Barack for USA President

Hey guys,
I really like this site, it is a great way of interacting with drummers from around the world, but let's keep Politics and Religion out of the forum.
Everybody has their own opinions, and they should be private.
Posting this stuff on a Drummers forum is a little tacky.
I am here to talk about Drums and Music or any other type of creative outlet.

If you want to talk about politics there are plenty of other forums for that,
on the web.

drumman wrote:Hey guys,
I really like this site, it is a great way of interacting with drummers from around the world, but let's keep Politics and Religion out of the forum.
Everybody has their own opinions, and they should be private.
Posting this stuff on a Drummers forum is a little tacky.
I am here to talk about Drums and Music or any other type of creative outlet.

If you want to talk about politics there are plenty of other forums for that,
on the web.

Hang On
Stevie Wonder was in London this week
Live on Sky News and London ITV News doing a Song with a Drummer
for Barack.
so It is about Music for Barack.

And Stevie Wonder Plays Funky Drums.
best Drumming
1979 'Secret Life Of Plants'.


It is just one thread
ignore it if it is too much for you.

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Colin.

Woody wrote:If it weren't for heroes like John McCain, Colin, you'd probably be speaking German.

Rubbish
New Book out 'Htlers Empire'


No way did the Gernans of that time
have any idea what to do with those Stolen Nations.
Legacy of Corruption.




And 71 year old McCain is the Problem
he is So out of Touch with the Young.

That is Why Barack will Win.


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Colin.

It is just one thread
ignore it if it is too much for you.

Good call, Colin...

This is something I've always said. Nobody is twisting anybody's arm to read anything. We do this from time to time and it's really ok as long as we can keep it civil among ourselves... This is something I've really focused on here on Pete's forum (our forum as Pete sees it)... The debating along with the diverse subject matter is cool... The arguing, bickering and name calling is not.

Food for thought: An unexpressed opinion has 0 possibilities of bringing about change or at the very least, consideration... So what good is an opinion kept private that one may desire to express publically?!

C'mon drumman, it's never done that way.

Those of you who don't want to read anything here outside of what pertains to music and drums, the solution is very simple....

DON'T!

drumman wrote:Hey guys,
I really like this site, it is a great way of interacting with drummers from around the world, but let's keep Politics and Religion out of the forum.
Everybody has their own opinions, and they should be private.
Posting this stuff on a Drummers forum is a little tacky.
I am here to talk about Drums and Music or any other type of creative outlet.

If you want to talk about politics there are plenty of other forums for that,
on the web.

Please excuse me (and yourself) Drumman but any public forum is an opportnity to express in written words what music we perform on is often veiled. So think again, with all respect.

In keeping with my vistas (and not your box) here is what you call tacky while the rest of us are already succesful by actions and not words: give me your phone number so that I can learn more that what you are willing to admit about yourself. Those with mettle come up to the plate rather than be offended by simple core values shared among each other. Furthermore...

... these daze it's always best for credibility to be established with up front and personal support of both politics and religion, rather than anyone think that our muse on reaity is about music only.

It is truly a shame that intelligent folks like yourself don't own up to this truth as I've matured to accept:

http://www.johnsussewell.com/Aint-ITaShame.mp3
c. 1978
4.45 MB download

Nicholas Ashford & Valerie Simpson (Artist & songwriters on the Warner Bros. Record label: c.1978)
“Ain’t It a Shame:” © Hopsack & Silk Productions, Inc. (ASCAP)
Vocals: Nick & Val
Acoustic Piano: Valerie Simpson
Fender Rhodes: Ray Chew
Guitar: Eric Gale
Bass Guitar: Francisco Centano
Percussion: Ralph MacDonald
Drums: John Milton Sussewell
Sweeteners, strings and orchestration: check it out at your leisure. I’m privileged to be a part of this release.

The moment we touch the very core of our being (aka “purpose” among promises), is the moment it escapes from us. Rather than bring in the physics/science of reality, or the spirituality of metaphysics, we discover that its best to just live with each other with the most positive attitude. Yet most often I discover through my experience is folks just want to hide in their corners. I’m frankly tired of news reports of who killed who and economies of scale that never trickled down (Reaganomics).

The truth of the matter is that there is a deeper measure to mete out justice among those who are willing to humble themselves to that meter. Bubble up like cream, rather than be buried and forgotten. How much more education toward degrees is necessary to realize this? And how much more civil service is engaged in to figure this out? May our children learn a lot faster than what some parent have yet to instill in them. And may the righteous jealousy of or Father God see us in our pursuits and call and end to this system of things.

We don’t have to analyze what we feel about the present state of things. Just hang on for the Ride. In the meantime, I’m acting in patience for the One who created me and is allowing all of our circumstances to resolves themselves prayerfully. I thank my God for those whom I’m meeting along the Way.

There are some who state that religion and politics need to be “private.” I am not of that ilk/persuasion: since what anyone knows by experience should be shed abroad for everyone’s benefit. Otherwise just go to your churches and keep silent while listening to the pastor/shepherd spew out what open hearts and minds are so hungry for. Just worship without worthiness and discover that the gospel is “good news.” Then your silence will prove to be what you choose to relax in rather than the purpose of our corporate existence together. Aren’t the risks of being “real” greater than what no one can take beyond the grave? And how many more have to die for the living to understand this wisdom? Selah.

The moment we try to grasp what is most important among our diverse community on planet Earth, is the moment it flees from us. The good news is that we have nuggets within that news/muse… and the relationships to remind us; however remotely.
This is why I’m unashamed to share what I have matured toward both by written word and relational experiences. Enjoy the music… and forgive my long windedness.

http://www.johnsussewell.com/Conception-GuildofSound-ATL-GA.mp3
c. 2005
6.01 MBs download

http://www.johnsussewell.com/ALL_CDMaster.mp3
c. 2008
10 MBs. download

My heartfelt prayers and support go to the graduation class of Milton Academy (1967) and Harvard University (1971). As for the rest, just be real and discover the opportunities. In a recent obituary of Milton’s mag, I read that my friend Larry Rawles passed. As fuzzy as times are now, I definitely remember this man and pray for his survivors. As for Larry, I’ll see you again. Go figure.

http://www.johnsussewell.com/SussMiltonAcademyChapelTalk.mp3
My gratitude, prayers and respect go to the students, faculty and Board of Directors in these times of change - in that order. Unless you know me personally, there is no way for me to explain what Milton Academy (or Harvard) meant to me both then and now. Believe me... it's all positive.

P.S. Oh, by the way Nephew Don... here's something for your sister-in-love "Florence:" I have the highest respect for you and your family Nephew. Florence is gorgeous... though I'm black, I'm still waiting upon my "berry." Her name is Bethelyn. But this is to Florence in all respect.

http://www.johnsussewell.com/BestOfMe.mp3
c. 2005 recorded live with the Guild of Sound (written by Geof McBride)

Well, rather than lock or delete
the thread, I suggest that every-
one just respect each other's
opinion and perspectives... and
if the thread does not turn you
on, do not reply to it. That is the
best way to keep it free.

I reserve the right to delete it
or any portion, thereof.

Finally, I vote for Billy! If he does
not take the job, then I will vote
for Bob Gatzen, if he fixes the
design of the Boa Pedal.



But seriously:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI1NKLmfP3w

Regards,

Now come on Peter... do nothing. Let the forum of ideas remain. There is no reason for censhorsip. Let the marketplace of "ideas" play greater value than the financial forums you deal in on a daily basis. Isn't this constituional?

The word is that respect
and consideration will be
required at Billy's Substit-
ute Forum.

You are all very welcome
to disagree all you want.
Talk about your likes and
dislikes all you want. Talk
about anything. Just be
kind to each other.

Regards,

Good Point
Pete


If this thread goes Wrong
it is you that has to Fix it or edit
That is common sense.


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Colin.

Colin wrote:Good Point
Pete


If this thread goes Wrong
it is you that has to Fix it or edit
That is common sense.


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Colin.

Hear, hear! I totally agree with you Colin, and most certainly with Pete (admin). Let's just be kind as I believe everyone is trying to be. The forum of ideas when exchanged are often as exciting as fireworks... but then fireworks too have their value. I agree and believe I've always sought to be kind.

Love you Guys... and thanks for the reminder to others.

Ted E. Bear wrote:Colin when I say Cuz I'm referring to Suss. I affectionately call him Cuz [short for cousin] since Don is already his nephew. He had mentioned that word in his previous treatise. {just kidding you again Cuz] . I know you didn't say that. Peace, TED

And there will always be "peace" between us Cousin (Cuz.) Ted. My references to racism had nothing to do with you as much as just recoiling from the media here in America. Our phone conversations between men have been up front and personal... depicting what anyone should speak about without being censored. I hope you get my drift.

As for my tendency to write treatises when ipods are the gadgets of today: Well just forgive me. LOL!

...and then there is my "affectionate" Nephew Don (D.Slam)! This guy is a mouthful to deal with. I'm fortunate to know him by our phone conversations as well. Hey Slam... you keep me on my toes! For real. And that's a good thing!

P.S. And Pete? We know and trust each other... so do what God directs you in your heart. Thank you again for encouraging me six years ago to become not only a Member of Boomer's community, but to speak my mind. I love ya as a Brother.

I think we need to be more respectful than anything. Quite honestly, I'm not going to worry a whole lot about kindness in every given situation that pops up. There are times when there is no easy way to say something other than just saying it... My reply to drumman I honestly did not see so much as kind as respectful.
Unless telling someone to can it in a nice way is considered being kind.

D.

My mother and father
taught me that respect
was an act of kindness
and favor and that it was
inviting of the same.

Kind of like honey versus
vinegar. You know.

Yep,

Can't argue with your parents, Papa P.

Isn't there a legend about
the appearance of the Unicorn
and world peace?



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25097986/

I'm touched by Obama's speeches and I am very much in consensus on most of the stuff he had to say so far! I'm certainly a supporter of Obama and believe in his will to change the USA, which means THE WORLD. Don't forget that the USA for the last 50 years is one of the most important, if not the most important, global player and the politics of the USA do very much influence the world!
Obama is a brilliant politician and I believe in him for a change, although it maybe will be much less drastic as it seems now I think.
The only thing I don't agree with is that the troops should go home at any cost as soon as possible....if the Iraq will go into civil war ( or better stay there) then..

Just because Obama may have higher risk of getting killed by some fanatics, no one should be against his presidency. Otherwise you will let those fanatics win beforehand!
A free country shouldn't have to have fear that an elected politician gets killed.

Obama for president!


ps: Don: Would be cool if you'd expand your visits to Austria and Germany! You are certainly most welcomed at my place.

Niki wrote:I'm touched by Obama's speeches and I am very much in consensus on most of the stuff he had to say so far! I'm certainly a supporter of Obama and believe in his will to change the USA, which means THE WORLD. Don't forget that the USA for the last 50 years is one of the most important, if not the most important, global player and the politics of the USA do very much influence the world!
Obama is a brilliant politician and I believe in him for a change, although it maybe will be much less drastic as it seems now I think.
The only thing I don't agree with is that the troops should go home at any cost as soon as possible....if the Iraq will go into civil war ( or better stay there) then..

Just because Obama may have higher risk of getting killed by some fanatics, no one should be against his presidency. Otherwise you will let those fanatics win beforehand!
A free country shouldn't have to have fear that an elected politician gets killed.

Obama for president!


ps: Don: Would be cool if you'd expand your visits to Austria and Germany! You are certainly most welcomed at my place.

Am I welcome too Niki? I believe your comment about assasinations reflect the "fear" of history repeating itself, rather than the belief that when anyone stands on principle, the majority will get it and follow it. Barack Obama is a spiritual man and the reason why I respect him is because with his chosen path in life he has maintained integrity. With that in mind, it is best to not speak (fuel, gas or encourage) about what the populace of this planet should already know by now: LIVE IN PEACE AND PROSPERITY. One more thing too, and I speak from experience as an ordained minister. I often choked on my peer's tendency to preach rather than teach. They often wanted (and still do) to grab a crowd in American, rather than bring about change. I'm sickened by being affiliated with those in the past who have not moved beyond where I am presently. This is why I gave up my church and any association with those who seek to profit off of the suffering of others. This is why when back in 1999 I made sure those whom I was shepherding had a place to go, rather than me abandoning them as I had been by Candi Staton. That divorce drove me to the hospital quite frankly: and if you have any doubt, phone both Boomer and D.Slam. In general though, my previous naivete has made me a warrior: namely, I will not give up nor acquiese at the beholding of another. Our being common doesn't make us comman: the cream always rises to the top.

I was reminded last week that the word "democracy" doesn't even appear in our Declaration of Independence from imperial British rule; nor does the term appear within our Constitution as a nation. Yet as people we ought to be democratic which is a French sowing of the ideal/idea, philosophy and experiment.

With that in mind, I offer the following from those involved with Barack Obama's campaign. These pics were sent to me by those involved. I'm going to vote for the man simply because there is a stand on the issues that other factions within our government must be accountable for. With that in mind, I'm still sorrowful that human life, and the dignity provided to all, is still marginalized around the globe in countries that we all know about.

It is about time for these un-united states to recognize that all things are possible and shall become a reality. It is also time for every person to understand that other cultures present opportunities, rather than threats. Music is clearly evidence of that; though it is also NECESSARY that people get out of their comfort zones and come to know other people in other lands.

Hey Guys… here are some pic links to what is going on in America (USA) as this presidential campaign heats up. No political (nor spiritual) comments from me. Just the pics when my country is faced with the reality of erasing centuries of hypocrisy [ok: allow just one (1) true statement from me].







The next pic is too large for me to insert here. Well worth the time though to download at 1.5 megabytes onto your computer and future reference.

http://www.johnsussewell.com/ObamaInLove.bmp

My thanks and love go out to Everyone, particularly Colin who started this thread. Let’s be men who run both with horses and chariots... maybe then we can finally run with men!

See? At the very moment when I didn't want to write, I just had to. Forgive me. And guess what: I'M NOT SORRY

Great to see Barack ahead.


That Pathetic Palin
is like a Air Head with a Gun.
Good on Tina Fey who on Saturday Night Live
is so great at taking the Piss of the Palin Air head.




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Colin.

72 is not old. How old are you? Age is not an issue.

Swirler wrote:72 is not old. How old are you? Age is not an issue.

And he wants to bomb N.Korea.

He is a 72 year old Nutter



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Colin.

I don't normally get involved in political discussions, but if you do some research, like I have, you will clearly see that Obama is a VERY dangerous individual.

For starters, he is financially backed by George Soros, one of the richest socialists on the planet, hell bent on New World Order controlled by the UN, and Obama is his pawn. Obama is in the back pocket of the UN.

Bush may be a lousy president, but at least he had the balls to tell the UN to F##K off. I certainly don't want to live under the UN's control.

Second, he is good friends with Bill Ayers, and even anounced his running for Ill. senate from his house. Ayers is a known terrorist, and one of leaders of the Weather Underground, responsible for bombings in the USA.

Third, he is the most liberal spender in congress, even by liberal standards.

Fourth, he has voted against EVERY anti-gun bill every put before him, and he has stated he prefers a total ban on private gun ownership. Gee, it did wonders for Australia, where the violent crime rate is 4 times higher AFTER they took away law abiding citizens right to defend themselves. That doesn't sit well with me, and I don't trust him as far as I could throw him.

Also, his campaign finance advisor is the very same man that inflated Fanny Mae/Freddy Mac numbers, which caused a lot of the problems we have now, and made 90 million off it.

Not my idea of who I want in the White House.

I hope Barrack Wins
then the USA Army gets out of Iraq
a great Vote Winner.


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Colin.

Many New Songs will be made when he gets in Power.


No one wants a Mad 72 year old half dead
who wants to Bomb N.Korea.
You vote for him and it can invite a bigger worse 9/11 attack
and No One wants that again.


Music is Funk - Rock - Jazz Party
on the day America gets a Change For Good.
Barrack is America's Future.



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