8
Aug
Posted by talk19 in Entertainment, Politics. Leave a Comment
As I prepare to take a 17 hour flight to Seattle, destroying my back, health, and sanity, I thought I would leave you all with this photo.
North Korea’s fearless leader and America’s former President, Bill Clinton.
See you on the other side of the Pacific.
Continue reading »
4
Jun
Posted by talk19 in Politics. 4 Comments
Absolutely brilliant speech by Barack Obama. Delivered in Cairo, Egypt.
Transcript of “A New Beginning”
Summary from CNN
“I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, [...]
Continue reading »
21
Jan
Posted by talk19 in Politics. 1 Comment
Barack Obama has been sworn in as the new President of the United States of America. It’s time for the high expectations placed on him to begin turning into reality.
To me, he’s an icon of hope, inspiration, and unity. I find it odd I feel so strongly towards him – he hasn’t been “proven”… sure, [...]
Continue reading »
8
Jan
Posted by talk19 in Entertainment, Politics. Leave a Comment
I think this is very cool.
All the living U.S. Presidents got together for lunch at the White House.
“So what color wallpaper did Hillary use for the Lincoln Bedroom?”
“I hated it when the Secret Service mistook one of my kids for a terrorist.”
“Did you have the protesters? Every day those damn protesters outside my window… [...]
Continue reading »
19
Dec
Posted by talk19 in Politics. 1 Comment
So while most of us at age 27 were spinning our wheels and figuring out our careers, Jon Favreau was the main speechwriter for Barack Obama, and now he is in charge of putting together the inaugural address.
What an awesome and stressful job.
Continue reading »
18
Dec
Posted by talk19 in Politics. Leave a Comment
No surprise – Barack Obama has been named as Time’s 2008 Person of the Year
Continue reading »
7
Nov
Posted by talk19 in Entertainment, Politics, Singapore. 2 Comments
From November 6 – November 30 Breadtalk is celebrating the Obama victory with a new creation… Obunma.
“Good Ol’ tomatoes, ham and eggs harmonized by luscious cheese baked to golden perfection.”
Price: $1.60
I’m still waiting for a bar to start serving “Barack-bombs”
Continue reading »
6
Nov
Posted by talk19 in Politics. Leave a Comment
Article from Time magazine about Obama’s victory and how world leaders are reacting.
Continue reading »
5
Nov
Posted by talk19 in Politics. Leave a Comment
“This is our time, to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the American dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth, that, out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope. And where we are [...]
Continue reading »
4
Nov
Posted by talk19 in Politics. Leave a Comment
If you’re an American citizen, today is your day to vote. Go do it. Be it for Obama, McCain, Ron Paul or whomever.
It’s pretty clear I’m voting for Barack Obama.
Continue reading »