Truly, a load of horseshiat worthy of fertilizing any cornfield!

1 through 2 are debunked here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dljboY5t2Dw
And the US has a history of talking to everyone... Is Bush appeasing Sudan? http://donklephant.com/2008/05/27/bush-to-appease-sudan-government/

3 - people are just excited at the possibility of having a president that can form sentences

4 - I don't recall the job of the president being to appease the public. GW Bush + torture + pre-emptive war based on false intel is poison to the heart of America. A constitutional professor is an excellent choice for getting us back on track.

5 - The campaign is the job interview for the spot. Obama's team runs circles around the others, while out-classing them (i.e. not sinking to their level). And unlike the current prez, Obama plans to listen to someone other than just 'yes' men (i.e. what he lacks in experience, he makes up for in intelligence and the quality of the team he's assembled so far).

Urban Conservative you wait till after each and every one of those so called reasons has already been debunked to try and peddle this tripe?

Did you just learn how to use a computer?

Stick to blogging about UFO abductions or something because when it comes to politics you come off as some hillbilly.

@Dale

Debunked on Youtube ... wow, I am impressed with your level of research capabilities. Did you just go to Youtube and search for "pro Obama" content? I am sure Heather Cat Lady is a reliable source for information. Ha.

@darkhorse23

I advise that you go back to high school and get your diploma; and then come back here and leave a more intelligent/articulate response -- one worthy of a response from me, idiot.

@Jason

"A constitutional professor is an excellent choice for getting us back on track"... you have got to be kidding me, right? And, name two people on his team? Yeah, that's what I thought. Go look it up on his site b/c the people on this campaign team WILL NOT be the same peeps in his cabinet, assuming he gets elected.

@Bison

I don't really understand your comments. What does my opinion of Obama have to do with computer literacy? Is the blog not functioning correctly? Please let me know so I can fix it. Hillbilly? Ha … I am laughing really hard right now.

Obviously, if ALL you libs read the entire post, you would know that I didn’t write this post. Marissa did; and she is a highly educated woman and I really don’t think she is a Hillbilly either.

This is a clear example of uninformed liberals changing the topic because you are ALL ignorant to the real issues; and it scares me to death that you have the right to vote. Go spend some time doing research and then come back here with some intelligent rebuttals.

“Stick to blogging about UFO abductions� … WTF?

I really do thank you for commenting on this blog. It gives me all the ammo I need when I write about the ignorance of the left. Thank you.

yeah, i knew they were all here. I can smell you a mile away! Go back to Dailykos and the Huff Post so you can all share your rhetoric with other like minded libs and not get called out by Urban. hahahahaha.

I won't comment on the five reasons, because right or left, our minds are already made up, and what dissuades a conservative from voting for Obama will persuade a liberal to do the same. I do take exception to your underlying theme that liberals are entranced in cult-like fashion. We are just tired of the doubletalk, lies and disingenuous speech we have heard from neocons for the last eight years, and someone articulate enough to tap into what we believe does relieve our frustration and rekindle our hope. But we are the dog wagging the tail that is Obama's campaign.

An Obamamaniac smackdown. It went down fantastic with my morning cup of joe. Two great things that go great together.

3 - people are just excited at the possibility of having a president that can form sentences

Sure when scripted. Why does Obama stutter repeatedly during interviews?
Obama makes things up as he goes along. He has spun so many lies he can not even keep up. Case in point the 'uncle Auschwitz' reference.
In a 2002 speech on Iraq it was his grandfather. In 2008 it was his 'uncle'.

Obama is a buffoon and a dangerous one at that.

the rants and ravings from the lunitic fringe element of the conservative "thought" process

continue unabaited here. how unfortunate that you- mr. urban conservative, you have elected to be so narrow minded you could probably view through a keyhole with both eyes. it does not take a great deal of brain power or computer knowledge to make absurd statements then seek out only those who will support your point of view while dismissing all others. perhaps you have lessons from michael savage? just what is it exactly that prompts you to constantly insert divisive rhetoric? where are your solutions? are logic and reasonable conversation so foreign to you that you are blinded when the opportunity for common ground presents itself? what exactly is the purpose for this constant negativity of yours? you continue to defend the failed policies of this administration...you continue to defend and promote the election of mcbush.

your nonsense set forth here regarding obama are not only absurd and debunked- your continued noise concerning obama's former paster indicates that you have no grasp whatsoever on the actual facts... just what is it that you are afraid of? perhaps you will share with us which of your personal insecurities feel threatened by obama?

This is a weak effort on your part UC. I'm afraid I've given you more credit than you deserve. There is not one new or original thought in Marissa's blog. I get that you may not have the time or ability to post your own stuff but at least put something up that expands the discourse. I could dismantle this thing point by point but it actually does more good as a stand alone example of what you cons think are "issues." I'll probably dismantle it anyway for the exercise but don't hold me to that.

Now if you could come up with 5 reasons TO vote for McCain that would be groundbreaking because you can't find 5. McCain is a one trick pony who doesn't do his one trick particularly well.

5 further reasons not to vote for Obama

1. He paints himself black to win

2. He had sex with a gay man.

3. He is a crack whore

4. He is supported by that bitch the Obama Girl

5. Once, he killed a man with his penis.

5 more reasons NOT to vote for Obama:

1. He was born in Hawaii (that's not really America)
2. He was a smoker so he supports big tobacco. (No wait, that's a conservative trait, please disregard)
3. There was a rumor in South Carolina that he has two black children.
4. His middle name is "Millhouse"
5. Not only does he talk to his enemies, his enemies do fund raising events for him (I can't prove that 100% because there are no pictures)

More Seriously UC, you said this

"This is a clear example of uninformed liberals changing the topic because you are ALL ignorant to the real issues; and it scares me to death that you have the right to vote. Go spend some time doing research and then come back here with some intelligent rebuttals."

Lets make a few points here.
1. You never make intelligent rebuttals, and when we call you out, you're just a "guy presenting his opinion." "this isnt a news source" So, how about you follow that do onto others rule?

2. I am sorry, but it is really hard to make intelligent points to such garbage. Sometimes the best response is a satirical post.

3. We are all ignorant of the real issues? The only points that could even be considered real issues in this entire post are points 4 and 5. The first three? real issues? come on man......

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6. He is bad at bowling.

7. One word: Arugula.

8. He just hates America so much. He said so. I can't remember where, and don't ask me to elaborate, but I know he did. He said if he could he would sell Americans to terrorists to make little terrorist sex babies who can suicide bomb all our buildings. It's true. He hates us.

†

5 MORE reasons to HATE obama

1. He has big feet.

2. He lived in Indonesia, and was trained by Osama Bin Laden himself.

3. Two words : Grape Soda

4. He went to Harvard which means he is an ELITEST SONOFABITCH

5. He probably is a spy for somalia

Wait, I'm still going.

9. He's gone on vacation to other countries. If he loved America, why wouldn't he just vacation here?

10. He's got big ears and probably likes koolaid.

11. He speaks in complete sentences and big words, which means he thinks he's better than us! Damn elitists.

12. He is skinny.

13. I'm sure he owns a pet, or has at some point, which means he's just like all those pro-animal rights nuts and he'll crack down on our hunting rights!

14. He's Muslim, so he's gotta go to Mecca, and what if he does it while he's president? We won't have a leader!

15. He's really bad at video games.

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5 more reasons NOT to vote for Obama:

1. He wants to ship the flag pin manufacturing jobs oversees.
2. His church once had a bake sale and the cookies were not good.
3. Some of his supporters graduated from college.
4. He speaks so well that the president can't understand him.
5. He danced with a gay person on the "Ellen Show"

Respect for Obama, he no is so arrogant like McCain and Hillary. He is the better for the peace and the brotherhood in the world.

Why did you leave out his racist wife? If he walks and talks like a racist, terrorist supporter, former Muslim.....

You guys should mostly stick to the Huffington Post where people actually care about your comments. In the mean time, how about an additional 5:

1) All politicians are liars; Obama is just a liar and a dreamer. Not the most pragmatic combination

2) 52% max tax bracket. Enough said.

3) He's a lawyer. There's no room for lawyers in the presidency.

4) He's from Chicago. Anyone hear of machine politics?

5) Something about being rooted for by Hamas is an instant turnoff.

You should know that America is a continent not a Country.

obama is socialist trash. Thats the only reason I need.

nobama. not ever.

"You should know that America is a continent not a Country."

America is a country. Get used to it. "the Americas" are two (2) continents and a region.

Oh, you care Jonathon. Otherwise, why do you bother to read and respond? This recent blog is so absurd that it doesn't even warrant serious responses (I include your response with the not serious ones) Don't participate yourself and then tell others not to. You are embracing and distancing yourself from this string at the same time. Who are you John McCain and this blog is George Bush?

No, Simonesdad. I just troll this blog so that I could finally announce that I'm actually Simone's dad. While you were busy raising liberal hell and not working a real job, I was out with your philandering wife fathering your child.

That's not a serious response.

Liberty is right. Obama is socialist trash. You don't need 5 reasons to not vote for him. 1 suffices.

@Toe

haha, yes I have been called a lunatic before; and even narrow minded. My solutions? I don’t know, but I am not running for office. So far, I haven’t heard any solutions from any of the camps (McCain too). My insecurities on Obama are quite simple; his approach to foreign policy scares me; and I really don’t want my taxes increased. Is that enough for you? Yes, indeed Michael Savage is quite the man…you see, most conservatives agree with just about everything he says, but he is really the only one who expresses himself; and yes, he is a bit extreme many times. Btw, I didn’t write the post. : )

@simonesdad2008

What’s the deal with you man? She presents some valid points and just because you have heard it all already, many have not! And, I am still trying to find a reason to vote for McCain. I can think of two reasons though … that is, he is not Obama and/or Hillary. Btw, I actually like Ellen.

You make constant remarks that I am some sort of Bush apologist. I am not. I just don’t bash him like all you pessimistic assholes. Yeah, he’s made a lot of mistakes while President; but I’ll tell you what … have we been hit by a terrorist attack since 9/11? Thought so. Do you know how many times the US (and our interests) were hit while your hero Clinton was in office? Terrorism is STILL an issue and there are still ISLAM fundamentalists that want to kill you, I and our children. They don’t care if you/we are conservatives and/or liberals. You just live your pathetic little life in the suburbs somewhere … bash me, this blog, Bush and whoever… and complain about the RIGHT WING AGENDA. You have no freaking clue.

@ Heathenhater

I don’t have time to respond to some of your bs. Sorry dude; but I will say this. I get a lot of comments on this blog and I wish I could respond to all but there is not enough time in the day. Btw, shouldn’t you and your little friends be in class? Go get an education man – it’s good for you.

@ Jonathon Nierengarten

Finally someone on my side. Thanks for the love. I’m sure if this were a liberal blog, it would be far more popular than Daily Kos and Huff Post….

Wow, the Obamabots are out in force and they clearly do not like your post. But they certainly helped you make your case when you said, "Criticize Obama to a liberal Obama supporter, and it’s as if you’ve questioned the existence of God, only the resulting argument is much angrier and holds far less intellectual merit." I a former Democrat who will not vote for Obama for all the reasons you stated. (And no, they have not all been debunked to my satisfaction.) McCain will get my vote as he is clearly the most qualified to be President of the United States. Next to him, Obama appears amateurish.
The only statement I disagreed with was this: "Democrats can clean up his (Obama's) image and repackage him in 2012." Why bother to do that when reasons 1 through 4 are still valid? He might be able to change 2 & 4, but he is stuck with his past associations (No. 1) and he cannot control the fact that some of his followers are atheists (No. 3).

Man the trolls are coming in force. Man I haven't seen this many trolls since I played Dungeons and Dragons.

I will give you the biggest reason to not vote for Obamassiah. He is a Socialist and will destroy our economy. He is the Farthest to the LEft out of any Senator, that is if he even bothers to vote. He is a empty suit that transforms into anything the people that he is next to at the time want him to be.

Don;t ever trust the Liberals(Progressives).

Here is another good reason, he is a student of Saul ALinski tactics in politics.

a.b.o. anybody but obama.......i am a lifelong democrat, but its over for me. i am registering republican and voting for a real american, mccain, and not that son of africa..... this country has lost its mind if it doesnt see this lying racist fraud for who he is and what he is....save our country, dont let him near the whitehouse, which always remember that he cant get the white vote, so he cant get the whitehouse. if that sounds like i am a racist, too damn bad. i hate obama, enough said.

Your reasons for not liking Obama are way off base. There are plenty of excellent reasons to not vote for him, but associations with Wright, his lack of a flag lapel (who gives a flying fuck?) and his supposedly extreme liberal views are not good reasons.

First of all, he's only liberal on lame social issues, second of all, every political candidate has shady connections and questionable alliances, and most of all, I've never heard anything remotely racist come out of his mouth.

How about the best reason no to vote for Mccain or Obama? They're both establishment candidates.

Debunked? How were these claims debunked? How can one NOT deduce that after twenty years of marinating in the filth that Wright was peddling Barry Obama was NOT influenced?

Absolutely delusional...

The man clamors about "change" and "unification." Yet, he has the most liberal voting record in the U.S. Senate. You liberals will believe anything, whether it's spurred on by your BDS or White Guilt. Or perhaps is it your elitist views that predicate your need to patronize those with whom you disagree.

Keep up the good work, Urban Conservative. Your points were SPOT ON.

He also makes ridiculously stupid campaign promises, which probably says a lot about his lack of experience and skewed liberal ideals. I wrote about one of his promises on my own blog a couple months ago, check it out http://dailypaulitics.com/2008/03/13/seeing-beyond-the-shiny-glimmer-of-campaign-promises/

I had my own list of reasons back in February, long before many of the other reasons even surfaced:

http://whatsit2you.blogspot.com/2008/02/barack-obama.html

# His 2006 rating by the Almanac of American Politics (2008) on Economic Policy is 87% liberal, 0% conservative. (2005: 87% liberal, 12% conservative.) ==The trend speaks for itself.==

# During an October 2004 debate, Obama stated that he opposed education vouchers for use at private schools because he believes they would undermine public schools. ==With the wide-spread failure of public schools having had billions of dollars poured into them, to date, why would anyone resist a chance to improve education? ==

# In a July 2007 address to the National Education Association, Obama also called for higher pay for teachers with a plan estimated to cost $18 billion annually and would be partially funded by cutting funding to NASA. The bulk of the cuts would be derived from delaying the Constellation program for five years. == So we will defund the leading scientific and technical operations of our country in order to give pay raises to teachers - most of whom work 9 months out of 12 - without any mention of requiring merit from them. This is called a smart plan? ==

# Obama spoke about his position on health care at Families USA, a health care advocacy group. Obama said, "The time has come for universal health care in America [...] I am absolutely determined that by the end of the first term of the next president, we should have universal health care in this country." == Sen. Obama, I am so absolutely determined not to to have my family fall under universal health care that I pledge to work as many jobs as I need to ensure I can purchase private insurance. THAT is how frightful I am of your proposal. ==

# Obama advocates responding to the "precarious budget situation" by eliminating "tax credits that have outlived their usefulness". == Why doesn't Sen. Obama believe that government spending programs that have outlived their usefulness should be eliminated? Perhaps because he doesn't think there are any? ==

# On April 20, 2007, Obama introduced in the Senate a bill (Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act - S. 1181) requiring public companies to give shareholders an annual nonbinding vote on executive compensation, popularly called "Say on Pay." Several corporations voluntarily have begun to give shareholders such a vote because of concerns about excessive CEO salaries. Some critics have said that the federal law would interfere with the traditional state oversight over corporate governance. == Federal meddling in a state issue? Has the senator ever read the 10th Amendment? ==

# In an address on national security on August 1, 2007, Obama stated that as President he would consider military action in Pakistan in order to attack al-Qaeda, even if the Pakistani government did not give approval. Obama said, "I will not hesitate to use military force to take out terrorists who pose a direct threat to America." == So it's OK for a junior senator to speak of a unilateral invasion of a nation considered our ally, but it was not OK for a sitting president to attack a nation that had repeatedly violated the terms of a cease fire agreement (which is an act of war), repeatedly fired upon our aircraft (act of war), repeatedly violated over a dozen UN Resolutions, including Resolution #1441, and for that president to obtain overwhelming agreement of both houses of Congress (296-133 in the House; 77-23 in the Senate) and a coalition of allies to join in the battle. I wonder if the Senator has thought this position all the way through. ==

# On immigration, Obama has said that he "will not support any bill that does not provide [an] earned path to citizenship for the undocumented population." In January 2008 Obama campaigned on a policy to grant drivers licenses to illegal immigrants. == Why would you grant a legal document (license) to people who have already disregarded the law? And if an illegal alien is caught speeding, wouldn't he/she lie about having a driver's license just so the ticket wouldn't go on their record? And if you say "we'll add biometric data to them", why don't we just make them go through the process of legal immigration in the first place? Can you say amnesty? ==

# While many people have varying views on gun control, Sen. Obama has supported a ban on the manufacture, sale and possession of handguns. == I suppose it is easy to guess he has some strict issues with the 2nd Amendment. ==

# Obama supports embryonic stem cell research and was a co-sponsor of the 2005 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act which was passed by both houses of Congress but vetoed by President George W. Bush. Obama condemned Bush's veto... He also voted in favor of the 2007 bill for embryonic stem cell research that was passed but was also vetoed by President Bush. == Now that there's proof adult stem cells can be reprogrammed to act like embryonic stem cells, and still no evidence that actual embryonic stem cells have produced even a single cure for anything, perhaps the senator will rethink his position. Is Sen. Obama even aware it was President Bush who authorized federal funding stem cell research in the first place?? ==

Charlie; You just owned these comments. And regarding stem cell research, does this waste of financing remind anyone here of Eugenics? Gene therapy? Any other wasted efforts (or destructive ones for that matter)? Food for thought as I'm no scientist and won't feign that intricate of knowledge..

Cons take note (especially you, UC): "Charlie on the PA Turnpike" is an excellent example of how political arguments based on Barack's actual words or intentions should be presented. I'm gathering that true conservatives are not energized by Father Time. You guys have been in attack Barack mode for a while now and that's fine. We've heard what you are against. What are you for? Who are you for and why? I'm for Barack Obama. He will propel this country forward. He is not perfect but he is better than anyone else who has stepped up to say they want to lead this country. As I said, McCain is a one trick pony. Let's say for the sake of argument Barack chooses Colin Powell as VP. He not only neutralizes McCain but he trumps him outright. Then what cons? Bob Barr is out there siphoning McCain votes. I suggest you vote for Barr in droves anyway. It will be Barack Obama in November. The stuff we are doing here is just rhetoric and not very well done rhetoric (myself included). At least, however, I'll stand by my candidate, warts and all. I still haven't heard anyone defend or promote or even try to explain why Father Time should be president. All I hear is why you are against someone. OK, message received. Let's hear something positive from your side. You have nothing so you fixate on bashing Barack. That is the old fashioned thinking that will get you beat in November.

Tim

So me being a conservative and me not liking Socialism is wrong. How do you know what is on oroff base withme. I know Obama well, I am from Illinois and he has done nothing for illinois or the USA in his whole politcal career. He has been given bills from people that wantedhimto succeed and passingover people much senior than him when he was inthe Illinois Senate. And he has absolutely done nothing in the US Senate. That is if he caresto vote, mostof the time he says "present" which is a cop out. He was hiding his true liberal self toget elected President.

So having a racist preacher for 20 years doesn'tcount either. Why????? He hassaid he was a spititual mentor, and that just scares me. Anyone that follows anyof the Lineration Theologies is aainstallofwaht the USA is about. Liuneration Theology is a Marxist political machine and has nothing to do with religion. It is a political organization that dressesitself up asa Religion. So he listened to this for 20 years andit hasnot affected his thoughts and ideas. Please,give me a break.

He is a Alanski devotee alongwith Hillary. Alanski was a Marxist organizer in Chicago and both Obama and Hllary are good pupals to his form of political take over.

Obama is a veryf lawed candidate and itis just fun to watch the Democrats rip eachother apart over this. Identity Politics is tearing the Democrat Party apart.

Just get some popcorn and watch the show

Ok
I am for lowering my taxes and getting rid of all the pork that the Congresscritters are spending. And right now the Republicans arei n the doghouse, because they started to spend like the drunken sailors in the Democrat Party. That is why thelost in 2006, it was never about theWar in Iraq. And I am sure this year they are going to loose more because they just do not get it. They are talking about the Republican "brand". WTF Jst act like Republicans and what you used to stand for, smaller government, less taxes and getting out of everyone's lives. But "power corrupts" and they were corrupted into thinking that they were going to rule forthe next few decades, and started to act like Demcrats.

I love how liberals castigate us for being in "attack barack" mode; nevermind enduring eight years of attacks on President Bush. This guy is supposedly a "catalyst" for change? In his brief tenures as public servant, in what way as he demonstrated that he's willing to "cross the aisle?" How is he a uniter? He has the most liberal voting record in the senate. He's a liberal to the core, whether it's bullying financial lenders into giving home loans to minorities with bad credit at the risk of being labeled a racist, or his stance on "climate change," to his stance on negotiating with our enemies. This guy is an amateur, to put it kindly. I fear what our country will look like in four years if he's elected president.

haha oh UC,

let me post this again, and maybe you could inform me of the "bs" in it.

More Seriously UC, you said this
"This is a clear example of uninformed liberals changing the topic because you are ALL ignorant to the real issues; and it scares me to death that you have the right to vote. Go spend some time doing research and then come back here with some intelligent rebuttals."
Lets make a few points here.
1. You never make intelligent rebuttals, and when we call you out, you're just a "guy presenting his opinion." "this isnt a news source" So, how about you follow that do onto others rule?
2. I am sorry, but it is really hard to make intelligent points to such garbage. Sometimes the best response is a satirical post.
3. We are all ignorant of the real issues? The only points that could even be considered real issues in this entire post are points 4 and 5. The first three? real issues? come on man......

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Todd buddy,

"This guy is supposedly a "catalyst" for change? "

"He has the most liberal voting record in the senate."

Well, big guy, you just proved your point. Merriam-Websters defines liberalism as..... a political philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of the human race, and the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties

seems to me by being liberal, he is for change

okay stix buddy, now you,

"I am for lowering my taxes and getting rid of all the pork that the Congresscritters are spending."

Fair enough, but a few questions......
With the country going further and further into debt every year, where do you intend to get the money to balance the budget. And don't say pork. Do you even know what pork-barrel spending is or what an "earmark" is? They account for a very very very very small portion of the federal budget every year. And even if you do manage to cut the budget to a decent level. How do you intend to cut it further to keep your tax cuts from putting the US further in debt? We all know well and good that everyone wants lower taxes. But wake up, and smell the pollution. The US government is bogged down with mandatory spending that wont go away. I'm sorry, it just won't. Once you have something, you cant take it away or the group benefitted by the program will flip shit. Anyone who knows anything. We need the tax rate we have. Its a sad reality, really it is especially for those who think small government is better. But right now its not a reality.

So basically, how do you plan to implement your brilliant plan.

Well, first we can stop the increases in Social Security and let people invest thiermown moneyt and get a better return for their money. That "lockbox" is a big IOU and when i retire the SS will take over 90% of the GDP. It is a foolish Ponzi scheem that is doomed to bankrupt our country.

Another thing is decrease the size of the govnemnet and not have lifetime work for pelpel that do nothing. the beaucracy is aominable and wastes too much money by paying pelple to do nothing. Get unions out of the government wold be a good first start. Unions will beour downfall if we do not try and dtop their control over our society.

We can actually cut programs that are duplicate and inefficient. There are many that are useless and do no good for the betterment of the country.

that is just a few I came up with

Here is a good video of what need to be done

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMQtOktv83g

it is terribly tiresome to listen to those of you frothing at the mouth over your dislike for obama ...you ramble on mouthing faux news talking points yet you have not lifted a finger, or made any attempt on your own to determine what is truth and what is crap... i know this is a bit much for those of you who thrive upon news snip-its... i mean why bother actually going beyond the headlines, right?... when your mind is already made up, why let facts get in the way?

for those of you who fancy themselves as having some degree of intelligence, you might actually look here to see where your hair-brained statements above lack any resemblance to actual facts.

this is in response to the above pronouncements that obama has never done anything, lacks experience, has no ability to work across party lines...etc...etc...etc...

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S.AMDT.1041 to S.1082 To improve the safety and efficacy of genetic tests.
S.AMDT.3073 to H.R.1585 To provide for transparency and accountability in military and security contracting.
S.AMDT.3078 to H.R.1585 Relating to administrative separations of members of the Armed Forces for personality disorder.
S.AMDT.41 to S.1 To require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, or political parties for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and the aggregate amount of the contributions collected or arranged.
S.AMDT.524 to S.CON.RES.21 To provide $100 million for the Summer Term Education Program supporting summer learning opportunities for low-income students in the early grades to lessen summer learning losses that contribute to the achievement gaps separating low-income students from their middle-class peers.
S.AMDT.599 to S.CON.RES.21 To add $200 million for Function 270 (Energy) for the demonstration and monitoring of carbon capture and sequestration technology by the Department of Energy.
S.AMDT.905 to S.761 To require the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education to establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering.
S.AMDT.923 to S.761 To expand the pipeline of individuals entering the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to support United States innovation and competitiveness.
S.AMDT.924 to S.761 To establish summer term education programs.
S.AMDT.2519 to H.R.2638 To provide that one of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5 million or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that the contractor or grantee owes no past due Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.2588 to H.R.976 To provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of the Armed Forces recovering from illnesses and injuries incurred on active duty.
S.AMDT.2658 to H.R.2642 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.2692 to H.R.2764 To require a comprehensive nuclear threat reduction and security plan.
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S.AMDT.3137 to H.R.3222 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.3234 to H.R.3093 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.3331 to H.R.3043 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
Senate Resolutions Passed:
S.RES.133 : A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.
S.RES.268 : A resolution designating July 12, 2007, as “National Summer Learning Day�.
Other Bills Introduced
S.J.RES.23: A joint resolution clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law.
S. 453: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007. The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 (H.R.1281), (S.453), would establish criminal penalties for acts of voter deception. Those who knowingly disseminate false information with the intention of keeping others from voting would face up to five years in prison under the legislation. The Act was sponsored by Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) and 60 cosponsors in the House, and Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and 15 cosponsors in the Senate. (20 Cosponsors)
S. 2030: A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting relating to bundled contributions made by persons other than registered lobbyists. (1 Cosponsor)
S. 2111: Positive Behavior for Effective Schools Act. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools to increase implementation of early intervention services, particularly school-wide positive behavior supports. (3 Cosponsors)
S. 2066: Back to School: Improving Standards for Nutrition and Physical Education in Schools Act of 2007. A bill to establish nutrition and physical education standards for schools.
S. Con. Res. 46: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
S. 2044: Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007. A bill to provide procedures for the proper classification of employees and independent contractors, and for other purposes. (6 Cosponsors)
S. 2519: Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007. A bill to prohibit the awarding of a contract or grant in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that the contractor or grantee has no seriously delinquent tax debts, and for other purposes.
S. 2433: Global Poverty Act of 2007. A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day. (9 Cosponsors)
S. 2330: Veterans Homelessness Prevention Act. A bill to authorize a pilot program within the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development with the goal of preventing at-risk veterans and veteran families from falling into homelessness, and for other purposes. (1 Cosponsor)
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for many of you, it seems that your dislike for obama has less to do with his positions- for i doubt that any number of you have absolutely no clue as to what they actually are... i rather suspect that your racial fears, lack of education, and inexperience with something called compassion fuel your acidic remarks. has no one explained to you that we all live on the same planet?

and in response to your reply to me... that you "didn't write the post"... that's a load of BS if there ever was one... by placing it on your blog, you endorse it. as for michael savage... conservatives....including nut-case o'reilly, even find savage a bubble and a half off plumb - distancing themselves from his vile hatred.
here is an extensive article covering this individual and career in scum and venom.
http://dir.salon.com/story/news/feature/2003/03/05/savage/index.html
clearly he was dropped on his head at some point along the way.

Wow inpressive.

Micahel Savage is abiut as ignorant as Ron Paul

Please do nmot bring race into this. I could care less what color of skin he has. I do not like his politics, He is a Chicago Liberal that has gotten ahead on the backs of others. He was given many bills to author from Madigan over the senior Senators to pad his resume.

He is a follower of Alisnski and has gone to a Marxist Church for 20 years.

There is no frothing at the mouth, just facts. He is a Liberal and is to the left of Ted Kennedy, the only person farther left of him is Kucinic..

I agree Savage is an idiot and has no clue how the workd works. Him, Ron Paul, Bob Barr and Pat Buchanan should be shummed by conservatives.

You don't like Barack. OK. You are fearful of the man. Fine. He is inexperienced. Great. He lacks judgment. Dandy. He is the most liberal and on and on and on. I always hear about how vague he is and how scared you are of the change he speaks about. Well how is this for change you can get your hands on. Oil is exactly twice as much per barrel today as it was one year ago. How's that for change you can believe in. I've never paid $4.00 plus for a gallon of gas before. That's new too, right? So no wonder you cons are so scared of it. On your watch we have had some remarkable change.

Barack sees things differently and makes changes for the better. While McCain is going out of his way to get Bush to host fund raisers for him, Barack has raised a quarter billion dollars from millions of donors. That's right, billion with a "B". I thought you cons at least respected the dollar. Remember when the repubs were the ones with all of money? Bush had his ranger and pioneer donors. They raised a ton of money in 2000 and 2004. Very successful, right? Well Father Time adopted the same fund raising strategy relying on big donors. Hillary too. Barack has raised more money from more donors than anyone in the history of American politics. He used his best judgment to improve his standing instead of following the status quo. Father Time didn't bother with that new fangled "internets." Barack doesn't have to tell me every detail of everything he will ever do. He dismantled old school Hillary and he will push Father Time into retirement too. Meanwhile you cons will still be saying how scared you are of Barack and change. That alone is change I can embrace. Did Bush bother to tell us he would lead us into record oil and gas prices before he so masterfully did? Did he lay out the plans for his disastrous war and foreign policy before the fact? You cons are sort of sad to observe and listen to right now. You are like that old man who still thinks that rock and roll is just a fad or that old lady who is still wearing a beehive hairdo. You guys are old and tired and clinging to the past. I'll be so happy when Barack shuts you guys up for good. In the meantime keep whining about flag pins and middle names...

Obama won't make changes for the better. I'm sure he might try, but if elected, he will ruin this country. Nobody is scared of Obama. As far as the gas prices go, it isn't Bush's fault for the high prices. That's right, the liberals are to blame. If they weren't so opposed to drilling in Alaska and off the coast of Florida, then we would have no problems affording gas. Meanwhile, they see no problem with the Chinese oil companies drilling just a few miles off of Key West. What the hell are the Chinese doing there anyway? So there will be no solution to our problems until liberals stop blaming everything on Bush and the Republican party.

Plus Obama sucks at bowling.

@toe jam

of course I endorse it, idiot! I agree with everything she wrote! And, it's not racial at all ... that's your liberal talking points. I grew up in black culture and I still think Obama not fit for the job.

And, for anyone to vote for Obama JUST BECAUSE he is black is equally as racist as someone who won't vote for him JUST BECAUSE he is black. Dc you get it?