If you do nothing else today - - call Birch Bayh to vote for health care.

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So much we see on television is fantacy and can sometimes become a delusional concept of what really is.

Each and Every TV ad you see for medicines adds to your cost of health care. If we really cared about lowering the cost of health care, we would end the television adds for medicines and all save the billions of dollars they add to the cost of health care. How about a magazine publication every three months to promote those products? We could get more information, and save a whole lot of money. Remember, your health insurance policy is what is paying for those adds. It is time to stop this waste of your money.

Sarah Palin visited Fort Wayne to promote her new book. It might be worth buying it to see just how truthful it is. Andrew Sullivan of the Atlantic Monthly gives a whole list of her history of telling untruths. See the Article -Thanks to Loren Lybarger

 

November 11, 2009 - - - JG Calls Souder Out!

This morning's JG had an editorial about the Health Care Bill that passed Congress on Saturday night. It includes this:

Speaking of inflammatory rhetoric, U.S. Rep. Mark Souder seemed more interested in fanning the flames of opposition and xenophobia than accuracy when he said that the House bill would result in “free health care for the illegals who took your jobs.” The House vote specifically excluded the 6 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. from receiving benefits.

Of course, that is NOT TRUE. Illegal immigrants DO NOT GET coverage under the plan. Read the Truth

Mary Leggitt Passed Away

Mary, who lived for a long time in New Haven, IN and had moved to be closer to family in Red Oak, Texas, suffered a very bad stroke a few days ago and came home with hospice care.

Then we learned that Mary died about 7.30 pm Wednesday evening - Oct. 28, 2009. She was at home with her family. As I receive information about where to send cards and other details, I’ll pass that along. I am sure many of us remember Mary with great fondness.

New Haven Mayor, Terry McDonald spoke with Mary’s daughter, Margaret, and was advised that her death was quick and peaceful. McDonald said, "God Bless Mary’s family at this time of sorrow, Mary brought a smile to everyone’s face, she loved New Haven and all of her friends in this area. I am so grateful that she spent these last 7 years in Texas with her children and grandchildren, she loved them so very much."

We will all miss that wonderful woman who meant so much to the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fort Wayne, the city of New Haven and to all of us who knew her.

Memorial funds have been established in her name at the Ellis County SPCA (www.elliscountyspca.org), the City of Red Oak Public Library (469-218-1230), and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Oak Cliff (3839 W.Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75233).

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Hayhurst/ Bayh rally
Saturday, October 24, 2009

3rd District Democrat's held a fantastic "Political Rally with Congressional Candidate DrTom Hayhurst" Featuring special Guest Senator Evan Bayh at the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 166, 2930 Ludwig Road, Ft Wayne. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry held a private reception prior to the event. While everyone inside had a wonderful opportunity to hear three great speakers, there were many "tea baggers" picketing outsdie trying, with no success, to put a damper on the event. If anything, they just convinced everyone inside to work even harder in the next election.

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This is NOT a political Issue - it is about our quality of life. We join with
Independent & Republican friends to support a better life here at home.
Yellow Won. There will be a new and better pool.

click on the picture above to go to their web site

New Haven and Adams Township residents have an opportunity to do the right thing for their children and community by supporting Jury Pool.

There has been so much nickel and dime talk about the cost of this wonderful opportunity that is really a very small investment in our future and for our children and our community. What some people do not think about is the much bigger cost of not having a community facility that will make the lives of so many so much better. A pool that will encourage people to choose New Haven as a better place to live and give so many more wholesome, healthy and enjoyable activities to improve their joy of living here.

We urge the citizens of New Haven and Adams Township to sign the yellow petition in favor of the plan to improve Jury Pool. More than 86 percent said that they wanted Jury Pool to be renovated or replaced, even if it meant a very slight increase in property taxes. Take the initiative and sign the yellow petitions so you can be counted for renovating Jury Pool and get this project moving forward.

Some people in our community, for their own reasons or because they have been mislead, do not want the pool to be replaced or renovated. They have worked to cause confusion about the project, and have been put roadblocks in the way. But this is your time to sign in and reject the blue NO NEW TAXES signs. A few dollars, equal to an inexpensive meal out, is all each of us would pay each year. Compare that to the joy it will bring our kids, the improvement in home values and the greater respect it will bring to our community. Find the positive people with petitions and get them signed. If you do not sign the yellow petition, the negative side will win and the rest of our community will be left out of the pool.

What if Fort Wayne had not built Headwaters Park or Parkview Field? Despite the objections at the time, we know now that the people of Fort Wayne and the rest of us have greatly benefited from both investments. The cost of our new pool is only a tiny fraction of those costs, easily affordable and a bargain by comparison - if we really care to make our community a better place to live. Fort Wayne won with the parks - despite the objections. Let the people in New Haven and Adams Township win with a great water opportunity for children, families and all the rest of us knowing that we did the right thing for our community - our greater family.

Get the facts: click here for the web site

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Rep. Alan Grayson: "I apologize to the dead and their families"

Rep. Alan Grayson discussed the below study, which shows that 44,000
people in America die every year due to a lack of health care insurance.

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UK's top doctors write U.S. politicians to battle 'lies' about NHS

Democratic senator John Kerry has called for evidence from the medical profession that Republican fears about the NHS were unfounded. click on the picture above to go to their web site

More than 100 top doctors have signed an open letter to U.S. senators to counter 'lies' about the National Health Service.

The NHS has been the subject of vicious attacks by senior Republicans angry at President Obama's plans to reform healthcare in the country.

The furore has spilled over into the UK, where David Cameron has been embarrassed by Tory MEP Daniel Hannan appearing on American TV to describe the NHS as a '60-year-old mistake'.

Read more in the Daily Mail (a U.K. publication)

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In the United States of America, no one should go broke because they get sick.

Obama Health Care Speech - part 1 . . . Obama Health Care Speech - part 2

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Listen to the Health Care Bill Read by Professional Voices

About 60 voice actors volunteered to record the proposed health care bill, H.R. 3200, a 1,017-page doorstop. The reading, available free at hearthebill.org, clocks in just shy of 24 hours. “I wouldn’t try to listen to the whole thing hours at a time because you’d glaze over,” she said. “I downloaded it to my iPod and listen while I work out at the gym.”

“It’s quite a noble and remarkable effort,” Michael McAuliff wrote about the recording on the Mouth of the Potomac blog on the New York Daily News’s Web site, “but we fear actually listening to all that boilerplate legislative language may prove even tougher than reading it, and conceivably could pose a threat to sales of Ambien.” - origional New York Times story

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A very good friend of over 30 years has lived in both in Fort Wayne and England and has a lot to share about the British Health Care System. Dan Warfield moved from here to England over twenty years ago. He has had health care under both systems and he says Obama's health plan has nothing to do with the British National Health Service. I highly respect Dan and his opinions, so to me, what he says carries a lot of weight. Please read what he wrote about the NHS. He is now back in the United States. Understand that he did not come back to this country for our health care or the insurance.

Read Dan's thoughts and let me know what you think.

Obama's health plan has nothing to do with the British National Health Service.

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John Harwood on the "OBAMA SCARE": "If you somehow think it's unhealthy for ... the president to say `work hard' and `stay in school' ... you're stupid. In fact, I'm worried for some of those kids of those parents who are upset. I'm not sure they're smart enough to raise those kids."

What we are up against - -

 

Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan Sponsored a People’s Town Hall on Healthcare Saturday, August 29, at the Unitarian Universalist Church 5310 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne

Giving the Single Payer, Universal Healthcare perspective were Paul Wilson, CEO of Park Center, and Dr. Jonathan Walker, Allen County Retinal Surgeon in a dramatic and fact filled presentation. Many questions were answered and myths corrected. If you missed it, read on to learn more about the important issue of health care and why change is necessary.

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The concept of compassion is so lost on many Americans.   They are the ones who think taxes are bad - even if they save lives and keep people healthier.   They are the consumers who don't mind paying at least $1,500 more for a car (and for other products and services) to pay for other peoples health care.  They take for granted getting lower wages because (if they are lucky enough to get it) companies they work for pay so much for their health care.  The money always comes from somewhere and Americans all pay for it in the most complicated, convoluted ways of any country on Earth.

As short sighted as we are, as blinded by stereotypes and turned off because of our own ignorance, we, as a nation, have settled for a system that seems to care only for those who "have it."   Our complicated pile of unconnected care systems leaves others suffering because of inadequate coverage and a national lack of compassion and the good sense to focus on the most important goal: good health care for all of our citizens.   Whether paid for by taxes, built-in-costs, insurance premiums or charity, what we need is a move toward more understanding, cooperation, better organization and simplicity in getting it done.  The money always comes from somewhere.

People love to complain about higher taxes.  I wonder when will they start to complain about the higher costs of all goods and services we buy because health care costs are a major cost in everything we buy.   Get realistic about the true cost of health care in America - it is everywhere and most people don't even think about it.   Get thinking about it and reject the self-serving propaganda we hear every day.  Let us get serious about a more compassionate, more economical and more inclusive way to keep Americans healthy and alive.   Statistics don't lie, and they tell us that the United States has serious health care problems.  We can do better and we must do better.   Go around, ignore or educate those who get in the way.  Then go around them and let's write, talk and vote to get it done so that all Americans can have the kind of health care that will make all of us a first class nation again.

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Kindness is the foundation for peace & happiness
Roger McNett

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The Five Biggest Lies in the Health Care Debate - Newsweek

From Bill Moyers Journal - The film MONEY-DRIVEN MEDICINE reveals how a profit-motivated "medical-industrial complex" has turned health care into a system where millions are squandered on unnecessary tests, unproven and sometimes unwanted procedures and overpriced prescription drugs. Watch the Movie

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One of the BEST pieces on the health care industry also from Bill Moyers.

click on the picture for the broadcast

Wendell Potter was on the Bill Moyers Journal a few weeks ago to tell an insider's story of how the health insurance industry "puts profits before patients." Viewer response was overwhelming. It is a must see program that everyone is talking about.

With almost 20 years inside the health insurance industry, Wendell Potter saw for-profit insurers hijack our health care system and put profits before patients. Now, he speaks with Bill Moyers about how those companies are standing in the way of health care reform. Watch this special Bill Moyers Journal.

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A vandal painted a Nazi symbol on a GA congressman's office sign. That's not the only ominous message he's received. Source: CNN |

Where diversionary tactics by Republicans are being used, Rick Sanchez of CNN pulled no punches. Now comes before us Congressman David Scott, Democrat from Georgia. He arrived at work Tuesday to a swastika painted over his official congressional sign.
A swastika!

 

How Does The Canadian Health Care System Really Compare To The United States? The U.S. airwaves are full of political ads these days slamming the Canadian health care system. Listen to the NPR report on what it is really like.

Sen. Bayh's wife's health care income in spotlight

As a board member of several health care companies, Sen. Evan Bayh's wife has collected lucrative payments from some of the same businesses that would be most impacted by Congress' proposed overhaul of the nation's health care system.

Bayh, D-Ind., contends that the $2.1 million his wife, Susan, earned by serving on the boards of public health care companies from 2006 to 2008 represents no conflict of interest.

But watchdog groups question those payments, partly because Evan Bayh's positions are unclear on many issues related to health care reform, The Indianapolis Star reported Sunday.

Others contend that Susan Bayh's rapid rise into corporate governance also raises questions.

Those questions come at a time when Indiana's junior senator is being courted both by groups that support President Barack Obama's health care overhaul proposal and by those that oppose it. Obama himself called Bayh to the Oval Office on July 17 for a one-on-one meeting about the president's health care agenda.

Bayh's campaign records show he received more than $500,000 in campaign contributions from the health care industry in 2008. (full story)

* * It might be a very good idea to let him know how the people feel about Obama's plan to improve America's health care. Make a call and write a letter. Do it now.

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The Tank Man - After all others had been silenced, his lonely act of defiance against the Chinese regime amazed the world. What became of him? And 20 years later, has China succeeded in erasing this event from its history? Read the story and watch

Obama speaks of tensions with Muslim world

" If we see this conflict only from one side or the other, then we will be blind to the truth. The only resolution is for the aspirations of both sides to be met through two states, where Israelis and Palestinians each live in peace and security."

- - Barack Obama

If you are interested in a local group that provides tools to people with disabilites so they can organize themselves and tackle common problems. Maybe you should consider Fifth Freedom - a local group to empower people with disabilities to remove the barriers that thwart their potential. They are assembling a cast of thousands statewide who are willing to invest a little time to make a big difference.

President Barack Obama Picked Judge Sonia Sotomayor For The Supreme Court

Judge Sotomayor has made the American dream her own. (4:12)

Born and raised in a South Bronx public housing project to Puerto Rican parents, Sotomayor has distinguished herself in academia, as a big-city prosecutor, and as a leading figure on the federal bench. If confirmed, Judge Sotomayor would start with more federal judicial experience than any new Justice in 100 years.

First appointed to the Federal District Court by President George H.W. Bush, and then elevated to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals by President Bill Clinton, Judge Sotomayor is widely admired as one the finest legal minds in America today. As a trail-blazing Latina whose career has spanned nearly every aspect of the law, Judge Sotomayor will show fidelity to the Constitution while bringing to the Court a common sense understanding of how our laws affect the daily realities of people's lives.

Obama showed he was willing to pick a fight with his choice — Republicans do not consider her a “consensus” nominee and had signaled that they considered her the most liberal of the four finalists.

He played smart base politics with the historic selection of a Hispanic (a first) and a woman.

And he fulfilled his pledge to pick someone with a common touch by nominating someone who was raised in a Bronx housing project, and lost her father at age 9.

As the most arguably liberal of the four finalists, Sotomayor provides the most fodder for conservative groups, which have vowed to spend millions of dollars on television advertising. Leaders hope a court brawl will help rebuild their movement.

— Democrats like that Justice David Souter is being replaced by a Hispanic woman, and feel sure she’ll be confirmed. As insurance, they note that when she was confirmed for the federal appeals court in 1998, among those voting for her were then-Sen. Bill Frist and then-Sen. Rick Santorum, both of whom are abortion opponents.

Democrats contend that Sotomayor does not have a long paper trail on hot-button social issues, especially abortion. In one case, the administration will argue she came down on the side of judicial restraint.

Other arguments the administration will be making in support of Sotomayor:

— Her incredible American story and three decades of distinguished career in nearly every aspect of the law provide her with unique qualifications to be the next Supreme Court justice.

— As a prosecutor, litigator and trial and appellate judge, Sotomayor brings more federal judicial experience to the Supreme Court than any justice in 100 years, and more overall judicial experience than anyone confirmed for the Court in the past 70 years.

— Sotomayor is widely admired as a judge with a sophisticated grasp of legal doctrine and a keen awareness of the law’s impact on everyday life. She understands that upholding the rule of law means going beyond legal theory to ensure consistent, fair, common-sense application of the law to real-world facts.

Open Public Forum in New Haven
Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00pm in the Police Training Room

Residents of New Haven can meet with City Council members and offer input on city waste collection on Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00pm in the Police Training Room. Call Councilman Terry Werling at 749-5609 for more information.
Call Roger McNett if you are interested in less trash and more recycling in New Haven - 749-4987
. . . or email: ourdems@yahoo.com

Know anyone in Minnesota?
Write them a letter because we as well as Minnesotans want Al Franken seated

Story Minnesotans have come to the conclusion that Norm Coleman lost the state’s Senate race to Al Franken, and that he should soon concede.

A Minneapolis Star-Tribune poll out today shows that 64 percent of voters believe that Coleman should accept the recount trial’s ruling that he lost the election by 312 votes. Only 28 percent of voters believe his appeal to the state Supreme Court – which leading Senate Democrats have been willing to grant him – is appropriate.

Nearly three-quarters of Minnesotans (73 percent) believe that Coleman should concede if he loses his appeal at the state Supreme Court. And only a narrow majority (57 percent) of Republicans support Coleman’s appeal to the state Supreme Court.

A second poll conducted by a Democratic firm shows similar majorities calling on Coleman to concede – with 58 percent would raise serious doubts” towards GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty if he refuses to sign an election certificate assuming Coleman loses his appeal to the state Supreme Court.

That’s a sharp shift in public opinion from January, when Franken took the lead in the recount. Back then, a Research 2000/Daily Kos poll showed 53 percent of voters supporting Coleman’s contest of the race – or at least weren’t opposed to it.

Now Minnesota voters – including many Republicans -- believe Franken was fairly elected as the state’s second senator, and should be sworn in as soon as possible.

Sofia will speak at the Third District Breakfast - Saturday, May 23

If you are in town this weekend, please take a little time to come to the 3rd District breakfast at Brevins restaurant in Churubusco. Sounds further than it is...it's not that far out of town at all.

Sofia Rodriguez Mirwaldt will be speaking this weekend and for the guys who won't be able to attend the Women's Club on Wed the 27th, this is a chance for you to hear what things are happening right here in Indiana and how we are working to help the President.

3rd District Breakfast, guest speaker Sofia Rodriguez Mirwaldt
SATURDAY, May 23rd at 8:30am
Place: Brevins Restaurant, 200 S. Main Street Churubusco
(take Goshen Road/Hwy 33 out of town, turns into Main St. Churubusco)

So What did they say about Guantanamo Bay? You can listen to both speeches.

President Obama speaks on Guantanamo Bay detention camp - 60 minutes
Click here to read the speech

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Dick Cheney speaks on Guantanamo Bay detention camp - 36 minutes

Great Web Site to Help Children Learn About Our Courts

When retired justice of the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor spoke at the IPFW Omnibus Lecture Series in Fort Wayne, she told of a web site she has started for teachers and students. It has civics games, lesson plans, comprehensive resource links, civics-in-action projects and more to help children learn about our courts. With less emphasis on civics in schools, this is her attempt to support teachers with lesson plans and guide children with new and exciting ways to learn.

There is all sorts of information about the court system, the different branches of government and even helpful information about tribal governments and how they relate to our governmnet. You can see it and kids can learn at ourcourts.org

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Some Thoughts About The News

Watching TV for political information must be divided between real news and comment. Local news on TV is pretty poor, generally just pictures and emotion. Our newspapers do it better. But for national news, sad to say, most cable/satellite sources are tainted. I grew up thinking that reporters were special and told us what was really happening, Today they often entertain us with what they think about what is going on in our community and our country.

Many years ago, the United States began two experiments - Public Television and Public Radio. They have worked, they follow the rules for accurate reporting and quality appreciation of the intelligence of their listeners and viewers.

They are supported by listeners like you (us). So send them a check to keep quality information coming.

WFWA PBS 39 . . . PBS . . . Northeast Indiana Public Radio . . . National Public Radio

New Haven Residents Question Sex Shop Around Children - UPDATE: IT IS GONE

Does an adult novelty sex shop where school busses stop and on a street where 13 children live belong in New Haven? I think not, but apparently, Cupid's Castle LLC will be selling their materials next to our kids, so let us consider some of the issues. Read our whole story and opinion here.

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Buffett says government is doing the right things
OMAHA, Neb. – Billionaire Warren Buffett spent Saturday praising the decisions U.S. officials made to right the economy in the midst of a "financial hurricane" and defending the ones he made to help his company navigate the storm. Read more

Reserve Saturday, June 13 to attend

“THIS IS YOUR LIFE, TOM HAYHURST”

Plans are being finalized to honor one of our own longtime community servants on June 13for a Tribute Dinner and Roast presented by Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Cindy Henry and the Allen County Democratic Party. You are invited to celebrate Dr. Hayhurst’s dedication and lifelong commitment to our community on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel in Fort Wayne.

Invitations will go out in a couple weeks and tickets will be available soon for the dinner and roast $50/person and a private reception and sponsorships are also available.

Call 260 478-8239 or email information@allencountydemocrats.org for tickets or sponsorship information.

Download a flyer (below) with information about the evening for your convenience. ALSO it would be nice of you to share this with anyone you think might be interested - - Tom is well known and well loved so this should be a wide range of people!
AND let Deb Morrone know if you have questions/comments/a roast idea or two and REMEMBER the party is still looking for silent aution items!!

Download a flyer with information about this special evening - as a pdf document OR a Word document.
- - I suspect there will be newer flyer when all the information is finalized.

Dr. Tom Hayhurst Supports Passenger Rail in Fort Wayne

Dr. Tom Hayhurst spoke at the Democratic Luncheon Club on Wednesday, April 22 about the importance of getting passenger rail service back in Fort Wayne. He stated that while public funding gives strong support to highways and air travel, there is very little financial aid to rail roads. Because rail is the least expensive (other than bicycle) way to travel, it is essential that we support this opportunity for a better future, a better environment and a better economy.

Michigan, Illinois and Ohio are all fighting hard for improved passenger rail service and they are having success. Indiana, at this point, is not. It is urgent to contact your representatives and Governor Daniels to get passenger rail back in Fort Wayne. Don't put it off if you care about this transportation opportunity, the environment and saving money. Without you, it will not happen.

Passenger Rail as an alternative to flying would help the environment as well as our economy. It is even a better alternative than driving a car. With the new ball park, people could walk to the ball diamond from the station (assuming it was at the traditional place) to watch a baseball game, and then go home on the train. It is a lot easier than going by train to Chicago for a Cubs or White Socks game. Another consideration is that the Olympics will be in Chicago in 2016. Passenger rail from Fort Wayne would make a massive impact on our city. Wherever the station would be, it would help the people of Allen County.

The energy used by rail compared to cars per traveler mile is significantly less. As fuel prices rise, rail travel looks better and better. Bringing passenger rail to Fort Wayne will improve our image, help travelers, local business, and the city of Fort Wayne and Allen County. Help make the difference. Write your state representative and Governor Daniels.

Learn more by visiting Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association
or Midwest High Speed Rail Association

An Unforgettable Day on the Golf Course
You never know who you might meet on a golf course.

In December, 2008, Jim Kimsey, a retired teacher from Vanderburgh County, Indiana, was in Palm Springs, California with his wife. They went to play golf and discovered there were few other golfers there in the morning. The starter asked if they would like to play with a "regular" named "Faye" who comes out almost every day and was an accomplished golfer. Jim and his wife said, "Fine," and away they all went.

Faye introduced herself, gave a firm, athletic handshake and asked Jim and his wife where they were from. He said, "Indiana. where the weather is more than 30 degrees colder." She explained the course was empty because the locals view 55 degrees as too cold to play. She went on to say that the cool temperatures don't bother her because she hails from Alaska.

Jim Asked her "What part of Alaska," and she replied, "Wasilla." Jim followed up with the obvious question - - "Do you know Sarah Palin?"

Faye looked him directly in the eyes and said, "Sarah married my son, Todd. My last name is Palin. My husband Jim and I are the Palins of Wasilla, Alaska. Sarah married into our family." - - Jim got par on the first hole and Faye bogied it.

Walking to the carts from the green, Faye said, "Something you need to understand about me. Although my husband and I did campaign for Sarah for a week in Colorado, you probably didn't hear much about us. You see, Jim and I are both well-known independent Democrats in Wasilla, Alaska!"

Needless to say, he was quite impressed and the round of golf was quite enjoyable. On leaving the course, he stopped by the pro shop and the gentleman, anticipating his question, stated, "Yes, you just played 18 holes with Sarah Palin's mother-in-law!"

- - - From an article in The Chalkboard, an ISTA-Retired Newsletter from Feb./Mar. 2009

The Obama Scorecard

This has nothing to do with Democrats, but for you who have flown or think about it, you might like this.
It is a flight attendant who raps to inform passengers. It is well worth the watch.

Warren Buffett: Don’t expect miracles from Obama

You may have already seen the Warren Buffett interview on Dateline from last Sunday. In it, he gives a sober analysis of what to expect from the new Obama Administration in terms of economic policy. The long and short of it is that we shouldn't’t expect a miracle turnaround. The recession will be deep and protracted regardless of how well Barack Obama’s team deals with economic issues. Their policy response will make the difference between a long and protracted recession and a downward spiral to depression.

Read more: Warren Buffett: Don’t expect miracles from Obama

Allen County Democrats Elected Party Officers Saturday, March 7

Sat. March 7 - On this day, the Precinct Committee persons elected the leadership positions of the Allen County Democratic Party. There was at this meeting a great deal of interest and questions from within our party. As with Democrats in general, questions and accountability were important. There are fences that NEED to be mended, stories that NEED to be corrected and most importantly, people need to be APPRECIATED for what they have done to get the best people elected. . . . Allen County Democrats have a reputation of being dynamic, accepting and understanding by all people. Democrats in Allen County do not belive in using fear, hate or flat out lies to manipulate people or damage reputations. This election was tempered by those who had greater expectations of the party. Change happens - the Democrat voters believe in change. The parry will change, grow and make a difference. We wish Mike Bynum the best in positive change.

Our Reorganization Results were

Chair: Mike Bynum
Vice Chair: Deb Morrone
Secretary: Sandy Kennedy
Treasurer: George Guido

There is an understanding and appreciation that ALL Democrats respect diversity, appreciate what others do to help the party and just open up to understanding others. It is our city, our county and our country. We must work together and get along to make a positive difference.

$400,000 a year is enough for our president - what about big business?

The richest 400 in the U.S. saw there income double during the Bush Administration. Did your income double?

This Is Our Time: Young Voices from the Inauguration www.yesworld.org

Young people voted for Obama in record numbers. A group of young leaders and filmmakers came to Washington, DC for the inauguration to ask the "Obama generation" what this moment in history means to them, and what opportunities are opening up for America and for the world. Featuring interviews on the subways, on the streets, at the inaugural balls, and with young leaders like Van Jones, Derrick Ashong, Maroon 5, Goapele, and others, this film is packed with inspiring wisdom and hope for challenging times.

Where there are great problems - there are great opportunities. Find yours by being a part of the movement.

Support everyone because we are all one. We respect ourselves and others and we become more responsible.

Am I wrong or what? Don't Democrats want all people to be healthy?
We want people, companies and corporations that kill people to stop selling things that hurt us?

Processed People -- New VegSource Documentary!
This is well worth the 3 minute watch

Processed People features in-depth discussions with leading health experts detailing why so many of us are sick, and offers solutions to our current devastating health crisis. Tragically, many Americans are victims of a "health care" system and way of life which is devastating to our overall well-being. To those running our system, the bottom line on the dollars we're able to spend is more important than the bottom line on our health. We're caught in a perpetual grinding machine, unable to escape

Mother Nature's Crying (Short version) by Lil Peppi
If you haven't heard of Lil' Peppi yet, you're in for a big surprise: This third-grader from Florida is putting eco-rap on the map with his talent for crafting rhymes for the times! His first single, Mother Nature's Crying, is a You Tube sensation,

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