Jack & Jill Politics

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SPOTIGHT: ON LOCATION PEPSI SMASH PERFORMANCE BY JENNIFER HUDSON

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/thatsreallywee...

Changing the subject, Bossip reports divorcing baller Dwayne Wade gave soon-to-be ex-wife STDs.

Dawg. And that's the least I could say.

I have to take a television break now that Larry King has brought on all of these annoying and superficial celebrities! Quincy Jones and all the rest of them, please spare me!

I much prefer to listen to the heartfelt stories of real everyday Americans!

So I take it you missed Hardball "it's great to be black!" episode today with Spike Lee? Chris Matthews is one step away from being that white guy that only wants to be with black women because he understands their struggles. I hate that guy. It was painful.

His interview with Fenty was awkward.

What was awkward about it?

Well, to me it seemed like Tweety was so worried about offending Fenty and black people that he seemed uncomfortable with his questions. It was like he was thinking "God, please don't let me fukk up. Cuz all these Negros will whoop my white ass!"

LOL! Tweety needs a good beatdown. Oh, good grief! Sounds like one of the moments where a white person didn't have a white tag-along so he wouldn't be in the minority.

White folks don't like to position themselves where they are the Lone Ranger.

C-SPAN 2 has Obama 10-20-06 interview.

I wish I had C-Span 2...I am tired of the pop politcal programing on CNN.

Tweety was tripping big time this p.m. on MSNBC. Spike Lee and Michelle Bernard were there, along with the president of Howard.

Anyone check it out? SMH...

I wasout until 6p.m. What did Spike & Prez of Howard have to say?

rikyrah: An HONOR for Mr. Clyburn:

to lead U.S. House at inaugural ceremony

House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn has been chosen by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to lead the House delegation for the Inaugural Ceremony at the Capitol, Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

“As we take part in this historic moment, a man who has made history himself, Majority Whip James Clyburn, the highest ranking African American in Congress, will lead the House of Representatives in the Inaugural Ceremony,” said Speaker Pelosi. “Mr. Clyburn’s life of public service—from a young student activist in civil rights movement, through his work as Human Affairs Commissioner in South Carolina, to a national leader today—paved the way for future generations. He is an inspiration to all.”

“I am deeply humbled to lead my distinguished colleagues as part of this historic event,” said Clyburn. “The Inaugural Ceremony will give all Americans—Republican and Democrat, black and white, eastern and western, young and old—an opportunity to put our differences aside and come together to reflect upon and celebrate what makes this nation great.”

Majority Whip Clyburn will lead the procession of Members of the House of Representatives from the Capitol building to the inaugural platform where they will be seated for the Inauguration of Barack Obama and Joseph Biden as President and Vice President respectively. The Inaugural Ceremony will be held on the West Front of the United States Capitol, facing the National Mall.

What a WELL-DESERVED HONOR!! :>)

God Bless him for his role in the STRUGGLE! This is a GREAT REWARD!! :>)

I second that, GreenLady! Mr. Clyburn endured and now he shall reap the rewards!

I am so filled with joy until I could burst!

Thank You for everything, Almighty God! Bless Your Name!

Justice58: Aaaaa-man!! :>) Sorry, I'm L8 on this response! :>)

MAZE Featuring Frankie Beverly - Philly Jam

This song is slammin!

Joy & Pain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCbmV0hyIEY

Thanks Spirit,

You bring back many happy thoughts! :)

HAPPY FEELIN"S!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq5zgqmzWSI

Ah, you made me reminisce! It was good!

Hugs!

Whenever ,Wherever, Whatever

My choice of songs for First Lady and Prez. first dance.

MAXWELL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW_L69tyj0M

Southern Girl!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoXZ-KNIs-M

Did somebody call for me? ;-) Just kidding. I love that song!

Plantsmantx,

What cha go and do that fer? I love "Southern Girl"!

This is just too good!

Al............RIGHT!!!!!!!

rikyrah: Just a minute! I JUST got THIS PERSONAL e-mail from Mr. P-EO: :>) :>)

I have some exciting news to share about the future of this grassroots movement.

I recorded a personal message for you. Please take a minute to watch the video:

VIDEO

What you built can't stop now. Together with our partners at the Democratic National Committee and its new chairman, Governor Tim Kaine, this movement will continue organizing and bringing new people into the political process.

The challenges facing our country are too great, and our journey to change America is just beginning.

I look forward to working side-by-side with you in the months and years ahead.

Thanks,

Barack


Oh! Wait! . . . . . . . . What's that you said?? ERRYBODY GOT THE SAME E-MAIL!! :>) :>)


Awwwwww! Man!! :>) But, it had MY NAME on IT! :>(

U R sure??? Oh! U got IT 2! ***SIGH***

JK :>) :>)

Finally!!!! Got a new laptop.

I couldn't make it til my tax refund. I had to "redistribute" my bill payments, but i got a new HP.

I haven't had a chance to add my fav blogs yet, but JJP is the first...natch.

lamh31: YAAAAAA! fo' U!! :>) :>)

rikyrah: DAY -3 On His JOURNEY TO JANUARY 20, 2009!" And the Crowd Goes Wild


LAWD! I hope this NOT a Duplicate! :>) I wanted ta show him INSIDE the TRAIN!
1. Obama Express Train Tour (VIDEO) (SLIDESHOW)

SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO, SLIDESHOW OF OBAMA'S TRAIN TOUR

President-elect Barack Obama, cheered by onlookers along the train route Abraham Lincoln took nearly a century and a half earlier, undertook the final leg of his inaugural journey to the nation's capital Saturday, pledging to reclaim America's spirit but also warning of steep challenges facing the country.

Read more from the AP

Obama spoke in Philadelphia before embarking on his whistle-stop tour. Watch the speech.

Joe Biden met the train in Wilmington, Delaware, where both him and Obama spoke to a large crowd gathered to greet them.

Obama's speech

Biden's speech

Watch the Obamas depart from Wilmington on their way to Baltimore.

SLIDESHOW of the Train Tour [THIS is the MAIN ONE that I wanted ta post! :>)

AGAIN, SORRY IFFF the others are duplicates.

2. From Lady Liberty to renewable energy

Saturday, January 17, 2009 02:45pm EST / Posted by Dave Rochelson

Just a few days before his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama stopped in Bedford Heights, Ohio, to visit the Cardinal Fastener factory there.

In his remarks, President-elect Obama pointed out that the company’s roots in the country go deep—its bolts appear in both the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge—but it now earns half its profits from the manufacture of parts for wind turbines.

“In some ways you can’t think of a more iconic company than Cardinal Fastener,” President-elect Obama said. “The story of this copmany…is that renewable energy isn’t something pie in the sky. It’s not part of a far off future. It’s happening all acorss America right now.”

Watch the video of the President-elect’s tour of the factory and his remarks below:

THAT'S ALL FOR NOW!! :>)

Mr. PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!! 3 MORE DAYS!!:>) :>)

rikyrah: Found a short clip - - - Crowd singin' HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE (FIRST LADY 2 B)!! :>)

God Bless HER! :>)

FYI: FDA Warns about Peanut-Butter Products...

Just an alert to folks like me who live-off pillsbury peanut butter cookies. The factory responsible for the salmonella outbreak is in Blakely, GA--so no doubt, we're being poisoned by some redneck angry about Obama's victory/inauguration.

George Washington Carver would be disturbed by the use of his discovery for such ill purposes.

No you didn't! LOL Well I guess Dr. Carver wouldn't like these nefarious activities with his peanuts! LOL

I looked at the list of cookies on the recall list.....I buy the peanut butter cookies as my 2pm snack everyday at work! But last week they were out - the WHOLE week....good thing because otherwise I'd be a goner.

Miranda, shut yout mouth. So glad you didn't have those cookies last week. We need you!!!!!!

All of the Austin and Lance little 6 cookie packs - I WAS totally addicted to the peanut butter cookies! I even complained one day because they weren't in the darn snack machine! I guess this is my sign to eat an apple or some fresh fruit instead.

Yes, the signs. They're always there, if we're awake and aware. This afternoon I met a group of friends at a downtown at one of my favorite Minneapolis resturants called "Hells Kitchen."

They serve breakfast 24 hrs/day, and they make their own peanut butter daily. It's the yummiest, and we'd all been going on about how we couldn't wait to get to HELL to get some of that peanut butter.

I arrived early to get us a table and asked the host to pass out the breakfast menu. She said they'd stop serving breakfast on Saturdays by 3pm. Well, us course it was 3:15 p.m. when I arrived, so no breakfast and no PB!

We didn't hear about the salmonella TAINTED peanut butter recall until after we'd gone to another resturant , eaten and headed home heard it on NPR.

I don't know if the peanuts Hell's Kitchen uses is on the list, but I'm sure we were steered away by Divine providence. I'm grateful.

Yeah, I was relieved to see it's only the cookies with the fillings--not actual Pillsbury Dough.

Police: Woman Goes To Hair Appointment After Crash

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — An elderly woman in Palm Beach County crashed with her vehicle into a man on a scooter and then kept driving to make her hair appointment, police said.
Louise Davidson, 77, was arrested Thursday for leaving the scene of an injury crash, Boynton Beach police said.

Police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said the woman was turning right when she veered into the path of the oncoming scooter that had the right of way. The man was thrown by the impact onto the windshield and then fell to the road, she added.
Police said they later spotted the woman's car after she had her hair appointment.
Authorities said the man suffered abrasions all over his body but the injuries were not believed to be life threatening.

Grandma Strikes Again! lol.

Hey....nothing comes between a woman and her hair appointment! LOL Fortunately the dude is fine, he just cant believe she KEPT GOING!

Oh dear lord, I can kinda see granny keep on pushing, but she know she wrong for leaving.

Obama thinks, "I always thought Bush was a nice guy.

Tongue-in-cheek, this was not.

It's too early to say Obama is delusional, but this suck up is borderline.

Krugman said it best, if Obama excuses Bush/Cheney crimes over the last eight years, he is just as culpable as Dems who profited from the so-called war on terror and Iraq.

I hate to rain on people's parades, especially this Big One, but this is how it is, at least for me.

folks are BAWLING in Baltimore.

Watching PE Barack on CNN

It's almost weird to see the CNN and Fox broadcasters freezing and the MSNBC anchors all warm and toasty, some even wearing short sleeves as they all report from Washington. How did that happen?

Obama Porn Alert.

Even C-Span is getting into the act.

But, their 2 DVD Set is going to be nearly EIGHT HOURS LONG.

That's good bang for the buck.

From his 2004 Speech through and including the Inauguration.

$19.95 + s&h

http://www.c-span.org/products

Our national nightmare is coming to a end.Last night Keith Olbermann in 8 minutes sums up the bush legacy.Shorter version, we was screwed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtnE4C9Gv5U

Justice is a white mans word: Comparing the case of Bernard Madoff to that of 54 year old Roy Brown who received 15 years for stealing 100 dollars because he was hungry and desperate. Who says justice is blind?

For those of you with DirectTV.

You can get to see the concert at the Lincoln Memorial. This is a free weekend for HBO.

Free Preview for: HBO
Available to Subscribers of: DirecTV

Free Preview Begins: January 15, 2009 (Thursday)
Free Preview Ends: January 18, 2009 (Sunday)

DirecTV is having a free preview of HBO from January 15-18 to promote the premiere of the new season of Big Love.


Channel Lineup:

501 - HBO & HBO HD
502 - HBO2
503 - HBO Signature
504 - HBO (West)
505 - HBO2 (West)
507 - HBO Family
508 - HBO Family (West)

Thanks Rikyrah! Good. I will get to see the concert!

I get STRZ, even tho I hardly watch it. Free HBO is good.

Today is also Mohammed Ali's birthday.

Ali's still the GREATEST!

Obama thinks he can keep his BlackBerry

You all probably already saw this post but I had to highlight my favorite part. Last sentence. Where Obama roughly says - Opinions are like as*holes everybody has one."

Larry King asked Obama about recent criticism of his pick for Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner. “The New York Times, for example, has an editorial today saying, not the right guy for the job at this time of economic peril,” said King. “They say this controversy has tainted his ability to command respect and instill confidence.”

Replied Obama: “Well, you know, The New York Times editorial page has a lot of opinions, as does The Wall Street Journal editorial page, and some of them are better than others. This wasn't a good one.”

forgot the link.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/16...

Barack said "Pray for us"

That we will do.

Without ceasing!

Justice58: Aaaaaaa- man!! :>)

Have you guys seen the

LEGOLAND|PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Pretty awesome!

The pics are fantabulous!

I didn't know there were chocolate colored Legos.

I think one of my favorite things is the line of port-a-potties and the logo people in line to use them. Who thinks of that stuff?

Hey My Fellow Texan,

Very Nice. Just too cool. I love it!

That was incredible Texas Girl.

Do you notice Barack now has less gray in his hair today?

You know . . . I suspected that some of the gray was not based on just natural causes but was "added" to remove folks concern about him being too "young" and to make him more "acceptable" to older folks. But that could be just my own imagination . . . don't think so but . . . could be.

The first Secret Service guy that appeared when Joe Biden introduced Obama in Deleware was all business. He was the white guy with the dark glasses. He has crowd control down. I think I have a little crush.

lololol. Ain't nothing wrong with that pjamma. lol

I hope PE Obama is wearing long johns. He wore his suit only when waving to the crowds. It is cold as crap today and the wind chill factor -- it feels like 2 degrees outside.

I just had one of those "S----, a Black man is really about to become POTUS" moments. I'm really praying that God gives PE BO the strength and wisdom necessary for the job. I truly pray for divine humbleness for both Barack and Michelle. I pray for both of them, mainly because I dont trust politicians of neither party. I loath democrats as much as I do republicans; no secret there. I dont trust 99% of the people BO has surrounded himself with, and yes you can call me a pessimist. But Im wishing BO the best. Soon we'll start to see to what extent Bush's fcked up this country.

I appreciate your honesty. You have valid concerns. Just keep your hands in it because PE Obama will need ALL of us to turn this thing around. It won't always be perfect and we won't always agree on everything but we can do this. I believe it.

I am with you on the paryers and not sure of the folks surrounding him but some things are best left to higher powers when it is beyond our control.

okay he put his coat on. Michelle said -- it's cold. LOLOLOL

Steven Joseph Christopher Charged With Threatening Obama On The Internet

An affidavit from Secret Service Special Agent Kelly Adcox released by Lampton's office quotes Christopher as saying he has nothing personal against Obama and that he's not a racist. Authorities said Christopher made the threats Jan. 11 and 15 on the Web site . http://www.alien-earth.org

"Yes, I have decided I will assassinate Barack Obama. It's really nothing personal about the man," Christopher said, according to the release. "But I know it's for the country's own good that I do this."

Authorities didn't say whether Christopher had weapons, but the affidavit said he wrote in his posting that he did not own a gun and needed one donated.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/16/steven...

I Got My Tickets

Finally.

Congratulations, Craig. I'll be sharing in your spirit of joy and celebration!!

Thanks or sharing the visuals with us.

CONGRATS!! Represent!! :>)

Go Craig- Go Craig - Go Craig

Congrats, Craig!

Have a good time Craig. I can't wait to read your thoughts and see your pictures on all the activites. Congrats. :o)

Yeah Craig!!!

Have a great time, and please, blog and share pics.

Whistle Stop Post Up, Complete With Pictures

Congress, Obama Toil to Help Jobless Get Health Care

Congress and the incoming Obama administration are contemplating profound shifts in the government's role in health insurance to try to alleviate a significant ripple effect of the damaged economy: Americans losing health coverage as they lose jobs.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar...

Is anyone watching the coverage on CNN? What's up with y'all boy Roland and the cowboy hat? It's giving me flashbacks. I know it's cold but damn, he just looks silly to me.

I used to live downtown 129th Street
Convent everything's upbeat
Parties ball in the park
Nothing but girls after dark
We chill nobody gets ill
In the place we call the hill
But if you try 'em
That's when they will
Get wild but they don't fight they kill
At the...

The wild wild west

Hey Carolinagirl,

Whatcha doing rocking Kool Moe Dee this morning! lol

I'm sorry, it's just the first thing that popped in my head when I saw that hat. He could've worn earmuffs and a scully cap or something. That cowboy hat sitting on the top of his head like that (like it's too small or something) looks ridiculous. SMH.

I saw him and my immediate thought was -- I know his ears are cold.

Happy Birthday Michelle

“Even though I’m campaigning, ladies, I just want you to know, I’m taking her out to dinner tonight,” then-Senator Obama said at an event at Ranchero High School on his wife’s birthday.

The Obamas hit Las Vegas that night, and the future President later recalled his astonishment at the price of a glass of celebratory bubbly.

“I took her out to dinner," he said. "At a fancy restaurant. Because she has just been so spectacular putting up with me on this presidential run. And I thought that I was being slick, I got her a nice gift, a piece of jewelry and I had it arranged to take to the waiter before we go to the restaurant. And I said, you know, 'Bring us a glass of champagne,' because Michelle likes champagne...

"Everything went off without a hitch," he said, "the gift came out, the champagne, Michelle loved it, she was feeling good. At the end of the dinner, I looked at the check . . .
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/01...

If they keep this up, we're gonna have a baby in the White House! :-)

I hope so! :)

I know that's right. A LiL Boy Barack, perhaps? Some more Obama testosterone.

Everything went off without a hitch," he said, "the gift came out, the champagne, Michelle loved it, she was feeling good.




President Obama is so romantic! He sure knows how to make a woman feel good!

Woo Hoo! ;)

aahhh my husband has had plenty of exciting nights/days since our PE was elected the next POTUS. LOLOLOL So I can only imagine what Michelle is feeling if his actions toward his wife could ensure someone elses mate benefits. Hahahaha

Hee!

Go Val!

Watching the live feed on CNN in Delware.

someone done already lost their child! They had to make an annoucement.

My word...how many children did Barack Sr. have??

Mark Ndesandjo, Obama's Half Brother, Performs Piano Concert In China

SHENZHEN, China — The news release didn't say who Mark Ndesandjo was. Nor did the posters and e-mails promoting the concert Friday in this southern Chinese boomtown where he played piano to raise money for orphans.
But the 200 or so people who showed up for the fundraiser at a posh hotel resort knew the man in a Chinese-style brown silk shirt was the half brother of President-elect Barack Obama. They had a rare encounter with Ndesandjo, who has been dodging the media since his family ties were made public last summer.

Ndesandjo's reluctance to play up his famous relative is extremely unusual in China, where people commonly name drop and use their connections to advance their interests. In China, relationships, or "guanxi," with powerful people are golden and rarely wasted in winning new business or opening other doors.
As his Chinese wife watched, Ndesandjo began his performance with a Chinese tune called "Liuyang River" followed by what he said was "Chopin's First Nocturne." His third and final piece was a jazz tune by Fats Waller called "Viper's Drag."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/16/mark-n...

Miranda: Er -ummmm Let's see -er -mmm -----13, 14, and the 3rd to the last one,(15) 16, 17, - - - - "As far as I know!"

Then there's the one's who are NOW comin' forward! :>)

I had "relatives" from an African country. Not ALL have multiple "wives", BUT - - -

Hey Miranda - more on Mark - he is a great guy. Actually he also has a drive for community organizing and giving back to the community. Wonderful article.

http://blog.chinationreport.com/2008/08/30/the-...

Like I told someone today, Obama's papa was definitely "A Rolling Stone"

MIRANDA, we'd better sit back and brace ourselves for this show.

You know how folk start coming out from under woodpiles, like roaches, and folks at a 4 am 75% off store sale, when a SO Called RELATIVE makes it big.

It'll be liked June bug, and Ricky Roy Jr.showing up at funerals and wedding receptions for the food, saying: "We second cousins to Mabeline once removed."

I know. As I said before his Daddy was a . . . well. Let me leave that alone.

The kids always take the brunt of decisions made by their parents. I say they should leave the man alone. He can't help what his *$%*&&%$** daddy did.

Poor guy. Seems like he wants to leave a private life but thanks to the media and the average person with a camera phone I'm sure that is no longer an option.

Philadelphia Pictures of Obamas

Updating all day for all the stops, next Delaware Pics

I'm not really feeling the purple on purple (or purple on blue) Michelle's wearing today.

Her hair as usual looks great though.

I like it. But that's because purple is my favorite color and it looks so good against her skin tone. Oh yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADAME FIRST LADY OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love purple! My favorite also!

me either. but it IS her birthday so I will let it go today. :-)

rikyrah: ONE MORE! Then out the DOOR! :>) :>) :>)

Obama: 'There is much work to be done'

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Just days ahead of his inaugural address, Barack Obama called on the country Saturday to summon up a resilient national spirit that dates back to George Washington as it prepares to confront trying times ahead.

“There is much work to be done. But now, all Americans hold within our hands the promise of a new beginning,” Obama said in his weekly radio and Internet address, which touched on themes he promised to address at the inauguration Tuesday. “That is why the events of the next several days are not simply about the inauguration of an American president – they will be a celebration of the American people.”

He made the remarks as he prepared to set out Saturday on a symbolic train trip from Philadelphia to Washington, retracing the steps that Abraham Lincoln took ahead of his inauguration in 1861. Obama leaves Philadelphia at noon, picks up Vice President-elect Joe Biden in Wilmington, Del., and finishes the public portion of the trip in Baltimore at 4:15 p.m. with a rally.

The train trip marks the start of what is likely to be an emotional four days for Obama, who gave a rare peek Friday into how the historic nature of his presidency is affecting him. He acknowledged “choking up” during practice sessions for his Democratic convention speech in August when he touched upon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s accomplishments and began reflecting on his own journey.

“Well, I’m going to try to keep it together,” Obama said of the inaugural speech, in an interview with CNN. “(Y)ou think about all the women who walked instead of riding the bus, out in Montgomery and Birmingham and what a moment like this would mean to them and what’s remarkable is some of them are still alive. They’re still there and some of them are going to be standing there at the inauguration.”

Obama’s wife, Michelle, and his two daughters will join him on the train, along with some of his longest-serving aides, giving the day-long trip the feel of a victory lap into Washington after one of the longest campaigns in modern history.

Sixteen families from 15 states were also invited to ride with the Obamas, chosen based on their “extraordinary contributions to the life of this country,” according to the transition team.

Obama has spoken of using his inaugural speech to capture the peril and promise of the new day, and in his radio remarks, he called this “a time of great challenge for the American people.”

“Difficult days are upon us, and even more difficult days lie ahead,” Obama said in his radio and Internet remarks. “Our nation is at war. Our economy is in great turmoil. And there is so much work that must be done to restore peace and advance prosperity. But as we approach this time-honored American tradition, we are reminded that our challenges can be met if we summon the spirit that has sustained our democracy since George Washington took the first oath of office.”

Obama also says that inauguration itself is a reminder of the power of democracy, a peaceful transition of power from leader to the next, one party to the other. “Even today billions of people around the world cannot imagine their leaders giving up power without strife or bloodshed,” he said.

And he thanked outgoing President George W. Bush and his team, who have “extended the hand of cooperation, and provided invaluable assistance to my team as we prepare to hit the ground running on January 20.”

THERE IS A VIDEO.

ALL ABOARD!!Obama's Whistle-Stop Train Tour Kicking Off In Philadelphia Obama's Whistle-Stop Train Tour Kicking Off In Philadelphia



PHILADELPHIA — President-elect Barack Obama, tracing the train route Abraham Lincoln took nearly a century and a half ago, undertook the final leg of his inaugural journey to the nation's capital Saturday, pledging to reclaim America's spirit but also warning of steep challenges facing the country.

"Starting now, let's take up in our own lives the work of perfecting our union," he said at Philadelphia's historic 30th Street train station. "Let's build a government that is responsible to the people and accept our own responsibilities as citizens to hold our government accountable. ... Let's make sure this election is not the end of what we do to change America, but the beginning and the hope for the future."

While talking about the future, Obama reflected on the past, echoing the words of the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln and President John F. Kennedy. He cited the founding fathers who risked all without assurance of success in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776.

"They were willing to put all they were and all they had on the line _ their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor _ for a set of ideals that continue to light the world: That we are equal. That our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness come not from our laws, but from our maker. And that a government of, by, and for the people can endure."

It was a momentous day for the Obamas. And for Michelle Obama, it was also time to celebrate her 45th birthday.

The president-elect's triumphant day _ a time to be heralded by cheering throngs along the 137-mile rail route _ was starting in Philadelphia with a sober discussion of the country's future with 41 people he met during his long quest for the White House.

GOD BLESS THEM!! :>) :>)

These robbers and thieves are straight running for the borders......they have raped and pillaged the land and are trying to get outta dodge:

FLORIDA MONEY MANAGER, MILLLIONS, MISSISNG: POLICE
MIAMI (Reuters) - A Florida money manager is missing and police have opened an investigation into the possible disappearance of "hundreds of millions" of dollars, authorities said on Friday.

Police are searching for Arthur Nadel, 75, a prominent Sarasota philanthropist and fund manager who was reported missing by his family on Wednesday.

Sarasota police are investigating complaints from at least five investors in Nadel's funds, run from a management office in Sarasota, that their money has disappeared. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported investors could be out as much as $350 million.
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE5...

"These robbers and thieves are straight running for the borders......they have raped and pillaged the land and are trying to get outta dodge:"

Sounds like the Bush Administration for sure.

Happy Birthday Michelle, Barack's Belle!

rikyrah: A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our FIRST LADY 2 B!!

GOD BLESS YOU!!

Lincoln's top hat, suit on view at Smithsonian

WASHINGTON – More than 60 objects from President Abraham Lincoln's life are going on display at the National Museum of American History days before President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, which will echo themes from the 16th president.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20090116/ap_t...

Happy Birthday First Lady Michelle

CNN and MSNBC are doing the train trip too. But, I want it unfiltered.

Didn't realize MSNBC was covering it too, I'm at work, so I tivoed it .

I'm off on Tues, so I'll be able to watch it live, but I don't want to miss anything, so I'll probably go watch live by my sister's house, and tivo more things at home.

rikyrah: Just checkin' in annnnnnnd, SADLY, OUT. Many activities 2-day. :>(

I'll B backta typin' when I return!! :>) :>)

U'ALL ENJOY THIS MOMENTOUS DAY!!! :>) :>) Oh Happy Day

YAAAAAAAA! :>)

Hurry back! Cuz we miss you! :)

Justice58: ****huff*** ***puff*** ***pant*** Just got back in! :>) Whew!!

Gotta go BACK out L8R. :>( Missed U'ALL 2! :>) :>)

Have a Blessed day, GreenLaddy! :-))))

spirit: THANK YOU!! U 2!! YOU jes' HOLD IT DOWN!! :>) :>)

Media Alert:

C-Span2: BOOKTV

will have Obama and Biden on today, talking about their books.

Biden, today at 7pm EST
Obama, today at 8:45 pm EST

Thanks for the tip, rikyrah. I look forward to watching it.

I'm going to hang with the students today. We're going to discuss MLK and the significance of the upcoming inauguration.

Beyonce singing Etta James classic "At Last" for the Obamas First Dance, video of Beyonce singing this at Fashion Rocks 2008

i like Beyonce and all but I abhor her rendition of "At Last." Everything isn't for everyone.

I loved it. Got tingles. I think Beyonce is very talented. I love when she sings. When she talks . . . . . well that is another issue. hah

Singing -- LOOOVVEE It. Her natural speaking voice.. . . . not so much.

Beyonce can sing, but sometimes when a song is already timeless, it should be left alone. For me "At Last" is that type of song.

I would also include most of Stevie Wonder's songs in that bunch

Sigh... Jennifer Hudson would have owned that song.

ITA. I can hear her now.

Beyawnce's rendition is garbage.

Ok, so I watched the vid with the volume muted and listened to the one and only Etta James sing the classic "At Last." I gave Etta a standing ovation too!

Media Alert: on C-Span they are in Pennsylvania for the begnning of the President-Elect's Whistle-Stop Train Rally

rikyrah: He's travelling on his own "SPECIAL LOVE TRAIN

God Bless him!! TRAIN WHISTLES

Scorching hot duo Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou are about to become a trio

The couple are expecting their first child together, sources close to the Baby Phat designer confirm to E! News.

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I'll say only this...I hope it's a boy. She lucked out twice with her daughters looking like her and not Russell.

Hey Rikyrah - I knew she ws pregnant late last year but was her divorce finalized?

I don't think so . . . anyway . . .

Well Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston rolled the dice and lost. Bobbi Cristina looks exactly like Bobby, poor girl.

BWA HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!Why are y'all sending me to hell? Why?? Stop making me laugh at this!! LOL

"Bobby, I love you, bobby!"

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!! You know you aint right!! LMAO!!

You know I speak the truth. You know everytime we heard those baby rumors with Janet and Jermaine, you said to yourself:

Lawd, don't let that be a girl that looks like Jermaine.

It's reality. A boy can get away with looking like anything, if their Mama and Daddy have money. Look at Bill Gates...LOL

ROTFLMAO!!!! Stop it. you ain't rigt rikyrah.

a lil MICRO Bill. Shakin my head.

LMAO!!! its funny...............................cuz its true...............LMAO!!

Whew Lawd.....It's not just me then! lol

Well whaddaya know! Today is also my Mother's birthday!

Happy Birthday, Madame First-Lady-in-Three-Days! The hubby got you one heck of a b-day present this year! XD

Happy Birthday Ma! :-)

thanks, Val =)

Happy, Happy, Birthday to Our New First Lady of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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