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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Obama and His Speech in Las Vegas

I Decided to attend a speech Beverly Feldman Zebra Obama gave tonight at 5:30 at Cashman Stadium(a baseball stadium, holds about 12,000) in Las Vegas, where we live. My main reason for going was to see Astrology Snowglobes type of crowds he is attracting Bangle Bracelets the diversity among the crowds. Since the days of JFK, when I was a freshman in Antonio Melani Handbags I have voted democratic, went to a JFK ralley and wanted to try and contrast the two. Arrived there about 2pm and the main gates opened at 2:30, it was already a "circus atmosphere"a line almost around the corner, waiting for the gates to open. People that came later would have to park at least several blocks away because the parking lot was almost full already.

Waiting in line with the crowds, there were at least 50 volunteers, selling t-shirts, decks of cards, towels, hats and pins, naturally everything with Obama on them. I must say they were selling Antonio Melani Abby Satchel to that captive audience. And their were lots of voter registration volunteers, there also. ( and for all of you Obama fans, I bought you buttons!!) They had advertised the event, as not needing any tickets, just register on line (probably so they can solicit donations). While in line they had you fill out a yellow admittance ticket, again using part of stub, to collect your name and address and email, for solicitation later. Since I had been to Cashman Field, many times to see the Dodger Farm team there, I knew pretty much where I wanted to sit, provided the seats were not filled by the time I got there. Security went quickly for the crowds in line, no problems, they had about a dozen check points, with people going through them, fairly fast.

When I Bangle got to the top and proceeded to the section I wanted to go too, a black lady volunteer, said that this was for VIP only and I needed to have a "Grey Ticket" to sit in those seats. (Mind you at this Affiliated With Pottery Barn Mail List half the stadium was not filled, they were directing everyone to go to the right and find a seat or go to the field area). About that time I noticed there were about6 vacant seats in the top row, which were not taken. I again asked, what they were for, another volunteer, said they were for people that had reserved tickets, you must have a Grey ticket.T hat somewhat disturbed me, since on the Internet, they did not mention any "special seating", that it was on first come first serve basis.

So I decided to stand behind the vacant row, since there was a direct view to the Plus Size Ladies Cardigans Size 2x where Obama would be speaking. After several minutesof turning away lots of people like me, that had a "yellow ticket", one of the volunteers let a "black family" in who I noticed had "yellow tickets". That left a vacant seat in that row, so I said I'm taking that seat, since you let them in with a yellow ticket. He did not object, I think he knew better then to create a scene. Now it was about 3pm, so for the next hour I listened as they turned, more people away if they did not have a "Grey Ticket", but did notice lots got through with a yellow ticket, and I'm sorry to say they happened to be black.

Finally, Clint Holmes came on stage ( a local major singer in Las Vegas) who headlined at Harrah's for years. Followed by a mariachi band music to Murval White Fleur De Lis Jute Tote Bag the crowds.In between there were loud chants and sign waving of "yes I can" Obama's theme, and some sprinkling of "change and hope signs" in the crowds. The stadium was filling up and the infield probably had about 4,000 so total crowd about 16,000 would be my estimate.Obama was due to speak at 5:30, and right on time, actually a few minutes early, he arrived to the cheering crowd. He spoke a lot on McCain, and made quite a few, character attacks, rather then a Betsey Johnson Glamour Girl Handbag speech on the issues.

While he is definitely not a JFK, he does energize a lot of young people and blacks. I did not notice too many people white people or older people over 40 there or senior citizens. Left the stadium a little early and there were people, still coming through the gates to try and get to hear him. Came back to reality when I got on the freeway, bumper to bumper traffic, and realized everyone in Las Vegas is not for Obama. Whatever your preference his folks, just get out and vote, this election will go down to the wire, and sorry to say, it will be racial, in the final analysis.

McCain, has my vote, and I'm naturally biased, but not for the reasons you might think. Enjoy the pictures (sorry about the distance) And just for the record Obama, spoke toward the infield, rather then the stadium, thought that was strange, must have been for photo effects.

It comes down to military experience, and neither Obama or Biden, has any and neither one has fought for their country. As for me, my father fought, my brother was a career soldier in the Army with 3 tours of Vietnam, and I spent two years in the service during the Vietnam era., therefore that is an important issue for me.. It still worries me also that Obama has not disassociated himself from Ayers. Someone, who advocating violence and wanted to overthrow this country. And we have not heard the last word yet on his associatons, far to the right. All that will come out in the final weeks of the campaign, expect it to be "rough", character attacks on both sides, and not much discussion on any real issues. Again, vote for your choice, but do vote, it will be an interesting 48 days till the election. May your choice win, who ever that is!!

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