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  <title>Obama in at Brave New Films</title>
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  <updated>2008-12-11T22:38:29Z</updated>
  <entry>
    <title>The McShakes [and Far Right] are in Uproar over "Pigs In Lipstick" | Karl Rove is the "Unofficial" Fifth Wheel of The McCain Campaign!</title>
    <link href="http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/52631-the-mcshakes-and-far-right-are-in-uproar-over-pigs-in-lipstick-karl-rove-is-the-unofficial-fifth-wheel-of-the-mccain-campaign" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/52631-the-mcshakes-and-far-right-are-in-uproar-over-pigs-in-lipstick-karl-rove-is-the-unofficial-fifth-wheel-of-the-mccain-campaign</id>
    <updated>2008-12-11T22:38:29Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brian Beach</name>
    </author>
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&lt;p&gt;Gallup Poll Obama 44% - McCain 49%&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Still a strong bounce for the McCain-Palin ticket! &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When will this election be over with! &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The first presidential debate is in Mississippi. See Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama in action.
&lt;br /&gt;_____________________&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Rick Davis, campaign manager of McCain's campaign, has made a gaffe! He stated that this election is not about issues.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Same old strategy! Same old politics! Karl Rove is now at the wheel.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In the latest chapter of the blame card, the Senator John McCain campaign, mainstream media and the far right blogs are after Senator Barack Obama for comments that are tapped as "sexist" to running mate governor Sarah Palin.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;While both candidates made stops in my state of Ohio, the comments that made controversy were in Lebanon, Virginia. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The McCain campaign claims that Senator Barack Obama was attacking on Sarah Palin. As soon as video made it to the YouTube universe, The Drudge Report, Fox News, and the far right are buzzing like hornets ready to sting.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Obama campaign hit back against the accusations claiming that McCain campaign are playing the gender card and drawing phony outrage. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The election has become not only heated! The election has become more of a damn popularity contest! The election is now back in the hands of Karl Rove, political damager.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Democrats usually have the problem with winning, mainly cause of this style of attack.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The candidates from the Democratic Party can talk and talk about serious issues, and to a Republican it's just: "liberal", "tax and spender", "elitist", "out of touch", "radical", "questionable associates", and "not qualified to be president". If Democrats talk like Republicans, all they need is this: "RED MEAT".&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;[Obama and Biden] practically have this wrapped up, I mean Bush's approval ratings are bad, economy is getting worse, Americans believe our country is on the wrong track, and our reputation with the world is soiled. But still Obama-Biden, can lose. No matter how hard this campaign tries to win voters, the mainstream media is pushing the goal post further and slapping Obama back every chance.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The same old strategy that Senator Hillary Clinton used against Obama, will eventually backfire. Already, progressive bloggers are pushing more damaging comments directly from McCain, and the prosecutors are going into the investigation of the Alaskan governor.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Once again, I rather not worry about people claiming that Obama blew it for not picking Clinton. I rather not worry about people claiming that McCain is winning on this new rejuvenation of Palin. I not worried about Obama and Biden are not fighting hard enough. I mean that they practically have this wrapped, but for every speed bump in the road, but the muffler is coming off. And if this games, that Republican play, I really think Obama needs to stoop to the level of those who practice these tactics.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Across the world, millions of people are watching the American election. Overwhelmingly most countries favor the Obama victory. Even though that doesn't mean much for the general election, if McCain and Palin should win, they will not (and I repeat), not help unite this country. This country will be run by a Republican president with a Democratic congress. Matter of fact the oldest president, and youngest vice president on a ticket that is ran on the "Maverick" platform. Only experience matters when it comes to Republicans, not issues. McCain has no strategy to fix our problems. The media fails to cover it; all they look for is the same old story. This is a popularity contest.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Republicans find the most damaging quotes. They really want to take this election into a mudslinging contest. They are quick to jump on the silliest quotes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Karl Rove is an "official" strategist to the McCain campaign. With The Drudge Report, Townhall, Newsbusters, RedState, and Fox News, the right has its source for information. They would believe anything if the words were searched in a crossword puzzle. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's really why I think McCain should pick Mike Huckabee for the very reason I believe is the message of reformer should have been. Huckabee knows how to run a clean campaign. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;McCain's cheats on his first wife, cheats the Saddleback Forum, cheats the New York town hall forum on Fox News, went right into picking a woman in order to make Obama look like he ignored Clinton, throws his temper at those who don't agree with him, and is letting his wife, his political strategist, Karl Rove, and the mainstream media [his base], run his campaign. The same old politics: &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"I have the best attack ads, vote for me!" 
&lt;br /&gt;"I am angry because the opponent said something bad about me, I need your vote!"
&lt;br /&gt;"I have experience [but I have no freakin' clue how to fix the problems of America], vote for me!"&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thanks for viewing and post your comments at the bottom. Take a stand against corporate owned media.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <entry>
    <title>Change Is On The Way! (Obama Tribute) Live concert with choir at BOK Center.</title>
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    <updated>2009-01-07T22:57:43Z</updated>
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      <name>SamHarris</name>
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&lt;p&gt;&#9658; &lt;a href="http://samharris.com/change"&gt;samharris.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Click "watch in high quality" link under the video!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sam performs live in concert to open the BOK Center in Tulsa, a brand new 20,000 seat convention and concert venue. A multi-faith inspirational concert with Sam as lead singer, The New Dimensions Chorale and a 400+ person choir. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Written for and inspired by President Barack Obama, and now in support of Vice President, running mate, Joe Biden.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Download from iTunes at: &lt;a href="http://samtunes.net"&gt;samtunes.net&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Order the new CD,"Free": &lt;a href="http://samharris.com/free"&gt;samharris.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;LISTEN NOW!... Songs from "Free" can be found in full, playing in rotation, on Sam's MySpace page!:
&lt;br /&gt;http://MySpace.com/SamHarrisMusic&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Camera, Mark Shyers: 
&lt;br /&gt;http://youtube.com/markshyers
&lt;br /&gt;http://myspace.com/markshyers&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;-------------------------------------&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;CHANGE IS ON THE WAY
&lt;br /&gt;(A tribute to Barack Obama)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Change -- Change -- Change
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way.
&lt;br /&gt;CHange -- Change -- Change
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way.
&lt;br /&gt;Baby, let me tell you,
&lt;br /&gt;I've been up, down,
&lt;br /&gt;kicked around,
&lt;br /&gt;head over heels.
&lt;br /&gt;I see your face,
&lt;br /&gt;you're the same way too.
&lt;br /&gt;You've been so low,
&lt;br /&gt;touch and go,
&lt;br /&gt;you know how it feels.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But, hey -- but, hey -- hey!
&lt;br /&gt;Listen to me, when I say...&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That I feel...
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;It's in the air!
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;It's everywhere!
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;... and we aint gonna pass this way again.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;So, take my hand,
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;and take a stand.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;I know together, baby, we can win! Yes!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With a little faith.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Faith!
&lt;br /&gt;With a little hope.
&lt;br /&gt;-- With a little hope!
&lt;br /&gt;With a little joy.
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With a little trust.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Trust!
&lt;br /&gt;With a little courage.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Courage!
&lt;br /&gt;In a little while...
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;CHange -- Change -- Change
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way.
&lt;br /&gt;CHange -- Change -- Change
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Baby, it's a strange time.
&lt;br /&gt;We're on a rocky road, overload,
&lt;br /&gt;feeling confused.
&lt;br /&gt;I look around, and it blows my mind.
&lt;br /&gt;It's been so wrong, for so long.
&lt;br /&gt;I'm feeling abused.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But, hey -- but, hey -- hey!
&lt;br /&gt;Listen to me, when I say...&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That I feel...
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;It's in the air!
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;It's everywhere!
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;... and we all have the freedom
&lt;br /&gt;to make the choice.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;So, take my hand,
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;and take a stand.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Change!
&lt;br /&gt;Express yourself, baby. Raise your voice!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With a little faith.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Faith!
&lt;br /&gt;With a little hope.
&lt;br /&gt;-- With a little hope!
&lt;br /&gt;With a little joy.
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With a little trust.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Trust!
&lt;br /&gt;With a little courage.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Courage!
&lt;br /&gt;In a little while...
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We are strong enough,
&lt;br /&gt;to weather the road,
&lt;br /&gt;till the race has been won.
&lt;br /&gt;We can step into the sun.
&lt;br /&gt;I got to believe that!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With a little faith.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Faith!
&lt;br /&gt;With a little hope.
&lt;br /&gt;-- With a little hope!
&lt;br /&gt;With a little joy.
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With a little trust.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Trust!
&lt;br /&gt;With a little courage.
&lt;br /&gt;-- Courage!
&lt;br /&gt;In a little while...
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;CHange -- Change -- Change
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way.
&lt;br /&gt;CHange -- Change -- Change
&lt;br /&gt;Change is on the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;--------------------------------------
&lt;br /&gt;Change Is On The Way
&lt;br /&gt;Written by Sam Harris
&lt;br /&gt;Sam Harris Music (BMI)
&lt;br /&gt;Guitars &amp; Programming -- Kevin Fisher
&lt;br /&gt;Background Vocals -- 'Nita Whitaker, Kenna Ramsey &amp; Sam
&lt;br /&gt;Produced by Sam Harris &amp; Kevin Fisher
&lt;br /&gt;-------------------------------------- &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&#9658; &lt;a href="http://MySpace.com/SamHarrisMusic"&gt;MySpace.com&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;... keep up to date, and be Sam's MySpace friend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&#9658; &lt;a href="http://SamTUNES.net"&gt;SamTUNES.net&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;... to download Sam Harris songs and full albums.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&#9658; &lt;a href="http://SamHarris.com"&gt;SamHarris.com&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;... information, biography, discography and buy cds.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;LEGAL &amp; BUSINESS CONTACT:
&lt;br /&gt;http://SamHarris.com/contact.htm
&lt;br /&gt;&#169; All videos property of Sam Harris&lt;/p&gt;
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  <entry>
    <title>NOGOPLAN | Better if it was a Palin - McCain 2008 ticket! McCain bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb...bomb his acceptance speech!</title>
    <link href="http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/51967-nogoplan-better-if-it-was-a-palin-mccain-2008-ticket-mccain-bomb-bomb-bomb-bomb-bomb-his-acceptance-speech" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/51967-nogoplan-better-if-it-was-a-palin-mccain-2008-ticket-mccain-bomb-bomb-bomb-bomb-bomb-his-acceptance-speech</id>
    <updated>2008-12-02T00:35:06Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brian Beach</name>
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&lt;p&gt;Sure, I wasn't going to insult the Republican presidential candidate and his vice presidential pick! After all, Governor Sarah Palin is doing far better than Senator John McCain. But the greatest blunder in history came from this one man and his "war story" acceptance speech. Of course, I am still supporting Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden, and mainly cause this McCain is at the age of retirement! Did I insult McCain again? Oh, I am sorry. I guess he's not talking about the major issue and it's called: ECONOMY!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I can't wait till the conservative critics view this! I mean they will call me Lucifer for insulting the Republicans. They already see my face, my shirt and my video. They're ready to rate it poor!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Picture this! If that lovely Governor Sarah Palin was going through the presidential debates, tours across the mainland, wins the primaries. She should have been the Republican nominee!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I will elaborate! Just for the conservatives! &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NOGOPLAN, this is the new phrase for Republicans. No GOP plan! Anyone in the Democratic Party viewing this, feel free to use this acronym in any attacks ads.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pardon my bad singing and chanting, you can't do this one thing without support. So therefore, with your help, you can tell the Republicans that anything they do is "NOGOPLAN!"&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thanks for viewing and post comments at the bottom. Thanks to all my supporters for taking the time to view the videos. I am proud of all of those who watch my videos. I am truly proud to be an American and your friend. Take a stand against the corporate owned media, by turning off the radio, television, and internet smear machine. Let the real media analysis do the work for you. Don't let the media control your voice, your judgment and your vote. To all my critics: "Prove me wrong!"&lt;/p&gt;
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    <title>Rehearsal inside BOK Center with choir ... and Vlog People!</title>
    <link href="http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/51749-rehearsal-inside-bok-center-with-choir-and-vlog-people" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/51749-rehearsal-inside-bok-center-with-choir-and-vlog-people</id>
    <updated>2009-01-07T22:57:44Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SamHarris</name>
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&lt;p&gt;&#9658; &lt;a href="http://samharris.com/change"&gt;samharris.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sam brings you along to the choir rehearsal before his concert to open the BOK Center in Tulsa, a brand new 20,000 seat convention and concert venue.    A multi-faith inspirational concert with Sam as lead singer, The New Dimensions Chorale and a 400+ person choir.  Sam works with David Smith, the music Director of the chorale!   Go behind the scenes of what goes into a one night appearance for a Sam show.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The song is they are rehearsing is "Change Is On The Way" from the new album called "Free" available on CD at:
&lt;br /&gt;http://samharris.com/free
&lt;br /&gt;or download from iTunes at:
&lt;br /&gt;http://SamTUNES.net&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;COMING UP!...&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* September 4, 2008
&lt;br /&gt;   EXTRA
&lt;br /&gt;   Television Appearance
&lt;br /&gt;   Check local listings for time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* October 4, 2008...
&lt;br /&gt;      Sam Harris in Concert
&lt;br /&gt;      Cal Poly Arts Center
&lt;br /&gt;      San Luis Obispo, CA&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* October 26, 2008...
&lt;br /&gt;      Benefit Concert Appearance
&lt;br /&gt;      Desert SIDS Project
&lt;br /&gt;      Los Angeles, CA&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* November 29, 2008:...
&lt;br /&gt;      Sam Harris in Concert
&lt;br /&gt;      Pike Performance Center
&lt;br /&gt;      Indianapolis, IN&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* December 7, 2008:...
&lt;br /&gt;      Sam Harris Christmas Concert
&lt;br /&gt;      VanTrease PACE Performance Center
&lt;br /&gt;      Tulsa, OK&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;-------------------------&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BOK Center opens with a multifaith blessing
&lt;br /&gt;http://tinyurl.com/sambok2&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Music rocked the BOK Center downtown Sunday afternoon as thousands gathered for a multifaith celebration and blessing of the new building. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Fired by a 450-voice choir from about 85 houses of worship, the crowd often rose to its feet in applause and joined in the singing. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Recording artist Sam Harris, a native of the Tulsa area, said he was thrilled to be at the celebration, which was part of the grand opening for the arena. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"What a blessing it is to be in this place," he said while catching his breath after belting out, "Change Is on the Way," from his album "Free." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Harris was backed by the New Dimensions Chorale. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;He asked the audience to join him in an old favorite children's worship song with the lyrics: "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;He urged the audience to "seek goodness everywhere, and wherever it is found, let it be free and unashamed." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Master of ceremonies John Erling quipped: "This is the day that the taxpayers have made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;He thanked Rick Fortner, music director at All Souls Unitarian Church, for providing the spark years ago that resulted in the celebration, and for directing the community choir. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Near the end of the celebration, 11 faith leaders representing the major religions of the world offered prayers of blessing for the new facility. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sitting side-by-side on the podium were spiritual leaders who were Methodist, Charismatic, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Unitarian, Buddhist and African Methodist Episcopal. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"We decided to call it a multifaith event, rather than an interfaith event, which carries some connotations," said Jim Mishler, executive director of Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry, who helped plan the celebration. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"We asked faith leaders to pray in their own tradition." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As a result, several leaders used the term "in Jesus' name," a phrase generally frowned upon at interfaith events. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Another prayed to Allah in Arabic, and another prayed in Sanskrit. Bishop Edward J. Slattery, of the Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, prayed in Spanish. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;English translations of the foreign language prayers were displayed on the scoreboard as the leaders prayed. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A common theme running through the prayers was that the arena would be a blessing to the Tulsa community. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Erling said the participation of such diverse faith leaders at one event "has probably never been done in our city to this degree." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Mayor Kathy Taylor and BOK Center General Manager John Bolton spoke briefly. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As the crowd streamed out of the arena, Jeramy Auld said of the celebration, "I thought it was great." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"We're taxpayers," his wife Libby Auld said. "We thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be here." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;MORE: &lt;a href="http://tinyurl.com/sambok2"&gt;tinyurl.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

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    <title>Obama Attracts Crowds - McCain Attracts Audiences Pt. 5 | GOP tries to "Exploits" Hurricanes. Where's McCain's Economic Plan?</title>
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    <updated>2008-11-18T22:35:26Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Gallup Poll: Obama 50% - McCain 42%. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For the first time, Senator Barack Obama has touched the 50% mark. Obama's groundbreaking acceptance speech has helped. The hurricanes overshadowed the VP pick of Senator John McCain, Sarah Palin. Conservative talk radio's influences are not helping boost Senator McCain. The Electoral College is still Obama 273 - McCain 265. Recent controversies surrounding Palin and McCain have not helped them in the polls. 
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&lt;br /&gt;Southern state governors from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida are going to use Hurricanes Gustav and Hanna to boost Senator John McCain. Hurricane Hanna is coming for the Southeastern United States. Pray for the people in the Southeast and Gulf Coast states. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thanks for viewing and post your comments at the bottom. Take a stand against the corporate owned media and turn that television, radio and internet smear machine off. Let the real media analysis do the hard work for you. Don't let the media control your voice, your thoughts and your vote.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Minneapolis will hold the Revolution Convention, with former Republican Presidential candidate congressman Ron Paul. Amy Goodman, veteran journalist from Democracy Now was arrested. Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama are taking a slow down in regards to three potential major hurricanes. The protesters scare Republican delegates. Anarchist plots to disrupt convention thwarted (for now)! &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Most of the mainstream media (except Fox News) all but bounced the GOP Convention. Will they return back? Louisiana and Texas governors Bobby Jindal and Rick Perry are prepared now. Or course, they are, they want to make the Republicans look like they are prepared for the domestic security. The first lady and potential first lady called for donations to those who may lose their homes. Lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain spoke at the Republican convention. Has Independent Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman made his appearance? Will he do what the energetic former Georgia Democratic Senator Zell Miller did at the 2004 GOP Convention? Already bloggers are posting videos in preparation of Lieberman. Just in case, the senator makes any attacks on Senator Obama. There's a video I found from the Crooks &amp; Liars website to retort Senator Lieberman's accusations. Lieberman praises Obama and calls him a "bouruk"! Ah, can we smell the dun?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Critics: Ok, critics. Seeing you have been beating around the bush about Senator Barack Obama's so-called "socialist" economic plan, I want to know what does McCain's plan for the economy, home foreclosure, high oil prices, high food prices, the environment and how to deal with the health care crisis. Don't give me that Newt Gingrich mantra about "Drill Here, Drill Now, Save Less" motto. That's flopped two months ago, when an oil barrage was damaged in the Mississippi River. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;-What has John McCain laid out for the economy? 
&lt;br /&gt;-Why hasn't John McCain vetted his pick Sarah Palin without proper suggestions? 
&lt;br /&gt;-Could this be the Mitt Romney supporters against McCain? 
&lt;br /&gt;-Will this get more play than the Hillary Clinton supporters against Obama? 
&lt;br /&gt;-Why did John McCain run attacks ads through the mainstream media, when he clearly knows Barack Obama and praised him for his dedication? 
&lt;br /&gt;-Why does talk radio keeps spinning John McCain's POW and military experiences?
&lt;br /&gt;-Why does Americans feel that our government is failing the grade when covering the issues that are truly important? 
&lt;br /&gt;-Why are we so focused on conservative issues [patriotism, gun rights, military experiences, abortions, illegal immigration and campaign finance reform], when real issues [economy, oil prices, home foreclosure and high food prices] overshadow the issues once known to have damaging effects on Democratic candidates?&lt;/p&gt;
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    <title>Obama attracts crowds - McCain attracts audiences Pt. 1| VP Pick: Joe Biden and Sarah Palin</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Gallup Poll: Obama 49% -McCain 41%
&lt;br /&gt;Next week. We'll cover the GOP convention and outlook of the McCain campaign's pick. For the second time in the United States, a presidential candidate has picked a woman to be his running mate. This will make Geraldine Ferraro happy. Obama nails McCain over "independent" stances. McCain puts the governor of Alaska, a mother of five and married to the task of holding it down for him. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Dayton, Ohio is the city of John McCain's introduction to Governor Palin. Springfield, Illinois is the city of Barack Obama's introduction to Senator Joe Biden&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Congratulations to Sen. Joe Biden and Sarah Palin for being the vice presidential choices.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Happy birthday to Sen. Obama (August 4) and Sen. McCain (August 29). Happy anniversary Sarah and Todd Palin.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pray for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Three years later.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Update: Nielsen audience ratings. Over 38 million viewers watched Sen. Obama speak. This beats 2008 Beijing Olympics and American Idol's Final Pick.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let's us move on.
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&lt;br /&gt;Denver, Colorado and Dayton, Ohio has something in common with me.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My cousins live in Denver, and I live in Dayton.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But who attracts crowds, is it Senator Barack Obama or Senator John McCain?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thanks for viewing and post comments at the bottom. Take a stand against corporate owned media by turning off that television, radio and internet smear machine off. Let the real media analysis do the hard work. They do their job in exposing political bias, I just offer opinion.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Earlier this year, Obama came to Dayton (twice). Obama attracted major crowds of people from all parts of Dayton and vicinity. And with Obama doing his acceptance speech in Denver's Ivesco Field, it's slated to attract nearly 100,000 people. Remember in Germany, Obama attracted over 200,000 people.
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&lt;br /&gt;McCain is coming to Dayton at Wright State University's Nutter Center for the first time. He will bring a part of history to our city. He and Mrs. Cindy McCain along with his choice of vice presidential candidate will arrive. Will he beat the Obama audience? &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Obama attracted over 14,000 people plus me at the Nutter Center and 4,500 people at the Stivers High School for the Arts! McCain has to top this in order to be considerable for challenge in a state where our economy is in major issue. I wish I could go to see a part of history. But alas, I will be working. So I rely on those McCain supporters to post their video links up and I get the opportunity to see the "maverick" in action.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Word on the street, McCain doesn't allow filming of his events! So why would I waste my time to see him. I had seen him in Florida [thanks YouTube] for the debates. He snubbed many of his supporters. Romney, McCain, Thompson and Giuliani had their people speak for them. Only Congressmen Ron Paul, Duncan Hunter, Tom Tancredo, former governor Mike Huckabee were in attendance of the after party and press gathering.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Remember I met action star Chuck Norris. Ron Paul and his campaign were very great to talk to. Mike Huckabee and his wife were very gracious to me and answered questions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;McCain was not a POW at the press gathering, he was AWOL!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lastly for those Messiah comments from commentators. You realize that more people are turned off to the type of attacks that conservatives on talk radio use against the Senator Barack Obama. People are very angry with the government and they are inspired by the policies that Senator Barack Obama has. Just in case you try that "gotcha" tactics, I will post links to Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia.  Opposition is just jealous that your choices for Republicans are either to damn unpopular to just too radical to face Obama. They had only one Republican they can think of, John McCain. Talk radio is growing cause of the music stations are getting crappier by the day. So talk radio influences are not helping McCain. It's actually hurting him! Now if the Democratic Party was to take the low road and use every sound bite from the conservatives on talk radio blasting McCain, we would here uproar from Brent Bozell and the Media Research Center, right?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bills_sponsored_by_Barack_Obama_in_the_United_States_Senate
&lt;br /&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Barack_Obama
&lt;br /&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_and_political_image_of_Barack_Obama&lt;/p&gt;
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