Yes...we are a "Sports Blog".
But...we also like to dabble in the real world we live. Today...Our president, Barack Obama delivered a speech for the ages. Powerful? An understatement. For this was beyond powerful!
No teleprompter....no cue cards...just a speech! From the heart.
Love the man....hate the man...Obama is excellent at delivering oratory excellence.
From CSpan...today:
Showing posts with label Barack Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barack Obama. Show all posts
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Selma....50 Years Later
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Cuba? Can We Finally Get to Know You?
Bay of Pigs...I was only a child at the time...but my Dad was there.
The Cuban Revolution of 1952 to 1959 had seen President Fulgencio Batista,
a right-wing ally of the U.S., ousted. He was replaced by a new
left-wing administration dominated by Castro, which had severed the
country's formerly strong links with the U.S. by expropriating their
economic assets and developing links with the Soviet Union, with whom the U.S. was then embroiled in the Cold War. The President of U.S. government Dwight D. Eisenhower
was concerned at the direction which Castro's government was taking,
and in March 1960, Eisenhower allocated $13.1 million to the CIA in
order to plan Castro's overthrow. The CIA proceeded to organize the
operation with the aid of various Cuban counter-revolutionary forces,
training Brigade 2506 in Mexico. Following his election in 1960,
president John F. Kennedy was informed of the invasion plan and gave his consent.
Over 1,400 paramilitaries, divided into five infantry battalions and
one paratrooper battalion, assembled in Guatemala before setting out for
Cuba by boat on 13 April. On 15 April, eight CIA-supplied B-26 bombers attacked Cuban air fields and returned to the U.S. On the night of 16 April, the main invasion landed at a beach named Playa Girón in the Bay of Pigs.
It initially overwhelmed a local revolutionary militia. The Cuban
Army's counter-offensive was led by Captain José Ramón Fernández, before
Castro decided to take personal control of the operation. On 20 April,
the invaders finally surrendered, with the majority of troops being
publicly interrogated and then sent back to the U.S.
The failed invasion strengthened the position of Castro's
administration, who proceeded to openly proclaim their intention to
adopt socialism and strengthen ties with the Soviet Union. This led eventually to the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis
of 1962. The invasion was a major embarrassment for U.S. foreign
policy. John Kennedy ordered a number of internal investigations across Latin America.
The aftermath?
US and Cuba
54 years
since trade embargo imposed
$1.1 trillion
cost to Cuban economy-
Cost to US economy $1.2bn a year
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US presidents since 1960: 11
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Cuban presidents since 1960: 3
Friday, July 19, 2013
Why We Love...Our President!
Unless you are a black...African-American male....you could not...and will not ...ever know that feeling.
Most of us ...are so different from the black youths of today...them...with the sagging britches ...underwear showing..."hoodie" wearing.
But there is not a black man alive who has not gone through what President Obama said happened to even him.
Being black means we get special attention. Walk down the street...White folks move to the other side.
Go shopping in a mall...without wearing a business suit. See what happens. "Can we help you?" A clerk will ask. What they are really saying is, "We're watching you....so you don't steal from us."
I have seen it...I have lived it. And so happy to have a President...that understands it.
From the Huffington Post:
'TRAYVON COULD HAVE BEEN ME'
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Hump Day News & Views
A Wednesday in the Classic City! That means it's time to "hump". A few things we're following:
Mr. President, that bat is bigger than you!
We think she used to be a man...but at least she...or he...is honest:
Somebody forgot to tell the Pacers..."Miami is unbeatable".
Roy Hibbert: 'We're Not Going Anywhere!'
MORE: Pacers Even Series With Heat
Hey folks...have a great Hump Day!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
An Obama...Encore
We are really kind of glad this is all over. Today we awaken with President Barack Obama winning a second term.
Headlines from across this great nation: (Click on image for bigger view):
Yes!!!!!
To Fox News....Sean.....Rush...
Up yours!
Obama re-elected to 2nd term
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term, defeating Republican Mitt Romney in a hard-fought race in which the economy was the dominant issue.Friday, November 2, 2012
Racism....at its... Worst
Yes...we are in an election year. Yes... we understand the passions of both parties. Yes...we understand the bias of the ignorant ones who exclusively use Fox News...to tell them what they should be thinking.
Yeah, yeah...we know all that...understand all that.
But....let's just cut through the chase. Many ...not all...but many white Americans have never gotten over the fact...that a black man...a NEGRO...is not only the president of the United States...but also leader of the free world!
Fox News and their allies (Rush Limbaugh & Sean Hannity) have spewed hatred from the moment Mr. Obama was elected. And ....their loyal...mis-informed sheep....have jumped on that band wagon.
It's sad....their are millions of poor whites....who would definitely benefit from the Presidents' heathcare plan...who have been brainwashed by Fox News & company into thinking it's so terrible....
And then there is this...
From GaPeach913:
Really....Republicans....Really?
And you actually want us to take your party...seriously?
Really?
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Hump Day.....News & Views
In this small southern college town...We come in peace...no hostilities.....no hate.
Last night .....our president.....the leader of the free world.....gave the state of the union address.
Very articulate.......very enthusiastic.....very entertaining.
But the haters are still hating.
Why?
Just can't stand to see a black man succeed. We just don't get it. Politics aside....Wasn't it great to see our president......on a national forum.....perform? Intelligently?
Some stuff.....we're humping about:
Mo money....mo money:
A New Prince Of Detroit
Man.......Oh ....Manning:
The Peyton Predicament
R.I.P........Joe Pa:
JOE PATERNO 1926-2012
Birth Control?
Jay Cutler's Fiance Pregnant
This was just.....God.....awful:
Steven Tyler Screeches National Anthem At AFC Championship Game
Last chance for ....T.O.?
T.O.: Love Me, Hate Me, Just Don't Ignore Me
Quit hating........
Have a great Hump Day!!!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Hump Day.....News & Views
It is the middle of the week.....Wednesday.....a Hump Day ...all over again.
Some stuff........we're humping about:
Just another spoiled...tennis brat:
Tennis Player Goes On Racquet Smashing Spree At Australian Open
Kareem.....you deserve only the best:
Kareem's New Honor
LeBron .....flexes his muscles:
LeBron Leads Historic Third Quarter Charge Past Spurs
Pay the man!!!
Giants' Ace Wants How Much?
An Obama honor....it gets no better than this:
Obama Honors Cardinals
There's no....crying...in football!!!
WATCH: 49ers Star Gets Emotional After Game-Winning Score
Happy Birthday.......D-Wade:
PHOTOS: Inside Dwyane Wade's 30th Birthday Bash
Happy humping...
Monday, October 3, 2011
Stupid is....What Stupid Does....
Hank Williams, Jr..........
Another white man...speaking his ignorance......and thinking he can get away with it.
Like or dislike....President Obama.....
Respect the office.....of the president of the United States...
Kudos.......to ESPN
From TMZ.com:
By John Raoux, AP
ESPN has dropped Hank Williams Jr. from opening Monday Night Football tonight after Williams controversial comments today about President Obama.
Monday Night Football
Hank Williams Jr. Benched
For Comparing Obama to Hitler
Monday Night Football will not begin with the words, "Are you ready for some football" tonight -- ESPN is yanking Hank Williams Jr's famous theme song after he compared President Obama to Hitler.
Williams Jr. went on Fox & Friends this morning and criticized President Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner for playing a round of golf together -- saying, "That's like Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu."
He later said Obama and Joe Biden are "the enemy."
ESPN told CBS Sports -- which broke the story -- "We are extremely disappointed with his comments, and as a result we have decided to pull the open from tonight’s telecast."
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Thanks......Mr. President....We Support You!
In the aftermath of the killing of Osama bin Laden.....We sometimes delve into the political chaos ...
And in doing so.....we would like to say a ....."thank you" to President Obama.
We all remember that 11th day of that fateful September morning....
Three political cartoons to show our support:
Hump Day.....News & Views
In this small southern college town......It's cold to be May 4th!
Temperatures in the 40's....
Some things we're following.....this "Hump Day":
Love and Marriage....& the NBA:
NBA All-Star Suing Mother Of His Child
A "no-no".....
1st No-Hitter Of 2011
The Heat......may be all that!
LeBron Heats Up In Game 2
This guy should think...before tweeting:
NFL Player's Startling Reaction To Osama Bin Laden's Death
This guy needs to shut the hell up.....and stick to playing baseball:
MLB Player: Obama's Birth Certificate Might Be Fake
More love and marriage.....NBA style:
Report: NBA Player Attacked By Wife
The NBA play-offs are in full swing......
Stay tuned...
Have a great "Hump Day"!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
World War III?
World War I.....and World War II.....were started innocently enough....
Could this be.........World War III?
Just asking.......
- March 19, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Hump Day.....News & Views
It's........Wednesday...."Hump Day"!
In this small...southern.....college town...the weather is fantastic!
75 degrees....no humidity... beautiful!
"Stuff" .......we're following and you should be too:
I think ....we could cure her...."depression":
Serena Williams Depressed
Bad choice of words:
Adrian Peterson: NFL Players Stuck In 'Modern-Day Slavery'
We ....agree:
The Most Annoying Coach In The NBA
What a difference.....2 weeks makes:
BLOWOUT
Mr. President......Aren't there more important issues?
Which Teams Does Obama Like In The NCAA Tournament?
An eye.....for an eye? Gone bad:
Minor League Manager Loses Eye
Ali.........always the spokesman:
Boxing Champ Ali Asks Iran To Free U.S. Hikers
So there.......a Wednesday...a "Hump Day".
Let's ...just make it to the week-end.....
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