So, What Did You Walk Away With?

Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell...Respect... ...VOTE...Fight, Fight the Power, You've GOTTA Fight the Powers That Be! (Thanks, Isley Brothers and Public Enemy)

Well, it is the morning after, and I am not basking in the afterglow. I will watch the rebroadcast this afternoon, at 4 E.T.,hoping to get a different feeling, but, I'm not so sure I will. Was I the only one who noticed that Senator McCain could not look Senator Obama in the eye? Even after repeatedly being asked to speak to each other, never once did I catch Senator McCain return Senator Obama's gaze. I know, from my very limited scope, that when someone is lying about something, they find it difficult to make eye contact. Even after Senator Obama said something that was said by Senator McCain referring to Senator Obama was incorrect, Senator McCain kept on as if what he were saying were factual. I wanted Senator Obama to say, "Hey, wait a minute John, what you're saying is untrue. Here are the facts." Ever the gentle statesman, he stayed true to form. He was more forceful than he has been in the past, but I need more, because we are at critical mass and manners aside, we need our plan of action laid out squarely on the table. Additionally, Henry Kissinger may have to look back and review his own words from a few weeks ago, if indeed he says Senator Obama misspoke regarding his views. As I watched Rachel Maddow, she and I thought perhaps we'd landed in the Twilight Zone. Mark Riley,on WLIB, here in New York, has a wonderful program that airs 7-9 on 1190 AM. His political astuteness and his finger on the pulse keep me on my toes. It was actually on his program that I heard the better suggestion of how we need to assist American citizens in distress, whose dreams became nightmares. I will go one step further, what about forgiving college loans to those who offer their service to their municipalities or military?
This was just the first of three debates, it will only show Senator Obama as a strong candidate who has what it takes to bring people together and build bridges rather than divide us against the rest of the world. Do not fall for the McCain okey-doke, because there is no wizard behind the smoky glass mirror.

Don't forget, those of you in New York, NAN's Annual Convention is this coming Friday and Saturday. I had a difficult time trying to register online, however, when I called, I was able to register without a problem. Be sure to register and show up. There is no charge. We will pay dearly if we miss out on the message which is sure to include voter registration and election practices. By the by, Happy Birthday, Rev. Al!! He'll be celebrating his birth annivarsary during the convention. I wish you many more!

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