We are almost there.Yes after much press - the DTV transition from analog to digital is almost here. And none too soon.
Even thought there are still a few million folks not ready for the conversion, positive strides have taken place since the new Obama Administration has come into office.
First in 2009 the 4 million Americans on the waiting list "coupon hopefuls" were shipped first class mail their $40 coupons in about 3 weeks time. Fantastic!
Next those whose $40 coupons had expired were able to re-register for a new coupon. And the FCC has issued contracts for installation of the digital converter boxes, help center etc etc.
We are on our way to June 12 2009 - Digital Day!
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As a hispanic Voter i'm Exited about this election.. IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE and Only OBAMA is capable to bring change to our country.. to everyone of us...
I have never before felt to eager to VOTE!! I
Many people in our community feel the same way and Obama has broken so many walls even in church we talk about it, we pray we have hope...
Many people that can NOt cast a vote in this election have felt compelled to also help in any way they can even our youth has taken action by taken the phone maken calls, talk to people in this community. Obamas has empower us to do SOMETHING not to be limited by any sircunstances but to Go out and as Dickens will say: ALLOWED MYSELF TO HOPE AS I NEVER HOPE BEFORE...
and 9 Other Joe's McCain doesn't speak about.
Wednesday night, I prepared to watch the last debate with a plate of pericos and some cold Dos Equis, and my lovely wife Nora (whom I call Scully--I'll save that story for later).
Scully has been a devout politico's wife for about ten years, a Chicago yellow-dog democrat, her father was a democrat, her mother was a democrat and she will die a democrat. She is also the one person fond of my affinity to watch every political news show and my willingness to talk politics with anyone -- anytime. For this someday she'll be awarded a purple heart, congressional medal of honor or a tall glass of Scotch, more than likely the latter.
In her eyes, I am, when it comes to politics, all-knowing, all-seeing, and can turn tap water into a great chardonnay at fundraising receptions, however , I am NOT infallible." So every election cycle (until I report for work at the great caucus in the sky), I make sure that the most qualified candidate receives 150% of my unequivocal, loyal, articulate and vociferous support (I reserve the other 50% for possible mid-cycle corrections or retreats--JK).
CNN -- Debates a la Boxing!
So it was this week, when I sat down to watch the much ballyhooed debate-to-end-all debates on CNN, that my Mexi-Mind began to wonder. With CNN HD you get the equivalent of HBO Boxing's Comp box, for each political pundit. Red/Blue dials tracking positive and negative points --LIVE! This is great, although I'd prefer totals discussed Larry Murchant and an interview with each fighter at the end.
After a some- day-dreaming about a rendition of a Jimmy Leonard-like introduction for each debater, (in this corner wearing blue satin shorts the Master Blaster against Economic Disaster, the Senator of Suave, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Barack Obama)---my mind returned to the Dos Equis and the salsa, only to be mildly irked by the introduction of "Joe the Plumber."
Joe the Plumber joins Joe Six-pack in McCain/Palin's portrait of America.
You see folks I hate glittering generalities, specifically I hate Palin's introduction of Joe Six-pack, and Holly Hockey-mom, or whatever her attempt to classify the sum of our American cultural and social experiences into some tacky image of mediocrity, is.
For a better understanding of my views on the Republican right's incessant attempts to instill fear, loathing and bias into American politics read my book, "It Is Not OK- put an End to Mediocrity!" (Publication Date -- sometime soon after I get around to writing it.)
As McCain pronounced the moniker 'Joe the Plumber', I winced.
I pained. I pained, then I winced. (Repeat as often as he was mentioned)
So after 90 minutes of inconsequential jabber on the possible investment practices of one, Joe the Plumber (mentiroso, in this climate who's going to lend you the money?).
I began to thinking of the dozens of Joe's, McCain/Palin hope you don't meet.
Yes, like a retort to the PC v Mac commercials, I realized that Joe Six-pack and Joe the Plumber are everywhere. But not like McCain thinks. No, like GI Joe, they come with different costumes and sometimes a --kung-fu grip.
So allow me introduce you to the latest Joes:
Joe the Voter. After 8 years of failed public policies, the worst economic crisis in American history, seeing neighbors, friends and family sacrifice their sons and daughters in Iraq, sacrificing the amount of food, healthcare and education they and their children can buy, after seeing their civil liberties eroded, and the international image of America tarnished, Joe the Voter is you. He is your friend, family and neighbor. Folks, Joe the Voter is desperate for leadership and change.
Joe the Voter, also known as Knock-out Joe, is heading to the polls with a powerful jab, and a tremendous left-hook, and a furious right-cross. Joe heralds from Anywhere, USA, he weighs in on every important issue and is the current world heavy weight champion of the 'Liberty and Justice for All' belt, and the 'I Want my Country Back' Belt.
and John---he wants change, and he wants it now.
JJ Martinez
(Letter sent to El Nuevo Herald and Diario Americas)
Quiero por este medio expresar mi desconcierto y mi frustración por la reacción (o la falta de reacción) de McCain ante la actual crisis económica que afecta a toda la población del país.Después de expresar que los fundamentos de esta economía eran fuertes, completamente ignorando los obvios síntomas de la crisis disparada por la crisis hipotecaria, intentó erigirse en paladín del acuerdo de salvataje de las instituciones financieras. Por supuesto, no lo logró. Pero además, cómo explica a sus votantes su apoyo a semejante medida intervencionista? Cómo congenia su prédica desregulatoria con el máximo apoyo a una intervención del estado? Más aún, cómo explica el origen de la crisis después de ocho años de gobierno republicano, de su mismo partido? La incongruencia es apabullante.Apoyo a Barack Obama por ser la única opción clara para las familias americanas, cansadas de estar en el centro de una batalla signada por errores enormes de visión y de ejecución en casi todos los aspectos de una realidad complicada de un mundo del siglo XXI.
Gabriela Sabaté
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i was deeply offended by McCain's intentionality in never looking at Obama throughout the debate. It struck me as a strategy that was intended to convey a lack of respect for Obama, as if to say, "I shouldn't have had to lower myself to be on the same stage with this man. And I couldn't help but wonder if he would have treated any white person with that kind of disdain. It came across as demeaning and even racist.
Even before the debate began I heard Obama greet McCain. I heard no greeting from McCain in return.
