Tag Archives: Barack Obama
Were These Mentioned During the Election?
I would urge everyone to visit whitehouse.gov. I went today and found these gems that President Obama wants to enact: Extend Paid Sick Days to All Workers: Half of all private sector workers have no paid sick days and the … Continue reading →
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Why Are Obama Backers Crying?
Today as my son and I watched the swearing in ceremony he asked me, “Daddy, why are you crying?” I mumbled out some pat responses, but the real answer is multi-layered. I’ll try my best to spell out why I … Continue reading →
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Text of Barack Obama Speech
My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well … Continue reading →
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Abe Speaks
Will President Obama listen to the words of his idol and do away with the colossal waste of money spent on the drug war? “Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance … Continue reading →
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The Perception of Generations
I was recently listening to a radio program and one of the guest stated, “Generation Y voted Obama in”. This is a falsehood. First of all we have to define what Generation Y is. The most accepted dates are from … Continue reading →
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Fear of Taxes
Even given all of this, somehow, some way, Republicans are able to ALWAYS say they are the ones that handle the economy better and it’s just pure bullshit. One thing the Republicans do is what W did, namely, lower the … Continue reading →
Idiots
Idiots have already started “Impeach Obama” groups. Can someone please do the following: 1) list the high crimes and misdemeanors perpetrated by Barack Obama that are impeachable offenses 2) tell me where the Constitution of the United States allows for … Continue reading →
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President-Elect Barack Obama’s Victory Speech
If you missed it last night, here it is. –Ryan If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is … Continue reading →
Reflections Upon Barack Obama’s Victory
The following was written in 1971 by Dr. Hunter S Thompson. I consider this to be THE highlight of his whole writing career. It perfectly describes and encapsulates the struggle of the 60′s and the come down of the 1968 … Continue reading →
Fox News Calls Ohio For Obama
This pretty much puts the shine on it. Ohio is Barack Obama’s.
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Results Time
In my myspace boxing group (about 7,500 members) I often do “score it live” blogging on fight nights. This consists of me writing up each round with a score. Tonight I am going to employ a similar strategy and give … Continue reading →
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The Evening Before
On Election Eve 2004 I was still living in Columbus, Ohio. When I awoke I went from my house to vote and was in and out in about 20 minutes. Next I dropped off my son and went to work … Continue reading →
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Plot to Assassinate Barack Obama
I first endorsed Barack Obama on February 6th with these words: It takes a lot to remove me from my independent fence. I don’t normally stump or endorse anyone. I’m a registered independent and lean to the left, yet find … Continue reading →
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Dr Ralph Stanley Endorses Obama
I know, everyone wants me to write about the Colin Powell endorsement. What is there to say? Powell articulated reasons to both support Barack Obama and not support John McCain. He was clear on each point and I have nothing … Continue reading →
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Barack Obama on Medical Marijuana
This is how you answer questions HONESTLY.
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The Second Debate
To put this debate in context, John McCain’s campaign has been losing ground quicker than the French in WWII. Here is a transcript of the debate, which was supposed to both be a townhall meeting and a debate. It was … Continue reading →
The Debate Results
I don’t see a lot to choose from on this debate. I thought Palin began to stumble/ramble off point once, but she held it together fairly well. My other major criticism of her is that she avoided answering some questions … Continue reading →
Today’s Political Scoreboard
Here are what some are saying about the bailout failure: Politico.com: Of the two major-party candidates, McCain finds himself in a somewhat more uncomfortable position going forward, having watched congressional Republicans desert the bailout bill after one of his campaign … Continue reading →
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McCain Campaign Gambit Talking Points!!!
So while John McCain was “suspending” his campaign his team was also developing and sending out a TALKING POINTS MEMO ON SUSPENDING THE CAMPAIGN!?!?! This begs the question: If the campaign is suspended for purposes other than politics, why do … Continue reading →
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John McCain’s Economic Gambit
We are 41 days out from Election Day. That is not a lot of time to allow both candidates to express themselves in debates, while also giving the VP candidates a round of debates. Last week Wall Street had a … Continue reading →
McCain Backs Out of Debate!
Senator John McCain has backed out of the Presidential debate that was scheduled for this Friday in Mississippi. Early this morning Barack Obama contacted the McCain campaign and asked if the tow could issue a joint statement on the economic … Continue reading →
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Email Box / Comparisons
Here is something I rec’d in my email box: * If you grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you’re “exotic, different.” * Grow up in Alaska eating moose burgers, a quintessential American story. * If your name is … Continue reading →
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Who Runs the USA?
My last post on “Who You Would Hire” sparked some comments. Some people chimed in that the President does not “run” the country. I say it is a matter of view. Because the President has the right to veto and … Continue reading →
Who Would *YOU* Hire?
You are The Boss… which team would you hire? With America facing historic debt, multiple war fronts, stumbling health care, a weakened dollar, all-time high prison population, skyrocketing Federal spending, mortgage crises, bank foreclosures, etc. etc., this is an ***unusually … Continue reading →
McCain Admits Obama Didn’t Call Palin a Pig
Even though he ran an ad saying otherwise…
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