Barack Obama

    Festivus 2010

    By: M.R. Newman (Diary)  |  December 23rd at 06:34 PM  | 

    This time every year, we gather around the metal pole and celebrate Festivus – the made up holiday from Seinfeld discussing our grievances. As is tradition – I will air mine. I’m disappointed in all of the following people. Harry Reid / Nancy Pelosi – Despite leading their respective caucuses to historic loses in the House and Senate, the two of them acted as though | Read More »

    Hope that Changed

    By: M.R. Newman (Diary)  |  March 12th at 01:34 PM  | 

    Upon the election of President Barack Obama, I was understandably disappointed. I’m a Republican and have always liked Senator John McCain. I respect the man and still think he should have been President…in 2000. Then I sat and thought about the election and became hopeful. It was a momentus day for America – the ultimate color barrier had been shattered and man who made a | Read More »

    A Year in Review – 2009

    By: M.R. Newman (Diary)  |  December 29th at 09:55 PM  | 

    In 2008, I continued a tradition from my previous blog where I would discuss the year that has passed. To follow is my executive summary of the year 2009. The year begins. Obama lines up cabinet including number of tax dodgers prior to beginning of Presidency. Approval rating of the President-Elect in high 70s. President Bush gives best speech of career, as he leaves office. | Read More »