the world that has been pulled over your eyes ([info]cieldumort) wrote in [info]obama_2008,
@ 2008-05-29 03:55:00
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Play Click 4 Obama!
LJer [info]serendipity says:
"It's interesting, fun, and downright addictive."

LJer [info]cieldumort says:
"I like it!!"

Countless more internet users give it unlimited clicks-up!!

Click4Obama - Play and support Obama

What is Click 4 Obama, you ask?


About Click4Obama

Click4Obama has three goals:

1. Challenge Americans to lean more about American History, Government, Politics, Race Relations, and Current Events
2. Provide everyone an easy opportunity to become involved in the future of America
3. Support Barack Obama's dream to bring about real change in Washington

We are at a critical point in America's History. Decisions about the economy, the war in Iraq, health care, and social security will shape the nation's future. Generations of Americans have labored for the freedoms that we enjoy today. Now it is time for us to take an active role in the protection of our country's resources and the ideals that it stands for. As Americans it is our civic responsibility to reflect on our history, understand our government, follow current events, and get involved in Politics.

The goal of this site is to challenge Americans to think about the issues facing America, and encourage participation in Government. The questions are designed to allow users to reflect upon American history, government, politics, race relations, and current events. We hope that each user will have the opportunity to learn something about the current issues and feel more confident about their understanding of politics. In addition, each correct answer will contribute to Barack Obama's political campaign.



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[info]plumtreeblossom
2008-05-29 11:06 am UTC (link)
I played, and there were John McCain banner ads at the bottom. Something is fishy here. I think the "Obama Ads" it mentions for are actually anti-Obama ads.

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[info]mirkwood
2008-05-29 12:18 pm UTC (link)
I don't think it can control the ads at the bottom, they just get paid for it.

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 03:42 pm UTC (link)
Banner ads are banner ads. Campaigns buy them, and they often get placed just anywhere, or where they think there might be a target market, in a general sense. So, yeah.. I don't think it's necessarily fishy.


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[info]lesbianic
2008-05-29 01:20 pm UTC (link)
This is fun! I love that one of the answers to "Who is the current Prime Minister of Japan?" is Shigeru Miyamoto.

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 03:42 pm UTC (link)
hehee! ;D

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[info]hannah_henchman
2008-05-29 02:39 pm UTC (link)
I am incredibly embarrassed.
The only questions I kept missing? State capitals.
I missed both Missouri and Oregon...but I know what the Marshall Plan was.
*head thunk*

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 03:44 pm UTC (link)
I was playing right before going to bed.. and with headphones playing loud music.. while finishing watching a show on the dvr.. while making hurricane forecasts.. and.. and..

I'm not doing that again. Let's just leave it at that ;)

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[info]hannah_henchman
2008-05-29 04:36 pm UTC (link)
I was impressed how well I did...other than the capitals. Of course I'm relatively awake and have few distractions at the moment.

Hurricane forecasts?
My curiosity just went through the roof. I'm a hurricane nut and have been comparing speculations with people over the past couple weeks in preparation for the start of the season.
Any thoughts on what the NC coast can expect this year? Ever since Isabel, things have been really quiet for us.

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 09:16 pm UTC (link)
I don't know why I often mix up capitals, too! ::grumble::
hehe

Hurricane nut, eh?

Do I find these in the Caribbean? ;D

Long range forecasts (seasonal forecasts) have a very low accuracy rate.. and are even far, far lower when it comes to geographic regions, not to mention specific states. Seasonal forecasting isn't really my thing, either, but I usually do better than a blindfolded dart thrower ;P

That said, I anticipate an above average season in the Atlantic basin (Gulf, Caribbean, North Atlantic out to Africa)... With the historical average being roughly 11 Named Storms 6 Hurricanes and 2 Major Hurricanes, I am running substantially above the mid 1900s-mid 00s averages. My current best guess is for 14-17 Named Storms, 7-9 Hurricanes and 3-5 Major Hurricanes. I think that the coastal United States will also stand an above average risk of landfalls, and that would naturally favor parts of the country that protrude (Texas, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, etc.) From 1851-2006 the U.S. averaged about 2 landfalling hurricanes a year.

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[info]chailash
2008-05-29 03:22 pm UTC (link)
How addictive! I am learning a lot.

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 03:44 pm UTC (link)
Isn't it cool!? :)

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[info]buongiornodaisy
2008-05-29 03:38 pm UTC (link)
The answer to their White House question (about why it's painted white) is incorrect. WIKIPEDIA SEZ SO.

Anyway the answer makes no sense.

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 03:45 pm UTC (link)
lol

I missed that one!

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[info]hannah_henchman
2008-05-29 04:37 pm UTC (link)
What's their reason and what's the correct one?

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[info]buongiornodaisy
2008-05-29 04:41 pm UTC (link)
The answer on the quiz is that it was painted white because there was a fire and they painted over it. According to Wikipedia, it's always been white.

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[info]imissedtheark
2008-05-29 06:46 pm UTC (link)
WIKIPEDIA IS WRONG.

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[info]imissedtheark
2008-05-29 06:46 pm UTC (link)
says all my history teachers.

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 09:18 pm UTC (link)
It's been wrong throughout history.
Even in ancient times, according to Wikipedia.

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[info]imissedtheark
2008-05-29 10:26 pm UTC (link)
:O
i've been lied to.

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[info]serendipity
2008-05-29 04:16 pm UTC (link)
Hey, thanks for quoting me. I learned a lot during my rise to first place yesterday (but spent too much time so today must.not.go.there).

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 09:18 pm UTC (link)
hehehehe!! ;D

Woohoo!

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[info]scandalous___
2008-05-29 07:15 pm UTC (link)
Oh my god do I fail at this. lmao But it's great because it makes me go look up what I get wrong and read about it, at least. :)

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 09:18 pm UTC (link)
True that! :D

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[info]foofighter0234
2008-05-29 09:11 pm UTC (link)
This is fun! :D

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-29 09:19 pm UTC (link)
Weeeeeeeeee!!

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[info]foofighter0234
2008-05-29 10:10 pm UTC (link)
I donated 25 ads!

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[info]cieldumort
2008-05-30 01:02 am UTC (link)
Woooot! :)

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[info]xnera
2008-05-30 01:41 am UTC (link)
Q. What is the "supreme law of the land" in the United States?

One possible answer: Chuck Norris. *snerks*

But this is great! My political knowledge is not as good as I'd like it to be, and this is a really fun way to learn more. Thanks for the link!

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[info]cieldumort
2008-07-09 08:44 am UTC (link)
WOoT! ;D

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