okay. deep breath. here we go
I wasn't planning on writing about this. And I'm not going to discuss the details of the issue but what I am OUTRAGED about. SO ANGRY. Is the response of my generation (and others). People are horrified that Paterno has to step down and worried about what this will do to football....
WHAT ABOUT THE 20+ YOUNG BOYS THAT, THAT MAN RAPED AND ASSAULTED AND ABUSED?! WHAT WILL THIS DO TO THEM? No Paterno did not do it but he KNEW about it and did not CALL THE POLICE. lsjfkdlasfjksalfkjljasflkj alsjkf How can this man be a coach or a leader? I know he is 84 and has had an incredible career. But what he did was WRONG and I am glad that the Penn State Trustees have asked him to resign.
America has a tendency to let celebrities, people in positions of power, and people with money get off the hook. OJ Simpson, Michael Jackson, Lindsay Lohan, Clarence Thomas (hopefully we won't be adding Herman Cain to this list). IT is time that the judicial system shows the people of America that kililng your girlfriend, raping little boys, stealing, and sexual assault etcetcetc are NEVER OKAY. no matter WHO you are.
okay so i got a little more into it than i was planning but thats what a blog is for. right?
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Detroit GOP Debate pt 2
Also, I forgot to mention that as much as I don't like Herman Cain (for the obvious reasons) I am impressed with his campaigning skills. HE started out as a joke to the political world. A guy with NO, literally zero, political experience was running for President. "haha lets all watch him suffer." Then he proved himself to be eloquent and intelligent and people starting listening. AND THEN he introduced his 9 9 9 economic policy and the Republicans went wild putting him FIRST in the polls.
So as much as I dislike the man...hats off to you Mr. Cain (or skirts off...because I know you prefer that)
So as much as I dislike the man...hats off to you Mr. Cain (or skirts off...because I know you prefer that)
Detroit GOP Debate
So the GOP debated in Detroit today...Here are the highlights
Cain: began by addressing the sexual assault allegations and claiming that it is an assassination and that his voters will not care about it. I'm going to call a MAJOR BS on this. We are talking about the CONSERVATIVES right? uuuuuuuuuuuugggggghhhhhhhhh go back to selling pizzas.
Romney: Confronted the issue of being a "flip flopper" by stating that he is a true republican and he would stay faithful to his party if elected.
Perry: stumbled over his lines and could not remember the 3 agencies that he would cut if he were elected. Time to throw in the towel buddy.
Huntsman: Personally I don't mind Huntsman but the Republicans have a problem with him because he used to work for Obama and they think he's too moderate (maybe that's why i don't hate him...)
Paul: he's still alive but barely
Gringrich: go home.
Michelle Bachman: ew
Santorum: who?
The only thing that was good about the debate was that they spent their time attacking obama instead of themselves. It shows that the Republican party is uniting and that is the only way they can win this election. I'm glad they have stopped (for now) attacking each other but also scared because they CANNOT win in 2012.
I was thinking the other day about the election and how crazy it has gotten and how we still have A YEAR of this crap (and i hate that word) before the actual vote. AYYY DIOS MIO
Cain: began by addressing the sexual assault allegations and claiming that it is an assassination and that his voters will not care about it. I'm going to call a MAJOR BS on this. We are talking about the CONSERVATIVES right? uuuuuuuuuuuugggggghhhhhhhhh go back to selling pizzas.
Romney: Confronted the issue of being a "flip flopper" by stating that he is a true republican and he would stay faithful to his party if elected.
Perry: stumbled over his lines and could not remember the 3 agencies that he would cut if he were elected. Time to throw in the towel buddy.
Huntsman: Personally I don't mind Huntsman but the Republicans have a problem with him because he used to work for Obama and they think he's too moderate (maybe that's why i don't hate him...)
Paul: he's still alive but barely
Gringrich: go home.
Michelle Bachman: ew
Santorum: who?
The only thing that was good about the debate was that they spent their time attacking obama instead of themselves. It shows that the Republican party is uniting and that is the only way they can win this election. I'm glad they have stopped (for now) attacking each other but also scared because they CANNOT win in 2012.
I was thinking the other day about the election and how crazy it has gotten and how we still have A YEAR of this crap (and i hate that word) before the actual vote. AYYY DIOS MIO
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
i'm bAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAckkkkk
inspired by all the crazy ness in Washington...I'm back.
Herman Cain
Mississippi
Ohio
SO MANY THINGS!
Herman Cain-you are guilty. you are the next Clarence Thomas but this time the sleezeball will not win.
Mississippi-THANK THE LORD. You had me holding my breath there for a little bit. Personhood amendment? holy cow. the most controversial legislation regarding abortion since roe v. wade. LUCKILY for women (and men) everywhere they did not vote to pass it which would have basically illegalized abortion. Is that a word? probably not. whatever! I'm too excited!
Ohio- Now im not that familiar with the economic side of this but what i DO know is that the passage to repeal this act has allowed teachers, union workers, police officers and the like to bargain for higher salaries. HOORAY. the people who protect us and work for us to make our lives safer and our children smarter!
more will come!
also to put our lives in perspective...i just finished a paper on infant killings in Ethiopia. Where tribes put their newborns to death if they are born "cursed". Yikes!
Herman Cain
Mississippi
Ohio
SO MANY THINGS!
Herman Cain-you are guilty. you are the next Clarence Thomas but this time the sleezeball will not win.
Mississippi-THANK THE LORD. You had me holding my breath there for a little bit. Personhood amendment? holy cow. the most controversial legislation regarding abortion since roe v. wade. LUCKILY for women (and men) everywhere they did not vote to pass it which would have basically illegalized abortion. Is that a word? probably not. whatever! I'm too excited!
Ohio- Now im not that familiar with the economic side of this but what i DO know is that the passage to repeal this act has allowed teachers, union workers, police officers and the like to bargain for higher salaries. HOORAY. the people who protect us and work for us to make our lives safer and our children smarter!
more will come!
also to put our lives in perspective...i just finished a paper on infant killings in Ethiopia. Where tribes put their newborns to death if they are born "cursed". Yikes!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
2012
I have been wary to give into this whole mayan apocalypse but if the US politics continue in this manner maybe the world WILL end in 2012
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Same sex marriage passes in NY!!
It has been awhile since my last post because I have been thinking a lot about what went down in the NY Senate on Friday. I watched the debate online and as thrilled as I was that the bill was passed it left me with this weird feeling in my stomach. I watched senators argue and make statements on why they thought same sex marriage should or should not be legal in New York. This debate really made me think and I did a little research. This is what I found....
There are 62 NY Senators. 52 are male and 10 are female. 10 identify themselves as African American, 4 identify themselves as Hispanic/Latino, and 48 identify themselves as caucasian (excuse my spelling I'm at work and the computer language is set to Spanish and I don't know how to change it). So if you break it down to percentages...16% are female, 84% are male, 16% are African American, 6% are Hispanic/Latino, and 78% are caucasian.
I found this information to be astounding. So I did a little more research (they don't give me enough to do at work) and I compared the NY Senate to the rest of NY. In NY 51.4% of the population is female and 48.6 is male. 15.9% is African American, 17.6% is hispanic/Latino, and 65.7% is caucasian.
So if the NY Senate were to be perfectly representative of its population there would have to be 22 more women (22 less men) and 7 more Hispanics/Latinos (7 less caucasians).
First of all, I was surprised at how representative the NY Senate is compared to other state senates throughout the country.
Second of all, I thought of these 10 women and 52 men and how they alone had the power to decide whether or not the same sex couples in NY had the right to marry. There are 19,378,102 people in NY (according to 2010 census)and according to a recent study 2%-13% of the population is homosexual (this number can only be an estimate because there are so many people still in the closet). That means that anywhere from 387,562 to 2,519,153 of New Yorkers are gay. Yet, only a select 62 can vote on whether or not they have the right to marry.
I think that is so sad. There should not be a body of people who are unrepresentative of their constituents deciding their civil rights. Who are we to decide whether or not Joe and Bob or Mary and Susan can get married? We live in a country where Kelsey Grammer can end a 15 year marriage by phone, Larry King can be on divorce #9, Britney Spears had a 55 hour marriage, Jesse James and Tiger Woods, while married, were sleeping with more women than most men do in a lifetime, Hugh Hefner at age 85 is engaged to a 25 year old woman while living with 2 20 year old twins, 53% of Americans get divorced and 30-60% cheat on their spouses. This is a country where people claim marriage is TOO sacred to share the practice with their homosexual brothers and sisters.
To me, the issue of same sex marriage (or any rights for homosexuals for that matter) is not something that should be talked about in the government. This should not even be considered an issue! Don't get me wrong, I was celebrating Friday night when the bill passed in NY. But now, only 7/50 states have legalized same sex marriage. We have a long way to go folks...
There are 62 NY Senators. 52 are male and 10 are female. 10 identify themselves as African American, 4 identify themselves as Hispanic/Latino, and 48 identify themselves as caucasian (excuse my spelling I'm at work and the computer language is set to Spanish and I don't know how to change it). So if you break it down to percentages...16% are female, 84% are male, 16% are African American, 6% are Hispanic/Latino, and 78% are caucasian.
I found this information to be astounding. So I did a little more research (they don't give me enough to do at work) and I compared the NY Senate to the rest of NY. In NY 51.4% of the population is female and 48.6 is male. 15.9% is African American, 17.6% is hispanic/Latino, and 65.7% is caucasian.
So if the NY Senate were to be perfectly representative of its population there would have to be 22 more women (22 less men) and 7 more Hispanics/Latinos (7 less caucasians).
First of all, I was surprised at how representative the NY Senate is compared to other state senates throughout the country.
Second of all, I thought of these 10 women and 52 men and how they alone had the power to decide whether or not the same sex couples in NY had the right to marry. There are 19,378,102 people in NY (according to 2010 census)and according to a recent study 2%-13% of the population is homosexual (this number can only be an estimate because there are so many people still in the closet). That means that anywhere from 387,562 to 2,519,153 of New Yorkers are gay. Yet, only a select 62 can vote on whether or not they have the right to marry.
I think that is so sad. There should not be a body of people who are unrepresentative of their constituents deciding their civil rights. Who are we to decide whether or not Joe and Bob or Mary and Susan can get married? We live in a country where Kelsey Grammer can end a 15 year marriage by phone, Larry King can be on divorce #9, Britney Spears had a 55 hour marriage, Jesse James and Tiger Woods, while married, were sleeping with more women than most men do in a lifetime, Hugh Hefner at age 85 is engaged to a 25 year old woman while living with 2 20 year old twins, 53% of Americans get divorced and 30-60% cheat on their spouses. This is a country where people claim marriage is TOO sacred to share the practice with their homosexual brothers and sisters.
To me, the issue of same sex marriage (or any rights for homosexuals for that matter) is not something that should be talked about in the government. This should not even be considered an issue! Don't get me wrong, I was celebrating Friday night when the bill passed in NY. But now, only 7/50 states have legalized same sex marriage. We have a long way to go folks...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
John Edwards' mug shot
John Edwards tisk tisk tisk I was really rooting for him in the 2008 election but looks like he is done with politics. He is being prosecuted for lying about his campaign funding. Apparantly he was having people donate money through his mistress so it woudln't look like campaign funds and wouldn't have to be declared and go by the rules.
what an idiot.
well at least he looks happy in his mug shot?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/15/john-edwards-mug-shot-released/?hpt=hp_c2
what an idiot.
well at least he looks happy in his mug shot?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/15/john-edwards-mug-shot-released/?hpt=hp_c2
Arab Unrest: Middle East and North Africa broken down country by country
so much conflict in the Arab world that it is hard to keep track of. I found this article that really helps to break it down.
SYRIA
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to huddle with a special Syrian envoy on Wednesday (6/15/11) in an effort to help stem the growing tide of refugees racing into Turkey from conflict-wracked Syria.The number of Syrians who have crossed the border now stands at 8,421, according to Turkey's disaster and emergency management directorate. That flight has been spurred by violence and a military offensive in the conflict-scarred country, and Turkey is worried that the border crisis could deteriorate and destabilize the region. Of the refugees, 4,368 are children and 73 Syrians are now being treated in Turkish hospitals, the emergency directorate said. More than 1,230 tents have been set up in a number of locations.
Roots of Unrest: More than 1,100 people may have died since the unrest began in mid-March after teens were arrested for writing anti-government graffiti in Daraa, according to Amnesty International. As the crackdown intensified, demonstrators changed their demands from calls for "freedom," "dignity" and an end to abuses by the security forces to calls for the regime's overthrow. On April 19, Syria's Cabinet lifted an emergency law, which had been in effect since 1963. But security forces then moved quickly to crack down. Government opponents allege massive human rights abuses.
BAHRAIN
The trial of three Bahraini opposition journalists accused of fabricating news to disrupt peace during the civil unrest in the Gulf state adjourned after a few minutes Wednesday. Civilian High Court judges postponed proceedings until Sunday after the defense presented documents showing detailed communications between editors of the Al-Wasat newspaper, King Hamad and other top government officials.
Mansoor al-Jamri, former editor-in-chief of the publication, Walid Nouwaihidh, former managing editor and Aqeel Mirza, the former head of the local news department, are on trial after being forced to quit the publication in April. A fourth man, Ali al-Sharifi, is being tried in absentia.
Roots of Unrest: Protesters initially took to the streets of Manama to demand reform and the introduction of a constitutional monarchy. But some are now calling for the removal of the royal family, which has led the Persian Gulf state since the 18th century.
Young members of the country's Shiite Muslim majority have staged protests in recent years to complain about discrimination, unemployment and corruption, issues they say the country's Sunni rulers have done little to address. The Bahrain Center for Human Rights said authorities launched a clampdown on dissent in 2010. It accused the government of torturing some human rights activists.
LIBYA
South African President Jacob Zuma lashed out Tuesday at NATO’s enforcement of the U.N. resolution authorizing the organization to act to protect innocent civilians threatened by Libya's civil war.
"We strongly believe that the resolution is being abused for regime change, political assassinations and foreign military occupation," Zuma said at a budget vote debate before the National Assembly in Cape Town. "These actions undermine the efforts of the African Union in finding solutions to the problems facing its member states," he said in an appeal that called on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and called further for reform of the U.N. Security Council.
Unlike some other world leaders, Zuma has not called for the longtime Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to step down. Neither has Zuma's African National Congress party nor the African Union, which Gadhafi once led. The AU also has criticized the NATO airstrikes.
Roots of Unrest: Protests in Libya started in February when demonstrators, fed up with delays, broke into a housing project the government was building and occupied it. Gadhafi's government responded with a $24 billion fund for housing and development. A month later, more demonstrations were sparked when police detained relatives of those killed in an alleged 1996 massacre at Abu Salim prison, according to Human Rights Watch. High unemployment and demands for freedom have also fueled the protests.
YEMEN
A meeting was to be held on Wednesday between Yemeni Vice President Abdu Rabu Mansoor Hadi and members of the country's youth revolutionary movement, officials confirmed.
Hundreds of thousands of anti-regime protesters who want President Ali Abdullah Saleh to depart from office were gathering in front of Hadi's Sanaa residence and are calling on him to accept demands to form a presidential transitional council.
Along with Sanaa, protesters took to the streets on Wednesday in Tazi, Ibb, Hodieda, and Aden. Saleh is in a hospital in Saudi Arabia, where he is recovering from wounds following a June 3 attack on the presidential compound
Roots of Unrest: Protesters have called for the ouster of Saleh, who has ruled Yemen since 1978. The country has been wracked by a Shiite Muslim uprising, a U.S.-aided crackdown on al Qaeda operatives and a looming shortage of water. High unemployment fuels much of the anger among a growing young population suffering in poverty. The protesters also cite government corruption and a lack of political freedom. Saleh has promised not to run for president in the next round of elections.
Normally I aim to mostly talk about US politics but we have gotten so involved in the Middle Eastern Arab conflicts that it seemed foolish to not mention the current crisis. This summary gives a good outline (although obviously there are major details missing) it fills you in on basically what is going on so you don’t feel like a complete idiot.
SYRIA
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to huddle with a special Syrian envoy on Wednesday (6/15/11) in an effort to help stem the growing tide of refugees racing into Turkey from conflict-wracked Syria.The number of Syrians who have crossed the border now stands at 8,421, according to Turkey's disaster and emergency management directorate. That flight has been spurred by violence and a military offensive in the conflict-scarred country, and Turkey is worried that the border crisis could deteriorate and destabilize the region. Of the refugees, 4,368 are children and 73 Syrians are now being treated in Turkish hospitals, the emergency directorate said. More than 1,230 tents have been set up in a number of locations.
Roots of Unrest: More than 1,100 people may have died since the unrest began in mid-March after teens were arrested for writing anti-government graffiti in Daraa, according to Amnesty International. As the crackdown intensified, demonstrators changed their demands from calls for "freedom," "dignity" and an end to abuses by the security forces to calls for the regime's overthrow. On April 19, Syria's Cabinet lifted an emergency law, which had been in effect since 1963. But security forces then moved quickly to crack down. Government opponents allege massive human rights abuses.
BAHRAIN
The trial of three Bahraini opposition journalists accused of fabricating news to disrupt peace during the civil unrest in the Gulf state adjourned after a few minutes Wednesday. Civilian High Court judges postponed proceedings until Sunday after the defense presented documents showing detailed communications between editors of the Al-Wasat newspaper, King Hamad and other top government officials.
Mansoor al-Jamri, former editor-in-chief of the publication, Walid Nouwaihidh, former managing editor and Aqeel Mirza, the former head of the local news department, are on trial after being forced to quit the publication in April. A fourth man, Ali al-Sharifi, is being tried in absentia.
Roots of Unrest: Protesters initially took to the streets of Manama to demand reform and the introduction of a constitutional monarchy. But some are now calling for the removal of the royal family, which has led the Persian Gulf state since the 18th century.
Young members of the country's Shiite Muslim majority have staged protests in recent years to complain about discrimination, unemployment and corruption, issues they say the country's Sunni rulers have done little to address. The Bahrain Center for Human Rights said authorities launched a clampdown on dissent in 2010. It accused the government of torturing some human rights activists.
LIBYA
South African President Jacob Zuma lashed out Tuesday at NATO’s enforcement of the U.N. resolution authorizing the organization to act to protect innocent civilians threatened by Libya's civil war.
"We strongly believe that the resolution is being abused for regime change, political assassinations and foreign military occupation," Zuma said at a budget vote debate before the National Assembly in Cape Town. "These actions undermine the efforts of the African Union in finding solutions to the problems facing its member states," he said in an appeal that called on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and called further for reform of the U.N. Security Council.
Unlike some other world leaders, Zuma has not called for the longtime Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to step down. Neither has Zuma's African National Congress party nor the African Union, which Gadhafi once led. The AU also has criticized the NATO airstrikes.
Roots of Unrest: Protests in Libya started in February when demonstrators, fed up with delays, broke into a housing project the government was building and occupied it. Gadhafi's government responded with a $24 billion fund for housing and development. A month later, more demonstrations were sparked when police detained relatives of those killed in an alleged 1996 massacre at Abu Salim prison, according to Human Rights Watch. High unemployment and demands for freedom have also fueled the protests.
YEMEN
A meeting was to be held on Wednesday between Yemeni Vice President Abdu Rabu Mansoor Hadi and members of the country's youth revolutionary movement, officials confirmed.
Hundreds of thousands of anti-regime protesters who want President Ali Abdullah Saleh to depart from office were gathering in front of Hadi's Sanaa residence and are calling on him to accept demands to form a presidential transitional council.
Along with Sanaa, protesters took to the streets on Wednesday in Tazi, Ibb, Hodieda, and Aden. Saleh is in a hospital in Saudi Arabia, where he is recovering from wounds following a June 3 attack on the presidential compound
Roots of Unrest: Protesters have called for the ouster of Saleh, who has ruled Yemen since 1978. The country has been wracked by a Shiite Muslim uprising, a U.S.-aided crackdown on al Qaeda operatives and a looming shortage of water. High unemployment fuels much of the anger among a growing young population suffering in poverty. The protesters also cite government corruption and a lack of political freedom. Saleh has promised not to run for president in the next round of elections.
Normally I aim to mostly talk about US politics but we have gotten so involved in the Middle Eastern Arab conflicts that it seemed foolish to not mention the current crisis. This summary gives a good outline (although obviously there are major details missing) it fills you in on basically what is going on so you don’t feel like a complete idiot.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/14/mexico.guns/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1
The United States claims to be in a war on drugs; committed to the elimination of drug trafficking around the world. It is known that drugs often lead to violence and drug related gang violence in Mexico is a huge problem. The United States claims to be hard on crime and determined to end this violence and the flow of drugs from Mexico into the US. However, many weapons used by Mexican drug gangs originated in the US. We are such hypocrites sometimes I cannot even stand it. The US needs to be stricter on gun control and more conscious of exactly where the weapons they are selling go. We should have learned this lesson after 9/11 when we were responsible for training the men who bombed the world trade center. It is unfortunate that we do not seem to learn from our past mistakes.
The United States claims to be in a war on drugs; committed to the elimination of drug trafficking around the world. It is known that drugs often lead to violence and drug related gang violence in Mexico is a huge problem. The United States claims to be hard on crime and determined to end this violence and the flow of drugs from Mexico into the US. However, many weapons used by Mexican drug gangs originated in the US. We are such hypocrites sometimes I cannot even stand it. The US needs to be stricter on gun control and more conscious of exactly where the weapons they are selling go. We should have learned this lesson after 9/11 when we were responsible for training the men who bombed the world trade center. It is unfortunate that we do not seem to learn from our past mistakes.
this rocks
New York governor proposes same-sex marraige bill
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/14/new.york.gay.marriage/index.html?hpt=hp_bn4
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/14/new.york.gay.marriage/index.html?hpt=hp_bn4
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
the new guy jon huntsman
(CNN) -- Former Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman will formally announce his bid for the presidency next week at Liberty State Park in New Jersey, with the Statue of Liberty as the backdrop, a Republican source told CNN on Tuesday.
Huntsman was Utah's governor from 2005-2009 before President Barack Obama -- the man Huntsman will be vying to unseat -- appointed him to the top diplomatic post in Beijing. That service, as well as his break with GOP orthodoxy on issues like climate change and civil unions are likely to be fodder for his rivals in the Republican primaries.
He has scrambled to assemble a campaign since returning to the United States at the end of April, making appearances in the early primary states of New Hampshire and South Carolina in May. He has reportedly decided he would skip the Iowa caucuses, the first GOP presidential contest, because of his opposition to ethanol and farm subsidies -- two issues dear to Hawkeye State voters.
Huntsman did not take part in Monday night's CNN-sponsored Republican debate in New Hampshire.
Huntsman was Utah's governor from 2005-2009 before President Barack Obama -- the man Huntsman will be vying to unseat -- appointed him to the top diplomatic post in Beijing. That service, as well as his break with GOP orthodoxy on issues like climate change and civil unions are likely to be fodder for his rivals in the Republican primaries.
He has scrambled to assemble a campaign since returning to the United States at the end of April, making appearances in the early primary states of New Hampshire and South Carolina in May. He has reportedly decided he would skip the Iowa caucuses, the first GOP presidential contest, because of his opposition to ethanol and farm subsidies -- two issues dear to Hawkeye State voters.
Huntsman did not take part in Monday night's CNN-sponsored Republican debate in New Hampshire.
Obama bashfest (aka republican debates june 2011)
Well my first observation was that no one answered any of the questions. They all avoided the questions and tried to talk about what they wanted to talk about. My second observation was that they spent most of the time bashing Obama and talking about what was wrong with this administration and not enough time talking about what THEY would DO if they were elected. Let's break it down by candidate...
Pawlenty
I went into this debate with high hopes for Pawlenty. I think he was the clear loser of the debates. He had been talking smack about Romney regarding health care and when presented with the opportunity to address him face to face he backed down making him look like a coward. He also took much more conservative stances that I thought he would...especially regarding abortion and homosexuality. I really considered him to be a front runner but now I am not sure that he could stand up to Romney if it came down to the two of them.
Romney
In my opinion Romney was the winner of the night. He seemed cool, calm, and collected and sounded very presidential in his answers. Also, it was expected that a lot of the candidates would target him but they did not, leaving Romney unscathed. In that respect he only helped himself and came out on top.
Gingrich
I was proud of Gingrich. He did not let the fact that his entire staff left him to cramp his style. He still stood there like every other candidate and proved that he was still very much in this race and in it to win it.
Paul
Ron Paul is just way too conservative for me and i think he just looked really really old last night. That being said he answered the question regarding immigration in a really profound way. He said we must 'protect our borders instead of the borders between Iraq and Afghanistan.' Finally, something I can agree with!!
Santorum
Looking back I don't even remember Rick Santorum. I think he just blended in with the other candidates not standing out on a single issue. This actually doesn't put him in a bad position though because at this point he still has a chance to be a late bloomer and stand out.
Bachmann
Many people were pleasantly surprised by her performance in this debate. I wasn't. She definitely stepped out of Palin's shadow and proved that she is much more intelligent and can hold her own. I think she is too conservative and when faced with some of the other candidates in one on one debates she would be embarrassed.
Cain
I was very surprised by Cain. I think he did a better job than anyone thought he would. However, his extremely racist comments about Muslims in his administration is going to hurt him and hinder his chances in the future.
Well there it is. Let's see who else emerges to run for the position. Palin? Huntsman?
My personal opinion on the debates was that it only confirmed my liberal beliefs and the fact that i will not be voting for a Republican any time soon. Obama 2012!
Pawlenty
I went into this debate with high hopes for Pawlenty. I think he was the clear loser of the debates. He had been talking smack about Romney regarding health care and when presented with the opportunity to address him face to face he backed down making him look like a coward. He also took much more conservative stances that I thought he would...especially regarding abortion and homosexuality. I really considered him to be a front runner but now I am not sure that he could stand up to Romney if it came down to the two of them.
Romney
In my opinion Romney was the winner of the night. He seemed cool, calm, and collected and sounded very presidential in his answers. Also, it was expected that a lot of the candidates would target him but they did not, leaving Romney unscathed. In that respect he only helped himself and came out on top.
Gingrich
I was proud of Gingrich. He did not let the fact that his entire staff left him to cramp his style. He still stood there like every other candidate and proved that he was still very much in this race and in it to win it.
Paul
Ron Paul is just way too conservative for me and i think he just looked really really old last night. That being said he answered the question regarding immigration in a really profound way. He said we must 'protect our borders instead of the borders between Iraq and Afghanistan.' Finally, something I can agree with!!
Santorum
Looking back I don't even remember Rick Santorum. I think he just blended in with the other candidates not standing out on a single issue. This actually doesn't put him in a bad position though because at this point he still has a chance to be a late bloomer and stand out.
Bachmann
Many people were pleasantly surprised by her performance in this debate. I wasn't. She definitely stepped out of Palin's shadow and proved that she is much more intelligent and can hold her own. I think she is too conservative and when faced with some of the other candidates in one on one debates she would be embarrassed.
Cain
I was very surprised by Cain. I think he did a better job than anyone thought he would. However, his extremely racist comments about Muslims in his administration is going to hurt him and hinder his chances in the future.
Well there it is. Let's see who else emerges to run for the position. Palin? Huntsman?
My personal opinion on the debates was that it only confirmed my liberal beliefs and the fact that i will not be voting for a Republican any time soon. Obama 2012!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Why the New Hampshire Debates are Important
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/06/09/crowley.gop.field/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Republicans for President 2012
The debates in New Hampshire are tomorrow and I have too much time on my hands so I've compiled information on the candidates for the Republican spot on the ticket of 2012. I did the work so you don't have to!!
Herman Cain-black male-age 65-Georgia
-Former chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza
-Former deputy chairman and chairman of the civilian board of directors to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
-Mathematician in ballistics for the US Navy
-He currently writes a newspaper column and is a minister in the Atlanta suburbs
Sorry Herman...I just don't think you're cut out for the job!
Newt Gingrich-white male-age 67-Georgia
-Speaker of the House of Representatives 1995-1999
-Congressman for the 6th district of Georgia from 1979-1999
-Now, he is a political analyst and consultant
Definitely qualified on paper but hasn't held a governmental position in over 10 years
Ron Paul-white male-age 75-Texas
-Medical doctor and Congressman for the 14th congressional district of Texas
-Considered to be one of the most conservative members of Congress
-"intellectual godfather" of the Tea Party Movement
Definitely qualified but will the United States vote THIS far right? not sure...
Tim Pawlenty-white male-age 50-Minnesota
-Governor of Minnesota 2003-2011
-He has been very successful economically within the state of Minnesota, he got rid of the state's budget deficit by cutting spending and borrowing from earmarked funds.
As of now, I'd say Pawlenty has the best chance of being the Republican on the ticket...
Mitt Romney-white male-age 64-Massachusetts
-Governor of MA 2003-2007
-He cut spending and increased fees that eliminated a projected $3 billion deficit without having to borrow money or raise taxes.
-Signed into law health care reform that provided practically universal health insurance via subsidies and state-level mandates. The first legislation of its kind in the nation.
-Mormon
I think Romney is also a solid candidate. I am afraid that his Mormonism might affect him negatively (although I believe that a candidate's religion should not influence the voter's decision)
Rick Santorum-white male-53-PA
-PA Senator from 1995-2007
-Known to be very conservative especially regarding his beliefs of homosexuality, war in Iraq, and social security
I think he is too conservative for this country and I think there are stronger candidates
Michele Bachmann-white female-Minnesota
-House member representing Minnesota's 6th congressional district
-Tea party member
-Has raised 5 of her own chidlren and 23 foster children over the years
-Very conservative and is called "the next sarah palin"
I think she'll be interesting to watch. I don't feel like I know enough about her to form an opinion so we'll just have to see!
So the New Hampshire debates are TOMORROW (Monday) night at 8pm! It is really important to watch even though it is early. It is good to get to know the candidates that way you know who you are voting for and you know what Obama is up against. I think the election of 2012 is more important than 2008. Political participation and knowledge is SO important. So WATCH and decide for yourself!! not what i think, what stephen colbert thinks, what fox news thinks....what YOU think!
Herman Cain-black male-age 65-Georgia
-Former chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza
-Former deputy chairman and chairman of the civilian board of directors to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
-Mathematician in ballistics for the US Navy
-He currently writes a newspaper column and is a minister in the Atlanta suburbs
Sorry Herman...I just don't think you're cut out for the job!
Newt Gingrich-white male-age 67-Georgia
-Speaker of the House of Representatives 1995-1999
-Congressman for the 6th district of Georgia from 1979-1999
-Now, he is a political analyst and consultant
Definitely qualified on paper but hasn't held a governmental position in over 10 years
Ron Paul-white male-age 75-Texas
-Medical doctor and Congressman for the 14th congressional district of Texas
-Considered to be one of the most conservative members of Congress
-"intellectual godfather" of the Tea Party Movement
Definitely qualified but will the United States vote THIS far right? not sure...
Tim Pawlenty-white male-age 50-Minnesota
-Governor of Minnesota 2003-2011
-He has been very successful economically within the state of Minnesota, he got rid of the state's budget deficit by cutting spending and borrowing from earmarked funds.
As of now, I'd say Pawlenty has the best chance of being the Republican on the ticket...
Mitt Romney-white male-age 64-Massachusetts
-Governor of MA 2003-2007
-He cut spending and increased fees that eliminated a projected $3 billion deficit without having to borrow money or raise taxes.
-Signed into law health care reform that provided practically universal health insurance via subsidies and state-level mandates. The first legislation of its kind in the nation.
-Mormon
I think Romney is also a solid candidate. I am afraid that his Mormonism might affect him negatively (although I believe that a candidate's religion should not influence the voter's decision)
Rick Santorum-white male-53-PA
-PA Senator from 1995-2007
-Known to be very conservative especially regarding his beliefs of homosexuality, war in Iraq, and social security
I think he is too conservative for this country and I think there are stronger candidates
Michele Bachmann-white female-Minnesota
-House member representing Minnesota's 6th congressional district
-Tea party member
-Has raised 5 of her own chidlren and 23 foster children over the years
-Very conservative and is called "the next sarah palin"
I think she'll be interesting to watch. I don't feel like I know enough about her to form an opinion so we'll just have to see!
So the New Hampshire debates are TOMORROW (Monday) night at 8pm! It is really important to watch even though it is early. It is good to get to know the candidates that way you know who you are voting for and you know what Obama is up against. I think the election of 2012 is more important than 2008. Political participation and knowledge is SO important. So WATCH and decide for yourself!! not what i think, what stephen colbert thinks, what fox news thinks....what YOU think!
Friday, June 10, 2011
ew
Dear Tracy Morgan,
thanks for apologizing but you still suck.
Love,
Lucy
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/10/tracy-morgan-apologizes-for-homophobic-rant/?hpt=hp_t2
thanks for apologizing but you still suck.
Love,
Lucy
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/10/tracy-morgan-apologizes-for-homophobic-rant/?hpt=hp_t2
Like these people need something else to worry about...
Article headline: Rare fungal infection strikes Joplin tornado victims
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/10/missouri.joplin.fungus/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/10/missouri.joplin.fungus/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
Gingrich left in the dust?
So wait...let me get this straight. Gingrich's staff all left him because he wouldn't listen to them and his wife had too much say in his scheduling? Yet Gingrich vows to do "whatever it takes" to continue his campaign for presidency? Well Gingrich...if you want to do whatever it takes you probably shouldn't have pissed off your entire staff... you know the ones whose JOB it is to know how to run a successful campaign! politicians are so silly sometimes!
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/10/gingrich-vows-whatever-it-takes/
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/10/gingrich-vows-whatever-it-takes/
Alabama's New Immigration Law
Alabama Governor Bentley signed a new immigration law that will take effect September 1st...this is what it does/says:
-police are required to check the status of anyone they suspect may be in the country illegally when stopped for another reason.
-"The legislation also makes it a criminal offense to provide transport or housing to an illegal immigrant. The state will have to check the citizenship of students, and any business that knowingly employs an illegal immigrant will be penalized" (CNN)
In my opinion...this bill solves NOTHING. The only thing that will result from this bill is racial profiling and the amount of homeless and jobless immigrants with no way to get around will increase. This does not help solve the problems that the United States has with illegal immigration. In my opinion, this law is disgusting.
We are a country that was founded by immigrants and those that lived here before us were treated just as poorly as we are currently treating those that are trying to come to our country for a better life (hmm...sound familiar?) Yes, of course I think it's unfair that there are people who are living in our country illegally taking advantage of public goods such as education but treating these people with the disrespect that the Alabama law entails does not help encourage them to be honest and become citizens.
Governor Bentley and the supporters of the Arizona immigration law are going about this all wrong. We need reform and legislation that helps the immigrants to become citizens. If we fight with them and try denying them rights that will only cause them to rebel against us. Its really a vicious cycle.
We should welcome these people to our country. Those that want to work and want the benefits of living in the United States deserve to have the same opportunity that our ancestors did when they first came here.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/09/alabama.immigration/index.html
-police are required to check the status of anyone they suspect may be in the country illegally when stopped for another reason.
-"The legislation also makes it a criminal offense to provide transport or housing to an illegal immigrant. The state will have to check the citizenship of students, and any business that knowingly employs an illegal immigrant will be penalized" (CNN)
In my opinion...this bill solves NOTHING. The only thing that will result from this bill is racial profiling and the amount of homeless and jobless immigrants with no way to get around will increase. This does not help solve the problems that the United States has with illegal immigration. In my opinion, this law is disgusting.
We are a country that was founded by immigrants and those that lived here before us were treated just as poorly as we are currently treating those that are trying to come to our country for a better life (hmm...sound familiar?) Yes, of course I think it's unfair that there are people who are living in our country illegally taking advantage of public goods such as education but treating these people with the disrespect that the Alabama law entails does not help encourage them to be honest and become citizens.
Governor Bentley and the supporters of the Arizona immigration law are going about this all wrong. We need reform and legislation that helps the immigrants to become citizens. If we fight with them and try denying them rights that will only cause them to rebel against us. Its really a vicious cycle.
We should welcome these people to our country. Those that want to work and want the benefits of living in the United States deserve to have the same opportunity that our ancestors did when they first came here.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/09/alabama.immigration/index.html
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
So I am currently working in NYC at the NYCPP (which by the way is a wonderful organization…google it). Love working in the city, its great but it means a very long commute. This gives me lots of time to think. So I was thinking yesterday about my blog and jotting down some ideas. I realized that the political world is really evolving around my generation and the social media. More specifically twitter. Now, I follow Barack Obama and several other politicians and political people on twitter and I find their “tweets” to be very interesting. It was even said that one of the reasons that Obama won the election was the way that he reached out to the young voters via facebook and twitter. It seems to me like every politician is following his lead. I think that’s great (as long as their not using it to release inappropriate photos coughweinercough)! My generation really needs to become politically aware and not just watch Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and SNL for their current events but rather find more credible sources. It is becoming easier and easier to be politically aware with the advancement of social networking and technology. Which means that there are less and less excuses for NOT being politically aware.
Think back to the days of George Washington…this was a time where there was no facebook, no twitter, no television, NO PHOTOGRAPHS. The people did not even know what their president looked like unless a painting was “leaked” (no nude photo scandals in this era…President Washington would have had to sit for hours naked to have his portrait painted and then have someone ride horseback to take it to the townspeople…anywayssss). Then there is FDR, what a guy, who hid his paralysis from the American people. Can you imagine that?! Can you imagine an election where there are no televised events and you do not know what the candidate you are voting for looks like!?
Okay, I’m getting off topic. Back to twitter…I just think it is incredible that we can receive daily updates from the President (okay his press secretary) about what is going on in the world. You can follow your Congressperson or Senators and keep track of what is going on in YOUR state. It’s no longer just the New York Times and Wall Street Journal providing our news but rather twitter and facebook as well. We are entering into a new era of politics.
Think back to the days of George Washington…this was a time where there was no facebook, no twitter, no television, NO PHOTOGRAPHS. The people did not even know what their president looked like unless a painting was “leaked” (no nude photo scandals in this era…President Washington would have had to sit for hours naked to have his portrait painted and then have someone ride horseback to take it to the townspeople…anywayssss). Then there is FDR, what a guy, who hid his paralysis from the American people. Can you imagine that?! Can you imagine an election where there are no televised events and you do not know what the candidate you are voting for looks like!?
Okay, I’m getting off topic. Back to twitter…I just think it is incredible that we can receive daily updates from the President (okay his press secretary) about what is going on in the world. You can follow your Congressperson or Senators and keep track of what is going on in YOUR state. It’s no longer just the New York Times and Wall Street Journal providing our news but rather twitter and facebook as well. We are entering into a new era of politics.
Yep, you guessed it
My first post should be rather obvious to those of you that pay attention to the news. Part of me feels like we shouldn’t waste anymore time than we already have commenting on this scandal but the other part of me says “I can’t not write about it”. That issue would be the issue of Congressman Anthony Weiner. It is just too much that a Democratic congressman who happens to be a newlywed who ALSO happens to be named WEINER sent pictures of said WEINER to young girls on twitter. Not only that but he spent the first 5 days denyyyyinnngggg this.
Dear Anthony Weiner,
Who would post false pictures of your wiener on twitter? No one cares that much.
Love,
Lucy
So a few days ago he held a press conference to officially take responsibility for these pictures. OH MY GOODNESS. What is with politicians, sex scandals, and rescinding statements? We had Bill Clinton and now we have Mr. WEINER. I mean c’mon. And then there is the fact that no girl in her right mind would ever want a man to send her a picture of his WEINER. Let’s go through his thought process… “hmmm I just got married to a wonderful woman and I want to sext all these college girls for kicks. How can I get them to like me? MAYBE if I show them a picture of my WEINER they will ignore the 20 year age difference (and the fact that I’m ugly) and go for me. Forget my very important political career…I’m going to risk it and send them!!” A guy that is that stupid should not be a representative in our Congress. I don’t want him to resign I want him to be fired. If Bill Clinton got impeached for his lies then Weiner should get punished for his! There are young children on twitter. Young children who want to know more about politics and decide to “follow” their representative. Well, don’t follow in the steps of Anythony Weiner kids…he’s such a…WEINER. This is why there needs to be more women in Congress. No 46 year old woman would EVER send naked pictures of herself to a college aged stranger…unless your name is Danielle Staub (but that’s a different story).
Dear Anthony Weiner,
Who would post false pictures of your wiener on twitter? No one cares that much.
Love,
Lucy
So a few days ago he held a press conference to officially take responsibility for these pictures. OH MY GOODNESS. What is with politicians, sex scandals, and rescinding statements? We had Bill Clinton and now we have Mr. WEINER. I mean c’mon. And then there is the fact that no girl in her right mind would ever want a man to send her a picture of his WEINER. Let’s go through his thought process… “hmmm I just got married to a wonderful woman and I want to sext all these college girls for kicks. How can I get them to like me? MAYBE if I show them a picture of my WEINER they will ignore the 20 year age difference (and the fact that I’m ugly) and go for me. Forget my very important political career…I’m going to risk it and send them!!” A guy that is that stupid should not be a representative in our Congress. I don’t want him to resign I want him to be fired. If Bill Clinton got impeached for his lies then Weiner should get punished for his! There are young children on twitter. Young children who want to know more about politics and decide to “follow” their representative. Well, don’t follow in the steps of Anythony Weiner kids…he’s such a…WEINER. This is why there needs to be more women in Congress. No 46 year old woman would EVER send naked pictures of herself to a college aged stranger…unless your name is Danielle Staub (but that’s a different story).
So here we go...
First off, I would like to say that this is mostly for me. Often times I read the news and think of commentary, critique, or simply want to get my thoughts down. I consider myself a very politically passionate person and I thought this would be a fun way for me to consolidate all of my thoughts. That being said I would like to state that this is a very very left leaning blog. I consider myself a “flaming liberal”, if you will, and am proud of it. I very much enjoy engaging in political discussions with people of the opposite party and respect their point of view (I don’t agree with it…but I respect it). That is not what this is about. This blog is a place for me to consolidate all of my ridiculously liberal beliefs. I am not looking to upset anyone. I do not want to hurt anyone’s feelings. If you don’t like it, then don’t read it.
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