Hello All:
Things are moving so quickly, that I have to make sure you understand the relevance of my completing this three-part overview of the Democratic National Convention and how it ties in with the way forward. In a realm of sound-byte news, and professional spin doctors, there have already been those who have tried to sully the positive impact made in Philadelphia by the Democratic National Convention. And I'm sure the Repuglycons would love it if you could get past the contrast of their dirges and our jubilant gathering.
GLORIA DULAN-WILSON BURIED IN BALLOONS AFTER HILLARY CLINTON'S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH |
Generally, folks save the best for last - but I'm reversing that and putting the best first. So, that's me buried in balloons after sitting for 7 hours during the speeches and enthusiastic cheers from the thousands of supporters at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA.
I'm also including excerpts from speakers who I thought were exceptionally relevant to this auspicious occasion of nominating a woman for the first time ever as President of the United States. For your convenience, and for the sake of history, I'm also providing the link to the full message - in order for you to get the total impact of the messages.
NOTE: Commentaries in Red are mine in response to comments, or to give additional information or clarity to a statement.
I'm starting with the former First Daughter, Chelsea Clinton, and President-to-be Hillary Clinton:
CHELSEA CLINTON- FORMER FIRST DAUGHTER OF THE US: Most of us remember seeing Chelsea Clinton as the gangly teen aged first daughter - growing up in the White House, surrounded by the secret service. Somehow she has been transformed into this lovely young mom, who now stood before us talking about how it was to grow up with Hillary Clinton as her mom and now grandmother to her two children.
And from the standpoint of the audience both in the arena and watching online or on TV, it was a wonderful heartwarming moment - one that has been all too rare during this campaign - that has so far been fraught with bombastic pundits and weak-minded individuals hurling racial slurs and innuendos.
Hillary Clinton's track record as a Mom-in-Chief, was front and center as Chelsea spoke of the times her mom read to her; left her notes when she couldn't be there for her physically; showed warmth and kindness to people who were having troubles with health care or making ends meet. Many of us recall when she proposed the Affordable Care Act in the 90's, and the Repuglycons did all they could to destroy it using the filibuster to keep it from coming to the floor.
Contrast for a moment, a life time of social service and activism to a lifetime of throwing your weight around, firing people, abusing women verbally and psychologically, and insulting the very people Hillary Clinton was trying to help. Get the picture? Get the contrast? Do you think T-Rump's kids could have gotten up and said the same thing about their father? Do you think that either one of them could have pointed to a mother who has the same track record of public service and human compassion as Hillary? I don't think so.
FORMER FIRST DAUGHTER CHELSEA CLINTON |
CHELSEA stated: "There's something else that my mother taught me: public service is about service. And as her daughter, I've had a special window into how she serves. I’ve seen her holding the hands of mothers worried about how they will feed their kids, worried about how they will get them the healthcare they need. My mother promised to do everything she could to help. I have seen her right after those conversations getting straight to work. Figuring out what she could do, who she could call. How fast she could get results. She always feels like there isn't a moment to lose because she knows that for that mother, for that family, there isn’t.
People ask me all the time — how does she do it? How does she keep going amid the sound and politics? Here is how: she never, ever forgets who she is fighting for. She has worked to make it easier for foster kids to get adopted. For 9/11 first responders to get the health care they deserve. For women around the world to be safe, to be treated with dignity, and to have more opportunity. Fights like these, they are what keep my mother going. They grabbed her heart. Her conscience. And they never let go. That is to my mom. She's a listener, a doer. She is a woman driven by compassion, by faith, but a fierce sense of justice and a heart full of love.
Come this November, I'm voting for a woman as a role model and a mother. A woman who has spent her entire life fighting for families and children. I'm voting for the Progressive who will protect our planet from climate change, who will reform our criminal justice system, who knows that women's rights are human rights, and who knows that LGBT rights are human rights. Here at home, and around the world, I'm voting for a fighter who never ever gives up and who believes we can always do better when we come together and work together.
I hope that my children will someday be as proud of me as I am of my mom. I am so grateful to be her daughter. I'm so grateful that she is Charlotte and Aidan's grandmother. She makes me proud every single day. And mom, grandma would be so proud of you tonight. To everyone watching here at home, I know with all my heart that my mother will make us proud as our next president."
HILLARY CLINTON'S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AS CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OF USA:
After a ständing ovation, Hillary thanked daughter Chelsea for the introduction, and husband Bill Clinton "the explainer in chief" for still being on the job.
HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES |
"What
a remarkable week it’s been. We heard the man from Hope, Bill
Clinton; and the man of hope, Barack Obama. America is stronger
because of president Obama’s leadership, and I am better because of
his friendship.
And
for those of you out there who are just getting to know Tim Kaine,
you—you will soon understand why the people of Virginia keep
promoting him—from city council and mayor, to governor, and now
senator. And he will make our whole country proud as our vice
president.
And
I want to thank Bernie Sanders. Bernie—Bernie, your campaign
inspired millions of Americans, particularly the young people who
threw their hearts and souls into our primary. You put economic and
social justice issues front and center, where they belong.
And
to all of your supporters here and around the country, I want you to
know I have heard you. Your cause is our cause. Our country needs
your ideas, energy, and passion. That is the only way we can turn our
progressive platform into real change for America. We wrote it
together. Now let’s go out and make it happen together.
Now
America is once again at a moment of reckoning. Powerful forces are
threatening to pull us apart. Bonds of trust and respect are fraying.
And just as with our founders, there are no guarantees. It truly is
up to us. We have to decide whether we will all work together so we
can all rise together. Our country’s motto is e
pluribus unum:
out of many, we are one. Will we stay true to that motto?
Well,
we heard Donald Trump’s answer last week at his convention. He
wants to divide us from the rest of the world and from each other.
He’s betting that the perils of today’s world will blind us to
its unlimited promise. He’s taken the Republican Party a long way
from “morning in America” to “midnight in America.” He wants
us to fear the future and fear each other.
Now
we are clear-eyed about what our country is up against, but we are
not afraid. We will rise to the challenge, just as we always have. We
will not build a wall. Instead, we will build an economy where
everyone who wants a good job can get one. And we’ll build a path
to citizenship for millions of immigrants who are already
contributing to our economy. We will not ban a religion. We will work
with all Americans and our allies to fight and defeat terrorism.
Yet,
we know there is a lot to do. Too many people haven’t had a pay
raise since the crash. There’s too much inequality, too little
social mobility, too much paralysis in Washington, too many threats
at home and abroad. But just look for a minute at the strengths we
bring as Americans to meet these challenges. We have the most dynamic
and diverse people in the world. We have the most tolerant and
generous young people we’ve ever had. We have the most powerful
military, the most innovative entrepreneurs, the most enduring
values—freedom and equality, justice and opportunity. We should be
so proud that those words are associated with us. I have to tell you,
as your secretary of state, I went to 112 countries. When people hear
those words, they hear America. So don’t let anyone tell you that
our country is weak. We’re not. Don’t let anyone tell you we
don’t have what it takes. We do. And most of all, don’t believe
anyone who says, “I alone can fix it.” Yes. Those were actually
Donald Trump’s words in Cleveland. And they should set off alarm
bells for all of us. Really? “I alone can fix it?” Isn’t he
forgetting troops on the front lines, police officers and
firefighters who run toward danger, doctors and nurses who care for
us? Teachers who change lives, entrepreneurs who see possibilities in
every problem, mothers who lost children to violence and are building
a movement to keep other kids safe? He’s forgetting every last one
of us. Americans don’t say, “I alone fix can it.” We say,
“We’ll fix it together.” That’s
how Americans answer when the call for help goes out.
Twenty years
ago, I wrote a book called It
Takes a Village.
And a lot of people looked at the title and asked, what the heck do
you mean by that? This is what I mean. None of us can raise a family,
build a business, heal a community, or lift a country totally alone.
America needs every one of us to lend our energy, our talents, our
ambition to making our nation better and stronger. I believe that
with all my heart. That’s why “Stronger together” is not just a
lesson from our history, it’s not just a slogan for our campaign,
it’s a guiding principle for the country we’ve always been, and
the future we’re going to build.
Hillary spoke of her family's background, and how it shaped her beliefs going forward. "The
family I’m from, well, no one had their name on big buildings. My
families were builders of a different kind—builders in the way most
American families are. They used whatever tools they had, whatever
God gave them, and whatever life in America provided, and built
better lives and better futures for their kids." Her dad served in WWII, and after worked as a fabric printer for draperies. Her Mom had been abandoned by her parents as a small child, and had to rely on the kindness of strangers. A teacher who had observed that she was hungry would bring her food for lunch on a daily basis. She worked as a maid at the age of 14. Clinton's belief, "Comes from
our Methodist faith: “Do all the good you can, for all the people
you can, in all the ways you can, as long as ever you can," which has obviously been the driving force in her lifetime of service. Her mother made her stand up to bullies, and never give up when she knew that what she was doing was right, regardless of the consequences or the threats.
"And
in this campaign I’ve met many more people who motivate me to keep
fighting for change, and with your help, I will carry all of your
voices and stories with me to the White House. And you heard from
Republicans and Independents who are supporting our campaign. Well, I
will be a president for Democrats, Republicans, Independents; for the
struggling, the striving, the successful; for all those who vote for
me and for those who don’t. For all Americans together.
Tonight,
we’ve reached a milestone in our nation’s march toward a more
perfect union: the first time that a major party has nominated a
woman for president. Standing here as my mother’s daughter, and my
daughter’s mother, I’m so happy this day has come. I’m happy
for grandmothers and little girls and everyone in between. I’m
happy for boys and men—because when any barrier falls in America,
it clears the way for everyone. After all, when there are no
ceilings, the sky’s the limit.
Now,
I don’t think president Obama and vice president Biden get the
credit they deserve for saving us from the worst economic crisis of
our lifetimes. Our economy is so much stronger than when they took
office. Nearly 15 million new private sector jobs. Twenty million
more Americans with health insurance. And an auto industry that just
had its best year ever.
Now,
that’s real progress. But none of us can be satisfied with the
status quo. Not by a long shot. We’re still facing deep-seated
problems that developed long before the recession and have stayed
with us through the recovery. I’ve gone around the country talking
to working families. And I’ve heard from many who feel like the
economy sure isn’t working for them. Some of you are
frustrated—even furious. And you know what? You’re right. It’s
not yet working the way it should.
Americans
are willing to work—and work hard. But right now, an awful lot of
people feel there is less and less respect for the work they do. And
less respect for them, period. Democrats, we are the party of working
people. But we haven’t done a good enough job showing we get what
you’re going through, and we’re going to do something to help.
So
tonight I want to tell you how we will empower Americans to live
better lives. My primary mission as president will be to create more
opportunity and more good jobs with rising wages right here in the
United States. From my first day in office to my last. Especially in
places that for too long have been left out and left behind. From our
inner cities to our small towns, from Indian country to coal country.
From communities ravaged by addiction to regions hollowed out by
plant closures.
And
here’s what I believe. I believe America thrives when the middle
class thrives. I believe our economy isn’t working the way it
should because our democracy isn’t working the way it should.
That’s why we need to appoint Supreme Court justices who will get
money out of politics and expand voting rights, not restrict them.
And if necessary, we will pass a constitutional amendment to overturn
Citizens United.
In
my first 100 days, we will work with both parties to pass the biggest
investment in new, good-paying jobs since World War II. Jobs in
manufacturing, clean energy, technology and innovation, small
business, and infrastructure. If we invest in infrastructure now,
we’ll not only create jobs today, but lay the foundation for the
jobs of the future.
And
we will also transform the way we prepare our young people for those
jobs. Bernie Sanders and I will work together to make college
tuition-free for the middle class and debt-free for all. We will
also—we will also liberate millions of people who already have
student debt. It’s just not right that Donald Trump can ignore his
debts, and students and families can’t refinance their debts.
"And
something we don’t say often enough: Sure, college is crucial, but
a four-year degree should not be the only path to a good job. We will
help more people learn a skill or practice a trade and make a good
living doing it. We will give small businesses, like my dad’s, a
boost; make it easier to get credit. Way too many dreams die in the
parking lots of banks. In America, if you can dream it, you should be
able to build it. And
we will help you balance family and work. And you know what, if
fighting for affordable child care and paid family leave is playing
the “woman card,” then deal me in.
"Wall
Street, corporations, and the super-rich are going to start paying
their fair share of taxes. This is not because we resent success, but
when more than 90% of the gains have gone to the top ONE PERCENT,
that’s where the money is. And we are going to follow the money.
And if companies take tax breaks and then ship jobs overseas, we’ll
make them pay us back. And we’ll put that money to work where it
belongs: creating jobs here at home."
Hillary contrasted her plan with Trump the businessman: "But
then—but then I also imagine people are thinking out there, but
Trump, he’s a businessman. He must know something about the
economy. Well, let’s take a closer look, shall we? In Atlantic
City, 60 miles from here, you will find contractors and small
businesses who lost everything because Donald Trump refused to pay
his bills. Now, remember what the president said last
night. "Don’t boo. Vote!" But
think of this. People who did the work and needed the money—not
because he couldn’t pay them, but because he wouldn’t pay them—he
just stiffed them. And you know that sales pitch he’s making to be
president: put your faith in him, and you’ll win big? That’s the
same sales pitch he made to all those small businesses. Then Trump
walked away and left working people holding the bag. He
also talks a big game about putting America first. Well, please
explain what part of “America First” leads him to make Trump ties
in China, not Colorado; Trump suits in Mexico, not Michigan; Trump
furniture in Turkey, not Ohio; Trump picture frames in India, not
Wisconsin. Donald Trump says he wants to make America great again.
Well, he could start by actually making things in America again."
She continued: "So
it’s true. I sweat the details of policy, whether we’re talking
about the exact level of lead in the drinking water in Flint,
Michigan, the number of mental health facilities in Iowa, or the cost
of your prescription drugs. Because it’s not just a detail if it’s
your kid, if it’s your family. It’s a big deal. And it should be
a big deal to your president, too."
The Presidential candidate issued a warning that bears repeating here: "For the past year, many people made the mistake of laughing off Donald Trump’s comments, excusing him as an entertainer just putting on a show. They thought he couldn’t possibly mean all the horrible things he says, like when he called women “pigs” or said that an American judge couldn’t be fair because of his Mexican heritage, or when he mocks and mimics a reporter with a disability, or insults prisoners of war—like John McCain, a hero and a patriot who deserves our respect.
Now,
at first, I admit, I couldn’t believe he meant it, either. It was
just too hard to fathom, that someone who wants to lead our nation
could say those things, could be like that. But here’s the sad
truth: There is no other Donald Trump. This is it. And in the end, it
comes down to what Donald Trump doesn’t get: America is great
because America is good.
So
enough with the bigotry and the bombast. Donald Trump’s not
offering real change. He’s offering empty promises.
And
we begin a new chapter tonight. Yes,
the world is watching what we do. Yes, America’s destiny is ours to
choose. So let’s be stronger together, my fellow Americans. Let’s
look to the future with courage and confidence. Let’s build a
better tomorrow for our beloved children and our beloved country. And
when we do, America will be greater than ever.
Thank
you and may God bless you and the United States of America.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Hello, America!! (Standing Ovation for President Obama)
"Twelve
years ago tonight, I addressed this convention for the very first
time. You
met my two little girls, Malia and Sasha — now two amazing
young women who just fill me with pride. You fell for my brilliant
wife and partner Michelle, who’s made me a better father and a
better man; who’s gone on to inspire our nation as First Lady; and
who somehow hasn’t aged a day. I
know the same can’t be said for me. My girls remind me all the
time. Wow, you’ve changed so much, daddy."
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA |
And
it’s true — I was so young that first time in Boston. Maybe a
little nervous addressing such a big crowd. But I was filled with
faith; faith in America — the generous, bighearted, hopeful
country that made my story — indeed, all of our
stories — possible.
A
lot’s happened over the years. And while this nation has been
tested by war and recession and all manner of challenge — I
stand before you again tonight, after almost two terms as your
President, to tell you I am even more optimistic about the future of
America. How
could I not be — after all we’ve achieved together?"
That
work involves a big choice this November. Fair to say, this is not
your typical election. It’s not just a choice between parties or
policies; the usual debates between left and right. This is a more
fundamental choice — about who we are as a people, and whether
we stay true to this great American experiment in self-government.
Look, we Democrats have
always had plenty of differences with the Republican Party, and
there’s nothing wrong with that; it’s precisely this contest of
ideas that pushes our country forward. But
what we heard in Cleveland last week wasn’t particularly
Republican — and it sure wasn’t conservative. What we heard
was a deeply pessimistic vision of a country where we turn against
each other, and turn away from the rest of the world. There were no
serious solutions to pressing problems — just the fanning of
resentment, and blame, and anger, and hate.
And
that is not the America I know.
The
America I know is full of courage, and optimism, and ingenuity. The
America I know is decent and generous. Sure, we have real
anxieties — about paying the bills, protecting our kids, caring
for a sick parent. We get frustrated with political gridlock, worry
about racial divisions; are shocked and saddened by the madness of
Orlando or Nice. There are pockets of America that never recovered
from factory closures; men who took pride in hard work and providing
for their families who now feel forgotten; parents who wonder whether
their kids will have the same opportunities we had.
And
there is only one candidate in this race who believes in that future,
and has devoted her life to it; a mother and grandmother who’d do
anything to help our children thrive; a leader with real plans to
break down barriers, blast through glass ceilings, and widen the
circle of opportunity to every single American — the next
President of the United States, Hillary Clinton.
Now,
eight years ago, Hillary and I were rivals for the Democratic
nomination. We battled for a year and a half. Let me tell you, it was
tough, because Hillary’s tough. Every time I thought I might have
that race won, Hillary just came back stronger.
But
after it was all over, I asked Hillary to join my team. She was a
little surprised, but ultimately said yes — because she knew
that what was at stake was bigger than either of us. And for four
years, I had a front-row seat to her intelligence, her judgment, and
her discipline. I came to realize that her unbelievable work ethic
wasn’t for praise or attention — that she was in this for
everyone who needs a champion. I understood that after all these
years, she has never forgotten just who she’s fighting for.
OBAMA & HILLARY AT THE DNC2016 |
Hillary’s
still got the tenacity she had as a young woman working at the
Children’s Defense Fund, going door to door to ultimately make sure
kids with disabilities could get a quality education.
If
you want someone with a lifelong track record of fighting for higher
wages, better benefits, a fairer tax code, a bigger voice for
workers, and stronger regulations on Wall Street, then you should
vote for Hillary Clinton.
And
if you’re concerned about who’s going to keep you and your family
safe in a dangerous world — well, the choice is even clearer.
Hillary Clinton is respected around the world not just by leaders,
but by the people they serve. She’s worked closely with our
intelligence teams, our diplomats, our military. And she has the
judgment, the experience, and the temperament to meet the threat from
terrorism. It’s not new to her. Our troops have pounded ISIL
without mercy, taking out leaders, taking back territory. I know
Hillary won’t relent until ISIL is destroyed. She’ll finish the
job — and she’ll do it without resorting to torture, or
banning entire religions from entering our country. She is fit to be
the next Commander-in-Chief.
He’s
just offering slogans, and he’s offering fear. He’s betting that
if he scares enough people, he might score just enough votes to win
this election.
That
is another bet that Donald Trump will lose. Because he’s selling
the American people short. We are not a fragile or frightful people.
Our power doesn’t come from some self-declared savior promising
that he alone can restore order. We don’t look to be ruled. Our
power comes from those immortal declarations first put to paper right
here in Philadelphia all those years ago; We hold these truths to be
self-evident, that all men are created equal; that together, We, the
People, can form a more perfect union.
It’s
the conservative in Texas who said he disagreed with me on
everything, but appreciated that, like him, I try to be a good dad. It’s
the courage of the young soldier from Arizona who nearly died on the
battlefield in Afghanistan, but who’s learned to speak and walk
again — and earlier this year, stepped through the door of the
Oval Office on his own power, to salute and shake my hand.
It’s
every American who believed we could change this country for the
better, so many of you who’d never been involved in politics, who
picked up phones, and hit the streets, and used the internet in
amazing new ways to make change happen. You are the best organizers
on the planet, and I’m so proud of all the change you’ve made
possible.
Time
and again, you’ve picked me up. I hope, sometimes, I picked you up,
too. Tonight, I ask you to do for Hillary Clinton what you did for
me. I ask you to carry her the same way you carried me. Because
you’re who I was talking about twelve years ago, when I talked
about hope — it’s been you who’ve fueled my dogged faith in
our future, even when the odds are great; even when the road is long.
Hope in the face of difficulty; hope in the face of uncertainty; the
audacity of hope!
America,
you have vindicated that hope these past eight years. And now I’m
ready to pass the baton and do my part as a private citizen. This
year, in this election, I’m asking you to join me — to reject
cynicism, reject fear, to summon what’s best in us; to elect
Hillary Clinton as the next President of the United States, and show
the world we still believe in the promise of this great nation. Thank
you for this incredible journey. Let’s keep it going. God bless the
United States of America.
Not only is Barack Obama the most popular president ever, he is also the most effective, despite the fact that the Repuglycon party made a concerted effort to block everything he did. Their efforts would have had no effect had the voters returned Democrats to office as opposed to allowing Repuglycons and Tea Baggers to gain a reactionary majority hold - thus thwarting his efforts to complete his agenda. It is hoped that this time around the voters will be much wiser and not only vote for the president, but make sure members of Congress are likewise Democrats so that the agenda can go forward under Hillary Clinton.
Not only is Barack Obama the most popular president ever, he is also the most effective, despite the fact that the Repuglycon party made a concerted effort to block everything he did. Their efforts would have had no effect had the voters returned Democrats to office as opposed to allowing Repuglycons and Tea Baggers to gain a reactionary majority hold - thus thwarting his efforts to complete his agenda. It is hoped that this time around the voters will be much wiser and not only vote for the president, but make sure members of Congress are likewise Democrats so that the agenda can go forward under Hillary Clinton.
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TIM KAINE CANDIDATE FOR VICE PRESIDENT |
Kaine followed up by stating that after having attended a Jesuit school, he felt the call to go and work among the poor in the Honduras - where he had a first hand opportunity to witness totalitarianism and dictatorship in all its heinous manifestations.
His father in law, former Virginia Governor, Linwood Holton, who had been a Lincoln Republican, had integrated the school system in Virginia in th 1970s so that Black and white children could get quality education and interact together. However, according to Kaine, at age 90, he is now voting as a Democrat, "Because any party that would nominate Donald Trump for president has
moved too far away from the party of Lincoln. And if you are looking
for that party of Lincoln, we've got a home for you right here in the
Democratic party."
His father in-law inspired him to work as a civil rights lawyer. "Over 17
years, I took on banks and landlords, real estate firms, and local
governments, anyone who treated people unfairly — like the
insurance company that was discriminating against minority
neighborhoods all across America in issuing homeowners' insurance." In addition to his track record in public office, Kaine could rock back and forth between English and Spanish without batting an eye, impressing the entire arena - the audience exploded with applause whenever he did so.
"Hillary
Clinton and I are compañeros del alma. We share this belief: Do all
the good you can. Serve one another. That's what I'm about. That's
what you're about. That's what Bernie Sanders is about. That's what
Joe Biden is about. That's what Barack and Michelle Obama are about.
And that's what Hillary Clinton is about.
Now,
last week in Cleveland, we heard a lot about trust. So let's talk
about trust. I want to tell you why I trust Hillary Clinton: First,
she's consistent. She has battled to put kids and families first
since she was a teenager — in good times and bad, in victory
and defeat, in and out of office, through hell or high water.
Fighting for underprivileged kids at the Children's Defense Fund.
Fighting to get health insurance for 8 million kids when she was
First Lady. Fighting for the well-being of women and girls around the
world. Here's
a little tip for you: When you want to know about the character of
someone in public life, look to see if they have a passion, one that
began before they were in office, and that they have consistently
held on to throughout their career. Hillary's passion is kids and
families. Donald Trump has a passion too. It's himself.
"And
it's not just words with Hillary, it's accomplishments. She delivers.
As Senator, after 9/11, she battled Congressional Republicans to care
for the first responders who saved victims of that terrorist attack.
As Secretary of State, she implemented tough sanctions against Iran
to pave the way for a diplomatic breatkthrough that curtailed a
dangerous nuclear weapons program. She stood up against thugs and
dictators and was a key part of the Obama national security team that
decided to go to the end of the earth to wipe out Osama bin Laden."
Kaine pointed out Trump's two favorite words: "Believe me" Something no intelligent person should ever do. He can't be believed or trusted. According to Kaine: "He never tells you how he's going to do any of the things he says he's going to do. He just says, "believe me." So here's the question. Do you really believe him? Donald Trump's whole career says you better not. Small contractors — companies just like my dad's — believed him when he said that he'd pay them to build a casino in Atlantic City. They did the work, hung the drywall, poured the concrete. But a year after opening, Trump filed for bankruptcy. He walked away with millions. They got pennies on the dollar. Some of them went out of business. All because they believed Donald Trump." (THIS SHOULD BE A MESSAGE TO THOSE NEGRO CHURCHES IN THE SOUTH - AND OUR FRIEND OMAROSA)
Kaine continued: "Retirees
and families in Florida believed Donald Trump when he said he'd build
them condos. They paid their deposits, but the condos were never
built. He just pocketed their money and walked away. They lost tens
of thousands of dollars, all because they believed Donald Trump.
Charity after charity believed Donald Trump when he said he would
contribute to them. And thousands of Trump University students
believed Donald Trump when he said he would help them succeed. They
got stiffed.
He
says, "believe me." Well, his creditors, his contractors,
his laid-off employees, his ripped-off students did just that. Folks,
you cannot believe one word that comes out of Donald Trump's mouth.
Our nation is too great to put it in the hands of a slick-talking,
empty-promising, self-promoting, one man wrecking crew." Of course there was wild applause!!! Don't
take it from me. Take it from former First Lady Barbara Bush. She
said she didn't know how any woman could vote for him after his
offensive comments. Or John McCain's former economic advisor, who
estimates Trump's promises would cost America 3.5 million jobs. Or
the independent analysts that found Trump's tax plan, a gift to the
wealthy and big corporations, would rack up $30 trillion in debt. Or
John Kasich, the Republican governor who had the honor of hosting the
Republican Convention in Cleveland but wouldn't even attend it
because he thinks Trump is such a moral disaster."
When
I lived in Honduras, I learned that the best compliment you could
give someone was to say they were "listo" (ready), not
"inteligente" (smart), not "amable" (friendly),
not "rico" (rich). But "listo." Because what
"listo" means in Spanish is prepared, battle-tested,
rock-solid, up for anything, never backing down. And Hillary Clinton
is "listo." She's
ready because of her faith. She's ready because of her heart. She's
ready because of her experience. She's ready because she knows in
America we are stronger together. "
REV. JESSE JACKSON: “Tonight, I stand proudly in support of the next President of the United States, Hillary Clinton. And let me also congratulate Bernie Sanders for energizing this campaign season with ideas and hope.
A
theologian once said, “Where hate abounds, love must abound even
more. Where fear abounds, hope must abound even more.” In this
stormy season of violent campaign rhetoric, we are called to be
steady in the face of the whirlwind. There’s a tug of war going on
for the soul of America. We have a clear choice. We must tear down
walls of separation, and build bridges of hope and unity.
Love
must trump ignorance, fear, hatred and violence. (AND BECAUSE TRUMP HATES LOVE) We live under ONE
big tent where all must be included and none are left behind. We have
learned to survive apart, and now we must accept the challenge of
learning to live and grow together. They say, “Exclude.” We say,
“Include.”
I
met Hillary decades ago when she was delivering legal protection to
the poor, fighting for the marginalized and defenseless. She’s
fought for access to health care all of her life. In Hillary we have
a tested, tried and trusted partner. No one has ever been more
prepared to be president.”
REV. JESSE JACKSON HEAD OF THE RAINBOW/PUSH ORGANIZATION |
Hillary
understands the historic dimensions of the agony, hope, and promise
of Black Lives Matter. From Trayvon Martin to Michael Brown and Alton
Sterling, and far too many others, shootings of young black men must
stop. And the killing of police officers with powerful assault
weapons resonates deep in our soul. We must choose reconciliation
over retaliation and revenge. We must stop the killing. Now.
We
can trust Hillary not to insult our Hispanic and Muslim brothers and
sisters. And to resist the mass deportation of 15 million people. We
can trust Hillary to expand African trade and development. We can
trust Hillary to fight for Historically Black Colleges and
Universities – that graduate 42 percent of our black engineers and
over half of all black teachers and lawyers. A Clinton Administration
will grow jobs. Eight years ago, Republicans drove our economy to the
brink of disaster. But after 76 straight months of job growth under
President Obama, it’s no time to turn back now."
NOTE: Rev. Jackson was the first African American man to run for president twice - 1984 and 1988 and bring the agenda of the poor and disenfranchised front and center - so that the Democratic Party could no longer ignore it.
(CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL TRANSCRIPT)
https://www.demconvention.com/ speeches/civil-rights-leader- reverend-jesse-jackson/
https://www.demconvention.com/
NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR ANDREW
CUOMO: "Last
week, we heard the Republicans lay out their strategy. Unfortunately,
it offered no new solutions. But it’s clear that their plan is to
fan the flames of fear and offer a scapegoat for our problems. The
Trump campaign is marketing a great distraction, using people’s
fear and anxiety to drive his ratings. Their message comes down to
this: Be afraid of people who are different – religions, colors,
language. Stop immigration and the nation will automatically rise. It’s
not right, it’s divisive, it’s delusional, and we must expose the
truth.
Republicans
are suffering from short-term memory loss. Unless Republicans are all
Native Americans, they are immigrants too! Republicans would cut this
nation in half and turn one against the other. It would take our
greatest strength – our diversity – and make it a weakness.
NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO |
Fear
is a powerful weapon. It can excite and motivate and get people to
yell and scream. Fear can even bring you into power. But fear has
never created a job, educated a child, and fear will never build a
nation. Fear is not strength. Fear is weakness – no matter how loud
you yell – and our America is never weak.
Republicans
say they want to make America great again, to take us back to the
good old days. What good old days do they want to take us back to?
Before the Civil Rights Act? Before minimum wage and worker
protection laws? Before Roe
v. Wade?
We
have a different vision for this nation. We want to go forward. They
say “Make America Great Again”; we say make America greater than
ever before." (FOR FULL TRANSCRIPT CLICK ON LINK BELOW)
JIM CLYBURN OF SOUTH CAROLINA: As the father of three daughters and grandfather of two adorable granddaughters, I am proud to stand before you as we prepare to offer the American people an opportunity to smash through the ultimate glass ceiling in our nation by nominating for President of the United States a person who is more qualified — by education and training, experience and temperament — than anyone who has ever offered for the job. And when it comes to current pursuers, it ain’t even close.
The
changes we seek for our great country will not come easy. To achieve
a stronger and better America, we need a leader who is willing and
able to fight for the dreams of all Americans. If there’s one
thing I know about Hillary Clinton it is this: She is a fighter. And
she fights with her head and her heart.
(FOR FULL TRANSCRIPT CLICK ON LINK BELOW)
TOM
WOLF – GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA: After
serving in the Peace Corps and earning a Ph.D. from M.I.T., I
surprised my family and friends by coming home to Central
Pennsylvania to work in the family business, a building materials
company where I started out driving a forklift. Eventually, we
became one of the largest suppliers of kitchen
cabinets in North America. One of the keys to our success was that
we recognized that in business, you are only as good as the people
you have in your company, and thus, you had to treat everyone like
they mattered. Because, the truth is, they do. Now, I understand that
not all businesspeople see it this way. When we contracted with a
vendor, we paid them.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE GOV. TOM WOLF |
Donald
Trump? He stiffed hundreds of small businesses, from plumbers to
painters, ruining their companies as he sought to enrich himself.
(AND BLACK CHURCHES, TOO) At our company, like at many others
across the country, we treated our female employees with respect.
When they had kids, we celebrated them, and gave them paid leave.
Donald Trump said that pregnant workers are an “inconvenience,”
so it’s no surprise that he has put forward no plan for paid family
leave. Finally, as our company grew, another important part of our
business model was that we had a profit-sharing plan. We knew our
employees contributed to our growth. So, in addition to good wages
and benefits, we shared between 20 and 30 percent of the company’s
profits directly with them.
For
2013, a turnaround year, our company had hundreds
of workers who received an average of $5,000 each
that could be put toward college tuition, a well-earned vacation, or
anything else they wanted to spend it on. Donald Trump? He runs
businesses so that they only help – you guessed it – Donald
Trump. In his six bankruptcy filings, he used the process to protect
himself and even enrich himself while his employees were left out of
luck. We didn’t do what we did because we were looking for awards.
We did it because it was the right thing to do for our workers. We
did because it was great for my company’s bottom line.”
That’s
why, as president, Hillary Clinton will reward companies that share
profits with employees, not just executives. Under her proposal,
companies will get tax credits worth 15 percent of the profits they
share with their employees. The credits would last for two
years and would be larger for small businesses. Because Hillary
believes that if you work hard, you should share in your company’s
success!
She
also will fight to raise the minimum wage, ensure equal pay for
women, and guarantee up to 12 weeks of paid family leave, plus
affordable childcare. That’s fair, it’s smart, and it’s great for
our economy because it’s good for workers and it’s good
for business.
(THE 800 POUND GORILLA IN THE ROOM IS THAT PHILADELPHIA'S 3RD DISTRICT IS WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION UNTIL THE ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, WITH 11-TERM CONGRESSMAN CHAKA FATTAH HAVING BEEN INDICTED ON SOME TRUMPED UP CHARGES THAT REALLY HAVE NO BASIS IN FACT; AND THAT WOLF HAS HIMSELF BEEN THE VICTIM OF REPUGLYCON VIPERS, WHO HAVE HELD THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE LEGISLATURE HOSTAGE - NOT ONLY IS IT NECESSARY TO ELECT HILLARY CLINTON PRESIDENT, BUT TO RID PENNSYLVANIA OF TH SCOURGE OF REPUGLYCON DOMINATION - STARTING WITH SENATOR TOOMEY - WHICH MEANS THAT PHILADELPHIANS HAVE TO VOTE EN MASSE FOR KATIE McGINTY, AS WELL AS FOR DWIGHT EVANS - AND THAT STATEWIDE, THERE HAS TO BE A MASSIVE SWEEP ACROSS THE BOARD IF THE STATE IS TO EVER PROSPER.)
(THE ENTIRE TRANSCRIPT OF GOVERNOR WOLF'S SPEECH IS BELOW:
https://www.demconvention.com/
ERIC
HOLDER, FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL I’ve known Hillary Clinton for
almost 25 years – as a friend, a colleague, and a leader of courage
and conviction. And today, I am proud to say “I’m with Her!” –
because I’ve seen that she has the skills to serve as commander in
chief – and the strength to lead our already-great nation in this
hour of challenge and consequence.
At
a time when the bonds between law enforcement and communities of
color have frayed – when assassins target police in heinous
attacks, and peaceful citizens have to question whether black lives
truly matter – we need a president who understands the reality I
saw, in my travels across the country, as our nation’s 82nd
Attorney General: that there should be no tension between protecting
those who valiantly risk their lives to serve and ensuring that
everyone is treated fairly by police.
She
fought, as a Senator, against sentencing disparities and racial
profiling. She used her first major speech, as a candidate, to lay
out a bold vision for criminal justice reform. As a presidential
candidate she has talked about systemic racism in a way that no one
else has. And she will help our nation summon the courage to confront
racial injustice – and face down the legacies of our darkest past.
Finally,
at a time when the right to vote is under siege – when Republicans
brazenly assault the most fundamental right of our democracy –
passing laws designed to stop people from voting, while closing
locations in minority neighborhoods where people get the documents
they need to vote – we need a president sensitive to these echoes
of Jim Crow. We need a president who holds the right to vote as
sacred and stands firm against any kind of modern-day poll tax.
My
fellow Americans: Hillary Clinton will be that president. She will
set a new standard for early voting. She will champion universal,
automatic registration – you turn 18, you’re registered to vote –
because she knows the best way to defend the right to vote is by
exercising it.
(CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR THE ENTIRE SPEECH)
https://www.demconvention.com/ speeches/former-attorney- general-eric-h-holder-jr/
NEW
YORK CITY MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO: "As
a New Yorker, I’m quite familiar with both presidential nominees.
But despite sharing a home state, these two people are worlds apart.
I was honored to manage Hillary Clinton’s first campaign for
Senate. Here’s the Hillary I know. When she graduated from law
school, she could have begun a lucrative career at the prestigious
law firm of her choice. Instead, her heart led her to take a noble
job at modest pay at the Children’s Defense Fund advocating for
poor families and children who needed a champion. That is who she is.
What
did Donald Trump do? He was born rich; then he made a career out of
ripping people off, racking up billions in debt, and bankrupting his
companies. Instead of public service or philanthropy, he became one
of the least charitable billionaires our country has ever seen."
NYC MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO |
The
Mayor recounted how Hillary had consistently taken on the insurance
conglomerates to provide universal comprehensive health care for
Americans and children; and how, despite the millions they
used against her, she finally got Congress to pass the
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) against all odds.
As
Secretary of State, Hillary fought for the dignity of women and
girls, passionately fighting the scourge of human trafficking and the
horror of child marriage in Saudi Arabia.
What
did Donald do? He’s called women “dogs” and “fat pigs” and
blamed military sexual assault on the presence of women in our armed
forces. He’s degraded women to make himself feel big while showing
us the truly little man that he is.
Hillary
Clinton: She’s smart, she’s steady, she’s right, and she’s
ready! Donald
Trump: He’s reckless, he’s risky, he’s wrong, and he’s scary! If
you care about fighting income inequality, about lifting up families
and children, about building up America’s great cities, then let’s
come together, fight together, and let’s elect Hillary Clinton the
next president of these United States!
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SEE THE ENTIRE TRANSCRIPT)
https://www.demconvention.com/speeches/mayor-bill-de-blasio-2016-dnc-speech/
MIICHAEL BLOOMBERG, FORMER MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK: "Let
me thank all of you for welcoming an outsider here to deliver what
will be an unconventional convention speech. I am not here as a
member of any party, or to endorse any party platform. I am here for
one reason: To explain why I believe it is imperative that we elect
Hillary Clinton as the next president of the United States, and to
ask you to join with me in supporting her this November.
(MOST FOLKS KNOW I HAVE NO "LOVE" FOR BLOOMIE - BUT I HAVE TO APPLAUD HIS TAKING THIS PRINCIPLED STANCE - SOMETHING HE IS DEFINITELY NOT KNOWN FOR)
When
the Founding Fathers arrived here in Philadelphia to forge a new
nation they didn’t come as Democrats or Republicans or to nominate
a presidential candidate. They came as patriots who feared party
politics, and I know how they felt.
I’ve
been a Democrat. I’ve been a Republican. And I eventually became an
independent because I don’t believe that either party has a
monopoly on good ideas or strong leadership.
When
I enter the voting booth each time, I look at the candidate — not
the party label. I have supported elected officials from both sides
of the aisle, and probably not many people in this room can say that.
But I know there are many watching at home who can. And now, they are
carefully weighing their choices. I understand their dilemma. I know
what it’s like to have neither party fully represent my views or
values.
FORMER NYC MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG |
Too
many Republicans wrongly blame immigrants for problems, and they
stand in the way of action on climate change and gun violence.
Meanwhile, many Democrats I think wrongly blame the private sector
for our problems, and they stand in the way of action on education
reform and deficit reduction.
There
are times when I disagree with Hillary. But whatever our
disagreements may be, I’ve come here to say: We must put them aside
for the good of our country. And we must unite around the candidate
who can defeat a dangerous demagogue.
I
believe it’s the duty of all American citizens to make our voices
heard by voting in this election. And if you’re not yet registered
to vote, go online and do it now. This is just too important to sit
out.
Now,
we’ve heard of needing a leader who understands business. I
couldn’t agree more. I’ve built a business. And I didn’t start
it with a million dollar check from my father.
Because
of my success in the private sector, I had the chance to run
America’s largest city for 12 years, governing in the wake of its
greatest tragedy. Today, as an independent, an entrepreneur, and a
former mayor, I believe we need a president who is a problem-solver,
not a bomb-thrower. Someone who can bring members of Congress
together to get big things done. And I know Hillary can do that
because I saw it firsthand."
He related how Hillary went across the aisle to deal with Repuglycons to make sure New York had what it needed to rebuild after 911.
Bloomberg continued: "Throughout
his career, Trump has left behind a well-documented record of
bankruptcies and thousands of lawsuits and angry stockholders and
contractors who feel cheated and disillusioned customers who feel
they have been ripped off. Trump wants to run the nation like he’s
run his business? God help us.
I’m
a New Yorker, and I know a con when I see one. Trump says he’ll
punish manufacturers that move to Mexico or China, but the clothes he
sells are made overseas in low-wage factories. He says he wants to
put Americans back to work, but he games the U.S. visa system so he
can hire temporary foreign workers at low wages. He says he wants to
deport 11 million undocumented people, but he seems to have no
problem in hiring them. What’d I miss here? Truth
be told, the richest thing about Donald Trump is his hypocrisy. He
wants you to believe that we can solve our biggest problems by
deporting Mexicans and shutting out Muslims. He wants you to believe
that erecting trade barriers will bring back good jobs. He’s wrong
on both counts."
He sums it up: "The
bottom line is: Trump is a risky, reckless, and radical choice — and
we can’t afford to make that choice.
Now
I know Hillary Clinton is not flawless. No candidate is. But she is
the right choice — and the responsible choice — in this
election. No matter what you may think about her politics or her
record, Hillary Clinton understands that this is not reality
television. This is reality. She
understands the job of the president. It involves finding solutions,
not pointing fingers, and offering hope, not stoking fear."
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL TRANSCRIPT)
THE HON. MAXINE
WATERS - CALIFORNIA: "I
am so proud to support a woman who has the skill to meet with world
leaders, kings, and queens, and who commands respect from our friends
and our foes alike.
I’m
elated to have a candidate who understands diplomacy, global
security, and the importance of climate protection.
I
am so thankful we have Hillary Clinton, whose life of public service
is not mythical but real and profound.
MAXJNE "MAXIMUM" WATERS |
Hillary
Clinton is not intimidated by the NRA. Gun violence must be stopped!
She will not rule with fear and predictions of failure. And while she
will work to support our police, she will also support fair police
policies. The lost lives of unarmed citizens must stop. Black Lives
Matter!
And
oh yes! Women of America, women of the world, we will be treated with
dignity and respect. We will not be judged by our appearance, our
size, or our accent. We will not be denied freedom of choice. We will
demonstrate our talents, and we will prosper. Hillary’s
experience uniquely qualifies her to be the next President of the
United States of America!"
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL TRANSCRIPT
ELEANOR
HOLMES NORTON – DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REP: “I
am privileged to represent the almost 700,000 American citizens,
growing by 1,000 every month, in your nation’s capital. We are so
proud of our city, with a budget larger than that of 13 states, that
we want to become the 51st state of the United States! We are home
to our most powerful institutions, yet we have been denied our power
as American citizens. The power we seek is ordinary, not lofty. It is
the democratic power of equal citizenship.
DC REPRESENTATIVE ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON |
It is the power of local
control over our $4 billion in locally-raised funds — 30 states
rely more on federal funds to balance their annual budgets than DC
does. It is the power of local control over purely local laws —
like our gun safety laws that Republicans try to eliminate every
year. And, yes, it is also the democratic power that gave birth to
the nation itself—the quid
pro quo
power of the vote in the House and Senate in return for the taxes we
pay. DC residents not only pay taxes without representation, we pay
the highest federal taxes per capita in the United States — with no
votes in the House and Senate to show for those taxes. In
dramatic contrast, our Democratic platform says: “Restoring our
democracy … means passing statehood for the District of Columbia.”
Our nominee says, “as President, I will be a vocal champion for DC
statehood.”
Never
before has a presidential nominee taken office with so solid a
promise for full and equal citizenship for D.C. residents. And listen
up America: A nominee who will stand up for DC will stand up for you
too. Hillary for President. Statehood for DC!
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL TRANSCRIPT
MICHAEL STEELE OF THE RNC WAS AT THE DNC??? |
One of my favorite sayings came from MADELINE
ALBRIGHT, who stated: “The fact that Donald Trump is running for office has
already done great damage to our country. Trump as president would
alienate our allies, and would be a national disaster." Sooooo true!!
We're looking at 90 days, folks - actually 89 days and counting. And we must do just that - make every day count. We can't be shucking, jiving and joking around. Now is the time to put the pedal to the metal. We have to get out the voter registration cards, and starting with our youngest - and going to our eldest - make sure they have all they need to vote - the i.d. documentation, registration cards, knowledge of how to use the polling machines, transportation. Now is the time to put these strategies in place. We have to go into the hospitals, senior citizens homes and other areas and make sure they have the opportunity to vote.
We can't be sideliners and whiners. We have to be proactive. Yes, the country has problems; yes we have issues with the injustice system - they are fixable if we think national, but vote local - i.e., vote out those who don't serve our needs, and vote in those who do.
Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) are going across the country to the 17 states that have the most egregious voter blocking laws on the books to help the people in those states get their rights to vote. "While it will take time to actually strike down these rules, what we will do in the meantime, while our other organizations are working on the legalities, is to make sure that each and every citizen has whatever their municipality claims they need to have to vote - whether it be an i.d. card, a driver's license, a birth certificate. We will not give them any excuse for preventing them from voting."
Now, I'm assuming that this message is getting across to you, and that you're not going to throw your vote away on T-Rump, or some fringe candidate. I'm assuming that you know what fascism looks and smells like and are not a masochist. But in case I'm wrong - and since my mother taught me to never assume - let me make it plain: I am the partisan press - I am standing for the Democratic format. I don't see myself playing two ends agains the middle this close to the goal - because there are unfortunate individuals out there who would not understand the maneuver and be gullible enough to back Trump instead of Hillary. So in case you didn't get the message at the beginning, let me also place it at the end: I AM SUPPORTING HILLARY CLINTON AND TIM KAINE FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - AND ALL CANDIDATES ON THE DEMOCRATIC LINE.
I AM URGING MY READERS TO DO THE SAME -
NOW THAT YOU KNOW - WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
Gloria
We're looking at 90 days, folks - actually 89 days and counting. And we must do just that - make every day count. We can't be shucking, jiving and joking around. Now is the time to put the pedal to the metal. We have to get out the voter registration cards, and starting with our youngest - and going to our eldest - make sure they have all they need to vote - the i.d. documentation, registration cards, knowledge of how to use the polling machines, transportation. Now is the time to put these strategies in place. We have to go into the hospitals, senior citizens homes and other areas and make sure they have the opportunity to vote.
We can't be sideliners and whiners. We have to be proactive. Yes, the country has problems; yes we have issues with the injustice system - they are fixable if we think national, but vote local - i.e., vote out those who don't serve our needs, and vote in those who do.
Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) are going across the country to the 17 states that have the most egregious voter blocking laws on the books to help the people in those states get their rights to vote. "While it will take time to actually strike down these rules, what we will do in the meantime, while our other organizations are working on the legalities, is to make sure that each and every citizen has whatever their municipality claims they need to have to vote - whether it be an i.d. card, a driver's license, a birth certificate. We will not give them any excuse for preventing them from voting."
REV. AL SHARPTON FOUNDER OF THE NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) |
Now, I'm assuming that this message is getting across to you, and that you're not going to throw your vote away on T-Rump, or some fringe candidate. I'm assuming that you know what fascism looks and smells like and are not a masochist. But in case I'm wrong - and since my mother taught me to never assume - let me make it plain: I am the partisan press - I am standing for the Democratic format. I don't see myself playing two ends agains the middle this close to the goal - because there are unfortunate individuals out there who would not understand the maneuver and be gullible enough to back Trump instead of Hillary. So in case you didn't get the message at the beginning, let me also place it at the end: I AM SUPPORTING HILLARY CLINTON AND TIM KAINE FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - AND ALL CANDIDATES ON THE DEMOCRATIC LINE.
I AM URGING MY READERS TO DO THE SAME -
NOW THAT YOU KNOW - WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
Gloria
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