Watching television on Mother's Day, with a growing degree of angst, I surfed the channels to see Senator Clinton's historic Grafton, WV appearance. The first female presidential candidate of my lifetime, this champion for women campaigned on the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day at the international shrine of Anna Jarvis, the founder of mother's day.
Like Clinton, Jarvis committed herself to the betterment of womankind. She meant for Mother's Day to be a sacred occasion, dedicated to honoring our mothers for their sacrifices and devotion. Yet, on that Sunday, May 11, 2008, not even a whisper of this meaningful event was heard on any of the airwaves.
What was the substitution that mothers all over America were left to be honored with this Mother's Day? Bizarre episodes of “Obamamania.”
The day passed with no mention of Clinton's appearance on any broadcast that I could find. In fact, there were but a few mentions of Senator McCain's commercial with him sitting beside his 96-year-old Mother. Somehow, they weren’t “newsworthy.”
Instead, television accounts of Senator Obama's events and movements accosted this country on that blessed day like an acoustic assault. Through the tears in my eyes and soreness in my heart, I watched our chance of positive change slipping further away. I could ask but one question...how do I help supporters of Mrs. Clinton say good bye to their hopes of a fair and balanced political season?
If you've wondered again and over again how all this Obamamania started, then you’re not alone. It’s by no accident you find yourself reading this now. Never knowing what could have been should the popular consensus have conquered the ignorance of the elect, we are forced to swallow the noise. What we are left with is the Obama hype, also known as Obamamania.
Yet, there are champions among us...holding the front line steady and asking for your help now. Like Anna Jarvis, who was never too busy to write letters in support her causes, you have all that is needed right now to impact this Obamamania.
In fact, a pen and paper were the greatest weapons in Anna Jarvis' arsenal in her efforts to use motherhood as a tool for healing the country during the Civil War.
In 1905, through tireless letter writing to politicians, religious leaders and even retail moguls, real change came about. Anna Jarvis' simple idea of honoring mothers spawned a movement that before long swept the world. Yes, this middle-class, blue collar woman at the turn of the century achieved an unusual accomplishment for her time; all through the persistence of her pen.
Anna Jarvis' time here has passed, but her spirit lives every second Sunday in May. It is in this same spirit that she can still teach us a thing or two about change that is more than merely pretty words.
The leaders of this movement, our movement, your movement ...Nobama... are asking you now to bring about a positive change. You can nurture and grow this effort; and, all you need to do now is write – more often now with key strokes than with Anna’s pen strokes.
Now, this time, in our time, 2008, we too have the power to help once more to change the course of history and ease the pain of this country. Yes, Obama is right – although not in the way he thinks about change for this country, it is time. And as Patty Loveless reminds us, ‘life is about change; nothing ever stays the same.'
As our forces continue to gather, we ask everyone to take pen to hand, tap on your laptop and network through the blogosphere...now.
It's time to reach out...reach out to the news media, to the Obama supporters and even to the Super Delegates and ask them, "How can we help you to Say Goodbye to Obama-mania?"
Email friends, relatives and even not-so-loved ones to remind them that while change is unavoidable, Obama's kind of change is suspect, the product of an inexperienced and dangerous man. It’s time for a positive change, a healing moment and a new beginning in this next chapter of our country. It starts with saying 'Goodbye' to the politics of the parties and hello to the President for the People, all the people.
Then, while you're at it give the people you write to all of the reasons ‘Why You Think Obama is not trustworthy – and not the man for America.’
7/17/08
Huffington Post is The New White Trash
"The Huffington Post is THE New White Trash Blogspot"
C. Adkins
In the not so distant past, Huffington Post was just an ordinary political blog with a fair amount of readers usually considered an intelligent audience. Now, it would seem that they've taken a wee bit different approach to journalism: Attract Pure White Trash.
Why, they once were so respected that their brilliance of supporting the Patriotic Candidate Du Jour Barak Hussein Obama was broadcast on the well respected and news trustworthy Colbert Report. How much more credibility does one really need, right?
Well, now the Huffington Post has outdone even the dirtiest of Old Chicago Style Politics...they've viciously attacked a respectable fundraiser, an activist and a die-hard democrat by day, Clinton supporter by heart, Ricki Lieberman.
It seems as though we have gotten to the point of elementary school behavior. We now see people lashing out with derogatory comments instead of intelligent dialog. The emotions run unchecked, and the logic has been thrown out the window.
In that regard, our parent's generation used to talk about "throwing the baby out with the bathwater." Of course, Obama knows about casting babies aside, as shown by his bizarre opposition to the Born Alive Infants Protection Act.
Are we as a society dropping to the level or wallowing in the mud like a bunch of wild hogs in the wilderness? Are we trying to prove our position by being "bigger" than someone else instead of acting like intelligent human beings?
Is it impossible to act like decent human beings, have a reasonable dialog, and show the rest of the world that we are not uncivilized barbarians as some have already done by the words and actions?
Well, only the e-mails will tell and the Huffington Post will post insanely. For now, my best suggestion is to steer clear of the Huffington Post lest you be contributing to the NEW white trash dialogue.
C. Adkins
In the not so distant past, Huffington Post was just an ordinary political blog with a fair amount of readers usually considered an intelligent audience. Now, it would seem that they've taken a wee bit different approach to journalism: Attract Pure White Trash.
Why, they once were so respected that their brilliance of supporting the Patriotic Candidate Du Jour Barak Hussein Obama was broadcast on the well respected and news trustworthy Colbert Report. How much more credibility does one really need, right?
Well, now the Huffington Post has outdone even the dirtiest of Old Chicago Style Politics...they've viciously attacked a respectable fundraiser, an activist and a die-hard democrat by day, Clinton supporter by heart, Ricki Lieberman.
It seems as though we have gotten to the point of elementary school behavior. We now see people lashing out with derogatory comments instead of intelligent dialog. The emotions run unchecked, and the logic has been thrown out the window.
In that regard, our parent's generation used to talk about "throwing the baby out with the bathwater." Of course, Obama knows about casting babies aside, as shown by his bizarre opposition to the Born Alive Infants Protection Act.
Are we as a society dropping to the level or wallowing in the mud like a bunch of wild hogs in the wilderness? Are we trying to prove our position by being "bigger" than someone else instead of acting like intelligent human beings?
Is it impossible to act like decent human beings, have a reasonable dialog, and show the rest of the world that we are not uncivilized barbarians as some have already done by the words and actions?
Well, only the e-mails will tell and the Huffington Post will post insanely. For now, my best suggestion is to steer clear of the Huffington Post lest you be contributing to the NEW white trash dialogue.
7/7/08
Clintons4McCain Launches Radio Show...Cristi Adkins
For Immediate Release
July 6, 2008
Clintons4McCain Launches New Weekly Radio Show
--Empowering Voters Nationwide, New Show to Cover Politics & Issues Ignored by Main Stream Media--
Washington, DC – Working to empower voters nationwide, the maverick group of Hillary Clinton supporters, Clintons4McCain, has launched a new weekly radio show. The interactive 60-minute show, originating from cities across the United States, will focus on politics and current affairs ignored by the Main Stream Media. The show will air every Saturday from 5pm to 6pm EST on the BlogTALKRadio network. Anyone with a computer can listen from anywhere in the world at www.blogtalkradio.com/clintons4mccain and listeners can take part in the conversation by calling (347) 633-9273.
The Clintons4McCain radio show will include interviews with nationally-known newsmakers and Washington insiders, plus allow disaffected voters to voice their frustrations over the 2008 Democratic primary season. “Our goal is to educate voters, help shape America’s future and to do the job the American media should have been doing all along,” said the group’s founder, Cristi Adkins.
Adkins, featured on the Fox News Channel, CNN, the Washington Post and dozens of other media outlets, will join other concerned voters - Anne Franklin, Robin Carlson and Peter Boykin - as rotating hosts for the show. “People don’t think their voice matters,” said Carlson. “This show will allow voters to express their viewpoints and take a stand against this year’s unjust and fraudulent election process.”
Opponents have accused Clintons4McCain members of being republican operatives, a charge the group finds amusing. “We’re real voters - Democrats, Independents and moderate Republicans” said Anne Franklin. “Clinton is our first preference. If, somehow Hillary pulls off the nomination before August, we’ll no longer be Clintons4McCain, we’ll be Clintons4Hillary!”
Peter Boykin says, “It's no secret that many Hillary supporters are extremely disgruntled over Barack Obama being "anointed” the Democratic presidential nominee by special interest groups, not elected by American voters. That’s why we’re seeing an ever-growing coalition of groups banding together, fighting to take America back!”
For more information about Clintons4McCain, visit their website at www.clintons4mccain.com. If you’d like to suggest interview topics or schedule guest speakers, email Catherine Couch at nomeansnobama@hotmail.com or contact Cristi Adkins at cristi@clintons4mccain.com. Registration for BlogTalkRadio is easy, just go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/register.aspx.
Clintons4McCain Founders
Cristi Adkins, RN Cht
Registered nurse and frequent FOX NEWS CHANNEL television and radio contributor, Cristi Adkins is a spokesperson and co-founder for Clintons4McCain.com. Cristi has joined former Vice Presidential candidate Joe Lieberman and others to throw their support behind the Arizona Senator, John McCain and assist his campaign for the Presidency. Adkins participated in Hillary Clinton's hugely successful West Virginia campaign, volunteering among the staff of the Senator's appearances in West Virginia: Charleston, Logan and a special Mother's Day event in Grafton with both Hillary and Chelsea Clinton.
Cristi has appeared with FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S Hannity and Colmes, Neil Cavuto and John Gibson, as well as on both Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes national radio programs, XM Radio's POTUS election news channel and dozens of other media outlets. Although relatively new to Washington insider politics, Adkins was invited to participate in a special invitation only private meeting with Senator McCain at his Arlington VA campaign headquarters to discuss policy issues and answer important questions concerning healthcare, Supreme Court Justice appointments and placing more women in congress to represent the unrepresented.
Peter Boykin, Entrepreneur, Political Activist
When it comes to business, Peter lives it everyday. Peter believes life is just one big challenge and he plans to succeed. "It takes networking with the best and a commitment to go anywhere my heart desires. My vocabulary rarely uses "if" instead I substitute one word "when" and when I set my mind on a goal I never give up until I achieve it and that is my strongest quality. I believe my consistent persistence pays off. "
Over the last year, Peter has been using these towards electing the "Person" he believes would be the best for the position of President of the United States of America. Since it appears Hillary Clinton has been forced out of the race, Boykin has thrown his support in the direction of John McCain. "I have to support my second choice and that is why I am one of the founders of Clintons4McCain.com."
Peter works in the Information Technology field and is a Webmaster/Developer of many sites like http://www.misshillaryclinton.com/ and http://www.clintons4mccain.com/. He assisted in the original domain name for justsaynodeal.com. Peter is a registered Democrat and voted for Bill Clinton, Al Gore and John Kerry in past elections. He states that he elects leaders by the person's character and judgment, not by their party affiliation. If anyone would like to talk to Peter directly, feel free to email: misshillaryclinton@gmail.com.
Anne Franklin, Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Retiree
Anne is a retired executive with a background in sales, marketing, strategy, operations and human resources. Like Hillary, Anne graduated from an all-female college. The nun (now Saint) who founded the college said, "If you educate a man you educate a person, if you educate a woman you educate a family." That phrase stuck with Anne and according to Anne, has proven to be true from what she has seen in life. "Hillary has a similar philosophy of taking care of the educational and healthcare needs of women/mothers to enable them to raise children who are less likely to drop out, abuse drugs and alcohol, commit violent crimes and end up on welfare, which is one of the things about her that appeals to me."
Anne is an Independent and believes that Independent voters are the most well-informed. "We don't let Party leaders or others decide for us for whom we will vote,” said Franklin. “We have to research all candidates from both parties. This year, Hillary was my first choice, followed by a Republican, followed by McCain, followed by another Democrat.”
Franklin says she is a moderate, as she believes are most Americans. Hillary and McCain are also both moderates. “I research all candidates' policies, their character and what each has done in the past (which is the best predictor of future behavior). I don't agree with any of the candidates 100% on their policies. So, I look at the ones that are most important to me, where they stand and whether or not they are likely to get things done."
July 6, 2008
Clintons4McCain Launches New Weekly Radio Show
--Empowering Voters Nationwide, New Show to Cover Politics & Issues Ignored by Main Stream Media--
Washington, DC – Working to empower voters nationwide, the maverick group of Hillary Clinton supporters, Clintons4McCain, has launched a new weekly radio show. The interactive 60-minute show, originating from cities across the United States, will focus on politics and current affairs ignored by the Main Stream Media. The show will air every Saturday from 5pm to 6pm EST on the BlogTALKRadio network. Anyone with a computer can listen from anywhere in the world at www.blogtalkradio.com/clintons4mccain and listeners can take part in the conversation by calling (347) 633-9273.
The Clintons4McCain radio show will include interviews with nationally-known newsmakers and Washington insiders, plus allow disaffected voters to voice their frustrations over the 2008 Democratic primary season. “Our goal is to educate voters, help shape America’s future and to do the job the American media should have been doing all along,” said the group’s founder, Cristi Adkins.
Adkins, featured on the Fox News Channel, CNN, the Washington Post and dozens of other media outlets, will join other concerned voters - Anne Franklin, Robin Carlson and Peter Boykin - as rotating hosts for the show. “People don’t think their voice matters,” said Carlson. “This show will allow voters to express their viewpoints and take a stand against this year’s unjust and fraudulent election process.”
Opponents have accused Clintons4McCain members of being republican operatives, a charge the group finds amusing. “We’re real voters - Democrats, Independents and moderate Republicans” said Anne Franklin. “Clinton is our first preference. If, somehow Hillary pulls off the nomination before August, we’ll no longer be Clintons4McCain, we’ll be Clintons4Hillary!”
Peter Boykin says, “It's no secret that many Hillary supporters are extremely disgruntled over Barack Obama being "anointed” the Democratic presidential nominee by special interest groups, not elected by American voters. That’s why we’re seeing an ever-growing coalition of groups banding together, fighting to take America back!”
For more information about Clintons4McCain, visit their website at www.clintons4mccain.com. If you’d like to suggest interview topics or schedule guest speakers, email Catherine Couch at nomeansnobama@hotmail.com or contact Cristi Adkins at cristi@clintons4mccain.com. Registration for BlogTalkRadio is easy, just go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/register.aspx.
Clintons4McCain Founders
Cristi Adkins, RN Cht
Registered nurse and frequent FOX NEWS CHANNEL television and radio contributor, Cristi Adkins is a spokesperson and co-founder for Clintons4McCain.com. Cristi has joined former Vice Presidential candidate Joe Lieberman and others to throw their support behind the Arizona Senator, John McCain and assist his campaign for the Presidency. Adkins participated in Hillary Clinton's hugely successful West Virginia campaign, volunteering among the staff of the Senator's appearances in West Virginia: Charleston, Logan and a special Mother's Day event in Grafton with both Hillary and Chelsea Clinton.
Cristi has appeared with FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S Hannity and Colmes, Neil Cavuto and John Gibson, as well as on both Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes national radio programs, XM Radio's POTUS election news channel and dozens of other media outlets. Although relatively new to Washington insider politics, Adkins was invited to participate in a special invitation only private meeting with Senator McCain at his Arlington VA campaign headquarters to discuss policy issues and answer important questions concerning healthcare, Supreme Court Justice appointments and placing more women in congress to represent the unrepresented.
Peter Boykin, Entrepreneur, Political Activist
When it comes to business, Peter lives it everyday. Peter believes life is just one big challenge and he plans to succeed. "It takes networking with the best and a commitment to go anywhere my heart desires. My vocabulary rarely uses "if" instead I substitute one word "when" and when I set my mind on a goal I never give up until I achieve it and that is my strongest quality. I believe my consistent persistence pays off. "
Over the last year, Peter has been using these towards electing the "Person" he believes would be the best for the position of President of the United States of America. Since it appears Hillary Clinton has been forced out of the race, Boykin has thrown his support in the direction of John McCain. "I have to support my second choice and that is why I am one of the founders of Clintons4McCain.com."
Peter works in the Information Technology field and is a Webmaster/Developer of many sites like http://www.misshillaryclinton.com/ and http://www.clintons4mccain.com/. He assisted in the original domain name for justsaynodeal.com. Peter is a registered Democrat and voted for Bill Clinton, Al Gore and John Kerry in past elections. He states that he elects leaders by the person's character and judgment, not by their party affiliation. If anyone would like to talk to Peter directly, feel free to email: misshillaryclinton@gmail.com.
Anne Franklin, Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Retiree
Anne is a retired executive with a background in sales, marketing, strategy, operations and human resources. Like Hillary, Anne graduated from an all-female college. The nun (now Saint) who founded the college said, "If you educate a man you educate a person, if you educate a woman you educate a family." That phrase stuck with Anne and according to Anne, has proven to be true from what she has seen in life. "Hillary has a similar philosophy of taking care of the educational and healthcare needs of women/mothers to enable them to raise children who are less likely to drop out, abuse drugs and alcohol, commit violent crimes and end up on welfare, which is one of the things about her that appeals to me."
Anne is an Independent and believes that Independent voters are the most well-informed. "We don't let Party leaders or others decide for us for whom we will vote,” said Franklin. “We have to research all candidates from both parties. This year, Hillary was my first choice, followed by a Republican, followed by McCain, followed by another Democrat.”
Franklin says she is a moderate, as she believes are most Americans. Hillary and McCain are also both moderates. “I research all candidates' policies, their character and what each has done in the past (which is the best predictor of future behavior). I don't agree with any of the candidates 100% on their policies. So, I look at the ones that are most important to me, where they stand and whether or not they are likely to get things done."
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