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tpsbmam
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Tue May-06-08 08:57 PM Original message |
Very emotional tonight |
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BlooInBloo
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Tue May-06-08 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
1. I hear you. I wish my mom was here to see it. |
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Wed May-07-08 11:36 AM Response to Reply #1 |
41. Yes. And I often wish *his* mom were here to see it, too. Imagine! |
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Yael
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Tue May-06-08 08:59 PM Response to Original message |
2. Thank you for sharing your story |
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jakem
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Tue May-06-08 08:59 PM Response to Original message |
3. nice post. |
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tpsbmam
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Tue May-06-08 09:03 PM Response to Reply #3 |
12. Thank you -- stupid spell checker didn't pick it up. I HAVE to learn not to rely |
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Windy
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Tue May-06-08 08:59 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yep, me too. My mom and my dad... nt |
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Doityourself
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Tue May-06-08 08:59 PM Response to Original message |
5. One word: Amen...and I ain't even Religious |
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KSinTX
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Tue May-06-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
6. Lovely post. These are very emotional times |
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Tue May-06-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
7. your parents are seeing it....they are helping make it possible from afar...BELIEVE |
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PDittie
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Tue May-06-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
8. Especially the "be a part of it" part |
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dbmk
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Tue May-06-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
9. It kills me thinking about Obamas mom not experiencing this. |
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TahitiNut
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Tue May-06-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #9 |
23. Yup. When Barack was born, his parents' marriage was ILLEGAL in 17 states. |
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JustAnotherGen
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Tue May-06-08 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
10. I got a little choked up tonight |
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futureliveshere
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Tue May-06-08 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
11. Beautifully written... Here's to when you tear up in Jan when BO moves into the WH |
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Blue_Roses
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Tue May-06-08 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
13. well said |
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mdmc
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Tue May-06-08 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
14. thanks for the OP |
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quiet.american
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Tue May-06-08 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
15. Lovely. Thank you. nt |
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wellstone dem
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Tue May-06-08 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
16. same here, as I was trying to explain how much this meant, |
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OwnedByFerrets
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Tue May-06-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
17. K and R |
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Umbram
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Tue May-06-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
18. Nice post. (nt) |
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David Zephyr
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Tue May-06-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
19. K&R. |
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gateley
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Tue May-06-08 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
20. Your parents are so proud of you right now. |
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cooolandrew
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Tue May-06-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
21. A very beautiful post. High rec. |
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Faygo Kid
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Tue May-06-08 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
22. I think back to my late father-in-law; passionate anti-Vietnam, WWII vet, died with W. as president. |
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alphafemale
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Wed May-07-08 08:04 AM Response to Reply #22 |
39. My father was a fierce Democrat. |
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mindfulNJ
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Tue May-06-08 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
24. now you did it... |
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cyndensco
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Tue May-06-08 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
25. I called my sister-in-law last night in Indianapolis hoping she was at the rally |
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AZBlue
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Tue May-06-08 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
26. I started tearing up reading your elegant post! |
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TragedyandHope
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Tue May-06-08 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
27. Thank you for the lovely, heartfelt post! |
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Tue May-06-08 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
28. Hear,hear. |
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ClayZ
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Wed May-07-08 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
29. Great Post! K and R |
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SaveAmerica
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Wed May-07-08 02:37 PM Response to Reply #29 |
59. Is your Obama/Coexist Singature your own work? I'd like to use it if you don't mind. I love it! |
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CreekDog
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Wed May-07-08 03:29 AM Response to Original message |
30. they helped light a path to a better future |
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tpsbmam
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Wed May-07-08 07:11 AM Response to Reply #30 |
37. I kept thinking about it last night..... |
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Joe Chi Minh
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Wed May-07-08 06:08 PM Response to Reply #37 |
64. You really are a great people. I can understand your pride and happiness. It seems your |
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Joe Chi Minh
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Thu May-08-08 11:52 AM Response to Reply #64 |
78. There is a glaring deficiency in my post, I now realise, and sort of sensed at the time |
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Duppers
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Wed May-07-08 03:40 AM Response to Original message |
31. I had the same emotional reaction tonight. I think he can! |
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akbacchus_BC
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Wed May-07-08 03:46 AM Response to Original message |
32. Hon, am so sorry, you have those images. You can tell your story |
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shaniqua6392
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Wed May-07-08 05:26 AM Response to Original message |
33. Very nice post! |
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Justitia
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Wed May-07-08 05:30 AM Response to Original message |
34. Your post made me emotional. Yes, we are stepping over the threshold today. |
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ProgressiveMuslim
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Wed May-07-08 05:34 AM Response to Original message |
35. All that, plus he's the best orator of my (45 year old) lifetime. |
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Kaleko
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Wed May-07-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #35 |
55. Yes. Millions are imagining it every day |
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BklynChick
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Wed May-07-08 05:42 AM Response to Original message |
36. Great post. I went to the 63 march in a stroller. My parents, in their 70s now, both voted for O! |
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Aloha Spirit
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Wed May-07-08 07:42 PM Response to Reply #36 |
67. Oh man, that's awesome. |
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alphafemale
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Wed May-07-08 07:24 AM Response to Original message |
38. Here. To the Dreamers. |
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tpsbmam
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Wed May-07-08 11:52 AM Response to Reply #38 |
43. Oh man, that's beautiful! I'm with you....faucet on again. n/t |
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psychopomp
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Wed May-07-08 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
40. YES |
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redqueen
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Wed May-07-08 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
42. Great post... |
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Vinca
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Wed May-07-08 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
44. A very moving post. Thank you. nt |
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defendandprotect
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Wed May-07-08 12:11 PM Response to Original message |
45. Think many of us also feel this way and |
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Mad_Dem_X
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Wed May-07-08 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
46. As a Democrat and American, I am proud |
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eagertolearn
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Wed May-07-08 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
47. Thanks. For the first time I am REALLY proud of my country... |
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Tinksrival
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Wed May-07-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
48. ME TOO!! |
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defendandprotect
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Wed May-07-08 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
49. Remembering also ... |
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BonnieJW
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Wed May-07-08 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
50. I can remember those times. |
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Kajsa
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Wed May-07-08 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
51. Beautiful and well stated,tpsbmam! |
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yardwork
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Wed May-07-08 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
52. I feel the same way. I'm proud of NC and IN tonight. |
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Heather MC
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Wed May-07-08 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
53. I wish my grandfather, who was murdered in New York in the 40's for trying.. |
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Kajsa
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Thu May-08-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #53 |
77. He was a great man, Heather! |
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SCantiGOP
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Wed May-07-08 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
54. The Carolinas can be proud |
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katerinasmommy
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Wed May-07-08 02:10 PM Response to Reply #54 |
58. Greensboro NC Resident |
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lyonn
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Wed May-07-08 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
56. Truly food for thought |
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SCantiGOP
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Wed May-07-08 03:12 PM Response to Reply #56 |
61. things have changed |
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katerinasmommy
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Wed May-07-08 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
57. My Daughter is Here to See It |
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SaveAmerica
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Wed May-07-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
60. Speaking to the deceased - What would Martin Luther King think of this? |
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DailyGrind51
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Wed May-07-08 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
62. Amen! |
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Island Blue
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Wed May-07-08 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
63. K & R. |
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Willo
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Wed May-07-08 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
65. K & R |
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redsoxrudy
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Wed May-07-08 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
66. Well said |
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AllyCat
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Wed May-07-08 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
68. Can't imagine how you must feel about this in light of your parents' work |
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japple
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Wed May-07-08 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
69. Thank you very much for this posting. Both of my parents are |
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TayTay
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Wed May-07-08 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
70. They are here, in spirit. |
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tpsbmam
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Wed May-07-08 08:45 PM Response to Reply #70 |
73. Okay, tears in eyes again. Beautiful way of thinking about all of this. Thanks! n/t |
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Wed May-07-08 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
71. Just read this post to my 14 year old son who is growing up with dinner time politics. |
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tpsbmam
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Wed May-07-08 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
72. Wasn't going to respond again to avoid bumping but since it's bumped.... |
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undeterred
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Wed May-07-08 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
74. A change is gonna come at last. |
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cascadiance
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Wed May-07-08 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
75. I really do believe we are at a crossroads too! EVERYONE here should read "Slavery By Another Name" |
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Wed May-07-08 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
76. Wow is right for everyone who is here tonight, sitting in awe and joy. |
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