“The U.S. spends more per capita than any other country on education. Yet, by every international measurement, in math and science competence, from kindergarten through the 12th grade, we trail most of the countries of the world. The implications of this are clearly obvious. Some even say it poses a threat to our national security. Do you feel that way and what do you intend to do about it?" Schieffer asked Obama and McCain. But with both candidates, little reform was suggested. How can students in debt start families, afford entry-level jobs, purchase homes, and ultimately contribute to America's development?

“Treason!” “Kill Him!” “Terrorist!” Sounds like someone must have betrayed the United States in a horrible way, doesn’t it? Maybe sold secrets to an enemy, put American soldiers in danger on purpose, something like that. Whoever it is must surely deserve those words, right? Otherwise, why say them?

Sticks and stones can break our bones but words will never hurt us, they say. But words undoubtedly affect public perception of events, particularly now during the current economic "crisis," or whatever you may wish to call it.

What the hell just happened? This was supposed to be the big week. I’ve been looking forward to this Friday for months. Finally, at long last, John McCain and Barack Obama were going to butt heads in an epic duel of the ideologies before a national audience. Maverick vs. Outsider.What the hell just happened? This was supposed to be the big week. I’ve been looking forward to this Friday for months. Finally, at long last, John McCain and Barack Obama were going to butt heads in an epic duel of the ideologies before a national audience. Maverick vs. Outsider.

What does binge drinking have to do with Wall Street? In this blog post, Manapsal parallels causes and solutions of reckless college drinking with those of the the more serious financial crisis.

Manapsal and Dastgir recall the myriad of scandals that have recently plauged the White House, urging the country back to ethical standards.

Donial Dastgir and Elizabeth Manaspal draw commentary from various sources as they discuss the implications of McCain's selection of Sarah Palin for the Republican ticket.

For better or worse, Wednesday night belonged to Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. In a night that saw speeches by former Republican presidential candidates Gov. Mike Huckabee of Arkansas and former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, Palin, McCain's newly appointed running mate, held court in Minneapolis-St. Paul for the first time, in front of the largest number of people she'd spoken to in her political career.