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CRO : Obamanomics: Democrats Use Tragedy, Guns & Grief as Distraction

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:26:03 +0000

As a Kennesaw resident myself, I can attest to what you're saying Mike. This is got to be the safest place I've ever resided. And like you, as of late I've had the feeling that this is just a big smokescreen to take away from the bigger issue of the debt ceiling. And listening to the speech Obama gave today only confirmed my suspicions. Sure he brought up several different topics, but you could tell that the whole point of his tv appearance was to bully Republicans into increasing the debt limit. As I listened I tried to imagine what would happen if I ran my own personal debt up to the max and then went back to my creditors and told them if you don't give me more money to pay my bills I'm going to make your lives miserable. Surely, they'd take me for a mad man and rightfully so!

The Black Sphere : The Gloves are Off

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:02:08 +0000

Hi Kevin, this is a great post. I say that we take it upon ourselves as conservatives to bring the message to the people. Because as you've pointed out, waiting on the Republican platform to do it has proven far too costly. And after Boehner's theatrics it's apparent that they still don't get it. Thanks for preserving and pushing the message onward! My recent post Why America Must Take on Liberal Culture

BeninBrown.com : Picking Up the Pieces...the Keep it Moving Manifesto

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 10:31:34 +0000

Hi there IP! Cool, yes I do believe we've cross paths a few times before on Twitter. Let me try to clarify...the list I mentioned wasn't really meant to be all inclusive and we can remove or keep as many of the points listed as we'd like but we need to recognize that the more points we have the more unclear the message becomes and the more voters we're like to turn away. See when it comes to marketing there's a tipping point that every brand reaches where once a brand means more than "x" things it almost ceases to be a recognizable brand. So the brand ends up meaning vastly different things to different people, When this happens it becomes easy for the other party to re-brand republicans as, "they're gone put you back in chains" or what have you because most people don't understand what the party stands for exactly.

BeninBrown.com : Why Romney Won the Third Presidential Debate

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:43:24 +0000

Hi Kirk, yes...My take is that what's happening right now is that you have two camps battling for whose going to own the narrative that is our national identity/culture. You have those who want to take the nation away from the principles upon which it was founded - life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and you have the side that wants to protect that foundation because doing so respects the unalienable rights endowed to us by our Creator on the other side. Since it's a cultural battle there will be deep polarization. Thanks my take at least. What are your thoughts?

The Black Sphere : Obama's Time is a Changin

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:14:26 +0000

Exactly...Don't want to speak too soon though but it looks like the tide's beginning to turn! So times are definitely changin!

The Black Sphere : Liberals Love the Hoodie

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:56:34 +0000

Yea, it seems like as soon as the media got a better grasp of the facts they tossed this story away like a hot potato. But to be honest, who can really blame the media when the viewers take everything they say as the gospel and never ask any questions. After all a wise old news publisher once said, "News is what somebody somewhere wants to suppress; all the rest is advertising." So I'm in agreement with you that we not only need ALL the facts. And to get them, we need to start asking ALL the questions. As always, great post! My recent post Is It Time to Rethink the ‘Because I’m Black’ Defense?

The Black Sphere : Obama's Time is a Changin

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:37:53 +0000

Great post, Kevin. What's really strange to me is how many of Obama's ads I've been seeing on tv compared to Romney's. It seems like even though he lost the small nickel and dime donations, that he must have still had a few big donors in his back pocket. Whatever the case, he has certainly lost my support. And I hope to wake as many folks up as possible between now and Nov 6! My recent post Why I Switched and Became a Black Republican

The Black Sphere : Obama uses Black Magic

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:13:09 +0000

Keep on telling it like it is, Kevin! This is a rousing piece if I ever saw one. And thanks for pointing this out because you're right Mr. O has gotten really good at running up political favors debts that WE get the privilege of paying back. What's worse is how he has this habit of taking credit for things he didn't do. Like saving General Motors, when it was actually George Bush who wrote that check. Heck, I was listening to one of your online podcasts the other day and heard Mark R. saying that even O's recent DNC speech wasn't his but that it, in fact, was almost the exact same speech that Jimmy Carter gave at the DNC when he was trying to get re-elected. So what it all boils down to is that the American people, myself included, have been duped by Mr. O. But like the saying goes it's not the falling down that gets you it's the not getting up part that does the damage. It's time to get back up people! Let's go! My recent post Is It Time to Rethink the ‘Because I’m Black’ Defense?

BeninBrown.com : Why I Switched and Became a Black Republican

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:54:12 +0000

Hi Kirk, just saw your comment. You're welcome. My main goal in writing this wasn't necessarily to change peoples' minds as much as it was to just share my thoughts. And if nothing else encourage my readers to confront the usual assumptions that we make about race and politics by challenging those notions. Thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

BeninBrown.com : Link Building Do's and Don'ts for Online Marketers

Sun, 7 Oct 2012 03:19:47 +0000

Hi Ming! Yes, I remember you on Linkedin - great message my friend! Great point too about the link blast guys. You're right, vetting is crucial - especially when it comes to link building. Thanks again for stopping by too!

BeninBrown.com : Google's Search Plus your World - Top Drawbacks

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:08:59 +0000

Hi there Liane, thanks for stopping by again. Glad to see you! For me the benefit is that social results are sort of like positive reviews or like the link I'm about to click has already been vetted by my peers. Of course, it's not perfect but the concept is comforting though. Thank you for the kind words too and looking fwd to talking again soon!

BeninBrown.com : Google's Search Plus your World - Top Drawbacks

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:06:23 +0000

Hi Kasi, thanks for stopping by. I hear you mate. Guess I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. But can see where you're coming from though. But one cool thing about it is that social search only applies if you're logged into Google and if you are logged in and dont want social results you can disable it. Thanks again for stopping by!

... : Giving Back: Jam4Jamaica

Sat, 7 Apr 2012 18:14:31 +0000

Very true man, we sure aren't the only ones catchin it these days. Thanks for sharing!

BeninBrown.com : Facebook Against the World - Can Facebook Survive Uncertain Times?

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 19:50:04 +0000

Hi Liane, thanks for stopping by! Credit to Chris Neighbors for kicking this thing off!

BeninBrown.com : Full Sail University Internet Marketing: The Journey

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 22:16:04 +0000

Hey Roman, thanks for stopping by mate! And congrats on your steady climb to the top-my hat's off to you my man! Ok, so regarding what you may have heard about Full Sail...I can't speak for anyone except myself. But my experience there leads me to believe that the bulk of folks saying bad stuff about it online either flunked out-because Full Sail is HIGHLY DEMANDING. I think less than half of the folks I entered my class with made it out of the program. That being said put it like this...Prior to Full Sail I co-ran a small boutique online agency for close to three years. But anytime I ever tried to apply for a job based on that experience, I was promptly turned down. However, eleven months into the one year program I landed a position managing online campaigns for an ecommerce company and haven't looked back. Basically, that tells me it's all what you make of it my friend. I hope that helps. Take care!

BeninBrown.com : Full Sail University Internet Marketing: The Journey

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 22:09:44 +0000

Exactly, it is what you make of it. And here's the thing...Since formal internet marketing training is still relatively new you're going to have people bad mouthing programs for no other apparent reason than the fact that they don't value formal training. And I have nothing against people who feel that you can't learn SEO or social media in a classroom setting, but my thing is that just because you are unable to learn or be productive in a classroom or online learning environment doesn't mean you have to spoil it for everyone else. Thanks for stopping by, ML!

BeninBrown.com : 7 Top Tips To Improve The Traffic On Your Blog

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:32:50 +0000

Hey Wassup j! No prob at all. Thanks!

BeninBrown.com : How Project Management Software Can Help an Online Business

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:20:12 +0000

Whats up Mika! Yep, it sure is. And sometimes it takes a while to find the right fit but it's worth the effort though!

BeninBrown.com : SEO and Why It Matters

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:08:14 +0000

Great point, online they can easily tune out one-way pitches. What's sad is when ppl who do business online insist on doing things the old way...pitch, pitch, pitch and no value. Thanks for stopping by Mika!

BeninBrown.com : Entrepreneurship - Are You Chasing the Wrong Things?

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:56:05 +0000

That's beautiful man! It only gets better from here man!