What Obama Won't Do For You

"Thanks to Barack Obama's victory, I can now work less hours and get more food stamps!"

You're sitting in a bus headed to work the day after the November 2008 elections. Today isn't a normal riding day, as the passengers are "alive" and talking to each other. You'd think that you were riding with a whole bunch of lottery winners.

The person sitting behind you is expressing relief that someone is finally going to take over the mortgage payments. The person right next to you talks about how great it'll be to receive a monthly stipend from the government; courtesy of the greedy rich people now forced to pay their share. The person behind you talks about how they finally will be able to drive to work, now that someone will be giving him money to put gas in his car. The person in front of you tells you that you should sit in the back of the bus.

You feel like you're in the Twilight Zone.

The above may sound strange, but it's happened across the country. The first statement was made in a Laundromat; a woman told her friend that now that Obama was elected, she could reduce her work hours as her food stamps benefits were about to go up.

The media did such an extraordinary job at fooling the electorate that some myths need to be addressed.

1. President Obama has no plans to create a perpetual financial stipend for the public. His economic stimulus plan extends unemployment benefits and provides tax credits. These are one time actions based on Congress' desires. You'll get $500.00 if you're single, or $1,000.00 if you're married. This'll happen once; or more if Congress wants to provide another economic stimulus. The tax credits will go to taxpayers regardless of race.

2. President Obama never said anything about forcing Caucasians to suffer racial injustice. No plans are in the works to force whites to sit in the back of the bus; or to cater to another race. The "oppressed race" will not be immune to racial discrimination charges; nor will they have "open season" to promote its own at the expense of another race.

3. President Obama isn't the beginning of what will be a long succession of African American presidents. The next president could be Caucasian, or have Hispanic, American Indian, or Asian ancestry. The next president could be a woman with Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry. The American Electorate will decide on the makeup of the next presidents in line.

4. History books will not be revised to reflect Jesse Jackson's, or Al Sharpton's, version of American History.

5. Barack Obama will not dish money out left and right, nor will he flood money to a "disadvantaged" race. Congress, not the President, has control over the budget. This includes collecting revenue, disbursing it, and managing the budget. Please note that the Democrats had control over congress since January 2007.

6. Barack Obama isn't going to singlehandedly pass one law after another. Again, it's Congress' job to create bills; which become law after the President signs it into law. The President doesn't create the majority of our laws.

7. Drastic changes? Again, please note that a Democrat Congress has been creating the laws since January 2007. President Obama is a Democrat; consider the odds of a Democrat President turning this country 180 degrees in another direction when a Democrat Congress has been making laws since 2007.

Such drastic change would bring us closer to what conservatives want. If that happens, "Oh yes we did!" would quickly change to, "Oh no he didn't!"

Travis is a freelance writer that specializes in information market, political writing, fundraising and communications.

Obama's Inauguration - What is the Message?

Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Bono, Garth Brookes, Sheryl Crowe, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellancamp, Bruce Springsteen, Usher, Shakira, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder.

In addition, Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifa and Denzil Washington will be reading historical passages and Reverend V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation.

That is quite a list. Did I just list off the line up for the Grammys? For the Golden Globe Awards? Perhaps the Emmys? No, this is a listing of who will perform at our new President elects Inauguration. This is the listing of the performers at Obama's Inauguration. All of these supposed "celebrities" - bringing in the newest member of the bunch, the newest "celebrity" on the block. Yes, our President is now viewed as a "celebrity" - not a serious "thinker" who will lead this country through good and bad times.

What kind of message is this sending to the country and the world?

"Even though we're very practiced at inaugurations and large events, this is one that will rewrite the book on inaugurations" said (D) Eleanor Norton of DC - who has requested an ADDITIONAL $15 MILLION from Congress to help the city pay the costs of the inauguration. That would DOUBLE the $15 Million Congress has already allocated to pay for the event. She believes that the total costs to the city could run close to $50 Million! Which, by the way, is the same amount that Congress allocated to both Denver and St. Paul to host the Republican and Democratic conventions earlier this year.

I almost have to take a break now and sit back and reread what I just wrote. Is this insane? Do you feel the same outrage and disgust that I do? Have you approved these expenditures? Has anyone asked you about approving these expenditures? Where is the accountability and "transparency" of these outlandish money allocations. No wonder our government is completely broke - they do not know the concept of what a "budget" is. This is very sad for all future generations who will be saddled with this tremendous debt.

Is it necessary to have all those entertainers at a Presidential Inauguration? I guarantee they are not playing for free and that they account for a good part of the inauguration budget - your money. Why is it necessary to have such an expensive extravaganza to inaugurate the President? Does anyone notice that the government has no money? Yet they are going out and splurging on this big party during one of the worst economic down turns in our history. Where is the common sense? Where is the responsibility? This seems like the activities of a teenager who has no value for money - yet millions of Americans seem to want what is happening.

If these people must celebrate and party - at the tax payers expense - then there is apparently nothing We the People - can do about it. All I know is I didn't authorize my tax dollars to be spent this frivolously - did you? I hope they enjoy the party because once the party is over - and I mean with the economy - they are going to realize that the inauguration was irrelevant - what matters is the reality of our economic situation and the current world activities.

America cannot stick its head in the sand and make believe for a night that everything is OK. We need a leader who will say "The inauguration is to be a small gathering in the Oval Office - that will be seen on TV for all. The total cost will be minimal, the process will be quick and we will then begin work on righting America's challenges immediately there after".

This is the message we need to hear from our leader - not - let's have a party, and spend millions of dollars we don't have THEN when the party is over we are going to spend even more money we don't have - TRILLIONS of dollars more that we don't have. Yes, this inauguration sends the wrong message to all tax paying Americans and to the world.

It tells the tax payers that - "we do not value your money, we will print all the money we want and we only care about momentary, short term happiness and fixes". It tells the world that "America frivolously and without care spends their money in the face of an economic storm" Does this send the message of stability that our foreign allies need to feel confident in our economy? What kind of insanity is guiding these monetary decisions? Where is the responsibility and accountability?

People, in the face of such disorder we must band together and make our voices heard - loud and clear. Do you want this irresponsibility to continue in Washington? Do you want to stand in defense of your children's futures? We must stand together in larger numbers and protest how our government is spending our money There must be accountability for these trillions. Please join me today - express your free speech, assemble and petition - we must change the direction our government is heading us down. We need Capitalism not Socialism. Make your voice heard today.

Obama Collectibles - Will Barack Obama Collectibles Continue to Be Good Investments?

With the United States making history with the election of Barack Obama, many people are collecting election paraphernalia. Will it continue to be a good investment?

Whether it is the stock market, land, or antiques, any investment is a risky investment. Can anyone really say if our President Elect's collectibles will continue to be a good investment? Unless you have a crystal ball that can accurately predict the future, then the answer would have to be a resounding "no."

The bottom line to any investment is: do your research. At the present time, most items that have Barack Obama's autograph on them are going for an outrageous price. If he continues to make history, the cost of those items will continue to rise.

Look at America's last well-loved president: John F. Kennedy. The only reason Kennedy memorabilia does not go for the same amount that Obama's is going for, is because items for Kennedy were mass-produced. In essence, there were too many items put in circulation.

Any collectors' item concerning Barack Obama has just recently been put into circulation, so people are willing to snap those items up at high prices. And, as people continue to buy these items, and they become harder to find, the prices that collectors are will to pay will only increase.

There is quite a bit of "Obama" collateral out there, but the items that are going for the big bucks are less in numbers, so there is more of a demand. Small items that are in the less-expensive category will probably increase in value at a slower rate, but again as the campaign buttons, mugs and magnets become less in numbers, collectors will be willing to pay unbelievable prices for them as well.

One final warning: If you are looking for something with Obama's autograph, be very careful. It has already been proven that there are forgeries of our President Elect's signature.

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Obama Collectibles - Own a Piece of Modern History With Obama Memorabilia

We have just witnessed one of the most exciting presidential campaigns in modern history. The 2008 campaign for United States President had many ups and downs, and some surprising twists. The most surprising was the amazing rise of a little known senator from Illinois named Barack Obama, who in mere months went from underdog to front runner.

Along the way, people began to hear his message of hope and change and realized that America could be great again, if we all just worked together. Barack Obama created a movement that is still going strong today. Of course, with any movement of this size, there's a lot of history being made and we all want to own a little piece of it for ourselves so that we can always remember this special time.

Barack Obama's popularity has created a growing demand for all sorts of Obama collectibles of every size, shape and form. If you supported Barack Obama during the campaign, then you probably already own some campaign memorabilia like buttons, pins, hats, posters, yard signs and t-shirts.

Fortunately, there are now many more Obama related things to collect besides campaign items. Some of these items may grow in value over time, while others are just keepsakes for you to treasure forever.

Barack Obama Commemorative Coins - Barack Obama coins are one of the hottest selling items right now and there are several ads on TV offering a selection of colorful coins with his image on them. Here are some facts about Barack Obama coins:

The coins being advertised the most are U.S. Mint coins that have been colorized with a special coating.

There is some controversy as to the real value of these coins. If you intend to purchase these coins, be aware that even though they are currency, their value has been greatly diminished by the colorization process. Meaning, they're pretty to look at, but won't grow in monetary value over time.

The U.S. Mint has issued a warning concerning these colorized coins stating that they do not endorse, sponsor or authorize any coin that has been altered or defaced for commercial purposes. Therefore, if you buy them for a keepsake that's fine, but don't buy extra sets counting on being able to resell them for a profit later on. Colorized coins are worthless.

Having said that, there are some very nice sets out there that can be displayed and even used as educational pieces. If you see any coin set that is being advertised as going up in value, do your research before buying.

Barack Obama Commemorative Plate - Obama plates are also being heavily advertised on TV and elsewhere as high-quality collectibles. A ceramic collector plate of Barack Obama usually is the size of a normal dinner plate and features an official looking color picture of Barack Obama. Some plates are done by independent artist and can feature embossed photos of Obama or the first family.

An Obama plate may or may not come with a display stand, which is a small stand that you can sit the plate on top of to display it on a shelf, or inside a glass cabinet.

Barack Obama Poster Art - This has been one of the most popular items during the campaign and has now branched out into the post election era. The most famous of all Barack Obama posters is the Obama hope poster done by artist Shepard Fairey. This iconic poster was originally hung around Chicago and other urban cities as a cool way to promote the change candidate.

After the election, this particular poster has only grown in value and popularity. It is a physical reminder that in these stressful times, there's always hope for a better tomorrow. In addition to the Shepard Fairey Obama poster featuring the words hope or change, there's another popular one that says progress.

There are two versions of the Obama progress poster. One created by Fairey, and another rarer one created by an artist named Scott Hansen. Hansen's poster differs from Fairey's in that it has a more retro vibe and features the images of people surrounding a large tree. The Obama symbol is in the middle and the word Progress is written in large letters on the bottom. There are also other unique posters created by a variety of talented artists.

Barack Obama Tee Shirts - Creativity abounds when it comes to t-shirts featuring the image of Barack Obama. There are the official tees created by the campaign, but many people love the uniquely original versions that can only be found from creative artists of many stripes.

There are cheap Obama t shirts and nicer urban Obama shirts like the powerful Obama MLK t shirts featuring the likeness of our 44th President and Martin Luther King, Jr. I've also seen some cool ones commemorating the inauguration.

Newspaper Cover with Obama - There are a lot of people who like to own a copy of big city newspapers that feature a major event on the cover. A newspaper shows off an important story like no other periodical can. The bigger the city, the better. Many people are now seeking copies of New York newspapers with Obama election results, or Obama newspaper headlines. This is because The New York Times is read by people around the world.

The Chicago Sun Times and USA Today covers are examples of other newspapers that are highly collectible. Obama's historic election and inauguration are captured in exciting detail by these daily papers.

Barack Obama Commemorative Magazine - Obama Time magazine covers are in high demand due to the popularity of both Obama himself and Time magazine. Time has been documenting important world events for decades and seems to be a collector favorite for this reason.

There are other great Obama magazine covers like that cool one from Ebony that features Obama wearing sunglasses and exiting his ride. Another great one is the recent Rolling Stone magazine cover with the blue background. There will be many more of these - count on it.

Barack Obama Buttons - Because they're so easy to make, there are hundreds of buttons featuring the likeness of Barack Obama. Many people already have official campaign buttons. However, there are many more created by independent artists with all sorts of designs and colors. If you're collecting Obama memorabilia, you've got to have at least one cool Obama button.

Barack Obama Mugs - There are black Obama coffee mugs and white obama coffee mugs with all kinds of cool artwork. Buy one to drink out of and one just for display. The more unique the design is, the more you'll treasure it.

Obama Comics - Yes, there is already a comic book that features Obama on the cover (Amazing Spiderman #583 Variant Comic Book). It's a special edition Marvel Spiderman Comic where our superhero, Spiderman, saves inauguration day. This is very limited and highly collectible. The creators of the series found out that Obama collected Spiderman comics when he was a kid. I'm sure there will be more Obama comic book fun in the future.

Barack Obama Shoes - Believe it or not, you can buy Obama shoes or Obama sneakers that have unique Obama graphics on them. These aren't official shoes made by famous name brand manufacturers, but they sure are super cool.

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Obama Cabinet

Who will the new President Elect choose to assist him in running this country? Of course they will be some of the best and brightest, and more than likely they will be individuals who are not only qualified but have also been associated with Barack Obama in the past. For instance, Barack Obama's nominee for Treasury Secretary went to Timothy Giethner not only is he well educated and well qualified for the job, but he also has a past connection with Barack Obama through his father, Peter Geithner, who managed microfinance programs for the Ford Foundation in Indonesia. It was at this time that Peter Geithner became aquainted with a woman by the name of Ann Dunhame-Soetoro, Barack Obama's mother.

Hillary Clinton, now the Secretary of State, had a wild campaign against now President Elect Barack Obama for the Democratic Presidential Nomination. Moreover, she is not only well educated and well qualified, but she has had much more experience than most at running the US of A. Since, at the time of her being the First Lady she and her husband Bill Clinton were referred to as being co-presidents. Attorney General Eric Holder joined Barack Obama's presidential campaign in late 2007 as his senior legal advisor. Holder had previously been nominated the Deputy Attorney General by Bill Clinton; he was the first African American to serve in that position. Moreover, Holder played a key role in advising Attorney General Janet Reno in the execution of policies in the Independent Counsel Statute during the investigation of the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

The nomination for Secretary of Defense went to the former Bush administration Defense Secretary, Michael Gates. Gates accepted the nomination as Secretary of Defense on November 8, 2006, replacing Donald Rumsfeld. He was confirmed with bipartisan support and in a 2007 profile written by former National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, Time named Gates one of the year's most influential people. For more information on the Obama Cabinet such as expected nominations and videos on Barack Obama simply visit Obama cabinet.

Rick Sutherland
OBAMA CABINET!

Obama Baby Clothes

As you might know, the presidential elections are buzzing about. Many people have already chosen who they want to stand behind, and it would seem Obama isn't left without a strong following of his own. While infants and toddlers may not be old enough to vote or comprehend the importance of our next president, it has become an increasing trend among parents to dress their children in support of who they want for president. From their first days, all the way to toddlerhood; it is possible to have your child sport these trend setting Obama onesies, t-shirts, and accessories.

When you are looking for the perfect onesie or t-shirt for your child to wear in support of Obama, you may become overwhelmed by the quantity that is available to you. Whether you are shopping at your local retail mass market retail chain, or online. However I myself have found that taking your search online, often times not only opens up the possibilities of finding that perfect fit; but can also help you to refine your search to your specific needs. Below I have included some of the cutest Obama support onesies, t-shirts, and even accessories that are available for you to purchase.

*Mama says vote for Obama (this cute little saying can be found on both onesies or t-shirts for infants and toddlers. It also comes in a variety of colors and fonts)

* I Love BO (an adorable little spin on Barack Obama's name, sported on an infant onesie)

* Babies for Barack

* Its time for a change! Obama

* Kids for Obama Obama for kids

* Future Democrat for Obama

While you aren't limited to things such as onesies and t-shirts, as many retailers offer things such as hats, infant safe pins, and even shoes that sport the support of Obama's campaign. Of course, there are so many more choices available for you to select from. They can range from the simple to elaborate designs. However, remember when you are choosing the right obama related onesie or t-shirt for your child; that you should try to select the right size to optimize the usage time of your child's clothing. If your child is nearing the end of the size's expectancy you should try to make your purchase for one size larger; or make a purchase of two so you can get even more enjoyment our of these sassy onesies, t-shirts, and accessories.

Show your baby's style by dressing them up in your favorite band's t-shirts and onesies. Whether it's The Ramones, Led Zeppelin or 311, there are punk rock baby clothes as well as Obama baby clothes, toddler shirts, infant t-shirts and diaper bags available. Other kids clothing and gift items include: Toddler skate shoes, slogan baby clothes, rompers, baby bibs and beanies and we now offer a selection of Political baby onesies and t-shirts

Mansfield Shares Story of Faith of Obama

"This book is...written in the belief that if a man's faith is sincere, it is the most important things about him, and...it is impossible to understand who he is and how he will lead without first understanding the religious vision that informs his life..." -Stephen Mansfield

I think reading The Faith of Barack Obama by Stephen Mansfield after the 2008 election is over has allowed me to better absorb the wealth of understanding this book provides. Mansfield, who has also written of Churchill, Booker T. Washington, George W. Bush, et. al. has a gift for honing in on, and creating a well-documented text that speaks directly to and clearly presents the defining points of the person about whom he has written.

It is not the first time Mansfield has written about the faith of men. It perhaps, though, is the first time that his book is published immediately before the election of that man as president elect. Obviously, the biography may well become a must-read for all Americans, as we look toward the time of change that Obama has promised. I believe the book covers essentially all of the issues that drove this year's election and helps lay a foundation that will guide our understanding of the future.

One of the major highlights of the book was a comprehensive, comparative analysis of the "Four Faces of Faith" for those individuals who were the primary participants in the 2008 election: George W. Bush as the individual who was leaving the office and then Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain as the leading candidates. Each of these individuals has openly discussed their faith during the election. Reading the comparison however, clearly focuses on how the candidates' profession of faith may have been perceived by citizens.

Mansfield begins his book, naturally, with a look at Obama's early life. Considering the diversity of influences from his major role models-his parents, grandparents, and his stepfather¾it is somewhat amazing that he was able to intellectually work through the breadth of his experience and arrive at a point where he chose to follow Christ. Then, as various political campaigns were undertaken, Obama was constantly attacked from a faith standpoint; however, being under fire, actually worked to forge his beliefs into both rhetoric as well as actions that in turn fired his growing numbers of followers.

"We worship an awesome God in the Blue States," declared Obama at the 2004 Democratic Party Convention speech. Quite willing to claim that democrats were Christians too, Obama has in essence "founded" a Religious Left that has met the needs of the millions who soundly rejected that only the Religious Right were true Christians. "We, too, have faith...Those of us who believe in a woman's right to choose an abortion, who defend the rights of gays and who care for the poor... It was a conscious attempt to reclaim the voice of the American political Left."

Mansfield clarifies issues regarding Obama's early teachings in Islam, and his relationship with Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., as well as a discussion of the black church experience, which historically has provided a method for hearing the news, dealing with issues and planning for the good of the community. His inclusion of a perhaps little-known issue, of the "Tuskegee Syphilis Study," lends credibility to his discussion and forces us to better understand the fear and anger of a large part of our population!

In closing, Mansfield highlights a number of healers-those who are able to bring about change for the good. Will Obama be such a healer? Mansfield seems to imply that he just might be. He has been forced to share and has willingly stood on what he believes, while at the same time, admitting, for instance, when he is unsure of his position on abortion, that "I don't believe such doubts make me a bad Christian. I believe they make me human, limited in my understandings of God's purpose and therefore prone to sin." (From The Audacity of Hope) May this reviewer add her personal "Amen" to that!

Needless to say, I highly recommend The Faith of Barack Obama by Stephen Mansfield!

"No matter how religious they may or may not be, people are tired of seeing faith used as a tool of attack. They don't want faith used to belittle or to divide...Because in the end, that's not how they think about faith in their own lives." --Barack Obama

The Faith of Barack Obama
By Stephen Mansfield
Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 978-1-59555-250-1
164 Pages

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Let Harper and Obama Do the Worrying - At Least After Five

I attended a convention last week and had the pleasure of playing the role of spectator instead of speaker. I enjoyed the role reversal. It allowed me to hear things from another perspective-to sit and say, "I know that" and also to say, "I need to do that," too.

Sometimes we are too close to a situation to realize the impact we're having. Sometimes we can be too involved, too focused and possibly too self-absorbed to think of others.

Think back to the last time you arrived home and told your family you'd had a bad day. You probably expected them to cut you some slack, and perhaps forgive you for being in a bad mood.

Why do we do that? Why do we behave the worst with the people we love the most? And what does that behavior teach our children, our partners and ourselves?

Darci (the speaker) suggested to us that when we put our hand on the doorknob to enter our home, we need to take a deep breath-separate from what we left and enjoy what we enjoy most. Easier said than done.

In my city, Ottawa, we are a week into a transit strike, with no end in sight. People are short tempered, and taking out their frustrations on everyone, including their families. North Americans who are relying on the auto industry are concerned for their jobs. We're all, in one way or another, worried about what the economy will mean for us.

It's no wonder we're stressed and irritable. But it doesn't mean we should take it out on our loved ones.

Here are some quick reminders that may help you be the best "you" that you can be.

Before you open the door

• Take a deep breath before you open the door. If necessary, sit in your car or walk around the block until you're ready to open the door.
• Put a smile on your face. You've just walked into a supportive place. Show your family that you're happy to be with them.
• Be willing to talk about your day. Don't repress your feelings. In the same vein, don't vent your frustrations on your family and think that is "communicating," either. Talk "with" your family, not "at" them.
• Be present with your family, in mind and body.
• Focus on what went well today, rather than on what didn't go well.
• Share something funny that happened to you today, and have everyone else do the same.
• Be aware of information overload. Yes, information is part of the answer, but too much information can cause fear as well. Get the information you need to know, but don't feel that getting that same information from six different sources is going to make you feel better; it won't.
• Be thankful every day that you have what you have, because there are millions of people who don't have even close to what you have.

These are great messages at any time of the year, not just the holiday season. Family is a gift. Your family might be traditional in nature, or it might be a little less conventional. Your family might be on the other end of a telephone or your family might have four legs. Family is family and they deserve the best of you.

We at ON THE RIGHT TRACK wish you the best of holiday seasons. We wish that when you walk in the door tonight you walk in with a smile on your face, and an appreciation for what you have. It's worth it.

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Inauguration Day Speech of Barack Obama - What to Expect & the People's Reactions

Excitement, joy, fear, happiness, all these and more are the mixed emotions the President - elect Barack Obama is feeling before he delivered the much awaited and greatly expected Obama inauguration day speech. The 20th of January will be the day that will mark the history not only of the United States but the whole international community.

"Era of Responsibility," will be the speech written and rehearsed by the very first African - American President - elect Barack Obama's inauguration speech. The speech has a touch of history at the same time, the goal is to galvanize and strengthen the nation and the world to work hand in hand in order to create and inspire wonderful things. This might be challenging for him, but the greater challenge is ahead in making all his words come into a reality. In the 2004 Democratic National Convention, people where overwhelmed with the way Obama delivered his very good address. It was well written, prepared, and delivered. There were great expectations especially now that he won the U.S. Presidency.

The speech is expected to last from 15 to 20 minutes, the shortest in all Presidential inauguration speeches which is mainly focused on responsibility. Aside from responsibility as the main theme, there will also other things in which he will put emphasis on. It will all began shortly after President - elect Barack Obama together with his wife First Lady Michelle Obama to oath of office by the Chief Justice John Paul Stevens using the Inaugural Holy Bible of President Lincoln.

Aside from being responsible global citizens, the Obama inauguration day speech which was rehearsed by the President - elect in order to avoid mistakes and come up with fresh and correct diction will also focus on cooperation, unity, and being helpful especially in this times of economic recession, and financial crisis.

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How Will First Lady Michelle Obama Re-Decorate the White House?

While the media has brought up the personal side of the transition into the White House and discussed the kid's picking of the "First Dog" or Presidential Puppy, maybe it's time to discuss how Michelle Obama might decorate the White House? No doubt this is of interest to many Americans and the interior designer profession.

Will she choose a more traditional look, will she enlist Martha Stewart's assistance, as Martha Stewart did endorse President Barack Obama prior to the election with much of the same kind words as Oprah did. Will Mrs. Obama, The United States' First Lady wish to put more color into the interior ambiance of the White House, and give it a little pizzazz?

Indeed, the Obama's are a young couple and they may like a White House with a little more personality, than the traditional old pastel look? There will be window shades to dress, colors to choose and furniture to pick out. It's a huge job and if you do not believe it, simply read some of the comments of other First Lady's who spent countless hours choosing how best to re-decorate it.

Perhaps the interior rooms are the wrong color and need more Earth Tones, that might be more to Michelle Obama's liking? It will certainly be interesting to see just how our new First Lady Elect Michelle Obama chooses to re-decorate. And you can bet whatever she chooses will be big news in the major media as the Obama's settle into their new home. How Will First Lady Michelle Obama Re-Decorate the White House? Please think on this.

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Facebook Assists Obama Campaign

Barack Obama dominated on Facebook through out the year which really helped him in his political career; he also had hired Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes in early 2007 for his assistance on social media. Obama uses the age of technology in a right way as he started working on very early on it. Internet, the boom of social networking helped him too. In this regard he uses Facebook that provide him a great platform to carry on his campaigns. Facebook is the most crowded place on Internet today and an easy way to convey messages to millions in no time.

Obama has more than 2,615,397 supporters on Facebook and millions on other social sites. Launching the campaign, anti-Obama sentiments, McCain hurt him a lot. On the other hand Obama was more reserved and dignified, saved his energy for his landmark social media campaigns. Obama's Facebook page provide his supporters some interaction like uploading videos, pictures and post comments which gives an impression that he gives them some consideration. The new system on Facebook which Obama introduces is that it connects the users to all the local Obama events and shows the users' friends are attending which one. It also allows users to organize your own events. This strategy started very successfully and attracted about two million Facebook supporters.

As Facebook is the most successful website around and these all campaign was an unbelievable development in this tech industry. This shift of technology has seriously affected McCain's strategy. A new aspect of social media is revealed by US election and these new political campaigning strategies will help us more in our approach in the future. Obama has proved himself as the leader of political social media just through Facebook.

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Arnold Smith is editor of (http://www.facebookster.com/blog) I have written many articles for different industries

Do We Dare With-Obama?

Obama is not the right person for President, period. Why? We judge a person by whom he hangs around with, what is said, and if he stays in the same house with the person he says is doing wrong, and we so judge this person accordingly. It took him a long time for him to make that decision, with a lot of apologies in between to leave his church domain. We judge everyday, ever decision we make. To be frank, none of the three candidates are fit for office, but I fear Obama, is the worse of the worse, Clinton, whom I do not favor either is the best of the worse. This of course is my opinion. But I have looked, as the nation has looked closely at his background, as we should, and what he says, and where he came from, and where he goes, and who he hangs around with, and found him needing. He regrets he has had a negative relationship with a church recently, that is recently, I wonder what that church has talked about for the last twenty years, it by their own tongue, anti white, anti everything but Muslim and black, so it seems, and under the roof of Christianity "Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content three with, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbade them that would, and cast them out of the church." (Epistle of John) they talk it, they salute it, and all in the name of Jesus Christ. They scorn Clinton, as if she should be hated, "But he that hate his brother is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and know not whither he goes, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes." (1 John). God gave to John a message he said, "...try the spirits see if they are of God: because false prophets are gone out into the world." This is Obama's church in a nutshell.

I hate to tell them, but Christ was not black, nor was he white, he was Jewish, and we know what a Jew looks like, do we not, and what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and so we know the heart of the church, and perhaps a good portion of the heart of Obama. On the other hand, he has a slight bend to the Muslim agenda. On one hand this is seen as a gift, for both sides of the world, on the other it is very suspicious-like taking his middle name out of his full name, and not exposing the fact his father is Muslim, they had to pry it out of him, because he wants to hide the fact for the present, until he makes president, he is of the Muslim code, or could be. Even Satan can go into a church and bend his knees with the rest of the crowd, and walk out smiling. It does not mean he is for Christ, his ways his heart. And one cannot afford to guess who is sitting in the White House.

He is pro gun control. If he could, and he may have the chance to, he'd take the guns away from everyone in America, everyone that is, but his bodyguards. Perhaps he will also join the International Court that will end the active role for our military around the world as a superior power, tie their hands. Also, he will give the United Nations all they want, at the expense of the American Tax payer, now we give twenty-billion of our money to feed the empire of the UN, while our own unfed, remain unfed. This would pull the rug from under the chair right out from the poor.

He has never served a day in the military, and I do not think is qualified, to control the military, why should we give him control of something he knows nothing about. It is like giving a backyard car mechanic, the go ahead to fix the 747 Jet at the international airport, whom will carry all the food, arms, money, and congress to its next destination. I spent eight years in active duty, one in war. And he wants to be Commander and Chief, where is his qualifications, in this area I would and could make better decisions, and I do not feel qualified. God help us all, if he is president.

Barak Obama - Five Lessons to English As a Foreign Language Teachers

Five Lessons from Barack Obama

Here are five lessons English as a foreign language teachers can learn from American President-elect Barack Obama. This was adapted from "Six Marketing Lessons From Barack Obama" by Steve Harrison which originally appeared as part one of a two-part series in his Book Marketing Update print newsletter.

1. Get feedback from your EFL learners - and USE it

Obama sent several dozen drafts of his second book "The Audacity of Hope" to friends, media, legislators and followed up with them and asked them for feedback.

More importantly, he listened to what they had to say, and made changes based on their feedback. Be a good listener, and adapt to the feedback you receive like President-elect Barack Obama does.

2. Be determined and Pleasantly Persistent in Your EFL Teaching

In 20 years of helping authors sell more books, marketer Steve Harrison discovered that 95% of all authors give up way too quickly and easily. They're not determined and persistent.

Back in 1995, Barack Obama was relatively unknown and trying to get whatever publicity he could. So even though he wanted to meet the N'Digo book reviewer, he ultimately failed to persuade her to review his book. But here's the key. He didn't give up. He persisted.

"He would call me every week and say, 'Did you read my book?'" the publisher told the New York Times.

Successful people like Barack Obama are not considered pests because they're always friendly, always patiently staying in touch and continually dispersing some new information or slant worth considering.

Let me ask you, do you have that kind of persistence?

3. Don't let any perceived lack of EFL qualifications permanently stop you.

Many teachers and other professionals are held back by a belief they're not "qualified" simply because they're not the world's leading authority in their field. You need to be competent at what you do, of course, but the fact is you don't need to be the MOST accomplished, MOST knowledgeable, MOST credentialed "expert" in your field to be successful.

You do however, need to be very good at presenting yourself and your ideas. Rightly or wrongly, presentation and rapport are often more important than "qualifications".

Obama hasn't let any apparent lack of qualifications stand in the way of making himself a wealthy, best-selling author (3 million copies in print to date) and finally being elected to the highest political office in the land. You shouldn't let any hole or flaw in your resume stop you from getting where you want to go either.

4. Work at becoming a master at Developing rapport with your EFL learners

Your EFL learners don't care nearly as much about your credibility as they do about your rapport with them and how you can help them. Are you telling your own personal story about why you do what you do in a way that connects with your learners? Are you telling stories which agitate EFL learner's motivations and shows them how much they need the English language communicative skills which you help to provide for them? Do you work at creating a dynamic, communicative lesson that connects with your learners emotions?

5. Your Success in Teaching EFL is Up to YOU

Resist the temptation to dismiss other successful teachers and professionals as simply being "great teaqchers or speakers" or think that they are successful simply because they may be "well-educated." Instead, watch them and learn if you're really serious about
making a difference.

President elect Barack Obama knows and practices these things as they relate to HIS field ... do you?

Barack Obama is a Not Socialist

John McCain voted against the Bush tax cuts for the rich in 2001 and in 2003. And in 2004 McCain said on Meet The Press that he was against extending all of the tax cuts but he was for the tax cuts for the middle class. In 2006 McCain changed his view and voted for extending the tax cuts. This "flip flop" on the Bush tax cuts for the rich appears to be influenced by politics rather than shift in opinion (McCain was gearing up for a run for the GOP nomination.)

Why is this recent history lesson so important when tackling the issue of whether or not Barack Obama is actually a "socialist" as the McCain campaign and right wing news organizations (such as Fox News) have claimed?

Because it's Obama's stance against these Bush tax cuts for the rich that is the entire basis for this "socialist" claim. If one is to call Obama a socialist because he wants to roll back the tax rates for the rich to where they were when Bill Clinton was President then Clinton and Ronald Reagan are socialists too. Reagan? Yes, Reagan. Obama's tax rates for the rich will not be any higher than they were under Ronald Reagan. Of course John McCain must be a "reformed" socialist since he was against the tax cuts before he was for them.

The truth is that this false claim that Barack Obama is a socialist is just the latest in a long line of dishonest name calling attacks from the McCain campaign. Before "socialist" it was "associates with terrorists," before that it was "celebrity." The list goes on and on. The McCain/Palin campaign has no new ideas to run on (as they are exactly the same as Bush/Cheney on the issues) so they must resort to these sorts of smear tactics. They are banking on the American people not being smart enough to see through their lies. Prove them wrong by voting on November 4th for Barack Obama.