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A President-elect who’s got moves
I know, I know. It’s really old. But I thought, after the piece on 50 facts you didn’t know about Barack Obama, this just fit in perfectly. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsWpvkLCvu4]
Tag: Barack Obama
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Change it, change it all: various ideas that tickle the fancy
I think I’ve made it pretty clear that I’m a big proponent of change at all levels of society, and I came across an article that I found particularly interesting in that it challenged me to think in a different way. I like that, I really really like that. While the subject might seem moot… Read More Change it, change it all: various ideas that tickle the fancy
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Getting to know President-elect Barack Obama a little better – well, kind of
I don’t know how I feel about such articles. On the one hand, they are promoting a ‘celebrity-style’ vision of the presidency, perpetuating a type of “Barack Obama, Superstar!” vibe. On the other hand, I think everyone is curious about this man who is promising change, and articles like this make him seem more like… Read More Getting to know President-elect Barack Obama a little better – well, kind of
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Who would like to take a guess at Time’s Person of the Year?
I have noooooooooooooo idea WHO it could be. Let me think about it… I KNOW! Tina Fey! Her Sarah Palin impressions were, after all, amazing! What? … I’m told that’s not enough to be named Person of the Year. Well, you got me stumped. Let’s go back to the Time’s definition of Person of the… Read More Who would like to take a guess at Time’s Person of the Year?
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Obama’s Call for Action: Will it be heard?
Barack Obama’s weekly addresses as president-elect of the United States have been putting emphasis on concrete action by the government to set the American economy back on track. Obama has always talked about acting to change the way things are, and it’s nice to see that, at least up to now, that is what he… Read More Obama’s Call for Action: Will it be heard?
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Should our hopes, aspirations, dreams for the future be pinned on one man?
The Obama shockwave has yet to recede, and I’m already hearing chatter about America reclaiming it’s former glory because of him. I also heard that Canada, Europe and the rest of the world cannot hope to ever achieve such a position unless and until they produce their own version of Obama. Excuse me? Since when… Read More Should our hopes, aspirations, dreams for the future be pinned on one man?
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Obama fundraising moves to transition, inauguration phase
From CNN: Obama fundraising moves to transition, inauguration phase From Christine Romans, CNN (NEW YORK) CNN — After raising a staggering amount of money for the general election, President-elect Barack Obama must now rake in more cash for his transition and inauguration. There is about $9.74 million of taxpayer funds available to pay for the… Read More Obama fundraising moves to transition, inauguration phase
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Obamania continues, and his popularity will only grow
Seriously. Read this article and it will be impossible to say that Obama’s popularity won’t grow on Main Street. I don’t know about Wall Street though… By the way, when you are done reading, do let me know what you think about the entire election system; it almost seems like a lobbyist’s dream come true,… Read More Obamania continues, and his popularity will only grow
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IHT: Foot soldiers of civil rights realize a lifelong dream
It looks like I have become something of an Obama-centric blog. I apologize – but some of the articles I have been reading today are really something. I promise, I will get over it (eventually) and, more importantly, focus on NaNoWriMo08 again (amongst others). Foot soldiers of civil rights realize a lifelong dream By: Kevin… Read More IHT: Foot soldiers of civil rights realize a lifelong dream
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IHT: Obama moves America beyond racial politics
It’s a good think I have already worked on my NaNoWrimo08 post for today, because I am not able to stay away from surfing the Net and reading endless number of articles on – what else – yesterday’s election! Here is another one that I love: Obama moves America beyond racial politics By Rachel L.… Read More IHT: Obama moves America beyond racial politics