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Yes We Can: American Stories of Hope
“American Stories of Hope” is a remarkable and touching new series of short films by Qasim Basir. Qasim is a young filmmaker living in New York City who has been inspired by Barack Obama. He wanted to produce a series of short films to capture the quality that he most admired about Obama.
It was by no means easy for Qasim to achieve his vision. It took everything that he had to pull together enough resources to be able to finish the series of films. Along the way, he received free assistance from a number of usually highly paid professionals and raised most of the financial support for the film series through friends' donations.
Entitled The Inspiration of Barack: "Yes We Can" Film Series, Qasim refers to them as "Seven American Stories of Hope." Each of the short films is about different people who, in the face of hardships in their lives, have become inspired by Obama to confront their hardships and take an essential step forward. The first public screening of "The Inspiration of Barack: 'Yes We Can' Film Series” takes place on Friday evening, September 12th at The Tribeca Cinemas in New York City.
This article includes a number of wonderful photographs, as well as one of the very touching and inspiring short-films from Qasim's “Seven American Faces of Hope” film series.
Please have a look at this short film. No matter what your own particular political stance might be, I think that you'll find it to be inspiring. “American Stories of Hope” is a remarkable and touching new series of short films by Qasim Basir. Qasim is a young filmmaker living i... more -
Oasis, Kanye & Murder
A lot can happen in a week! In fact, a lot has. The Daily Fix brings you to speed on this week's music news.
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Will.i.am Loves Current TV
Will.i.am - rapper, producer and front man for Black Eyed Peas - tells Douglas Caballero why he loves Current TV and the concept behind the company. Will.i.am - rapper, producer and front man for Black Eyed Peas - tells Douglas Caballero why he loves Current TV and the concept behin... more
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Live-Blogging Day 2 of the 2008 DNC: The Hillary Kerfuffle
This article discusses and compares Michelle Obama's DNC speech given Monday evening to Hillary Clinton's convention speech given Tuesday night. Michelle's presentation was found to be fearless in its passionate reminder for us to “strive for the world as it should be,” and a brave defense of maintaining hope in the sometimes difficult pursuit of our dreams.
On the other hand, Clinton's address to the convention's delegates is found to be yet another display of the now well-known Clinton congenital narcissistic conviction of personal and political entitlement. In the end, Hillary's speech was all about her.
The article presents great photographs, a re-playable live-blog of Tuesdays events at the Democratic convention, two videos (including a video of Hillary's speech) and a remarkable photo-gallery that documents the entire course of Obama's presidential campaign, and is accompanied by music audio. This article discusses and compares Michelle Obama's DNC speech given Monday evening to Hillary Clinton's convention speech... more -
John McCain explains why "you can't do it"
$50 an hour for picking lettuce? I'll pack my sunscreen.
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Barack Obama is the better presidential candidate
It's time for the social current in America to changes its course. We have struggled and maintained the status qua and it is time for Americans to participate in the reformation of the social infrastructures that are suppose to offer us stability. It's time for the social current in America to changes its course. We have struggled and maintained the status qua and it is time... more
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One Good Reason to Vote Obama
It's time for the social current in America to changes its course. We have struggled and maintained the status qua and it is time for Americans to participate in the reformation of the social infrastructures that are suppose to offer us stability.
Do you Obama? It's time for the social current in America to changes its course. We have struggled and maintained the status qua and it is time... more -
"AMICI", LO SPOT DELLE POLEMICHE: «YES WE CAN» :O
Scoppia la polemica politica dopo l’esibizione, nel serale di Amici, dei Bianchi che hanno intonato una versione in italiano dell’inno del democratico Barack Obama, in corsa per la candidatura alla Casa Bianca. E il giornale di An attacca Maria De Filippi.
E intanto la televisione italiana continua a trasmettere una selezione di spazzatura di qualità...aspetto con ansia c'è posta per te, carramba che sorpresa e i mille altri programmi che mi fanno vomitare!Meglio Rai e Mediaset che 2 dita in gola...o il contrario??
Keep in touch,
Fabio Miggiano & Nicola Cozzoli
31183 AGAINST TRASH TV
http://www.31183.com Scoppia la polemica politica dopo l’esibizione, nel serale di Amici, dei Bianchi che hanno intonato una versione in italiano dell’inno... more -
"Stand" - Obama in 30 Seconds
A great supporter-created Obama ad floating around Youtube:
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Make That Sound For The Man
OBAMA Tribute: Indie Video, "Make That Sound For The Man Working For A CHANGE". Human BeatBox with Obama Footage from Florence, South Carolina. OBAMA Tribute: Indie Video, "Make That Sound For The Man Working For A CHANGE". Human BeatBox with Obama Footage from Floren... more
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16,000 REPUBLICANS SWITCH PARTIES IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO PRIMARY
A staggering 16,000-plus Republicans in Cuyahoga County switched parties when they voted in last week's primary.
That includes 931 in Rocky River, 1,027 in Westlake and 1,142 in Strongsville. More than a third of the Republicans in Solon and Bay Village switched. Pepper Pike had the most dramatic change: just under half its Republicans became Democrats. And some of those who changed - it's difficult to say how many - could be in trouble with the law.
At least one member of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections wants to investigate some Republicans who may have crossed party lines only to influence which Democrat would face presumed Republican nominee John McCain in November.
Those who crossed lines were supposed to sign a pledge card vowing allegiance to their new party.
In Cuyahoga County, dozens and dozens of Republicans scribbled addendums onto their pledges as new Democrats:
"For one day only."
"I don't believe in abortion."
A Plain Dealer review of thousands of records showed few of those who switched were challenged by poll workers.
Sandy McNair, a Democratic member of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, said Friday that the manipulation of the system was troublesome.
"It's something that concerns me, that I think needs to be looked at further," McNair said. "This is not a structural thing by the Republican Party. If it's a problem at all, it's on an individual level." A staggering 16,000-plus Republicans in Cuyahoga County switched parties when they voted in last week's primary. ... more -
"Yes We Can" - Cannery Factory Endorsement
The Ohio Cannery industry overwhelmingly endorses Obama
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Obama, Stop this Hope Crap: No, You Can't!!
"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 response to Barack Obama's political messag... more -
John.he.is
Great take-off on the Obama video Yes We Can. Check it out!
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Obama makes a clean sweep: solid wins in all Democratic contests
Last Night, Obama posted landslide wins in the Nebraska and Washington state caucuses, and in the Louisiana primary. He also won the Virgin Islands caucuses. Obama added many more delegates in his historic run for the presidential nomination.
While Senator Obama had been expected to win the contests on Saturday, the margin of victories were surprising, particularly in Nebraska and Washington, which offered the day’s biggest pool of delegates. In both states, he captured 68 percent of the vote in caucuses, compared with Clinton’s roughly 32 percent.
Obama celebrated his victories in a rousing speech to his supporters at the the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond, Virginia. “We won in Louisiana, we won in Nebraska, we won in Washington state,” Mr. Obama proclaimed. “We won North, we won South, we won in between. And I believe that we can win in Virginia on Tuesday if you’re ready to stand for change.”
Photographs, a photo-gallery (with music audio) and videos (Obama's 2008 Jefferson-Jackson speech and the "Yes We Can" celebrity music video) are included. Last Night, Obama posted landslide wins in the Nebraska and Washington state caucuses, and in the Louisiana primary. He also won the ... more -
“Yes We Can”: An Emotional Song for Change
The music video "Yes We Can" is a multi-cultural, viral moment that began riding the wave of Obama excitement right on time for Super Tuesday. The music video features a diverse group of celebrities, which includes will.i.am from The Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Scarlett Johansson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, echoing key Obama phrases in English, Spanish and Hebrew.
It concludes with celebrity faces and voices chanting "Yes We Can" in an emotional crescendo. Designed to uplift, it indirectly calls up comparisons to Martin Luther King Jr.
Photographs, the music video and a slideshow are included. The music video "Yes We Can" is a multi-cultural, viral moment that began riding the wave of Obama excitement right on time ... more -
Barack Obama and Clinton Celebrate Super Tuesday Primary Victories
"Barack Obama and Clinton Celebrate Their Super Tuesday Democratic Primary Victories." Photographs and videos are included. The videos include Obama's Super Tuesday speech to his supporters, as well as the "Yes We Can" celebrity music vido. "Barack Obama and Clinton Celebrate Their Super Tuesday Democratic Primary Victories." Photographs and videos are included. ... more
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Obama’s Heroic Crusade: Tuesday’s Going to Be Super!!
Four extraordinary women put on the best campaign rally in the last 20 years of presidential politics. At the preeminent UCLA event, Michelle Obama, Caroline Kennedy, Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver defined a moment in history, giving a huge boost to Obama's polls.
Wonderful Photographs, videos (including the music video "Yes We Can") and a photo-gallery are included. Vote today!! Four extraordinary women put on the best campaign rally in the last 20 years of presidential politics. At the preeminent UCLA event, ... more -
Yes We Can!!
The Yes We Can Song
by will.i.am
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Martin Luther King didn't have experience to lead...
Kennedy didn't have experience to lead...
Susan B. Anthony...
Nelson Mandella...
Rosa Parks...
Gandhi...
Anne Frank...
and everyone else who has had a hand in molding the freedoms we have and take for granted today...
no one truly has experience to deal with the world today...
they just need "desire, strength, courage ability, and passion" to change...
and to stand for something even when people say it's not possible...
America would not be here "today" if we didn’t stand and fight for
change "yesterday"...
Everything we have as a "people" is because of the "people" who fought for
change...
and whoever is the President has to realize we have a lot of changing to do
I'm not trying to convince people to see things how i do...
I produced this song to share my new found inspiration and how I've been moved...
I hope this song will make you feel...
love...
and think...
and be inspired just like the speech inspired me...
that’s all...
Let's all come together like America is supposed to...
Like Japan did after Hiroshima...
that was less than 65 years ago...
and look at Japan now...
they did it together...
they did it...
"We can't?...
Are you serious..?..
WE CAN!!!
Yes we can...
A United "America"
Democrats, Republicans and Independents together...
Building a new America
We can do it...
"TOGETHER"
Please visit www.yeswecansong.com
Thank you for reading and listening...
will.i.am The Yes We Can Song by will.i.am ... Martin Luther King didn't have experience to lead... ... more
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