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Obama Visits Dover Air Force Base To Honor Fallen Soldiers
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 16:18:41 in Politics
“Actually, Rummy's office staff probably used an autoPEN to affix his signature to the letters, which themselves were probably the same or similar letter each time, just "personalized" with the deceased's name and possibly also the rank/pay grade and service (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard).”
Thousands Sign Petition Demanding Reid Get Tough With Filibuster-Supporting Dems
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 21:25:27 in Politics
“Alan Grayson is INELIGIBLE to be Senate Majority Leader.
The simple reason is that he is a member of the House of Representatives!”
The simple reason is that he is a member of the House of Representatives!”
Chicago-Rio Olympic Battle Is "Close As Hell"
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 04:27:43 in Chicago
“Oh yeah, it was more appropriate for The Shrub and his wife to spend FOUR DAYS sitting in the stands at various venues for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. (The Shrub even got to pat one of the U.S. beach volleyball players on the tush). And that was in August, the time when The Shrub was normally taking off for vacation, just like in 2001 when he spent the month on his cattle-less "ranch."
How many new American jobs were created in that early August, 2008 trip? (And of course six weeks later, in mid-September, the U.S. economy tanked big-time).
Comparing The Shrub's junket to President Obama trying to bring jobs and the Summer Olympics to Chicago seven YEARS from now is a SICK joke.
And reports on MSNBC tonight said that new jobs and an economic infusion begin almost immediately after the host city is selected. After all, the facilities don't appear overnight.
Chicago 2016!”
How many new American jobs were created in that early August, 2008 trip? (And of course six weeks later, in mid-September, the U.S. economy tanked big-time).
Comparing The Shrub's junket to President Obama trying to bring jobs and the Summer Olympics to Chicago seven YEARS from now is a SICK joke.
And reports on MSNBC tonight said that new jobs and an economic infusion begin almost immediately after the host city is selected. After all, the facilities don't appear overnight.
Chicago 2016!”
RomeoMD25 replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 04:58:48
“don’t want Chicago to “win” for the reasons I mentioned last time: we can’t afford the games, and they’ll tear up our parks. But let’s talk about your needs. I urge you, for your own sake: spare yourself the cost overruns, backroom deals, political wrangling, embarrassing scandals, and ugly headlines a Chicago Olympics would almost certainly bring you.”
Chicago-Rio Olympic Battle Is "Close As Hell"
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 04:15:17 in Chicago
“Excuse me, but the International Olympic Committee is voting on which city will host the Summer Olympics in 2016.
That would make it 20 YEARS since the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics!
So 20 years is "a little too soon to have them here again"?”
That would make it 20 YEARS since the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics!
So 20 years is "a little too soon to have them here again"?”
FHTB replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 04:37:18
“Chicago can have them...in 2024...or 2030...sorry! LOL”
Chicago-Rio Olympic Battle Is "Close As Hell"
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 04:10:39 in Chicago
“Sanford was dallying with his soulmate in Buenos Aires, which is in Argentina, NOT in Rio de Janeiro, which is in Brazil.”
Despite Fears, Health Care Overhaul Is Moving Ahead
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 14:46:46 in Politics
“No, the Repubs don't want to "obstruct democracy," they want to break the first U.S. president who's not a 100% Wonder Bread white man. Never mind that Barack Obama's 50% white, 50% black.
How sad that "the party of Lincoln" has become the last refuge of racists, beginning in the mid-1960s when some Dems bolted the party in response to LBJ's push for greater civil rights for all Americans.
So now the "Southern strategy" is coming to its logical conclusion, a shrinking base of fearful, angry, largely white men, clinging to their guns and bowdlerized Bibles (no Golden Rule, no charity for those less well off, etc.) in the Old Confederacy and Mormon Corridor.
The "Bubbas" you referenced will have a hard time handling the next 30 years or so as whites become a minority, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.”
How sad that "the party of Lincoln" has become the last refuge of racists, beginning in the mid-1960s when some Dems bolted the party in response to LBJ's push for greater civil rights for all Americans.
So now the "Southern strategy" is coming to its logical conclusion, a shrinking base of fearful, angry, largely white men, clinging to their guns and bowdlerized Bibles (no Golden Rule, no charity for those less well off, etc.) in the Old Confederacy and Mormon Corridor.
The "Bubbas" you referenced will have a hard time handling the next 30 years or so as whites become a minority, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.”
Obama Disapproval On Health Care Up To 52 Percent: Poll
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 14:34:59 in Politics
“That's especially true when the source is the formerly reliable AP.
AP's Washington bureau chief is Ron Fournier, who chose to take over the bureau in 2008 rather than go to work for John McCain's campaign in 2007.
According to wikipedia, Fournier has changed AP's emphasis from "neutral and objective" to "more opinionated."
So nowadays, whenever I see "AP," I take it with a large amount of salt, especially if there's a "Ron Fournier" byline or if it's not clear that the AP report originated with its Washington bureau.
And the Repubs continue to claim the mainstream media is largely liberal or left-wing? Give me a break.”
AP's Washington bureau chief is Ron Fournier, who chose to take over the bureau in 2008 rather than go to work for John McCain's campaign in 2007.
According to wikipedia, Fournier has changed AP's emphasis from "neutral and objective" to "more opinionated."
So nowadays, whenever I see "AP," I take it with a large amount of salt, especially if there's a "Ron Fournier" byline or if it's not clear that the AP report originated with its Washington bureau.
And the Repubs continue to claim the mainstream media is largely liberal or left-wing? Give me a break.”
Blanche Lincoln Reverses Position On Public Option
Commented Sep 03, 2009 at 01:04:03 in Politics
“As I understand it, the reason "60 votes" keeps getting mentioned is that's the number of votes needed to invoke cloture and cut off any filibuster.
(Once cloture has been invoked, however, the rule is that a 51-vote majority is enough to pass a bill or in case of a tie vote, VP Biden as Pres. of the Senate casts the tie-breaking vote).
Which raises a question of how often the Senate adopts rules. Presumably that occurs at the start of the session -- the 111th Congress began its two-year session in January 2009.
One Senate rule, apparently not shared by the House in their rules, is the probably outmoded rule allowing a filibuster on a bill. That rule should be deep sixed, along with the practice of anonymous "holds" on Presidential appointments, which have been used to delay confirmation of at least some of the Obama appointees.”
(Once cloture has been invoked, however, the rule is that a 51-vote majority is enough to pass a bill or in case of a tie vote, VP Biden as Pres. of the Senate casts the tie-breaking vote).
Which raises a question of how often the Senate adopts rules. Presumably that occurs at the start of the session -- the 111th Congress began its two-year session in January 2009.
One Senate rule, apparently not shared by the House in their rules, is the probably outmoded rule allowing a filibuster on a bill. That rule should be deep sixed, along with the practice of anonymous "holds" on Presidential appointments, which have been used to delay confirmation of at least some of the Obama appointees.”
Montanans Not Backing Baucus' Work On Health Care
Commented Aug 21, 2009 at 17:57:25 in Politics
“That may be wishful thinking, at least right now.
Baucus was reelected last fall, beating Repub Bob Kelleher, 73%-27%, so Pres. Obama may have to put up with him for the next 3-1/2 years.
Then again, Sen Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) is a member of Baucus' committee and he was recently quoted on MSNBC saying that Senate committee chairs should be voted on every TWO years, presumably coinciding with each Congress. In addition, rather than picking chairs solely on the basis of seniority, Sen. Rockefeller wants the voting to be by secret ballot.
And check out the Baucus entry on Wikipedia, which says there's some question as to whether he's really a "resident" of Montana:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Baucus
(Scroll down to "Personal").”
Baucus was reelected last fall, beating Repub Bob Kelleher, 73%-27%, so Pres. Obama may have to put up with him for the next 3-1/2 years.
Then again, Sen Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) is a member of Baucus' committee and he was recently quoted on MSNBC saying that Senate committee chairs should be voted on every TWO years, presumably coinciding with each Congress. In addition, rather than picking chairs solely on the basis of seniority, Sen. Rockefeller wants the voting to be by secret ballot.
And check out the Baucus entry on Wikipedia, which says there's some question as to whether he's really a "resident" of Montana:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Baucus
(Scroll down to "Personal").”
Where Is Kent Conrad Getting His Whip Count?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 22:23:29 in Politics
“Barack Obama should have started educating the 300 million or more Americans on 11/5/08 that Medicare is both government-run AND single-payer.
Hopefully, it's not too late to start that education campaign.
And just saying it once, even in a presidential address AIN'T enough.
It has to be repeated over and over because there are a lot of Americans who are slow learners. (Exhibit A: Dubya).”
Hopefully, it's not too late to start that education campaign.
And just saying it once, even in a presidential address AIN'T enough.
It has to be repeated over and over because there are a lot of Americans who are slow learners. (Exhibit A: Dubya).”
Where Is Kent Conrad Getting His Whip Count?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 22:10:27 in Politics
“According to Lou Dobbs last week (8/10?), taxes in Canada are at 29% while they're 35% in the U.S.
Based on my cryptic, scribbled notes, I'm not sure whether that's the top rate, the tax burden or what else.
In any event, Kitty Pilgrim has been covering national health care systems (seemingly evenhandedly) on the Dobbs show since around 8/6, if not earlier, and CNN does post the transcripts -- scroll down the CNN/Dobbs Web page to the bottom left.
Her reports have included the UK, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Japan, Australia, and supposedly Austria tonite.
Also, there was an article on HuffPost on 8/10 from CNNMoney.com on "Health Care's Biggest Money-Wasters" which add up to $1.2 TRILLION out of $2.2 trillion spent annually:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/10/6-ways-our-health-care-sy_n_255998.html”
Based on my cryptic, scribbled notes, I'm not sure whether that's the top rate, the tax burden or what else.
In any event, Kitty Pilgrim has been covering national health care systems (seemingly evenhandedly) on the Dobbs show since around 8/6, if not earlier, and CNN does post the transcripts -- scroll down the CNN/Dobbs Web page to the bottom left.
Her reports have included the UK, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Japan, Australia, and supposedly Austria tonite.
Also, there was an article on HuffPost on 8/10 from CNNMoney.com on "Health Care's Biggest Money-Wasters" which add up to $1.2 TRILLION out of $2.2 trillion spent annually:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/10/6-ways-our-health-care-sy_n_255998.html”
Where Is Kent Conrad Getting His Whip Count?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 21:40:39 in Politics
“It may have been HuffPost's own Sam Stein, who was on The Ed Show earlier today (Monday, 8/17) who cited a GAO study from 2000.”
Where Is Kent Conrad Getting His Whip Count?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 21:37:57 in Politics
“You do realize that posting a comment virtually entirely in caps is the equivalent of SHOUTING?
That detracts from what is otherwise a worthwhile message.”
That detracts from what is otherwise a worthwhile message.”
Where Is Kent Conrad Getting His Whip Count?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 21:24:03 in Politics
“Hawaii's delegation -- Democrats all -- support the public option:
Sens. Inouye and Akaka
Reps. Abercrombie and Hirono
How many other states can say that?”
Sens. Inouye and Akaka
Reps. Abercrombie and Hirono
How many other states can say that?”
wes ben replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 22:35:51
“Wisconsin can say that...all of them and Feingold is helping to lead the charge. I hope it's not too late.”
Where Is Kent Conrad Getting His Whip Count?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 18:00:12 in Politics
“Presumably that's due to Senate rules -- committee chairs being drawn from the majority party committee members on the basis of their seniority.
Recently, Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), a disgruntled member of the Finance Committee, but not one of the Big 6 negotiators said on MSNBC (Ed/Keith/Rachel) that EVERY 2 years, the caucus should VOTE by secret ballot on chairmanships.
No more of this chairmanship by seniority unless and until the majority changes crap.
(Then again, maybe the law of unintended consequences will kick in, and there may be some downside in Sen. Rockefeller's suggestion).”
Recently, Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), a disgruntled member of the Finance Committee, but not one of the Big 6 negotiators said on MSNBC (Ed/Keith/Rachel) that EVERY 2 years, the caucus should VOTE by secret ballot on chairmanships.
No more of this chairmanship by seniority unless and until the majority changes crap.
(Then again, maybe the law of unintended consequences will kick in, and there may be some downside in Sen. Rockefeller's suggestion).”
Where Is Kent Conrad Getting His Whip Count?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 17:52:38 in Politics
“The headline on the main page should read "Conrad the BEAN Counter..." as in green eye-shade accountants.
The netroots community should bombard his office (as well as other Senators of his misguided persuasion) with the poll numbers showing that a super majority of Americans, not just Dems, want the public option.
(Maybe the White House should likewise be bombarded with e-mails pointing out that a ROBUST public option is not just "a sliver" of health care reform, it's a MAJOR part of such reform).
And as USC management guru Warren Bennis wrote almost two decades ago, "Managers do things right [just like the bean counters and CPAs], leaders do the right thing."
(In the background, cue up Carlos Santana playing "Evil Ways").”
The netroots community should bombard his office (as well as other Senators of his misguided persuasion) with the poll numbers showing that a super majority of Americans, not just Dems, want the public option.
(Maybe the White House should likewise be bombarded with e-mails pointing out that a ROBUST public option is not just "a sliver" of health care reform, it's a MAJOR part of such reform).
And as USC management guru Warren Bennis wrote almost two decades ago, "Managers do things right [just like the bean counters and CPAs], leaders do the right thing."
(In the background, cue up Carlos Santana playing "Evil Ways").”
Baucus Battered By Voters For Health Care Stand
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 17:58:51 in Politics
“It's called the "Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan" (FEHBP).
For a quick overview, see the wikipedia entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Employees_Health_Benefit_Plan”
For a quick overview, see the wikipedia entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Employees_Health_Benefit_Plan”
ASU Official: We'll Consider Giving Obama A Degree When He's Out Of Office
Commented Apr 10, 2009 at 15:59:47 in Politics
“During the campaign and since the election, Barack Obama has shown himself to be a gracious and classy human being. (One could say a REAL Christian, willing to turn the other cheek).
He has credentials enough and probably couldn't care less about an honorary ASU degree.
At this point, if such a degree was offered, he would probably graciously decline the "honor" with a simple "no, thank you" and leave it at that, with no drama.”
He has credentials enough and probably couldn't care less about an honorary ASU degree.
At this point, if such a degree was offered, he would probably graciously decline the "honor" with a simple "no, thank you" and leave it at that, with no drama.”
notthistime replied on Apr 10, 2009 at 16:09:18
“exactly.”
GOP Warns Against $1 Trillion Stimulus As 'Wasteful'
Commented Dec 30, 2008 at 07:21:29 in Politics
“Unfortunately, McConnell was elected to his fifth term as U.S. Senator a month ago.
It's going to be a long six years before another KY Dem gets a chance at him.”
It's going to be a long six years before another KY Dem gets a chance at him.”
Yurdelite replied on Dec 30, 2008 at 07:35:45
“Exactly. He got ticked off with the Democrats because they aggressively went after his seat. Now, the last time I checked McConnell is another Republican obstructionist for the Democrats and the biggest enabler of GWB's gross negligent spending habits for which they now try to claim some modicum of outrage when Dems try to clean up their absolute "trickle down" mess.
My question to you Republicans out there is: Where is all this "trickle down" money the rich folks were supposed to be spending from the lucrative tax cuts they were given? Weren't they supposed to be the ones making it better for everybody by propping up the economy with the extra dough? Weren't they supposed to be creating jobs and wealth for the country? Yeah right. Just like the rest of the bunch on Wall Street they lined their pockets on the backs of the working stiffs in this country and now they hord their cash like it is going out of style. It is disgusting to listen to wealthy folks complain about their problems and Obama wanting to "raise" their taxes.
Greedy gets greedier.
McConnell and the rest of the Republicans better learn fast that we will not tolerate their behavior going forward. They got us into this huge mess--cutting taxes for the wealthy while going to war and bringing the world to its knees. They need to just sit down and shut u p.”
My question to you Republicans out there is: Where is all this "trickle down" money the rich folks were supposed to be spending from the lucrative tax cuts they were given? Weren't they supposed to be the ones making it better for everybody by propping up the economy with the extra dough? Weren't they supposed to be creating jobs and wealth for the country? Yeah right. Just like the rest of the bunch on Wall Street they lined their pockets on the backs of the working stiffs in this country and now they hord their cash like it is going out of style. It is disgusting to listen to wealthy folks complain about their problems and Obama wanting to "raise" their taxes.
Greedy gets greedier.
McConnell and the rest of the Republicans better learn fast that we will not tolerate their behavior going forward. They got us into this huge mess--cutting taxes for the wealthy while going to war and bringing the world to its knees. They need to just sit down and shut u p.”
Secret Service Scrambled To Protect Obama In Blackout
Commented Dec 28, 2008 at 16:30:35 in Politics
“"Miscreants" and "fiends"? Only a overwrought, conspiracy-minded imagination could come up with a whopper like that.
This is NOT the first time an island-wide power outage has occurred on Oahu, thanks to the inept people at the Hawaiian Electric monopoly.
The last time it happened was a little over two years ago, on October 15, 2006, as shown by the story the following day in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin:
http://archives.starbulletin.com/2006/10/16/news/story02.html
A similar "event" took place 2-3 years before that. So for long-time Oahu residents, island-wide power outages are becoming an all too frequent occurrence, thanks to our "friends" (or perhaps I should say "fiends") at HECO.”
This is NOT the first time an island-wide power outage has occurred on Oahu, thanks to the inept people at the Hawaiian Electric monopoly.
The last time it happened was a little over two years ago, on October 15, 2006, as shown by the story the following day in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin:
http://archives.starbulletin.com/2006/10/16/news/story02.html
A similar "event" took place 2-3 years before that. So for long-time Oahu residents, island-wide power outages are becoming an all too frequent occurrence, thanks to our "friends" (or perhaps I should say "fiends") at HECO.”
Reporter: Jindal Will Only Run In 2012 If Obama Is An "Unmitigated Disaster"
Commented Dec 26, 2008 at 22:38:28 in Politics
“This right-wing excitement about "Bobby" Jindal as "the GOP's Obama" shows how stupid and shallow the Repub "leadership" is and how delusional Jindal is, even if he is supposedly a Rhodes scholar.
"Demographics is destiny."
It's one thing for Barack Obama to get out the African American vote, which totals in the tens of millions. It's quite another for Jindal to turn out the East Indian American vote, which totals in what, the tens of thousands?
And what are his chances of getting the nomination of a racist, rump party which is regionally based in Appalachia and the Deep South?
So, go for it, Piyush/Bobby. Whether it's 2012, 2016 or whenever, you'll take off like the proverbial lead balloon. Particularly when people find out that in addition to an exorcism as a Catholic convert, you also support teaching of "creative design" in schools, despite your undergraduate degree in biology, with honors even.
A Repub ticket of "Jeb" Bush and "Bobby" Jindal in 2016 sounds like a real winner. NOT!”
"Demographics is destiny."
It's one thing for Barack Obama to get out the African American vote, which totals in the tens of millions. It's quite another for Jindal to turn out the East Indian American vote, which totals in what, the tens of thousands?
And what are his chances of getting the nomination of a racist, rump party which is regionally based in Appalachia and the Deep South?
So, go for it, Piyush/Bobby. Whether it's 2012, 2016 or whenever, you'll take off like the proverbial lead balloon. Particularly when people find out that in addition to an exorcism as a Catholic convert, you also support teaching of "creative design" in schools, despite your undergraduate degree in biology, with honors even.
A Repub ticket of "Jeb" Bush and "Bobby" Jindal in 2016 sounds like a real winner. NOT!”
HerbTee replied on Dec 27, 2008 at 18:18:58
“Good post CGB. And according to most of the East Indians I work with (engineers mostly), not too many seem to support either Jindal or his politics.”
AnalyzeIT replied on Dec 27, 2008 at 12:49:47
“Thank you well said.”
Obama Christmas: Visits Military Families
Commented Dec 25, 2008 at 13:40:02 in Politics
“PT:
FYI, Camp David is U.S. property, it's owned by all of us Americans, just like the White House.
Kennebunkport, on the other hand, is the "Bush family" compound.
And The Shrub (who epitomized what Ross Perot referred to as "all hat and no cattle") is selling his "ranch" in Crawford (probably to a Bush family crony, who will pay an outlandish amount, particularly in light of the depressed real estate market, once again subsidizing the lifelong ne'er-do-well), and upon leaving "The People's House" at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, will move into a new house (in a formerly whites-only neighborhood in Dallas?).”
FYI, Camp David is U.S. property, it's owned by all of us Americans, just like the White House.
Kennebunkport, on the other hand, is the "Bush family" compound.
And The Shrub (who epitomized what Ross Perot referred to as "all hat and no cattle") is selling his "ranch" in Crawford (probably to a Bush family crony, who will pay an outlandish amount, particularly in light of the depressed real estate market, once again subsidizing the lifelong ne'er-do-well), and upon leaving "The People's House" at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, will move into a new house (in a formerly whites-only neighborhood in Dallas?).”
Obama Greets Hawaiians: "Mele Kalikimaka!"
Commented Dec 25, 2008 at 03:03:24 in Politics
“Those are NOT "soldiers," those are Marines!
Maybe to civilian eyes, everyone in a camouflage U.S. uniform is a soldier, but soldiers, Marines, and airmen/women have pixellated cammies, with each service's differing largely in the combination of colors.
BUT soldiers don't like to be identified as Marines and vice-versa.
And BTW, some months ago, the Marine brass were trying to split responsibilities, with the Army being responsible for Iraq and the Marines for Afghanistan. However, now that U.S. (and NATO) casualties have recently been increasing in Afghanistan, the honchos may be changing their minds.”
Maybe to civilian eyes, everyone in a camouflage U.S. uniform is a soldier, but soldiers, Marines, and airmen/women have pixellated cammies, with each service's differing largely in the combination of colors.
BUT soldiers don't like to be identified as Marines and vice-versa.
And BTW, some months ago, the Marine brass were trying to split responsibilities, with the Army being responsible for Iraq and the Marines for Afghanistan. However, now that U.S. (and NATO) casualties have recently been increasing in Afghanistan, the honchos may be changing their minds.”
Anonani replied on Dec 25, 2008 at 03:13:38
“You're probably right. However, Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Sailors serve and live on each others posts/bases in Hawaii these days. So that crowd of 60 could be a combination of any number of services.”
Obama Greets Hawaiians: "Mele Kalikimaka!"
Commented Dec 25, 2008 at 02:56:48 in Politics
“It's Republican-caused hard times that are "forcing" your fellow Americans to eat more Spam:
5/28/08 -- MSNBC -- "Spam sales rise as consumers trim spending"
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24861341/
11/5/08 -- NY Times -- "Spam turns serious and Hormel turns out more"
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/business/15spam.html
According to the latter report, Hormel has recently had to INCREASE production.
But y'all on the mainland still have a ways to go to catch up with Hawaii people's consumption of Spam! (Even McDonalds and Burger King serve Spam for breakfast in Hawaii, and Costco in Honolulu recently started selling Spam hot dogs).”
5/28/08 -- MSNBC -- "Spam sales rise as consumers trim spending"
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24861341/
11/5/08 -- NY Times -- "Spam turns serious and Hormel turns out more"
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/business/15spam.html
According to the latter report, Hormel has recently had to INCREASE production.
But y'all on the mainland still have a ways to go to catch up with Hawaii people's consumption of Spam! (Even McDonalds and Burger King serve Spam for breakfast in Hawaii, and Costco in Honolulu recently started selling Spam hot dogs).”
YellowDogInRedCounty replied on Dec 25, 2008 at 14:38:30
“Mmmmm.....spam musubi!”
Obama Greets Hawaiians: "Mele Kalikimaka!"
Commented Dec 25, 2008 at 02:39:16 in Politics
“PEOTUS Obama is NOT meeting with "crowds."
If you look at the left-hand side of the picture, you'll see a male Marine in his camouflage utility uniform or in Marine nomenclature, the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform or MCCUU.
The rest of the people in the picture are most likely male (and probably some females as well) Marines who wanted to catch a glimpse of their incoming commander in chief before or after his daily morning workout.
While he's in Hawaii, he's apparently making daily use of the fitness center/gym facilities at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (formerly known as Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station), which is located about ten minutes away from the three Kailua homes being used by the Obamas, their friends, and the Secret Service detail.”
If you look at the left-hand side of the picture, you'll see a male Marine in his camouflage utility uniform or in Marine nomenclature, the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform or MCCUU.
The rest of the people in the picture are most likely male (and probably some females as well) Marines who wanted to catch a glimpse of their incoming commander in chief before or after his daily morning workout.
While he's in Hawaii, he's apparently making daily use of the fitness center/gym facilities at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (formerly known as Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station), which is located about ten minutes away from the three Kailua homes being used by the Obamas, their friends, and the Secret Service detail.”
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