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July 2, 2009
2:35
The American media are beginning to call out what some say are staged tactics by Barack Obama to manipulate his public image in the news.
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No PhotoVan Provost
July 22, 2009
01:54 PM
Follow JESUS to heaven or follow Obama to hell. Almighty god will not violate your free will just like he will not violate the free will of Obama. Scripture says, "Whatsoever a man sowth, so shall he reapth". Read the book of Revelations and you shall read about Obama. Scripture also says, "God is no respecter of man (person). Jesus doesn't care if Obama is the president. Even Obama is going to kneel before the Lord thy god "JESUS". "Man is appointed once to die, then the judgement". The question that remains to be answered is will Obama get into heaven or is he going to roast in the lake of fire. Jesus said, "Enter thru the narrow gate, for broad is the road to destruction and narrow is the way". Jesus also said, seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and his rightousness and all these things shall be added unto you". Obama seekth not the kingdom of heaven and his rightousness but the destruction of this great nation. Obama is fulfilling scripture read the Revelation. Jesus said, "All things must come to pass". Scripture also says that, "Heaven and Earth Shall Pass Away". According to scripture man cannot save the planet only his soul from buring in hell. Obama this plan is also for you, find it before you die or you also shall fry for eternity just like the rest. Scripture says, "It be few who even findth the way".
No PhotoBob F from Fort Worth
July 20, 2009
10:17 PM
Honest reporting. Disengenuous and more media manipulation. What do you think?
No Photosamuel
July 10, 2009
03:06 PM
i was invited for tac contract for rest of africa(design of road and construction,shelter etc) and i understand the project has been cancelled is my company still be consider for the contract, or be consider for other contract am black african man and am recoginise activist,by mr.president.and former president.
thanks.





Flag this messageMessage from Senator Barack ObamaThursday, 30 June, 2005 3:47 PM
From: "senator_obama@obama.senate.gov" Add sender to ContactsTo: samuelajanaku@yahoo.co.ukDear Samuel.Adeniyi.:
Thank you for advising me of your support for the establishment of personal retirement accounts within the Social Security system. I appreciate hearing your comments on this extremely important issue.
Although no Social Security reform legislation has been formally considered on the Senate floor this session, I have been following this discussion closely. I understand that some adjustments may need to be made to preserve the financial integrity of the program for current beneficiaries and to assure that workers who are paying Social Security taxes today get a solid return on their investment when they eventually retire. However, it is important to also remember that Social Security provides an important safety net to millions of older Americans, and that commitment should be respected. And, as we evaluate any reform proposal, we should not ignore the implications for today's workers, and their children, of the government potentially borrowing trillions of dollars to pay for the transition to private accounts at a time of historically high federal deficits and escalating national debt. After all, we are creating a crushing financial burden that will fall on the next generation to pay off.
It is my hope that the effort to %u201Creform%u201D Social Security will be undertaken in a bipartisan spirit that protects the basic integrity of the Social Security program. Seniors have lived up to their end of the bargain, and workers who are paying into the system have the right to the expectation of a reasonable return on their investment in the Social Security System when they retire. The government must live up to its responsibility in this contract as it looks for ways to protect the investment of current workers.
Again, thank you for contacting me about Social Security reforms. Please stay in touch in the days ahead.

Sincerely,
Barack Obama
United States Senator

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No Photocshort
July 3, 2009
12:26 PM
The media should be a watchdog more so than ever. This is the first time since Carter that we've had a president with such a large majority in congress. You think there can't be corruption now when the "checks and balances" system is so skewed? The obama administration needs to come clean with controlling the media and the media need to step it up. Who knows, maybe they could save their newspapers.
No PhotoSteve Sliker
July 3, 2009
12:22 PM
I do think the media has been an Obama Pawn ever since his win in the Democratic Primary. He has played the media and the American people much like an evangelical preacher has played a congregation. This selection process for questions and people in a Town hall setting is socialistic and ridiculous. The meetings and press conferences should be impromptu...
IndigoIndigo
July 3, 2009
10:07 AM
I saw that C-Span clip before and I thought it was great. This is exactly what the press should be doing: questioning the people in power and not letting lame excuses slide. It makes for a better-informed public, better-considered politicians (you need to think about your stance a little harder when you start getting real questions), and pretty decent TV.
No PhotoBob Lozano
July 3, 2009
05:58 AM
I love when people get old enough to simply not care what anyone else thinks - good for Helen Thomas. Starting from a campaign with so many media members openly supporting candidate Obama (including one of the most truly bizarre moments in media history - Chris Matthews gettting "chills up his leg" when Obama spoke!), it's hardly surprising that President Obama feels entitled to precisely whatever coverage he so chooses. Why not talk about the ABC infomercial from the White House? Could you even imagine the outrage if that had been either Bush, or even better Reagan? It's not shocking (though it should be) - it's just one-party, small town bumbling - except that this one-party small town happens to be the seat of power of the US, (for now) a major power. Most of the media covering the President could probably be replaced with bobble-head dolls without causing any discernible change.
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