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[dutchess]

Dreams of My Arugula
by JohnHuang2

So, the final returns from West Virginia are in and Hillary has defeated the Prohibitive Favorite, The Runaway Front-runner by a teensy-weensy 41-point margin. Oh, no big deal — for the fall election, Obama’s written off West Virginia and Kentucky despite his vow to campaign in all 57 states. But, as they say, Obama has the nomination math on his side — recently underscored when he bagged another coveted superdelegate, Ahmed Yousef of Hamas.

Obama got crushed despite a week of ‘Clinton dismisses calls to drop out’, ‘Hillary enters death-with-dignity phase’, ‘Clinton should drop out’, ‘Hillary Clinton needs to know when to fold ‘em’, ‘Hillary Clinton failed to master the female approach’, ‘Stephanopoulos says Clinton should drop out’, ‘Clinton goes from inevitable nominee to on the ropes’, Hillary’s ‘Seeds of Destruction’, ‘Exit Clinton: With a snarl or a smile?’, ‘It’s (Almost) Over, and it’s Easy to See Why Hillary Lost’, ‘Obama rises from political obscurity to verge of history’. The History Verger couldn’t crack 27 percent tonight. (Maybe if he had gotten his chum William Ayers to bomb West Virginia . . .)

Democrats have settled on a candidate so far left, he shares all the “values” of Venezuela’s America-hater Hugo Chavez — the only difference between the two being that Obama was dumb enough to marry Sista Souljah.

The media seem deeply impressed by how Obama has shown he can connect with people, whether they live in Berkeley or San Francisco. His only problem being the rest of the country. Picking the weaker of the two Democrat candidates must be the party’s victory strategy. Except for his home state of Illinois, Obama got defeated in the big states and the battleground states. Since early March, he’s won fewer states than Hillary (though I’m leaving out Guam, since it’s not one of America’s 57 states).

Fox News analyst Juan Williams noted that Obama “has been unable to get a firm grip on white Democrats. He has won a majority of these voters in only six states,” with Clinton defeating “Obama among white voters in key states such as California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina,” amassing “57% of white Democrats since” Super Tuesday in February. Obama can’t “get more than 30% of Catholic or working-class white voters in a big state such as Pennsylvania.” And we haven’t even touched upon his problem with Hispanic voters. Let’s see: Aside from the white vote in general, Obama can’t get the downscale vote, nor the working-class vote, nor the women’s vote, nor the Catholic vote, nor the senior vote, nor the union household vote, nor the Hispanic vote — just what kind of Democrat is this they’re nominating??? But he does have the black vote. No Democrat’s ever done that.

And in more good news for Obama, he’s on course to getting creamed next week in Kentucky as well, where the latest poll (Research 2000) has Hillary up 27 percentage points over Obama — 58 percent to 31 percent. If Obama’s the nominee, he goes on to lose to Bush III (John McCain) by 25 percentage points in what the press keeps calling the Best Election Environment For Democrats In Decades. Kentucky has backed the winner in November in every race going back to 1964.

Putting on a brave face, Gallup tried to explain away Obama’s miserable showing among core Democrats by insisting that his “current level of support among white voters (and other subgroups) in a head-to-head matchup against John McCain is no worse than John Kerry’s margin of support among (key subgroups) against George W. Bush,” which was no worse than Al Gore’s margin against George W. Bush, which was no worse than Dukakis’s margin against elder Bush, which was no worse than Mondale’s margin against Reagan and no worse than Carter’s margin against Reagan and no worse than McGovern’s margin against Nixon and no worse than Humphery’s margin against Nixon. Humphery, McGovern, Carter, Mondale, Dukakis, Gore, Kerry. (If I didn’t know better, I’d swear I see a pattern emerging here.)

Gallup bases its don’t worry, nothing to see here, “no worse than Kerry” fantasy numbers for Obama on their daily tracking poll, not actual votes, because people would never ever lie to pollsters. Even polls of actual voters — exit polls — have such a stellar track record. Exit polls had Obama winning Ohio by 2 points, so Hillary won by 10 points. Exit polls had Obama-Hillary “too close to call” in Pennsylvania, so Hillary won by almost 10 points. Exit polls had the race in California “too close to call” — Hillary won by 8 points. Exit polls had Obama winning by 5 points in New Jersey — Hillary romped to victory by double-digits. Exit polls had Obama defeating Hillary in New Hampshire by 4 points — she won by 2 points. Obama won New Mexico by 6 points in exit polls but lost by 1 point in the real election. Exit polls had Obama winning Arizona by 6 points — Hillary won by 8. Obama won Massachusetts by 2 points in exit polls — but lost by 15 points. Obama won the exit polls in Texas by 2 points and lost to Hillary by 4 points. In Rhode Island, Hillary and Obama were tied in exit polls — Obama lost by 18 points. The lame-o pollsters use the excuse that these polls were “unweighted” — and by “weighting” they mean ‘fixing’ them to match actual results.

But even if you compare apples to apples, a Gallup poll of “likely voters” taken May 2-4, 2004, had Kerry leading Bush. Gallup polls in February of 2004 had Kerry defeating Bush by 12 points. A March 2004 Gallup poll had Kerry defeating Bush, 50 percent to 44 percent. A June 2004 Gallup poll had Kerry leading Bush, 49 percent to 43 percent. Kerry the Irresistible-Unstoppable-Frenchy-”Vote”-Factory was still “winning” in July 2004! Kerry, 50 percent, washed-up/has-been Bush, 45 percent.

If you whip out a map and look at the border counties of southwest Pennsylvania and southeast Ohio, then West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and the small towns of Virginia where they ‘cling to their guns, religion and xenophobia,’ “the traditions that sustain us,” as Obama famously put it (showing his staggering skill with these voters), you’re looking at the burial ground dug up to inter the rotting ‘Rat Party corpse this November. Without West Virginia, it’s president Al Gore in 2000. Bush the washed-up/has-been carried it again in ‘04, this time by 13 points against the Massachusetts Brahmin with the fake-o “populist” message. Bill Clinton carried it in ‘92 and ‘96 and you’d have to go back to 1916 to find the last chap who made it to the White House without West Virginia. And if you check the pantheon of illustrious losers who lost West Virginia from James M. Cox forward, none of them were ever black. The good folks of West Virginia just have this habit of backing the winner. After November, Obamarugula will be back in the Senate voting “present” for another two years, so say hello to President John McCain.

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[dutchess]

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[dutchess]

It's Thursday and that means another JohnHuang2 tell it like it is essay at the Finest!!!! ENJOY!!!!

[The Mayor]

May 15, 2008

Surprise Me!

“My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. —Isaiah 55:8

When our family went out for an ice cream cone, my dad would ask my mother what flavor she’d like. Often she would reply, “Surprise me!” She told me she was rarely disappointed in his choice.

Do you like surprises? Would you ever dare say, “Surprise me!” to God? A lot of us are a little scared to do that. Yes, we have faith that God is good and that He loves us. Yet we’re afraid we won’t like what He chooses for us.

Throughout the Bible we read that God delights in doing the unexpected. Sometimes it’s folding back the waters for His people to cross a sea on dry ground (Ex. 14:21-22). Or forgiving and embracing those who repent of their sin (Ps. 130:1-4). Jesus’ time on earth was filled with amazing events that pointed people to His Father—He turned water into wine, calmed storms, healed the sick, and raised the dead.

What kind of God do we serve? One who is not confined by our finite imagination (Eph. 3:20). God’s thoughts and ways are not like ours (Isa. 55:8), and He wants to bless us with far more than a special flavor of ice cream. He delights in His children who trust Him and are willing to say, “Surprise me, Lord!”

O Lord, give me the grace to be
Content with what You give to me.
No! More than that, let me rejoice
In all You send me—it’s Your choice! —Anon.

Those who let God provide will always be satisfied.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 19–21; Proverbs 16:1-11

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Aquamarine; Dutchess, The Mayor, DollyCali or GodBlessUSA and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews AnnaofDC......niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter athelass..2 sons, 2 nephews Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son DebWisconsin.............nephews TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin 911angelady.................2 sons Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband TADSLOS......................son Q6-God..................twin brother Edgewood Pilot..................son Edgewood Pilot.......2 nephews gpapa..................brother ItsForTheChildren....2 nephews marsh2..................nephew NotJustAnotherPrettyFace..nephew DeLaine........daughterinlaw kaylee...brother...soninlaw Q6-God....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne..........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut...................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish........................active duty ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty txradioguy................active duty Hoosiersailor.........active duty DCBryan1.................active duty Sgt.Hull.................active duty USAFSecurityForces...active duty

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[dutchess]

Thanks Rus...you’re quick! Off to work! Have a blessed day!

[The Mayor]

Good morning, I just signed on and saw the ping.

Have a great day at work Dutchess.

[DollyCali]

Great job Sistah!!!!

nice to "see" you. MamaBear will be in our area (WV visiting Nan).. hopefullly we can see her along the way will keep you posted!

[DollyCali]

Did you read this article?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, y'all.

[MEG33]

“.....the only difference between the two being that Obama was dumb enough to marry Sista Souljah.”

ROFLOL!

[MEG33]

~WOO HOO~

Good Morning!

It's John Huang Day

Another winner, John and Dutchess! I was ROFLOL!

[jaycee]

Thank you dutchess and John!

What an essay...gets better every time if thats possible!

Amazing stuff and I have a giggle in my heart~~LOL~~

[AFPhys]

Excellent, as always. I especially commend you for your line/observation: " The media seem deeply impressed by how Obama has shown he can connect with people, whether they live in Berkeley or San Francisco. His only problem being the rest of the country." I could have lived with the more subtle phrasing of leaving out the second sentence since I was already chortling at the first before I saw your emphasis there. I know many would not have caught it without the emphasis.

The discrepancy in the exit polls you mentioned:

OH  2+10 = 12
PA  0+10 = 10
CA  0+8  =  8
NJ  5+10 = 15
NH  4+2  =  6
NM  6+1  =  7
AZ  6+8  = 14
MA  2+15 = 17
TX  2+4  =  6
RI  0+18 = 18

Average = these exit polls overstated SnObama strength by 11+%.

Is there some easy place you (or anyone) know of to get a tally of ALL the exit polls and results? I would love to document this if I can find it.

[karnage]

Pretty brilliant.
FR is lucky to have JH2.

[pookie18]

[Diver Dave]

Another Great One from FR’s Great One!

Read an article the other day that stated 1/5 of dems will vote for McCain if their candidate gets booted. A wise FReeper commented that on the other side of the equation, 2/5 of the Republicans will vote for him too. :)

[DollyCali]

Good morning all. Due to time constraints with commitments & a memorial service for my cousin, I WONT be posting the weekend thread until this afternoon. I want John's great essay to have more traffic anyway!!! Just letting you all know that I haven't forgotten & will be with you later..

But for now: TGIF AND

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

[AFPhys]

WEAR RED FRIDAYs

I will be observing this! Thanks!

However, I will ALWAYS support my Commander-in-Chief, even as I did Clinton in ALL his military decisions.

Unless you also support the President, you are NOT supporting the troops. Period.

[The Mayor]

May 16, 2008

Dragon Skin

Put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. —Ephesians 4:24

In the fifth Chronicle of Narnia, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Edmund, Lucy, and their spoiled cousin Eustace are summoned to help on a quest in the Eastern Sea. Along the way, Eustace is tempted by enchanted treasure and turned into a dragon. The desperate dragon accepts the help of the great lion Aslan, king of Narnia. But Eustace can only be freed by allowing Aslan’s claws to painfully tear off the dragon’s flesh. Grateful for his deliverance, Eustace chooses to become a better boy.

Receiving God’s gift of salvation through Christ is a one-time event, but to become like Him often requires suffering and struggle. It involves putting off old sinful habits and replacing them with new godly ones. Paul wrote, “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt . . . [and] put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness” (Eph. 4:22-24).

What is troubling you today? God may be using the kind rebuke of a friend or a painful trial to prompt you to get rid of a sinful habit and to replace it with godly character (Rom. 8:29; 1 Peter 4:1-2).

The process of becoming like Christ is sometimes painful, but it’s always worth it.

To be like Jesus is our goal,
Though it doesn’t happen fast;
We trust the Spirit as our Guide
Till we’re glorified at last. —Branon

The conversion of a soul is the miracle of a moment; the growth of a saint is the work of a lifetime.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 22–24; Proverbs 16:12-21

[DollyCali]

Bravo.. I agree with what you said. I am off soon