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On AlterNet: obama

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "obama"

White House Uninvited-Visitors-Gate: They Just Don't Make Contrived Scandals Like They Used to

White House Uninvited-Visitors-Gate: They Just Don't Make Contrived Scandals Like They Used to

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. November 30, 2009.
Let's play Sanity Versus Madness!

30,000 More Troops? Obama Gives Orders For New Afghan Strategy

30,000 More Troops? Obama Gives Orders For New Afghan Strategy

Agence France PresseNovember 30, 2009.
Obama has already ordered the new strategy implemented and is informing the leaders of Russia, Britain and France of his plans.

Has Obama Done More Than Any Other President in Their First Year?

Has Obama Done More Than Any Other President in Their First Year?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 30, 2009.
There have been plenty of painful missed opportunities, but as first years go, this isn't bad.

This Is George Bush's Recession: Why Doesn't Anybody Talk About That?

This Is George Bush's Recession: Why Doesn't Anybody Talk About That?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 30, 2009.
If the partisan tables were turned, the GOP would waste no time laying the blame on Democrats. We need to do the same to build political capital for key fights ahead.

Poor Peggy Noonan, Stuck Recycling Right-Bloggers' Talking-Points

Poor Peggy Noonan, Stuck Recycling Right-Bloggers' Talking-Points

Roy Edroso, Alicublog AlterNet: Media and Technology. November 28, 2009.
Back on the chain-gand for old' Peg.

Where Does Karl Rove Find the Nerve to Criticize Anyone About Deficits?

Where Does Karl Rove Find the Nerve to Criticize Anyone About Deficits?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Politics. November 27, 2009.
The chutzpah!

Copenhagen Is On; Obama to Lead U.S. Delegation

Copenhagen Is On; Obama to Lead U.S. Delegation

Jeff McMahon, True/Slant AlterNet: PEEK. November 26, 2009.
Patience, people, patience.

Is Obama Following in the Footsteps of Bill Clinton?

Is Obama Following in the Footsteps of Bill Clinton?

Jeff Cohen, AlterNet. November 26, 2009.
Obama's shown a Clinton-like willingness to roll over progressives to enact corrupt legislation and compromise for the votes of Republicans.

New Info Shows the Stimulus Is Working, Time for Conservatives to Thank Obama

New Info Shows the Stimulus Is Working, Time for Conservatives to Thank Obama

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. November 25, 2009.
There's no mystery here. The debate is over. The stimulus has made a real, positive difference.

White House Garden Won't Make Up for Obama's Nomination of Pesticide Lobbyist for US Chief Agriculture Negotiator

White House Garden Won't Make Up for Obama's Nomination of Pesticide Lobbyist for US Chief Agriculture Negotiator

Jill Richardson, Commonweal Institute. November 25, 2009.
Obama's statements about food and agriculture trend moderate to progressive, but his nominations for top positions in his administration tell a different story.

What Does it Mean to Take Sarah Palin and the Tea-Bagger Set

What Does it Mean to Take Sarah Palin and the Tea-Bagger Set "Seriously"?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. November 24, 2009.
I know we're supposed to, but ...

Obama Will Announce the Specifics of a Troop Increase in Afghanistan by Next Week

Obama Will Announce the Specifics of a Troop Increase in Afghanistan by Next Week

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 24, 2009.
According to a White House insider, Obama will discuss both a surge and an exit strategy in a two-hour address Dec. 1.

The Obama Speech America Is Dying to Hear:

The Obama Speech America Is Dying to Hear: "This Administration Ended, Rather Than Extended, Two Wars"

Tom Engelhardt, Tomdispatch.com. November 23, 2009.
Any day now, Obama will make an announcement about the number of soldiers he wants in Afghanistan. Here's the speech he should give.

Why Do Conservatives Love Sarah Palin? Because She Never Stops Whining

Why Do Conservatives Love Sarah Palin? Because She Never Stops Whining

Matt Taibbi, True/Slant. November 23, 2009.
Sarah Palin constantly complains about the imaginary injustices done to her person. And our country loves whiners.

New Right-Wing Craze: Using Bible Quote to Pray That Obama’s 'Days Be Few'

New Right-Wing Craze: Using Bible Quote to Pray That Obama’s 'Days Be Few'

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress. November 20, 2009.
A new slogan is making its way onto t-shirts and even teddy bears: 'Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8,' which reads, 'Let his days be few; and let another take his office.”

More Republicans Think Obama Stole an Election than Democrats Believe Bush Did

More Republicans Think Obama Stole an Election than Democrats Believe Bush Did

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. November 20, 2009.
There were of course no remotely serious allegations that anything was amiss in 2008.

New Right-Wing Craze Prays That Obama's 'Days Be Few'

New Right-Wing Craze Prays That Obama's 'Days Be Few'

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 20, 2009.
It's making its way onto t-shirts, bumper stickers, mugs, and even teddy bears.

8 Steps Obama Could Take to Save Food

8 Steps Obama Could Take to Save Food

Robyn O'Brien, AlterNet. November 19, 2009.
No longer are our families guaranteed a healthy livelihood, not in the face of the current rates of cancer, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimers and allergies. We need a new food system.

Is Obama's Latest Agriculture Nominee a Textbook Pesticide-Pusher?

Is Obama's Latest Agriculture Nominee a Textbook Pesticide-Pusher?

Kate Sheppard, Mother Jones. November 19, 2009.
Obama recently tapped as chief agricultural negotiator for the office of the US Trade Representative a senior executive from one of the pesticide industry's main trade groups.

Newsweek Taps Bush Aide For Obama Reporting

Newsweek Taps Bush Aide For Obama Reporting

Ari Melber, The Nation AlterNet: PEEK. November 19, 2009.
See if you can follow this twisted logic.

Yet More Mind-Bending Racism From the Right-Wing Media

Yet More Mind-Bending Racism From the Right-Wing Media

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 18, 2009.
This time it's Washington Times editor Wesley Pruden. And it's pretty shocking.

Does Racism Drive Opposition to Health Reform?

Does Racism Drive Opposition to Health Reform?

Tom Jacobs, Miller-McCune.com. November 17, 2009.
In a recent study, prejudiced people were more likely to support the health plan when it was linked to Bill Clinton, than when it was linked to Obama.

Obama Signs Military Basing Deal with Colombia -- Could Set Stage for Expeditionary Warfare

Obama Signs Military Basing Deal with Colombia -- Could Set Stage for Expeditionary Warfare

Moira Birss, AlterNet. November 16, 2009.
One of the principal concerns of the pending agreement had been the possibility of the bases’ use for aggression against neighboring countries.

Decision to Try Terror Suspects in New York Draws Praise from Human Rights Activists

Decision to Try Terror Suspects in New York Draws Praise from Human Rights Activists

Willam Fisher, IPS News. November 16, 2009.
At the same time, the Justice Department is being strongly criticized for keeping the military commissions in place to try some suspects.

Napolitano Signals Reform to Come in First Major Discussion of Immigration

Napolitano Signals Reform to Come in First Major Discussion of Immigration

Mary Giovagnoli, Immigration Impact. November 15, 2009.
Napolitano challenged Congress to do its share, to be brave enough to give her the tools she needs to enforce and transform our immigration laws.