Monthly Archives: June 2012

In Pennsylvania, Mitt Romney Hides From Voters & TOUGH QUESTIONS

Posted on June 16, 2012 by rikyrah

Pennsylvania today, Mitt Romney retreated from his planned bus tour route when faced with having to answer for his failed record as Governor of Massachusetts. Rather than address the assembled crowd at his planned stop in Quakertown, lay out a … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on June 16, 2012 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you’re enjoying your weekend with family and friends. Sammy Davis, Jr. Sammy Davis Jr lived from 1925 to 1990. Michael Heatley from Vox magazine gives a short biography. In the over hyped world of popular music … Continue reading →

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Video | President Obama Hosts A Reception To Observe LGBT Gay Pride Month

Posted on June 15, 2012 by rikyrah

President Obama Hosts a White House reception to observe LGBT Pride Month. May 9, 2012 Love our President, just love him… UPDATE: 6/18/12

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Video | President Obama Announces Prosecutorial Discretion Via DHS To Enact The DREAM ACT

Posted on June 15, 2012 by rikyrah

Updated the title of post folks. Updated with video of PBO’s speech From The Washington Post:  U.S. will stop deporting some illegal immigrants who came here as children The Obama administration will stop deporting and begin granting work permits to … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Friday Open Thread | Jazz Week!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone! Hope you’re enjoying Jazz week. Today’s featured artists are David Sanborn and Bob James. Robert McElhiney James (born December 25, 1939) is a jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer.  During the 1970s, Bob James played a major role … Continue reading →

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Two Speeches, ONE VISIONARY | AMERICANS, YOU DECIDE

Posted on June 14, 2012 by rikyrah

MITT ROMNEY SPEAKS IN CINCINNATI, OHIO– JUNE 14, 2012 PRESIDENT OBAMA SPEAKS IN CLEVELAND, OHIO- JUNE 14, 2012

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GOP Governors To Mitt Romney: DUDE; Where Are Your Your Plans To Create Jobs?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by rikyrah

GOP GOVERNORS TO MITT ROMNEY Republican Governors are urging Mitt Romney to actually say what he’d do if elected, making clear that just tearing down the President will not be sufficient to win the presidency. Not a single point of … Continue reading →

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Video | President Obama Speaks On The Economy In Cleveland, OH |It’s A Choice Not Referendum

Posted on June 14, 2012 by rikyrah

THE 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS A CHOICE NOT A REFERENDUM UPDATING WITH FULL TRANSCRIPT: THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Good afternoon, everybody.  (Applause.)  It is great to be back in Cleveland.  (Applause.)  It is great to be … Continue reading →

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Video | Photos | President Obama Awards Shimon Peres the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Posted on June 14, 2012 by rikyrah
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Serendipity SOUL | Thursday Open Thread | Jazz Week!

Posted on June 14, 2012 by rikyrah

Today President Obama will deliver remarks at the Cuyahoga Community College Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Ohio, on two contrasting visions for our economy. Estimated Event Time: 1:45 PM EDT. Stay tuned for post with link to the event. In his … Continue reading →

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