It's obvious that anyone who spends $150,000 on clothes is classified as a Diva, but is Sarah Palin--vice presidential nominee--really a diva?!
Sure she wears expensive clothes on the campaign trail, but the vice presidential hopeful says that they are nothing more than a hookup from the RNC. The VP has to be styling and profiling in the latest and most expensive fashion in order to get the respect of conservative America?
So what makes her a diva? One of Sen. John McCain's advisers described Palin as 'going rogue,' while another said "She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone."
I wouldn't either if the advice I've been given only pushed me further away from the White House. So I guess it's wrong to go off script?! Other than it possibly hurting a candidate's campaign, that's not a bad thing. I think it's more important that we know what the candidates have to say (in their own words) rather than letting high skilled writers and political science experts speak for them. It would deepen our country in another eight years of disaster if we find out that the candidates only know what they've been scripted on. I think it's good for a candidate to veer off of the script every once and a while. You must defend your territory and what you know in your heart to be true. After all, there's only a few more days to get the message out--their own message that is.
Drop a line and let me know what your definition of a diva is. The media already told us there's.
Today is the last day of September, and in two days the Vice-President Debate will take place in St.Louis, Missouri. I am really excited for this debate as well because its another chapter in the books. Last week I was interviewed by FOX 21 News and they asked me what I was looking forward in this Election and basically why I was going to vote. I told them that no matter what happened in this election I just hope that the president really steps up his game. I want a president that will fight for the people and not against the people. I want a president that will help us save rather than help us spent. I want a president that I can ultimately trust so that I don't hide in emotional distress.
The reporter actually told me to specify my passion for politics, and they found kind of wierd that a 19 year old actually was passionate about politics, and to be honest with you, I never really knew that I was really into politics until September 11 happen. So I explained to her the process of how I got involved in political youth movements and how politics for me is a piece of bread in the morning. I also realized that in my culture, there are not that many of us that are really involved in these movements, because we are scared of judgements.
"It is hard to handle my life right now," I told the reporter, because of the mere reason that I love creating change but it is hard when you have all these policies to follow created by society and or social structure. She could not believe those words were coming out my mouth. Overall the interview went very well. She was so supportive, something I needed.
After this past weekend I could not believe what I had witnessed. And I probably still can't. When I came back to school people were really excited to talk about the debate. It was so great to tell them how it was and what I had witnessed. I told them how I wished my friends were there to witness it with me.
The policies that Obama and McCain disscussed were asked very directly and well. But to be honest it surprised me, and this is from my personal opinion, that they were just blaming each other. That reaction did not just come from me but a lot of the viewers as well. Obama still thinks we are not safe, but now thinks we should send more troops to Afghanistan, and McCain thinks that we should send more troops to Iraq. Well at least that is what I got from it. I know that the debates are going to get better , as it winds up to November 4. But let's see this thursday how it all works out for Joe Biden and Sarah Palin.
Wow! You probably haven't heard from me in a very long time, but let me tell you I am still alive! Oh yea! And trust me I have done nothing but organizing voter registration drives and getting some of the students pumped up for the elections. I am really looking forward to seeing students getting registered to Vote at the Northland College Campus Center.
Being the Student Body President has allowed me to organize these kind of events to get the youth involved with this election season. I'm going to be honest, I have been kind of surprised to see that there are many people that are registering to vote for the first time.
Talking to some community members here in Ashland, Wisconsin has been a great experience because they tell me that they love the fact that the youth are getting involved with this election, especially because Northland College is a great part of the community. Some of the students see that the issue that is most important to them is the environment. Northland College has a great environmental focus to be a sustainable campus where students make the difference. They also find school tuition and financial aid availability one of the top priorities.
Some students have decided to get involved with the local political office, hoping to get deputies to go out and get people registered to vote. The small town movement is important to Wisconsin. As a strong political state, Wisconsin can make the difference in this year's election. I find it great to see the variety of representation is among the resedential halls when it comes to their favorite candidates. I have seen doors with signs for Palin and McCain and Obama /Biden. Groups are organizing to spread the word. Ruth Anne Atkinson, a sophomore at Northland, has started a student group for Obama/Biden and there are other groups for the Green Party, Independents, and Republicans on its way as we wind down to the debates. I will be attending the first presidential debate in Mississippi this week, and I will be reporting from there. Its going to be a great experience!!
On Sunday, Sarah Palin appeared in North Florida. Through the hot weather and the troubled homes from the hurricanes, Palin supporters and observers flocked statewide to hear the trendsetting VP speak.
We know How Florida feels about Palin, but how do you feel? Drop me a line and let me know if you think she's ready to become the Vice President of the United States, or just a famed Alaskan Mayor?!?!
A-F-R-I-C-A is calling me. In less than 48 hours I will be in W. Africa--Ghana to be specific. I am returning to where the existence of all human life began; the motherland of all human beings. Most people beg to differ but that's the truth I know, and I'm sticking with it!
While I'm gone, I'm still going to be out in the streets (of Ghana) grinding for information about this historic election. As you know, we are not the only people who are interested in Sarah Palin and Barack Obama. Other countries seem to know as much as we do. It'll be cool to see what they know about us.
It's also my goal to reveal any stereotypes that we have about the country. I know when it comes down to it, people joke about it being a poor country, and claim that people walk around with no shoes. I get to witness first hand what's true and what's not true.
We all have a story, and the stories Americans know are distorted because we only know what we see on television.
You won't hear from me for a little bit, but please believe the first week in October, I will be back with more information and more adrenaline than ever to report the best in politics for millinials.
I'm going to miss ya'll, but in the meantime, I'll holla.
Thursday night the presidential candidates talked about their views on service and community on CNN.
Obama: "America is the greatest country on earth, but it didn't just happen on its own. It is not a gift only.... it is a responsibility."
This is a similar comment to one made by Obama in his acceptance speech during the National Democratic Convention. His line, "We are the ones we've been waiting for." He has commented that this is key in Americans solving the difficult challenges he believes we are face with as millions of hands working together.
"The choices we provide young people are too constrained. " Obama went on to say, "The fact is that we have to have government. When a hurricane strikes, as it did with Katrina, we have to have a FEMA that works, which by the way, means that we should be encouraging young people, the best and the brightest, to get involved as civil servants, to pursue careers of public service so we've got people who are trained in federal emergency management who are able to take on the job. Now, that does not crowd out the Red Cross. That doesn't crowd out the thousands of church groups that went down there. What it means is that each area has a role to play"
Sen. Obama further says that the 3 years he spent as a community organizer working with churches and setting up after school programs for youth were the greatest years of education he ever had because it enabled him to see the ways in which people were empowered when they were given a chance to take charge of their own lives.
"Ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they come together. That is what I want to inspire people to do."
When it was Sen. McCain's turn he used similar opportunities to talk about the importance of service speaking about his role in the US Military, but he did not feel young people should be encouraged by increases in federal or presidential means. Instead he talked about America's roll in protecting Georgia against a possible war against Russia.
"They understand the challenges that we have in this world. They see the Russian invasion of the little country called Georgia. They see the problems in Afghanistan growing larger. They see a whole lot of things happening in the world that's going to require us to serve, and that opportunity has to be provided to them."
McCain said that the government should limit its involvement in service encouragement.
"I'd be glad to reward [volunteers] them as much as possible. But you want to be careful that the reason is not the reward of financial or other reasons, but the reward is the satisfaction of serving a cause greater than yourself. ... Finding new ways to serve. That's what this next few years should be all about."
This is a stark contrast to Obama's plan to encourage people who can't always afford to serve after graduating from college $20,000 in debt. Obama said his education plan outlines a $4,000 credit to students each year that is dependent on the dedication of those same students giving back to their communities.
The highlight of the forum was the question about previous statements by Gov. Sarah Palin that she made accepting the VP nomination last week where she said:
"I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities,"
McCain's response to the question
"Look, Gov. Palin was responding to the criticism of her inexperience and her job as a mayor in a small town. That's what she was responding to. Of course I respect community organizers. Of course I respect people who serve their community. And Sen. Obama's record there is outstanding."
McCain went on to attack Obama by saying that politics is "tough business," and Sen. Obama set the tone of the whole campaign when he refused to take part in town hall meetings with McCain across America.
The spin on CNN afterward had a commentator who called the statement a boldface lie and believed the McCain campaign knew exactly what it was doing when attacking Obama's work as a community organizer. The same commentator then said that Obama's response to the question about Palin's attack was weak and Obama was probably more angry about the comment by Palin.
One thing left out of the forum was the important statistic that your nation's youth are some of the most active community organizers and service volunteers in the country.
Have we forgotten she is an American citizen with feelings? To attack her values is one thing, but attacking her family draws the line that no one should cross. Maybe that's the downside of being a political figure seeking such a powerful role in America? In the long run, overcoming obstacles triumphs over all.
One obstacle Palin probably isn't worried about are the comments from rap icon and business mogul, P. Diddy. Fans and the media are now attacking Diddy for his remarks against Sarah Palin.
Diddy has been seen in the public eye as a cutthroat businessman who takes nothing less than the best. His tactics are severe, but he believes his reasons are for love and success. Diddy is admired because of his business savy and his willingness to give aspiring entertainers and professionals a chance at their dream. Diddy's rep is powerful in the world, but his remarks may have caused a negative vibe in the political world.
The blog entry by Diddy displays ideals that are comical to a certain extent, but not necessarily fact-based. Palin supporters argue that Diddy's national influence causes fans to believe in the "ignorance" of his comments rather than seek true answers and opinions for themselves.
Diddy explains in his apology video to Palin that his comments were not meant to be taking in the wrong way but they were delivered to Youtube viewers Diddy-style. The comments were meant to provoke thought on the topics at hand, and encourage Americans to exercise their right to democracy by voicing their opinions. The "Ciroc Obama" or Diddy may be a comedian in his own sense, but who is the joke really on?
Due to the language in the material I will not post it, but feel free to visit http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=3UQ_ZO636HI&feature=related to view the blog.
Spit ya game and let me know what you think upon reviewing Diddy's video blog.
Sarah Palin Picture courtesy of: greasyguide.com P. Diddy picture courtesy of: social-marketing.com
Even though Trojan Condoms launched its Evolve America tour last April, the safer sex campaign still made quite an appearance at both the Democratic and Republican Conventions. Calling it the "condomvention" Trojan's bus rolled into Denver, Colorado for a huge party the first night of the festivities.
With special guests including Ja Rule, Spike Lee, Alan Cumings, Josh Lucas, Tony Goldwyn, and Gloria Reuben, the party started with open bar and a little comedy.
The Evolve Tour targeted delegates, sexual health advocacy groups, policymakers and the presidential candidates themselves, urging them to acknowledge safer sex issues and get them on the political and social agendas.
"condom advertising restrictions on network prime time television in effect, and over a billion dollars spent on abstinence-only education that does not advocate condom use..."
There are two tours continuing from the conventions. Evolve Yourself and Involve Yourself plan to crisscross the country through the final months of the Presidential campaigns.
"Trojan Evolve is a call to action," says Jim Daniels, Vice President of Marketing for Church & Dwight Co Inc. "We're quite literally going city to city asking Americans to pledge to use a condom every time, sign a petition for change and help turn the tide on the unhealthy state of sexual health in this country."
See my video on the campaign below and take the pledge at TrojanCondoms.com
Being the Student Body President has allowed me to organize these kind of events to get the youth involved with this election season. I'm going to be honest, I have been kind of surprised to see that there are many people that are registering to vote for the first time. 
Even though 
