Open Thread: Carol at the Labor Day Breakfast

Tom Brady's out for the season (0.00 / 0)

Surgery needed.

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by: elwood @ Mon Sep 08, 2008 at 14:55:56 PM CDT

This is a step (0.00 / 0)

in the right direction:

Palin's greatest strength is getting voters to forget that McCain is tied at the hip to Bush.  

Don't forget the albatross that is W.

Wonder if Sununu's fired now.

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by: Dean Barker @ Mon Sep 08, 2008 at 15:33:54 PM CDT

McKenzie lauded Lynch on Labor (0.00 / 0)

I wish more of you guys had been there. Its one thing to be a liberal and blog about what's wrong, quite another to see what's going right.
George Copaidis, Lynch's Labor Commissioner was very warmly received and McKenzie lauded the governor on his listening skills...under Benson there was no meeting no listening, just his way or the highway. McKenzie appreciated Lynch for having an open door, especially when they show up there with a dozen folks...and they appreciate that he signed the increase in the Minimum wage, the second installment of which went into effect on Sept 1st. They also appreciate that he backed the proper classification of independent contractors, and that Labor issues are the issues of our Governor too.
You don't get all you want with Lynch, its not a perfect world. But when you drill down, you find competence amongst his Commissioners, and a willingness to appreciate their constituents' issues. Lynch grew up middle class, not upper middle class or rich, made his money through hard work, skill, and a UNH undergraduate degree. He appreciates the working men and women of our great state. he knows from whence they come.

The goals of our Labor Dept.

http://www.labor.state.nh.us/B...
Guiding Principles
1. We believe that proactive communication is helpful
in the education of the NH workforce.
2. We are dedicated professionals who are committed
to serving the public in a fair and objective manner.
3. We believe that showing respect and courtesy to
others, will inspire others to do the same.
4. We believe our fullest potential is realized through
teamwork and cooperation.
5. We are committed to the belief that we can always
do better and will strive towards that end.

This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force.

   Dorothy Parker

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by: JonnyBBad @ Mon Sep 08, 2008 at 16:24:48 PM CDT

Bon Jovi Raise 3 million for Barack ! (0.00 / 0)

I better listen to his music now, he just blew my mind !

http://www.etonline.com/news/2...
Bon Jovi Party Raises $3 Million for Barack Obama

Jon_bon_jovi Rocker Jon Bon Jovi showed he is a stalwart supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama by raising $3 million for him at a New Jersey benefit.

Story continues below:

The New York Post said Sunday that the "Destination Anywhere" singer held a private fundraiser at his own home in Middletown, N.J., in order to raise funds for the Illinois senator's presidential run. With nearly 100 people paying more than $30,000 to attend the exclusive event, Obama made an appearance to offer some inspiration words to his assembled supporters.

"We're not going to be bullied, we're not going to be smeared," the presidential hopeful said at Friday's event.

Bon Jovi is the second notable musical name involved in the electoral race during recent days as the band Heart blasted Republican presidential candidate John McCain regarding his campaign's use of the band's hit song "Barracuda.
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The Post said the popular Heart song was used, allegedly without permission, by campaign officials during this week's Republican National Convention to help introduce Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's vice-presidential running mate.

-- UPI

This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force.

   Dorothy Parker

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by: JonnyBBad @ Mon Sep 08, 2008 at 16:28:44 PM CDT

I Heart Bernie (4.00 / 1)

In a democracy, elections are not beauty pageants or reality shows, or soap operas for political junkies. Elections are the real business of democracy, and they should be about real things.

If you need some focus check out his post at HuffPo

Hope > Fear

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by: Mike Hoefer @ Mon Sep 08, 2008 at 17:04:48 PM CDT

Mavericks and Mav-Wrecks (4.00 / 1)

I particularly enjoy Palin's Bridge to Nowhere tee shirt! Kudos to Obama/Biden.

BTW, in regards to Alderman Sullivan - yes, he is a longtime supporter of Senator Obama ... in fact, that's how we first met back in March of '07. Obviously I strongly disagree with his pro-NHAC reasoning in his reply to my comment which was directed at the change Manchester's Democratic activists will be ushering-in next year and not personally at him (unlike his comment which he personally directed at me).

NHAC's item will be on a Manchester ballot - the only question is when and whether the City first deserves the opportunity to do its due diligence on the as yet unknown ramifications of a tax cap. As a warrior for openness and transparency in government, I also hope the Alderman shares my view and that of much of our party that NHAC indeed should shed some light on its donors, spending and purposes.

Furthermore, I stand by my statements on the 3 year Guinta record in Manchester:

violent crime is back on the rise, the school system literally is failing, fraud exposed in the Mayor's office, judges call us a "dangerous and disgusting city to live in," the school board still debates pizza contracts instead of curriculum and Free Staters are on the verge of dictating our city's tax policy.

Finally, I think it should be noted that I have no plans to ever label Alderman Sullivan a "DINO," that I did not him call one, and that I know him as an honorable public servant even if we disagree on the the "facts" regarding the tax cap debate and the Guinta record.  

Support the campaign to elect NH's Young Democrats:

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by: Garth Corriveau @ Mon Sep 08, 2008 at 18:24:27 PM CDT

Late night emailing, ugh... (0.00 / 0)

Here's a tale from the trail.

I hate sending e-mails with the addressees in the open. I am very sensitive to privacy and will bend over backwards to use BCC: in mass e-mails.

I just sent out this e-mail, in clusters of 25, with the addresses in the open.

Arrrgh!

I am soooo sorry, folks.

Please still come to Nashua:

NH Vets for Obama: Town Hall with Senator Joe Biden

Hello friends,
My name is Jack Mitchell and I am an Army Infantry, Desert Storm veteran supporting the Obama/Biden '08 ticket. A few of you know me from the NH primary season, but many of you may not. Regardless, I invite you all to continue your support for Sen. Obama and Sen. Joe Biden by getting involved, as we quickly approach the general election. The level of your involvement can vary from simply casting a ballot, lending your name for a public endorsement, donating to the candidates or volunteering a few to many hours for the campaign. Whatever you choose, it will be very much appreciated.

This coming Wednesday, I invite you to gather with us in Nashua for a Town Hall with Senator Joe Biden.  I've included the details below and I hope to see you, and any other veteran supporters and their families that you know, there on Wednesday:

Change We Need Town Hall with Senator Joe Biden
The Wellness Center
Nashua Community College
505 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH
Wednesday, September 10
Doors Open at 1:30 PM

Ticketing: This event is free and open to the public.  Tickets are limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis at the ticket distribution location listed below.

Ticket Distribution Location: Obama Campaign for Change - Nashua Office
306 Amherst St., Nashua, NH (603) 880-5122

Tickets will be available Tuesday, September 9th, from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Finally, please consider joining fellow supporters here at New Hampshire Veterans for Obama (http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/nhveterans) or join Blue Star Families for Obama, a grass-roots group of military families dedicated to electing Senator Obama as our next president (http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/BlueStarsForObama).

If you would like to be actively engaged the election along with the NH Steering Committee, as a town chair or another volunteer capacity, please feel free to contact me.

I hope to meet you all sometime in the future, as our endeavor picks up the pace.

Thank you for your attention and forward this e-mail along to other veterans, if you wish.

Let valor not fail,
John 'Jack' Mitchell
SGT, US Army, 2/187th Infantry
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm

PS. I will be courteous and not flood your e-mail with junk. The occasional e-mail from Jack is a danger only associated to a bottom up campaign. ;v) If at any time, you prefer not to get these e-mails, please just let me know and I will remove you from my distribution.

Thank you.

The giant finds its gait.

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by: Jack Mitchell @ Mon Sep 08, 2008 at 21:30:59 PM CDT