As the Democratic Convention approaches, the theme may have been altered from CHANGE "Yes We Can" to FORWARD "We Thought We Could Have", or "Let's Try Once Again"...etc.
Four years later, that energy, excitement, buzz and optimism that we saw during the last democratic convention has apparently faded and it will be interesting to see what organizers to this week's Democratic Party Convention will come up with to charge up the delegates.
This Week in History, Sep 2 - Sep 8
Sep 02, 1969
MITT ROMNEY POLITICAL POWER PLAY. Staking His Hopes On Ohio.
Mitt Romney has fired up his well-financed political GOP machine that will focus it's full force to bear on President Obama with an abundance of political ads and nonstop campaigning.
FOUR YEARS OF PRESIDENT OBAMA. What A Difference In Politics.
Democratic convention this week may become a far cry compared to the buzz, excitement and political energy of 2008.
AIR STRIKES CREATING SYRIAN REFUGEES. Waves Moving To Jordanian Camps.
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It was a hyper-local version of COPS, with some of the same ingredients. Following previous verbal and written requests made to the state police officials and after signing a liability release, I was approved to participate on a ride along with law enforcement officials from the Department of Natural Resources last night. But make no mistake about it, these guys are armed and not to be underestimated.
OBAMA DIVISION. Administration Divided.
Some Obama administration officials worry that designating the Haqqani network as a terrorist group could complicate restarting peace talks with the Taliban.
GRAND ERDOGAN VISION. Future For Istanbul
With a mosque, bridge and airport, Turkey’s premier is reshaping Istanbul in ways that could bind his name to the city’s for generations. Meanwhile, on Turkey's border, a mini safe zone is shaping up as one rebel-held way station has become a default version of the haven that many want created on a larger scale inside Syria.
If there was ever one thing that Republicans and Democrats have in common, it's that they can be split on issues within their respective parties. And that would be the case for both parties when it come to Intellectual Property and Privacy on the Internet. If you get onto the GOP website and read their Party Platforms, you will find two sections that are centered on the internet. The first section, labeled "Protecting Internet Freedom", is a paragraph at is quite vague. They talk about how the internet has helped fuel new innovation more than any other technological advancement.
Last night I spent close to 3 hours doing something I love, but what most parents (at least parents of my generation) classify as an epic waste of time and just don't understand it. Even some of my close friends don't even get it or think of it again as a waste of time. But then again there are a bunch of us that fight, nag, rage, tease, troll, and generally enjoy the "sport that isn't a sport" of fantasy sports.
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ROMNEY'S MOVING ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. Obama ‘Disappointment’
Mitt Romney appealed to President Barack Obama’s supporters in his acceptance of the Republican party presidential nomination
BRUSSELS PUSHING. Seeks Wide ECB Powers.
Brussels may be on a collision course with Germany and the ECB, which wants a more decentralized first step towards ‘banking union’
QATAR ATTACKED. Victim To Computer Virus.
One of the world’s largest producers of natural gas has been hit by computer hackers.
MERKEL FACING EU CLASH. Over Reactions With China.