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Monday, August 25, 2008 06:04 AM
Original article: It's Obama time!

Corruption in the Democratic caucus

It is obvious that the Democratic caucus "vote" is completely corrupt, illogical, and undemocratic. It is an insult to everyone who believes in one person, one vote.

1) Since 2005, Obama's PAC has donated $710,900 to superdelegates, more than three times as much as Clinton's PAC has. Her PAC distributed $236,100 to superdelegates during the three-year period.

The study found that the presidential candidate who gave more money to the superdelegates received their endorsements 82 percent of the time. That's based on a review of elected officials who are serving as superdelegates and who'd endorsed a candidate as of Feb. 25.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/31905.html

2) Hillary wins the popular vote in Nevada and Texas yet Obama gets more delegates in both states.

3) North Carolina, which holds its primary Tuesday, got an additional 24 delegates for moving its presidential nominating contest from April to May. Indiana, which also has its primary Tuesday, got six extra delegates for keeping its primary in May.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/campaign_delegates;_ylt=Anh_EB4axu1.o2AbNobVRHUDW7oF

4) Since creating the caucus vote in 1972 the Democrats have lost every election but three.

The only way for an average voter to change this system is to not vote for the Democratic presidential nominee. The DNC and Democratic delegates will never change it on their own because they are the very ones who benefit most from it's corruption.

I hate the thought of another Republican president but it's the only way the DNC will ever end this farce of a nomination process.

If you want to blame someone for this (other than the self serving people who created it in Iowa in 1972) try Obama. It is his reckless ambition and his complete disregard for members of his own party that put us in this position.

Monday, August 25, 2008 06:26 AM

Is it over yet?

Maybe I can get some of my tv channels back.

Monday, August 25, 2008 11:52 AM

Kudos Debra

It's time to stand up to The One!

Obama can't buy my vote.

Monday, August 25, 2008 11:56 AM

legalized corruption

Booze, bling and staff bonuses can be paid for with taxpayer dollars at the upcoming national party conventions under federal regulations, according to a memo the Congressional Research Service (CRS) prepared for Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn last month.

Convention workers are eligible for gifts of values up to $150, and staff can be paid bonuses. These are permitted under Federal Election Commission regulations governing the $16.8 million each party gets from the federal Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF) for its convention, according to a copy of the memo obtained by CQ Politics. There also is no prohibition on the parties’ convention committees purchasing alcoholic beverages with public money.

http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000002938495

Monday, August 25, 2008 12:00 PM

Delegates/Superdelegates for sale

Since 2005, Obama's PAC has donated $710,900 to superdelegates, more than three times as much as Clinton's PAC has. Her PAC distributed $236,100 to superdelegates during the three-year period.

The study found that the presidential candidate who gave more money to the superdelegates received their endorsements 82 percent of the time. That's based on a review of elected officials who are serving as superdelegates and who'd endorsed a candidate as of Feb. 25.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/31905.html

Monday, August 25, 2008 12:11 PM

Well I know it's not as good as Rev. "God Damn America" Wright's

endorsement or that of:

Reverend Donnie McClurkin who said he's "in a war with homosexuality",

or anti semetic Hezekiah Walker, the Pentecostal pastor of Brooklyn mega-church the Love Fellowship Tabernacle,

or Mary Mary (a sister act duo) who have compared gays to murderers and prostitutes.

All featured on Obama's hate tour of the American south which took place earlier this year.

Monday, August 25, 2008 02:48 PM
Original article: It's Obama time!

Don't tell that to Condilizza Rice or

Colin Powell

Monday, August 25, 2008 02:51 PM
Original article: It's Obama time!

or

Clarence Thomas

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 06:01 AM

Obama's disregard for everyone but himself

It is obvious that the Democratic caucus "vote" is completely corrupt, illogical, and undemocratic. It is an insult to everyone who believes in one person, one vote.

1) Since 2005, Obama's PAC has donated $710,900 to superdelegates, more than three times as much as Clinton's PAC has. Her PAC distributed $236,100 to superdelegates during the three-year period.

The study found that the presidential candidate who gave more money to the superdelegates received their endorsements 82 percent of the time. That's based on a review of elected officials who are serving as superdelegates and who'd endorsed a candidate as of Feb. 25.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/31905.html

2) Hillary wins the popular vote in Nevada and Texas yet Obama gets more delegates in both states.

3) North Carolina, which holds its primary Tuesday, got an additional 24 delegates for moving its presidential nominating contest from April to May. Indiana, which also has its primary Tuesday, got six extra delegates for keeping its primary in May.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/campaign_delegates;_ylt=Anh_EB4axu1.o2AbNobVRHUDW7oF

4) Since creating the caucus vote in 1972 the Democrats have lost every presidential election but 3.

The only way for an average voter to change this system is to not vote for the Democratic presidential nominee. The DNC and Democratic delegates will never change it on their own because they are the very ones who benefit most from it's corruption.

I hate the thought of another Republican president but it's the only way the DNC will ever end this farce of a nomination process.

If you want to blame someone for this (other than the self serving people who created it in Iowa in 1972) try Obama. It is his reckless ambition and his complete disregard for members of his own party that put us in this position.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 06:06 AM
Original article: Isn't she lovely?

The Obamas are good at speeches and carefully choreographed events

stop the presses!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 06:11 AM
Original article: "It's in your hands, Nancy"

Nancy "impeachment is off the table" Pelosi needs to be held accountable

She decided (for political reasons) not to even investigate Bush's illegal actions on any number of issues. Numerous polls showed over 50% support for investigations into Bush's illegal wiretaps. But Pelosi decided politics was more important than justice.

I live in her district and I voted for her last election, I won't make that mistake again.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 06:15 AM
Original article: "No way, no how, no McCain"

Was there ever a doubt?

Unlike Obama, Hillary truly is a team player.

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