Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said he believes racism is the culprit of the unrest as it relates to the current U.S. President, Barack Obama. During a demonstration in Washington organized by extreme conservative talk show hosts, Carter labeled what’s taking place in American society today “abominable.” ”I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely […]
Belleville, Illinois a town with a sordid history of racial tension including cross-burning and racial discrimination by police and hiring businesses. During his commentary on an incident that took place on a Belleville school bus, Limbaugh made a few statements that leave room for question. The incident took place Tuesday when a group of black […]
While Obama’s election had many feeling as though American as nation had overcome it’s long history of racial discrimination, is becoming clear that the president’s race is a problem for many. Congressman Joe Wilson, who now faces a “resolution of disapproval,” seems to have been the spark behind the political racial debate. Some members of […]
President Obama took his high hopes of economic recovery to a General Motors plant in Ohio where jobloss is at it’s greatest. “In the midst of a deep recession and financial crisis, the collapse of the auto industry would have caused enormous damage to our economy,” Obama told an enthusiastic crowd of autoworkers. “So we […]
The now infamous “you lie” outburst from South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson during an Obama speech on health care reform last week has sparked a frenzied debate on House decorum. The House Democrats met Monday evening and agreed to continue on with a resolution if disapproval, according to CNN reports. Kristie Greco, spokeswoman for House […]
A day after heckling the president during his speech on health care reform the Republican congressman apologized again but said he’s sticking to his guns. Rep. Joe WIlson said on Thursday that he regretted his outburst and but maintains his stance on Obama’s proposed health care legislation. “I truly had to speak out,” Wilson said […]
The recently elected president of Somalia, Sheik Sharif Ahmed, announced in a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Kenya that he plans to take a tour U.S. communities with large Somali populations. The communities in Minneapolis, Washington D.C. and Columbus, Ohio. According to the Associated Press, the United Nations ambassador Elmi Duale said the […]
South Carolina Republican House member, Joe Wilson, was so beside himself he had to make in known how he felt when he shouted “You lie” during President Obama’s speech on health care reform Wednesday night. While pictures and the timing of his remark show brazen disrespect, he issued an apology shortly after his “outburst.” “This […]
Two citizens of Norway were sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic Congo for espionage, murder and attempted murder. Tuesday’s verdict was confirmed by Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to a military court in Kisangani, Tjostolv Moland, 28, and Joshua French, 27, were both found guilty on all charges. “I have earlier made absolutely […]
In light of the recent events surrounding the controversy behind Obama’s speech to students, one may ask is it politics, or is it right on time? Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said that children in the United States do not show signs of losing intelligence, but they’re not getting any smarter either. In a study […]
Former First Lady, Laura Bush, was the braveheart of her party when she spoke about President Obama’s performance since he took over the White House. In a recent interview, she said the president is doing a great job considering the circumstances. She went on to blast the parties for the rift between them that seems […]
