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Obama's Use of Complete Sentences Stirs Controversy

Andy Borowitz, a comedian and writer whose work appears in The New Yorker and The New York Times, and at his award-winning humor site, BorowitzReport.com.writes...

In the first two weeks since the election, President-elect Barack Obama has broken with a tradition established over the past eight years through his controversial use of complete sentences, political observers say.

Millions of Americans who watched Mr. Obama's appearance on CBS's 60 Minutes on Sunday witnessed the president-elect's unorthodox verbal tick, which had Mr. Obama employing grammatically correct sentences virtually every time he opened his mouth.

But Mr. Obama's decision to use complete sentences in his public pronouncements carries with it certain risks, since after the last eight years many Americans may find his odd speaking style jarring.

According to presidential historian Davis Logsdon of the University of Minnesota, some Americans might find it "alienating" to have a president who speaks English as if it were his first language.

"Every time Obama opens his mouth, his subjects and verbs are in agreement," says Mr. Logsdon. "If he keeps it up, he is running the risk of sounding like an elitist."

The historian said that if Mr. Obama insists on using complete sentences in his speeches, the public may find itself saying, "Okay, subject, predicate, subject predicate -- we get it, stop showing off."

The president-elect's stubborn insistence on using complete sentences has already attracted a rebuke from one of his harshest critics, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska.

"Talking with complete sentences there and also too talking in a way that ordinary Americans like Joe the Plumber and Tito the Builder can't really do there, I think needing to do that isn't tapping into what Americans are needing also," she said.

Just get me outta here!!!

Hell, i'm not shakin' no hands...never know where they've been. Bush slips down the popularity pole faster and faster and should bit rock bottom by the time of Obama's inaugauration.

San Francisco No on 8: Non-Violent Action on 11/15/08

December 10 -next protest

Prepare yourself for the next national protest -
Day without A Gay

Wanda Sykes on Gay Marriage

Wanda just came out nationally in Las Vegas today during the Prop 8 protests. You go girl!!!!! Gotta love her. Warning, this video is adult rated.

Madison, WI Stop the H8 Rally

In Madison, as in many other cities, the weather was chilly and brisk but it didn't dampen anyones spirits. Smiles filled the streets, songs and chants filled the air as we marched from the Memorial Union Library up State Street to the Capitol. People watching on the sidewalks cheered and when we crossed intersections where cars had to wait for us to pass, they honked in support. Many members of our Madison PFLAG chapter were there as well as representatives from various faith communities.

Connecticut gives Green Light to Gay Marriage

The pendulum swings to the East Coast again...good news from Connecticut!

Fight H8 Rally in Madison

Lets help support California in protesting the prop 8 decision by attending the Fight the H8 rally in madison Saturday, November 15, 2008, at 12:30. It will be held at the Capitol square, State Street corner. I saw on the events posting it will start with a rally at the library mall and march to the square. We are planning on warming up first with eggs benedict at Friedas Mexican restaurant close to the square on State Street...join us if you can.
Here's a little more background information:
Over the last several days, tens of thousands of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and their Supporters have taken to the streets of California to show their outrage with the passage of CA Proposition 8. Prop 8 provides for a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage
rights. Similar amendments and propositions have been passed in AZ and FL.

The passage of these propositions has angered the gay community and their supporters. Many feel as if they are now second-class citizens in a country that has seen that change can happen with this historical election. They do not feel that a majority should be able to vote on minorities’ rights or vote to take anyone’s rights away.

On Saturday, November 15, 2008 this community will again take to the streets in what could be the largest organized Protest / Movement since the Civil Rights Movement. To date, more than 250,000 individuals have pledged to take part in the nationwide event, in which they will descend upon the City Halls, State Capitols and the Nation’s Capitol to make their voice heard. Signs,
posters and numerous websites have already been created and the word is spreading quickly throughout the nation. Jointheimpact.com lists protest locations in all 50 States and the District of Columbia.

The message is simple, yet loud; Equal Rights for All. Signs seen at the many protests that have already taken place in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago and Salt Lake City read:

“No More Mr. Nice Gay – Equal rights for all people”, “Fight the H8”, “Teach Acceptance – Not Hate”, “I am now a 2nd class citizen”, “I am a victim of H8” to name a few. The organizers of this nationwide event have stressed that it, like the protests that have taken place over the last week;
will also be peaceful demonstrations.

It's time to end torture

The day after...as only the Onion can do it.

Obama Win Causes Obsessive Supporters To Realize How Empty Their Lives Are

Southpark rocks!!!

California hypocricy

As I watched the elections last night I knew that the West coast would go blue once again and Obama would be a clear winner. I also knew that prop 8 would be close, but I am saddened to see this morning that it is looking more likely that yes on prop 8 may be the winner and gays and Lesbians have to ride in the back of the bus once again. I think it was expressed best by Autumn Sandeen from California on Pams Houseblend blog: "So in my mind, perhaps the saddest commentary on "liberal" Californians sense of equality and fairness is to say that in my home state where, to this point, 63.3% of its voters found the mistreatment of farm animals something worthy of being legislated against, and 52.8% of voters believed eliminating the fundamental right of gays and lesbians to marry worthy of a state constitutional amendment."

We are fighters, will continue to fight and know disappointment. We just have to all remember there is hope out there and it is just a matter of time before we see equality for EVERYONE including...gay, bi, and transgender.

What an incredible evening!!!

Jessie Jacksons photo says it all. I am on the road heading home from a sales event and job in Atlanta and only made it as far as Paduca, KY. I wish I were home to celebrate this fantastic historic evening with my family and friends. I am watching Baracks acceptance speech as I type and am inspired by his words and the huge gathering there. Now the real work begins!!!!

REMEMBER TO VOTE!!!