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electric_blue68

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146. Sooo exciting...

Wed Aug 12, 2020, 12:47 PM

Aug 2020

A smart, sharp, fierce, caring, personable Black and Indian Veep-to-be!
I love to feel ~History~ sparkling through the air (when it's good!)! I'm so glad for your joy! I'm happy as a 2nd Gen Greek & Ukrainian-American to see another step forward especially for people who've been here waaay before my grandparents willingly arrived here.

(I gotta get something out of the way this afternoon, then I can relax, and really take it in fully)

One of my black friends texted me all (naturally) excited. After I texted her back - I remembered 'oh, right! She's 1st or 2nd Generation Jamaican-American!' So she was even extra excited.

Will be listening to their event this afternoon.

Oh, and congrats on your 10,000th post!
(I'm very recently here, but I've logged in, oh, around 31,000 posts on a totally different site - that also includes an off-topic polititical sub forum where I post besides the main areas )

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Every black person I know is losing their effing minds right now [View all] StarfishSaver Aug 2020 OP

K & R...for visibility... Wounded Bear Aug 2020 #1

That makes me even happier than I already am, SS mcar Aug 2020 #2

Yay! fleur-de-lisa Aug 2020 #3

And I think she'll energize all other Dem voters as well! n/t Mister Ed Aug 2020 #4

Plus, she will stand up to all of the bullies. LiberalBrooke Aug 2020 #5

Absolutely! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #9

Stand up to AND eat their lunch! calimary Aug 2020 #28

Lovely way to put it - the future is Powerful, full of possibilities onetexan Aug 2020 #76

KnR. I'll be proud to vote for her again Hekate Aug 2020 #6

Excellent. Mike 03 Aug 2020 #7

So glad to hear that wryter2000 Aug 2020 #8

But, but, but, what if Kany--KA-POW! gratuitous Aug 2020 #10

I bet Kanya West endorses her. LOL. Ilsa Aug 2020 #17

I think she is Newest Reality Aug 2020 #11

It's a real lift, for sure! calimary Aug 2020 #145

K&R Docreed2003 Aug 2020 #12

I'm right there with them! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #13

First WoC on a national ticket ... ever. Laelth Aug 2020 #14

In a major party unblock Aug 2020 #19

That's very interesting. Laelth Aug 2020 #30

And Winona LaDuke as the Green VP in 2000. n/t TheRickles Aug 2020 #32

I saw Winona at an event.....and really liked her. a kennedy Aug 2020 #63

She's one smart cookie and very much for green justice! burrowowl Aug 2020 #98

Yay! wendyb-NC Aug 2020 #15

I noticed that as well. Talk about firing up the base! Budi Aug 2020 #16

She was my first choice gollygee Aug 2020 #18

This white woman feels the same way! She has always been my first choice for VP, & will tblue37 Aug 2020 #20

Kanye West seen headed South Blue Owl Aug 2020 #21

I can't stop smiling. These next few months are going to be livetohike Aug 2020 #22

An HBCU grad in the White House tishaLA Aug 2020 #23

This! jayschool2013 Aug 2020 #49

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2020 #104

Barack Obama, Stacey Abrams and LeBron James have all come out strongly supportive of Harris. LonePirate Aug 2020 #24

This is a BIG DEAL. The first woman of color EVER on a presidential ticket. PatrickforO Aug 2020 #25

Well, on a major party ticket at least. Winona LaDuke was VP on the Green Party ticket in 2000 catbyte Aug 2020 #141

Yeah, sorry about that. I stand corrected. Not to mention Shirley Chisholm. PatrickforO Aug 2020 #150

Me, too! catbyte Aug 2020 #151

I'm All In! ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #26

Congrats on your 10,000 posts, my dear StarfishSaver! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2020 #27

Thank you for sharing this! chia Aug 2020 #29

She's a smart woman bdamomma Aug 2020 #31

Gosh, I hope so. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2020 #33

For starters qwlauren35 Aug 2020 #34

I don't know you, so I wasn't referring to you StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author qwlauren35 Aug 2020 #48

My bad. qwlauren35 Aug 2020 #53

Why expected? I'm a strong Bernie guy but I support Joe & Kamala 110% no doubts at all. Tommymac Aug 2020 #103

Let me explain qwlauren35 Aug 2020 #112

Thanks for the explanation. We have our 2024 (or 2028) Bernie-Like Candidate Right Now! Tommymac Aug 2020 #116

So you want Republicans back in power in 2024? dansolo Aug 2020 #138

Great post. chia Aug 2020 #139

Congrats on the 10,000th BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #35

Yes! I didn't realize it until your pointed it out StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #42

Post removed Post removed Aug 2020 #36

She's not PERFECT? No! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #43

I ain't pissing at all, she was my #1 sir pball Aug 2020 #65

The fact that every single black person isn't a fan of hers StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #71

Not trying to educate. TBH I'd love for y'all to go over to Twitter sir pball Aug 2020 #83

Hah! I knew that Harriot would be smearing shit. Grokenstein Aug 2020 #121

Putting you on ignore will make me very happy. lunatica Aug 2020 #46

Cheers and enjoy! nt sir pball Aug 2020 #67

Guess what pball....NOBODY IS PERFECT....you like people raining on your parade? KS Toronado Aug 2020 #58

I said she's an excellent choice. Did you read my whole post sir pball Aug 2020 #62

Some significant voices in the community of no color think Trump is great StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #68

There always have to be a few wryter2000 Aug 2020 #77

I'm over the moon! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #79

Me too wryter2000 Aug 2020 #126

I've seen The Root quoted here a LOT sir pball Aug 2020 #80

Whatever StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #81

Cool, so how many times do I have to say sir pball Aug 2020 #82

Me doing is me is YEAH KAM! She's a beast and I love her sir pball Aug 2020 #84

"Michael Harriot, the author of the article I quoted, WHICH I DO NOT AGREE WITH," KS Toronado Aug 2020 #135

Name a candidate who is mcar Aug 2020 #85

I apologize for this post. I 100% support Kamala. sir pball Aug 2020 #89

And yet another post going on and on about Michael Harriot and how he can't stand Kamala StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #90

StarfishSaver....I'm ABSOLUTELY thrilled as I think many of us are... Upthevibe Aug 2020 #100

Oh Happy Day!!! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author tiredtoo Aug 2020 #37

I said every black person I know StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author tiredtoo Aug 2020 #106

Congrats on your 10,000th post PatSeg Aug 2020 #38

K&R brer cat Aug 2020 #39

YAYYYYY!!!! mindfulNJ Aug 2020 #41

I'm feeling so happy that suddenly lunatica Aug 2020 #44

Couldn't agree more! calimary Aug 2020 #47

yeah there is nothing "token" or "pandering" about this pick....... Takket Aug 2020 #50

At 5-feet-2 jayschool2013 Aug 2020 #51

I've met her. She's so tiny in person Sympthsical Aug 2020 #119

brains, youth and beauty Skittles Aug 2020 #52

It's a smart move TlalocW Aug 2020 #54

Bazinga! Congratulations on reaching that milestone. I posted a video of Harris grilling Barr.... George II Aug 2020 #55

yep bigtree Aug 2020 #56

Congrats! Even the Rice supporters among my friends and family are happy today. As am I!... nt Blasphemer Aug 2020 #57

Awesome. But now, hamsterjill Aug 2020 #59

Told ya. Chillin sometimes is a plus. boston bean Aug 2020 #60

I love "tough" Kamela -like when she talks about trump's "rapsheet' - hahahahahha Peregrine Took Aug 2020 #61

Good news, elleng Aug 2020 #64

Can't wait for the debate where she dismantles Mike Pence AdamGG Aug 2020 #66

Two milestones, woo hoo! ucrdem Aug 2020 #69

if they win fair and square , i want to turn my flag avatar from upside down to upside right. AllaN01Bear Aug 2020 #70

I'm a little in shock right now because I wanted it to be Kamala so badly and betsuni Aug 2020 #72

Totally agree with you! honest.abe Aug 2020 #73

She is in the cat birds seat for the presidency... Historic NY Aug 2020 #74

Congrats on your 10,000th post! And what a post with which to celebrate? niyad Aug 2020 #75

I know, right? StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #78

It's a superb choice peggysue2 Aug 2020 #86

I remain a strong EW supporter... Layzeebeaver Aug 2020 #87

Can't wait to watch her send Pence crying back to Mother. meadowlander Aug 2020 #88

... StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #92

Me too. Except one. Literally cannot understand how he is a MAGAt. AllyCat Aug 2020 #91

KnR N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2020 #93

Which state are you in? jorgevlorgan Aug 2020 #94

That's good to hear, thank you. berni_mccoy Aug 2020 #95

I think Democrats in general, warmfeet Aug 2020 #96

StarfishSaver: YES!!!!! I could not be happier! Upthevibe Aug 2020 #97

I'm so Happy for that!! Cha Aug 2020 #99

After 3 1/2 years of living hell, I am ready for this! Initech Aug 2020 #101

Great post y congrats! Tambien..every Hispana Latina, Chicana that I know RestoreAmerica2020 Aug 2020 #102

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2020 #105

Can't speak for Black folks. But I'll tell you one thing... GulfCoast66 Aug 2020 #108

I feel like you do StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #110

No. We are going to do this! GulfCoast66 Aug 2020 #113

... StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #115

I know that BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #109

This is a great article StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #111

Some extra turnout here in Philly and hopefully no Jill Stein nonsense BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #114

Same in Detroit and Milwaukee. And Florida. GulfCoast66 Aug 2020 #117

Florida & North Carolina would be biggies to get back in the (D) column BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #118

Think Florida will be ours. GulfCoast66 Aug 2020 #120

If she can win TX which we need because Trump WILL Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2020 #122

Delighted to be your 300th rec, friend :) Pluvious Aug 2020 #123

Thanks! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #124

K&R.-Congrats on 10,000. I am also so happy at the choice of Kamala, and watching all the c-rational Aug 2020 #125

Thanks! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #129

Oh please Lithos Aug 2020 #127

"ALL people are losing their minds" StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #130

Sorry Lithos Aug 2020 #132

... StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #134

Im so stoked right now! Squidly Aug 2020 #128

Thanks! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #131

Many non-blacks doing a happy dance, too!!! Sogo Aug 2020 #133

Congrats on post 10K! CountMyVote4Reality Aug 2020 #136

Go Biden-Harris 2020 CatLady78 Aug 2020 #137

How wonderful!! 👍🏾👏🏾👏👏🏿 BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2020 #140

I'm glad to hear that the news is received well. aikoaiko Aug 2020 #142

Not to mention young people - cilla4progress Aug 2020 #143

K&R ismnotwasm Aug 2020 #144

Sooo exciting... electric_blue68 Aug 2020 #146

It's a great feeling, isn't it? StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #147

Yes it is! And you're welcome. : ) electric_blue68 Aug 2020 #149

Biden/Harris billymerk Aug 2020 #148

Kamala is already a person of amazing accomplishment, and I think she is just beginning. Midnight Writer Aug 2020 #152