For 82 days in 1968, Robert F. Kennedy ran for President. His campaign was described as magical and mystical. With RFK, we believed that anything was possible. Then his life was tragically cut short. His great potential left unfulfilled. There hasn’t been another politician, since RFK, who has inspired this country so profoundly…until Barak Obama. Will Barack Obama be able to recreate the magic of those 82 days?

Archive for July, 2009

The Bad Manners Gun Club: Ocho-Ocho Content Analysis Fiesta Part

Friday, July 31st, 2009

His Excellency President Barack Obama Washington, District of Columbia United States of America Dear Mr. President, We shared the wonderful jubilation of the American people during your historic election triumph. When you assumed office early this year, we rejoiced at the audacious hope that you inspired, and on your promise of change for the common good. (Laying it on a little thick, maybe, but so far so good.) We joined all freedom loving people of the world who exulted …

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Obama Foodorama: The Teachable Moment At The White House: Beer

Friday, July 31st, 2009

It should be noted that Audacity of Hops is actually the name of a Beer created during Campaign Season by Sam Chapple-Sokol, a DC resident and micro brewer. Sam also created a yummy version of the beer for the Inauguration, called The Audacity of Hops Inaugurale; bottle #89 is sitting in the Ob Fo …. First It Was The Logo, Now It’s An Organic Garden. First It Was The Logo, Now It\ Michelle Obama and the White House Kitchen Garden inspire change in some unusual places. …

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The Rag Blog: Leonard Peltier Hearing Brings Hope for Freedom

Friday, July 31st, 2009

So Peltier’s first parole hearing of the Obama Era — on Tuesday, July 28 — inspired hope of an intensity that will have a major impact on the new presidency. A decision must come from the Federal Parole Commission within three weeks. … President Barack Obama does have the power to grant clemency, but Seitz said prisoners apply only when all other avenues have been exhausted. Usually, says Seitz, “presidential pardons do not come until the Chief Executive is leaving …

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Obama Foodorama: Food Safety Bill HR 2749 Just Passed In The House

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Former White House Chef Walter Scheib On The Record About the Foodie Disinformation Campaign.. Click to read our chat about Cristeta Comerford bashing, and the truth about local, organic, sustainable food in the White House ….. How Many Americans Adopted Chinese Babies Who Are Ill From Melamine Contaminated Milk? How Many Americans Adopted Chinese Babies Who Are Ill From Melamine Contaminated Milk? And Would Barack and Michele give their girls Chinese food? We hope not. …

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Obama Foodorama: POTUS "Fascinated With The Fascination" About The

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Former White House Chef Walter Scheib On The Record About the Foodie Disinformation Campaign.. Click to read our chat about Cristeta Comerford bashing, and the truth about local, organic, sustainable food in the White House kitchens. …. Artist Shepard Fairey’s Been Dining Out on Hope. Artist Shepard Fairey\ …and now the AP is suing him. YOU can dine on Shepard Fairey plates, and help pay his legal bills! …

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Obama Foodorama: HR 2749 On House Floor Right Now, For 1 Hour of

Friday, July 31st, 2009

First It Was The Logo, Now It’s An Organic Garden. First It Was The Logo, Now It\ Michelle Obama and the White House Kitchen Garden inspire change in some unusual places. …. Former White House Chef Walter Scheib On The Record About the Foodie Disinformation Campaign.. Click to read our chat about Cristeta Comerford bashing, and the truth about local, organic, sustainable food in the White House kitchens. …

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Medals Of Freedom: Obama Honors Ted Kennedy, Harvey Milk And 14 Others

Friday, July 31st, 2009

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 16 people, including political ally Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, tennis legend Billie Jean King and Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. … This year’s awardees were chosen for their work as agents of change. Among their many accomplishments in fields ranging from sports and art to science and medicine to politics and public policy, these men and women have changed the world for the better …

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Jeff Cohen: Are Liberal Netroots Groups Helping Obama Fail?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Many Americans joined the Obama campaign because they believed he — and they together — could make change in general, and change in the health care system in particular. The public option has become a symbol for most of these activists …. It really does fascinate me how some people really do think that Hillary Clinton would have been any different if she was President instead of Barack Obama, and that single payer would be established law today if she was in Obama’s …

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Ducky Paredes › What Obama Knows About GMA

Friday, July 31st, 2009

This is a letter that was sent to President Barack Obama of the United States: “We shared the wonderful jubilation of the American people during your historic election triumph. When you assumed office early this year, we rejoiced at the audacious hope that you inspired, and on your promise of change for the common good. “We joined all freedom loving people of the world who exulted when you declared that ‘those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the …

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President Obama honors Florida International University physician

Friday, July 31st, 2009

President Barack Obama today named Pedro José Greer Jr., a physician and assistant dean at Florida International University School of Medicine, as one of 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. Greer joins prestegious company that ….. And I hope you’ll join the fight too, by clicking here to sign Campaign for Liberty’s petition to Congress in opposition to this Government Healthcare Takeover and Rationing Scheme. …

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