Bloggers apparently. With about 50% of their 70 million people under the age of 25, it's no wonder they have over 700,000 blogs.
Iran: A nation of bloggers from Mr.Aaron on Vimeo.
Amazing isn't it? A nation that we're told wants nothing more than to blow us off the map has a huge population of young, educated citizens who are speaking out online.
Here's a thought: let's listen.
Kudos to The Herd
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Dec 2, 2008
Nov 11, 2008
We Deserve A Break
Words of wisdom from Creative Beef...
Okay, I think the whole world needs to take a few days off. I mean look at what we’ve all been through in the past few weeks:
1. The end of a 2 year campaign that had us checking CNN polls every few seconds.
2. The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
3. The Phillies won the World Series.
4. I think there was even some sort of dress-up holiday in there too.
And today I went to Target, and the store was filled with…Holiday stuff!
NOOOOOOOOOOO!
It’s too much. I’m not ready to face to holidays yet. We all need at least a week of sitting by the pool sucking on margaritas.
Okay, I think the whole world needs to take a few days off. I mean look at what we’ve all been through in the past few weeks:
1. The end of a 2 year campaign that had us checking CNN polls every few seconds.
2. The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
3. The Phillies won the World Series.
4. I think there was even some sort of dress-up holiday in there too.
And today I went to Target, and the store was filled with…Holiday stuff!
NOOOOOOOOOOO!
It’s too much. I’m not ready to face to holidays yet. We all need at least a week of sitting by the pool sucking on margaritas.
Nov 10, 2008
Manic Monday: Obama's Presidential Internship
The untold story in Obama's win: an internship under Spain's President. That explains a lot...
Obama Undertakes Presidential Internship To Ease Concerns About His Lack Of Experience
Obama Undertakes Presidential Internship To Ease Concerns About His Lack Of Experience
Nov 3, 2008
Manic Monday: Political Dance-Off
For the 5% - 12% of you that are still undecided about which presidential candidate you're voting for tomorrow, I propose this: choose the next president based on their skills on the dance floor.
If this video is any measure, we're in for a tight race on Tuesday...
If this video is any measure, we're in for a tight race on Tuesday...
Nov 1, 2008
A Note On Conservative Christian Republicans
A few nights ago I stumbled upon a Facebook note from my friend Rachel.
It's addressed to "Conservative Christian Republicans" (but specifically one's that blur the line between faith and politics.)
If you have a few minutes and want to read something that will cause you to rethink a few things, by all means click here.
It's addressed to "Conservative Christian Republicans" (but specifically one's that blur the line between faith and politics.)
If you have a few minutes and want to read something that will cause you to rethink a few things, by all means click here.
Oct 20, 2008
Manic Monday: McCain and Obama (Re-mixed)
If the networks really wanted to get some off the chart ratings, they would show mash-ups like this of the presidential debates. I've watched all three presidential debates as well as the VP debate.
And I can honestly say I learned TONS more about each candidate in this video's minute and a half than I ever have in the hours of debate coverage.
If you're viewing this on Facebook, click here to see the video.
John McCain is Alexander the Great, and Barack Obama has superpowers!? Why have we not heard about these key facts earlier?
And I can honestly say I learned TONS more about each candidate in this video's minute and a half than I ever have in the hours of debate coverage.
If you're viewing this on Facebook, click here to see the video.
John McCain is Alexander the Great, and Barack Obama has superpowers!? Why have we not heard about these key facts earlier?
Oct 11, 2008
Coming Out for Obama
Some of you may already know by now. But for those that don't, and in the spirit of National Coming Out Day, I thought it was time for me to make it official...
I, John Rogers (Registered Republican), fully support Barack Obama for President of the United States.
With less than three weeks to go before the election, it's time to get out the vote. It's time for change. It's time for renewed hope. It's time for us to make a difference.
Yes. We. Can.
I, John Rogers (Registered Republican), fully support Barack Obama for President of the United States.
With less than three weeks to go before the election, it's time to get out the vote. It's time for change. It's time for renewed hope. It's time for us to make a difference.
Yes. We. Can.
Oct 6, 2008
Sep 29, 2008
Manic Monday: Sarah Palin's Interview
In case you missed it on Saturday Night Live...
Here's a great clip from the actual interview with Katie Couric. And Jack Cafferty's honest reaction to it.
Why does her answer remind me of a certain Miss USA finalist?
It's easy to see why the McCain Campaign is keeping the Alaskan Governor out of the media's grasp. I wonder what they're going to do on Oct. 2nd when she's slated to face Joe Biden in the first VP debate.
Is it time to "suspend" the campaign, again?
Here's a great clip from the actual interview with Katie Couric. And Jack Cafferty's honest reaction to it.
Why does her answer remind me of a certain Miss USA finalist?
It's easy to see why the McCain Campaign is keeping the Alaskan Governor out of the media's grasp. I wonder what they're going to do on Oct. 2nd when she's slated to face Joe Biden in the first VP debate.
Is it time to "suspend" the campaign, again?
Sep 13, 2008
Political Ads Galore
Are you the type of person that anxiously awaits the next smear ad released by your favorite politician? Is CNN not fulfilling your quota of mudslinging attacks?
You're in luck. The folks at Ad Freak have just launched CampaignFreak.com which aims to keep you up to date with the latest in campaign advertising.
Ah yes, there will be mud.
h/t to BrandFlakesForBreakfast
You're in luck. The folks at Ad Freak have just launched CampaignFreak.com which aims to keep you up to date with the latest in campaign advertising.
Ah yes, there will be mud.
h/t to BrandFlakesForBreakfast
Sep 8, 2008
Manic Monday: John McCain's Real Bio
In case you missed it on The Daily Show last week, the McCain campaign decided to get back to their straight talk and showed John McCain's Real Bio...
Click here to see a larger version of this epic story.
Click here to see a larger version of this epic story.
Aug 25, 2008
Manic Monday: Time for Some Campaignin'
With the DNC's Convention kicking off tonight (and therefore the start of the "official" campaign season) I felt it appropriate to post a video about our country's other favorite pastime: politics.
This clip made its rounds a few weeks back. It's from the guys at JibJab who bought us "This Land" four years ago.
Hilarious.
This clip made its rounds a few weeks back. It's from the guys at JibJab who bought us "This Land" four years ago.
Hilarious.
Aug 6, 2008
Biggest Celebrity in the World
I'm sure many of you have either heard about or seen the political ad put out by the McCain Campaign last week. I have to admit, I'm confused. In the clip, the Senator from Arizona argues that Barrack Obama has been catipulted to the national stage and is the "Biggest Celebrity in the World."
Honestly, I don't know how that hurts Senator Obama. Is it such a bad thing to be known and liked by the rest of the world?
What do you think? Does this political ad by the McCain camp help or hurt Barack Obama? Or do you think it's a bit ridiculous to compare a politician to celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Britney Spears?
UPDATE: Paris Hilton has just released a political ad of her own. Watch at your own peril.
Honestly, I don't know how that hurts Senator Obama. Is it such a bad thing to be known and liked by the rest of the world?
What do you think? Does this political ad by the McCain camp help or hurt Barack Obama? Or do you think it's a bit ridiculous to compare a politician to celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Britney Spears?
UPDATE: Paris Hilton has just released a political ad of her own. Watch at your own peril.
Jul 24, 2008
Liberally Thinking
What does it mean to be liberal? Think liberally, vote liberally, worship liberally, etc? And on the opposite side of the spectrum, what does it mean to practice all of those things conservatively?
I would say thinking liberally means you're open minded and free to consider new points of views. You have a very high tolerance, with the possible exception of intolerant people. Voting liberally, in the U.S. today generally means you vote for a Democrat. And as for worshipping liberally, I would think it depends on the context, but you certainly don't follow much of a routine and have a significant disdain for dogma.
As for conservatively thinking...I would say you very much know what you believe and why you believe it. You listen to someone else's opinion, but depending on how much it varies from yours you might be thinking they're a bit crazy to think such things. As for voting, you check the Grand 'Ol Party's box almost to a fault, and sometimes regardless of the candidate. Worshipping conservatively might mean you've attended the same church your entire life and maybe even sat in the same pew, shook hands with the same people, and talked about the same things week in and week out.
Before I continue, please don't think I'm trying to berate or offend anyone. I'm merely trying to lay out two seemingly opposing ideas as I am working through how they affect my views and beliefs. If there's a sliding scale with liberal on one end and conservative on the other, I'm trying to figure out where I land on that scale.
When you get right down to it, each of us has an opinion about where we stand on this sliding scale of ideals. Over the last year, where I land on that scale has shifted. Because of that, I am thinking differently about my particular flavor of politics, faith, etc.
What about you? Have you thought about where you land on the liberal vs. conservative scale? And if so, how does that affect various beliefs in your life?
I would say thinking liberally means you're open minded and free to consider new points of views. You have a very high tolerance, with the possible exception of intolerant people. Voting liberally, in the U.S. today generally means you vote for a Democrat. And as for worshipping liberally, I would think it depends on the context, but you certainly don't follow much of a routine and have a significant disdain for dogma.
As for conservatively thinking...I would say you very much know what you believe and why you believe it. You listen to someone else's opinion, but depending on how much it varies from yours you might be thinking they're a bit crazy to think such things. As for voting, you check the Grand 'Ol Party's box almost to a fault, and sometimes regardless of the candidate. Worshipping conservatively might mean you've attended the same church your entire life and maybe even sat in the same pew, shook hands with the same people, and talked about the same things week in and week out.
Before I continue, please don't think I'm trying to berate or offend anyone. I'm merely trying to lay out two seemingly opposing ideas as I am working through how they affect my views and beliefs. If there's a sliding scale with liberal on one end and conservative on the other, I'm trying to figure out where I land on that scale.
When you get right down to it, each of us has an opinion about where we stand on this sliding scale of ideals. Over the last year, where I land on that scale has shifted. Because of that, I am thinking differently about my particular flavor of politics, faith, etc.
What about you? Have you thought about where you land on the liberal vs. conservative scale? And if so, how does that affect various beliefs in your life?
Jul 16, 2008
McCain switches from abacus to PC
Sen. John McCain recently announced that he is learning to use a computer (email withstanding.) This comes after a video surfaced on YouTube showing a December interview of several GOP Candidates.
The question was, "Mac or PC?" John McCain answered "Neither" and said he relies on his wife for his computing needs. Really? So what's a guy to do when Cindy McCain is overseas?
The question was, "Mac or PC?" John McCain answered "Neither" and said he relies on his wife for his computing needs. Really? So what's a guy to do when Cindy McCain is overseas?
Jun 18, 2008
Politics 2.0, welcome to a new democracy
If you've been keeping up with the presidential nomination process over the last year or so, you're probably very familiar with how web 2.0 is changing the political landscape.
Here's a mashup of many of the videos that have graced the internet. Some have helped the candidates, some hurt them, but all of them influenced those of us that watched them.
Enjoy...
Full post at Ad Age
Here's a mashup of many of the videos that have graced the internet. Some have helped the candidates, some hurt them, but all of them influenced those of us that watched them.
Enjoy...
Full post at Ad Age
Apr 8, 2008
Dear Obama Haters
Give it up. At the risk of jinxing the guy, I'm going to go ahead and make things much easier for all parties involved. Barack Obama is going to win the DNC's nomination this summer (the smart money is saying sometime in June.) Then he will go on to win the election on Nov. 4th, 2008 and be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States in January.
Oh and in case you were wondering, by my calculations he has about a 87.6% chance of winning re-election in 2012. That is assuming of course he doesn't have any major missteps in his first term in office. And there's always the outside chance that the Clintons will try to impeach him.
As for anyone that's caught up in the Clinton/Obama scandal or mildly enthusiastic about the GOP's chances this year...it's okay. No one's going to judge you for those thoughts and hopes of yours. I'm just trying to give you the heads up that its not going to work out for you this time.
My advice would be to take a look at the potential field of candidates for 2016. And watch out for the Independent Party, they will be more than fed up with the polarization of our two party system and be looking for a well spoken leader with a familiar face. Mark my words, we have not seen the last of the Ron Paul "Revolutionaries."
That said, I do hope that Barack Obama is able to back up all of his "soaring rhetoric" and actually make some (if only a small) change in politics as usual in Washington. Is there a chance he could be the next Jimmy Carter? Sure, but I'll take that over George W's third term as some are calling a McCain Presidency. (And I voted for the man, twice.)
Oh and in case you were wondering, by my calculations he has about a 87.6% chance of winning re-election in 2012. That is assuming of course he doesn't have any major missteps in his first term in office. And there's always the outside chance that the Clintons will try to impeach him.
As for anyone that's caught up in the Clinton/Obama scandal or mildly enthusiastic about the GOP's chances this year...it's okay. No one's going to judge you for those thoughts and hopes of yours. I'm just trying to give you the heads up that its not going to work out for you this time.
My advice would be to take a look at the potential field of candidates for 2016. And watch out for the Independent Party, they will be more than fed up with the polarization of our two party system and be looking for a well spoken leader with a familiar face. Mark my words, we have not seen the last of the Ron Paul "Revolutionaries."
That said, I do hope that Barack Obama is able to back up all of his "soaring rhetoric" and actually make some (if only a small) change in politics as usual in Washington. Is there a chance he could be the next Jimmy Carter? Sure, but I'll take that over George W's third term as some are calling a McCain Presidency. (And I voted for the man, twice.)
Feb 17, 2008
Just Words?
Just Words? What do you think? Who owns the copyright on these words? Most people say that some of the words Barack Obama recently used belong to Martin Luther King, Jr, Thomas Jefferson, and John F. Kennedy. Others say they belong to Deval Patrick.
But who truly owns any of these ideas or words? Even before King, Jefferson, and Kennedy, there was John Locke, Booker T. Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and many many others that came before them.
After the politicking subsides and the media spin beings to slow, what should we do? Is it better to act as copyright police or rather engage in the conversation and see how we can put these great ideals into action?
If you want to see more, check out the more than 1,300 videos already posted to YouTube over these war of words.
But who truly owns any of these ideas or words? Even before King, Jefferson, and Kennedy, there was John Locke, Booker T. Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and many many others that came before them.
After the politicking subsides and the media spin beings to slow, what should we do? Is it better to act as copyright police or rather engage in the conversation and see how we can put these great ideals into action?
If you want to see more, check out the more than 1,300 videos already posted to YouTube over these war of words.
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