August 2008 will be my first Democratic National Convention. I really don't know what to expect. Whatever happens, I will share it with you. This blog will tell you what I've seen and done, to try to bring you as close to the experience of being there as I can. I'll try not to inject too many of my opinions, if possible. But I will be giving particular attention to gay and lesbian issues, especially those for us "love exiles" that live abroad to be with our non-US partners.
I hope you enjoy it!
Bob Bragar,
Delegate for Obama from Democrats Abroad
Amsterdam, NL
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Bob Bragar is an American living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, who was an Obama Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Democrats Abroad. The opinions expressed here are his alone, though others may share them.
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11 comments:
Enjoy the trip Bob! We'll be watching to catch your insider's view from Beijing! Sean and Yumi
Nice blog Bob!
We gaan je vanuit Nederland volgen!
Dag!
AVe
Congratulations Bob for the nomination!! I know that you'll give all the Democrates living in Holland a good voice. Even us hetro good old boys living in Amersfoort! Go for it Bob!!
Bob, this is so exciting! I must admit that I didn't even realize that it was possible to be a delegate if you live abroad. In any event, I look forward to following your blog ... and I actually hope that you DO inject a lot of personal opinion into your commentary. Isn't that the point?
Best of luck and lots of love from Careen in New York.
Welcome to the blogospere, Bob! I will closely follow what you have to say. Have a safe trip.
Dear Bob, What a joy to know that you will be there to make it happen: the first black President of the USA. And what kind of President: the first former President of the Harvard Law Society who did not join a prestigious law firm, but chose to return to social work in Chicago. Who knows much more about the American people as they are, hope and dream, than any other candidate. Who knows more about the world, having lived in Jakarta as a nobody amidst local kids. Whose mother worked for Womens World Banking, so he knows about poverty and liberation. Joke and I did not believe that in our lifetime we would see a black American President with such a qualifying background. And you will make it happen...! You write that you will not inject too many of your own opinions. Come on, Bob, you have been chosen because of your opinions, and rightly so.
Don't ask what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. Precisely this ! And not only for America, but for the world at large, that looks forward to a decent, honest President whose values can be shared.
Greetings and Hail to the Delegate!
Gert van Maanen
Congratulations Bob! This must be thrilling. We now know that Obama has a chance with such an outstanding Delegate :-). Love and kisses from Doortje and Mariken
Woow, congratulations Bob.
Saw you on Dutch TV the other day, great interview and thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
As an ex-love exile I still keep an eye out on these issues, great you and the Love Exiles group continue the work!
Greetings,
Erik
Hi Bob,
Have an awesome time...I'm jealous! Keep us up to date!
Groetjes,
Mary Jo
Bob,
I'm so glad that you are getting to see how the "system" work, and I know that you will be fair and concise in your comments and overall view of the events.
Regards,
Carol Grey
Bob,
I'm so glad that you are getting to see how the "system" works, and I know that you will be fair and concise in your comments and overall view of the events.
Regards,
Carol Grey
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