Barack Obama, Executive Pay and a Whole Lot of B.S.

President Obama said in his recent weekly radio address that he will be presenting a new bailout spending plan soon.
Sounds good to me, though I was never really one to support these ridiculous bailouts to begin with.
What I am shocked- and quite frankly, a little pissed- to hear is that this new spending plan contains [...]

Our Forefathers, Faith and State Troopers

I was talking to Pastor Jon the other day (he’s my daddy), and he told me he recently testified in front of a house sub-committee regarding whether State Trooper Chaplains have the right to pray publicly according to their faith.
My dad, in good liberal fashion (he makes me proud), was testifying against the bill… with members of the Jewish community [...]

Haggard, Hatred and Homos

Ted Haggard, unfortunately is doing no favors for the gay community.
The embattled (and quite conflicted) man has lost his post as the president of National Association of Evangelicals, as well as his position as head pastor of the New Life Church.
His story made headlines and plunged him head-first into a nation-wide scandal when it was revealed that [...]

Roland Burris Claims Responsibility for the Wrong Thing

Until now I have stayed away from all the arguments surrounding the impeachment of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, and his controversial choice in naming Roland Burris to replace President Barack Obama in the Senate.
Today, however, I have something to say.
I came across an article in the Chicago Sun-Times about Senator Burris, and his recent appearance at [...]

Will.i.am: A New Day

I came across this clip today on CNN’s website.
It’s a video of Will.i.am sharing his inauguration experience.
It’s called “Will.i.am: A New Day”.
It’s beautiful.
Enjoy!

Pots, Kettles, Obama and Guantanamo Bay

One thing is certain- as horrible as the political commentary on Fox News may be, I am nonetheless grateful for it.
… In my own way.
It keeps me from getting writers’ block, and there’s somethin’ to be said for that!
On the heels of today’s news that President Obama has issued an executive order to shut down Guantanamo Bay (within [...]

Presidential Pledge

Today is a day for hope… and a day to remember that our jobs are not done after simply electing Barack Obama as President of the United States.
He needs our help.
Demi Moore has directed and edited the following star-studded video, in which many people pledge to make a difference in the lives of others.
If we [...]

Dr. King Predicts First Black President

In perusing the BBC’s website today after the inauguration, I found this video of Dr. Martin Luther King.
In the clip, he’s being interviewed, and asked to comment on President Kennedy’s prediction that the U.S. may see its first black president within the next 40 years… this, back in 1964.
Dr. King agrees with Kennedy, stating that [...]

Prayers for the Liberal Lion

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ted Kennedy and his family.
I pray for his speedy recovery.
Senator Kennedy suffered multiple seizures and collapsed at today’s Inaugural Luncheon, and has been hospitalized.
Kennedy, of course, has been a staunch Obama supporter, and is credited with helping the Senator achieve much of his popularity in recent years.
The “Liberal Lion” is [...]

Presenting President Barack Obama

Today is one of the most important, profound days of my life.
Welcome, President Obama.
I did not have the pleasure of attending the inauguration, but was instead glued to the TV in my company’s breakroom, and got to witness President Barack Obama’s swearing in, as well as his amazing speech.
There is nothing I can say to [...]