Obama At DNC / An Historic 2004 Prediction

As Americans consider GOP candidates to contest the 2012 Presidential election they need to be reminded of the quality of leadership, steadfastness, and dedication, that President Obama brought to the Oval office since his speech of such promise was delivered to the Democratic National Convention in 2004.

US Post Offices as New Community Banks!

A financially viable means by which to save the US Postal service through the added provision of community banking services. It simply means creating attractive and affordable financial products to compete in the open market via thousands of existing US Post offices. In other words ‘A Financial Public Option’.

‘Going Home’ / ‘Local Hero’ Theme Music

Mark Knopfler’s magnificent rendition of ‘Going Home” – theme from ‘Local Hero’. A 1983 Scottish film, ‘Local Hero’ starred Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Peter Capaldi and Burt Lancaster. It was directed by Bill Forsyth and produced by David Puttnam. Go Obama 2012 .. America’s Local Hero

Mitt Romney 1994 Vs Romney 2011 / video

Telling Thoughts
October 1994, Mitt Romney speaking at a business roundtable in Massachusetts. Romney argues for strict campaign finance reform and the abolition of all PACs.
What a difference a few years make compared to Romney’s views when running for President in 2011.

Mitt Romney Address Video 2 mins 24

Obama’s New Nationalism Speech in Kansas

President Barack Obama called for a renewal of the “New Nationalism” at the core of the Progressive agenda outlined by former president Theodore Roosevelt in 1910. Obama, like Roosevelt, gave the speech in the small town of Osawatomie, Kansas.(Dec 6th 2011) Video.

US President addresses Australia’s Parliament

A compilation of videos recording a selection of speeches and highlights from President Obama’s first visit to Australia in November 2011. The primary purpose of which was to announce a repositioning of America’s economic and military strategy in the Asia Pacific region to better manage challenges presented by the emergence of China as a potential superpower of the 21st century. Henceforth and permanently the US will rotate marines through an Australian base in Darwin and engage in combined operations with Australian forces.

The Day America Lost its Way

“The decision to repeal the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 provoked dire warnings from a handful of dissenters that the deregulation of Wall Street would someday wreak havoc on the nation’s financial system. The original idea behind Glass-Steagall was that separation between bankers and brokers would reduce the potential conflicts of interest that were thought to have contributed to the speculative stock frenzy before the Depression”. (The New York Times – 1999).

The “Occupy” Movement needs a Protest Song

The “Occupy Wall Street” movement needs a world wide protest song. It’s name should reflect at least one important goal of the protestors. A title could be “It’s Time for Regulation­”. “We’re gonna heal our nation – it’s time – oh yes it’s time – time for regulation­! – I’m no song writer as you can see, but a protest theme is important and music makes a powerful ally in delivering a constant and repetitive message.There must be someone who can produce the goods and keep public awareness alive with a great protest song?

President Obama & The American Jobs Act

Therefore to win in 2012, Barack Obama needs to take the gloves off. And keep them off. He needs to forget about Republican consensus and finally begin attacking Republican ideas and past performance with one critical goal in mind. That should be one of winning back the House and with it the opportunity to pass important bills in his second term.

Barack Obama’s “3AM” Red Phone Test

Any lingering doubts created by the “3am” Ad, fanned by GOP 2012 hopefuls, but no longer Hillary Clinton, were dramatically and historically answered by the Commander in Chief’s example of a “3 am” decision this week. Conscious of the fact that American lives were at risk, the President well understood that America’s reputation would also be at stake.