Conservative Christopher Buckley Endorses Obama

Christopher Buckley, the son of the late conservative icon William F. Buckley, said Friday he's decided to back Barack Obama's White House bid, the first time in his life he will vote Democrat. Earlier this year Buckley praised McCain in a New York Times Op-ed piece, however he now says that McCain is no longer the “real” and “unconventional” man he once admired.

CNN reports, "This campaign has changed John McCain," Buckley wrote. "It has made him inauthentic. A once-first class temperament has become irascible and snarly; his positions change, and lack coherence; he makes unrealistic promises, such as balancing the federal budget 'by the end of my first term.' Who, really, believes that?
"Then there was the self-dramatizing and feckless suspension of his campaign over the financial crisis," Buckley added. "His ninth-inning attack ads are mean-spirited and pointless. And finally, not to belabor it, there was the Palin nomination. What on earth can he have been thinking?"

Buckley just isn't turning to Obama because he's the last resort and there is no other way for him to vote, he believes in Senator Barack Obama. "Obama has in him—I think, despite his sometimes airy-fairy 'We are the people we have been waiting for' silly rhetoric—the potential to be a good, perhaps even great leader. He is, it seems clear enough, what the historical moment seems to be calling for," Buckley wrote.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK---MY PRESIDENTIAL FAMILY

Democratic Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama share a personal moment on the stage at a campaign rally for Obama outside of the Detroit Public Library. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS COUPLE!

MICHELLE OBAMA ON LARRY KING TONIGHT

Tonight on Larry King Live our fave Lady and possibly the next First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama, will sit down with Larry King. Michelle sits down with Larry for a revealing interview, where she will discuss her thoughts on last nights presidential debate, her thoughts on Gov. Sarah Palin, and much more! Michelle Obama face to face with Larry, the night after the presidential debate! Don't miss it. 9PM ET

YOUNG WOMEN JUMPSTART YOUR FUTURE WITH ESSENCE MAGAZINE

Essence is holding their Young Women's Leadership Conference in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., November 1 and November 8, respectively.  In Atlanta it will take place at the Americasmart Atlanta, and in DC it will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.  You will get a chance to meet the celebrity panelists, and meet Essence editors.  If you are young and you are a woman, you need to be there! 

FAQ
Q: What is the Young Women's Leadership Conference?

A: The Young Women's Leadership Conference: Jumpstart Your Future! was created to address the needs of young, Black women as they prepare to leave college and begin their careers. Each event will be a day of empowerment, that will provide these young women with the tools and information they will need to unleash their brilliance, fuel their success, and fully realize their potential as they navigates this exciting and challenging period of their lives.

Q: When and where is the Young Women's Leadership Conference going to be held?
A: The Young Women's Leadership Conference will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at AmericasMart Atlanta in Atlanta, GA and on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

Q: What is the cost to attend the Young Women's Leadership Conference?
A: Early registration = $35.00 valid through October 6, 2008
General registration = $45.00 valid October 7 – November 8 (or until sold out)

Q: What is included in my registration fee?
A: The registration fee covers admission to all general and workshop sessions and the sponsor and recruitment vendor area for the one-day conference. The registration fee also includes a 1-year subscription (12 issues) to ESSENCE magazine—a $6 value.)
(Travel, lunch and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of each attendee.)

Q: How can I register?
A: Through our online registration system. Please be prepared to pay by a credit card or by money order. (Money orders must be received within two weeks of your registration.)

Q: Will I receive a confirmation of my ticket purchase?
A: Yes, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail.

Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: There is a $15 non-refundable cancellation fee that will be applied should you cancel up to 30 days prior to the event date. Cancellations made 29 days prior to the event or no-shows will be billed in full. Transfers will not be permitted.
Cancellation Deadlines:
10/1/2008 — Atlanta, GA
10/8/2008 — Washington, DC

Q: Can groups and organizations purchase group tickets?
A: We do have special rates available to groups and organizations. For additional information email ywlc@essence.com.

Q:What is the recommended attire for the day?
A: Business casual

Q: Should I bring my resume?
A: Yes

Q:If I have an idea for a speaker or discussion topic, who should I contact?
A: E-mail all suggestions to ywlc@essence.com.

OJ- GUILTY

13 years to the day after OJ Simpson was acquitted of the charges in killing his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman, he was back in court with some serious charges.  I don't know about you, but if I ever got out of what he got out of, whether I was guilty or not, you can bet your bottom dollar that I would never be caught looking at someone wrong.  Simpson was found guilty on all 12 charges, including armed robbery and kidnapping.  The case involved a confrontation at a Las Vegas, Nevada hotel over sports memorabilia.  Simpson said the items were stolen from him.  My prayers are with OJ Simpson, he needs them!

House sends $700 bailout plan to Bush. He signs it. Now, what will be done for the people?

The House and Senate both pass $700 bailout bill. President Bush signs it. The bill is suppose to fix this nations ailing financial system. Ok, now that this bill is passed, please show me the bill that will fix the lives of the American people. Why is the needy bailing out the greedy? I do not quite understand all of this. I really want someone to tell the American people what all of this really means. How is it that Wall Street is being saved, but the American people are still in a very unhealthy situation. Where is our bailout. This $700 bailout plan is straight disrespect. People all around me are loosing their jobs, homes, cars...this is just ridiculous. Hogwash, as Rev. Al Sharpton so eloquently puts it. So $700 billion goes to Wall Street, and not to mention the billions spent in Iraq, $25 billion to airlines, and the billions given to AIG, and all for what? Please tell me what all of this money is for when not one dime will help the citizens of this country. This is not a white or black issue, this is an American issue, and to be quite honest, this government could care less about the American people. What are the minority companies and small businesses receiving? Just a question.

SORRY, SORRY, SORRY!

I know that I have been M.I.A. I am extremely sorry. I have been extremely busy with school, work, and work. These aren't excuse, just the truth. Promise starting this week ima get back on my blog grind :-)

DON'T FORGET TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE!!!!!

~j.o.writer

NOW YOU CAN HAVE OBAMA WAFFLES WITH YOUR AUNT JEMIMA SYRUP

Nothing surprises me anymore, but maybe this will be a shocker to you. On display at the Values Voters Summit, which was hosted by a conservative Christian group, were "Obama Waffles." And, yes I did say "Christian" group.
This picture to the left is not political satire, it is unacceptable racism. The phrasing and the imaging is reminiscent of the hatred and animosity towards African-Americans during the days of slavery and the civil rights movement.
While this product reminds you of the Jim Crow racist images that we saw back in the day, there is one problem. This is not back in the day, it is 2008 and we are still seeing things such as this in the United States of America. I guess some things will never change.