Archive for January 27th, 2008
Kennedys endorse Obama – so what?
Son, There is an old axiom in local politics, “When someone or some group endorses you, you get all of their enemies and none of their friends.” Is this true? What can an endorsement by Ted Kennedy add to Mr. Obama’s candidacy. This is important on a couple of notes. Senator Kennedy has as many […]
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Video – Obama South Carolina Victory Speech
Son, This man could stand on the stage with Abraham Lincoln. Watch for yourself. [wp_youtube]RQcMNhCr4WU[/wp_youtube] Dad
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Obama speech in South Carolina.
Son, I was able to capture some of Obama’s words. There is no way I could capture the power. Mr. Obama has the oratory skills of Abraham Lincoln. The depth of his intellect is inspiring – This man is the real deal. Here is some of what he said: “Where we are met with cynicism […]
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Redneck video commentary on the election
Son, These guys are really funny. What is funny about them? I don’t know – perhaps it is because they are so humbly accurate. At this time of political pundits on MSNBC and CNN and that other redneck station – it is refreshing to see a couple of guys that can have a good laugh. […]
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Obama South Carolina Slide Show – powerful!
Son, I know that you caucused for Obama in Iowa. You should be proud. This man is sweeping the nation with the Audacity of Hope. This is not just a title of a book. This man is real and people are seeing his power. Caroline Kennedy is endorsing Obama tomorrow with an op-ed that is […]
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Obama Iowa Victory Speech
Son, Obama is an orator of Lincoln proportions. Cameras love some politicians, the microphone loves Barack Obama. Attached here is the speech Mr. Obama gave after his victory in Iowa. [wp_youtube]yqoFwZUp5vc[/wp_youtube] Dad
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Obama has the national Delegate lead
Son, This South Carolina primary election is really big. The Obama campaign was hoping to win up to 20 of the 45 delegates available in South Carolina. It looks like they will round up over 25 delegates. Obama already had a couple of delegates lead over Clinton. This clearly puts Obama in the driver’s seat. […]
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Obama Wins South Carolina- AP says Rout!
Son, This is a big day in American Politics. Barack Obama has won the South Carolina Democratic Primary. The Associated Press is calling this victory a rout. The white vote split three ways with Obama, Clinton, and Edwards. What can this mean? Obama continues to show strength. He seemed to lose some steam after Iowa […]
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Another video on Prosperity Gospel
Son, I appreciate your struggle with the variety of means that Jesus is presented. These are confusing times. People who have become successful in America are conflicted – the traditional message of suffering no longer fits their lifestyle. The ministers of the Prosperity Gospel seek to find an audience among the wealthy – why do […]
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Democrats on speaking English as official language
Son, I am happy that these folks take these issues seriously. Sometimes they sound like they are spinning the issue in their favor – but I believe that they are not. They are pointing out the necessary complications of making rash political decisions. Wolf Blitzer asked the question because he knows it is a hot […]
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Bruce Springsteen on Immigration
Son, Bruce Springsteen sings “This Land is Your Land” – a beautiful rendition of the Woody Guthrie classic. This song was written by a frustrated Guthrie in protest about the State by State policy on immigration. See Where is Woody Guthrie. The tragedy of the Dust Bowl swept this great nation during the Depression. People […]
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McCain on Immigration – I like him (video)
Son, I like John McCain. I think he is an honest and practical man. Unfortunately the Republican Party is so irrational that the fringe party base makes it difficult for a man like McCain to win the nomination. I write about immigration from the perspective of humanity rather than economics – and that is how […]
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1984 Steve Jobs video introducing Macintosh
Son, Steve Jobs is a remarkable man. He introduced the Macintosh in 1984, replacing the Apple II. The progress has been steady and relevant. Jobs dropped the word ‘computer’ fro the Apple brand because the line of products surpassed what most people think of in computers. Here is a cool video. [wp_youtube]37GQXJvSxvU[/wp_youtube] Dad
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