The last night of the Democratic Presidential Convention belonged solely to Barack Obama.
The clear-eyed candidate strolled out confidently before a thunderous crowd of supporters (75-thousand people) and stepped into history as he uttered the words "I accept the nomination." The Democratic Presidential Nominee set a new standard in discourse as he challenged his opponent step up to the plate in serious, not sullen, debate on the tenets of leadership. The nation's stock and the world's stock in "change" rose on Mr. Obama's every word. This unlikely foot-soldier demonstrated with impeccable precision, poignant tact, healthy humility and deft definition wisdom, which has been long absent and at great cost in the body politic.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
A Big Step in an Improbable Journey
At 4:49 pm Mountain and 6:49pm Eastern Barack Obama became the Presidential Nominee of the Democratic Party. A big step for the party of Jefferson and the candidate from the state of Lincoln. This mountain top experience could only have happen in the mile high city, Denver, Colorado nestled along the majestic Rockies.
Well done.
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Well done.
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Impervious to Challenge in the Wake of Defeat
Senator Hillary Clinton impervious to challenge in her own right made it abundantly clear during the Democratic Convention that there was no good argument not to elect, in her words, "my candidate" Senator Barack Obama the next President of the United States. Indeed she has infused a new respect for the democratic process in America, as the primary season was truly brutal. But, with grace, humility and respect, she reached beyond self and paved the way for Senator Obama to indeed become President.
That's a class act that students of politics the world over should take note.
Simply well done!
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That's a class act that students of politics the world over should take note.
Simply well done!
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Call Me Crazy
Call me crazy, but I think Reagan Democrats will sit out the 2008 Presidential elections.
Here's why.
Their guy, or anyone who looks like him or her, is not in the race.
This group was repeatedly chided by Republican and Democratic pundits during the presidential primaries as the people that have consistently voted against their own economic interests.
To be clear, they along with just about everyone else, except oil fat cats, have seen their purse strings grow tight, and some have been robbed blind of their jobs. Those jobs were hijacked in the name of big corporate interests and taken to foreign lands, not yesterday, but over the last 45 years.
Is this an overstatement about one group being hood winked, of course, especially when you consider they and a number of other citizens cast their votes not once but twice for the current administration, on whose watch the economy tanked.
How does that saying go..."fool me three times...?"
And if, you are to believe the interviews some Reagan Democrats or Reagan Republicans gave during the democratic primaries about having trouble with diversity as representative of the group, then it is obvious they truly don't have an elephant or donkey in this race for the Oval office.
Call me crazy, but Reagan Democrats will save on gas and not venture out to the polls in droves this election season, and that is more than a shame; it should be viewed as a genuine concern for the democratic process on a number of fronts.
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Here's why.
Their guy, or anyone who looks like him or her, is not in the race.
This group was repeatedly chided by Republican and Democratic pundits during the presidential primaries as the people that have consistently voted against their own economic interests.
To be clear, they along with just about everyone else, except oil fat cats, have seen their purse strings grow tight, and some have been robbed blind of their jobs. Those jobs were hijacked in the name of big corporate interests and taken to foreign lands, not yesterday, but over the last 45 years.
Is this an overstatement about one group being hood winked, of course, especially when you consider they and a number of other citizens cast their votes not once but twice for the current administration, on whose watch the economy tanked.
How does that saying go..."fool me three times...?"
And if, you are to believe the interviews some Reagan Democrats or Reagan Republicans gave during the democratic primaries about having trouble with diversity as representative of the group, then it is obvious they truly don't have an elephant or donkey in this race for the Oval office.
Call me crazy, but Reagan Democrats will save on gas and not venture out to the polls in droves this election season, and that is more than a shame; it should be viewed as a genuine concern for the democratic process on a number of fronts.
NewsJReview
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Edie Huggins—A Pioneer of Broadcast Journalism—Remembered
My story about Edie Huggins is all about me. And, that is the way it was for most of us who sat at her feet in counsel. It was all about us... We came to her for whatever...She expected it, I believe.
Edie Huggins was the first fruit of the larger struggle for equality in broadcast journalism.
Ms. Huggins had walked the walk and stayed the course for 42 years and racked up treasury chests of firsts and high honors.
She had truly cracked glass ceilings and knocked down many ironclad doors for budding journalists, such as myself, to walk through.
For me Ms. Huggins was my first African American mentor in journalism.
When I arrived at WCAU-TV in the early 80’s as its first black news producer, she invited me to her office and asked, “Are you ready?” I said yes. She said, “I know your are.” Up until then, some seven years into my career, no one had confirmed that I was ready.
When I moved to CNN, she gave my wife Valerie and me her blessings. We stayed in touch. And, when I became Vice President of CNN News Features Programming, the only person I called to tell was Edie...She said simply, “Now sign on with Dr. Frick and Frack because you’re going to need it,” that was her way of saying, stay on track and stay grounded.
We love you Edie. You left us all with a wealth of good stories to tell about your endearing legacy.NewsJReview.
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Edie Huggins was the first fruit of the larger struggle for equality in broadcast journalism.
Ms. Huggins had walked the walk and stayed the course for 42 years and racked up treasury chests of firsts and high honors.
She had truly cracked glass ceilings and knocked down many ironclad doors for budding journalists, such as myself, to walk through.
For me Ms. Huggins was my first African American mentor in journalism.
When I arrived at WCAU-TV in the early 80’s as its first black news producer, she invited me to her office and asked, “Are you ready?” I said yes. She said, “I know your are.” Up until then, some seven years into my career, no one had confirmed that I was ready.
When I moved to CNN, she gave my wife Valerie and me her blessings. We stayed in touch. And, when I became Vice President of CNN News Features Programming, the only person I called to tell was Edie...She said simply, “Now sign on with Dr. Frick and Frack because you’re going to need it,” that was her way of saying, stay on track and stay grounded.
We love you Edie. You left us all with a wealth of good stories to tell about your endearing legacy.NewsJReview.
NBC10.com
Monday, July 21, 2008
Nelson Mandela Remembered at 90
Nelson Mandela’s legacy should include his fight for a free press.
Because of apartheid he saw first hand, in the twentieth century, the perils that result when the voice of every person is silenced and only ideology speaks.
In a speech to the international press Mr. Mandela was emphatic about the role of media and the global fight for freedom’s cause:
"You also lent your voices to those of thousands of our compatriots demanding freedom of expression. South African writers, artists and journalists, who incurred the wrath of the South African government for daring to use their skills against tyranny, have invariably won your support.
The South African media, journalists and publishers alike, will remain in your debt for that sustenance."
Their response is proof that the story of a people is a powerful weapon against injustice. Today as results of Mr. Mandela’s insistence, many more stories are being told and each time the voice of people is shared the world prospers.
Happy Birthday Madiba!
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Because of apartheid he saw first hand, in the twentieth century, the perils that result when the voice of every person is silenced and only ideology speaks.
In a speech to the international press Mr. Mandela was emphatic about the role of media and the global fight for freedom’s cause:
"You also lent your voices to those of thousands of our compatriots demanding freedom of expression. South African writers, artists and journalists, who incurred the wrath of the South African government for daring to use their skills against tyranny, have invariably won your support.
The South African media, journalists and publishers alike, will remain in your debt for that sustenance."
Their response is proof that the story of a people is a powerful weapon against injustice. Today as results of Mr. Mandela’s insistence, many more stories are being told and each time the voice of people is shared the world prospers.
Happy Birthday Madiba!
NewsJReview
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Deft Maneuvering Places Silver Lining In FISA
Speaker Nancy Pelosi allowed the public in on some of the fine print in the FISA bill. This time the devil is not in the details, and there is actually a silver lining in some of the clouds, dusted up by the current administration, that threaten havoc on the Bill of Rights—especially the fourth amendment.
It reads: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.”
Speaking to a gathering of Netroots-Nation Conferees that aired on C-SPAN, Saturday night, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, in answering a question on how to increase accountability of the Bush administration, said “In the legislation for the first time there is a reporting to the judiciary committee and the intelligence committee. This is revolutionary. And of course we have the Inspector General, which was greatly resisted—which is in the Bill to hold them accountable as well.”
Madam Speaker relayed the idea to not have any President undo or infringe upon our rights.
So, the news to us is there are indeed some clear thinkers in Washington that continue to fight, because they know well power relinquishes nothing without struggle, planning and strategy.
NewsJReview
It reads: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.”
Speaking to a gathering of Netroots-Nation Conferees that aired on C-SPAN, Saturday night, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, in answering a question on how to increase accountability of the Bush administration, said “In the legislation for the first time there is a reporting to the judiciary committee and the intelligence committee. This is revolutionary. And of course we have the Inspector General, which was greatly resisted—which is in the Bill to hold them accountable as well.”
Madam Speaker relayed the idea to not have any President undo or infringe upon our rights.
So, the news to us is there are indeed some clear thinkers in Washington that continue to fight, because they know well power relinquishes nothing without struggle, planning and strategy.
NewsJReview
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