October 21, 2004 - REGGAE.com, one of the leading music websites on the Internet and a top Reggae Music location since 1995, has taken a political stance for the first time. The organization has a history of supporting environmental action groups and relief efforts around the world but has never endorsed a political candidate. This week marks a change in that policy with the endorsement of John Kerry for President of the United States.
A front page concert photo of Bob Marley and The Wailers at Madison Square Garden has been replaced with the statement “After four years of wrong choices by the Bush administration, if you are eligible, please vote for a change: VOTE FOR JOHN KERRY” and a link to the johnkerry.com wesite. A recent Reggae.com BLOG entry stated: “Reggae.com has never endorsed any political candidates but a change in the status quo is essential in the U.S. - we urge you to get registered and VOTE for John Kerry for the next President of The United States. To support the cause, REGGAE.com has sponsored a John Kerry for President Special Edition of the Cool C Interactive Speech Software™. A link to a FREE download for Windows XP users can be found on the main page of the site. Also, BE SURE TO GET OUT AND VOTE!
The free Cool C™ John Kerry for President Special Edition of Cool Conversations Interactive Talking Computer software was originally offer on c/net’s Download.com where several thousand copies were distributed. A reduced function demo version is currently available from Download.com but REGGAE.com has sponsored release of a full version of the basic edition of the Cool C program in this special configuration. The program works in conjunction with the Microsoft Speech Engine 5.1 which is included in Windows XP. Once installed, the Cool C talking computer program allows users to have conversations with their computers – in this case, they are able to learn about many of John Kerry’s position on issue from economics to the war in Iraq simply by asking a question. The program also comes with a second database filled with trivia, jokes and historical information to broaden the computers speaking capabilities. Users are also given the ability to make their own additions to the conversation database.
A statement issued by REGGAE.com indicated that they are sponsoring the distribution of the free John Kerry Special Edition in the hopes of attracting the interest (and votes) of individuals who have not previously been politically involved. With this unique interactive software users also get an exclusive “broadcast” delivery system. The Cool C program retrieves “broadcast” announcements taken from information distributed by organizations such as MoveOn.org and JohnKerry.com. These messages are delivered verbally by each of the computers running the Cool Conversations program. The program also includes a verbal “Reminder” system. REGGAE.com plans on distributing a version of the program that will actually speak some Jamaican Patois along with the American English used by the Special John Kerry Edition. “This is the future… Cool Conversations has demonstrated how far speech recognition has come and is clearly setting the standard for the future” said a REGGAE.com spokesperson. For more information, visit REGGAE.com or CoolConversations.com.
Monday, October 25, 2004
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
REGGAE.com Endorses John Kerry for President
Reggae.com has never endorsed any political candidates but a change in the status quo is essential in the U.S. - we urge you to get registered and VOTE for John Kerry for the next President of The United States. To support the cause, REGGAE.com has sponsored a “John Kerry for President” Special Edition of the Cool C Interactive Speech Software. A link to a FREE download for Windows XP users can be found on the main page of the site. NOTE: If you have a version of Cool C already installed on your computer, uninstall the existing version prior to installing the John Kerry Special Edition. Also, BE SURE TO GET OUT AND VOTE ! (unless you think you might vote for George Bush - in that case, well, hopefully you will examine the facts and make the right decision)
One Love,
Reggae Road Crew
One Love,
Reggae Road Crew
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
George Soros On The Upcoming U.S. Elections
REGGAE.com has not previously taken any partisan position, having chosen to speak to all with a message of tolerance and love. We have made the decision to alter our previous course because we believe a change in Washington is crucial. The current administration has consistently spread half truths and worse to reinforce an arrogant self-righteous commandeering of the American system of values and liberties.
Published on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 by CommonDreams.org
Why We Must Not Re-elect President Bush
by George Soros
Prepared text of speech delivered September 28, 2004
National Press Club
Washington, DC,
This is the most important election of my lifetime. I have never been heavily involved in partisan politics but these are not normal times. President Bush is endangering our safety, hurting our vital interests and undermining American values. That is why I am sending you this message. I have been demonized by the Bush campaign but I hope you will give me a hearing.
President Bush ran on the platform of a "humble" foreign policy in 2000. If we re-elect him now, we endorse the Bush doctrine of preemptive action and the invasion of Iraq, and we will have to live with the consequences. As I shall try to show, we are facing a vicious circle of escalating violence with no end in sight. But if we repudiate the Bush policies at the polls, we shall have a better chance to regain the respect and support of the world and to break the vicious circle.
I grew up in Hungary, lived through fascism and the Holocaust, and then had a foretaste of communism. I learned at an early age how important it is what kind of government prevails. I chose America as my home because I value freedom and democracy, civil liberties and an open society.
When I had made more money than I needed for myself and my family, I set up a foundation to promote the values and principles of a free and open society. I started in South Africa in 1979 and established a foundation in my native country, Hungary, in 1984 when it was still under communist rule. China, Poland and the Soviet Union followed in 1987. After the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, I established foundations in practically all the countries of the former Soviet empire and later in other parts of the world and in the United States. These foundations today spend about 450 million dollars a year to promote democracy and open society around the world.
When George W. Bush was elected president, and particularly after September 11, I saw that the values and principles of open society needed to be defended at home. September 11 led to a suspension of the critical process so essential to a democracy - a full and fair discussion of the issues. President Bush silenced all criticism by calling it unpatriotic. When he said that "either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists," I heard alarm bells ringing. I am afraid that he is leading us in a very dangerous direction. We are losing the values that have made America great.
There is a lot more to be said on the subject and I have said it in my book, The Bubble of American Supremacy, now available in paperback. I hope you will read it. You can download the chapter on the Iraqi quagmire free from www.georgesoros.com
If you find my arguments worth considering, please share this message with your friends.
I would welcome your comments at georgesoros.com . I am eager to engage in a critical discussion because the stakes are so high.
The above has been shortened - please visit georgesoros.com for more. We encourage everyone to do some fact checking and research on your own... no President is going to make everyone happy all the time and make all the right decisions but we can sure do better than we have been doing during the last 4 years.
Jah Guide and Protect!
One Love,
Ras John
Visit www.REGGAE.com
Published on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 by CommonDreams.org
Why We Must Not Re-elect President Bush
by George Soros
Prepared text of speech delivered September 28, 2004
National Press Club
Washington, DC,
This is the most important election of my lifetime. I have never been heavily involved in partisan politics but these are not normal times. President Bush is endangering our safety, hurting our vital interests and undermining American values. That is why I am sending you this message. I have been demonized by the Bush campaign but I hope you will give me a hearing.
President Bush ran on the platform of a "humble" foreign policy in 2000. If we re-elect him now, we endorse the Bush doctrine of preemptive action and the invasion of Iraq, and we will have to live with the consequences. As I shall try to show, we are facing a vicious circle of escalating violence with no end in sight. But if we repudiate the Bush policies at the polls, we shall have a better chance to regain the respect and support of the world and to break the vicious circle.
I grew up in Hungary, lived through fascism and the Holocaust, and then had a foretaste of communism. I learned at an early age how important it is what kind of government prevails. I chose America as my home because I value freedom and democracy, civil liberties and an open society.
When I had made more money than I needed for myself and my family, I set up a foundation to promote the values and principles of a free and open society. I started in South Africa in 1979 and established a foundation in my native country, Hungary, in 1984 when it was still under communist rule. China, Poland and the Soviet Union followed in 1987. After the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, I established foundations in practically all the countries of the former Soviet empire and later in other parts of the world and in the United States. These foundations today spend about 450 million dollars a year to promote democracy and open society around the world.
When George W. Bush was elected president, and particularly after September 11, I saw that the values and principles of open society needed to be defended at home. September 11 led to a suspension of the critical process so essential to a democracy - a full and fair discussion of the issues. President Bush silenced all criticism by calling it unpatriotic. When he said that "either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists," I heard alarm bells ringing. I am afraid that he is leading us in a very dangerous direction. We are losing the values that have made America great.
There is a lot more to be said on the subject and I have said it in my book, The Bubble of American Supremacy, now available in paperback. I hope you will read it. You can download the chapter on the Iraqi quagmire free from www.georgesoros.com
If you find my arguments worth considering, please share this message with your friends.
I would welcome your comments at georgesoros.com . I am eager to engage in a critical discussion because the stakes are so high.
The above has been shortened - please visit georgesoros.com for more. We encourage everyone to do some fact checking and research on your own... no President is going to make everyone happy all the time and make all the right decisions but we can sure do better than we have been doing during the last 4 years.
Jah Guide and Protect!
One Love,
Ras John
Visit www.REGGAE.com
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