President Obama Spoke at the United Nations for the first time Obama spoke about torture to climate change. Of course Obama insinuates that climate change is caused by the United States.
The following is a text out take from Obama's UN Speech 9/22/09
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much. Good morning. I want to thank the Secretary General for organizing this summit, and all the leaders who are participating. That so many of us are here today is a recognition that the threat from climate change is serious, it is urgent, and it is growing. Our generation's response to this challenge will be judged by history, for if we fail to meet it -- boldly, swiftly, and together -- we risk consigning future generations to an irreversible catastrophe.
No nation, however large or small, wealthy or poor, can escape the impact of climate change. Rising sea levels threaten every coastline. More powerful storms and floods threaten every continent. More frequent droughts and crop failures breed hunger and conflict in places where hunger and conflict already thrive. On shrinking islands, families are already being forced to flee their homes as climate refugees. The security and stability of each nation and all peoples -- our prosperity, our health, and our safety -- are in jeopardy. And the time we have to reverse this tide is running out.
And yet, we can reverse it. John F. Kennedy once observed that "Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man." It is true that for too many years, mankind has been slow to respond or even recognize the magnitude of the climate threat. It is true of my own country, as well. We recognize that. But this is a new day. It is a new era. And I am proud to say that the United States has done more to promote clean energy and reduce carbon pollution in the last eight months than at any other time in our history.
Marking the anniversary week of the unofficial meltdown of the economy Obama says things are better. The president says that with the help of all Nation the economic free fall is over, but there is still lots to do.
At the G20 Summit Obama intends to work with other countries to secure the global economy by leading the way.
Barack Obama will ask Congress for tough common sense rules to prevent similar meltdown. He says though Wall Street has its issues all citizens who barrow money from bank and take out morgages need to take personal responsibility and lenders need to be more honest.
Rules to keep consumers and lender honest could include, Forming a new "Consumer Financial Interest Protection Agency" to keep tabs on lenders and borrowers. The agency would make rules to keep consumers from hidden fee's and penalties being attached to loans. Outrageous interest increases for late payments and so on.
With the next G20 Summit approaching in Pittsburgh, the President goes over the progress in stemming a global economic crisis. He discusses the impact of the Recovery Act, and pledges that "lobbyists for big Wall Street banks" will not prevent real reform for the future, including a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
Have you ever wanted a timeless costume? One that you can not only wear for Halloween, but for many other interesting occasions? You could have one of the best costumes out there if you start looking now. Remember, the best costumes are always the ones that are socially relevant and make a statement about something interesting. What better way to make your mark than with one of the many hilarious Barack Obama costumes. A Barack Obama costume is a full outfit and a mask that is sure to create buzz no matter where you decide to wear it.
Barack Obama costumes at Costume Kingdom! Continue reading »
