Barack Obama: "One Year Ago"

We all remember where we were a year ago...

Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize

For his extraordinary efforts in international diplomacy.

Before I start let me extend my congratulations to the President.

Now, like most of the people around the World nobody saw this coming. Even the White house was shocked to learn the news early this morning. Press Secretary Gibbs woke up the President to give him the news and the first word Gibbs uttered to the Press was "Wow!".

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that he's not deserving, cause I can't come up with a name that is more deserving. But the country is at war in Afghanistan and Iraq (still), Peace is the furthest thing the USA is at right now. Besides I can't think of one major conflict the President solved besides the "Beer Summit" since he's been in office.

President Obama Speech To Congress on Health Care Reform

A well delivered speech that outlined President Obama's plan and vision for Health Care reform. Even though it lacked a few details in substance I believe the message reached across the aisle especially when Barack Obama embraced one of Senator John McCain campaign point during the Presidential Elections.

The speech wasn't not only aimed at convincing Republicans to join the battle and solve the issue in a compromise, but also directed at Americans across the country. POTUS reassured the nation that he would not let this issue die in another bipartisanship battle. He vowed to be the President who will deliver on this issue.

At some point in the speech President Obama was heckled by Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina who called the President a "liar" when he denied the rumors claiming that the new Bill will cover illegal immigrants.

Shame! Shame! Shame!

Senator John McCain also called the act "Totally disrespectful, there is no place for it and he should apologize immediately"

That outburst probably prompted by a severe case of Tourette Syndrome (shout out to Karen Civil) forced the ignorant feckless Republican to face the public and release an apology:

This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President’s remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill. While I disagree with the President’s statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility.”

Shout out to all the Twitters that joined the roast of this fool.

Get it right next time.

Gabon Awaits Presidential Elections Results

It's been 3 days now since election day last Sunday and still no official results. Gabonese all around the world are anxious to finally hear who will succeed to longtime President El Hadj Omar Bongo who passed away a few months ago after a cardiac arrest in Barcelona, Spain. Would it be Pierre Mamboundou (longtime member of the opposition) Ali Ben Bongo (son of the late President and former Defence Minister) or Andre Mba Obame (former Interior Minister)

Tensions are rising between camps of the 3 candidates in the lead. The streets are empty, everybody is in front of their TVs or computers monitoring the news and blogosphere.

It has been reported last night, that shots were fired at one Local TV station in Libreville, the capital. The station is owned by one of the three candidates, former Interior Minister Mba Obame. No casualties were reported, however a few stray bullets hit a couple residential apartments in the same building.

Text messaging has been suspended by all mobile phone carriers in Gabon, claiming a "maintenance inspection".

The electoral commission in charge of publishing the results is currently meeting with representatives of the three candidates in the lead to go over official reports of every polling stations.

In a few hours, the country would know his next President, it's going to be a very long night (there, still daytime in the U.S). Every camp is confident that their candidate would be declared winner.

Good luck to them and Get It Right for the Nation!

Election Day in Gabon

Sunday August 30th 2009, it's election day in Gabon.

Citizens of this country all over the world, young and old will wake up to make their voice count. No matter the intimidation or the threats coming from all political parties or the government, we will head to the nearest voting booth and cast our votes. We know we're about to make History. We will make sure, when the polls close, that every single vote is accounted for publicly, not behind close doors.

Once the results are official, losers will congratulate the winner and next President of Gabon. Because the rest of the world is watching you will not embarrass us by showing immature and irresponsible behaviors like burning cars and tires in the streets just to protest the results. Instead you will respect the legal process and file a petition to the highest Court and contest the results.

Do not put the Life of our families and friends in jeopardy by clashing with the Police. To the current government in charge, your transition period is almost over, so make it count: Do not abuse your powers, do not overreact to any public gatherings in the street. Allow the International Press to properly report the facts, Censorship will only make it worse.

Gabon, I got faith in you, Get it right and make us proud.

Ill Doctrine: "Joe Budden, Raekwon & All American Dumbness"

His recap of all the drama between Joe Budden & Wu Tang Clan and his political spin on it.

Gloria Mika & Lord Ekomy Ndong "Les Anges Du Gabon" [Short Film in French]

I mentioned a couple times on the blog that my home country Gabon was at a critical stage of its Political and Democratic advancement since the death of the only President I only knew all my life (He's been in power for over 40 years), El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba.

In a few days, the Presidential campaign will start and there are already 23 candidates including his son and many other former government members. Some of them are already hitting the trails overseas to court some votes with the younger generation, mostly college students like me.

To make sure we don't fall in the same status-quo the country has experienced many times in previous elections International model Gloria Mika teamed up with local Hip Hop artist Lord Ekomy Ndong to start an initiative "Les Anges Gardiens Du Gabon" that will make sure the Presidential Elections are conducted in complete accountability and transparency. Also they encourage everybody to register then to vote on Election Day.

The short film was produced by Internet Sans Frontiers, a Non Governmental Organization pushing for more media access during the electoral process.

So I urge my fellow Gabonese citizens to join the movement and make their voice heard August 30th.

P.S: I'm thinking about editing the video and add some English subtitles for those of you who care about what is said in the video but French ain't their cup of tea.

Sarah Palin Resigns As Governor of Alaska

We don't believe you! (*Jay-Z voice*)

Just wait for it... A scandal is about to pop out of Alaska, you can quote me on this. I sure don't see another reason for this impromptu resignation, it just doesn't makes sense politically. She's very ambitious and if she's planning to run for President in 2012 I don't think she wants to be portrayed as a quitter for the next 3 and half years.

I just don't buy the bullshit reasons she's giving the public. Her family and public life were more under scrutiny during the presidential campaign than now, how come she didn't quit then?

The truth will always prevail.