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Let me introduce you to Jerome Corsi.

This week he released a new book that the publisher says will be a bestseller “of historic proportions.”

The title is “Where’s the Birth Certificate?” — yes, really.

Corsi’s work is a greatest-hits reel of delusions, ranging from 9/11 conspiracies to claiming that there is an infinite supply of oil in the Earth’s core. In 2008, he published a book about Barack Obama claiming, among other things, that he (a) is a secret Muslim; (b) is secretly anti-military; (c) secretly dealt drugs; and (d) secretly supported terrorist actions when he was eight years old. So many secrets!

FactCheck.org called Corsi’s work “a mishmash of unsupported conjecture, half-truths, logical fallacies and outright falsehoods.”

There’s really no way to make this stuff completely go away. The only thing we can do is laugh at it — and make sure as many other people as possible are in on the joke.

So let’s just do this — get your Obama birth certificate mug here:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/m/55c11797/6c0d017d/174975cba/11882961/3009974951/VEsF/

Last year, the President said, “I can’t spend all of my time with my birth certificate plastered on my forehead.”

This is about as close as we can get.

If the facts can’t make these ridiculous smears go away, we can at least have a little fun with it.

And then we’ll get back to the important work of supporting the President as he tackles real problems like high gas prices, the deficit, and unemployment.

Thanks,

Julianna

Julianna Smoot

Deputy Campaign Manager

Obama for America

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TGIF &some News …


The Political climate in the country is sort of reflecting the current weather, which has been violent at times, frequently changing agitated by furious thunder or uproar and commotion… just like what is happening from everyone involved in the Paul Ryan Plan, which includes ending Medicare, as we know it

“The tempest in my mind/Doth from my senses takes all feeling” (Shakespeare).

As Senate Democrats go back to work for the People Republicans continue to act recklessly and create mayhem on both the State and Federal levels. The facts are becoming clear which Political Party will be considered on the right side of history by all the efforts they have shown trying to vote for and implement legislation that would change the way immigration, insurance, wall street, climate change, and jobs which were mishandled and or neglected by the last guy and his republican crew in office.

The current issue mishandled by this crew of Republicans in Congress, among others is the Paul Ryan Budget Plan. The Republican Party pushed it, backed it as if it was the best thing in the world though the particulars were not clear. Fortunately, a Democratic member of Congress challenged the content, structure and announced that the plan would not only make the Bush Bonus dollars permanent, had a health care mandate , a voucher system, probably end Medicaid as well. I don’t know about you but the lack of detail in this Budget Plan given by Republicans before and during their break just proved the Ryan Plan is was not what they say it is. In an attempt to hide or assume no one would actually read “the Plan” which was portrayed by Ryan and his crew as a matter of little or no importance like a tempest in a teapot. It is obvious in reality this plan has created a great big disturbance and or uproar in the Democratic Party but Republican constituents are feeling the betrayal and it is not just Seniors. The plan, aside from the other ill-advised requirements or stipulations listed on this plan is set to affect those 55 and under once considered no big thing quickly moved into something else.

The saying that keeps coming to mind is “a tempest in a teapot”, which is how I felt Republicans were acting. Now, well now that tempest has definitely turned into a storm and has raged out of control. The tempestuous relationship between the Democratic Party and Republicans has promoted violent behaviour by some, emotional responses by all in a time when both sides of the aisle need to come together to create and pass laws. Instead, the party of no has done whatever can do to ruin the President which is being done off the backs of the Middle Class let alone snatch whatever help is left for the working class and the poor. I have news for Republicans and it is that even your constituents are beginning to see the light though i won’t hold my breath i am expecting and demanding that the Democratic Party stand up an out for We the People and help continue that path toward the 21st Century by supporting Barack Obama efforts for a 2nd term.

Other News …. CSPAN

Obama to Meet with Israeli Prime Minister – http://c-span.org/Events/Obama-to-Meet-with-Israeli-Prime-Minister/10737421660/

AFL-CIO President to Address Unions and 2012 Campaign – http://c-span.org/Events/AFL-CIO-President-to-Address-Unions-and-2012-Campaign/10737421671/

Report: Pakistan In Need of Reform

Stability and development at risk – http://c-span.org/Events/Report-Pakistan-In-Need-of-Reform/10737421672/

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ).  http://c-span.org/Events/Medical-Update-on-Rep-Gabrielle-Giffords-D-AZ/10737421663/ 

A moment of Opportunity -the Middle East as a “historic opportunity in Mid East and North Africa.”   http://c-span.org/Events/Obama-Outlines-United-States-Mideast-Policy/10737421632/

President Obama Addresses Women’s Leadership Forum – http://c-span.org/Events/President-Obama-Addresses-Women39s-Leadership-Forum/10737421662/  

Obama Letter to Boehner: Blocking Property of Senior Officials of the Government of Syria – http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/05/18/text-letter-blocking-property-senior-officials-government-syria

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wicked Wednesday &some News –


“We are all ready to be savage in some cause. The difference between a good man and a bad one is the choice of the cause.” –William James

Today,President Obama Spoke on America’s Energy Security -Washington, DC 11:25amET  and stay tuned for a White House Briefing with the Information Technology Industry Council 1pmET and a Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney is scheduled at 1pmET and last the event … “Open for Questions: Women in America” happens at 5:10pmET

  The weather is wicked windy this Wednesday and while it is definitely, spring this does not feel very springy to me but then life is all about change right?  The latest events have made me wonder if Congress on the State and Federal level and or rhetoric from Republicans and folks who lean right of center will really get beat back hard enough by the Democratic Party. In a time when millions are unemployed, more layoffs coming and Corporate America is still outsourcing and holding jobs hostage. The Republican Party continues to cut slash and burn American Workers. The party of No, which used to be just a conservative pro-life scary group, is now so extreme that the slogan “taking their country back”, is no longer code but an overt statement from Republican Tea Party members. Obviously, it is about not wanting “his kind” in the White House. The Tea Party wants to Privatize Public Service Jobs, which includes Teachers, Fire Fighters, Police, and others while gutting Social Service programs that help the elderly, women, and children around the country suffering already but are now willing to legislate more people into poverty. I have to say this has made me wonder what our neighborhoods will look after this nasty group is done. We all know the more folks out of work the better the chances of fewer services available, just think what having less police, fire fighters to help not just the less fortunate but all those above the poverty line. Did they think about this?

The media and certain Politicians say that in times of crisis people separate into cliques. I say our Politicians and Talking heads have been doing a great job in forcing the public and or viewer into choosing side’s everyday depending on the issue. It is offensive and while the November Midterms was proof of how manipulation works, clearly a whole lot of buyer’s remorse has set in for the Political Party of No, Tea Party carpetbaggers who said one thing and are doing another. We all probably have family or know people who did March for equal rights, felt compelled, added to and a part of that strength in numbers adage we all hear frequently that i consider so important and speaks volumes when a change is near just over the horizon waiting to happen. This feeling of wanting a better way of life is possibly shared by most is spreading all over the world and while a couple of tyrants have seen the light others continue to participate in overt genocide others shutdown access to the World outside. I get the feeling the Republican Tea Party is a lot like those folks in other countries currently doing all they can to either keep control or take anyone down that happens to be in the way by murdering them …right?. In our case, American voters are demanding freedom but the people with the power have gone rogue without thinking about what the full impact on the lives of the many will be or don’t care and have decided to take that risk and try to usurp the rights of Americans whether it’s done legally, by consensus or not.  

We are all Freedom Fighters on some level every day.

Other News …

**Syria’s al-Assad leaves state of emergency in place

**Spring Storm batters New Orleans area

**BP loses laptop with private info of about 13thousand people

**International diplomats unite against Gadhafi

**Bangladeshi girl(14) charged with adultery is lashed to death

**Security forces regain control of Iraq govt bldg by killing people

**Stocks rise because of the positive jobs picture   -oh right?

**Rebels are under “sustained attack”

CSPAN …

Administration Officials to Brief Congress on Libya

Sec. Clinton met with Libyan opposition leader yesterday

http://c-span.org/Events/Administration-Officials-to-Brief-Congress-on-Libya/10737420579/

Congress Questions FBI Director on Anti-Terror Policies

http://c-span.org/Events/Congress-Questions-FBI-Director-on-Anti-Terror-Policies/10737420578/

Costs of Implementing the Dodd-Frank Act

GAO: overhaul to cost $1B in 2011

http://c-span.org/Events/Costs-of-Implementing-the-Dodd-Frank-Act/10737420557/

Nuclear Regulators Give Update on Crisis in Japan

http://c-span.org/Events/Nuclear-Regulators-Give-Update-on-Crisis-in-Japan/10737420576/

 Three weeks after Rep. Peter King, (R-NY) held a House hearing on the radicalization of American Muslims, a Senate Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing on protecting the civil right of American Muslims.  http://c-span.org/Events/Senate-Looks-at-the-State-of-Muslim-Civil-Rights-in-the-US/10737420541/

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held an oversight hearing on disease clusters and environmental health. This hearing assessed the potential environmental health effects related to disease clusters. Erin Brockovich, President of Brockovich Research and Consulting was among the witnesses testifying.

Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) chairs the committee.

http://c-span.org/Events/Senate-Environment-Committe-Hearing-on-Disease-Clusters-and-Environmental-Health/10737420564/

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President Obama delivered remarks at the dedication of the Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building in New York City.

http://c-span.org/Events/President-Obama-Dedicates-Ronald-H-Brown-US-Mission-to-UN-Building/10737420559/

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a message from President Obama …”I will not let it happen”


President Obama said this week that any budget that sacrifices a commitment to education is a budget that sacrifices our future:

“And I will not let it happen.”

Here’s why he’s taking a stand:

The cuts in the House Republican budget to education would be devastating for teachers, students, and families — costing 55,000 jobs, slashing financial aid for 8 million college kids, and dropping hundreds of thousands from Head Start, an early-education program proven to help low-income children graduate high school.

This week, the House passed another short-term extension of the federal budget that will fund the government through early April — between now and then, we need to find common ground.

President Obama is committed to commonsense spending cuts that allow us to live within our means without sacrificing key investments that will help us win the future.

With your support today, we can redouble our campaign for a responsible budget as the deadline nears, with OFA volunteers calling lawmakers and hand-delivering petitions to congressional offices.

Together, we’ll work to make sure that every family, principal, teacher, and student across the country understands that critical funding for education is at stake — and what they can do about it.

Please donate $3 or more today to support Organizing for America and fight to protect our investments in education.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/m/55c111e3/6c0d017d/17b04a80c/1188251f/3026681374/VEsH/

House Republicans are proposing reckless cuts that would undo our progress on health reform, prevent the EPA from protecting our air and water, and hurt our economy and job creation.

The cuts are particularly bad for education, and when we’re talking about investing in children and schools, we’re talking about investing in our future.

If the House Republican budget cuts are adopted:

— More than 16,000 classrooms would close;

— 55,000 teachers would lose their jobs;

— Nearly 200,000 pre-kindergarten children would lose access to Head Start; and

— More than 8 million college students currently receiving tuition assistance would see their Pell Grants cut.

The budget the President signs must have bipartisan support, but he’s made it clear it also must invest in — not sacrifice — education.

Anything less is irresponsible and not worthy of our children.

Your support today will ensure all Americans understand what’s at stake. We’ll stand together and support the President as he tries once again to reach common ground with Republicans.

But we need your help.

Please donate $3 or more to support Organizing for America today:

https://donate.barackobama.com/Stand-Up-For-Education

Thanks for standing up for teachers, kids, and jobs.

Mitch

Mitch Stewart

Director

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TGIF …&some News


It has been a tough week. I spent a lot of time wondering why people are blaming my President for everything in sight telling us this President hasn’t done enough and the bottom line is the last guy did way too much and FYI here we are people, get a grip. The President can only do so much and in some cases whatever he does needs to be timed, done with NATO or the UN or both and on the local level folks have forgotten that Congress not only makes the laws they tweak them manipulate them and pass them, not our President. We all know the crap that got passed in the Republican led House of Representatives probably will be torn to shreds in the Senate and if not the VETO Pin will be unleashed. I definitely am convinced after watching the “Muslim hearings”; Americans need to fight back against the nonsense that Rep. Peter King laid before the vast viewers in America. I believe he used this platform to promote fear to continue the fear mongering his Political Party started in 2008 and yes it is possible he abused his position and power as chairman at homeland security. There were no real experts from the Department of Homeland Security and though a police officer was there no one from an actual government agency was which gave this viewer pause. I want to know how this was tolerated to begin with, happy that Representatives such as Sheila Lee and others spoke up and out against the hearings and its intent. I urge anyone reading this to lodge a complaint because the days of McCarthyism should have been a warning, a deterrent yet this man who had ties to the IRA has a mission, an agenda and it did not make me feel safer, proud or more American. I was upset, offended, and embarrassed that a narrow view such as his was able to get on a national level. I know that the various fathers and family felt they needed to speak out about their experiences. I think it was a part of the process but as the police officer stated the problem was small and with that comment the public should get it. The obvious is this first meeting accomplished absolutely nothing but scare people, Representative Peter King intends to keep holding more of these hearings stating his next one might be about the radicalization of Muslims in our prisons . These hearings should worry all Americans as the regression back to the days when discrimination was accepted as the norm is being forced on all our lives on some level by those who vote right of center.

 We all know life goes on or gets in the way. Today, around 4am I woke in a start did the usual then thought better turn on the radio and TV? First, I hear that our President definitely will be holding a press conference then word of Japan’s earthquake of 8.9 and the Hawaii Tsunami warnings only to realize better go local and yep California and the West Coast had been warned. I do not live on the Coastal Water Ways but family and friends do so let the worrying commence. I hope everyone who does live near the San Juan islands, Grays Harbor, Santa Barbara have moved to higher ground.

I live near water but it is a manmade lake … did not think I’d ever be happy about that but I am.

The change we hoped for and believed in was just one lobbyist , one huge insurance company like AIG or bank between Americans wanting great health care, green energy and educational reform rather than settle for the mediocre or privatization like the Republicans are trying to force upon us right now. The downfall of our economy did not just happen contrary to what folks continue to push on us. I still wonder at what point did someone anyone see the problem for what it was and flag it. I still wonder about the time it took to expose the corruption our system had and did the house of bush know or was he just too busy playing with a surplus, waging 2wars and when you think about it what could he have done for Americans that could have prevented the economic crisis and didn’t.

We all need to remind folks who slowed down the stimulus, who said let’s stop, do tax cuts but who had no type of plans for an economic recovery. Now, almost 3yrs later we find out after the Republican Tea Party engaged in blocking, stalling, making the democratic party scale back bills and or attaching foul language to great amendments that no one could vote for in good faith that those jobs, jobs, jobs they talked about were actually public service jobs, union jobs. Those American jobs our American jobs-Union jobs are the Republican Tea Party target they want to destroy not created with the intent to privatize them if they can. The warnings came from our own President and no one listened cared or decided to listen but to the wrong people, now our lives as we all use to know it could be in trouble because elections have consequences.

This Country is in more trouble now since the midterm elections and even though both political parties should try to solve the crisis Americans are now facing the truth is out, Americans now know who our real enemy is, and it is the Republican Tea Party. Republicans are acting as if the USA is a playground and they symbolize some jerk child who has drawn a line in the sand instead of agreeing to help solve the problem putting your their self-interests aside for once which could get this Country back on its feet.

We are in a fight for our lives and like I stated before –We now know who our enemy is and it is the Republican Tea Party.

Other News …

**Japan suffers 8.9 earthquake Hawaii and the whole West Coast is subject to Tsunami

**Libyan forces are taking more land and oil

**S.C. Senate oks bill to criminalize immigration -fake docs

**Saudi protests scheduled on Friday

**S.Palin calls the union thugs .. she is such a moron

**IPad 2 goes on Sale Friday

**Markets fall in response to Japan’s equake

**Wis Republicans officially cut collective bargaining

**Unions believe collective bargaining is a right not a privilege

**Indonesia volcano erupts

**Airfares are going up

**Retail sales rise for 8th straight month

CSPAN

White House to Brief on Rising Energy Prices

U.S. oil reserves to remain untouched

http://c-span.com/Events/White-House-to-Brief-on-Rising-Energy-Prices/10737420167/

House Inspects Food and Drug Safety Budget

http://c-span.com/Events/House-Inspects-Food-and-Drug-Safety-Budget/10737420161/

U.S. to Meet with Libyan Rebel Leaders

http://c-span.com/Events/US-to-Meet-with-Libyan-Rebel-Leaders/10737420159/

Congress’ Accountant Clarifies GAO Report to Lawmakers

http://c-span.com/Events/Congress-Accountant-Clarifies-GAO-Report-to-Lawmakers/10737420160/

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said the White House is close to speaking more publicly about its strategy for dealing with domestic terrorist threats. This came in response to a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on the subject of Muslim Americans. At this briefing we also hear more about NATO’s latest moves to pressure the Gadhafi regime in Libya.

http://c-span.com/Events/White-House-Briefing-with-Press-Secretary-Jay-Carney/10737420139/

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi held a news conference marking the first anniversary of health care law, which was signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010. She was joined by Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).

http://c-span.com/Events/House-Democrats-Press-Conference-on-Health-Care-Law/10737420153/

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama along with the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services welcomed students, parents, teachers and others to The White House for a Conference on Bullying Prevention. The conference brought together communities from across the nation who have been affected by bullying as well as those who are taking action to address it. http://c-span.com/Events/President-Obama-Remarks-at-Conference-on-Bullying/10737420138/