Mike Zimmer Calls Petrino A 'Coward' Over His 2007 Exit

Posted by The Meck - Oct 20, 2010 - 10:41p/ct

Former Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer blistered Coach Bobby Petrino.
Here's the link - ajc.com.
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-falcons-blog/2010/10/20/mike-zimmer-calls-petrino-a-coward-over-his-2007-exit/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_falcons_blog&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

excerpt ..
“When a coach quits in the middle of the year and ruins a bunch of people’s families and doesn’t have enough guts to finish out the year, I’m not a part of it,” Zimmer told the Cincinnati media. “And you can put that in the Arkansas News Gazette. I don’t really give a (bleep). He’s a coward, he ruined a bunch of people’s lives, a bunch of families, kids, because he didn’t have enough (guts) to stay there and finish the job.

I just emailed this link to the Ark Gazette.
Smokin Like a Fajita

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The Meck Report - Hot Links - Oct 20, 2010

Posted by The Meck - Oct 20, 2010 - 2:09p

The Meck Report: Auburn's Cam Newton Makes Most Of Second Chance

Cam Newton Deserves To Be Heisman Front-Runner

Rangers' HR'S Dominate The Yanks - Bob Nightengale

Rangers win Game 4, put Yanks down 3-1 

Yanks' Teixeira likely done for season with leg injury

Night Of Body Blows Leave Yanks Teetering

•  Slide Show: A.L.C.S. Game 4 Replay, Oct. 19
• Rangers Prove That All Home Runs Are Not Equal

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DOTHAN ALA. NATIVE, MATT CAIN, GIANTS' STARTING PITCHER TODAY IN NLCS

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: Cain Outduels Hamels; Giants Take 2-1 NLCS Lead

Giants shut out Phillies in NLCS Game 3

Bruce Bochy Making The Right Moves

• Updates, discussion in Splash  Photos from the park  Box
• PURDY: MATT CAIN IS THE RIGHT MAN FOR THIS JOB 

Hamels vs Cain - NLCS Game 3 in San Francisco

SF Giants Closer, Brian Wilson, Not As Crazy As He Looks - Bob Nightengale

How much $$ is Elin getting in divorce from Tiger?

NFL levies massive fines for dangerous blows

Report: Favre meets with NFL over Sterger scandal | Full 

• Auburn notebook: Tailback Mike Dyer says he's healthy, ready to play against LSU 
• Talking Cam Newton, SEC East and BCS with CBS analyst Gary Danielson 

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Auburn's Cam Newton Makes Most Of Second Chance

Posted by The Meck - Oct  20, 2010 - 1:42p/ct


A good article on Auburn QB Cam Newton, a rising star and Heisman candidate.
Auburn's Cam Newton Makes Most Of Second Chance


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Dothan Ala. Native, Matt Cain, Giants' Starting Pitcher Today In NLCS

Posted by The Meck - Oct 19, 2010 4:59p/ct.

Matt Cain is the starting RH pitcher for the SF Giants today in the NLCS.
He was born in Dothan, Ala [ The Meck's birthplace and hometown].
Matt Cain is one of the best pitchers in the National League.
He graduated from Houston High School in Germantown Tenn.
Cain was a 1st Round pick of the Giants in 2002. His ML debut was in 2005 at age 20.

I like the Giants mainly because they have one of the best mgrs in the game, Bruce Bochy.
And he's a great guy. Had the privelege of knowing Bochy when he managed the SD Padres.
He's a classy, kind man. Bochy knows how to communicate with people.
And he knows how to treat people and his players with class.
That translates into winning .. no matter what you're doing.
Bruce Bochy reminds me a lot of Bobby Cox.

The Giants have been my NLCS pick for several months.
Their starting and relief pitching makes them very capable of winning it all.
No one believed any team had a chance vs the Phils' pitching.
I'm picking the Giants to win the NLCS and the World Series.
NLCS Game 3 started today at 4/3ct on Fox.

Here's a Wikopedia link plus a SF Giants link on Cain's up-to-date stats.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Cain

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=430912

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Gonzalez: Fresh Style, Familiar Ethic

Posted by The Meck - Oct 17, 2010 - 8:55p

This a great article on Fredi Gonzalez, the new Braves manager.
Very informative and inspiring.
It's no mystery why Gonzalez is a success and so highly thought
of by Bobby Cox and the Braves organization.
No doubt .. The Braves are in reliable hands with a very capable baseball man, Fredi Gonzalez.
A very hard working, good man.

Steve Hummer / ajc.com gives an inside, detalied look at the man, Fredi Gonzalez.
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gonzalez-fresh-style-familiar-684078.html

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Bingo Defendants Plead Not Guilty; Learn Of Evidence - Oct 15, 2010

Posted By The Meck Oct 15, 2010

Link to Story
http://www2.dothaneagle.com/news/2010/oct/15/bingo-defendants-plead-not-guilty-ar-966809/


A Classic quote from Attorney Jim Parkman
Parkman said he believed accusers would eventually have to do a “Mark Spitz” and “end up having to do the backstroke” before the case was over. Spitz is a former Olympic swimmer.

He also said he expected a long trial, stating it could take six months.“Probably the statute of limitations will pass before we finish this case,” Parkman said.

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Bobby Cox Looks Forward To The Next Chapter In His Life

No Doubt .. Bobby Cox is looking forward to relaxing and not being on a rigid schedule
like the last 51 yrs and simplifying his life. Doing some things he's never had time to do.

Here's a very interesting read on Bobby Cox, written by Carroll Rogers -ajc.com.
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/bobby-cox-looks-forward-681912.html

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FAMED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JIM PARKMAN HIRED BY SEN HARRI ANNE SMITH -- Oct 13, 2010

                                Publicist David Meckley, The Meck - Attorney Jim Parkman.
                                Producer/Director Harry Thomason - Attorney Donald Watkins.
                                Beverly Hills - Aug. 30, 2005.  Meetings re a Movie
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Posted by The Meck - Oct 13, 2010 - 5:29p

Famed Criminal Defense Attorney Jim Parkman Hired By Sen Harri Anne Smith

The Meck has learned that famed criminal defense attorney, Jim Parkman,
has been hired by [Ala] Sen. Harri Anne Smith to represent her in her federal criminal case.
I was informed this afternoon by a source that Parkman had been hired by Harri Anne.
I called Jim Parkman a few minutes ago and he confirmed it.
The final details were worked out this afternoon between he and Harri Anne.

Jim Parkman is no stranger to defending his clients against the federal government.
He and Donald Watkins defended Richard Scrushy in the HealthSouth fraud case in 2005.
And Scrushy was found not guilty. They won the largest corporate fraud case in U.S. history, $2.8 Billion.
There is no one better than Jim Parkman in the courtroom. No one.
Just ask the 12 that agreed with him in the Scrushy Case.

This was Harri Anne's best decision hiring Jim Parkman.
It levels the playing field with the federal government.
Simply put .. Parkman doesn't play. He even quit recess.

As Donald Watkins said: 'Parkman reminds me of Palidan.'
That's why Donald brought Parkman on the team in the Scrushy trial. He delivered.
Great decision by Harri Anne to hire Parkman. Her chances are better than they were yesterday.
Bingo. That was a Goody. No Doubt.

The Meck will have an interview with Jim Parkman in the next few days.
Write On.

Posted by The Meck - Oct 13, 2010 - 5:29p
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Against the odds, Scrushy walks out of court a free man - USATODAY - June 2005

A Style That Connected With HomeTown Jurors - NYTimes
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GILLEY, SEN SMITH ARRESTED IN BINGO PROBE - DOJ VIDEO PRESS CONF

McGregor, Alabama legislators, lobbyists indicted in bingo probe

NYTIMES: 11 ARRESTS IN ALABAMA BINGO INVESTIGATION

RON SPARKS SAYS 'TIMING OF INDICTMENTS SUSPICIOUS AND MUST BE QUESTIONED'

SEN SMITH SPEAKS
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IT'S OFFICIAL: FREDI GONZALEZ NAMED NEW BRAVES MANAGER

It's Official: The Braves acted quickly and named Fredi Gonzalez as their new manager.
The announcement was made this afternoon, just after Bobby Cox held his last
 press conf as Braves mgr.

Here's the link
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101012&content_id=15605228&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl


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Braves: "A Major Announcement" Today

The Braves scheduled a press conf for tomorrow. David O'Brien scooped em and broke the story late last nite, Fredi Gonzalez will be the New Braves mgr. Mark Bradley says The Braves have scheduled a "major announcement" today at 2:15p et. Looks like they will announce Fredi Gonzalez as mgr, a day early. Rt after Bobby Cox's press conf today.

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FREDI GONZALEZ WILL BE NEW BRAVES MANAGER -- OCT 13, 2010

David O'Brien, the Braves beat writer for AJC.com broke the story several hrs ago.
Fredi Gonzalez will be the Braves new manager.
The announcement will be Thurs at a press conf.

Fredi Gonzalez is a great choice to follow in the footsteps of Bobby Cox, his mentor.
Fredi was a 3rd base coach for the Braves before being hired as Marlins mgr in 2007.
He was fired this past summer by the Marlins and Bobby Cox was not at all happy
about the way his good friend was treated and said so.
The Marlins showed no class by being the only ML team to not honor Bobby Cox in his last visit to their city.

Gonzalez is a real good manager and a Bobby Cox disciple.
He has the Bobby Cox demeanor. Upbeat. Positive. What You See Is What You Get.
I always enjoyed talking to Fredi when he was the 3rd base coach. He's consistent with class.

To be honest .. I really thought they should hire Fredi Gonzalez.
They got it right for the future in a BIG way with Fredi Gonzalez.
He's a winner.
Now .. The Braves need to invest in more ML Starters, not just role players.

Here's the link from David O'Brien - ajc.com - the man with the scoop.
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/fredi-gonzalez-will-be-679397.html

Bobby Cox Press Conf is today, Wed.

Filed by The Meck - Oct 13, 2010 - 3:15a

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BOBBY COX: THE BEST SKIPPER EVER .. LAST GAME FOR NO. 6

By The Meck - Oct 13, 2010 - 2:29a
Bobby Cox: The Best Skipper Ever .. No, 6's Last Game.

I could hardly believe my eyes and my ears. No way. Bobby Cox would be in the dugout forever.
He is THE SKIPPER .. THE BEST.
I hear it really is true. He has really retired.
The Braves will miss him. The fans will miss him. Baseball will forever miss him.

It will never be the same without this wonderful man, Bobby Cox, as the leader of the Braves.
No more No. 6 sitting in the dugout, and of course the consistent lean against the dugout wall. That picture we've seen every nite in our living room for the last 20 yrs. No more of his nicknames, and loudly spoken words of encouragement as his players come to bat.

No more Mr Calm. No more Mr Like A Rock. No matter the score.
No More Mr Loyalty. Which gave him the all-time record for ejections. No more .. I've always got your back. Even if you're 0 for 22. Bobby Cox could find positive things to say about your swing.

He has done many wonderful things for so many players, so many people. I am one of those fortunate many.
He touched my life in many ways .. always encouraged me. He was the best listener.
He always had TIME for The Meck and anyone else.

When I sat by him many times in the dugout or in his office .. he would always make me laugh and smile.
He was Mr. Encourager. I let him know .. 'If I ever go to the electric chair .. I'd like to have my last meal with you.' He could make you feel good about anything.

Bobby Cox has the '2 essentials that meet in the middle to reach a goal.'
'Passion and Compassion.' Passion: what you do in life.
Compassion: Others .. Others .. Others.

He taught me by his example .. How to accept others .. Just as they are.
After all .. That's the way he accepted me .. and everyone else.
I'm still practicing that Bobby Cox lesson. Still got a few bases to go.

Bobby Cox, no doubt, has the Gift Of Greatness .. 'The Ability To Make Those Around You Feel Great.'
I didn't feel so great watching him at the press conference last nite.
It hurt him to talk about his last game and his players. It was painful to watch.
You know how much Bobby Cox cares.

What will he do this coming spring 2011? After 51 yrs .. 51 Straight Springs of Baseball.?
It will never be the same without Bobby Cox in the dugout. Not for The Skipper, Not for You, Not for Me.

All the best to Bobby and his wonderful wife, Pam.
They gave all of us .. So much of Their TIME. And We Are Very Grateful.

My Life Will Never Be The Same .. Thanks To Bobby Cox.

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Bobby Cox Links from Oct 11, 2010  SF Giants 3 - Braves 2. Giants win NLDS

PHOTO GALLERY - AJC.COM

A 'GREAT RIDE' ENDS FOR BOBBY AND HIS BRAVES, AND WE APPLAUD - BRADLEY

BOBBY COX ERA CLOSES AS BRAVES LOSE NLDS TO GIANTS - AJC- BOX SCORE/GAMEZONE

GIANTS RALLY BEATS BRAVES AND ENDS COX'S CAREER - NYTIMES/RAY GLIER

BRAVES, COX USHERED OUT BY GIANTS - BRAVES.COM

COX MEETS WITH PLAYERS IN EMOTIONAL POST-GAME SCENE - AJC

BOBBY COX RETIRES AFTER 29 SEASONS - VIDEO/PRESS CONF 

BRAVES MANAGER BOBBY COX WALKS OFF INTO RETIREMENT - USATODAY

Emotional Cox bids farewell to managing

Braves effusive in praise for retiring Cox 

BRAVES PAY TRIBUTE TO BOBBY COX

WALTER BANKS: A BRAVE FOR ALL SEASONS

WALTER BANKS: A BRAVE FOR ALL SEASONS - WALTER PHOTOS

Meck Memories with The President in Plains .. Apr. 27, 2003
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The Meck Radio Show w/ Walter Banks - The Most Powerful Man I Know.

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The Meck Report: Chief John White Warns Commissioners About Gary Griffin - 'Cost The City A Fortune'

The Meck Report - Tuesday - Sept. 8, 2009
"As an activist .. My aim is to right the many wrongs by shining light on darkness .. creating a social/and or political change."
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From: John White

To: Paul Lee; Taylor Barbaree; John Craig; Keith Seagle

Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 8:41 PM

Subject: Fwd: Fw: Burning Q's by Chief John White That Deserve Swift and Truthful Answers.pdf (application/pdf Object)

Gentlemen,

If you support this racist (Gary Griffin) as the city's EEO officer, you will lose the moral and professional support of many city employees that were caused to expend thousands of dollars, me included, to protect ourselves from a witch-hunt investigation initiated by former police captain Jim Smith and furthered by Mr. Mike Tew and Mr. Gary Griffin, and for which, even after claims for reimbursement were properly submitted, these hard working employees never received a dime spent for their protection from "their" personnel board.

I apologize for the bluntness, but don't make this mistake. The man is not very bright and will cost the city a fortune. This comes from the police union lawyer that represents minority officers that will not be properly represented by this man.

If I may have a frank conversation with you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank You for your service to our community!

Chief John C. White, Ret.

Attorney at Law

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Burning Q's by Chief John White That Deserve Swift and Truthful Answers.

Burning Q's by Chief John White That Deserve Swift and Truthful Answers.
http://www.themeck.com/pdf/Burning%20Q%27s%20by%20Chief%20John%20White%20That%20Deserve%20Swift%20and%20Truthful%20Answers.pdf

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Chief John White's Press Release of May 6, 2004.
Chief John White's Press Release - May 6, 2004
http://www.themeck.com/pdf/Chief%20John%20White%27s%20Press%20Release%20of%20May%206,%202004.pdf

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Public Comments Make A False Impression.

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Bobby Cox - Atlanta Braves Mgr.

Bob Costas - Broadcasting Legend.

Donald Watkins - Business Icon / African-American Billionaire.

Glenn Matthews - Tour Mgr. for Lionel Richie.

Tom Glavine - Major League Pitcher / 300 Game Winner.

Rick Stanley - Stepbrother of Elvis Presley.

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The Meck Report/Blog: Gov. Huckabee's National Book Tour Stops in Dothan Saturday 11/29

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on darkness .. creating a social and/or political change."

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The Meck Report/Blog: Gov. Huckabee's National Book Tour Stops in Dothan Saturday 11/29

My longtime friend, Gov. Mike Huckabee, will be in Dothan, Al.

this Saturday - Nov. 29th at Books A Million / Northside Mall - 8-9am

The former Governor of Arkansas and 2008 Presidential Candidate

will be signing his just-released book - "Do The Right Thing."

Gov. Huckabee won eight states [including Alabama] in the 2008 Republican Pres. Primaries.

He tallied over 4 million votes - plus finished with the second-most delegates.

No Doubt .. Gov. Huckabee and Gov. Bobby Jindal of La. are front-runners for the GOP Nomination in 2012.

I'm grateful to Gov. Huckabee for his visit to my hometown - Dothan - May 1st of this year.

He inspired us with a moving message and helped Mike and Sandy Schmitz

[and The Meck] raise 53 thousand dollars for The Wiregrass Children's Home.

Thanks to the wonderful and generous people of the Wiregrass who reached out and helped.

A special Thanks to Mike Schmitz for his passion and compassion

for others - especially The Wiregrass Children's Home.

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2008 - The Year of The Huck.

He almost won the Republican nomination - Now has his own TV show on Fox News.

Just signed with the ABC Radio Network for The Huckabee Report which starts Jan. 5th. [weekdays]

Plus his just-released book [Nov 18th] - Do The Right Thing and a National Book Tour.

I mentioned to Mike Schmitz .. Maybe I should ask Gov. Huckabee if he

needs a AAA Cooper truck to carry his deposits. I can always call Mack Dove.

What a Year - What a Future for Mike Huckabee .. From Hope.

At 53 .. His Future is so Bright .. He's Gotta Wear Shades.

I'm looking forward to seeing my friend who I worked with 30 yrs ago in Texas.

See you and Gov. Huckabee this Sat morn. [before God gets up] at

Books A Million / Northside Mall in Dothan - 8 Bells.

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Gov. Huckabee's National Book/Bus Tour stops in 56 cities in 17 days. [Help Me Rhonda]

Huck Tour stops near Dothan Al. include Panama City - Pensacola Fl. - Albany Ga. and Birmingham Al.

Hit the link below for a city near you. [hopefully]

Just wondering .. Who will Gov. Huckabee be pulling for on Saturday ?
Let's break it down: Feb. 5th .. Gov. Huckabee won Alabama by 4 -- 41% to 37%.
I remember letting him know that nite - He lost Lee County [Auburn] by 4
[38% - 34%] and won Tuscaloosa County by 14 [ 48% - 34%].

The answer could be in the details/the final numbers.
After further review .. I won't need to consult Christopher Columbus.

Meck

Filed by The Meck - Nov 26, 2008 - 1:24a / updated 7:54a

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Book Tour Info / Cities

http://www.mikehuckabee.com/index.cfm?Page=BookTour

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Huckabee teams with Schmitz to help children - Dothan Progress/Elaine Brackin

http://themeck.blogspot.com/2008/05/meck-report-huckabee-teams-with-schmitz_12.html

Huckabee challenges community to invest in children - Dothan Progress/Elaine Brackin

http://themeck.blogspot.com/2008/05/meck-report-huckabee-challenges.html

www.WiregrassChildrensHome.com

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A Visit w/ Mike Huckabee .. The Next President of The United States

http://themeck.blogspot.com/2008/01/meck-report-visit-w-mike-huckabee-next.html

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The Meck Report/Blog: VOTING FOR OBAMA - Donald V. Watkins / Editor and Publisher - Voter News Network

VOTING FOR OBAMA

Donald V. Watkins
Editor and Publisher

© October 28, 2008

I voted for Barack Obama yesterday by absentee ballot. It was a surreal experience to finally cast my ballot for Obama for president.

I was a high school student in Montgomery, Alabama in the 1960s when the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were enacted into law. As I filled out my ballot, I took a mental flight in history and reflected on my childhood experiences in Montgomery, with its segregated water fountains, restrooms, lunch counters, public schools, movie theatres, residential communities, and churches. It seemed unbelievable that 43 years after the Voting Rights Act, I was in the act of casting my ballot for Obama for president of the United States. I was taking an active role in a living miracle.

As I marked my ballot, I doubled checked it twice. I wanted to make no mistakes that would void my ballot--I vote in Florida and remember what happened to Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election. I needed my vote to count. After all, I was not casting a vote for a single-issue protest candidate. No, I was voting for the presidential candidate with an eight point lead in all of the national polls one week before Election Day. I was voting for the likely next president of the United States, and he is black.

Only in America could this real life story occur. The greatness of this country has always been embodied in its exercise of reasoned and mature political judgment. The better and more qualified candidate for president is likely to win, and he happens to be black. Obama’s victory will be attributed, in large part, to the millions of white voters who voted their economic interests over any latent fears of black people quietly peddled by Republicans operatives supporting John McCain. Even more impressive is the fact that Obama never renounced or belittle his racial heritage on the road to the White House.

Clarence Thomas, Thomas Sowell, and other blacks who are apparently consumed with self-hatred should take notice of Obama’s refreshing example of comfortability with his blackness. The Clarence Thomases of America must now realize they no longer have to renounce their blackness to be fully accepted by white America. Hopefully, the successful Obama campaign has freed them from their self-imposed racial inferiority complex.

When I mailed my ballot, I realized I had witnessed two pivotal moments in American history. I saw the majority of white Americans embrace and support the changes inspired by the Civil Rights movement lead by Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 1960s. Today, I am witnessing white America embrace and support the first true era of trans-racial national politics. In each case, reasoned political judgment triumphed over fear and hated. The first historic event was led by a preacher-leader. The second one is led by a truly inspiring and compassionate political leader.

When the votes are counted on Election Night, I believe Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States. Americans deserve his style and direction of leadership. He will not be the black president. He will be the global leader of the free world. Like Martin Luther King, Jr., Obama is the right man in the right place at the right time. He will restore America’s prestige among the community of nations. He will make all Americans of interracial goodwill very proud.

I thank God for allowing me the opportunity to see and participate in this pivotal moment in American history where the selection of its next presidential is based on the important issues of the day and each candidate’s position on these issues. Race has finally taken a back seat to reason and our national interests.

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The Meck Report / Blog: IT'S TIME: AMERICA NEEDS OBAMA - Donald V. Watkins / Editor and Publisher - Voter News Network - Oct 20, 2008

IT'S TIME: AMERICA NEEDS OBAMA

Donald V. Watkins
Editor and Publisher

Voter News Network has closely monitored the paths to the White House traveled by Democratic Party nominee Barack Obama and Republican Party nominee John McCain. They have been as different as the men themselves. One leads to the future. The other travels back in time.

Obama has mastered the politics of empowering ordinary people. He has done it with record-breaking fundraising activities, overwhelming grassroots organizing initiatives, a skillful bypass of the Democratic Party’s old-guard establishment, and a much needed break from the politics and policies of the past. He has even transcended traditional racial barriers in American politics, and did so without selling his soul or compromising his values. Obama is America, and he epitomizes the nation’s future.

John McCain embodies the old Republican Party’s entrenched view of America and her role in the world. While he is a decent and honorable man on a personal level, the real John McCain was hijacked somewhere on the road to the White House by George Bush’s divisive political spin doctors. His campaign handlers have successfully saddled him with the burdens of raising irrelevant campaign issues--William Ayers and Jeremiah Wright-- at a time when too many Americans are focused on finding money for their next mortgage payment. McCain made a political U-turn from declaring in September that the nation’s economy was “fundamentally sound” to promoting himself as the champion of Joe the Plumber during the final presidential debate. McCain is the old guard with a Sarah Palin face. He’s comfortable with the past. His “maverick” political branding is not an acceptable substitute for the vision we desperately need in our next president.

It’s been eight long years since America had a highly educated street-smart leader in the White House. The nation has suffered during this period primarily because we did enjoy intellectual prowess in our president. George W. Bush masked his intellectual deficit with a variety of feel good flag waving ceremonies, arrogant and reckless military action, and bold inaction with our economy. In a real sense, Bush has been the classic do-nothing president. His chief agenda has been the advancement and protection of the special interests of the super rich--the crowd that implemented Ronald Reagan’s trickle down economic program. This is why we have a dead-end war in Iraq, why we now must use tax money to prop up failing Wall Street companies and their overpaid CEOs, and why we are still dependent on foreign oil barons.

John McCain is George W. Bush’s torchbearer for the failed policies of the past. He’s the new champion of the super rich (people who need staffers to brief them on how many homes they own), he’s constantly looking for the next war to fight, and neither he nor Palin has a clue about energy independence. Sadly, McCain offers us the political reincarnation of George W. Bush and his help-the-rich economic policies.

Enough is enough. It’s time. America needs Obama. He’s the real deal.

We need Obama’s brain-power and brain trust in the White House. As a nation, we have long, dark and difficult days ahead. Our economy has been wrecked by the very people McCain caters to in his everyday life. Obama understands pocketbook issues affecting Main Street. He has lived a working class life. He came from humbled beginnings, and was raised by a single mother and wonderful grandparents who possessed a wealth of solid core values. These values were successfully passed on to Obama and his family. It will be much harder for the martini-drinking, cigar-smoking super rich Wall Street groupies to seduce Obama or hoodwink his Administration for their narrow self-centered interests.

Obama is a leader who knows how to unite and inspire us. He is not a bitter and divisive man. He is thoughtful, respectful of others, and regularly practices the politics of inclusion. Obama’s very existence and fascinating personal story reflect what America can achieve by working together as one nation.

Sarah Palin, McCain’s running mate, mocked Obama’s vast experience as a community organizer. She and her campaign handlers truly did not know that community organizers are first responders in our neighborhoods and communities across America when bad things happen to good people. They see the adverse impact of an economic crisis in a community long before elected officials acknowledge worsening conditions. They live and work directly with everyday people to solve the chronic problems of joblessness, inadequate healthcare, failing schools, homelessness, crime and despair. They provide hope and inspiration where there is none. They are the nation’s frontline when our economy goes into a death-spiral. They sense earlier than others when the nation is going to war in the wrong place for the wrong reasons. They know first-hand the devastating costs of an unfair tax system. Thanks to Obama’s community organizing skills and efforts over a long period of time, we will likely have the heart and vision of a community organizer embedded in the next president of the United States.

Obama will end the war in Iraq, and do it in a responsible way. We can no longer use an in-your-face brute force approach to waging war. The cost to the nation in death, physical and psychological injuries, divisiveness at home and our leadership standing around the world is too great. We must lead by example, and talk to other leaders whether we like them or not.

We need Obama to balance the scales of justice in this nation. Our U.S. Supreme Court is tilted to the extreme right with scary conservative political agendas. The Justices involved want to take us back to a time when woman and minorities lacked basic constitutional protections in America. They are affable in their interpersonal skills and scholarly in their writings. However, they are very dedicated to their judicial mission--taking the nation back to an unpleasant past. Simply put, we don’t need anymore Clarence Thomases.

VNN is proud to endorse Barack Obama and support his candidacy for president. Our independent voters across America have been waiting for a national leader of Obama’s stature. He was worth the wait. It’s time. Independent voters know what we have to do on November 4. VNN will join Obama at the cross-roads of history on Election Day.

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Filed by The Meck - Oct. 20, 2008 - 12:27a
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