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 September, 2009

New Wolfe Tones Thread….. - HibeesBounce.com - Hibernian FC Forums

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

This song was inspired by Martin Luther King’s famous ‘I had a dream’ speech in 1963. It is felt that this song is ever more poignant given the election and inauguration of President Barack Obama. … I feel some people on this forum are calling the Tones terrorists without knowing much about them, I hope this helps change their minds a little although I dought it. Incidentally their rendition of “A Nation Once Again” was voted the number one song of all time in a BBC …

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Hot Air » Blog Archive » Recession hits recession-proof industry

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

They cashed out retirement funds to build their business during the 2008 presidential campaign. Now they have 3000 jack-in-the-boxes with smiling Barack Obama puppets inside — all sitting in a California warehouse, waiting to be sprung open for …. Watching your dopey hope-and-change inspired business go down the tubes? Priceless. What made them think that the world of Obama would be a good environment for entrepreneurs? smellthecoffee on September 29, 2009 at 2:55 PM …

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Michelle Malkin » Creepy O-cult video of the day: “Deliver us

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

President elect Barack Obama has throughout his political career made repeated references to his time as a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago. It is important that we all understand the connection between Barack and Gamaliel. … Obama’s legislative tactics, as well as his persistent professions of non-ideological pragmatism, appear to be inspired by his radical mentors’ most sophisticated tactics. Not only has Obama studied, taught, and apparently absorbed …

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Following in Obama's footsteps «

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Barack Obama’s triumph in the Ohio primary, a state that is over 85% white, was the first major victory that set him on a trajectory towards the White House. One activist in Ohio was a south London councillor, Florence Nosegbe. Inspired by Obama, she’s now … She said: ‘It shows what can happen when you’re inclusive. It doesn’t matter what background you were from. Everybody had a role to play [in the Ohio campaign]. We need to change how we do things here [in Britain].’ …

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Wyclef head back to school

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

While receiving a Community Service Award from the Congressional Black Caucus, the Haiti native shared he is heading to Berkeley to get his Bachelor’s degree in music, and was inspired by the new administration. “I’m that kid. … He also quieted rumors he was planning a run for President of Haiti. In May, “House of Payne” star Cassi Davis completed her degree from Spelman after dropping out 25 years earlier. We hope the back-to-school trend continues in Hollywood.–CJ …

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iOwnTheWorld.com » Blog Archive » iOTW Caption Contest #2

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

It’s the PUT A CAPTION ON PELOSI’S … THONG contest. Inspired by the “I Heart BO” thong (That DOES mean Barack Obama, doesn’t it?) Your mission is to come up with the appropriately hilarious caption on Pelosi’s… thong. Have at it! … “Guess who else experienced CHANGE last year” Urppp, might not make it to .. “I don’t want drilling in ANWR, but I didn’t say anything about my backyar…” OK…urp…I’m out! snarkandboobs. September 22nd, 2009. Un-Stimulate your package here! …

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Bookworm Room » Bret Stephens writes an unusually elegant takedown

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

I think he must have been inspired when he wrote about the rebirth of the neocon movement, in large part because the bad guys are still here, but Obama is remarkably feckless when it comes to dealing with them. … He added that those expectations were “rooted in hope—the hope that real change is possible, and the hope that America will be a leader in bringing about such change.” Yet what sounds like “hope” in, say, Toronto or Barcelona tends to come across as …

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Dylan Loewe: Where's the Change? It's Everywhere

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

I wrote an article on HuffPost a couple of days ago that spoke, among other things, about Barack Obama’s ability to mobilize the Democratic base. One commenter responded with this: “With all due respect Mr. Loewe, Obama’s base is also furious….with him.” Another said: “The author neglects a critical logic. The Democrats have betrayed the voters who went to the dance with them. Flopsie has reversed virtually every major campaign promise. Hope for change is gone.” …

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Obama: Copenhagen-bound for IOC: The Swamp

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

President Barack Obama, who initially planned to let First Lady Michelle Obama represent the United States in Copenhagen this week, when the International Olympic Committee chooses a site for the 2016 summer games, plans to travel there too . ….. Oh King of Media is going! Big surprise! he loves the spot light.. I wonder if Chicago doesnt get the olympics will the media, and my fellow democrats cite race and a decision factor? Or will they be inspired by him going there? …

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Obama Heading to Copenhagen for Olympic Pitch | NBC Chicago

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Now, Mr. Obama comes along and decides that it’s presidential to campaign for the Olympics and there is not one peep out of the Liberals. Barack Obama: The Mistake in ‘08. “,”createdAt”:”28 Sep 2009 21:11:15 GMT”,”fromUserId”:13069556,” isDefaultUserIconUploaded”:false ….. Obama will stand in front of th IOC and spout off “Hope and Change“. Mr Obama “Hope is not a plan” . without a plan, hope fails everytime.”,”createdAt”:”28 Sep 2009 15:58:48 GMT”,”fromUserId”:7918844 …

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