House pass Health Care Bill

November 8th, 2009


Today, President Barack Obama is glorifying the House of Representative's decision to pass the health care reform bill. Now all that he needs to do is get the bill passed by the Senate. Won't that be fun. The President lucked out this time with the House getting 220-215 vote, but when its time for the Senate to vote he is going to have to really stick the point to them. Due to having many Republicans and moderate Democrats, the Presidents health care plan is really on the fence now. If the President wants to get this bill passed, now is the time to really pull out the big guns to win over the Senate. I believe that this time the President won't be so lucky, I honestly believe that the Senate is going to crush the President's bill. As much as I love the President and what he is doing for America, he is going down. And even if he gets it passed, it will only be won by a few votes. This time there will be no luck, it is going to be a real.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/11/08/health.care/index.html

Gay Maine

November 8th, 2009


As most of you know for the recent elections, Maine as rejected the same-sex marriage law. A majority of 53% the population voting against the law, I was a hard blow on the gay community. Although defeated, gays continue to protest for equal rights. Now, I believe what the gay community is doing is right. I believe that all men and women, gay or straight, should have the right to get married. It is not right of us as a society to ban gays from getting married. If we did that, would we be any better than we were barely 60 years ago? We have no right to take this privilege away from the gay community. Now, I am strong in my faith and I know that God has a plan for all of us. If he does not like gays, than why did he create them? God intends for all mankind to be happy, so let the gays be happy. If allowing them to get married will make them happy, so be it.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/11/04/maine.same.sex/index.html

Fat Tax: Good or Bad?

October 25, 2009


As we as a nation become fatter and fatter, the government contemplates enforcing a fat tax on junk foods, such as soda. We have literally hit rock bottom; we are being taxed for being fat. I believe that this tax is pointless; Americans should not be punished for having a choice in what they eat. America doesn't need another tax, it just needs to start to exercise more and eat right; then every once in awhile have some junk food. We as a people should have control over what we eat, when we eat it. If we start taxing what we eat, what's next? Is the government going to tax where we go to the bathroom or how we wake up in the morning? No, because we have complete control over those things, just like eating. So I say no to the fat tax and everything it stands for. We should not be punished for what we eat, just a push to get us away from depending on junk foods.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2009/10/23/snow.soda.tax.cnn

Obama: Shakey on the Polls

October 21, 2009


Apparently, President Barack Obama's has been losing popularity. For the first time ever, polls show that less than half of the American people agree with the President's decisions on controversial topics, while a majority of 51% say that they disagree with the President. While he doesn't have the majority of the American peoples' support on important topics, he has there popularity. The President's approval rating in a recent poll shows that it is in the health mid-fifties range, and 66% of the people say that Barack Obama has the qualities that a President should have. Now, I personally agree with everything President Obama has done. I believe that polls are just empty numbers, numbers that mean nothing. There is no physical way of pleasing everyone when you are the President, so we shouldn't stress these numbers. The people made there choice for there President and if they don't like what he has done, too bad. He is doing the best that he can for the nation the way that he sees fit. So keep on going President Barack Obama, for everyone or no one.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/10/21/obama.poll/index.html#cnnSTCVideo

John Kerry warns Obama

October 18, 2009


Recently, Senator John Kerry had some words of advise for President Obama about raising troop levels in Afghanistan. He cautioned the president to not go through with his plans to raise levels while the country's government is in a state of chaos due to the nation's elections. He says it would be irresponsible of Obama do so in the country's current state. Now, I believe that Senator Kerry's response has some truth to it, but he also is being too passive. We should definitely take precautions when sending in more troops to a chaotic country, we don't what any of our men dying for no cause. On the other hand, if we don't keep our position as a powerful aid to the country, the citizens will lose support in our troops and our troops may be the ones to pay. This is a very tough topic to take sides on, but I would feel more comfortable staying out of harms way. I believe until the country's government is under control, we should be extremely cautious about sending in anymore troops.


http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/10/17/kerry.afghanistan/index.html

Fake Swine Flu Pills

October 15, 2009


Because of the recent swine flu scare, people have been all about keeping well and away from the H1N1 virus. While many people are afraid of the virus, other try to exploit it by selling fake pills over the internet for large amounts of money. The actual pill is called Tamiflu. As people become more frightened of swine flu, they turn to the internet for answers. When these fake drug ads pop-ups, these people jump on these "deals" and get their fix of "Tamiflu". Currently, the FDA is tracking down all of these fake-drug dealers and making people aware of the fake drugs. Now in all honesty, I believe what they are doing is wrong but if people are dumb enough to by the stuff, so be it. People should be a little frightened of the H1N1 virus, but not scared enough to buy whatever product that pop-up first. That's just ignorant and people should be able to think right before they act on those fears. For the people selling, they shouldn't be exploiting people of their paranoia. It just make people trust the internet even less and people being to even distrust the drug itself. On this topic, I believe no one is right and that people need to use their brains before they make decisions.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#33318491

Obama Works for Gay Rights

October 12, 2009


Recently, President Barack Obama has been seriously advocating gay and lesbian rights. He has even declared that he is going to sign a bill in which the rights of gays and lesbians will be preserved and discrimination against them will be outlawed. In my personally opinion, President Barack Obama has finally done something absolutely right! Who says that we have the right to pass down judgment to people who are gay, by telling them that they can love or be with each other? No one should be segregated by their sexuality. Obama is doing the right thing by signing this bill the right thing, for all gay and straight people. This is truly what Obama meant when he promised change to us, and hopefully he continues to provide change for this struggling country. He has done something extraordinary for this country and for humans rights everywhere in the world.


http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/10/10/obama.gay.rights/index.html

Obama Wins the Nobel Peace Prize

October 9, 2009


Today is a special day. Today President Barack Obama has won the Noble Peace Prize. The reason Obama has won this honor is for his outstanding efforts in promoting peace between world nations and efforts to saving the environment as well. Okay, to tell you the truth, I don't think Obama deserves this award. I know that he has done great things in his "soon to be" first year as the United States President, but I think the Noble Peace Prize committee jumped the gun a little. I think Obama would have deserved it in like 2 or 3 years when he had done more with his presidency, but its too soon to say that Obama deserves the Noble Peace Prize. When his work is said and done, then he would have deserved this honor.


http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/09/nobel.peace.prize/index.html

Allowing Guns on Amtrak

October 4, 2009


Recently, Congress passed a bill allowing Amtrak passengers to bring guns on the Amtrak in their checked luggage. This would allow people to carry guns with them when they are moving, going on a hunting trip, or just want to carry a gun around where they go. And if Amtrak railways doesn't comply within 6 months, they will have their government funding pulled. Honesty, I really like this new bill. I think every citizen has a right to carry a gun with them. It provides protection and it allow the United States citizens their right to bare arms. Of course there are going to be more safety issues but think of it this way, is someone gonna pull a gun out on someone else if everyone around that person has a gun as well? Either way, I like that Congress is standing up for the rights of the American people.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/16/amtrak.guns/index.html?iref=newssearch

Obama Trys For Olympics in Chicago

October 4, 2009


A few days ago, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey traveled to Denmark to try to lobby the city of Chicago for the 2016 Olympic games. They did this in a hope to bring the Olympics games to America over Tokyo, Japan; Madrid, Spain; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Unfortunately, Rio de Janeiro was chosen over Chicago, Toyko, and Madrid. Now, I'm all in favor for bringing the Olympics to the United States, but at a time when we don't have other major priorities to attend to. I know that the moral in America is down and bringing the Olympics to the United States would go up, but don't you think the moral of Americans are gonna go down when they find out that the Olympics aren't going to be in the US? On top of all this, we still are in a deep recession, unemployment is going up, banks and homes are closing, we are in a war, and the list goes on and on. We have far more things that we could be spending our time on other than the Olympics, and we must first bring ourselves to a stable condition before we can even think of doing something like the Olympics. Mr. President, please help us now, the Olympics can wait.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/10/02/denmark.olympics.obama/index.html

Paterson Runs of Governer in 2010

September 27, 2009


Even though many have told him not to, including even the White House, Gov. David Paterson (Dem.) is running for the 2010 New York State Governor election. He is stated to NBC's "Meet the Press", "I'm blind but I'm not oblivious." Now, I believe what Governor Paterson is doing is okay. Every legal United States citizen has the right to run for office, regardless of what anyone else has to say. This great country was based on the ideas that everyone has a right to hold office. On the other hand, it was also founded on the idea of everyone as the freedom of speech. So people can say whatever they want about Governor Paterson, I applaud him and give him the best of luck during his campaign.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/27/newyork.paterson/index.html

Has Barack Obama Forget About Immigration?

September 25, 2009


We all know that President Barack Obama has been hard at work to reform health care for all; but how has he handle the issue of immigration. What he has done is put it aside to be dealt with another day. I realize that the President has a lot to do, we are all human; the problem is that he ALWAYS has to look at the bigger picture and recently he has dropped the ball on with that. I'm not bagging on the President, I'm not being his mother; I'm just reminding us all that we elected him to be our President to look over EVERYTHING! I personally think he is doing a fine job as our President, but always has to stay focused to everything and keep the course. If we keep our attentions on one thing, we will lose sight of another and the dominoes will begin to fall. So let everyone continue to keep our eyes on the prize of all types of political reforms, even the President.


http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/25/navarrette.obama.immigration/index.html?iref=newssearch

Michelle Obama Talks About Healthcare

September 20, 2009


This past Friday, September 18, 2009, the First Lady, Michelle Obama, spoke about health care reform. During her speech, she spoke about her daughter, Sasha Obama, becoming ill when she was 4 months old with meningitis. She pondered what she would have done if her family had not had health insurance during that time. Now, I believe health care for all would be fantastic; no one having to worry about not getting better when they become sick. But think about this, if everyone had health care would the quality of health care go down? I'm all for free health care for all, but if it jeopardizes the quality of the care, then its no go for me. I agree with everything the First Lady is saying, I'm just looking into the future of these situations. I'm all for free health care, lets just make sure the quality of health care stays the same.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/18/michelle.obama.health.reform/index.html

President Carter's Racism Response

September 18th, 2009

This past Tuesday, September 15th, 2009, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced that South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson's (Republican) outburst had racial political intentions behind it. Now, I have reason to believe that part of President Carter's statement is true. Racism is a big deal, even in today's society. Just because our current President is an African-American does not mean that racism has completely left the country. Sure racial tension have eased, but they have not just left this great nation. I believe that Joe Wilson's outburst had some racial undertones, but that is not the complete reason. Just remember, Joe Wilson, a republican, yelled at President Barack Obama, a democrat. There is still those contrasting views between republicans and democrats, so racism may not have been the key factor. I'm sure both of these factors played a part in Rep. Wilson's outburst, but neither were the single deciding factor that drove him to state such accusations. Either way, Rep. Wilson's outburst was childish and uncalled for, making a mockery of himself and this great nation.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/17/mann.obama.carter.race/index.html?iref=newssearch