From President Barack Obama's inaugural address:

"For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus - and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and ( Read more... )

It's official: U.S. is in recession: Economy began shrinking in December 2007, panel declares.
What a surprise (not). Happy Thanksgiving from BushCheneyCo.

On the other hand, President-Elect Obama has named Hillary Clinton to be Secretary of State in his new administration.
A brilliant political move on Obama's part. Overall, his incoming cabinet is ( Read more... )

My predictions for Super Tuesday:

• DEMS: Split between Clinton and Obama.
• REPUBS: McCain by a landslide.

While I was typing this I got a call from an Obama volunteer, asking if they could count on my vote. I said honestly that I was undecided at this point between Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton, although I like what I have heard from Sen. Obama so far.  ( Read more... )