Bang the Drum

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Entries for the ‘Election 2008’ Category

Excerpts from Sen. Obama’s Speech

Excerpts of the Remarks of Senator Barack Obama
“The American Promise”
Democratic National Convention
August 28, 2008
Denver, Colorado

As prepared for delivery
“Four years ago, I stood before you and told you my story – of the
brief union between a young man from Kenya and a young woman from
Kansas who weren’t well-off or well-known, but shared a belief that in
America, [...]

The Fierce Urgency of Now

This has been my theme since last week when I attended the funeral of our friends’ daughter, a bright shining star who suffered from Cystic Fibrosis, diagnosed at age two. I talk at length about her on Newsgang (8/20), so I won’t go into too much detail here.
What I took away from the funeral [...]

Santa Barbara Sells Out

This is disappointing.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a measure Tuesday to support offshore oil drilling, decades after an infamous 1969 oil spill coated the coastline and spawned the modern environmental movement.
I was shocked to read this. Seriously shocked. Santa Barbara has long been a stalwart opponent of offshore drilling and Rep. Lois [...]

DNC 08 Reports - Live, or Mostly Live

I’m not there, but you knew that. I am, however, watching on the web, CSPan, identi.ca and Tw*tter.
I suggest you track the MOMocrats, DaveWiner, CSpan, Baratunde and QueenofSpain for live reports. Donna, (@Socalmom) called into NewsGang Live to discuss the challenges of being in Denver, navigating through protests and riot police, and her reasons [...]

An American Prayer…

…reminding us all of the fierce urgency of NOW:

Dave Stewart explains his reasons for writing the song:
People long for a connection– whether it is to music, to their country, or to a big idea. Regardless of what happens in November, Senator Obama has reminded millions of people that they have the power to connect to [...]

Obama’s Surprise VP Choice

Steve Gillmor?
According to Obama, “I’ve been listening to Steve’s podcasts and following both the Gillmor Gang and NewsGang Live for some time now. As it turns out, Steve and I think very much alike. He’s tireless and unrepentant when he locks on to an issue that he believes strongly in, and that’s just the [...]