I don't think the big issue with the BB is encryption as there is a BB version that uses AES-256 encryption which is approved by the Defense Dept for sensitive communications. Also, the GPS is not an issue as that feature can be turned off.

I think the risk of hacking the presidential PDA is high though -- no encryption can solve that. The BB has at least 14 documented vulnerabilities. How would anyone know that the email that they receive actually came from Obama. Without strong authentication, no one will know for sure. I think that it would be prudent for him NOT to use internet email while he is in office.

I can understand giving-up a PDA, but no email on a computer?

No email means plausable deniability. Or at least a better chance of achieving it if ever needed.

Some issues with BB are
The Presidential Records Act requires retention of the bulk of documents generated by the president for public review at a later date, so any message Obama creates with his BlackBerry would have to be retained and stored, subject to scrutiny in the future. But the larger problem is that the BlackBerry is unlikely to get the nod as the presidential wireless handheld from the National Security Agency

Risk of hacking the presidential PDA is high and in any event, it is not possible to have absolute certainty that e-mail actually came from Obama

Why Obama Should Keep His BlackBerry -- But Won't

John Lennon is rolling over in his grave right now. I cant believe that hippie brought that sighn out. LOLZ

Well I know for Sec of State, and would assume the same for the President, that they cannot have email. When Condi was working everything was done by printed paper and for the most part she did not have a computer much less an email address like [email protected].

Also I am quite amazed how this thread turned out. To bring it back to point, it was a very exciting weekend in DC! I saw Jay Z at the local mall coming out of some random store, and then again last night when he gave us a strange look for looking at him at the Neighborhood Ball. Faith Hill however could not have been more nice...or more pretty...and came up and spoke with us and shook my hand right before singing! It was an awesome night to see so many performers much less Obama and Biden in the same night!!!

Also to add a few more pictures to the thread. sorry for the quality but yall know how the iphone does in not perfect light....
Vanessa with the hot dancers
Jay Z throwing looks
Mariah and Sting and others
Mariah and hubby Nick towards the end

FUNNY FACTS ABOUT BARAK OBAMA:

http://thepeoplescube.com/red/viewtopic.php?t=2183

My favorite was:

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Palin? Lord, please crawl out from under the rock from time to time and educate yourself! :stickpoke

Why is a junior senator more qualified than a governor?