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There are no words…

By Karoli January 18, 2009 Barack Obama No Comments

I have struggled to articulate what races through my head (and has since November 4th) as we approach the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United…

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This is Our Moment

By Karoli November 3, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

On January 16, 2008 I chose to support Barack Obama for President. Today, my reasons ring as true as they did back then, but this one particularly stood out for…

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Our Choice: A More Perfect Union or A Stalemate?

By Karoli October 19, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

Today Colin Powell stepped across party lines and endorsed Barack Obama for President. As part of his endorsement, he strongly criticized the tactics of the McCain/Palin campaign, particularly with regard…

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Stepping back to basics: Hope

By Karoli October 12, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

Obama ’08 – Vote For Hope from MC Yogi on Vimeo. Really well done video, released at a great time. Through all the negativity, my primary reason for supporting Barack…

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Slaying the Subprime Vampires – Reprise

By Karoli October 2, 2008 Domestic Policy, Election 2008 No Comments

The Backstory Once upon a time, people who wanted to buy a home saved their money, shopped for a house, and then asked a bank to loan them money. If…

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Sarah Palin: Even Pretty Speeches Need Truth Under Them

By Karoli September 3, 2008 Election 2008, Uncategorized No Comments

First reactions, beyond my identi.ca rants: She indicated her support for the continued undermining of the Constitution by criticizing Barack Obama for supporting Miranda vs. Arizona She ignored the fact…

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