Archive for the 'Elections' Category

A Quick 2008 Election Summary

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Today, November 4th, is election day. It is the day we decide who will become the next leader of the most influential, prosperous, and powerful nation in the world. With recent failure in the economy, the war in Iraq and a blizzard of other important issues, this election has proved to be one of the [...]

What Happens If “They” Win?

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Here’s a funny video that explains what will happen if either candidate wins.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.
Happy Election Day! Go vote!

Who’s To Blame?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Former columnist Charlie Reese wrote an op-ed piece for the Orlando Sentinel Star entitled “The 545 People Responsible For America’s Woes” in which he pointed out that, ultimately, the people responsible for our current diplomatic, economic, and social woes are the 545 people we’ve elected to national office.
At the end of his article, Reese alludes [...]

Would the Last Honest Reporter Please Turn On the Lights?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The following is an open letter to journalists spread across the nation. It is written by Orson Scott Card, one of our generation’s best science fiction authors, and very much a Democrat. It’s interesting. Enjoy…
An open letter to the local daily paper — almost every local daily paper in America:
I remember reading [...]

Obama Commercial

Friday, October 24th, 2008

This is a pretty interesting video that I thought I’d share. Thanks to Errin for finding it.

A Breath Of Fresh Air

Friday, October 17th, 2008

The Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York City is held every election year.  Every time it’s held, the presidential candidates are asked to deliver an address.  It has become tradition, however, that rather than take the traditional ‘in your face’ debate stance, the speakers take a much lighter tone and turn the [...]

Donkeys & Elephants On Parade

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

For Today’s topic, I was inspired to write about the economy due to the lapse and re-instatement and finally passing of the $700 billion dollar bailout.
All mud slinging and political debating aside… Is anyone else extremely worried that the sequel to the ‘The Great Depression’ is rapidly approaching?
‘The Great Depression 2’ Starring Keanu Reeves, Drew [...]

I Found Joe the Plumber

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

If you watched the debate tonight, you heard about this guy.

Welcome to internet fame, Joe!

The Debate Part 3 – I’m Moving to Canada

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

8:07 Roe vs. Wade – Buckle up…
8:08 This is the most confident and passionate I’ve seen McCain thus far tonight.
8:09 Obama: This will probably be one of the most consequential decisions made by whoever ends up in office.
8:10 Neighbors just came over…
8:14 Chuck Baldwin FTW.
Congrats Joe the Plumber!

McCain vs. The Terrorist Part Deux

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

7:31 Obama: Your people called me a terrorist, and yelled, “Kill him!” and Palin didn’t stop them…
7:33 McCain: I’m proud of the people who come to our rallies.
7:35 Obama: We all need to work together, democrats and republicans alike.  “We can’t characterize each other as bad people.”
7:39 Do we really have to judge these guys [...]