Thursday, February 28, 2008

The Man, Myth, Legend?


I have been following the 2008 election very closely. I check political websites daily at work, home, and I watch the news every night. The rise of Barack Obama is perhaps the most important news story of the year. I doubt there is no other story or person who has captivated the attention of the American public to the extent of this man. Centering his campaign upon the idea of "Change" he has successfully managed to cultivate a massive network of supporters who are highly motivated to his cause. Barack is in many ways the ideal candidate. For instance he is undeniably charismatic, holds an apparently clean record, and embodies a movement that focuses less on political affiliation. I would define Obama's run for the White House as an Ecumenical movement, meaning that it will gather as many people as it can under a single tent. Claiming to be the candidate for Change, I think that many people are falling prey to his one-liners, large crowds, and rock star persona. Knowing that Americans do not like to read the fine print (i.e. the sub-prime loan crisis), I think that he has done a masterful job at limiting his mistakes and squashing any criticism. To this point, Obama is running a campaign for the ages and has energized the Democratic party to heights not seen since the days of JFK and RFK. We have a long way to go until November and there is even a possibility that Obama will not be the Democratic nominee. But it will be a fascinating race and I am excited to see how it will all pan out. There is a old saying, "The mud will always come out in the wash." In politics, this could not be truer and only time will tell.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Sir Charles

When illuminaries such as Charles Barkley complain that Christians are so "judgmental" they forget one thing. What gives them the right to "JUDGE" Christians for being judgmental??? Maybe Charles got annoyed when people confronted him about losing 2.5 million in 6 hours at the blackjack table and losing over a total of 10 million dollars while gambling. Logic lesson number one, do not make any self refuting statements like the one above. Secondly, holding a pro-gay marriage, pro-choice platform, and an eagerness to insult the voters will not help your cause. Political science lesson number one, in a democracy, don't insult your constituents. Give me a break!!

This guy is a complete joke and should have been reprimanded by TNT and T-mobile for his "insensitive" and "degrading" comments against Christians.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Whose Words???

Finally the gloves are off between Obama and Hillary!!! I've been waiting for this moment for awhile. An ABC reporter first noticed the similarities between Deval Patrick and Barack Obama's speeches. However, I will let the viewer decide if Obama plagiarized a speech from his friend Deval Patrick but it seems that the junior senator from Illinois is not as authentic as he may portray himself to be...

Friday, February 15, 2008

Adi Dassler

I watched this new Addias commercial while at work today. The decision to produce this commercial using claymation was a great touch. It communicates Addias' goal to create the finest shoes in the world. Although, I prefer New Balance and Nike, I liked this ad a lot. On a separate note, from now on I will pronounce the company name properly as "Ah-did-das".

Government is NOT the Solution, It IS the Problem

Before Barack there was Reagan. Unlike Barack, Reagan believed that government was not the solution. This nation is turning into a welfare state and it will undo us. Watch this, and let this video resonate in your mind.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Daft Punk x Kanye West

Daft Punk is quickly becoming one of my favorite groups. I need to see these guys the next time they tour in the states!!! Watch them perform alongside Kanye West during this week's Grammy Awards. It was Daft Punk's song "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" that Kanye sampled and influenced his latest CD entitled "Graduation."

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Good Friends Are Hard To Find



7,510 phone calls, 261 hours, 16 minutes, and 32 seconds of talk time, and five years of usage. Today, I decided to part ways with my reliable and outstanding cell phone. Not only did I get a new phone, I also changed carriers switching from Verizon to AT&T. After reviewing all of the cell phones offered by Verizon, I could not decide upon a phone that I truly wanted and so I bought an iPhone. Although, I do not talk on the phone that much, it is an important element to my life. A cell phone, is an expression of one's personality, traits, and preferences.

My old phone was the best. After the countless drops onto the pavement, texts, and unforgettable conversations, the time had come to buy a new one. In short, my phone was a tank and it served me well.

Joe Pena's Cantina y Bar

In Germany I am famous for my fajitas.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

What Would You Do?


Facing flames and billowing smoke, Kamil Kaplan did the unthinkable. Grabbing his 9-month-old nephew, he tossed him four stories into the arms of a police officer. If you were in a similar situation what would you do? Would you grab your infant nephew and do the same? Or would you let your brother/sister toss your child out of the window of your burning apartment?

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Huell Howser


Huell Howser has always been one of my favorite TV people. I can watch his show for hours.