This Article is wrriten by Jason Edwards
Wow! Foreign countries are willing to talk to the new president because he is willing to talk to them. In the Bush administration there was no dialogue. Bush just focused on the differences, while Obama is focusing on the similarities. All foreign countries want is respect. They don't want to be bossed around as they were during the Bush era. As the Godfather said, " keep your friends close, but your enemies closer". This is the new administration priority. I know many conservatives are disappointed because Obama went abroad apologizing for our countries past wrong doings. The United States is an amazing country and I am so proud to call it my home but we have made mistakes. A country that is based on law, morals, and human rights the past 8 years we did not act like a country with those beliefs. I know sooner or later that it will be realized that we can't be respected if we keep straying away from our value system.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/04/17/obama.chavez/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/04/17/us.cuba/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tax Day Tea Party A Success!
The Tax Day Tea Party was pretty successful yesterday for those against huge government spending. No major problems arose and the protestors were extremely peaceful. A lot of times when protests happen, people get out of hand, and I want to personally thank all the protesters for being well-behaved because this is such an important issue that does not need distractions. The liberal MSNBC obviously had a field day with this, Rachel Maddow consistently said the word teabagging to try to make a sexual pun, this wasn't funny or even mildly entertaining. The left has made this out to be some crazy, radical Conservative cause when in actuality there was a lot of everyday Republicans along with a lot of moderate Democrats. Many of the people there even had signs wishing for Bill Clinton back, a Democrat that could balance the budget. I saw a couple of good signs, notably Commander-In-Thief and a cute little girl holding up a sign saying "Stay out of my piggybank". The zenith of the day was Hannity's coverage of the Tea Party in Atlanta which had 20,000 people including country singer John Rich, who sang his anthem for the working man "Shutting Detroit Down" The liberals will downplay this event, but it was very successful and hopefully the government, Democrats and Republicans, will start to get the picture that these outrageous taxes and budgets aren't cutting it with the American people.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
NBA Playoff Time
One of the best times of year is approaching with the start of the NBA Playoffs. I will be going through an in-depth look at the first round matchups on Friday. We should be in for an exciting playoffs! The East seems to be between the Magic, Cavs, and Celtics but watch out for some sleeper teams like Sixers and Bulls. In the West, the Lakers are the heavy favorite, but the difference between the 2 and 8 seeds is miniscule and at this point any team could come out of the West. This should be a fantastic playoffs and I can't wait to watch them!
Watch out for Left Wing Extremism
Along with the Homeland Security report to watch out for right wing extremist. You have to watch out for left wing extremist the report also says. So conservatives, liberals also have a threat assessment as well, so cool your jets. It was not a partisan Homeland Security Report by the Obama administration as right wing radio and TV host were exclaiming
http://www.skewz.com/link/link_details/obtained-federal-agency-8217-s-memo-warning-of-8220-left-wing-extremists-8221-the-plum-line
My note: While Jason has some good points, I think we can all agree anti-capitalist, communist, and socialist is extremist. Being pro-life, anti-gay marriage, and pro-free market is not extreme, you may not agree with these views but I think calling them extreme is ridiculous
http://www.skewz.com/link/link_details/obtained-federal-agency-8217-s-memo-warning-of-8220-left-wing-extremists-8221-the-plum-line
My note: While Jason has some good points, I think we can all agree anti-capitalist, communist, and socialist is extremist. Being pro-life, anti-gay marriage, and pro-free market is not extreme, you may not agree with these views but I think calling them extreme is ridiculous
GM and Chrysler need to get their act together
This article is by Jason Edwards
In a very short period a time this country could possible have only one American automaker (Ford). Ford didn't take any money from the government, it worked with its unions to bring down wages, it is creating cars that people want to buy, and it brought in someone that is an outsider to the auto world. Unions have many positives (higher wages and better benefits) but they also have a lot of negatives (high wages and legacy benefits), which are shown recently with the downfall of the American automakers. I believe that unions are a main cause for the implosion of the American automaker. If unions don't step back and look at the bigger picture we will see the end of the American automaker. I believe that GM, Ford, and Chrysler can come out on top, but only if they change their business models, bring down wages (from $75 to $45 dollars an hour like Japanese automakers), and create cars that people want to buy. Now we have seen Ford do this. When will GM and Chrysler get theie act together? I hope it is before their time is up (60 days for Gm and 30 for Chrysler). If they don't then the government should back away and let them fail.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/transportation/fiat-threatens-walk-away-chrysler-report/
My note: It's not often that I agree with Jason Edwards, but this is article is 100% accurate.
In a very short period a time this country could possible have only one American automaker (Ford). Ford didn't take any money from the government, it worked with its unions to bring down wages, it is creating cars that people want to buy, and it brought in someone that is an outsider to the auto world. Unions have many positives (higher wages and better benefits) but they also have a lot of negatives (high wages and legacy benefits), which are shown recently with the downfall of the American automakers. I believe that unions are a main cause for the implosion of the American automaker. If unions don't step back and look at the bigger picture we will see the end of the American automaker. I believe that GM, Ford, and Chrysler can come out on top, but only if they change their business models, bring down wages (from $75 to $45 dollars an hour like Japanese automakers), and create cars that people want to buy. Now we have seen Ford do this. When will GM and Chrysler get theie act together? I hope it is before their time is up (60 days for Gm and 30 for Chrysler). If they don't then the government should back away and let them fail.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/transportation/fiat-threatens-walk-away-chrysler-report/
My note: It's not often that I agree with Jason Edwards, but this is article is 100% accurate.
Happy Tea Party Day
Hey everyone, I just wanted say Happy tea party day to everyone and hope that you look up and attend your local Tea Party. We need to stand up against this crazy government spending, which started at supposedly "conservative present" George W. Bush. Let's let our elected officials know that these taxes are outlandish and the spending has gotten out of control. In other news, Obama has decided to change the name of Tax Day to Christmas
Public Option for Healthcare?
This article is by Jason Edwards
First let me say that we are finally having this debate. I have seen first hand the shenanigans of are current health care system. Republicans and Democrats both have good ideas when it comes to health care reform, which is why I believe and hope that the Democrats do not go to reconciliation vote. Republicans believe that government run entities (like Medicare) are too costly and inefficient. Majority of Democrats (with the exception of very liberal Barney Frank and others) believe that we should have public and private insurance providers. Which I completely agree with because it will keep private insurances companies in check , keep cost down, and it will also give citizens something to fall back on it hard time (like during this recession when people are losing their job and the one thing they are worried about is losing their health care because they lost their job). I have to say I agree with the Republicans when they talk about all the waste that can be found to be used to reform health care and get cost down. This will lower the need to raise taxes. Remember this is not socialize medicine this is a payment system.In my opinion we should all have a choice in our health care provider (public/government run and private/business pay). What do you think?
First let me say that we are finally having this debate. I have seen first hand the shenanigans of are current health care system. Republicans and Democrats both have good ideas when it comes to health care reform, which is why I believe and hope that the Democrats do not go to reconciliation vote. Republicans believe that government run entities (like Medicare) are too costly and inefficient. Majority of Democrats (with the exception of very liberal Barney Frank and others) believe that we should have public and private insurance providers. Which I completely agree with because it will keep private insurances companies in check , keep cost down, and it will also give citizens something to fall back on it hard time (like during this recession when people are losing their job and the one thing they are worried about is losing their health care because they lost their job). I have to say I agree with the Republicans when they talk about all the waste that can be found to be used to reform health care and get cost down. This will lower the need to raise taxes. Remember this is not socialize medicine this is a payment system.In my opinion we should all have a choice in our health care provider (public/government run and private/business pay). What do you think?
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Watch out for right-wing extremism
In the most ridiculous report I've ever seen, the Department of Homeland Security is telling people to watch out for right-wing exremists groups tomorrow, most notably returning veterans. This report is meant to make conservatives look racist and anti-American. I can't even describe to you how ridiculous this is, and is clearly the Obama administration trying to take press away from the tea parties tomorrow. Read the USA Today link to read the whole thing.
http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/04/report-warns-of-rise-of-rightwing-extremists-.html
http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/04/report-warns-of-rise-of-rightwing-extremists-.html
Isaiah Thomas, Flip Saunders get jobs
Two former NBA coaches were hired today, one was probably thrilled about his hiring, the other one not so much. Former Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders was hired today by the Washington Wizards after a 19-62 season so far. Saunders has coached the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Detroit Pistons and has a career .597 winning percentage, which makes him the 7th most successful coach in NBA history to coach at least 900 games. I think that was a really good hire for the Wizards, and with talented players like Antawn Jamison. Caron Butler, and Gilbert Arenas, I expect them to be in the hunt for a playoff berth next year.
The other hiring was former New York Knicks President and coach who will be the next men's head basketball coach at Florida International University. The move came as a surprise to some who thought Thomas would wait for something better, what those people might not have realized is that Isaiah Thomas is a horrendous coach and nobody else would want to hire him. I think this is a publicity move for Florida International and a desperation move for Isaiah Thomas.
The Party of No (Socialism)
While I keep hearing all Democrats in Congress like Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid continue to call the Republicans the Party of No, it just makes my blood boil. I personally don't understand what is wrong with saying no to President Obama's ridiculously liberal agenda. Everyone talked about how Bush killed our country economically, yet Obama could as much as quadruple our national debt in the span of 8 years with his bailouts and gigantic budget. That means that one man, President Obama will put us 4 times more into debt than every other president combined in history, that's a scary thought to me. Along with that, Obama is essentially in charge of GM now, and I don't know if you know this, but when the government owns private companies, that's known as socialism. I am not completely defeding the GOP, because they took part in this too when they voted for President Bush's bailout, but it at least seems that the Republicans have found the errors in their ways (Olympia Snow, Arlen Specter and Susan Collins excluded) and are trying to make a difference. The Republicans are supposed to stand for small government, private industry, and tax cuts, if they weren't voting no on Obama's proposals I would be worried.
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