UPDATE JUNE 27 AT 10:32am: TODAY IS UNITY “BLACKOUT” DAY. WEAR BLACK TODAY TO EXPRESS YOUR BELIEF THAT UNITY IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY DIED ON MAY 31st WITH THE DNC MEETING IN WASHINGTON DC. THERE IS NO UNITY IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY TODAY, NO MATTER WHAT THE BIG SHOTS DESPERATELY TRY TO INSIST. PUMA PAC MOURNS THE LOSS OF UNITY IN OUR PARTY, AND WE ARE DEDICATED TO RESTORING IT.
Go to Unity, New Hampshire this morning. Pumas are meeting at the Rest Area on Interstate 91 in Vermont between exits 6 and 7 on the east side, rougly between the towns of Rockingham and Springfield.
Pumas will arrive at 8:00AM EST, and stay until 9:00AM EST. You DO NOT need a shuttle bus ticket or an event ticket to attend. Pumas will be arranging rides to the event from the meeting area at the Rest Area. A million thanks to the tireless MAWM of the Confluence for organizing, motivating, and making it happen.
Please try to make it to the rendez-vous before 9:00AM. The Sheriff is shutting down the road to the elementary school at 10:00am, so anyone wanting to be dropped off at the event instead of taking the shuttle will have to leave the rendez-vous point by 9:00am.
- Bring your signs. They will not be allowed into the event, but can be carried outside.
- Wear black.
- We will have some food there, but you are welcome to bring more.
- MOST IMPORTANTLY, BRING YOURSELVES! ALL PUMAS WELCOME. PLEASE JOIN US!
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Good morning, Pumas! I have been reading everything but do not have much to add! Just wanted to wish everyone good luck in Unity today! Wish I was closer so I could attend but I will be there in spirit!
Good morning all,
I wish I could be there. I have to work. I hope alot of people go and protest.
Have a good day everyone. I will check back after work.
Do we have a money meter yet? I would like to see how much more money we need.
Good morning Pumas!
To Pumas going to Unity, thank you, wish I could be there but I will be in spirit! I look forward to hearing how your day went.
Have a great day—we will remember in November.
Good Morning Pumas!
Check out this article with the title “The Ever-Malleable Mr. Obama” by the Op-Ed columnist Charles Krauthammer in today’s Washingtonpost. The critical piece ends with the words:
“[...] Why, the man even tossed his own grandmother overboard back in Philadelphia — only to haul her back on deck now that her services are needed. Yesterday, granny was the moral equivalent of the raving Reverend Wright. Today, she is a featured prop in Obama’s fuzzy-wuzzy get-to-know-me national TV ad.
Not a flinch. Not a flicker. Not a hint of shame. By the time he’s finished, Obama will have made the Clintons look scrupulous.”
URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/26/AR2008062603653.html?referrer=emailarticle
OK, just posted at WAPO, Murphy.
Mr. Kane,
I am a member of PUMApac which is a Political Action Committee protesting the DNC and the 2008 primary election process. Please inform your readers that this PAC and its affiliate organizations are not composed of “bitter, disappointed and angry women who will fall in line”, but rather of citizens of the USA concerned with the way in which the primary elections were conducted by the DNC. In our opinion, there were numerous incidents that demonstrated the DNC’s support for Senator Obama and their attempts to assure that Senator Clinton, a far better and more qualified candidate, did not get the nomination. The evidence is as follows: the party elders and embedded Democratic politicians all supported Senator Obama, the caucuses,which comprised the majority of Obama’s victories and which represented the least amount of the popular vote, were a travesty, the FL/MI outcome demonstrated a blatant disregard for the voices of the people, the popular vote was won by Senator Clinton but disregarded, and the media bias, with or without collusion with the DNC,was shameful. Furthermore, unlike any other election, Senator Clinton was strong armed out of the primary and disallowed to take the nomination to the convention unlike T. Kennedy, FDR, Truman and others who had significantly less support in pledged delegates. The result is the nomination of a completely unvetted, ill-prepared, and inexperienced candidate who may be our next president. We are protesting the process which has resulted in the nomination of a candidate who has a very thin resume, who has ambiguous policies, and whose character and ideologies still remain in question. We are concerned that the 2008 nomination process and potential election of this candidate, unqualified to be president, has seriously compromised our democratic principles and places our country in jeopardy. We are not a passing phase, we are a movement and our voices will be heard.
Good morning Pumas. Thanks to all who could attend today’s event, I am with you in spirit. I am Puma Proud! I will check in from work today. Love the article name HILL YES…O.NO!
Good Morning Pumas!
I also wish I could be with you all today! I’ll do my part from here.
PUMA POWER in unity!
I can picture this too;
PUMAS ON THE PROWL………in Unity
Have you seen this press release PUMAS STALK UNITY PONY:
donedems.com/2008/06/27/puma-action-r…
I think this link will work
http://donedems.com/2008/06/27/puma-action-revealing-disunity-in-unity-nh/
Information on sending press releases;
http://www.ap.org/pages/contact/contact_pr.html
#5 Hillgirl Great Post! I am so grateful so many still have their voice. Mine is still yet to return, after having it strangled out of me by the blatant and utterly offensive Sexism in the Media, that went unchecked all through the process of the Primaries. The fact that I am even able to muster a post is proof something is returning for me, and it will eventually gather steam, then, watch out. I am woman, hear me roar.
This is why I chose the nick “deadgirlsrise” as I hope other “dead girls” will rise again soon. Arise from the dead, find your voice, and fight. I am reminded of those old Virginia Slims cigarette ads which featured early feminists with the slogan “You’ve come a long way baby”… well, with this first cycle of the election, we’ve certainly taken quite a leap backwards. Were we beaten down? YES! Are we going to take this cr ap from them? O He11 NO!
Thanks, prplvette–great link to riverdaughter.
Here is a list of all front pages of newspapers across the world. This can be a start on what papers to focus on for ads, press releases, in my opinions. Just a thought.
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/default.asp
Thanks, deadgirlsrise–love the handle!
Thanks to those going to “Unity.” Could someone take photos to post?
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!
I have an idea. Tell me what you think. Let’s send Dean and Pelosi some tissue paper and tell them they are going to need this when they lose.
What do you think?
Don’t forget to submit Puma PAC comments and questions to the Wash Post political Q&A now. The “chat” is at 11am. But they accept pre-sent comments/questions.
The WaPo is tough on Obama today all over the paper. Check it out.
TIPS: Be precise, concise, brief. Back up question with some evidence (a poll, a previous article etc.) Compliment the writer or editor (I’m a big fan, etc.)
Here’s the link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/06/21/DI2008062101402.html?hpid=topnews
Good Morning Pumas,
For those of you who will be at Unity today. Thank you for going and showing the world that PUMAS are out there and active. I wish I could be there with you.
Today is a new day with many new challenges. Ahhh!
Many thanks to Murphy who has done such a wonderful job of representing this group. I’m sure it has taken over her life. Thank you, Murphy.
And thanks to MarylandPuma who has done so much work on the Action Center. I have downloaded so many things from there. Thank you.
This headline and picture oughta make you spew.
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=NH_CM&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1
#13 you are very welcome! There is a great post on confluence by Nellie. She says that they are sending only on reporter from abc to the rally, But the union leader are sending to reports out and they are ANTI O ! I bet they will be hanging out with our PUMAS. This is a great post
http://blog.pumapac.org/2008/06/27/clown-show/#comment-25834
Murphy,
I guess my comment was too long!! Sorry, couldn’t help myself, once I got started just couldn’t stop.
I am new here. I came from justsaynodeal.com.
I wanted to wish you all well and please, speak on my behalf, my children’s behalf, and most importantly America’s behalf.
Go PUMAs!!!!!
#17 I meant lose in November.
HillGirl, I am still mostly reading and reading, its helping me break the spell. Thanks to all the feisty women posting on CNN and other MSM sites, I found this site, immediately joined, and the rest, well, we will be making history together. I envision this movement swelling, coalescing, and that finally, finally, we will breakthrough the brick wall that separates us from true equality. I deal with the subtle ingrained sexism at work in an all-male field. The younger guys are great, the older guys, the guys from other, more “traditional” cultures, have a hard time working closely with me, not because I am objectionable, but mostly because it is not in their background to consider a woman as a true equal, and colleague who is not a threat.
However I hold the media to a higher standard. They are not the voice of the people, and no one has that illusion anymore. I think the masses will reform the media, the media has been Johnny come lately where it concerns the voice of the people. They were unable to compete with the alternative media, the bloggers, so they opened up opinion and articles to blogging. And little do they know, that will also be their undoing. Go Women, take back the party(s) and use your votes, your voice, and your energy to right this wrong. We hold the key to all of our futures, now don’t we?
I get the sense that some Democrats think that PUMAs and others like us are “cutting off our nose to spite our face”. I can understand why they might think that. However, unless someone (s) speak up, loudly and clearly, that an injustice has occurred then nothing changes. We can’t pretend that everything is as “usual” this is just the way politics works and all that nonsense. Actually PUMAs are the agents of change, hope and unity-not S. Obama-we know what change we want, we know what we are hoping for and we are unified in our actions to force the Democratic Party to act according to its principles
Good morning all,
Need to get the kids to swim team, just wanted to Good Luck and Thank You for those going to Unity today.
Really wish I lived closer, I’m down south. Cant wait to hear about it. Thanks for representing us all!
Murphy … thank you for everything …
Your appearances on the news shows are great … you should try to book youself on The O’Reilly Factor, this is the # News Show … and FOX ratings have surpassed CNN and MSNBC, I’ve read.
I ‘d also like to thank all those going to Unity … to support Puma, Just Say No Deal, ClintonDems, and all others.
I was also wondering how the Flower’s To The Senate earlier in the week for Senator Clinton was received … have we heard anything or have any pictures??? I believe it was Shiela7 who coordinated this … thank you.
Hillgirl — your comment was great! I’ll be looking for it.
They seem to favor brief over factual tho
PUMAs in protest: I salute you! I live in Indiana, and cannot be there with you. You are carrying the message for all of us.
The message is party reform. The second message is that because the party is corrupt, we have an illegal nominee. Because we have an illegal nominee, we are refusing to vote for him.
All of the pundits thing we will eventually fall in line. Dona Brazille, A. Huffington, and others are continually going on MSM outlets to reassure the democrats that those ‘few’ of us will eventually get over our grief. They seem to think that once we ‘get it’ we will be ok with it. They truly do not understand.
Did any of you watch the Larry King show last night. Boy don’t these people ever listen to us. They keep saying we are going to vote for BO in November. The issues will make them come around. WEll, I first don’t think Bo is the right one to change anything for good in our country and he is not qualified. How can I change my mind when the Democrat party keeps putting this empty suit in my face, who is the worst candidate they have ever had. No way! I will never vote for BO. I will vote for McCain if Hillary’s not the nominee.
I would change my mind if they put Hillary as the nominee. That’s the only way I will vote for a Democrat this year.
Murphy,
Understood. Thanks.
PUMAS¡¡¡¡
last night here in europe
I was listening to a tv interview
of a venezuelan philosopher, whose father was also a very well known philosopher in latin america NUÑO
well
she said tha chavez is helping hez-bollah
even worst
hez-bollah is doing missonary work in the poor zones of the amazone, where there were protestan missonaries before( chavez has driven them out), and little girls are running around with veils on their heads
SOS
the political future of the zone is going to be very awkward
and the usa international relations to the zone are going to be very tough, harsh
do you think hussein would do a good job????
If any of the new members want to buy t-shirts or mugs, you can buy them here at PUMA PAC. Just go back to home page, click on PUMA PAC Gear. There you will find the descriptions, and prices. You can pay by credit card, check or money order. If paying by check, send Murphy an e-mail for the address.
murphy@pumapac.org
Storytellers et al.
I think you are right on the money–Obama has no clue about foreign policy or the delicate balance of international affairs. This is one of my primary objections to his candidacy which I am afraid places our country in danger–we cannot afford to have an inexperienced, naive president in this volatile global climate.
DelRay Beach #27 Welcome!
We have a friend in beautiful Del Ray.
Sorry, that should have read that The O’Reilly Factor has been the #1 show in ratings over the last 7 years. He’s tough … but has been fair, and I truly appreciate his respect for Senator Clinton and his comments for that interview. I just started watching his show around the time that it was mentioned that Senator Clinton would appear, and it is Fair and Balanced …
WELCOME DELRAY BEACH!
Oh … great … I hope they will not vote Wexler back into office in our district, as he did not go with the will of the vote here in Florida. Are they in East or West Delray Beach???
Thank you bluesgal … I’ve posted here occassionally, but to keep up with the Growls and Maryland Puma to pass out our information.
Should have read but I do read daily and keep up with the Growls and Maryland Puma to pass out our information daily.
I am with you in spirit! Wish I could be there with you, but am sending all of my positive energy your way. Let’s get our voices heard.
HillGirl & deadgirlsrise–great letters. Better than a strong cup of coffee to get us going this morning.
Bluesgal- suggested something similar (tissue) the other day and we could write on them, “You might need this in November” or “I don’t grieve–I’m outta here” Whatever. It would cost just the price of a stamp to do.
Follow up on the flowers–we may have to toot that horn. I’m writing an editorial to my city’s newspaper in which I am telling them what was done for Hillary’s return to Congress, and why we did it. As we all know, positive things about Hillary tend to get buried under the mountain of @#!!!! they shovel out for Obama.
Perhaps someone in the VA area where her campaign office is located could write the DC-area papers and let them know how PUMAS paid tribute. Or we could look up their email address for news items and do it from anywhere in the USA. Or we could also follow up with a call to her office and just chat with someone friendly there about it.
To the PUMA soldiers on the road–Godspeed and keep those claws sharp!
#38 Delray Beach Resident, I’m from Ohio but for the sake of the Florida voters in your district I hope they vote Wexler OUT when his re-election comes. I saw him on Hannity & Combs last night and Hannity could not get him to answer any of his questions. Wexler is a spin master! He screams and talks over people just like he did on May 31st at the UN-open DNC Committee meeting where they made their decision behind CLOSED doors to opt Hillary out.
GOOD MORNING GUYS, Can I just say, I feel naucious today….and sad….but still STRONG BEHIND PUMA.
Good luck and thank you to all who are attending UNITY. I will be looking for the signs on TV - makem’ good!!
#40 DELRAY BEACH
Yes I read the blogs daily too. Since I can’t read the pdf files right now in the action center, I sort of have to see what’s going on thru the blogs or what Murphy says on the home page. I would also like to print some of those nice flyers everyone is talking about, but can’t right now because of the pdf files. Maybe, I will figure out what is wrong with my computer, one of these days. I know it is something simple.
Take a look when you get a chance at http://thedenvergroup.blogspot.com/
and the link from there to Heidi Li Feldman’s site
She talks about what she experienced at the fundraiser yesterday
Although I cannot make it down to Unity today, I contributed to Pac this morning and submitted my question to the Washington Post re: the birth certificate saga. I hope this issue gets addressed once and for all.
bluesgal, have you downloaded free Adobe software so you can read PDF files?
here’s a link. We need you activating!
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Go PUMA’s
Thanks all those going to Unity to say no deal.
You rock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSiBV_umuSI
#44 bluesgal
Can you send them to yourself via eMAIL or I can send them to you …, right click the attachment and you can print or when opening convert them to a word document. I’m not sure if you tried to remove your current version of Adobe and downloading the newest version of Adobe to your PC.
Thanks Murphy … you beat me to the link, I was just looking it up.
Good Morning PUMA Family
In honor of the Unity protest - I wore my black jammies cause I wanted to be in the color when I got up this a.m.
To Murphy or any Puma on here would like your opinion or suggestions.
I received an email a while back from McMahon (for the Chosen One) about upcoming events for the Chosen One…maybe others of you have to. I did not think anything of it as I do with most of the crap coming from him asking for our help. But on one of the early days post I remember a person saying you can put in your zip code and find what is in your area.
So I did so - CLICK FAST TO ENTER OTHERWISE YOU HAVE TO KEEP LISTEINING TO THE CHOSEN ONE’S BLAH BLAH - and as that persons post said most of them were small groups of ppl at private home for BBQ’s, Potlucks etc.
BUT - if you click on “view event details” it gives you the name and addy of the person hosting. It also gives you the option to say yes, I will attend and no, I will not attend and you can leave a comment/message. Why would they want to know that you will not attend amazes me but then they are supporting the Chosen One so go figure! SO THIS IS MY QUESTION:
Would there be anything wrong with clicking no, I will not attend and I TRULY MEAN THIS PART - Just leave a simple unified message. It needs to be something that stands for us. I do not and would not put something like the things these supporters say or do. I thought it would be an opportunity to get our opinion to alot of the Chosen Ones supporter who ever they maybe….and maybe all of us can do it in all of our areas?
(Sorry - NO I’ll bring the Kool-Aid jokes no matter how tempting it may be :)!)
Asking for feedback
Thanks
Fellow Puma
Good Luck in “Unity” today…we need to show the DNC and the Obama campaign what real unity is…
MURPHY
I can’t download from adobe because they don’t have windows 98 listed to download for. I found one for windows 98 on the internet. Tried to download it but, later it come up with an error message. May try again.
Delray Beach
The problem is when I try to open a PDF file, it goes to photolmpact and then says unable to open. I got to figure out how to change where it goes to open it. I don’t know if it would print without opening, would it?
Good Luck in Unity, time to show them just how divided everything is.
What does take it upstairs mean?
vadaryl-”upstairs” refers to a new blog starting on the home page
OK I was not sure that is what it was. I like that one better than new thread.
#55 vadaryl
It means that they are starting a new thread - so you usually go back up to the top and click on the new thread and post there. It is done after late evening for late late night, early early morning I think. I have only been on it at that time once.
Hope this helps!
#53 bluesgal
Adobe isn’t supporting win98 any longer, let me know if you can’t download it from the link you have, I think I might be able to get it for you tonight. I can e-mail it to you then. Here is my e-mail Trish738@yahoo.com
I hope their is a lot of media coverage not just a little blip that there were a few people still upset.
bluesgal-Adobe version 6.0.1 will download to Window 98-try this site
http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/productinfo/systemreqs/index.html#812win
I think the press is ready to seize on any controversy so if our presence is known and our voices are loud enough, we may be able to get some well deserved network attention….
#59 TrishfromCanada
Just sent you an e-mail!
bluesgal-forget that link-doesn’t get you what I thought it would -sorry
This is interesting.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/rezko/1027788,CST-NWS-rezkoside27.article
Why did the prosecutors opted against bringing Obama into the mix during the two-month trial.
If this was Hillary or McCain they sure would of. What makes this guy so speical?
Thanks to PUMA’s for going to Unity. Wish I lived close and could join. Was infuriated again last night when women supporters of Hillary were dismissed as an issue in the campaign because it was to our best interest and we would come back. Don’t get that people don’t understand that there are a lot of us who have principles and will not vote for a marketing facade with no experience and selected by the Democratic Party leadership. Also if we Hillary supporters (men women, black, white, young and old) are all so irrevalent, why are we having a campaign event in Unity?
I was listening to MSNBCs Morning Joe, but didn’t catch the name of one of the regular commentators, and just spent five minutes at their site trying to get his name. At about 8:44 Joe was asking him about the upcoming news, and the commentator said it would be heavily on the unity day. Then he added, “This may be the last chance we have to kick around the Clintons. They won’t be around anymore.”
A blatant admission that MSNBC has been kicking around the Clintons!!!!!!!!!!! I wonder if anyone else caught his words.
Oh, the commentator is on the 9:00 program and was referred to as Chuck. I guess the excuse will be that he was joking.
mpk- Thanks for the heads up on the commentaries by Heidi Li on The Denver Group blogsite. Verrrry revealing. Also read Tom in Pain’s posting on a conversation with an Obama supporter, and laughed so hard…….another good way to start the day.
If they want to show any kind of Unity besides the dog and poney show and if they have any desire to have Hillary as the VP then today would be the day to pull that off. What a shock to the media that would be. If i was running their camp I would wait until the last minute to pull that off.
I mean the last minute of today’s event. No one would expect it.
Here is my signature I’ll use today
“Divided in Unity” PUMApac Supporter
#67 lilymaid
Is it Chuck Todd?
1of18MilforHill08…Almost positive it was, thanks
Is PUMA - Party Unity My A$$, or People United Means Action?
I really hope this is the last time she gets on stage with that guy. arggggg, I really do! Just let him pick a vp already and move on with them! Arggg, LEAVE HRC ALONE!
Ok, sorry, had to rant a bit…..Anyways will make 2 donations today - 1 for HRC’s debt and 1 for PUMA!
ROCK ON PUMAS!
Bluesgal,
Thanks just sent a response
“Divided in Unity” PUMApac Supporter
I got to go for a little while. Will be back later.
Trish
Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One more to wake us up - Riverdaughter’s piece on “Shmoonity” at
http://riverdaughter.wordpress.com/ Just right on!
(I don’t know if this came out as a link you can click on–I’m new at this, but that’s the address)
Hillary as VP wouldn’t change the fact that Obama is arrogant, morally corrupt and vastly inexperienced. It would only lend a measure of credibility to the ticket. No secret that Obama has the utmost disrespect for Hillary.
BO’s unity is completely destroying the others, so that they would never be able to come back. If he could put his feet in others’ shoe, he sure will understand what his is doing.
How many opponents’ reputation have not been ruined by it?
Is the Party unity on sale $$?
Right on ChristineRI. Not even if she is VP will I vote for HIM! NOBAMA, NOWAY!
I am torn if he does pick Hillary as the VP. Right now if she isn’t there is no way I can vote for BHO for all the reasons mentioned above.
#80 ChristineRI
I agree…besides she would be the one doing all the work and him sitting back and taking all the credit. I believe as things go on it would affect her creditibility also….I even think so now with what she is being “forced” to do for the Chosen One. How do you go back been @$*& starts to happen and say the opposite about the Chosen One. All around what she is being forced to do is Wrong but she really has no choice….but then there is August and then the Big November…he will never get my vote -ever!
LilyMaid,
I heard the comment by Chuck Todd on MSNBC. Yep, it was repulsive as usual. Maybe we need to show Mr. Todd some PUMA “love” and email MSNBC! They might prefer kicking some PUMA’s around, but we are ready with our teeth bared and our claws out!
With regard to the VP choice–I really do not want Hillary as VP and this is why. 1. It is an affirmation of the “woman’s place”–second. 2. She will do all of the work and he will get the credit. We have already seen that in the primary that he continually dissed her brilliant policies and then plagiarized them. So, VP in my opinion would be a bad move for Hillary.
I honestly think that putting Hillary on the ticket as VP would cause her political damage for any future run…it certainly would help him - but if he manages to win and he is the ineffective buffoon he promises to be, it diminishes Hillary’s credibility…
Some how Obama is winning with just words and maybe people will wake up and smell the roses, but in PUMA’s case it just can’t be words, they need action and hopefully today is the beginning.
Just wanted to wish you guys G’luck.
Wish I could be there.
#85 Hillgirl
I only heard part of it which was enough to disgust me. I am calling and emailing MSNBC and NBC cause Chuck Todd is a NBC commentator (I use that word VERY loosely)!
I never watch those stations but sometimes in flip channels I hear OUR GIRLS name and I listen to see if it is good or bad…..on those channels usually bad
I think he may ask her to be VP because he NEEDS her. After all, she did actually win the Dem primary. He needs her donors, her votes, her credibility and experience. He has nothing on his own. He is also going to have a hard time finding someone who WANTS to run with him. The Democrats that endorse him do so because of the pressures of the DNC, but push comes to shove, they’ll only go so far. Running with him is another can of worms. Political suicide.
Does anyone have any feed back for my #51 post?
If not that is okay.
Thank you
Hillgirl agree…caring for grandbaby…will write msnbc later
I agree with what was said so far about Hillary being the VP, but look what we have had the last 8 years, at this point do care who gets credit for what as long as something is being done? Maybe behind the scenes she can keep him in line and they can send him out and speak about things.
No one is knocking down the door to become his VP. That has to mean something. Also how many donors did not show up last night? At this point he should have no problems getting her donors, getting people wanting to be his VP, I think the only one now is Richardson.
Obama is arrogant, morally corrupt, insincere, elitist, inept and radical. Even Hillary as VP isn’t worth THAT gamble.
Good morning everyone, Here’s the question I posted but I forgot to mention that I am a proud Puma. I too can’t wait to see the signs on tv. Thank God for all you Puma’s who are able and willing to fight the fight.
Any honest citizen would have to admit that had it been Sen. Clinton’s minister saying those horrible things, or if Odinga had been her cousin, or if she had to donate over $200,000 to charity because of it’s shady source, she would have disqualified or shamed and harassed until she dropped out of the race. How can the DNC and Nancy Polosi and all the people who support Sen. Obama justify sweeping all of those issues under a carper, yet calling for Sen. Clinton to drop out of the race before the primary elections were even over? If you ask me, that is the true definition of discrimination coming from the party leaders who were responsible for making sure the elections are fair and honest.
I do not write in often, but I wanted to say to all of you that will be attending the “Unity” party, be strong. I also wanted to post a link to this video. I am not sure if it has been posted before. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2DECDKOFnw
Trish — you are the best!
Good morning PUMAs! It is an inspiration to log on here every morning. Most times I just lurk but sometimes I just have to pipe up and say how great it is to see the activism here!!!1
Unity NH? Why don’t they have that meeting in MI, where Hillary beat Obama by an even BIGGER margin LOL!
Has any media outlet today said anything yet?
#94 She is only as important to him as VP as to what she can bring the general election - he, as an egotist, would never allow it to appear that she was helping to craft his policies lest he be accused of the same type of Bush/Cheney relationship where it is said that Cheney is actually pulling the strings…
Here is my response to Chuck Todd. Gotta go. Good luck with the Unity Day!
Dear Mr. Todd,
I don’t usually watch MSNBC because of the blatant anti-Clinton bias and rampant misogyny that has been expressed over the past 17 months. However, I occasionally flip to Morning Joe because I do respect Joe Scarborough as a fair reporter who has shown Senator Clinton the respect that she deserves as an American Hero. Of course I caught your snide comment about “we won’t have the Clinton’s to kick around much longer”. A comment such as this, just confirms the idiotic, biased, and vitriolic spirit by which your network and others have covered this campaign. You have refused to cover the campaign based upon the issues, as a reporter of journalistic integrity might, but rather, you and your compatriots insist on expressing your own vapid and ill-informed opinions. For your information , if you knew anything about Senator Clinton, you would know that she has a resume unequaled by most, including yourself, that highlights a life of altruistic public service, international diplomacy, outspoken support for human rights, service on the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Pentagon Iraq Transformation Task Force, and significant bi-partisan legislation. In addition, and unlike you, she is a true leader who has inspired millions to stand up with dignity and grace under fire, to stand strong for principles and morality, and to dedicate one’s life to improving the status quo. This is a true leader who inspires by her very life work, her courage, and compassion. So , Mr. Todd, next time you decide to “diss” Senator Clinton, or her husband, for that matter, take a good look in the mirror first. Ask yourself if you have contributed even one millionth of what these human beings have to your country, your world or your universe.
What time was the circus suppose to start today?
I have been checking cnn.com live and their not steaming anything yet.
Morning Pumas,
This was probally answered already but I just got up, I’m in Ca.
Which do you think would be the best news to watch for the Unity? I would like to watch the one that is most fair. Good luck pumas, wishing you success. Since its a 3 hour dif, what time do you think would be best to put on the news? Again Good Luck.
TREEPUMA
Remember to post your Puma comments and questions in the Wash Post’s Q&A now. the chat is at 11am, but they ask for comments in advance.
The WaPo is tough on Obama today all over the paper. Check it out.
TIPS: Be precise, concise, brief. Back up question with some evidence (a poll, a previous article etc.) Compliment the writer or editor (I’m a big fan, etc.)
Here’s the link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/06/21/DI2008062101402.html?hpid=topnews
True Democratic unity is to speak the voice of most popular Democratic votes in Primaries. The will of PEOPLE decides the nominee, not the other way around. DEAN/PELOSI are sat bake watching the show…
Welcome Native Girl!
#86 Hillgirl on 06.27.08 at 9:26 am and #87 dmrr on 06.27.08 at 9:27 am
While I agree with Hillgirl and dmrr (and other blogers whom I missed reading, sorry, got to run), I feel that it is better than nothing. Hillary, if not treated like trash, would be able to influence the administration. Hillary is a smart and forceful person, she will survive and be elected for not 2 terms, but 4!
I realize, if BO is corrupt, Hillary could be affected. Hillary will be able to withstand the backlash. I rather take something, than nothing, http://www.voteboth.com.
GM ALL
Any reports whats happening behind the scenes in Unity?
I’m working near home and I thought I’d stop in do a check.
Thank you Murphy!!!
If someone is out there please keep us posted on what’s happening in Unity. So far I have not seen anything yet.
Murphy,
Can you check your mail when you get a chance.
Thank you
“Divided in Unity” PUMApac Supporter
Broadcast of Unity Meeting
I haven’t had time to read all the posts this morning but wanted to get this out as early as I could - C-Span will be broadcasting live from the Unity event in NH beginning at 1 p.m.
I thought the meeting was this morning, how wonder CNN is not streaming anything yet. I know these things are never ontime. That gives the PUMA folks more time.
#117 1 P.M eastern? I’d rather watch the C-Span version because they don’t have obnoxious reporters talking over the top of the broadcast…
If CNN.com streams the event in some of their links there is no reporters talking.
#120 …and we should all be grateful for that!
1of18MilforHill08-I don’t see any harm in responding to the ChosenOnes parties if they are asking for a response. As you say if you answer straightforwardly why you will not be coming without nastiness and identify yourself as a PUMA-you’ve taken care of two birds with one stone
It’s like C-Span sometimes the mikes are open and you can hear what people there are saying. It might be their feed.
DMurphy, I read the article by Kevin Merida, and learn that the estimate of disillusioned Hillary supporters is roughly 10-18% of the 18 million. I would request not to share your database with the media or anyone that would use this against us. Only you and your staff are privy to this information (gold mind). Keep them guessing and let’s grow our numbers. Let the November vote shown that our numbers were far greater than what they currently want for the entire Democrat Party to know.
A day or two late, yet allow me to ask; Did the Flower Event make it to the media?
I am disappointed that PUMA is not getting enough attention?
Please if anyone has knowledge that we where noticed, please let me know, thanks.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/27/us/27obama.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1214576153-ZQSxf+UlD9S2RsSe4TK9og
“Barack Obama has taken a stroll this week away from traditional liberal political positions, his path toward the political center marked by artful leaps and turns.”
“Mr. Obama is an introspective candidate, and perhaps the best analyst of his own political style. “I serve as a blank screen,” he wrote in “The Audacity of Hope,” “on which people of vastly different political stripes project their own views.”
dmrr #119: Yes 1pm eastern
Wish I could be in Unity with y’all. Let’s show them we are serious, and when we say no, we mean no!!!
WmDencerCO # 124 — exactly right.
Trish, checking now
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hpG9ArbcuZ5xuWl-Pww955HAQ-lgD91I70KO0
DNC delegate who’d vote for McCain in fight
By JAMES A. CARLSON – 9 hours ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Democratic National Convention delegate pledged to Hillary Rodham Clinton says she hopes to fight off an attempt by Wisconsin Democrats to take away her credentials because of her past statement that she would vote for John McCain if Clinton wasn’t the nominee.
“Keeping national delegate status is very important to me,” Debra Bartoshevich said Thursday. “I believe that Hillary is the better candidate of all of them.”
#124 - Are they refer PUMAs as “disillusioned Hillary supporters” ?
Heard total such org has growed from 80 to 120.
When you post on the Wash Post Q&A be sure to mention PUMApac and Darragh Murphy.
It will help us to get her on national TV again.
Here’s the link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/06/21/DI2008062101402.html?hpid=topnews
I wrote.
I saw Darragh Murphy on “Fox and Friends” and was convinced by her that the PUMApac movement is about restoring democracy to the Democratic Party not whining about loses. She gave off NO sense of agrievment, only justified anger with a faulty and fraudulent process that produced an inexperienced, race card playing presumptive nominee. In America we count all the votes and I think the PUMA action is about watchdogging (pun intended) to ensure that each vote is counted.
#127 Thanks!
Morning Everyone!
Here’s what I’d like to see: If you are attired in the
Democratic Blackout (dressed in black)
style in honor of our members in Unity, please post with BLACK so I can get a count.
Please repost this message throughout the day too.
MarylandPUMA
well I am offended and need to share.
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/06/27/michelle-obama-praises-clinton-in-new-hampshire/
Besides the fact that now she is “praising” Hillary, she all of a sudden is interested in gay rights (funny that only happened when she was in a room full of gay people with checkboks) Barack clearly said that gay marriage was nothing more then a diversion from the real issues. what hypocrites. well this lesbian is not writing checks to the O team and i’m offended!
Good Morning Pumas, good luck in Unity today, my spirit is with you.
Hillary VP-Senator Obama is too vain and arrogant to allow Hillary to overshadow him; yes, I believe he wants to win at any cost and would consider Hillary for VP but to her own disdain she would be locked away quietly. She will do the work but he will take the credit, the Clintons are too powerful for Senator Obama that will not work for him; he is only using Hillary now to help him get there, he might go with Joe Biden-Delaware since Nunn from Georgia has been ousted with his connections to Iran.
As much as I want Hillary in the WH not this position, she is too good for being his sidekick.
Let the flip-flopping baby bird fly by itself, he has not done anything so far to win, it’s been given to him.
BLACK!
I heard this morning, that BO is not willing to release his small doner list to Hillary. I smell a cover up here. I have always questioned his money source. We should request that he release his database. Although DMurphy knows of two sources which this information could be obtained. I hope she uses these sources to their fullest!
Trish — you have mail.
BLACK!
update above.
#135
QUEEN81,
Another offended Lesbian here! Man, they will say and do anything won’t they. What liers, making themselves out to be the saviors and then throwing a little shot out to HRC. Please! We are not fooled!
Queen81:
Understand how you feel about the two Obama’s, it’s just their nature they want to win at any cost and will say or do anything; hopefully, people will remember how they insulted and fingered off Hillary, spoke badly about how Bill ran his presidency and will not accept their remarks today as honorable. Maybe the kool aid will not spread too far in November and these folks will go back to Chicago.
#135 Apparently you’re only as important as your checkbook…
Murphy,
You’re doing a phenomenal job! Congrats on the Fox interviews! I haven’t been able to play the youtubes or watch them live on TV, just got a fragmented view of them (limited computer access and capability at the moment) but I can see you’re a terrific spokesperson for the group - certainly not a bitter, angry old woman!
The site is looking more and more impressive and organized each day and I am thrilled to see so many new names on the blogs! Thank you again for all your hard work and dedication!
Thank you to all PUMAs going to Unity today. I can’t wait to see pictures and, hopefully, news coverage!
Hillgirl ~ #5 OUTSTANDING post at WAPO !!!! and #105 your email to the incompetent Todd was dynamite, too!
I’ll be checking in on CNN.com before and after work for any coverage of the event today. I wish I could be there.
Thanks to everyone for all you’re doing to make our voices heard!
I have to make my PUMA and Hillary donations today. Payday!
yes it has always seemed very odd to me that S. Obama was able to bring in so much money from small donors giving 5-25$. That is bunk!
#105, Excellent letter!
MarylandPUMA ~ BLACK!
Mpk-
my thought has always been that the money comes in millions and then they use the “personal data” they collect at the rallies to disperse the money. I bet there are people who have no idea they “donated” and they never will since its difficult to find donor info for under $200.
Re: Flip-flop
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/26/AR2008062603653.html?
The Ever-Malleable Mr. Obama
By Charles Krauthammer
Friday, June 27, 2008; Page A17
“That was then: Democratic primaries to be won, netroot lefties to be seduced. With all that (and Hillary Clinton) out of the way, Obama now says he’ll vote in favor of the new FISA bill that gives the telecom companies blanket immunity for post-Sept. 11 eavesdropping.”
once you wear BLACK, you never go back! Can I say that?
Good morning PUMAs - am confused - thought Unity rally was scheduled for 10:00 AM ET - but C-span is saying live coverage starting at 1:00 PM ET - that would be 9 & 12 respectively where I am - what’s real? (just realized that that is a loaded question) does anyone know for sure?????
To all those going to Unity, NH -
Good luck and thank you so much for going and making our presence and our voices known! Though some of us will not be there in body, we are all with you in heart and spirit! I love the slogan, “The Democratic Party is a House Divided!” Certainly, not what all the DNC surrogates are trying to pawn off as truth on TV and elsewhere. I guess they’ll just be the last to know the “marriage” is over and the happy “family” is a tattered mess. Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.
This is the kind of crap the media will be pushing to the American people trying to make them believe all is well in Obama Land
http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/
I would like to make a suggestion: Florida. I believe that if we want to target a state or region, Florida would be the ideal PUMAPac target for several reasons:
1. Hilary country. Older and working class voters.
2. Disenfranchised in 08. Half delegates taken away.
3. Symbolic. Gore had 00 election stolen there.
4. Swing. FL is a must-win for both parties in EC votes.
Just a suggestion.
Is anyone going to answer my Flower Event question?
“Did the media take notice?” I just have plain of air wave TV, please let me know if you know.
#152 bythelake, LOL, you just did!
#157 william DenverCO, not that I am aware of, and I have the news on all day in my office.
I have yet to get an email from Obama asking for money I would not give him a dime if he wins we will not see Hillary as our president so I am going to vote for JM I hope Bill stay’s ticked off and McCain wins. I am not worried about Hillary’s debt if she was going to be the nominee than I would be she would have to pay it off before the convention but IMO she will write a book and get everything paid off and I will start saving up now so I and all my kids and grandchildren will be able to donate the max in 2012 .
I’m wearing black today
I like that slogan too-The Democratic Party is a House Divided!-I might try to make a sign out of that and put it on my car somewhere
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/06/obama_launches_nationwide_ad_c.html
washingtonpost.com’s Politics Blog
The Fix: Chris Cillizza
Obama Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign
Just for Pumas:
http://politicallydrunk.blogspot.com/2008/06/will-media-be-fair-to-just-say-no-deal.html
In our paper today was a letter to the editor asking why are the Dems so quiet. He goes on to say that the DNC stole the election from Hillary.
I will write in and tell him we are not silent. I will give him our PUMAPAC.org, and JUST SAYNO DEAL.org.
The media is giving us no coverage. They just say we will fall in line. We WON’T…
Good luck in Unity. I did not watch the Hillary - Nobama thing last night. I just couldn’t..
Need to write a letter to the editor..
GO PUMAS…
#135 queen81 Right On! I am heartened to see that GLBT friends are not falling for the Messiah. He does NOT support marriage equality. Which means he does not support equal rights under the law for all, no matter what.
http://www.18millionvoices.blogspot.com/
if you are interested in the march in Denver-the above link is the place to go-
several meetings scheduled in different states and cities for planning
mimi-
are you on the human rights campaign list? they contacted me yesterday to contribute to BO. I unsubscribed. this is a man who wouldn’t gove interviews to gay press until he decided he needed their vote. I am not fooled. They are barking up the wrong tree. I marched on washington in 2000 and i’ll be dammed if BO is going to use me and my cause when it’s convienient for him!
Black!
Albeit a swimsuit & pareo which is about all the black I can stand in this infernal TX heat. Anything for the cause.
#159 go_Ohio_Lady on 06.27.08 at 10:46 am
I googled “Flowers for Hillary” and all I got was; http://www.observer.com/2008/no-flowers-hillary.
This make me mad…madder!
#119 dmrr
Yes, C-Span coverage of Unity event begins at 1 pm Eastern.
I am baffled by all that has happened over the last 17 months. I can not understand why the media and the dnc have placed this inexperienced, self centered, chosen one on a thrown to be worshipped. I am truly afraid of what could happen if *61 is president and I am only venting right now because this is the only place I feel united with people who feel the same way. My friend yesterday said she thinks I am basically losing it thinking about this all the time and she is a Hillary supporter but her words lead me to believe she is “falling in line.” I said that I am not losing it, but I can not stomach the injustice that is unfolding right in front of us. This is the USA, not Cuba.
***REPOST****
If you are attired in the
Democratic Blackout (dressed in black)
style in honor of our members in Unity, please post with BLACK so I can get a count.
Please repost this message throughout the day too.
MarylandPUMA
Re: The Denver Group
To whomever posted the Denver Group link (can’t remember if it’s above or on a previous blog entry or I would thank you by name) thank you so much for drawing our attention to this group!
I checked the link and they are up and running now ready, willing and able to accept donations for ad placements, etc. Their goals are right up our alley, regarding the convention. To anyone who has not already done so, I urge you to take a look at their site and I hope we align ourselves with them (if we haven’t already done so, that is).
Wish they’d stop toturing her.
Is this one hand hold the $, another stub you in the back type of thing?.
Last night’s sceen is already ‘black’.
GLBT PUMAS
There are a couple fliers/infocards that are GLBT oriented for you to distribute.
Check the Action Site at pumapacusa.org
What a shame that *61 last night spoke “positively” about Hillary but during the primary was so “negative”!
Had to turn it off and light candles…God, bring this man down!!
#173 BrooklynNY on 06.27.08 at 10:55 am
Are you talking about; http://localpolitics.meetup.com/221/
At last count we were 22 members. We need more!
Black! - in mourning for my party
*MURPHY*
You might want to add to the info up top that C-Span is braodcasting from the Unity event starting at 1 pm Eastern.
Good Morning all! A wee bit o publicity on CNBC this am on Squawk Box..host,Mark Haines,held up the Wash Post article “Hill,Yes! O.,No!” while talking to John Harwood (author,talkinghead,etc.) indicated this could be a problem for BO, but, of course, they both agreed it would be a small one at best…HA,just wait until November. We definitely have their attention and they are spinning til dizzy…just keeps me focused on the Donate button to help keep the pressure on. Wish I could be with fellow PUMAs today in Unity..but my thoughts and good wishes are with them.
Good Morning Pumas,
This is posted at No Quarter:
New Hampshire Union Leader: “Get A Grip, Obama’s Coming” »
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Secure your seat belts, No Quarter readers, for this editorial by Jospeh McQuaid of the New Hampshire Union Leader is guaranteed to jolt you from your chairs.
NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS, grab something sturdy today. Barack Obama is coming and his ability to switch positions on major issues is dizzying. It wouldn’t matter, except Obama wants to become President. If that happens, hold on for dear life.
This is the man who eloquently declined to disassociate himself from his hate-filled friend and pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. His “incendiary” remarks were taken out of context, Obama said. He was like family, like a grandma.
But Obama cooly threw “grandma” under the bus when it became politically advantageous.
http://noquarterusa.net/blog/
Some good news American Jews abandoning BHO just checked out interesting article on israelinsider
http://web.israelinsider.com/views/12940.htm
BLACK!
The only Dems I’ve seen who seem to want VP are Biden and Richardson. Richardson makes sense for BO’s electoral strategy. Now wouldn’t he be just the final slap in the face!
I would bet they dangled VP at him so he would endorse THE WEEK REVEREND WRIGHT BROKE!!
Then Carville (gotta love him) called him “Judas” and put the BO campaign in a box.
This is my silver lining.
#175
Thanks MarylandPUMA, will put those fliers to good use!
Black!
From Womenforfairpolitics.com
UNITY?
NO. NOT THIS YEAR.
The Democrats have decided to stage a “Unity” rally in in a town called Unity on Friday attempting to unite Hillary Clinton supporters with Barack Obama supporters. Well, Hillary must do what she has to do. Hillary supporters must do what we have to do. Unity? No. Not this year.
Unity? No. Not this year. The Democratic party has blown it for 2008. The Democratic party must be held accountable for their failure to denounce the rampant sexism, classism, racism and voter disenfranchisement continually interjected into this campaign by Barack Obama, his campaign and supporters. In fact, the DNC is complicit in disenfranchising voters in Michigan and Florida. Is this the same party that demanded that every vote be counted in 2000 and 2004? Unity? No. Not this year.
This week Barack Obama met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus and apparently told Representative Diane Watson (D) California (a Hillary Clinton supporter) that if elected “John McCain is going to pick a Supreme Court that will roll back the gains women have made in the last 50 years”. Apparently, Obama told CBC members that Hillary supporters need to “get over it”. Apparently, Obama said “he bit his tongue many times during the primary campaign with Hillary Clinton”. Waa Waa. Apparently, Barack Obama needs to hold his own tongue. The ole hook of fearmongering on overturning Roe v Wade is NOT going to work this year. Women’s issues are about far more than abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court could attempt to overturn Roe v Wade right now if they wanted to. They do not. Unity? No. Not this year.
Obama flip flops on NAFTA, AGAIN. He was for Nafta, against NAFTA and is apparently, now for it again, explaining that “Sometimes during the campaigns the rhetoric gets overheated and amplified”. Yes, Ohio primary mailings from Obama were sent calling NAFTA “A big mistake” and “a bad trade deal” and accusing Hillary of flip flopping on NAFTA. Hmm. Now, Obama claims that he’s not in favor of “doing things unilaterally”. Political rhetoric indeed. Unity? No. Not this year.
Obama angers the left wing netroots and the majority of Democrats with his announcement that he will vote for the FISA bill. Obama claims to be a “constitutional law expert” but apparently fails to interepret the Fourth Amendment correctly. Unity? No. Not this year.
Hillary Clinton continues to be the subject of media attacks and attacks by Obama supporters who think it’s okay to make jokes about Hillary “poisoning the tea and food” if she’s VP. It’s not okay. What WILL the media do without Hillary to kick around? So many have made their fortunes off both Hillary and Bill Clinton. Unity? No. Not this year.
Where have all the women’s voices been in 2008 while Hillary was being villified in all media 24/7 for a year and a half? Those who have access to the microphones and opinion pages were inexplicably silent. A hope of many women and men is that the misogyny exposed in this 2008 campaign debacle will result in a rise of a new women’s movement with a stronger voice and message. For decades, women have been the majority voting block of the Democratic party, supporting the party under the illusion that the Democratic party supported women. We were wrong. Unity? No. Not this year.
The 2008 election is about a fight for the heart and soul of the Democratic party. We must put our country first and party second. Obama must be defeated in order to take back the party and redefine what it means to be a Democrat going forward. The Democratic party understands two things, money and votes. We have the power to with hold both. Do So. UNITY? NO. NOT THIS YEAR.
ok I’ll bite
Black
#67 Vadaryl
Chicago corrupt politicans have loved *61 since he kicked his first opponent (well liked good public servent opponent) off the slate using his sleazy tactics.
The Chicago machine recognized in him one who played the game perfectly and at such a young age! (Bet they couldn’t believe their luck with his fast Eddie smooth talk and his editorship of Harvad Law Review — which I bet he used sleazy tactics to win that election, too.)
Birds of a feather flock together. They could count on him to scratch their backs if they scratched his. The policos introduce him around. The Chicago powerful and wealthy took to him. The tradition of the press backing him up starts here. He becomes insulated. They scratch his back … he scratches their back.
Obamas have and will say whatever is necessary and convenient to get elected. That is their past. That is all they know. …
Thank you to all Pumas going to (un)Unity today. Pls keep us posted throughout the day.
Wearing Black.
#167 Queen81,
I unsubscribed from HRC yesterday and stopped my monthly automatic contribution. I also sent them an email explaining why I do not support Obama.
Pumas
The ‘info cards’ that are out on the Action site are business card sized and perfect to include when you leave a tip or pay a bill. Also handy to keep around to hand to friends and strangers.
Enjoy! I’ll be making more, especially in Spanish. If you have groups or a message you would like some for, please let me know.
FOX saying BO and Hillary are on the ground in NH.
Unity was the name of a series of comics published by Valiant in the 90’s. NOT the name of what we have in our (or my FORMER, at least) party right now.
reposting this
When you post on the Wash Post Q&A be sure to mention PUMApac and Darragh Murphy.
It will help us to get her on national TV again.
Here’s the link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/06/21/DI2008062101402.html?hpid=topnews
I wrote.
I saw Darragh Murphy on “Fox and Friends” and was convinced by her that the PUMApac movement is about restoring democracy to the Democratic Party not whining about loses. She gave off NO sense of agrievment, only justified anger with a faulty and fraudulent process that produced an inexperienced, race card playing presumptive nominee. In America we count all the votes and I think the PUMA action is about watchdogging (pun intended) to ensure that each vote is counted.
Any video from FOX yet?
Gooooooood Morning Pumas!
Hi!
I can’t go but I am with you. I will be posting on My Space bulletins today to keep it in there face!
I like this PUMA idea. I just dumped the Democrats and am now an Independent. I am shopping for like minded political groups and this one feels good.
PUMA 08 -12!
Check it out guys - even the Clinton Fundraisers are not “UNITING” So easily…gottal love it!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25411295
mccain is at a Ohio GM plant. CNN.com live is carrying it.
#195 No, not yet.
Oh, went and changed clothes! BLACK!
Black
#76 SparkForHill: “Is PUMA - Party Unity My A$$, or People United Means Action?”
Yes and Yes.
pumapac is Party United Means Action. The PUMA William Bower represents is Party Unity, My A$$.
DonnaLynnPA: Welcome!
antifish-
I actually had hope for the HRC since they hadn’t taken sides. I don’t know what they are thinking.
From the article referenced at donedems.com - “The setting is remote, making it difficult for people to attend. The entire road will be shut down in front of the elementary school where the event is to take place. Only official Obama campaign buses will be allowed to travel the road, forcing anyone wanting to attend the event to sign up on his web-site and park several miles away, then travel on his buses. This does not sound like a real attempt at addressing the causes of the disunity in the party. It seems like an elaborate way to control the media message and weed out dissent. It is Unity through purge.”
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This was my response - Actually, it’s more closely resembling faschism!
Wake up America! This guy is an arrogant fascist and so are those who are pushing him into power. With his arrogant, flip-flopping, POTUS seal changing attitude now can you imagine what will happen if he is elected to POTUS. He’ll be able to pick and choose what he wants to hear, be able to do what he wants and no one will hold his feet to the fire for it, he’ll be able to completely control the media - all nay-sayers and dissent will be quashed (just like they have been over the course of the Dem primaries).
Fight on Pumas! BO sacre the carp out of this US Patriot!
Looking at colors, I know a red tie is showing power, does Blue stand for Unity?
My comment to the Washington Post:
First off, I want to know what the DNC has against John McCain when he was on Kerry’s shortlist for VP in 2004. I would love a McCain/Clinton ticket or a Clinton/McCain ticket. John McCain has been overall respectful of people he disagrees with (most Democrats) throughout this primary season. At the beginning of the primaries, I thought Clinton was the perfect candidate for the Democrats because of the economy. I still do and would vote for her in a heartbeat. However, based on my issues, fair democracy, israel, the economy, gas prices–and a very real concern about ridding the Democratic party of voter intimidation and fraud, John McCain is totally my second choice.
Katherine Q Seelye of the NYT is liveblogging from the Clown Show of Unity.
Seems pretty objective coverage so far. At least one instance of a resident being QUITE skeptical of this spectacle of “unity.”
Link:
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/27/the-view-from-unity/index.html?hp
black in mourning for the direction that the democratic party has taken.
#197 vadaryl, GM in Lordstown is close to Youngstown, GM is the biggest industry we have here since the mills closed in the 1970’s.
People laughed at me when I said Mccain should ask Hillary to be his running mate. Why not?
GO PUMAS!!!!!
I’m with you in spirit here in CA. I’ve got my black shirt on and will be watching on TV.
Go get em.
I haven’t had a chance to read all the posts this morning but I just wanted to comment on how the MSM has been reporting all those polls that have BO breaking way ahead of McCain. Today the Gallup poll has them tied at 44% to 44%.
What’s up with that?
Last night on CNN, Larry King and Anderson Cooper 360, representatives of Emily’s List (executive director, Ellen Moran) and spokesperson for Womenforfairpolitics.com - think her name was Cindy, but I don’t remember her last name) were interviewed re: women’s position on “falling in line” with the D. party’s choice for king, etc. -
Ellen Moran came across as a Stepford-wife type airhead, convinced Obama is going to save us from the big bad wolf aka Republican party boogeyman trying to take away our right to abortion and keep us in Iraq for 100 years, yada yada yada….
Womenforfairpolitics spokesperson was excellent! Very articulate, concise, steadfast in our anti-Democratic party stance and support for J. McCain should Hillary not be the nominee. She came across as intensely more intelligent and knowlegable about the issues and the circumstances.
Ellen Moran looked nervous, ill-at-ease, i.e. phoney smile - the works.
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