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Obama…Citizen of the World or President?
July 26th, 2008Barack Obama’s whirlwind tour of the world gave me the same feelings I experienced after viewing The Dark Night. The movie left me entertained, intrigued and somewhat curious. But as I got in to my car I realized that nothing in the world or my life had changed other than the fact that I just spent $30 on a trip to the movies. Oddly enough these emotions were the same ones I had after listening to Sen. Obama speak in Berlin, Germany (except it did not cost me $30). It was enjoyable to listen to and provided some good Kodak moments, but nothing in the world changed as a result. The media along with many citizens has been enamored with Obama’s trip around the world, and for good reason. The United States has lost some prestige in the international community and nothing makes us feel better than being loved by the rest of the world. Who better to achieve this goal than Barack Obama, the freshman Senator from Illinois who was virtually unknown just five years ago. I write this with some jest, but Obama’s tactic of reaching out to the international community is a noble one that should be pursued. However, now is the time to win a campaign, not to play president with foreign leaders. Read More
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All Hail the Supreme Court!
June 26th, 2008The Supreme Court of the United States recently reached a decision in Boumediene v. Bush that we will all come to regret. The Court ruled that detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, and any enemy combatants that the U.S. captures, have the right to a habeas corpus appeal in U.S. civil courts. This decision has been praised as a victory for civil liberties and as a rebuke of the Bush administration’s handling of the war on terror. Read More
Girls, Guns and Government
April 29th, 2008Whatever your opinion about the war in Iraq is, it is obvious that U.S. soldiers have performed every duty given to them. Now they might be unfairly punished. No, I’m not talking about more allegations of inadequate equipment. I am talking about good old American pornography. Republican Congressman Paul Broun, who represents Georgia’s 10th district, is reportedly drafting a bill that would prohibit the sale of Penthouse and Playboy on military bases. Read More
Main Street vs. Wall Street: No Such Thing
April 12th, 2008Congress was on a roll this week. On April 1st the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming heard testimony from top oil company executives concerning tax incentives for oil companies. On April 3rd, financial industry regulators were called upon by the Senate Banking Committee to justify the Bear Stearns rescue. It is true that Congress has oversight power, but did Congress gain anything from telling oil executives for the zillionth time that profits and oil are bad? Or did Congress help to stabilize markets by hearing apocalyptic stories about what a Bear Stearns failure could cause? The U.S. Read More
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Obama and Clinton Flunk Econ 101
March 3rd, 2008This week’s Democratic primaries in Ohio and Texas may decide who the Democratic nominee for President will be. Obama and Clinton have recently been debating who can most effectively destroy the economy-- Read More
It’s All About the Benjamins for Uncle Sam
February 29th, 2008The 2008 presidential campaigns have been filled with promises and ideas, some good, some bad. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama want to implement government programs to achieve universal healthcare, a noble cause. John McCain wants to keep troops in Iraq for an indefinite amount of time, which may be a necessity. Yet there is one thing that all of these candidates are neglecting, the federal budget deficit. For the 2007 fiscal year the federal budget deficit totaled $163 billion or 1.2% of GDP, according the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The lofty promises of our presidential candidates can severely hurt the U.S. economy if they are not properly funded, or eliminated all together. Read More
Don’t Believe the Hype
February 16th, 2008Voter breakdowns and exit polls have been conducted ad nauseam this election season. Yet it has become more apparent that this election is about the character and personality of a given candidate, rather than their position on the issues. Everybody is caught up in the politics and polls. Of course these are important, but the policy proposals of the various candidates are what really matters. Read More
Watching the Market Evolve
January 28th, 2008The weakened economy is now playing center stage. The subprime mortgage meltdown has everybody up in arms against the greed of corporate America. The fact of the matter is that while it is a serious problem and people are losing their homes, this cannot deter financial risk-taking and innovation. Yes, some people were hurt and they need to be helped. Read More
Friendly Big Business
January 22nd, 2008Talk of recession is in the air and the issue that now concerns voters the most is the economy. Many in the lower and middle classes understandably feel uneasy about the market. Unemployment has reached 5 percent, oil prices are consistently near $100 a barrel, and the stock market has experienced one of the worst Januarys ever. Read More
The Race for La Casa Blanca
January 14th, 2008The 2008 presidential race has been embodied by change. The successes of Barack Obama and John McCain have represented the desire for change in American politics. Yet a change is occurring that many are not discussing. Hispanics have become a significant segment of the population and the candidate who can capture these newly enfranchised voters will most likely win the election. The Hispanic population of the United States is expanding and it will become a powerful force in politics. Some numbers may help to explain the extent to which Hispanic voters can exert influence on politics and government. Read More