Living Life Abundantly

Need a video? Hire me! www.matthewbelinkie.com TRANSCRIPT Shame on you. This could be the greatest night of our lives, but youre going to let it be the worst. And I guarantee a week wont go by in your life you wont regret walking out, letting them get the best of you. Well, Im not going home. Weve come too far! And Im going to stay right here and fight for this lost cause. A day may come when the courage of men fails… but it is not THIS day. The line must be drawn HERE. This far, no further! Im not saying its going to be easy. Youre going to work harder than you ever worked before. But thats fine, well just get tougher with it! If a person grits his teeth and shows real determination, failure is not an option. Thats how winning is done! Believe me when I say we can break this army here, and win just one for the Gipper. But I say to you what every warrior has known since the beginning of time: youve got to get mad. I mean plum mad dog mean. If you would be free men, then you must fight to fulfill that promise! Let us cut out their living guts one inch at a time, and they will know what we can do! Let no man forget how menacing we are. We are lions! Youre like a big bear, man! This is YOUR time! Seize the day, never surrender, victory or death… thats the Chicago Way! Whos with me? Clap! Clap! Dont let Tink die! Clap! Alright! Lets fly! And gentlemen in England now abed shall know my name is the Lord when I tell our enemies that they may take our lives <b>…<b>

This morning I learned that Sarah Palin was scheduled to be at the Home Depot Center in Carson. For those that don’t know Carson is next door to Compton! My first thought was “dog on it” …why is Sarah Palin in my back yard?

That folksie double talk and side stepping questions, is unacceptable in these parts. (wink)

The hardworking middle class majority Democrat folks around here, see straight through the McCain (McSame) Palin (Palies) campaign.

I cannot imagine Sarah Palin being welcomed here under any set of circumstances.

Why would they even come into known Obama/Biden territory?

Were they hoping to make a statement?

Well, Barack Obama & Joe Biden supporters like me, took this as an opportunity to send the McCain campaign a clear message:

Eight Is Enough.

We choose Change that We Can Believe In!

Did I go to the Home Depot Center? “You Betcha!” I headed to Carson with my mom, grandmother, and Malinda. We followed a caravan of fellow supporters from Compton and surrounding cities as far as Brentwood.

Upon arriving at the Home Depot Center in Carson, we were greeted by happy enthusiastic Obama/Biden ’08 supporters peacefully marching, chanting, and waving signs. We joined the crowd.

As McCain/Palin supporters arrived many shouted obscenities, others waved their middle fingers, some just gave us dirty glaring looks, while others were just visibly angry that we were exercising our constitutional right to protest. Many seemed shocked that we were even there.

I don’t know how they thought they were going to come in an extremely strong Democratic community and expect anything other than what they got! Sarah Palin is not wanted or welcome here so much so that they had to give away tickets because they couldn’t move them. A man with tickets told me they were initially going for $100+. Yes, I’m the bold chick in an Obama shirt approaching McCain supporters asking questions. I figure since we can’t get any straight answers out of McCain or Palin maybe their supporters would be willing to answer a few questions….

I was elated to run into some Iraq Veterans Against the War supporting the Obama/Biden ticket. McCain/Supporters were not as happy or amused. I was surprised to see and hear some of McSame’s people screaming at these young men (vets) that served our country in Iraq.

Apparently, these McCain supporting civilians knew more about the war then these guys that actually served in the war.

This guy actually told them to stop listening to mainstream media and do some research….I couldn’t believe it.

These guys were there on the front lines, they lived it, how much more research did they need to do?

This was my first time being in the midst of McCain/Palin supporters and it answered so many questions for me.

I had been wondering if McCain/Palin supporters actually believe the nonsense that comes out of their candidates mouths. The answer is yes, many of them do, even when presented with actual facts. I know, SCARY isn’t it.

After hearing racially charged statements from some of the McCain/Palin supporters, it confirmed what I already knew…for some people the issues don’t matter in this election because the real issue for more than most will admit is RACE!

The same people that were wearing shirts and carrying signs with the slogan “Country First” were the same people that were visibly seething with anger that we had the audacity and right to be at the Home Depot Center.

There was a report that an elderly black woman was knocked down, her Obama/Biden sign was taken from her and ripped to shreds earlier… I guess the “Country First” slogan didn’t apply to her. That didn’t even make the evening news.

I am thankful that I am able to participate in and experience these historic times firsthand. I don’t have to rely on history books or the news, as those accounts often leave out important details….

The news claims the stadium was full! I have seen that entire area more packed for sporting events. That stadium was not full of McCain/Palin supporters.

The news also showed a clip of like 10 Obama/Biden supporters on the corner of Avalon in front of the Home Depot Center but neglected to show or mention the hundreds of Obama/Biden supporters that were there at and around the metal detector entrances of the stadium.

I noticed that the news also failed to mention that there was an airplane circling above the stadium with a “Thanks but No Thanks Sarah Palin” sign. Thank God for blogs lol. I bring you the truth and my eyewitness account, check out these pictures.

The Obama ’08 Volunteer Campaign Headquarters in Compton is fired up and ready to go!

On Saturday September 20th 2008, Southern Californians from cities all over the state will gather, go door-to-door, and rally to show support for Barack Obama.

I spent two days at the headquarters and I witnessed the energy and excitement firsthand. People from every where were coming to pick up yard signs, window signs, flyers, and to make donations. The phones were ringing… Its a busy place where there is never a dull moment.

Here are some videos I took this past Saturday:

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I will be at the rally this Saturday and I hope to see you there too! The more the merrier! This is history in the making. Bring your family, your friends, and your neighbors. There are only a few more weeks left before election day and plenty of work to be done. Roll up your sleeves and get involved!

Saturday September 20th 2008
9:00 am – 9:30 am Early Greeting
9:30 am – 11:30 am Door to Door
12:00 pm – 1:00pm Senator Barack Obama Rally!

Obama ’08 Volunteer Headquarters
1100 W. Compton Blvd
Compton CA 90220
(310) 886-0999
Office Hours Mon-Sat 12:00pm-5pm
Precinct Captain and Coordinator
Emily Hart-Holifield
http://www.youtube.com/user/obama08volunteers

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The Get Out the Vote Campaign is in full swing in California.  I think we can expect to see Barack Obama’s momentum surge even more.  Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Caroline Kennedy are holding a rally this Super Bowl Sunday in Los Angeles. 

After spending all week in bed (no thanks to the flu) I intend to be front and center at this rally to hear what these women have to say.  In my 33 years, I have never attended a rally for any presidential candidate.  After the 2000 election debacle I had really lost all hope and faith in the election process.  What a difference 8 years makes.  Yes, change is in the air!

Pauley Pavilion
UCLA
301 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Door Open at 11:30 a.m.
Sunday February 3rd

The rally will be free and open to the public. For security reasons, do not bring bags.  No signs or banners permitted.
http://ca.barackobama.com

No matter what channel you turn to we are bombarded with the latest developments in the new bizarre OJ Simpson case. We are informed of the most intimate details of Britney Spears’ divorce and career troubles….but no news on what is going on concerning the Jena Six in Louisiana.

There are hundreds of bus caravans from all over the United States on the way to Louisiana as I type this. Thousands of people from all over the country are expected to participate in the March on Jena. I have yet to see any television coverage on The Jena Six case or on the Jena Six Peace and Justice March Rally to be held outside of LaSalle Parish Courthouse to the Alexandria Ampitheater.

The local news here has not mentioned anything about the vigils and rallies being held in cities around the nation. Is this case not news worthy? One would think that six black teens unjustly charged with attempted murder and thousands of outraged citizens caravaning to show support and demand justice would make the news.

Just as the Jena Six case shows that racism is still a factor in American culture, news coverage of this case shows how deep racism really goes.

I won’t be in Jena for the march but I will be wearing black. I will do what I can from where I am to speak up, stand up, and be heard. Since the news “don’t know, don’t show or care about whats going on in the hood” many are stepping up to keep people informed about what is really going on.

A coalition of civic groups has formed www.freethejena6.org as a standing central location, providing solutions for those who are seeking information with intent to take action.

Afrosphere Jena 6 Coalition Advisory Group:
Wayne Hicks electronicvillage.blogspot.com
D. Yobachi Boswell www.BlackPerspective.net
Francis Holland afrospear.jconserv.net
Daz Wilson purplezoe.blogspot.com

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Conviction overturned in racially charged case
Sept. 15: A Louisiana appeals court has overturned a conviction that could have sent a black teenager to prison.

“Although there will not be a court hearing, we still intend to have a major rally for the Jena Six and now hopefully Mychal Bell will join us,” Sharpton said in an e-mailed statement. (more...)