Manga Obama

Manga Obama

Reason Magazine, the premiere journal of libertarian commentary, has a new issue out that provides a manga style portrait of the president of the United States. While the cover is exciting, the topic itself is economics, which is often so dull that it needs this sort of thing to lure us in.

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The Obamas Love Slam Poetry, Too?/ASU Denies Obama Honorary Degree

The Obamas Love Slam Poetry, Too?/ASU Denies Obama Honorary Degree

The Obamas hosted a jazz and slam poetry social at the White House with many noted guests including Spike Lee and of course the Bidens (I think I saw the back of Idris Elba's head? Maybe not). I absolutely love Michelle's top and I usually don't go to mixed/matched patterns like that. I also love how bored Maila and Sasha look in some of these photos. Everyone looks great and the White House looks welcoming for a change.

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In related news: this is hilarious. Jason Jones of the Daily Show goes to Arizona State University and questions students about why the college denied Obama an honorary degree.

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Blame It On the E-e-e-e-e-e-economy!

Blame It On the E-e-e-e-e-e-economy!

Another Barack Obama spoof by alphacat himself:



The girl who plays Michelle Obama was so good! I wasn't expecting that. How did they find her?!?!

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How to Save Your Life AND Be Fashionable!

How to Save Your Life AND Be Fashionable!

Poor Mexico.

So people think they can make a profit from this HORRIBLE swine flu PANDEMIC!!! The news is scaring us into believing that flimsy masks can protect us from a LIFE-THREATENING VIRAL INFECTION (see how scary it is in all caps?). Nevermind that Mexican officials are angry that the Chinese government has quarantined over 70 Mexicans because of fear of infection like it was SARS all over again.

Hilariously bad tutorials are created to teach us the proper methods of coughing into our sleeves. And now graphic designer, Irina Blok, is cashing in now that the world is in panic-mode. She created these “limited edition” masks above for 10 bucks a pop (plus shipping and handling). Perhaps, she realized how ridiculous this was and opted to donate the money to Children International “to help Mexico fight the swine flu epidemic” to increase sales? I get it, she's making light of the situation.

I guess it isn’t as bad as Obama USB flash drives?

Honestly, guys. Just wash your hands and cover your mouths when you cough/sneeze. A little bottle of Purell wouldn’t hurt either. Done. These things should be reserved for surgeons or nail shop beauticians or hipsters who will probably wear them to be "ironic" when the flu dies down a couple of months later.

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Obama Meets Willie

Obama Meets Willie

This is by far my favorite picture of Barack Obama ever:



Awesome, isn't it? The President of the United States with one of the greatest country musicians ever.

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You Won't Like Barack When He's Angry

You Won't Like Barack When He's Angry

This is pretty clever. Saturday Night Live should try to talk Dwayne Johnson into playing Barack Obama regularly. He's much better suited for it than Fred Armisen.

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Best Obama Poster Spoof Ever

Best Obama Poster Spoof Ever

A month after being inaugurated, the inspiration keeps coming:

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What a Day

What a Day

Today (well, technically yesterday) was such an awesome day of unity and patriotism. Real, genuine patriotism and pride for this country. I am so proud to be able to witness this historical event in my lifetime, something that is bigger than myself, something that we are all a part of.

Despite Chief Justice John Roberts screwing up the oath and Aretha Franklin's scary hat (and arguably lackluster performance), today was glorious.

I couldn't help but tear up a little as the camera panned out into the sea of people (2 million+ strong in D.C.), hanging onto every word, tears streaming, and people literally bawling. As the new First Couple walked Bush and wife to the helicopter to retire in Texas, I think most of the world said a collective "Bye, Bush" as the Bushes faded into the distance, welcoming a new era.

Good riddance.

Click here to watch President Obama's full speech.

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And.....

And.....

It's official: Barack Obama is the 44 th President of the United States.

And to President Bush, Senator McCain, Gov. Palin and the rest of the Republican Party......*

Yes....I had to rub it in......

*if you happen to be a Bush supporter, Republican or whatever else, please don't take offense. It's an effin joke. This MY (Ash's) opinion.......

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Come On Now......

Come On Now......

For the past few days, people across the country have been celebrating Barack Obama's victory as the democratic nominee. But as usual, someone has to rain on his parade and stir up something: Bob Johnson and the other Clintonites. I didn't think Hillary Clinton would go a way quietly, she hasn't even seceded to Obama but her supporters are getting ridiculous. There have been numorous reports and articles about a Clinton/Obama ticket (Clinton even said she is open to taking the VP ticket) and Clinton's supporters,Clintonites as I affectionately call them, are pulling out all the stops to make sure the so-called "dream ticket" becomes a reality. Bob Johnson, BET founder and loyal Clinton supporter, even wrote a letter asking the Congressional Black Caucus to urge Obama to put Clinton on the ticket. When I heard about the letter and actually read it, I was appalled. This is the same man that practically called Obama a drug addict and made it look like Black people owe the Clintons something. Now that Obama has won the nomination, he still wants to get his and Clinton's piece of the pie and it's sickening. I am disheartened at the fact that Johnson and other so-called "black leaders" have spent the past seventeen months trying to destroy the very cause they claim to be fighting for. We are the closest we have ever been to having a black president and they have their noses in the air. Now,I have no problem with them supporting Hillary Clinton,everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but trying to tear down Barack Obama in the process is wrong and hypocritical. These civil rights leaders claim marched up and down roads, got sprayed with water hoses and got attacked by dogs to ensure that generations behind them would be able to have the same rights that were given to white people. Now we are so much closer to achieving that dream and they jumping ship. They have questioned his morals and even his blackness, one claiming Bill Clinton is blacker than Obama and another saying he "acts white" about black issues . Preachers have even dedicated sermons to insulting Barack Obama . These are the people that have looked at as role models for the Black Community and now look at them: a bunch of bitter old people that are won't give credit where credit is due. Barack Obama has won. Hillary lost. Case Closed. Game Over. Their next mission should be unifying the Democratic Party and ensuring that John "Bush 2.0" McCain doesn't make it into the White House.

UPDATE:HILLARY CLINTON SECEDED TO BARACK OBAMA LATE LAST WEEK! YES WE CAN!!!

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