Democrats

And they wonder why people don't turn out to vote for them.

Reid Says Deal Resolves the Impasse on the Public Option
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/09/us/09health.html?_r=1&hp

There is a lot going on

Nobel Peace Prize

I don't think any of us were expecting it cause it seems a bit premature. That being said, its always kind of cool when a U.S. President wins such an honor. And while I have to admit, its a curve ball, not all curve balls are bad.

Health Care
I said it once and I'll say it again, we'll get a health care reform bill with a public option.

Israel and mixed marriages
I won't even comment on this one, all I have to say is take out Arab and Israeli, and insert White Women and Black man and you'll see why I'm saddened and sickened by this story.



Good Hair
I have heard nothing but good reviews and I'm going to see it. I actually thought about trying to do a documentary like this but I'm a day late and a dollar short.

Hispanic Farmers Also Discriminated Against
Apparently, Hispanic Farmers have been denied benefits by the USDA. This has happened to African American Farmers as well. We are not post-racial yet, but hopefully we will move in the right direction and treat these tillers of the Earth with respect and dignity.
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Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell

Obama Uses the Word "Lie"

Barack Obama used the word “lie” to describe well…… a lie. He didn’t say people are misspeaking about the bill. He didn’t say they were mistaken. Obama said they were lying. He did this because any other word to describe the oft repeated “death panels” rumor would have been inappropriate. Propaganda un-denounced becomes truth in the minds of those who hear it. We both strike down falsehoods and strengthen true when we bring a lie to light.

Like it or not an elected president is the head of a political party. Obama is the current leader of the Democratic Party. His leadership is required for us to achieve progressive victories, meaning that if healthcare reform, credit card reform, and election reform are to occur he must be the driving force behind it. Many had lost confidence in Obama as the Republicans used repeated lies to get their points across. Perhaps that loss of confidence was unjustified and victory is a bill away.

I still believe that a strong public option will be passed through congress and signed by our president. Hopefully it will be the first of many victories for the progressive movement.