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August 13, 2008 7:59 AM

Obama Raises $1.3 Million At Hawaiian Fund-raiser

(CBS)
From CBS News' Maria Gavrilovic:

(HONOLULU) Barack Obama attended a fundraiser which pulled in $1.3 million for his campaign on Tuesday evening, in what is expected to be the last of two public appearances while he vacations here this week.

500 supporters gathered at the Kahala Hotel and Resort, where they donated at least $2,300 to the general election fund. Hotel guests waited outside the ballroom where the event took place to catch a glimpse of Obama, the state’s congressional delegation and local celebrities, including Daniel Dae Kim from “Lost.”

Obama and his wife, Michelle, took the stage almost two hours after the event began. He acknowledged many of his friends and Punahou classmates in the audience, and thanked them for their support. “I've got friends here who have just been lifelong friends, people who have seen me through thick and thin, in tough times and in good times,” he said.

Earlier in the day, Obama played basketball with his Chicago buddies and some high school classmates at Punahou. Also on hand was former high school dean, Paula Kurashige, who Obama said helped him get into college. He spent the rest of his afternoon on the beach with his family and friends.
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by mattcat25 August 13, 2008 1:08 PM EDT
"What do all those Democrats have in common? They''''re infected with Savioritis Pestis."
Posted by usais11


Here are (some) of the results we are all currently facing from the policies and actions of the Conservative Agenda:

Perpetual War, Mismanaging of Federal Treasury Funds, and Fear Mongering.

Increased Governmental $pending while cutting Taxes to the Wealthy.

Unfair Taxation and lost jobs of the Middle Class.

High prices for GASOLINE, Electricity, and Everything Else!

High Medical Costs and Prescription Drugs.

Pollution.

Invasion of Privacy, and disregard for our Constitution.

Corruption!!

Religious Hypocrisy, Immoral Illegal Actions, and Abuse of Tax Laws.

Politicalization of the Justice Department.

Degradation of our Infrastructure.

Continued export of American Jobs to foreign countries Slave Labor.

Decline in US stature and respect of the World Community.


I guess we (Republicans and Democrats in America)are all currently "Kissing Pestilence" under the Conservative Agenda!


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by cats1959 August 13, 2008 11:59 AM EDT
Why is it that some people refuse to acknowledge that Barack and Michelle are two intelligent and confident people. It is not about ego. They graduated from the best schools and worked hard to achieve their status in life. There were no hand-outs or parents with money. They achieved their goals, the America way:hard work! Our past presidents all had big egos. I guess you have to find something, but it is very weak point. Point of fact, "we all have an ego." This is what makes us human and keeps us going. There is so much going on in the United States and the world, why not turn your energy to solving some of our problems-O Great One (usais11), since you have all the answers.

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