Plans are being made to promote a national holiday for Barack Obama, who will become the nation’s 44th president when he takes the oath of office Jan. 20. “Yes We Can” planning rallies will be at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the downtown McDonald’s restaurant, 1100 Kansas Ave., until Jan. 13. The goals are...(Read more...)
'Mutts like me' - Obama shows ease discussing race (AP) "It popped out casually, a throwaway line as he talked to reporters about finding the right puppy for his young daughters." Jesus Christ, enough already. Perhaps certain reporters thought that hiding Obama's genetic background was a wise election st...(Read more...)
"Because I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage. You know. If I help [Obama], he's gonna help me."(Read more...)
BRASÍLIA: On October 21st, Argentina's government said that it would seek to nationalize nearly $30 billion in private pension funds to protect retirees from falling stock and bond prices as the global financial crisis continues. Could we see a similar proposal within the Obama administration? I wouldn't rule it out....(Read more...)
Meanwhile, in Other News...Norm Coleman appears to defeat Al Franken in Minnesota...Proposition 8 defining Marriage as between a Man and a Woman passes in California...The Republicans maintain enough Senate Seats to Filibuster...(Read more...)
"Jurassic Park" author and "ER" creator Michael Crichton died Tuesday at age 66, according to a statement from his family. The novelist passed away in Los Angeles after a private battle with cancer. The family said his death was unexpected in a statement available at www.michaelcrichton.com. (Read more...)
Americans Weep in Joy at Obama's Election Posted by Ted Keer on 11/04, 9:44pm
Living in Manhattan I can report that black people, even those who voted for McCain, to their own surprise, have been crying tears of joy tonight. One thing is obvious. People voted their hopes in this election. That should be celebrated. Nor did people vote for a communist, whoever Barack Obama may be. That too i...(Read more...)
