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- claudiadot, on 11/02/2008, -19/+389This is what it's all about.
- ncbikes, on 11/02/2008, -7/+307The most wonderful thing seems to be happening...people are starting to care about each other.
- Dndlion, on 11/02/2008, -14/+187Gotta love it. As John Lennon famously suggested: Imagine!
- R1100S, on 11/03/2008, -12/+142Great Article.
I'm 31. I voted for Dole in '96, Bush in '00, and Kerry in '04.
Explanation? I wanted to be rich like the republicans when I was 18. Wanted to keep my guns when I was 22. Wanted to get out of Iraq when I was 26.
Now I just want to stay afloat. How much have we spent in Iraq? How much has the dollar fallen. My 401k is pointless to even mention.
Why NOT vote for change? Is this B.S. working? Should I be voting on red-herring issues like abortion, gun control, and general right/left political agendas?
Vote for your wallet. That's what my father taught me. Everything else is just B.S. Our taxes are DESTINED to be higher because of our debt. You can't always SPEND without PAYING your bills.
I'd rather be responsible and fix things now before they can't be fixed.
/Voting for Obama for my unborn son
//Due Nov. 13! WOO HOO!
//MY HOPE!!!!!!! - JenniferInMO, on 11/02/2008, -16/+139This is the Christian Science Monitor. One of the most respected papers in the nation. You didn't read it, did you?
Vault, I feel for you. The whole point is that it isn't all about Obama, it is about America and the people in it. Don't you even see the benefit of having a country come together? I am sorry you are feeling left out, but all you need to do is to allow your mind a chance to believe that the direction of our country can be changed. That we don't have to live in fear of people from outside our borders or within them. America is the only country where we are all from someplace else. We are diverse, so why do some people always fight that?
It must be difficult being you. - Chuck777, on 11/02/2008, -11/+123Well spoken... A glimmer of hope is sorely needed in our country, which is still weighed down by the cynicism of the last several congresses and presidential administrations, not to mention corporate leaders. Thanks for sharing...
- jinnie, on 11/02/2008, -5/+110beautiful, beautiful piece. for every depressing backwards person making the news crying foul over obama, people like this guy turn it around in strides.
on a related note, i was just reading about how the 'trick or vote' campaign that went on this halloween seems to be more about being a gateway for the canvassers to civic duty, rather than just reminding people to vote.
so inspiring. - 4Heavenssake, on 11/02/2008, -8/+112So cool!
For "listening" to his wife. Just kidding on that part. One hopes we can "hear" all our friends and loved ones.
But way so much more cool for his admitting to learning something in th process! In Charlotte! Can you imagine?
What do you think is happening slightly west of there? - thisniss, on 11/02/2008, -7/+110This made my day. I had to abandon my Obama canvassing shift today because I've got bronchitis and laryngitis (and as dedicated as I might be, I figure there's a point of "diminishing return" where my grossing people out probably doesn't really help the campaign). I was feeling really down until I read this. Based on early voting and stories like this, I'm extremely hopeful for North Carolina on Tuesday! In the end, though, the "outcome" matters as a part of the process - our state has become connected in new ways through this election, and I hope that will continue to have effects that don't end on Tuesday (regardless of who wins the state's electoral votes, or the White House).
- 10snut, on 11/02/2008, -6/+102I too have noticed the way the Obama campaign has made Americans feel. I was working at a phone bank today and it was so wonderful to see the dedication and volunteerism that has drawn us together. Let's keep it going after Obama wins as well!
- ThsGuyRightHere, on 11/03/2008, -7/+94This is what "Country First" really means, voting based on what's best for the country, not what's best for you.
"I learned in just those three hours that this election is not about what we think of as the "big things." It's not about taxes. I'm pretty sure mine are going to go up no matter who is elected. It's not about foreign policy. I think we'll figure out a way to get out of Iraq and Afghanistan no matter which party controls the White House, mostly because the people who live there don't want us there anymore. I don't see either of the candidates as having all the answers. I've learned that this election is about the heart of America."
My hat is off to this gentleman for A. Keeping his wife happy, and B. Looking beyond how the election will affect him. - iheartcrack, on 11/02/2008, -4/+84Tuesday can't come fast enough.
- jbrogers, on 11/02/2008, -10/+81This story made me almost cry. almost.
- arcangelgabriel, on 11/03/2008, -9/+73Thank God I live in a country where even dickless asswipes can offer an opinion.
- patmac2112, on 11/02/2008, -8/+66Well written, and inspiring. Hope over (irrational) fear. Obama/Biden 08!
- MadKennyP, on 11/02/2008, -3/+59FTA: "I've learned that this election is about the heart of America. It's about the young people who are losing hope and the old people who have been forgotten. It's about those who have worked all their lives and never fully realized the promise of America, but see that promise for their grandchildren in Barack Obama. The poor see a chance, when they often have few. I saw hope in the eyes and faces in those doorways."
- built2spill, on 11/03/2008, -4/+58Dugg for Christian Science Monitor. Seriously fair and balanced, and do your research on this topic before you digg me down.
- MattFromSeattle, on 11/02/2008, -1/+55Awesome. Brought a smile to my face. More than anything else, this election has made me happy by seeing the level of involvement from the people of this country. More and more people are talking policies and stances, it's been refreshing. While we may not all see eye to eye, we can work together to find compromise and work towards bringing this nation back into the envy of the world.
- LAtoLA, on 11/03/2008, -3/+53His story reminds me of my experience when I moved into a gentrified neighborhood in Washington, D.C. I was in my mid-twenties and was working in an entry level job on Capital Hill. But, I'm from the deep South. I learned to be prejudiced. It was normal and unexceptional.
However, I learned, just like this man, that we are a country of people far more important than our politics. Those were formative years that I'll never forget and will be grateful for the rest of my life. All white Americans need to experience how the other person lives by meeting them in their homes. They will be surprised and blessed.
Thank you. - embrownny, on 11/02/2008, -7/+55Great story!
- gmacnay, on 11/03/2008, -9/+53I wish I could vote in your election, my Wife wishes too. At a dinner party last night the U.S. election topic came up and everyone there was pro-Obama. Canadians will be watching the results on Tuesday, we are each others biggest trading partners, your biggest supplier of oil and I hope that the U.S. makes the right choice in Obama and Biden. It will signal turning the corner, the World wants you to elect Obama/Biden overwhelmingly. Look carefully to your vote, this is on the level.
- RuffBong, on 11/03/2008, -9/+52Just yanked some tears out of my lady's eyes just now, one thing about this election- despite being OVER IT AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT DONE AND OVER WITH....
I too, have learned much about America, much about human behavior, much about anger and much about love, much about what's inside of me, and I have matured despite being (what i thought was, already) fully mature myself.
I have learned much about the past, much about how other people of other colors feel and THINK, much about the media and the internet, and the difference between the viewers/participants of each, and I'll tell you what.... I am thankful it happened the way it did, but am sorry to have had to see some of the things I did. I am sorry some Americans are so filled with hate, and disgust, and prejudice, and fear....
I realize now how important it is for us to be led by one who is, primarily, inspirational, because as I see it, much of what I have seen in Americans that has disappointed me, can be directly attributed to NOT having, for quite some time, as a leader, one who could inspire us toward the better things inside of each one of us.
It is mostly because of this, that i feel this way:
Barack Obama's time, and America's time, is NOW. We both need each other equally as much. - JenniferInMO, on 11/03/2008, -10/+52@vault: I am sad to hear that you think Americans are better off trying to intimidate and force each other's opinions. As to the rest of your comment, You have a wrong-headed view of people like me.
I can only speak for myself, but I favor civil discourse as was intended by our Founders. In our political leaders I prefer intellect and open-mindedness over simple, fear and hate driven thinking. I favor an approach to our problems which involves the people rather than a corporate solution imposed upon the people.
I read and actually contemplate history, government, religion, philosophy, political science, psychology and I consider the lessons we can learn from as much of the body of knowledge as I can absorb. I read liberal opinion, conservative opinion and boring main stream opinion. I do not read fodder for frightened, bigoted paranoid delusionals like WND or LittleGreenFootballs, but I sure do skim a lot of it while Digging.
I knew more about Obama than before most of the country did because I read his books, I lived in a media market shared with Illinois and I paid attention. I don't care about an angry minister. I'm white and I'm pissed too. I am sure I would be even more pissed if I was black. I sure don't see any difference between Rev. Wright and the countless extreme Evangelical ministers in Southern Missouri who preach hate and rigidity.
I am sorry that you don't see the benefit of the people of our country finding common ground and working toward that common ground. I am sorry if you feel that we must call each other names and refuse to tolerate other people's perspectives, but that thankfully is the way our country is going. If you want to be civil and participate you will be welcomed. If you want to remain on the angry fringe, so be it. - virtualball, on 11/03/2008, -3/+42I canvassed once and an old woman came out yelling at me about how "Barack is a Communist and how he'll ruin our country." Of course, I tried to tell her that she was mixing up communism with socialism and that wasn't even true but she wasn't listening at all. Some people have their blinders on 24/7....
- TobiasParker, on 11/03/2008, -3/+38@pop
"we are each others biggest trading partners, your biggest supplier of oil "
That's why - ThsGuyRightHere, on 11/03/2008, -8/+40If you're truly voting rightwing / Republican, CSMonitor is supposed to be your bastion of hope in the sea of elitist liberal media.
Keep bitterly clinging to your fear and your hatred, before long they're all you'll have left. - ThsGuyRightHere, on 11/03/2008, -5/+37Single guys won't understand this, but keeping a woman happy 24/7 (or some approximation thereof) for years is a daunting task.
- cmootoo, on 11/03/2008, -5/+36A statement like that makes me wonder if you've ever really spoken to a woman without giving your credit card first.
- JumpingJack79, on 11/03/2008, -8/+39You missed the point of the article. It's not about campaigning, it's not about the election, it's not even about politics... It's about showing that pussywhipping can be used for a great cause.
;) - kinerry, on 11/03/2008, -7/+38...a world without religion
- pjpaul, on 11/03/2008, -5/+34I LOVED his story and I LOVE AMERICA (especially what it can be)
- franklymister, on 11/03/2008, -1/+29It's true. When I was a Poli Sci major in college, the first assignment I had in my first class freshman year was to subscribe to the Christian Science Monitor. The professor held that paper up as one of the best ways to get an objective view of the news, and a wide amount of world news, not just American news.
I've been reading it ever since - it's one of the best newspapers I know of. - zenbud, on 11/02/2008, -7/+33Buried because you are a moron. Can you read?
- TommyTikal, on 11/03/2008, -0/+26If you think that possessions = wealth...you've missed something huge.
- fishbeef33, on 11/02/2008, -19/+45There ain't no such thing as a perfect utopia, but Obama makes you think that maybe...just maybe...
- inactive, on 11/03/2008, -8/+33Welcome to marriage.
- acyork, on 11/03/2008, -3/+27Wish I could digg it twice.
- WalterSobchak88, on 11/03/2008, -2/+25its nice to see an honest response.
"I don't see either of the candidates as having all the answers." - badfish0116, on 11/03/2008, -7/+30"perfect utopia" is redundant.
Also; You're delusional - JenniferInMO, on 11/03/2008, -5/+27@mike17032: If you read the story you would understand what is meant by "coming together." While a landslide is possible it is not about the election. It is about people participating, becoming more involved and informed and educating themselves about the problems we face. It is about really finding some humanity and our ability to empathize with each other. You may think that is too touchy-feely, but I have learned a lot about myself and other people.
@vault:
"The next president will have to scale back his agenda and some of his proposals."
-Barack Obama
I am glad he said that. That shows me that he is pragmatic and flexible. I am sick of "staying the course" when empirical data indicates a change of plans is in order. - Ajajadude, on 11/03/2008, -7/+29You can't be pussywhipped when you're married: you're not getting any.
- inactive, on 11/03/2008, -5/+25I loved the real-ness of that post, simply describing the amazing experience, how it had nothing to do with politics, even putting down the importance of politics.
This is one of the few (as in probably less than 5) political presidential links I've dugg. - killdashnine, on 11/03/2008, -6/+26If Obama can turn a Christian Scientists, there's hope for us after all!
- doraemonxo, on 11/03/2008, -3/+23finally a great, touching story of bringing races back together. and better yet, not from huffington post!
- Gemfinder, on 11/03/2008, -2/+19[Hugging fellow canvasser]
Get yourself well soon. - MrBrother, on 11/03/2008, -1/+18and we can only aspire to his greatness :)
- supermanly, on 11/03/2008, -0/+17Neither do oil wars, preventing abortions, prohibiting a non-fatal drug in marijuana, or unsuccessfully scaring teens into sexual abstinence over education and contraception.
- emotecontrol, on 11/03/2008, -0/+17Remember, if you care about each other, the terrorists have already won.
- mannyfreshh, on 11/03/2008, -7/+24Hope.
- Alphabet, on 11/03/2008, -0/+16lmao, from the article
"Sarah Palin is a huge threat, and our campaign has feared her like you can’t imagine."
seriously? Are you serious? I doubt any democrat fears her and the majority of the U.S. hates her. The article reads like a pro-Sarah supporter trying to disguise as a democrat trying to disguise as a republican. Another from the article.
"We have also had quite a hand in skewing many many polls, some we couldn’t control as much as we would have liked."
lmao, someone doesn't know how polls work. How the ***** do you skew poll numbers for national randomly selected polls? -
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