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Originally posted by Quantum_Squirrel
i have been thinking about this for a while now, Obama looks a good candidate, he may even have a chance of winning ...but would the KKK accept such a thing happening?
In essence do you think if Obama was close to the presidency, do you think that the KKK or at least the hardcore remnants of the KKK would ever allow this to happen? i personaly think their would be an atempt on his life if this situtation arose.
I like his views, or at least what he says in public speeches (i am from the UK so have limited exposure to the topic).
But if it looked like he was near to taking control of the U.S.A, then some extreme people may attempt to interfere with the democratic process.
Do you all think this is possible or am i just worried about problems that arose in times gone by that no longer exist in such a diverse country?
Originally posted by cbianchi513
reply to post by csulli456
I couldn't agree more. Been in the same situations, reacted much the same way, felt bad about it after.
I like some of what Obama's selling too... just think there is no way the "old guard" in America are going to let the people buy it.
You've just stated my thoughts in a much more eloquent manner, and I am grateful.
Originally posted by cbianchi513
reply to post by csulli456
I couldn't agree more. Been in the same situations, reacted much the same way, felt bad about it after.
I like some of what Obama's selling too... just think there is no way the "old guard" in America are going to let the people buy it.
You've just stated my thoughts in a much more eloquent manner, and I am grateful.
Originally posted by projectvxn
Dream world? You're voting for Ron Paul, who's living in a dream world?
On second thought, I am living in a dream world. A world where we don't have to go to war without the approval of the people and that of congress. I dream of a world where my brother doesn't have to be in a hell hole like Iraq for the sake of collecting a debt for the US corporations and the politicians that facilitate them. I dream of a world where we actually CARE about the environment and the damage we do that WILL hurt future generation. I dream about having a job in my field that doesn't pay me a dirt wage because some guy in India will do it cheaper, but not better. I dream of a world where we actually care about famine and genocide and DO something about it rather than make excuses. I dream because dreams can be realized, and often are. I dream because somebody has to in a world full of cynicism and indifference. I dream because sometimes that all I feel like I have left.
And I'm not alone.
Originally posted by Quantum_Squirrel
reply to post by projectvxn
lets be honest secretly you all would like ron paul to win ..hell i would...
but its never going to happen that particular boat has already sailed. lets all try to make the best of a worse situation.
Originally posted by resistor
reply to post by projectvxn
Indeed you are not alone.
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Spirits fly on dangerous missions
Imaginations on fire
Focused high on soaring ambitions
Consumed in a single desire
In the grip of a nameless possession-
A slave to the drive of obsession-
A spirit with a vision
Is a dream with a mission...
…But dreams don't need to have motion,
to keep their spark alive
Obsession has to have action,
pride turns on the drive
It's cold comfort
To the ones without it
To know how they struggled-
How they suffered about it
If their lives were exotic and strange
They would likely have gladly exchanged them
For something a little more plain
Maybe something a little more sane
We each pay a fabulous price
For our visions of paradise
But a spirit with a vision
Is a dream with a mission...
Originally posted by Quantum_Squirrel
reply to post by projectvxn
lets be honest secretly you all would like ron paul to win ..hell i would...
but its never going to happen that particular boat has already sailed. lets all try to make the best of a worse situation.
Originally posted by Quantum_Squirrel
reply to post by projectvxn
like i said in a previous post .. i personally think the U.S.A is desperate for a change , and the first black pres or the first women pres would make an iimediate impact.
Originally posted by resistor
reply to post by projectvxn
Indeed you are not alone.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Spirits fly on dangerous missions
Imaginations on fire
Focused high on soaring ambitions
Consumed in a single desire
In the grip of a nameless possession-
A slave to the drive of obsession-
A spirit with a vision
Is a dream with a mission...
…But dreams don't need to have motion,
to keep their spark alive
Obsession has to have action,
pride turns on the drive
It's cold comfort
To the ones without it
To know how they struggled-
How they suffered about it
If their lives were exotic and strange
They would likely have gladly exchanged them
For something a little more plain
Maybe something a little more sane
We each pay a fabulous price
For our visions of paradise
But a spirit with a vision
Is a dream with a mission...
Originally posted by Quantum_Squirrel
reply to post by csulli456
i agree with you, i can only tell you of the experiences i have had in th U.K, but ron paul has never been mentioned here, if it was not for ATS i wouldn't even know who ron paul was... sad very sad...
[edit on 7/2/08 by Quantum_Squirrel]