tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post1724314858311170424..comments2023-07-24T10:58:42.752-04:00Comments on transition: listen.. and speak upAnndihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-86892669841838918472008-10-15T21:20:00.000-04:002008-10-15T21:20:00.000-04:00Kay: It doesn't happen by accident. My parents tau...Kay: It doesn't happen by accident. My parents taught me the importance of my voice.<BR/><BR/>Ve: Indeed.<BR/><BR/>Nitebyrd: Good luck!<BR/><BR/>Dan: At least someone thought it up... and that alone should be encouraging. <BR/><BR/>Slyde: Good man!<BR/><BR/>Travis: First terms are an opportunity to see what candidates re made of, but when a second term rolls around, they rarely learn new tricks.<BR/><BR/>Barbara: I'm glad you made it home safely and sad we didn't get a chance to meet, but so glad I got to hear your voice over the phone. Chicklet is doing very well.<BR/><BR/>Lu: His words are very powerful.<BR/><BR/>Starr: Let's hope a boob doesn't end up in office after your elections.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-71466042172483007972008-10-15T19:53:00.000-04:002008-10-15T19:53:00.000-04:00I firmly believe in the ripples of hope. That said...I firmly believe in the ripples of hope. That said I'd give my left boob for a Bobby. That man was the change we needed.Cinnamon Girl https://www.blogger.com/profile/06542122037324196279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-89625588380183563532008-10-15T10:55:00.000-04:002008-10-15T10:55:00.000-04:00Pwerful stuff. Truely enjoyed the Bobby quote:)Pwerful stuff. Truely enjoyed the Bobby quote:)Lu'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11278553170295772582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-18068795006319711502008-10-15T05:02:00.000-04:002008-10-15T05:02:00.000-04:00Hi Anndi,I'm glad that you voted; I heard the ...Hi Anndi,<BR/>I'm glad that you voted; I heard the results on TV5 this morning.<BR/>I have already voted via an absentee ballot for the General elections.<BR/><BR/>I hope that you are fin & your daughter is feeling better now.<BR/><BR/>xxxxBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717159905482468936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-32205235547288253342008-10-14T20:55:00.000-04:002008-10-14T20:55:00.000-04:00I shall vote as I always do. And I shall suspend ...I shall vote as I always do. And I shall suspend my cynicism, as I also always do in the first days of any Presidency.<BR/><BR/>We do ourselves and our candidates a disservice by presupposing failure before anyone has a chance to sit in the chair.<BR/><BR/>I did not vote for President Bush, and yet in term the first I suspended my displeasure and gave the man the benefit. I shall do so again, regardless of which candidate wins the election.<BR/><BR/>I believe it is my duty to educate myself and to vote my conscience. And I shall do so.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your election.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-29925420526588329922008-10-14T20:51:00.000-04:002008-10-14T20:51:00.000-04:00im not canadian, but yes, i am registered, and ill...im not canadian, but yes, i am registered, and ill be damn sure to vote next month!Slydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170343849186268727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-45628711581060309742008-10-14T20:43:00.000-04:002008-10-14T20:43:00.000-04:00they always dissapoint, I bet you someone wrote al...they always dissapoint, I bet you someone wrote all that for Bobby Kennedy.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054404939935028731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-72073534927794432732008-10-14T18:43:00.000-04:002008-10-14T18:43:00.000-04:00We'll be going to vote very soon. It's sad that we...We'll be going to vote very soon. It's sad that we don't have another Bobby or Jack to vote for either.nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-86089968512158945172008-10-14T17:16:00.000-04:002008-10-14T17:16:00.000-04:00I miss having a Bobby. It would have been interes...I miss having a Bobby. It would have been interesting to see what he could have done; how differently our country would have been.Ed & Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730956006290504616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-78172101121487001712008-10-14T16:22:00.000-04:002008-10-14T16:22:00.000-04:00I am a big fan of educated voting. Voting for the...I am a big fan of educated voting. Voting for the sake of voting seems not only silly but downright dangerous.<BR/><BR/>I wish we had more peeps like you down here.....Kaylia Metcalfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527164450365029203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-84513462886907028562008-10-14T16:00:00.000-04:002008-10-14T16:00:00.000-04:00San: I've been following your process quite attent...San: I've been following your process quite attentively. I hope change will come for you my dear friend.<BR/><BR/>Turnbaby: Every voice counts. It's important that yours be heard.<BR/>And I tend to agree that the process is probably discouraging amazing individuals who might feel more effective elsewhere.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-59249686817842605482008-10-14T13:53:00.000-04:002008-10-14T13:53:00.000-04:00I always vote and I always hope they can at least ...I always vote and I always hope they can at least do some of what they promise.<BR/><BR/>I think that we have made the process so abominable that we lose out on some great minds.Liz Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02112548452165588580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-32358050413223859722008-10-14T13:26:00.000-04:002008-10-14T13:26:00.000-04:00Wise and moving words from Bobby. Thank you for p...Wise and moving words from Bobby. Thank you for posting them, Anndi. They're very relevant to us right now too, in the US. As you know, we have an election coming up and it is my intention to vote early and leave a paper trail. I am desperately hoping for fresh leadership.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245301334922883500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-8857837846558462872008-10-14T12:55:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:55:00.000-04:00Akelamalu: I have never been able to understand so...Akelamalu: I have never been able to understand someone not voting... never.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-67261997397442718572008-10-14T12:51:00.001-04:002008-10-14T12:51:00.001-04:00Brian: I've been thinking that the people who coul...Brian: I've been thinking that the people who could make a difference are disgusted by the process and achieve great things elsewhere.<BR/>It's a fair bet that I'll be disappointed unfortunately.<BR/><BR/>Fortune cookies: He was very special indeed... maybe someday another bright shinning light will lead the way. In the meantime, I'll do what I can in my little corner of the universe.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-74731966816505052972008-10-14T12:51:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:51:00.000-04:00I get so mad when I hear people say "I can't be bo...I get so mad when I hear people say "I can't be bothered to vote". I rant and rail "people died to get you the vote the least you can do is use it for God's sake!" Great post Anndi. xAkelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-55525544809872267502008-10-14T12:44:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:44:00.000-04:00What a beautiful post. He was a true inspiration a...What a beautiful post. He was a true inspiration and not only did he inspire people to hope, but he inspired people to take action on those hopes. That takes a truly special person.Fortune Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336291956469689578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-88799970947894139752008-10-14T12:27:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:27:00.000-04:00I think we get the leaders we deserve, not just by...I think we get the leaders we deserve, not just by the way we vote, but because they are a reflection of society.<BR/><BR/>I hope that whoever gets in doesn't disappoint.Brian o vretanoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982178574498189251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-83112119936467689912008-10-14T12:25:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:25:00.000-04:00Steeky: You're welcome... and thank YOU for stoppi...Steeky: You're welcome... and thank YOU for stopping by on the littlest Bee's birthday. You're agem sweetie... and I'm thankful for you.<BR/><BR/>Charles: Just having a choice is amazing.<BR/><BR/>Donn: I hope my daughter kicks butt when she's old enough to vote. My mom taught me that if you don't vote you have to put up with the schmucks... I hate not being allowed to complain, so...<BR/>Think they'll let me vote if I show up wearing a gas mask? I can say it's for religious reasons...Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-17317379513294026682008-10-14T12:15:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:15:00.000-04:00I remember watching the Nuns crying in the Classro...I remember watching the Nuns crying in the Classroom when RFK was assassinated. He certainly was no angel but he did not deserve to die that way. I also remember that Sirhan Sirhan was the first time that I heard the word Palestinian.<BR/><BR/>Today I'm going to hold my nose and cast my ballot as will everyone in my household..<BR/>because if they don't they know that they are not allowed to bitch about the Government.<BR/><BR/>Our process may be totally fecockt but this generation doesn't have the cajones to change it and make it equitable..maybe my kid's generation will.<BR/><BR/>Vote Early and Vote Often!Romeo Morningwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826410608415260786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-60078004910921258982008-10-14T12:11:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:11:00.000-04:00I hope the voting comes out the right way. At lea...I hope the voting comes out the right way. At least there is a choice. Too often there isn't a "real" choice.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-34975223951577929952008-10-14T10:16:00.000-04:002008-10-14T10:16:00.000-04:00I'm always touched by his words. Thanks for this. ...I'm always touched by his words. Thanks for this. :)steenky beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570171606663745423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-74895205412273524292008-10-14T09:55:00.000-04:002008-10-14T09:55:00.000-04:00Mims: I watched "Bobby" this weekend and it made m...Mims: I watched "Bobby" this weekend and it made me feel better about the future. As long as there are people like you and me who remember his words, we still have hope.<BR/><BR/>Jeff: I got my confirmation card a while ago telling me which polling station to go to. It's close to home. Glad you're registered my friend.<BR/><BR/>Matt: He had a way with words, and backed them up with action. I've read a transcript of that speech. Very powerful. Voting has always been a big deal in my family. I'm looking forward to it.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-31549441677048036692008-10-14T08:12:00.000-04:002008-10-14T08:12:00.000-04:00A good speech as was his speech the night of April...A good speech as was his speech the night of April 4 in Indianapolis. Not only a speech but in a way, his own eulogy. Happy Voting, Anndi. Cheers!!Schmoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758200133537951854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579217219896241812.post-39271294840783960072008-10-14T08:05:00.000-04:002008-10-14T08:05:00.000-04:00Registered and ready to cast my vote this November...Registered and ready to cast my vote this November.<BR/><BR/>Still have to design the peace globe, but I definitely plan on participating.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.com