President Obama

Illinois Senator Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States and the first African American President on January 20th, 2009 after his charismatic style, eloquent public speeches, and message of change helped him win the November 2008 election.

Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden also benefited from a strong grass roots political organization and public backlash against some of the perceived mistakes of the previous Bush administration.

President Obama has inherited wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, an economic slump and a variety of simmering domestic issues. In February of 2009, President Obama signed into law a $787 billion dollar stimulus package targeted at kick-starting the economy. Early in his presidency he has sought to overturn some of George W Bush's more controversial decisions, more specifically related to the ban on stem cell research and the existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison facility.

You'll find both Obama's supporters and detractors blogging about our 44th president at sites like Bartcop and Radioactive Liberty.

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “President Obama”

• Corporate Mercenary Blackwater Busted in Bribery Plan

  
  Plunderbund — Authority: 135
  More evidence that privatizing the military is a recipe for continued disaster:NYT: Top executives at Blackwater Worldwide authorized secret payments of about $1 million to Iraqi officials that were intended to silence their criticism and buy their support after a September 2007 episode in which Blackwater security ...
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• Video: President Obama speech at Fort Hood 11/10/09

  
  Let's Talk Honestly — Authority: 129
  On 11/10/09 President Obama traveled to Fort Hood Texas and spoke at a memorial for the 13 victims of a crazed shooter days before. In his speech he mentioned all 13 victims and tried to reassure the country. Watch his entire speech by using the link below http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html
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• Dueling Obama Ft. Hood speeches: "Best ever" v. "Unemotional"

  
  The Political Carnival — Authority: 677
  By GottaLaff Why not just have a weekly show featuring two critics arguing, ending with thumbs up or down and call it "At the Speeches"? Exhibit A: Was it George W. Bush ’s megaphone-amplified rallying cry on the ruins of the World Trade Center? Bill Clinton ’s shared grief and call for restraint ...
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• EPA to two of its lawyers: Alter critical video or face “disciplinary action”

  
  Sister Toldjah — Authority: 623
  Hmm. And here I thought dissenting points of view were going to be “welcomed” within this admin? Apparently not : The Environmental Protection Agency has directed two of its lawyers to makes changes to a YouTube video they posted that is critical of the Obama administration’s climate change policy. The ...
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• Obama Leaves CINCs Coin With The Fallen

  
  Mouth of the Potomac - NY Daily News Blogs — Authority: 636
  President Obama placed his commander-in-chief’s coin in front of pictures of each of the 13 victims killed at Fort Hood in Texas as he honored the deceased during today’s memorial service. The coin is a relatively new military tradition. They are handed out by the commander-in-chief and other military commanders ...
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• Ft Hood Memorial: Final Roll Call, 21 Gun Salute, Taps (video)

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 532
  November 10, 2009Arrival POTUS & FLOTUS (video)Invocation: Col Michael Lembke (video)Opening remarks: Lt Gen Robert Cone (video)Inspirational remarks: Gen George Casey (video)POTUS (video/text)Amazing Grace: Master Sgt Natasha Hartley (video)Closing of the Fort Hood Memorial Service: Final Roll Call, 21-gun salute ...
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• Obama Travels to Texas for Service at Fort Hood – New York Times

  
  OnlyDedicatedServers.com — Authority: 140
  Obama Travels to Texas for Service at Fort Hood – New York Times WASHINGTON President Obama journeyed to Texas on Tuesday to meet with victims of the rampage at Fort Hood and the families of the 13 who were slain, address the grieving community at the sprawling military base and, ultimately, serve as ...
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• Well said, Mr. President. Your best moment yet.

  
  The Western Experience — Authority: 503
  by JasonTo say we’ve been critical of President Obama on here in the past would be charitable. We’ve met him at every turn when we thought the need warranted it. But we have never been rabid, baseless, nor reactionary hyper-partisans while doing so. There have been times, albeit only a few, where we have applauded ...
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• Ft Hood Memorial: Master Sgt Natasha Hartley “Amazing Grace”

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 532
  November 10, 2009Arrival POTUS & FLOTUS (video)Invocation: Col Michael Lembke (video)Opening remarks: Lt Gen Robert Cone (video)Inspirational remarks: Gen George Casey (video)POTUS (video/text)Final Roll Call, 21-Gun Salute, Taps (video)Master Sgt NATASHA HARTLEY sings Amazing GraceListen to the strength and depth ...
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• Right Wing Leaders Foment Racial Resentment and Point Fingers to Avoid Accountability

  
  Progressive News Daily — Authority: 158
  People for The American Way Right-wing pundits and political leaders committed to the destruction of the Obama presidency have been openly fomenting racial resentment or tolerating those who do. In one breath, they accuse President Obama of being racist and in the next they and their media allies howl with ...
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• Ft Hood Memorial: Arrival of POTUS/FLOTUS (video)

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 532
  November 10, 2009President and First Lady arrive to the ceremony 40 minutes late.They evidently were visiting with injured soldiers and their families.Following this:Invocation: Col Michael Lembke (video)Opening remarks: Lt Gen Robert Cone (video)Inspirational remarks: Gen George Casey (video)POTUS (video/text)Amazing ...
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• AMERICA UNDER SEIGE…ISLAM The ATTACKER, Part 1

  
  Desert Conservative — Authority: 539
  The Brewing Storm Of Islam: Conning America Out of God (PT 1 of a series on Islam) By Lisa Richards November 10, 2009 There is no such thing as radical Islam.  The phrase is a politically correct expression used to prevent non-Muslims from condemning the religion of death.  Heaven forbid anyone call the one ...
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• Obama seeks to strengthen relations on 4-nation Asia trip

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 846
  Washington (CNN) - Barack Obama is the first U.S. president who lived in Asia as a child, and that unique perspective will help shape his nine-day trip to the region starting Thursday, U.S. officials say. Throughout the trip to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea, Obama will emphasize the importance of Asian ...
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• President Obamas Speech At Fort Hood

  
  The Pajama Pundit — Authority: 516
  Worth watching. Transcript after the jump... Remarks of President Obama Memorial Service at Fort Hood November 10, 2009 We come together filled with sorrow for the thirteen Americans that we have lost; with gratitude for the lives that they led; and with a determination to honor them through the work we carry ...
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• Quote of the Day: Enemies foreign and domestic…

  
  DPGI - the aftermath — Authority: 438
  The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he’s on. – Joseph Hellervia DPGI – the aftermath.
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• What should a leader say in times of tragedy? - Part 2

  
  Public Speaking Advice and Commentary — Authority: 120
  Ive revised my blog from yesterday to reflect President Obamas remarks today at the Fort Hood memorial service:   President Obama addressed the mourners at Ford Hood today atthe memorial service for the fallen ( http://tinyurl.com/y8l4uyj ).   ThePresident’s comments demonstrate both the opportunities ...
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• School: Obama education speech? No. Empty boots & Taps? No problem.

  
  The Political Carnival — Authority: 677
  By GottaLaff I have a friend who has a high school aged niece living in Williamson County, Texas. The nieces 25-year-old brother is in the Army, stationed in Afghanistan. I just heard from my friend, just a few minutes ago. It turns out that the niece was very distraught today... so distraught, in fact, that she ...
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• Video: Obama Fort Hood Speech

  
  Oliver Willis — Authority: 616
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• The Future of Support for Gay Marriage

  
  TakePart Social Action Network — Authority: 622
  One of the more hopeful things I’ve read on the internet today (esp. considering what happened in Maine last week ) comes courtesy of Andrew Sullivan’s The Daily Dish .  This morning they posted an interesting chart that looked at different age groups and explicit support for gay marriage in different ...
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• VIDEO: President Obamas speech at Ft. Hood

  
  The Political Carnival — Authority: 677
  By GottaLaff Tears: Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy What a speech. Wow.
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