New Obama Rumors!

That's right folks, we've got new Barack Obama rumors! Forget all those other emails your scaredy cat, redneck friends have been forwarding you. Forget about the one where they say Obama isn't patriotic because he doesn't wear a flag lapel pin or doesn't put his hand on his heart when saying the pledge of allegiance. Now that the primaries are over it's time to forget those tired old unsubstantiated stories and move onto some rumors with real meat. These are taken directly from Slate.com and deserve to be forwarded to everyone you know.

Right now! Come on, don't let me down. Ten people have forwarded me links to that idiotic popcorn cell phone video so let's get these out.

From: [Redacted]
To: [Redacted]
Subject: WHO IS BARACK OBAMA?

There are many things people do not know about BARACK OBAMA. It is every American's duty to read this message and pass it along to all of their friends and loved ones.

Barack Obama wears a FLAG PIN at all times. Even in the shower.

Barack Obama says the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE every time he sees an American flag. He also ends every sentence by saying, "WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL." Click here for video of Obama quietly mouthing the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE in his sleep.

A tape exists of Michelle Obama saying the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE at a conference on PATRIOTISM.

Every weekend, Barack and Michelle take their daughters HUNTING.

Barack Obama is a PATRIOTIC AMERICAN. He has one HAND over his HEART at all times. He occasionally switches when one arm gets tired, which is almost never because he is STRONG.

Barack Obama has the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE tattooed on his stomach. It's upside-down, so he can read it while doing sit-ups.

There's only one artist on Barack Obama's iPod: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY.

Barack Obama is a DEVOUT CHRISTIAN. His favorite book is the BIBLE, which he has memorized. His name means HE WHO LOVES JESUS in the ancient language of Aramaic. He is PROUD that Jesus was an American.

Barack Obama goes to church every morning. He goes to church every afternoon. He goes to church every evening. He is IN CHURCH RIGHT NOW.

Barack Obama's new airplane includes a conference room, a kitchen, and a MEGACHURCH.

Barack Obama's skin is the color of AMERICAN SOIL.

Barack Obama buys AMERICAN STUFF. He owns a FORD, a BASEBALL TEAM, and a COMPUTER HE BUILT HIMSELF FROM AMERICAN PARTS. He travels mostly by FORKLIFT.

Barack Obama says that Americans cling to GUNS and RELIGION because they are AWESOME.

McCain, Clinton and Obama Can't Help Us

No matter who wins in November, we're on our own. Gas prices are hovering around $4.00 per gallon. By the time the general election gets here that price could be closer to $6.00. I can't tell for sure because my crystal ball is on the fritz and I can't afford to get it fixed because of sixty dollar fill ups. One thing I do know is that when we wake up on November 5th, 2008, the price of gas will be pretty much what it was on November 4th. The change from Bush to McCain, Clinton or Obama will not magically make gas affordable. Their election will not make groceries more affordable. Changing the occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will not force your employer to give you a raise.

It's all up to us.

If the price of gas is too high, you have to use less so you don't have to spend as much money on it. This is where Mahoning County voters who let the WRTA levy fail feel that short sighted decision come back to bite them in the rump. Maybe the votes will change if fill ups cost $75.00. Regardless, to spend less on gas, we can only drive less and drive smaller vehicles. Trading in that SUV and buying a Cobalt can save you money and help Valley workers at Lordstown.

Times are tough and they'll probably get tougher as the year goes on. John McCain won't even vote to give veterans of the Iraqi disaster a G.I. Bill that will pay for all their college expenses so you can forget about him helping your kids. If you are punching the clock at Wal-Mart or McDonalds and you are in your mid-twenties, you need to get to school. Working for minimum wage or just a little over it will pretty much consign you to a life where you are working for the gas it takes to get to work and the food on your table. Get an education or get a trade. Anything else is stagnation. Making more money and spending less of it is the only way to succeed.

The United States debt is nearly 9 trillion dollars. The budget cannot be balanced while we are at war so the deficit grows each year. The dollar has taken a beating lately so it may not be the investment of choice for cash rich countries like China. If we find it harder to borrow money then something will have to give. Eventually some of the social programs we depend on may be cut. And believe me, welfare for people will be cut long before welfare for corporations. If you are currently receiving benefits, use this time wisely to get back on your feet.

McCain wants to give us health savings accounts and tax breaks. Big deal. The national savings rate averages negative 1/2 percent and the people who really need help with medical costs don't pay a lot of taxes because they don't make a lot of money. Obama and Clinton want universal health care mandated so you will be paying for your policy unless you're lucky enough to get it through work. It will probably be in your best interest to make sure you can afford the good policy. I'm not saying the health care industry treats people differently based on money or status but I can't recall a member of Congress complaining about hanging out in an emergency room waiting area for help.

I'm hoping for change in the White House. Heck, I'm eager for change in the White House. I just don't think the change will have much of an impact on our day-to-day life. We are the only ones who can help us and we need to stop wasting opportunities.

Baracky: The Movie

Senator Obama may have taken a hard punch in Pennsylvania but that means he'll just have to fight a little harder. Hmmm...that reminds me of another guy who overcame tough obstacles.

Great Obama Ad

Barack Obama's message is completely different from what we've endured these past 7 years. I know that no one man is going to fix all of our problems but it's energizing to see people rally around hope and optimism instead of accepting the "reality" that we must be at war and give up our ideals to be safe. I hope he gets the chance to attempt even half of what he's talked about.

Folks at the Obama Rally at YSU

Folks seem pretty jazzed about the Senator's visit. I don't see that kind of energy from the Clinton or McCain supporters. From the Senator's site.

Barack Obama in Youngstown on February 18th

More video from the Senator's website.

BarackTV: Barack Obama in Niles on February 18th

This is a video of Senator Obama's visit to RMI Titanium in Niles on February 18th.

Stop Being So Damn Gullible

Honestly folks, I've had it with hearing this ridiculous story about Barack Obama not saying the Pledge of Allegiance. I've had it with the e-mail chain letters, the stories overheard at the office and the misinformed folks who call local talk radio. Three times in four days I've heard it and enough is enough. It just isn't true. The man says the Pledge of Allegiance. He's a United States Senator.

The hub bub started when some nitwit saw a picture in Time magazine of the Democratic Presidential candidates on a stage at an event where the national anthem was being sung and saw an opportunity to do a little mudslinging. The other candidates put their hand on their heart and Mr. Obama stood respectfully with his hands clasped in front of him. Here's a video of the event.

Also, here is video of him reciting the pledge during a session of the senate.



So please don't repeat this false story anymore. Don't tell me it's because he's Muslim and cannot swear allegiance to any power but God. If you saw that picture and didn't take one minute to Google the story behind it before you repeated it, you need to ask yourself why you are so gullible. You need to find your inner skeptic and wake him up. He's fallen asleep on the job and is allowing you to make horrible judgements.

The Obama Girl Video

Yeah, I know, I'm about the 1,000,000th blogger to post this but it's just so weird I had to bring it to the last dozen people who may have missed it.