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Hip hop

2010-05-25T12:16:22Z

DanC:

'''Hip-hop''', or '''rap''', is a music style that originated in the early to mid-1970s in the [[United States]], particularly in [[Bronx]], [[New York]]. Hip hop performances generally consist of two main roles, [[DJ]]ing (producing live beats and sounds, or more commonly, [[sample|sampling]] from existing records and breaks) and [[rap|MCing]] or rapping (vocals). Hip hop is one of two genres of music invented in the [[United States]] (the other being [[jazz]]).

More so than any other music genre, hip hop vocals are similar to regular speech, however it incorporates various vocal techniques and rhymes. Traditional singing is often only entailed during the chorus. Musically, hip-hop evolved from hard [[funk]] and [[soul]], electro and frequently [[sample|samples]] such records.

Successful hip-hop artists inculde [[DJ Shadow]], [[Eminem]], [[Dr. Dre]], [[The Sugarhill Gang]], [[NWA]], [[Kanye West]] and [[Notorious B.I.G]]. The genre is predominantly represented by black artists, which can be attributed to both the culture and the higher ratio of fast twitch muscle fibers in the race.

== The four elements ==
During the 1980s, the nascent culture of hip-hop was seen as encompassing more than just music. Originally, there were said to be four elements of hip-hop:
* rapping
* DJing, ie playing the records that provided the musical background for rapping
* breakdancing
* [[graffiti]], in the disctinctive style that has now spread all over the world.

However, hip-hop graffiti and dancing are now niche interests whose popularity is dwarfed by the global ubiquity of hip-hop music. Even DJing is now largely marginalised, as modern hip-hop music is mainly performed by solo rappers over pre-produced beats, rather than the crews of rappers and DJs who were popular in the early days of the genre.

==Themes==
Lyrical themes often vary to a large extent, covering socio-political issues as well as lighter topics.

==Criticism==
Some hip hop music have been criticized due to the explicit nature of the lyrical content. From a contextual analysis, these lyrics can be seen as an expression of the poor living conditions and the negative culture that rises from such conditions. These raps have Christian groups widely decry the sub-genre of [[gangsta rap]], because this emotional expression often demeans women and strongly promotes violence as well as an overly materialistic sense of life as a result. Songs such as "Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z promote prostitution while songs like "**** Wit Dre Day" describe the performers Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre performing sexual acts. Songs like "Where the Hood At?" have become anthems for young gangs and some conservatives believe the songs incite listeners into behaving violently.

==Genres==
*[[Gangsta Rap]]
*[[Crunk]]
*[[G-Funk]]
*Christian Rap - a genre of rap music with more positive lyrics than conventional rap[http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=77:213]

==See Also==
*[[Turntablism]]
*[[Sample|Sampling]]
*[[American Music]]

[[category:musical Genres]]

Chuck Norris

2009-12-27T18:22:27Z

DanC:

[[Image:chuck_norris.jpg|right|Chuck Norris publicity shot from official website.]]

'''Chuck Norris''', born March 10, 1940 (age {{age|1940|3|10}}), is a popular martial artist, actor, humanitarian, mathematician, book author, columnist at [[WorldNetDaily.com]], and world-record powerboat racer. He is perhaps best known as the star of the popular television series, ''[[Walker, Texas Ranger]]''.<ref name="bio">[http://www.chucknorris.com/html/biog.html Official Chuck Norris Biography]</ref>

Through his columns, Norris has been an outspoken critic of the [[theory of evolution]]<ref name="mania" />, the teaching of which he holds partially responsible for school shootings: "We teach our children they are nothing more than glorified apes, yet we don't expect them to act like monkeys."<ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55333 "The heroes of America's academic halls"], by Chuck Norris</ref>

He has also written about the vast [[atheist]] conspiracy to outlaw Christianity in the United States, <ref name="outlaw">[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55668 "How to outlaw Christianity (Step 1)"], by Chuck Norris</ref><ref>[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55789 "How to outlaw Christianity (Step 2 and 3)"], by Chuck Norris</ref> the first step of which is the acceptance of atheists in our government:

:"Though the majority of Americans continue to claim to be Christians, a Gallup poll discovered 45 percent of us would support an atheist for president. Such a survey is a clear indication that the secularization of society is alive and well."<ref name="outlaw" />

To thwart this menace of secularization, Norris has jokingly promised that if elected [[President of the United States of America | President]] he would "tattoo an American flag with the words, 'In God we trust.' on the forehead of every atheist" and "require every member of Congress work out on the Total Gym 15 minutes each day" and "deport all [[Liberals]]". <ref>[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56107 "If I am elected president"], by Chuck Norris</ref>

Norris is active in many Christian causes, including the [[Billy Graham Evangelistic Association]] and [[Feed the Children]]<ref>[http://www.chucknorris.com/html/christian.aspx Chuck Norris Official Website: Christian]</ref>. He and his wife are the spokespersons for the [[National Council on Bible Curriculum]], which seeks to bring state certified [[Bible]] courses to public high schools nationwide<ref>[http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/21073870.html "Actor Chuck Norris and Wife Gena Join National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools Board of Directors"], ''Christian Newswire''</ref>.

Chuck Norris is also the subject of the popular internet phenomenon known as "Chuck Norris Facts", such as "Chuck Norris can divide by zero." <ref name="mania">[http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52567 On Chuck Norris 'mania' sweeping the Net], ''WorldNetDaily'', October 23, 2006</ref>

Norris is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] and has donated more than $32,000 to Republican candidates and organizations since 1988. Norris once filled in for [[Sean Hannity]] on [[Hannity and Colmes]].
<ref>[http://wcbstv.com/slideshows/Conservative.Celebrities.20.824701.html Celebs Who Lean To The Right - Slide 5], ''wcbstv.com'', Accessed on April 5, 2009</ref> Norris supported [[Mike Huckabee]] for U.S. President in the 2008 Republican primary. <ref>[http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58255 My choice for president], ''WorldNetDaily'', October 21, 2007</ref> <ref>[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58502 Huckabee, not duck-n-weave], ''WorldNetDaily'', November 5, 2007</ref> Norris was also featured in a television campaign ad with Huckabee. <ref>[http://youtube.com/watch?v=MDUQW8LUMs8 Huckchuckfacts Add on Youtube]</ref>

Chuck Norris is also famous for endorsing the "Total Gym" exercise machine.<ref>[http://www.totalgymdirect.com/ Total Gym Website]</ref>

==Links==
*[http://www.chucknorris.com/ Chuck Norris Official Website]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

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[[Category:Christians]]
[[Category:Conservatives]]

Chuck Norris

2009-12-27T18:18:11Z

DanC:

[[Image:chuck_norris.jpg|right|Chuck Norris publicity shot from official website.]]

'''Chuck Norris''', born March 10, 1940 (age {{age|1940|3|10}}), is a popular martial artist, actor, humanitarian, mathematician, book author, columnist at [[WorldNetDaily.com]], and world-record powerboat racer. He is perhaps best known as the star of the popular television series, ''[[Walker, Texas Ranger]]''.<ref name="bio">[http://www.chucknorris.com/html/biog.html Official Chuck Norris Biography]</ref>

Through his columns, Norris has been an outspoken critic of the [[theory of evolution]]<ref name="mania" />, the teaching of which he holds partially responsible for school shootings: "We teach our children they are nothing more than glorified apes, yet we don't expect them to act like monkeys."<ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55333 "The heroes of America's academic halls"], by Chuck Norris</ref>

He has also written about the vast [[atheist]] conspiracy to outlaw Christianity in the United States, <ref name="outlaw">[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55668 "How to outlaw Christianity (Step 1)"], by Chuck Norris</ref><ref>[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55789 "How to outlaw Christianity (Step 2 and 3)"], by Chuck Norris</ref> the first step of which is the acceptance of atheists in our government:

:"Though the majority of Americans continue to claim to be Christians, a Gallup poll discovered 45 percent of us would support an atheist for president. Such a survey is a clear indication that the secularization of society is alive and well."<ref name="outlaw" />

To thwart this menace of secularization, Norris has jokingly promised that if elected [[President of the United States of America | President]] he would "tattoo an American flag with the words, 'In God we trust.' on the forehead of every atheist" and "require every member of Congress work out on the Total Gym 15 minutes each day" and "deport all [[Liberals]]". <ref>[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56107 "If I am elected president"], by Chuck Norris</ref>

Norris is active in many Christian causes, including the [[Billy Graham Evangelistic Association]] and [[Feed the Children]]<ref>[http://www.chucknorris.com/html/christian.aspx Chuck Norris Official Website: Christian]</ref>. He and his wife are the spokespersons for the [[National Council on Bible Curriculum]], which seeks to bring state certified [[Bible]] courses to public high schools nationwide<ref>[http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/21073870.html "Actor Chuck Norris and Wife Gena Join National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools Board of Directors"], ''Christian Newswire''</ref>.

Chuck Norris is also the subject of the popular internet phenomenon known as "Chuck Norris Facts". <ref name="mania">[http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52567 On Chuck Norris 'mania' sweeping the Net], ''WorldNetDaily'', October 23, 2006</ref>

Norris is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] and has donated more than $32,000 to Republican candidates and organizations since 1988. Norris once filled in for [[Sean Hannity]] on [[Hannity and Colmes]].
<ref>[http://wcbstv.com/slideshows/Conservative.Celebrities.20.824701.html Celebs Who Lean To The Right - Slide 5], ''wcbstv.com'', Accessed on April 5, 2009</ref> Norris supported [[Mike Huckabee]] for U.S. President in the 2008 Republican primary. <ref>[http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58255 My choice for president], ''WorldNetDaily'', October 21, 2007</ref> <ref>[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58502 Huckabee, not duck-n-weave], ''WorldNetDaily'', November 5, 2007</ref> Norris was also featured in a television campaign ad with Huckabee. <ref>[http://youtube.com/watch?v=MDUQW8LUMs8 Huckchuckfacts Add on Youtube]</ref>

Chuck Norris is also famous for endorsing the "Total Gym" exercise machine.<ref>[http://www.totalgymdirect.com/ Total Gym Website]</ref>

==Links==
*[http://www.chucknorris.com/ Chuck Norris Official Website]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

{{DEFAULTSORT: Norris, Chuck}}
[[Category:Actors]]
[[Category:Columnists]]
[[Category:Christians]]
[[Category:Conservatives]]

Biblical scientific foreknowledge

2009-11-27T18:32:28Z

DanC: Corrected for accuracy - Dinosaurs were land animals.

[[File:Scientific foreknowledge in the bible.jpg|thumb|alt=scientific foreknowledge in the bible|150px|''101 Scientific Facts and Foreknowledge'' is a [[creationist]] booklet that was given a favorable review by [[Creation science|creation scientist]] Dr. [[Duane Gish]].<ref>http://store.nwcreation.net/101scfafo.html</ref> ]]‎
'''Biblical scientific foreknowledge''' is the remarkable content of the [[Bible]], which shows a comprehension of scientific knowledge beyond anything which existed among secular sources at the time when the Bible was composed.

Biblical scientific foreknowledge is an underpinning of creation science, and is widely credited by Christian scientists and apologists, including the organizations [[Creation Ministries International]], [[Answers in Genesis]], and [[CreationWiki]].<ref>http://creationwiki.org/index.php/Bible_scientific_foreknowledge.</ref><ref>[http://creationwiki.org/index.php/Bible_scientific_foreknowledge Bible Scientific Foreknowledge]</ref><ref>http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/1718/</ref><ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v17/i1/medicine.asp</ref>

Secular organizations and scientists, particularly evolutionists, are fond of denying the Bible's foreknowledge and pointing to alleged scientific absurdities in the Bible, but continued study of the ancient source documents routinely, and remarkably, show that these alleged absurdities and contradictions in fact result from poor translation and cultural ignorance.

== Specific examples of foreknowledge ==

==Health==
====Homosexuality and disease====
The Bible's prohibition against [[homosexuality]] predated knowledge about the [[Homosexuality and Health|many diseases and disorders associated with homosexuality]], and thus showed scientific wisdom prescient for its time.

=== Eyesight ===

The description in the [[Gospel of Mark|Gospel of Mark (Translated)]] for the sensation when one's eyesight is restored includes his perception of "trees walking" was first confirmed nearly 2000 years later as physicians developed medical techniques for restoring eyesight.

==Cosmology==
===Spherical Earth===
The Book of Isaiah establishes that the true shape of the earth is a sphere:
{{cquote|It is He who sits above the circle of the earth... - Isaiah 40:22 (KJV)}}
Here, the translation "circle" is inapt, as the Hebrew term entailed something spherical, not flat.

Note that Isaiah was written circa the 8th century BC, centuries before Greek philosophers, beginning with [[Pythagoras]], theorized the earth was round.

=== Earth free floating in space ===
The book of Job states that God "hangs the earth on nothing." This presaged the fact that space is in fact empty, which wasn't known until the dawn of the 20th century, when ether theory was disproved. It also contrasts with pagan mythologies such as [[Atlas]] holding up the earth or the earth being supported by a giant turtle, as in ancient Hindu and native American myths.

===Beginning of the Universe===
Contrary to many mythical cosmologies, the Bible asserts that the entire cosmos had a beginning, as told in Genesis. This was considered unscientific for millenia, as scientists believed the universe was in a steady state, until the discovery of the [[redshift]] proved an expanding, and thus time-limited, universe and vindicated the Bible. Genesis also states that God said "let there be light, and there was light," which is in perfect compliance with our latest scientific understanding of the universe's early moments, in which there was an enormous quantity of energy, especially light.

=== Asteroids ===
The Revelation of Saint John notes,
{{cquote|And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood; And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed. Revelation 8:8-9 (KJV)}}
This accurately describes asteroids, essentially large chunks of rock lit on fire by the friction of entering the earth's atmosphere. They were not discovered until 1801, and their composition was not otherwise known until the 20th century.

== Zoology: ==
===Existence of dinosaurs===
[[Dinosaur]] fossils were not discovered until the 19th century, but the book of [[Job]] describes enormous creatures called behemoth and leviathan, the descriptions being similar to dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. It may also have referred to another similarly giant now-extinct species.<ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/tj/v15/i2/behemoth.asp</ref>

== Alleged absurdities and contradictions ==
=== Bat as a bird ===
A favorite evolutionist canard is that Leviticus 11:13-19 labels the [[bat]], a [[mammal]], as a [[bird]]. But this is an obvious failure of translation, as the Hebrew term '' 'owph'' did not entail the "clade" of birds, but was a non-biological category referring to any winged creature, mammalian, avian, or insect. The KJV translation as "fowl" is simply incorrect.

==See Also==
*[[Christianity and Science]]
*[[Evolution]]
*[[Atheism]]

{{Template:Creation vs. evolution}}

==External Links==
*[http://creationwiki.org/index.php/Bible_scientific_foreknowledge Bible scientific foreknowledge] by [[CreationWiki]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}
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[[Category:Creationism]]

Inaugural address

2009-11-14T18:36:32Z

DanC:

The '''Inaugural Address''' is the speech by an elected [[American]] [[President]] just after he is sworn into office on [[January]] 20th by the Chief Justice. The [[Twentieth Amendment]] advanced the date for the new president to take office from [[March]] 4th to January 20th, in order to reduce the [[lame duck]] period.

Here are some notable quotes from past Inaugural Addresses:

President [[Abraham Lincoln]] (1865): “With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.”

President [[Theodore Roosevelt]] (1905): "Much has been given us, and much will rightfully be expected from us. We have duties to others and duties to ourselves; and we can shirk neither. We have become a great nation, forced by the fact of its greatness into relations with other nations of the earth, and we must behave as beseems a people with such responsibilities."

President [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]] (1933): "So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."

President [[Harry S Truman]] (1949): "The American people stand firm in the faith which has inspired this Nation from the beginning. We believe that all men have a right to equal justice under law and equal opportunity to share in the common good."

President [[Dwight Eisenhower]] (1953): "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."

President [[John F. Kennedy]] (1961): "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."

President [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] (1965): "The judgment of God is harshest on those who are most favored."

President [[Richard M. Nixon]] (1973): "A person can be expected to act responsibly only if he has responsibility. This is human nature. So let us encourage individuals at home and nations abroad to do more for themselves, to decide more for themselves. Let us locate responsibility in more places.”

President [[Ronald Reagan]] (1981): "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem."

President [[George H.W. Bush]] (1989): "I have just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I place my hand is the Bible on which he placed his."

President [[Bill Clinton]] (1993): "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be fixed by what is right with America."

President [[George W. Bush]] (2001): "America has never been united by blood or birth or soil. We are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens."

President [[Barack Obama]] (2009): "Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back, nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations."

[[category:United States History]]

Inaugural address

2009-11-08T15:41:45Z

DanC:

The '''Inaugural Address''' is the speech by an elected [[American]] [[President]] just after he is sworn into office on [[January]] 20th by the Chief Justice. The [[Twentieth Amendment]] advanced the date for the new president to take office from [[March]] 4th to January 20th, in order to reduce the [[lame duck]] period.

Here are some notable quotes from past Inaugural Addresses:

President [[Abraham Lincoln]] (1865): “With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.”

President [[Theodore Roosevelt]] (1905): "Much has been given us, and much will rightfully be expected from us. We have duties to others and duties to ourselves; and we can shirk neither. We have become a great nation, forced by the fact of its greatness into relations with other nations of the earth, and we must behave as beseems a people with such responsibilities."

President [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]] (1933): "So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."

President [[Harry S Truman]] (1949): "The American people stand firm in the faith which has inspired this Nation from the beginning. We believe that all men have a right to equal justice under law and equal opportunity to share in the common good."

President [[Dwight Eisenhower]] (1953): "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."

President [[John F. Kennedy]] (1961): "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."

President [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] (1965): "The judgment of God is harshest on those who are most favored."

President [[Richard M. Nixon]] (1973): "A person can be expected to act responsibly only if he has responsibility. This is human nature. So let us encourage individuals at home and nations abroad to do more for themselves, to decide more for themselves. Let us locate responsibility in more places.”

President [[Ronald Reagan]] (1981): "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem."

President [[George H.W. Bush]] (1989): "I have just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I place my hand is the Bible on which he placed his."

President [[Bill Clinton]] (1993): "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be fixed by what is right with America."

President [[George W. Bush]] (2001): "We are guided by a power larger than
ourselves, Who creates us equal in His image."

President [[Barack Obama]] (2009): "Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back, nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations."

[[category:United States History]]

Affirmative Action President

2009-11-05T01:15:51Z

DanC: Removed logical fallacy, and added more historical information as the basis for affirmative action.

An '''Affirmative Action President''' would be someone selected for that office based partly on the person's race or gender. The term carries a negative connotation, insinuating that the candidate did not receive their position because of their qualifications or abilities. According to some political commentators, [[affirmative action]] was used to fill the position of President of the [[United States]] in the 2008 election.<ref>[http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/03/clinton-backer.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.gregpalast.com/vote-for-him-because-hes-black/]</ref><ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=6182486&page=1]</ref> <ref>[http://michellemalkin.com/2008/09/15/biden-elect-obama-because-hes-black/]</ref> <ref>[http://voices.kansascity.com/node/2492]</ref>

Before the [[American Civil War]], the [[Democratic Party]] generally supported slavery and the Dred Scott decision, and after the war passed what are commonly referred to as "Jim Crow" laws to enforce segregation. The Republican [[Abraham Lincoln]] led the opposition to slavery, and ultimately brought about its abolition. During the [[Civil Rights Movement]] in the United States, the [[Democratic Party]] introduced legislation that would not only provide equal opportunities for blacks, but would also attempt to correct past and present discriminatory practices.

Supporters of an Affirmative Action President are likely to be liberals, and support a candidate based in part on the candidate's race or gender in order to bring historical [[diversity]] to the position and promote broader acceptance of [[affirmative action]].

Under [[affirmative action]], a candidate's race or gender is considered to be as important as, and perhaps more important than, traditional criteria of qualifications and experience.

On Feb. 4, 2008, ten days after this entry appeared here, [[Michael Savage]] commented that, if elected, [[Barack Obama]] will be the first Affirmative Action President, in regards to his comparative lack of political (or military) experience.<ref>Radio commentator [[Michael Savage]] observed, "We have a woman and a multi-ethnic man running for office on the Democrat side. Is this not akin to a -- an affirmative action election? Isn't that why the libs are hysterical, tripping over themselves to say [[amen]] and yes to this affirmative election vote?" Savage added, "America's not ready for an affirmative action presidency." [http://mediamatters.org/items/200802040008]</ref>

On March 12, 2008, Joseph Farah, founder of Worldnetdaily.com, published a column entitled, "The Affirmative-Action President."<ref>http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=58632</ref>

==See Also==
*[[Barack Obama]]
*[[First Black president]]

== Reference ==

<references/>

[[category:Affirmative Action]]

Affirmative Action President

2009-11-04T05:17:07Z

DanC:

An '''Affirmative Action President''' is someone selected for that office based partly or entirely on the person's race or gender. According to some political analysts, [[affirmative action]] was used to fill the position of President of the [[United States]] in the 2008 election.<ref>[http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/03/clinton-backer.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.gregpalast.com/vote-for-him-because-hes-black/]</ref><ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=6182486&page=1]</ref> <ref>[http://michellemalkin.com/2008/09/15/biden-elect-obama-because-hes-black/]</ref> <ref>[http://voices.kansascity.com/node/2492]</ref>

Before the [[American Civil War]], Democrats supported slavery and the Dred Scott decision, which created a bias that favored whites over blacks even in issues far less important than Presidential elections. It was the Republican [[Abraham Lincoln]] who led opposition to slavery and the Dred Scott decision.

Some [[liberals]] strongly support [[affirmative action]]. As they support [[affirmative action]] for other positions, it is a logical extension of this support that they favor it for the presidency also.

These supporters of an Affirmative Action President are likely to support a candidate based in part on the candidate's race or gender in order to bring historical [[diversity]] to the position and promote broader acceptance of [[affirmative action]].

Under [[affirmative action]], a candidate's race or gender is considered to be as important as, and perhaps more important than, traditional criteria of qualifications and experience.

On Feb. 4, 2008, ten days after this entry appeared here, [[Michael Savage]] commented that, if elected, [[Barack Obama]] will be the first Affirmative Action President, in regards to his comparative lack of political (or military) experience.<ref>Radio commentator [[Michael Savage]] observed, "We have a woman and a multi-ethnic man running for office on the Democrat side. Is this not akin to a -- an affirmative action election? Isn't that why the libs are hysterical, tripping over themselves to say [[amen]] and yes to this affirmative election vote?" Savage added, "America's not ready for an affirmative action presidency." [http://mediamatters.org/items/200802040008]</ref>

On March 12, 2008, Joseph Farah, founder of Worldnetdaily.com, published a column entitled, "The Affirmative-Action President."<ref>http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=58632</ref>

==See Also==
*[[Barack Obama]]
*[[First Black president]]

== Reference ==

<references/>

[[category:Affirmative Action]]

Inaugural address

2009-10-28T00:23:17Z

DanC:

The '''Inaugural Address''' is the speech by an elected [[American]] [[President]] just after he is sworn into office on [[January]] 20th by the Chief Justice. The [[Twentieth Amendment]] advanced the date for the new president to take office from [[March]] 4th to January 20th, in order to reduce the [[lame duck]] period.

Here are some notable quotes from past Inaugural Addresses:

President [[Abraham Lincoln]] (1865): “With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.”

President [[Theodore Roosevelt]] (1905): "Much has been given us, and much will rightfully be expected from us. We have duties to others and duties to ourselves; and we can shirk neither. We have become a great nation, forced by the fact of its greatness into relations with other nations of the earth, and we must behave as beseems a people with such responsibilities."

President [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]] (1933): "So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."

President [[Harry S Truman]] (1949): "The American people stand firm in the faith which has inspired this Nation from the beginning. We believe that all men have a right to equal justice under law and equal opportunity to share in the common good."

President [[Dwight Eisenhower]] (1953): "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."

President [[John F. Kennedy]] (1961): "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."

President [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] (1965): "The judgment of God is harshest on those who are most favored."

President [[Richard M. Nixon]] (1973): "A person can be expected to act responsibly only if he has responsibility. This is human nature. So let us encourage individuals at home and nations abroad to do more for themselves, to decide more for themselves. Let us locate responsibility in more places.”

President [[Ronald Reagan]] (1981): "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem."

President [[George H.W. Bush]] (1989): "I have just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I place my hand is the Bible on which he placed his."

President [[Bill Clinton]] (1993): "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be fixed by what is right with America."

President [[George W. Bush]] (2001): "We are guided by a power larger than
ourselves, Who creates us equal in His image."

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2009-06-11T17:53:32Z

DanC:

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2009-04-02T01:43:38Z

DanC:

I believe that this person may be a vandal. --[[User:Jack456|Jack456]] 16:47, 31 March 2009 (EDT)
: While I will be the first to admit I haven't made many substantive edits, I'm not a vandal by any stretch of the imagination. The quotes on the inaugural address page were hardly representative of the typical content of inaugural addresses, and left out at least two of the most recognizable phrases in American history. Additionally, my edits are not detrimental to the content of the article, nor do they take away from the conservative approach of this site. --[[User:DanC|DanC]] 20:11, 31 March 2009 (EDT)
::You can add more content to that page, just don't delete what is there. We like quotes mentioning God here.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:50, 1 April 2009 (EDT)
:::I don't have any problem with quotes mentioning God. However, the quotes that were used were chosen not because of any significance, but simply because they mentioned God. In the context of the article, there are better and more appropriate quotes. --[[User:DanC|DanC]] 21:43, 1 April 2009 (EDT)

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2009-04-01T12:20:37Z

DanC:

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2009-04-01T00:11:18Z

DanC:

Inaugural address

2009-03-31T18:16:06Z

DanC:

The '''Inaugural Address''' is the speech by an elected [[American]] [[President]] just after he is sworn into office on [[January]] 20th by the Chief Justice. The [[Twentieth Amendment]] advanced the date for the new president to take office from [[March]] 4th to January 20th, in order to reduce the [[lame duck]] period.

Here are some notable quotes from past Inaugural Addresses:

President [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]] (1933): "So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."

President [[Harry S Truman]] (1949): "The American people stand firm in the faith which has inspired this Nation from the beginning. We believe that all men have a right to equal justice under law and equal opportunity to share in the common good."

President [[Dwight Eisenhower]] (1953): "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."

President [[John F. Kennedy]] (1961): "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."

President [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] (1965): "Our fate as a nation and our future as a people rest not upon one citizen but upon all citizens."

President [[Richard M. Nixon]] (1969): "We cannot learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another--until we speak quietly enough so that our words can be heard as well as our voices."

President [[Gerald Ford]] (1974): "I believe that truth is the glue that holds government together, not only our government but civilization itself."

President [[Jimmy Carter]] (1977): "'What does the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.'"

President [[Ronald Reagan]] (1981): "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem."

President [[George H.W. Bush]] (1989): "I have just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I place my hand is the Bible on which he placed his."

President [[Bill Clinton]] (1993): "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be fixed by what is right with America."

President [[George W. Bush]] (2001): "We are guided by a power larger than
ourselves, Who creates us equal in His image."

[[category:United States History]]

Inaugural address

2009-03-29T22:03:37Z

DanC:

Inaugural address

2009-03-06T17:36:43Z

DanC:

Inaugural address

2009-03-06T17:36:11Z

DanC:

Inaugural address

2009-02-24T12:55:19Z

DanC:

Inaugural address

2009-02-24T12:49:19Z

DanC:

Inaugural address

2009-02-11T17:22:53Z

DanC: Added two of the more notable quotes from past inaugural addresses. The JFK quote might require more context from the speech - not sure if the current brevity is preferred.