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2013-05-09T06:07:10-06:00

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Reflections On The Election Courtesy Of My 3-Year Old

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 6:07 am By Faithful Democrats

Tuesday morning, when my family headed for the polls, I asked our three year-old if she understood where we were going and why. "Yes," she said matter-of-factly, "the baptism". I smiled and corrected her, "no, sweetie, the election. We’re going to vote." How cute that she had confused two recent public events in her life: the baptism of her baby brother, and the election of (as she likes to say:) "Obamaaaaa!" But of course she was teaching me something,... Read more

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2012-08-16T15:35:30-06:00

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Felons Can’t Vote…Unless they are IN the Senate?!

Last updated on: August 16, 2012 at 3:35 pm By Eric Sapp

Wow, what a night. I know everyone is going to be writing about Obama and the incredible races and probably has more energy and insight than I at this moment. But something struck me about the Alaska Senate race last night that seemed odd, and I haven’t heard it addressed. I don’t have a lot of commentary, but here’s my realization. Stevens couldn’t vote for himself for Senate because he is a felon, but he will be able to vote... Read more

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2013-05-09T06:07:11-06:00

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The Day Hope Defeated Cynicism

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 6:07 am By Faithful Democrats

I was there. I bought the t-shirt. At 6pm today, I bought the Obama victory t-shirt. It was, I suppose, a foolish purchase. It was a sign that I had counted my chicks before they hatched. And I certainly knew better. I had gotten my hopes up in 2004 only to have them crushed. For weeks, I had been warning myself not to get too hopeful this time. Its embarrassing to believe in something which is not true. As... Read more

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2013-05-09T06:07:10-06:00

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The Battle for America

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 6:07 am By Faithful Democrats

The year was 31 B. C. The date was September 2. History has recorded it as the Battle of Actium. This was the final war of the Roman Republic. Rome had been living on the edge since the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March. The frail and fleeting Second Triumvirate formed between Octavian Caesar, Mark Anthony and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus to rule Rome had broken and Octavian had been successful in declaring Mark Antony as an enemy... Read more

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2012-08-20T20:22:20-06:00

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Mississippi Republicans Rig Ballots… Voter Fraud in Play

Last updated on: August 20, 2012 at 8:22 pm By Burns Strider

Phil Singer over at “The Marathon Blog” has broke the story that Mississippi Republicans are defrauding the system and attempting to steal the election from the voters of Mississippi. It’s simple… Mississippi’s African American communities come together and choose candidates they support — those who will stand with them and represent their interests. They then offer sample ballots, newletters and other tools to their neighbors for Election Day. The Republicans have taken these sample ballots and made it look like... Read more

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2013-05-09T06:07:11-06:00

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There Is No Maverick Behind The Curtain

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 6:07 am By Faithful Democrats

When I was growing up in rural Washington, Georgia, the first city in America named after George Washington and incorporated in 1783, one of my favorite yearly pastimes was watching The Wizard of Oz with my late grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Mae Hayes. One of my favorite scenes was when Dorothy and her travelling caravan of friends with Toto in tow finally reach the land of Oz. Dorothy and her friends thought that there was a Wizard in Oz who possessed... Read more

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2012-08-20T20:37:11-06:00

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Dole in Final Week Takes Up Role as Poster Child for All that is Wrong in Politics… and It Backslides… I Mean Backfires…

Last updated on: August 20, 2012 at 8:37 pm By Burns Strider

I’ve seen some misleading and terrible political ads over the years but Elizabeth Dole’s attack on her opponent, North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Kay Hagan, pretty much takes the wafer… and grape juice. Senator Dole is losing. What does she do? She chooses the wide and straight super highway with a T.V. ad tailored to define Ms. Hagan as not a Christian, in North Carolina, even claiming Hagan doesn’t believe in God. The attack claims Ms. Hagan raised... Read more

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2013-05-09T06:07:11-06:00

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Election eve greetings

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 6:07 am By Faithful Democrats

Just found this website and wanted to sign up to be part of the community. I’m a bivocational, licensed United Church of Christ pastor serving a small urban congregation. I’m also a Democratic committeeperson who has worn out many pairs of shoes stumping, not only for Obama, but for other Dem candidates. My political activity is an expression of my faith; while I agree with Jim Wallis that "God is not a Democrat or a Republican," I find the Democratic... Read more

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2013-05-09T06:07:12-06:00

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Help Matthew 25: Donate Now!

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 6:07 am By Faithful Democrats

The progressive faith-based organization rallying behind Barack Obama, Matthew 25 Network has announced on Facebook that it needs donations to keep its pro-Obama ads on the air at local Christian radio stations across the country. This strategy is truly innovative. Since the organization debuted earlier this year, it has made issues most important to us (the economy, environment, war, and life) and given us a Christian basis to be hopeful about an Obama presidency. With less than a... Read more

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2013-05-09T06:07:11-06:00

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Larry will Bring Classroom Values to Congress

Last updated on: May 9, 2013 at 6:07 am By Faithful Democrats

The congressional campaign in North Carolina’s 8th District becomes more negative with each attack Republican incumbent Robin Hayes throws at his Democratic challenger, Larry Kissell. As Hayes tries to hold on to the seat he has occupied for the last ten years, he is quickly draining any trace of value from his campaign. In a recent public attack on his opponent, Hayes told a crowd, "Liberals hate real Americans that work and accomplish and achieve and believe in God." ... Read more

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