The 10 Most Monumental Moments of 2008
As the election comes to its final moments, I believe we must pay homage to the most prized recorded moments of our vice presidents and presidents. As we trickle our way down, don't get nostalgic... just remember how monumentally ridiculous this race has been.
10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFduMuP7v-k
Biden brags, "My state was a slave state."
9) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcj98zxun8M&feature=related
The question isn't whether Barack Obama is fit to be President, but rather, is he too fit?
8) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsWpvkLCvu4&feature=related
Barack is "gettin-jiggy-wit-it" on Ellen
7) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhZEJiu03MU&feature=related
McCain is no Tiger Woods, but Obama's black... does that count?
6) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBBl39LPzcA&feature=related
Having footage of a Candidate on the Job! Oh wait... sleeping on the job. Yeah, I will to vote for you...NOT!
5) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9joCqOOWn-Q&feature=related
Paris gets political, using some Obama flavor.
4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88V3F6_iUus&feature=related
Larry Sinclair says Barack thinks guys are hot! Don't forget that Obama's a homosexual crack fiend.
3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DWoUhw9hCs&feature=related
Why can't I have an action figure?! Palin as a school girl and Lara Croft? What demographic are they aiming for...?
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ral-zByaSU4&feature=related
I am seeing double. Palin is that you?
1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbEwKcs-7Hc
Oui! Oui! Palin gets punked! With Palin being the whipped cream, sprinkles, and cherry that topped our 2008 sundae, we want to thank you, Sarah, for being a great sport and the highlight of our year.
November 4, 2008
Ken Calvert vs Bill Hedrick
Although a lot of fuss has been made, and rightly so, about the presidential race, there is another important race to Riversiders this election cycle. Ken Calvert is running for the House of Representatives in the 44th district.
According to CREW, an independent watchdog organization, Ken Calvert is one of the most corrupt members of congress.
“His ethics issues stem from his use of earmarks for personal gain and his connections to a lobbying firm under investigation,” according to CREW.
Calvert’s party fliers contrast him from Bill Hedrick, his opponent, by stating that Hedrick is endorsed by over 25 labor unions.
Why is this a bad thing? Since when was American anti-union? Collective bargaining is what gives workers influence over employers to get health insurance, fair wages and fair hours. If you’re fighting for the middle class, shouldn’t you want the middle-class worker endorsement?
Ken Calvert is also one of the last people in America that thinks that “victory” is achievable in Iraq. Victory against whom? Define “victory.” Calvert attacks Hedrick for wanting to bring the troops home, and Hedrick has two children serving in the military.
Calvert certainly doesn’t seem to want to keep his seat in congress, and you shouldn’t want him to either.
According to CREW, an independent watchdog organization, Ken Calvert is one of the most corrupt members of congress.
“His ethics issues stem from his use of earmarks for personal gain and his connections to a lobbying firm under investigation,” according to CREW.
Calvert’s party fliers contrast him from Bill Hedrick, his opponent, by stating that Hedrick is endorsed by over 25 labor unions.
Why is this a bad thing? Since when was American anti-union? Collective bargaining is what gives workers influence over employers to get health insurance, fair wages and fair hours. If you’re fighting for the middle class, shouldn’t you want the middle-class worker endorsement?
Ken Calvert is also one of the last people in America that thinks that “victory” is achievable in Iraq. Victory against whom? Define “victory.” Calvert attacks Hedrick for wanting to bring the troops home, and Hedrick has two children serving in the military.
Calvert certainly doesn’t seem to want to keep his seat in congress, and you shouldn’t want him to either.
Exit polls: First call
According to MSNBC News, Kentucky has been called for John McCain. Barack Obama is projected winner of Vermont.
Why you shouldn't vote!
Every election cycle there are hundreds of articles, blogs and commercials all stressing the importance of voting. The message is often the same: you have the right to vote, don’t waste it. In the push to get more voters to polls they neglect the most important aspect of voting-getting informed on the issues.
It isn’t enough to just show up and vote, you’ve got to do your homework. I know, how dare you be expected to research a candidate’s political decisions, or read the FULL text of a proposition.
A recent Field poll (source) showed that although 47 percent of likely voters said they intended to vote yes, less than a fifth of likely voters have even heard of it. According to the poll, “Awareness of the initiative among likely voters is low. Just 18 percent report having seen or heard anything about the initiative prior to participating in the survey.”
Let’s get something straight voting is a right but more importantly it is a duty. Every year politicians make decisions that can affect our lives for years to come. And with California’s latest trend of using bonds to pay for every new construction plan, the proposition you vote yes on may cost the state money for the next 30 years.
Poll after poll show that voter awareness of the issues is usually limited. If the extent of your political knowledge comes from the political commercials that spin, and twist the issue with misinformation and even outright lies to influence your votes. Or if you are willing to vote a certain way because of people holding signs on Alessandro then do us all a favor and stay home.
It’d be great to see voter turnout in the high 90 percentile but the political process is better served by informed voters. So open up that voter guide and actually read the text of the amendments. Use your Internet to research the issues rather than looking at poor or playing mobster. It only takes few hours or your time to get informed and once you have, go vote and make your informed voice heard.
It isn’t enough to just show up and vote, you’ve got to do your homework. I know, how dare you be expected to research a candidate’s political decisions, or read the FULL text of a proposition.
A recent Field poll (source) showed that although 47 percent of likely voters said they intended to vote yes, less than a fifth of likely voters have even heard of it. According to the poll, “Awareness of the initiative among likely voters is low. Just 18 percent report having seen or heard anything about the initiative prior to participating in the survey.”
Let’s get something straight voting is a right but more importantly it is a duty. Every year politicians make decisions that can affect our lives for years to come. And with California’s latest trend of using bonds to pay for every new construction plan, the proposition you vote yes on may cost the state money for the next 30 years.
Poll after poll show that voter awareness of the issues is usually limited. If the extent of your political knowledge comes from the political commercials that spin, and twist the issue with misinformation and even outright lies to influence your votes. Or if you are willing to vote a certain way because of people holding signs on Alessandro then do us all a favor and stay home.
It’d be great to see voter turnout in the high 90 percentile but the political process is better served by informed voters. So open up that voter guide and actually read the text of the amendments. Use your Internet to research the issues rather than looking at poor or playing mobster. It only takes few hours or your time to get informed and once you have, go vote and make your informed voice heard.
Don't be Disenfranchised!
by Jason LillardFlorida
Well if that's who Diddy's voting for...
This election has been one of the most emotionally charged contests in years. With a competition this fierce it makes sense that the candidates would court celebrity endorsements, but let's be honest do I really care who Sean Combs aka Diddy is voting for?
Obama, like most democratic candidates has received a lot of celebrity endorsements, including the biggest one of all, Oprah Winfrey.
Winfrey has never publicly endorsed a candidate before so many were questioning what the impact of her support would be. However, as usual when Winfrey speaks people listen.
When Winfrey made appearances with Obama during the primary season, the events often had to be moved to larger venues to accommodate the crowds.
During the general campaign Obama has appeared with Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. He has also received endorsements from the biggest names in hip-hop including, Jay-Z, Beyonce and Diddy.
John McCain has his own all-star list of endorsements from Big and Rich, Kelsey Grammer and of course, Chuck Norris.
Apparently if you don't vote for McCain, Norris hunts you down "Walker: Texas Ranger" style.
The point is that while Americans are influenced by their favorite celebrities, am I going to vote for someone just because Winfrey tells me to?
Well I will, because I do whatever Winfrey says, but no one else should.
Obama, like most democratic candidates has received a lot of celebrity endorsements, including the biggest one of all, Oprah Winfrey.
Winfrey has never publicly endorsed a candidate before so many were questioning what the impact of her support would be. However, as usual when Winfrey speaks people listen.
When Winfrey made appearances with Obama during the primary season, the events often had to be moved to larger venues to accommodate the crowds.
During the general campaign Obama has appeared with Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. He has also received endorsements from the biggest names in hip-hop including, Jay-Z, Beyonce and Diddy.
John McCain has his own all-star list of endorsements from Big and Rich, Kelsey Grammer and of course, Chuck Norris.
Apparently if you don't vote for McCain, Norris hunts you down "Walker: Texas Ranger" style.
The point is that while Americans are influenced by their favorite celebrities, am I going to vote for someone just because Winfrey tells me to?
Well I will, because I do whatever Winfrey says, but no one else should.
Election Night Playlists
Blender magazine recently polled both John McCain and Barack Obama to see what their favorite songs of all time were. The results are VERY interesting and may say a lot about each candidate. Especially McCain's No. 3 favorite song.
Obama's Favorite Songs
10) "Yes We Can"-will.i.am
9) "City of Blinding Lights"-U2
8) "Think"-Aretha Franklin
7) "You'd be so Easy to Love"-Frank Sinatra
6) "Touch the Sky"-Kanye West
5) "Sinnerman"-Nina Simone
4) "Gimmie Shelter"-The Rolling Stones
3) "I'm on Fire"-Bruce Springsteen
2) "What's Going On"-Marvin Gaye
1) "Ready or Not"-The Fugees
McCain's Favorite Songs
10) "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"-The Platters
9) "Sweet Caroline"-Neil Diamond
8) "I've Got You Under My Skin"-Frank Sinatra
7) "What A Wonderful World"-Louis Armstrong
6) "Good Vibrations"-The Beach Boys
5) "As Time Goes By"-Dooley Wilson
4) "If We Make It Through December"-Merle Haggard
3) "Take A Chance On Me"-Abba
2) "Blue Bayou"-Roy Orbison
1) "Dancing Queen"-Abba
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