Hello Friends,
This will be the first time I have sent a political message to all of you despite my strongly held views over the years. As many of you know the idea of Citizen Hunter and my other projects are to profile the best of what this great Nation has to offer -- Her People -- and that sees no party, no race, no age, no religion, no geography. I make an exception tonight as we stand on the eve of what I think is a historic and inspiring day -- not for the reasons you might expect.
I would love to write with more eloquence or say something new to convince those who still might be pondering whether they will vote, or whether to take more folks to the polls, or who are like two folks I met at a dinner tonight who were still not sure -- yes, this is true. I feel so unworthy to even suggest my opinion. As I have traveled throughout this country, I have been reminded once again of how humbling it is to realize that I walk among giants (I am not talking about Obama but you!) and am so very blessed. You know the issues that matter to you. But many carry a few jobs, are busy with soccer practice, or just trying to keep it together and don't have the luxury of reading tons of papers every day or besides just watching the candidates get to interview them -- I am lucky indeed.
Here are two articles I wrote a year or so ago -- Barack to the Future and Watching the Barriers Fall -- and I not only agree with every word today and those I wrote even the year before, but I think more meat has been put on the bones since then and my visceral reactions have been borne out with a beauty I could not have expected or anticipated. I am always proud of being American - -it is one of the first prayers I say every morning and before I lay my head on the pillow -- and thankful that I was lucky enough to be born in this great country. What I have seen throughout this election has been nothing short of awe-inspiring.
The candidates have had their moments. The "race speech" given by Obama in Philadelphia is something I could never have hoped or dreamed would be spoken -- and not to some group of professors but to a nation, who listened not with the deaf ears that discriminate, but who really heard a very complex and nuanced argument -- some of which was tough to hear.
What has inspired me far more than the candidates though has been the American people and the fact that they have decided to rise up, to ask tough questions, to strive to talk back to a Nation they love, and to take the time to be a part of this great experiment we call democracy. The hope, jubilation, determination that abounds during such tough times, to say the least, is, well, unbelievable! Unbelievable, that is, unless you have had the great fortune to see that people do such great acts every day, while no one is watching.
Point is, this is not about Democrat, Republican -- Black, White -- Rich, Poor -- Young, Old -- Small town, Big City -- New Voter, Super Voter -- well, okay, it is in a sense that I think the issues are, by and large, and I have some differences with Obama (some of which are very close to my heart, such as the sanctity of Life). Yet I think that he has better policies and a better vision for the nation -- more below.
But there is something even bigger than that -- the macrocosm of the microcosm -- this is about the boss, not the employee. Obama is smart, steady, caring, competent, inspiring, and with sound judgement -- but he works for us!!!! We have the power. That is not a slogan, it is the wisdom of our forefathers.
Please, I beg of you -- women, blacks, people around the world, soldiers are dying and have died for the right to vote -- for what we often take for granted -- do not squander that gift--VOTE!!! Act as if what you do makes a difference in the world, because it does!
My eyes are full of tears as I write, not at the thought of what a historical moment this will be --the many who have reached their hand back in history to bring a Nation along and help it to heal -- OK a little. Not for the fact that two great Americans cared enough about their Nation to serve Her and stand in front of all of us and be judged on a level none of us could understand.
I am moved at the thought of all of you who are reading this--how much I have learned from you over the years. Know that no matter who you vote for you are still admired and respected by me. I ask you to vote for Obama, a request I have never made.
To the young kids... what can I say, you guys rock! To those reading this in Iraq, Japan, Afghanistan: You have already voted, know that I am quite sure Obama feels as I do that whatever your position on the war, I honor and thank you for your service from the bottom of my heart!
Thank you to all of you for inspiring me to try to be better every day--there has not been one day yet that I have not fallen short of my ideals. We all will, including Obama. His greatest gift is that he understands a fundamental, populist truth I agree with -- that we regular folks have a wisdom and passion and investment that politicians must harness, respect, illuminate, and expand.
For this and all that I have outlined below he deserves your Vote. For those who don't vote for him please take a moment in the days following to realize the special accomplishment that it is if he gets elected and be proud of your Nation before going back to partisanship.
To the Dems who may get a lot of House seats and Senate seats, remember the American people are wise and like divided government for a reason, and keep yourselves checked and balanced :)
There is a Korean Proverb that says Power lasts 10 years, but influence lasts 100. If you care about the issues that impact our lives then seek to influence not just yield power.
With Respect, Humility, Excitement, and Warmth,
Your Friend and Fellow Proud American Flavia Colgan
"A transformational leader stands on the shoulders of his followers, expressing coherently those ideas which lie inchoate in the hearts of the followers -- and in the process makes his followers into new leaders."
-- James MacGregor Burns
"You must not expect anything from others. It's you, of yourself, of whom you must ask a lot. Only from oneself has one the right to ask everything and anything. This way it's up to you - your own choices - what you get from others remains a present, a gift."
-- Albert Schweitzer
Comments (12)
Well said Flavia because it comes from the bottom of your heart and reflects what many of us feel.
Posted by: JoeD on November 5, 2008 20:07
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by Van Stone
Greetings All, I am contacting you to request your IMMEDIATE participation of a BOYCOTT of Delaware County Daily Times Newspaper located at 500 Mildred Ave., Primos PA 19018, -serving Delaware County, Pa and Media Delaware County Courthouse located at 201 West Front Street Media, PA 19063 until further notice.
Delco County Daily Times and Media Delaware County Courthouse Common Pleas Judges to be named, such as Judge Maureen Fitzpatrick, Judge Barry C. Dozor, Judge Michael F.X. Coll, amongst others have been identified as supporting non-reporting of Judge Abusing Power toward our Pennsylvania community without admitting error, misconduct. And the Delco Daily Times and Media Delaware County Common Pleas Judges refuse to report alleged cover-up through Court Protection From Abuse filings, alimony, divorce complaint stipulations and decrees, custody, special relief, equitable distribution and processing continuances.
(For example: Judge M. Fitzpatrick's and Judge Barry C. Dozor ‘most recent recuse and errors’ from Filing Civil Matter case no DOWNING v. STONE DOWNING 03-6372 EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION and MARCIA BROWN -DOWNING v. SAMUEL STONE DOWNING 03-7727 PROTECTION FROM ABUSE. And BROWN-DOWNING v. STONE DOWNING 03-7727 MD 48-04 10/7/04 and [Judge Dozor] STONE DOWNING v. BROWN-DOWNING 03-06372 CUSTODY)
The Van Stone family has been victims of extreme judge arrogance using the power of the court to make efforts to falsely imprison Van Stone and other Pennsylvanians, operate a seize family property scam, operate false restriction Orders where Black Males movements in PA are limited, operate false restriction Orders where Black Males and White Males and Poor Women Parental Rights (and children) are taken from them for the children’s life span.
It is of uttermost importance for us and generations to come that The Thoughts of Black Men Community, Philadelphia, PA Community, Delaware County Community, and Pennsylvania Community come together at this time and command the attention of those newspapers and Judges in our community that take without truly reporting! WE MUST BOYCOTT Delco Daily Times until its owner communicates in writing a detailed, realistic news of action to diversify its business meaningfully into our community and support news which have an agenda that empowers our community! And also WE MUST BOYCOTT Common Pleas Judges M. Fitzpatrick, B. Dozor, amongst others until their board of Judges communicates in writing a detailed, realistic court report which have an agenda that empowers our community!
During this boycott, you are asked to call, send emails, and/ or talk to at least three people and main stream local newspapers DAILY requesting their FULL participation of the boycott! And you are asked to send this email out to local and online press as an Official PRESS RELEASE.
You are also asked to call, send emails, and talk to the Delco Daily Times and the Media Delaware County Courthouse Family Law demanding that Judges M. Fitzpatrick and B. Dozor be restricted from sitting on the bench in any Family Law Civil matters until an full investigation is completed by the Judicial Conduct Board; the Media Common Pleas Court Board President; the Members of TBM Community; and other authority involved in Civil Rights and Domestic Abuse Relations matters.
To voice your concern about alleged Media Delaware County Courthouse Judge Misconduct; Judge Abuse of Power; Judge Corruption; Judge Bias; Judge Racism Toward Black Males and their own children; Judge Failure In The War Against Drugs; Judges Imprisonment of Non-Violent Cases On The Rise In Black Community & Poor Class –
Please call Delco Daily Times Editor Phil Heron to complain about his refusal to report any fair stories and facts about Judge M. Fitzpatrick recent recuse from the Van Stone Downing case. Main Switchboard number: 610-622-8800.
Please email Delco Daily Times Editor Phil Heron: editor@delcotimes.com
Please call Media Delaware County Family Law Administrator - Denise Hansen to complain about his refusal to report any fair stories and facts about Judge M. Fitzpatrick recent recuse from the Van Stone Downing case.
Main Switchboard number: 610-891-4550
Custody 610-891.4552
Divorce 610-891.4563
Equitable Distribution 610-891.4989
Protection From Abuse 610-891.4554 For more information regarding PFA's.
Special Relief 610-891.4564
Below is an example of an email or phone call to either the Delco Daily Times and/or the Media Delaware County Courthouse:
I am Darryl T. Nutter Sr. cousin of Philadelphia Mayor, Michael A.Nutter, and an investigative reporter for www.scoopusanewspaper.com and www.frontpagenews.us.
Currently, I am on the trail of a possible misconduct case involving Judge Maureen Fitzpatrick of the Media Delaware County Courthouse of Common Pleas. This case involves property scams, and the improper filing of a Stay Away Order or Protection From Abuse order. I find it difficult to believe that this story has not been picked by or investigated by any mainstream newspapers up until now. The DelCo Times is now interested in this story and it’s a good one. I am doing my own investigation and wanted to see if we could talk about what you know about this issue.
Please direct suggestions of how to enhance the BOYCOTT to Van Stone at: frontpagenews1@yahoo.com Subject: BOYCOTT
Respectfully, Van Stone COMMITTED ADVOCATE OF THE TBM and PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY
Posted by: Van Stone on November 5, 2008 23:44
Flavia,
When you said "the boss", I thought for a minute, just a minute you were referring to the great Bruce Springsteen, heehee, oh well.
Your passion is unbelievable and yes I voted for Barack and Joe and I was proud to do it. With the risk of getting too politcal, I have been waiting for this moment for 8 years. I voted for John Kerry in 2004 and I was watching the stats on election night 2008 like it was my favorite team playing in game 7 of the World Series.
I was pumping my fist, smiling, getting a little nervous, but staying excited and believing my team can win. When Barack landed Ohio and Pa. then I saw he was making a comeback in Va.....I was like bring it on, little girl!
It is our turn now and we won. Yes, the democrats won, finally. Sure Barack will be tested, by our people, by the economy, and by the world. He will do aight, I truly believe that.
Thanks Flavia,
Sincerely,
TheBoss
Posted by: TheBoss on November 8, 2008 11:04
Nice job, Flavia. Hopefully, to paraphrase Jerry Ford, our long national nightmare is over. Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope you are well.
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