Arctic on thin ice
October 17, 2008
Autumn temperatures in the Arctic are at record levels, the Arctic Ocean is getting warmer and less salty as sea ice melts, and reindeer herds appear to be declining, researchers have claimed.
It’s Official: Obama/Biden Will Be the 2008 Democratic Ticket
August 22, 2008
WASHINGTON – Barack Obama selected Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware late Friday night to be his vice presidential running mate, according to a Democratic official, balancing his ticket with an older congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues. Biden, 65, has twice sought the White House, and is a Catholic with blue-collar roots, a generally liberal voting record and a reputation as a long-winded orator.
“Showdown at Saddleback”: McCain & Obama Take Part in SoCal Church Forum
August 16, 2008
Earlier this evening Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain took turns answering questions from mega church Pastor Rick Warren. The setting was Saddleback Mega Church, which is located in sunny Orange County, CA and also is one of the larger, more mainstream evangelical super centers of prayer. Both candidates are friends with Pastor Warren, the founder of the church and moderator of tonights forum, and came up with the idea of a dual candidate Q and A months ago.
Colbert Discusses McCain’s “Tire Gauge” Attacks on Obama
August 6, 2008
Yesterday we covered the humorous attacks being levied from the McCain camp regarding Obama’s statements dealing with how keeping your cars tires properly inflated as well as keeping up with regularly scheduled tune ups and how they increase fuel efficiency. Well, here is a nice little clip of Comedy Centrals Stephen Colbert discussing McCain’s pouncing on an issue that in all reality doesn’t really exist:
“It’s Almost Like They Take Pride in Being Ignorant”: Obama Strikes Back
August 5, 2008
This is the Barack Obama that Democrats, and more importantly – this country needs. Of course I am referring to Obama’s firing back of sorts during a campaign stop in Berea, Ohio. Barack Obama seemingly had heard enough, over the last week we have been inundated with a steady stream of garbage courtesey of the new and not so improved McCain/Rove machine.
Dubya Manages to Once Again Prove Just How Big of an Idiot He Truly Is
July 10, 2008
There is very little that our current President George W. Bush could possibly do to “shock” American’s, let alone the rest of the world – but somehow the brainchild in the White House has managed to once again out do himself, this time using the G8 Summit to deliver his jaw dropping statement that reaffirms the notion that he is in fact a moron.
T. Boone Pickens Moves Towards Energy Independence
July 9, 2008
Here is an interesting video for you to take a look at. It’s a national television advertisement featuring the infamous oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens, a vocal Bush supporter (financially more then anything else), as well as the man behind a million dollar offer for anyone that could prove the “swift boat veterans against Kerry” wrong. However the new ad has Pickens making a pitch to expand alternative energy options, as well as highlighting the importance of wind, and solar power in terms of softening our oil dependence.
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How Bad has Dubya Been? So Bad That GOP Apointed Officials are Now Joing Team Obama
July 6, 2008
What would you say if I were to tell you that earlier this week a senior ranking Bush Administration official had resigned from his position, opting not for retirement, but rather to work for Barack Obama’s Presidential campaign? You may think I was crazy, and you would be right in your initial reaction – but I’ve got news for you – a Bush administration official did in fact resign from his position so he could become an aid to Senator Obama.
Obama, the ‘Youth Vote’ Supporting Him & the Impact they’ll Have in Nov.
June 28, 2008
Throughout the Democratic primary there was one demographic who really didn’t waver in their support of Sen. Barack Obama regardless of what their region, race, or religion was – I am of course talking about the always coveted, but equally equally as absent ‘youth vote.’ Politicians have been trying forever to really mobilize the youth, throughout the years candidates have attempted everything imaginable too mobilize the youth vote on their behalf, however none have really been successful in doing so. Well, that is until now.
New Bloomberg/LA Times Poll: Second Survey This Week Showing Obama +15 Points
June 24, 2008
June 25 (Bloomberg) – Democrat Barack Obama has opened a 15-point lead in the presidential race, and most of the political trends – voter enthusiasm, views of President George W. Bush, the Republicans, the economy and the direction of the country – point to even greater trouble for rival John McCain.
