Marcus Cyganiak's Blog : November 2008

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Quantum Of Excellence For James Bond

Posted on Nov 23, 2008 4:31 AM

Today I was able to find some time on this cool-crisp wintery day to kick back and finally watch the movie Quantum of Solace at the theatre, with my good friend Gregg.

Being a big fan of the James Bond films, this movie was much anticipated by me. Growing up, I was first introduced to James Bond by way of the 1995-released film GoldenEye with Pierce Brosnan.

That was Pierce Brosnan's first starring role as James Bond and after that film I thought he was the best ever, even though there were iconic Bond's before him like Sean Connery and Roger Moore. But for GoldenEye, it just seemed to hit that certain nerve in me that said it was the best Bond film yet as the background of the plot had the downfall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War incorporated. Maybe ever part of me liking that film so much had to do with the "GoldenEye 007" release on the Nintendo 64 video game console as well.

Pierce Brosnan's next three films, Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997, The World Is Not Enough in 1999, and Die Another Day in 2002, were forgettable ones in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, Brosnan did great in his roles but he was often overshadowed by over-the-top unrealistic gadgets that were incorporated into the movies. Bond had to rely on those fancy gadgets in order to get by.

Once 2006 rolled around with Casino Royale, the premises of James Bond had a whole new meaning. Pierce Brasnan was out and Daniel Craig was in without the fancy gadgets.

Instead we saw James Bond more in light of an action superstar for the first time. Daniel Craig was jumping around from roof top to roof top, wrestling men to their death, and displaying quick athletic maneuvers to one up the villains. No gadgets to his aid in this one, and neither were any present for 2008's Quantum of Solace I saw today.

Casino Royale certainly made Daniel Craig look to be the best Bond yet, just as GoldenEye did with Pierce Brosnan. However, it's the follow-up film that tells the true story. Die Another Day didn't support Brosnan on that one, but Quantum of Solace no doubt did for Craig.

With the interest of not giving anything away from the film, I'll hold my comments to myself regarding the movie. I did want to say though that the movie continues off immediately from Casino Royale. It had a great plot with lots of action and great scenic locations such as Siena in Tuscany, Italy - a place I've been to twice!

Daniel Craig has done excellent in both of his showings and if he continues he'll no doubt reach the height of legendary status within the Bond synergy of films.

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Brandon Lee's Goodwill Life Reminder

Posted on Nov 21, 2008 8:31 PM

In Memory of Brandon Lee, 1965-1993.

Brandon Lee was an actor who was often linked to his legendary father, the great Bruce Lee. However, he desperately wanted to break away from his father's shadow and become a self-iconic actor. The only way to do that was to no longer take roles in martial art-related films, and instead move towards more dramatic action stylistic films.

The lead role in the 1994-released film, The Crow, was his calling card for individuality.

Shortly before Brandon Lee's tragic death on March 31, 1993, he took part in an interview on set of The Crow.

In relation to The Crow, Brandon said that, "The world of this film is going to be a better place, once... once the bad guys aren't there anymore."

Taking a look at our world beyond the film today with all the wars on-going, those words still hold up today. The bad guys are still here.

Brandon understood life though. He knew that starring in The Crow was a moment to be remembered as the film was to become the quintessential ground roots prospering him to superstardom in Hollywood. He wasn't going to take it for granted either.

Brandon Lee described a goodwill life reminder to us by saying, "Because we do not know when we will die, we get to think of life as an inexhaustible well, and yet everything happens only a certain number of times, and a very small number really. How many more times will you remember a certain afternoon of your childhood... an afternoon that is so deeply a part of your being that you can't even conceive of your life without it? Perhaps 4 or 5 times more. Perhaps not even that. How many more times will you watch the full moon rise? Perhaps 20. And yet it all seems limitless."

That is by far my favourite quote out there, and just from reading it, you really get that sense of appreciation for every matter in life. Sure you can read what's on the surface of this quote, but you can dig deeper and apply it to every sense and action played out in this world. Apply the quote to yourself too.

For instance...

How many times have I written a blog? Well let's see, it's been 48 times now.

How many times have I voted in a Federal Election for the Canadian Prime Minister? Once so far.

How many hockey games have I played? 378 games since 1998.

How many times have I visited my relatives in Italy? Three times - 1996, 2000, and 2007.

How many more times will I remember that evening when my nonno Alfredo Vannucci introduced me to watching wrestling in 1994? Would I not have landed my job with TNA Wrestling in 2004, if it wasn't for that moment ten years prior?

How many Vancouver Canucks games have I attended? Maybe 20-30 games or more.

How many times will I remember my grandpa Stan Cyganiak carving me a wooden toy during Christmas 2001 in Kitimat, BC?

What about when my late Godmother Dorothy Grabowski took me and my brother on an action figure shopping spree for our birthdays when we were kids?

Or how about when I angered my mom Cristina by putting gum in my brother Derek's hair when he was still in his stroller, and I was about 4 years old...

It all seems limitless, but the point is that once you put a number to it you truly become grateful for the times you were able to experience each moment in time. No matter the reward or consequence of each matter, they're learning experiences that we look back on in life.

Don't take life for granted, or it will take you for granted. Remember to cherish each moment in time because it never comes back.

Brandon Lee cherished all 28 years of his life before he was accidentally killed on set of The Crow. Though he never got to see the release of The Crow in 1994, he went to a better place after fulfilling his personal goals and the task of leaving a positive mark on each and every one of us.

Brandon will forever be remembered best as the white-face painted Eric Draven, a dead-brought-back-to-life character, from The Crow film. That's individual originality, officially taking him out of his father's shadow.

One of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself is the feeling of success and reward, and while some often stop there, Brandon Lee didn't. He decided to spread the gifts by providing wisdom, care, and inspiration to us all. He exuded a balanced thought process, one that should be replicated within us all.

The world would surely be a better place if we followed Brandon Lee's words. They're not words of encouragement, nor are they advice; they're words of reminders.

Realize every moment in time is now and never again. Live each passing moment to the fullest before leaving your life with the sense of completion, no matter how soon or late you pass away.

Though Brandon left at the age of 28, his mother Linda Lee Cadwell said, "You might die at the rightful age of 80, and not have used your life well, or you might have lived your life fully and well at the end of 28, and I think Brandon did that."

As my 87-year old grandpa Stan tells me, "Life is what you make it."

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Improving World Unity Is Necessary

Posted on Nov 11, 2008 3:03 AM

Yesterday I made note of warnings received by world leaders in regard to another potential attack landing on American soil, much like 9/11. While such an attack is always a possibility, warnings are merely just tactics to make the world and certain nations pay attention to their message.

The warning of a Third World War has always been present ever since the conclusion of World War II in 1945. Just because Russia has recently reprised the scare of a Third World War does not necessarily mean we will be enacting in one, if ever. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has used this tactic, along with the term "new Cold War," as a way to instill fear within the American government and people. This instilled fear perpetrated by Putin goes with hopes of dictating the United States' political ventures worldwide.

United States President-elect Barack Obama promises to work with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin by means of democracy to mend any on-going tensions left behind by the Bush Administration. A rekindled relationship between the United States and Russia would put off any potential threat of World War III, and if President-elect Barack Obama can also detract Israel from attacking Iran like he plans, then the world will certainly look prosperous.

The act of democracy can allude back to that old saying of "keeping your friends close, and your enemies closer." Barack Obama has promised change, and democracy is part of his itinerary.

With power comes responsibility, and I definitely feel when Barack Obama is handed over the power to govern the United States of America, he will humbly do so with great responsibility.

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It has been reported today on multiple sourced websites that on-going anonymous threats have been sent out to world leaders within the past 72 hours. Among the threats is that of a nuclear bomb attack in the very near future on United States soil.

Such an attack on America "would make 9/11 insignificant," said Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

On Barack Obama's first day as President-Elect, he immediately received threats via US intelligence that Israel are plotting to attack Iran before he is sworn into the White House on January 20, 2009. Russia has also gone into high-gear in noting that they are enforcing their own missile defense systems bordering Poland to counteract the US-stationed missile defense system there.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said, "we will not retreat," when dealing with the United States in Europe. Former Russian President Putin believes that President George W. Bush has setup multiple missile defense shield systems across Europe to keep a close eye and target on Russia. Contrary to that claim, President Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice diligently state that these stations in Europe are nothing but goodwill safety measures put forth for the EU, Nato allies, and American interests upon fending off terrorists, extremists, and notably Iran.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has ignored President Bush and Condoleezza Rice's claims with triggers ready to attack.

So with Russia visibly upset with the United States and Iran being an ally of Russia, one has to wonder where these world leaders outside of that inner circle are receiving the nuclear bomb threats from. You can go ahead and add in Korea and China into the mix since they have nuclear bombs as well, and are too allies of Russia.

Among the nations that have publically stated they have received the cryptic threats include Australia, England, France, and the United States.

Is any of this a surprise for anyone though?

The now Vice President-elect Joe Biden had some chilling comments to make during the campaign trail just a week prior to Election Day. He repeatedly told us, "Mark my words, mark my words." Barack Obama is going to be tested with a "generated crisis" within the first six months he explained.

So would an attack on America, potentially larger in catastrophe to 9/11 as Australian PM put it, be the crisis Joe Biden is referring to? Does Biden know something we do not?

Joe Biden also went on to say, "I can give you at least four or five scenarios from where it might originate, and he's (Barack Obama) going to need help. And the kind of help he's going to need is, he's going to need you - not financially to help him - we're going to need you to use your influence, your influence within the community, to stand with him. Because it's not going to be apparent initially, it's not going be apparent that we're right."

Confused yet? Well while I can join you on that trail of confusion, I still want to figure this out.

An obvious note of observation is that these high level politicians around the world all seem to be coordinated with these warnings received. I'm talking about Vice President-elect Joe Biden, even former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, another former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, and finally Admiral Lord Alan West of the British Home Office as the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State.

Are all these high level politicians preparing the world for a crisis of gigantic fatal measures?

When looking back at the US invasion in Afghanistan and Iraq in 2003 as part of the War on Terror, and most recently the US embarking on attacks in Syria and Pakistan shortly after the Russian invasion in Georgia, you just have to wonder if these events are the prelude to World War III. These high level politicians are certainly painting the picture that way.

So now I take you to the overall big picture:

  • Russia continues to threaten a new Cold War, with missiles lined up to attack Poland because of the US missile defense shield system agreement that was signed. Should that shield system officially be built, Russia states that they will deploy missile attacks.
  • Russia has the capability of launching missiles from Russian soil to American soil.
  • Iran too claims to have the same capabilities in being able to launch missiles over to US soil.
  • Israel continues to send out warnings that they will be attacking Iran, which would call for US troops' help.
  • President George W. Bush has expressed an interest in attacking Iran before his run in the oval office is over because of Iran's nuclear program to produce nuclear weapons.
  • Russia will attack US troops and Israeli troops, should an attack on Iran become apparent.
  • Korea has sent out threats of attack to the United States in the past and they too carry the capacity of nuclear bombs while being allies of Russia and Iran.
  • You can add China into the list of allies with Russia.

Does this not look like one big circle of tension to you? It sure does to me, and it's one that is growing far too tight in tension now. As a result, it could only be a matter of days, weeks, or months before one nation pulls the trigger to ignite World War III (WWIII).

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What Is Love?

Posted on Nov 8, 2008 5:22 PM

No I'm not talking about the 1993 hit single "What Is Love" by Haddaway. I'm talking about the meaning of real true love.

I'm no expert for love. Quite frankly I'm just 19 years old, but I do have an opinion on the meaning of what true love really is.

In most cases, a healthy relationship between man and woman does not happen overnight. That potential long lasting bond must first go through testing waters such as dating before it transcends further. If you go too fast, chances are it will fail.

When it comes to relationships I'm a firm believer that you must first find mutuality of invested interest. If that's not present then there's really no point.

To attract the love, you must display your emotions, and thus you retain the love by the emotions you possess. You'll know when you've found the right person when you find yourself wishing to do things for, to sacrifice for, and to serve and receive, but not take - that's real true love.

Through those emotions you will have realized that the person you have invested interest in will be the person you want to spend time with for the rest of your life. By then you will have discovered mutual love through honesty along with loyalty. These are crucial key emotions in a relationship, right next to loving.

Through those emotions you will have to support one another through thick and thin. Make sure your support is enough to be appreciated. No matter the slips, you always mend and move on upon supporting one another. Get the point? Support, support!

Finally we have passion. The best way I can explain passion in a relationship is the fact that you perfected the previous key steps. If you can master through those, then you're well on your way to displaying passion for love with your partner in the purist form of true love.

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CNN - Larry King Live Blog question: THE ECONOMY...WE'VE LOST 1.2 MILLION JOBS THIS YEAR, AND THERE'S NO END IN SIGHT. WHAT'S YOUR SOLUTION & WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST FEARS? SOUND OFF AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.

You're right Larry, there seems to be no end in sight with regard to job loss in America. So what is the solution you ask? Well I'm in no position to make a deciding solution for the economy like President George W. Bush could, or even President-elect Barack Obama.

I do have an idea for the rest of us though. Every regular citizen can and should do their part in finding a short-term solution and look no further for that than budgeting.

Companies and business owners across the country have to make better calculated decisions on running their trade. They need to engage in better financial practices that still connect with the sole purpose and objective of their given business. Everyone's been talking about going green, well Larry it's time for everyone to get smart!

During a recession or depression, citizens find themselves spending much less than they would prior to an economic crisis. Even if some people are not suffering financially, they will still have that fear surrounding them and evoking them to spend less. Fear forces people to act a certain way and the best example I could give you would be in 2003 when George W. Bush was shouting that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. So suddenly the American people wanted justice to be served to the Iraqis, only for us to find out later that the weapons of mass destruction claim perpetrated by President Bush was nothing but a fearful leveraging act to dictate a war for his own contorted agenda.

So until further notice from either President Bush, which is highly unlikely, or President-elect Obama, there's nothing the American people can really do besides cutting their budgets down to necessities.

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CNN - Cafferty File question: Are Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid the right leaders for the new Congress?

Despite Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid's past history, I believe they are capable legislators while being the right leaders put in place by President-elect Barack Obama.

Simple reason is that Obama is dictating a new direction for the Democratic party moving forward, while also feeding the Republicans with goodwill by hiring a select few into his cabinet and administration. I believe this will essentially change the way the American government is run because of this new united-feel put forth.

I do not feel we can accurately judge the leadership in new Congress until we see it executed. However, I would surely bet that we will see a better outcome within the next 4-years rather than what we saw in the past 8-years under President George W. Bush.

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I knew when watching live on my television set that this was history in the making on the night of November 4, 2008.

I was watching a man who inspired me, a man who made me realize that if we simply come together, we can create real change. That man was Barack Hussein Obama.

Barack Obama was the Democratic Presidential candidate who became President-elect. He will be sworn in as the first ever African-American President on January 20, 2009.

With honor, I supported and campaigned for Barack Obama through online blogs and discussions, and also through word of mouth. I knew I could not vote as a Canadian, but I understood that it was imperative for change in America in order to instill much needed change around the world. That's what prompted me to impact votes for the 2008 US Presidential Election.

Barack Obama delivered his Presidential victory speech at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois before a massive supportive crowd with citizens and celebrities alike. Obama's speech will go down as a historical ending to a chapter in history that lasted 45-years, while beginning a brand new chapter in history.

Martin Luther King, Jr. began the 45-year old chapter by saying "I have a dream," on August 28, 1963.

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.""And when this happens, when we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual - free at last, free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

Barack Obama was that man who finally broke the barrier and answered Martin Luther King's dream for everyone worldwide. You will not be judged by the colour of your skin, but rather by the character you exude. If you can become President of the United States, you can become anything you want!

Onset of becoming President in 2009, Barack Obama delivered a Presidential-elect victory speech like no other. Everything you ever wanted to say but felt as if you were being politically incorrect was finally said, and that is what change is all about. Barack Obama is about the people!

Here now is Barack Obama's entire victory speech:

"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference.

It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled - Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of Red States and Blue States: we are, and always will be, the United States of America.

It's the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.

It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.

I just received a very gracious call from Senator McCain. He fought long and hard in this campaign, and he's fought even longer and harder for the country he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine, and we are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader. I congratulate him and Governor Palin for all they have achieved, and I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.

I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on that train home to Delaware, the Vice President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.

I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last sixteen years, the rock of our family and the love of my life, our nations next First Lady, Michelle Obama. Sasha and Malia, I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House. And while she's no longer with us, I know my grandmother is watching, along with the family that made me who I am. I miss them tonight, and know that my debt to them is beyond measure.

To my campaign manager David Plouffe, my chief strategist David Axelrod, and the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics - you made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done.

But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to - it belongs to you.

I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn't start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington - it began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.

It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give five dollars and ten dollars and twenty dollars to this cause. It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generations apathy; who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep; from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on the doors of perfect strangers; from the millions of Americans who volunteered, and organized, and proved that more than two centuries later, a government of the people, by the people and for the people has not perished from this Earth. This is your victory.

I know you didn't do this just to win an election and I know you didn't do it for me. You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead. For even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime - two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century. Even as we stand here tonight, we know there are brave Americans waking up in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan to risk their lives for us. There are mothers and fathers who will lie awake after their children fall asleep and wonder how they'll make the mortgage, or pay their doctors bills, or save enough for college. There is new energy to harness and new jobs to be created; new schools to build and threats to meet and alliances to repair.

The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America - I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you - we as a people will get there.

There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as President, and we know that government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And above all, I will ask you join in the work of remaking this nation the only way it's been done in America for two-hundred and twenty-one years - block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand.

What began twenty-one months ago in the depths of winter must not end on this autumn night. This victory alone is not the change we seek - it is only the chance for us to make that change. And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were. It cannot happen without you.

So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other. Let us remember that if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers - in this country, we rise or fall as one nation; as one people.

Let us resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long. Let us remember that it was a man from this state who first carried the banner of the Republican Party to the White House - a party founded on the values of self-reliance, individual liberty, and national unity. Those are values we all share, and while the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress. As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, We are not enemies, but friends...though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn - I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too.

And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world - our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down - we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security - we support you. And to all those who have wondered if Americas beacon still burns as bright - tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from our the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope.

For that is the true genius of America, that America can change. Our union can be perfected. And what we have already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.

This election had many firsts and many stories that will be told for generations. But one that's on my mind tonight is about a woman who cast her ballot in Atlanta. She's a lot like the millions of others who stood in line to make their voice heard in this election except for one thing - Ann Nixon Cooper is 106 years old.

She was born just a generation past slavery; a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky; when someone like her couldn't vote for two reasons - because she was a woman and because of the colour of her skin.

And tonight, I think about all that she's seen throughout her century in America - the heartache and the hope; the struggle and the progress; the times we were told that we can't, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes we can.

At a time when women's voices were silenced and their hopes dismissed, she lived to see them stand up and speak out and reach for the ballot. Yes we can.

When there was despair in the dust bowl and depression across the land, she saw a nation conquer fear itself with a New Deal, new jobs and a new sense of common purpose. Yes we can.

When the bombs fell on our harbor and tyranny threatened the world, she was there to witness a generation rise to greatness and a democracy was saved. Yes we can.

She was there for the buses in Montgomery, the hoses in Birmingham, a bridge in Selma, and a preacher from Atlanta who told a people that We Shall Overcome. Yes we can.

A man touched down on the moon, a wall came down in Berlin, a world was connected by our own science and imagination. And this year, in this election, she touched her finger to a screen, and cast her vote, because after 106 years in America, through the best of times and the darkest of hours, she knows how America can change. Yes we can.

America, we have come so far. We have seen so much. But there is so much more to do. So tonight, let us ask ourselves - if our children should live to see the next century; if my daughters should be so lucky to live as long as Ann Nixon Cooper, what change will they see? What progress will we have made?

This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our time - to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth - that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we can't, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people:

Yes We Can. Thank you, God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America."

There we have it - a moment in time that generations upon us will be talking about and we were the ones who lived through it!

I love real change.

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History was made tonight when Democratic Barack Hussein Obama was officially elected the 44th President of the United States of America.

Barack Obama becomes the very first African-American President in United States history. Joe Biden will join him as the Vice President.

Barack Obama was elected President on November 4, 2008 with 297 electoral votes against Republican John McCain's 139 electoral votes. This victory came to fruition after all the hard work from the entire Obama campaign and their supporters was paid off.

Obama undoubtedly had some of the best people working with him during this Presidential campaign. I have no doubt he will have an excellent cabinet working by his side come January 2009.

Congratulations America, you elected real change for the world!

Finally, big congratulations to Barack Obama on this historical Presidential election - Canada's proud of you!

Barack Obama will officially be sworn in as the new United States President on January 20, 2009.

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New President Draws Near

Posted on Nov 7, 2008 8:30 PM

It's been a dominating night thus far for Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama on Election Day 2008. He currently holds 206 electoral votes against Republican candidate Sen. John McCain's 89 electoral votes. A Presidential candidate must attain 270 electoral votes to win the Presidency.

Upon victory or defeat, Barack Obama will be conducting an outdoor speech in Chicago, Illinois tonight in front of more than one million people. This comes to us after a historical campaign that saw the very first African-American Presidential candidate in United States history.

Just like Democratic John F. Kennedy became the first and thus far only Catholic President in American history in 1961, the Democrats look to again make history now on this night. They look to make history by electing Barack Obama as the first ever African-American President in United States history!

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CNN has reported today that there are as many as 4,000 absentee ballots missing and unaccounted for today in the state of New Mexico. That is just flat out atrocious and it make me wonder how many other absentee ballots are missing in other states.

If the Republicans want to provide a good America, then why not win the Election within a good manner of fairness and not just dirty tricks?

In the 2000 Presidential Election between Al Gore and George W. Bush, the Republicans stole it for Bush due to the many absentee ballots casted for Gore that mysteriously went missing. That of course was corrupt, and that corruptness continued throughout Bush's entire 8-year term as President. This has to change, and it begins with Barack Obma of the Democrats.

Canada wants Obama, and America should want Obama too, if they too want a good America. A good America will result in a revival of that original American Dream, a dream that has been missing since the 90's with President Bill Clinton.

Choose "REAL CHANGE" with your "VOTE" and not the same "Empty Republican Promises" and dirty tricks. Please America, do not back down on this Election. Make sure your vote counts, and make sure your vote makes an impact with Barack Obama!

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Vote Today For Real CHANGE

Posted on Nov 7, 2008 8:29 PM

The time is now, we have gone past midnight.

Across all of the United States of America, voting has begun for the 44th President.

As a Canadian I don't have to care, but I do. Just as I care for my next door neighbours, I care for America too. When I see my neighbour sad, I feel sad, but when I see them happy I feel happy.

I want to see that America I once loved during the 90's. President Bill Clinton was commander and chief and riding high with an economical surplus. Times were good.

With all the hits Barack Obama has taken from media, John McCain, and Sarah Palin, he has shown the strong will needed in order to survive in the oval office. After all, it's not about how hard you can hit, but rather how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward without any deviations.

There's no question that Barack Obama has taken the hits from every corner, and while none of them have been warranted, none of them have affected him either. He's stayed true to his word.

As a Canadian I unfortunately do not have the privilege of voting. What I can do though is impact your vote and I feel as if I have done so. Many Republicans have taken their time to email me and thank me for the insight I have opened them up to. As a result they will now be voting for Barack Obama.

Obama has been there with the middle-class of America right from the get-go. He's lost both parents and he's suffered through financial pain. He knows what it's like to be hampered with health care payments. His mom was even being bombarded with insurance bureaucracies while she was on her deathbed with cancer.

Americans suffer through those same pains everyday and as President, Barack Obama looks to eliminate as much of those pains as possible by lowering taxation for 95% of Americans. So if you're making less than a quarter of a million dollars, then you will see your taxes reduced. Big corporations and the upper-class can once again see their taxes due in the same amount as they were in President Bill Clinton's term.

I'll retort to my earlier comment in the fact that when I see my neighbour unhappy, I feel unhappy because it's an atmosphere around me that begs for help. Big corporations and the upper-class of America should share those same feelings.

Vote Barack Obama for President and Joe Biden for Vice President once your polls open.

If instead you choose to vote for John McCain and Sarah Palin, then do not complain when your country is not on its way to financial surplus. As a result, your country would once again be viewed in the light of President George W. Bush. If that becomes the case, then you ‘my friends' are cowards because you know you voted for the Republicans and missed the opportunity for REAL CHANGE.

If you know your role, then Democratic Barack Obama is your vote. Your role is to uphold the American Dream once again, as it was in the 90's. The time for talking is no longer needed. The time to vote is now.

I bid you good luck with the fulfillment of "CHANGE" in the most important Presidential Election in the history of the United States of America.

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Sincere Condolence To The Obama Family

Posted on Nov 7, 2008 8:28 PM

My sincere condolence goes out to the Obama family today as Democratic US Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama lost his grandma, Madelyn Dunham, who was taken away at the age of 86 from cancer today.

This heart breaking news comes just one day away from tomorrow's Election Day. Barack Obama looks on to become the first African-American President in United States history, against Republican US Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain.

No matter the outcome of tomorrow's election results, Madelyn Dunham, will undoubtedly be a cherished grandmother credited for the mending of an inspirational gentleman-leader she sought through Barack Obama.

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With anything, there has to be a captivating subjectivity that lures an individual into any given matter in order to prompt an invested action. When you look at Barack Obama and John McCain campaigning for President today with Election Day drawing near, you realize their inspired emotional connection they're extracting on all of us. They're living their lives to inspire you to vote for them, which in turn will allocate them the control over your country.

How do they do it?

They instill fear in you, sometimes for legitimate reasons or other times to dictate. Once you're scared you scramble for a new direction and you're likely to turn to your elected President or Prime Minister because that person has the biggest title in the country. The reason you turn to the commander and chief is because you were inspired to do so during a crucial time early on - the campaign trail. Depending on if that commander and chief stays true to his or her word during their time in office will determine whether or not you will remain inspired on following their word.

Bill Clinton inspired us all during the 1990's when he took a country in great deficits and overturned the economy into one of the richest and most stable economies in the world, with its biggest surplus in history. Clinton stayed true to his word from words spoken on his campaign trail in 1992 and that's why we followed him, and in most cases we still do today.

Bill Clinton was elected in 1992 and brought into the oval office in 1993 because the United States was entering a recession at the time under George H. W. Bush, and there were fears of that transcending into another Great Depression. Bill Clinton was able to use that fear and use proceeding Bush's track record of some of the greatest deficits in US history as a way to inspire Americans for their vote, and it worked despite Clinton being "young" in comparison and "inexperienced."

Fast forward to 2001, George W. Bush was elected into the oval office and he sure did not fall short from his father's footsteps. He took America's largest grossing era and detracted the economy down to its now largest deficit in history. Both George Bush's have set records during their Presidential terms, and they're both gutter performances. The United States are trillions of dollars in debt and are in a current recession, which brinks yet another Great Depression during a time of "economic crisis," that is now spreading worldwide.

I don't know how Bush, Jr. was able to do it, but he beat out his daddy on this one!

So who can fix this next round of recessionary times in America? Do we stick with the Republicans and pick John McCain because he wants to tax the middle class and keep rich families and corporations on top as they are? Or do we want to once again turn to the Democrats, the quintessential saviors of the 1990's, and elect Barack Obama because he wants to reform America and cut taxes for 95% of Americans, while implementing standard taxation rules for the rich?

In 1992, George H. W. Bush was planning to enforce further military use in the Middle Eastern regions upon re-election, in continuing a Gulf War during recessionary time; however, the Americans said no by electing a new face in Bill Clinton to repair the economy.

Americans can basically copy and paste the history of 1992 and insert it into 2008, because now John McCain wants to continue George W. Bush's plan in the Middle East by attacking Iran. Furthermore main staple countries like Russia, China, and Korea are on McCain's target list while Barack Obama rather set his attentions on the fast sinking economy.

This is an example of history never being so important like it is right now folks. You can say no to John McCain today, just like you said no to George H. W. Bush in 1992, by electing the "young" Barack Obama, who has often been deemed "inexperienced." Obama definitely cannot overturn the deficits into greens across the board during a 4-year term, but he can set America on the right track of surplus with the help of Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden, a man with over thirty years of involvement in politics. After the first term, the second term would be the time of economical surplus once again for America.

I have warned you all already that if you do choose to vote John McCain as your next US President, you will have to be prepared for the absolute worst. McCain would be continuing off the Bush path, essentially serving a 4-year extension of George W. Bush.

President Bush has already started the preliminary stages of a potential World War III by invading Iraq in 2003, and that war is still on-going. Bush has also in recent weeks invaded Pakistan and Syria. Let us not forget that a tie in with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has also been brought to forefront in regards to Georgia's attack on Russia in August 2008 that prompted the Russian invasion in Georgia. Apparently President George W. Bush wanted to antagonize Russia into another war, and that immediately brought up fears of a new Cold War.

With all these future wars in sight during a John McCain Presidential run, why would you in your right mind vote for him and the Republican Party? McCain takes great pride in fighting a war, it's what inspires him into thinking he's a great patriot of America when really he would be sending more young men and women down to the depths of hell.

You have to ask yourself this question. Whose motives inspire you more? John McCain, who will continue to tax you in large scales while fighting countries around the world with the use of military force, or Barack Obama, who looks to change the financial direction of America through democracy as Bill Clinton did during the 1990's?

Barack Obama delivers that captivating subjectivity that should surely lure your vote, because your vote should be one subjected towards a better America and a better world. History is on Barack Obama's side for this one.

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Originally written: October 27, 2008

Yesterday on October 26, 2008, two of four US helicopters landed in Syria with eight soldiers embarking on the first ever US-led attack on Syrian soil.

Israel claims to have no connection to such attacks, as they are only focused on Iran and Russia at the moment. Syria has never been part of the equation for them, much less the United States, and this is why this attack seems puzzling at first glance.

The death toll is now up to 9, with at least 4 of them being children. Reports are also surfacing that 14 more Syrian civilians are wounded by the US-led attack. After the impromptu invasion, US helicopters left the scene with all their soldiers aboard. So why the sudden attack out of nowhere yesterday?

It's rather simple folks. President George W. Bush is trying to amend a constitutional right to suspend the 2008 US Presidential Election, and he can do so in a time where the US is actively combating in three wars with military force. If President Bush can secure a third war next to Iraq and Afghanistan, we won't see Barack Obama or John McCain next Tuesday on Election Day - we'll see Bush declaring a suspension till further notice.

Last week alone, the US invaded Pakistan with two attacks, killing 20 innocent civilians. No adequate reasoning for these attacks were been made besides the usual label of ‘war on terror'. What did Pakistan do to the United States that prompted these attacks?

The answer is nothing, and that applies to Syria too. Despite being attacked though, Syria has decided against using military force to attain revenge for the sole reason of these attacks taking place far to close to Election Day.

Though it does seem rather unlikely, the possible suspending of the election is factual truth. This can happen and you can sure bet that President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney are on the drawing board trying to work their magic as promptly as they ever have for this one. The last thing they want is a Democratic nominee like Barack Obama coming in and getting a hold of all their book keeping records, the largely stretched records of falsehood I might add. These are records that when exposed will have some criminal justice consequences appointed for towards the respective men and women in charge, and there's no doubt in my mind about that one.

If President Bush cannot suspend the Election in time, then his last bet is to try and stir enough social unrest in the world with hopes of that giving John McCain the nod as being the next President. This would be his last hope because Republicans believe that during a time of war, John McCain is best suited to take charge proceeding George W. Bush.

I tend to disagree, and while Republicans are entitled to believe whatever they may, everyone must realize the facts of the matter:

  • Voting for McCain means you're voting for a quintessential World War III.
  • Voting for Obama means you're voting for World Peace.

Election Day on November 4, 2008 will arguably be the most important date in US history and it's because the world's fate is in the hands of the next United States President. We've already been punctured with the global economic crisis, so take your pick if you want to further that wound with World War III or preferably repair it with World Peace.

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Bill Clinton Endorses BC's Carbon Tax

Posted on Nov 7, 2008 8:25 PM

Originally written: October 17, 2008

Former US President Bill Clinton was here today in my hometown of Vancouver, BC, Canada this afternoon to address an audience at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center for the Pacific Economic Forum.

While Bill Clinton stated that Canada has one of the best banking systems in the world, he certainly caught many BC residents off-guard by praising the new carbon tax. The carbon tax law has been one of the most controversial actions put forth by British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell.

Clinton explained that Campbell's effort to combat climate change is, "the greatest economic generator you could embrace."

Many British Columbians have been outraged ever since the carbon tax was put to fruition on July 1, 2008, myself included. Gas prices are just far too high, and now with a tax included it just makes driving increasingly more expensive to pursue.

That being said after much thought and deliberation, I have to agree with Bill Clinton. Even though gas prices are at an all-time high, we do have to think about our planet's well-being. The reason for the controversy in the first place is because we all failed to see the true reason behind this new law. It's either that, or we were selfish.

Being the over-the-top gas consumption users that we are, we have to make smarter decisions on how we commute for the good of our climate. Mother Nature has been dampened by Global Warming, resulting from greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere by our vehicles. That in turn weakens our ozone layer and causes extreme weather conditions we are not used to. None of this spells good news.

So throw out your old habits like casual cruises and frequent road trips right now because you likely won't be able to afford it in the long run.

There are various options you can pursue upon going "green" and saving some dollars. Some of which include carpooling, transit bus, sky train, or using your bicycle.

I now carpool each morning when I go to BCIT. My friend and I just split the cost of gas and because we carpool we get to use the HOV lane, which gets us to school at a much quicker rate. That in turn lessens the rate of emissions emitted into the atmosphere.

My younger brother Derek no longer hitches rides from my dad, Kris or my mom, Cristina, nor me for that matter because he has decided to use his bicycle for his casual commuting needs from now on. So if he's going to a friend's house, he'll cycle over on his bike no problem.

During the summer, my friends and I went to UBC for a Jack Johnson concert, and instead of the usual drive down we would have done we decided to bus it. The bus trip was deemed cheaper and much more efficient in being "green," since we were a pack of seven people.

Now do you understand where Bill Clinton is coming from?

The carbon tax will have you spend more money, but not necessarily if you make smarter decisions. To some this may be a risk by going outside of their norms, but like any risk there's great reward at the end. My brother and I are experiencing that reward right now by having extra dollars in our wallets because of our new practices and you can too.

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CNN - Cafferty File question: What single issue was most important to you?

As a Canadian I don't have to care, but I do. Just as I care for my next door neighbours, I care for America too.

I want to see that America I once loved during the 90's. President Bill Clinton was commander and chief and riding high with an economical surplus. Times were certainly good, up until George W. Bush took control in 2001.

For the past 8 years, President Bush has managed to plunder a country down from the greatest economical surplus to the greatest economical deficit in history. As a result, we are now in what we call an "economic crisis," or we can blatantly call it a recession bordering another Great Depression.

So Jack Cafferty, you ask what the single most important issue is for the 2008 US Presidential Election. Well I'm no bandwagon jumper but I will go with the majority this time in saying that the economy is the number one issue that America has to aid right now.

One of the big contributors to this problem is the fact that the US government is predominately being fed US dollars by the middle-class citizens. Some of these citizens are people that have troubles maintaining their own way of life financially, much less paying taxes. The upper-class and big corporations are sitting comfortably with their money free as can be, and that's the big reason in why America is plundering to a Great Depression.

During President Clinton's term, he mandated a leveled taxation plan that saw classes of all kinds in America contributing their fair share with regard to their level of income. What Barack Obama plans to do now is once again tax the big corporations and upper-class to the level they were paying in the 90's. The middle-class, those with incomes less than a quarter of a million dollars, will see their taxes reduced and that accounts for 95% of Americans.

As I said earlier, I care for my neighbours and when I see my neighbour unhappy, I feel unhappy because it's an atmosphere around me that begs for help. Big corporations and the upper-class of America should share those same feelings. This new taxation plan set force by Barack Obama will feed those feelings and put the economy back on track to another eventual surplus

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What If?

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 1:30 PM

Originally written: October 29, 2008

What if you can make a change?

What if you could input yourself into an equation that results in social uplift?

Social uplift can be attributed towards any case. Say for example you were giving spare change to that person in desperate need. Or why not give that person some new shoes to replace the ragged one's that person displays on the streets?

Would you be happy with yourself, or was it a waste of time that took away your precious personal time?

Barack Obama will apply himself towards a social uprising for not only America, but also the world. John McCain will continue off of George W. Bush in perpetrating selfish acts non-related to you.

What if you vote for Barack Obama?

Would you simply be happier with Barack Obama, and if so why? What does the person on the streets in need of spare change and shoes have to do with voting for Barack Obama?

It has to do with everything because Obama plans to do the same deed to each and every one of you.

We don't know for sure if Barack Obama is the right man in charge until he is elected, but we can trust him because of the social uplift he has already established early on through his speeches and attentive care. He's dignified in working for America, he's inspirational, and he's passionate for helping you financially, economically, and socially in regards to education, health care, energy, and in your overall way of life.

On the flip coin, you will see John McCain who has not yet provided one valid reason to vote for him. All he can state are made up falsehood facts of Barack Obama. Is that Presidential material to reverse the economic slide in America?

Bear this question in mind when voting: Do you want a selfish dirty fighter with his own agenda as President, or do you want a clean man who will make the necessary calculated decisions to ensure a life full of prosperity for all Americans?

The answer is rather simple. Make that deed for change come Election Day and the truth of Barack Obama shall be revealed when he becomes the 44th President of the United States of America and returns the favour with many more deeds to you.

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Originally written: October 22, 2008

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown stated Wednesday that the United Kingdom will likely join the recession trends felt around the world. This tide turning event for the UK is attributed by the global economic and financial crisis.

The economic catastrophe has sent the British pound down to its lowest point in five years against the US dollar. Canada's dollar has plummeted to its lowest in three years today.

Taking action on the banking system is just not going to be enough for the UK anymore, as Gordon Brown hinted today. That plan seems to work in Canada right now, where the top banks are being fleshed out from the smaller banks by the Canadian government with assistance set forth. For the UK though, it's time to join the global financial recession because that plan didn't work.

The United States fell to recession earlier this year because of a failed attempt to keep its economy at status quo, which in part deals hugely upon the banking system. Major countries like America, Italy, France, Germany, and Japan cannot, "insulate itself from it - Britain too," said Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in regards to recession today.

The global summit scheduled for next month in the United States is going to be a big eye opener for a lot of nations around the world. Britain in particular though are eying down the summit very closely.

The fact that the UK is not within allegiance to the European Union and Euro currency could hamper the UK's economic future. Most of the other European countries are bonded with the Euro currency, and it will be those European countries that collaborate together upon trying to orchestrate an overturn to current recession trends before they reach the depression level. As a result, the strongest nation in Europe would be lacking that support and teamwork needed to propel, so in effect it could leave the UK out in the dark. This is of course hypothetically, and an example of the worst case scenario.

These hypothetical future acts in the detergence of the financial system in the UK are nothing new though. The United States has faced these same problems for much longer now and realists are saying that the US dollar will be a dismal to their country, so they will scrap it and replace it with the brand new Amero currency under the North American Union - following suite of the European Union. Canada and Mexico would essentially convert to Amero as well.

If the United States parallels the Euro currency, then the United Kingdom surely should act fast and join the European Union or they may as well welcome back the Great Depression of the 1930's.

The fact that the British banking system was closer to a collapse last month than any other time in history since World War I says a lot about their future. Look at Iceland right now, they're still floating because Russia came to their aid financially.

Who's going to help Britain if they need it?

The United States won't help because they have their own issues. Canada won't because the government frankly cannot afford to do so. Russia certainly will not help because they're an enemy and same goes for China. So who's left? You guessed it, the European Union. However, they also have their own crisis to deal with too and until Britain converts to Euro, they will not be part of that cooperative rescue plan within the Euro synergy.

No matter what rescue plan is put forth within any individual country, I believe it will fail. The answer is clear. The financial future must consist of unionized currencies, based on continental divergence in order to stay strong. Major country based currencies shall become a thing of the past. This will save the world from Great Depression in the 2000's.

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Obama Tells You Not To Be Cocky

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 1:25 PM

Originally written: October 16, 2008

Cocky is not an attitude any Obama supporter should be expressing right now. That's not just my perspective, it's Barack Obama's perspective too.

The man that many people have accused as supposedly being cocky, is now throwing the ball in everyone else's court. It's the supporters' duty to not be cocky or overconfident.

"For those of you who are feeling giddy or cocky and think this is all set, I just have two words for you: New Hampshire," said Obama.

"We've got 19 days," said Obama. "We're going to have to work absolutely as hard as we've ever worked in our lives in order to just get to the start of what is going to be a very difficult and very challenging but ultimately a very fulfilling four years where we can get this country back on track."

Democrats especially know and remember what happened in the 2000 Election when Al Gore seemingly won the Presidential election against George W. Bush. After miscommunications occurred in Florida, the premature decision within the public eye was reversed in favour of Bush.

That is a prime example of being overconfident during an election, and an example like that is definitely to the harshest degree. Democrats cannot repeat that same notion with New Hampshire, or any state for that matter, or else they'll be suffering the same fate 8 years later from the time of 2000.

It's time for a change and Barack Obama will render that change for America.

Stick to the plan, and stick to your pick Barack Hussein Obama. I cannot harp enough how everyone who invests their vote in Obama will be a greatly reimbursed with an upswing to the entire economic structure of America when it comes to energy, education, and healthcare. He can do no wrong with the propositions he's laid out upon fruition.

The voters that will be sending the biggest message on Election Day this year will be the ones who vote because America needs a drastic change, but not because they favour one party more than the other. When times are difficult, drastic measures call for drastic change and by voting outside of your norms you can make the first big change.

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Final Debate Is Enough PROOF To Vote For Obama

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 1:24 PM

Originally written: October 15, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama is promising "fundamental change."

Did you hear that McCain? I'll say it one more time.

Sen. Barack Hussein Obama has promised "fundamental change" for America.

Sure you're not George W. Bush, but you sure resemble him with all of your policies Sen. John McCain. The fact that you want to deviate taxes from big corporations and instead throw the taxation on the middle class is just atrocious, especially during a time of great recession in the United States economy.

America cannot afford such devious acts like that from John McCain, which would plunder America into a depression. McCain doesn't tell you this plan though because he knows the kind of reaction he'll get. Instead he'll passionately tell you that his rival will be increasing taxes for all Americans.

When has Barack said he would do that?

In the first debate, Barack Obama told the viewing audience that he would cut taxes for 95% of Americans. In the second debate, Barack relayed that same statement. Tonight in the third and final debate, he again stated tax cuts for 95% of Americans would be put to action when he is President in response to McCain's claims of him raising taxes.

I don't know what it is though because after Obama corrected McCain tonight, we again heard McCain state that Obama was going to raise taxes. Furthermore, John McCain said this would hurt "Joe the plumber," a name McCain brought up a lot which more or less became his gimmick of the night.

I feel like asking McCain if he's awake upstairs in that brain of his. How many times do you need Barack Obama to reiterate that he will be cutting taxes for 95% of Americas to better the economy and to better the overall financial structure for American citizens? Oh but John McCain said that his word is the truth and that he has the facts. Show me the facts John McCain. Show America because time is ticking, we're only less than a month away from elections and the best proof we've gotten so far is the word of Barack Obama with is factual reason for actions to be taken.

It sure was a last ditch effort tonight for John McCain though when he had to bring up Bill Ayers upon trying to connect Obama with the terrorist community. This has been an on-going attack by the McCain campaign and Barack's response was that, "he (Bill Ayers) has never been involved in my campaign, and he will not advise me in the White House."

In regards to the fact that McCain keepings bringing Bill Ayers up in the campaign, Obama explained that it, "says more about your campaign that it says about me." The next jab back from Obama was the stating of the fact that 100% of the ads produced by the McCain campaign are negative. McCain quickly blurted that this wasn't true, but just as fast as McCain quirked that out, Obama said, "it's true".

McCain's relentless attacks would continue when he said that Obama has not "repudiated" comments made last week by Republican John Lewis. It was on Saturday where Lewis used segregationist George Wallace's name as a comparison to the feeling at recent GOP rallies.

No problem though McCain, because by your request Obama put in his two cents on the issue. He responded by saying, "I think Congressman Lewis' point was that we have to be careful about how we deal with our supporters."

Obama would also add, "I do think that he inappropriately drew a comparison between what was happening there and what had happened during the civil rights movement, and we immediately put out a statement saying that we don't think that comparison is appropriate."

So as evident by Obama's comments at the debate, he did put out a statement immediately following the comparison made by John Lewis. John McCain either didn't go out of his way to find a statement, or he just chose to ignore it.

At recent rallies held by Gov. Sarah Palin, members of the crowd have shouted, "he's a terrorist," and, "kill him," in regards to Barack Obama. Sarah Palin did nothing to detract these allegations, and that's something Barack Obama also brought up. It's no wonder why the self-proclaimed "biggest hockey mom of America," Sarah Palin was heavily booed at a recent ceremonial puck dropping at the Philadelphia Flyers' season home opener.

In the event of something happening to Obama as President, God forbid it doesn't happen, but if it did Obama said that he fully trusts Joe Biden to take control with the same fundamental aspects for change as he diligently puts forth. Obama said that Biden knows what it's like to see his father lose his job and suffer during tough economic times. Biden has been in politics for the last 36 years, and he continues to work towards the common goal of bettering Americans at all costs because he believes in the American Dream without any corruption.

All McCain boasted about in regards to Sarah Palin was that she, "understands." Great McCain, just great; how about telling us why she understands? Or better yet, what about that situation recently allegations were made of her partaking a criminal act as Governor of Alaska? McCain, you're lucky Obama didn't have it in him to attack Palin tonight.

Realizing these small arguments that would only be pushed waist side during the height of being President, Barack Obama reminded everyone why he is here and it's for "fundamental" change. Change for healthcare, energy, and education, which will inevitably turn around the downward spiral of the economy.

That's the reason for Obama running for President, but it's obviously not why McCain is there because while he will give you back $5,000 for healthcare, he also plans to tax you on that rebate for the first time in American history.

It's an obvious choice America.

Tonight's debate was John McCain's last chance to prove why he can be a lending asset in helping the lives of American citizens. Instead, McCain continued to swim circles around questions and the fact of many troubling topics and in this case the third debate was not the charm the Republicans were hoping for.

Vote for Barack Obama come Election Day in November, and you'll be better off in the next four years. Not only will America be better, but so will your neighbours, and once again you can all celebrate in being a great friend to other nations.

Bush has done you all so much harm; it's time to charm up with Obama.

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Barack Obama Is Not Cocky

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 1:22 PM

Originally written: October 8, 2008

I would like to put in my two cents on the recent comments I received from my last blog. The comments were instigated by an anonymous commenter.

It's hard to fathom why some people in America are calling Barack Obama a cocky man. Like Ryan, another commenter of my last blog said, "COCKY over WHAT?"

How is Barack Obama cocky? I would really like to hear some reasons behind this belief.

Is it because he says he will be the next President of the United States of America? Well news flash people, EVERY candidate has been saying that from beginning of time, even John McCain. Is it only different this time because Obama is black?

Here in Canada we don't run into as many problems with race as the United States does. All races here are intermixed from the west to east coast. So because of that, I haven't really felt too qualified to even talk about race or racism. I have little to no experience with it and that's the reason why I have been hesitant to touch the subject, as an anonymous commenter brought up in regards to my blog on Obama and McCain yesterday.

There is a notion here in Canada that no matter your race, gender, or even religion, it does not interfere with your ability to pursue any endeavors as long as you have the education or experience to back it up. Canada is a melting pot of different nationalities and we love it that way, and we have become much better for it as a country with our diversity with unity.

Here is my view on the United States of America though. I believe it to be a united nation, a place where freedom is promoted and citizens alike can share a bond towards success. That's what the American Dream is supposed to be in my mind. With that though, the race card should not be a factor. The fact that we even have to talk about race is rather unsettling, as I don't see any reason to bash another race.

If race is the case for you not voting for Obama then that's just flat out wrong on so many levels. To the harshest degree, I would even call you are a coward. I would rightfully call you a coward because you are being ignorant for letting the stigma of race drive your unwarranted hate, when there's no other reason to hate.

If Barack Obama becomes the next President, I hope and pray that his racial background does not infringe on his future in the oval office. Of course his safety will be a huge concern when it comes to race, but if we had a black Prime Minister in Canada, there wouldn't be any controversy. We've already even beaten the Americans to the punch by having a woman run our nation when Kim Campbell took charge on June 25, 1993.

With that alone, it makes Canada a country that is much more open to diversity, and that's something I truly believe. I think some Americans are scared of breaking away from their own traditional beliefs but as each decade passes, we have to realize that evolution is a part of life and we must not stop that natural tradition.

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Barack Obama Hits John McCain Into The Outfield

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 1:21 PM

Originally written: October 7, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama drew sky high marks tonight on CNN's response radar calculated by undecided Ohio voters, while Sen. John McCain drew a dead heart beat for the majority of the debate. The debate itself was moderated by Tom Brokaw of NBC News and in my mind, it was a no-contest win for Barack Obama tonight and here's why.

For the majority of the night, the current economic crisis was hammered on where Barack Obama immediately pointed out that while we have these rescue plans in place, we have to make sure that they work. By means of work, they must ensure that the middle class is included in the plans, and that jobs are kept and more are created.

For Obama, it's not satisfying to only see the people at the top of the food chain be taken care of when they're not the one's suffering financially. He stressed vigorously tonight that the middle class must not be left behind in restoration plans of American Dream.

On the other hand, we have John McCain who described the American people as, "angry, upset, and fearful." Adding that it is his job to fix these problems, and it deals squarely on energy independence, so he remarked that America must use its own. While I'll give him his due for the right idea, McCain failed to give examples on how he would suffice this plan.

Deviating from the rescue plan, McCain said that he will not raise anymore taxes, in probably thinking that such an unjustified claim would create happiness for the American citizens. What McCain forgets to mention about his plan though is that he will continue to tax the middle class citizens, while no longer taxing the upper class. This has been an on-going practice by the Republicans throughout the years.

I also found it funny that John McCain mentioned that while the economic crisis first broke out, he suspended his campaign and headed down to Washington to resolve some issues. Well while he did suspend his campaign and as a result cancel his David Letterman appearance, he happened to take another interview on the way to Washington with CBS Evening News.

What picture does that paint on John McCain's priorities there?

If you're going to do one thing, do it, but don't say it and sidetrack yourself. We don't want to see another President do those mistakes like that of George W. Bush.

In keeping with economics, Barack Obama added that wages and incomes have flat lined for many Americans today. It's harder to save, and harder to retire, and that is not the America we have all come to know. The difference between he and John McCain is that Obama does have a priority and it is to save the United States from this social unrest and he will start that on day one as the President by promptly taking action of his rescue plans.

After some obvious setbacks in the debate, McCain decided to sing the song he knows best and that's patriotism. He boasted that, "American workers are the best in the world," adding that, "We got to give them a chance to do their job again. We can do it."

The image I get of John McCain here is that of an American cheerleader, but if you take the "cheer" away, then you'll see what we're looking for and that's a "leader" in Barack Obama. McCain continued to speak though, adding that the system in Washington is broken, and that he has taken on the special interest.

Just "look at my record and his," he said. "Look at our proposals, some of which that will keep people in jobs and get our economy going again," later differentiating himself by saying that the American government has to follow the same policies as his hero, Ronald Reagan. McCain would also go on to say what he and Joe Lieberman have done to improve the economy, and while this storytelling was occurring, the CNN radar response among males and females of undecided Ohio voters was flat lined below average.

Once it came time for Barack's response, it was not only an intelligent answer, but also a coherent one, something that McCain was lacking all night. Obama essentially said that the continued bragging of Ronald Reagan is that of a deceiving approach in gaining your votes.

Relying on fact, McCain is a deregulator. When he tried to regulate to Wall Street nothing happened. McCain even states that the regulating bill to Wall Street is his own bill, but truth be told it isn't. Obama said that the rescue plan is not the end of the process, it is only the beginning and he will make sure it succeeds and that homeowners will stay in their homes.

Barack Obama further mentioned that he is confident about the American economy, "but we need leadership." Later proclaiming that, "We still have the 20th century regulatory system in the 21st century, so we need to change that."

Lobbyists and special interests need to leave the scene as well, and Obama promises to drive them out by changing the culture in Washington. John McCain has been stating for years that he has been fending off those same people, but whether he did try or not he has failed at all attempts.

Moving along to health care, John McCain promised a change. His healthcare plans look to be the same old, same old. The realization for an American citizen in need of health treatment is that he or she more often than not cannot be attended to. This is because of the insurance companies who claim you have a history of this illness either directly or indirectly through your family tree. Those same insurance companies are still going to receive their paychecks and tax deductions by McCain for not aiding you. Well that just won't cut it for Barack Obama.

"As I travel across the country, the healthcare issue is brought up most because it's breaking family budgets," said Obama. "Your premiums have doubled over the last 8 years. I have said from the start that we have a moral commitment to do something about this," and, "if you have health care already, then you can keep the plan if you're satisfied with it."

Obama continued to add that, "We will work with your employers to lower the premiums." Concluding on his healthcare plans, Obama said that the American people will finally get a chance to enjoy the same kind of healthcare that is enjoyed by himself and John McCain, or any other politician for that matter.

Most importantly however, Obama stated that, "No one can be denied from pre-existing conditions."

That last line mentioned by Obama is one that hits close to home because his own mother died at the age of 53 from cancer. She could not be helped in a country as wealthy as America because she had to argue on her death bed with insurance companies when they were claiming that the cancer was stemming from pre-existing natures within the family. How ridiculous is that?

In my country Canada, our healthcare system helps you no matter what your medical history is, much less your family medical history.

What makes my blood boil even more about that is the fact that John McCain wants to continue those practices and furthermore tax your employer based health care. Business organizations in response have said that John McCain's plans will unravel a disaster within the healthcare situation that already suffers today. It's no wonder that some American's are escaping to Canada or Cuba just to get free healthcare on a condition they have, as evident in Michael Moore's "Sicko" documentary film released in 2007.

The truth cannot be spelled out any clearer here. John McCain would rather take your money instead of saving your life. Please don't claim the Russians to be evil, when implementing such healthcare plans like that in your own country is devilish, not to mention how distorting it is over his self-boasted patriotism.

In referring back to the economic crisis though, Barack Obama put it best that while the American people have been carrying out their responsibilities, Washington has not done their part. He also recounts how when Bush came into office, the United States were riding high on surpluses with former President Bill Clinton. Now however, almost 10 trillion dollars have been lost in debt. The fact of the matter is that this is the largest increase in national debt in American history.

To fix this, Obama has laid out some key factors. One being that you cannot essentially stop all spending, so he'll prioritize his spending. He'll have to start with health care, followed with producing energy because the United States cannot keep bombarding China for energy.

In keeping with the energy factor, America suffers huge losses in buying barrels of oil today. While straining for families, it is also bad for national security because places like Iran are benefiting from these high gas prices. So the programs that don't work with today's economy in relations to energy must be eliminated, and the ones that do work must be continued, but at a cheaper price and most importantly tax policies must work for you.

So Obama explained that with energy, there is going to be the need for energy conservation. With that, Obama stated that he will explore other ways to get gas which will include offshore drilling and clean coal technology. Moreover, the American people will eventually be able to buy a fuel efficient car in the future that's made in the USA, and not Japan or China. On the other hand, John McCain has not supported any movement towards producing fuel efficient cars even though he claims "change" will be brought by his administration in helping our economy and our climate.

To ensure that energy consumption is improved, Obama will mandate the creation of volunteer cores so that military troops and families are not the only ones doing the duties. The volunteers will be educating the uneducated on what and how they can join the movement that will save them money in the end. John McCain does not want to go through lengths of such a procedure because he still wants your money from energy consumption. Prime example would be John McCain voting 23 times against alternative fuels.

You will be seeing some savings in your bank accounts because Barack Obama wants to provide a tax cut for 95% of Americans, despite McCain's claims of Obama wanting to raise the taxation percent. In fact, it is McCain who wants to raise the taxes for middleclass citizens because he wants to give a 300 billion dollar tax cut to large corporations and CEO's of Wall Street. That is indeed not fair, and it will not work because in Obama's mind, the tax policies must work with the middleclass too.

Barack Obama predicts that he will create five million new jobs in America, just like the computer produced a surplus in the economy in the 1990's. If such a procedure is put in effect, then America would once again be on its way to surplus measures, but it's not just the talk that has to be accounted for, it's the proof that such measures will be taken and Obama certainly has all the evidence.

John McCain overall provided no evidence on his future plans as President tonight, hence my rare mentions of movement plans of his tonight. I can't say anything positive about the man because all he did was tell stories on why he believes he has the experience, why he thinks he has the knowledge, and why he admires Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan certainly does not represent the "change" America needs and wants. It's time to move past that old guard, and that includes moving past John McCain.

McCain later point out that Barack Obama is not someone the Americans need as the next President because, "there's no time for on the job training."

The comment I really disliked from John McCain though was when he referred to Barack Obama as, "that one," when trying to backtalk the energy plans put forth by Obama. I didn't make much of the fact that McCain made no eye contact with Obama in the first debate in my blog yesterday titled, "A Guilty McCain Tries To Change The Subject," but to refer to him as "that one" tonight just seemed very racial discriminate-like from my perspective. I again will not dive into that matter though because I think such a matter like that should not be an issue here in a setting like this, especially during a period like this when the economy is the most important factor. If McCain wants to continue these trends though, then I may just have to voice my views further on this.

Moving onto the War on Terror, the Iraqi's now have a 79 billion dollar surplus while the United States is spending 10 billion dollars a month in Iraq. This is money the United States cannot afford to lose. That money is in fact needed to put people back in jobs and boost the economy again. While these wrongs cannot be corrected under the Bush Administration, they unfortunately cannot be corrected under a McCain Administration either.

Barack Obama makes an obvious point that military forces should be refocused on Afghanistan. Citing the fact that Obama does not even understand why we are in Iraq, McCain says he will not leave that nation until we "win,"and that Obama would rather leave "in defeat."

Obama clarifies what he meant though when he said he did not understand. He says that he does not understand why they are there when Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda are hiding in Afghanistan. "It was a bad judgment call by going to Iraq," said Barack Obama upon further clarifying his misunderstanding of going to Iraq.

Regarding the difficult situation with Pakistan, Obama said he would look to encourage democracy while also encouraging them to go after the terrorists in the Middle East. If Pakistan decides not to side with the United States though, Obama says, "we will do it ourselves and kill Bin Laden."

McCain went on to say how he knows how hard it is to send young Americans into battle. He also tried to say how tough talk was not the key to success, in referring to Obama's "killing" talk of Bin Laden. However, it was a failed attempt on McCain's behalf to belittle Obama, and even a failed attempt of quoting Obama. So McCain rambled off on saying how he would negotiate with Iran to side with America to prevent the nuclear weapons from spreading throughout the Middle East.

Barack Obama offered some clarification by adding that no one will call for an invasion of Pakistan, and again saying that if Pakistan is unable or unwilling to hunt down Bin Laden, "then we should."

"They are threatening to kill more Americans," said Obama, "while McCain is saying bomb, bomb, bomb Iran," and even, "called for an invasion of North Korea." This goes against McCain's earlier claims in the debate in wanting to gain Iran as an ally, just before this statement by Obama.

The United States was far from finishing up in Afghanistan but the Republicans pushed hard to invade Baghdad over greedy measures. What Barack Obama claims to be imperative is for the Iraqi government to take more responsibility of their own country, which will allocate Obama the leverage to withdraw American troops over time. This in turn will enable more troops to relocate to Afghanistan where they can complete the real mission there.

Topics including Russia, the new Cold War, and Georgia were also touched upon and for someone like John McCain who claims to be an expert on such subjects as these; he really failed to impress me tonight. He gave no substance to the matter and never sided to one position, ultimately saying not everyone would agree with him. Well that's politics McCain, and you have failed right there in living up to your job title as a politician. Barack Obama resembled being a veteran when touching upon these subjects and that was a surprising knockout win for Obama.

Besides the war, Barack Obama also undoubtedly hit McCain into the outfield when touching on subjects like healthcare, energy, and the economy. Fundamental change is what is needed, and that's the reason why Barack Obama says he is here to serve, and that's the reason why he is running for President of the United States. With John McCain, I get the sense that he is saying whatever he can just to win the election, and if he wins he'll revert to his personal agenda.

The difference between Barack Obama and John McCain is that while they say they're here to serve the American people, only one candidate has provided evidence of this claim. As a result, this makes the choice for voting between the two come Election Day a very easy one.

Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States of America.

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A Guilty McCain Tries To Change The Subject

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 1:19 PM

Originally written: October 6, 2008

Sen. John McCain has suddenly swayed away from the economic crisis. With the help of Gov. Sarah Palin, he has gone back to his dirty tricks by landing out some personal attacks on Sen. Barack Obama by calling him, "dishonorable" and, "too risky."

In fact, Sarah Palin has recently been repeating a statement where Obama remarked in the past that the troops in Afghanistan are, "just air-raiding villages and killing civilians."

Truthfully speaking, that statement by Obama has some truth in relations to the whole scheme of the War on Terror. The US Army has in fact been in the skies dropping bombs with no clear purpose but to kill. Kill who you might ask, well there really is no clear target but the "terrorists." Only problem here is we have no definite location on these terrorists, so the Americans decide to bomb everyone including civilian families, mothers, and children.

Just stop and think about those tragic situations happening in the Middle East. Think about all the terror the Americans are causing to good hearted human beings. Now play that same picture in reverse. Picture yourself in fear. Picture yourself being terrorized, and picture your livelihood in jeopardy. Loved ones killed for no reason but greed. It's not a satisfying picture is it?

You don't see or hear this on your television because the media picks and chooses what they want to show and report.

Look at what the media did show though. Take the Iraq war for example, a moment in history that became a public entertainment-like scene on CNN when the Americans invaded Baghdad in April 2003. It was an air-raid that eventually turned into a ground level tank-raid once the Iraqi's were deemed weak enough to be ambushed and taken over. The US Army seized the airports and Presidential palace, while suddenly the media was playing up the American savior anthems for the good of the world.

If you look at the big picture though, with all the wrongs the Americans did in Iraq, I feel less safe today. Not only financially with the economic crisis, but also my life feels at risk with the constant threats of military action around the world. It feels like a prelude to World War III.

Whom can we attribute all this disturbing future unrest towards? We can point the fingers to President George W. Bush, the Republicans, and yes Sen. John McCain, your current Republican Presidential candidate for 2008.

So what was the purpose of invading Iraq anyway? Was it to avenge the 9/11 attacks? Come on, you can't fool us with that one anymore. Or was it because of the "weapons of mass destruction?" You won't be able to lure us in with that one anymore Bush.

In a recent McCain advert, they have attacked Barack Obama for that statement on Afghanistan I mentioned earlier. In the process, the ad states that, "Congressional liberals voted repeatedly to cut off funding to our troops. Increasing the risk on lives." The ad then went on to conclude with a simple line adding, "How dangerous."

All this in trying to paint Barack Obama as the dangerous choice come Election Day. In turn they hope this makes you believe that John McCain and Sarah Palin are the safer choice.

Be careful of your actions though John McCain because what you thought may have gained you supporters, could moreover be perpetrated against you in a stiff way. The Obama campaign has dug up some dirt facts on John McCain in relations to the economic crisis, a topic McCain has reared away from.

I received an e-mail from Barack Obama's newsletter today that gave me a link to the launching of a multimedia campaign that was produced to draw attention to John McCain and his involvement with the "Keating Five" savings-and-loan scandal in 1989-1991. This was a tarnishing event towards the public image of John McCain at the time and it's been kept quiet in the national spotlight till now.

Not only did I receive this e-mail, but so did millions of others around the world. The link provided was a direction to website they created specifically for this topic, which has a 13-minute documentary on the scandal.

With regards to this backfiring release of information against John McCain, the Obama-Biden communications director Dan Pfieffer said, "While John McCain may want to turn the page on his erratic response to the current economic crisis; we think voters will find his involvement in a similar crisis to be particularly interesting. His involvement with Keating is a window into McCain's economic past, present, and future."

The e-mail also goes lengths with the following message:

"During the savings and loan crisis of the late '80s and early '90s, McCain's political favors and aggressive support for deregulation put him at the center of the fall of Lincoln Savings and Loan, one of the largest in the country. More than 23,000 investors lost their savings. Overall, the savings and loan crisis required the federal government to bail out the savings of hundreds of thousands of families and ultimately cost American taxpayers $124 billion.

Sound familiar?

In that crisis, John McCain and his political patron, Charles Keating, played central roles that ultimately landed Keating in jail for fraud and McCain in front of the Senate Ethics Committee. The McCain campaign has tried to avoid talking about the scandal, but with so many parallels to the current crisis, McCain's Keating history is relevant and voters deserve to know the facts -- and see for themselves the pattern of poor judgment by John McCain."

Is this the American Dream? Is this the man who should be running the United States of America as President? Could John McCain, the former fraudulent, be the man who carries us one by one out of the economic hole of disaster?

Three words - not one chance.

If John McCain and Sarah Palin cannot prove to the American people that they are worthy of your vote with some factual positive benefits of self-promotion, then why choose them when their opposition is in fact providing the opposite?

Barack Obama has been promoting "change" from the get-go, whereas John McCain has been on a full-fledged attack of his opponent with the intentions of tearing him down. It's a desperate attempt if you ask me, and if that's the "change" that McCain and Palin are trying to promote then I foresee another Civil War in America coming up.

The fact of the matter is that we are in a financial-economic crisis, and it will lead to another Great Depression if we put it on the backburner like John McCain has done. Barack Obama recognizes the threats and he promises "change" with action.

I encourage you all to tune in tomorrow to the second Presidential Debate. In the last debate you could really sense the fear spelled all over John McCain. He deviated from any acknowledgement of his rival, Barack Obama, nor did he give much eye contact. It was almost like discrimination on McCain's part if you ask me, but I won't go that far, I think it was more fear.

With all this dirt on McCain now reinstilled upon the American people, I find it to be very interesting on how things will play out tomorrow. Just remember one thing; Barack Obama is not here to attack. He's here to "change" the course of action plans for tomorrow's America upon moving forward in a positive direction, and he will defend what's right.

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Originally written: October 3, 2008

I just wanted to touch on a hot topic that I find comes up every so often when talking to my colleagues here in Canada.

Commonly known as the North American Union, but recently evolved into the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) of North America, I find a lot of Canadians believe that one day we may be engulfed by the United States economically. It's a thought that increases awareness today more than ever because of the current economic crisis.

Theoretically the North American Union has been around since the mid-19th century. Countries that bonded within the union were Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America, and various other South American countries unofficially.

Fast forward to the 21st century and we have a new union of sorts. On March 23, 2005 in Waco, Texas (or Bush country as I like to call it), a new partnership was established. It was the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) of North America, signed by Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada at the time, President Vincente Fox of Mexico, and of course President George W. Bush.

What the partnership aims to do is to dramatically alter national legislatures of each respective country by instilling change in the economic and political status quo. Such tasks however have not been fully implemented, nor will they be until 2010. We know this because the Independent Task Force of North America reported and praised the SPP initiative in May 2005 of these future plans.

In simplicity, this could mean that by 2010 you can say goodbye to citizenship of individuality. The political borders of Canada, USA, and Mexico will no longer be as meaningful as it once was. We will be under one bubble, the North American bubble, much like most European countries are now under the European Union. In fact, the now prior currencies of each respective European country were scrapped in favour of a new European Union currency, the Euro dollar.

When I travelled to Europe in 1996 and 2000, I had to show my passport when crossing the borders along my travels. Last year in 2007 after the incorporation of Euro in 2002, I no longer had to show a passport when crossing a political border, much less go through any border patrol because there were none!

Fact has it that with the current economic crisis occurring, there cannot be a better time than now to wipe the US dollar clean and start fresh. How could the Americans possibly survive with such a high stakes move though?

Before I answer that, did you know that all oil in the world is paid for in US dollar? That's right, the US dollar has become what some people like to call "Monopoly" money, in essence because the US dollar is continuously reprinted. This makes the US currency eventually worthless in the end. That's part of the reason in why we are witnessing such a drastic economic crash right now that could reach down to the lengths of great depression status in the near future.

Now reverting back to the first question as to how the United States could survive such a high stakes move of wiping their dollar clean, well it's simple really. Take Canada and Mexico with you!

If it were today, tomorrow, or 2010, the likely tanking of the US dollar would force Canada and Mexico to execute theirs and join forces with the Americans as per the SPP agreement that was signed back in 2005. What we would get is what many people are labeling the "Amero" dollar.

Do I like it? No way!

It would mean that us Canadians are glued to the hips with the United States and Mexico. So if the economy in Mexico is horrendous, or Florida was hit with a hurricane, then the economy suffers all over North America because we will be one. Yes I know we all would suffer to some degree in instances like that today, but if we're joined together tomorrow then those instances automatically will become direct burdens on all of us rather than the small bruise we were given before.

You think gas prices are bad today? Wait until 2010!

The western world will not be a fun place to live in within the next year or two if we do go down this grueling road that would without a doubt label the US dollar a dead commodity. Today's economic crisis is no better wakeup call than you're ever going to get.

Sooner or later it will be too late. Sooner or later you might as well call Canada the 51st state and Mexico the 52nd state of the United States of America because that's what would essentially happen.

What can we do to stop this? Conserve.

Conserve in every imaginable way and that will save money. Every action you pursue for an X amount of time is likely to cost you and your country. If you're at a strip mall and across the road there's a restaurant, don't drive there just walk there. Gas stations are actually running out of gas now and that spells major trouble for the economy.

Turn off your house lights if you're not using them after 10 minutes, and turn off your computer if you're not using it. You don't need to use more electricity than you need at present, and that will do you well on your electrical bill and your economy because then there's more electricity for wider use.

It's time to wake up North America!

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Originally written: October 2, 2008

Simply put, Sen. Joe Biden gave the best debate of his life. He thoroughly answered each and every question, and responded judiciously to all topics at hand. Gov. Sarah Palin on the other hand did not respond intelligently to most topics, and instead gave the impression that she would be picking and choosing which matters she would like to respond to.

I will say it right now, Sarah Palin proved to me and everyone else who watched today that she is fully NOT qualified to be the Vice President, and fully NOT qualified in being a "heartbeat" away from being the next President of the United States of America. Prime reason for my remark is that when moderator Gwen Ifill questioned what the differences would be between a Palin Administration and a McCain Administrator, it was Palin herself that came out ducking with no clear cut answer.

"McCain is a maverick," she said. "McCain cares for America." How about the questions at present in debate?

After hearing the term "maverick" time after time, because Palin had nothing else to say, Joe Biden finally had enough and said quite bluntly that while John McCain has been a "maverick" on a few issues, "he has been no maverick on the issues that matter to people's lives." Instead, John McCain is an oil-hungry being with a blood thirst mentality starved for more war, and in the process he's got the silver spoon stuck in his mouth.

The last Democratic President, Bill Clinton was there for the AMERICAN PEOPLE and remember the economic surplus America had during his run in the oval office? He put the people's interests first and the results saw America with billions of dollars in surplus. Republican, George W. Bush is and will have always been President for HIMSELF, also with his silver spoon. Look at the trillion dollars of debt America now suffers as a result. Today, John McCain is offering four more years of debt and a continued economic plunder into the next Great Depression.

Reverting back to the administration question asked by Gwen Ifill, Joe Biden said that a Biden Administration would parallel an Obama Administration. Good answer.

Sarah Palin continued her cheerleading for McCain when she said that he cares for America, so he will be cutting taxes for the American people. Then, with a glowing smile on her face she uttered that Sen. Barack Obama plans to raise taxes. Joe Biden immediately dismissed that notion by offering their structural plan for taxes that will be dependent and differentiated on household incomes of the American people.

Still relating to the taxations topic, Joe Biden decided to take a shot of his own in saying that McCain plans on increasing taxed health care with the money going straight to the money-thirst insurance companies and ultimately crossing, "the ultimate bridge to nowhere," - an interchangeable jab also towards Sarah Palin on her controversial failed "Bridge to Nowhere" project in Alaska.

The vibe I got was that Palin seemed to be disagreeing with Biden just for the sake of disagreement because she had no clue. She even went on to say that tomorrow morning the media will be picking apart their words.

Are you kidding me?

Sarah Palin is someone we should not be seeing at a debate. Get this though; she even threw in a quick shout out to third graders of an elementary school back home in Alaska. I mean how much more ridiculous can Palin get with her remarks in a debate that will serve, "the most important election in American history," as Joe Biden put it.

The only passing grades Sarah Palin receives from me are for the category of falsehood remarks. She clearly had no knowledge of any topics brought up by moderator Gwen Ifill of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

The response radar at the bottom of the television screen on CNN of undecided Ohio voters very much reflected my thoughts tonight. Initially they had a high approval rating for Gov. Sarah Palin because they had an interest in seeing how well she would cope with the debate tonight in comparison to her horrendously conducted interview earlier in the week with Katie Couric. As the tough questions rolled with non-relating answers fired back that more or less translated into rally type gesture upon being cut off numerous times by moderator Gwen Ifill, the tide quickly changed towards favouring Joe Biden during the debate.

Not only was the response radar a landslide win for Biden, but so was his outlook on global warming. Palin stated that she believes global warming stems from natural causes.

"If you don't know what the cause is, then it's clear that you don't know the solution," replied Biden.

Joe Biden explained that global warming is man-made. He gave many key examples from around the world in where global warming is obvious, one of which includes China. We saw the problems at hand during the 2008 Bejing Summer Olympics. The air quality was terribly below par for athletes coming in and it was to the point where they had to shut down every factory in the regional area for the entire time span of the Olympics.

Lastly, Joe Biden brought up the War on Terror. He told us that during the first three weeks of attacks in Iraq, Bush spent more money during that time than any other aspect of American interests within the past six and half years. More of the same mistakes are promised with McCain because he is, "dead wrong on fundamental aspects of the War on Terror."

We should not have been in Iraq in the first place, nor should we continue to be there explained Biden. Instead, himself and Barack Obama will set their sights on Afghanistan and Pakistan where Al Qaeda really are, and most importantly where Osama Bin Laden is and do remember that he was the one who orchestrated 9/11, not Saddam Hussein.

Bottom line, Sarah Palin's paled with her excessive rambling and incompetence to respond to vital issues during a critical era. If John McCain cannot make an acute decision on choosing his running mate, then McCain is undoubtedly not ready to serve the United States of America with acute decisions that will affect American and foreign interests. McCain is not serving you; he is serving HIMSELF like George W. Bush has done.

Together, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be serving you a better America and a better future. Change is their aim and knowledge such as theirs with readiness will make them ready on day one in the White House to make the important decisions that will affect our lives. It's not a self-interest for them, it's a beyond self-interest to the masses.

For a Canadian like myself, I fully endorse Barack Hussein Obama and Joseph Robinette Biden of the Democratic Party for the 2008 Presidential ticket.

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My Blog Plans

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 1:15 PM

Originally written: September 30, 2008

Hi everyone,

So this is my second blog ever in just two days, pretty good eh? Well, I'm going to try and make it a once per week minimum type of deal. Truth be told, I love writing but unfortunately I do not have all the time in the world to write all the time.

Currently I am going to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, BC and it is tough! I'm enrolled in the Marketing Management and Communications program, and it's like a four year university program condensed down to two years. This means the semesters will drive you haywire because you're bombarded with seven courses each semester. Speaking of which, I am at school right now and I'll have to sign off of this entry because we're about to start our first lecture of the day with... Accounting! Fun right?

So that's basically my excuse for not writing as much as I would like to, but we'll see what I can do. Don't forget that I am also in the process of launching my own company with my father, Kris, which is something I've been eagerly working on as of late.

As for my blogs, expect to read up on matters concerning general life situations, school, politics, current events, sports, and other miscellaneous topics.

Ciao for now!

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Marcus Cygy Reverting To Marcus Cyganiak

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 9:45 AM

Originally written: October 29, 2008

The Marcus Cygy you may or may not have been following for the past few years is indeed me, Marcus Cyganiak - my real name. So why go by the name of Cygy in the first place, and why the sudden switchback to a name that is relatively unknown? Well sit back and keep on reading because I'm going to indulge you on not only an inspirational part of my life, but also a very important time in my life where dreams became a reality and thereafter a realization of future success.

During my youth my name was often too hard to pronounce for many people. Instead of the correct pronunciation for Cyganiak, which should be "Sig-an-yak," people were saying "Si-jan-e-ak," or some other absurd attempts. All I could do was correct, correct, and correct people time after time to the point where I didn't care anymore.

In the year 2000 I moved up from Cedar Drive Elementary School to Minnekhada Middle School in Port Coquitlam. Being in a new class setting for the sixth grade amongst many new faces, I had to introduce myself in proper full first and last name form. Once I blurted out my name it was a sure thing to see eyebrows raised and confusion spelt across many of the students' faces, and even the teacher.

After meeting all my classmates in grade six, it was a friend I would make and keep to this day that started calling me "Ziggy," in place of my hard last name. Over time that name would transcend into a more suitable replacement for Cyganiak, where I basically shortened the name in the form of "Cygy" - thus "Marcus Cygy" was born.

Grade six became grade seven. Grade seven became grade eight, and before I knew it I was attending Terry Fox Secondary School for grade nine in September 2003. By that time the name "Cygy" became a popular entity for me locally at the minor hockey league levels, as I was playing my sixth season as a hockey player. The name, "Marcus Cygy," which was pronounced "Marcus Sig-e," would reach unimaginable heights I could have only dreamt of pursuing once I reached the end of ninth grade in June 2004.

In the classic ‘right time, right place' type of thing, I was hired by TNA Entertainment, LLC., better known as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling out of Nashville, Tennessee and Orlando, Florida on Spike TV. Long story short, "Marcus Cygy" became a man with many titles within the company, which included associate web developer, graphic developer, online public co-administrator, and writer.

Among my various writing projects for TNA, I was penning the regular, Cygy's View column, which became a popular hit on TNA Wrestling's website. I was also writing the weekly "iMPACT!" on Spike TV results for both the TNA Wrestling website and the Spike TV website. In addition, I was writing live Pay-Per-View results on the fly each month, plus other informational articles.

All this would not have happened though if it were not for my grandpa, Alfredo Vannucci, who introduced me to wrestling in 1994 with a classic Bret "Hitman" Hart match. Credit also has to go towards the birth of my nickname I alluded to earlier. So it was definitely a dream that became a reality for me when I landed my job with TNA, because as a young child I had always wanted to work for either the WWF or the now defunct WCW, and the relatively new TNA promotion that was established in 2002, was just as good for me.

After leaving TNA Wrestling completely in September 2007 on my own terms, I had built up such a big name within the wrestling industry. The name, "Marcus Cygy," was getting offers left and right from not only independent wrestling promotions, but also big leaguers. I have however decided to keep all that information strictly confidential at this time since an offer is still on the table in the future if I ever wanted to accept it.

In addition to all the offers, I was interviewed by a few publications in the United States to serve as an inspiration to young upcoming workers, with a general message stating that anything is possible if you apply yourself and put your mind to it. Just a month shy of turning 15 years old, I was able to land a job with a national television wrestling company. How many people can say that?

I will without a doubt always be thankful for everything TNA ever gave me as far as experience goes. It opened up a wide variety of opportunities that I am still discovering to this day, and it's a thrill!

Looking back at the incredible ride, I realize I was portraying myself within two separate entities: "Marcus Cygy" in the United States, and my other self, "Marcus Cyganiak" in Canada - the real me.

At this point in my life I find myself at a crossroads, much like former WWE Champion, The Rock found himself when transitioning from wrestling to Hollywood. The gimmicked name, "The Rock," is what brought Dwayne Johnson to the dance, so that's what he first used in his films to retain his fame. From there he slowly transitioned into Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to familiarize his old and new fans with his real name until finally scrapping "The Rock" name entirely. Now he simply goes by "Dwayne Johnson."

Within the past year I have begun transitioning myself out of the wrestling world and into the business world. Fans of my work have probably begun realizing that many of my entities of the Cygy synergy have either been fading off or shutting down. I'm talking about such sites like my official Marcus Cygy website, among many others.

The sole reason for this is because I have come to the realization that "Marcus Cygy" is no longer, in my view, a viable profitable option for myself, nor is it even my given legal name. Sure it was a great gimmick or pen name; whatever you want to call it, but for today's times the name does not fit according to my future plans. My plans include a big financial step with regard to the real estate economy. It is for that reason why I believe it to be imperative on my part to now revert back to my birth name and forever reference myself as such.

Whether you know how to say my name or not right now, you will soon learn to say Cyganiak because I'll be sticking around for a long time in my post-wrestling life. That's not to say that I'm no longer a wrestling fan because I truly still am, but it is to say that I will no longer be working in that business at this time.

Whether all Cygy endeavors are completely ended or not remains to be seen at this time. If I do have time I would for sure like to continue some of my sites as a personal interest point of view, but we'll have to see if I'm capable of finding that time down the line.

Till next time, this is Marcus Cyganiak signing off of my very first blog, ciao!

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