To Erplane - we talked about the need to include interested citizens of all parties, Republicans, Democrats, Independents and Greens. The challenge is to find and inspire honest and competent people to get involved. The problems here are so complex that they transcend party or ethnic or racial divisions. There are positive efforts already underway, see the MVOC information above. We will try to promote or join positive initiatives in any way we can.
Ytownoptimist, regarding the need for a grassroots organization --- Mahoning Valley for Change is a new name for the Mahoning Valley for Obama volunteer group that worked throughout the primary and general election. I started meetings for the group last January after driving from Austintown to New Hampshire to volunteer for the Obama campaign. We are trying to breathe some life into the political process in Mahoning County. I just finished reading "Taking on the System" by Markos Moulitsas Zuniga (founder of the liberal blog www.dailykos.com ). His main point is that the era of the gatekeeper is over. In the digital age the average citizen can participate in the political process and wield real influence through grassroots organizing. We're working on that here in Youngstown. See Sunday's Vindicator article at http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/jan/04/ac... Come join us at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24th at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505 Parkcliffe Ave. on the south side (one block east of Glenwood). To RSVP go to http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/det...
Regarding the need for a grassroots organization --- Mahoning Valley for Change is a new name for the Mahoning Valley for Obama volunteer group that worked throughout the primary and general election. I started meetings for the group last January after driving from Austintown to New Hampshire to volunteer for the Obama campaign. We are trying to breathe some life into the political process in Mahoning County. I just finished reading "Taking on the System" by Markos Moulitsas Zuniga (founder of the liberal blog www.dailykos.com ). His main point is that the era of the gatekeeper is over. In the digital age the average citizen can participate in the political process and wield real influence through grassroots organizing. We're working on that here in Youngstown. Come join us at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24th at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505 Parkcliffe Ave. on the south side (one block east of Glenwood). To RSVP go to http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/det...
I think Obama has the better judgment on defending America and supporting veterans. Here's why I think so --- Senator McCain backed Bush’s invasion of Iraq even though Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. Osama bin Laden has not been caught after 7 long years. We continue to spend over $10 billion per month in Iraq while they take their oil revenues and deposit them in foreign banks. This $10 billion in spending comes to about $100 per month for your household and over $6 million a month just for the households in Mahoning County. Senator Obama opposed the Iraq invasion before it began because he knew we needed those troops to capture or kill bin Laden and the terrorists in Afghanistan. He knows our troops did the job in Iraq they were asked to do and now its time to leave and focus on Afghanistan to finish off Al Qaeda once and for. Senator McCain did not support the new GI Bill that passed the Senate in June. He thought the proposed benefits to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans were too generous. Senator Obama voted for it. The Disabled Veterans of America gave Senator McCain a dismal 20% voting record on veterans issues while Senator Obama scored 80%. In a list of key votes, the Vietnam Veterans of America says that McCain “voted against us” 15 times while he only “voted for us” 8 times. On the other hand, Senator Obama “voted for us” (VVA) 12 times and only “voted against us” once.
I voted for Strickland but I sure hope the Clinton people drove him around a few miles on Mahoning Avenue. That way he could see and feel the potholes on this STATE ROUTE up close and personal. So this is how our FRIENDS treat us. Get our votes as the local Congressman. Get our votes to become Governor. And then ... pave roads in Columbus or Cincinnati and let us rip up our cars on this joke of a road!
Posted on January 8 at 7:34 p.m.
To Erplane - we talked about the need to include interested citizens of all parties, Republicans, Democrats, Independents and Greens. The challenge is to find and inspire honest and competent people to get involved. The problems here are so complex that they transcend party or ethnic or racial divisions. There are positive efforts already underway, see the MVOC information above. We will try to promote or join positive initiatives in any way we can.
Posted on January 8 at 4:15 p.m.
Ytownoptimist, regarding the need for a grassroots organization --- Mahoning Valley for Change is a new name for the Mahoning Valley for Obama volunteer group that worked throughout the primary and general election. I started meetings for the group last January after driving from Austintown to New Hampshire to volunteer for the Obama campaign.
We are trying to breathe some life into the political process in Mahoning County. I just finished reading "Taking on the System" by Markos Moulitsas Zuniga (founder of the liberal blog www.dailykos.com ). His main point is that the era of the gatekeeper is over. In the digital age the average citizen can participate in the political process and wield real influence through grassroots organizing. We're working on that here in Youngstown. See Sunday's Vindicator article at http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/jan/04/ac...
Come join us at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24th at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505 Parkcliffe Ave. on the south side (one block east of Glenwood). To RSVP go to
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/det...
Posted on January 7 at 8:21 p.m.
Regarding the need for a grassroots organization --- Mahoning Valley for Change is a new name for the Mahoning Valley for Obama volunteer group that worked throughout the primary and general election. I started meetings for the group last January after driving from Austintown to New Hampshire to volunteer for the Obama campaign.
We are trying to breathe some life into the political process in Mahoning County. I just finished reading "Taking on the System" by Markos Moulitsas Zuniga (founder of the liberal blog www.dailykos.com ). His main point is that the era of the gatekeeper is over. In the digital age the average citizen can participate in the political process and wield real influence through grassroots organizing. We're working on that here in Youngstown.
Come join us at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24th at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505 Parkcliffe Ave. on the south side (one block east of Glenwood). To RSVP go to
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/det...
Posted on October 27 at 9:38 p.m.
I think Obama has the better judgment on defending America and supporting veterans. Here's why I think so ---
Senator McCain backed Bush’s invasion of Iraq even though Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. Osama bin Laden has not been caught after 7 long years. We continue to spend over $10 billion per month in Iraq while they take their oil revenues and deposit them in foreign banks. This $10 billion in spending comes to about $100 per month for your household and over $6 million a month just for the households in Mahoning County. Senator Obama opposed the Iraq invasion before it began because he knew we needed those troops to capture or kill bin Laden and the terrorists in Afghanistan. He knows our troops did the job in Iraq they were asked to do and now its time to leave and focus on Afghanistan to finish off Al Qaeda once and for.
Senator McCain did not support the new GI Bill that passed the Senate in June. He thought the proposed benefits to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans were too generous. Senator Obama voted for it. The Disabled Veterans of America gave Senator McCain a dismal 20% voting record on veterans issues while Senator Obama scored 80%. In a list of key votes, the Vietnam Veterans of America says that McCain “voted against us” 15 times while he only “voted for us” 8 times. On the other hand, Senator Obama “voted for us” (VVA) 12 times and only “voted against us” once.
Posted on February 29 at 5:05 p.m.
I voted for Strickland but I sure hope the Clinton people drove him around a few miles on Mahoning Avenue. That way he could see and feel the potholes on this STATE ROUTE up close and personal. So this is how our FRIENDS treat us. Get our votes as the local Congressman. Get our votes to become Governor. And then ... pave roads in Columbus or Cincinnati and let us rip up our cars on this joke of a road!