Posts Tagged ‘Barack Obama’
Dan Rather Racist Obama Watermelon Slur »
While appearing on the Chris Matthews show, and speaking on the issue of President Obama's inability to get health care passed, Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather said “ Obama couldn’t sell watermelons if you gave him the state troopers to flag down the traffic.” [...]
President Obama: Kanye West is a Jackass »
President Barack Obama’s candid and off the record conversation with CNBC's reporter John Harwood was tweet by an ABC reporter who overheard the conversation between the president and Harwood and did not realize it was considered off the record. (more...)
Republican Party – Great White Hope Only Need »
Lynn Jenkin, a Republican congresswoman from Kansas recently said that the Republican Party need a "great white hope who is white" to stop President Obama's policy agenda. (more...)
President Obama Approves $2B For Cash For Clunkers »
Source: WeBuyJunk Today, President Barack Obama signed a bill that added more money into the the Cash for Clunkers program. Late Thursday evening, in a rush to finish business before their August recess. The Senate voted 60-37 to approve an additional $2 billion for the program. The House had already voted to extend the program last Friday. The [...]
Judge Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed to Supreme Court »
Judge Sonia Sotomayor, 55 year-old, was confirmed today to the Supreme Court. Justice Sotomayor replaces Justice David Souter. (more...)
Birthers still have issue with President Obama’s »
Recent comments from the likes of CNN's Lou Dobbs when he reported that, “Hawaii officials had destroyed Obama's original 1961 birth certificate,” without citing a source seems to be adding more fuel to the fire of the birthers' claim that the 44th U.S. President is not a citizen of the United States of America. (more...)
Obama – I will get shot if I try to break into »
President Barack Obama said “if I were to break into the White House, I will get shot.” The president was responding to a question by Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet, when she asked what he thought about the recent arrest of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.? (more...)
As Obama visit, are African incapable of ruling »
The United States of America's first African unhyphenated American president, Barack Obama arrived in Ghana, West Africa yesterday. This will be President Obama's first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa since becoming president of the Untied States. He is expected to spend two days in Ghana with his wife, Michelle and children. Obama's [...]
Judge Sotomayor – Qualified and Desiring Supreme »
Tuesday, May 26, 2009, will be recorded as a great day in the history of the United States of America. As was expected, President Barack Obama exercised his constitutional rights and obligations by announcing federal appellate Judge Sonia Sotomayor, 54 year-old, as his nominee to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court. [...]
Is abortion the issue or hidden racism »
Since its founding in 1842 by Holy Cross priest Father Edward F. Sorin, the University of Notre Dame have held several commencements starting from 1845. On June 5, 1960, President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the University’s first presidential Commencement speech. (more...)
Sen. Ensign a hypocrite, calls President Obama »
The Republican Senator of Nevada, John Ensign, criticized President Barack Obama by saying it was "irresponsible" for President Obama to have been seen "laughing and joking" with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Summit of the Americas on Friday. Ensign added, "This is a person who is one of the most anti-American [...]
Bo, the First Dog, a Portuguese water dog »
It is no longer a “Top Secret”, a new occupant of the White House have been revealed. Bo, a six-month-old black and white Portuguese water dog is the Obama's pick for the honorary position of first dog. It is quoted that Bo was named by the Obama girls - Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7. They were promised a dog by their father, President [...]
Obama Can Do Without ASU Worthless Honorary Degree »
President Barack Obama, America's first African-American president, is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at Arizona State University (ASU) on May 13. It is customary that an honorary degree be awarded to the commencement speaker as Arizona State University have done in the past for individuals that are not as half educated or [...]
Who Loses if President Barack Obama Fails? »
“I wish President Barack Obama would fail,” is one of the dumbest, most unpatriotic, un-American, hateful, undermining, and a perceived selfish white male sense of entitlement statement that I have ever heard against a president of the United States of America. It would have been unthinkable for me to wish America’s only [...]
Etta James – At last Beyonce gonna get her ass »
According to an audio posted on TMZ.com, legendary singer Etta James, 71-year-old, who is famous for the song “At Last,” told an audience in Canada last week, “You guys know your president, right?” “You know the one with big ears? Yeah, wait a minute. He ain’t my president.” She then went after [...]
Obama: Washington Needs Some Chicago Winter Toughness »
Speaking to the fact that most schools in the Washington area were shut down on Wednesday due to a little melting temperatures, rain, sleet and then overnight freezing temperature, President Obama said "My children's school was canceled today because of what, some ice?" Obama added "As my children pointed out, in Chicago, school [...]
Mrs. Obama criticized for non-Black Designer »
Amnau Eele, co-founder of the Black Artists Association (BAA), is taking Mrs. Obama to task because she did not have her inauguration outfits designed by African American designers. Amnau Eele, is a former runway model for Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, and Bill Blass. Amnau Eele plans to "file a formal appeal" with Michelle [...]
The God of Bishop Gene Robinson »
Bishop Gene Robinson is the openly gay Episcopal bishop who helped advise President-elect Barack Obama on gay rights issues during his campaign. Robinson was recently asked by the Obama's team to deliver the invocation at a kickoff inaugural event on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, couple of days before the inauguration ceremony. Robinson had [...]
Congratulation Illinois Junior Sen. Roland Burris »
Common sense prevailed when the Democratic machine, including Senator Harry Reid and Senator Richard Durbin when they finally did the right thing by rightfully allowing Roland Burris to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. The fact is the Democratic party did not have a leg to stand on by trying to prevent Senator [...]
The 1st African American as President Means to Me… »
by Antoinette Brooks The 1st African American as President means to me the nation has had a rude awakening by finding out the African American determination can no longer be underestimated or discounted. For this is the day that ALL Americans can sing out-loud with true conviction, "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of [...]
Obama’s new presidential Cadillac »
As thousands of people lined Pennsylvania Avenue on Jan. 20, waiting for the passing of Obama's motorcade during the inaugural parade, they will be surprised to see a new “Beast,” as the Secret Service refers to Obama's new presidential Cadillac. In keeping with recent tradition, the Secret Service will place a brand-new [...]
Illinois Gov. Blagojevich – rights and »
There were signs and indications in Chicago for the past two weeks that the Illinois Gov. Blagojevich would appoint a senator to fill Obama's vacant senatorial seat despite the impeachment proceedings on its way in Springfield. It was also known that Blagojevich would not appoint anyone he allegedly mentioned on the undercover tape. Therefore, [...]
Blagojevich expected to appoint Obama replacement »
As the Illinois House of Representative moved to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges before he appoints a replacement to Obama senator's seat, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has planned a press conference today in Chicago and is reportedly planning to make an in-your-face move by naming a replacement despite the impeachment proceedings. [...]
Barack the Magic Negro »
As the Republican party meet to discuss their terrible performances in the 2008 election and why African Americans, Hispanics and other minorities are literally running away from their party, they need to reexamine the inherited sins of their forefathers. John "Chip" Saltsman, a white man and a candidate for the Republican [...]
Pat Robertson: I’m pleased with Obama, Bush »
While speaking with CNN’s Suzanne Malveaux, controversial televangelist Pat Robertson's noted that he is "remarkably pleased" with President-elect Barack Obama, and believes President Bush’s administration has not dealt with the nation’s economic crisis in a “professional manner.” “Well, it's hard [...]
Bush’s midnight regulations undermine Obama »
While most Americans are focused on the economic disaster and doing everything to restore confidence in the financial system, the Bush administration is working in the dark trying to utilize the midnight rule. The 'midnight' rules are being rushed through with little fanfare and minimal media attention. None of them would be likely to appeal to [...]
Congress reduced Obama’s Secretary of State »
Congress voted Wednesday night to reduce the Secretary of State's salary back to its pre-2007 level of $186,000 to conform to a clause in Article 1, Section 6 of the Constitution which stipulates that a member of congress cannot be appointed to a government job if the position's salary has increased during the lawmaker's current term. Clinton's [...]
Did LBJ, King opened door for Obama’s election? »
by: Tolbert Yarkpawolo I recently read an interesting article by Luci Baines Johnson on CNN.com. In her article Ms. Johnson is basically crediting LBJ and King for opening the door for Obama's election. Luci Baines Johnson is the younger daughter of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th president of the United States. She is chairman of LBJ [...]
Rep. Paul Broun Compares Obama to Hitler »
Georgia's Republican Congressman Paul Broun called America's First African American President-elect Barack Obama a 'Marxist' and comparing him to Adolph Hitler. “I regret putting it that way,” he told WGAC radio in Augusta, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “I apologize to anyone who has taken offense at [...]
Peru Offers Hairless Viringo Breed to First Family »
Peruvian dog lovers say they have the ideal pet for US President-elect Barack Obama and his family, the hairless dog, or Viringo breed. Mr. Obama last week promised his two daughters a puppy but Malia is allergic to most dogs. I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White [...]
Farewell as W returns to Crawford, Texas »
In July 2008, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called President George W. Bush a “total failure”. She said, "God bless him, bless his heart, President of the United States , a total failure, losing all credibility with the American people on the economy, on the war, on energy, you name the subject," Pelosi said. Five months [...]
Obama’s Inaugural Theme – A New Birth of »
"A New Birth of Freedom," commemorates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The words come from the Gettysburg address, and express Lincoln's hope that the sacrifice of those who died to preserve the nation shall lead to "a new birth of freedom" for our nation. The inaugural theme, which was selected by Senator [...]
President Elect Barack Obama goes to the White House »
Although it is not until after January 20th before President Elect Barack Obama changes his zip code from 60615 to 20500, he will however be heading to the white house today upon the invitation of current President George W. Bush. President Bush and President-Elect Obama are set to meet Monday afternoon at the White House's Oval Office. At [...]
Berlusconi – a history of controversial remarks »
The Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi is known for making controversial, irresponsible, dumb, insensitive, groundless, racist, stupid and uncouth remarks. Premier Silvio Berlusconi has too often put his foot in his mouth. It's about time that he start kicking his own ass for ever dumb comment he makes. In July 2008, Premier Silvio [...]
Palin’s State Newspaper Endorses Obama »
In endorsing Sen. Obama for president, Anchorage Daily News (ADN), the newspaper of Sarah Palin's state said “Sen. McCain describes himself as a maverick, by which he seems to mean that he spent 25 years trying unsuccessfully to persuade his own party to follow his bipartisan, centrist lead. Sadly, maverick John McCain didn't show up for [...]
‘Obama Wins!,’ declares The New Mexico Sun »
“Obama Wins!” is the headline of the current edition of The New Mexico Sun News on newsstands now, complete with “special collector’s edition” in red bold typeface. Because the the bi-monthly newspaper and its Oct 26-Nov 8 issue had to hit the streets, and the newsstands, before the election, the editors decided to [...]
Chicago Radio Host imagines Obama murdering his »
From an article at Cbs2chicago.com: Don Wade's become a Chicago radio institution by combining a very funny sense of humor with hard-edged conservative commentary. But Friday morning, even his co-host and wife, Roma, objected when Wade imagined how Barack Obama's allegedly adoring press corps would cover it if the senator murdered his [...]
Sarah Palin – A Match Made in Hellalaska »
Tolbert Yarkpawolo http://www.ThanOneMcCain.com The McCain and Palin camps are increasingly showing signs indicating that the Republican Party's coalition is fracturing amid the stresses of the campaign. Several McCain advisers are indirectly suggesting increasing frustration with Palin. Some are suggesting that she is "going [...]
The meanest, the dirtiest, the sleaziest and “that »
by: Tolbert Yarkpawolo for: http://www.ThatOneMcCain.com Whether election 2008 is the meanest, sleaziest, lowest-down, and dirtiest campaign ever, I will leave that to the political analyst to determine. When Arne H. (Helge) Carlson, a former Republican Governor of Minnesota endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, he [...]
Gov. Carlson endorses Obama and criticized his party »
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Gov. Arne H. (Helge) Carlson, a former Republican Governor of Minnesota endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on Thursday. Gov. Carlson says Obama represented the best hope for an America facing an economic crisis and criticizing Republicans for waging a mean-spirited campaign that has [...]
Obama breaks own record raised $150M in Sept. »
Today Barack Obama's campaign announced that they raised $150 million in donations in September, raising the the bar in campaign fund raising. The September record tops Obama's previous record of $65 million in August. In a campaign video, Obama campaign manager David Plouffe said a record 632,000 new donors gave to the campaign, with the [...]
Three Significant U.S. Newspapers Endorse Obama »
The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post all praised Obama's handling of the grueling presidential campaign and the historical nature of his candidacy as the first African American to be the nominee for a major political party. The Chicago Tribune This endorsement makes some history for the Chicago [...]
Joe the Plumber may not know Diddley »
With little over two weeks to go before the 2008 presidential election, it seem that Sen. John McCain chances of becoming the 44th president of the United States of America is becoming dimmer by the hour. The difficulties facing Sen. McCain are heightened by the fact that tossup states such as Virginia and Indiana that have not voted Democratic [...]
Biden: I’m dead tired of being taken advantage »
Last night while in Jefferson City, Missouri Joe Biden told Sarah Palin not to lecture him on patriotism, after weeks of attacks mocking him for his statement the wealthy should be patriotic and pay higher taxes because not enough has been asked of them. Acording to Biden: "Sarah Palin had great fun saying Joe Biden thinks paying [...]
Was McCain involved in secret arm sales to Iran? »
By: Tolbert Yarkpawolo For: http://www.ChocolateCity.cc/blog It is a popular and well known idiom that “people who live in glass houses should not throw stones!,” or should I paraphrase the idiom by saying “people who live in 7 glass houses should not throw stones!.” Something made of glass can easily break; it is [...]
McCain and the Keating Five, guilty by association »
By: Charles Mombo For: http://www.chocolatecity.cc/blog httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAzDEbVFcg8&feature=related The nerve and audicity of Sen. John McCain and his dumb vice presidential candidate to launched an all out swift boat-style attacks against Barack instead of addressing the country's real problems. The fact is Sen. John [...]
Palin backs Obama’s unilateral stance on »
Saturday night, while on a stop for cheesesteaks at Tony Lukes in South Philadelphia, Palin was question by a young man wearing a Temple University t-shirt about whether the U.S. should cross the border from Afghanistan into Pakistan. "If that's what we have to do stop the terrorists from coming any further in, absolutely, we [...]
Is a candidate’s pin or t-shirt considered »
By: Charles Mombo http://www.Chocolatecity.cc/blog Is a candidate's pin,t-shirt or button considered electioneering in a polling place? Electioneering is the act of persuading or attempting to persuade; communication intended to induce belief or action. The answer to this question in most states is not a straight forward [...]
Hillary Sent Me! »
The political action committee of Sen. Hillary Clinton, HillPAC, is launching a new grassroots movement on Saturday morning that will help mobilize volunteers to phone-bank, blog and canvass for Sen. Barack Obama and other Democrats in tough congressional races. This effort by HillPAC, called “Hillary Sent Me!” will focus on a [...]
Deeply embedded racism could cost Obama »
According to a recent AP-Yahoo News poll, about one-third of white Democrats harbor racist, bias, negative and ignorant views toward blacks. Many are calling blacks "lazy," "violent," and responsible for their own troubles. Experts believe that these racist attitude could cost Barack Obama the White House if the election is [...]
Lynn Forester de Rothschild: I don’t Like Obama »
Lynn Forester de Rothschild, a former Hillary Clinton supporter and member of the Democratic National Committee’s Platform Committee, is expected to endorse the Republican presidential candidate, John McCain, for president today. Forester did not hide her dislike for Illinois senator Barack Obama. “This is a hard decision for me [...]
Focus on the Family and racist Obama waffles »
The so-called socially conservative public policy groups American Values and Focus on the Family Action co-sponsored what they termed a conservative political forum summit in Washington today. From ever indication, it appears as if the political forum summit was more of a racist and lynching style meeting of the good old boys as opposed to a [...]
Former NY Mayor Ed Koch: Sarah Palin scares me »
Former New York Mayor Ed Koch, who endorsed and worked for George W. Bush in 2004, announced today that he is endorsing Barack Obama. Regarding the Republican vice presidential candidate, he said “Sarah Palin is a plucky, exciting candidate, but when her record is examined, she fails miserably with respect to her views on the domestic issues [...]
Tyra Banks pays homage by dressing as Michelle Obama »
Tyra Banks covers and is featured in the September 2008 issue of the Harper’s Bazaar Magazine. In this issue Tyra poses as Michelle Obama and talks about how she has been inspired by the future first lady. Tyra also pays homage to Michelle Obama by dressing as the first lady. She and an African-American male model tried to invoke the Obama [...]
Bill and Hillary : All the world’s a democratic »
A video recently surfaced of New York Senator Hilliary Clinton telling backers that her delegates should have a role in Denver. Despite the video, Barack Obama said he doesn’t anticipate any problems with Hillary Clinton supporters at the Democratic National Convention. Last week, Senator Clinton seemed to leave open the option for a [...]
Obama: Ludacris should be ashame of his lyrics »
Yesterday Senator Obama sharply condemned rapper Ludacris over his new song celebrating the U.S. Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama presidential bid while referring to Hillary Clinton as an "irrelevant bitch." The song, called "Politics: Obama Is Here," was released yesterday. Ludacris, aka Christopher [...]
Obama’s Prayer: Lord, protect my family and me »
For over two thousand years, since the destruction of the Holy Temple, the Kotel HaMaaravi, Western Wall, had been the Jewish focal point for prayer. It is a centuries-old tradition to place a note with a prayer or request in the Western Wall. When Jews pray, no matter where, in any synagogue or home, they face the direction of this last standing [...]
Is Obama the trigger of McCain’s irritability »
By: http://www.chocolatecity.cc/blog John McCain is not only a scary individual but an angry man who cannot be pleased. I could never imagine McCain as president of the United States. First, Mr. McCain begs Obama to travel abroad with him, then he begs Obama to 10 town halls meeting, about one a week between now and the Democratic [...]
Barack Obama’s historic Berlin speech »
By: http://www.chocolatecity.cc/blog Whether you are a fan or Barack Obama, the Democratic Party candidate or not, the reality is that he delivered an outstanding and historic making speech compare to none that we have ever seen. It is estimated that at least 200,000 people gather in Tiergarten Park, Berlin, Germany to heard [...]
In error, WH released al-Maliki’s support for »
Yes, it is true that the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said: “U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama talks about 16 months. That, we think, would be the right timeframe for a withdrawal, with the possibility of slight changes,” al-Maliki told the magazine Der Spiegel. He said he wants U.S. troops to leave “as soon as [...]
Jesse Jackson: Barack telling niggers how to behave »
Fox News confirmed Wednesday that Rev. Jesse Jackson also used the word nigger during his recent off-air gaffe where he criticized presidential candidate Barack Obama for talking down to Blacks. Fox News held back the nigger portion of the remarks that Jackson made. The longtime civil rights leader already came under fire this month for crude [...]
Obama: Blacks must show greater responsibility »
Senator Barack Obama, the presumptive nominee of the Democratic party, spoke at the 99th Annual Convention of the NAACP, held in the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio last night. "If I have the privilege of serving as your next president, 100 years after the founding of the NAACP, I will stand up for you the same way that earlier [...]
Rev. Jackson wants to cut Obama’s nuts off »
By: http://www.chocolatecity.cc/blog On Sunday as Jackson was talking to a fellow interviewee, Dr. Reed V. Tuckson, UnitedHealth Group executive, an open microphone picked up Jackson whispering, "See, Barack's been talking down to black people ... I want to cut his nuts off." The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized today for the [...]
Obama to bring down the wall for acceptance speech »
DENVER – Breaking the mold of traditional political Conventions, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced that Senator Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States at Denver’s INVESCO Field at Mile High. INVESCO Field can accommodate more than 75,000 people and will be [...]
Obama: An Arrogant or a battlefield strategist? »
It was recently reported that while at the National Republican, a Republican club on Capitol Hill, Karl Rove made an “off the record” statement that he think Barack Obama is arrogant. Mr. Rove further noted that he saw examples of Obama's arrogance. Chocolatecity.cc blog will address couple of Mr. Rove's reasonings for referring to Mr. Obama [...]
Clinton and Obama heads to Unity for unity »
Former rivals Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama announced today that they will hold a “Unite for Change” Rally this Friday in Unity, New Hampshire. The location, was chosen not only for the symbolism of its name, but because both candidates received exactly 107 votes in the western New Hampshire town in the primary. Obama [...]
