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Brittany Frye

"Welcome to Obamaville" is Rick Santorum's "Hunger Games" (Video) | Washington Times Co... - 5 views

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  • Brittany Frye on 28 Mar 12
     
    I can't believe his campaign actually produced this. AND the video we saw is only PART of a series titled "Obamaville" that will be available on his website. He is certifiably crazy. And his campaign manager must be on crack.
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  • Brittany Frye on 28 Mar 12
  • Dina Azar on 28 Mar 12
     
    brittany, i wish you could see how hard i'm laughing right now.
  • Karina Assaf on 29 Mar 12
     
    Oh My God! I can't believe there's a sequel! Haha this is going to be sooooo entertaining!!
  • Jad Rahme on 01 Apr 12
     
    Mmm creating a series of ads against an opposing candidate as opposed to having one focused on the candidate himself... Not sure if it's a great idea
Dina Azar

P.C.H.A.S.-Personal Campaign of Hate Against Santorum - 7 views

www.youtube.com/watch

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  • Dina Azar on 28 Mar 12
     
    "you can call a napkin a car, but it doesn't make it a car." the deep philosophies of Rick Santorum.
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  • Dima Saber on 28 Mar 12
     
    :-/
  • Karina Assaf on 29 Mar 12
     
    I'm starting to like him, he would go down in history for the most entertaining president of all time! Hahah I can just imagine your faces while you're reading this! :D
  • Toufic Sarieddine on 29 Mar 12
     
    I think the interesting question is, who is responsible for this? Could this be Obama firing back at Santorum's Obamaville ad?
  • Toufic Sarieddine on 29 Mar 12
     
    Actually Dina, Abraham Lincoln had a similar quote that said something like if you call a dog's tail a leg, how many legs does it have? Four, because calling the dog's tail a leg doesn't make it a leg... :p just sayin'
Tala Hammoud

Did you hear the joke about the politician who ... - 2 views

www.dailystar.com.lb/...about-the-politician-who-.ashx

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  • Tala Hammoud on 31 Mar 12
     
    WASHINGTON: Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney hit an off note when he told a "humorous" story about his dad shutting down a factory. Actor Robert De Niro managed to get both Romney's fellow Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and the Obama campaign riled up when he joked at an Obama fundraiser that America isn't ready for a white first lady.
Karina Assaf

Political Punchlines - 2 views

www.reuters.com/...political-punchlines

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  • Karina Assaf on 29 Mar 12
     
    To add more humour into our lives :P
  • Karina Assaf on 29 Mar 12
     
    Oh and of course Santorum is the one being laughed at the most!
Dima Hajj

Rick Santorum's latest ad against Obama - 8 views

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  • Dima Hajj on 25 Mar 12
     
    What do you guys think of this? Seems ridiculous to me..
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  • Dima Saber on 25 Mar 12
     
    I am not sure if I am more amused or scared about this increasing tendency to build momentum towards a war on Iran... I mean you guys could campaign, sure! But why Iran? Again? Seriously?!
  • zeina ammar on 26 Mar 12
     
    wow
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 26 Mar 12
     
    I understand that it is a bit exaggerated but obama will indeed grow much more radical in which case he's re-elected. I'd love to see the look on the faces of democrats after a second obama term, but hopefully he won't see another term. Unless of course Santorum wins the nomination.
  • zeina ammar on 27 Mar 12
     
    Daniel you're such a rightist in all your positions about absolutely everything. Gotta admire the consistency...
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 27 Mar 12
     
    Of course I am! And thanks! :)
  • Dina Azar on 27 Mar 12
     
    you guys, it was like santorum took control of my computer! i couldn't even pause the video to continue on my rampage against him. did you notice at :32 when the creepy voice says, "and the residents of THIS town must come to grips with the harsh reality that a rogue nation and swarn american enemy, has become a nuclear threat." the OBSESSION with iran has to stop, it's getting a little out of hand. santorum is using propaganda (at it's absolute worst!) to rally the americans into another war with another invisible enemy. jesus. i cannot see any more santorum news, it'll make me sick.
  • zeina ammar on 27 Mar 12
     
    Dina 100% with you. Which is why, Daniel (oh Daniel!) we REALLY need to talk. I need to hear your arguments one by one. Not in class of course but find a way because your convictions are so strong that they terrify me. I have so many questions for you.
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 27 Mar 12
     
    I hate Santorum and I do not support him, but for you to call Iran an American obsession is very interesting. Iran now trains terrorists in full-fledged camps in Venezuela, and deals with drug cartels in Mexico which have access to American soil, and it's still an "obsession" to you? Let's not go too far, stay here in Lebanon and look at your situation, do you really approve of Iran's gradual encroachment on your historical home as a member of a minority? Or perhaps you will awaken when alcohol and clubbing among other things are no longer allowed in Lebanon? It's called way of life and it is such a shame to see the liberal media succeed in alienating those who defend our way of life. Zeina my convictions aren't meant to terrify you, they're meant to terrify those determined leftists or anything/anyone ultimately contributing to the curbing of my freedom or the changing of my identity. They should know that there is and will always be a hard wall they will hit other than reality.
  • Brittany Frye on 28 Mar 12
     
    "obama will indeed grow much more radical in which case he's re-elected" I HOPE he becomes more "radical" in his second term when he no longer has to worry about getting reelected. He has been way too soft on certain controversial issues (i.e. healthcare reform). For instance, some speculate that he may legalize gay marriage or alter U.S. policy towards Israel once reelected.
  • zeina ammar on 28 Mar 12
     
    These speculations are not to his advantage though, are they? I mean gay marriage sure whatever I'm guessing all Democrats (and sane people) agree on that but Israel policy? That will cost him.
  • Dina Azar on 28 Mar 12
     
    i just wanted to share this: John Brabender, a senior advisor to Santorum, told CNN the campaign has no plans to purchase airtime for the video. don't worry daniel, i'll be getting back to your condescending comment in a moment.
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 28 Mar 12
     
    Well for you this is a dream come true but for me it's a nightmare. "Too soft"? You call gradually turning America into a socialist country "too soft"? 99 weeks of unemployment benefits is not "too soft". The EPA having enough power to enforce a freaking dust limit just because of nine migratory birds is not "too soft". VETOING the Keystone Pipeline is not "too soft". I could go on, but then again, things like that actually please liberals. I don't like to emphasize gay marriage a lot since I'm indifferent to it but don't prefer it. But to think that the he'll change US policy towards Israel, especially at this critical time, is a nightmare that even Santorum ad's can't express. Republicans, and Conservatives in general, are the sane people, but look at history, people who turned out to be right were always at first alienated and made to look stupid. No hard feelings.
  • zeina ammar on 28 Mar 12
     
    Dude I'm sorry if I made you feel like you were under attack. I respect your opinion. I really would've liked to have this conversation elsewhere so that I don't spam everyone's inbox. My main concern is not that you have these opinions but that you refuse to question them. You seem so certain about everything. I myself change positions on the same subject 100 times before settling on one opinion and I've learned to do that thanks to people around me who keep challenging me. And I wanted to hear your arguments precisely to reconsider my positions once again. PS: sorry about the word "sane" I had no right to say it like that and I certainly wasn't directing it against you. Peace, Love & Such Positive Vibes *_*
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 28 Mar 12
     
    haha you have no idea what I had to go through to arrive at these conclusions. Self-doubt, head splitting pondering, constant self-criticism, etc. But as you said it always helps to be challenged, it reveals flaws. I'm glad that you made me think hard about what to say. No need to worry I considered this a strictly political debate from the start and I'm also sorry if I said something messed up. Peace.
Daniel Bou Diab

Mitt Romney's liberal campaigning tactics | Washington Times Communities - 0 views

communities.washingtontimes.com/...ys-liberal-campaigning-tactics

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  • Daniel Bou Diab on 28 Mar 12
     
    PHOENIX, February 3, 2012- Mitt Romney's win in Florida didn't happen because the voters felt at heart with Romney's message and past, but rather the negative onslaught of campaign ads run by the Romney campaign and its allies against Newt Gingrich.
Dina Azar

Rick Santorum For Vice President? - 2 views

www.care2.com/...ntorum-for-vice-president.html

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  • Dina Azar on 27 Mar 12
     
    "because we know their future and all of our children's future is at stake in this election and I don't want to be the guy who has to sit with my granddaughter, 20 years from now, and tell stories about an America where people once were free." -rick santorum CAN I JUST KILL MYSELF NOW??
Tala Hammoud

The Romney Foreign Policy Pivot Is Now in Effect | Swampland | TIME.com - 1 views

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  • Tala Hammoud on 27 Mar 12
     
    As Crowley points out, Mitt Romney was pretty well-poised to seize on Obama's open mic moment, in which he told Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that he'd have "more flexibility" on missile defense after his re-election. Romney dug in on the issue Monday, hammering the White House on the stump and calling Russia "without question our number one geopolitical foe" on CNN.
Dina Azar

Gingrich: Obama's Trayvon Comments "Appalling" and "Disgraceful" - 1 views

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    Gingrich accuses the president of dividing the country using racial politics.
zeina ammar

How do Lebanese candidates for Parliament communicate their programs to the population? - 5 views

After visiting voxe.org, a website that allows you to compare French candidates' positions on themes of your choice (Economy, Environment, Education, Immigration...), it occurred to me that there i...

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Daniel Bou Diab

Scottish 'border checks' warning - 0 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...and-scotland-politics-17505302

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  • Daniel Bou Diab on 26 Mar 12
     
    An independent Scotland could face the prospect of checks at its border with England, Home Secretary Theresa May has warned. It comes after a conference speech when Ms May claimed independence could lead to mass immigration problems. Afterwards, the home secretary said she envisaged "some sort of border check" if Scotland joined the European Schengen common travel area.
Hussein Khalil

The High Theater of France's Presidential Election - 2 views

www.theatlantic.com/...254976

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  • Hussein Khalil on 24 Mar 12
     
    "There is no political theater quite like a French presidential campaign." - This article provides a brief summary and analysis of the current French presidential race, and delves into the radical and stagy conduct of the candidates.
Tarek Maamari

Candidates are not the only choice - The National - 2 views

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  • Tarek Maamari on 22 Mar 12
     
    "Al sama Zarqa, al Shams Safra, wa al warqa bayda"  "The white ballot is a clear statement of our discontent and frustration with the upcoming elections," "If there is a large percentage of blank ballots cast in the upcoming elections, then it may serve as an important indication of the political views here,"  "If you don't believe in any of the candidates, then why not cast a vote for a cause instead of a character?" "You can put that blank vote into good use and vote for a better future and environment," 
zeina ammar

Lebanese Women Rights and the Nationality Law - YouTube - 3 views

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  • zeina ammar on 21 Mar 12
     
    Karin, this is to answer your question about what it would mean to change the law, PRACTICALLY speaking. This fight is not just a matter of principle. Britney, the video is subtitled ;)
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  • Dina Azar on 22 Mar 12
     
    zeina this video is incredible. i had no idea that you needed to have a certain amount of money in the bank in order to obtain a business visa...
  • Karina Assaf on 22 Mar 12
     
    Exactly 15,635 were for Muslim women (38.8% to Palestinians), 2,225 for Christians. And those are only the registered ones. So if a Christian were against granting women the lebanese citizenship for this reason and they were to read this, you'd be giving them a heart attack.:) And this is not just for political reasons. Because as Dima said in class, the percentage between Muslims and Christians will more or less remain the same. Or so it seems, (I haven't finished the full report yet) I posted the actualy UNDP report which was summarized in the video.
  • Karina Assaf on 22 Mar 12
     
    Correction: "I havent finished reading the full report yet", not that I actually wrote it :P And: actual*
  • Dima Hajj on 23 Mar 12
     
    I'm going to face a similar problem when I come to apply for jobs because I don't have the nationality although my mother does. Companies here prioritize Lebanese citizens. This is an awesome video Zeina :)
Karina Assaf

UNDP Report - Predicament of Lebanese women married to non-Lebanese. - 1 views

www.undp.org.lb/...mujaz_en.pdf

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  • Daniel Bou Diab on 22 Mar 12
     
    Thank you so much Karin! This should be good.
Miriam Assaad

Toulouse and the French election: Who stands to gain and who stands to lose? - 0 views

www.haaretz.com/...nd-who-stands-to-lose-1.420072

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  • Miriam Assaad on 22 Mar 12
     
    The Spaniards have March 11 - the day in 2004 when Islamists inspired by al-Qaida bombed commuter trains, killed 191 people, and undoubtedly determined the results of national elections three days later. Now the French have March 19, the day of the attack in Toulouse, which may help determine the results of France's presidential elections at the end of next month.
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