Charlotte, NC

Sorry for bein’ a bit late tonight. Hadta rebuild my PC …

Now — where were we?? OHHH yeah; the debate!!

On the one hand, you had a “rookie” — on the other, a guy who’s seen the inside of Capitol Hill since 1972. Not a lotta folks were expecting much from Sarah Palin as she went toe-to-toe with Joe. For some reason, America still has a bit of sexist quality about it, and thought Biden would have a field-day against his Republican opponent.

But …

a few minor gaffes aside, I thought Mrs. Palin did an excellent job in holding her own!! But she did more than that; she added some homespun wit and comfortability! Forget about the looks for a minute; she made the debate (dare I say this?) downright enjoyable!!

Granted, it’s gonna take a lot more than that to win the election; after all, she does have an investigation hangin’ over her head back home in Alaska (the courts just denied a request by Republicans to stop their look into her alleged “abuse-of-power”). She also needs to bone up on her facts a little, and stop just okayin’ McCain’s policy. After all, she’s already at odds with John over his input about Michigan. She’s gotta tell how she feels about every issue … and make sure she knows the issues inside-and-out to give a qualified, educated answer.

Still, it was good to see Biden’s face when he realized “Hey … she’s smarter than I THOUGHT!” And he’s gotta stick with the issues today … we don’t wanna hear as much about him (heck … we can always Google® his name if we wanna learn more) as we do about gettin’ outta Iraq, how to handle the problems facing the elderly, those with no insurance, and taxes.

But they both did moderately well, concerning it was their first televised debate.

So, what did you think??  Lemme know …

Man, wouldn’t ya know it??  As I was startin’ to get this (and my other writes) together, the PC went down again! 
Soooo, these are gonna be a little short ’til tomorrow — at least until I get that modem workin’ (geez … how, oh how did we ever live without this marvel called “computer”?).

Anyway … we’ve got that debate comin’ up in a few hours, and I’ve gotta get in my two-cents’ worth (hey … don’t knock it; it’s all I have left after goin’ to Office Depot for new software!):

First, lemme say that — as it looks right now – yes, I’m votin’ for Obama this November (ya can’t tell what’ll come out or up between now and then, natch …).  But, as far as tonight goes …

I hope Sarah Palin kicks Joe Biden’s AXX!!  Y’see, it seems the media world (and, thus, the people who believe them) have placed her into three sexist categories:  (1) the “little, ignorant housewife who doesn’t know anything real politicians do”, (2) the “hockey mom who didn’t raise her daughter right” or (3) “sexy, alluring, former cheerleader.”   

And it’s all … well, ya know that stuff that bulls do when they have to go to the bathroom?  Yeah … now ya got it!

So, by utilizing her existing knowledge (and she does have that!) and the training she’s gettin’ for tonight’s gabfest, I’m hopin’ she’ll do such a good job that it’ll leave egg on every face that’s put the lady down.
Granted (and especially if she touts the Republican standard), she’ll be pushin’ the wrong agenda, but … just this once … I’d like to see Joe stutter and hem-and-haw in awe of this woman …

More later. Now I’m goin’ back to workin’ on my PC …

Gettin’ back to the Observer for a minute …

They recently printed a piece called 5 Ways To Start A Revolution that I wish everybody would take the time to download and read.
There are a coupla points they make that can really shake things up, both in your personal life as well as in the Queen City’s, if we take the time to use ‘em!

Now, maybe it won’t seem as stirring as the photo on your right, but it can be just as important personally:
For example, get out there and CHANGE SOMETHING!! 
How often do we look at what’s goin’ on around us, whether it be in Myers Park, uptown, Pineville, West Blvd. or Derita and figure “well, that’s for somebody else to handle!”
Well, guess what?  “Somebody else” is thinkin’ exactly the same thing!  And, before ya know it, you’ve got that great “Tammany Ring” cartoon in action (awww, c’mon … look it up!).  Of course, in that case, nothin’s gonna be done!
So get involved!  Whether it’s something that needs to be addressed in the city or in your private life, CHANGE SOMETHING!

The other is LIVE DANGEROUSLY.  Now, I woulda used a little better wording, like LIVE DARINGLY!!  Though they give some unusual examples, one says Get in the game!  Brother, this whole friggin’ life is a game we’ve gotta play in order to get ahead or get some movement in society.  And we can’t do it by sittin’ on the sidelines!  We’ve gotta get to town meetings, support groups, local festivals, contribute to our favorite charities, and get involved with what’s happening here! 

And when all’s said and done, and thousands of Charlotteans can breathe a sigh of accomplishment, you’re gonna see a change in this city … and in ourselves individually … that’ll make us proud …

MOVIN’ ON UP

Okay, let’s say it is “to the east side”, as the song says. Maybe you’re planning on movin’ to SC, or some town in the midwest. You’ve got all your plans made, your boxes packed; now you’ve gotta deal with rentin’ a truck, insurance, have gas money, get return points and …
WHOA! That’s not gonna be necessary!
Y’see, there’s a company that’ll not only move ya, but will save you money in the process! In fact, their gasoline charges are built into their quotes, which you can request online (I’ll give ya the link in a second).
They’ll also give you not two days (as most movers will, if ya bend their arms!) but three to pack and load (or unload, when you reach your destination).
Behind the link, you’ll also find some great tips to help you in your move … even a moving blog to help keep you updated and informed.
So, before ya start worryin’ about who’s gonna move ya, it’ll be worth your while to check out the best moving services in the nation (hey … since 1923! Need I say more??).
Do it now … and be ready for a great and completely satisfying move!

Waitin’ in line for a few drops of gas … GEEZ!

Actually, it does have a familiar ring to it. While I’m jottin’ down these notes (having already read a nice book while waitin’. Somethin’ called War and Peace …), I hark back (awww, c’mon … somebody out there’s still gotta “hark” a bit!) to the dayz followin’ Hurricane Hugo.

Lemme see a show of hands of how many remember that mess!  Okay … now, how many of you were stuck in line down in Pineville, waitin’ to pull up to the Handy Pantry pumps and fill up?  Y’see, we’d already planned to put up some new transformers (in fact, more than meets the eye …) on Saturday the 23rd (of September.  1989.  Ya still  with me??).
Well, when Hugo finally hit (and, believe me, it was sudden!  Just ask the folks at WSOC, where, at around 5 AM, the vicious wind actually threw reporter BJ Harrison into the wall as she was comin’ in for work!  A moment before, stillness.  A second later, eatin’ brick!), we knew those rascals hadta go up immediately!  Thus, we became the only spot on the local map with power — thus, workable gas pumps.

If it weren’t for our newspaper, The Charlotte Observer, and the reporters at WSOC-TV and FM/AM, I can guarantee ya that things would’ve been a lot harder to deal with! These folks came through with more than news: they were there to field calls, direct citizens to the right resources, and drew public attention to the areas that had the most damage, along with ways we could help.  SOC, in fact, was giving continuous radio coverage from the minute the storm hit … and walked many of us (though by battery-operated sets) through the preps and patience needed to “ride it out.” 

THIS IS BARELY DIFFERENT, in that it’s still a hardship caused by a lotta stiff and strong wind (mostly outta Washington!).  We’re lined up here at the pumps, waitin’ for gas, wondering if it’ll be the same soon with supermarkets!  Frustration turns to rage as we’re trapped between (hold on.  Lemme check.  Okay, here it’s an) SUV and burgundy Saturn (and, in just a few minutes, I’ll be wonderin’ how much that driver wants his car … lol), the gas needle almost on “E” and needing to go to the bathroom …

But, at the helm of sanity you’ll still find the Observer, helping us through this nonsense (they’ve even asked readers to send or call in spots where the gas is easier to obtain!  Convenience stores, gas stations, Taco Bells … anywhere!)  I’m tellin’ ya (and this Relic’s been all around this USofA and more …), we’ve got the very best newspaper in America right here in Crown Town!!

WHY NOT GO CRUISIN’?

No, I’m not talkin’ about lookin’ for gas … I’m talkin’ about the real deal; taking a bonafide,  enjoyable, affordable cruise! 
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For example, could ya handle four days and three nights at Walt Disney World … for as low as $199?  Or how about three days, two nights in Las Vegas for as low as $179? 
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Now, before I begin, lemme emphasize that this is not a putdown or plug. Yep, I’m an Obama supporter … but I’ve also got a little respect here:

The reason I brought up the shot of Gov. Palin, though, is that I honestly believe the woman is being scrutinized unfairly! I mean, while there are so many issues for the candidates to face, what does the media do? Play up her family and her looks. Pictures are floating all over the Internet (and they’re “Photoshopped” — for you rookies, “made up”) of her in some provocative outfit or whatever.

But wait! Isn’t … isn’t she the governor of a state?? Hasn’t she had to face some serious issues in her tenure as either small-town mayor or head-of-state? Doesn’t she have opinions? Doesn’t she have some smarts??

Of course she does … and, as a people, we’ve gotta start looking at those qualities and forget about the rest. She’s running for Vice-President of the United States, for cryin’ out loud — not the next contestant on Project: Runway!
And we can kick this off by saying that any woman who can love and care for a family (including a small child with a disability), be a faithful, loving wife and hold a serious, mind-wracking job has the qualities to run for the office of VP!

So, whether she and McCain make it to the top or not (and, though I still believe Obama’s the wiser choice, it still comes down to numbers), we’ve gotta start showing some respect for the woman, her experience, her heart for the people, and her knowledge! Whether we’re in for a run of Vice-Presidential Sarah-ndipity or whatever, the Palin Adventure should be about those qualities alone.
Let me put it a little more bluntly: Forget the looks from head-to-toe; concentrate on what’s inside from the neck UP! You might be surprised at how keen she really is!

Leave everything else to her husband or family as it applies …

Okay … so I kinda “fudged” a little on the italics this time. But, man, when ya feel strongly about somethin’, ya just can’t sit and talk in a blamed monotone about it, right? But kudos to the guy who wrote and reminded me about ‘em.

Well, whaddya think??
After watchin’ the RNC the past coupla nights (when the main-eventers had their say), I’m not really all that impressed with McCain’s running mate, Mrs. (Gov., whatever) Sarah Palin.

Now, don’t get me wrong; I’m all for a lady to hold a high position in the new regime, whoever gets the nod. But Gov. Palin just doesn’t fit the bill! Here’s why:

First, she’s gotten a number of her facts wrong. Now, it’d take too long to list ‘em all here, so (if you can get through all the personal BS of the writer) you can go here for them (the writer copied these from a Yahoo! News Report after Wednesday night’s convention).

Secondly, the Governor has to remember that she has a tremendous obligation comin’ up that’s gonna take more and more of her time. Y’see, her youngest (the one she kept “hidden” from her brood while she was pregnant) has Downs’ Syndrome. Now, while many kids with this condition still grow and thrive (think Chris Burke, the actor; and, of course, the superstars of the Special Olympics), they do so only with the encouragement and personal care of their parents and families! And that’s gonna take time and patience!! Kinda hard to do when you’re sittin’ behind the Prez in the White House!
Also, I’m not “sold” on this thing about her daughter. No, I’m not puttin’ her down due to her pregnancy; in fact, I admire her for taking care of herself, her unborn child and marryin’ the father! Actually, it’s that boy, Levi, who worries me. He only took down his “MySpace” page (the one that said he could whup someone’s axx [he used the real word, though] and sounded so “tough”) after this pregnancy was revealed nationally! And he didn’t look too “peaceful” or “loving” while his future mom-in-law was talkin’ (or McCain on Thursday, for that matter!).
So the Governor is gonna have a lot on her hands in the future — and, to my way of thinkin’, family comes first before anything; EVEN A VICE-PRESIDENTIAL NOD!! Amen??

Well, it’s nearin’ the 5 AM hour here, and I’ve gotta get a little bit of shut-eye before headin’ back to the boards tomorrow. So, I’ll see ya Friday evening, okay? Until then, how about givin’ me a shout-out and tellin’ me what you think about this?

It’s a sad day for the town of Lancaster …

A 5:00 AM fire destroyed the stately building, which was 180 years old (designed by Robert Mills, who also designed the Washington Monument!) and still being used for court cases. Police and investigators now say that the perps who set the blaze did so on the second floor, then escaped through a back exit downstairs.

Everybody who’s ever visited this quaint town, just over the NC border and south of Pineville (but why’m I tellin’ you that?? You’ve been there, right??) has been in awe of the courthouse’s spendor and history. In 1973, the couthouse was designated a National Landmark — in part, due to its present history, and partly due to the building that was there just before this one was built in 1828 (the old one? It held the last of the witchcraft trials in the US in 1813!).

It took eight fire departments to fight the blaze, and, fortunately, no one was injured. The destruction of this monument to integrity also is a slap in the face of one of the most peaceful towns in the South — one that was rightfully proud of the courthouse and its history!
As we all were …

THINNING IT ALL OUT

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So the new COP (Chief of Police), Rodney Monroe, says he’s gonna make changes that’ll beef up crime-fighting in every Queen City community, huh??

Hey … I’m all for it! Some of the ideas he has, like cracking down on gangs, improving their patrols, smaller focus areas — and especially having more units in neighborhoods — oughtta be a boost to our area!
In a way, it sorta takes ya back to the old days, when things … wellll, they were a little safer.

Look … during my ‘rasslin’ days (as announcer, remember?), I did a lotta footwork in the Ashland/Huntington area of Ky/WV, and I/noticed a/lot (Sorry … heh-heh! … couldn’t resist …) that many of the crimes happenin’ were actually from out-of-state perps. They fed mainly on neighborhoods, created or joined gangs, etc.
The police? They were busy … er, doin’ something, but that didn’t include patrolling neighborhoods or havin’ a decent gangbusting unit or two (or three …)

The Charlotte area’s residents deserve what Chief Monroe is proposing. If he’s successful (and, look — it’s gotta be a combined effort; we’ve gotta work with ‘em on this!), then the Queen City could end up a role model for other law-enforcement agencies across-the-board! Or across America, for that matter …

Let’s get behind the man on this and support the issue. ‘Nuff said!

THE LITTLE BLACK BOX

Have you ever gone into a college, high school — or even the mall — and seen a big plasma or LCD screen with repetitive, informative messages or displays on it? Then you can thank the world of digital signage for that!
It’s one of the best advertising and promotion tools available to businesses, but it’s also a godsend to students who want to know the latest updates on classes, fees — even emergency procedures!
This is one tool that I’d recommend to any place of business (or institution of learning)!
Now, to find out more about how your school or business can benefit from the little “black boxes”, just click on the link I’m about to give you. Once there, you’ll find it’s not only easy to get started, but you’ll have all the support you need! They’ll explain what it is, why you should have it, and then, after all is said and done, present it to you at a very affordable cost!
Imagine, though; you’ve made a sale, helped a student, drawn more prospects your way — and any of these could be far more effective than just trying to email or hard-copy your info to them!
So, for the best in digital signage equipment, just click on the link you just passed …
and have a successful and profitable year!

I dunno … is it just me, or is anybody else out there sick and tired of the abusive perps in our community gettin’ away with their crimes?

Obviously, I’m talkin’ about the Observer article, where another impulsive idiot (who thought himself the “owner” of his girlfriend) shot her and her sister. Fortunately, and as of this writing, it looks as if the two ladies will pull through.

But it brings up three questions:

• Why was this jerk released from jail in the first place? If he was in there for DV, wouldn’t it have at least made sense to have him monitored when he left?
• Why are abusers (especially male, though there are female abusers, too! Trust me … I’ve been through that …) let off with a slap on the wrist? Don’t the courts realize that abuse isn’t just a “one-time thing”? It becomes an enjoyable habit with these perps … they love the feeling of power — especially over an innocent victim. Hey … IT’S ASSAULT, PLAIN AND SIMPLE!! ASSAULT THAT CAN LEAD TO MURDER! They’ve gotta treat it as such …
• Why is it so easy for abusers to hide from police when they’ve committed the crime? These idiots are yellow-bellied COWARDS who only want to control whatever is weak. They can’t handle the strong … they can’t handle the responsibility of facing up to what they did, especially in front of anyone bigger or smarter than them!

  It’s a true shame … and it doesn’t just happen in the Queen City, either! It’s across-the-board, coast-to-coast … and, sadly, often the courts are just as responsible for the outcome as the perps themselves!

  Okay … so what are the signs of abuse? Listen …

  If YOU’RE in a questionable relationship; if YOUR partner is exhibiting any of the following signs; if HE or SHE won’t seek partners counseling with you … then you’d better think twice about stayin’ with that person!
  Study this wheel closely:
  
  If ya wanna make a copy of it, go to http://crisis-support.org/images/whatdom.gif. For more information on abuse, PLEASE go to this page, okay?? It’s a tremendous help …

  Let’s hope they catch the jerk who shot the two sisters. And, this time, maybe park him behind bars for GOOD!

Alright, I’m gonna stick my neck out here and say that the flap over SC’s capitol building, the Rebel flag and the NAACP is totally crazy!

Yeah, I know it’s a “symbol of the South”, right??

WRONNNNNNNG!!!

It’s a symbol of separatism! It’s when eleven southern states became PO’d because the Feds were pushin’ high industrialization and (can you believe this??) freedom from oppression for all African-Americans!!

So what’d we do?? We got mad and made our own little nation (uh … inside another nation!). And the “stars and bars” was our “flag”.
We decided to fight and kill our own brothers, cousins, uncles, etc. rather than give up slavery (that’s one of the issues! Gotta face it!)!!

So we treat that flag with honor?? Man, it’s a total disgrace … a period in our history that we oughtta be ashamed of! And for every African-American, it’s rightly a symbol of the worst of oppression!
As long as that friggin’ thing flies anywhere, it’s going to be a reminder that we, at one time, were cruel!

Before I get off the subject, lemme leave ya with this cartoon:

INSURING FOR LESS

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Of course, when looking for the right company, you can spend hours checking with different agencies, hearing about various plans, etc. and still end up a bit frustrated with your search.
Why not go with one that’ll actually put you first, stand behind what they offer, and prove they deserve the superior (A+) rating they’ve received? How about if I told you they won’t require a medical exam from anyone (just a few short questions)? Okay … let’s throw in premiums as low as $3.27 a month for adults?. And prompt, personal service!
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Do it today, okay?

FINALLY … we’re back “on the air” (man, that’s the last time I write about a thunderstorm! Geez …)!!

Anyway … got a LOTTA catchin’ up to do, so let’s get to it, okay??

Didja read where, instead of renovatin’ Pineville Elementary (where this writer, his kids, his siblings … heck, everybody but his dog … went [when we old folks went, it was the old, three-story Farm Life school building]), they’re now talking about just building a new one?? They’re usin’ McClintock Elementary as a prototype, more or less.

Now, here’s what I don’t get: According to Mike Raible (planning director with CMS), it’d cost about $16 million to build a new school.
But to renovate? It only would take $13.3 million for Pineville School! Of course, that’s just last year’s figures. Gee, gang … what’s gone up over the past 12 months (hint: PRICES!!)

Seems to me that if they wanna save a cool $3.3 mil, just spruce up the school! It not only saves time (very precious in a child’s education), and money — but just plainly makes sense.

Of course, that’s just my opinion. What’s yours?

THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE

Y’know, with the popularity of today’s home theaters and large TV areas, it just doesn’t seem right to just sit in a stiff, average chair to watch your favorite movie anymore!
I mean, if you’re gonna put in one of those personal entertainment meccas, you oughtta really make it comfortable … and as much like your own theater as possible!
Now, if you click on the link I’m about to give you, you’ll find that it’s affordable, and you’ll have a selection of seating and other add-ons that’ll make kickin’ back and enjoying your favorite movie or TV show more than just something to relax with … it’ll become an event!
To find out more about the best in theater seating and more, just click on that link you just passed … you’ll find just what you need there, and at the best prices anywhere!

Okay … like I said, we gotta do a load of catch-up here (hmmm … come to think of it, I like that on my hot dogs as well); but we’re also gonna include some welcome changes as well. So stay tuned …

Well, it’s (apparently) official:
In the main event for the great November Reign show coming up in five months, it’ll be “Bruisin’” Barack Obama pitted against “Big” John McCain (y’know, that almost sounds like a movie character! lol).

Now, in case you’re wonderin’ who this writer’s votin’ for … well, let’s just say anybody who’ll drive the Bush school of thought outta the White House!
Especially in light of the insulting joke about “inbreeding” that Dick Cheney told against West Virginia at the NPC … and when he responded to a reporter’s statement that most Americans think the war’s wrong. (His response: “So??”) When she asked if he cared what Americans think, he said, “No” — then tried some flimsy excuse to “explain” himself out of it!
We don’t need four more years of that nonsense (in fact, we don’t need four more minutes of it)!

Anyway, it’ll be interesting to see what the outcome of the November general election’s gonna be. One thing’s almost certain now: West Virginia, at least, will be votin’ Democrat!

LONGIN’ FOR LOVELY LINGERIE?

Well, we do have ladies readin’ this site, and they all want to look lovely and — when the time’s right — a bit sexy and provocative.
You know they want (and deserve) lingerie that makes them feel great about themselves. But, when they get out to the local stores, they often become disappointed because they often run across limited selection, high prices and, of course, it ends up with a lot of time wasted!

Well, not anymore! In a moment, I’ll give you a link that’ll introduce you to mecca of beauty that offers a tremendous selection of lingerie in all styles for all purposes … and at prices you can afford!
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Geez … just when ya thought ya heard it all …
comes word of the woman who faked her “daughter’s” death in order to obtain benefits (it was in the Observer a few days ago, remember?). She had a couple of women pose as “relatives” who took the “daughter’s” photo and information to a funeral home, which, in turn, provided the info to their local paper.
But …
it was all a scam. The “daughter” (who allegedly was “killed in action in Afghanistan”) was a fake; her “photo” was one taken from a fashion magazine. Right … the cold-hearted, conniving, selfish idiot who did this not only was trying to scam money, but spit directly in the faces of every parent who’s actually lost a son/daughter in combat!
Fortunately, the powers-that-be caught the perp … so the story’s behind us now.

Or is it?

Every day here in America, somebody’s trying to scam (ie, trying to get money or property by lying about a situation, quality, etc.) someone somewhere. Whether it’s the classic telemarketers, door-to-door “salesmen” (gotta throw in a disclaimer at this point: Not all who work in those two trades are shady or illegal. But the bad ones ruin it for the good) or others, they’re out to get your money!

So what can we do to stop these jerks — especially those who try to play on our emotions or conscience? Here are three steps that can’t fail:

• First, ask questions. Tough questions. Demand to know (a) their names, (b) where their offices (or themselves) are located. Get the street address and phone numbers!
• If you have any doubts about them, call 911. Let the law handle the investigation! (A hint here: When talking to these people, be sure to let ‘em know they’re going to be checked out first. That includes any information given to a funeral home, newspaper, etc.) If they’re/the situation’s legit, they won’t mind.
• Simply, say NO! if you have any doubt.
• For email scams, it’s simple: If it’s not something you ordered, or if the sending party’s not in your “address book”, just report it as spam. Don’t just delete it!!

This way, you’re gonna be a lot safer and can breathe easy!

WALK RIGHT IN

Y’know, back when I was doin’ the OCW shows in Kentucky, I noticed a lot of folks talkin’ about or using bathtubs they can walk in easily! Though I’d heard of these before, I had no idea how useful they could be (you see, back-in-the-day, some areas of KY had a polio outbreak, and there are also a lot of serious diabetics … and these tubs are invaluable to folks who suffer from those afflictions!).
Of course, they’re great for anyone, and very comfortable (I stayed in a motel that has ‘em installed!). And there’s one place where you can get these at (1) a great price, (2) in an assortment of styles, (3) with the drains, extension kits and more to give you the best efficiency, (4) safety tub brochures and a whole lot more!
They’re great for those in your family who might have a problem getting into the standard tubs … but works wonders for anyone!
To find out more about these wonderful tubs and their ease of access, just click on the link that’ll take you to the best spot for walk in bathtubs … and order yours today!

All around the two Carolinas, folks are buzzin’ about Barack Obama’s newest “name” supporter, former candidate John Edwards.

According to the folks I’ve talked with, it’s interesting that, at this stage of the game, John decided to side with the Illinois Senator. Some have said it’s a “ploy” to become VP if Barack becomes Prez; others, that it’s something Edwards was planning anyway, but wanted to wait until he could get the press for it.

Sorry, folks … wrong on both counts! Y’see, after the Carolina attorney dropped outta the race, he hadta get his own life back in gear; his wife, Betty, is still undergoing treatment for cancer, he’s gotta get back into the business arena again, and work with his delegates to see how and where they stand on the issue.

Then, as most of us would, he had to take a good, solid look at both candidates, work with his own team (and delegates) to determine which is really the best to support (based on the issues).
After all that, plus what I said just above it, he made his decision. I don’t think it was based on some kinda “ulterior motive”, because that’s not the way Edwards has ever been known to operate!

The key to this whole campaign among Democrats isn’t about “Hillary vs. Obama” or whatever, though. Sure, they both want the nomination. And the struggle has ripped the pants of the Democratic Party a bit.
But we can mend that rip by realizing the common goal here: that another four years of Republican leadership just ain’t gonna cut it!
That’s what Barack, John, Hillary — and whoever else is out there — realizes. And that’s what’s gonna make or break this campaign, no matter who’s nominated!

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Was there any doubt?
Actually, as pleasing as it is to know that Sen. Obama won the North Carolina primaries, it’s also interesting to note how the media saw it.
Y’see, they called it along racial lines, with words like, “a high African-American population” or “carrying the black vote”. It just doesn’t make sense, does it?

But that isn’t important to the media because it’s not sensational … it’s not gonna make people buy your show/newspaper/whatever. Y’see, here in Charlotte, it doesn’t matter if you’re black/white/Bush (where everything’s a shade of grey!). What does matter is that you’re someone who wants change in the way things are run up there in D. C.!

And, for those political pundits who thought Rev. Wright would influence us were wrong. Y’see, we Carolinians are sharper than big-city suits give us credit for being; we know this dude was tryin’ to pull his “fifteen minutes of fame” by capitalizing on the fact that Barack was a friend. And his jawjackin’ was laughable to voters, who knew there wasn’t a shred of evidence linking those two!

Now the word’s out the campaign, for all intents and purposes, is over; somebody’s just gotta tell Hillary! But she’s poured more of her own multi-million fortune into her waning campaign! Ummm … okay … but, uh, doesn’t that sound like another stunt? We know, now, that she’s ultra-rich, and … well, that’s not gonna go over too well with working-class voters, is it?

But, then again, if it’s all moot now (hey … look it up! My brother taught me that word!), it doesn’t matter. In fact, only one question remains after all this:
We’ve witnessed the battles between Obama and Clinton, heard the rhetoric of McCain, saw their campaigning, watched their stances and actions …
but …

where in the world is the other candidate, Ralph Nader??

Just wondering …

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