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		<title>By: Godfrey</title>
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		<dc:creator>Godfrey</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:56:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear Mr. Kennedy,

 



I understand that you are very busy working on a mountain of issues that are important to you and your primary constituency in Massachusetts,  and I cannot expect that this letter will reach you directly.  But I hope that whoever may read this letter on your behalf will convey to you it’s primary request and a synopsis of my motivation for sending it at this time.

Before making my request,  I would like to thank you for all the work you've done for our country over the last 30 years. 　In recent times, you've been one of the only prominent voices that consistently speak up for the rights and dignity of the average American.  I support you and all the work you’ve done over the years.

But even though you are very busy,   I would like to add one more item to the list of things you are currently working on that I think can be of great importance to citizens of the United States,  as well as to citizens of other countries around the world.  I don’t know if your office may have received similar requests already,  but I am sure I am not the only American hoping for your help on this one. 

I would like ask you on behalf of all progressively minded Americans, and myself,  to support and publicly endorse Senator Obama’s candidacy for Presidency of the United States.   If you may agree,    I hope you do it soon-  because I feel we may be running out of time.

I strongly believe,  as do others,  that we are now at a crucial junction in our country’s history.    On one side,  we have a chance to move forward in terms of unity,  cooperation and mutual respect. On the other,  we have the chance to continue on the same divisive,  and recently imperialistic, path that has left us uncomfortably close to a state of moral bankruptcy.   It is my sincere belief that Sen. Obama is the candidate best suited to help us navigate the challenges that lie ahead and move the country forward-  in a positive direction.

  It is without doubt that we have not had a President that could effectively bring the country together since the presidency of your late brother,  John F. Kennedy.    In these times of war and uncertainty,   I think it is also worth remembering that during the Cuban Missile Crisis there were a number of voices in then President Kennedy’s cabinet that pushed for a war which could have easily led to the end of civilization,  at least as we know it.    Fortunately   one　not so “deeply experienced”  man with the right combination of reason, common sense, and sufficient independence of character, lead us away from the brink of war and potential Armageddon.    Of course I hope we do not find ourselves in a dilemma of similar gravity during the term of the next President,  but if we do,  I feel Sen. Obama has the character,  if not experience,  to help carry us through.

It has been said that your support was instrumental in helping Sen. Kerry to win Iowa and eventually the democratic nomination in 2004.   Alas,  Senator Kerry did not win the election.   Right now we are heading for a situation in which Sen. Clinton wins the democratic nomination but miraculously loses the presidency.    This,  in my opinion, would be a great tragedy.

For the sake the country and millions of Americans who are at the moment without voice,  but not without hope,  would you please endorse Barrack Obama for President,  thank you.

 

 

Sincerely Yours

Godfrey Alleyne</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Mr. Kennedy,</p>
<p>I understand that you are very busy working on a mountain of issues that are important to you and your primary constituency in Massachusetts,  and I cannot expect that this letter will reach you directly.  But I hope that whoever may read this letter on your behalf will convey to you it’s primary request and a synopsis of my motivation for sending it at this time.</p>
<p>Before making my request,  I would like to thank you for all the work you&#8217;ve done for our country over the last 30 years. 　In recent times, you&#8217;ve been one of the only prominent voices that consistently speak up for the rights and dignity of the average American.  I support you and all the work you’ve done over the years.</p>
<p>But even though you are very busy,   I would like to add one more item to the list of things you are currently working on that I think can be of great importance to citizens of the United States,  as well as to citizens of other countries around the world.  I don’t know if your office may have received similar requests already,  but I am sure I am not the only American hoping for your help on this one. </p>
<p>I would like ask you on behalf of all progressively minded Americans, and myself,  to support and publicly endorse Senator Obama’s candidacy for Presidency of the United States.   If you may agree,    I hope you do it soon-  because I feel we may be running out of time.</p>
<p>I strongly believe,  as do others,  that we are now at a crucial junction in our country’s history.    On one side,  we have a chance to move forward in terms of unity,  cooperation and mutual respect. On the other,  we have the chance to continue on the same divisive,  and recently imperialistic, path that has left us uncomfortably close to a state of moral bankruptcy.   It is my sincere belief that Sen. Obama is the candidate best suited to help us navigate the challenges that lie ahead and move the country forward-  in a positive direction.</p>
<p>  It is without doubt that we have not had a President that could effectively bring the country together since the presidency of your late brother,  John F. Kennedy.    In these times of war and uncertainty,   I think it is also worth remembering that during the Cuban Missile Crisis there were a number of voices in then President Kennedy’s cabinet that pushed for a war which could have easily led to the end of civilization,  at least as we know it.    Fortunately   one　not so “deeply experienced”  man with the right combination of reason, common sense, and sufficient independence of character, lead us away from the brink of war and potential Armageddon.    Of course I hope we do not find ourselves in a dilemma of similar gravity during the term of the next President,  but if we do,  I feel Sen. Obama has the character,  if not experience,  to help carry us through.</p>
<p>It has been said that your support was instrumental in helping Sen. Kerry to win Iowa and eventually the democratic nomination in 2004.   Alas,  Senator Kerry did not win the election.   Right now we are heading for a situation in which Sen. Clinton wins the democratic nomination but miraculously loses the presidency.    This,  in my opinion, would be a great tragedy.</p>
<p>For the sake the country and millions of Americans who are at the moment without voice,  but not without hope,  would you please endorse Barrack Obama for President,  thank you.</p>
<p>Sincerely Yours</p>
<p>Godfrey Alleyne</p>
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		<title>By: Lee Huang</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lee Huang</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It's not the promises that we should trust. We should look at the results of what people has done to see how good he/she would do for our country. Everyone can promise but a few can keep.

What kind of results that Obama or Clinton have done during their time?

Intelligence without compassion is as bad as compassion without Intelligence.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s not the promises that we should trust. We should look at the results of what people has done to see how good he/she would do for our country. Everyone can promise but a few can keep.</p>
<p>What kind of results that Obama or Clinton have done during their time?</p>
<p>Intelligence without compassion is as bad as compassion without Intelligence.</p>
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		<title>By: bhagwan deol</title>
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		<dc:creator>bhagwan deol</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Every sensible and fairminded person will agree that america needs change in direction and leadership to the path of unilteralism and assimilate in world community ans powerful but compassionate nation.
In my view Hillary is the only person who can pull us in that direction.
There are women leaders in developing and culturally ridig countries why cannot america have one. we call ourselves land of equal oportunities. Can we prove it ?
with her experience and vision hillary with earn the much needed respect for america.
bhagwan deol</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every sensible and fairminded person will agree that america needs change in direction and leadership to the path of unilteralism and assimilate in world community ans powerful but compassionate nation.<br />
In my view Hillary is the only person who can pull us in that direction.<br />
There are women leaders in developing and culturally ridig countries why cannot america have one. we call ourselves land of equal oportunities. Can we prove it ?<br />
with her experience and vision hillary with earn the much needed respect for america.<br />
bhagwan deol</p>
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		<title>By: David</title>
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		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sergio (#4) says: While I like and trust the sincerity of Obama, in reality to be President of our country you need someone with a lot of experience and someone that can stand and fight the political and corrupt machine of farmaceuticals.,insurances, oil cos. and weapon-building cos. Those greedy elements are distroying our country. Hilary Clinton has the strenght and the courage to fight those parassites.

Sergio, I respectfully disagree - I don't hate Hillary, but I think she'll do what she needs to in order to succeed, including working WITH those parasites instead of against them.  She was on the national board of Wal-Mart for six years...

And as far as experience goes, Clinton has had a lot of experience watching big things done, but Obama has spent more time in elected office than she has.  Sure, small-time state office, some of it, but I'll take that over the compromises and alliances Clinton has had to make in DC.  

Obama has good judgement, he's extremely intelligent and he has integrity.  That's what I want in the White House.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sergio (#4) says: While I like and trust the sincerity of Obama, in reality to be President of our country you need someone with a lot of experience and someone that can stand and fight the political and corrupt machine of farmaceuticals.,insurances, oil cos. and weapon-building cos. Those greedy elements are distroying our country. Hilary Clinton has the strenght and the courage to fight those parassites.</p>
<p>Sergio, I respectfully disagree - I don&#8217;t hate Hillary, but I think she&#8217;ll do what she needs to in order to succeed, including working WITH those parasites instead of against them.  She was on the national board of Wal-Mart for six years&#8230;</p>
<p>And as far as experience goes, Clinton has had a lot of experience watching big things done, but Obama has spent more time in elected office than she has.  Sure, small-time state office, some of it, but I&#8217;ll take that over the compromises and alliances Clinton has had to make in DC.  </p>
<p>Obama has good judgement, he&#8217;s extremely intelligent and he has integrity.  That&#8217;s what I want in the White House.</p>
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		<title>By: Robert Gunn...</title>
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		<dc:creator>Robert Gunn...</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Obama strikes me as a person with a young, idealistic view of how the world of politics runs, along with an gung-ho expectation that simple changes will make all the difference. My experience has shown me that these people soon get frustrated and cynical from the inertia that people find comforting and safe. (I must admit, I am one of those frustrated idealist myself!) Clinton's experience has tempered her approach with the understanding that to have any change with our political structure, compromise must happen. I think she can do the best to turn the country around from the damage George Bush has done to it, both in the ill-conceived war and the general bad reputation the US now has with other countries.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Obama strikes me as a person with a young, idealistic view of how the world of politics runs, along with an gung-ho expectation that simple changes will make all the difference. My experience has shown me that these people soon get frustrated and cynical from the inertia that people find comforting and safe. (I must admit, I am one of those frustrated idealist myself!) Clinton&#8217;s experience has tempered her approach with the understanding that to have any change with our political structure, compromise must happen. I think she can do the best to turn the country around from the damage George Bush has done to it, both in the ill-conceived war and the general bad reputation the US now has with other countries.</p>
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		<title>By: natfire</title>
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		<dc:creator>natfire</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am surprised Oprah didn't back Hillary, but I guess the black thang trumps that. This country needs the strong leadership and change that only the Republican party can offer.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am surprised Oprah didn&#8217;t back Hillary, but I guess the black thang trumps that. This country needs the strong leadership and change that only the Republican party can offer.</p>
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		<title>By: sharon</title>
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		<dc:creator>sharon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>i am sure that all of you who write these political views are quite savvy about the state of our nation.  we need a change.  we need someone who is not afraid to stand up to big business, big government, and big politics.  i am not of color but, we need someone who foreigners respect.  we need someone who they see as a product of the same indignities that all men of color suffer.  we need an african american.  we need one now.  who cares if oprah helps or the pope helps.  we NEED change!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i am sure that all of you who write these political views are quite savvy about the state of our nation.  we need a change.  we need someone who is not afraid to stand up to big business, big government, and big politics.  i am not of color but, we need someone who foreigners respect.  we need someone who they see as a product of the same indignities that all men of color suffer.  we need an african american.  we need one now.  who cares if oprah helps or the pope helps.  we NEED change!</p>
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		<title>By: Mike Moseman</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mike Moseman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:45:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hillary uses her husband and his time in the White House as her experience to run the country, Yet nearly all papers in Bill's Libray involving her "experience" are kept from the public.Sergio as far as your insurance, weapon companies, Oil companies and PharmaceuticalGiants(that't how it's spelled)and Hillary's stand against them? Don't expect much, their all lining her pockets with campaign money. She will not change things in our corrupt Porkspending Washington she's part of the problem!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hillary uses her husband and his time in the White House as her experience to run the country, Yet nearly all papers in Bill&#8217;s Libray involving her &#8220;experience&#8221; are kept from the public.Sergio as far as your insurance, weapon companies, Oil companies and PharmaceuticalGiants(that&#8217;t how it&#8217;s spelled)and Hillary&#8217;s stand against them? Don&#8217;t expect much, their all lining her pockets with campaign money. She will not change things in our corrupt Porkspending Washington she&#8217;s part of the problem!!</p>
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		<title>By: John Pushter</title>
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		<dc:creator>John Pushter</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sergio Toscano,

The reason you stated why our country needs someone that can stand up and fight the political and corrupt machine of big businesses is exactly the reason why WE DON'T WANT HILLARY CLINTON: she has admitted she thinks it's perfectly fine to accept money from big businesses, entities that usually DON'T side on the what's good for the American people.
If you do your homework, you'll see Barack Obama has a proven track record of fighting for the American people. His mind is not focused on accepting money from corporate lobbyist by doing what's right by them but rather what's right for everybody, including the American people. He is our best hope for a new way forward.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sergio Toscano,</p>
<p>The reason you stated why our country needs someone that can stand up and fight the political and corrupt machine of big businesses is exactly the reason why WE DON&#8217;T WANT HILLARY CLINTON: she has admitted she thinks it&#8217;s perfectly fine to accept money from big businesses, entities that usually DON&#8217;T side on the what&#8217;s good for the American people.<br />
If you do your homework, you&#8217;ll see Barack Obama has a proven track record of fighting for the American people. His mind is not focused on accepting money from corporate lobbyist by doing what&#8217;s right by them but rather what&#8217;s right for everybody, including the American people. He is our best hope for a new way forward.</p>
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		<title>By: Ashley Nichole</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ashley Nichole</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I like Oprah,, but the only reason she is pulling for Obama is because he is black..... He is unskilled to be president,, but that does not seem to make a difference.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I like Oprah,, but the only reason she is pulling for Obama is because he is black&#8230;.. He is unskilled to be president,, but that does not seem to make a difference.</p>
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