'This book is a collection of quotes taken from various speeches and comments made by Barak Obama....'
anyway, i was flipping through it and found this quote interesting:
"People see John McCain as a prima dona. I think of him as a role model."
Men's Vogue Fall Issue 2006
The link that you proved to the book at Amazon has quotes from people who have already read the book.
This is someone elses thoughts, but i must say that i agree with them. I hesitate to accept quotes that are taken from a larger text, interview, or speech simply because the context is missing. When a quote is taken out of a larger whole, sometimes the meaning can be misconstrued.
The link that you proved to the book at Amazon has quotes from people who have already read the book.
This is someone elses thoughts, but i must say that i agree with them. I hesitate to accept quotes that are taken from a larger text, interview, or speech simply because the context is missing. When a quote is taken out of a larger whole, sometimes the meaning can be misconstrued.
yeah, he must've meant 'i see him as a role model' in a completely different way which we'd all see if we had the entire article. i did try to find it but could only find other sources talking about obama being in the issue
standin above the crowd
he had a voice that was strong and loud and
i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
eager to identify with
someone above the crowd
someone who seemed to feel the same
someone prepared to lead the way
To be fair though kabong without seeing the context it is pretty hard for me to comment on. I'd actually be interested to see what he was referring to.
To be fair though kabong without seeing the context it is pretty hard for me to comment on. I'd actually be interested to see what he was referring to.
fair enough, i did try searching the other day for it but gave up...
standin above the crowd
he had a voice that was strong and loud and
i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
eager to identify with
someone above the crowd
someone who seemed to feel the same
someone prepared to lead the way
Bringing Our Troops Home
Obama will immediately begin to remove our troops from Iraq. He will remove one to two combat brigades each month, and have all of our combat brigades out of Iraq within 16 months
except for the ones who will stay for non-combat operations and to fight al qaeda
and one of his advisors says that is a best case scenario and obama would be comfortable w/ keeping 35,000 troops in iraq (not to mention the ones that do get to leave will more than likely be sent to afghanistan or elsewhere)
and how many 'private contractors' like blackwater will obama keep there?
standin above the crowd
he had a voice that was strong and loud and
i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
eager to identify with
someone above the crowd
someone who seemed to feel the same
someone prepared to lead the way
Stuff White People Like
#75 Threatening to Move to Canada
February 24, 2008 by clander
Often times, white people get frustrated with the state of their country. They do not like the President, or Congress, or the health care system, or the illegal status of Marijuana. Whenever they are presented with a situation that seems unreasonable to them, their first instinct is to threaten to move to Canada.
For example, if you are watching TV with white people and there is a piece on the news about that they do not agree with, they are likely to declare “ok, that’s it, I’m moving to Canada.”
Though they will never actually move to Canada, the act of declaring that they are willing to undertake the journey is very symbolic in white culture. It shows that their dedication to their lifestyle and beliefs are so strong, that they would consider packing up their entire lives and moving to a country that is only slightly different to the one they live in now.
Within white culture, it is agreed upon that if Canada had better weather it would be a perfect place.
Being aware that this information can be used quite easily to gain the trust of white people. Whenever they say, “I’m moving to Canada,” you must immediately respond with “I have relatives in Canada.”
They will then expect you to tell them about how Canada has a perfect healthcare system, legalized everything, and no crime. Though not true, it will reassure them that they are making the right choice by saying they want to move there.
But be warned, they will reference you in future conversations and possibly call on you to settle disputes about Canadian tax rates. So use this advice only if you plan to do some basic research.
Note: Canadian white people threaten to move to Europe.
Note: Europeans are unable to threaten to move anywhere.
Stuff White People Like
#75 Threatening to Move to Canada
February 24, 2008 by clander
Often times, white people get frustrated with the state of their country. They do not like the President, or Congress, or the health care system, or the illegal status of Marijuana. Whenever they are presented with a situation that seems unreasonable to them, their first instinct is to threaten to move to Canada.
For example, if you are watching TV with white people and there is a piece on the news about that they do not agree with, they are likely to declare “ok, that’s it, I’m moving to Canada.”
Though they will never actually move to Canada, the act of declaring that they are willing to undertake the journey is very symbolic in white culture. It shows that their dedication to their lifestyle and beliefs are so strong, that they would consider packing up their entire lives and moving to a country that is only slightly different to the one they live in now.
Within white culture, it is agreed upon that if Canada had better weather it would be a perfect place.
Being aware that this information can be used quite easily to gain the trust of white people. Whenever they say, “I’m moving to Canada,” you must immediately respond with “I have relatives in Canada.”
They will then expect you to tell them about how Canada has a perfect healthcare system, legalized everything, and no crime. Though not true, it will reassure them that they are making the right choice by saying they want to move there.
But be warned, they will reference you in future conversations and possibly call on you to settle disputes about Canadian tax rates. So use this advice only if you plan to do some basic research.
Note: Canadian white people threaten to move to Europe.
Note: Europeans are unable to threaten to move anywhere.
as a canadian i find this article so funny and so true.
People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid."
- Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me."
- Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980)
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I hesitate to accept quotes that are taken from a larger text, interview, or speech simply because the context is missing. When a quote is taken out of a larger whole, sometimes the meaning can be misconstrued.
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yeah... the out of context quote has been mastered and taken to new levels on the internet... by everyone
'This book is a collection of quotes taken from various speeches and comments made by Barak Obama....'
anyway, i was flipping through it and found this quote interesting:
"People see John McCain as a prima dona. I think of him as a role model."
Men's Vogue Fall Issue 2006
John McCain is a role model by the way... the man has dedicated himself to public service. just because i disagree with his policies and ideas doesnt mean he is a bad man.
the guy is a POW for gods sake and served his country, is well educated, went onto a life of publiuc service in public office. he has no criminal record and has been a productive memeber of society and is now running for president of the united states of america. what about that doesnt make him a role model? he is better a better man then 99% of the role models the kids i deal with idolize, thats for sure
dont get me wrong i am not voting for him and disagree with him on many fronts...
and maybe you have missed the multiple speeches in wich Obama has recognized many of McCains accomplishemnts in life... he has done it many times including the other night
fair enough, i did try searching the other day for it but gave up...
someone just passed this on to me
tough find eh kabong? she found it in 4 seconds...
Senator Barack Obama not only has impeccable timing, but the freshman
Democratic senator from Illinois also can sing. And at the annual dinner
of The Gridiron Club, Obama took the spotlight to poke fun at the Bush
administration, lampoon Vice President Dick Cheney's hunting mishap and
even take a few pokes at himself and his own party.
He rolled it all out with extraordinary ease and unloosed a song to
boot, sung to the tune of "If I Only Had a Brain,'' with the punch-line
landing on John McCain.
Obama opened with a show of pleasure for the "extravaganza'' of the
evening, attended by Bush, Cheney, half the Cabinet, Chief Justice John
Roberts Jr., the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and a cast of
media stars.
"Men in tails. Women in gowns,'' Obama marveled. "An orchestra playing,
as folks reminisce about the good old days. Kind of like dinner at the
Kerrys'.
"Nice to see you, Mr. President and Mrs. Bush,'' Obama said to the
president seated to his right and first lady to his left. "I think it
takes a great spirit for the president, who we all know is an early
riser, to sit here until midnight and hear himself lampooned, when he
could be back at the White House enjoying a quiet, peaceful night,
watching TV and approving secret wiretaps.''
"The truth is, I'm terrified to be here,'' he said. "Not because you're
such a tough audience, but because they're serving drinks. I'm standing
about 30 yards from the vice president, and I'm a lawyer. The only thing
that could make this more dangerous is if he considered me a friend.
"Mr. Vice President, I know you came here expecting to be a target,
which, it turns out, may prove easier for you than shooting at one,''
said Obama. "But I do want to thank you. For years, we Democrats have
succeeded in doing little more than shooting ourselves in the foot.
You've taught us a valuable lesson,'' Obama told Cheney.
"Aim higher.''
"There's probably only one person more sick of these jokes than you, and
that's your wife,'' Obama continued. "It's an honor to share this stage
with Lynne Cheney - a great personage in her own right. Scholar.
Author. A few years ago, she wrote a book called, Telling the Truth, or
as they call it in the vice president's office, Telling the truth - 24
hours later.”
Obama noted the absence of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice: "You
know, the president promised a muscular foreign policy. And anyone who's
seen the Condi Rice workout tapes knows he means business.
"This appearance is really the capstone of an incredible 18 months,''
Obama said, turning to his own brief career in the U.S. Senate. "I've
been very blessed: Keynote speaker at the Democratic convention. The
cover of Newsweek. My book made the best-seller list. I just won a
Grammy for reading it on tape. And I've had the chance to speak not once
but twice before the Gridiron Club.
"Really, what else is there to do?'' he asked. "Well, I guess I could
pass a law or something.
"About that book, some folks thought it was a little presumptuous to
write an autobiography at the age of 33,'' the senator said. "But people
seemed to like it. So now I'm working on volume two - the Senate months.
My remarkable journey from 99th in seniority to 98th.
"Believe me, when you're the last guy to ask questions at every
committee hearing, you have plenty of time to collect your thoughts,''
he said. "Especially when Joe Biden's on the committee.
"I'll tell you, my recent Grammy was a big surprise. I thought, for
sure Jack Abramoff would win for his rendition of 'It's Hard Out Here
for a Pimp.' This whole ethics thing has been an adventure,'' said
Obama, cast by his party to help seek ethical reforms in the aftermath
of the Abramoff scandal.
"I was really excited when they asked me to be the lead Democratic
spokesman. But I don't know. Turns out, it's a little like being given
the Kryptonite concession at a Superman convention. I mean, how did I
know it was a freshman hazing? Maybe I can explain it this way:'' And
with that introduction, the band struck up a familiar refrain from The
Wizard of Oz, and Obama proceeded to sing from the podium, with a
steady, unflinching, and even in-tune delivery of a song about the
senator from Arizona with whom Obama recently shared a rough-edged
exchange of letters:
"I'm aspiring to greatness, but somehow I feel weightless. A freshman's
sad refrain. I could be a great uniter, making ethics rules much
tighter, If I only had McCain. "I could bring us all together, no storm
we couldn't weather. We'd feel each other's pain. Red and blue wouldn't
matter, party differences would shatter, If I only had McCain.
"Oh why is it so hard, for honest men of good will to agree. If we ever
found a way to strike a deal, would we survive, politically?
"When a wide-eyed young idealist confronts a seasoned realist, there's
bound to be some strain. With the game barely started, I'd be feeling
less downhearted, If I only had McCain.
"Still I hope for the better, though I may rewrite my letter, cause I
gotta have McCain.''
Obama offered an unnecessary apology for his solo performance: "Needless
to say, my Grammy was in the spoken word category.
"I should say that I really do get along well with Sen. McCain,'' Obama
told the hotel ballroom. "But as you know, not everyone in politics
does. Because of his superstar status, his virtuous image, the kind of
hero worship treatment he gets from all of 'you, some of my colleagues
call John a prima dona. Me? I call him a role model. Think of it as
affirmative action. Why should the white guys be the only ones who are
over-hyped?''
"By the way, before I forget,'' Obama prodded the media rich audience.
"Raise your hand if Karl Rove didn't tell you about Valerie Plame. Some
folks say you've lost your investigative intensity. You were a little
slow to question the weapons of mass destruction. Maybe got a little
used on that whole Valerie Plame thing. But, by God, you brought Dick
Cheney to justice, and the world's better off for it. Or, at least
Gridiron speakers and late-night comedians were better off for it.''
Turning on his party, Obama said: "You know, the Gridiron Club is an
aging institution with a long, proud history, known today primarily for
providing a forum for jokes. To some,'' he said, "that may sound like
the Democratic Party.
"You hear this constant refrain from our critics that Democrats don't
stand for anything. That's really unfair,'' he said.
"We do stand for anything. Some folks say the answer for the Democratic
Party is to stop being so calculating and start standing up for
principle,'' he said. "In fact (Senate Minority Leader) Harry Reed's
appointed a task force to study this option. "The Republicans have been
poking fun at Democrats for not being united behind a single voice in
our party,'' Obama said. "I think that's unfair, and it smacks a little
of sexism. And just because the leading voice in our party is a
strong-willed, outspoken liberal woman with a famous husband does not
mean the Democrats are adrift.. And I, for one, want to thank Barbra
Streisand for her great leadership.
"I'm sick of people attacking Democrats as being out of touch, saying we
lose elections because we're all a bunch of snobby intellectuals who
can't speak the common man's language,'' he said. "I mean, what kind of
a supercilious argument is that?
"Take John Edwards. He's leading a new war on poverty - from his Chapel
Hill estate. And he's educating us. I had no idea there was so much
poverty in New Hampshire.''
"Speaking of New Hampshire, a lot of speculation that that 2008 campaign
could come down to Sen. McCain and Hillary Clinton. The thing I don't
think people realize is how much John and Hillary have in common.
They're both very smart. Both very hard-working. And they're both hated
by Republicans.''
"I mean, wow, it really has been a rough period for you, Mr.
President,'' Obama said.
"I missed the Oscars, so when I picked up the paper the next morning and
saw Crash in the headlines, I just assumed it was another Bush poll
story.
"And how about that ports deal?'' he added, with a reference to the
attempted takeover of several U.S. port operations by an Arab firm and a
shot at Bush's experience with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina..
"I feel for you, sir. It's tough getting trapped in a storm, when no one
comes to help.''
"And then there's the flap about global warming,'' Obama said. "You
know, the Bush administration's been a little skeptical about the whole
concept of global warming. It's actually not the warming part they
question. It's the globe.. The president was so excited about Tom
Friedman's book, The World is Flat. As soon as he saw the title, he
said, 'You see? I was right.'''
"But when people say the administration is hostile to science, that's
really a bad rap. Just last week, they asked for a hundred million
dollars for the NIH to fund new research into leech therapy.
"I was told that this dinner is off the record,'' Obama said, moving on
to the National Security Agency's warrantless domestic eavesdropping in
search for terrorists. "No taping or recording of this event, unless, of
course, secretly authorized by the president. I completely trust the
president with that authority, by the way. But just out of an abundance
of caution, and not implying anything, I've asked my staff to conduct
all phone conversations in the Kenyan dialect of Luo.
"Truth is, this domestic spying has all kinds of useful applications for
homeland security,'' he said. "And I have a suggestion in this regard,
Mr. President: you can spy on the Weather Channel, and find out when big
storms are coming.
"You all watch the winter Olympics?'' he asked. "I'm sure a lot of us in
politics were following that figure skating, because we can identify
with performers who spin wildly and sometimes fall on their butts. I
also enjoyed that biathlon, where they ski and shoot at the same time.
Probably not your sport, Mr. Vice President.''
Obama closed with thanks for all the celebrity he has found during his
brief tenure. "Most of all, I want to thank you for all the generous
advance coverage you've given me in anticipation of a successful
career,'' he said. "When I actually do something, we'll let you know.''
With all that experience, I'd say Mccain would do a better job as President in terms of running the country he and his party feel necessary. (although I don't agree with his politics).
And the guy isn't a bad person just because he is a republican.
If I was American, I would vote for the candidate who I feel would improve health care, education and overall quality of life the most.
If that means letting corporations run wild, free market etc then so be it. (Rep)
If that means increasing taxes, enforcing more rules for corps, then so be it. (Dem).
Either way, they both ought to get the hell out of Iraq and focus on what's important for their own country.
Well, McCain does kinda look like Skeletor from Masters of the Universe which is, at least, a little cool.
What he's starting to look like to me is Reagan. He's talking like him, and smiling like him. I think it is deliberate. Watch him the next few weeks and see if you think so. I saw some footage from much earlier this year, and his demeanor is quite different than what I've seen lately down to the little 'well....' the way Reagan used to say. Again, I think its deliberate.
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What he's starting to look like to me is Reagan. He's talking like him, and smiling like him. I think it is deliberate. Watch him the next few weeks and see if you think so. I saw some footage from much earlier this year, and his demeanor is quite different than what I've seen lately down to the little 'well....' the way Reagan used to say. Again, I think its deliberate.
Bringing Our Troops Home
Obama will immediately begin to remove our troops from Iraq. He will remove one to two combat brigades each month, and have all of our combat brigades out of Iraq within 16 months
And why do you think so? Does that mean you disagree? A lot of thought goes into how a candidate presents him or herself, with a lot of study by people who look at what affects voters and listeners in a positive manner. Reagan was the last perceived 'successful' Republican president, and quite popular. This can't have gone unnoticed by McCain's handlers.
R.i.p. Rigoberto Alpizar.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
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I dunno, the guy looks like a fucking evil muppet. like he has a mask/glove hand thing going on. He freaks me out.
nice. he was a POW for what, 5 years, being tortured on a daily basis. That's why his features are like that & his arms also. When they were going to release him, he refused to go without the rest of his men. Would you do the same, not many men would.
not saying I like/dislike him, but that statement is just ignorant.
"I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me. Guaranteed."
alot of people around here seem to take thier own opinion as fact
Pot, meet kettle.
Why do you believe Obama would immediately withdraw troops from Iraq? Because he says so on his web site?
Oh, it's your opinion that he's telling the truth. It's my opinion that he's telling his base what it wants to hear because he wants to be elected.
I don't see how either opinion is more or less valid -- although you'll have to forgive my cynicism based on, I dunno, EVERY SINGLE election this country has ever had.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
And why do you think so? Does that mean you disagree? A lot of thought goes into how a candidate presents him or herself, with a lot of study by people who look at what affects voters and listeners in a positive manner. Reagan was the last perceived 'successful' Republican president, and quite popular. This can't have gone unnoticed by McCain's handlers.
lay off tv news a little
youre suggesting a WHITE MAN as old as John Mccain hasnt established himself on who he is and what he is about long before he decided to enter the presidential race.
McCain's handlers??
Obama's handlers??
this is DANGEROUS THOUGHT
to suggest that a mistake McCain may make in the future is not actually his own, but his handlers...
youre suggesting a WHITE MAN as old as John Mccain hasnt established himself on who he is and what he is about long before he decided to enter the presidential race.
McCain's handlers??
Obama's handlers??
this is DANGEROUS THOUGHT
to suggest that a mistake McCain may make in the future is not actually his own, but his handlers...
so if this is the case..
WHO ARE THE PEOPLE VOTING FOR??
I think you are reading more than I'm saying. Did I mention 'Obama's handlers'? No. I don't think he has them. I do think McCain has advisors who are guiding him in demeanors. You are welcome to disagree and I see that you are. No problem, but I will continue to make this point. Did I say anything about McCain's future mistakes? No. Gratuitous comments such as 'lay off tv news' are pointless as you have no idea what and how much I watch. How much do you watch? As to who people are voting for I am voting for Obama as I prefer his point of view, but I believe and I think it has already been demonstrated by the current administration that the Republicans will do just about anything to get and stay in power. There are those that will advise McCain in how to present himself in the a way that appeals to the most people, regardless of what his policies actually are. Feel free to disagree but I stand by what I said.
R.i.p. Rigoberto Alpizar.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
I think you are reading more than I'm saying. Did I mention 'Obama's handlers'? No. I don't think he has them. I do think McCain has advisors who are guiding him in demeanors. You are welcome to disagree and I see that you are. No problem, but I will continue to make this point. Did I say anything about McCain's future mistakes? No. Gratuitous comments such as 'lay off tv news' are pointless as you have no idea what and how much I watch. How much do you watch? As to who people are voting for I am voting for Obama as I prefer his point of view, but I believe and I think it has already been demonstrated by the current administration that the Republicans will do just about anything to get and stay in power. There are those that will advise McCain in how to present himself in the a way that appeals to the most people, regardless of what his policies actually are. Feel free to disagree but I stand by what I said.
you don't believe that Obama has handlers. everyone who is running for anything has handlers. also i believe that all parties will do anything to get and stay in power. lets not be fooled.
People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid."
- Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me."
- Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980)
already bashing our next president... and once again.. no one on this board has any substance as to why they dislike him.. ''he's old''
you know what else is old
uneducated people that don't understand america is gonna be warmed by the stereotypical old man.
Had someone posted this thread eight years ago, I would have nothing poor to say about Senator McCain.
However, the man has sold his political soul and "maverick" stature to circle jerk the far right wing of his party. He has gone against his own personal beliefs and supported the Bush administrations use of torture. He was once in strong opposition to the Bush tax cuts, and now favors them. He was once against illegal wiretapping---and is now for it.
While I don't agree with him, he is showing signs of his old self with his stances on the Iraq War and climate change. He isn't a moron and he sees the poll numbers of the percentage of Americans who want our troops to come home, but he is sticking to his guns that the surge is working and not doing what is popular in the polls. So, +1 there for him even though I couldn't disagree more if it was possible. Also, at least he is admitting that man made climate change is taking place, which is very unpopular on his side of the aisle. Senator McCain has also been a champion for campaign finance reform for quite some time.
Had someone posted this thread eight years ago, I would have nothing poor to say about Senator McCain.
However, the man has sold his political soul and "maverick" stature to circle jerk the far right wing of his party. He has gone against his own personal beliefs and supported the Bush administrations use of torture. He was once in strong opposition to the Bush tax cuts, and now favors them. He was once against illegal wiretapping---and is now for it.
While I don't agree with him, he is showing signs of his old self with his stances on the Iraq War and climate change. He isn't a moron and he sees the poll numbers of the percentage of Americans who want our troops to come home, but he is sticking to his guns that the surge is working and not doing what is popular in the polls. So, +1 there for him even though I couldn't disagree more if it was possible. Also, at least he is admitting that man made climate change is taking place, which is very unpopular on his side of the aisle. Senator McCain has also been a champion for campaign finance reform for quite some time.
I still very much believe that McCain woudl be very different as a president than as a person running for president. sadly, McCain has changed since 8 years ago but i still believe that he changed because of what happen to him 8 years ago. i think he realized that you can't be teh maverick if you want to be the president esp. if you are running as a rep.
People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid."
- Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me."
- Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980)
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The link that you proved to the book at Amazon has quotes from people who have already read the book.
This is someone elses thoughts, but i must say that i agree with them. I hesitate to accept quotes that are taken from a larger text, interview, or speech simply because the context is missing. When a quote is taken out of a larger whole, sometimes the meaning can be misconstrued.
yeah, he must've meant 'i see him as a role model' in a completely different way which we'd all see if we had the entire article. i did try to find it but could only find other sources talking about obama being in the issue
he had a voice that was strong and loud and
i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
eager to identify with
someone above the crowd
someone who seemed to feel the same
someone prepared to lead the way
fair enough, i did try searching the other day for it but gave up...
he had a voice that was strong and loud and
i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
eager to identify with
someone above the crowd
someone who seemed to feel the same
someone prepared to lead the way
except for the ones who will stay for non-combat operations and to fight al qaeda
and one of his advisors says that is a best case scenario and obama would be comfortable w/ keeping 35,000 troops in iraq (not to mention the ones that do get to leave will more than likely be sent to afghanistan or elsewhere)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ziykixN-M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6y0RXk_ELU
and how many 'private contractors' like blackwater will obama keep there?
he had a voice that was strong and loud and
i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
eager to identify with
someone above the crowd
someone who seemed to feel the same
someone prepared to lead the way
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/02/28/kennedy_mccain_try_again_on_immigration/
- Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me."
- Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980)
http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/02/24/75-threatening-to-move-to-canada/
Stuff White People Like
#75 Threatening to Move to Canada
February 24, 2008 by clander
Often times, white people get frustrated with the state of their country. They do not like the President, or Congress, or the health care system, or the illegal status of Marijuana. Whenever they are presented with a situation that seems unreasonable to them, their first instinct is to threaten to move to Canada.
For example, if you are watching TV with white people and there is a piece on the news about that they do not agree with, they are likely to declare “ok, that’s it, I’m moving to Canada.”
Though they will never actually move to Canada, the act of declaring that they are willing to undertake the journey is very symbolic in white culture. It shows that their dedication to their lifestyle and beliefs are so strong, that they would consider packing up their entire lives and moving to a country that is only slightly different to the one they live in now.
Within white culture, it is agreed upon that if Canada had better weather it would be a perfect place.
Being aware that this information can be used quite easily to gain the trust of white people. Whenever they say, “I’m moving to Canada,” you must immediately respond with “I have relatives in Canada.”
They will then expect you to tell them about how Canada has a perfect healthcare system, legalized everything, and no crime. Though not true, it will reassure them that they are making the right choice by saying they want to move there.
But be warned, they will reference you in future conversations and possibly call on you to settle disputes about Canadian tax rates. So use this advice only if you plan to do some basic research.
Note: Canadian white people threaten to move to Europe.
Note: Europeans are unable to threaten to move anywhere.
as a canadian i find this article so funny and so true.
- Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me."
- Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980)
I don't agree entirely. He did serve.
Also I'm afraid of change when the man claiming it has no idea how he going to to it other than he supposedly is.
Either way neither is getting my vote. I may write in my favorite superhero though.
I would rather vote for AquaMan than Mccain anyday..
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- Given To Fly
Nothing is cool about John McCain
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Baltimore- 2024
DC- 2006, 2008
New York- 2008, 2010
Boston - Fenway 2016 (night 2) , 2024 (night1)
East Rutherford, New Jersey- 2006
Chicago - Lollapalooza 2007
Seattle- Gorge 2005
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- Given To Fly
yeah... the out of context quote has been mastered and taken to new levels on the internet... by everyone
John McCain is a role model by the way... the man has dedicated himself to public service. just because i disagree with his policies and ideas doesnt mean he is a bad man.
the guy is a POW for gods sake and served his country, is well educated, went onto a life of publiuc service in public office. he has no criminal record and has been a productive memeber of society and is now running for president of the united states of america. what about that doesnt make him a role model? he is better a better man then 99% of the role models the kids i deal with idolize, thats for sure
dont get me wrong i am not voting for him and disagree with him on many fronts...
and maybe you have missed the multiple speeches in wich Obama has recognized many of McCains accomplishemnts in life... he has done it many times including the other night
someone just passed this on to me
tough find eh kabong? she found it in 4 seconds...
Senator Barack Obama not only has impeccable timing, but the freshman
Democratic senator from Illinois also can sing. And at the annual dinner
of The Gridiron Club, Obama took the spotlight to poke fun at the Bush
administration, lampoon Vice President Dick Cheney's hunting mishap and
even take a few pokes at himself and his own party.
He rolled it all out with extraordinary ease and unloosed a song to
boot, sung to the tune of "If I Only Had a Brain,'' with the punch-line
landing on John McCain.
Obama opened with a show of pleasure for the "extravaganza'' of the
evening, attended by Bush, Cheney, half the Cabinet, Chief Justice John
Roberts Jr., the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and a cast of
media stars.
"Men in tails. Women in gowns,'' Obama marveled. "An orchestra playing,
as folks reminisce about the good old days. Kind of like dinner at the
Kerrys'.
"Nice to see you, Mr. President and Mrs. Bush,'' Obama said to the
president seated to his right and first lady to his left. "I think it
takes a great spirit for the president, who we all know is an early
riser, to sit here until midnight and hear himself lampooned, when he
could be back at the White House enjoying a quiet, peaceful night,
watching TV and approving secret wiretaps.''
"The truth is, I'm terrified to be here,'' he said. "Not because you're
such a tough audience, but because they're serving drinks. I'm standing
about 30 yards from the vice president, and I'm a lawyer. The only thing
that could make this more dangerous is if he considered me a friend.
"Mr. Vice President, I know you came here expecting to be a target,
which, it turns out, may prove easier for you than shooting at one,''
said Obama. "But I do want to thank you. For years, we Democrats have
succeeded in doing little more than shooting ourselves in the foot.
You've taught us a valuable lesson,'' Obama told Cheney.
"Aim higher.''
"There's probably only one person more sick of these jokes than you, and
that's your wife,'' Obama continued. "It's an honor to share this stage
with Lynne Cheney - a great personage in her own right. Scholar.
Author. A few years ago, she wrote a book called, Telling the Truth, or
as they call it in the vice president's office, Telling the truth - 24
hours later.”
Obama noted the absence of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice: "You
know, the president promised a muscular foreign policy. And anyone who's
seen the Condi Rice workout tapes knows he means business.
"This appearance is really the capstone of an incredible 18 months,''
Obama said, turning to his own brief career in the U.S. Senate. "I've
been very blessed: Keynote speaker at the Democratic convention. The
cover of Newsweek. My book made the best-seller list. I just won a
Grammy for reading it on tape. And I've had the chance to speak not once
but twice before the Gridiron Club.
"Really, what else is there to do?'' he asked. "Well, I guess I could
pass a law or something.
"About that book, some folks thought it was a little presumptuous to
write an autobiography at the age of 33,'' the senator said. "But people
seemed to like it. So now I'm working on volume two - the Senate months.
My remarkable journey from 99th in seniority to 98th.
"Believe me, when you're the last guy to ask questions at every
committee hearing, you have plenty of time to collect your thoughts,''
he said. "Especially when Joe Biden's on the committee.
"I'll tell you, my recent Grammy was a big surprise. I thought, for
sure Jack Abramoff would win for his rendition of 'It's Hard Out Here
for a Pimp.' This whole ethics thing has been an adventure,'' said
Obama, cast by his party to help seek ethical reforms in the aftermath
of the Abramoff scandal.
"I was really excited when they asked me to be the lead Democratic
spokesman. But I don't know. Turns out, it's a little like being given
the Kryptonite concession at a Superman convention. I mean, how did I
know it was a freshman hazing? Maybe I can explain it this way:'' And
with that introduction, the band struck up a familiar refrain from The
Wizard of Oz, and Obama proceeded to sing from the podium, with a
steady, unflinching, and even in-tune delivery of a song about the
senator from Arizona with whom Obama recently shared a rough-edged
exchange of letters:
"I'm aspiring to greatness, but somehow I feel weightless. A freshman's
sad refrain. I could be a great uniter, making ethics rules much
tighter, If I only had McCain. "I could bring us all together, no storm
we couldn't weather. We'd feel each other's pain. Red and blue wouldn't
matter, party differences would shatter, If I only had McCain.
"Oh why is it so hard, for honest men of good will to agree. If we ever
found a way to strike a deal, would we survive, politically?
"When a wide-eyed young idealist confronts a seasoned realist, there's
bound to be some strain. With the game barely started, I'd be feeling
less downhearted, If I only had McCain.
"Still I hope for the better, though I may rewrite my letter, cause I
gotta have McCain.''
Obama offered an unnecessary apology for his solo performance: "Needless
to say, my Grammy was in the spoken word category.
"I should say that I really do get along well with Sen. McCain,'' Obama
told the hotel ballroom. "But as you know, not everyone in politics
does. Because of his superstar status, his virtuous image, the kind of
hero worship treatment he gets from all of 'you, some of my colleagues
call John a prima dona. Me? I call him a role model. Think of it as
affirmative action. Why should the white guys be the only ones who are
over-hyped?''
"By the way, before I forget,'' Obama prodded the media rich audience.
"Raise your hand if Karl Rove didn't tell you about Valerie Plame. Some
folks say you've lost your investigative intensity. You were a little
slow to question the weapons of mass destruction. Maybe got a little
used on that whole Valerie Plame thing. But, by God, you brought Dick
Cheney to justice, and the world's better off for it. Or, at least
Gridiron speakers and late-night comedians were better off for it.''
Turning on his party, Obama said: "You know, the Gridiron Club is an
aging institution with a long, proud history, known today primarily for
providing a forum for jokes. To some,'' he said, "that may sound like
the Democratic Party.
"You hear this constant refrain from our critics that Democrats don't
stand for anything. That's really unfair,'' he said.
"We do stand for anything. Some folks say the answer for the Democratic
Party is to stop being so calculating and start standing up for
principle,'' he said. "In fact (Senate Minority Leader) Harry Reed's
appointed a task force to study this option. "The Republicans have been
poking fun at Democrats for not being united behind a single voice in
our party,'' Obama said. "I think that's unfair, and it smacks a little
of sexism. And just because the leading voice in our party is a
strong-willed, outspoken liberal woman with a famous husband does not
mean the Democrats are adrift.. And I, for one, want to thank Barbra
Streisand for her great leadership.
"I'm sick of people attacking Democrats as being out of touch, saying we
lose elections because we're all a bunch of snobby intellectuals who
can't speak the common man's language,'' he said. "I mean, what kind of
a supercilious argument is that?
"Take John Edwards. He's leading a new war on poverty - from his Chapel
Hill estate. And he's educating us. I had no idea there was so much
poverty in New Hampshire.''
"Speaking of New Hampshire, a lot of speculation that that 2008 campaign
could come down to Sen. McCain and Hillary Clinton. The thing I don't
think people realize is how much John and Hillary have in common.
They're both very smart. Both very hard-working. And they're both hated
by Republicans.''
"I mean, wow, it really has been a rough period for you, Mr.
President,'' Obama said.
"I missed the Oscars, so when I picked up the paper the next morning and
saw Crash in the headlines, I just assumed it was another Bush poll
story.
"And how about that ports deal?'' he added, with a reference to the
attempted takeover of several U.S. port operations by an Arab firm and a
shot at Bush's experience with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina..
"I feel for you, sir. It's tough getting trapped in a storm, when no one
comes to help.''
"And then there's the flap about global warming,'' Obama said. "You
know, the Bush administration's been a little skeptical about the whole
concept of global warming. It's actually not the warming part they
question. It's the globe.. The president was so excited about Tom
Friedman's book, The World is Flat. As soon as he saw the title, he
said, 'You see? I was right.'''
"But when people say the administration is hostile to science, that's
really a bad rap. Just last week, they asked for a hundred million
dollars for the NIH to fund new research into leech therapy.
"I was told that this dinner is off the record,'' Obama said, moving on
to the National Security Agency's warrantless domestic eavesdropping in
search for terrorists. "No taping or recording of this event, unless, of
course, secretly authorized by the president. I completely trust the
president with that authority, by the way. But just out of an abundance
of caution, and not implying anything, I've asked my staff to conduct
all phone conversations in the Kenyan dialect of Luo.
"Truth is, this domestic spying has all kinds of useful applications for
homeland security,'' he said. "And I have a suggestion in this regard,
Mr. President: you can spy on the Weather Channel, and find out when big
storms are coming.
"You all watch the winter Olympics?'' he asked. "I'm sure a lot of us in
politics were following that figure skating, because we can identify
with performers who spin wildly and sometimes fall on their butts. I
also enjoyed that biathlon, where they ski and shoot at the same time.
Probably not your sport, Mr. Vice President.''
Obama closed with thanks for all the celebrity he has found during his
brief tenure. "Most of all, I want to thank you for all the generous
advance coverage you've given me in anticipation of a successful
career,'' he said. "When I actually do something, we'll let you know.''
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And the guy isn't a bad person just because he is a republican.
If I was American, I would vote for the candidate who I feel would improve health care, education and overall quality of life the most.
If that means letting corporations run wild, free market etc then so be it. (Rep)
If that means increasing taxes, enforcing more rules for corps, then so be it. (Dem).
Either way, they both ought to get the hell out of Iraq and focus on what's important for their own country.
What he's starting to look like to me is Reagan. He's talking like him, and smiling like him. I think it is deliberate. Watch him the next few weeks and see if you think so. I saw some footage from much earlier this year, and his demeanor is quite different than what I've seen lately down to the little 'well....' the way Reagan used to say. Again, I think its deliberate.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
you know what else is old
uneducated people that don't understand america is gonna be warmed by the stereotypical old man.
this is ridiculous.
I'm telling you, it's not happening.
for the least they could possibly do
And why do you think so? Does that mean you disagree? A lot of thought goes into how a candidate presents him or herself, with a lot of study by people who look at what affects voters and listeners in a positive manner. Reagan was the last perceived 'successful' Republican president, and quite popular. This can't have gone unnoticed by McCain's handlers.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
alot of people around here seem to take thier own opinion as fact
nice. he was a POW for what, 5 years, being tortured on a daily basis. That's why his features are like that & his arms also. When they were going to release him, he refused to go without the rest of his men. Would you do the same, not many men would.
not saying I like/dislike him, but that statement is just ignorant.
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Pot, meet kettle.
Why do you believe Obama would immediately withdraw troops from Iraq? Because he says so on his web site?
Oh, it's your opinion that he's telling the truth. It's my opinion that he's telling his base what it wants to hear because he wants to be elected.
I don't see how either opinion is more or less valid -- although you'll have to forgive my cynicism based on, I dunno, EVERY SINGLE election this country has ever had.
for the least they could possibly do
lay off tv news a little
youre suggesting a WHITE MAN as old as John Mccain hasnt established himself on who he is and what he is about long before he decided to enter the presidential race.
McCain's handlers??
Obama's handlers??
this is DANGEROUS THOUGHT
to suggest that a mistake McCain may make in the future is not actually his own, but his handlers...
so if this is the case..
WHO ARE THE PEOPLE VOTING FOR??
I think you are reading more than I'm saying. Did I mention 'Obama's handlers'? No. I don't think he has them. I do think McCain has advisors who are guiding him in demeanors. You are welcome to disagree and I see that you are. No problem, but I will continue to make this point. Did I say anything about McCain's future mistakes? No. Gratuitous comments such as 'lay off tv news' are pointless as you have no idea what and how much I watch. How much do you watch? As to who people are voting for I am voting for Obama as I prefer his point of view, but I believe and I think it has already been demonstrated by the current administration that the Republicans will do just about anything to get and stay in power. There are those that will advise McCain in how to present himself in the a way that appeals to the most people, regardless of what his policies actually are. Feel free to disagree but I stand by what I said.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
you don't believe that Obama has handlers. everyone who is running for anything has handlers. also i believe that all parties will do anything to get and stay in power. lets not be fooled.
- Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me."
- Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980)
Had someone posted this thread eight years ago, I would have nothing poor to say about Senator McCain.
However, the man has sold his political soul and "maverick" stature to circle jerk the far right wing of his party. He has gone against his own personal beliefs and supported the Bush administrations use of torture. He was once in strong opposition to the Bush tax cuts, and now favors them. He was once against illegal wiretapping---and is now for it.
While I don't agree with him, he is showing signs of his old self with his stances on the Iraq War and climate change. He isn't a moron and he sees the poll numbers of the percentage of Americans who want our troops to come home, but he is sticking to his guns that the surge is working and not doing what is popular in the polls. So, +1 there for him even though I couldn't disagree more if it was possible. Also, at least he is admitting that man made climate change is taking place, which is very unpopular on his side of the aisle. Senator McCain has also been a champion for campaign finance reform for quite some time.
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I still very much believe that McCain woudl be very different as a president than as a person running for president. sadly, McCain has changed since 8 years ago but i still believe that he changed because of what happen to him 8 years ago. i think he realized that you can't be teh maverick if you want to be the president esp. if you are running as a rep.
- Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me."
- Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980)