Check out this full photo gallery from the Barack Obama rally we attended in Newport News, VA. Click here to see the full gallery of pictures: … [Read more...]
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In Response To: Define Maverick, What Is a Maverick
This comment was in response to our post Define Maverick, What Is a Maverick? From:just another six-pack joe maverick maverick, maverick, sarah and john, mavericks? No, media mongers, jokers, bullies, yes,yes,yes! why don't they get to the reall issues, we don't care if you can see alaska from your back yard, yes we're sorry mccain was a POW, but we must remember he wasn't … [Read more...]
Saturday Night Live VP Debate Skit: Tina Fey and Queen Latifah
Here is last night's VP debate skit from SNL featuring Queen Latifah as Gwen Ifil and Tina Fey as Sarah Palin again. Tell us what you think. … [Read more...]
Define Maverick: What Is A Maverick?
After hearing the word tossed around last night every five minutes some people are wondering what exactly is a maverick? Well... mav ·er ·ick One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter. adj. Being independent in thought and action or exhibiting such independence: maverick politicians; a maverick decision. Do you … [Read more...]
Who Won The VP Debate?
Last night was interesting to say the least. Me and TheMom were met with the utmost frustration because we felt like Palin didn't answer one measly question. On the other hand we thought Biden did a good job of being very detailed. Every question he was asked he layed out a detailed plan for the Obama/Biden camp and then drew contrast between their plan and McCain's. Below … [Read more...]
Gwen Ifill Book Latest Political Controversy
Gwen Ifill PBS journalist and the moderator for tonight's vice presidential debate is the latest topic of political controversy. Even though it's been out since at least August that she's writing a book yesterday the day before the VP debate it became an issue. The book titled, ""The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama" is about politics in the post civil … [Read more...]
Sarah Palin – Joe Biden Debate Tonight!!!
Tonight Sarah Palin and Joe Biden go head to head in the Vice Presidential Debate live at 9PM EST. I don't know if there's ever been so much hype surrounding two VP choices but we'll see what happens tonight. Will Palin pull a Katie Couric or will she show up with more than a bunch of one liners? Will Joe Biden watch what the heck comes out of his mouth? Be sure to tune in … [Read more...]
Tom Joyner And Crew Educate R&B Singer Joe On Voting
Check out this must hear audio from this morning's Tom Joyner Morning Show: [audio:https://184.168.89.220/Audio/joetomjoyner.mp3] On the show singer R&B singer Joe admitted this will be his first time voting after The Fly Jock and crew put the press on him. Prior to the interview they got in a few text messages telling them to ask Joe about voting. This was … [Read more...]
Is Palin Good or Bad For Working Moms?
Just read an article over at msnbc.com about whether Palin running for VP is good or bad for working mothers. For most working mothers, the third day after giving birth to a new baby is still a whirlwind of joy, sleep deprivation and recovery. For Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, it also was time to go back to work. Palin, who is now the Republican vice presidential candidate, … [Read more...]
Why Don’t Politicians Have To Tell The Truth?
Just read an article on some of the lies floated at the RNC last night including: FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOV. MITT ROMNEY: "We need change, all right "” change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American who wants change in Washington "” throw out the big-government liberals, and elect John McCain and Sarah Palin." THE … [Read more...]
Welcome To Wasilla, Alaska City Hall
(Pictured above is the Wasilla, Alaska city hall where GOP VP pick Sarah Palin received most of her political experience. James Carville said it looked like a bake shop in Louisiana. LOL) Normally we wouldn't talk about issues like we have the past few days because we realize we may lose some readers who aren't down the the "O" man or what we have to say but... it's … [Read more...]
It’s 3AM – Do You Want To Call Sarah Palin?
Alright everyone, I was going to get off of the political tip and get back to our regularly scheduled programming of relationship and parenting topics but then McCain goes and does this. Are you serious? The I still wasn't going to say anything but every channel I turn to has these republicans using their talking points all reciting the same script. She's experieneced, she's a … [Read more...]
Photo Gallery: Barack Obama Speech At DNC Convention
Click here to see a full photo gallery from last night: … [Read more...]
Pat Buchanan Talking About Obama’s Speech: “Greatest Convention Speech”
Check it out at the 2:15 mark. Buchanan going on and on about how great Obama's speech was. He say's "it was the finest" and "it was the greatest convention speech". Then they had to cut him off to take a break. Wow … [Read more...]
Barack Obama Speech at the 2008 DNC
Powerful speech, I think he said what he needed to say and showed what he needed to show. Michelle Obama's Last Day of the DNC What did you think of the speech? Did it move you? Did you go to a viewing party or watch it at home? Did your kids watch with you? Was it missing something or right on target? Tell us what you think. … [Read more...]