america Archives - Ryan McLaughlin

Chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord

Today is a truly inspiring and amazing day. A great day for America and a great day for the world. You spoke to us all Mr. President. We all listened, and now we all must act. The Entire Text of Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address My fellow citizens, I stand here today humbled by the task …

January 21, 2009

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Oh, you’re talking about the country of Africa

Even after defeat, Governor Sarah Palin continues to make news – and not in regards to a preemptive 2012 bid like some had assumed, but as (always) being a complete idiot. A number of unnamed McCain campaign aides have come out since the Republican defeat Tuesday anonymously criticizing that: She had $150,000 spent on her …

November 9, 2008

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Whoah mama, it’s Obama!

After hunting around online for various streaming videos and “updated every 2 minute” electoral vote counts, I remembered that I have CNN, MSNBC and BBC on my damn TV. And so it was that I was able to watch history in the making – always a cool thing to do. It’s no secret that Obama …

November 5, 2008

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Palin takes prank call from fake French leader

The Masked Avengers, a Canadian comedy duo, pretend to be French President Nicolas Sarkozy in a phone conversation with Sarah Palin. Tabernack! Some days my countrymen, yes even the Quebecois, make me entirely proud to be a Canuck ;-). Need further proof where Canadians stand on jokes made about the jokiest of all White House …

November 3, 2008

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The way to settle it – Obama-McCain Dance-off!

In the words of Eric, whom I scooped this from, “this is, hands down, one of the best things I have ever seen in my life.”

October 24, 2008

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If it had been a mirror, this would all be over now

I barely remember where I was last week at this time, but like most North Americans, I can clearly remember where I was 7 years ago on this day. I was the assistant editor for a series of music/performance-based magazines. I had grabbed my extra large double double and headed in to work. I hadn’t …

September 11, 2008

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Must see: Hacking Democracy

Just got finished watching Hacking Democracy, a documentary exposing the vulnerabilities and errors rampant in electronic voting machines. For all its attempts to be shocking (a la Michael Moore), the film is a bit more subdued in its point – but all the better for it. Hacking Democracy tells the story of essentially one lady, …

May 28, 2008

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