Category Archives: Obama’s Speeches

The President Speaking Southern

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Emilia1956

Share the post “The President Speaking Southern”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail Many thanks to Imani Gandy, the indomitable Angry Black Lady, herself – not only a fellow alumna of my alma mater, but the savviest of all political pundits about today. She pointed me in … Continue reading →

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Leaving Afghanistan

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Leaving Afghanistan”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail The mission in Afghanistan is to leave. President Obama has signaled since late last year that his Afghanistan strategy was shifting into reverse; with the full cost of America’s boondoggle in Central Asia finally coming … Continue reading →

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Wake Up, September is Over

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Wake Up, September is Over”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI don’t know why this isn’t the big news on last night’s SOTU. Was a milk-based cliché really so distracting? The president’s second ‘graff: We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has … Continue reading →

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Obama and Police Brutality

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Obama and Police Brutality”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail I understand why Occupy protesters mic checked the president about police abuse: a presidential statement might carry great moral weight while confronting local power. Also, the movement has mic checked everyone else — … Continue reading →

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Nice Cave You Got Here, Plato

Posted on September 21, 2011 by MagicLoveHose

Share the post “Nice Cave You Got Here, Plato”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail It’s been two and a half years since inauguration and I’m sure we’ll figure out any time now why we’re consistently arriving at different views of everything Obama does. (CLICK TO EMBIGGEN) Magic … Continue reading →

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12 Things Obama May Or May Not Say Tonight

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “12 Things Obama May Or May Not Say Tonight”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail The president will propose spending about $300 billion on tax cuts and infrastructure. That won’t be enough, but it will cover what is “shovel ready.” The president won’t … Continue reading →

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Will Greens Freak Out For Jobs?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Will Greens Freak Out For Jobs?”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI said yesterday: Friday’s progressive freakout over nixed EPA smog rules is not really about fighting smog, but the myopia of issue focus in the blogosphere and the inflated currency of online … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Derangement Syndrome, Civilization, Energy, Jobs Bills, Obama's Speeches, political framing, Transportation | Tagged efficiency, oil, tar sands | 31 Comments

On Criticizing the President

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “On Criticizing the President”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailby vdaze There is a myth being perpetuated by some that those who consistently and vocally support the President do not accept criticism of him in any form. Rubbish. The “beef” that I, and … Continue reading →

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EPA Smog Rules Freakout is Ridiculous

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “EPA Smog Rules Freakout is Ridiculous”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail First of all, let’s stop with the stupid sports metaphors. Really. If you need an analogy, smog regulations are a low card in a high stakes game, and Lisa Jackson is … Continue reading →

Posted in 11-Dimensional Chess, Blogging Derangement Syndrome, Civilization, Green Jobs, Green Revolution, Obama's Speeches, Transportation | Tagged infrastructure | 46 Comments

Why I Don’t Care What Day Obama Gives His Speech (NSFW)

Posted on September 2, 2011 by MagicLoveHose

Share the post “Why I Don’t Care What Day Obama Gives His Speech (NSFW)”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail By Magic Love Hose (I am going to use the phrase ‘turtle fucking’ a lot in this post. You were warned.) Every year, in America, in … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Middle East Speech Guaranteed to Give Culture Warriors a Conniption Fit

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Obama’s Middle East Speech Guaranteed to Give Culture Warriors a Conniption Fit”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailThe process that led to NATO intervention in Libya is unfolding again. News of a bloody weekend in Syria: WADI KHALED, Lebanon — Using horses and … Continue reading →