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10 Feb, 2009

Where is the Change?

Posted by: drivelocity In: Politics

On one hand…
We asked for change and, while Obama may not have everything to do with it, I feel that the following recent news items wouldn’t have happened if Bush were still in office… (and other good news)
A review of how well the US thwarts spies and malicious hackers has been started by President Barack [...]

09 Feb, 2009

Ouch! Bill Got Burned…

Posted by: drivelocity In: Politics

This is pretty funny… Bill Clinton goes to kiss Hillary and, instead, she turns and gets a kiss on the cheek from Barack. Sorry, Bill, but I had to laugh…

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8ivS4N6Dak[/youtube]

21 Jan, 2009

No. 44: President Obama

Posted by: drivelocity In: Politics

It’s a new day and with it comes a new President and the start of a whole new era. Through the darkness was a glimmer of light and after yesterday’s Inauguration, we have finally stepped out of that darkness and can feel the sun’s rays warming us as the new-found hope has warmed our hearts. [...]

20 Jan, 2009

Today, We Welcome Change!

Posted by: drivelocity In: Politics

Inspiration comes in many forms. There is no question that, today, most of us are inspired by what has happened to our political landscape. Change is long overdue. Change has been coming. Change is here. We hope.

So, what is Bush to do? Check out Top 10 Post Presidency Career Choices for George W. Bush

05 Jan, 2009

War Crimes Questions at Change.gov

Posted by: drivelocity In: Politics

With the appearance of more openness, the web site for the President-Elect at Change.org has created a new social voting platform where we, the people, can present questions to Obama and his team. We can then vote on the questions we like or dislike and those with the most votes will have priority.
An important issue [...]

17 Dec, 2008

V.P. Cheney Admits to War Crimes

Posted by: drivelocity In: In The News| Politics

While we’ve known much of the truth about how the American public was lied to in order for the Bush Administration to sell the war and the atrocities associated to that war, there has not been true confirmation by the President or Vice President on this issue. Until now.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWpQKCgAEP8[/youtube]
Not only does Vice President Dick Cheney [...]

17 Dec, 2008

Obama Named Time Person of the Year

Posted by: drivelocity In: In The News| Politics

To no suprise to most of us, Barack Obama has been named Time’s Person of the Year. Unlike some others *ahem* Bush *ahem* Obama is deserving of this title for the many positive things he has brought to the table and inspired in many of us. At the time of this post well over 70% [...]

15 Dec, 2008

Close But No Cigar

Posted by: drivelocity In: Politics

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Here is President Bush dodging a shoe thrown by a journalist in Iraq at a press conference during Bush’s surprise visit this weekend. Obviously, this is not a compliment…

Check out CNN.com for more on this incident.

Can I just say that this is how you pick an Energy Secretary!
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen Steven Chu, a nobel prize winning physicist who runs the Lawrence Berkeley National Labaratory, as his Energy Secretary. Not a politician. Not a lawyer. Not a businessman. A scientist!
Selected to help Chu with the huge task of energy [...]

09 Dec, 2008

3 Choices for Bush

Posted by: drivelocity In: Politics

George Bush has a heart attack and dies. He goes to Hell where the Devil is waiting for him.
“I don’t know what to do,” says the Devil. “You’re on my list but I have no room for you. But you definitely have to stay here, so I’ll tell you what I’m going to do. I’ve [...]