Archive for August, 2008
Sex Addiction – Real or Not? (Video)
CBS has done a nice job reporting on actor David Duchovny’s recent admission to a rehabilitation facility for Sex Addiction. My question is the same as most – Is Sex Addiction a legitimate addiction, or a legitimate mental illness, or both, or what?
This writer believes that Obsessive Compulsive disorders are real, they are destructive, and [...]
Barack Obama DNC speech, Video and Text, 8-28-2008
Some speeches are meant to be read, some to be heard. Barack Obama’s style punctuates his rhetoric with exponential force. Obama’s speeches are meant to be heard – delivered by Obama himself.
Barack Obama’s prepared speech for the
Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 29, 2008.
“Four years ago, I stood before you and told you my [...]
Obama and Biden on 60 Minutes
These are true statesmen. Senator Barack Obama is ready to talk policy – he does not have to attack John McCain for making the most ludicrous choice for Vice President since that guy in 1856.
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31Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
Gustav – A Message From God?
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States the reaction of the populace varied from the scientific to the religious. The scientists said the magnitude of the hurricane could be attributed to Global Warming. Some fundamentalist theologians argued Katrina was sent by God to punish New Orleans for sinful ways.
We use anecdote, [...]
Governor Palin – a UFO
We live in a dangerous world. Our leaders must be thoughtful, careful, calculated. John McCain has proven himself to be reactionary. Republican or Democrat, we must be proactive in our approach to the world. Reactionary government is something one expects from a totalitarian dictatorship walking the line of collapse. The dictator fears only one thing [...]
30Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 5 comments | Continued
Dichotomies of Political Philosophy
We live in a world of politics – but politics creates strange bedfellows. The Republican nominee for President, John McCain, is about to pick Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for the Vice President spot on the ticket. What a strange turn of events.
Governor Palin is a fierce conservative – and that creates a real dichotomy for [...]
Joe Biden DNC Speech Text & Video, 8-27-2008
Joe Biden was emotionally introduced by his son Beau. Beau is the Attorney General of the State of Deleware. He is also a Captain in the Army Guard – in a unit that is being activated for duty in Iraq. Beau Biden is on his way to Iraq.
Here is the Biden speech:
I love you. I [...]
28Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
Bill Clinton DNC Speech Text, Video, 8-27-2008
I am honored to be here tonight to support Barack Obama. And to warm up the crowd for Joe Biden, though as you’ll soon see, he doesn’t need any help from me. I love Joe Biden, and America will too.
What a year we Democrats have had. The primary began with an all-star line up [...]
The War Prayer, by Mark Twain
Mark Twain says it best. Once again it took an artist to capture the staggering essence of events that many Americans have become immune to. This particular writing is in response to the Spanish-American war with the Philippines in 1898.
Mark Twain became an anti-imperialist. Born Samuel Clemens in Hannibal, Missouri, he was an honest patriot. [...]
28Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
David Broder on the 1968 DNC – video
This writer is grateful for the Washington Post. Aside from their politics, they perform a great public service by offering one of the finest web sites and allowing folks like me to share in their quest for understanding.
David Broder is a professional journalist who has been around a long time. This writer has been a [...]
Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech
This is truly a lady of first class stature. This is a person who did not seek public attention – it has been thrust upon her by a successful husband. Mrs. Obama has risen to the occasion. She demonstrates an eloquence missing from the First Lady ranks since Jackie Kennedy.
Here she is at the DNC.
Book [...]
26Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
Will Rogers on War
`I don’t care how little your country is, you got a right to run it like you want to. When the big nations quit meddling then the world will have peace.’
`People talk peace. But men give their life’s work to war. It won’t stop ’til there is as much brains and scientific study put to [...]
A Season for Hope – Ted Kennedy
This writer grew up watching the Kennedy family. We watched and followed John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. We cried with the nation when those great men were assassinated. We were saddened when Senator Ted Kennedy seemed to fail the legacy. But Ted Kennedy is a man who demonstrates that there is salvation in America.
Ted [...]
Michelle Obama for First Lady
Glamorous, intelligent, kind, good judgment, well spoken, great parent, good taste in men – what is not to like about this lady? She is speaking tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Many people do not know or understand the power of this great lady – a lady this writer would be proud [...]
26Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
The Yearn for Normalcy
We really don’t know what ‘normal’ is – but all of us want it. We want safety and security. We want to own our home, raise our children, attend school plays and athletic events. We want proper health care for our family. We want to go to work and receive a decent pay check. We [...]
25Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Video – Kennedys endorse Obama, from MSNBC
Son,
I could not capture the power of the news conference today. My earlier post has some of the quotes from the Kennedys – but the written word cannot capture their presence.
We can all have hopes for the future of America. Hopes for Social Justice, for health care, for education, for peace, for prosperity, for dignity [...]
Hillary Clinton comments on Joe Biden
This writer just received and email form Hillary Clinton – we will share it here:
I want to congratulate Joe Biden on becoming the vice presidential running nominee. Joe is a friend and colleague, a strong experienced leader and a devoted public servant. I look forward to not only seeing him in Denver next week but [...]
Dump Joe Cannon as editor of the Deseret News over Pedophile Cover Up! 
I can't believe McDonald's is trying to sell "gourmet" coffee. Who the hell is going to go to a cheap ...
Why don't they do an All Star season with all the past winners. 
James Spader would be great!! I LOVE him. ANd Tim McGraw. MMMMMMMMMMMMM 
White is 'almost' the best because one cannot be the best until the sport is more than four Olympics old. 
Interesting post.
My experience with 12-step programs is that it's been more about finding the ways that you are already motivating ...
I'm moving from Central Texas back to my family homestead in southeastern Oklahoma.
The very least you could have ...