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by | January 20, 2009

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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by | November 6, 2008

Savagely Stolen News: U.S. Again Hailed as “Country of Dreams”

U.S. Again Hailed as ‘Country of Dreams’ Around the World, Obama’s Victory Is Seen as a Renewal of American Ideals and Aspirations By Kevin Sullivan Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, November 6, 2008; A26   LONDON, Nov. 5 — Through … Continue reading →

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by | November 5, 2008

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 →

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by | November 3, 2008

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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by | October 27, 2008

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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by | October 27, 2008

Savagely Stolen News — Alaska NOT for Baked Alaska

Kids, I swear, I’ll be back to my old fluff-posting shenanigans once my life frees up a little bit. –Ryan Sarah Palin’s home state Anchorage Daily News endorses Barack Obama Alaska’s largest newspaper has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for the … Continue reading →

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by | October 23, 2008

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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by | October 8, 2008

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 →

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by | September 20, 2008

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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by | August 30, 2008

Charles Babington Find New Work

Last night MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann uttered the words of the subject line after reading the piece o’ shit article AP writer Charles Babington had written.  He blasted Obama’s speech with a description that was not only erroneous, but it was … Continue reading →

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by | August 30, 2008

Sarah Palin Agreed With Barack Obama’s Energy Plan

This blog entry is the best catch on Palin I have read.  Apparently she has ALREADY flip-flopped on her energy stance.  That has to be some sort of dubious record. Cheers, Tom

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by | August 29, 2008

The Acceptance Speech of Barack Obama

There were some, uh, “technical” difficulties in hearing Barack Obama’s speech clearly in all parts, so I am going to re-watch it now that I am home.  I will also go into the “technical” difficulties tomorrow.  There is another party … Continue reading →

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by | August 25, 2008

Senator Ted Kennedy Speaks at the DNC

In a surprise to casual political observers, Senator Ted Kennedy showed up to give a short, but passionate speech to those gathered at the DNC.  It was Kennedy who endorsed Obama early in his campaign, which lent the junior Senator … Continue reading →

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by | August 18, 2008

My Climb to the Top Just Got A lot Harder…

Senator John McCan’t told Pastor Rick Warren that having $5,000,000 fit the bill as being “rich”. Senator Obama shot back correctly, “I guess if you’re making $3 million a year, you’re middle class”, in an event in New Mexico. The … Continue reading →

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by | August 15, 2008

“Christian” author announces that Obama is *not* the anti-christ

Isn’t this kinda like asking a guy, “when did you stop beating your wife”? The implication is that Obama has some of the criteria needed to be the boogey man of John’s revelation. And for me, it’s over the line… … Continue reading →

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by | July 24, 2008

McCan’t Attacks Obama For Statements Written at the Holocaust Museum

I think the McCain campaign is terrified that this election might get away from them sooner rather than later. They are still relatively close as a recent Rasmussen poll had him down just 6%. This before picking a VP or … Continue reading →

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by | July 14, 2008

The New Yorker Cover

So much for the “liberal media bias”.  Particularly noteworthy is the picture of an Osama bin Laden-esque figure on the right and the American flag burning in the fireplace on the bottom right.  Now don’t get me wrong, I’m pro-free … Continue reading →

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by | July 1, 2008

True Freedom of Religion Equals Freedom From Religion

He’s up in the polls, has yet to get the presumed bump from picking a VP candidate and seems like he is on track to become the next President, so why in the fuck would Obama start pushing an agenda … Continue reading →

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by | June 27, 2008

The Sack of Obama

Barack Obama is pledging to help pay one time rival Hillary Clinton’s campaign debt off. The storyline goes that by doing this it will help sure up votes amongst her supporters and help free her to give speeches for him. … Continue reading →

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