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Sigh. More shameless plugging for Barack. It's cool though, I realize all the cool kids are voting for him.

I have a theory: People are operating under the pretense that by supporting Obama, they are sending a message to their non-white friends that says "Hey, I'm not a racist!". Because no one in their right mind is voting for this guy based on his past performance. In all my years of watching presidential races, I cannot remember a campaign so rooted in "trendy" as this one. Nikes, Ipods, Facebook and Barack.

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Guys, just because a politician is mentioned doesn't mean that we need to get into a political debate. Next thing you know we'll have nutjobs from the left and right spouting off their parties' talking points, and that's never fun.

I'd like to see a documentary about Ron Paul's campaign, actually. I think that would make for an excellent study in campaigns especially with the dynamics his followers (tons on the internet, not as many in the real world). Paul's campaign was the "Snakes on a Plane" of presidential runs. How did that happen and where did things go wrong?

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Dustee:

I have two kids. I'm a recovering alcoholic with 15 plus years of sobriety. I'm also my daughter's church league assistant basketball coach and frequently volunteer to pass what lessons I've learned during my early years on to under-privileged youth at a local drug rehab.

You could not even begin to pigeon-hole me today, dear.

My statement stands. Your inability to grasp what I said lessens the meaning not one iota.

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Philip -
Congratulations on your sobriety and your good works.

It's just that I see nothing wrong with a person - black or white - trying to inspire this country to come together for the good of all Americans. But I guess if you feel that there is an ulterior motive behind his inspiration rhetoric - so be it. I guess it's just "for those who have ears to hear".

I'm a recent widow and the grandmother of three. One of them is autistic and developementally delayed. I help out at the school that he attends with other disabled children, while still trying to care for aging parents.

I know I can use some inspiration in my life, especially as the world/country is today.

Have a good day dear. :)

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Barack smash! Hate puny Banner!

What will it take to see THAT movie?

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It will be interesting to compare this to The War Room, the documentary about Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign.

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My guess is that Philip has never been inspired by anyone or anything. I have had children to inspire me with their strength in mind and character. A rainy day has inspired me to create beautiful oil paintings. Philip would rather turn this into a black/white issue instead, because that's what he sees, poor thing.

But if that is your level of communication Philip, you should know that John F. Kennedy inspired a lot of black people too. I guess that's ok with you because he was...white?

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