The SysAdmin Takes Over in Iraq
As the August 31st deadline for combat operations in Iraq to come to an end, those that are going to take control from the military are civilians. Specifically, it will the State Department that will, come October 2011, assume control of all the operations within the country. Never before has the State Department worked on its own separate from the military, so it will be a decisive situation that will determine whether the System Administrators can really … Read More
Free Trade Agreements Are a Must For Economic Success
In dealing with the near war on the Korean peninsula and the constant worry that there are no jobs in America, one of the topics that has come up is the discussion of whether or not there should be free trade agreements. People immediately look at NAFTA and, disgruntled, turn their back on the idea almost immediately. Free trade, though, provides an opportunity to better the economy because as more trade occurs, more jobs appear. When discussing free trade … Read More
Iraqi Court Takes Country a Step Closer to a Fair Democracy
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Iraqi courts had lifted the election ban put on hundreds of people running for office who had, at one time, been a part of Saddam Hussein's former party.In a demonstration that democracy and fair elections can, in fact, work in a Middle Eastern country, the courts ruled in favor of free and fair elections. It's about time. The Shi'a dominating government wanted to ensure that Sunni officials who had served … Read More
Renew Part of the Bush Tax Cuts, but Cut Spending
With the Bush tax cuts—tax cuts put in place in 2001 and 2003—due to expire on December 31st, it has gone to the politicians to decide what should be done about them. The cuts lowered taxes on income, capital gains and dividends. Overall, it lowered taxes for many people. However, according to some, it has contributed heavily to the debt that we currently carry because the government has not been getting the revenue it needs to operate. Democrats want … Read More
Mosque Near Ground Zero is a Religious Right
When the United States was formed, the founding fathers put together a document called the Constitution to ensure that the people of America were safe. Because of this Constitution, we have the right--though many might disagree--to keep and bear arms. We have the right to not be searched without reason. We have the right to not be forced to quarter soldiers. So many different rights, thanks to the Constitution, are protected. One in particular that has always … Read More
Target Tests Citizens United and Fails
In January, the Supreme Court ruled in the Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission 5 to 4 that corporations could not be limited on how much money they spend on an election and when they spend that money. In theory, a corporation could spend as much money as it wanted supporting a candidate for office. I was personally on the fence about it and finally decided that I was in support of the Supreme Court’s ruling. Why prohibit corporations from spending … Read More
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Mosque Near Ground Zero is a Religious Right
When the United States was formed, the founding fathers put together a document called the Constitution to ensure that the people of America were safe. Because of this Constitution, we have the right--though many might disagree--to keep and bear arms. We have the right to not be searched without reason. We have the right to not be forced to quarter soldiers. … [Read More...]
The SysAdmin Takes Over in Iraq
As the August 31st deadline for combat operations in Iraq to come to an end, those that are going to take control from the military are civilians. Specifically, it will the State Department that will, come October 2011, assume control of all the operations within the country. Never before has the State Department worked on its own separate from the military, … [Read More...]
Secretary of Defense Gates Needs to Make More Budget Cuts
If anyone has the courage and the guts to go head on against the political might of the Congress when it comes to the military, it is Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. In an attempt to get ridiculous military spending under control, Gates has made moves that have irritated many and have made some politicians worried about their specific districts. However, if … [Read More...]
Target Tests Citizens United and Fails
In January, the Supreme Court ruled in the Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission 5 to 4 that corporations could not be limited on how much money they spend on an election and when they spend that money. In theory, a corporation could spend as much money as it wanted supporting a candidate for office. I was personally on the fence about it and finally … [Read More...]
Foreign Issues
The SysAdmin Takes Over in Iraq
As the August 31st deadline for combat operations in Iraq to come to an end, those … [Read More...]
Secretary of Defense Gates Needs to Make More Budget Cuts
If anyone has the courage and the guts to go head on against the political might … [Read More...]
Free Trade Agreements Are a Must For Economic Success
In dealing with the near war on the Korean peninsula and the constant worry that … [Read More...]
Domestic Issues
Mosque Near Ground Zero is a Religious Right
When the United States was formed, the founding fathers put together a document called … [Read More...]
Target Tests Citizens United and Fails
In January, the Supreme Court ruled in the Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission … [Read More...]
Renew Part of the Bush Tax Cuts, but Cut Spending
With the Bush tax cuts—tax cuts put in place in 2001 and 2003—due to expire on … [Read More...]
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