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Yesterday, Keith Olbermann heatedly assailed Hillary Clinton during a "Special Comment " segment on his television program, accusing her of passively sanctioning an increase of events in her political campaign that have emitted racist attitudes. He argued that more and more people are coming to see a pattern of racist remarks connected with her, that "False or true, they see it."
Includes a video of the show and another of Edward R. Murrow's 1954 "Good Night and Good Luck."Yesterday, Keith Olbermann heatedly assailed Hillary Clinton during a "Special... more
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Obama captured the Wyoming caucuses, winning an amazing 61 percent of the votes to Clinton's 38 percent. Obama now has won 13 caucuses to Clinton's three, showing a particularly distinct strength in the Mountain West. And a humorous side note: It turns out that Clinton's infamous "3 a.m. girl" is a staunch Obama supporter!!
This article includes a photograph, news video and a music video.Obama captured the Wyoming caucuses, winning an amazing 61 percent of the votes to... more
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President Bush brashly vetoed legislation that would have banned the CIA from the use of harsh interrogation techniques of torture, such as waterboarding. This article includes very detailed information on both the historical and modern use of waterboarding, photographs and video showing a frightening live waterboarding demonstration.President Bush brashly vetoed legislation that would have banned the CIA from the use... more
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This is a photograph of Barack Obama on his campaign plane after Tuesday's elections, returning from San Antonio to his home in Chicago. It clearly reveals the emotional toll that has been inflicted upon him, by his resolve to maintain a benevolent social stance in the face of calculated, savage and mean-spirited attacks from his opponent. In a sense, he has been subjected to a form of morally unforgivable, dehumanizing torture. A video is included.This is a photograph of Barack Obama on his campaign plane after Tuesday's... more
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After a string of twelve losses, Hillary Clinton rebounded on Tuesday with wins in the Ohio, Rhode Island and Texas primaries. However, Barack Obama picked up two more wins, with a victory in the Vermont primary and what currently appears to be a win in the Texas post-primary caucuses.
The article includes photographs, a current delegate tally and the video of Obama's Tuesday night speech to his supporters.After a string of twelve losses, Hillary Clinton rebounded on Tuesday with wins in the... more
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The megalomaniacal Matt Drudge boastfully unveiled a self-congratulatory double-decker banner on Thursday, revealing that Prince Harry was in Afghanistan. Drudge created a huge risk to Prince Harry's life, as well as to the other members of his military unit. To ensure his safety, Prince Harry was immediately returned to England.
This article includes photographs and a video.The megalomaniacal Matt Drudge boastfully unveiled a self-congratulatory double-decker... more
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"We Are The Ones: Obama, Obama!!" A Generation Reclaims Their Country. A beautifully stunning photograph and the very touching new music video, We Are The Ones, are included."We Are The Ones: Obama, Obama!!" A Generation Reclaims Their Country. A... more
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Last week, Fidel Castro gave up the almost total power he's had in Cuba for nearly 50 years. Given his prolonged illness, Castro's announcement wasn't a big surprise, but it's received a great amount of attention from the media and politicians. However, this article also looks at the extreme urban decay and ruin in Cuba as one of the outcomes of The Cuban Revolution.
Photographs, three videos and a photo-gallery are included.Last week, Fidel Castro gave up the almost total power he's had in Cuba for... more
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Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met in Austin (TX) last night for their presidential campaign debate. The first-half was relativly civil, covering issues such as illegal immigration, recognition of the new Cuban government and health care.
At the begininng of the second-half, Clinton made her charge that Obama copied parts of his speeches. This was very poorly received by the audience; it backfired on her, unveiling a crucial moment of Clinton's own vulnerability.
This article includes photographs and and videos.Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met in Austin (TX) last night for their presidential... more
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"Faith in Texas: A Gratitude for Obama." Huge crowds continue to show for Barack Obama's campaign appearances all over Texas. In Dallas yesterday,17,000 supporters crowded into the city's Reunion Arena, eagerly cheering Obama's speech, fired up about his themes of hope, change and unity.
This article includes photographs, a photo-gallery and a music video."Faith in Texas: A Gratitude for Obama." Huge crowds continue to show for... more
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Sen. Barack Obama soundly defeated Hillary Clinton in the Wisconsin primary, racking up a ninth straight win over her. Reports from Hawaii have Obama walking away with a landslide triumph there, which now extends Obama's win streak to ten. The wins give a huge boom to Obama's momentum in Ohio and Texas.
This article includes photographs, a slideshow and videos.Sen. Barack Obama soundly defeated Hillary Clinton in the Wisconsin primary, racking... more
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"Obama, Stop this Hope Nonsense: No, You Can't!." This is a satirical response to Barack Obama's political message of Hope, as well as to the acclaimed "Yes We Can" celebrity music video. It stars the infamous Republican neo-conservative, Vice-President Richard Cheney.
A photograph and the music video are included."Obama, Stop this Hope Nonsense: No, You Can't!." This is a satirical... more
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Apparently it's too soon to judge the current one, but for past presidents, the verdict is in. U.S. News has averaged the results of five polls to make a gallery of the worst chief executives. The years before the Civil War produced an era of failure: Six of seven presidents who served from 1841 to 1861 made the list.
The list is as follows: Buchanan, Harding, Johnson, Pierce, Fillmore, Tyler, Grant, Harrison, Hoover, Nixon (a tie between these last two) and Taylor.Apparently it's too soon to judge the current one, but for past presidents, the... more
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A survivor of Hurricane Katrina cries as Democratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama, speaks at Tulane University on February the 7th, 2008 in New Orleans. The Louisiana presidential primary is being held tomorrow, on February 9th.
This is an extremely touching, heart-rending photograph presented for you in stunning high-resolution, which is accompanied by music audio (Josh Groban:You Raise Me Up).A survivor of Hurricane Katrina cries as Democratic presidential candidate, Barack... more
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"Senator Edward Kennedy to Endorse Obama for President." Senator Edward M. Kennedy will endorse Barack Obama for president tomorrow, breaking his year-long neutrality to send a powerful signal of where the legendary Massachusetts Democrat sees the party going, and who he thinks is best to lead it. Senator Kennedy is scheduled to appear with Obama and Kennedy?s niece, Caroline Kennedy, at a morning rally at American University in Washington tomorrow to officially announce his support.
The endorsement, following Obama's commanding victory over Hillary Clinton in South Carolina on Saturday, is expected to give Obama even further momentum in his campaign for the presidential nomination."Senator Edward Kennedy to Endorse Obama for President." Senator Edward M.... more
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"Obama Gets His Mojo Back: Trounces Hillary in South Carolina." Senator Obama won a decisive victory over Clinton in Saturday's South Carolina primary. Nearly complete returns show Obama with 55 percent of the vote, Clinton at 27 percent, and Edwards at 18 percent.
The article includes photographs and the video of his victory speech."Obama Gets His Mojo Back: Trounces Hillary in South Carolina." Senator... more
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In his New Hampshire concession speech, Senator Obama gave yet another stirring speech, his ability for which is far superior to the rest of the presidential candidates on either side.
Obama's inspiring finesse and commanding cadence recalls Dr. Martin Luther King's gifted oratory.
Photographs, a photo-gallery and the video of his speech are included.In his New Hampshire concession speech, Senator Obama gave yet another stirring... more
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