We gave the banks a 700 billion dollar bail out. And now the auto industry is begging for some. The fact is yes they are failing. Yes car sales have gone down drastically and yes if something is not done soon they will crash. But why should we bail them out? They create cars that are not fuel efficient, they build thousands of dealerships, and they are paying their workers way more then they should. Even if we did bail them out, no one would buy any cars. The economy is so bad that people can't afford the expense.
We shouldn't bail out the auto industry. The oil companies should. The oil industry is making more money then ever before. Then they should pay for it.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
My First Election
This was the first time I had really followed an election. The last election was between John Kerry and George W. Bush. I was 11 and barely remember any information. This time around things were much different for me. I have been following the campaign and chosen my candidate since the primaries.
I tried my best to see the other candidates with an open mind, but I liked Obama. When the 4Th rolled around I was anxious. I watched the results poor in. I started watching at 6pm mountain time. the results were around 90-100 for Obama and 30-60 for McCain. I switched in and out of the results and at around 8:30 I really tuned in. I watched Obama's score climb into the 200's and McCain's start to rise as well. Most of the new results were more red states, but their electoral vote numbers were mostly low. McCain reached about the 120-135 mark and I started to get a little nervous. The news switched briefly to local results and it was announced that the associated press and given Florida to Obama. My nerves were relaxed. It changed back to the national results and immediately the announcer said "It's Over." Obama's picture was on the screen with the words Barack Obama The 44Th President of The United States of America. I was shocked. They showed the picture of the new results that seemed to come in within almost an instant. The ENTIRE west coast had turned blue and shot Obama into the 280's.
The entire world seemed to smile in approval. They showed people in the street hugging, crying, laughing, rejoicing, and a crowd started to chant "YES WE DID, YES WE DID." This was their response to Obama's saying of "yes we can."
When the screen turned to the headquarters in Arizona, John McCain came on stage to give his gracious consession . The people were sad, angry, and most of all disappointed with the loss but, John McCain said, "I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our good will and earnest effort to find ways to come together, to find the necessary compromises, to bridge our differences, and help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronger, better country than we inherited. "
He wanted the people who had grown so apart during this campaign to come together. And that's what I saw. I saw millions of people with hope in their eyes, looking up and thinking about what could and what will come. The people of these united states finally united for change. I have never felt this sense of hope within my political self. I have never before had this feeling of faith in my country. And for that, I would to thank President Elect Barack Obama.
From now on I am an active citizen of The United States of America.
I tried my best to see the other candidates with an open mind, but I liked Obama. When the 4Th rolled around I was anxious. I watched the results poor in. I started watching at 6pm mountain time. the results were around 90-100 for Obama and 30-60 for McCain. I switched in and out of the results and at around 8:30 I really tuned in. I watched Obama's score climb into the 200's and McCain's start to rise as well. Most of the new results were more red states, but their electoral vote numbers were mostly low. McCain reached about the 120-135 mark and I started to get a little nervous. The news switched briefly to local results and it was announced that the associated press and given Florida to Obama. My nerves were relaxed. It changed back to the national results and immediately the announcer said "It's Over." Obama's picture was on the screen with the words Barack Obama The 44Th President of The United States of America. I was shocked. They showed the picture of the new results that seemed to come in within almost an instant. The ENTIRE west coast had turned blue and shot Obama into the 280's.
The entire world seemed to smile in approval. They showed people in the street hugging, crying, laughing, rejoicing, and a crowd started to chant "YES WE DID, YES WE DID." This was their response to Obama's saying of "yes we can."
When the screen turned to the headquarters in Arizona, John McCain came on stage to give his gracious consession . The people were sad, angry, and most of all disappointed with the loss but, John McCain said, "I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our good will and earnest effort to find ways to come together, to find the necessary compromises, to bridge our differences, and help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronger, better country than we inherited. "
He wanted the people who had grown so apart during this campaign to come together. And that's what I saw. I saw millions of people with hope in their eyes, looking up and thinking about what could and what will come. The people of these united states finally united for change. I have never felt this sense of hope within my political self. I have never before had this feeling of faith in my country. And for that, I would to thank President Elect Barack Obama.
From now on I am an active citizen of The United States of America.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Executive Branch
The executive branch of government includes the president, the vice president, and all federal agencies. The president is the “top dog” of the executive branch, and has lately (over the years) become the ultimate leader of the entire executive branch. This includes the agencies and the vice president.
The vice president is simply for the president’s advice and if the president cannot perform such duties. So if the President dies the vice president takes over their office.
The president’s Agencies are branches of government that are appointed to help enforce laws in the federal government. These are things such as the department of education or environmental protection agency. The president has power over these agencies and can enforce them however they see fit.
The president is also in charge of military. The president has the power to move troops but not to declare war. The president has control over all military groups. These are groups such as the National Guard, the Navy, the Army, the Marines, the Air Force, and any other military groups.
The executive branch has always wanted more power within the federal government. Lately this has started to happen. The agencies are under complete power of the president. This makes it possible for the president to enforce new regulations for education or new environmental funding.
With new laws passed during this presidential term I believe that the executive branch has leaped above the other branches. Changing rules so they in fact do have some powers. Preemptive strike, this allows the president without the permission of congress to move the troops to another country if they are going to attack us first. This is basically declaring war. And declaring war was something that the commander in chief shouldn't have the power to do.
The vice president is simply for the president’s advice and if the president cannot perform such duties. So if the President dies the vice president takes over their office.
The president’s Agencies are branches of government that are appointed to help enforce laws in the federal government. These are things such as the department of education or environmental protection agency. The president has power over these agencies and can enforce them however they see fit.
The president is also in charge of military. The president has the power to move troops but not to declare war. The president has control over all military groups. These are groups such as the National Guard, the Navy, the Army, the Marines, the Air Force, and any other military groups.
The executive branch has always wanted more power within the federal government. Lately this has started to happen. The agencies are under complete power of the president. This makes it possible for the president to enforce new regulations for education or new environmental funding.
With new laws passed during this presidential term I believe that the executive branch has leaped above the other branches. Changing rules so they in fact do have some powers. Preemptive strike, this allows the president without the permission of congress to move the troops to another country if they are going to attack us first. This is basically declaring war. And declaring war was something that the commander in chief shouldn't have the power to do.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
What I want the government to be...
I believe that the government should not protect the people from themselves. I believe that things such as suicide, drugs, and other outlawed items of interest. I believe by making these things legal and taxing them not only would people, who do not harm other human beings, be let back into society and not prosecuted. But other things such as providing regulations for drugs that are constantly abused or tampered. These items could be taxable, providing the government with more money to be spent on things to prevent abuse of these items. I am not saying that I have a specific wish for these things. I have never done any drug other then the "over the counter" cold medicine or antibiotics. And I do not say that people should do drugs or commit suicide. But who are we to tell you what to do with you body. We allow people to get tattoos or get plastic surgery. If a person wishes to responsibly drink alcohol then that person is allowed to. Why shouldn't we allow people to do what they wish to themselves?
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Got Democracy?
Does the government really belong to the people?
I know that the people chose who becomes mayor or a congressman, but we don't really chose who we would really want to be president. We must chose out of the options that are given. You don't chose an individual, you chose a person out of two parties.
When I turn 18 I can vote for president but during the primaries if I am not registered to a party I can't chose who gets to the final two.
I love that we have this democracy instead of another form of government. occasionally I feel that I am restricted to this option of democracy. I'm not a democrat or a republican. I am a person of multiple interests and I believe that the people who run my government should be diverse as well.
I know that the people chose who becomes mayor or a congressman, but we don't really chose who we would really want to be president. We must chose out of the options that are given. You don't chose an individual, you chose a person out of two parties.
When I turn 18 I can vote for president but during the primaries if I am not registered to a party I can't chose who gets to the final two.
I love that we have this democracy instead of another form of government. occasionally I feel that I am restricted to this option of democracy. I'm not a democrat or a republican. I am a person of multiple interests and I believe that the people who run my government should be diverse as well.
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