College Liberal's Presidential Endorsement...

[College Liberal]

I have been dreading this moment since i "officially" became a member of Democratic Underground. But, this is no time for the weak or the docile. Now is the time to stand and be counted. Before i tell you all who i have endorsed, i want to share a story with you all and give some reasons why i think this candidate is the right person for America.

Growing up i never would have believed that someone who looked like me would be able to do the unthinkable and succeed to the highest office in the land. Today, i believe that the unthinkable is only days away....

America is in need of a leader and not a politician. This candidate, i believe, can bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, the meek and the mighty, the heartbroken and the heartless, the daydream believer and the "doer."

I felt that this was the right person all along, and in my first post i wrote that i liked all the candidates who were running for president. I also wrote that it was a great time to be a democrat. The reason i wanted to wait, unfortunately, was that i knew when i "stood up to be counted" i would be even more attacked then i was before.

The person i endorse is, i believe, right on the issues that matter. They not only matter to me, but they matter to the "majority" of American's and this candidate can go "all the way"

This candidate is right on:
Civil Rights
Economy
Education
Energy & The Environment
Ethics
Faith
Family
Fiscal Policy
Foreign Policy
health care
Homeland Security
Immigration
Iraq
Poverty
Rural Issues and Concerns
Service (Community and otherwise)
Seniors and Social security
Technology
Veterans

Ladies and Gentlemen, I proudly endorse Barack Obama for President of The United States of America

"I chose to run because I believed that the size of these challenges had outgrown the capacity of our broken and divided politics to solve them; because I believed that Americans of every political stripe were hungry for a new kind of politics, a politics that focused not just on how to win but why we should, a politics that focused on those values and ideals that we held in common as Americans; a politics that favored common sense over ideology, straight talk over spin." ~ Obama


Edit for spelling

[rucky]

1. This is bigger than Oprah!

congrats on choosing a candidate. when's your primary?

[College Liberal]

3. See, this is what i did not want to deal with

and my primary is to late to matter. I am in NC

[alteredstate]

16. Come to South Carolina

and help us get out the vote for our January 26th primary!

:hi:

[College Liberal]

19. Plan on It

Obama is the future.

His Moment is Now....

[Colobo]

2. You have endorsed the right man, College!

[College Liberal]

4. I know

:)

:hi:

[aikoaiko]

5. Wrong on guns: It won't keep me from voting for him in Nov, but I'm just saying...

...he wants to ban semiautomatics.

[College Liberal]

9. Iowa thinks otherwise

but your concern is so noted....

[aikoaiko]

44. I'd like to see data or info showing the Iowa likes Obama's stance on guns.

Or do you mean they like him generally?

[College Liberal]

47. I was linking two things together

If they did not like it they would not be willing to make him the winner of the Iowa Caucuses. Not too big of a stretch is it? :shrug:

[aikoaiko]

51. maybe, as I said I will vote for him if he is the nominee even with a bad stance on guns.

Clinton and Edwards aren't much better on guns, though. I suppose no candidate is perfect.

[College Liberal]

54. So, why guns?

are you a hunter or just believe heavily in the second amendment?

[aikoaiko]

59. More the latter than the former.

I'd like to see our Democratic candidates stop talking about gun bans and start talking about education and accountability instead.

[benEzra]

60. Only 1 in 5 gun owners are hunters.

4 out of 5 own guns for target shooting and defensive purposes, which are the guns Obama supported banning in the past.

Around 1 in 4 Dems nationwide personally owns a gun, and the percentage of Dems and indies who own them is significantly higher in swing states.




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Dems and the Gun Issue - Now What? (written in '04, largely vindicated in '06, IMO)

The Conservative Roots of U.S. Gun Control

[College Liberal]

61. Thanks

I somehow missed that thread....

[maximusveritas]

14. Not true

He does favor gun control, but that thing about him wanting to ban semiautomatics comes from a stupid survey his campaign filled out about 10 years ago. He's denied ever having that position and never supported such legislation.

[aikoaiko]

43. That interesting.

I was going on the info provided by On The Issues which might be the survey you mentioned. Do you have a link showing me Obama thinks differently?

Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions

* Principles that Obama supports on gun issues:Ban the sale or transfer of all forms of semi-automatic weapons.
* Increase state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
* Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks with firearms.

Source: 1998 IL State Legislative National Political Awareness Test Jul 2, 1998

http://www.issues2000.org/Domestic/Barack_Obama_Gun_Control.htm

[maximusveritas]

46. Yeah. that's what I was talking about

Here's a more recent survey from his 2004 US Senate run:
http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2007/12/sweet_column_obamas_2003_iviip.html

35. Do you support legislation to ban the manufacture, sale and possession of
a. handguns?
While a complete ban on handguns is not politically practicable, I believe reasonable restrictions on the sale and possession of handguns are necessary to protect the public safety. In the Illinois Senate last year, I supported a package of bills to limit individual Illinoisans to purchasing one handgun a month; require all promoters and sellers at firearms shows to carry a state license; allow civil liability for death or injuries caused by handguns; and require FOID applicants to apply in person. I would support similar efforts at the federal level, including retaining the Brady Law.

b. assault weapons?
Yes.

c. ammunition for handguns and assault weapons?
I would support banning the sale of ammunition for assault weapons and limiting the sale of ammunition for handguns.

[loveangelc]

6. good choice.

[College Liberal]

10. Thanks

I really do think he is going "all the way"

[annie1]

7. Right On. Fab choice.

[College Liberal]

11. Thanks

Thanks for the support....

[alteredstate]

8. I'm with you, College Liberal!

Great post!

[College Liberal]

13. Glad

I am so glad to be amongst like-minded folks....


:hi:

[JI7]

12. could this kid be President one day ?

[College Liberal]

17. Trick Question

is that Obama when he was a boy? or are you trying to make some cheap political point? I really don't know

:shrug:

[JI7]

20. hahah, i support Obama and yes, that is Obama

i just found the pic a while ago.

[College Liberal]

21. Got'cha

Even a leader as a boy, lol.

[RaleighNCDUer]

35. Are you kidding?

He's riding a blue trike. EVERYBODY knows that REAL leaders ride GREEN trikes!

[College Liberal]

37. lol

:hi: that made me laugh. We all need a laugh once in a while.....

[FrenchieCat]

15. Wonderfully Stated, and recommended!

A leader with sound judgment, high intelligence and the ability to persuade at the bully pulpit is what we are in need of; with that, I totally agree!

:headbang:

[College Liberal]

25. Thanks

for the recommendation. It means a lot to me :hi:

[eridani]

18. He's for more corporate health care. Screw that. n/t

[College Liberal]

22. Thanks

Um, my only question is, once you read that i was joining Team Obama why would you post something that was not conducive to the celebration?

:shrug:

[eridani]

26. Because I went hungry as a kid because my parents couldn't get health insurance at any price

If you like pro-corporate triangulation, fine. I don't.

[College Liberal]

29. Um, this is a celebration

go to an anti-Obama thread and give your story. Thanks......

[dugggy]

57. So if you can't refute his argument you want him to just go away?

Is this a ONE WAY thread? No recitation of opposing views allowed?
That sounds like the right wingers who want to take your rights away.
I thought we progressives are tolerant and intelligent.

[College Liberal]

63. Listen

I support Obama. Whatever you had to add, if it was not a congratulations then i really don't want to hear it. I will make sure to go into one of your threads and crash the party, ok?

[dugggy]

67. I have no problem your supporting Obama, I like him also

I just don't like your refusing to allow counter-arguments.
That kind of attitude boils down to suffocating any opposing view.
That is what Hitler, Saddam and other dictators did. It's just
not progressive.

[College Liberal]

69. My thread, my rules

But your concern has been so noted :eyes:

[dugggy]

75. OK Dokie...Happy New Year!

[LordJFT]

23. great choice

-fellow college liberal

[College Liberal]

24. I wish i could say it was a tough decision

but it was not. I supported Edwards and helped get him elected by passing out campaign literature at county fairs..... But, Obama is the future.....

[Thirtieschild]

27. My granddaughter, who will be 18 in a few days, is a rabid Obama fan

I haven't made a choice this time around, was leaning towards Obama because I think Edwards is fake and don't trust Hillary (don't know why, just don't). My gd tells me I should choose Obama for who he is and what he stands for and not because I don't like the others. Btw, she gives me hope for the future.

[College Liberal]

31. Thanks for sharing

the more you share, the more you hope the eyes of others around you

:hi:

[DemocratSinceBirth]

28. This Is A Electronic Meeting Place For Democrats...We Should Support One Another Whatever Candidate

We Choose...

"The reason i wanted to wait, unfortunately, was that i knew when i "stood up to be counted" i would be even more attacked then i was before."

[College Liberal]

30. True

I posted something in a Hillary thread and i was attacked for adding my two-cents....

:(

[DemocratSinceBirth]

32. Did You Slam Her?

I'm reluctant to slam any candidate...Sometimes I fail...

[College Liberal]

33. To be honest

I think i might have said that her DLC views were not what is needed now. So, if that's a slam then yes. But, my first night of posting, i had 3 DU'ers after me for some odd reason. Oh well, lesson learned.

[harmonicon]

34. healthcare? Really?

I can't imagine that anyone seriously thinks any healthcare plan apart from Kucinich's is even palatable. Apart from the real, needed (to bring our country into the first world, and because it's morally the right thing to do) reform that single-payer universal healthcare is, all of the others are just more of what we have now. To some of us this is the single most important issue, and I think Obama has it all wrong.

and "homeland security"? Can't we please send this fascist term back to the dustbin of history where it belongs?

I'm glad that you've given this a lot of thought and hope you're very happy with who you vote for - I wouldn't have you vote against your interests, but on these issues I think you should reconsider. If you still like Obama the best, go with gusto to your polling station.

[College Liberal]

36. I prefer to win

but your concern is noted. And yes, Obama is the BEST on the issues that i listed above.....

[harmonicon]

40. I don't care about winning - that's why I quit sports my freshman year of highschool

No point in winning if you're not happy with what you've won or what you had to give up to get there. If you like Obama's plan the best, I think that's great and you should vote for him! I just disagree. There's far too much talk about things like "electability" and who's polling what where with whom when we should be discussing candidates platforms. For making a reasoned and informed choice, I applaud you.

[College Liberal]

42. well if we dont win then how can we get anything done?

The Republicans? :eyes:


Good Luck, and i somewhat admire your stance. I think it's flawed but, what ever works for you.....

[harmonicon]

45. well, what's the point of winning if the people who won....

....don't want to do the things that I think need to be done? They won't get done then either. I'd rather fight for the things I want and maybe lose than waltz through a field for things I don't want. It's not that I think Obama is the devil - I like him more than Clinton and Edwards, for instance - but he just doesn't seem to be interested in what's important to me. I guess I'd vote for him, but I can't imagine being excited about it - I'd just be excited about voting against a republican.

[College Liberal]

48. Interesting view point

even tho i do not agree, i must say you have an interesting way of thinking.

[harmonicon]

49. well, I'm just glad we're having a discussion about it

Too often, even on here, people resort to name-calling and talking-points. I would never have people vote for a candidate I liked just so that candidate could win - I'd only have them vote for the candidate I liked because they agreed with me about them. That seems to be your stance (at least in your OP) too, and I respect that.

[College Liberal]

50. No, thank you

you have kept it civil and i really appreciate that. You have morals and the courage of character that many on the left don't have....

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[WorseBeforeBetter]

76. Oh, come now...

"You have morals and the courage of character that many on the left don't have."

That one almost just slipped by...

[College Liberal]

77. Another Groupie

I am glad you are so fascinated with me, but may i ask why?

What is wrong with what i wrote?

[WorseBeforeBetter]

81. I like calling bullshit when I see it...

and ye of 300+ posts and no donation expounding on the Left's "lack of morals" is just that: bullshit.

[College Liberal]

83. First of all

I have not donated because the 3 numbers on the back of my card have been stracthed off to do wear and tear in my wallet. When i get back to NC i will go to the back and then donate. Thanks for the post.....

[Nutmegger]

38. R&K

Congratulations for "getting there". Good luck to you and your candidate!

[Catherine Vincent]

39. Are you related to Katz?

:hi:

[College Liberal]

41. Nope

don't really know what that is, so i can say i don't think we are related lol


:hi: back to ya :)

[calteacherguy]

52. You've made an excellent choice. nt

[College Liberal]

55. Thank You

I'm glad to finally "stand up and be counted"

:hi:

[AtomicKitten]

53. I endorse this endorsement.

:thumbsup:

[College Liberal]

56. Thanks

Have a Happy New Year......

[AtomicKitten]

58. You too!

Cheers!

[no name no slogan]

62. VIDEO OF ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

HERE

[Hippo_Tron]

64. NOT COOL

Seriously, NOT COOL

[College Liberal]

66. What was that all about?

Is that some corny inside joke, or what? :shrug:

[College Liberal]

65. Thanks

:eyes:

[College Liberal]

68. Thanks

I just wanted to say thanks for the 12 Rec's. They truly mean so much to me


:thumbsup: :hi:

[dailykoff]

70. Looks like you're in good company.

:thumbsup:

[College Liberal]

73. Thank you

:thumbsup: back to ya....

[BringBigDogBack]

71. With you.

Cheers! :toast:

[College Liberal]

72. Thanks

I am glad, i made the right choice for me and America

:hi:

[tammywammy]

74. Congrats on picking someone

And most especially since it's who I agree with too. :)

[College Liberal]

78. Our moment is now

:hi:

[Hope And Change]

79. College Liberal: I lift my hat for you for endorsing Barack Obama...

for President.Big thanks!I recommended your thread too ;)

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year

:toast:

[College Liberal]

80. Thank you so much

It means a great deal to me....

[Flabbergasted]

82. kick

[Beausoir]

84. In this climate, it does take some courage to post your choice.

I haven't made up my mind yet.

[College Liberal]

85. Kick

Sorry, but i told you so.

I am humbled to have chosen a proven winner. Obama '08 :)

PRESIDENT OBAMA

[College Liberal]

86. Whoa, what a night

:)


OBAMA '08

[dailykoff]

87. Congratulations!

Good call.