Politics

MySpace Victim's Mom Seeks Justice

peeps — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:45:14 GMT

Anyone who uses the internet should read this story. "The decision came down on Thursday, July 2nd. I feel aggravation and disappointment. I truly feel that the message the judge is sending out is a bad one. It's stating that if we as individuals use the Internet and don't read the terms of service, we can still make a false profile, harass someone, impersonate someone, and do whatever we want ... and if something happens, we are not held liable because we didn't read the terms of service. ...

Playing House in the White House

peeps — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:04:43 GMT

By JENNA and BARBARA BUSH Sasha and Malia, we were seven when our beloved grandfather was sworn in as the 41st President of the United States. We stood proudly on the platform, our tiny hands icicles, as we lived history. We listened intently to the words spoken on Inauguration Day service, duty, honor. But being seven, we didn't quite understand the gravity of the position our Grandfather was committing to. We watched as the bands marched by -- the red, white, and blue streamers welcoming ...

Famed quartet played inauguration to taped music

peeps — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:09:23 GMT

WASHINGTON � Millions of viewers heard a recording of the dulcet tones played by a celebrated quartet of musicians at President Barack Obama's inauguration rather than the notes the group actually played. Carole Florman, a spokeswoman for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, says the weather was too cold for the instruments to stay in tune. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Izhak Perlman, pianist Gabriella Montero and clarinetist Anthony McGill made the decision on Inauguration ...

CHIEF JUSTICE MESSES UP OATH ... BUT BARACK CATCHES IT ... AND CHECKS HIM

peeps — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:20:16 GMT

January 20, 2009. MediaTakeOut.com just learned that the Republican head of the Supreme Court made a possibly CRITICAL error during the Inauguration. Apparently, he messed up the oath. The oath is supposed to have been read as follows: I Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States.... But here�s what Chief Justice Roberts said: I Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear that I will execute ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) � President Barack Obama on Thursday ordered the closure of the Guantanamo military prison within a year and a halt to harsh interrogation of terrorism suspects, moving quickly to restore the U.S. image abroad. The executive order to

peeps — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:13:15 GMT

Jan 21, 6:23 PM (ET) By ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state Wednesday as President Barack Obama moved to make his imprint on U.S. foreign policy, mobilizing a fresh team of veteran advisers and reaching out to world leaders. The Senate voted 94-2, with Republican Sens. David Vitter of Louisiana and Jim DeMint of South Carolina opposing. Republicans and Democrats alike said her swift confirmation was necessary so that ...

Obama orders Guantanamo's closure within a year

peeps — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:11:42 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) � President Barack Obama on Thursday ordered the closure of the Guantanamo military prison within a year and a halt to harsh interrogation of terrorism suspects, moving quickly to restore the U.S. image abroad. The executive order to close the prison, a symbol of detainee abuse and detention without charge under the Republican administration of George W. Bush, fulfills a promise Obama made during his campaign. "The message that we are sending around the world ...

Obama takes oath again, faithfully this time

peeps — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:10:43 GMT

A day after he and Chief Justice John Roberts stumbled over the words, Obama decides to do it over to remove any doubt about the legitimacy of his presidency. Reporting from Washington -- President Obama took the oath of office Tuesday outside the Capitol, as millions watched in person and on TV. He took it again Wednesday night -- this time in the privacy of the White House, with only a few aides and reporters looking on. The reason: During the inauguration ceremony, Chief Justice ...

You Have To Try This Site !!!!!

peeps — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:35:32 GMT

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The site is called Obamicon.Me and it is really cool !!! Go give it a try !

Bush snubbed! Where's the Love?

peeps — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:03:08 GMT

I VOTED FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!

KingMac — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:15:13 GMT

Here are some pics of me voting for the first time ever, and I never would have thought in a million years that the first time of my voting that it would be for a black person for president!!! AND IM SO HAPPY OBAMA WON!!!!!!

Bush-Obama meet at White House (photos and youtube)

KingMac — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:46:19 GMT

OBAMA WINS!!! AND MAKES HISTORY!!!!

KingMac — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:35:09 GMT

Barack Obama and John McCain switch races in poster campaign

KingMac — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:04:02 GMT

The two senators, whose hard-fought battle for the White House is finally drawing to a close, had their skin colours switched by the advertising agency Grey NYC. Between the two candidates is the slogan: "Let the issues be the issue". The posters were designed by Tor Myhren, the company's creative director. He told the design website coolhunter.net that they were intended as a message to the public that they should ...

Barack Obama's Grandmother Dies

KingMac — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:26:50 GMT

Barack Obama's grandmother, whose personality and bearing shaped much of the life of the Democratic presidential contender, has died, Obama announced Monday, one day before the election. Next Just hours before Election Day, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama announced that his 86-year-old grandmother died Monday after a battle with cancer. The news comes a week after he visited Madelyn Payne Dunham in Hawaii after she fell seriously ill following a hip fracture. Here, ...

Krispy Kreme giving out free donuts to voters on Election Day

peeps — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:49:44 GMT

Krispy Kreme giving out free donuts to voters on Election Day Beth Pinsker Oct 30th 2008 at 4:00AM Filed under: Fantastic Freebies krispy kremeKrispy Kreme wants your vote! Actually, the company doesn't care who you vote for as long as you vote. On November 4, locations around the country will be handing out free star-shaped donuts with red, white and blue sprinkles to anyone with an "I Voted" sticker (we're guessing other proof may be allowed, in case your polling place ...

Sen. Stevens found guilty of corruption

peeps — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:26:36 GMT

Sen. Stevens found guilty of corruption WASHINGTON � Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska was convicted of corruption on Monday, a verdict that could endanger the Republican's political future and help Democrats expand control of the Senate in the November 4 election. Stevens, 84, was convicted on all seven counts of lying on Senate disclosure forms by failing to report more than $250,000 in home renovations and other gifts from an oil executive. Stevens vowed to return to Alaska ...

Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama!!!

KingMac — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:06:30 GMT

Sarah Palin in 2012?

rocknmcabbfan — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:09:37 GMT

Sarah Palin in 2012? by Mike Krumboltz October 23, 2008 01:40:00 PM 557 Votes The 2008 presidential election is less than two weeks away. But that's old news. Let's talk about who's going to run in 2012, shall we? Andrew Romano of Newsweek speculates that Gov. Sarah Palin may be gearing up for a run at the White House in four short years. The blogger acknowledges that the idea might seem a bit wacky at first glance. However, he cites several examples of Palin disagreeing ...

Muslims for McCain Reject Protesters

KingMac — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:19:48 GMT

(Oct. 20) - In a confrontation caught on video, three people outside a John McCain presidential rally in Woodbridge, Va., this past weekend handed out "Obama for Change" bumper stickers that featured the Communist hammer and sickle and the Islamic crescent on them.

2nd Debate tonight... Who's Watching?

KingMac — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:08:45 GMT

I'm gonna try to watch it, LET'S HOPE OBAMA PULLS THRUGH!!!!!!!!