people like me come from a place like that and your suggesting to THE PEOPLE to start some ***** because of a man who didnt make it office is ridiculous man this is the problem with the american socitey today, you can call me anything you want i heard it all but as an arab who was raised by africans and arabs that is not how people do stuff, we grew up like if you didnt like it that way than we use our tools to get our way but this should NOT be suggested to the people….. i am not allowed to vote due to my standings but if i did it would definantly be OBAMA , but dont tell the people to start a riot cause of it…. thats so carless
@ 1TruDiva…
No worries, I would have taken on your case pro-bono. LOL But there are quite a few “voting laws” pro-Republican districts will be enforcing this election. Already there have been stories about voters possibly getting questioned if their name comes up in foreclosure notices because again, technically, you can be deterred from voting if you cannot show that you have a legitimate physical address in your voting district. Just one of the many ways that predominantly Republican districts are going to look to suppress the Democratic vote.
With all due respect, what makes Barack H. Obama so revolutionary? The color of his skin? What are some of his proposed policies that you all are so in favor of? I hope it’s not simply his motivational speeches, or the amount of pigment in his skin, in that case, my pastor would make a terrific president. Also, to wish “great depression” on America under ANY cir*****stance is simply ignorant senselessness to say the least. The American political structure is comprised of many opinions, liberal, conservative, dem, gop… a balance, with a common goal (although a very different means of achieving that goal) to make AMERICA GREAT. You may not desire to see a GREAT U.S.A. if it is not great under black authority, but I consider that racist bigotry and not in the best interest of any of our futures. I am an independent, I will vote based on policy and not skin color, but I must admit, it is quite hard to find any of Obama’s fiscally sound policies when over half of his supporter can’t tell you why they are voting for him other than the color of his skin. Many BI-PARTISAN mistakes have been made throughout the course of the last 20 years, no ONE PARTY holds ALL the blame, neither can ONE PARTY fix everything wrong. I am black, from the metro Atlanta area, went to community college, not rich, not priveleged in any way, go to work just like you. I’m just tired of the blind hate… I want to get my small business off the ground one day, and I don’t need “TAX THE RICH” as the motto of my next president because I plan to be that “RICH” family many hate so much… but I will be working for mine. I know many will blast me for simply not “going with the flow” here, but that’s cool, just my independent opinion. Thanks for reading.
BOSSIP!!
You finally did something GOOD!! Encouraging people to vote..I take back all the nasty things I said about you..and endorsing a Black Man.
@ fadi…
I think what Cher meant to say was that in electing McCain, his policies would possibly lead this country into a great depression. It is quite depressing that in spite of the actions of Bush (costly, unjust war, housing market disaster, high unemployment rate, staggering economy), which McLame strongly supported, this country is actually backing McSame in such high numbers.
I hope everyone who entered this thread and isn’t registered to vote… clicked on the link above.
Is there a way to keep count? Might be a good motivator, to show people are serious.
Thank you so much, BOSSIP, for posting the voteforchange(dot)com link. Also, if you don’t want to wait until Nov. 4 to vote, you can obtain an absentee ballot. You can get more information from your state board of elections.
Also, there are a number of reports about GOP attempts to disenfranchise voters, so, as people mentioned above, please be aware of local voting guidelines.
Also, if you want to help get out the vote, you can find canv*****ing opportunities and other campaign events on Obama’s site, www(dot)barackobama(dot)com. Every vote counts.
Yes We Can! Obama-Biden ‘08
@ Roosevelt…
Again, I don’t believe Cher was “wishing” a great depression but just saying that a McCain presidency would very possibly lead this country into a great depression.
And you’re right, a lot of bi-partisan mistakes have been made in the last 20 years but one thing that we have learned is that the USA is not the dominant economic/military world power it used to be. Therefore, the “cowboy” attitude that was prevalent during the Bush administration and threatens to be the modus operandi of the McSame campaign is a sour sticking point. Obama has offered that “change” that is sorely needed in dealing w/ foreign powers.
As for the “tax the rich” motto. If you do find yourself in that upper echelons of earning ($250,000 or more) I would hope that you would think back of the days when you weren’t making that much money and realize that you are better able to afford a tax increase as opposed to that individual making $40-$50K a year. I work for mine and I paid a lot of money for my MBA/JD degree but still, I don’t mind paying extra taxes if it’s going towards rebuilding our communities as opposed to more taxes to fund unjust wars and fatten corporate pockets through uncontested gov’t contracts (such as those received by Halliburton).
Amen Roosevelt! I wish more people would pay attention to the issues, research and make intelligent choices. Not make blind uninformed decisions because of skin color and media. This is something you should do as a responsible American citizen that understands the gift and power of your vote. No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, make it an informed decision people.
@swoosh wrote, “i’m registered”
So am I. Got my notice for filling out an absentee ballot last week, from my party. i’m afraid of absentee ballots, though. yeah, i’m an idiot, but there it is. i’m an idiot because i’m more worried about my vote getting lost in somebody’s locked camper for 20 years than it getting lost because of a ‘malfunction’ LOL but i’m voting. and i’m registered.
i want to vote in person. i want to be there. and frankly, i want to taste the atmosphere of November 4th, election day, that’s what, 5, 6 weeks away? Oh lord. Time be flying fast.
Just yesterday, my father was a child trying to attend ‘Negro Day’ (I’ve forgotten the real name) at the damn Indiana Beach, the one day out of the month black folk were allowed in. My mama was attending segregated schools in Kentucky.
Who here was old enough to actually have to live through segregation? and the deaths of King and Malcolm?
Time flies. Thank you, Jesus.
C.H.A.N.G.E. COME HELP A NEGRO GET ELECTED OBAMA IN ‘08 !!
Im registered…….8 years of bush and America and we are on the brink of 2nd great depression…and yet mccain is neck and neck with obama ..if mccains wins back to hustling in the hood ..everybody better find a hustle ..you are going to need it obama or mccain…WAKE UP get yo money right
I’m a little leery about the absentee ballot voting. Seems to me that can be a sure fire way to sabotage some votes.
In all sincerity–it may just be my ignorance on how that works but I can STILL rememeber what happened in Florida dduring Bush’s campaign.
@ ROOSEVELT
SO WHAT IF SOME PEOPLE ARE VOTING FOR BARACK JUST BECAUSE HE IS BLACK, THERE IS MANY WHO ARE NOT VOTING FOR HIM BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. I HAPPEN TO FOLLOW HIS CAMPAIGN HEAVILY, AND I SUPPORT ALL HIS POLICIES..IF HILARY CLINTON WOULD OF WON I WOULD OF SUPPORTED HER THE SAME, AND SO WOULD THE REST OF BLACK PEOPLE.
YES WE CAN!
REGISTER TO VOTE AND BRING 10 PEOPLE WITH YOU, AND TELL THEM TO BRING TEN PEOPLE! LETS DO THIS
This is our time, our chance to bring change to our country and the nation. Let us all unite in such a way that it sends a clear and precise message to Washington, “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH” AND vote for the right person for the job.
‘OBAMA/BIDEN 08!
@ Nita–
I was born shortly after the clisp of segregation. However–I do remember my grandmother being very afraid of the effects of change.
Another note–
I keep seeing and hearing people questioning people supporting Obama solely on the basis of his race but I can clearly remember reading countless articles about people siding with Kennedy on the basis of his religion.
What gives?
Plus–I’m sure people will vote for McCain because of who he may be or things more than just his political beliefs ans standings.
Hell–there might be some who vote for him because he’s white and THAT ALONE!!!
I just don’t understand the double standard.
SMH!!!!
Roosevelt
If you have qustions about Obama’s policy, you can go to his website and read his views. I encourage everyone to know why you are voting for Obama. Also in the Washington Post today, they break down how people will be taxed. If you make less than 250k/yr (which most small businesses make) you’re good.
so funny that bossip would basically say that if McCain is elected we will be driven to a great depression, but if obama is elected, we will somehow avoid going into a depression..
Holy ***** that is the most ignorant statement i’ve ever read on any site.. EVER…
and here we have the lovely stupid *****es on bossip actually agreeing with said statement.. ugh.. you people are so lame…
You might as well tell the dumb*****es around here that if they elect obama, than he’ll hold his hands to the heavens and blast any oncoming doom with his raybeam eyes.. oh look, it’s obama, the superhero..
He is the answer to all your problems.. he will cure every disease, he will demolish death and will make it rain in the desert…
Gosh, even im starting to believe the bull*****.. someone save me… oh look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plan, no it’s obama… YAY..
@Nita
Both my parents lived through Jim Crow, the deaths of King, Malcolm, Medgar, and so many others, and have actively volunteered for the Obama campaign. Neither one thought he would live to see a black man run for president.
I want to vote in person, too, and I plan to watch the results in a group setting that night.
Hi Diva
Regarding the *****ertion that blacks are voting for Obama based on race, traditionally, African Americans have largely voted Democratic in election, so, if you look back at history, many of us have voted/supported far more white candidates than politicians who share our skin color.
Also, there have been recent polls about white women voters who have crossed party lines to support Palin — should they be equally criticized for voting for a fellow white woman? The silence on that point is deafening.
I don’t know why some people say we’re praising Obama like he’s the Messiah…..I have only one Messiah and that’s Jesus. I’m just happy to see a black man who speaks a positive word running for president. I will vote for him and if he wins, my faith and trust is in my Lord, to guide him to lead this country in a more positive direction. When this country suffers blacks tend to suffer a lot worst than others.
DO NOT wear anything that identifies you as an Obama supporter! The GOP has filed suit and won claiming that wearing clothing with a candidate’s name, logo, etc. is considered “p*****ive electioneering”. They did this so they can spot Obama supporters and make it hard for you to vote! Google it! They’re trying their damndest to stop us, but let’s steam roll their lying Republican *****es on Nov. 4th!!!!
Sorry but I gotta disagree with you about the “Great Depression.” I don’t want no part of that even though growing up was like one. If Obama doesn’t win I will still be proud to be an American. I will also be proud of the millions of other Americans of many races who voted for Obama. All who have shown the that many in this country have progressed beyond race, culture or creed.
Sydney-
I’ve pretty much told my boss I will be leaving early on November 4th and coming in late on November 5th. I’ll be popping champagne in celebration, or to drown my sorrows.
WhatsYoursIsMine
Girl, I’ve already contemplated booking a one-way ticket to Canada should McCain win, but I’m optimistic. I don’t know how I would react if Obama wins — I know I’d be overcome with emotion being the crybaby I am.
@Sydney-
Girl, I’d have to move to Toronto and get me an Indian husband. My kids would have dark, pretty skin and be bilingual.
@ Sydney–
Hi!!!
You’re correct!!! But I’ve actually heard people elude to their support of McCain based on his color and not for his political standings.
There was a man here that said he would not vote for Obama SOLELY because he’s black!!! I asked him to repeat what he said because I honestly couldn’t believe my ears!!!
At the same time, the first thing that made me notice Obama was his ethnicity. Then I began to really check him out. I wanted to know more about him, understand his views and finally asked myself how will putting him in office affect me? I asked the same question to myself in reference to McCain.
You notice I talk to myself a lot, huh?
Lol!!!!!!
No–I don’t believe Obama hung the moon! But from what I see–McCain stands to ride on the same side as people that have been in office the past eight years and I DO KNOW that in some ways, I’m worse off now than eight years ago.
I know what I’ve seen and how it affected me and mine with what we have.
I don’t know the future but I’m damn sure willing to be a part of the change. Yes–it’s like stepping out on blind faith but at this stage in the game–I’d rather go that route!
**packing up soapbox and placing it in the trunk of my car**
Lol!!!!!!
@ What’s yours is mine–
I’ve said the same thing! In fact, there are quite a few people (black and white) that plan on taking the day off work.
I’m praying for a victory with Obama but either way–the man has made history!
I definately plan on “riding for Obama” on election day! We need to vote during this election, otherwise we’re just giving it to McCain.
C.H.A.N.G.E
COME HELP A ***** GET ELECTED!!!! Obama 08′
shawn(Check me out!)
C.H.A.N.G.E. COME HELP A NEGRO GET ELECTED OBAMA IN ‘08 !!
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Damn Shawn you beat me on that one!! My friend e-mailed me this statement last night!!!
LMAO @ WhatsYoursIsMine
Girl, maybe we can be neighbors. . .
What do you think about the UN flap today with Palin? The media was furious about the lack of access. . .
*bows to Diva*
Girl, you’re so right. And what about the women who said they supported Hillary because they want a female president? If Hillary had won the primary, I strongly believe she would have a majority of the black vote. I certainly would have supported her against McCain.
This thread–Less than 100 hits.
The Kim K. thread–almost 600 hits.
SMDH!!!
@ 2cute–
Why do you look like you’re barely 16?
Lol!!!!!!!!
I ain’t mad actha hun! Rep your man!! Lol!!!!
Bossip – it is great that you can also be serious with something as this historical election.
For those that don’t like the way Bossip will call a ho — a ho. Or talk about someone’s swirl — why are you still coming back to this site to even be able to comment? There are other sites you can visit. Obviously, something keeps calling you back to Bossip. I’m sure your browser doesn’t automatically take you to this site and make you scroll down to read their articles. You’re here for the same entertainment that we all get from reading this blog. Now when you respond to this, I will really know that you are as addicted to Bossip as everyone else that is always on here commenting … especially the ones that always have nothing to say, but “FIRST”.
So stop talking about Bossip and just get out and vote.
I don’t work for Bossip, but I can’t stand reading stupid comments. Stupid comments always make me say, Child Please!!!!!!!!!!!
@Kesha Yvette
I did NOT know that !!! Thanks for the info… because I was going to wear my Obama t-shirt!!! this will be my first year voting and I didn’t know that.
I hope the media doesn’t get a hold to this “C.H.A.N.G.E.”
As entertaining as some may find it, I think it can be taken the wrong way. I think that WE (black and proud) bring up Obama’s ethnicity a little too much. We all know he’s black, a negro, etc. Let’s not make his color the only thing that WHITE people think attracts US to him. Talk about his political platform or something.
I’m not saying — I’m just saying — Child please don’t let me hear this on CNN.
We have to admit one thing, times have indeed change, but for some it has not changed the minds of people who were born into an environment of racism and hatred.
Today, people suffer, “people” black, white, Jew, Italian, Creo, Chinese, Korean, Spanish etc., In this day and age a good majority are without housing, employment, food, transportation, education, etc.
We are a member of “one” human race. The people who set the rules, govern the country are people of all human races. I ask???? Are you tired of one race making bad decisions on your behalf? Or, are you sick and tired of these congressional leaders making bad decisions for you and you don’t care what damn race, nationality, or ethnic background their from.
Vote for the the person who has a clean background, the education, and the experience in government to bring new ideas to bring back the life America once had before Bush took office.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
And if worse comes to worse for all you who want vote because of his race vote for ‘BIDEN’ LOL!!!!!
GO!
GO OBAMA!!
GO OBAMA GO!!!
like Michael Moore said: Obama is offering the real CHANGE… and if He doesn’t keep his promise, we can get him out of there in 4 years!!! makes sense to me…
Hey y’all! I cannot believe that folks think a Reggie/Kim post is more relevant than this! We have a loooong way to go.
BTW:
Let’s look at the educational background of the candidates and see
what
they bring to the job:
Obama:
Occidental College – Two years.
Columbia University – B.A. political science with a specialization in international relations.
Harvard – Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna ***** Laude, president, Harvard Law Review, first African American at that
Biden:
University of Delaware – B.A. in history and B.A. in political science.
Syracuse University College of Law – Juris Doctor (J.D.)
vs.
McCain:
United States Naval Academy – Cl***** rank 894 out of 899 (meaning that, like George Bush, McCain was at the bottom of his cl*****)
Palin:
Hawaii Pacific University – 1 semester
North Idaho College – 2 semesters – general study
University of Idaho – 2 semesters – journalism
Matanuska-Susitna College – 1 semester
University of Idaho – 3 semesters – B.A. in journalism
Now, which team are you going to hire to lead the most influential nation in the world?
AND – why is it surprising to anyone that 40% of white Democrats would not vote for a Black man, even now? The Democratic party was originally the party of the Old South, with Gov. Wallace, and other racist leaders as members for so long? The Republican party was the party of Lincoln and MLK Jr, and yet – look at it now?
BTW – I am a Democrat by affiliation, but I do not have on blinders when it comes to the effect race will have on this election. This race can be lost if we do not get registered and vote.
Rush Limbaugh has recently said that Obama wasn’t an African American, as he isn’t Black, but he is an Arab, and that his father is of Arab descent. Limbaugh must be taking some hellacious drugs!
WOW BOSSIP IS SO IGNORANT AND RACIST.
what if you simply disagree with barack’s politics?
I bet bossip would deem anyone who challenges Obama to be a backwards, evil, hate-mongering racist *****. Go ahead!
FYI, Obama is a great guy. But he’s not who I’m voting for.
Bossip editors, go finish your 5th grade education please. Dumb*****es.
Hey Rozza! *waving*
You’re so right about the importance of people getting registered AND voting. I think it’s safe to say that this is probably the most important election in recent history.
In other news: The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay of execution for Troy Anthony Davis, who was convicted in 1991 of killing a police officer.
Rozza
Limbaugh is an unapologetic racist — no surprise there. . .I think he’s still miffed with Obama over his ad last week.
Hi Da Truff
when i think of PALIN being in the white house or being close to it i fight back tears.
WOW I CANT BELIEVE THAT SILLY ***** KIM K POST GOT MORE POSTS THAN THIS RELEVANT ISSUE OF OUR FUTURE> FU*K KIM K AND WHO WOULD HAVE HER ON THEIR ARM BUNCH OF HOMONGERS WHO ONLY BE THE ONE TO STEP UO AND BE PROUD OF THAT DIRT> PLEASE VOTE OR DIE AND MAKE SURE ALL THE FAIMLYS GO OUT AND VOTE FROM WHAT I HEAR MCCAIN IS AHEAD WHILE KIM K GIVES HEAD>
1TruDiva w/The PlatinumVocals is *****ed off at the cyber-pedofile so I resorted to “drive-by” posting! The 27th is MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!(Check me out!)
@ 2cute–
Why do you look like you’re barely 16?
Lol!!!!!!!!
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Hey girl! I don’t know why you think I look like I’m barely 16, I’m 32 years old! Thats funny though! You playin’ right?
if you live in the state of texas vote for obama & the two black republican state judges jefferson & wright. michael williams the railroad commissioner who is a republican also. black unity!
Both the democratic and republican parties have served as historical and contemporary mechanisms of oppression for black people. Yet, we still put our faith in the democratic party and the American political machine for the embetterment of our lives…just because they’ve slapped a black face on the Democratic ticket. I think we’re so desperate for relief in America, that we don’t realize that change doesn’t always mean correction. Barack rolls with an elitist and fascist group of people. He was a lawyer, defending slum lords in Chicago. He lives in a home that costs $1.9 million, and earns over $300,000 a year. He has no personal worries about health care, gas prices, or the war. And he cannot (or intentionally does not) relate to black people in this country. He wouldn’t even go to New Orleans when he was invited earlier this year to discuss issues pertinent to black people in America. Yet, we still rally behind this man who has done nothing to earn the loyalty of black people. Just like we rallied behind O.J., who had no interests in black people, we rally behind Barack. Then, when a black person says they don’t agree with Barack’s political platform, we jump on them and label them “traitors” simply because they’re not impressed by the fact that Barack is black.
I noticed that BOSSIP put the swirl thread back at the top.
Lol and SMH!!!!!!!!!!
@ 2cute–
It was a compliment! You really do not look 32.
The Cleaner
Let’s see:
Barack Obama: 1 house
John McCain: 7 houses (but he couldn’t remember how many at first)
Barack Obama: 1 car
John McCain: 13 cars, as reported by Newsweek
Barack Obama: $300,000 in income
John McCain: This from a recent NY Times story on the McCains’ *****ets: “Mrs. McCain has released only a two-page Form 1040 from her 2006 return. It listed $4.5 million in income from S corporations (like Hensley), partnerships, rental real estate and other categories; capital gains of $743,000, and dividends of $283,000. Mr. McCain’s tax returns show that his wife received a salary from Hensley of more than $430,000 each of the last two years. (Mr. McCain listed $361,373 of his own income in 2007.)
Senate rules do not require spouses to specify the values of *****ets or income sources exceeding $1 million, and Mrs. McCain has many of them, including shares in Anheuser-Busch, which at a minimum are worth $2.7 million.”
Oh, and The Cleaner, are you referring to Tavis Smiley’s State of the Black Union in N.O., the same one held during the very tight primary race between Obama and Clinton, the same one that Michelle offered to attend but was shot down?
I agree that Obama needs to take leadership asap, however saying that the country deserves another great depression if he isn’t elected is just plain ignorant. A depression will be bad for everyone in our country, especially black people. We are already facing challenges in our communities and a depression would do nothing but exacerbate these problems.
considering how badly the current administration has f—ed up, it may not even matter who’s the next president cause we’ll be in ridiculous amounts of debt and living in this crap economy for a long time. its just really sad how many white racists are still wanting mccain to be president, you look at mccain doing interviews and all he talks about is general stuff and how he was a POW while obama is actually talking about specifics on economy, healthcare, etc…it almost seems as if this country does not care who’s president as long as he’s white and tied to the military.
Clearly, Bossip supports Obama — but it’s also clear you are racist
Clearly, Bossip supports Obama — but it’s also clear you are racist
If you are going to continue to support Obama then stop being racist
If you are going to continue to support Obama then stop being racist
Let’s see:
Barack Obama: 1 house
John McCain: 7 houses (but he couldn’t remember how many at first)
Barack Obama: 1 car
John McCain: 13 cars, as reported by Newsweek
Barack Obama: $300,000 in income
John McCain: This from a recent NY Times story on the McCains’ *****ets: “Mrs. McCain has released only a two-page Form 1040 from her 2006 return. It listed $4.5 million in income from S corporations (like Hensley), partnerships, rental real estate and other categories; capital gains of $743,000, and dividends of $283,000. Mr. McCain’s tax returns show that his wife received a salary from Hensley of more than $430,000 each of the last two years. (Mr. McCain listed $361,373 of his own income in 2007.)
Senate rules do not require spouses to specify the values of *****ets or income sources exceeding $1 million, and Mrs. McCain has many of them, including shares in Anheuser-Busch, which at a minimum are worth $2.7 million.”
AND THEY CALL WHO AN ELITIST! “MCSAME” is the elitist and privileged one because no other nationality can be a McCain and get as far as he has come in this election with ALL his and his parties weaknesses. You don’t have to be rocket Scientist……..
Obama 2008
Bossip this is the best post you have ever done. Forget about all the “Making It Rain on These Hoes” posts. That link to allow people to register to vote is the business. I’m very impressed. That’s using your power for good.
@Child Please@5:39 p.m.>>>Most black people I know do discuss the issues. You can’t always just go by what posters on Bossip say, even though I think Bossipers discuss the issues as well. Also WHO CARES what white people think? We get to get our minds off the plantation.
Also, I don’t know who your comment at 5:33 was directed at, but let me answer why I keep coming back to Bossip. I like Bossip. I don’t read everything Bossip posts (especially the swirl), but people make the comments they choose to make. I skip over the posts I’m not interested in. It’s not that serious to me, so I hope that answers your question. Moving on…
correction>>>we need to get our minds off the plantation. Forgive the typos.
When one is running for President of the United States of America. America is not, according to Mr Obama, “A Blue American nor is it a Red America.”
Now is not the time to throw out or seperate yourself from other races in America by showing favortism toward black people that live in America. How ironic, a black person running for president has contributed to the ideas that one man should be talking about how he is gonna change the situations of black America. Now is not the time for that, he is not to become the president of the united states for black people alone.
Come on, WAKE UP….SMELL THE COFFEE. How come so many people are speaking out against Obama, without doing any research into his life. This is the reason why he has spoke out about his life, background and career, because he did not want any misconceptions and untruths.
There are alot of so called black leaders who are not present at every single mishap in Black America. Please, I did not see Al sharpton over their in New Orleans helping to rebuild houses, feeding the hungry and contributing to a broken educational system.
There are millions of schools in America such as in Tennessee, where the educational system is failing the majority of black student who suffer from poverty. I do not see Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, or any other blackcelebleaders helping out in these situations.
Stop seeing race and see the man with the vision…
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
@B-Nice: Even if these folks saw Obama at EVERY aspect of his life, and he had cameras in his home like a reality show, folks will still not vote for him! Many openly admit they will not vote for Barack because he is Black. Period. It’s a sad state of affairs, and these people would rather throw our country under the bus rather than hold the current administration responsible and NOT vote them in for another four years!
Rozza
I fully understand that, I do not like it, but I understand people are accustomed to the past presidents obvious skin color “white”.
What I have a hard time with the response from some people in the black culture in reference to him not being present at rallies and events that have unfortunately, affected the black culture. Not being there, in my opinion, has nothing to do with running for president of the United States. How many ways does Obama have to show that he is commited to focusing on all the issues that affect everyone in America, “Everyone”.
We are not living in the past we are living for the future. I think most people in America feel as if they are safer with a ‘white man’ in office. Take note, the President is the President but makes decisions with people of all color.
Now let’s let that marinate,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Vote Obama/Biden
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President of the United States
II. Term of Office and Qualifications
A. Term of Office
The Constitution of the United States specifies a four-year presidential term. It originally said nothing about how many terms a president could serve. But the precedent established by George Washington limited his successors to two terms. Succession by a vice president after a president’s death provided the opportunity to serve more than eight years without strictly violating the two-term rule. No president tried to serve more than eight years in office until Republican Theodore Roosevelt. After filling out three-and-a-half years of the term of President William McKinley following McKinley’s **********ination in 1901 and then serving four years in his own right (1905-1909), Roosevelt ran unsuccessfully in 1912 for another four years.
The need for steady leadership during World War II (1939-1945) made it possible for Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt to break the tradition by winning four successive elections between 1932 and 1944. In a reaction against Franklin Roosevelt’s extended presidency, in 1951 Congress and state legislatures approved the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which limits a president to two elected terms. The amendment also prohibits a person from running for election a second time if he or she has already served more than two years of a term to which someone else had been elected.
B. Presidential Qualifications and Salary
The Constitution requires presidents to be natural-born citizens of the United States who are at least 35 years of age and have resided in the United States for 14 years. As a tacit statement of America’s commitment to democracy and equal opportunity, the Constitution gave any free white male citizen of the country the opportunity to become president. All males gained the right to become president in 1870 when the 15th Amendment to the Constitution gave African Americans the right to vote. Women were excluded from running for the office until 1920, when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution gave them the right to vote.
The Constitution specifies that presidents receive compensation (salary and benefits) for their work, and Congress sets the specific amount. The salary of presidents cannot be increased or diminished during their term of office. Nor can the president receive additional payments from the federal government or any of the states while in office. The Constitution also disallows presidents and other federal officials from receiving any title of *****ility, gift, payment, or official position from a king, prince, or foreign state. All gifts to a president from foreign governments belong to the people of the United States rather than the president.
Congress establishes presidential salaries. Originally, the president earned $25,000, and this was doubled to $50,000 in 1873. In 1907 Congress added an annual $25,000 stipend for expenses connected with the office. The president’s salary increased to $75,000 in 1909 and went up again to $100,000 in 1949. At that time the expense allowance also increased to $90,000. In 1969 the salary advanced to $200,000, with $100,000 budgeted for travel and another $50,000 for expenses. In 2001 the salary increased to $400,000 plus $50,000 for expenses. Because the president’s official duties incur far more expenses than the expense budget can cover, agencies of the federal government often *****ume responsibility for presidential events. The Department of Defense, for example, pays the cost of having a military band perform at White House social functions and ceremonies.
For most of America’s history, retired presidents did not receive a pension. In 1958 Congress p*****ed the Former Presidents Act, which gave retired presidents a pension of $25,000 per year, an office, and a staff. Congress has increased the pension several times. Former presidents now receive a pension that is based on the annual salary of a cabinet secretary, which was $161,200 in 2001. Former presidents have historically been given a generous allowance for office and staff. Beginning with Democrat Bill Clinton, presidents (or their surviving widows or widowers) will receive funds for an office and staff for four and one-half years after they leave office.
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NOW THAT’S THE WAY TO REPRESENT, BOSSIP!!! YOU KNOW LIKE I DO WE NEED BARACK OBAMA!!! GET YOURSELF REGISTERED IN YOUR PRECINIT, AND EVEN VOLUNTEER, FOLKS!!! LET’S MAKE HISTORY AND MAKE OUR ANCESTORS WHO FOUGHT FOR THIS TO BE PROUD!!! ELECT BARACK OBAMA!!! LET’S SEND GEORGE W. BUSH POLITCS BACK TO WHERE THEY BELONG-BEHIND US!!!
YES WE CAN!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08 & 12!!!
Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975). Born in Illinois, Reagan moved to Los Angeles, California in the 1930s, where he was an actor, president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), and a spokesman for General Electric (GE). His start in politics occurred during his work for GE; originally a member of the Democratic Party, he switched to the Republican Party in 1962.
Research Ronald Regan and please answer one question.
How qualified was Ronald Regan to be a Governor let alone a President of the United States? Then tell me how you thing Obama is not qualified. If he was Denzel Washington or better yet Arnold Swartneggger would he then be qualified?
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
@Black Woman: No matter what the attacks are, or the negative attitudes, hit the naysayers with hard, cold facts, and let’s always do our research. Most of those opposed to Obama do not even research the information.
They do like many folks – get e-mails, and blindly forward because it somehow feeds into their views. But they will NOT go to sources that may refute the information, or give them a reason to doubt their own narrow view of life.
This behavior takes them out of the comfort zone and they have to answer why they are so bigoted or have behaved in an ignorant manner.
Some are more comfortable beiong ignorant and in the dark.
@B-Nice: OMG!!! You hit the nail on the head.
@ Rozza–
You still here?
This thread is like a breath of fresh air. That’s why I keep checking in here.
I’ve also learned a lot of things from threads like this.
Another thing–
Is that link really a link that’ll register people to vote?
I’m just really leery of all this “extra” ***** that’s been going on with this campaign.
Bossip is full of *****…This is not a 100% positive site. More than half the content they have on here provoke black on black negativity…
@TruDiva: Hey Gurl!!!!!
There must be one hell of a fight over at the Reggie Bush-Kim Kardashian marriage and Mama Combs fashion makeover threads, for those to have so many responses and this one to only have 142. One hell of a fight.
@Rozza♥ wrote, “Rush Limbaugh has recently said that Obama wasn’t an African American, as he isn’t Black, but he is an Arab, and that his father is of Arab descent. Limbaugh must be taking some hellacious drugs!”
Rush Limbaugh better check his sources; he’s not going to like being *****ociated with those who created that rumor.
Besides, anybody who looks at Obama Senior sees a man blacker than the blackest midnight. You’re right, anybody who buys that mess about “Obama Senior isn’t a black man, he’s an Arab” *is* some some of that good *****! It’s amazing the kind of mental contortions people will put themselves through when the truth is in their face.
And True Diva, thank you for your perspective as a cusp-segregation baby. VoteForChange is paid for by Obama’s campaign. If you’re wary of signing up (because you *will* get a lot of election spam if you do LOL) just use one of your free throwaway email addresses … the site also allows you to find out polling address and early vote locations.
Anyway, I made myself a guinea pig for your question:
1) First page asks for First/Last Name
2) Second page asks for Email Address (I gave my yahoo email address, the one I’ve given to BarackObama.com)
3) Third page: Are you registered to Vote? Yes/No/Unsure. I chose Unsure to see what would happen.
4) Fourth page: Let’s check to see if you’re registered and see if your information is up to date
5) Fifth page: waiting screen.
6) Sixth page: Is this your correct voter information? a) Yes, but I won’t be at this address on Election Day, November 4th; b) Yes; c) That’s not me. (I chose B)
7) Seventh page: “You are ready to vote in New Mexico!”
And then it gives a list of instructions, which I’ll print below.
By the way, I’m a little iffy on the ‘form of identification VoteForChange says you’re required to have. I, too, though you were required to have it on you… right up until the illegal immigrant marches of 2006, where I found out that there’s a hell of a lot of people saying that no one should be required to show identification when voting, because it will prevent poor people and the elderly from voting. At the time, I rolled my eyes and said to myself, ‘that’s just an excuse to allow people with fake ids to vote and i’m upset that the Democrats are allowing it’. I’m still upset about it, and upset they’re using ‘poor people’ as a cover.
Oh well. But this is what it says at the site. Does anyone have information? I had my voter registration card in the past, and I was in like Flynn……… but they couldn’t demand I show anything! I do remember reports in the past of poll workers refusing to check ID, as well, when offered. So again, I’m not sure what this is about on VoteForChange’s part… just trying to ensure that people are not disenfranchised anyway?
Anybody else have any information on this?
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“VoteForChange Additional Instructions”
Soon you will be able to enter your address and find the polling location that’s closest to you.
Want us to let you know when this is available? Click “Find my polling location?” at the top of the page.
* What time will the polls be open on November 4?
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
* What to bring with you when you go
You are required to show identification at the polls. You may choose the form of identification to show election officials. It can be a physical form of identification, including:
….. * An original or copy of a current and valid photo identification with or without an address. The address shown is not required to match the address on your certificate of registration or voter identification card.
….. * An original or copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or student identification card.
….. * Other government do*****ent, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo, that shows your name and address. The address provided on the government do*****ent is not required to match the address on your certificate of registration.
….. * A verbal or written statement by you detailing your name, year of birth and unique identifier; provided, however, that the statement of your name need not contain your middle initial or suffix.
* Voters with disabilities
You may request *****istance in voting at the polls if you are blind, physically disabled, unable to read or write or a member of a language minority. Any person of your choice may *****ist you, except your employer, an agent of the employer, an officer or agent of your union, or a candidate whose name is on the ballot.
Hallelujah and Amen! Very well said… and please post daily. You know those who forget are doomed to repeat. I still can’t comprehend how folks don’t see that the energy in our country for the longest time has been hopeless….yep hopeless! When was the last time we felt hope? or inspiration on the level that Obama clearly brings it. If OUR people do not realize that this is the most relevant election of our lifetime, then I don’t what will wake folks up… How ironic that Dr. Kings dream coming to p***** remains in our hands…Stand for something or fall for everything! Please vote and try to get at least 5 people to commit to vote as well. I don’t believe we can. I KNOW we can!
The following information below the asterisks was also included, but it’s specific to New Mexico.
Anybody else: if you can get to Bossip, you can goggle ‘Register to vote (state)’ to get the specifics for your state. It’s easy… though there is a deadline.
And that goes for Bossip readers who were incarcerated in Federal. Just because you were incarcerated does NOT mean that your vote has been permanently taken away from you after you’ve done your time. It depends on your state. There may be deadlines attached. Now is the best time to find out.
You can also go to WWWW.SENTENCINGPROJECT.ORG which has a big black map giving a lot of information on the criminal system in each state, including whether or not ex-felons, current parolees and current probations are allowed to vote. (by the way, New Mexico is one of those states which allows ex-felons to vote… but I don’t have the specifics of what ex-felons need to do in order to vote).
It’s all at our fingertips. We can do this!
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Call 505-827-3600 or visit your state’s election information page for more information.
* Mail in your registration by October 30
It is absolutely critical that you complete this final step in order to receive your ballot to vote in the presidential election this fall.
Your Ballot Must be Received By November 4.
*Can I vote early in person?
You may vote early in-person, instead of voting by mail. You may go to your county clerk’s office beginning October 7 and vote in-person absentee. Early voting at alternate sites begins on October 18th until November 1st. For locations and hours, visit our website at nm.barackobama.com or call 877-NMCHANGE. You can also find them at your county clerk’s website.
A New Black Power
Most black Americans have been Democrats for at least the fifty-three years that I’ve been alive. What have the Democrats done for us in all that time? We have the lowest average income of any large racial group in the nation. We’re incarcerated at an alarmingly high rate. We are still segregated and profiled, and have a very low representation at the top echelons of the Democratic Party. We are the stalwarts, the bulwark, the Old Faithful of the Democrats, and yet they have not made our issues a high priority in a very long time.
Why should we be second-cl***** members in the most important political activities of our lives? Why shouldn’t the party we belong to think that our problems are the most important in this land?
I’m not saying that we should become Republicans. The Republicans don’t care about us either. But at least they don’t pretend to be on our side. And you have to admit that, of late, the Bush Administration has put black faces into high-profile jobs that carry clout on the international playing field. I don’t have to like Colin Powell or Condoleezza Rice to appreciate that once a black person has been put into a position of power, the second time around is much, much easier.
We are a racial minority in a country where racism is a fact of life, a country that was founded on economic and imperialist racism. Taking this into account and adding it to the fact that our issues are regularly put on a back burner, I believe that it is not out of order to send out a call for the formation of an African-American interest group, or maybe a political unit, that would bring our issues, and others, to the forefront of American political discourse.
If we had our own political voting bloc that paid attention to issues that reflect our needs in domestic and international affairs, things would change for us. The first thing is that many more of us would be likely to vote. Imagine the interest young people would have if they felt we were organizing based on our own interests: They could work for a candidate who represented their issues; they could run for office themselves.
And even though the party would be based on the racial identity that has been shoved down our throats since the first days we came here in chains, we wouldn’t work only for ourselves. We’d argue about medical care and Social Security and the good jobs that are disappearing from this nation like fleas off a dead dog’s back.
America’s corporations, CEOs and portfolio managers don’t have to worry about the euro and the devaluation of the dollar. They belong to an international club. It doesn’t matter where the most recent SUV is being produced; what matters is that my stockholders and I own a piece of the company that makes and sells those cars.
It takes many companies working in unison to make secure the wealth of American capitalism. Two of the major-interest corporations that facilitate the needs of our wealthiest citizens are the Republican and Democratic (so-called) political parties. They exonerate their actions with numbers of votes, but the wheels they run on are greased by money, and lots of it.
If we took the vote into our own hands, we wouldn’t have to ask the Democrats for their support–we could demand it. George W. Bush, or whoever takes his place, will send for our representatives to come to his home to discuss his plans. This is because they have not yet figured out how to dispose of the vote in the American political system.
Imagine it. We could actually democratize America by taking power away from the two-party system and handing it over to the people. Other special parties would arise splintering off from the centrist attendants of the rich once we show them the way.
What I’m talking about here is the beginning of an American Evolution, a movement that will create a series of political interest groups that will transform our two-party system into a kind of virtual parliament. We could construct smaller political groups based on specific interests. There could be Black Party Congress members from Watts, Harlem, the Motor City and a dozen other inner-city bastions. All we have to do is have a fair representation in the House of Representatives to have an extraordinary impact on the wheels of government.
Farmers, women, the aged, angry young white men and, for that matter, true Republicans might create their own small parties/interest groups. These groups would not only have direct representation in the House of Representatives but would also begin to make deals with those people running for senator and President, police chief and mayor.
It’s past the time when we black Americans can complain about how we are treated without ourselves trying to take the reins of power. A Black Voting Bloc would be a bold move. Some might say a radical move–too radical. But a country that incarcerates people of color at an eight-to-one ratio to whites played the race card way before Johnnie Cochran. If we could come together and see a way to put balance back in the American political landscape, then we should do it.
Any organization, movement or people who rely solely (or even greatly) on a charismatic leader for their strength and their motivation are in the most precarious position possible.
“Cut off the head and the body will fall,” their enemies murmur. This is a way to let those enemies dissolve your context. Just put all your belief in one leader, and sooner or later you will be lost.
OK WHAT I DON’T UNDERSTAND IS THIS? I’VE READ SEVERAL COMMENTS WHERE PEOPLE ARE BAD MOUTHING BOSSIP ABOUT WHAT THEY POST ON “THEIR” SITE? IF IT BOTHERS YOU THAT MUCH THEN WHY DO U ALL INSIST ON COMING BACK TO READ IT?
GO TO A SITE THAT YOU FEEL IS NOT BIASED & FULL OF SHYIT 2 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THEM! BUT AS LONG AS YOU LONG ON 2 THIS SITE & LEAVE COMMENTS “REGARDLESS” TO WHAT U SAY IN THAT COMMENT U ARE SUPPORTING THEIR CAUSE PEOPLE!
BETTER YET GO TO SCHOOL GET A DEGREE IN JOURNALISM, BUSINESS OR A SIMULAR FIELD & THEN PURCHASE YOUR OWN WEBSITE WHERE U CAN POST “THE TRUTH” AS YOU SEE & SHALL HAVE IT DISSEMANATED!
IF U ARE NOT GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEM THE SHUT THE HELL UP!LOL
YOU CHOOSE 2 COME & READ WHAT THEY’VE POSTED SO BE *****ED AT YOUR SELF!
1L
OH I FORGOT OBAMA O8!!!!LOL
HOLLYWOOD BS shut the ***** up u obviously dont get dark buts is a joke makin fun of young bergs simple as and if u dont agree wit bossip stay yo wack ***** of the site.
Reading these comments reminds me of the time when as a race a lot of us seemed to have a common goal & mission. Education & elevation. In the 2000’s especially, we have allowed the media to take over “our” images & distort them based on very few individuals. I remember when a Flavor Flave was a member of one of the most prolific hip hop groups of our time (Public Enemy) whose message was so powerful & serious that they allowed a comic relief (if you will) so that they wouldn’t hurt you too much. There was a time when a rap video required more than cars, jewelry & black women being treated & acting like blow up dolls & the TV show a Different World inspired thousands to attend college & graduate….
For a number of reasons it will be awsome to see the Obama’s in the White House. I think that he will do his best to be a man for all people.
Go to his website info@barackobama.com & do what you can. You’ll be glad you did.
I CANT WAIT,FOR CHANGE,I PRAY HE WINS,GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN
@ Nita–
Thanks so much for the information. Just to let you know, I am a registered voter–have been for several years now and if there is a time to vote, it’s now!!!
Please keep posting. It’s comments like yours that give me hope.
@ ROZZA–
I see ya, hun! You KNOW I’ve resorted to cyber drive bys!
Everyone else–
Please enjoy your night!
**1TruDiva has signed off for the night**
mcain all the way. Then let me do a love scene with michelle obama
@ Thats so nineties wrote, “Reading these comments reminds me of the time when as a race a lot of us seemed to have a common goal & mission. Education & elevation. In the 2000’s especially, we have allowed the media to take over “our” images & distort them based on very few individuals. I remember when a Flavor Flave was a member of one of the most prolific hip hop groups of our time (Public Enemy) whose message was so powerful & serious that they allowed a comic relief (if you will) so that they wouldn’t hurt you too much. There was a time when a rap video required more than cars, jewelry & black women being treated & acting like blow up dolls & the TV show a Different World inspired thousands to attend college & graduate….”
I’m glad you said that. I was at another black site, and the general consensus was that it was stupid to want to go to college just because of watching the Cosby Show and A Different World. I know what they were getting at, but I thought that throwing out the baby’s toys (possible positive influences in media) with the bathwater (negative media influence is a myth, only one’s family should matter) was counterproductive.
Enjoy Canada, Sydney. I hope you silly idealist realize that the Electoral College will guarantee this great country another four years of republican dominance in the White House.
If our country doesn’t elect Obama on November 4th, we deserve to go into another Great Depression…
WHOEVER WROTE THIS IS A *****ING IDIOT WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT ANYTHING… I REALLY HOPE I’M WRONG… BUT I FEAR WHEN YOU STUPID YUPPIES FINALLY WAKE UP IT WILL BE TO LATE… STOP WITH ALL THIS FEEL GOOD BULL*****… ***** HOPE I MAKE IT HAPPEN… I AIN’T HOPING *****… HOPE IS FOR SLAVES… ALL HONOR LIES IN THE FEILD OF ACTION… YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED…
Media Not Reporting Failed Financial Agencies Are Big Donors to Obama
Warner Todd Huston
News Busters
September 23, 2008
A 2005 video of Fannie Mae CEO affirming his connection to the congressional Black Caucus and Barack Obama.
In a 2005 video Daniel Mudd, at the time the interim CEO of the catastrophically failed mortgage lender Fannie Mae, affirmed his fealty and that of Fannie Mae to the Congressional Black Caucus. The top three campaign donation recipients were Democrats, number two of which was Barack Obama, yet the media is laying mum on these facts. One wonders what would be going on in the media if John McCain were a top recipient of campaign donations from a market crashing, government bail-out getting organization like Fannie Mae?
The three top campaign donation recipients from Fannie Mae were all Democrats. Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) got $165,000, Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) was given $126,349, and failed presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (D-MA) took $111,000 from the folks at Fannie Mae. Is this information getting out there?
Most of the top Fannie executives were also Democrats each of whom worked closely with Democratic presidents and Barack Obama. Franklin Raines, Clinton White House budget director, ran Fannie Mae and pocketed $50 million. Jamie Gorelick was a Clinton Justice Department Official (famous for adding to our intelligence failures helping cause the attacks on 9/11) was paid $26 million. Jim Johnson, who most recently served on Obama’s VP search committee, was the CEO of Fannie Mae and has also made millions. These Clinton/Obama *****ociates sat at the head of a failing financial agency all the while raking in millions and donating hundreds of thousands to top Democrats.
So what, you may ask? Well, there is a reason that these Fannie Mae officials donated to Democrats. It was because Democrats continued to stymie Republican efforts to fix these failing lending agencies. Democrats protected these rotten lending practices and the Fannie Mae executives knew who were the sugar daddies that needed greasing.
I will not stand for 12 years of Republican tyranny. If Obama doesn’t win this election, I will leave America.
OBAMA 08
To the n-gga with the gun trying to get past Secret Service in the area around the Obamas house yesterday: what the *****’s wrong with you??!
All of this talk about Fanniemae contribution or advisement for the Obama campaign is juse a ploy, a distraction to cover up that all of these illegal home mortgage banking loans occurred during the Bush/Cheney administration.
Bush nor Cheney have stepped up to plate to discuss what went wrong to lead us into this financial turmoil. Senator McCain is one of the leading politicians who also was very aware and had the political power to stop these wrong doings.
Neither did nothing to stop these bad practices because a good majority of these bad loan practices were affecting the poor and disinfranchised. so, frankly, when your live in a 2.5-5.8 million mansion, owning 5-6 lavish houses, flying around the country in the 1-2 jets you own who gives a damn about a company giving out loans to people who they knew were not going to make good on those loans.
Political contributions are used to boost your ability to campaign and receive a tax break. It does not signify your personal feelings toward the canidate one way or another. One can choose to take the money or give it back. This administration has made thousands of mistakes since day 1. Do not hold Obama/Biden campaign at bay for simply doing what the constitution of campaign contribution allows one to act upon.
As they say “the apple does not fall far from the tree” and electing McCain is keeping the apple on the tree.
Obama/Biden 08
OMG, I’M SO HAPPY this morning!!! I just saw the new national poll which shows that OBAMA is beating Mclame by 9%…. thank you jesus!!!! thank you…
Necy, are you referring to the Washington Post poll? Yeah, Obama has a significant lead.
I think there were questions about the Vote for Change site, and it’s connected with the Obama campaign, so it’s legitimate. You can find a link to it on Obama’s site, www(dot)barackobama(dot)com.
Here’s more info on other sources of voting information from TheRoot(dot)com:
If you’re at least 18 and a U.S. citizen, you’re ready to register. And the rush is on. The place to register is with your local county or city elections clerk. Several Web sites including Rock the Vote and Vote411 provide voters with registration forms online that can then be submitted to their local clerks. It can take up to three weeks for you to receive your voter card in the mail.
Since each state has its own voting and registering roadmaps, it is important to pay attention to state guidelines, located on the secretary of state’s Web site. Registration deadlines are around the corner; the first ones—Alaska, Rhode Island, South Carolina—occur during the first week of October.
Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Wyoming are the only states that allow citizens to register on Election Day.
Already registered? Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia allow citizens to vote early, by mail or in person. Voting early by mail, or absentee voting, is common for college students, older citizens and those who cannot make it to their designated poll on Election Day.
Here’s the address for another voters rights site, Election Protection, www(dot)866ourvote(dot)org/:
The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and its partners recently launched Election Protection, a Web site for voters to gain voter-registration information and to clear up any wrong information. Their hot line, 1-866-OUR-VOTE, provides live help for any voter, in any state. The volunteers on the hot line can look up voter-registration statutes and provide advice on how to navigate the state’s election laws.
Before you go to the polls, get educated – know the rules. Twenty-four states require some form of identification. Seven of those, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan and South Dakota, require photo identification.
I truly believe that you cant take nothing from people that dont have anything in the first place. Most middle cl***** and poor americans are having trouble as it is, so I doubt we would be the ones effected the most. But I do know that the rich will feel that shyt the hardest if we have to come into hard financial times. I would love to see them *****ers squirm when they see thier stocks and investments fall.
***** the rich, LIBERTY for the poor!!
OBAMA 2008
@ Sydney and B-Nice
Complete and total so-sign! Thank you for giving the truth to all these people who wish to continue perpetuating half-truths and near lies!!!! You all are holding it down!
I saw all those fallacies, and I was just about to address them, but I kept reading through the posts and found that you both had already represented for the REAL!!!! Thank you and bless you for handling the bizness!!!
BarackIden08! ObamaDen 08!!!
YES WE CAN/SHALL/WILL/BOUT TO 08!!!!!!
Don’t let them steal this from us:
Check your registration status, re-register if your registration is some how no longer current, if your house has been foreclosed on re-register with a current address, if you’ve previously been convicted and have served your time and probation check your ability to register to vote, don’t just *****ume you can’t vote. Be very vigilant at the polls as the Repubs will be out in force trying to challenge votes so if you see anything that doesn’t look right, report it. You may not want to wear your Obama gear at the polls as this may be another reason for them to challenge due to “electioneering”. I’d also encourage you to vote on election day if you can to reduce some of the fraud that occurs with early voting ballots. OBAMA/BIDEN 08 (if not, Canada here I come!)
@ Bnice… you are an idiot stupid *****ing sheep… CLINTON DEREGULATED THE MARKET IN 1999… I AM NOT VOTING FOR EITHER ONE OF THE CLOWNS… IF YOU… ANYBODY WHO VOTES FOR EITHER ONE OF THESE CLOWNS IS TRULY CLUELESS…
@Crislex and all of you other idiots who don’t know what the ***** you are talking about… PLEASE GO AND LEARN SOMETHING… YOU GUYS ARE IDIOTS… WHO IS YOUR STATE REP…? THIS ***** KILLS ME… YOU ARE AN IDIOT THE RICH WILL FEEL THIS ***** THE WORST… YOU ARE A *****ING MORON… WHAT DID YOU JUST MAKE THAT ***** UP… I CAN’T EVEN READ ANYMORE OF YOUR BULL***** OPINIONS… I GIVE YOU FACTS… YOU GIVE OPINIONS… I SAY OBAMA TOOK MONEY… YOU SAY I FEEL, THINK, KNOW IN MY HEART…
@ ALL YOU SENSITIVE, UNINFORMED, UNEDUCATED NEGROES… WAKE UP AND GET OFF THE PLANTATION… I THOUGHT OBAMA WAS A MAN OF THE PEOPLE… I THOUGH HE DIDN’T REPRESENT SPECIAL INTEREST… YOU PEOPLE ARE IDIOTS… JESUS *****ING CHRIST… AND TO THE DUMB ***** THAT SAID RICH PEOPLE WILL FEEL THIS THE MOST… SHUT THE ***** UP… STOP GETTING ALL OF YOUR INFO FROM NAS AND YOUNG JEZZY SONGS… BUT WHAT THE ***** DO ANY OF YOU KNOW… YOUR VOTING FOR OBAMA…
OH YEAH B NICE… READ THE ARTICLE DUMB *****… WHAT DO YOU MEAN ALL THIS… THERE IS HARDLY ANY COVERAGE OF THIS *****… THATS WHY I POSTED IT… STOP WATCHING CNN AND FOX NEWS…
I agree with eddiedollars215. Most people supporting Barack Obama(and John McCain for that matter) are casual voters whose opinions are based on feelings and biased reports from cnn and faux news. The people that have posted above are clearly not educated in matters of politics or instituting social change. Successful revolutions don’t happen in the context of bi-partisan elections nor do they center around a charismatic so-called leader that gives a feel-good speech every now and then. Revolutions occur when people take it upon themselves to change their own lives by taking action. Our ancestors were misguided in fighting to be apart of this corrupt construct called America. When are we going to wake up and realize that working through avenues provided by your enemies doesn’t work?
“Any organization, movement or people who rely solely (or even greatly) on a charismatic leader for their strength and their motivation are in the most precarious position possible. Cut off the head and the body will fall,” their enemies murmur. This is a way to let those enemies dissolve your context. Just put all your belief in one leader, and sooner or later you will be lost.”
-Walter Mosley
“If our country doesn’t elect Obama on November 4th, we deserve to go into another Great Depression.”
Dear Bossip:
No matter how strongly you feel towards one party over the other…please try to keep your political convictions and your feelings separate. Saying that a country deserves to go into a major depression is not only uncalled for, but down right ugly. There are many people out there who are and/or would be affected negatively by such a monumental disaster as a depression! Wishing evil on people only brings it back upon yourself. Even if Obama doesn’t win, we should all hope, wish, and pray that this country continues to prosper.
ALSO…if you think that Bush is responsible for this current foreclosure and stock market crises, you are mistaken. Read your history books people! President Clinton REVERSED a law that disallowed banks to sell off and gamble with peoples saving’s accounts and mortgages after much pressure [read: lobbying] by big banks who were losing business to offs***** banks and investment companies.
After the great depression in the 1930’s president Roosevelt as part of the New Deal enacted into law, a policy that stopped banks from being able to gamble and/or sell people’s mortgages and savings accounts on the stock market…deeming them “Too Sacred” to be touched.
From the 1930’s to the early 90’s real estate was slow, but the economy slowly stabilized itself. After President Clinton reversed that law, the real estate market started BOOMING; banks became less interested in people’s ability to repay their mortgage, put them into houses they couldn’t afford, and then sold their mortgages on the stock market to make a quick profit. Soon the banks started failing, and houses were foreclosed on left and right.
Now it is 2008 and we are just starting to feel the effects of Clinton’s and the bank’s bad behavior. (And let’s not forget ol’ Alan Greenspan). Read and thou shall learn something BOSSIP!
Regardless of who wins in November, we the American constituents should continue to hold our government responsible for their actions, and demand change!
Peace
Hi all. @ Cleaner: You are obviously well read, but your *****ysis falls short in this respect. You are watching the “Black voting Bloc” that you espouse right NOW, as galvanized by the Obama campaign. That the Black electorate has never been so energized in U.S., with perhaps the exception of the late ’60’s, cannot be disputed. The Afrocentric Bloc that you envision will never be effective given the relatively small population of Blacks in America and the continued backlash against “real” Black progress, or the progress of the undercl*****, quite frankly. (Capitalism means that someone must necessarily be exploited).
Notice that Obama’s campaign is about inclusion and is somewhat centrist, which allows him to use the current political/economic structure which is in place to his advantage. Black militancy has its place (I will not say what it is b/c everything is not for every ear), but trust me, it’s not in a presidential campaign in 2008, or I dare say any SUCCESSFUL election in the U.S. There will be no “Revolution.”
A commenter at Huffington Post recounted an email she received, warning her that she absolutely must NOT wear any Obama gear to the polls:
“PLEASE ADVISE EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT THEY ABSOLUTELY CAN NOT GO TO THE POLLS WEARING ANY OBAMA SHIRTS, PINS OR HATS. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW AND WILL BE GROUNDS TO HAVE THE POLLING OFFICIALS TO TURN YOU AWAY.
THAT IS CONSIDERED CAMPAIGNING AND NO ONE CAN CAMPAIGN WITHIN X AMOUNT OF FEET TO THE POLLS. THEY ARE BANKING ON US BEING EXCITED AND NOT BEING AWARE OF THIS LONG STANDING LAW THAT YOU CAN BET WILL BE ENFORCED THIS YEAR!
THEY ARE BANKING THAT IF YOU ARE TURNED AWAY YOU WILL NOT GO HOME AND CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES. PLEASE JUST DON’T WEAR OBAMA GEAR OF ANY SORTS TO THE POLLS!! PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION.”
A commenter at Huffington Post recounted an email she received, warning her that she absolutely must NOT wear any Obama gear to the polls:
“PLEASE ADVISE EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT THEY ABSOLUTELY CAN NOT GO TO THE POLLS WEARING ANY OBAMA SHIRTS, PINS OR HATS. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW AND WILL BE GROUNDS TO HAVE THE POLLING OFFICIALS TO TURN YOU AWAY.
THAT IS CONSIDERED CAMPAIGNING AND NO ONE CAN CAMPAIGN WITHIN X AMOUNT OF FEET TO THE POLLS. THEY ARE BANKING ON US BEING EXCITED AND NOT BEING AWARE OF THIS LONG STANDING LAW THAT YOU CAN BET WILL BE ENFORCED THIS YEAR!
THEY ARE BANKING THAT IF YOU ARE TURNED AWAY YOU WILL NOT GO HOME AND CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES. PLEASE JUST DON’T WEAR OBAMA GEAR OF ANY SORTS TO THE POLLS!! PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION.”
@TMHESQ. The black voting bloc that I mentioned(from quotes written by Walter Mosley) is in no way repesented by blacks that are coming out in support of Barack for two reasons: (1) the black voting bloc envisioned in my prior post is designed around interest that are unique to blacks and adds, for m***** appeal, centrist interest to draw in other ethnic and racial groups (i.e. healthcare, etc.). Barack’s campaign does not include interest that are unique to black people. And Barack has not include in his platform issues that are unique to the black struggle in America. Barack avoids speaking on issues of race as much as possible, unless he’s bad-mouthing black men for their negligence in raising their kids,of course (which gains him much white support).
Second, the black bloc envisioned in my previous post would garner more blac voters than the current number of black voters because it would be speaking to issues that are, once again, unique to black people rather than the issues determined by the capitalists democrat party. Most of the contributions that oil the wheels of both the democrat and republican party come from corporations and serve corporate interests, not blacks’ interests.
In addition, a considerable amount of blacks are still not registered to vote. This is possibly largely due to the fact that many blacks are not inspired by Barack’s feel good speeches and feel that American political discourse never addresses their issues…even when there’s a black man campaigning.
But the two and the presidency wait to get inside was worth it. It’s also in better shape than I thought, but perhaps they’ve rebuilt the polls of it. We met up again at the polls).