There is a lot of foolishness out there. Here is some of it.
David Brooks thought that Obama wasted everyone's time with his latest economic speech becuase it wasn't focused on what technology is doing to our culture. A Speech About Nothing - New York Times. Barack Obama delivered a speech in Pittsburgh on Monday on the economic stresses facing American workers. In the speech, he devoted one clause in one sentence to the single biggest factor affecting the workplace: technological change. He then devoted 45 sentences to one of the least important: trade deals.
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Bob Herbert gives his take on Obama's bitter comment and it does offer a little perspective. I think its still making too much of a small thing, but this 24-hour news cycle demands constant controversy. Some Perspective on ‘Bitter’ - New York TimesBut there is something perverse in the effort to portray Senator Obama — who has tried hard to promote a message of unity and healing — as some kind of divisive figure. He has spoken with great insight and empathy, most notably in his race speech in Philadelphia, about the anxiety and frustration of middle- and working-class Americans.
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Here is the clip of Michelle Obama's appearance on Colbert. He was his usual trouble-making hilarious self and she picked up on the sense of humor. According to the comments at Digg, she's officially a FLILF. Digg - Michelle Obama on The Colbert Report
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A Congressman in Kentucky said the following when referring to Senator Obama
"That boy’s finger does not need to be on the button.” Needless to say, a few people took issue. He has apologized of course, but this jackass is on my list now.
Davis Didn’t Mean To Impugn That Boy’s Integrity / Stereohyped
The Enquirer - Davis sorry for 'boy' remark
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Why son't ESPN talk to Barry? They just cancelled on him again! Barack Obama is game, ESPN isn't. It's not the first time the sports network has canceled an appearance by the Democratic front-runner. Griped one source, "They landed the hottest politician in 50 years, and they couldn't even see the interview through? This is insanity." It's of interest that ESPN president George Bodenheimer has supported Republican Sen. John McCain's presidential bid with a donation of $1,000.
David Brooks thought that Obama wasted everyone's time with his latest economic speech becuase it wasn't focused on what technology is doing to our culture. A Speech About Nothing - New York Times. Barack Obama delivered a speech in Pittsburgh on Monday on the economic stresses facing American workers. In the speech, he devoted one clause in one sentence to the single biggest factor affecting the workplace: technological change. He then devoted 45 sentences to one of the least important: trade deals.
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Bob Herbert gives his take on Obama's bitter comment and it does offer a little perspective. I think its still making too much of a small thing, but this 24-hour news cycle demands constant controversy. Some Perspective on ‘Bitter’ - New York TimesBut there is something perverse in the effort to portray Senator Obama — who has tried hard to promote a message of unity and healing — as some kind of divisive figure. He has spoken with great insight and empathy, most notably in his race speech in Philadelphia, about the anxiety and frustration of middle- and working-class Americans.
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Here is the clip of Michelle Obama's appearance on Colbert. He was his usual trouble-making hilarious self and she picked up on the sense of humor. According to the comments at Digg, she's officially a FLILF. Digg - Michelle Obama on The Colbert Report---------------------------
A Congressman in Kentucky said the following when referring to Senator Obama
"That boy’s finger does not need to be on the button.” Needless to say, a few people took issue. He has apologized of course, but this jackass is on my list now.
Davis Didn’t Mean To Impugn That Boy’s Integrity / Stereohyped
The Enquirer - Davis sorry for 'boy' remark
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Why son't ESPN talk to Barry? They just cancelled on him again! Barack Obama is game, ESPN isn't. It's not the first time the sports network has canceled an appearance by the Democratic front-runner. Griped one source, "They landed the hottest politician in 50 years, and they couldn't even see the interview through? This is insanity." It's of interest that ESPN president George Bodenheimer has supported Republican Sen. John McCain's presidential bid with a donation of $1,000.
