Apparently, some people have a problem with the fact that Harry Potter enjoys a drink every now and again. In England? No biggie. But Americans may disagree. By the way–secret footage reveals that Potter supports Barack Obama.
How far do you go? Do you boycott products (and people) based upon related or unrelated views on abortion?
I wrote an article about JFK and Obama, and about how people compare them. It’s also about the generally positive attitude towards our new president seen in Philadelphia, from an Irish American perspective.
Dear Friend, Co-Editors Tara Meacham and Michael Wiles are happy to announce the truly inaugural release of The Revised American, a progressive e-zine/narrative blog hybrid. The first issue is available online at http://www.therevisedamerican.com. We are also currently seeking submissions and encourage you to submit. Information on our mission, submission guidelines, and upcoming themes can be [ Read More ]
From CNN.com: “A government official, who requested anonymity, said Muntadhar al-Zaidi, a journalist for Al-Baghdadi, was being tested for alcohol and drugs to determine his state of mind.” Yes, because you’d really have to be out of your mind to throw a shoe at W. Why would anyone ever want to do that, especially if [ Read More ]
I published some political commentary over at Associated Content. Check it out if you’re looking for a pro-Obama response to the tax situation. I focused a bit on my experiences living in Michigan as well.
What will you do after it’s done? I answered Jack Cafferty’s CNN blog which asked readers what they will be doing now that the election is over. I said that I hope to ask President Obama and Senator Clinton what I can do to help myself and fellow Americans receive comprehensive health care. I will [ Read More ]
Please read my article on The Philadelphia Difference — a personal analysis of Obama’s campaign strategies in two different parts of the US.
While I’m working off my behind trying to pay my way through grad school as I go (I’m basically sleep deprived), apparently Barack Obama is being accused of being a bit wishy-washy concerning his campaign financing. CNN’s Campbell Brown explains. I’m not really sure how I feel about this one. After all, I’m approaching this [ Read More ]