Joshua September 24th, 2008
In a reply to John McCains suspension of his campaign, Barack Obama says:
“It’s my belief that this is exactly the time the American people need to hear from the person who in approximately 40 days will be responsible with dealing with this mess … What I think is important is that we don’t suddenly infuse Capitol Hill with presidential politics … Presidents are going to have to deal with more than one thing at a time. It’s not necessary for us to think that we can do only one thing, and suspend everything else.” -Barack Obama
Joshua September 24th, 2008
The United States is in the middle of a serious financial crisis that could push the economy into a long-term recession if the government does not act, the president has said.
In a televised address on Wednesday aimed at persuading the public to support a $700bn financial bail-out being negotiated with congress, George Bush reiterated that urgent action was needed to bolster the markets.
Joshua September 24th, 2008
U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain issued a joint statement Wednesday, calling the Bush administration’s financial bailout plan “flawed” and calling for bipartisan cooperation.
“The plan that has been submitted to Congress by the Bush Administration is flawed, but the effort to protect the American economy must not fail,” the statement said.
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Joshua September 24th, 2008
John McCain shook up the presidential campaign again on Wednesday, announcing that he’ll suspend campaigning Thursday to work on the Wall Street bailout legislation and urging that the first presidential debate with rival Barack Obama be delayed.
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Victor September 21st, 2008
In his first column for the Green Olive Yuk, DJ Victamone, takes a deep look at rapper Lil Wayne.
“I want to be bonging beers and chiefin’ blunts to some WAYNE. Not T-Pain or Robin Thicke.”
-DJ Victamone
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Joshua August 29th, 2008
In an attempt to take the wind out of Barack Obama’s sail, John McCain made a desperate choice for his running mate choosing the Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, as his Vice Presidential candidate.
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Joshua July 12th, 2008
Before an interview with Fox News, Jesse Jackson made some striking remarks about Barack Obama, unfortunately for Jackson, the cameras were already rolling.
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Joshua June 30th, 2008
The Green Olive Yuk’s favorite cosmic-Americana band, Beachwood Sparks, is set to reunite on July 13th!
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