Mar 28 2011
Address on Libya
President Barack Obama addressed the nation this evening on the military action in Libya:
Transcript follows the break.
Archive for March, 2011
Mar 26 2011
RIP Geraldine Ferraro
We lost another great lady today…
Geraldine Ferraro, first woman on U.S. presidential ticket, dies
(Reuters) – Geraldine Ferraro, the Democratic congresswoman who became the first woman on a major party presidential ticket as Walter Mondale’s running mate in 1984, died on Saturday at the age of 75, her family said.
Ferraro died at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston of a blood cancer after a 12-year illness, according to a statement from her family.
“Her courage and generosity of spirit throughout her life waging battles big and small, public and personal, will never be forgotten and will be sorely missed,” the statement said.
Geraldine Ferraro
President Barack Obama released this statement:
Michelle and I were saddened to learn about the passing of Geraldine Ferraro. Geraldine will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women, and Americans of all backgrounds and walks of life. Whether it was as a public school teacher, assistant district attorney, Member of Congress, or candidate for Vice President, Geraldine fought to uphold America’s founding ideals of equality, justice, and opportunity for all. And as our Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Commission, she stood up for those ideals around the world. Sasha and Malia will grow up in a more equal America because of the life Geraldine Ferraro chose to live. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her husband, John Zaccaro, her children and grandchildren, and their entire family.
(John Cole begs to differ. See #2 of his two quick things.)
Mar 26 2011
Weekly Address 03-26-11
“The Military Mission in Libya”
From the White House weblog:
The President says that thanks to our men and women in uniform, the military mission in Libya is succeeding even as responsibility is transferred to our NATO allies and partners.
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Transcript after the break.
Mar 25 2011
Friday Night Cartoons 03-25-11
As always, our thanks go to the talented and observant cartoonists who, each week, help us smile through the pain.
Mar 23 2011
Cleopatra dies
Another person you just thought would be around forever is gone…
Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79
Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor, who went from child star to screen siren, died Wednesday in Los Angeles from congestive heart failure. She was 79. Her children were at her side when she died.
The family is requesting that those who wish to memorialize Ms. Taylor do so by making a donation to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Mar 22 2011
Tiger blood
Charlie Sheen made a surprise appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night during Jimmy’s interview with Mark Cuban. I’m beginning to believe he really is crazy — but in an entertaining sort of way. Watch…
P.S. I upgraded to Firefox 4 today. It’s different. A note to Entrecard members, though — the Entrecard toolbar is not (yet?) compatible.
WordPress users: Firefox 4 blends beautifully with WP 3.1.
Mar 21 2011
Slice of the pie
This graph has been making the rounds for the past few days. I just had to post it in case you have somehow missed it…
So… Which slice of the pie is your slice of the pie coming from?
The next time you hear some Tea Partier or Republican talking about “redistribution of wealth” or how school teachers or union workers are making too much money, I want you to think about this chart. Then ask them which slice of the pie is their slice of the pie coming from.
Mar 20 2011
Casey fights back
You have probably seen the video of young Casey Heynes fighting back against the kid who was bullying him. It was even featured on NBC’s Nightly News last evening. Here is a follow-up interview with Casey and his parents and friends. It really is fascinating and worth the time to watch…
You go, Casey. I wish I had had your courage when I was your age.
UPDATE: The young bully in the video, Richard Gale, tells his side of story. He claims he was hit first…
P.S. If you have not seen the original video, it is available following the break.
Mar 19 2011
Weekly Address 03-19-11
“American Jobs Through Exports to Latin America”
From the White House weblog:
Even as the President maintains his focus on international crises in Japan and Libya, he discusses his trip to Latin America to open up markets for US products.
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Mar 18 2011
Friday Night Cartoons 03-18-11
As always, our thanks go to the talented and observant cartoonists who, each week, help us smile through the pain.
