Oh Yes, He Did.

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VIDEO: Obama's Closing Argument

I believe I was sitting facing my brand new PC connecting to a local BBS in Cocoa Beach, Florida... as any good Republican Air Force geek... reading via an early newsgroup about this guy at Harvard was the first black President of the Harvard Law Review. I wouldn't have made much of it, until I read his name upon the screen:

Barack Obama

At one year before the Web was born, I thought... sheesh, it's gonna be tough with that name. I forgot about the guy until he spoke at the 2004 Democratic Convention, twelve years later. Not only did I remember his name, now there was a face and a speech... and a vision.

Today, 6 days before the election day, after the many months of petty attacks by petty partisans, Barack Obama is poised. He has one last message before we find ourselves before the ballot. The story he captured and remembered was ours. He simply hopes to be "The Enabler"...



27 minutes later, sounds like the guy might just be a little good for us all?

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The Time is Right. How Columbus, Georgia Industry Can Lead Globally.

Capital gain tax cuts were a recent scheme for "distribution of wealth" for a period of time. A form of welfare for the successful to inspire innovation. Did you? Some innovated and grew their businesses while others invested in beach condos at inflated prices.

Due to the economic changes, the tax scheme time may be over. For all that have benefited the last 8-10 years -- congratulations. Now is the time to grow your business/new business through innovation. Reinvest that money in new technologies and paradigms within your own industries.

1. Figure a way to play on the global scale.
2, Hire some educated Americans professionals to help you.
3. Hire a great communications firm to assist you in branding, positioning and marketing your business.

What I've stated above is the answer for the $250k+ business owners to grow to $1M businesses by simply working more strategically. The world is hungry for American ideas and ideals. Working together, I believe we all can push QUALITY Columbus ideas, goods, services further into the global market. This is why I believe in the free market, and more importantly -- why I love the future I imagine for Columbus, Georgia.


Coffee. Wine. Beer. Insurance. Brownies. Roots Music. Real American Folk Art. Outdoorsman Culture. Kudzu as Biofuel. Inspirational Lectures. Craftsmanship. Architecture... and the media documenting it all.

Join me.
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VIDEO: My Hero Eloquently Endorses Obama. Obamacans.

As a self-professed Independent. I've supported both Dem and GOP candidates for all offices based upon ability and reverence for American Ideals. Gen/Sec. Powell agrees in eloquence:



God Bless America.

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24/7 News Cycle : An Informational Failure

The "24/7 News Cycle" contains very little NEWS, and mostly partisan analysis. Investigative news has fallen to the wayside to political advocates. This is how we end up with former radio DJs or comedians analyzing foreign policy with PR pros.

What does Hannity know about military service? Nothing. What does Rush know of solid foreign policy? Nunca. There are brilliant thinkers on every facet of an issue with true solutions that don't have an R or a D next to them. Our local radio stations choose not to air those syndications.

If you're seeking a TV face and voice to fear and agree with you, yes, you'll probably find one on today's cable news. But if you're looking to solve real issues, take a moment to listen to brilliant thinkers... we can find them on the web beyond the fray:

http://www.ted.com
http://www.fora.tv

Learn for yourself. There's simply no excuse anymore. :)

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Cool Consumer Trend: Lower Prices!

Just a quick note. Although the Wynnton Road Walgreen's has been out of sugar since last week, I'm told that they won't have any sweet stock until mid-month. Sugar-rationing is so WWII, ya'll.

HIGHER FOODS, LOWER STUFF.
I've also noticed food prices are rising. Thank G-d we're no longer spending $28-ish for two cans of formula a week! Now, with all the extra cash, we're able to buy rugs, light bulbs, home electronics, and baby toys at greatly reduced prices.

I suppose the profit margin for consumer goods is now in favor of you and I... at least for a bit.

pssst... look out for big coupons and deals at your corner Pharm.

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Why is Gasoline *still* really expensive?

OUR OIL SUPPLY IS ROCKIN'.
Right now, the world is pumping & transporting more oil out of the Earth than ever before. Extra sumpin' special from Saudi Arabia, fresh spickets in Iraq, offshore American, Venezualan and Indonesian rigs doing their part -- we're talking about A LOT of oil, folks. A lot more than ever before in like -- all of history?

Therefore "supply" in supply and demand is in check.

MY PERSONAL OIL DEMAND FALLING.
As a creature of habit, I've always tanked up $20 since 1989. For years, it'd fillerup. These days -- the same $20 yeilds less than a quarter of a tank in my SUV.

No more quick joyrides to the beach for the weekend or a spontaneous evening trip to Atlanta's Starlight Drive-In for a double-feature. I simply drive a whole lot less.

My "demand" for gallons is down. As it is for millions of others around the world.


Then, why is gasoline still so fricken expensive? Have we forgotten how to transport or refine it? Nope, profits are up. So what is it?

I'm no "Caribou Barbie" or "energy specialist"... but could it be that our friendly American gasoline peddlers are acting a bit greedy and self-important at our expense? Or is it time to live a simpler life? Imagine how we might treat our own neighborhoods if we spend less time speeding to the edge of it...

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Creativity Interrupted -- Can't Not Blog about Couric's Palin.

This evening I'm working on a logo for a communication company. The swirling smoke of creativity swirling above my head suddenly dispersed... when, I overheard gibberish (from the TV in the next room) -- twas a snippet of video from Katie Couric's interview of GOP Veep Candidate. Gov. Sarah Palin from the great state of Alaska was explaining to Katie how close her state was to Russia. And this very important. *pooft*

This is foreign policy experience?

Let me help everyone with the answer... um, no. If she was sitting on a history book, she'd have been closer to the experience we need. A simpleton that outwardly dotes self , lacks the capacity to effectively lead outside their own social circle. Welcome to the Peter Principle, America. Move on, there's nothing left to see here folks.

I'm sure this lady did great things with her PTA, and maybe mayoral dose of "Can-Do Whoopass" for her small village of Wasilla and the beautiful state of Alaska. I'd even stand in her presence to publicly say she's a hero for working moms across America. My second sentence would stop the party and make Republiphants grimace 'mind bullets'.

Glitter guns aside, no, Sarah Palin is not a good candidate for Vice President. Or President for that matter.

Just in case, you're interested. Yes, thank G-d I was almost done with that logo. It's been emailed off for the evening :)

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Crash & Bail: Resist the Treasonist Temptation

The liberal economics and integrity of Wall Street have imploded. Yes, I said liberal.

The "Live and Let Die" billionaire attitude of under-regulated capitalism has sunk without a responsible adult at the helm and now Wall Street begs for a trillion dollars from consumers American tax payers who may lose their own modest homes in the sinister shell game.

NEWS FLASH: In American Capitalism, all of us have the "Freedom to Fail."

If a bail-out is in order for Wall Street failures, we need complete transparency. CEOs, CFOs and investors involved with belly-up banks should 'turn their pockets inside-out' and go on trial for treason in contempt of the security of United States of America.

Is this rough treatment for white collar issues? No. We, the people of America will not be extorted by irresponsible billionaires.

Then, perhaps, the moral compass will realign to a better direction.

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Sometimes There Are Sore Winners

I disagree with Libs that appose the concept of W's administration's successful legacy. Actually, everything has gone as planned. *sigh*

There have been millions of loyal beneficiaries. Many believe winning wealth is essential for winning freedom. Unfortunately, they also share a tendency to blame the poor for the existence of poverty.

Sore winners can't fathom inalienable rights.

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Every Man Develops a Doctrine. And Mine is Best, of Course.

Recently, political interviews recently revealed political doctrines. Who defines one's doctrine? Someone else? Or do you get a shot at it first?

I suppose if we get a chance at defining your own personal doctrine, we should take the time to think it through. Is it bullet-proof? Could you humble your mojo? Inflate said mojo?

IMHO, my personal doctrine simply sets a direction and defines the nature my own action, rather than limit others. It is the doctrine smiled upon by the all-pervasive CPU, the big kahuna, the alpha and omega, the almighty zero and one:

The Creative Doctrine
: We are Born Creators

In *his* own image, when we create, we live... while our destructive behavior leads to decaying and fraying of our spirits -- especially those around us.

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POLITICS VS. FRIENDS — WHAT HAPPENED?

Below is an exchange from today on a local Columbus, Georgia social network, InTownColumbus.com between John Suhr, a fellow musician and myself.

He is concerned that this election has pit friend against friend unlike ever before in recent memory.

John Suhr said:

There was a day, not too long ago, where discussing presidential candidates and political parties was much like discussing your favorite football teams. It could be lively conversations with much good-spirited ranting back and forth. People might even go into diatribes, in friendly spirited debates but at the end of the day everyone would go home as good friends who disagreed.

Today, it's not the case. Even with long-time friendships and good memories of being together — political discussions can generate deep-seated anger and one can lose a great friendship forever SIMPLY by one being or a liberal persuasion and one being a conservative.

To me, there is not a single issue or a single person in politics that is worth a human life (such as senseless assassinations) or worth losing a good friend. Yet it's happening all over the country and right here in Columbus. In some homes, discussions of politics has become taboo.

What happened to make it all so bitter? Why would we waste our mental energy actually personally HATING a politician. I can see vehement disagreement but people today actually hate some of the politicians AND their families and associates. I think it is a symptom of SOCIATAL SICKNESS and I wish it would go back to the old attitudes.
Here's the bottom line about the presidency: NEITHER candidate "wants" war, neither candidate can implement things that will shake our world without the aid of congress and the senate and I doubt if either candidate will affect our billfolds except through taxation. Here's the question: What happened to our attitudes? I don't "hate" any politician and I don't think anyone else should. I'd have a beer with any of them and probably enjoy it

Here is my comment:
Great topic, John -- consider this... there are many good, conservative Americans across the nation struggling... this is personal for them, and it is possible you may not be one of them.

By conservative, I mean Americans that don't believe in hand-outs and don't take them. They pay their taxes as prescribed by law and can't afford a CPA to find special loopholes for them. These Americans turn off the lights when they leave a room and are attempting to pay off college loans that are double of those a single generation before. The cost of utilities, gasoline, baby formula and food has skyrocketed in recent years -- placing these good, hard-working people dangerously close to losing their home or healthcare. Again, John, you may not be one of the people affected.

Millions of these well-educated Americans had great-paying high-tech jobs, then, one day after a tax loophole (incentive) was created, American companies began to outsource these industries to 3rd world nations without a responsible contingency plan for this highly-skilled labor. You may not be one of these Americans either.

For hundreds of thousands of military families, they are contemplating what they should never contemplate -- retiring early to spend time with their family due to sense of political corruption in lieu of smart executive military leadership and innovative diplomacy. These are the most noble of Americans and you may not be one of these.

Of course, you have another million people who have banked in light of high-end tax legislation favoring hedge investment, the hiring of black market labor over American citizens, and other risky investments that paid off -- just in time. For some, "struggling" isn't an everyday issue. They've benefited from the recent economic climate and are comfortable. God bless them.

For many this isn't politics as usual, it is personal -- how many of these people do you know? Do you care? This is the debate at hand.

*END*

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McCain's Hot Veep

Gov. Sarah Palin appears to be a hot corruption killer -- kickin' the pants off the Alaskan Republiphant leaders.

Radio Republiphants whine she has more experience than Donkeycrat Presidential nominee Obama... let's see:

OBAMA'S EXPERIENCE.
U.S. Senator for the last four years from the nation's 5th most populous state, member of the Foreign Relations, Veteran's Affairs and Environment and Public Works committees, state senator for seven years, Constiutional Law professor at the top-tier law school of the University of Chicago, a civic organizer, and the president of Harvard Law Review and Columbia grad.

PALIN'S EXPERIENCE.
Palin was on a city council of Wasilla, Alaska (pop. 8,000) from 1992 to 1996, mayor of Wasilla for 10 years, and two years as a governor of a state with a population just a FIFTH the size of the CITY of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Idaho, was second in the Miss Alaska competition, and help run her husband's snowmobile dealership.

Stupid comments and comparisons aside, either way, we have two sets of candidates which don't include the names Bush, Cheney, Nixon, Rove or Clinton.

God Bless America. The people are back.

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What if U.S. Cities Dabbled in Privatization of Public Infrastructure?

*** This blog is second in a series of articles looking at the future of the BabyBoomers.

FINANCIALLY LAZY OPTION TO PROGRESS.
This debate is in American cities today. Imagine, instead of raising local taxes to pay for state and municipal infrastructure -- we just "charge" it. Possibly to off-shore banks in China, Saudi Arabia?

Introducing The GIC! Seems like the perfect solution for our Generation-In-Charge (GIC) that brought to us such great innovative financial scandals such as: Savings and Loan, Enron, FannyMae and now FreddyMac -- each situation cost all Americans millions (billions?) of tax dollars to sweep these failures under the rug.

Additionally, with such mis-misjudgment, isn't it strange that we would continue to pay some failed CEOs their hundred million dollar salaries in lieu of their financial mismanagement? Most people in such situations would lose their job. Not to mention, their home. And then, their car. Possibly even spend some time in prison?

It is for these reasons, we can only hope that GIC takes a moment of self-reflection. Possibly in this moment, they'll see their own chronic generational behavior issue: financial mismanagement.

CIVIC MIS-DIAGNOSIS, AGAIN.
Could it be, that after ignoring the crumbling infrastructure all these years, the current GIC would like to present financial solution to a mismanagement problem?

See, back in the day, the GIC inherited a new infrastructure built by the American people (Brokaw's Greatest Generation) and American tax dollars. In the 1950s and 60s, the people were engaged, they gave their fair share and they worked hard to make "the plan" a reality. Across America, both business and job opportunities made millionaires out of some and millions more were hired at a fair income to raise their families. The result was a giant infrastructure boom!

This GIC grew up in this rich environment of well-funded public schools and new roadways, yet as their moment of truth comes... they have yet to reinvest. Instead, they are considering financing America's infrastructure.

AND THE PATTERN CONTINUES...
What happens when if this goes awry as other scams have? I wonder what life would be like in mid-size cities across America if we outsource our taxes, then default on them? Would China or Saudi Arabia own the physical infrastructure of our cities and states? What happens to our property values then? Our freedom?

This blog was inspired by NYTimes article Running Out of Money, Cities Are Debating the Privatization of Public Infrastructure by Jenny Anderson.


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Pantsuit Pontification?

I suppose someone must do this job.

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Boomers: Are you done stroking yourself, yet?

Keeping in the spirit of SouthernZen.com's motto, "Blogging for Good," this blog is one entire meme. Pulling abstract quotes from the following article for divisive use would simply be lame. :)

It occurred to me long ago that the Baby Boomers were the direct benefactors of a world that Brokaw's Greatest Generation bestowed upon them. First, a quick review of...

BOOMERS, THIS IS YOUR LIFE...

Howdy Doody: Puppet show on TV that you consumed.

Leave it to Beaver: Pablum you consumed.

Induction of the free-wheeling "Teenager" to American society: You were afforded it.

Draft deferments: There for you if you could afford it.

NASA and Civil Rights: Most of you watched it on TV.

All the drugs: you consumed and abused them, now even the safe ones are illegal.

Disco: fun while it lasted, then you cut your hair and took over Wall Street, Auto-Industry and Media just in time to benefit from post-Cold War expansion, which your parents handed you.

WHILE THE BOOMERS WERE BUSY CONSUMING...

The divorce rate spiked.

Attitude about funding and administrating public education tanked while investment in jails and prisons creates jobs for illegal aliens.

AIDS. CRACK. YACHT ADDICTION. RUN-AWAY TEEN PROSTITUTES.

Exporting American Industry without progressively re-matching new technologies with laid-off workforce.

Encouraging spastic business models riddled with irresponsibility, yet legal immunity: Savings and Loan Scandal, Enron Scandal.

Not all is lost, the Boomer's creative renaissance begat evolution in media and parenting...

SILVER-LINING -- THE BOOMERS' GREATEST CREATIONS...

Sesame Street: The hippies needed jobs too.

Star Wars: Thank you. GenX's post-modern childhood fairytale that simply won't die now that it has risen again.

Extended CableTV: It sucked to only have 3 channels back then, huh?

The personal computer and Web: Smart hippies also needed jobs.

The hot Soccer Mom.

I'd say it's about time for GenX to take a crack at this whole "run the globe" thing. We already control the Web. The Industrial Age is coming to an end, The Information Age is maturing, and we understand it. And for the coming-of-age Y/YNOT?/Nexters... we promise to limit the narcissistic references to ourselves -- instead, together, we'll solve the issues.

This blog was inspired by Jeff Gordinier's USA Today article:
Excerpt from X Saves the World: How Generation X Got the Shaft but Can Still Keep Everything from Sucking

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Biden good for those "Swing States"

I simply couldn't resist. :)

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SoZen Formula: Political Social Innovation

Here's a simple difference between two political camps of social innovation -- for the U.S. Congress:

DONKEYCRATS:
Weaving memes into legislation in the name of "progress" which affects us all...
Progressive Legislation is inspired by a perception of sub-standard-ness -- the answer to this perceived injustice is "progress".

REPUBLIPHANTS:
Building memes by legislation in the name "security" which affects some...
Security Legislation is inspired by a perception of security threat -- the answer to this perceived insecurity is "control".


Before you begin rooting for your team. When it comes to legislating "the market", both parties reverse roles. As we can imagine, both benefit the nation. Some call it gridlock, others call it compromise.

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FLASH: Charter flight from Delaware to Chicago Tonight

Who's on that flight tonight?

Autumn reminded me tonight that in a "hard-copy" journal entry I kept between blogs, I tooted Biden's horn. The dude always hit me as someone that handles political snakes without impunity.

I believe I read, his wife, Jill is an educator. Eldest son is a JAG officer in the US Army and will be deploying later this year. Daddy Biden spent his earliest years in the Senate as a widower and single dad -- his first wife and baby girl were taken in a car accident.

I've been wrong before. He's a hot head, but always for good reason.

Guess we'll find out tomorrow.

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VIDEO: Get Your War On: The Surge

New installment on the smart-ass newgen comic... "The Surge" episode:



Enjoy!
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