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Email: missbluegrassmusic@yahoo.com

Single WI mother, child of the 60s, liberal Democrat, Catholic, pro-military (dad was hardcore Marine), college educated, pro Union, farmers, small business. Got involved politically during the Vietnam War.

(Updated) Obama - A GREAT speech, from a non-supporter

Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 08:30:48 AM PDT

Many of you are very aware I am not, and have not been a supporter of Barack Obama.

This is not because I support Hillary Clinton - in fact, I like/dislike Hillary and Barack equally, for very different reasons.

My goal for 2008 is to see a Democrat in the White House.  I felt there were problems with both of the remaining candidates being elected.  I supported John Edwards, in part because I felt he was the most electable in the general election.  We can see where that went.

After watching Hillary throw her campaign in the toilet, I long ago realized that Obama would be our nominee, and I have hoped for the best.  The Wright controversy made me feel we were doomed.

Obama or Clinton?

Fri Feb 08, 2008 at 06:49:54 AM PDT

Most of you know me, you know I was firmly planted behind John Edwards, you know I still support John Edwards, and you probably know, as of this minute, I plan on voting for John Edwards in the WI primary.

What you probably don't know is that I don't want to.  I want to cast a vote that matters, a vote that will help my candidate, a vote that will ensure I am part of the process.  A process that I love and believe strongly in.

Well, this diary is going to tell you why I plan on voting for John, and how you can change that, if you so desire.

Mukasey Confirmation Vote - Liveblogging Part III

Thu Nov 08, 2007 at 07:56:35 PM PDT

Debate on the Senate floor before the vote to confirm Michael Mukasey as Attorney General.

Liveblog Part I - chapel hill guy

Liveblog Part II - noweasels

California Wildfires Mothership - Liveblog - Unrecommend

Mon Oct 22, 2007 at 09:45:13 AM PDT

The California wildfires are still burning out of control.  Zero containment, with fierce Santa Anna winds as of 11:30am CST.

Please use this diary as your go-to resource for emergency info.  We have many Kossacks in CA and in the fire zones providing invaluable information, which can be accessed through these Wildfire diaries.

RED CROSS DONATION SITE

Please DO NOT click these links unless you are in the area and need emergency info.  The servers are completely stressed as it is.

Barbara's diary - Updates #1 through #9

Egarratt's diary - Update #10

California Wildfires Mothership 2 - Live Blog  Please recommend this diary.

Miss Blue's diary - California Wildfires Mothership I - Live Blog - You are here.  

Liveblog Petraeus/Crocker Report, Part 10

Tue Sep 11, 2007 at 02:51:54 PM PDT

Continuing coverage of the Petraeus/Crocker Senate hearings.  
Links:

C-Span
C-Span 3
<a href="http://www.c-span.org/watch