Obama’s Action to Help Haiti

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President Obama In Newsweek

Why Haiti Matters – In the tragic aftermath of Haiti’s 7.0 earthquake, images of the disaster break our hearts and remind us of the fragility of life. What America must do now—and why

Politics ?

A certain self-important, ratings-at-any-cost voice against Obama says that Obama is only helping the people of Haiti to boost his own political agenda by increasing his popularity with people of color in the USA. That racist accusation is clearly designed to gain ratings and further stir anti-Obama sentiment among people who never wanted anyone other than a white man in the White House.

Humanity ?

I don’t care what Obama’s agenda is in sending aid to Haiti, but I have every reason to believe it has a lot more to do with humanity than with politics. Even at his worst, not living up to every larger-than-life imagination people had of him, Barack Obama demonstrates daily, by doing the right thing, that he is the better man.

What Will It Be?

What will we do? Do we agree and join with our President in helping those who cannot possibly help themselves in this time of need? Or, do we listen to the self-promoting, ratings-seeker who has publicly stated many times that his hope is that Obama will fail as President of the United States of America?

Of Every Political Persuasion

I hope that all of us, of any and every political persuasion, can agree on one thing. Helping each other, and working together to do good for those who cannot help themselves is the higher good. When we work together to help those who cannot help themselves, we are doing the right thing.

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Pray For Obama

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Pray for the President? Really?

It would be a good thing if people prayed for the President to have wisdom, good health, strength, safety and plenty of other things. It is a different matter when “Pray for Obama” is a secret message saying people should pray for him to die.

What the bumper stickers say:

Pray for Obama Psalm 109:8

What the Bible verses say:

This is from ‘Pray for Obama’ Not What It Seems on Sphere.com

Psalm 109:8 “Let his days be few, and let another take his place of leadership,” NIV

The verses that follow are a different matter.

“May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow.”

“May his children be wandering beggars … “

“May a creditor seize all he has; may strangers plunder the fruits of his labor.”

“May his descendants be cut off, their names blotted out from the next generation.”

And so on.

Nauseating

It is sickening to see how people use a pretense of faith in God to mask hatred and advocate violence.  There is so much violence in this world, and much of it is done by people who claim to love God (violence between religious groups, violence between nations, acts of terrorism, hate crimes because “God hates … (name the group you love to hate)”, domestic violence done by a partner who believes he (she?) is the ordained head of the household and has a right to abuse the partner.

Violence Is Not True Religion

Calling for violence against one’s enemies is not the truth of any religion. Stirring up hatred and violence in the hearts and minds of the easily-influenced is also not an act of faith, spirituality or godliness.

On the Good Side

There are so many good people, of all religions, who have a strong faith that leads them to acts of kindness and compassion. That is true faith, true spirituality, true religion. Let us pray for each other, and pray for ourselves to be loving, accepting and compassionate.  That is true faith, spirituality and religion.

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Health Insurance Reform Passed 220-215

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I’m Glad Someone Finally Called It Health INSURANCE Reform

This debate has been going on for far too long. People have been arguing about changing the health CARE system. But, it really is about how people can PAY for health care. It is all about ACCESS to affordable health care.

Why Do People Want to Protect Unethical Entities from Ethical Legislation?

I’ve been watching people get out-of-control about politics for a long time. And, I still do not understand why any working class or middle class American responds with fury to any attempt to do something that would benefit them and hold insurance companies accountable for their business decisions.

Why Would You Cut Your Own Throat To Put Money In A Rich Man’s Pocket?

That’s what people are doing when they oppose “health care reform”. This is not about health CARE reform. It is about reforming the less-than-ethical practices of too many insurance companies, and providing a way for ALL (almost all) people in this country to have access to health care.

What About Religious Beliefs?

So many people who are intensely opposed to “health care reform” claim to be devoted Christians. How is withholding access to health care ‘Christian’ (or Muslim? or Jewish?). Are we not our brothers’ keepers? Are we not to care for the sick? Are we not to love others as God loves us? Why would we oppose legislation that will allow all of us to have access to health-promoting wellness visits and basic health care?

The Debate Moves to the Senate

Now the debate will move to the Senate. I’m sure things will stay lively. Read more  here and here.

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Obama Sings About Health Care (with the Gregory Brothers, of course)

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Obama Town Hall

Secretary Chung and President Obama Auto-Tune Health Care

If you were floating through space
And you could only say one thing
Tell me what would you say?
Shawtay, what would you say?

There is a moment in the life of every generation
When that spirit of hopefulness has to come through
Let’s work together, it’s time to rock
Neighborhood by neighborhood, block by block
County by county, state by state
We decide in our guts when we are determined

Auto-Tune the News #8

Biden Sings, dragons. geese. Michael Vick

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Travis and Jonathan Wonder If It Is Racist To Hate Obama

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Is It Racist To Hate Obama?

Travis and Jonathan discuss racism and anti-Obama sentiment.

Is It Racist To Hate Obama?

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Travis and Jonathan Realize They Are Moderates

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Red State Update

In this installment, Travis and Jonathan realize they are no longer conservatives, and they must take action to get back into place.

Red State Update: Moderates?!?

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Obama and Spiderman

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Two popular superheroes, Spiderman and Barack Obama, together in one classic edition.

Obama, Spider-Man Appear In Inauguration Marvel Comic

This is old news now, but it’s still kind of cool.

Related:

Michelle Obama is in the comics, too!

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Stop The Race Baiting (Call on advertisers to drop sponsorship of Glenn Beck)

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This Is From ColorOfChange.org

Stop the race baiting

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Memorial Day 2009 – Obama, Beyond Tribute and D.A.D.T.

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Memorial Day 2009

I want to post about three things today, Obama’s Memorial Day Weekend video address, General Wesley Clark’s support of Beyond Tribute and D.A.D.T. (Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell).

Obama’s Memorial Day Weekend Address

SAT, MAY 23, 12:00 AM EST

Weekly Address: Sacrifice

On Memorial Day weekend, President Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to America’s veterans, servicemen and women – particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice – and their families.
(Includes video.)

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Gen. Wesley Clark

General Wesley Clark wrote an article for Huffington Post. He is encouraging us spend our Memorial Day shopping dollars at stores that have made a commitment to give part of their sales receipts to “medical treatment and family support for veterans.” It’s called Beyond Tribute.

Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell.

How much do UNequal rights cost?

Gays Have Served Honorably in the War on Terror

It’s time to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’

More Memorial Day Posts:

Obama Honors Troops On Memorial Day (VIDEO)

Obama’s Memorial Day Celebration At Arlington Cemetery

Memorial Day Roll Call Honors 148,000 Veterans

An Insult to Service

Rev. Irene Monroe: Who celebrates our queer servicemembers on Memorial Day?

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Anne Hathaway: Not only beautiful, but a friend to lgbt people

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What does Anne Hathaway expect from Obama?

“Obama … explain Rick Warren … otherwise, I expect nothing but the best.”

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The Courage Campaign – Fidelity – Don’t Divorce Them – and btw, Happy Valentine’s Day

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Protect Marriage? Not what Prop 8 was about.

So, Prop 8 was all about ‘protecting marriage’? I don’t think so. Traditional marriage is already ‘protected’. It looks like it’s really about negating legal commitments made by loving same-sex partners.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Does it bother you that a group of people can force their religious beliefs into law in order to nullify the commitments made by other people? It bothers me.

Saving Marriage

Would you like to help save those new marriages? Ken Starr (of the anti-Clinton prosecution) is now suing to nullify 18,000 legal marriages of same-sex couples.

Watch the Video

Do you really want to hurt these loving, happy couples?

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Join the Courage Campaign. Sign the petition.

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I signed the petition. Will you?

This the letter inviting you to join the Courage Campaign.

Have you heard that Ken Starr — and the Prop 8 Legal Defense Fund — filed legal briefs defending the constitutionality of Prop 8 and attempting to forcibly divorce 18,000 same-sex couples that were married in California last year? The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in this case on March 5, 2009, with a decision expected within the next 90 days.

The Courage Campaign has created a video called “Fidelity,” with the permission of musician Regina Spektor, that puts a face to those 18,000 couples and all loving, committed couples seeking full equality under the law.

Please watch this heartbreaking video now. If you have the same reaction that I did, you can help spread the word by sharing it with your friends ASAP — before the Valentine’s Day deadline:

http://www.couragecampaign.org/Divorce

The more people who see this video, the more people will understand the pain caused by Prop 8 and Ken Starr’s shameful legal proceeding.

After you watch the video, please join me and over 100,000 people who have signed a letter to the state Supreme Court, asking them to invalidate Prop 8 and reject Starr’s case.

Thanks.

Watch the video and sign the petition here.

http://www.couragecampaign.org/Divorce

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Advice From the Bush Twins to the Obama Girls

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Advice from the Bush girls to the Obama girls:

… “magical place” called the White House …  “go to anything and everything you possibly can.” “Just go. Four years goes by so fast, so absorb it all, enjoy it all!”

_Surround yourselves with loyal friends.

_Trick-or-treat down the plane aisle if you’re traveling on Halloween.

_Cherish your pets “because sometimes you’ll need the quiet comfort that only animals can provide.”

_”Slide down the banister of the solarium, go to T-ball games, have swimming parties, and play Sardines on the White House lawn. Have fun and enjoy your childhood in such a magical place to live and play.”

“… our most important piece of advice: remember who your dad really is.”

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George W. Bush Has Left The Building

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Photos of our most recent former President making his final departure.

Exit Bush (SLIDESHOW)

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related:

At Noon on Jan. 20, Lots of Things Turned to Pumpkins

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Jim, over at Blue Collar Manifesto, has a great post about our new President

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Jim Lunsford talks about Obama

I don’t get to read Blue Collar Manifesto as often as I like, but I’m glad I stopped by today.  Here are a few snips from his post:

If you’ve read my posts, you probably know I don’t trust politicians.  I consider most of them traitors to the Constitution. I consider most of them responsible for nearly all  of the pain and injustice we have in this world …

…  the “Obama Express” train ride. It was a 7 hour trip over 137 miles, with no way to properly protect the President. He was in a Secret Service nightmare …This man stood up like Cassius Clay on the podium. Unafraid. Then  he walked in the open. Exposed to all of the crowd. Unafraid. He understood.

His standing firm and brave is the way to lead a nation … We need someone as willing to risk their life, as they ask us to risk ours. With pride …I’m starting to believe he will do the right thing. That there may be an end to all this madness …

I think Obama knows that once he starts this transparency, and walks the walk of fearlessness, that we will soon expand ourselves that way. And then there ain’t no turning back. Maybe we will be that land of the free and the brave.

Read the entire post, and check out some of the other writing at Blue Collar Manifesto, too.

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