No, I’m not talking about Peter Gabriel-era Genesis. Our time has its very own art rock movement. So, a few videos.
Deerhoof – “Fete D’Adieu”
Archive for May 23rd, 2013
This has been a hell of a good day, so some music.
Wax Audio is an outfit out of Aussieland which creates amazing mashups. Here are a few for your enjoyment into the night.
Van Halen, New Order, Duran Duran, Tears For Fears, 80’s Mashup
Text of speech here
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President Obama: “Our systematic effort to dismantle terrorist organizations must continue. But this war, like all wars, must end.”
— The White House (@whitehouse) May 23, 2013
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Obama: “There is no justification beyond politics for Congress to prevent us from closing a facility that should never have been opened.”
— The White House (@whitehouse) May 23, 2013
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Obama: “America does not take strikes to punish individuals—we act against terrorists who pose a continuing and imminent threat.”
— The White House (@whitehouse) May 23, 2013
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President Obama: will work w/ Congress to eventually repeal the AUMF. Fantastic news.
— Bob Cesca (@bobcesca_go) May 23, 2013
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Don’t think it’s an exaggeration to suggest that this speech will be seen by history as the rhetorical end of the War on Terror
— Michael Cohen (@speechboy71) May 23, 2013
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Still want to see the “playbook.” But that was one of the most detailed and thoughtful speeches on national security ever given by a US prez
— David Firestone (@fstonenyt) May 23, 2013
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POTUS: “America, we have faced down dangers far greater than al Qaeda by staying true to the values of our founding.” But enough about GOP.
— john miller (@deaconmill) May 23, 2013
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President Obama listens as Medea Benjamin, an activist from the organization called Code Pink, shouts at him while he speaks at the National Defense University, May 23
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Don't think it's an exaggeration to suggest that this speech will be seen by history as the rhetorical end of the War on Terror
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Michael Cohen (@speechboy71) May 23, 2013
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73,492 gazillion thanks to UT for this morning’s highly wonderful R&S – apart from that blue bit at the end, which was a disgrace.
Back in a bit, I’ve almost met yesterday’s work deadline 😎
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President Barack Obama greets a little girl following his remarks during the Irish celebration at College Green in Dublin, Ireland, May 23, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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BusinessWeek: Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), labeled a “loser” by Mitt Romney during the U.S. election, is giving President Barack Obama’s green-energy strategy its biggest win after almost two years of failures pounced upon by Republicans.
The maker of the electric Model S car as early as today will become the first recipient of a U.S. Energy Department vehicle loan to pay off its debt. The Palo Alto, California-based company will do so nine years ahead of schedule, with taxpayers making at least $12 million on the $465 million lent.
More here
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People cheer as President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are introduced during an Irish celebration at College Green in Dublin, Ireland, May 23, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Obama’s 1979 Prom Photos
TIME Magazine: Tucked away in someone else’s shoe box of adolescent artifacts, there might be a picture of you in garish clothes and with an outdated ‘do, your arm around a high school squeeze. The President of the United States is no different. These previously unpublished photos, obtained exclusively by TIME from Obama’s schoolmate Kelli Allman (née McCormack), show a 17-year-old Barack Obama on the night of his senior prom.
More here (including pictures)
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Tom Kludt: President Barack Obama on Thursday will outline his administration’s counterterrorism policy in a major speech to be given at National Defense University in Washington, D.C. Obama will use the speech to announce new restrictions on unmanned drones.
According to the New York Times, the policy changes signed by Obama include a reduction of the “instances when unmanned aircraft can be used to attack in places that are not overt war zones, countries like Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia.” The new rules will also establish “the same standard for strikes on foreign enemies now used only for American citizens deemed to be terrorists,” the Times reported.
More here
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet Henry Healy, the President’s distant cousin, after arriving in Moneygall, Ireland, May 23, 2011. The President and First Lady were also welcomed by Counselor Danny Owens, Chair Offaly County, and Counselor John Kennedy, Chair Tipperary County, center. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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