Birthers, Leave Obama Alone

While everyone is trying to get through this economy, birthers– a group of conservatives who believe President Obama is not an American-born citizen– have been distracting the nation from getting things done. During the 2008 election, Obama released a copy of his birth certificate on his website. However, it doesn’t stop these people from making their case.

The birthers are annoying. They are jealous. They are in denial that their country has its first Africa-American president. Recently, the birthers are taking over GOP townhall meetings and demanding their representative to question Obama’s citizenship. The clip below shows how crazy these birthers really are:

Why is this story keep coming up? Apparently, more than 10 GOP lawmakers have signed onto the Presidential Birth Certificate Bill. It seems as though these lawmakers were pressured by their constituents to do something about this matter. The fact is that the birthers have been taken over the GOP townhall meetings. I wondered what Mike Steele, GOP Chairman, has to say–oh right, he doesn’t do politics.  It is sad that some GOP supporters are obsessed on this matter.

If Obama was really not an American born citizens, the Democratic National Committee would have intervened long ago.

Maybe, we should ask George W. Bush’s birth certificate…

Birthers, here’s the point…Obama is an American-born citizen. He is our president. Now, leave him alone.

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Welcome the New Thai Prime Minister!

What a great day to be a Thai! Finally, the day has come!

The Thai parliament has elected the new Thai Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva or Mark, the leader of the opposition party, Democratic party. Obviously, his election drew anger from Thaksin Sinawatra’s supporters.

As an anti-Thaksin supporter, I am very happy that the parliament has seen the light. I hope that the new Thai Prime Minister can help Thai economy and unite Thailand again. Thaksin has damaged Thailand so much to the point where Thai people are no longer united.

Pro-Thaksin suppoters, see the light and get out of the Thaksin’s evil scheme.

Welcome Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva! I wish you the best of luck!

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Iraqi Reporter Throw Shoes at Bush

What a nice way to end George W. Bush presidency!

President Bush visited Iraq unannounced this morning. While he and the Iraqi prime minister were holding a news conference, an Iraqi reporter threw his pair of shoes at President Bush.

The shoes was a size 10.  Throwing shoes at someone is considered to be an insult in Muslim cultures according to CNN report.

I have to say that it was a priceless movement. After what Bush had done in Iraq, I think he deserves it. That Iraqi reporter is the man. You have my respect. I just wish that many Americans can that to Bush too. Trust me, everyone is angry at this man.

Here is the clip. If you can’t see it, click here

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The Most Corrupt State in U.S

Many people think U.S is the most democratic nation in the world, I would like to to point out that it is not the case. We can see it through the recent news scandal in Illinois.

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff, John Harris are accused of corruption charges. They were arrested and later was released on bonds. According to various news sources, the Department of Justice alleged the Illinois governor attempted to sell the senate seat which was previously held by Barack Obama.

Corruption in the US is nothing new. It’s just people don’t talk about it very often. Plus, it a huge shame that the “most democratic” nation and the world’s superpower would so such a thing. But, face it. It’s true.

If you think Illinois is most corrupted state in the U.S, you are wrong. The most corrupt state in the U.S is North Dakota.

USA Today did an analysis on this topic based on per capital basis. North Dakota population is  639,715. 53 were convicted on corruption. That means, 8 people are convincted on this crime for every 100,000 residents.

It’s very surprising that North Dakota gets this title. I thought it was Louisana. However, it is the second most corrupt state in the country.

To see if the corrupt rate in your state, click here

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Thaksin, Be a Man!

Have you seen the following individuals?

Thaksin Shinawatra- the former Prime Minister of Thailand and the current owner of Manchester City football team

Pojaman Shinawatra, Thaksin’s wife.

Don’t be fool by their looks and wealth! They are wanted for corruption. Pojaman was recently convicted on tax evasion and sentenced to three years in prison. However, she was released on a $149,000 bail.

Since the trial, this couple moved to England after attending the Bejing Olympics Opening Ceremony. Thaksin decided not to show up when ordered by the court–he is afraid to face his “crime.” What a jerk….Right now, he and his wife are being wanted in Thailand. The pictures above are their arrest warrants.

Mr. Thaksin, I don’t know how long you are going to hide in England. You can’t be there for long. Remember that you just took out a loan to help fund your football team? Your asserts have been frozen. People are hating your team management!  Former staff of Manchester City are going after you. You are ruining Thailand’s and your team’s reputation– you’re not the king! No one wants you.

Be a man and face the crime! Don’t be a woman…

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Paris Responds to McCain Ad!

McCain, don’t f*** with Paris!

I guess, it was a right thing that Paris Hilton was in jail. She finally has the brain to respond to “that white-haired dude.”  While many of you think I am crazy,  Hilton did an ad in response to John McCain’s “Celebrities” ad. I have to say her ad is awesome. Clearly, it proves to the point that McCain is old. Face it, we don’t want a 70-something year old to lead the country during time of crisis.

I love the ad! By far, it’s Paris’ best performance!

McCain, you’re just too old. Oh, by the way, sir, Czechoslovakia is not a country!

Check it out…

McCain’s “Celebrities” ad, the original

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John McCain, the Real Flip-Flopper!

Aside from the fact that he believes that Czechoslovakia is still a country, John McCain is the real flip-flopper in this upcoming election.

Have you noticed how he always changed his position? Instead of me listing them, I am going to let you watch this clip. Hopefully, you will not vote for him in November.

No McCain, No more Bush’s policies!

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3 Year-Sentence for Thaksin’s Wife Was Nothing

Source: Manager.co.th

Pojaman Shinawatra, the former Thai prime minister’s (Thaksin’s) wife, was found guilty of tax evasion and sentenced to three years in prison. She was released on $ 5 million baht or $149,000 bail. The family is planning to appeal the verdict, according to Thai news sources.

The decision of this case is rather surprising and disappointing. By 2001, Thaksin was acquitted on a similar charge. This time around was different. The pro-thaksin government and the Thai judicial system are under the pressure to “make things right.” Yesterday’s verdict was nothing. The court showed that it has the ability to convict anyone regardless of one’s socioeconomic status. However, Thaksin, his wife and his allies are acting above the law. The fact that Pojaman, Thaksin’s wife, was released on a 5 million baht bail bothers me; it’s too little.

The court should have given her the harshest sentence. Compare to how much the Shinawatra stole the money from Thailand–this verdict was nothing. The Shinawatra family stole more than billions of bath from Thailand. Everyone in that family should be in jail for life, period.

What makes me mad the most is that after the verdict, the judge granted the family to go see the Olympics game in China. He allows them to leave Thailand and what happens if they don’t come back to face the court? Remember, Thaksin’s trial starts a few days after the summer Olympics started. Oh, did I mention that he owns a soccer team in England?

Just think about it.

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Obama Clinched, What’s Next for the Democrats?

What a historic night for Sen. Barack Obama?

Sen. Obama clinched the nomination for the Democratic Presidential candidate. He will be facing Sen. John McCain (R) in the general election.

It is not a big surprise that he wins since he’s leading in delegates from the beginning. Now that he wins, what is next for the Democrats?

The party has been divided since the rival between Sen. Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton escalated in mid-February. Since then, the tension between the two supporters have risen to the point that the party is now divided. Some Clinton supporters are now backing up McCain because he is more experienced. Some would not vote for Obama at all because of his race. (If you have the time read the comments from this CNN blog and you will know what I am talking about.)

As a democratic party supporter, it is sad to see supporters of the party are dividing into two groups. There is no way for this party to win the general elections if the angry Clinton supporters would shift their votes for McCain. Some of the comments I read on that CNN blog are very offended–I mean, what kind a democrat are you, if you choose to switch party line just because Obama is a black presidential candidate? You are not a true party supporter.

What Obama needs to do now is to bring Clinton to the table and work things out together.Clinton is dividing the party because she refused to concede this evening. She must join Obama and other democrats to beat McCain. I hope she thinks it through tonight and many days to come, it’s never too late to turn things around.

It is time for this party to heal and unite against the Republicans. The more we are fighting against each other, the less time we have to compete in the general election. Face it, would you want a 70-plus year-old president or a president who can bring new ideas to the country?

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Leave the Beijing Olympics Alone!

 

The Olympic is an international multi-competitive sport event which happens every four years. It is the time that people from all over the world come together in one place, cheer, and compete for their respective countries. Many people like myself are excited about this year’s Olympics. However, because of political complications and issues surrounding this event, I feel this year’s Olympics will be the least exciting one. 

China, one of the fastest growing nation and one of the severe human right violators, is the host of the 2008 summer Olympics. Activists from all over the world are pressuring world leaders and athletes to boycott the Olympics because of China’s wrongdoings. At the same time, they want China to take action on various issues such as the situation in Darfur and most importantly, the liberation of Tibet. While I agree that China needs to do something about these issues, however, activists must be able to separate politics and sports. They should not use this event as a tool to further their causes.

As an activist myself, sports are the way to unite the people from all over the world. Together, they use sports as icebreakers to discuss more serious and complicated matters. Some radical activists and protestors who decided to distract the Olympic torch relay are out of their minds. Their actions are inappropriate. These individuals have ruined the spirit of the sports. Instead of uniting the people, they instead are dividing the people. In U.S, for example, Americans are debating whether or not the government should boycott the Olympics! Are you crazy?

If activists want China and other countries to take actions on issues like genocide, they have to find a different way, a diplomatic approach. What they are doing right now is ridiculous and annoying. The media are starting to lose interest in covering these distracted torch relays and other kinds distraction. As a young woman who loves sports and cares about human rights, for this one, I am going to ask the radical activists to leave the Beijing Olympics alone! This is not the way to get the message across. Let the athletes compete while pushing these human right issues through diplomatic approaches.  

 

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