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akbacchus_BC Donating Member (707 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:22 AM
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I do not know how you all feel, however, with all this 'kill him stuff', am
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scared, Tried to contribute to Obama's campaign but Canadians cannot contribute. Please assure us that Senator Obama will be safe.

The world wants him to be the next President of the USA and am sure you too want that. Please assure me that the secret service can protect him as far as they can!

Best regards,
Your Canadian friend

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  [image][image]What I do know is these fear-mongering type threads are not productive to getting Obama elected.  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 01:24 AM   #1 
  [image][image][image]Please believe me, am not fear mongering. I just want Senator  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 01:26 AM   #2 
  [image]   [image][image]Albeit with good intentions ... you are fear mongering.  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 01:32 AM   #6 
  [image]      [image][image]No, am not fear mongering. Always liked your posts but wanted  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 01:41 AM   #11 
  [image]      [image][image][image]With respect, yes, that's exactly what you are doing - inadvertently helping the right wing.  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 01:44 AM   #14 
  [image]      [image]   [image][image]Am sorry, I was very concerned, however, let's hope for the best  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 01:48 AM   #16 
  [image]      [image]   [image][image][image]You're not offending anyone. However, without intention, you are encouraging people to hold  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 01:53 AM   #20 
  [image]      [image]   [image]   [image][image]No, I was not. On the contrary, I am rooting for Obama and Biden!  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 02:00 AM   #25 
  [image]      [image]   [image]      [image][image]"without intention" ... it's all a part of PsyOps. People become depressed when we hyper-focus. eom  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 02:04 AM   #27 
  [image]      [image]   [image]         [image][image]You are reading this so wrong! I am here supporting both Senators  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 02:09 AM   #30 
  [image]      [image]   [image]            [image][image]We are having a failure to communicate. Think: Sub-text? eom  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 02:14 AM   #33 
  [image]      [image]   [image][image]There's no doubt about that.  vaberella   Oct-07-08 01:51 AM   #18 
  [image]      [image]   [image][image]personally I want it brought up  Mojorabbit   Oct-07-08 02:06 AM   #28 
  [image]      [image][image]Oh what ever!! It's not fear mongering when the shit is all over the place.  vaberella   Oct-07-08 01:48 AM   #15 
  [image]         [image][image]Then what better way to spend our time than tell each other "horror scenarios?"  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 01:50 AM   #17 
  [image]         [image][image][image]It's not horror scenarios.  vaberella   Oct-07-08 01:55 AM   #21 
  [image]         [image]   [image][image]Yes, feel free to carry on ... and on. If this thread isn't enough there's over a dozen others.  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 01:57 AM   #23 
  [image]         [image]      [image][image]You Truely read me wrong! I am here to support Senator Obama  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 02:04 AM   #26 
  [image]         [image]         [image][image]Your intentions are good. It's the negative focus that can have diminishing returns.  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 02:06 AM   #29 
  [image]         [image]         [image][image]Thanks for the genuine concern.  obiwan   Oct-07-08 02:17 AM   #35 
  [image]         [image][image]I did want to talk to you all about this as I am getting anxious about  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 01:52 AM   #19 
  [image]         [image][image][image]your concern is not out of place. We are all concerned, but I have  secondwind   Oct-07-08 02:42 AM   #43 
  [image]         [image][image]Precisely, not only Americans are scared, people all over the world  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 01:58 AM   #24 
  [image][image]I can understand why people are concerned, but the Secret Service has a job to do and they have been  NotThisTime   Oct-07-08 01:27 AM   #3 
  [image][image][image]It is more than 50% of the world who are rooting for Obama, actually  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 01:30 AM   #4 
  [image]   [image][image]I mean 50% in THIS country, I know it's like 80% in every other country... why is it always us??  NotThisTime   Oct-07-08 01:43 AM   #13 
  [image]      [image][image]Gosh, you know it is about America. If there is no change and McCain  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 02:12 AM   #31 
  [image][image]It wasn't directed at Obama, but at the mention of Ayer's name.  truthisfreedom   Oct-07-08 01:31 AM   #5 
  [image][image][image]Well, from what I read today on here, seems as though Senator Obama  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 01:33 AM   #8 
  [image][image][image]There has been absolutely no confirmation of that being true.  vaberella   Oct-07-08 01:56 AM   #22 
  [image][image]I am not scared, I am angry.....  Aviation Pro   Oct-07-08 01:33 AM   #7 
  [image][image][image]I agree with you. Is this still the dark ages? Where we can demand  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 01:36 AM   #9 
  [image][image]Why worry about some racist idiot in a crowd. Obama is already getting Presidential Protection  BrentTaylor   Oct-07-08 01:39 AM   #10 
  [image][image][image]I really hope so and thanks for that consolation, n/t  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 01:42 AM   #12 
  [image][image]Send some money to the Nouveau Parti démocratique for me, I'll send the Democrats some for you.  billyoc   Oct-07-08 02:13 AM   #32 
  [image][image][image]heheh, always looked at your posts and that was cute!  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 02:16 AM   #34 
  [image][image]I've been DEPRESSED and embarrassed for America.  Mimosa   Oct-07-08 02:19 AM   #36 
  [image][image][image]Hi, we are not needed on here. Americans rule!  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 02:24 AM   #38 
  [image][image]that was just one knucklehead... mho, NOT, to minimize the risk or horrific nature of it  crankychatter   Oct-07-08 02:20 AM   #37 
  [image][image][image]I just hope an asshole does not try to peg Obama out. We have seen  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 02:28 AM   #39 
  [image]   [image][image]Ok that crosses the line with me ... "America is not ready for a black President." ?!?  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 02:31 AM   #40 
  [image]      [image][image]Is that so difficult for you to understand? MLK was murdered. Am just  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 02:35 AM   #41 
  [image]         [image][image]I'm not going to continue feeding "the beastie" that is this thread.  ShortnFiery   Oct-07-08 02:37 AM   #42 
  [image]            [image][image]Think about it, this is reality. Everyday Senator Obama is in a crowd  akbacchus_BC   Oct-07-08 02:46 AM   #44 
  [image][image]A suggestion for Canadians  Eric J in MN   Oct-07-08 02:49 AM   #45 
  [image][image]I just suggest prayer and prayer for those with that much negativity can find their hearts.>  barack the house   Oct-07-08 03:07 AM   #46 
  [image][image]Akbacchus, I've been SICK all day. Many Americans are embarrassed by McCain/Palin  Mimosa   Oct-07-08 03:15 AM   #47 
  [image][image]I'm confident they'll protect him, friend, but I pray for his safety every day.  lamp_shade   Oct-07-08 06:12 AM   #48 
 
ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:24 AM
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1. What I do know is these fear-mongering type threads are not productive to getting Obama elected.
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And they seemingly spew forth this eve like explosive diarrhea.

We are doing the right wing's job for them when we perpetuate the speculations and FEAR-MONGERING. :(
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akbacchus_BC Donating Member (707 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:26 AM
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2. Please believe me, am not fear mongering. I just want Senator
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Obama to be safe. And trust me, the world is looking for him to get elected, even us Canadians!
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:32 AM
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6. Albeit with good intentions ... you are fear mongering.
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Sorry, but this banter is not productive. :(
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akbacchus_BC Donating Member (707 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:41 AM
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11. No, am not fear mongering. Always liked your posts but wanted
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to speak out. With Palin getting her crowd all worked up, who knows which idiot might take her seriously?

Am really sorry if I have offended you but I know how difficult it is for a minority to be on center stage!
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:44 AM
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14. With respect, yes, that's exactly what you are doing - inadvertently helping the right wing.
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Really, if you know of a threat, report it to the SS. There are nuts everywhere. Even the mindless celebrities must hire body guards.

I know you mean well but this is not helpful to anyone ... it only stirs up more fear. :shrug:
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akbacchus_BC Donating Member (707 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:48 AM
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16. Am sorry, I was very concerned, however, let's hope for the best
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and we will get President Obama. I too want him as a President as we are dealing with this loser Harper!

It was not my intention to offend anyone on here. I have been rooting for Senator Obama all the time and I would welcome any Americans who want to come to BC!
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:53 AM
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20. You're not offending anyone. However, without intention, you are encouraging people to hold
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onto their fears. Yes, it's dangerous for Obama but it's not helping him to continue to obsess on that fact because it FEEDS INTO the right wing's desire to frighten the populace into a sense of "learned helplessness." It's just my 2 cents but I don't think we're helping either each other or Obama's campaign by focusing on "the fears." :shrug:

Best wishes - I'm sorry if I came off as too harsh. :hi:
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akbacchus_BC Donating Member (707 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 02:00 AM
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25. No, I was not. On the contrary, I am rooting for Obama and Biden!
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 02:04 AM
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27. "without intention" ... it's all a part of PsyOps. People become depressed when we hyper-focus. eom
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akbacchus_BC Donating Member (707 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 02:09 AM
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30. You are reading this so wrong! I am here supporting both Senators
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Obama/Biden and like I said, I always liked your posts. Am here to support you all!
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 02:14 AM
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33. We are having a failure to communicate. Think: Sub-text? eom
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vaberella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Oct-07-08 01:51 AM
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18. There's no doubt about that.
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However, it's a reasonable fear. I don't begrudge her that. I'm surprised you little slide and call this helping the right wing. It's far from it.

This is ginuine and no doubt there are nuts everywhere but this is one of the first on tapes post the instigation from another candidate. This is unforgiviable and says a lot about how far the McCAin-Palin stupidity will go and it's reasonable once again, for people to be a bit panicky. Not everyone responds the same.

I think you're being unnatural insensitive to the OPs concern.
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Mojorabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 02:06 AM
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28. personally I want it brought up
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I want the media to see that people are upset at the vileness of these speeches and the danger in them. If we let the bar be lowered this low what next? I want the Dem party and Move on and everybody else out there raising hell about this. It scares me to see this kind of crap being spewed. Shame them into ceasing this line of attack is what I want.
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vaberella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Oct-07-08 01:48 AM
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15. Oh what ever!! It's not fear mongering when the shit is all over the place.
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She has a right to be frightened and want to talk to us about it. I think a good few of us our scared by the extent of the Republican tactics. This is not just for fun or hilarity any longer. This is extremely serious situation where other candidates are inciting mobs of people to violence.

The government is not talking to us about the economic crisis and now we're being faced with threats to our candidate and make no mistake that was to our candidate. They can spin it to oblivion they knew what they were doing and they went to damn far.
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:50 AM
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17. Then what better way to spend our time than tell each other "horror scenarios?"
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vaberella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Tue Oct-07-08 01:55 AM
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21. It's not horror scenarios.
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She has a genuine fear and she's coming from Canada. I say give him/her a break.

My anger and several other posters anger over this was all over this board earlier today and it's still going on tonight. So our anger would be helping the right wingers? Our anger is coming from a level of concern for our candidate, you realize.

People actually shouldn't be put on the defensive when this has been made very real and this reality is hitting people hard. There's one thing to talk about it, and hear about it by word of mouth and this looming threat and when someone starts a thread on it to be like "your concern is noted."

However, this somethign entirely different. It's on screen and shows how extreme the other side is and to waht extent these republicans will go...with a bit of instigation of hate by their leader. It riles my nerves and makes me so angry because this is reminiscint of the lynching stories I've read about.

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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 01:57 AM
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23. Yes, feel free to carry on ... and on. If this thread isn't enough there's over a dozen others.
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Sorry, I don't wish to tweak anyone's feelings ONLY to suggest THIS ISN'T HEALTHY. :shrug:
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akbacchus_BC Donating Member (707 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 02:04 AM
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26. You Truely read me wrong! I am here to support Senator Obama
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and even though I have lurked on here for many months, I really liked your posts. Am not here to be negative am here to support Senator Obama and I know that if he is elected along with Biden, the world will be a better place. That's all! Sorry if you think am against you!
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Tue Oct-07-08 02:06 AM
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29. Your intentions are good. It's the negative focus that can have diminishing returns.
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Edited on Tue Oct-07-08 02:06 AM by ShortnFiery
I guess we are having a problem communicating. I've done my best. Have a good one. :hi:
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