Both parties have failed to serve America and protect the U.S. Constitution. We deferred our responsibility to maintain a moral government to corrupt politicians and showbiz politics. We were bamboozled by the spin and image of both parties.

Ultimately, it is we the people who must pay for the recklessness of D.C. politics in the form of decreased purchasing power, freedom, and liberty. Is this what you stand for as an American? The “real war” is right here at home and we’re losing to incompetent and corrupt politicians we’ve allowed to lead us.

We have reached a critical juncture in America’s history. The problems we face cannot be solved by the current crop of “leaders” or voting for the same people each election. We must think openly and rationally about the damage both parties have done to our beloved country. Our job as citizens does not end at the voting booth — that’s only the start of it.

Democrats and republicans in Washington have given Americans plenty of reasons to defect and chart a new course in American politics. The leaders of both parties have had ample time to prove their love for America. Instead, they chose to give us a whopping $12 Trillion debt and a $2 Trillion war.

Are the policies and actions of your elected officials acceptable to you?

If you care anything about your country, leave your party, or prolong the pain we’ve yet to experience.

I am giving away one invite to Google Voice (formerly Grand Central). For a chance to win, leave a comment about why you like the service and how you think it will make your life better. The best comment wins and will be announced below this post in mid November.

Good luck!

Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) — The Federal Reserve must make records about emergency lending to financial institutions public within five days because it failed to convince a judge the documents should be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.

Manhattan Chief U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska rejected the central bank’s argument that the records aren’t covered by the law because their disclosure would harm borrowers’ competitive positions. The collateral lists “are central to understanding and assessing the government’s response to the most cataclysmic financial crisis in America since the Great Depression,” according to the lawsuit that led to the ruling.

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I have reached a critical juncture in my life that demands the freedom and attention necessary to focus on my reinvention as an author, speaker, journalist, and activist. I am no longer the “man behind the scenes.” Recently, motivational speaker Les Brown told me, “You have a wonderful voice,” and so I plan to use it and my other gifts to inform, inspire, engage, and lead people around the world. I believe strongly in my ability to bring a unique and refreshing approach to books, public speaking, digital media, activism, and more.

To prepare for the biggest transition of my life, I will wrap up remaining projects, help transition existing clients, and yes, find a non-tech job for the interim to earn a decent living. I am incredibly excited to get things underway.

Many thanks go to my clients for the challenging and rewarding projects over the years. I am also grateful for everyone who were patient enough with me as I attempted to balance projects, demands, challenges, and setbacks over these last few months. You kept me from going hungry and for that, I am indebted to you.

According to David, we’ll talk about my new book, “Stick it to The Man,” my blog, and other topics. Be sure to tune in!

Come out on the eve of Tuesday, June 23, and help us celebrate the launch of Stick It To The Man.

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What can I say? I’m looking forward to purchasing the XC60 in 2009. Here are photos from the test drive:

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I’m proud to announce the conclusion of a risky, year-long assessment of Amazon EC2. As a technology professional and early adopter since the late 80s, I’ve always had a penchant for living on the cutting edge of technology. Cloud computing is no exception. Nearing my two year anniversary as an Amazon Web Services customer, I am pleased with Amazon’s cloud experience. It’s solid, reliable, and extremely flexible. I’ve launched and configured dozens of servers for personal and client projects ranging from databases to VoIP applications. I’ve never experienced a single failure.

So, why was this experiment risky? Until a few months ago, Amazon lacked a permanent storage solution to maintain data in the event a server crashes. Sure, I maintained backups, but I still ran the risk of losing important data. It’s a risk I was ready to take and I’m happy to report that my experiment with cloud computing was successful.

I hope my experience will encourage others to adopt cloud computing for their own projects. If you’re considering Amazon Web Services, I’d be happy to assist you. Just contact me.

More Americans are waking up to the deceit of their government!

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Tell the IRS where you stand on April 15th.

Today, life is good again. I’ve made peace with the past. I’ve rediscovered happiness and a passion for my goals, life. My star is shining once more and I’m very pleased. With a healthier and improved view of relationships, dating dynamics, etc., I have reached a juncture where I’m curious about love again for the following reasons:

1. I know there are grounded, kind women that believe in a strong, loving relationship

2. I desire to experience a healthy relationship that’s built on mutual trust, honesty, and sacrifice

3. I’d like to experience special moments with someone other than myself

4. I am emotionally prepared to love the right woman

5. I am stronger, wiser, and more confident because of my experiences

I believe I’m just a thought away from meeting a dynamic woman. I expect my Facebook status to change sometime this year.

L-R: Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Donald Faison