tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post2974734225774440212..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: America The Promise LandLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-67952876028076695112008-11-09T20:51:00.000-06:002008-11-09T20:51:00.000-06:00You're right, Patti. And, I think it has already s...You're right, Patti. And, I think it has already started to bring us together. We need to continue to work on that. Wouldn't it be awe inspiring if the world could be united?Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-6576697498528879222008-11-09T20:50:00.000-06:002008-11-09T20:50:00.000-06:00Thank you, Jim.Thank you, Jim.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-15469180606213225182008-11-09T18:09:00.000-06:002008-11-09T18:09:00.000-06:00I don't think the entire world has ever been so ho...I don't think the entire world has ever been so hopeful that a US President can pull us all together. Don't we all want this? That has to unite us. We can no longer see ourselves as living in isolation.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-91214348617146682442008-11-09T17:47:00.000-06:002008-11-09T17:47:00.000-06:00Lesa,As you know, after I saw him give the speech ...Lesa,<BR/><BR/>As you know, after I saw him give the speech at the Democratic National Convention, I said, "There is the next JFK if he would run." You and I have followed him since that time, right thought meeting him & shaking hands with him in Phoenix, and I tod him, " I hope you will consider running for President, Mr. Senator. This could bring us all as a nation back together & live by the ideals laid out by Dr. King, JFk, and RFK. <BR/><BR/>May they all Rest In Peace & see a new awaking of the American Spirt. <BR/><BR/>Love.. JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923129384788624169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-61371091321462372322008-11-09T17:33:00.000-06:002008-11-09T17:33:00.000-06:00Like you, Jen, I've always tried to be an informed...Like you, Jen, I've always tried to be an informed voter, from the time I first voted as a college freshman, researched my choice, and stayed up half the night with a friend who was a journalism major to wait for the returns.<BR/><BR/>But, I really was passionate about Barack Obama as a candidate, from the first speech he made at the DNC four years ago, his book and local appearance, to now. <BR/><BR/>I'm watching his choices for office, and hoping he makes selections that will be good for the country, and the world.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-71647585948043113742008-11-09T17:13:00.000-06:002008-11-09T17:13:00.000-06:00Thank you, Lesa, for posting this. It's not corny...Thank you, Lesa, for posting this. It's not corny at all. It totally made me cry, and I know that where ever he his, Dr. King is weeping with joy right along with us. <BR/><BR/>I, like you, tried to keep the politics out of my book blog, but was very vocal on my personal blog - not that anyone really reads that one, but...I've always tried to be educated in the political areana and take voting very seriously, but NEVER have I felt as passionately about a candidate as I have about Barack Obama. Once I read his book <I>The Audacity of Hope</I>, which I read before he announced his candidacy, I knew he was a person I could believe in and follow! <BR/><BR/>And Corey's absolutely right, we have to be active in the change right along with Obama. But, I'm ready and willing to be a part of it.<BR/><BR/>Hope has returned!Jen Forbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325129568512353951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-30592423795912947162008-11-09T16:51:00.000-06:002008-11-09T16:51:00.000-06:00They do go well together, don't they Corey. You're...They do go well together, don't they Corey. You're right. I'm watching change.gov so I can keep track of the current administration. I have to say, I don't think we did a good job in the last eight years. You're right.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-13600716419088714022008-11-09T16:39:00.000-06:002008-11-09T16:39:00.000-06:00Great video, and of course I'm a big fan of that s...Great video, and of course I'm a big fan of that song in particular. They go well together.<BR/><BR/>There is so much work ahead though, and we as citizens must do our part, must not let down our guard. I don't want to see a return of the tactics and policies of the soon-to-be-previous administration.Corey Wildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05566740230330395590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-59818348040316953242008-11-09T16:33:00.000-06:002008-11-09T16:33:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Corey Wildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05566740230330395590noreply@blogger.com