Tag Archives: CNN

White House Correspondence Dinner video

Posted on May 2, 2011 by WonderGoon

Once again, President Obama serves up the chuckles at the White House Correspondence Dinner. His remarks were at once humorous and pointed. It’s worth a look.

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Lesley Hazleton: A “tourist” reads the Koran

Posted on January 16, 2011 by WonderGoon

This is an important video, I think, especially in the media environment that has existed since 9/11 in America. We’ve been given a picture of Islam that is false, pushed on us, and portrayed by persons unwilling to do any … Continue reading →

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Clint McCance to Resign (VIDEO)

Posted on October 29, 2010 by WonderGoon

Clint McCane, the Arkansas school board member who posted anti-gay comments on Facebook has announced his intention to resign on Anderson Cooper 360. (Original post on the topic) http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=us/2010/10/28/ac.ar.mccance.resign.cnn Of course, Mr. McCance is up for reelection on November 2nd … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Clint McCance

Posted on October 28, 2010 by WonderGoon

Dear Mr. McCance, Your recent comments on Facebook about Spirit Day were out of line. I realize you must be frustrated with the state of our society. Being on the wrong side of history can be an uncomfortable place. I … Continue reading →

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What Constitutes “Manhood?”

Posted on August 25, 2010 by WonderGoon

I once asked this question on my Facebook profile, and got some interesting responses. I wanted to ask this again with a (hopefully) wider audience. What constitutes “manhood” in our society? Is manhood decided, or defined, by our genitalia alone? … Continue reading →

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The Courage of Those Willing to Stand Together

Posted on October 23, 2008 by WonderGoon

Here’s a video of a group of Muslims, and one self-identified Conservative Christian who stood up to a couple of racist hate mongers outside a McCain/Palin rally. I applaud the courage of these Americas to stand up and shout down … Continue reading →

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Electric Cars in Nepal. Why Not America?

Posted on September 9, 2008 by WonderGoon

NOTE: After the hubbub the last two posts caused, I thought I’d go with something a little different here. Enjoy! Electic Car Video Found this video on CNN.com. If the Nepalese can use electric cars, why can’t Americans wean themselves … Continue reading →

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