I don't personally know of a single American who, when asked if Barack Obama was black, would answer "No, he's not black." It's true that his cultural experience is probably not close to the average experience of most black Americans, but I don't think that "disqualifies" him fo...

I don't personally know of a single American who, when asked if Barack Obama was black, would answer "No, he's not black." It's true that his cultural experience is probably not close to the average experience of most black Americans, but I don't think that "disqualifies" him fo...

I don't personally know of a single American who, when asked if Barack Obama was black, would answer "No, he's not black." It's true that his cultural experience is probably not close to the average experience of most black Americans, but I don't think that "disqualifies" him for...

But my point is that there's going to be many on both sides that will come out and vote based on the image being sold to them, that have no clue about the political issues. I have no doubt that there are lots of people who vote for ignorant reasons. But in the case of something that can by noticed ...

Just like African Americans are for Obama. This race has become a symbolism game, not a political game. 1. Obama doesn't play the race card. Not like Palin is playing the woman card. Sure, he talks about race, but he has about a bajillion DECENT reasons to vote for him. 2. Black Americans tend to v...

I can't wait to quote myself calling it for Barack at the beginning of the primary season. http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-75975 I wonder how many people out there are feelings things like this woman is. It's a mindset that I just completely cannot understand. Not that voting Republican is somethin...

I'm not under the illusion that what I'm creating is particularly great (the usual: no formal training, no professional experience, yadda yadda) but I sort of like it better than I think I could, and I'm hoping for lots of feedback to help me get better. Welcome to songfight! Feedback 1.0: Do not u...

People who want to inject religion or any kind of morality into public schools are the sickest of people, who've never read the constitution and don't understand what America stands for. They are either extremely ignorant, or extremely unpatriotic. I agree – these moralizing sickos are trying to br...

ha! I'm not trying to "gotcha" anyone, I just misunderstood what was going on, is all.

Hey, that's cool. I just thought since you said "If [having the best possible vice president of the US] was his goal, then he royally EFFED up. Joe Biden is NOT the best pick for VP. Far from it" that you might have other people in mind who were better, and might be interested in discussin...

Oh. Well, if you haven't done the homework, maybe Biden IS the most principled choice for VP. Go do the homework, man! (encouraging smiley here) That way, when you say that you think Biden sucks, you'll be able to say who you think is better. (another encouraging smiley) And then people can exchange...

He made the Biden pick on principle, the principle of having the best possible vice president of the US. Isn't that what we want? If that was his goal, then he royally EFFED up. Joe Biden is NOT the best pick for VP. Far from it. He's a Hollywood puppet and Hollywood is just as bad as any other cor...

I'm surprised people actually care enough about VP nominees to let it influence their vote. I guess you could make the argument for Palin, since McCain is rather old, and might die in office, but VPs really don't have enough clout to seriously affect their running mates' campaigns or platforms. Nam...

This isn't exactly a magic trick, but kids (of a certain age, like 10 year olds) do love the crap out of it. Part 1, the set-up Tell (some) kids that before you perform your next trick, you'll need to loosen up. Tell them you need to crack your fingers, and then crack your fingers. Then tell them th...

That's it. Thanks Lunk. See, Hob, I told you it would be badass.

Good try! A+ for effort! But it was way cooler than that, as you will see when someone with strong Fu shows up.

My google-fu is not strong today. I saw this, I think, last halloween, about someone who made their own jars of things like "eye of newt" and "toe of frog", but the things looked really creepy inside. The person took the time to "age" the printed labels and print them u...

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QotD: In honor of the Olympics, what is your favorite all time Olympic moment? 2004 men's gymnastics, when Yang Tae-Young was all "Hey, my routine had a higher difficulty rating than you gave me credit for. I should have gotten a higher score," but the Olympic committee was all "This...

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A good start.