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POPS"a bitterness has infected our politics that has weakened our country..." Some excellent commentary by Joe Scarborough, including a fresh, non-partisan perspective on President Obama’s attempt to get the Olympic games in Chicago. I hope/believe that those who follow this approach to politics and partisanship will emerge as the powerful class in Congress. I fully understand that right now those who talk loudest and criticize most harshly get the spotlight. But i think most Americans are pretty tired of it and desensitized to it. It seems to me that most people are looking for leaders who will vigorously and rationally debate the issues - but do so in a way that shows that country comes before party.
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POPSWe want propserity and we want it now! Come on now...isn't it a bit premature to be claiming that President Obama's decisions have not worked. And isn't it a bit absurd to be complaining because we don't have "prosperity" back. I really think this notion that prosperity is an entitlement for Americans is ludicrous. We had our prosperity and we got drunk on it...and now we're paying for it. The idea that we can just have it back seems like a load of you know what. I have no idea if Obama's economic decisions will prove to work or not...but i do know that politicians who are already ranting and raving that they "haven't worked" are doing nothing to help the country.
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POPSThe Internet's affect on the Middle East It's all about awareness. Before the internet, people were kept in the dark about most of the world's harsh realities. But now, with cameras that fit on phones and a world that is digitally connected, people are becoming more and more aware...which is leading them to become less and less tolerant of their own oppression. By making it easier to spread information, news and ideas, the Internet is impacting the world in ways far greater than many people realize. It's not just about "hey, i just ate a hamburger." It's about a wide open exploration of people's lives all over the world.
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POPSDeath to dictatorship! Obviously i don't know whether there was fraud involved in this election - my assumption is that there was - but i just feel so bad for Iranian people who are suffering because of their leadership. Their feeling of helplessness must be awful.
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POPSPresident Obama influencing elections in Middle East Talk about a man with a plan - it seems that Obama is attempting to defeat Hezbolla and other anti-American organizations not with threats or the use of weapons but by disarming people's venom towards the U.S. through diplomacy. By holding himself out as someone who will listen and work with the Arab world, he is completely neutralizing the main rallying cry for these organizations. Should this work (and initial signs show that it may), the consequences are truly world changing.
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POPSMcCain and Palin are soulmates! Who knew? Wow...soul mates. I mean really, they're soul mates!!?? My goodness. I suppose that when you find your soul mate, there's no need to meet more than once before deciding on your VP. Experience doesn't hold a candle being your soul mate. That's deep.
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POPSHmm? No joke, if we decided to hire an intern at Clipmarks, I'd get to know them better than this before offering them the position. I just don't get how McCain didn't find a way to spend more time with her before making his decision.
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POPSBloomberg calls for a new New Deal A great piece by Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg. I think this man is one of the country's greatest assets - i sure hope we find a way to empower him. He has, in my opinion, been a great mayor for new york city.
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POPSA bad three months for Obama Though it seems likely that he'll get the nomination, democrats can not feel very good that he has lost handily to Clinton over the past 3 months.
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POPSJunk about Obama from a dailykos diary Are you kidding me!? What Rev Wright has said goes way way way beyond the belief that "racism is alive and well in white middle class America." The references made by the author to Obama's "white advisors" and Obama having "become white" render this piece entirely hypocritical in my opinion. Usually i don't clip things that i find to be so stupid, but this one startled me so that i felt the need to point it out.
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POPSThe essence of the Obama-Wright issue As far as i'm concerned, this strikes at the heart of this issue and it's why i don't think Obama can or should win. This relationship was too central to his life for too long a period of time for me to overlook.
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POPSObama rips Reverand Wright I am glad he came out so strongly, but i can't help but wonder what took him so long. Regardless, i'm sure this was a personally difficult thing for him to do and i'm impressed he did it.
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POPSAn important question about Obama This cuts to the heart of my concerns about Obama. In my opinion, he has not adequately justified his relationship with this man or his church. Personally, i think Obama falls well short of the standards he has set for others.
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POPSHow to be an agent of change in politics An interesting perspective on whether one can bring about change in politics by compromising or by being tough. The entire article is pretty interesting...and, for what it's worth, pretty in line with my views on Obama and Clinton.
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POPSWill Obama re-brand America? I think this is the primary reason for the massive groundswell that looks likely to land Obama in the White House. People are just so dissatisfied with the way America has behaved that we/they are committed to electing someone who is certain to, at the very least, change our perception of ourselves of and the perceptions of those around the world. Given that neither Hillary or McCain seem special enough to expect material change from, I'd say that the 'hope' in Obama is justified and worth a shot.
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POPSMcCain says he's too busy to vote for stimulus package The whole "straight talk express" campaign of John McCain is so phony. This is just one example, but he is sure to get exposed for who he really is if he wins the republican nomination. I see him having little change against Hillary and absolutely no chance against Obama.
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POPSLove it - Giulliani sliding in Florida His biggest mistake was not realizing that the more people got to know him, the more they'd see what a phony he is. His best strategy would have been to be everywhere - make little appearances t talk about what a hero he is (at least he thinks so) and then get out of town.
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POPSU.S. waits for others to save us from oil dependence As long as this remains the case i will remain skeptical that the U.S. government truly wants to end our dependence on oil. That reality basically means that the needs of lobbyists (Big Oil) are considerably more important than the needs of the people. That depresses me a lot!
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POPSDid New Hampshire change Hillary Clinton? This is a very powerful statement by Hillary. I am very interested in finding out whether the ass kicking she took in Iowa will turn out to be the best thing to ever happen to her. Perhaps it was a life changing, humbling experience for her that will truly transform her approach from this day forward. It will be interesting to see if she is more comfortable and less scripted than she typically appears. I know it may not be likely, but i definitely believe it is possible.
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POPSObama is surging!! Man, he is really looking unstoppable. I don't know why, but i honestly find myself feeling bad for Hillary. The amount of frustration she must be feeling is simply massive. I also feel bad that she literally has to hear over and over again how unlikeable she is. That said, i think Obama is really in touch with what people are feeling and what they're looking for. If he goes on to win the nomination, I think he will be nearly impossible for republicans to beat in november.
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POPSBarack Obama hits the nail on the head I just don't see how anyone can disagree with this sentiment from Obama. His vision for a new way of dealing with issues and people - and his apparent ability to carry it out - is truly inspiring!! I feel like he is the right medicine for the Bush Flu this country has caught.
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POPSObama's wife says this is his one and only shot I'm not exactly sure why, but this really bothers me. I am definitely considering voting for Obama, but when it comes to running for president, i honestly think you need someone who isn't going to be told by their spouse whether they can run or not. You need someone so determined to get the job done...and a spouse who encourages them do do so. I don't hold this against them at all personally, but i don't know that he should be president of the United States if his wife has this kind of pull.
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POPSState of the world as we end 2007 This is an incredibly powerful paragraph. I wonder if when George Bush looks at the cover of Time Magazine and stares into the eyes of Vladimir Putin, he still says, "ah, those trusting eyes of Vlad." The U.S. is getting completely outplayed at the chess table and its leaders don't have a clue.
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