Original: President Obama's Weekly Address 5/29/09
From the White House; “The President discusses the breadth and depth of experience held by his nominee for the Supreme Court. In the course of a life that began in a housing project in the South Bronx and brought her to the pinnacle of her profession, Judge Sonia Sotomayor accumulated more experience on the federal [...]
воскресенье, 31 мая 2009 г.
пятница, 29 мая 2009 г.
Obama Willing To Compare His 4 Months With Any Other Since FDR
Original: Obama Willing To Compare His 4 Months With Any Other Since FDR
Barack Obama attended a Hollywood fundraiser, and told the crowd, “I would put my 4 months up against any administration since FDR.” He also told the star studded crowd that, “you ain’t seen nothing yet.” Here is a L.A. news report about the event;
Barack Obama attended a Hollywood fundraiser, and told the crowd, “I would put my 4 months up against any administration since FDR.” He also told the star studded crowd that, “you ain’t seen nothing yet.” Here is a L.A. news report about the event;
Great Hanna Barbera cartoon about Obamanomics - from 1948!
Original: Great Hanna Barbera cartoon about Obamanomics - from 1948!
Some things never change. This cartoon is from a series produced by the Extension department of Harding College to help create a deeper understanding of what has made America a great place. Watch this Hanna Barbera cartoon from 1948 called, ‘Make Mine Freedom,’ and think about who is selling “ism” now. Make Mine Freedom;
Some things never change. This cartoon is from a series produced by the Extension department of Harding College to help create a deeper understanding of what has made America a great place. Watch this Hanna Barbera cartoon from 1948 called, ‘Make Mine Freedom,’ and think about who is selling “ism” now. Make Mine Freedom;
Daisy - A Guantanamo Interpretation
Original: Daisy - A Guantanamo Interpretation
RNC, borrowing from an old political commercial;
RNC, borrowing from an old political commercial;
воскресенье, 24 мая 2009 г.
President Obama’s Weekly Address 5/23/09
Original: President Obama's Weekly Address 5/23/09
From the White House; “President Barack Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to Americas veterans, servicemen and women particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice - and their families. (Public Domain)”
From the White House; “President Barack Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to Americas veterans, servicemen and women particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice - and their families. (Public Domain)”
President Obama: Our Security, Our Values
Original: President Obama: Our Security, Our Values
From the White House; “The President speaks at length on how American values and security are intertwined, touching on issues form closing Guantanamo to State Secrets. May 21, 2009. (Public Domain) ”
From the White House; “The President speaks at length on how American values and security are intertwined, touching on issues form closing Guantanamo to State Secrets. May 21, 2009. (Public Domain) ”
Has justice been served?
Original: Has justice been served?
What does the unlimited jail sentence given to Baby P’s mother mean? A minimum of five years has caused an outcry from the British public, but have they really understood the sentence? If she had received the maximum prison sentence for the charge of causing or allowing her son's death was 14 years. But if [...]
What does the unlimited jail sentence given to Baby P’s mother mean? A minimum of five years has caused an outcry from the British public, but have they really understood the sentence? If she had received the maximum prison sentence for the charge of causing or allowing her son's death was 14 years. But if [...]
четверг, 21 мая 2009 г.
вторник, 19 мая 2009 г.
Cameron calls for a general election.
Original: Cameron calls for a general election.
David Cameron today urged people to sign a petition calling on Gordon Brown to dissolve Parliament and hold a poll. He says that trust in politics was in pieces and that people should not have to wait another year to pass judgement on Westminster. Cameron said that he will use the Tory campaign for Euro [...]
David Cameron today urged people to sign a petition calling on Gordon Brown to dissolve Parliament and hold a poll. He says that trust in politics was in pieces and that people should not have to wait another year to pass judgement on Westminster. Cameron said that he will use the Tory campaign for Euro [...]
President Obama’s Weekly Address 5/16/09
Original: President Obama's Weekly Address 5/16/09
From the White House; “The President discusses breakthroughs on two issues where stakeholders from all sides, once opposed, are coming together for real reform. On health care and energy, solutions would provide key pillars for a new foundation for the country. May 16, 2009. ”
From the White House; “The President discusses breakthroughs on two issues where stakeholders from all sides, once opposed, are coming together for real reform. On health care and energy, solutions would provide key pillars for a new foundation for the country. May 16, 2009. ”
понедельник, 18 мая 2009 г.
President Obama’s Weekly Address 5/16/09
Original: President Obama's Weekly Address 5/16/09
From the White House; “The President discusses breakthroughs on two issues where stakeholders from all sides, once opposed, are coming together for real reform. On health care and energy, solutions would provide key pillars for a new foundation for the country. May 16, 2009. ”
From the White House; “The President discusses breakthroughs on two issues where stakeholders from all sides, once opposed, are coming together for real reform. On health care and energy, solutions would provide key pillars for a new foundation for the country. May 16, 2009. ”
суббота, 16 мая 2009 г.
The British public wants revenge.
Original: The British public wants revenge.
The British public is turning on it’s elected MPs as the expenses scandals continues. A window is smashed, a garden is vandalized and vengeance is demanded from the Westminster representatives. Many people feel that the greed in Westminster is ‘not politics, but theft’, and the pressure is mounting on Brown to call a general election. Who [...]
The British public is turning on it’s elected MPs as the expenses scandals continues. A window is smashed, a garden is vandalized and vengeance is demanded from the Westminster representatives. Many people feel that the greed in Westminster is ‘not politics, but theft’, and the pressure is mounting on Brown to call a general election. Who [...]
среда, 13 мая 2009 г.
Will Blears be the first sacrifice?
Original: Will Blears be the first sacrifice?
The expenses scandal keeps on rolling. Today we have heard from David Cameron, who is apparently appalled over some of the Conservative MPs expenses claims, and promised that he will lead senior Conservatives in repaying excessive expenses, warning that he will boot any MP who refuse out of the party. Calls are being made for Hazel [...]
The expenses scandal keeps on rolling. Today we have heard from David Cameron, who is apparently appalled over some of the Conservative MPs expenses claims, and promised that he will lead senior Conservatives in repaying excessive expenses, warning that he will boot any MP who refuse out of the party. Calls are being made for Hazel [...]
понедельник, 11 мая 2009 г.
President Obama’s Weekly Address 5/9/09
Original: President Obama's Weekly Address 5/9/09
From the White House: “This week the President recaps a busy week, from strides on fiscal discipline, to financial stability, to cracking down on tax havens and tax breaks for shifting jobs overseas. For his next big step, he calls for a credit card reform bill: “Americans know that they have a responsibility to live [...]
From the White House: “This week the President recaps a busy week, from strides on fiscal discipline, to financial stability, to cracking down on tax havens and tax breaks for shifting jobs overseas. For his next big step, he calls for a credit card reform bill: “Americans know that they have a responsibility to live [...]
суббота, 9 мая 2009 г.
Goodwin to be stripped of knighthood?
Original: Goodwin to be stripped of knighthood?
The Forfeiture Committee is to consider whether it should act to strip Sir Fred Goodwin of the knighthood he received in 2004 for his services to banking. The former head of the Royal Bank of Scotland has caused widespread public and political anger after he took early retirement and subsequently got a £700,000 yearly pension [...]
The Forfeiture Committee is to consider whether it should act to strip Sir Fred Goodwin of the knighthood he received in 2004 for his services to banking. The former head of the Royal Bank of Scotland has caused widespread public and political anger after he took early retirement and subsequently got a £700,000 yearly pension [...]
среда, 6 мая 2009 г.
Are we being infantilized by our governments? Or are we just lazy?
Original: Are we being infantilized by our governments? Or are we just lazy?
The outbreak of swine flu is the latest avenue for our governments to act out as the ‘parental’ states they are. Here in the UK we are pretty used to always being told what to look out for. ‘Mind the gap’. ‘Look left’. ‘Take care when alighting the bus’. Now there is a new campaign [...]
The outbreak of swine flu is the latest avenue for our governments to act out as the ‘parental’ states they are. Here in the UK we are pretty used to always being told what to look out for. ‘Mind the gap’. ‘Look left’. ‘Take care when alighting the bus’. Now there is a new campaign [...]
вторник, 5 мая 2009 г.
President Obama’s First 100 Days
Original: President Obama's First 100 Days
Barack Obama: 100 Days of No Accountability
Barack Obama: 100 Days of No Accountability
понедельник, 4 мая 2009 г.
President Obama’s Weekly Address 5/2/09
Original: President Obama's Weekly Address 5/2/09
From the White House; In this Weekly Address, the President discusses the government’s response to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus, urging that there is no need to panic but explaining that the federal government and American people nonetheless should take the necessary precautions. (Public Domain)
From the White House; In this Weekly Address, the President discusses the government’s response to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus, urging that there is no need to panic but explaining that the federal government and American people nonetheless should take the necessary precautions. (Public Domain)
воскресенье, 3 мая 2009 г.
EU warns against swine flu panic.
Original: EU warns against swine flu panic.
It seems that a swine flu pandemic is imminent. A pandemic of any sorts creates panic amongst people, which is far more damaging than the disease itself. The EU Health Commissioner, Androulla Vassiliou said yesterday that a possible pandemic would not necessarily cause widespread deaths. She said that Europe is well prepared and there is [...]
It seems that a swine flu pandemic is imminent. A pandemic of any sorts creates panic amongst people, which is far more damaging than the disease itself. The EU Health Commissioner, Androulla Vassiliou said yesterday that a possible pandemic would not necessarily cause widespread deaths. She said that Europe is well prepared and there is [...]
пятница, 1 мая 2009 г.
The swine flu is great for the media.
Original: The swine flu is great for the media.
After months and months reporting on the economic downturn there is finally a new kid on the block; swine flu. This week there hasn’t been much talk of unemployment figures and recession, but much, much has been said about sneezing pigs. So much, in fact, that the media has a whole country fooled. Egypt has declared [...]
After months and months reporting on the economic downturn there is finally a new kid on the block; swine flu. This week there hasn’t been much talk of unemployment figures and recession, but much, much has been said about sneezing pigs. So much, in fact, that the media has a whole country fooled. Egypt has declared [...]
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