en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/281953 Comments by hbk4obama http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13857032 treasure,I agree. every time I see homeless people living under the I-95 bridge and then about a mile ahead see three BIG UGLY SPORTS STADIUMS!! Its criminal! think of how those millions of dollars could help house the homeless.. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:32:04 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13857032 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13856354 I agree with Katherine and David.I cant afford to go to the Inauguration,and it will be so crowded,too.Instead I am going to collect food for a food bank on Jan 18 as a service project Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:19:01 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13856354 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13732575 great idea,Tony! Thu, 8 Jan 2009 19:16:37 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13732575 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13716444 I agree,Paul,but dont know enough about how to navigate that. I am speaking about blog subjects. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 23:50:59 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13716444 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13716306 Jackie, you may be one of the leaders of tomorrow's world! Keep up your good positive attitude! Wed, 7 Jan 2009 23:41:00 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13716306 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13716291 Very good idea,Ron. most people really don't want handouts.It lowers their self respect. the trick is finding the ones who really CANT work (because of mental or physical disabliites) and limit the welfare to them.also for single women who have to chose between a job and childcare childcare should be available on the work site,so these women can work,and the children are easily assessable in case they get sick. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 23:39:46 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13716291 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13710983 amen! Kimi! you said it better than I could have! we Americans need to get over the need for instant gratification! Wed, 7 Jan 2009 20:22:05 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13710983 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13708812 wonderful news,GRace! best of luck to your daughter in school! the plight of the homeless is tops on my list to rectify! Wed, 7 Jan 2009 19:05:04 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13708812 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13678975 Jim GReer, I agree with you about reading Audacity of Hope" I read it last year before I got involved with the campaign.Later I read"Dreams from my Father" which I liked even better because it is Obama's autobiography.It shows the struggles he had for his own identity being of mixed race,and how he went through an angry rebellious period in his adolescent life.Later,after law school he finally knew he had to go to Kenya and find his roots.This quest was both exhillarating and painful for him.But he came through the other side.This is why,I believe, he holds such strong vision and ideals. Until one has struggled with ones own issues(as someone said on this thread but I cant find the post)and has accepted who they are,both strengths and weaknesses,one cannot move on toward empathy with others.I really identified with this struggle Obama had because I had one too,but later,when I was in my thirties..Addiction.depression,healing from an abusive childhood,finding my talents that I had to give,becoming my own person, and finally,at age 64,releasing old resentments and fears,then,and only then was I finlally able to really reach out to others with love.This to me is where empathy starts,and then it flows outward,like ripples in a pond.so those of you who are angry or depressed and struggling,dont give up the fight.there is a better life once you come through it.And then you can follow Obama's vision of hope with your whole heart and soul,without the bondage of past baggage! And this holds true regardless of what your cause is. AS someone said"insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results" Lets hope our new government learns from history and works toward reversing the war mentality and moving toward world peace! Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:21:16 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13678975 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13678744 thIis question is to the moderator.when I write a post at the bottom of page one I cant find the peoples posts that I want to reply to that I got in my emails.There must be a more efficient way to have the posts in order by time,from the post posted the shortest time ago.Is this possible?I am getting confused with all the jumping around. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:02:48 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13678744 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13678201 great idea Paul! Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:35:52 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13678201 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13631569 haha,Terry! as I have said,your humor intrigues me! Sun, 4 Jan 2009 23:21:50 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13631569 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13631545 DEsert JOy (love the name,and the dog) thank you. Like Mark,Paul and Terry(whose sense of humor I love!) have their passions,the rest of us do to.Mine is for World peace,bring our troops home from all the wars,fight with "books not bombs" straighten out the housing problems make the banks and lenders do the paying, and give people back their homes,create jobs,universal single payer healthcare,and education equal for all Americans. Kimi,I thank you for being such an open minded mediator.WE have passionate atheists here as well as passionate Christians.WE can still work for the betterment of our country.I can t make someone believe in God,but I can focus on our common goals to heal this broken country,and later,hopefully,the world. Sun, 4 Jan 2009 23:19:37 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13631545 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13631451 Good for you,Paul Miller! I am glad you are seeing whats really happening on this thread.Keep on remembering our commonalities,and we can work together for the changes you and everyone else here want. I respect your passion about your views.I am passionate about mine,too.although I may not be quite as progressive on some things as you have mercy on me(haha) i grew up in the fifties!! Sun, 4 Jan 2009 23:09:23 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13631451 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13630489 Dave Jarvis, Your dreams are beautiful indeed! WE need more people like you! Keep on posting your positive and insightful ideas! Sun, 4 Jan 2009 23:03:40 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13630489 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13630456 yes,Katherine!! good post! Sun, 4 Jan 2009 23:00:36 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13630456 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13630234 separate.I do think gay couples should get the same rights as married people,and I can understand their concern,when they have been in a committed relationship for years.But to me,marriage is still between a man and a woman. Sun, 4 Jan 2009 22:54:31 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13630234 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13630216 Kristal, YOur beliefs are much the same as mine.AS a Christian,I follow God's laws,too.However,I dont think government should get involved in what tow consenting adults do,just like with abortion(which is abhorrant to me) I nevertheless believe women should have the choice to do with their bodies as they wish.The same I guess,for gays.I dont understand it,but then,they probably dont understand me,a hetero.I just want to keep civil and religious sep separate Sun, 4 Jan 2009 22:53:03 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13630216 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13606165 I am still confused... Sun, 4 Jan 2009 02:35:19 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13606165 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13606152 excellent points,Katherine! I agree completely! Sun, 4 Jan 2009 02:33:46 +0000 http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities/#IDComment13606152