(from l to r:) 1.The City of Memphis' 2000 Mayoral Election Issue
2.) Famous TV Judge-Judge Joe Brown (click here to go to website)
and Independent Movie Director Michael Tabor
3.) Dr. Sybil Mitchell (click to email); well known activist and upholder of women's rights)
4.) Then, Shelby County Commissioner Shep Wilbun
5.) Memphis Sanitation worker and still sitting Memphis City Council member Joe Brown (click here to go to web page)
Comments received
on the 2008 Presidential Election
Sent November 6, 2008
by Barbara Erving of Memphis TN
What in the hell are you talking about. This dark skin brother/man has a name. He is the most qualified person to ever be elected President of the U.S. besides a few Democratic whites such as John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton. I love him and I am glad that this change has taken place. He’s for the entire country. These so called white supremacist and any others to that effect need to get up off of this racial issue because there are plenty of qualified dark skin people as you may call us. This country is not built on WHITES ONLY, I thank you.
Sent November 6, 2008
I think all candidates use topics to appeal to the people to get their vote. The real question here is....will He do what he says when he gets there. I did not keep up with much of it, however, listening to two of his speeches during the last days of the election, I think he is sincere. However, his ideas are great and would create change, but the key is getting those ideas passed through Congress. This country is in very bad shape and two maybe three terms are not going to fix it completely. He needs a plan of attack and he has to stick with it. I believe the country can be brought back somewhat normal but he is going to have to surround himself with people who know what to do and how to get it done. As for dark skin in the white house.....It's time!
Signed Anonymous
Sent October 22, 2008
Very interesting....I never really got into any of this presidential mumbo jumbo. However, when I caught some of the last debate, I knew then who I would vote for.....You have to really listen and WATCH the candidates. While, one interupts the other, after having his say so on the same topic,which, by the way, is very disrespectful and was making me furious. The other responded like a total gentleman. One was making facial expressions, while the other's expression never changed. Even one candidates wife is very stand offish....she doesn't even want to shake people's hands, she keeps her hands behind her. Do we really want that kind of representation for this nation? Also, he should never try to quote something from the opposing team when you have not rehearsed it....I saw him on the news this morning and he was trying to quote a derrogatory statement made by someone from the other camp and said he agreed with it...then did a botched up job trying to correct it.....He looked like a "total idiot." The other candidate is much more polished in his speaking and presentation. But, don't they all tell us what they know we want to hear? So, who knows really who will do the best job, it's just a chance we take on who presents it the best! Our only hope is to pray that God takes over and runs the country, very soon!!!!**
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