In reading this blog on Senator Barrack Obama and why we should vote for him somewhat highlights why I think that Senator Hillary Clinton would and should be our next president. In my opinion, Senator Obama has some big promises, for which he does not have complete control over, for one, and secondly that cannot be accomplished within a reasonable amount of time. I agree we need change, but I do not believe Barrack Obama is it, in my mind, there is a lot to be said about experience.
I will not argue that the economy is a huge issue that needs to be dealt with immediately. With the new administration, however, a tax cut is not necessarily the answer, don’t get me wrong, it would help the American people sooner than later, but we have to be more strategic in executing a plan than trying to get small gains that seem to put us back into a economic slump. The American economy is very volatile right now; it is proven every time the federal government tries to keep us out of a recession by adjusting the percentage rates. This only helps the stock market for a day, but after oversea trading tries to analyze the activities from the days before we lose the gain we made and sometime more.
The author spoke of various other points from the Obama campaign, some that dealt with jobs and wages, and others that discussed the oil consumption of the country. I don’t feel that Obama can control whether a company hires in lost cost areas, which I might add, is a direct reaction to the economy of the country, but will have a great influence on raising minimum wage. The blog also touched on Obama stating we needed to use less oils in our cars and machines, etc. I have to argue that this statement is not reality. This statement makes it sound so easy, here is reality. Convince car makers to buy new equipment that does not use oil, and supports an automobile that does not use oil. These are all great ideas, but reality is that you have to have an economy that can support change.
Hillary Clinton has the experience and the relationships to get the job done. She has been the influence and brains behind the FMLA leave act, which has been an amazing addition to the employments laws of the country. I feel she was a vital contributor to the strong economy under her husband’s administration. Hillary has proven herself time and time again, while I feel Obama is full of hopeful suggestions.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Give Me a Break!
As I read the article about Obama’s uphill battle with gaining the vote of working-class whites and Catholic voters. I get a bit sick to my stomach. Does the media not understand that they inflate the racial tension amongst the nation? Now they are blaming a certain type of person for it and claiming they may be telling the pollsters one thing and voting another. I am a working class white woman, and I am particularly appalled at the media’s stereo type. I for one will vote based on the political views and accomplishments of a candidate, not on the color of his or her skin.
The big story from the beginning was history being made should either Senator Barrack Obama or Senator Hillary Clinton make it into the White House. While I agree it will be a huge turn in the history of this country, it should not be the basis of what this election is about. If the Media could report on the facts and the issues the candidates are running for, it would be a bit easier to vote for the candidate that would best serve the people of this country than based on whether you are an African-American, Female, or Catholic.
The "Bradley" effect, later called the "Wilder" effect is another one of those terms that instigated tension amongst individuals and groups. To call the voting public “liars” is ludicrous. The “effect” states that 2 African-Americas ran for state offices. The polls showed more support than they actually got on voting day. This holds no water; everyone is entitled to change their mind, the candidates might have made a comment or reacted after the poll that changed their mind. I have changed my mind several times throughout this campaign, and as an American, I am entitled to change it as many times as I want.
I truly hope that someday, we as a country can past the color of one another’s skin, whether we are a man or a woman, and how we worship. It truly divides this country and it is time to unite as one nation.
The big story from the beginning was history being made should either Senator Barrack Obama or Senator Hillary Clinton make it into the White House. While I agree it will be a huge turn in the history of this country, it should not be the basis of what this election is about. If the Media could report on the facts and the issues the candidates are running for, it would be a bit easier to vote for the candidate that would best serve the people of this country than based on whether you are an African-American, Female, or Catholic.
The "Bradley" effect, later called the "Wilder" effect is another one of those terms that instigated tension amongst individuals and groups. To call the voting public “liars” is ludicrous. The “effect” states that 2 African-Americas ran for state offices. The polls showed more support than they actually got on voting day. This holds no water; everyone is entitled to change their mind, the candidates might have made a comment or reacted after the poll that changed their mind. I have changed my mind several times throughout this campaign, and as an American, I am entitled to change it as many times as I want.
I truly hope that someday, we as a country can past the color of one another’s skin, whether we are a man or a woman, and how we worship. It truly divides this country and it is time to unite as one nation.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Response to Commentary on the New Election Year
“Commentary on the New Election Year” has a pretty harsh stance on Sex Offenders receiving education funds. I see both sides, there are some Sex Offenders that are innocent and then there are those that are repeat offenders or even go on to commit more heinous crimes. As in many things, one size does not fit all. Some individuals use the education they receive to go on and be contributing citizens to society, others use those funds to learn what their rights are and gain the ability to defend themselves and prove their innocence. Estimates of innocent individuals in jail are over 200,000. With so many cases of wrongly accused, and so many cases overturned (over 150 by one organization alone) one has to consider the idea that those using the education money are really trying to turn their lives around, wrongly accused or not. I think that consideration needs to be made that the funds should be available under certain conditions, I am sure that we have all suffered from being in the wrong place at the wrong time at least once in our lives and I think that a small percentage of these cases are just that, and should be considered as eligible for rehabilitation which should include education.
I would like to see my taxes used for education, and that it go to individuals who might be less fortunate, that works to be a good citizen, but has financial difficulties. As the author of this blog stated, I too have never been convicted of a crime and work hard to be a good citizen, I have also felt as if the financial aid program has let me down as well as others around me, but it there are a large group of individuals that do deserve help to maybe give them a life that would not have been.
I would like to see my taxes used for education, and that it go to individuals who might be less fortunate, that works to be a good citizen, but has financial difficulties. As the author of this blog stated, I too have never been convicted of a crime and work hard to be a good citizen, I have also felt as if the financial aid program has let me down as well as others around me, but it there are a large group of individuals that do deserve help to maybe give them a life that would not have been.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Crude Crusade
With the Energy crisis that we are in with rising oil prices, it simply amazes me that only one candidate, Senator Hilary Rodham Clinton, is the only candidate that addresses the big oil companies making huge profits by gouging the price of a barrel of oil. Other candidates have energy strategies, but are not willing to recognize the record breaking profits of more than $40 billion dollars that the oil companies raked in last year. Senator Clinton has spoken of the tax breaks that continue to be in effect for the large oil companies that help drive the high prices. Her proposal is a $50 billion fund, with the partial assistance of the oil companies, to fund investments for alternative energy, better fuel efficiency and basic energy research.
I have been hugely disappointed in the current administration and how they have handled the strain that has been put on the American people by rising oil prices. This does not only impact the fuel they must put in their cars to get back and forth to their jobs, but it impacts the gas that fuels their homes and not as directly, but the groceries they buy to feed their families. Every part of the US economy is suffering from what I feel is out of control economy strategies. The president is more worried about “winning” a fight than taking care of his own country.
Countries around the world are watching the US economy as theirs depends heavily on what happens to the US dollar. The economy of the world depends on the choices of the US government, and there is not enough effort going into how they will keep the US from entering a recession. We have to make good decisions about a candidate that is going to keep the interests of our country at the forefront of their agenda, otherwise, we will continue to watch our country sink into a recession that will take years to get out of.
I have been hugely disappointed in the current administration and how they have handled the strain that has been put on the American people by rising oil prices. This does not only impact the fuel they must put in their cars to get back and forth to their jobs, but it impacts the gas that fuels their homes and not as directly, but the groceries they buy to feed their families. Every part of the US economy is suffering from what I feel is out of control economy strategies. The president is more worried about “winning” a fight than taking care of his own country.
Countries around the world are watching the US economy as theirs depends heavily on what happens to the US dollar. The economy of the world depends on the choices of the US government, and there is not enough effort going into how they will keep the US from entering a recession. We have to make good decisions about a candidate that is going to keep the interests of our country at the forefront of their agenda, otherwise, we will continue to watch our country sink into a recession that will take years to get out of.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Man Behind the Mirrors
Senator Barack Obama has run into a few issues with his campaign staff as of late. With the immediate resignation of his senior foreign policy advisor and the remarks from another adviser on NAFTA, he has a bit of a hole he needs to climb out of.
The resignation of his foreign policy advisor, I think was a bit excessive. A public apology would have been enough for me. If Ms. Samantha Power is good for the campaign you would think one would fight to keep her around. I feel that at one point or another we all get caught up in our passion for what we are doing. I feel that calling someone a “Monster” does not warrant the harsh measures that Ms. Power took, what I am surprised about is that Mr. Obama didn’t value her dedication over the past 14 months. I am hopefully that he will reconsider.
The Senior Economic advisor, Austan Goolsbee, on the other hand, I feel should be the one walking, he has compromised the countries relationship with Canada to a certain extent, and Obama has not even gotten into office. We need to ensure that our relationships with our allies and especially our neighboring countries are upheld and nurtured. I am afraid that this campaign and all the “promises” that go a long with it are not all that they appear to be.
Senator Barack Obama is full of nice, polite promises on the outside. I would be somewhat concerned about what his true intentions were once he got into office based on some of the underhanded stuff that appears to be going on. I know that you can’t trust the hearsay 100% but there has to be some truth to it. It makes me a bit uncomfortable that we may not really be seeing the man behind the mirrors.
The resignation of his foreign policy advisor, I think was a bit excessive. A public apology would have been enough for me. If Ms. Samantha Power is good for the campaign you would think one would fight to keep her around. I feel that at one point or another we all get caught up in our passion for what we are doing. I feel that calling someone a “Monster” does not warrant the harsh measures that Ms. Power took, what I am surprised about is that Mr. Obama didn’t value her dedication over the past 14 months. I am hopefully that he will reconsider.
The Senior Economic advisor, Austan Goolsbee, on the other hand, I feel should be the one walking, he has compromised the countries relationship with Canada to a certain extent, and Obama has not even gotten into office. We need to ensure that our relationships with our allies and especially our neighboring countries are upheld and nurtured. I am afraid that this campaign and all the “promises” that go a long with it are not all that they appear to be.
Senator Barack Obama is full of nice, polite promises on the outside. I would be somewhat concerned about what his true intentions were once he got into office based on some of the underhanded stuff that appears to be going on. I know that you can’t trust the hearsay 100% but there has to be some truth to it. It makes me a bit uncomfortable that we may not really be seeing the man behind the mirrors.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Debate in the Lone Star State
The delegates have come to Texas! Have you made up your mind? In my mind the real race is between Hilary and Barack in the Democratic race. They have descended on Texas for a great debate in the Lone Star State. The invitation only debate lasted 90 minutes with a few jabs from Hilary, however she was very gracious about the election and how honored she was to be standing there with Barack Obama. Some of the non-attendees were a bit angry that the debate was for those that could afford a ticket and not for the common folks, when in actuality all the 2,000 tickets were won through a raffle.
A decision shouldn’t be made on the basis of a debate. You have to follow a candidate throughout their campaign to get to the heart of their passion. The content of a debate can get a bit off as the candidates attempt to dismiss the other. Unfortunately, I think that the “cool” candidate will be the one to prevail and not the candidate that can really work for our country to get our country out of turmoil.
They both are working on a health insurance platform as well as the President of the US conversing with a known fascist; both have very different opinions about both. I believe that if you can negotiate common goals and help stabilize the relations between the countries, the president should do that. The Commander in Chief should work to ensure the safety of this country and its citizens if at all possible. I see a leader within the Democratic delegates, I hope that this country see the experience as a plus. Uninsured citizens of Texas is a growing issue, with the economy in the spiral downfall it is in, health insurance rates are on the climb with less coverage, just to offset the costs.
The Texas Primary has taken the candidates all over the state from Houston, Dallas South Texas and back to Austin, we welcome them back anytime. From here they are onto the next stop on the campaign trail, Ohio!
A decision shouldn’t be made on the basis of a debate. You have to follow a candidate throughout their campaign to get to the heart of their passion. The content of a debate can get a bit off as the candidates attempt to dismiss the other. Unfortunately, I think that the “cool” candidate will be the one to prevail and not the candidate that can really work for our country to get our country out of turmoil.
They both are working on a health insurance platform as well as the President of the US conversing with a known fascist; both have very different opinions about both. I believe that if you can negotiate common goals and help stabilize the relations between the countries, the president should do that. The Commander in Chief should work to ensure the safety of this country and its citizens if at all possible. I see a leader within the Democratic delegates, I hope that this country see the experience as a plus. Uninsured citizens of Texas is a growing issue, with the economy in the spiral downfall it is in, health insurance rates are on the climb with less coverage, just to offset the costs.
The Texas Primary has taken the candidates all over the state from Houston, Dallas South Texas and back to Austin, we welcome them back anytime. From here they are onto the next stop on the campaign trail, Ohio!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Bush's Delusion of a Budget Surplus
After reading the article about President Bush’s budget realities, I grow more and more disappointed in his administration. He has managed to put this nation in one of the worst budget deficits in history.
The president has made such a mess of the environment that the next president has an uphill climb to just try and keep this country out of an recession. The shortfall of the budget is not the fault of the President, he and his supports refuse blame and instead place it on 9/11, Katrina and the Iraq war. Wasn’t that war Bush’s idea?
Bush’s critics blame his pushing of excessive tax cuts for the wealthy, his inability to veto dissipative spending by Congress and choosing to launch a war among other things. I personally blame him for his inability to control the gouging that has plagued the American public for the last few years, this includes the outlandish fuel costs that have all but suspended recreational travel which impacts areas that rely on travelers for their income. The housing market disaster is also a direct result of his inability to balance the budget, more foreclosure and the continuous drop in percentage rates to try and keep the country upright.
The most troubling piece of the article was the table at the end that put his entire presidency into perspective. Since 2002, the country deficit has been hundreds of billions off of his estimated budget. Is that what he calls fuzzy math?
The president has made such a mess of the environment that the next president has an uphill climb to just try and keep this country out of an recession. The shortfall of the budget is not the fault of the President, he and his supports refuse blame and instead place it on 9/11, Katrina and the Iraq war. Wasn’t that war Bush’s idea?
Bush’s critics blame his pushing of excessive tax cuts for the wealthy, his inability to veto dissipative spending by Congress and choosing to launch a war among other things. I personally blame him for his inability to control the gouging that has plagued the American public for the last few years, this includes the outlandish fuel costs that have all but suspended recreational travel which impacts areas that rely on travelers for their income. The housing market disaster is also a direct result of his inability to balance the budget, more foreclosure and the continuous drop in percentage rates to try and keep the country upright.
The most troubling piece of the article was the table at the end that put his entire presidency into perspective. Since 2002, the country deficit has been hundreds of billions off of his estimated budget. Is that what he calls fuzzy math?
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