There is a new man in the White House and we have finally come to the end of the George W. Bush era.
Thank fuck!
I hope Dubya doesn't become one of those presidents who remains present and involved post-office like Bill Clinton because honestly, I'm looking forward to a good long break from this idiot. Go the Nixon route and just disappear into oblivion.
Regardless of what he does, he's not doing it from the White House and that alone is enough to put a smile on my face.
Peace Out Dubya...
Showing posts with label United States. Show all posts
Showing posts with label United States. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
So Long Dubya!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Good to Know I'm Not Alone
Not too long ago, I rolled out the Dishonor Roll for Mr. Brody Jenner and his new show Bromance where he brings a bunch of dudes to Hollywood to audition for a place in his "posse" of jobless, party-going douchebags.
Clicking around the web today, I landed at Next Round to see who they have pegged as the "Actresses you need to know heading into 2009." While I'll be posting a better list myself for Wednesday's Rundown - you can't include people who are already fairly well known - I found this little gem in the sidebar of previous posts:
Things Less Gay Than Brody Jenner's Show Bromance
Some of my personal favorites include:
- Dry weddings
- Sean Penn's character in Milk, gay rights activist Harvey Milk
- Zac Efron
- Saving yourself for marriage
- Seeing Twilight with another dude
- Capris for men
- Ellen Degeneres
- The picture used at the lead of this post
- The basement scene in Pulp Fiction
I have to say, it's refreshing to know I'm not the only one that thinks a show about auditioning dudes to be one of your best friends just sounds like a thinly-veiled way of saying you love Sausage Parties.
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I know what you're thinking:
Dishonor should have a "u" in it, same with favorite. Well, at least if you're Canadian you're thinking that. Believe me, I know.
But since I'm striking out into the US and A as Co-Editor at The Love of Sports, I need to get my writing a little more Americanized, which basically means my man G is sick of editing my work for what he feels are superfluous "u's" strewn throughout my writing.
I told him it's like asking him to give me distances in kilometres and it's going to take time, but that didn't really get a response.
So, I'm phasing out the "u" to appease my US bosses and readers. Just don't ask me to sing the Star Spangled Banner... Continue reading ...
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
History in the Making
Down the road, when we're all parents and our kids are bitching about the history test they have at the end of the week, one of the dates they'll be forced to memorized will be November 4, 2008.
On that date, they'll learn, history was made in the United States when a black man was elected President.
Then you'll tell them where you were on that day, just like you'll share with them where you were on 9/11.
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Being as I'm Canadian, some might wonder why this US Presidential Election has been such a regular topic here on iBlog over the last nine months, seeing as the results seemingly have no direct impact on my life.
However, that is not the case.
The results of this election, which final polls forecast as a sure win for Senator Barack Obama, impacts each and every one of us, regardless of nationality, age, gender and, perhaps most importantly, race.
Think about what is happening.
This time tomorrow, the next President of the United States of America, the most powerful nation in the world, will be a black man.
Forty-four years ago, segregation was still viewed as a valid practice on a wide scale in the United States.
While I certainly admit that the issue is one that still exists in our world today, the scope of this event taking place over the course of the day today should not be discounted.
A black man is going to be President and that gives me hope.
Hope that we're finally realizing that the man is more important than his skin colour.
Hope that we're deciding that the best man for the job should be in charge regardless of which side of the aisle he sits on.
Hope that those who still see Barack Obama as a black man with a Muslim sounding name come to realize that he's the one who is going to lead the United States out of the dark ages they've been stuck in for the last eight years.
Hope that one day my children won't think of a Black President as a historical achievement.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Soundtrack of My Life
Song: Yes We Can
Artist: Barack Obama
Album: None
I know I've dropped this video on you before, but after the stirring speech delivered last night, I felt it only right to include this song in the Soundtrack.
While I am certainly not an American, Barack Obama gives me hope and that speaks to the power of his words, his presence and his conviction to make our world a better place.
What he said about the American soldiers - that they weren't fighting for Red America or Blue America but the United States of America - sent chills down my spine and still does as I re-read it again today.
These are the messages that we need to spread, not only throughout America, but throughout the world and I look forward to being able to talk to my kids in the future about watching the times change right before my eyes as the first Black President of the United States was elected.
I won't stump for a Canadian politician to rise up and assume an Obama-like position within our country because politicians like Barack Obama don't come around very often. This is a man who can change our world and I only hope that he is given every opportunity to do so.
Yes We Can, Yes We Can.
Monday, June 9, 2008
The Next U.S. President (& Why Canadian Politics Sucks!)
Barack Obama has a 50/50 chance on becoming the next President of the United States.
I think it's more like 65/35 myself, but you never know.
How could Americans possibly want four more years of Republican rule? YIKES!
Obama secured the Democratic Party Nomination last week and got the full backing of his former adversary Hilary Clinton Friday when she called an end to her campaign and encouraged her supports to shift their focus to ensuring that Barack Obama makes it to the White House.
Words do not describe how excited I am right now about the political climate in the United States. In turn, they also do not do justice to just how craptastic I think the Canadian Political picture is.
This time next year, we could be discussing the first African - American President. Ever. Take a couple minutes to soak that in.
Whether you're American or not or an Obama supporter or not, the fact is that you're a living in an historic time. This is something that they will be teaching our children in History Class years from now and we're getting to witness it first hand.
Conversely, there is absolutely nothing of consequence happening on the Canadian Political landscape.
There are no inspirational leaders, no historic changes becoming strong possibilities, nothing.
We have a minority government for what feels like eternity, meaning very little actually gets done in Parliament, as Stephen Harper and the Conservatives cannot risk losing a vote and getting ousted from office.
Instead of taking aim on improving our country, our political officials take aim at one another's flaws and shortcomings, while failing to acknowledge or address their own while they're at it.
Don't get me wrong - I love my country and know that anywhere in Canada is far and away a greater place to live than anywhere South of the Border.
But man, what I wouldn't do for a candidate like Barack Obama to come and re-energize the Canadian Political scene...
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Five Years Later
Did you know that Thursday marks the Five Year Anniversary of the United States' entry into Iraq?
Five years!
What has changed in that time?
Yes, Saddam Hussien was found, tried and executed. But here is the thing to me:
Nothing has changed since his death. If anything, he has become a martyr and the push against the US occupation of Iraq is even greater.
It scares the hell out of me to have heard John McCain make his "100 years" speech a month or so back. If he makes it to the White House, I can assure you there'll be at least another four years, that's for damn sure.
Two questions that have always been prominent in my head since the outset of the Iraq War. As we approach the five year mark, they still remain:
1. Why are they there in the first place?
2. When is enough enough?
How many lives must be lost, on both sides of the battle, for this to end?
Sadly, I don't think anyone knows an answer to this.
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