Hypocritical DNC
The Democratic National Convention continues to try to limit the voters’ voice of Michigan and Florida, while still asking for their vote in November. The voters had nothing to do with the internal rules of the Democratic Party. The voters had nothing to do with the changing the date of the primary. So why should the voters of two states be excluded from the Democratic process.
Why would anyone from Michigan or Florida vote for Obama? He was the one who stood in the way of the revote. He stood in the way of all the votes being counted because he was afraid it would help Clinton. The DNC helped their heir apparent by denying Michigan and Florida voters their Constitutional right of representation.
Suddenly DNC realized that they would need Michigan and Florida to win the White House that they began to make nice. They are holding hearings to give both states reconsideration. As I write this, Florida’s delegates have been seated with only a half vote. The DNC is telling Florida that your citizens are not equal to the rest of the country--that the people of Florida will be denied their Constitutional rights as equal citizens.
The debate on Michigan has just started. The proposed “compromise” is to give Obama delegates won by Clinton and to also give cut the weight of each delegate to half. Once again, the DNC has their fingers on the scale. It is in Democratic Bylaws that delegates can’t be shifted from one candidate or category from one to another, which is exactly what is proposed. The compromise would take four delegates be taken from Clinton to Obama; in addition, all of the uncommitted delegates would go to Obama. In Michigan, 55% percent of the votes went to Clinton. Obama received none because he chose to take his name off the ballet. Undeclared received 40% of the votes. Each of the delegates will only receive a half vote.
Senator Clinton as reserved her right to challenge the committee‘s decision. For months, the DNC has been corrupting the system by systematically supporting Obama over Clinton due to gender bias. The good old boys would prefer to have a penis in office instead of the best candidate. I would hope that if the DNC continues to subvert the political system by not fully seating the Michigan and Florida delegates, then I would ask Senator Clinton to run as an independent.
The committee has voted. The voters in both states have lost part of their citizenship. So now, the DNC will be courting these same voters in November. What hypocrites! If they think the voters in either state will just forgive and forget, they are sadly mistaken.
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In the Major's old world, it was kill or be killed. Whoever had set the mission for the young stranger hadn't told him what kind of predator he hunted. Older didn't mean soft as the hunter becomes the prey in D. H. Brown's Honor Due
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If I was Head Writer of Days of Our Lives--Part 15
EXT: FOUNTAIN IN THE PARK: EVENING
The beautiful spring evening has brought out the Salemites. EJ is sitting on the edge of the fountain, sadly tracing the dedication plate that reads, "In loving memory of John Black. Beloved husband, father and friend. His loving spirit remains alive in all the lives he has touched." Ava walks up the path, seeing him, she walks up to him and sits on the other side of the dedication plate.
AVA
Hi.
EJ
I want to be like him.
AVA
He’s dead.
EJ
Not any more.
AVA
What do you mean, not any more?
EJ
It was one of my father’s little games. Once again, he stole a life. It seemed to be his hobby. Taking people’s lives and using them.
AVA
You aren’t responsible for what he did.
EJ
(Standing and walking away from her)
Yes. I am. I helped him. Ava, I’ve done terrible things.
AVA
Like I’m one who could throw stones.
EJ
If you knew--
AVA
I would love you any way. You will always be my hero.
EJ
(Shaking his head)
You wouldn’t stay that.
AVA
(Walking to him and taking his hand)
Tell me.
EJ
I’m too ashamed.
AVA
Look at me. EJ, look at me. What do you see in my eyes?
EJ
Someone who doesn’t exist any more.
AVA
Yes. He does. You’ve just forgotten. But I haven’t. I still remember who you truly are. Every new beginning starts with an ending. You’ve done things you aren’t proud of. So have I. Do you think any less of me?
EJ
You don’t understand.
AVA
What don’t I understand. What is the worse thing you’ve done?
EJ
I can’t.
AVA
EJ, you can. Trust me.
EJ
Trust? What’s that?
AVA
The courage to have faith in another.
EJ
(The words rush out)
I raped Samantha Brady. I loved her and she didn’t love me. But I thought I could make her love me. Father wanted an heir with a Brady woman. It was nothing until I met her. She was so alive and beautiful. And she was a Brady. I could make my father happy and find love at the same time. But she loved Lucas. No matter what I did, she always went back to him. No matter how he hurt her...
AVA
So you thought that if you hurt her more, she would love you?
EJ
You hate me.
AVA
I don’t hate you.
EJ
How can you not? I hate myself. I love her but when I look in her eyes I remember--the hurt and betrayal I saw in her eyes. Sometimes, I still see it. I want her to love me like I love her.
AVA
If you loved her, you would never have hurt her like that.
EJ
She said she forgives me.
AVA
Forgiveness is different than love.
EJ
In time--
AVA
In time, what? Do you think she will forget? Can you?
EJ
I can make it work. I can’t give up.
AVA
You don’t have anything to give up.
EJ
She’ll forgive me.
AVA
You said she already did. Is there something else? EJ, you can’t force someone to love you. You can’t lie or manipulate them into caring. Love doesn’t work that way. I love you for who you are in here. You didn’t have to con me. I loved you for you. I wanted you to be happy. That’s why I didn’t follow you. Maybe that was a mistake. But I thought that is what you wanted and I wanted you to be happy. That is what love is.
(Placing her hand on his heart)
You are a kind and honorable man, who used to make me feel safe and loved. You helped me find reasons to smile after my mother died. You were my handsome knight who road upon steed to save me. You gave me the strength to think I could have a life of my own. To be someone besides my father’s daughter.
EJ
I’m not that man any more.
AVA
Yes you are. You just have to remember to be EJ not Stephano’s son. He twisted and manipulated you in the name of love and family loyalty.
EJ
That’s no excuse.
AVA
No excuse. An explanation. You are still responsible for what you did. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t fix what you broke.
EJ
How?
AVA
Look a movie theater. Let’s go.
EJ
My life is falling a part and you want to go to a movie?
AVA
It’s Indiana Jones.
EJ
I don’t feel like it.
AVA
Is there anything you can do tonight to change anything?
EJ
No.
AVA
My treat.
EJ
Like I haven’t heard that before.
AVA
(Holding up her purse)
I didn’t forget it. I’ll even buy you your own bag of popcorn.
EJ
As if I touch yours with all the salt you put on it.
AVA
You’re the one to talk--Mister I want popcorn with my butter. You’re getting up in age, buddy. You might want to start watching your cholesterol.
EJ
Ha, Ha. You’re just as old as I am.
AVA
But I wear it so much better.
EJ
That you do.
CUT
INT: CHEZ ROUGE: NIGHT
The restaurant is full. Doug and Julie stand off to the side of the bar with Maggie.
DOUG
Maggie, what did you do? Advertise day and night.
MAGGIE
I didn’t have to. It’s all word of mouth.
DOUG
I didn’t think anyone would remember.
JULIE
Doug, how could they forget? You helped them celebrate some of the best times of their lives.
DOUG
It’s been such a long time.
MAGGIE
I heard your rehearsals. You have only gotten better. Albert said he was impressed.
DOUG
What does he know, his just a kid.
MAGGIE
A kid who graduated from Juilliard with honors. He not only plays the piano, but he is also a composer.
JULIE
You see. It’s not just me who thinks you are fabulous.
MAGGIE
And me.
Chloe and Philip walk up.
CHLOE
I’m here.
DOUG
You’re not Liz or Roberto, but you’ll do.
CHLOE
Am I missing something?
JULIE
Doug’s a little nervous. It’s been a long time since he sang in front of a crowd.
DOUG
I’m still here.
CHLOE
That’s silly. Doug, you have an amazing voice. I’m going to learn a lot from you.
PHILIP
Maggie, have you seen my father? He said he was going to be here tonight.
CHLOE
Leave him alone. It can wait until tomorrow.
MAGGIE
They were at the bar waiting for their table. I don’t see them. Maybe they went out on the terrace?
PHILIP
I’ll go look.
CHLOE
(Following)
Philip, don’t you dare.
JULIE
I wonder what that was all about?
MAGGIE
Who knows? Doug you almost ready?
Caroline and Victor walk up.
CAROLINE
Hi Doug, Julie. We’re all happy that you are back.
VICTOR
Maggie, thank you for making room for us. .
MAGGIE
Philip is looking for you.
VICTOR
I saw them when they came in.
CAROLINE
Victor insisted that we duck down the hallway.
VICTOR
They weren’t invited.
MAGGIE
Chloe is auditioning tonight.
Nicole walks up behind them.
NICOLE
Victor, cheating on me again I see.
VICTOR
How did you get in here?
NICOLE
I just dropped your name.
MAGGIE
Nicole, we are totally booked tonight.
NICOLE
I saw that. Giving away free booze.
Philip and Chloe return from the terrace.
Oh look. A family gathering. I just have to stay.
PHILIP
There they are.
CHLOE
Philip not tonight.
PHILIP
Chloe came up with brilliant idea.
VICTOR
Are you sure you can talk about it in mixed company.
NICOLE
Hi Philip. Chloe.
VICTOR
Is there nowhere I can go to get away from you two harpies?
DOUG
Let’s start the show. I think it’ll be safer up there.
JULIE
Good idea.
MAGGIE
I’ll get Albert.
Julie and Doug walk toward the piano.
This is a very special night for a lot of people. This is your one and only warning not to ruin it for them.
VICTOR
There will be no trouble. You have my word.
MAGGIE
Good.
Maggie walk to handsome man in his twenties who was sitting in a small back booth. Together they walk towards the piano.
NICOLE
He’s cute.
VICTOR
Forget it Nicole. He wouldn’t be interested in a tramp like you.
CAROLINE
Victor!
NICOLE
What does that say about you?
VICTOR
You’re a mistake that soon will be dealt with.
WAITER
(Walking over)
Your table is ready.
VICTOR
Good timing. Don’t follow us.
PHILIP
It’ll just take a minute.
VICTOR
Chloe, I hope you get the job so you can move out of my house.
CHLOE
Thanks. I think.
NICOLE
Chloe are you going to be a working girl again.
VICTOR
Like you have room to talk.
CAROLINE
Let’s just go to the table.
VICTOR
Good idea.
Philip starts to follow. Victor stops him.
Go back to your she-devils. You wanted them. You deal with them.
CHLOE
If you want any peace tonight. You’ll listen.
VICTOR
Make it quick.
PHILIP
A national telethon to raise money to add on wings to existing hospitals. It would be cheaper and easier to add on instead of building new facilities.
CHLOE
They would also eventually benefit the members of the communities not just vets.
CAROLINE
The two of you want to do something to aid the returning vets. What a wonderful idea. I’d like to help.
NICOLE
Me too. I’d made a lot of contacts in California.
VICTOR
On your street corner, no doubt.
CAROLINE
That wasn’t necessary.
NICOLE
No really. I help build Mythic from the ground up.
VICTOR
Fine. You can help.
CHLOE AND PHILIP
What?
VICTOR
You’ll need all the help you can get. Now go talk about it some place else. Caroline, our waiter is getting impatient
He leads her toward the other side of the room.
CAROLINE
Victor, what you up to?
VICTOR
With any luck, they actually get some work done before they kill each other.
They sit at the table as the house light dim slightly and the piano starts to play
MAGGIE
I would like to welcome you to Chez Rouge. As most of you remember Doug Williams.
The crowd applauds.
Doug’s Place was like no other. Filled with joy, love and music, it was where many of us fell in love and celebrated our special events. We were all saddened when it closed. It was like loosing a part of the family. Although Chez Rouge will never take its place, we can recreate a little piece of it. I give you Doug Williams.
Maggie hands Doug the microphone. He kisses her on the check and she steps off the stage. Immediately she goes behind the bar.
DOUG
I’m amazed by how many of you remember. It was long ago or was it yesterday.
MAGGIE
(To the bartender)
Is the cameral working?
BARTENDER
I think so.
Maggie picks up the phone and dials.
CUT
INT: ALICE HORTON’S LIVING ROOM: NIGHT
Alice is sitting in her chair with a laptop computer on the table in front of her. Doug is on the screen. She picks up the phone.
ALICE
Hello. Hi Maggie. Yes. I have it. Doug looks wonderful.
The camera zooms on the screen.
CUT
INT: CHEZ ROUGE: NIGHT
DOUG
I would like to start with a very special song, dedicated to two very special people. They opened hearts and their family to me. With out them I wouldn’t have met and married the love of my life. Tom is no longer with us and Alice couldn’t be here in person tonight, but this song was special to them. I dedicate it to them and all those who found a love that will last always
Doug starts singing Always. As he does, the camera pans around the room. The audience joins in. They are not only enjoying the music, but the memories that accompany it. Hope and Bo sit together at a table, holding hands. Maggie joins Mickey at their table. Victor and Caroline sit at their table. She reaches out and takes his hand. Victor encircles his hands around hers. Marlena and John sit at another table. Marlena is remembering fond memories. John looks uncomfortable and moves his hand away. At the bar, Roman watches them. Marlena reaches out to take John’s hand. John focuses on the ring. He’s suddenly uncomfortable.
JOHN
(Whispering to Marlena)
I gotta get out of here.
MARLENA
I’ll go with you.
JOHN
No stay here.
John walks out. Roman waits for a moment then follows. The song is nearly over.
INT: ALICE’S LIVING ROOM: NIGHT
Pulling out from the screen to see, Alice caressing Tom’s face in the picture.
ALICE
(Singing)
Not for just an hour. Not for just a day. Not for just a year. But always. Always. Tom.
CUT
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The beautiful spring evening has brought out the Salemites. EJ is sitting on the edge of the fountain, sadly tracing the dedication plate that reads, "In loving memory of John Black. Beloved husband, father and friend. His loving spirit remains alive in all the lives he has touched." Ava walks up the path, seeing him, she walks up to him and sits on the other side of the dedication plate.
AVA
Hi.
EJ
I want to be like him.
AVA
He’s dead.
EJ
Not any more.
AVA
What do you mean, not any more?
EJ
It was one of my father’s little games. Once again, he stole a life. It seemed to be his hobby. Taking people’s lives and using them.
AVA
You aren’t responsible for what he did.
EJ
(Standing and walking away from her)
Yes. I am. I helped him. Ava, I’ve done terrible things.
AVA
Like I’m one who could throw stones.
EJ
If you knew--
AVA
I would love you any way. You will always be my hero.
EJ
(Shaking his head)
You wouldn’t stay that.
AVA
(Walking to him and taking his hand)
Tell me.
EJ
I’m too ashamed.
AVA
Look at me. EJ, look at me. What do you see in my eyes?
EJ
Someone who doesn’t exist any more.
AVA
Yes. He does. You’ve just forgotten. But I haven’t. I still remember who you truly are. Every new beginning starts with an ending. You’ve done things you aren’t proud of. So have I. Do you think any less of me?
EJ
You don’t understand.
AVA
What don’t I understand. What is the worse thing you’ve done?
EJ
I can’t.
AVA
EJ, you can. Trust me.
EJ
Trust? What’s that?
AVA
The courage to have faith in another.
EJ
(The words rush out)
I raped Samantha Brady. I loved her and she didn’t love me. But I thought I could make her love me. Father wanted an heir with a Brady woman. It was nothing until I met her. She was so alive and beautiful. And she was a Brady. I could make my father happy and find love at the same time. But she loved Lucas. No matter what I did, she always went back to him. No matter how he hurt her...
AVA
So you thought that if you hurt her more, she would love you?
EJ
You hate me.
AVA
I don’t hate you.
EJ
How can you not? I hate myself. I love her but when I look in her eyes I remember--the hurt and betrayal I saw in her eyes. Sometimes, I still see it. I want her to love me like I love her.
AVA
If you loved her, you would never have hurt her like that.
EJ
She said she forgives me.
AVA
Forgiveness is different than love.
EJ
In time--
AVA
In time, what? Do you think she will forget? Can you?
EJ
I can make it work. I can’t give up.
AVA
You don’t have anything to give up.
EJ
She’ll forgive me.
AVA
You said she already did. Is there something else? EJ, you can’t force someone to love you. You can’t lie or manipulate them into caring. Love doesn’t work that way. I love you for who you are in here. You didn’t have to con me. I loved you for you. I wanted you to be happy. That’s why I didn’t follow you. Maybe that was a mistake. But I thought that is what you wanted and I wanted you to be happy. That is what love is.
(Placing her hand on his heart)
You are a kind and honorable man, who used to make me feel safe and loved. You helped me find reasons to smile after my mother died. You were my handsome knight who road upon steed to save me. You gave me the strength to think I could have a life of my own. To be someone besides my father’s daughter.
EJ
I’m not that man any more.
AVA
Yes you are. You just have to remember to be EJ not Stephano’s son. He twisted and manipulated you in the name of love and family loyalty.
EJ
That’s no excuse.
AVA
No excuse. An explanation. You are still responsible for what you did. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t fix what you broke.
EJ
How?
AVA
Look a movie theater. Let’s go.
EJ
My life is falling a part and you want to go to a movie?
AVA
It’s Indiana Jones.
EJ
I don’t feel like it.
AVA
Is there anything you can do tonight to change anything?
EJ
No.
AVA
My treat.
EJ
Like I haven’t heard that before.
AVA
(Holding up her purse)
I didn’t forget it. I’ll even buy you your own bag of popcorn.
EJ
As if I touch yours with all the salt you put on it.
AVA
You’re the one to talk--Mister I want popcorn with my butter. You’re getting up in age, buddy. You might want to start watching your cholesterol.
EJ
Ha, Ha. You’re just as old as I am.
AVA
But I wear it so much better.
EJ
That you do.
CUT
INT: CHEZ ROUGE: NIGHT
The restaurant is full. Doug and Julie stand off to the side of the bar with Maggie.
DOUG
Maggie, what did you do? Advertise day and night.
MAGGIE
I didn’t have to. It’s all word of mouth.
DOUG
I didn’t think anyone would remember.
JULIE
Doug, how could they forget? You helped them celebrate some of the best times of their lives.
DOUG
It’s been such a long time.
MAGGIE
I heard your rehearsals. You have only gotten better. Albert said he was impressed.
DOUG
What does he know, his just a kid.
MAGGIE
A kid who graduated from Juilliard with honors. He not only plays the piano, but he is also a composer.
JULIE
You see. It’s not just me who thinks you are fabulous.
MAGGIE
And me.
Chloe and Philip walk up.
CHLOE
I’m here.
DOUG
You’re not Liz or Roberto, but you’ll do.
CHLOE
Am I missing something?
JULIE
Doug’s a little nervous. It’s been a long time since he sang in front of a crowd.
DOUG
I’m still here.
CHLOE
That’s silly. Doug, you have an amazing voice. I’m going to learn a lot from you.
PHILIP
Maggie, have you seen my father? He said he was going to be here tonight.
CHLOE
Leave him alone. It can wait until tomorrow.
MAGGIE
They were at the bar waiting for their table. I don’t see them. Maybe they went out on the terrace?
PHILIP
I’ll go look.
CHLOE
(Following)
Philip, don’t you dare.
JULIE
I wonder what that was all about?
MAGGIE
Who knows? Doug you almost ready?
Caroline and Victor walk up.
CAROLINE
Hi Doug, Julie. We’re all happy that you are back.
VICTOR
Maggie, thank you for making room for us. .
MAGGIE
Philip is looking for you.
VICTOR
I saw them when they came in.
CAROLINE
Victor insisted that we duck down the hallway.
VICTOR
They weren’t invited.
MAGGIE
Chloe is auditioning tonight.
Nicole walks up behind them.
NICOLE
Victor, cheating on me again I see.
VICTOR
How did you get in here?
NICOLE
I just dropped your name.
MAGGIE
Nicole, we are totally booked tonight.
NICOLE
I saw that. Giving away free booze.
Philip and Chloe return from the terrace.
Oh look. A family gathering. I just have to stay.
PHILIP
There they are.
CHLOE
Philip not tonight.
PHILIP
Chloe came up with brilliant idea.
VICTOR
Are you sure you can talk about it in mixed company.
NICOLE
Hi Philip. Chloe.
VICTOR
Is there nowhere I can go to get away from you two harpies?
DOUG
Let’s start the show. I think it’ll be safer up there.
JULIE
Good idea.
MAGGIE
I’ll get Albert.
Julie and Doug walk toward the piano.
This is a very special night for a lot of people. This is your one and only warning not to ruin it for them.
VICTOR
There will be no trouble. You have my word.
MAGGIE
Good.
Maggie walk to handsome man in his twenties who was sitting in a small back booth. Together they walk towards the piano.
NICOLE
He’s cute.
VICTOR
Forget it Nicole. He wouldn’t be interested in a tramp like you.
CAROLINE
Victor!
NICOLE
What does that say about you?
VICTOR
You’re a mistake that soon will be dealt with.
WAITER
(Walking over)
Your table is ready.
VICTOR
Good timing. Don’t follow us.
PHILIP
It’ll just take a minute.
VICTOR
Chloe, I hope you get the job so you can move out of my house.
CHLOE
Thanks. I think.
NICOLE
Chloe are you going to be a working girl again.
VICTOR
Like you have room to talk.
CAROLINE
Let’s just go to the table.
VICTOR
Good idea.
Philip starts to follow. Victor stops him.
Go back to your she-devils. You wanted them. You deal with them.
CHLOE
If you want any peace tonight. You’ll listen.
VICTOR
Make it quick.
PHILIP
A national telethon to raise money to add on wings to existing hospitals. It would be cheaper and easier to add on instead of building new facilities.
CHLOE
They would also eventually benefit the members of the communities not just vets.
CAROLINE
The two of you want to do something to aid the returning vets. What a wonderful idea. I’d like to help.
NICOLE
Me too. I’d made a lot of contacts in California.
VICTOR
On your street corner, no doubt.
CAROLINE
That wasn’t necessary.
NICOLE
No really. I help build Mythic from the ground up.
VICTOR
Fine. You can help.
CHLOE AND PHILIP
What?
VICTOR
You’ll need all the help you can get. Now go talk about it some place else. Caroline, our waiter is getting impatient
He leads her toward the other side of the room.
CAROLINE
Victor, what you up to?
VICTOR
With any luck, they actually get some work done before they kill each other.
They sit at the table as the house light dim slightly and the piano starts to play
MAGGIE
I would like to welcome you to Chez Rouge. As most of you remember Doug Williams.
The crowd applauds.
Doug’s Place was like no other. Filled with joy, love and music, it was where many of us fell in love and celebrated our special events. We were all saddened when it closed. It was like loosing a part of the family. Although Chez Rouge will never take its place, we can recreate a little piece of it. I give you Doug Williams.
Maggie hands Doug the microphone. He kisses her on the check and she steps off the stage. Immediately she goes behind the bar.
DOUG
I’m amazed by how many of you remember. It was long ago or was it yesterday.
MAGGIE
(To the bartender)
Is the cameral working?
BARTENDER
I think so.
Maggie picks up the phone and dials.
CUT
INT: ALICE HORTON’S LIVING ROOM: NIGHT
Alice is sitting in her chair with a laptop computer on the table in front of her. Doug is on the screen. She picks up the phone.
ALICE
Hello. Hi Maggie. Yes. I have it. Doug looks wonderful.
The camera zooms on the screen.
CUT
INT: CHEZ ROUGE: NIGHT
DOUG
I would like to start with a very special song, dedicated to two very special people. They opened hearts and their family to me. With out them I wouldn’t have met and married the love of my life. Tom is no longer with us and Alice couldn’t be here in person tonight, but this song was special to them. I dedicate it to them and all those who found a love that will last always
Doug starts singing Always. As he does, the camera pans around the room. The audience joins in. They are not only enjoying the music, but the memories that accompany it. Hope and Bo sit together at a table, holding hands. Maggie joins Mickey at their table. Victor and Caroline sit at their table. She reaches out and takes his hand. Victor encircles his hands around hers. Marlena and John sit at another table. Marlena is remembering fond memories. John looks uncomfortable and moves his hand away. At the bar, Roman watches them. Marlena reaches out to take John’s hand. John focuses on the ring. He’s suddenly uncomfortable.
JOHN
(Whispering to Marlena)
I gotta get out of here.
MARLENA
I’ll go with you.
JOHN
No stay here.
John walks out. Roman waits for a moment then follows. The song is nearly over.
INT: ALICE’S LIVING ROOM: NIGHT
Pulling out from the screen to see, Alice caressing Tom’s face in the picture.
ALICE
(Singing)
Not for just an hour. Not for just a day. Not for just a year. But always. Always. Tom.
CUT
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African American Women Win Nothing With Obama
African American Women Win Nothing With Obama
Father Michael Pfleger is just the newest example of how Obama judgment should be called into question. His sexist and racist comments were not taken out of context. There is no reasonable context that would justify them; the comments were hate filled not only of women but also indiscriminately of all white people. There are good and bad--wise and ignorant people in all religions, genders, and ethic backgrounds. To paint with broad strokes only reflects badly back on the speaker and has nothing to do with the subject of the discourse. Everyone sees the world through their own personal experience; our past colors the way we see the present and the future, leaving us all to see the world subjectively and in many cases unrealistically.
When I first saw Obama at the Democratic convention, I thought he was amazing. His speech showed a wise soul who wanted to be a positive force in the world. That person started the campaign; however, it has been a long time, since I saw him. He quickly changed into just another member of the good old boys club. The day after the West Virginia elections only confirmed how much he has changed. Showing up in Michigan with John Edwards was not a coincidence. It was a planned event to upstage Clinton's big win. It was their way of putting that uppity woman back in her place. Immediately, the media and the DNC jumped on Obama's bandwagon discounting both West Virginia and Kentucky’s over whelming support for Clinton and once again demanding that she concede the nomination. They continue to claim that Obama is the nominee without considering that the voters refuse to follow their lead.
While in previous elections DNC focused on the popular vote instead of the delegates, during the nomination process they have done just the opposite. The numbers have been manipulated on both sides, but none as great as those involving the popular vote. Michigan and Florida votes have been cast aside solely because of who would benefit from them. If Obama had been the beneficiary, there simply would never have been a question of those votes being included. Nor would the DNC or the media have started calling for the Obama to step aside when there was only a 26 delegate difference as the did to Clinton. Their gender bias has revealed how little respect there is for women. If the situation had been reverse, there would have been riots in the streets with claims of racial bigotry. Yet when it comes to gender, women are expected to shut up and do what they are told. How shocked they must have been when Clinton said no and to continued to fight. How dare that uppity woman!
What confuses me even more are the African American women who are Obama’s staunch supporters as if they will actually win something if he becomes President. No matter what color skin or ethic background, all women are seen the same. In 1870 15th Amendment to the Constitution granted voting rights to African American males only. African American women like all the other women didn’t get the right to make a difference until August 26, 1920 with the 19th Amendment. It took another fifty years for woman to achieve full citizenship under the constitution. So why are African American women celebrating Obama? They will gain nothing by his winning. However, since women’s glass ceiling is lower, Clinton’s winning will smash both and African American women will win twice.
Guilt by associate is not valid measuring stick in a single case. Everyone makes mistakes in their associations. It is not the individuals that need to be focused on, but the growing list of long term close associations that promote hatred, bigotry and fear among people. Pfleger is just the newest and clearest example of Obama mindset. His mocking of Clinton exposed is racism and gender hatred. It was more than a personal attack on Clinton, but an attack on women. He degraded all women without exception. Yet you see women in the congregation cheering him on. There is no all of anything when it comes to people. Whites are no more all bigots any more than African Americans are all the negative stereotypes. Any student of history will tell you that white women were just as much property of their husbands as the slave field hands. With very few exceptions, they had not rights, no voice and whatever property they did hold going into the marriage immediately became their husbands. Just because the bird lives in a pretty cage doesn’t mean it has any freedom.
Pfleger claimed that Clinton felt entitled to the nomination because she was white and President Clinton’s wife. He totally discounted her decades of service, her education and experience. She never claimed she entitled or guaranteed anything. It was the media who claimed that she was going to be the sure winner. Never once did she try to pervert the process by declaring herself the winner--unlike Obama has already done. She has worked hard both on the campaign and with her Senatorial duties. While Obama is to busy campaigning to grace the Senate with his presence, Clinton has found a way to do both. But then again most women learned how to multi-task before there was such a word.
As an individual, I will not vote for Obama. The great man I saw and would have voted for a few years ago, no longer exists. Nor will I vote for McCain. He is equally bigoted against women. I will either write in Clinton or not vote for a President.
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Father Michael Pfleger is just the newest example of how Obama judgment should be called into question. His sexist and racist comments were not taken out of context. There is no reasonable context that would justify them; the comments were hate filled not only of women but also indiscriminately of all white people. There are good and bad--wise and ignorant people in all religions, genders, and ethic backgrounds. To paint with broad strokes only reflects badly back on the speaker and has nothing to do with the subject of the discourse. Everyone sees the world through their own personal experience; our past colors the way we see the present and the future, leaving us all to see the world subjectively and in many cases unrealistically.
When I first saw Obama at the Democratic convention, I thought he was amazing. His speech showed a wise soul who wanted to be a positive force in the world. That person started the campaign; however, it has been a long time, since I saw him. He quickly changed into just another member of the good old boys club. The day after the West Virginia elections only confirmed how much he has changed. Showing up in Michigan with John Edwards was not a coincidence. It was a planned event to upstage Clinton's big win. It was their way of putting that uppity woman back in her place. Immediately, the media and the DNC jumped on Obama's bandwagon discounting both West Virginia and Kentucky’s over whelming support for Clinton and once again demanding that she concede the nomination. They continue to claim that Obama is the nominee without considering that the voters refuse to follow their lead.
While in previous elections DNC focused on the popular vote instead of the delegates, during the nomination process they have done just the opposite. The numbers have been manipulated on both sides, but none as great as those involving the popular vote. Michigan and Florida votes have been cast aside solely because of who would benefit from them. If Obama had been the beneficiary, there simply would never have been a question of those votes being included. Nor would the DNC or the media have started calling for the Obama to step aside when there was only a 26 delegate difference as the did to Clinton. Their gender bias has revealed how little respect there is for women. If the situation had been reverse, there would have been riots in the streets with claims of racial bigotry. Yet when it comes to gender, women are expected to shut up and do what they are told. How shocked they must have been when Clinton said no and to continued to fight. How dare that uppity woman!
What confuses me even more are the African American women who are Obama’s staunch supporters as if they will actually win something if he becomes President. No matter what color skin or ethic background, all women are seen the same. In 1870 15th Amendment to the Constitution granted voting rights to African American males only. African American women like all the other women didn’t get the right to make a difference until August 26, 1920 with the 19th Amendment. It took another fifty years for woman to achieve full citizenship under the constitution. So why are African American women celebrating Obama? They will gain nothing by his winning. However, since women’s glass ceiling is lower, Clinton’s winning will smash both and African American women will win twice.
Guilt by associate is not valid measuring stick in a single case. Everyone makes mistakes in their associations. It is not the individuals that need to be focused on, but the growing list of long term close associations that promote hatred, bigotry and fear among people. Pfleger is just the newest and clearest example of Obama mindset. His mocking of Clinton exposed is racism and gender hatred. It was more than a personal attack on Clinton, but an attack on women. He degraded all women without exception. Yet you see women in the congregation cheering him on. There is no all of anything when it comes to people. Whites are no more all bigots any more than African Americans are all the negative stereotypes. Any student of history will tell you that white women were just as much property of their husbands as the slave field hands. With very few exceptions, they had not rights, no voice and whatever property they did hold going into the marriage immediately became their husbands. Just because the bird lives in a pretty cage doesn’t mean it has any freedom.
Pfleger claimed that Clinton felt entitled to the nomination because she was white and President Clinton’s wife. He totally discounted her decades of service, her education and experience. She never claimed she entitled or guaranteed anything. It was the media who claimed that she was going to be the sure winner. Never once did she try to pervert the process by declaring herself the winner--unlike Obama has already done. She has worked hard both on the campaign and with her Senatorial duties. While Obama is to busy campaigning to grace the Senate with his presence, Clinton has found a way to do both. But then again most women learned how to multi-task before there was such a word.
As an individual, I will not vote for Obama. The great man I saw and would have voted for a few years ago, no longer exists. Nor will I vote for McCain. He is equally bigoted against women. I will either write in Clinton or not vote for a President.
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If I was Head Writer of Days of Our Lives--Part 14
INT: VICTOR KIRIAKI'S STUDY: EARLY EVENING
Victor is sitting in his chair reading the newspaper and drinking a brandy. He is dressed for an evening out. Philip walks in and fixes himself a drink.
VICTOR
How was your day?
PHILIP
I don't know how to answer that. It's not the business. Jamie Merkle committed suicide.
VICTOR
Suicide? Are you sure?
PHILIP
His father confirmed it. His mother found his note.
VICTOR
I don't understand. He was always such a level headed kid. Jim must be taking it hard.
PHILIP
His very angry. With just cause.
VICTOR
Of course. His only son just killed himself. Any father--
PHILIP
He isn't angry with Jamie. The system let them down. Jamie had a closed head injury and PTSD. He was in crisis.
VICTOR
Why didn't he ask for help?
PHILIP
He did. The system is over loaded. There are just too many in need and too little resources. The Merkles could afford to get private help.
VICTOR
Like what I did for you.
PHILIP
Exactly. Seeing me only reminded him what could be done and wasn't.
VICTOR
So now you are feeling guilty.
PHILIP
You can say that.
VICTOR
How is that working out for you?
PHILIP
Not so well.
VICTOR
What are you going to do about it?
PHILIP
What can I do?
VICTOR
You're my son. Start thinking outside the box. Well?
PHILIP
I don't know what you are asking?
VICTOR
You are head of a multi-billion dollar corporation with connections not only coast to coast but around the world.
PHILIP
Not even all our money can fix the problem. There aren't enough facilities or experts to staff them.
VICTOR
Do you think these are the first vets to come home physically and emotionally damage? The best experts are those who have been there. I remember reading about a rehabilitation hospital that was built in Texas solely on donations. You could do the same here. Only instead of focusing on physical disabilities, it would deal strictly with brain and emotional issues.
PHILIP
That’s a great idea. Except one hospital wouldn’t be enough.
VICTOR
Agreed. However, several strategically places around the country would give access to any vet who need it free of charge.
PHILIP
I’ll go change and we can hammer out the details during dinner.
VICTOR
You’ll be dining with the she-devils alone tonight. I’m dining out.
PHILIP
I thought you were over dressed. Let me change and I will go with you.
VICTOR
You weren’t invited.
PHILIP
You got a date?
VICTOR
You can say that. Doug Williams is premiering tonight at Chez Rouge. It took great deal for me to get Caroline and me a table.
PHILIP
So we’ll just make it a foursome with Chloe and me.
VICTOR
(Walking toward the door)
Sometimes son, you are a little dense.
Victor exit. Moments later Chloe walks in.
CHLOE
What did you say to Victor? He didn’t insult me when he passed me in the hallway..
PHILIP
He called me dense.
CHLOE
Why?
PHILIP
I wanted to have dinner with him and Caroline.
CHLOE
You tried to invite yourself on his dinner date with Caroline. You are dense.
PHILIP
They are just friends.
CHLOE
And past lovers. Get real Philip. They may be older, but they’re not dead.
PHILIP
I wanted to pick his brain.
CHLOE
What was so important that it wouldn’t wait until tomorrow.
PHILIP
A project for the vets.
CHLOE
Tell me. Maybe I could help. Don’t look at me like that. I’m not stupid
PHILIP
I didn’t say that. Okay. Remember Jamie Merkle from high school.
CHLOE
I read in the paper he was killed in a car accident.
PHILIP
It wasn’t an accident. He crashed his car deliberately.
CHLOE
Jamie killed himself?
PHILIP
He couldn’t get the help he needed when he got back. There aren’t enough funds or facilities for all the vets in need.
CHLOE
And you and Victor want to change that?
PHILIP
That’s the idea. To raise awareness and funds to create new facilities.
CHLOE
Big project even for the two of you.
PHILIP
I know.
CHLOE
So why do it yourself. Ever hear of Comic Relief, Live Aid, and Farm Aid?
PHILIP
In Salem?
CHLOE
With Victor’s connections, you could make it nation wide.
PHILIP
He doesn’t know many stars.
CHLOE
No but he knows people who own TV stations. It could be a combination of Comic Relief and the Labor Day Telethon. Get everyone involved. I still have a few friends in the opera world and one or two in the music world. They are always willing to help.
PHILIP
Do you think you could do it?
CHLOE
We can talk about it over dinner. Go get changed.
PHILIP
For what?
CHLOE
We’re going out.
PHILIP
Out?
CHLOE
Didn’t I tell you. I’m singing a duet with Doug Williams. I talked Maggie into letting me audition to sing at Chez Rouge.
PHILIP
No you didn’t. Does my father know?
CHLOE
No. Why?
PHILIP
That’s where he’s taking Caroline.
CHLOE
So he’ll just have to be surprised like everyone else. Remember they’re on a date. You can talk to him tomorrow. Go get dressed.
PHILIP
(Pulling her to him)
Little pushy aren’t you.
CHLOE
I thought you liked it when I was pushy.
PHILIP
I do. Especially when you’re undressed.
They kiss.
CHLOE
I wonder if Doug Williams knows people who would like to help?
PHILIP
I kiss you and you think of Doug Williams? I must be loosing my touch.
CHLOE
You’re just as sexy as ever. But this is the first thing in a long time that I feel excited about being involved with.
PHILIP
Now I don’t excite you?
Chloe spins him around and passionately kisses him.
CHLOE
You’re sexy. I’m excited. Can you get changed now so we can go talk to Doug? It’s your project. Chop Chop. We don’t to be late.
Chloe exits
PHILIP
That’s not what I had in mind
CUT
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Victor is sitting in his chair reading the newspaper and drinking a brandy. He is dressed for an evening out. Philip walks in and fixes himself a drink.
VICTOR
How was your day?
PHILIP
I don't know how to answer that. It's not the business. Jamie Merkle committed suicide.
VICTOR
Suicide? Are you sure?
PHILIP
His father confirmed it. His mother found his note.
VICTOR
I don't understand. He was always such a level headed kid. Jim must be taking it hard.
PHILIP
His very angry. With just cause.
VICTOR
Of course. His only son just killed himself. Any father--
PHILIP
He isn't angry with Jamie. The system let them down. Jamie had a closed head injury and PTSD. He was in crisis.
VICTOR
Why didn't he ask for help?
PHILIP
He did. The system is over loaded. There are just too many in need and too little resources. The Merkles could afford to get private help.
VICTOR
Like what I did for you.
PHILIP
Exactly. Seeing me only reminded him what could be done and wasn't.
VICTOR
So now you are feeling guilty.
PHILIP
You can say that.
VICTOR
How is that working out for you?
PHILIP
Not so well.
VICTOR
What are you going to do about it?
PHILIP
What can I do?
VICTOR
You're my son. Start thinking outside the box. Well?
PHILIP
I don't know what you are asking?
VICTOR
You are head of a multi-billion dollar corporation with connections not only coast to coast but around the world.
PHILIP
Not even all our money can fix the problem. There aren't enough facilities or experts to staff them.
VICTOR
Do you think these are the first vets to come home physically and emotionally damage? The best experts are those who have been there. I remember reading about a rehabilitation hospital that was built in Texas solely on donations. You could do the same here. Only instead of focusing on physical disabilities, it would deal strictly with brain and emotional issues.
PHILIP
That’s a great idea. Except one hospital wouldn’t be enough.
VICTOR
Agreed. However, several strategically places around the country would give access to any vet who need it free of charge.
PHILIP
I’ll go change and we can hammer out the details during dinner.
VICTOR
You’ll be dining with the she-devils alone tonight. I’m dining out.
PHILIP
I thought you were over dressed. Let me change and I will go with you.
VICTOR
You weren’t invited.
PHILIP
You got a date?
VICTOR
You can say that. Doug Williams is premiering tonight at Chez Rouge. It took great deal for me to get Caroline and me a table.
PHILIP
So we’ll just make it a foursome with Chloe and me.
VICTOR
(Walking toward the door)
Sometimes son, you are a little dense.
Victor exit. Moments later Chloe walks in.
CHLOE
What did you say to Victor? He didn’t insult me when he passed me in the hallway..
PHILIP
He called me dense.
CHLOE
Why?
PHILIP
I wanted to have dinner with him and Caroline.
CHLOE
You tried to invite yourself on his dinner date with Caroline. You are dense.
PHILIP
They are just friends.
CHLOE
And past lovers. Get real Philip. They may be older, but they’re not dead.
PHILIP
I wanted to pick his brain.
CHLOE
What was so important that it wouldn’t wait until tomorrow.
PHILIP
A project for the vets.
CHLOE
Tell me. Maybe I could help. Don’t look at me like that. I’m not stupid
PHILIP
I didn’t say that. Okay. Remember Jamie Merkle from high school.
CHLOE
I read in the paper he was killed in a car accident.
PHILIP
It wasn’t an accident. He crashed his car deliberately.
CHLOE
Jamie killed himself?
PHILIP
He couldn’t get the help he needed when he got back. There aren’t enough funds or facilities for all the vets in need.
CHLOE
And you and Victor want to change that?
PHILIP
That’s the idea. To raise awareness and funds to create new facilities.
CHLOE
Big project even for the two of you.
PHILIP
I know.
CHLOE
So why do it yourself. Ever hear of Comic Relief, Live Aid, and Farm Aid?
PHILIP
In Salem?
CHLOE
With Victor’s connections, you could make it nation wide.
PHILIP
He doesn’t know many stars.
CHLOE
No but he knows people who own TV stations. It could be a combination of Comic Relief and the Labor Day Telethon. Get everyone involved. I still have a few friends in the opera world and one or two in the music world. They are always willing to help.
PHILIP
Do you think you could do it?
CHLOE
We can talk about it over dinner. Go get changed.
PHILIP
For what?
CHLOE
We’re going out.
PHILIP
Out?
CHLOE
Didn’t I tell you. I’m singing a duet with Doug Williams. I talked Maggie into letting me audition to sing at Chez Rouge.
PHILIP
No you didn’t. Does my father know?
CHLOE
No. Why?
PHILIP
That’s where he’s taking Caroline.
CHLOE
So he’ll just have to be surprised like everyone else. Remember they’re on a date. You can talk to him tomorrow. Go get dressed.
PHILIP
(Pulling her to him)
Little pushy aren’t you.
CHLOE
I thought you liked it when I was pushy.
PHILIP
I do. Especially when you’re undressed.
They kiss.
CHLOE
I wonder if Doug Williams knows people who would like to help?
PHILIP
I kiss you and you think of Doug Williams? I must be loosing my touch.
CHLOE
You’re just as sexy as ever. But this is the first thing in a long time that I feel excited about being involved with.
PHILIP
Now I don’t excite you?
Chloe spins him around and passionately kisses him.
CHLOE
You’re sexy. I’m excited. Can you get changed now so we can go talk to Doug? It’s your project. Chop Chop. We don’t to be late.
Chloe exits
PHILIP
That’s not what I had in mind
CUT
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