About Politics

voteforME asked:


He says he wants to take out loopholes>>>does anybody know what loopholes specifically? I know some rich people…they are already planning on how to move more money overseas if Obama gets elected….and planning to lay off employees. How is Obama going to make the rich do anything? They did not get rich because they are stupid. Good example is Hollywood, whom are his greatest supporters…but they are not worried about his tax hikes because they have smart accountants that transfer their money to Swiss Accounts.

Renee

BigDaddyHogHead asked:


I notice from previous questions that it’s been Obama supporters that make excuses for no more debates. I heard a diehard Obama supporter say juust days ago that he felt Obama was starting to show a lot of weaknesses that he had not noticed before. He said another bad debate for Obama could cost him many of his supporters because his luster was wearing off.

Aaron

Keisha Wright asked:


2008 marked one of the most momentous races for the U.S. Presidency, one fueled by intense passion and determination. Use the suggestions below to celebrate President-Elect Barack Obama’s historic victory by hosting an inaugural ball at your home!

Décor & Tabletop suggestions

Pave the entry to your home with remnant red carpet purchased from your local carpet store, or rent a red carpet from Red Carpet Runway.

As guests enter, have a photographer snap a photo of them next to a life-sized cut-out of President-Elect Barack Obama. This will make a fun party favor. Place photos in glossy, quality stock paper photo frame imprinted with the host’s name and the date of the party (e.g. Debbie’s Inaugural Ball, Jan 18, 2009).

Place vases with white roses around the home for added drama.

Suggested Invitation Copy

(Host Name) requests the pleasure of your company

at the Yes We Can Inaugural Ball in celebration of

Barack Obama

44th President of the United States of America

DATE

TIME

PLACE

RSVP

Semi-formal Attire

Cocktail Recipes

No celebration would be complete without champagne. Serve cocktails with custom imprinted napkins featuring the Presidential seal and date of the party. A few patriotic themed cocktails include:

Red (Serves 10)

Ingredients

3 cups chilled Arizona green tea

6 cups chilled pomegranate juice

10 - 20oz Gin or Vodka

5 oz amaretto

Toothpick

Garnish: Strawberry, blueberries and mini-marshmallows

*Prepare Garnish before beginning

1. Mix the green tea and pomegranate juice into a bowl

2. Line up 10 glasses filled with ice.

3. Pour 1oz (full shot glass) of Gin or Vodka and 0.5oz (half a shot glass) of amaretto in each Glass with ice. *You may also add an extra shot of liquor for a kick.

4. Pour 7oz (less then a cup) of the green tea and pomegranate mix into each cup.

5. Garnish and Serve

WHITE (Serves 1)

Ingredients

1 oz vodka

1 oz peach schnapps

fill with Sprite or 7up

Garnish: Blueberries and raspberries on Toothpick

Mix vodka, peach schnapps together and pour in glass. Fill the rest of the glass with Sprite. Garnish with Blueberries and raspberries.

BLUE (Serves 1)

Ingredients

1/2 oz. Light Rum

1.2 oz. Vodka

1/2 oz. Blue Caracao

3 oz. Pineapple Juice

1 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix (or margarita mix)

Garnish: Pineapple and Cherry

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve in a tall glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry.

Hors D’ourves Recipes

Red & Blue Chips with White Cheese Dip

White Cheese Dip (Serves

Ingredients

4 cups monterey jack cheese or asadero cheese or chihuahua cheese, shredded fine

16 ounces green chilies

1 cup half-and-half

8 tablespoons onions, chopped fine

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons salt

4 serrano peppers, chopped fine (optional)

4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine (optional)

Tortilla Chips (Blue & Red- organic)

Directions

Put all ingredients in a double boiler and heat on medium. Cook until melted and well blended, stirring occasionally. Serve with fresh chips.



Chad

Politico asked:


Obama seems to believe that because the United States only has 3% of the worlds oil reserves we can not drill our way out of it, because we use 25% of the worlds supply. We have enough oil to last 50 plus years. I believe we could do a lot over the next 50 years in finding and implementing additional energy sources.

Herbert

EW asked:


I think minority’s are so desperate to have a minority president,that they will vote for who ever.If Obama gets president and screws up.What will the minority community have to gripe then.I don’t have a problem with a minority president.I just think their is a better choice besides Obama.I hope if Obama gets elected he is a good president.This country needs someone to turn thing around.But be careful what you wish for you just might get it.

Ethel

Bradley Jackson asked:


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“Many Obama supporters and political enthusiasts want to travel to D.C. for the inauguration, but haven’t found a way to fit the trip into their budget. Viscape wants people to know that ‘yes you can’ make the trip, you just have to be creative,” said Caroline Allison, president of Viscape. “Viscape provides travelers with non-traditional, affordable housing options throughout the Washington, D.C. area and offers a place to connect with other people looking to travel to the inauguration.”

Obama’s inauguration is expected to draw a crowd of more than one million to Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas.  There are approximately 90,000 hotel rooms in the Washington, D.C. area, with the majority of those rooms booked months ago. With more than 300 available rental properties listed on www.viscape.com , Viscape is confident that anyone wishing to travel to DC can find suitable options on the site. Currently, rental properties hold anywhere from two to 20 people and rent from as low as $41 to more than $3,000 per night.

Viscape realizes that people may have never rented their home to travelers, and many travelers have never stayed in a rental home or participated in a swap. To assist renters, swappers and travelers through the process, the Viscape blog (http://blog.viscape.com) is offering relevant information and tips leading up to the inauguration. For travelers, the blog provides suggestions on how to plan an affordable inauguration trip and an attractions map with markers designating inauguration events.  For private Washington home owners, the Viscape blog will provide rental tips and suggestions to ensure a smooth and intelligent transaction.  Lastly, Viscape will offer tips for locals hoping to swap homes or travelers on a budget and will provide home-swapping and home-sharing advice while connecting people from all over the world. 

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Marcia