Obama Speech — ‘A more perfect union’
Posted on March 19, 2008 - Filed Under News, President | Leave a Comment
Full transcript of Obama’s speech on race as prepared for delivery
“We the people, in order to form a more perfect union.”
Two hundred and twenty one years ago, in a hall that still stands across the street, a group of men gathered and, with these simple words, launched America’s improbable experiment in democracy. Farmers and scholars; […]
Independents Fighting On
Posted on March 15, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, News, President, Third Party | Leave a Comment
by Joseph Oddo
http://www.opednews.com
The beginning of March 2008 has begun with mixed results for independents. First Ralph Nader continues our fight for ballot access and is getting a little less abuse from the mainstream media than usual. Then Mayor Bloomberg announced that he was not seeking the White House. That was a setback to those who […]
Let this open your eyes
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Economic, News | Leave a Comment
This is only one state. If this doesn’t open your eyes, nothing will!
From the L. A. Times
1. 42% of all workers in L. A.County ( L. A. County has 10.2 million people) are working for cash and not paying taxes. This is be cause they are predominantly illegal immigrants working without a green card.
2. 96% of warrants for […]
The Forgotten Voice of Independents
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, News | Leave a Comment
I was engaged in a heated debate with a friend a few days ago. I was arguing that the value of Independents is taken for granted by both parties. That they often allow for their candidates to run from the ‘fringe’ and then expect independents to ‘rally’ behind these wacky candidates.
My case was highlighted by […]
Independents out number both parties….
Posted on January 31, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, News | Leave a Comment
There are more independents in New Jersey than Democrats and Republicans combined.
Who knew?
Why are we all so quiet?
Court Steals Open Debates Victory
Posted on January 17, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, News, Third Party | Leave a Comment
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2489/t/4823/content.jsp?content_KEY=3645
This is the article (you can go to the above link to see it in its entirity) that SCARES me for the American People and for the FUTURE of media’s role in the political process. Here are some excerpts of the article:
Fifteen minutes before the NBC Las Vegas debate, the Nevada Supreme Court granted NBC’s […]
New Hampshire Independents on NBC Nightly News - Tonight
Posted on January 4, 2008 - Filed Under Activist Actions, News, Third Party | Leave a Comment
Watch NH-Committee for an Independent Voice co-founder Betty Ward and colleague Bart Hunter on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw tonight at 6:30 pm.Ward and Hunter field questions about the presidential primary process, the results of the Iowa caucus, and more.
Read More..>>Bloomberg closer to running for president
Posted on December 31, 2007 - Filed Under Elections, News, President, Third Party | Leave a Comment
Sometimes, when reading a news article, you express emotion. For me, this morning, I am jumping for joy at the possibilities. If you are reading this article, you know what I am talking about.
“Buoyed by the still unsettled field, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is growing increasingly enchanted with the idea of launching an independent presidential […]
Iraq & Afgan War as an Issue
Posted on December 28, 2007 - Filed Under Elections, News | Leave a Comment
I am NOT pro war. I am, however, PRO America. I have been having a number of conversations with many of my friends and we have been debating a number of the tenents of this issue, and then, suddenly, a friend of mine sent me the following:
SENATOR JOHN GLENN SAIDThere were 39 combat related killings […]
Independents Need Your Help!
Posted on December 21, 2007 - Filed Under Activist Actions, Elections, News | Leave a Comment
On January 8th, New Hampshire voters go to the polls. 44% of New Hampshire voters are independents and our New Hampshire affiliate, the Committee for an Independent Voice (CIV), has been engaging with the candidates and the campaigns, showing them that independents are becoming an organized force.
Here’s our challenge… To let New Hampshire independents know that […]
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