Being inspired once again after last night's victories, I went hunting for pictures on the Obama flickr site today so I could make icons. When doing this, I look closely at all of the details in the photo... and look what was tucked in the midst of the gazillion pictures... I swear. I had to look up the name of the auditorium on the net to make sure this was real. It's the Dr. Prem Sahai Auditorium in at the medical university in Iowa.
And it's possible no one else has noticed as there wasn't ONE comment on this picture :o
2 Comments | --- Post A Comment --- | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend | Link
 |
|
Happy Super Tuesday everyone!
My Georgia family did me proud today - latest headline: Obama wins Georgia!
(based on less than zero percent of the votes according to msnbc...)
I am a 42 year old white woman. I never would have cast my vote simply because Hillary is a woman. Likewise, I didn't cast my vote for Barack Obama because he is African American or bi racial, nor did I vote for him DESPITE the fact that he's African American.
I wish to God that the media would stop acting so surprised and looking only at the female and black aspect of this race and thinking we are just that shallow. Am I thrilled we have a woman and African American candidate? You'd better believe it! Is it the reason behind my vote? Um, no. Just about every media talking head feels compelled to ignore the amazing qualitities of Obama and focus only on the color of his skin and wonder what demographics they can check off as being his.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say--- it defies their petty logic and stereotypical categories. If it were up to them, they would have given my vote to Hillary because that's where my vote 'belongs.'
My hope is that, at least, after tonight, they will finally get it. If not, I promise I won't be nearly as tactful with my words tomorrow :p
But, I will close with this... it is a great day to be an American!
Late addition: Okay, you may have to forget everything I just said because moments ago they announced my state is leaning towards Obama... I had no idea if he had any chance of winning or not... and I didn't depend on any southerners to actually 'get it' so, I kind of am on the verge of tears right now because the idea that a black man could win 2 states in the deep south is just a monumental event and makes me feel less ashamed to live here :) Don't get overly excited though, my state will ultimately go republican in november.
4 Comments | --- Post A Comment --- | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend | Link
I was going to research, but thought it might be easier more educational and fun for everyone to pose the question here.
Who made the decision to move the primary up in Florida? Officials? Random people?
Was it put to a public vote?
Because if not, aren't the democratic voters of Florida clearly being disenfranchised? Even if the public voted on it, I can think of numerous ways in which people could take issue with this... I don't get how this is legal.
Go ahead, enlighten me... it'll be fun : )
I may even order a pizza.
3 Comments | --- Post A Comment --- | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend | Link
I can't be quiet anymore...
Barack Obama makes me *Squeeeeeeeee*
--- Post A Comment --- | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend | Link
