Charlotte Front and Center

How Pumas Dealt with "the ugly side 'Beyond Race' "

In reading an article in the L.A. Times today on "the ugly side of Beyond Race"  by Gregory Rodriguez, it brought to mind how Pumas dealt with racial issues before they were even called "PUMAS".  Shortly after Iowa Caucus, PUMAs began to feel the first onslaught of verbal attacks involving racial prejudice from Obama supporters, and  the "loving" media.  Though complicated factors lay hidden behind the accusations of PUMAS being tagged as "republicans in disguise", or "outright racist", it was still a constant onslaught they countered the entire election season.  For the most part, we handled it graciously, and that is largely due to the fact we knew why we were PUMAS to begin with. PUMAS didn't disagree with the issues, but by the means Obama and the DNC "manhandled" the primaries. The second point was we fervently believed and still do,that Obama is not better qualified or suited for the Presidency than Hillary Clinton. 

So as we watched the election play out, the left wing hushed its insults, and we began to hear right-winged observers say that election results proved affirmative action is no longer needed, and that race issues are healed to such a degree it is hard to imagine how we ever felt differently. This could be so. Rodriguez thinks it is impossible to believe that America dealt with the race issues so swiftly overnight. True or not, the election of a bi-racial man has changed the political landscape permamnently. Proposition 8 is the tell-tale sign that begins to make this claim proof-positive.  For the first time, Afican-Americans will have to deal with the attacks from the left wing in the Democratic Party.  The Black population was out of step with the liberal gay section of the party.  This is the demographic that had just handed its support of Hillary Clinton over to Obama. So now we have another split?   

How does the Democratic Party look at PUMAS who wouldn't vote for Obama, Gays  who were supported by liberal white Americans, and the African- Americans who wouldn't support a liberal issue? Amazing it is this new segmenting of the Party.  African -Americans will now be held accountble for their actions along with PUMAS and evey other voting group  of citizenry. This is interesting to me as a PUMA, and so much more as a woman: Rodriguez says African-Americans have not achieved equality yet, but my point to Rodriguez is- ready or not, African-Americans are responsible for their voting behavior the same as PUMAS, women,Gays and all those still looking in from the outside....Redwine

Read "the ugly side of "Beyond Race" by Gregory Rodriguez

Fighting through the Fog and Thicket of Obama’s Election

A PUMA Fighting through the Fog and Thicket of Obama’s Election...

Like other PUMAs, I have been re-prioritizing my political thoughts this post election. In an effort to do so, I went to “Savage Politics” for practical advice. Though I liked the 5 goals Savage has so carefully listed in his blog, I can’t say I could go full-fledged republican at this time.
Savage points out that this is the time for disgruntled Democrats to enter the Republican Party and shape it into something new. Time may show this is logical advice for some PUMAS, yet, I still tend to lean becoming an Independent. After all, many PUMAS have traveled a tough and winding road from supporting Hillary Clinton’s campaign to voting for a republican ticket (albeit a fine one)something which most PUMAS had never done.

Perhaps the basis for going Independent comes from finally realizing (after so many years) that voting and supporting a candidate along strict party lines can be simply dangerous. After all, we have witnessed an inexperienced man of questionable character attain the most powerful position in the free world. We have also seen the attempt by the MSM to destroy the character and careers of two wonderful, qualified women candidates.
Needless to say, I said “No Deal” (along with other PUMAS) when it came to voting along with my party for an unacceptable candidate. It was the year I learned more about myself, or to put it more clearly: I know that I really do love my Country first and foremost.
If for the rest of my life I have to “Just Say No Deal”…then I will. Hopefully, a better time will come soon, and a great leader for all Americans will emerge out of these dark days.

Trisha Redwine

We The People

Charlotte PUMAS Pounce A.C.O.R.N. Office

PUMAS, Democrats, Independents, and Republicans all joined forces to express their outrage against voter registration fraud, and the blatant lack of responsibility and accountability from A.C.O.R.N. to tax-paying American citizens.

On 10-29-08 at 2:00 p.m., twenty members of these groups gathered in unison on a cool Wednesday afternoon in front of the A.C.O.R.N. Office in Charlotte, N.C.

 

Signs reflecting such sayings as “One Person, One Vote” were displayed by these concerned citizens as they demonstrated for the protection of their most precious American possession: their vote!

 

The demonstration was peaceful while police patrolled the area. Every few minutes, three to four people from the Acorn office would emerge to look at the groups, and in one instance, took pictures of them to place on “Flicker”.

 

No instances of hostility were noted from the demonstrators or ACORN workers, though two men from the office complex did approach the protestors midway through the event to inquire who was sponsoring the demonstration. They were told the demonstration was organized by “Charlotte Front and Center” in conjunction with other concerned voters.

 

The event was requested by a concerned citizen who came to “Charlotte Front and Center” ( known for saying “NO DEAL”) by asking this PUMA Group for help in organizing the event. They deemed his concern to be widespread, and the PUMAS were honored to have participated with such a fine group of American Citizens who in this case happen to live and reside in Charlotte, N.C.

 

Trisha Redwine

Charlotte Front and Center

10-29-08

Puma Take On Debate

cross-posted from "No We Won't"



So, what’s the spin this morning. What do the pundits think the American people will take away from the debate? What are their positions on the financial crisis? What are their positions on the War in Iraq? What are their positions on Russia? Sad to say, it’s none of those. As far as I can tell, the punditry is focused on why McCain dissed Obama by not looking at him, and not addressing him personally. The reason for this is simple. The media has been in the tank for Obama since January. Obama is the golden child and they know he did not do well. 

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Kool-Aide Drinker Not Happy With Us

Letter From Obama Supporter: (typical)

If you want to hit the streets with McCain signs, that is your business, but please do not defile Hillary by wearing her tee shirt as you stand out there.  She would be very upset to see you using her.  It is as bad as what you all think the Dems did to her.

 

It is clear to me that you all have some kind of misguided view of this election and are disregarding the issues to make a point that will do this country no good.  But please don't use Hillary's t shirt as a sign that you are speaking for "her people" because you are not.

 

Despite my sadness over her loss of the nomination, I am intelligent enough to know where candidates stand on issues, and that I need to align myself with candidates who have similar views as my own. 

 

It has become very clear to me that it is all about gender for you and that is ridiculous and narrow minded.  It has also crossed my mind that there may even be some bigotry attached to your agenda and that really scares me.

 

For someone who was a volunteer for Hillary in NY, I am most disappointed in you for using Hillary in such an offensive way.  Shame on you 

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One Reply:

What is this comment about bigotry?  Do you  think that is where actions that oppose Obama come from?  You must, because to come to that conclusion with so little evidence, and to ASSume that,is either narrow minded or wait..... could that be bigotry on your part? Ask yourself, do you have an intolerance of others (bigotry) or are you just mad that we are not on the side of the candidate that we believe is not the person for the job.  You must have missed the signs at our rally that say "Country First" or "Dem's for McCain.  You were fixated, or should I say YOU have a misguided view of this election (right back at ya!) to think that non- Obama supporters are disregarding the issues.  Bigotry... shame on you!

In response to your less than clear (again, right back at ya!) thought that we are using Hillary tee shirts as a sign that we are speaking for "her people", and that we are voting based on gender .... WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE!!!!!   SHAME, SHAME, SHAME ON YOU!

Another:

We know along with other PUMA citizens, that the DNC selected Obama. He was not elected.  We choose not to align ourselves with Obama. The party has been hijacked by an extreme far left element that has worked its way into power via the Democratic party. We are democrats who choose to vote for the best team. This team: McCain-Palin.

PUMAS ARE On THE PROWL!! GRRRR

Please read the letters below.  The first (lower) is from Cami, the Republican friend of Joann's who came and held a sign for us for a while.  The rest is a letter Joann wrote to Cami and asked her to send out on our behalf.

thanks Jojo.  good job.

Cami,

Thank you for sending this and showing your support for "Charlotte Front   and Center".

 

To All McCain/Palin supporters (whether Dem's, Rep's, or Independents),

 

We have been working hard to be heard and seen and it is working.  We are gathering support across NC and on the internet being nationally recognized...in fact we have been on the local news several times... most recently this past Sunday when Obama came to Charlotte we held a local honk rally on Tryon (away from his downtown platform), news reporters came and if it wasn't for our presence this day Obama would have made the news but no support for McCain would have been seen.  The news has continued to run this piece on Monday as well.  Its amazing what a few peaceful demonstrators can get accomplished! But the more the better and that is why I am asking for your support.  We always need and are grateful for more bodies at our Honk Rally's.  They are fun and an easy way to help with this crucial campaign.  We do not solicit door to door or make telephone calls.  Please go to our website and pull up the calendar link for the dates of all our events. And while you are there check out the blogs etc... some are very interesting and informative! 

Thank you in advance for considering joining us.  Again, we really need your help and it is FUN... Please consider joining us!!!!

Joann Schemmel

www.charlottefrontandcenter.com

PS. check out our debate party this Friday evening... all are welcome but please rsvp as we are serving food and will need a head count.

Original:

hello to all!!! tonight i saw an awesome sight at 6pm and the corner of Hwy 51/Providence rd. First of all you know how busy that intersection during rush hour!!! A HONK RALLY for McCain/Palin being led by a group "Charlotte Front and Center". These new McCain supporters are democrats/independents that have made a commitment to rally citizens at the "grass root" level. They also work in conjunction with "Citizens for McCain". They are looking for many more enthusiastic people to support these rallies/events etc. for McCain/Palin 2008.  Most are supporters of Hillary Clinton. However, they have committed to show their support by putting COUNTRY FIRST before politics..When listening to the mainstream media, we have been told that democrats (Hillary Clinton supporters) would never consider McCain/Palin. These individuals have!!!! I went out this evening and held a McCain sign...it was great to share in their enthusiasm and have dems, independs, and reps all together..McCain has consistently reached across the aisle...consider supporting this local grass root effort. Meet new folks, rally the spirit of Charlotteans. WE NEED JOHN MCCAIN/SARAH PALIN IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!! check out  WWW.charlottefrontandcenter.com. Also, this website can connect you to early voting registration, meck board of elections , calendar of events incl. Honk Rallys, Debate parties etc. Thank you for your continued support in Precinct 100 and of John McCain 2008 Victory Campaign!! Respectfully, Cami Bambini GOP Precinct 100 Chairperson. 

Oh, DARN!!

"My History Of Puma..." Will Bower

by Will Bower on Huffington Post cross -posted

The minute the media outlets announced the Iowa Caucus for John Kerry in 2004, I knew what was in store for us that November -- another lofty Democrat would go on to lose the general election to the more approachable Republican.

Since its rise to prominence in 1972, Iowa has done *nothing* to promote success for Democrats in November. The closest the Iowa Caucus has ever come to getting it right was in 1976, when Jimmy Carter came in a distant second to "Uncommitted" -- and, even then, it's not as if Jimmy Carter went on to demonstrate the best that the Democratic Party had to offer in the way of executives.

Let's examine: 1972, Edward Muskie? 1976, Jimmy Carter? 1984, Walter Mondale? 1988, Dick Gephardt? 1992, Tom Harkin? 2004, John Kerry? And, yes... 2008, Barack Obama? And how did our most successful Democratic president since FDR fair? Bill Clinton, 4th place, at 3% (behind even "Uncommitted") in 1992. And yet every four years, both parties bend over backwards to ensure Iowa's primacy in choosing our presidential candidates. Iowan Democrats seem to prefer failure, and the Democratic Party seems to prefer Iowa.

So when I witnessed Barack Obama get an upper hand on the more competent and electable Hillary Clinton in Iowa this past January, I asked myself "How can we free ourselves from this failed process?" So I drafted my "Proposal for the 2012 Primaries"... which is how I came to write for The Huffington Post. READ MORE

Ever Watchful Editorials and Comments

The Split Widens Ever So More

 

Puma Members and those of like thinking are relieved that Hillary Clinton is not Obama’s choice for a running mate.  Other Clinton supporters are disheartened as it becomes clear that Obama never even considered Hillary in this capacity. Where is the surprise in this? There shouldn’t be any. Most Obama supporters made it clear in poll after poll they were not interested in having Hillary on the ticket. Anti-Hillary pundits tried to point out that she would be “divisive”.  Explain this thought process. Please!  18 million votes do not sound divisive!

There is more anger among Hillary supporters and rightfully so. Ever since Iowa, the sins of the caucus have been pointed out along with the other pre-wired mechanisms used by the DNC.

Clinton Democrats issued a statement today that “one person, one vote” continues to be the basis for their outcry against the injustices Hillary Supporters experience. A video from this organization has one supporter summing up the feelings of Hillary Supporters as noting fraud, disrespect, and strong arming by the DNC.

Kim Gandy of “NOW” issued a press release today giving the organization’s approval of Joe Biden, who is known for supporting women’s issues. Gandy continues to say that they support Hillary’s nomination, but will eventually back Obama. She ends by saying that John McCain does not support women’s rights. She does not specify. What will Gandy say if McCain chooses Lieberman as his running mate? The last I heard Lieberman was pro-choice.

PUMA is a loose confederation of grass root organizations that have agreed to not vote for Obama. The idea behind this thinking is that we will not reward the crooked behavior of the DNC.  Some within PUMA will be voting for McCain in protest and others truly believe he is the best choice after Hillary.

Either way, Hillary Supporters have had enough grief this election round, and will not be hammered with “guilt” from the DNC or Obama supporters as abandoning “their Party”. Many consider it the other way around, and once again will put Country before Party, especially as this Party functions today.

We once again want to stress the following to our group members at Charlotte Front and Center: "Just Say No Deal."

Redwine…Opinion

The Puma PAC ROAR!
Our LAST Fundraising Effort for DENVER

Yesterday, we exceeded our goal by raising $4,980.  THANK YOU!

As of 8 p.m. tonight, we stand less than $2,500 from our goal of $6,000 by midnight PST.

 

We are entering our last evening of fund-raising for Denver.  We are overwhelmed with requests for help from PUMAs who want to get to Denver, and the economy and demand for products in services in Denver has driven the prices sky-high. (no pun intended!)

 

PUMA PAC has started our THIRD and FINAL challenge to ALL PUMAS to help us reach our goal.  Our donor list will be updated every hour until midnight PST on our blog HERE.

 

ALL THE MONEY DONATED FOR DENVER WILL BE USED IN DENVER!

If you've never contributed to Puma PAC before but support our efforts and like what we're doing, now is the time to show your support. Every donation in every denomination helps our mission or gets a PUMA voice heard in Denver. 

If you've been a long time supporter of Puma PAC, as so many of you have, we're asking you for your help this one last time to dig deep and help PUMAs tell the ONC:

OH NO YOU WON'T

 

Tomorrow, our focus will shift to maximizing our funds and finalizing the planning and schedule.  We will do everything we can do with whatever we have after tomorrow. So please, do give one last time today.

You may donate electronically or by snail mail HERE.  Note DENVER in the Purpose field.

 

THANK YOU, from all PUMAs, everywhere, for your continued support.

 

--
Murphy and MarylandPUMA
www.pumapac.org

What Would Jefferson Say?

Don't you believe something has changed if protesters exercising their First Amendment Rights will be facing tear gas and all sorts of riot gear ONLY if they are protesting at the DNC in Denver? Mind you, protestors appearing at the RNC in September will be facing none of this. What has changed? Do we remember the time when we could depend on the media to bring us an approximation to the truth? If we no longer have a truthful media to bring us the news, how will we keep the government accountable? The media is even requesting that they be kept far and away from the protest camp due to being in harms way. So I guess it is up to those who have not sold out in any sense of the word to uphold democratic principles, processes, and most of all rights, such as "The First Amendment". The corruption we are witnessing today is a reality, and a major "Mother may, I " step away from Democracy.

Hopefully, strong leaders will come out of this disarray. Good people who will lead this Party away from the corruption that has overtaken it. We are seeing this evolution now in the Puma Pac organizations. These are the watch dogs of government that are sorely needed in every democracy.

Fortunately, as this Convention soon begins, we will have the free voices of PUMAs keeping the blogosphere informed with the true state of affairs in Denver.  Could this be our modern day version of "Radio Free Europe"? What would Jefferson say? He would say,"Just Say No Deal"...Of Course!

Redwine, Charlotte Front and Center

Unity Isn't Our Theme ? Remember PUMA?

from Fox

WASHINGTON — Still sore from an epic primary battle, some of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s supporters aren’t buying the unity theme planned for the Democratic National Convention.

They weren’t mollified when nominee-in-waiting Barack Obama gave prime-time speaking slots to Clinton and her husband, the former president. Instead, they’re itching for a fight and plan to wage one in Denver.

One group intends to paper the city with fliers, promote a video detailing what they contend were irregularities in the nominating process and unleash bloggers to give their take on the proceedings. Another group has purchased newspaper advertisements demanding that Clinton be included in a roll-call vote for the nomination.

“I am a very realistic woman,” said Diane Mantouvalos, co-founder of the Just Say No Deal Coalition. “I don’t think that anything is going to change, but I do think it is important to be heard, and this is our way of doing it.”

Some of the disaffected Clinton supporters are open to supporting Obama; many are not.

Obama needs Clinton’s supporters to beat Republican John McCain. Polls show that he has won over most of them. But some simply don’t like Obama or still feel Clinton was treated unfairly during the primaries.

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from Puma Pac Org.

On Puma

There are a lot of questions about Puma Activities, and I can tell you what I accept from our group being part of this fine coalition...and that is to be uplifting to Hillary Clinton in every way that we can think of. There is that chance she could be the nominee. Let's keep this our focus up and through the Democratic National Convention.  Rest assured that Puma plays a positive part in our future because this is not just about Hillary, but about our party and most of all OUR COUNTRY!

As Mark mentioned below in his post, no one plays a more significant role than YOU!

Keep the positive focus on our Hillary and support her...she is our champion!  Miracles can happen! We will just bet on it!

Trisha

Hillary Parade

Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 2:41 PM
Subject: Hillary Parade

Oh, come all ye faithful? The city and County of Denver yesterday issued a
parade permit to a group of Hillary Clinton backers for Tuesday, August 26.

Hillary Clinton supporters will march through Denver during the Democratic
National Convention to show appreciation for the New York senator's historic
primary run and urge the party to place her name in nomination.

The city issued a permit Tuesday to Colorado Women Count/Women Vote for a
parade on Aug. 26 - the 88th anniversary of women's suffrage and the date
Clinton is rumored to be speaking at the DNC.

Also participating: "18 Million Voices, a national organization of Clinton
supporters."

Hillary supporters, who will be arriving by buses from all over the
country, have a place of their own to gather.

They are .... setting up a headquarters at The Broker restaurant downtown,
where people can "check-in" when they arrive in town.

Will Hillary be there? They hope she will make an appearance but she is
attending the Emily's List Gala with Nancy Pelosi and Michelle Obama Tuesday
at 2pm.

Read,and Watch Democracy At Work

from Marc's Musings "Lies, lies, and More Lies" cross-posted

So much for unity. The anti-Hillary people are at it again. I don't know what they have to fear. In today's New York Daily News there is an article titled "Hillary Clinton asks not to be nominated at Democratic National Convention" dated 8/1/2008. In the article it states:

A source close to the New York senator confirmed she won't file a formal request to the convention asking to be nominated along with Barack Obama, who eked out the victory in their fierce primary slugfest.

I don't like anonymous sources, especially from the NY Daily News. Watch this video to hear Hillary's own view.

This is a video from a fundraiser held in Los Altos, CA last night in which Hillary specifically says that it would be good for the party and party unity if her name is placed in nomination with all the ceremony that entails as well as a roll call vote.

This is essentially the same thing I told Howard Dean last week during his visit to Charlotte, when he said that if she wants it she will get it. Well, it seems that she wants it. So let's see if Howard Dean keeps his word.

In the video you can hear a question referring to a delegate petition that is being circulated. According to convention rules, it takes a petition with 300 signatures to have Hillary's name placed in nomination. Hillary has not authorized this and has not encouraged this. In the video she says she has no control over what the delegates do.

I'm one of those delegates and one of the 300 signers of that petition too, and honored to be. But the biggest honor will be to have Hillary's signature on that petition authorizing her name to be placed in nomination at the convention in Denver.

Watch this incredible video in tribute to the 300 delegate petition signers...... Marc, end.

The Just Say No Deal Coalition will not merely fall in line behind a
presumptive Party nominee that was chosen by a flawed system that
disenfranchised millions of legally registered voters. The Just Say No Deal
Coalition members will still either choose to stay home in protest, write in
Senator Clinton’s name or vote for Senator John McCain. Our votes are our
voices and Just Say No Deal’s voices are over 2 million strong and growing

Dean's Traveling Road Show

Cross-posted from Marc's Musings...Thanks Marc for the work...We are tired tonight in Charlotte, Atlanta, Asheville, and Greenville! The Southeast Pumas came together....

excerpt....

After the speech I got a chance to speak briefly with Dean. I told him that many Hillary delegates are anxious about how the convention is going to be run. We have no official communication from either the DNC or the Hillary campaign. So we rely mostly on rumors.

He repeated his previous comments that these rumors were put out by McCain people, but then he went on to say that the rules of the convention are very clear and they will be followed. He said that if Hillary wants her name placed in nomination, roll call vote, etc., then she can have it. He seemed to put the responsibility for this solely on Hillary. Dean also said that to ignore Hillary or her supporters at the convention would be foolish. He appeared very put off by the PUMAs but agreed that the delegates had a legitimate need for communication.
end...Marc

I can honestly say that Dean's face turned red and he faced us at one point to yell once again that we needed to give him a chance to speak and then he would give us a chance. No such deal. Dean stayed away from us and never looked our way again. The police did not let us cross the sidewalk, but that was not an issue for us. The Obama supporters were surprised to see us, and at first yelled "unity" in unison.  We yelled back "Puma" and chanted: "Selected...Not Elected!!"

Dean lost his cool with the Pumas and the Charlotte Front and Center Group. They know we are out here in loud strong numbers! I think Dean might really be a coward after all....TR

CNN ....On PUMA Movement

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Party Unity My A--!

   

Not all of Sen. Hillary Clinton's supporters have fallen in line behind Sen. Barack Obama.

Not exactly the slogan you want heading into your presidential nominating convention, but one that is being repeated online and in neighborhood bars by a group of disenchanted Democrats, who have dubbed themselves PUMAs.

Why are they angry? It all depends on whom you ask.

   Some of the PUMAs accuse Democratic leaders of rigging the primaries to favor Sen. Barack Obama, while others feel that he is not qualified to be the party nominee, let alone competent enough to lead the country.

Kim Mann said she thinks that Obama is too liberal. Webster Tarpley said the senator from Illinois is too conservative. But Mann, a 52-year-old project manager from Manassas, Virginia, and Tarpley, a self-described 62-year-old "controversial author," agree on one thing: Neither wants Obama to be the Democratic nominee. Watch why some Democrats oppose Obama's nomination »

   Even though Sen. Hillary Clinton conceded the Democratic presidential nomination to Obama in early June and urged all of her supporters to vote for him, not all of her backers heeded the call. Hence, the beginning of the PUMA movement.

"What we are really organizing about is to reinitiate Hillary back into the presidential race," Mann said during a recent interview at a Washington bar, where she met with fellow PUMAs for kinship and to strategize about how to make Clinton the Democratic nominee.

Will Bower, the 36-year-old head of the PUMA pack, and his like-minded Democrats are angry because they charge that the Democratic National Committee unfairly imposed sanctions on Michigan and Florida after both states violated party rules by holding primary contests before February 5. Clinton won both primaries -- Obama's name was not even on the Michigan ballot -- and had those states counted at the beginning, well, who knows what would have happened.

"I have never voted for anything but a Democrat, and I feel that there has been an internal coup, and they are putting forward a candidate that does not represent the will of the Democratic Party," Bower said.

To be fair, the DNC did go through a lengthy review process of the primary calendar and warned every state that only four -- Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina -- would be allowed to hold primaries before Super Tuesday. And if you ask the Obama campaign, it's confident that the senator is up to the job.

Will Bower on Fox News Today

PUMAs!

PUMA / Just Say NO DEAL will be on "Your World" on FOX News *today* at approximately 4:20pm EST.

We'll be discussing the heated divisions within the Democratic Party, our desire to see Hillary Clinton place her name into nomination for Convention, and the similarities between the nomination of FDR in 1932 to the possible nomination of HRC in 2008.

So please tune in!

Thank you,

Will

Will Bower

PUMA / Just Say NO DEAL

http://www.pumaconference08.com/

Half of What You See and None of What You Hear

by Grace Brummel

I'm finding a problem with what I see on the news. Hillary and Bill are campaigning for Obama as if he has the nomination in the name of party unity. As you used to hear as a child, appearances count.We have not yet had the convention .This is first time in the history of this country that we have had this happen, someone who has not conceded campaigning for the opponent. What kind of pressure is the DNC putting on it's high profile membership behind the scenes?

Obama is going on a tour of Afghanistan, Iraq and Europe. He can't be on a diplomatic mission as he has no authority. This gives an appearance but has no substance. He's not the president , are we taxpayers paying for this?

Hillary was stripped of 4 Delegates by the DNC and those Delegates were given to Obama. Is this yet another move to give Obama a procedural win,do the members of this party count for anything?

Right now no one can get an answer on Hilliay being in Nomination and her name on the ballot in the convention. If that is the case, she will, in effect, be stripped of all of her committed delegates and any Super Delegates. In other words, the convention will be rigged. Party Unity My Ass! The party has been divided and the primary has been stolen in favor of Obama.

Obviously the DNC and the Obama Campaign want to fill the airwaves with misconceptions about this candidate. Many of us are just not falling for it. We demand an open convention or many or most of us will leave the party. The pretentious pretender needs to get the nomination not by trickery but by being properly elected. Is it that the party and Obama are afraid to hold a real vote at the convention?

A friend once told me that Motown songs have all the wisdom you need for life: Believe half of what you see,son, and none of what you hear......let us hope that more people will start to analyze what they see and hear with at least a small degree of skepticism.

Puma Video "We're Not Going To Take It"

PUMAS 08

Protest Against Dean and DNC in Charlotte, N.C.

Protest!
Against Howard Dean And The DNC

TO INSIST THAT HILLARY CLINTON'S
NAME IS PLACED IN NOMINATION
AT THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

PROTEST EVENT:  "The Howard Dean
Bus Tour For Change"

Time: Friday, July 25 at 2:30 PM
Host: Bruce Clark
Location: Margery Thompson
Professional Development Center

428 West Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203


July 25, 2008 

Contact Information

Info From CFAC BLOG

Rally Map

 

 

From Puma Pac: "This One's For You"

Will Bower Update From Fox

Cross-posted from ClintonDems

Just was on Just say no Deal Will Bower Great interview.Says we raised 10 million for Hillary’s debt and we do not need Obama. He said real figures are said to be 6 mill but realisticly believes it is 10 million.He says we are just 5Million away from relieving her debt.He also said the DNC keeps moving the convention up or debt to be paid up to stop us from supporting her to silence her and the interviewer said well yeah the DNC wants her to support Obama.Will Bower says they want to keep her from speaking at convention and having roll call.The interviewer said Well she has 100 million why are you doing this,He suggested Hillary was asking us to do this and Will said Hillary ha not asked us to do anything.He said we are supporting her and wanting her to rejoin the race.The interviewer seemed to agree the Dnc is wanting Hillary to support Obama and her supporters to and that they were moving dates up ect to discourage any Hillary or Hillary support.

Note: Puma,from Will Bowers on Fox at 4:10pm,7-10

PUMA/Just Say NO DEAL will be the guest on FOX News today (on “Your World”) at approximately 4:10pm.

We’ll be discussing the success of the “$20.08” drive for July 4th, the DNC tactics to strong arm Hillary out of her Convention role, and our final drive to pay off the remainder of the debt by the end of tomorrow.

So please tune in!  ...and let’s keep working!  We’re making a difference!

Hillary's Puma Voters

from John Tomasic, "Huffington Post"

In the wake of Barack Obama's recent perceived move to the center, disaffected supporters of Hillary Clinton have released a "Call To DNC Delegates" urging them to "leave fraudulent Obama in Denver" and "save the Democratic Party by nominating the truer Democrat."

Posted on the website of the group called PUMA or "Party Unity My Ass" -- one of the groups that make up the mostly Democratic anti-Obama "Just Say No Deal coalition" -- the call asks "just 175 delegates" to throw their support to Hillary Clinton at the convention.

"We are not calling for some futile and self-defeating gesture," the post reads. "We are pointing to the path that leads to victory."

With Senator Clinton, we have a superior, battle-tested, and winning candidate who is waiting in the wings, ready, and willing to take over. Clinton would be a reliable leader on the issues that have built the Democratic Party. She has stood firm on her positions -- past and present -- even when it is not politically expedient.

The call enumerates Obama's recent alleged strategic backpedaling on key progressive issues -- on withdrawal from Iraq, for example, opposition to the new FISA bill and efforts to privatize social security.

From the instant that he felt that the Democratic nomination was in his hands, Obama has moved relentlessly to the right in a breathtaking, stunning exhibition of cynicism, duplicity, and fraudulent campaigning. Everything he stood for has been thrown overboard, and Obama has broken his word -- the commitment he made to his own core voters and donors.

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