Monday, December 8, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Feature: Comments on the Cabinet...
I've decided to add a new feature. As President - Elect Barack Obama begins to name the members of his new cabinet, the choices he makes will define the tone for his term in office. Rahm Emanuel has agreed to take the position of Chief of Staff.
Emanuel has been a notable member of the Democratic Party for a number of years. As a Representative of the 5th district of Illinois, his constituents are those of Chicago's North side neighborhoods.
He is known to occasionally display a temper, amd this tendency has led his colligues to occasionally call him Rahm-bo. but bookended against the calm cool collected demeanor of Barack Obama this is definitely a choice that is guaranteed to keep people talking
Emanuel has been a notable member of the Democratic Party for a number of years. As a Representative of the 5th district of Illinois, his constituents are those of Chicago's North side neighborhoods.
He is known to occasionally display a temper, amd this tendency has led his colligues to occasionally call him Rahm-bo. but bookended against the calm cool collected demeanor of Barack Obama this is definitely a choice that is guaranteed to keep people talking
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Blog About Stuff...
Like conflict of interest in the media. A fellow classmate and Journalism major has addad a new feature to his blog. The Uh OH files addresses pertinent issues within the realm of mass media. I do follow his blog, and I have also posted a comment regarding his views on conflict of interest. Be sure to take a look at: elblogaboutstuff.blogspot.com
Pleasing the Palettes of the Pundits...
I should have gotten this link up in time for those of you looking. for new recipe ideas to serve at your election night parties. Sorry about that! Visit amberskitchen.blogspot.com.
I like to downshift by spending time in the kitchen. I think there are menu ideas here to satisfy even the pickiest poiltical pundit. Here you'll find lots of tasty treats guaranteed to tempt your tastebuds. I love food as much as I do politics. This site is full of great ideas. The most recent recipe posting features seasoned garlic dinner rolls called "Knots from Heaven." I haven't tried them yet, but I plan to soon!
I like to downshift by spending time in the kitchen. I think there are menu ideas here to satisfy even the pickiest poiltical pundit. Here you'll find lots of tasty treats guaranteed to tempt your tastebuds. I love food as much as I do politics. This site is full of great ideas. The most recent recipe posting features seasoned garlic dinner rolls called "Knots from Heaven." I haven't tried them yet, but I plan to soon!
Congratulations America!
The voters have spoken, and soon President - Elect Obama will take the oath of office and lead our nation into the future. A future that leaves me with a greater sense of hope for and pride in America than at any other time in my adult life. Voter turnout may not have been record breaking, but it was definitely higher than at any time in recent history. No matter which candidate you cast your ballot for, the point is, you did it! Congratulations to all of you who did, and thank you for showing the rest of the world one more reason why American democracy works!!!
I have always been proud of my country, but every once in a while moments occur that remind me why. As I watched the vote totals come in, and the people gathering in celebration around the country, indeed around the world, I couldn't help but think about all that we have gone through to finally get to this place in our history. We fought a civil war over slavery, and it wasn't until a century after it's end that all of our citizens began to finally enjoy the freedoms that their ancestors fought for. As I heard a commentator put it yesterday, "From Gettysburg to Grant park, this country has come a long way!"
Those of you in the "baby boomer" generation should be proud of yourselves and your children. The social movements of the 1960's have finally reached true fruition. Forty years later, Dr. King's dream has become reality. Much has been said of the generation gap in terms of this election. It is true that the young came out in favor of Obama, but issues of age and race were not enough. In order to bring about change, all of us needed to set aside our differences and come together to assure a common victory. If we were not following the paths that our parents showed us, we would not be here today. For our parents were the first ones that helped to show us that difference of skin color, gender, ethnicity, and religion do not dictate who we are. They are only a small part.
I realized that my young niece and nephews are not going to remember this election. Two of them are just turning 4 and one is only a few months old. They will never remember a time when it was not possible for a black man to be the president of the United States. They can grow up knowing that they will truly be able to be anything they want to be! Ask yourself about the kind of world you want to leave for your children, and work to make it a reality as our parents have done for us. Most of all, stay informed and involved cast a ballot in every election because they are all important! Congratulations America! We have indeed come a very long way!!
I have always been proud of my country, but every once in a while moments occur that remind me why. As I watched the vote totals come in, and the people gathering in celebration around the country, indeed around the world, I couldn't help but think about all that we have gone through to finally get to this place in our history. We fought a civil war over slavery, and it wasn't until a century after it's end that all of our citizens began to finally enjoy the freedoms that their ancestors fought for. As I heard a commentator put it yesterday, "From Gettysburg to Grant park, this country has come a long way!"
Those of you in the "baby boomer" generation should be proud of yourselves and your children. The social movements of the 1960's have finally reached true fruition. Forty years later, Dr. King's dream has become reality. Much has been said of the generation gap in terms of this election. It is true that the young came out in favor of Obama, but issues of age and race were not enough. In order to bring about change, all of us needed to set aside our differences and come together to assure a common victory. If we were not following the paths that our parents showed us, we would not be here today. For our parents were the first ones that helped to show us that difference of skin color, gender, ethnicity, and religion do not dictate who we are. They are only a small part.
I realized that my young niece and nephews are not going to remember this election. Two of them are just turning 4 and one is only a few months old. They will never remember a time when it was not possible for a black man to be the president of the United States. They can grow up knowing that they will truly be able to be anything they want to be! Ask yourself about the kind of world you want to leave for your children, and work to make it a reality as our parents have done for us. Most of all, stay informed and involved cast a ballot in every election because they are all important! Congratulations America! We have indeed come a very long way!!
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