Barack Obama Get’s Serious at Unity ‘08

Ray: Barack Obama is asked many questions in which he gives substantive responses concerning his proposed policy. This was one of the better conversations I’ve seen him have with journalists. For all those who say that Barack Obama does not have concrete views on anything, or for those who wish to have a better understanding [...]

Understanding Darfur – How Did It All Start?

Ray: Seth and I are still fighting apathy. This time, we’re taking our fight global.
First, watch this video explaining the background on the Darfur situation. More than 400,000 have been KILLED. It’s important that we understand why and do what we can to get involved.

Second, decide if you want to [...]

Who’s Repping You?

Seth: 53% of Americans over 30 vote, yet only 25% of those are 18-25. I can’t be sure, but I think a great deal of this blog’s readers fall in the 18-25 age range. With that in mind, Ray and I are continuing our quest (a la the Temple Factor) to increase participation in [...]

More from Michelle Obama

Ray: After all that Fox News stuff, I thought I’d post this….

Fox News Attacks Michelle Obama

Ray: Self Explanatory. I just think it’s interesting how an entire news corporation can blatantly and unfairly attack someone like this. Imagine the countless amount of people that have had their character assassinated in ways similar to this…

The FARC Is Not Finished by Juan Galeano

Juan: The recent news headlines announcing the fall of the FARC are ill timed and inappropriate.
While recent setbacks to the FARC (the deaths of the founder along with two other members of the original seven person leadership team and the loss of four high profile hostages) have demonstrated significant progress on behalf of the Colombian [...]

Today’s Hero – Los Angeles Police Department

Ray: The L.A.P.D. have a notorious reputation for being cruel, unfair, and sometimes racist. There is no doubt that at times, they have been. But as with most things in life, you can’t let a few good apples spoil the bunch. Here’s a clip from today’s LA Times:
LA Times: In a sweeping crackdown on a [...]

California’s 2008 Cell Phone Law

Ray:
ACCORDING TO NEW LAW THAT GOES INTO EFFECT IN CALIFORNIA JULY 1ST, 2008, YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO USE A CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING UNLESS YOU HAVE A ‘HANDS FREE’ ADAPTER.
I went to Circuit City and they wanted $50 for a headset with a microphone for my cell phone. Having a friend [...]

Public Funding of Presidential Elections and Barack Obama, Part 1

Seth: Most everyone by now has heard that Barack Obama has decided not to participate in the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) program to use tax payer dollars to finance his general election campaign. The importance and effect of his “flip-flop” not only on his campaign, but on the public financing system in general is something to [...]

Senator Obama Gives a Call to Action

Seth: For those who didn’t notice, Sunday, June 15th was Father’s Day and Barack Obama spent the morning at Chicago’s Apostolic Church of God. Senator Obama himself grew up without his father who left him at the age of 2, so he comes from a place where he can speak personally about what the lack [...]