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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:24 AM
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Statement by Senator Hillary Clinton Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Press release.

Today marks what would have been the 79th birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we commemorate his life and the legacy that continues to resound throughout our country, let us remember his wisdom and extraordinary mission to eliminate barriers and injustices for all Americans. His vision propelled the civil rights movement into an undeniable force that shaped our country. We honor Dr. King for his leadership, vision, and strength that helped to reshape America's morale conscience, making our country how we ought to be - stronger, better and united.

It was Dr. King who reminds us that we have the duty - and the power - to make a difference not only in our lives, but in the lives of others.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=5202
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denidem Donating Member (44 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:30 AM
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1. It's incredible to remember that he died so young
I was 14 and it was such a blow to all of us...(followed in the summer by Bobby Kennedy's murder. What an aweful year that was).
I wonder what would have happened if he had lived to the ripe age of 79.
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:32 AM
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2. He was a great man and left a legacy that IMHO will live forever.
One of the low points in American History. :cry:
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:35 AM
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3. yes. His cause will live-on--and yes, very low point
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:42 AM
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4. But remember....
"It takes a President to get it done" : (rim shot), walks off stage.
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Pathwalker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:02 AM
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13. So, nothing would have changed if the Civil Rights Act hadn't
passed into law? It created a political tsunami, forever altering this nation, and the political parties we have today. Do you think Barry Goldwater would have worked as hard to pass it as LBJ did? It cost LBJ a LOT to get it passed, and cost the Democratic party a lot, as well.
America wouldn't be where it is today regarding Civil Rights if it hadn't become law.
To act like all LBJ did was write his signature on that legislation is ridiculous!
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:20 AM
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16. How the hell do I know what Goldwater would have done.. Ask Hillary
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:28 AM
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18. Does she have a hotline to the heavens?
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:28 AM
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19. She worked for him, I didn't
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:30 AM
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21. I worked for Mcdonalds when I was a teenager also.
But I can't tell you what goes on a Big mac.
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:31 AM
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22. And Ronalds no Barry
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:32 AM
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23. ANd I take it you have no Idea what Hillary did after Goldwater and why she went in another
Edited on Tue Jan-15-08 11:32 AM by William769
Direction do you?
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:34 AM
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24. Easily swayed?, You tell me?
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:35 AM
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25. Thats what I thought,
Go back to scholl and learn some History. :eyes:
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:38 AM
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28. Yeah your toes stink too, Blah!
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:39 AM
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29. Thanks for your response.
Written record is all that is needed, have a nice day.
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:46 AM
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33. Your welcome, stinky toes.
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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:38 AM
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27. Are You Really Saying That People Are The Same At Sixty That They Are At Seventeen?
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Pathwalker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:41 AM
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30. I don't think this poster knows how a 60 yr. old thinks.
All he's got are stupid one-liners. I asked what I thought were legitimate questions, but all I got were one line blechs.
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 12:14 PM
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36. You asked me what I thought Barry Goldwater would do, I told you?
Edited on Tue Jan-15-08 12:15 PM by vee
As for giving up a lot, MLK gave up his Life.
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:49 AM
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34. What about 54-60....For the war...Nah, I'm against it.
Edited on Tue Jan-15-08 11:50 AM by vee
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mckeown1128 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:43 AM
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5. When does she start pushing to rename it LBJ day? nt
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Cameron27 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:45 AM
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6. Thank you William
K&R
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:46 AM
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7. Your welcome.
Notice anything about the comment above yours? Makes our job so much easier.
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mckeown1128 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:56 AM
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11. I am sorry I don't buy that she really appreciates MLK...
just a week after she watered down his achievements to score political points on Fox News.
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indimuse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:53 AM
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8. ((((((((0))))))))
"We must learn to live together as brothers, or we will die together as fools."
(Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
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vee Donating Member (155 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:56 AM
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10. Uh-Oh... THAT'S SEXIST!
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Infinite Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 10:54 AM
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9. I kept waiting for: "Because of Dr. King, we now have a black man running for president.....
...It is very remarkable that only 40 years after his death, there is a black man running for president who could become the first black president and oh, by the way, he's black.

Respectfully,
Hillary Clinton (who wouldn't become the first black president)
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Sparkly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:00 AM
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12. I would like to say a big "F*** YOU" to the thread-pissers here
but I won't, cuz then my post might get deleted. :evilgrin:

So instead I'll say this is a beautiful statement from Clinton that goes along with her record, and thank you, William, for posting it.

Now back to your usual petty squabbling.
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Rock_Garden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:11 AM
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14. Thank you for this, William.
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:15 AM
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15. For you, anytime.
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Rock_Garden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 01:11 PM
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37. And one man loved the pilgrim soul in me. You're the best.
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WillTheGoober Donating Member (417 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:26 AM
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17. Thank you, William. :)
I appreciate this post.

W.
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:29 AM
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20. Anytime.
I don't recognize your screen name so let me take this opportunity to welcome you to DU. :hi:
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WillTheGoober Donating Member (417 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:44 AM
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32. :-)
I've been around a little while; just re-energized by Mrs. Clinton.

W.
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MethuenProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:37 AM
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26. Thanks for starting a great thread, William
It's a shame the haters would use such a thread on such a day to be Hateful.
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:41 AM
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31. They are very few today which is a good thing.
I honestly believe that the majority of people know the truth and are respecting the wishes of the candidates concerned, with the exception of a few and it their loss.
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SIMPLYB1980 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-15-08 11:52 AM
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35. K&R.
Thanks William.
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