Tag Archives: Obama

Obama’s image on American flag angers vets

Posted on March 15, 2012 by melinda

I know some people may not have a problem with putting Obama’s image on the flag. But I do. Thing is, I don’t think this is a matter of Republican vs. Democrat. It’s about who we are as a nation. … Continue reading →

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more bin laden thoughts

Posted on May 2, 2011 by melinda

There are many emotions going through my head right now. I’m bursting with pride for my nation and for our amazing military, who pulled off this phenomenal operation, as well as the CIA, NSA, and all the other people who … Continue reading →

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my busy life

Posted on January 19, 2011 by melinda

Phew. The past couple of days, combined with the holiday, have been super busy. Plus I went to the gym this morning and did a long run on the treadmill, so I am tired but still quite pleased. News is … Continue reading →

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funny finger puppets

Posted on July 9, 2010 by melinda

Barack Obama and John McCain, in crocheted finger-puppet form. Related Posts:anonymous commentingmccain, palin, and doocePower and the Presidencymore bin laden thoughtsmy busy life

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anonymous commenting

Posted on March 11, 2010 by melinda

I don’t do it much. I mean, come on, if you want to say it then you should have the guts to stand behind your words, right? Anyway, tonight I was sorting through my rss reader, and reading some old … Continue reading →

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movie and politics

Posted on January 19, 2010 by melinda

Today was a pretty relaxing day.  I got to go to a movie with a friend- we saw Leap Year, which was a great movie and a great way to get out for an afternoon.  Then I got to go … Continue reading →

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obama- yea right!

Posted on October 21, 2009 by melinda

Obama has become a Japanese verb.  No really- the word is “obamu” and literally means “to obama”.  It means “to ignore expedient and inconvenient facts or realities”.  Now that makes sense. Seriously. Related Posts:america’s most wantedmore bin laden thoughtsmy busy … Continue reading →

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2016 Olympics

Posted on October 3, 2009 by melinda

Is anyone else NOT upset about Chicago “losing” the Olympics?  For starters, I don’t think Obama’s presence made a difference- and beyond that, I wonder if Obama would have made such a push for the Olympics if the city in … Continue reading →

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mccain, palin, and dooce

Posted on September 6, 2008 by melinda

note: read this previous post for a little more background… The buzz around the blogosphere lately has been this post by Heather at Dooce.com.  There’s also been a fair amount of debate at my friend Sarah’s site at alittlelessordinary.com. First … Continue reading →

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obama’s veep: biden NOT bayh

Posted on August 23, 2008 by melinda

So I guess I called it wrong about Obama’s running mate.  Turns out it’s going to be Biden, NOT Bayh as I had previously announced.  So sue me! Related Posts:secret’s out: obama’s veep is evan bayhmy busy life2016 Olympicshate crime? … Continue reading →

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