FeelingElephants

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Top 10 Santorum Quotes (Ammunition In Case You Can’t Remember Why He’s Vile)

I’ll skip the references to sexual aftermath (NSFW) which are most commonly associated with Senator Santorum. His own words are filthy enough. (In case you’re wondering why Santorum matters, he was within 8 votes of winning the Iowa Republican Presidential Caucus, which gives him a platform for hate he hasn’t had since he spoke on the floor of [...]

My Photo is on the Front Page of the Tartan!

I am so excited! One of my photos was used as the front cover image for The Tartan. See screen-shot above. The Tartan has been CMU’s primary newspaper since 1906. They kindly let me use one of their beautiful cameras when I told them I was going to the inauguration. Another one of my [...]

Our Generation

Today I had a Professor ask me whether my generation understands that we took control of our country yesterday. He is wrong. We, as a generation, did not take control. We, as a generation, made a commitment.

We have taken responsibility for America.

As soon as I thought that I felt burdened but also empowered. [...]

Global Impact of US Presidential Election

Here in the US we make a common mistake of assuming that our races, our issues, and our concerns are of global concern and import. Tonight they are. I found that the US Presidential Race between Barack Obama and John McCain was front Page News on 50 international news websites.

Jessica’s liberal and conservative electoral map predictions (UPDATE: How Obama Won)

These are my predictions–just my thoughts based on how things have been trending lately. I am currently glued to the TV watching CNN and eating chips.

If you haven’t, go out and vote *now*! Don’t know where? Go to the League of Women Voter’s sponsored Polling Place Location Finder.

Current Electoral Map

Inspirational Quote: [...]