Young Jeezy's "My President" was the anthem of the 2008 presidential election. The song captured the enthusiasm of a gaggle of young Barack Obama supporters, and elevated Jeezy to semi-prophet status, as he recorded the track long before Obama emerged as the prohibitive favorite in the general election. Jeezy steps out of his lyrical comfort zone, highlighting the faults the … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
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Tuesday Evening Thread: ICYMI – POTUS in Philly!
YAASSS! POTUS! Via RawStory the highlights of the speech! Obama just annihilated Trump in his first solo campaign appearance — here are the 5 best moments President Barack Obama has officially jumped off the bench and is hitting the campaign trail for Hillary Clinton. As you might expect, he particularly relished the opportunity to tear into Republican presidential … [Read more...] about Tuesday Evening Thread: ICYMI – POTUS in Philly!
Monday Open Thread: Happy Labor Day!
Good Morning POU! On this Labor Day weekend, President Obama penned a letter to America's hardworking men and women on how raising your voice can help ensure that middle-class Americans are sharing in the benefits of the broad-based economic growth that they are helping to create. History has shown that working families can get a fair shot in this country – but only if … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Happy Labor Day!
Thursday Evening Thread: #DemsInPhilly Day 4
To recap last night: I ain't ready!!! I AIN'T READY! WHY LAWD?? WHY!!! https://twitter.com/tmiecy/status/758499709107535885 … [Read more...] about Thursday Evening Thread: #DemsInPhilly Day 4