The stimulus money will be coming. If your city is headed by Republicans, the mayor and city council may spend the money on pet projects and friends and later complain that the stimulus funds did not help the economy, and was foolish.
Before the stimulus money comes, form a mayoral stimulus fund advisory committee or a city council advisory committee and be totally involved in the spending choices. Investigate the contracors to ensure they are not using the money to pad the pockets of those who already have jobs. This money is intended to employ those who are unemployed or underemployed. The money should not be used for overtime work or those not really impacted by the economic downturn.
You must be the eyes for the administration and speak out loudly and often if you see your local officials acting in bad faith. We will need to stop the spending BEFORE the money is gone and redirect it to those who were intended to benefit from the Stimulus Package.
Many (Republicans) want this Stimulus Package to fail. We must see that it has a chance to produce its intended effects. There must be full transparency and accountability for every cent your area gets.
If you see something suspicious, let us know.
Loraine
Madera4Obama now becomes a post-election site where all citizens can visit to support our President. We are organizing some local activities and I hope you can come for some.
Obama was the only candidate for this election who has the skills to be our next leader. Obama has the skill to bring U.S. citizens together and can vastly improve the American image and level or respect abroad. Obama has the verbal skills to communicate effecively and give an interesting and meaningful speech. He has the moral backround to keep his administration "clean."
President-elect Obam is to be given a ruined country/ Job loss and business failures are extremely high. The treasury is bare and laden with trillions in loans. People are afraid and feel insecure. China has gained enormous power. The current elected White House officials are running off with the money, filling their personal pockets, and giving "the finger" to the American public.
Americans expect an affluent society, but they have just been robbed of their savings, pensions, houses, jobs, and security. Obama was the only candidate who could deal in any reasonable way with this gigantic mess that Bush and his "friends" are leaving behind.
We wish President-elect Obama the best and we will continue to work to support his efforts. We, as a nation, pray he is successful.
'nuff said
Babysit, drive them to the polling place - do what you can to help them get out and vote.
If your rich, send out the limos to pick up voters and take them to the polls.
CELEBRATE TONIGHT "LIKE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY"
I want to extend my deepest heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your grandmother. A loss such as this is hard at any time, but ironic that it comes at a time of such great excitement for you and your family before this historic election. This moment of loss will always be strongly attached to your exhilaration of the campaign. Both are one-time life-memorializing moments. I know she is watching over you and will keep you safe. She has always been proud of you.
Suppress the grief for today, and take in the moment. Then, in 3 to 4 days, spend time grieving and discussing grandmom with the family.
God Bless you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Loraine Goodwin
Obama again shows his presidential qualities as he ignores the low level that McCain and his campaign seek. McCain again hopes to win by praying on fear and ignorance. His followers are looking more and more like skinheads.
Please vote for Obama and end this divisive campain strategy.
Let's see...there's McCain the candidate and the rich lady ...Cindy...well made-up and wearing expensive designer clothes. Then there is the McCain family which includes the adopted girl from Bangladesh and McCain's daughter's friends from the show "The Hills."
Next there are the Palins and their kids...one with Downs Syndrome, who gets passed around like a hot potato- usually ending up in the arms of the littlest girl, and one pregnant daughter...planning a quick marriage...of course the fiance travels with them too. I never see a "Nanny"...is that Mr. Palin? Now, they have added "Joe the plumber, as a regular member of the circuit. They paid Joe's back taxes, got him a plumber's license, set him up in business as a plumber, so I guess he "owes" them his loyalty, bought and paid for...plus the trips and perks. They even dragged min Elisabeth from "The View." (Do I really care what Elisabeth thinks about who should be president?)
McCain tries a pitiful last ditch attempt to scare middle class that they will be taxed. McCain want to tax health benefits for the poor and middle class.
All business people know that to earn $250,000 net, you will earn a lot more as gross income and write off a lot of things as business expenses. While the big corporations spend our bailout money at spas and big dinners, at our expense, thay will be able to write these expenses off as legitimate meeting and business costs. The list of deductions is long and can shelter a lot of money. Businesses will not suffer by Obama's tax on the rich, because the rich shelter their money, and the tax is only on that money which is unsheltered and exposed.
Even Cindy McCain never revealed her wealth and investments, because she did not want the government to have access and knowledge about her funds. (She said it was none of the public's business.) Oh yeah, she is hiding it BIG TIME.
Billions were sent to rich bankers and companies as a "bailout." Now these companies are keeping the money and using it for their salaries, benefits, trips, "golden handshakes", personal investment in the falling securities, personal investment in the low-priced housing, etc.
So, the rich get much richer, and complain they do not want to help the middle class.
McCain and his wife have many millions of personal funds. Most of the money is hers. McCain now keeps complaining because Obama, the underdog, did not accept campaign limits. They are unhappy that Obama, by having donations, can afford to compete in this election.
Sorry McCains, Obama has the financial support, so you can't buy this election from under him.
This has been a draining campaign, but don't stop until after the 4th. Now we need to make sur our voters vote and they have no excuses. We need to ensure the polls are open and not rejecting voters. We need to be on foot or on the phone ensuring all goes well.
If the voters don't get to the polls, we will suffer. Help get ot the vote.
Palin agree in debate tonight that America is ready to get rid of old politics and politicians and ready for a change and new leadership.
Sounds like Palin is for Obama and we agree.
Vote for Obama
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JOHN MC CAIN IS PLAYING POLITICS WITH HIS COMMERCIALS FILLED WITH LIES AND SCARE TACTICS.
JOHN MC CAIN IS RISKING LIVES BY CONTINUING THE WAR, AND EXPANDING IT FOR SOME VAGUE GOAL. (Iraq will hold elections) The Iraqi people must initiate and want this goal. It can not be pushed onto voters in a foreign country.
JOHN MC CAIN IS NOT READY TO LEAD. He cancelled the convention. He cancelled the election. He cancelled the debate. He ordered that the press can not interview Palin (the invisible V.P. candidate). He can not lead his party during the current Congressional buyout votes McCain voted for the Buyout and asked Republicans to support him - Republicans voted against it 66%..
McCain is playing politics, risking lives, not ready to lead.
Please vote for Obama!!
