Letters from Grenada
confessions of a reformed tourist
Posts tagged obama
more on the nobel peace prize
As I wrote previously, my initial reaction to the news that Obama had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize was not only positive, it was profoundly visceral. I checked my email, saw an alert from The New York Times and got literal goosebumps. I was thrilled. And I know there were lots of people out [...]
humbled
I am both surprised and deeply humbled by the decision of the Nobel committee. Let me be clear, I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather of an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people of all nations. To be honest, I do not feel [...]
on the nobel peace prize
I had three thoughts when I heard this. The first was: Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize. That’s so damn beautiful my nipples are hard. The second was: And thus the Nobel Comittee has finally redeemed itself for that whole Henry Kissinger travesty. Then I sent my brother a text message telling him the [...]
dear congressman joe wilson
That is all.
the new york post: barely fit to wrap fish
I’ve never particularly liked The New York Post, but I used to read it for sports news and gossip. Those days are over. Today, they published this despicable piece of trash by Sean Delonas. This “cartoon” is the most offensive, unconscionable and disturbing thing I have ever seen printed in an allegedly legitimate newspaper. The [...]
obamicon (red + blue = purple)
This is fun. I did it here using my Macbook’s iSight. You can also upload a picture, adjust the color levels, and – clearly! – edit the text.
introducing the Obama cartwheel
I am proud to introduce Joaquin the illustrious Bean, pioneer of the Obama cartwheel. I wish I had video, but I had an epic fail mommy moment, which means I had no camera ready. I’ll try to get him to do it again, but I doubt it’ll be the same because it was so spontaneous. [...]
Tillman congratulates Barack
The newly-elected Prime Minister of Grenada, Tillman Thomas, wrote this lovely note of congratulations to Barack Obama: The Government and the people of Grenada are extremely elated over your amazing election as the 44th President of the United States of America, and do offer you our sincere congratulations. The fact that you are the first [...]
is this racist?
I don’t think it’s meant to be, but it hits me in the gut like that. Am I oversensitive? Is this just a caricature?
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