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  if we would stop investing in america being a world wide empire.we could put $20,000 into a high intrest account for each american at birth.this would pay for health ins. for your whole adult life and at age 65 all americans would retire a millionaire.this could be payed for through taxes or public service when you become working age.this would solve many of americas problems and pay for its self in twenty years.this would also make a stronger,poverty free america.

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  TO: NEWS MEDIA, SENATORS, REP. —–TO: GLEN BECK ROLAND MARTIN
  
  God made every color, we are all equal in His eye.
  So, how can man choose one color, and explain to God, why?
  
  Color becomes a race, an unusual word to use.
  A race starts out, all as equal, but someone has to lose.
  
  We have our reasons to hate another, race is the claim.
  But, can we really, find the words, why, color is the blame? BY SHARON L. COOPER-LYONS
  
  
  Hope is the driving force that enables believers to achieve their dreams.
  
  Hope is the driving force, that causes believers to make the necessary changes to create a better world.
  
  There have been questions asked by many of our older Black Americans. Can Obama do anything for Blacks as a president. They all feel that the Clintons have done a lot. I have an answer that should make us all feel excited about a qualified, educated man, that happens to be Black.
  
  “As long as we feel, that it takes a white person, to achieve the things we deserve as a Black American, we will always feel in bondage and unequal.” God only brings around, special people, every so many years. O bama, is the character that Dr. M.L.K. talked about in his dream. The fact that he is a young man, has nothing to do with his ability or achievements. Dr. King was a young man. The Kennedys were young. Jesus was young. I was upset when Andrew Young expressed, he sees Obama in 2012. Someone needs to tell Mr. Young, it is about God’s timing, not his.
  
  
  Then I would like to address the comments over Oprah Winfrey choosing Obama over Clinton. She was accused of picking her race. I do not think, I would have the nerve, to challenge Oprahs choice. She is a woman, who is confident as a woman. She makes excellent choices. That is why she has done so well. She has not shown any favoritism toward color.
  
  One thing we should learn from this, is to never allow ourselves to feel bad or be intimidated by others, when we choose someone that is Black. We should never allow anyone to insult our ability, to choose people with ability.
  
  SHARON L. COOOPER-LYONS
  E. 5TH ST.
  MACON, MO 63552
  
  
  TO NEWS MEDIA, REP, SEN.
  
  MUST SEE
  THE GREAT DEBATERS
  ALL OF CONGRESS NEEDS TO SEE THIS. IT WILL PUT THEM TO SHAME, WHEN THEY SEE YOUNG PEOPLE DISPLAY HIGH INTELLIGENCE UNDERSTANDING THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAW. EXCELLENT REASONING POWER.
  
  After the primaries last night, I listened to the candidates responses. Hillary Clinton and McCain responses were very disturbing. The put down of the word HOPE, with the president’s response to Obama. But first, let’s deal with uniting the country. This country was founded under the belief of one God. The principles of our constitution and laws, come under the principles of God.
  The separation of church and state, is a different aspect. The church has many faiths and different ways of worship. This has division. That is why it is kept separate. But, the uniting factor is the belief in one God. We all believe and come together. God is the glue that keeps us together. This is what the American people want to change back to. As a believer of God, we believe scripture. Hope is found in scripture. If we believe in God, we believe in hope. So those who put this down, must be looked at carefully. Especially when they say they are believers.
  SCRIPTURE
  ROMANS 5: 1-5
  
  “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord, Jesus
  Christ, through Whom also we have access by faith, into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in HOPE of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulations produces perseverance; and perseverance, character, and character HOPE. Now HOPE does not DISAPPOINT, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given us.”
  
  Clinton has said, she often seeks her spiritual being. The problem is, who is this spiritual being that does not know scripture? She even mocks hope. As a Christian, this is an insult. Hope has been my favorite word in life. Without hope of a better day, what is there to live for? McCain made a worst remark about hope. I guess while he was in the prison camp, he never had hope he would be released. The fact that Clinton keeps saying, hope won’t get it, she must be unable to listen when Obama has firmly stated, the change will be hard work. It won’t be easy. What is it about those words, she doesn’t understand? Like Bush, when he stated, all he ever heard Obama say, was about attacking Pakistan…… We always know Bush doesn’t hear or can comprehend anything unless it is about attack or bombing. But, Clinton seems to have a listening problem too.
  She has constantly criticized Obama on his answers and then uses those answers later. This does not sound like a leader.
  
  
  To: News Media
  
  I am a Black woman, with a substantual background to my quest. Making A Stronghold Of Protection, has many aspects to protecting. One is to teach our young people, good listening skills, reasoning skills, fairness, good ethics, as well as winning fairly. I know what is happening to our country, as well as my fight to remove injustice that has been placed on our young people. But, it extends further. We must teach them not to fall, for destructive ways. Remembering the foolishness of Ben Johnson, and how he eventually failed in his effort to support Hillary Clinton, we are now plaqued with the ignorance of Tavis Smiley. I must explain first, for those who do not reason well, what he is doing in New Orleans is good. But, you cannot succeed with good, by not using intelligence, understanding, and playing with bad tactics. His attacks with Sen. Barak Obama, was poor ethics and reasoning. It was destructive to the plight of the Black American. He has his right to support the person he chooses, but not by tearing down someone, deliberately trying to hurt someone with no legitamate reason. Deception. He doesn’t even realize, he demeaned the Black woman. Ignorance causes destruction.
  
  1. People in the media, politics, show business, ect. have heavy schedules. As pressurous as Obama’s schedule is, anyone, with any intelligence, understands that a last minute invitation may not be honored to attend. Why would Tavis act like a brat? Doesn’t he have the fairness of mind to know, he would be breaking a promise to the other engagement? We know the importance of New Orleans. We have families relocated to our town. We had volunteers from here that helped in New Orleans. But, I have the fairness to understand the situation. I hope he has never turned down an engagement, or will never turn down a last minute engagement. I hope he has never or will never say, well it’s not fair to my previous commitment. Surely, he is not two-faced. It is OK for him, but not anyone else. Sound familiar?
  
  It wasn’t reported at first, but I know Obama, from what I’ve seen with his excellent reasoning, that he offered Michelle. Let me tell Mr. Tavis, that was demeaning, to Black Women, not to accept her presence. As if she didn’t have the qualifications or ability, to understand and report to her husband the facts about the situation. That was an insult. As if she was no one and they didn’t want her. That was rude and dispicable. He owes her a big national apology. The young people are watching. Hillary Clinton claims part of her experience, was being a president’s wife. She is capable, but not Michelle Obama. See how ignorance make people look stupid? It is OK to choose and support Clinton, but not by unjustly, attacks to destroy the other. Clinton can’t seem to learn that. She is failing because of it. Join her in her ignorance.
  Where is the intelligence to understand, you cannot help someone, until they can get in a position to help. That is what Obama is trying to do. Andrew Young has shown his ignorance. Join him. He talked about age and maturity. He didn’t show any maturity in the way he mocked and talked about Obama. Look at how old he is. Maybe that is why we don’t hear much about him. If they were so educated and capable, why are we having these problems?
  
  
  

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  by lerichards |

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  To whom it may concern:
  I will not weary you in a lot of vague ideas and experiences, for they will offer nothing to give
  action toward your investigating the area of my concern. My concern is coming from above,
  namely Space Satellites. The Federal Government has placed in space, for National Security
  reasons Space Stations to observe areas of our great country, thinking that our enemies may
  attack us. Of course, some individuals within the Government, citizens too, believe any and all
  means are necessary to protect and defend the citizens of this Great Nation, and I agree. The thing
  is, these Satellites can and are being used for seeking out and disrupting citizens from their normal
  everyday activities. Satellite technology doing harm to citizens is a dastardly thing within any
  country when their technology becomes the controlling factor to those citizens living “the pursuit
  of happiness” dream.
  For me to comprehend its existence, Satellite Technology and its usage is as mysterious as
  its ramifications on my life. The continuous effect of The Satellite Program has advanced my
  interest; otherwise, I would have never become involved. The effects of Satellite bombardment
  are unbroken in any and all my endeavors. The Satellite program has totally surrounded me,
  controlling me, consequentially forging me outside my normal existence.
  It is difficult to describe the effects and harm the U S Government is doing to my body.
  My toenail has a tear; toes are discolored, small reddest mark on different part of my body. Laser
  is being used more of late, due to it’s effectiveness in penetrating my surround barriers. There is
  no end to the torturing I’m suffering. To say the least, I need something done, an immediately.
  I’m hoping you may help me in this distressing matter.
  As I understand, nearly a year of constant surveillance and harmful penetration, satellites
  are operated by using a ground coordinator. A person who physically monitors, making contact
  with me, following me by vehicle or coming close to my approxime while in stores, etc. The
  spying while in my home is done with equipment in neighboring homes, surveillance of my every
  move 24 hours a day.
  Sincerely, Lawrence E Richards 352-585-5466
  7272 Landsdale St.
  Brooksville, Fl. 34601
  law_richards@yahoo.com
  

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  SHARON L. COOPER-LYONS 209 E. 5TH ST. MACON, MO
  THE ISSUE COMES DOWN TO: OBAMA MAY NOT BE PERFECT. NONE OF US ARE. NEITHER YOU OR HILLARY CLINTON. CLINTON HAS WAY MORE DIRT TO DIG UP. BUT, IT'S A FACT THAT WE NEED TO STEP FORWARD AND CHANGE OUR WAYS. TEACH THESE YOUNG PEOPLE GOOD ETHICAL SKILL TO PROTECT THEM. OBAMA IS STEPPING FORWARD TRYING TO MAKE A CHANGE. HE IS TRYING TO BECOME AN EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW. WE MUST ALL TAKE THAT FIRST STEP. THAT IS WHAT CHANGE MEANS. ARE YOU GOING TO TURN YOUR BACK ON THAT? THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS TO CHANGE YOUR SUPPORT. IT'S HAS TO DO WITH THE UNETHICAL WAYS CLINTON HAS SHOWN.
  
  TO: NEWS MEDIA, SENATORS, REP ESPECIALLY THE DEMOCRATS
  
  WHAT DOES IT TAKE, TO FIND DESENCY?
  TEACHING WELL REASONING SKILLS
  We are watching some our of our Demo legislators show the worst ethics, pure untelligence, and right out stupidy. If the democratice party does not put Hillary Clinton in her place, and allow her to keep creating chaos, like G. Bush, and refusing to obey laws and rules, the Republicans are going to have a field day. Especially if she cheats her way to the nomination. How stupid can you be? She is siding with the Republicans right now. The Republicans helped her in Texas. You probably can’t figure that out. Why, because you are not on the job. You must not know what has been flashing on the news. If you did, this would come to a stop. You are suppose to be law makers. You are suppose to understand laws and procedures. You will be looked at as incompetent and neglecting your people. You will be looked at as people who make laws and don’t abide by them. You will be looked at as people who make big blunders and turn to the American people to pay for it. Who does this sound like? George Bush.
  
  Hillary is now on TV saying, McCain and her are the only ones that can bring experience into this campaign. Obama only has a speech. She is not very bright. She is siding with the Republicans, to help knockObama out. They will turn and use these things on her and tear her apart. Let’s see what they can say:
  She tried to discredit Obama for campaign money ect. But she hasn’t turned in her tax returns. They will find out why and where her money came from.
  The Dems let her get away withit, against the candidate that abided by the rules. She had to return illegal campaign money by a man on trial. It is OK for her, but not Obama. Double standards.
  McCain is an honorable man. He’s playing by the rules. They have their nerve attacking Bush for not abiding by the law . Changing the rules as they go.
  The Dems allowed her to take delegates totally unfair to Obama. They will play the racial card. Do Blacks unfair. She was always saying, Obama just had a speech. Not recognizing his accomplishments. He is unequal in her eyes. She is not fair. This will cause them to capture Black votes. That is what they are after.
  The Republican Governor in Florida is trying to side with her, so they can attack her in the end. Especially, if it cost millions to run another primary. Fiscal responsibility. Millions spent to have her way. That will distract from the Governor’s blunder by signing away their delegates.
  The governor in Michigan. Her state is in chaos over corruption and debt, and no jobs. But they will use millions to satisfy H. C. instead of using the time and money to help her state. Or, if they seat the delegates, not acknowledging the posible Black vote, there will be racial tention.
  Then they may address Bill Clinton and his many affairs. Do you want this man back in the White House.
  Parents teach their children, if you play dirty, it will come back on you in the end.
  The biggest statement that will be made, is a woman can’t get to be President, unless she cheats, lies, and steals. Clinton didn’t have the substance after all. She caused chaos in her own party. They didn’t know how to handle her. Do you really want more Dems in Washington?
  THE BLACK LEGISLATORS THAT ARE SITTING BACK AND WATCHING AND LETTING HER DO THIS, TO A MAN WHO IS TRYING TO CHANGE AND RUN A RESPECTFUL CAMPAIGN, IS GOING TO HAVE A HARD TIME EXPLAINING THIS TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE. H.C. HAS A CLOSET FULL OF DIRT, BUT THEY ARE GOING TO LET HER ATTACK OBAMA. THEY NEED TO GET SOME DIGNITY. THEY CRY FOR EQUALITY, BUT TO SCARED TO STAND UP FOR IT.
  
  
  
  
  TO: NEWS MEDIA, SENATORS, REP.
  
  I watched Fox News, on 2-27-08. The Hannity and Combs show— The O Reilly Show.
  
  I have often heard them say, they were going to get to the bottom of this issue with Obama being a Muslim and his ties with L. Farrakhan. Then the showing of him in a native attire. Both Hannity and O Reilly have claimed to be Conservative Republicans and Christians. I would like, for the Republican party to look at what represents them. Including this Bill Cunningham. They need to see, what Conservative Republicans do to others and still call themselves Americans. It will also show their extreme ignorance. I cried as others. I never thought I would see this acceptance of racism, freely displayed in the media in this country. In a media that is paid by the very victims to this racism. If we do not understand why the world has rejected us, remember our news media is shown all over the world. The mocking of cultures, is viewed, by these very cultures in the world. It is insulting to them. This is why hate, brings ignorance upon those who display it.
  
  I want to point out something first. I watched Obama deliver a speech today— 2-29-08 on CNN. I cried. I haven’t seen anyone, stand before people and deliver a speech with so much intelligence, dignity, and a striking image of a president of a powerful, free, God abiding country in decades. He has been attacked, with so much injustice, yet stands with class despite of it.
  
  Our own president, is attacking Obama, which shows low class. He has the right to uplift his party’s candidate, but, it is improper to the American people, to down another candidate. He should understand, the people have the right to choose their next president, and Bush should respect that. That is a Democracy. His so called rule is will be over. He has no right to try and continue his rule by continuing to dictate who takes his place. That is a dictatorship. The Republicans are always demanding an apology, it’s time they start apologizing to the American people. But, again, this is viewed all over the world.
  
  Let me address the Fox News folly. I will add pieces of script later. If these commentators want to continue with this destruction of Obama, maybe we need to show them, others do have intelligence to prove what they are doing. The Conservative Republicans can be proud of their racist image. If they want to make a big deal about being a Muslim, and why no one wants one as president of the U. S. We can’t have a Muslim president of U.S. Democracy. Then they need to answer this question. Why in the world, would they want to drop themselves, right in the middle of a Muslim area of the world, and say we want a democracy for these people? A democracy full of and ran by Muslims. But, over here in the U.S. It’s a major disaster for a Muslim to be THE PRESIDENT. MAYBE IT HAS TO DO WITH SEPARATE BUT EQUAL. AFTER ALL, THE SEPARATION OF THE IRAQI PEOPLE INTO THREE ETHNIC GROUPS, IS WHY THE VIOLENCE IS DOWN.
  

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