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AOL Straw Poll: May 12-19
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Note From AOL: Our weekly survey was restarted again on Monday, July 14 at 2PM ET. We will be launching a new version of this poll shortly that includes third-party presidential candidates.
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(Page 1 of 719)Force McCain to drop out!2:10PMMay 12th 2008
As American Citizens, let's show McCain that he is NOT above the law:
http://www.petitiononline.com/JDAlvey1/petition.html
Also, download, print and email copies of this document. It explains
McCain quite well:
http://files.meetup.com/500018/Force%20John%20McCain%20to%20Drop%20Out.gif
Our Government has betrayed us2:10PMMay 12th 2008
PLEASE watch the following videos. They are only 10 minutes each:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jj03Sx0l9Hw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=h0hgWZKbZTY
Media fraud exposed2:10PMMay 12th 2008
Check out how the media has been supressing Ron Paul:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9qkvJBCj3ss
Write in Ron Paul's name2:10PMMay 12th 2008
This website nicely describes how you can help save this country.
Please check it out and let others know about it:
http://www.ThePeopleHaveSpoken.org
angusmerlin2:10PMMay 12th 2008
Dear Democratic Party Hierarchy & American press core:
I have been a life member of the Democratic Party, as have been all of my family and indeed my Irish ancestors all the way back to the early 1800's, when they first came to America. You need to know how truly disgusted and angry I am over all the shenanigans that have been going on against Hillary Clinton, since day number one of the primary elections. You have both painted and showed the ugliest picture that you could possibly find of Hillary, while showing a young, vibrant Barrack Obama. When Hillary has spoken her truth, demonstrated her experience, and connection to everyday America, she has been ridiculed as inflammatory, divisive, racist and mean spirited; when Mr. Obama speaks essentially the same truth, but in more flowery words aimed at the young and more liberal sector of the Democratic Party and Independents, he has been lauded as the messiah, the healer, incapable of doing any wrong. When Hillary has mis-stepped, she has been beaten down to the ground and spit upon by the American press, as well as by much of the Democratic hierarchy; when Obama has mis-stepped, he has been helped back up and offered assistance. When Hillary has talked about her life experiences in politics, it has been so totally twisted out of reality as to represent an obscene monster-like essence; when Barrack's lack of experience, especially in foreign affairs has been brought up, it has quietly been hidden from the public, made to seem immaterial. Hillary talks of using experience to enact change effectively and rightfully; Barack talks of changing the American way of politics to enact a needed, future change. But the press has reported Clinton as tired, corrupt Hillary politics, while presenting a young, glowing vibrant all knowing Obama future. What utter irresponsibility and illusions the American press core and Democratic hierarchy have pandered to the American public. The fact of the matter is that both of the candidates are outstanding in their own right. But, Hillary, who has devoted over 30 some years to her love of helping others via her political career, has a much richer life experience in all areas. Barrack Obama simply does not possess the same political knowledge and wisdom that Hillary has accrued throughout her life. By the way, Mr. Obama, there are only 50 states, not 57 as you recently reported. But, perhaps you were only joking...
Then, there has been the ridiculous mess with the Democratic Party's refusal to seat the delegates from Florida and Michigan. Rules, rules, rules. What utter nonsense. There are, I understand, bylaws that would allow exceptions to be made. Obviously Obama has not wanted Florida and Michigan's votes counted, because it could cost him the election. The Democratic Party hierarchy should know better and have acted neutrally, somehow getting Florida's legally certified votes counted, and Michigan's primary re-done. Yet, it has been clear from day one, that Dean (the Democratic National Committee boss) has been in the pocket of Obama (who in turn has been backed by Senator Edward Kennedy). Not surprisingly, the Democrat National Committee has not championed getting these two states votes counted. In the case of Florida, it is one of the swing states. How extremely unwise that the Democratic powers to be have refused to seat Florida and Michigan's votes, especially interesting since Florida's 'illegal' voting date was pushed through by a Republican controlled legislature in Florida! Pushed through by a REPUBLICAN Florida legislature: So why in the world would the Democratic National Committee want to "punish" Florida's Democrats? Come November, Florida's Democrats may well decide to "punish" the Democratic Partiy back in retaliation and vote McCain. The Republicans will, I assure you, welcome the Floridian Democrats with two open arms. Why doesn't the Democratic National Committee just shot itself in the leg....
Finally, the Democratic hierarchy and the American press core have not been exactly honest about Hillary's greater electibility power. No matter how you cut it, the mighty electoral swing states are Hillary states. Based on the winner takes all electoral votes policy in the Presidential elections, Hillary has already won the Presidential Elections. Interestingly enough, very little has been said about this by the Democratic hierarchy and by the the news. How inconvenient this will be, if an Obama ticket losses the November elections!
In closing, for the first time I seriously am thinking of not voting Democratic, but rather registering my extreme displeasure with the Democratic Party by writing in Hillary Clinton's name as my choice for President. Many will say this is insane, ignorant, and stupid. Yet, in my conscience I must and will do what I think is right and that is to let the Democratic Party system know how absolutely disgusted with them I am. P.S. Democratic Party: I know many, many others, who feel exactly the same way I do and who plan to register their great upset the same way--- at the polls in November.
Rise up, Hillary and keep fighting!
Carpe Diem.
Voting advisor2:10PMMay 12th 2008
Ron Paul is the only candidate who represents the good American
people. Not only should you vote for him, but you should consider
dοnating to his campaign as well; even if it's just a small amount.
If he gets in and succeeds in getting rid of income tax, then you
will almost inevitably save more in the long run. To dοnate to his
campaign, go to http://www.ronpaul2008.com and click the dοnate
button.
(Yes, Dr. Paul IS STILL RUNNING.)
NATIONAL WARNING2:11PMMay 12th 2008
This is not a joke. Our country is in BIG TROUBLE. We are gradually
heading towards a fascist government. This means that we could
eventually wind up like China or the USSR. Don't delude yourself into
believing that's not true. It is. The only candidate who is
acknowledging this is Ron Paul. Do what you can to help him win. You
will benefit as his agenda involves correcting this problem.
If you still don't like Ron Paul, please do some thorough research on
him and all the other candidates. If you do that with an open mind,
you will see the truth behind what I have said.
UNITED WE STAND!
Message from our founding fathers2:11PMMay 12th 2008
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Land of Confusion by Genesis (Ron Paul version)2:12PMMay 12th 2008
Here's a scary music video about our country:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3u2BuFgjBrw
Shari2:14PMMay 12th 2008
Since I am from NY, I beleieve she should throw in the towel already, and go back to work (since we are paying her to represent us). I believe that this campaigning takes away from the work they are obligated to do for their constituants. The entire process is ridiculous, if you hold an office, the campaigning should be limited. This has been going on for over a year already.
Jayhawk2:15PMMay 12th 2008
Some superdelegates have switched to Obama. who is to say they won't switch back later?
swamp2:16PMMay 12th 2008
Obama–>Rezko–>Nadhmi Auchi–>Saddam Hussein & Muammar al-Gaddafi–>(Jeremiah Wright, Louis Farrakhan, and Raila Odinga–>Sheik Abdullahi Abdi)–>Raila Odinga–>Obama–>Bill Ayers & Bernadine Dorhn–>Obama–>Rashid Khalidi–>Obama–>Rezko–>Jabir Herbert Muhammad–>Farrakhan–>Obama
Follow the money … see the ties
With Americans like Obama, who needs Al Qaeda?
longshotlouie2:28PMMay 12th 2008
Time To ReVote on AOL
Sarah2:31PMMay 12th 2008
Congress is trying fool the American public by appearing to solve the illegal immigration crisis with the SAVE Act of 2007 (H.R. 4088 in House and S. 2366 and 2368 in the Senate). The problem with the bill is its invasiveness of our privacy by implementing the Real ID Act and establishing a national ID database.
In addition to enforcing immigration laws to stem illegal immigration, a bona fide bill for controlling illegal immigration must include these four measures:
(1) End birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants in the U.S. (by passing H.R. 1940), thereby eliminating one of the primary incentives for illegal immigration into the U.S.;
(2) Block the North American Union (NAU - among other aliases) by defunding and dismantling the Security and Prosperity Partnership (aka North American Leaders Summit) and all other government programs that are being used in the process of creating an open borders NAU merger of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada (pass H.Con.Res. 40);
(3) Repeal NAFTA, the legal platform upon which the open borders NAU merger process is being developed (pass H.Con.Res. 22); and
(4) Establish a moratorium on the consideration of any legislation regarding amnesty (legalization of status in any form) for illegal immigrants and temporary worker (or guest worker) programs until both the President and Congress can certify that illegal immigration has been brought under control for several consecutive years.
QUARTERHORSE2:35PMMay 12th 2008
proof positive that aol is phony and now owned by obama. obama is winning in kentucky and west virginia. do you understand yet what's going on in this country ? we are all stupid !
Fred2:36PMMay 12th 2008
Dear Angus,
It's not isane, I'm writing Hillary's name in too in November and will gladly spend the gas money to go do it :) and take 4 other friends along for the ride who also plan to write her name in . So join the club!
Sarah2:36PMMay 12th 2008
In 2008 the key challenge and top priority dictating the EU agenda will be the ratification of the new Reform Treaty. All 27 member states need to ratify the new primary law in order for it to come into force as scheduled on January 1, 2009, in time for the European elections later that year. With the exception of Ireland, where a compulsory referendum will be held in May 2008, all other member states will avoid popular vote after the negative experience of the Dutch and French “no” to the Constitutional Treaty and rather run through a parliamentary ratification process.
http://www.emmanouilidis.eu/publications/2008/balance2007.php
NShado2:37PMMay 12th 2008
I think those runnning for president should stay in as long as they wish to. This is an important decision that is supposed to be made by the people for the people. Not by the delegate for the delegate. If the people want Hilary to go the long haul, then she should, it's her right as a presidential candidate. All that matters in the end, is that every citizen capable and allowed to vote, goes into the booth and chooses whom they think will benefit the country. It is your right as a US citizen...use it!!
gamelover_992:37PMMay 12th 2008
The Democratic Party needs to realize that if they want even a chance to win the presidential race they need to pull together and nominate Hillary, because if they don't I know that myself and alot of other people that would have voted for Hillary for president will not vote for Obama. Instead they will change sides and vote for McCain. Obama will never be president - so the party needs to take another look and bring in Hillary or be prepare to lose the Presidantial Race.

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