BARACK OBAMA SAYS...HELLO FLINT!!!!!!

OBAMA GIVES A ,.... HELLO.....
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GOOD MORNING FLINT!
BY Terry Bankert 6/11/08
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*** REFLECTION: I attended the Genesee County Progressive Caucus last night. Their focus is on Health Care and the Conyers bill. I will try to gain some insight on this issue to share. We should all try to be lay experts on one area of pending legislation, why not start here?
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WORKSHOP Conyers Health Care Bill TRAINING 6/21/08 10 am.Sponsored by the Progressive Caucus. At Asbury Church. Dr. David Epsy, Olivia Boykins and possibly Bob Sisler will speak on HR676 and give instruction on how to make presentations to other groups. CONFIRM BEFORE YOU ATTEND. The event is located at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison Rd, Flint. Since I am not the sponsor , just helping to promote it I suggest you confirm with the following; Questions can be directed to Maryion Lee, Chair at 810-659-3772, 810-730-4397, shermarfam@aol.com, or progressivegendems.com -

JUNE 29 marks the official kick off of the Michigan Obama campaign, be there or be square.... My contact information for Obama: Aletheia Henry, Regional GOTV Coordinator, phone 1-614-668-5116. E-mail: ahenry@BarackObama.com

—from my email---

DEAR TERRY

Hillary Clinton was very gracious in offering her support to my campaign over the weekend. I admire her and her supporters for their hard work, courage, and tenacity.

And I'm grateful for everything they've done to build our party.

But the battle ahead of us will be unlike anything we've ever faced, and it's going to demand unprecedented focus and resources.

We need to unite as Democrats, not just to defeat John McCain in the general election, but also to support Democratic candidates at every level of office in every part of the country.

Now is the time to come together and build a movement that will ensure a new kind of politics and a new kind of leadership Join us today to learn more about the campaign and be part of history: http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/dcccsupporters

Democrats are more energized than ever before. I have seen millions of new voters registering in all 50 states so they can be a part of this party at this historic moment.

I have seen people in unprecedented numbers knocking on doors, making phone calls, and talking to friends and neighbors about the kind of change we're fighting for.

This passion isn't for me or any other candidate. This passion is for change. People of all ages and backgrounds are ready to restore the fundamental values that unite us as Democrats -- that we owe our children and our great country a better future.

The gains we made in 2006 were a huge step forward, and the leadership of Speaker Pelosi should make all Democrats proud. In 2008, we have the opportunity to build on this progress, and I'm committed to doing everything I can to elect Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. But I need your help to make this happen.

Join my campaign, and be a part of this movement to change America: http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/dcccsupporters

When we work together, we won't just win the White House -- we'll remake the electoral map and create a governing majority that will transform this country. I look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead.

Thank you,

Barack Obama

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HILLARY IS NOW A DISTRACTION, MOVE ON...

HILLARY IS NOW A DISTRACTION, MOVE ON!
Senator Barack Obama, with the Democratic stage to himself for the first time, began a two-week assault Monday in a series of battleground states on Senator John McCain's economic policies.[h]
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GOOD MORNING FLINT! BY Terry Bankert 6/10/08
You are invited to join me at Face Book http://www.facebook.com/people/Terry_Bankert/645845362 ___________________________
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Great information from caring people in Michigan USA
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*** REFLECTIONS:Its time for all good democrats to come to the aid of their candidate! An action you can take if in Genesee County MI.Tuesday, June 10, Progressive Democratic Caucus will have their monthly meeting at 6:30 PM at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison Rd, Flint. Questions can be directed to Maryion Lee, Chair at 810-659-3772, 810-730-4397, shermarfam@aol.com, or progressivegendems.com
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ALL EYES ON NOVEMBER In a speech here, Obama lashed out at McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, for what the Illinois senator characterized as a dangerous ignorance of economic matters. He said electing him would mean four more years of what he called the failed economic programs of George W. Bush.[h]

BUILDING BRIDGES Barack Obama has promised to transform America by building bridges between opposing factions both at home and abroad. Here's his first test: winning over the angry and alienated supporters of his former opponent, Hillary Clinton. [m]

THERE ARE ISSUES GREATER THAN HILLARY Democrat Barack Obama on Monday seized on heightened concerns about the economy, tying John McCain to the Bush administration's recent record of soaring gasoline prices and slumping employment.[AP]

UNITE THE CLINTON ISLAND WITH THE REST OF THE PARTY Clinton's gracious and wholehearted endorsement Saturday places the burden on Obama to make the most of her support. If he hopes to bring America together as president, he must first unite his party.[m] WELL SAID Like thousands, maybe millions, of voters across the nation, I was disappointed and saddened to hear Sen. Hillary Clinton's farewell speech ("Clinton exits, endorses Obama," June .Her 17 months of long and hard days campaigning was ruined by the news media and Democratic Party leaders in the homestretch.Mrs. Clinton, at this time, may not become the first female president of the United States.But she has definitely conducted herself as a lady, first and always. [B]

SOME SAY SHE IS NOT NEEDED With all due respect to Hillary Clinton's supporters and The Tribune editorial board, Barack Obama's first priority is to bring a winning ticket to the White House ("Obama's choice: The winning icon should ask Clinton to run with him," Our View, June 4). While Clinton is a bright, capable person, I'm not sure the Obama train has enough steam to haul all that Clinton baggage through to November. He cannot afford to have the famous Clinton egos (including Bill's) detract from his dynamic visage, as did his goofy former pastor.[b]

WILL WOMEN SHUN “BO” Are women a big problem for Obama? Maybe not. At least one poll shows rapid recent movement to Obama overall among Democrats, including women.[u] Pollster Scott Rasmussen says that as of today, based on 3,000 automated telephone surveys over the past three nights, Obama gets support from 52% of the women in his national tracking poll compared with 40% for presumptive Republican nominee John McCain. He says that's better than Democrat John Kerry did with women against President Bush in 2004.[u]

GIVE THE LADY RESPECT BUT WE HAVE A GENERAL ELECTION TO RUN Launching a two-week economics tour in a state the GOP usually considers safe, Obama warned that McCain's policies on taxes, spending and energy would continue the nation's slump, which some fear is already a recession. He called for new taxes on oil companies and wealthy individuals, along with $1,000 tax cuts for most working families.[AP]

ITS IS NOT WHAT HE SHOULD DO FOR HER, ITS WHAT SHE CAN DO FOR THIS COUNTRY What does Obama need from Clinton? Fundraising? Consolidation of the Democratic base? If he can't do that otherwise, he is in trouble, and she certainly won't help him win over the centrist voter, without whom he cannot win in November. On the other hand, a Clinton on the ticket will certainly mobilize the extreme right wing, many who currently feel lukewarm about their party's nominee. Rather than serving to undermine a promising campaign, Hillary Clinton's talents can be put to better use in an Obama cabinet. [B]

WILL RODGERS DID NOT LIVE IN THE ERA OF CELL GROUPS, INTERNET AND CELL PHONES Which brings to mind the old Will Rogers line: "I am not a member of any organized party. I'm a Democrat." [m]

NATIONAL POLITICAL ELECTIONS ARE EMOTIONAL Clinton made a good case for her supporters to rally around Obama. But for many of them, the race transcended issues and tapped deeply into emotions. [m]

A CANYON OR A CREEK? Many women are bitter, believing she was treated unfairly. Many white, working-class voters believe she alone spoke to their interests and values, even though the two candidates are very close on most issues.[m]

ONE HAS TO PICK THEIR OWN PATH One supporter told a reporter Saturday: "I would die and slit my wrist before I'd vote for Obama." With that level of passion in play, Obama can't just assume Democrats will prefer him to John McCain. [m]

SHE IS A GRAIN OF SAND ON THE BEACH OF LIFE He needs to involve Clinton directly in his campaign, but he also has to personally reach out to her supporters. He has credentials as a fighter for working Americans and the poor. It's a story he can do a better job of telling. [m]

ONE PLANK AT A TIME WE WILL BUILD THIS BRIDGE, TO AND BEYOND HER.... Obama is the only candidate left who opposes the Iraq war, finds the Bush tax cuts irresponsible and, notably for women, supports the right to abortion. That's the foundation for a bridge Clinton supporters should want to cross.[m] The issues will be health care, the economy, Iraq and high oil prices. Both teams will also dig deep into each other's voting record in the senator for any material that could be damaging.Most polls show McCain and Obama are neck and neck. However, voters may switch sides as election day draws near.[a]

—end Posted here by Terry Bankert ... 6/10/08 5
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—where did thjis stuff come from--- [m] Mercury News http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_9537916 [b] Baltimore Sun http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/letters/bal-ed.le.letters10j4jun10,0,771791.story [s] Salt Lake Tribune http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_9532793 [a] All Africa http://allafrica.com/stories/200806090833.html [TRB] Comments of Terry bankert to include CAP headlines http://attorneybankert.com/ [u] USA Today http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2008/06/are-women-shunn.html [AP] AP http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hdX1csHuXbUFJ6REp97MjBsJouHAD916S43O1 [H] The Herald Tribune http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/06/09/america/campaign.php 60829

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JUDICAL ACTIVISM, WHY NOT!

A SPLIT OF OPINION

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REFLECTIONS; In the context of a society that the executive branch started a war, which has killed over 3,000 Americans, based on lies, destroyed a national economy and has threatned the very existence of the American middle class.Why not judical activism. In the context of a national legislative branch, Congress, knowing the above AND could not stop it nor meaningfully oppose it. AGAIN I ASK WHY NOT JUDICIAL ACTIVISM! [TRB]

RIGORUS ENFORCEMENT UNTIL THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH CHANGES THE LAW!

“Let me not be understood as saying that there are no bad laws, nor that grievances may not arise for the redress of which no legal provisions have been made. I mean to say no such thing. But I do mean to say that although bad laws, if they exist, should be repealed as soon as possible, still, while they continue in force, for the sake of example they should be religiously observed. “ Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

THE LAWS ARE BAD AND THE ENFORCEMENT UNFAIR

The United States is a nation of laws: badly written and randomly enforced. Frank Zappa 1940-1993 CHALLENGE BAD LAWS I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law. Martin Luther King 1928-1968

THE LAW IS FLUID AND CHANGING AS SOCIETY CHANGES

The law is not so much carved in stone as it is written in water, flowing in and out with the tide. Jeff Melvion Northern Exposure, Crime and Punishment, 1992

WHY NOT JUDICIAL ACTIVISM Black's Law Dictionary defines judicial activism as "a philosophy of judicial decision-making whereby judges allow their personal views about public policy, among other factors, to guide their decisions, usu. with the suggestion that adherents of this philosophy tend to find constitutional violations and are willing to ignore precedent." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_activism WHY NOT JUDICIAL ACTIVISM


Posted here by Terry Bankert ... 06/09/2008 (If you like this article please forward to your friends, if not just keep it to yourself.) Family Mediation and Divorce Practice. http://attorneybankert.com/
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