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A chat on Senator Obama’s speech and if his race matters to me

While chatting with mister_bitters the following q&a took place. Reposted for posterity and because well, its my journal and I think its worth posting dammit. mister_bitters: Can I ask a … Continue reading A chat on Senator Obama’s speech and if his race matters to me

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“We the people, in order to form a more perfect union.” Sen. Obama’s speech

I havent had a chance to watch his speech yet, but I am impressed by the text that I've read. I'm saddened by those who would demean his great words … Continue reading “We the people, in order to form a more perfect union.” Sen. Obama’s speech

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Bloggers for Obama! – Editorial by Karnythia

A great place for well thought out, interesting and thought provoking blog posts concerning Senator Barack Obama. Good stuff! Go read I say. Bloggers for Obama Good stuff, I snagged … Continue reading Bloggers for Obama! – Editorial by Karnythia

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RNC Grows a spine… denounces fear mongering by invoking Sen. Obama’s middle name

Snagged verbatim from hey_its_michael I agree whole heartedly. [iconage too!] Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan formally denounced Thursday the Tennessee Republican Party's use of Barack Obama's full name in … Continue reading RNC Grows a spine… denounces fear mongering by invoking Sen. Obama’s middle name

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Social divide among low, middle and upper class blacks you say? Well no shit…

This is a total no-brainer to me that is once again touted as something new and shiny for people to go, really? I would have never have thought that! Poor … Continue reading Social divide among low, middle and upper class blacks you say? Well no shit…

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Westboro nutters have gone beyond the pale

Snagged from Brian. In respectful proximity... Westboro nutjobs actually have the bloody gall to ask Heath Ledgers family where they are hiding their sons body so they can protest his … Continue reading Westboro nutters have gone beyond the pale

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WhiteHouse has no email back up? Seriously what else are they doing wrong?

White House Has No Comprehensive E-Mail Archive System Used by Clinton Was Scrapped By Elizabeth Williamson and Dan Eggen Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, January 22, 2008; A03 For years, … Continue reading WhiteHouse has no email back up? Seriously what else are they doing wrong?

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Does anyone else need any more proof Huckabee is a right wing psycho?

At least I'm not the only one who thinks Huckabee's latest antics are terrifying. All over the blogosphere, people have been shocked and appalled at how he has blatantly stated … Continue reading Does anyone else need any more proof Huckabee is a right wing psycho?

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Bomani is more than “Read a book!” Check this out

I've been saying for a while that this cat is pretty damn cool. And there's a lot more to him than "Read a Book" Go check him out at: http://www.myspace.com/knotarapper … Continue reading Bomani is more than “Read a book!” Check this out

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Note to Fox on how to make Idol more bearable. Here’s my suggestion… cancel the fucking show

'American Idol' returns: Fox, here's how to make it bearable Memo To: Peter Liguori, entertainment chairman of Fox; Kevin Reilly, entertainment president of Fox, and to the producers of “American … Continue reading Note to Fox on how to make Idol more bearable. Here’s my suggestion… cancel the fucking show

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Double Amputee not to be allowed in 08 Games, stupid reason as to why

So... a guy who has no lower legs, who has overcome that fact to become a world class athlete is disqualified from the Beijing Summer games because his prosthetics give … Continue reading Double Amputee not to be allowed in 08 Games, stupid reason as to why

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Perspectives: From ‘School Daze’ to ‘Stomp the Yard:’ Why Black Greeks Must Go

From Diverse Online Current News Perspectives: From ‘School Daze’ to ‘Stomp the Yard:’ Why Black Greeks Must Go By Ricky L. Jones Feb 5, 2007, 07:52 Most Americans are not … Continue reading Perspectives: From ‘School Daze’ to ‘Stomp the Yard:’ Why Black Greeks Must Go