All Posts Tagged With: "Obama"

Obama Dances with Ellen

Son, We are living in a new age of politics. The vast electronic media brings candidates into our living rooms throughout the day. Check out Obama dancing with Ellen Degeneres: [wp_youtube]RsWpvkLCvu4[/wp_youtube] Dad

29Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Obama Clinton Ohio debate, 2-26-2008

6:30 PM CST at Cleveland State University. The debate should be interesting. We will open with a brief synopsis of the past few days and then have a running commentary during the debate – the post will be updated every 15 – 20 minutes, the first update at about 8:20 PM CST. I sit at […]

27Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued

Obama and McCain, Vice President options

Son, The Washington Post is my favorite place to go for news and dialogue. They have produced a couple of compelling interviews in video form that are informative and interesting. I am compelled to share this information. These are good demonstrations of viable candidates for Vice President. Dad

27Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Schizophrenic Politics – a Penrose Triangle

The observation of politics is a science and an art. The Love/Hate relationships of candidates create that schizophrenic confusion that befuddles ordinary people. The triangles of relationships is unsettling. Obama and McCain challenge each other – but what is the context? We can follow an argument, or debate if you will, along logical lines – […]

26Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

Ralph Nader is a Beetle

Son, Ralph Nader is running for President – again. Well, he is not actually running for President – he is running for wackiest looney to have ever achieved notoriety. His sad story began with legitimate consumer safety studies that changed the way people view transportation. He changed the world of auto making – and in […]

24Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

Obama, faith, and Isaiah 40:31

Son, Isaiah 40:31 – but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. I was reminded of this verse of scripture as I watched the debate in Austin, Texas, last evening. Hillary […]

23Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

Leno, Bush Impersonator – Obama or Osama

Son, How is it that serious issues, couched in impersonation and silliness, become so darn funny? This Jay Leno video from 2004 is almost prophetic. The Bush impersonator refers to the ‘new Senator from Illinois as Osama.’ Check it out and get a good laugh. [wp_youtube]ql1MLMhBIyg[/wp_youtube] This guy would probably vote for George Bush forever […]

22Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Clinton, Obama Debate in Austin 2-21-08

This will be a running commentary: Beginning at 7:00 PM CST. The debate is on with Hillary Clinton making the first opening remarks. Senator Clinton does not have Obama’s speaking style – but she always strikes me as charming and sincere. Senator Clinton put on a face of confidence. Senator Obama chose to speak second, […]

22Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued

Declaring Independence from Politics as Usual

Son, This is truly an exciting election. I have said Revolution, and the numbers continue to support that conclusion. Wisconsin is important. This state represents a string of victories for Barack Obama – with a two week break before the next big primaries in Texas and Ohio. But are there any other demographic changes from […]

20Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

America – Hope, or Prozac Nation

Son, When Columbus left Portugal over five hundred years ago it was with the hope of finding a water route to Eastern trade. He found a new land. When the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, it was with the hope of freedom of religion. When Jamestown was founded in 1608 it was with the hope […]

20Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued

America – Hope or Prozac Nation

19Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Obama: Inertia Wins the Race

Dad, Barack Obama has, and is gaining, momentum. There is a physical reality here that goes deeper than health care or immigration. Those things are important and we should evaluate them and make sound decisions about how to proceed in the best interest of our nation and our world. But the inportance of those issues […]

15Feb2008 | bryan | Comments Off | Continued

Lincoln – Less Gettysburg

Son, “Ask not what your country can do for you, as what you can do for your country.” Remember that? Everyone knows who said it. Most of us remember that comment led to the Peace Corps. Most of us remember that John Kennedy’s leadership united the country behind the space program – a program that […]

15Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

Indiana Jones Movie Trailer –

Son, The inspiration of Indiana Jones reminds me of the inspiration of Barack Obama – listen to the music and think of the Epic adventure that is unfolding in American politics… [wp_youtube]v7Gqi2IeIL0[/wp_youtube] If Obama is not the nominee the election will be difficult to follow. But Indiana Jones always prevails. Dad

14Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Vacuum the votes – but not in a Vacuum

Son, We are having fun trying to understand the candidates in this 2008 election process. Obama is young and vibrant, Clinton has the bet grasp of issues, McCain is a moderate Republican, Huckabee wants to replace the constitution. In the nominating process we like to look at the political Parties. Who is conservative enough, liberal […]

14Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

An American Epic – the Election of 2008

Son, Pay attention. Don’t blink. We are watching history unfold. We are seeing voters showing up for Party Primaries in numbers that are unprecedented. The Democratic Party is drawing twice the number the Republicans are drawing. We see a black man, a woman, and aging war hero, and an evangelical Christian minister in the […]

13Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Obama and Momentum

Son, Momentum is a buzz word in sports and politics. Obama has won a string of State victories since Super Tuesday. He is winning again today. So what does this mean? Not much. Obama shocked the nation when he won Iowa – took the big momentum into New Hampshire and soundly lost to Hillary […]

13Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

Obama, “We Can Win Virginia” speech

Son, Barack Obama gains strength every time he gives a speech. The confidence of victory resonates in his words, tone, and general presentation. He has taken the lead and now need to close the deal – It looks like he is ready. Dad

10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

What Makes a Liberal – 2008

Son, Definitions shift. Words take on new meanings. Ideas are interpreted in the context of time and culture. Conservative and Liberal have taken on new meanings. Let’s look at the word liberal in 2008. Barack Obama is called a liberal. But he is only a liberal in the context of the issues facing this country […]

9Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued

Obama is scoring huge hits

Son, The following numbers were picked up from the wire. Obama has big leads in Connecticut, Illinois, Alabama, Deleware, New Jersey, and Arizona. Clinton has a lead in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Early tallies show Clinton with a slim lead in California. Obama is ahead in Utah and New Mexico. It looks to me like […]

6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

“Yes We Can,” The Mantra of Barack Obama

Son, Supporters of Barack Obama have created this inspiring video. There is a clear demonstration of unity across race, age, gender, and gifted talented people. Barack Obama has inspired America. [wp_youtube]2fZHou18Cdk[/wp_youtube] We must help share this message of hope. This is not just about America – it is about standing up at a time when […]

5Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Obama, the left, and recovering Jesus

Dad, I can remember talking with my roommates about Barack Obama. They are all men of faith that I respect, and they were all impressed with him. Then I saw him on the cover of Sojourner’s magazine. Then I heard a speech from him about serving the poor and oppressed in our society. There has […]

5Feb2008 | bryan | Comments Off | Continued

This American Revolution – 2008

Son, We are in a time of flux. This is a difficult time for statisticians. The Media Pundits are dissecting the election statistics, trying to make sense of demographics and results. Some say Obama is about generational issues. Clinton is about gender. Edwards about populism. Huckabee about evangelism. This is not a time when these […]

5Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued

Maria Shriver Endorses Obama

Son, I am shocked – but not surprised. Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger, the First Lady of California, married to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is endorsing Barack Obama. She appeared in California today with Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Caroline Kennedy in a shocking and surprising presentation. Maria Shriver is the daughter of Sargeant Shriver – a get […]

4Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Barack Obama – The Surge is Working

Son, I am not talking about Iraq. I am talking about the Presidential Primaries. Obama is surging in the media – and that translates into votes. The Obama campaign has been managing endorsements all week. They manage these endorsements in the sense that each endorsement gains free advertising on the cable news circuit. Announce an […]

3Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Clinton Obama Hug after debate

Son, It was quite a debate. We have come to understand debate to mean confrontation and animosity. There was little if any of that last evening when Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton sat together to answer questions by Wolf Blitzer. Actually, the atmosphere was so cordial that one might have thought these two had already […]

1Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Obama – Clinton, Democratic Debate analysis by ORT

Son, This is a very good year in American politics. Senator’s Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have been debating for a couple of hours. They have been cordial. They have talked about a variety of issues, and they have talked with clarity and detail. The best observation of the night is that these two agree […]

1Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Obama – Clinton, Democratic Debate, 1-31-08, II

Son, The debate continues. To Obama: why are you qualified? Obama recounts his entire resume, “I have found that the leadership that is needed is someone who can bring people together… I respect Senator Clinton’s record but I believe that the skills that I have are the right skill that are needed right now…” To […]

1Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Clinton-Obama, Democratic Debate, 1-31-08

Son, For the first time ever we are watching a woman and an African-American debate for the nomination of their party for President of the United States. Wolf Blitzer has just introduced the candidates. There is a couple of minutes of photo-ops. The stakes are very high – with only five days to the Super […]

1Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

Caroline Kennedy or Michael Reagan

Son, Presidents have sons and daughters. Sometimes the children grow up to engage politics, sometimes they don’t. Think of Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy, and an image comes to mind. Think of Michael Reagan, son of Ronald Reagan, and another image comes to mind – hopefully not for long. Do the children of […]

30Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Obama is shaping the national debate

Son, Giuliani was on television tonight – talking about the need to overcome the idea of red states and blues states, noting that we have to be united. Romney is on right now – talking about a new generation of problems. New technologies and new competitors on the world market. “We must leave our children […]

30Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

Clinton Ambushed Obama in Florida

Son, Hillary Clinton played a nasty game tonight. She ambushed Barack Obama in Florida. How so? There was no open competition. The Democratic National Committee chose not to recognize the Florida Primary because Florida chose to move the date of the Primary. The candidates had agreed not to campaign in Florida and to not accept […]

30Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

Obama responds to the State of the Union

Dad, I am excited about Obama and I believe in his message. I recieve email from his campaign and keep up with his movements and videos on his website. Here se is discussing the State of the Union Address: [wp_youtube]cmNCALGHOC4[/wp_youtube] Bryan. Son, I just listened to Obama’s response. I find him refreshing. While President Bush […]

30Jan2008 | bryan | Comments Off | Continued

Boring Republicans run a 1994 Campaign

Son, Much of the media attention is given to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Why is that? Fox news would say it is because the media is too liberal. If the Republicans would ever say anything new perhaps they would be in the news. My notion is that the Republicans are so darn boring. Listen […]

29Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

Bush – SOTU – no call for sacrifice – no hope

Son, One of the problems these past seven years is that the American public has not been asked to directly suffer to rigors of war. There is indirect suffering – blamed on the Democrats. Bush gave his State of Denial. The President gave a list of highlights of his Presidency with the same set of […]

29Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Video comparing Obama to Robert Kennedy

Son, The excitement of hope has returned to America. I was 18 and eligible for the draft when Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated. An entire generation of Americans was devastated. I remember the sense of loss, loss of hope, loss of dreams. Today I believe there are better days ahead. [wp_youtube]H6xyhBMMFlY[/wp_youtube] Dad

29Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

A Sense of Hope, A Sense of Destiny…. Kennedy

Son, Inspiring events are happening in America. Civil Rights, Social Justice, workers, disabled, education, voters rights, quality Health Care, Senator Edward Kennedy. There is a movement afoot, and the Republicans will not be able to stop it. Senator Kennedy is endorsing Mr. Obama as I write and I can barely keep up. “…Courage, insight, bold […]

29Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Racism, just another campaign challenge

Son, The media is in a big toot about Racism. Bill Clinton dismissed Obama’s victory in South Carolina by stating that Jesse Jackson won there in 1984 and 1988. The implication was that Barack Obama is just another black man. The media interprets this as an attempt to minimize Obama by Clinton. Well duh! What […]

28Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

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 […]

27Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

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

27Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

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 […]

27Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued

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 […]

27Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

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

27Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

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. […]

27Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

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 […]

27Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued

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 […]

27Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

MSNBC Dumbs Down Demographics

Son, The constant harping on polls by demographics is wearing thin. Chris Matthews and Tim Russert have to be two of the worst. The suggestion is that people can only vote for people like themselves. Women vote for women. Blacks vote for blacks. Matthews votes for Russert. This denigration of masses of people based on […]

26Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Race is perception – why it matters in politics

Son, I am a baby boomer – that generation of people that outnumber the rest of you folks. We grew up with civil rights and anti-war protesting and counter culture movements. Today we are skeptical about those who wish to claim the mantle of leadership for cultural change. Race is always important. We loved Martin […]

26Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Media Fails in Democratic Election News

Son, The economic crunch we are all feeling right now should highlight the disparity in media attention on the candidates. As I wrote in my post on economic stimulus politicians should be addressing the real human consequences of a recession. John Edwards does this with forceful resolve, with a passionate understanding of issues, and with […]

24Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

Stewart on Nevada debate – know when to fold.

Son, Jon Stewart is a great political commentator. His use of humor to point out the obvious that seems to escape the rest of us is unparalleled. I think we see these things but it takes a Jon Stewart to articulate for us what is the source of our uneasiness. Dad

23Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off | Continued

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