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When Less Is More / Simply Brazile – ient!

By John ⋅ June 2, 2008 ⋅ 7 comments

With those powerful words Donna Brazile stood tall. She sent a signal to every DNC member charged with the responsibility of making a fair decision on Florida and Michigan that if America was to have regard for the basic principles endowed by the country’s founding fathers, respect for and adherence to rules and laws was essential.

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The People have Spoken

By John ⋅ May 31, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Hillary and Bill Clinton need to appreciate that their game of bully boy and bluff is up. It was a good try, but the time to choose the Party nominee has run out. As has any excuses for the Superdelegates to further delay announcing their judgement. Hillary Clinton’s nomination goose is cooked – whether she accepts it or not, is her problem – Senator Obama has much bigger fish to fry and in everybody’s interests he needs to be allowed to get on with the job.

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The High Road Vs the Low Road

By John ⋅ May 5, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

The real question on May 6th, is will the voters of North Carolina and Indiana consider the needs of their country, their state and their fellow citizens, or will they fall for the political bribe of a measly fist full of dollars involved in the short term gas tax deal offered by Hillary Clinton. A proposal so flawed it was rejected by no less an authortity than the American Road & Transportation Builders Association and 150 Economists in a signed letter.

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Texas win to Obama forecast

By John ⋅ March 6, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Texas win to Obama forecast:  A bit like the old saying ‘news of my death is premature’. The Obama campaign today revealed that they are likely to have come out of Texas with an even greater delegate result than Hillary Clinton. The release reads: AUSTIN — Obama Texas State Director Adrian Saenz issued a statement on the [...]

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California Dreaming!

By John ⋅ March 1, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

There was absolutely no doubt in Hillary’s mind either. From the beginning she always felt the nomination was hers for the taking. Who could stand in her way? Certainly not the naive smooth talking Barack Obama, with his silly campaign slogans and a first up lucky win in Iowa.

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Email to John Edwards

By John ⋅ February 12, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Dear Mr Edwards,
As an Australian citizen, may I presume to suggest that I am probably speaking for millions of people around the world when I ask that you give early consideration to supporting Barack Obama for President.

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Oprah Winfrey – An American Patriot!

By John ⋅ February 11, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

This is an edited copy of my email to Oprah on Sunday 10th Feb: I’m not sure she’ll ever get to see it, but one can only hope. I think she would enjoy reading the article titled, “Michelle, Oprah, Caroline & Maria“.
Dear Oprah,
Congratulations on your decision to have your say by supporting Barack Obama for President [...]

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Breaking News!

By John ⋅ February 5, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The winds of change in America ? It’s more like a tornado. Americans in their droves and diversity are rejecting the politics of the past to embrace a new people’s champion as their next President. Barack Obama. Suddenly everyone feels a little safer and more at peace. With hope at hand they are already thinking about a better future. Yes [...]

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