Matt Damon on Palin:

[kpete]

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[firedupdem]

1. This is really really scary. n/t

[begin_within]

2. "It's like a really bad Disney movie"

Go Matt go!

[ann_american2004]

33. ISN'T THAT THE TRUTH!

That is probably the best comparison of how ridiculous this is - I hope everyone is quoting him about this and that line picks up around the whole world.
It is a bad TERRIFYING disney movie and this idiot VP candidate might actually have the authority one day to start a nuclear holocaust and she'll be safe flying on Air Force One to Alaska, waiting for all her crazy AOG friends to come on over. 'Make a way, Make a way, Lord" Ugh. It's disgustingly dangerous. I'd laugh but it isnt funny.

This is when pride yields only sorrow. The Republicans better wake up before it is too late, swallow their racism and the PUMAs better too and DO THE RIGHT THING, not the Reich thing, for God's sake.

Bad Disney Movie. Hoot!

[Sebastian Doyle]

152. Under the circumstances, that really shouldn't be funny, but it is!

"Snow White Supremacist and the One Angry Dwarf" :rofl:

[alcibiades_mystery]

3. This is what a reasonable person sounds like

Take note, Republican jackasses.

[Pyrzqxgl]

55. No Republicans are Elephants (because elephants make for better funny hats),

we are the jackasses (in the good, noble, hardworking sense of that symbol.

[hakkinen]

4. He summed up what I've been trying to tell everyone.

Let's look at the reality of what could actually happen. Do you really want to wake up next April with her as your president? Really? Are you crazy?

[VaYallaDawg]

31. Welcome to DU. Keep trying to get folks to think reasonably!!!

[TheEuclideanOne]

5. Of course she believes that dinosaurs were here

4000 years ago. It is hard to deny the evidence, especially with the POWasaurus still roaming the earth.

[orleans]

10. welcome to du. yes, the dinosaur question would be a good one. n/t

[underpants]

23. Welcome to DU

:hi:

[nam78_two]

78. POWasaurus?

:rofl:
Welcome to DU :hi:.

[TheEuclideanOne]

94. Thanks for the warm welcome underpants, orleans and nam78_two

It is great to be posting on DU. Most other places where I post get me put quickly into outcast status. I have had a few conversations recently where it was me against the world. One interesting thing that I learned is that many of my colleagues do not see things the same way that I do. This discussion board is really amazing. There are so many people here with tremendous insight and very sharp minds and I am very happy to be a part of it.

[simmonsj811]

123. welcome

i have been received well here too! :hi: :dem:

[KSDiva]

149. I love this Obama family photo!

Thanks for posting it!

[Flying Dream Blues]

122. Welcome to DU! We need more funny around here. :) nt

[Norrin Radd]

140. Good one!

Welcome.

[pretzel4gore]

159. haha...

POWasaurus...lol

[Kierkegaard]

6. BAM! There it is.

Glad someone is out there saying it. Thanks, Matt!

[Number9Dream]

7. Kudos to Matt Damon

Would also like to hear his pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt speak out against McSame / Palin. They, too, are eloquent speakers.
What's also scary is the large number of people who think that Palin would make a good President.

[gateley]

8. Ditto -- Clooney and Pitt are aware and involved, too. nt

[ann_american2004]

43. It boggles the mind

I was talking to a former democrat, now PUMA, this morning. Im just amazed at how much of this has to do with pride and prejudice. Anyone who is a PUMA now, after Hillary gave her support to Obama, is controlled by those two evils. Pride and Prejudice. Period.

She doesnt care that Sarah Palin and her husband are with the Alaskan AIP. How can that not matter? Her defense was that they even have separatist movements in other states. Yeah but you dont see members of those political parties becoming President or VP or First Dude of this country. It's traitorous.

Later we were talking about common ground, our disgust over the last eight years. She mentioned how it was stupid for Bush to give money back to everyone, such a small amount didnt really help anyone and makes us weaker when it should be used to pay for other things like roads etc etc etc etc. I pointed out to her that Palin did such a thing in Alaska. She gave her people almost 2 thousand dollars each from a surplus and then borrowed money for her roads. I also told her that Alaska has been given so much earmarked money from our government it's basically a welfare state. At that, the PUMA frowned and looked down at her hands.

I also told her that when Palin was in Wasillia she made rape victims pay for their own rape kits which cost anywhere from $300-$1000 depending on tests. Even after her police chief didn't agree she still made victims pay for that. It's just monstrous. Horrible. Unfeeling. I'd wager it improved her numbers by lowering the amount of reported rapes because the victims couldn't afford to pay for the test! Even the law enforcement from other towns said they covered that expense and to refuse to pay for a victim's rape test was just unbelievably cruel. Then I said to her "How can you be for someone who is just so opposite of Hillary? How can you vote for someone who will probably be president and who is against her own gender, and against basic protection of victims rights?"

Finally her answer came out, after all of that. She said it didn't matter to her. She was voting for McCain because she would never vote for Obama. She wants us to suffer. She wants us to be defeated because of how she felt HIllary people were treated, ignored and defeated during the campaign. Then she finally said she couldn't vote for someone who 'hates white people'. What a croc. She blamed her own racism on Obama. Talk about projection.

Well there it was. The real answer: Pride and Prejudice. The killers of men's souls. Very sad indeed.

[bjnumb9]

54. wow. that really is sad.

and throw in a touch of infuriating as well.

[NorthCarolina]

74. Other states have separatist movements? I'm going to have to see if there is one here in NC

you know, just in case McCain actually manages to win this election somehow.

[Flying Dream Blues]

125. Welcome to DU! And that sad woman is the epitome of scorched earth bitter, huh nt

[snappyturtle]

147. You're right it is scary to think some believe sp would be a good vp!

I saw Matt Damon's video on Joe in the Morning today. Of course they didn't play all of it and Mika just shook head head and mumbled a sad reply. Bless her father though. He came on and said Obama is the best choice and that McSame's foreign policy views are old....I think he meant reactionary type old! HA!

I'm going to see if I can find a way to e-mail Damon and thank him for his reasoned stance.

Welcome to DU!:hi:

[cboy4]

9. It is terrifying.

Matt! :loveya:

[Twinguard]

11. Jason Bourne speaks!

In a minute and a half, he nailed exactly (imho) what people should be talking about. Instead of talking about reality, people seem to be focused on the speech that Phalin keeps repeating over and over and over and over that is filled with half truths, inaccuracies, and bold faced lies. Maybe people will listen instead of chalking this one up to "liberal bias" from the media or hollywood or celebs...

We cant afford another quack in the white house.
Question the polls and the polling techniques, and don't buy into the spin.
Educate and rally your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to vote for the change we can believe in.
I am.

[Number9Dream]

18. Welcome to DU, n/t

[truedelphi]

67. Boy do I question the polls.

The inner circle of Repugs realize their mistake in 2004 was to allow the polls to exist. Free and unfettered. An actual look into the working of the voters.

Thus spawning an entire movement of people who have been insisting ever since on Election Reform...

After all, statistically it was nigh near impossible that Kerry was leading Bush at like 10:30 Pm election eve, and tht the polls in place reflected that and then WHAM! Bush defeated Kerry just four hours later.

The repugs will not let that much of reality hang out this time arouind.

And since our news reporters, Katie Couric and Charlie Gibson, et al, are all lite weights, there is no questioning of the polls.

I have not even heard that the Pollsters now call non-land lines - ie the younger people that only have cellphones, even in their homes and at their offices. If the cell phone users are STILL NOT being called, all polls to date are invalid.

[understandinglife]

12. Digg link

http://digg.com/submit/dupes?key=b5b7198099d27188d58a99a9152a755c

[FourScore]

13. Thank you Matt!!! k/r

[phycomycetes]

14. I always knew Matt Damon is not stupid!

But Chuck Norris is going to be on Larry King tonight talking about his "black belt conservatism" or something like that.
The Republicans sure know their target group, ugh!

[Frisbee]

64. Might as well go on Faux

whens the last time Larry King asked a tough question, then followed up with another tough question when the first one wasn't answered?

[heliarc]

81. Well...

I'm no Larry King fan, but his interview with Michelle Bachman/James Carville/Stephanie miller was pretty cool... He asked her : "Do you think that Palin was the best choice for VP" and Bachman responded "This was McCain's choice" and King put her on the spot and asked again "But do you think that Palin was the BEST choice" and Bachman again wouldn't say it was the best choice. Shining moment for King.

[Frisbee]

105. Great, glad to hear it!

Because despite what I feel about him, he DOES attract a huge audience.

[nachoproblem]

15. That is the American fantasy

that a "down-home" hockey mom with no prior experience, or as little as possible, will rise to the highest office in the land and use her folksy wisdom to reshape and redirect every aspect of our politics, especially foreign policy. And by "American" I mean the 20% or so who still believe Dubya Bush saved us from Saddam Hussein conspiring with the terr'ists and WMD that he smuggled up his ass, and the only reason we haven't found them is that we haven't tortured enough towelheads and camel-jockeys yet. With the same kind of arrogance they project on East Coast (or West Coast) liberal "elites," they want -- nay, they feel entitled -- to have our whole society remade in the image of themselves, their families, their friends, and their lifestyles. Bush was so successful because he convinced them with his fake cowboy antics and brush clearing that he was doing exactly that, rather than gambling away the future of our economy, abusing the goodwill of the world toward us, and enriching his own friends at everyone else's expense.

The Republicans are excited about Sarah Palin for the exact reason that she will "energize the base," because the last election convinced them that more than anything else they need to get out the vote of uninformed, regressive, myopic thugs. And for all I know they could be right.

[AlbertCat]

26. Perfect, nachoproblem...

...as perfect as Damon's statements.

The real problem is Repugs think this IS a movie, and all will turn out well, and that US folksy charm is gonna sell in the Sudan or Pakistan. And when your son dies after having his legs blown off, he goes to some happy place and gets his legs back! Praise the Fathers!

It's scary as hell. I can't believe it's really happening. I'm with ya, Matt!

[Kerrytravelers]

16. It's like he is reading my mind..

[hamsterjill]

39. And speaking the words I would speak!

n/t

[DeadManInc]

17. Thank you Matt Damon!!!

:yourock:

[stark6935]

19. If everyone can get 2 friends to go out and vote democratic we will win.

[whistle]

20. The dinosaurs question is critical, when is the first Veep debate?

[underpants]

21. Damon knows more than he is letting on-he was a student of Howard Zinn

and subscribes to Zinn's viewpoint- he did the audio book on Zinn's People's History of the United States

I wished he had picked from the plethora of frightening facts that we do know about her

[Just-plain-Kathy]

51. I feel like a broken record, because I've said this quite a few times before...

...I wish someone with a real voice would talk about the timing of Gov Palin approving the 26-40 billion dollar Alaskan gas pipeline.

I was a teenager when talk of this pipeline first came about, for over thirty years this pipeline was held up because of it's cost and for environmental reasons. ...BUT on the Wednesday before the neo-cons surprise even their own party with their pick of Alaskans Gov Sarah Palin as McCain's running mate, she OKed the pipeline.

I think it's safe to say that Big Oil found a new best friend.

[underpants]

58. Well thank you for repeating it because I did not know that

She really is a gift that keeps on giving

[Tigress DEM]

84. Yah, you got that right.

RE:

I think it's safe to say that Big Oil found a new best friend.

[The Night Owl]

22. Outstanding! {EOM}

[savistocate]

38. Nightmarish..no exagerating-"wake up next Apr with that as President'' April Fool's Day

or early Feb 14..here's your Valentine. Freddie Kruger voice / or a Nicholson crazy.

[Liberalatus]

24. Thank you Matt Damon!!!

I wonder if the only thing that has the ability to step up to the Right-wing MSM is Hollywood? They have the resources, and the ability to influence....hmmm

[Ned_Devine]

49. I think so. Let's let loose the hounds. We outnumber them dammit!

[Frisbee]

66. Brad and Angelina should...

tell CNN, you want the EXCLUSIVE pics of our next kid? Do you job and their all yours for $1.

[FirstLight]

25. DAMN skippy!

You know I want to hear these kinds of things shouted from rooftops!

She IS not not only unknown, but had tried to ban books, is against sex ed, and abortion for even victims of rape & incest

THESE facts alone are enough for me to say HELL NO
(though i was an obama lover long before she showed up)

...and he also bring up the fact that Mcgramps won't make it very far. My dad is 75, and I sure wouldn't want him trying to work those kinds of hours and need that kind of mental prowess.

so if palin & mcGramps and just crazy figureheads...who is really running the country? answer that one!

[pleah]

27. K&R

[John Kerry VonErich]

28. Beware....... Once Hollywood sticks its nose in politics in this day in age.....

All hell breaks loose.

[Auggie]

35. Agreed. Pukes seem to have an answer for everything.

[John Kerry VonErich]

141. What's so sad is that it works in this area.

All because Hollywood is part of "The Rich".

[Klukie]

144. A simple reply would be...

Ronald Reagan, Fred Thompson, Sonny Bono, and I'm sure there is more.

[John Kerry VonErich]

154. True

Except Fred was a politician before an actor (playin devils advocate on that one). Trust me, the opposition doesn't care as they will shove the "evil rich hollywood" down the throats of America and discredit everything they say, make them look bad as well as the old "shut up and act" routine.

[tallahasseedem]

29. Thank you

Matt Damon for expressing what we are all feeling. That was perfection!

[Ashy Larry]

30. "We can't have that."

Well said Matt.

[El Ponzone]

32. It doesn't help that he cites the debunked book fiasco....

I appreciate the effort but by citing the book banning fabrication he kills the credibility of the message.

[chatnoir]

37. I thought only the book titles were debunked, not the actual attempt?

[Pastiche423]

75. Not "debunked"

"...According to coverage in the local newspaper, the Frontiersman, Palin asked the librarian at a meeting "if she would object to censorship even if people were circling the library in protest about a book."

The report quotes the librarian as responding, "I told her clearly I will fight anyone who tries to indicate what books can go on the library shelves."

The same week that Palin raised the issue she fired Baker (then using her married name Emmons) as librarian, claiming she was not "loyal" to the new administration and had supported Palin's opponent in the election. She said the dismissal was not connected to questions of censorship, and that she had dismissed all city department heads and told them they could re-apply for their jobs.

After a public outcry, Palin rescinded the dismissal of the librarian."

http://www.abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=5766173&page=1



Your "debunk"ing statement was your 1st post at DU? Methinks you are on the wrong site.

[greyghost]

34. Spot on Matt!

[Faith No More]

36. Well said

the fact that she was even considered at all is absurd.

[savistocate]

41. It takes no time to take to logical conclusion..we know those who so want her

in most powerful spot. Who want Fundamentalist Dominionist /dominiation/ . Religious fanaticism sees a Fast Track. McCain somehow~~~\\\\\\falls fails\\\\\ in health inxplicably, not so much.

This is nothing short of a Precipice Election.

[barack the house]

40. He'll find it more worrying once he does the resarch too.

[JBoy]

42. Yes! Every sentence with Sarah Palin's name in it should include the word "absurd".

[Maestro]

44. Yes, I too want to know if she thinks dinosaurs were

here 4,000 years ago. It is absurd that she is where she is.

[Frisbee]

69. A simple question at the debate is all it would take...

either A: Do you believe that man and dinosuars roamed the earth together? or
B: Do you believe the earth is closer to 6000 years old or 15 billion years old?

Either one would expose her as the nut-job she is. Please tell me we're not so backwards as a country that answering yes or 6000 would get her the most votes. :scared:

[Maestro]

91. I really wonder if we are so backwards.

Have you noticed the lunacy about the super collider in Europe?

[Frisbee]

106. Just leaves me shaking my head...

you see these stories about where we rank in science and math education and it's sickening. But what do we do, we keep putting creationist in high ranking public offices, so it really comes as no surprise. But it still makes me sad when I think of how not very long ago, we were leaders in the sciences. What a sorry sign of where this country is heading. :grr:

[Maestro]

151. If the scientists do create a black hole over there in Europe

I hope they can control it so we can throw fundies and anti-intelligencia bunch right down in it. :)

[Frisbee]

153. Despite the fact that nothing can escape a blackhole...

it would probably spit them right back out.

[slypknot]

45. Well said Damon

[nobluestoday]

46. I agree with Matt Damon

What I don't understand is why is Palin introducing John
Mccain when it should be the other way around.  It just shows
that she doesn't know the issues and the GOP are afraid that
if people really know what her real issues are she would not
fair so well among women voters.  It is time the media do
their "JOB".

[NC_Nurse]

47. No Shit, Matt. Why AREN"T more people talking about how crazy this is?

He is RIGHT ON!!!!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

48. And now I guess we'll hear from Chuck Norris...

because he's a real Murrican.

Seriously, I love Matt Damon. Not only is he a terrific actor, he's damn smart. But I'm having my doubts as to whether intelligence plays a role in these elections at all. So many people seem to worship stupidity.

[ihavenobias]

50. I love Matt Damon, K & R n/t

[LooseWilly]

52. Cheers

The only thing that I can say is, is it really possible that there are people who DON'T feel this way?

[mnhtnbb]

53. The problem, Matt, is not that Sarah Palin believes the earth is 4000 years old.

The problem is the millions of other people in this country who believe the same thing.

See my thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=7018865&mesg_id=7018865

[Enthusiast]

142. And this is where we are

at as a nation. Poorly educated and ignorant. I can't see the video because it is from YouTube but I have the idea from your posts that it informs the viewer of Palin's position of ignorance typical of fundies.

[renie408]

56. What's really scary are the number of people who are MINDLESSLY defending Palin. n/t

[Name removed]

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[BlooInBloo]

60. Bye troll.

[truedelphi]

68. Dave Ol Buddy, this is NOT freeper ville underground.

Are you sure you are in the right place??

Somewhere a discussion forum is missing its village idiot.

[ann_american2004]

72. SILLY DAVE IN FLORIDA

don't you know anyone can be a top dog in an itty bitty kennel like Wasillia? It's no bigger than the tiny town I grew up in. Maybe I should run for VP?
Pah-lease and Alaska has fewer inhabitants than Milwaukee for cryin out loud, ya know.
you obviously are too scared to go past the talking points your parents and preachers have given you.
But keep your apple because I'm too bored with you knuckle draggers these days to take the time to school you.

Buh-bye now.

[ms liberty]

76. Hi, dave in florida! Been out in the sun too much I see...

Hope you enjoy your brief but colorful stay! How exactly do you like your pizza - better put in your request quickly...

[dave in florida]

82. If you deliver in less than 30 minutes, send a tomato pizza ....

I might stay around, its been an interesting but not surprising experiment.

Instead of people responding intelligently with arguements such as Obama has better judgement, is more intelligent, is well traveled, and understands and has more experience with global and national issues than a person (Palin) who has spent their entire life sequestered in a very remote section of the country, people here respond with name calling and ridicule.

Palin isn't as scary as knowing that some of these people are going to vote.

[ann_american2004]

89. You know what's scarier?

Palin has a special strap-on just for you and you're going to LOVE it.

[Dukkha]

79. "She has had a harder life than Obama"

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[nam78_two]

80. ...

Get a life :eyes:.

[HughBeaumont]

85. Florida must have the BEST meth around.

It would probably give Wasilla a run for it's money.

Sarah FAILIN' could never compete with a resume such as this:

OBAMA’S SENATORIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND BILLS SPONSORED:
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Obama holds assignments on the Senate Committees for Foreign Relations; Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and Veterans' Affairs, and he is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Obama made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In August 2005, he traveled to Russia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan. The trip focused on strategies to control the world's supply of conventional weapons, biological weapons, and weapons of mass destruction as a first defense against potential terrorist attacks.

Following meetings with U.S. military in Kuwait and Iraq in January 2006, Obama visited Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian territories.

He left for his third official trip in August 2006, traveling to South Africa, Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Chad. In a nationally televised speech at the University of Nairobi, he spoke forcefully on the influence of ethnic rivalries and corruption in Kenya.

Obama worked with Russ Feingold (D–WI) to eliminate gifts of travel on corporate jets by lobbyists to members of Congress and require disclosure of bundled campaign contributions under the "Honest Leadership and Open Government Act", which was signed into law in September 2007.

He joined Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in sponsoring S. 453, a bill to criminalize deceptive practices in federal elections, including fraudulent flyers and automated phone calls, as witnessed in the 2006 midterm elections.

Obama also introduced the "Iraq War De-Escalation Act", a bill to cap troop levels in Iraq, begin phased redeployment, and remove all combat brigades from Iraq before April 2008.<68>

Later in 2007, Obama sponsored with Kit Bond (R-MO) an amendment to the 2008 Defense Authorization Act adding safeguards for personality disorder military discharges, and calling for a review by the Government Accountability Office following reports that the procedure had been used inappropriately to reduce government costs.

joined Chuck Hagel (R-NE) in introducing legislation to reduce risks of nuclear terrorism. A provision from the Obama-Hagel bill was passed by Congress in December 2007 as an amendment to the State-Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

Obama also sponsored a Senate amendment to the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to provide one year of job protection for family members caring for soldiers with combat-related injuries. After passing both houses of Congress with bipartisan majorities, SCHIP was vetoed by President Bush in early October 2007, a move Obama said "shows a callousness of priorities that is offensive to the ideals we hold as Americans."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama
THESE ARE BARACK'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE U.S. SENATE TO DATE:

** First legislation, the HOPE Act, which increased Pell Grants to $5100, and later joined Senator Kennedy on the Higher Education legislation that passed July 20, by a vote of 78-18. That legislation also included funding for Predominantly Black Colleges to assist with counseling, tutoring and other needs of low income students. It also creates the Teaching Residency Act which will create a school-based teacher preparation program in high needs schools to provide each teacher with a mentor, content instruction, classroom management skills, a master’s degree and state certification, and a 2 year follow-up program.


**The Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006
is an act that requires the full disclosure of all entities or organizations receiving federal funds beginning in fiscal year (FY) 2007 on a website maintained by the Office of Management and Budget.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Funding_Accountabi...


**The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act
Authored by U.S. Sens. Dick Lugar (R-IN) and Barack Obama (D-IL), the Lugar-Obama initiative expands U.S. cooperation to destroy conventional weapons. It also expands the State Department's ability to detect and interdict weapons and materials of mass destruction.
Signed into Law on January 11, 2007.
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/chrisblas...


**The 2007 Government Ethics Bill
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_17/news/19664-1.html?...
http://www.commonblog.com/story/2007/9/14/164837/331

** The “Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act.
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s109-2125

** S116 - Summer Learning demonstration project to provide summer learning grants and encourage new teaching methods.
http://www.pasesetter.org/demonstrationPrograms/nasd.ht...

Obama's Global Poverty Act of 2007, passed out of committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Barack Obama (D-IL), Chuck Hagel (R-NE), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) today hailed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's passage of the Global Poverty Act (S.2433), which requires the President to develop and implement a comprehensive policy to cut extreme global poverty in half by 2015 through aid, trade, debt relief, and coordination with the international community, businesses and NGOs. This legislation was introduced in December. Smith and Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) sponsored the House version of the bill (H.R. 1302), which passed the House last September.
http://obama.senate.gov /



Amendments, that have all passed:

S.Amdt.159 to S.Con.Res.18 - To prevent and, if necessary, respond to an international outbreak of the avian flu.

S.Amdt.390 to H.R.1268 - To provide meal and telephone benefits for members of the Armed Forces who are recuperating from injuries incurred on active duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.

S.Amdt.670 to H.R.3 - To provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at new and existing refueling station facilities to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

S.Amdt.808 to H.R.6 - To establish a program to develop Fischer-Tropsch transportation fuels from Illinois basin coal.

S.Amdt.851 to H.R.6 - To require the Secretary to establish a Joint Flexible Fuel/Hybrid Vehicle Commercialization Initiative, and for other purposes.

S.Amdt.1362 to S.1042 - To require a report on the Department of Defense Composite Health Care System II.

S.Amdt.1453 to S.1402 - To ensure the protection of military and civilian personnel in the Department of Defense from an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic.

S.Amdt.2301 to H.R.3010 - To increase funds to the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program and to the Office of Special Education Programs of the Department of Education for the purposes of expanding positive behavioral interventions and supports.

S.Amdt.2605 to S.2020 - Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Emergency Management Agency should immediately address issues relating to no-bid contracting.

S.Amdt.2930 to S.2349 - To clarify that availability of legislation does not include nonbusiness days.
S.Amdt.3144 to S.Con.Res.83 - To provide a $40 million increase in FY 2007 for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and to improve job services for hard-to-place veterans

S. Amdt 41 to S. 1 To require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, or political parties for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and the aggregate amount of the contributions collected or arranged.


Barack has Written a total of 890 Bills and Co-sponsored Another 1096 since he started serving in the U.S. Senate.

OBAMA Senate bills sponsored :
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/thomas
http://www.statesurge.com/members/923 - HANDY LINK!
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S.CON.RES.53 : A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that any effort impose photo identification requirements for voting should be rejected.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 9/20/2005) Cosponsors (23)
Committees: Senate Rules and Administration
Latest Major Action: 9/20/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


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S.697 : A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve higher education
, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 4/5/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 4/5/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


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S.918 : A bill to provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at new and existing refueling station facilities to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 4/27/2005) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 4/27/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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S.969 : A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic
, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 4/28/2005) Cosponsors (9)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 4/28/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


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S.1180 : A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal years 2007 through 2011,
and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 6/7/2005) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/9/2005 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


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S.1194 : A bill to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish guidelines and procedures for tracking, controlling, and accounting for individual spent fuel rods and segments.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 6/8/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 6/8/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


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S.1426 : A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize and extend provisions relating to contaminant prevention detection, and response.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 7/19/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


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S.1630 : A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the National Emergency Family Locator System.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 9/7/2005) Cosponsors (9)
Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/7/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


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S1638 : A bill to provide for the establishment of programs and activities to assist in mobilizing an appropriate healthcare workforce in the event of a health emergency or natural disaster.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 9/8/2005) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 9/8/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


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S.1685 : A bill to ensure the evacuation of individuals with special needs in times of emergency.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 9/12/2005) Cosponsors (11)
Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/12/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


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S.1770 : A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for advance payment of the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit for 2005 in order to provide needed funds to victims of Hurricane Katrina and to stimulate local economies.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 9/26/2005) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 9/26/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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S.1920 : A bill to amend the Clean Air Ac t to establish a renewable diesel standard, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 10/25/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 10/25/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


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S.1975 : A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 11/8/2005) Cosponsors (4)
Committees: Senate Rules and Administration
Latest Major Action: 11/8/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


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S.2045 : A bill to provide incentives to the auto industry to accelerate efforts to develop more energy-efficient vehicles to lessen dependence on oil.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 11/17/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 11/17/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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S.2047 : A bill to promote healthy communities.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 11/17/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 11/17/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


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S.2048 : A bill to direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to classify certain children's products containing lead to be banned hazardous substances.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 11/17/2005) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 11/17/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


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S.2125 : A bill to promote relief, security, and democracy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 12/16/2005) Cosponsors (12)
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations; House International Relations
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 109-456


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S.2149 : A bill to authorize resources to provide students with opportunities for summer learning through summer learning grants.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 12/20/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 12/20/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


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S.2179 : A bill to require openness in conference committee deliberations and full disclosure of the contents of conference reports and all other legislation.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 1/18/2006) Cosponsors (9)
Committees: Senate Rules and Administration
Latest Major Action: 1/18/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


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S.2201 : A bill to amend title 49, United States Code , to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 1/26/2006) Cosponsors (38)
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 1/26/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


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26. S.2247 : A bill to promote greater use of information technology in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 2/6/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/28/2006 Referred to Senate subcommittee. Status: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.


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27. S.2257 : A bill to provide for an enhanced refundable credit for families who resided in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area on August 28, 2005.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 2/8/2006) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 2/8/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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28. S.2259 : A bill to establish an Office of Public Integrity in the Congress and a Congressional Ethics Enforcement Commission.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 2/8/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Major Action: 2/8/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


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29. S.2261 : A bill to provide transparency and integrity in the earmark process.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 2/8/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Rules and Administration
Latest Major Action: 2/8/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


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S.2280 : A bil l to stop transactions which operate to promote fraud, risk, and under-development, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 2/14/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/14/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


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S.2286 : A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to eliminate the separate work participation rate for 2-parent families under the temporary assistance for needy families programs.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 2/14/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 2/14/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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32. S.2319 : A bill to provide for the recovery from Hurricane Katrina, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 2/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 2/16/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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33. S.2348 : A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a licensee to notify the Atomic Energy Commission, and the State and county in which a facility is located, whenever there is an unplanned release of fission products in excess of allowable limits.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/1/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Senate Reports: 109-347
Latest Major Action: 9/25/2006 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 637.


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34. S.2358 : A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care quality in Veterans Affairs hospitals.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/2/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/2/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


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35. S.2359 : A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative under the Medicare program to assess and report on health care quality in hospitals.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/2/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 3/2/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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36. S.2441 : A bill to authorize resources for a grant program for local educational agencies to create innovation districts.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


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37. S.2446 : A bill to promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil through the use of alternative fuels and new technology, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (2) Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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38. S.2484 : A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the disclosure of tax return information by tax return preparers to third parties.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/30/2006) Cosponsors (8)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 3/30/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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S.2506 : A bill to require Federal agencies to support health impact assessments and take other actions to improve health and the environmental quality of communities, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 4/4/2006) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 4/4/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


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S.2984 : A bill to require certain profitable oil companies to expend 1 percent of recent quarterly profits to install E-85 fuel pumps in the United States.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 5/23/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


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S.3475 : A bill to provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 6/7/2006) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/7/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


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S.3554 : A bill to establish an alternative diesel standard,
and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 6/21/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


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S.3627 : A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy from selling, distributing, or transferring elemental mercury, to prohibit the export of elemental mercury, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 6/29/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 6/29/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


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S.3631 : A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 7/11/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 7/11/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


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S.3694 : A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles,
and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 7/19/2006) Cosponsors (10)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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S.3757 : A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 950 Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois, as the "Katherine Dunham Post Office Building".

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 7/27/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/27/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Note: For further action, see H.R.5929, which became Public Law 109-333 on 10/12/2006.


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S.3822 : A bill to improve access to and appropriate utilization of valid, reliable and accurate molecular genetic tests by all populations thus helping to secure the promise of personalized medicine for all Americans.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 8/3/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


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S.3969 : A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to assess and reduce the levels of lead found in child-occupied facilities in the United States,
and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 9/28/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 9/28/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


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64. S.3988 : A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for members of the Armed Forces, veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to require reports on the effects of the Global War on Terrorism
, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 9/28/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/28/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


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S.4069 : A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 11/16/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Committees: Senate Rules and Administration
Latest Major Action: 11/16/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


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S.4102 : A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the use of telecommunications devices for the purposes of preventing or obstructing the broadcast or exchange of election-related information.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 12/7/2006) Cosponsors (None) Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 12/7/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


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S.AMDT.159 to S.CON.RES.18 To prevent and, if necessary, respond to an international outbreak of the avian flu.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/15/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 3/17/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 159 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


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S.AMDT.390 to H.R.1268 To provide meal and telephone benefits for members of the Armed Forces who are recuperating from injuries incurred on active duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 4/13/2005) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 390 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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S.AMDT.670 to H.R.3 To provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at new and existing refueling station facilities to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 5/11/2005) Cosponsors (9)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 670 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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S.AMDT.808 to H.R.6 To establish a program to develop Fischer-Tropsch transportation fuels from Illinois basin coal.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 6/20/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/23/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 808 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


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S.AMDT.851 to H.R.6 To require the Secretary to establish a Joint Flexible Fuel/Hybrid Vehicle Commercialization Initiative, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 6/22/2005) Cosponsors (1) Latest Major Action: 6/23/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 851 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


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S.AMDT.1264 to H.R.3057 To support a United States contribution to the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 7/18/2005) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1264 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


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S.AMDT.1362 to S.1042 To require a report on the Department of Defense Composite Health Care System II.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 7/21/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 11/8/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1362 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


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S.AMDT.1453 to S.1042 To ensure the protection of military and civilian personnel in the Department of Defense from an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 7/25/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 11/8/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1453 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


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S.AMDT.2301 to H.R.3010 To increase funds to the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program and to the Office of Special Education Programs of the Department of Education for the purposes of expanding positive behavioral interventions and supports.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 10/26/2005) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 10/27/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2301 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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S.AMDT.2605 to S.2020 Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Emergency Management Agency should immediately address issues relating to no-bid contracting.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 11/17/2005) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 11/17/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2605 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


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S.AMDT.2930 to S.2349 To clarify tha t availability of legislation does not include nonbusiness days.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/7/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 3/29/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2930 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


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S.AMDT.2965 to S.2349 To ban employment negotiations to become lobbyists by Members of Congress and required recusal for senior congressional staff while in office.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/8/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 3/29/2006 Amendment SA 2965 ruled out of order by the chair.


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S.AMDT.2995 to S.2349 To expand the prohibition on lobbying in the year after leaving service to the Senate to include a prohibition on paid coordination activities.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/9/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/29/2006 Amendment SA 2995 ruled out of order by the chair.


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S.AMDT.3144 to S.CON.RES.83 To provide a $40 million increase in FY 2007 for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and to improve job services for hard-to-place veterans.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3144 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZER - 1985 - 1988


In 1985, freshly graduated from Columbia University and working for a New York business consultant, Barack Obama decided to become a community organizer. Though he liked the idea, he didn't understand what the job involved, and his inquiries turned up few opportunities.

Then he got a call from Jerry Kellman, an organizer working on Chicago's far South Side for a community group based in the churches of the region, an expanse of white, black and Latino blue-collar neighborhoods that were reeling from the steel-mill closings. Kellman was looking for an organizer for the new Developing Communities Project (DCP), which would focus on black city neighborhoods.

Obama, only 24, struck board members as "awesome" and "extremely impressive," and they quickly hired him, at $13,000 a year, plus $2,000 for a car--a beat-up blue Honda Civic, which Obama drove for the next three years organizing more than twenty congregations to change their neighborhoods. He organized steel workers that that lost their jobs after the steel plants closed, running job training, and education services, he also ran a group called project vote where they registered 150,000 new voters.



CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY - 1991 - 1996


Attorney Judson Miner called Harvard to offer a job to a graduating student named Barack Obama and didn't expect to be showered with gratitude. Still, he wasn't expecting the reception he got. "You can leave your name and take a number," the woman who answered the phone at the Harvard Law Review said breezily. "You're No. 647"
As the first black president of the Harvard Law Review, Obama had his pick of top law firms. He chose Miner's Chicago civil rights firm, where he represented community organizers, discrimination victims and black voters trying to force a redrawing of city ward boundaries.

"It's a real do-good firm," says Fay Clayton, lead counsel for the National Organization for Women in a landmark lawsuit aimed at stopping abortion clinic violence. "Barack and that firm were a perfect fit. He wasn't going to make as much money there as he would at a LaSalle Street firm or in New York, but money was never Barack's first priority anyway."

The firm offered another advantage to Obama. It was close to the political action.

Miner was Chicago's corporation counsel under Harold Washington, the city's first black mayor, in the 1980s when Washington was battling for control of the City Council against remnants of the once-mighty Machine.

Miner introduced Obama to a number of people in politics. Obama already knew many others, having worked as an organizer in the black community before he entered law school.

Obama was part of a team of attorneys who represented the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) in a lawsuit against the state of Illinois in 1995 for failing to implement a federal law designed to make it easier for the poor and others to register as voters.

A federal court ordered the state to implement the law.

Obama also wrote a major portion of an appeals brief on behalf of a whistleblower who exposed waste and corruption in a research project involving Cook County Hospital and the Hektoen Institute for Medical Research and alleged that she was fired in retaliation.

The case was settled out of court. The county agreed to pay the federal government $5 million, part of which went to the whistleblower, Dr. Janet Chandler. Hektoen agreed to pay $500,000 to the government plus $170,000 to Chandler for wrongful termination.


And Obama was part of a team of lawyers representing black voters and aldermen that forced Chicago to redraw ward boundaries that the City Council drew up after the 1990 census. They said the boundaries were discriminatory.

After an appeals court ruled the map violated the federal Voting Rights Act, attorneys for both sides drew up a new set of ward boundaries.

Public records at the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission -- which handles ethical questions concerning the state's lawyers -- indicate there were no complaints against attorney Obama.

Obama's legal work fell off sharply in 1997 after his election to the Illinois Senate.

"On his second day down in Springfield he called me and said, 'Don't pay me -- this is a full-time job,'" Miner recalls.

Obama agreed to work for the firm in summer when the legislature was out of session. His law license became inactive in 2002 as politics took over.

Illinois State Senator - 1996 - 2004

Obama proposed requiring that interrogations and confessions be videotaped.

This seemed likely to stop the beatings, but the bill itself aroused immediate opposition. There were Republicans who were automatically tough on crime and Democrats who feared being thought soft on crime. There were death penalty abolitionists, some of whom worried that Obama's bill, by preventing the execution of innocents, would deprive them of their best argument. Vigorous opposition came from the police, too many of whom had become accustomed to using muscle to "solve" crimes. And the incoming governor, Rod Blagojevich, announced that he was against it.

Obama had his work cut out for him.

He responded with an all-out campaign of cajolery. It had not been easy for a Harvard man to become a regular guy to his colleagues. Obama had managed to do so by playing basketball and poker with them and, most of all, by listening to their concerns. Even Republicans came to respect him. One Republican state senator, Kirk Dillard, has said that "Barack had a way both intellectually and in demeanor that defused skeptics."

The police proved to be Obama's toughest opponent. Legislators tend to quail when cops say things like, "This means we won't be able to protect your children." The police tried to limit the videotaping to confessions, but Obama, knowing that the beatings were most likely to occur during questioning, fought -- successfully -- to keep interrogations included in the required videotaping.

By showing officers that he shared many of their concerns, even going so far as to help pass other legislation they wanted, he was able to quiet the fears of many.

Obama proved persuasive enough that the bill passed both houses of the legislature, the Senate by an incredible 35 to 0. Then he talked Blagojevich into signing the bill, making Illinois the first state to require such videotaping.


He also passed a bill to get 100,000 people healthcare that didn't have it.

Obama didn't stop there. He played a major role in passing many other bills, including the state's first earned-income tax credit to help the working poor and the first ethics and campaign finance law in 25 years (a law a Post story said made Illinois "one of the best in the nation on campaign finance disclosure"). Obama's commitment to ethics continued in the U.S. Senate, where he co-authored the new lobbying reform law that, among its hard-to-sell provisions, requires lawmakers to disclose the names of lobbyists who "bundle" contributions for them.


United States Senator - 2005 - Present


In the U.S. Senate, he has focused on tackling the challenges of a globalized, 21st century world with fresh thinking and a politics that no longer settles for the lowest common denominator. His first law was passed with Republican Tom Coburn, a measure to rebuild trust in government by allowing every American to go online and see how and where every dime of their tax dollars is spent. He has also been the lead voice in championing ethics reform that would root out Jack Abramoff-style corruption in Congress.

As a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, Senator Obama has fought to help Illinois veterans get the disability pay they were promised, while working to prepare the VA for the return of the thousands of veterans who will need care after Iraq and Afghanistan. Recognizing the terrorist threat posed by weapons of mass destruction, he traveled to Russia with Republican Dick Lugar to begin a new generation of non-proliferation efforts designed to find and secure deadly weapons around the world. And knowing the threat we face to our economy and our security from America's addiction to oil, he's working to bring auto companies, unions, farmers, businesses and politicians of both parties together to promote the greater use of alternative fuels and higher fuel standards in our cars.

Board member of the Joyce Foundation,
Board member Woods Fund of Chicago,
Board member Chicago Annenberg Challenge,
State Senator,
Chairman of the Illinois State Senate Health and Human Services Committee,
US Senator,
Member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee,
Member of the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee,
Member of the US Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee

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[ann_american2004]

90. It's not anyone's job to school you

yet people here bring you resources and you say "Thems too many wurdz."
Like talking to a wall and people r tired so It's more fun to poke fun til you go bye bye.
There are only three possible reasons you would be voting for McCain at this point.
1) you're a racist (All PUMAs included in this category)
2) you're an unrepentant religious right republican
3) both of the above.

[dave in florida]

96. Bring me good arguements not laziness

I didn't say who I am voting for, and you don't know who I am or who I am voting for. Maybe I'm not voting at all. Maybe I'm playing devils advocate.

Copying from wikipedia is not bringing me resources, its just laziness.

Go to school. Learn to spell.

[pipi_k]

100. Oh my

You might want to take your own advice about learning how to spell, dear.

It's "arguments"...NOT "arguements"

And it's devil's advocate

And Wikipedia is usually capitalized



:eyes:

[dave in florida]

109. partially correct

well, the British English spelling is "arguement", the American spelling is "argument".

You are correct on "Devil's Advocate", but did you miss the capitalisation too? (before you get upset, "capitalization" is the British and American way, "capitalisation" is the French way, dear).

I think good ol wikipedia and I are on good enough terms to be casual.

[tabatha]

116. Well, obviously she is not doing a good job as a mother.

Kid falls pregnant at 16.
Son has to go to either the army or jail.

She is not putting her kids first - unlike Michelle - but her ambition.

With a special needs child, a daughter dealing with pregnancy, she should be nowhere near the White House.

[tabatha]

"arguement" is NOT the English way of spelling it.

Run time: 01:40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anxkrm9uEJk   Posted on YouTube: September 10, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: September 11, 2008 By DU Member: tabatha Views on DU: 12253

 
Google it. I don't know how the video go into my post - I did not put it there, and when I edit the post, it is not there.

[HughBeaumont]

98. And your girl's done . . . what?

Indebt a town of 8,000 to the tune of 22 million? Supports creationism (see, on this one, you ALL lose, good DAY sir)? Request a fuckton of pork for the 47th most populous state? Bridge to Nowhere? I can do this all day long, as she's "the gift that keeps on giving".

How about McClown?

Votes 90% of the time on country damaging issues Bewsh supports, one of the most ardent supporters of Feldstien's Free Trade school of econ, war monger and corporate puppet? This is the kind of person working Americans think is on their side???

Opinion isn't refutation. Facts aren't boilerplate. You wanted bills and substance, and that's what I gave you. The onus isn't on me, guy. Put up or shut up - why is the McClown and Palin circus more qualified? McCain's got one foot in the grave and the other firmly in the corporate swinepit. And then who will you have with the Nuclear Codes? A fundamentalpatient toady with weird beliefs and absolutely NO experience to her name. Gee, THAT'S a smart choice.

[dave in florida]

107. Wasilla in debt?

Wasilla in debt for $22 million....ooo, a good point there. I couldn't find the Wasilla budget for the years Palin was Mayor so I can't verify your numbers. The town certainly has not been in debt for the past 5 years. There are claims from Republicans that she balanced the budget - but I can't verify that either. So where did you get those numbers? Was the town in debt the first year Palin was mayor or the last?

I can assume she supports Creationism since that is a fundamental belief of the Assembly of God Church, but that doesn't mean she is going to ram it down our throats. When asked about teaching Creationism in school, she is quoted as saying "teach both" Creationism and Evolution. There are lots of comments in articles and blogs were the author thinks she wants Creationism taught in schools, but I can't find anything that says Palin has said she wants to force schools to teach Creationism. She didn't push that agenda as Mayor or Governor.

Mccain actually voted with Bush 95% of the time. Check
http://www.cq.com/find.do?dataSource=member&memcodes=26#VOTING%20STUDIES

You will also find that Obama voted with Bush 40% of the time. Obama voted (when he did vote) the Democratic party line 97% of the time. Thats not much change.

Your facts are questionable - you can't even get it right when it supports your arguement.

I might put more weight on your numbers except all the name calling makes a person question your integrity :)

[tabatha]

124. Yes, Wasillia in debt.

If you are too lazy to Google, here is just ONE of MANY sources:

http://thinkprogress.org/wonkroom/2008/09/03/wasilla-in-debt/

[ann_american2004]

129. not that one again.

"You will also find that Obama voted with Bush 40% of the time. Obama voted (when he did vote) the Democratic party line 97% of the time. Thats not much change."

That's not much change? Hmmm. Funny. The change Obama is talking about is change from the BushCo policy/government. Seems to me voting 97% of the time with the Democrats, the opposition to the BushCo policy/government, is exactly that. Change in every respect from what the current administration/Republicans have done. Change from what this country has now.

I find it funny when that one is spun. as if. It's obvious McCain has to prove his change of policies where Obama simply does not need to. McCain has to try and convince voters that he is the maverick, he is different from BUSH - but obviously his voting 95% of the time with Bush really doesnt prove that point, now does it? The burden of PROOF of change falls upon old McCain's shoulders. Obama is change just by being Democrat. Period. If McCain cant prove he is change then he is just another unimaginative conservative politician trying to steal the sound bites of a progressive.

[gtar100]

135. Awesome! Thanks for compiling that.

It's so pathetic to hear republicans spout the "no experience" B.S. They either 1) know it's not true and are just trying to be critical of Obama; or 2) are unwilling to learn from anything other than their hate-fest radio stations and news channels they adore.

All these talking heads and these republican followers are really an embarrassment to the US. The fact that they swallowed Palin whole just shows how little they care for substance and integrity and only care about the show that's put on for them. As long as they hear their code words ("cut taxes", "conservative values", "pro life", "liberal media", "America first", "terror", etc...) , they could care less about the reality of the person or the consequences. They've been sucking up to criminals for the past eight years and still come back for more.

What a pathetic joke they are to be speaking about "American values". Their values don't go beyond how far they can reach with their greedy little hands to get something they want.

[HughBeaumont]

143. I also find the "experience" canard pretty ironic coming from BEWSH supporters.

a) By their definition, Bewsh has more executive experience than anyone. Hmmmmm, how's that working out for this country (85% of peasant-denial Republicans will of course lie and say they'll be millionaires any year now thanks to "their returns" :eyes: as if they know something traders who aren't making money don't)?

b) Before stealing the presidency, what noteworthy thing did Bewsh ever do besides fall out of the right womb? He failed at pretty much every business endeavor he had handed to him, he rode the back of Karl Rove's dirty tricks to attain governorship (that, and he fell out of the right womb) and plunged Texas just about dead last in every measurable category. There was never any evidence that he knew how to govern, or do pretty much anything else for that matter, except facilitate connections and network for Poppy's rich buddies in the insurance, energy and various other corporate industries.

[emcoffey3]

88. Boo hoo.

I love it when people play the "Community organizer? Who cares?" card. They generally leave out any details regarding what actually transpired.

Obama began working as a community organizer when he was 24 years old, before he attended Harvard Law (and became the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review). He was director of the Developing Communities Project (DCP) for 3 years (1985 - 1988), an organization which helped improve conditions for poor black families in Chicago. Under his leadership, the organizations annual budget increased from $70,000 to $400,000 - all money that went towards helping families.

By contrast, when Palin was 24 years old, she was a sports reporter for TV station in Anchorage. Now, I've never been a reporter, and I'm not going to try and convince anyone it's an easy job. I know that getting your facts straight in something you write takes some time and effort (I spent about 10 minutes or so researching this very response). But, if you're trying to become a part of our country's executive branch, what is a better qualification to have on your resume: director of a $400,000/year organization in the nation's 3rd largest city, or a sports reporter for the nation's 65th largest city?

And as for the "She has had a harder life than Obama" comment, who the hell do you think you are? Do you know these people? What qualifies you to make such a statement? Was it when she was winning beauty pageants and "Miss Congeniality" awards that she was having such a hard life? Yeah, my heart goes out to her. Right.

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[EC]

101. Sure we know who you are...

you're a Reagan lover, you post all over the web using the same old arguements word for word, you probably even have them in a folder and just cut and paste...you are a miserable excuse for a human existance...just trying to pick fights with whoever you can find...go to another site, I'm sure there are still some you haven't been to yet...

[emcoffey3]

108. I'm not convinced.

I don't know, man, but that argument sounds pretty thin to me. You're implying that Seanator Obama has had it easy because he could afford to get into nice schools and has been financially successful. The same could be said for hundreds of other politicians, especially our current president.

I, for example, was fortunate enough to have parents who could help me pay for school. But I still had to work 2 jobs most of the way through college. I wouldn't call my life easy. I certainly can't speak for 2 people I've never met. I'm sure that attending Harvard Law wasn't easy, and I'm sure that the 5 colleges Governor Palin went to weren't easy either. You have to give credit where credit is due.

You and I cannot know which candidate's life is somehow "easier". We haven't experienced all of the same events and emotions that they have. And, even if you're right and Palin's life has been much harder, that still doesn't make her more qualified to lead our country.

[gateley]

115. Welcome to DU, emcoffey3!

:hi:

Don't worry about explaining anything of substance to this new guest. He won't be here long.

You make some very valid points in your post -- look forward to seeing you around!

[emcoffey3]

127. Thank you.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm glad to have found this forum.

I must say to you all, though: Don't be so quick to write off those who don't agree with you. We need to listen to the opposition (yes, even Dave) to keep us thinking on our feet.

[gateley]

128. You get a sense of people who come here just to forward their agenda

and stir up trouble. Their intent isn't to discuss differing viewpoints.

I admit we've gotten a bit over-reactionary at times when it truly wasn't warranted, but usually people are right.

Dave's already been served his pizza, by the way.

[emcoffey3]

130. Fair enough.

:)

[florida dave]

157. The wrong place for questions

How nice, am open minded person.

You are in the wrong place however. Dave in florida was banned because he was not marching in lockstep with the rest of the crowd. God forbid anyone asks questions or wanders from the herd.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

110. Go back to freeperland. Isn't that where you came from? nt

[DS1]

111. Scholarships. Douche.

[babylonsister]

112. What bridge did you slink out of? You are an ass, and good bye. nt

[AlCzervik]

113. yes Dave, biracial children with a single parent really have the world at their feet.

you nailed it Dave In America's wang, i mean Florida.

[VOX]

118. Thanks for playing! You won't go home empty-handed; there's a nice slab of cool marble just for you!

Enjoy your stay, brief though it may be.

[TahitiNut]

120. "Obama has had it easier."???

:rofl: :rofl:

Wow! Have YOU OD'd on the Kool-Aid! I guess it's "easier" because he was actually a good student, hard worker, and very intelligent ... despite "Breathing While Black" - at least a social misdemeanor in Amerika.

Yeah ... Miss Wasilla only had her looks to go on. Without smarts, it's a VERY tough road.

:rofl:

[mod mom]

121. Palin went through 5 schools in 6 years before graduating w a 4 yr degree. What an accomplishment.

[EC]

99. Since you're telling us these bios, where's yours?.. n/t

[dave in florida]

102. its irrelevant....

all these bios are on the web, its all on the web (even mine)

[Richard Steele]

114. Palin ran Wasilla into the ground, saddling a town of 6,000 with $27 MILLION in debt. Experience?

She has more experience SCREWING UP, that's for sure.

[Dora]

117. She's an incurious, ignorant redneck who failed her family. nt

[Wetzelbill]

119. Hell I've had a harder life than both of them

Doesn't mean I'm fit to be president. I know a homeless Vietnam vet who lives out in the dirt and he has a college degree too. He lives a hard life, has a degree and served in the military. Guess that makes him more experienced. Vote for him!

Tell you what, you let me know what Palin knows about foreign policy, about Iraq, can she tell define what "winning" is? Can she tell us about the Kashmir problem or discuss the Arabic-Israeli conflict? Does she know the difference between the Badr Brigades and the Sadrists and just what their affiliations are?

Because Barack Obama and Joe Biden can tell you this stuff. John McCain can't and I know damn well Sarah Palin would probably just tell us she said "Thanks but no thanks" to the Bridge to Nowhere. That's about the extent of her policy knowledge and judgment, a line written by a Bush speechwriter.

[savistocate]

126. ''A harder life" are you 10 yrs old Sp much experience /no14yrs/ WHY? won't she 'FACE THE NATION'

questions as to abuse of power flippityflops 'bridge'.. etal. She embarasses women.

[BlooInBloo]

59. I'm guessing she ISN'T fucking Matt Damon.

[pengillian101]

63. LOL!

:rofl:

[President Decider]

61. Up is down, east is west, lies are truths, truths are attacked ..... Welcome to the

THEATRE OF THE ABSURD

Every election year since 2000, I now get this sick feeling in my stomach that my own country has been stolen from me.

[soupkitchen]

65. Honey, I Shrunk the Presidency

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

62. "I'm a Hockey Mom with Flubber."

:think:

[TK421]

70. She'll get the "stupid half" of America vote...this I already know, but what frightens me

is how many others who would vote for McCain because of her "dynamic" speech...how much will they add to the vote total there? Go ahead, America and vote with your assholes...you will get every god-damned thing you fucking deserve...


WHAT A BUNCH OF FUCKING SHITHEADS

[MissDeeds]

71. Wow. Just wow.

Matt nailed it. This should be sent to everyone's email list. The thought of this hockey mom being a heartbeat away from the presidency should scare the hell out of every thinking person in this country - and the world. I know it scares the hell out of me.

[Pacifist Patriot]

73. The comments on YouTube from McCain supporters are truly bizarre.

They really do not understand the points he is making. Good night in the morning!

[spelldmilk]

77. "Because she's going to have the nuclear codes."

That's it. That says it all.
Go to the Obama site, and click on Neighbor To Neighbor. The hardest part is taking those last steps up to someone's door, but just keep repeating, "She's going to have the nuclear codes." It's a great motivator.

[Tigress DEM]

83. WoW. Respect for Matt Damon just went up 78%.

Did not know him except for his movies, which are wonderful, but man, what a brain and what a succinct commentary.

[LibraLiz1973]

86. After this video, I am more than willing to fuck Matt Damon. He IS the man.

Good for him.

[happygoluckytoyou]

92. in a related story "PIGS PROTEST COMPARISON TO SARAH PALIN"

[Domestictalent]

93. Funny and accurate!

Damon is smarter than I thought when it comes to politics. Great video.

[Swagman]

97. Matt..you make so much sense ( and love your acting !)

[DCofVA]

103. What a cutie! Smart too, and talented!

[silverweb]

104. K&R

Matt has thoughtfully, intelligently, and succinctly said what so many of us have been thinking.

I hope we hear much, much more from well-spoken, intelligent celebs like Matt. They can help overcome the media blackout on so many of these issues.

Let's rate this vid up and give it the viral email blitz treatment!

[savistocate]

134. Love the Bill for Gov Transparency .. while that Esspee

governor Dominionist End Times has to explain why she is witholding 1100 emails from an Open Records Request. Hmmmmmmmmm

Obama's /and Biden/ Vets legislation and help to victims of hurricanes '05 outstanding,.that pair McQuirk-Cruella would never and McCain-Lovvvves the Troops hasn't in 26 yrs

[silverweb]

137. Indeed.

The bald-faced lies and blatant hypocrisy just boggle the mind, don't they?

They say whatever made-up crap they want, knowing full well it's false or distorted, and never even blush or bat an eyelash.

The best adjective I can think of for that kind of shamelessness is "sociopathic." It's apparently a prerequisite for being a "real" Republican these days.

[Errrica]

131. Dear Lord, he is beautiful.

AND intelligent. Sign me up.

[lisainmilo]

132. calm and to the point! n/t

[Douglas Carpenter]

133. KICK AND RECOMMENDED ---

[p4poetic]

136. I couldn't have said it better

If I wasn't already married to Christian Bale, we could go out on a date :) I had a nasty break up with Dean Cain when I found out he was voting for Lex Luther...I mean John McCain. He's hiding kryptonite somewhere.

[Frank Booth]

138. Damn Hollywood liberals.

How would the caveman have killed off the dinosaurs if they weren't living at the same time??

[Frisbee]

139. IF...

Walter Cronkite when on air and said this, even today, game over. Why the fuck can't people see this? The pukes' will say "But Matt Damon is a Hollywood celebrity, how can his opinion matter"? As a people, we're fucking Morans.

[Darryl Smithburg]

145. An Amazing Anthem For The Obama Campaign

Hi Friends and Fellow Democrats,

I recently came across this on Youtube.
Please watch this music video that couldn't be a better anthem endorsing Barack Obama.
I feel that it completely sums up our concerns and hopes for a brighter future.

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLgJVBoR_zs

Let's get it out there to help make the change!


Thank you for your time

Sincerely,

Darryl Smithburg

[Darryl Smithburg]

146. An Amazing Anthem For The Obama Campaign

Hi Friends and Fellow Democrats,

I recently came across this on Youtube.
Please watch this music video that couldn't be a better anthem endorsing Barack Obama.
I feel that it completely sums up our concerns and hopes for a brighter future.

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLgJVBoR_zs

Let's get it out there to help make the change!


Thank you for your time

Sincerely,

Darryl Smithburg

[oasis]

148. Pitbull Pig Palin has to fess up on her ignorance of the dinosaur era. (eom)

[asdjrocky]

150. Ok, not gay, but man I think Matt Damon is dreamy.

Sometimes I just watch the Bourne movies over and over again. Best. Spy. Movies. Ever. And who doesn't love this lug in Dogma.

Why are the best actors always liberal?

[p4poetic]

155. aww

You have a man crush on Matt Damon LOL :P

[1Hippiechick]

156. Kicking it!

[mzmolly]

158. K

AND R.