Over the many topics we have discussed this semester I have learned a lot. Most importantly to always be aware of what is going on in the world and how to respond in certain situations so that a spectacle is not made. I have also learned that leaders won't always do the right thing but we have to trust that the right thing will happen eventually. The greatest thing to take away from this semester is that everyone has a different opinion.
Every news station, everyone in this class, everyone with a brain thinks and feels differently. People within the same parties often have major disagreements regarding policy issues specifically. It is important to always speak your mind in a sound and appropriate fashion. If you can be heard you can make the change you desire.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Everyones Involved
One thing i have learned through this class is that almost everyone we see in the media is a politician in one way or another. If someone is standing for something they believe in this is politics to a definition. In the acts that have taken place in Ferguson, Mo, everyone is involved with the politics of the situation. Everyone wants to be heard and everyone wants to make a difference.
We have seen protestors and people rioting and changing lives for people that just want to get passed this. We have even seen Professional Athletes make statements disgraced by the actions of people of their race. They were embarrassed and wanted people to be aware that not all individuals of that race felt that way and deserved the judgement and repercussions that were awaiting.
Meanwhile in St. Loius on Sunday, 5 Rams players made a spectacle of themselves on the field prior to a football game where they five individuals raised their hands in a don't shoot position as Michael brown is said to have done. This again is another form of protesting. The players are becoming under much consideration and it appears punishments will await them. Its crazy that even role models for children can act in such defiance.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11958985/st-louis-rams-give-pregame-salute-ferguson-missouri
We have seen protestors and people rioting and changing lives for people that just want to get passed this. We have even seen Professional Athletes make statements disgraced by the actions of people of their race. They were embarrassed and wanted people to be aware that not all individuals of that race felt that way and deserved the judgement and repercussions that were awaiting.
Meanwhile in St. Loius on Sunday, 5 Rams players made a spectacle of themselves on the field prior to a football game where they five individuals raised their hands in a don't shoot position as Michael brown is said to have done. This again is another form of protesting. The players are becoming under much consideration and it appears punishments will await them. Its crazy that even role models for children can act in such defiance.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11958985/st-louis-rams-give-pregame-salute-ferguson-missouri
Obama Care failing
The whole point of Obama Care was to provide healthcare to everyone. We now see that it is not being so great as we were promised. People are losing interest and have no faith in what is supposed to be the best healthcare for all people. The Healthcare website just launched a area where small business owners may sign their employees up for obamacare.
We have known from day one that Obamacare was for the lower class people and that the UpperClass people would be affected in a negative way by it. Most small business owners are in the middle class. so they still suffer a negative affect to those that are receiving free government healthcare. They do not want to sign up their employees when it will only harm them a little more each time. So needless to say the area of the website has been almost unused and people really just tend to stay away.
We have known from day one that Obamacare was for the lower class people and that the UpperClass people would be affected in a negative way by it. Most small business owners are in the middle class. so they still suffer a negative affect to those that are receiving free government healthcare. They do not want to sign up their employees when it will only harm them a little more each time. So needless to say the area of the website has been almost unused and people really just tend to stay away.
Ending ISIS?
One of the major topics over the course of the semester has been ISIS. Sadly, it has not come to an end yet and i don't even believe there is light at the end of the tunnel but i do see some slight progress. The US is now currently working to gain turkey on our side for the use of their military bases and a joint military strike. This is the very step that needs to be take to end this war.
Throughout all of the ISIS troubles people from the west have been going in to syria to be a part of this militant group. How did they get into Syria in the midst of a war?? They simply travel to turkey and travel into Syria from their. Because Turkey is a part of NATO this should play for our cause a little. the members should be able to guilt Turkey into doing the right thing.
http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-turkey-move-closer-in-talks-involving-bases-air-zones-1417414812
This article is a really good read about the process taking place in Turkey so that we can be more forceful in ending the war. Turkey is such a great place to be for us to invade northern Syria and end the war. It may take more troops but in order to keep our people safe it is necessary.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Obama v. Ferguson
As if the media is not doing a good enough job covering the events transpiring in Ferguson, Missouri, President Obama is about to take his chance to make the decision worse. Im sure if you are keeping up with my blogs your getting the impression that I hate Obama. Thats not the case, but i do not normally agree with the decisions he makes and I never agree with the political statements that he makes. Between ISIS and the recent election I don't believe Obama has made a statement that has made any citizen of this country happy. Every act he has made is ridiculous so I am very confused why he is taking on this Ferguson battle.
I understand that the Ferguson situation is a huge deal for our country but with the race issues involved I think Obama should stay away from this one considering his most recent decisions. I do not want to should racist in any way by talking about the race issues involved here, but with the involvement of our president, dependent upon what he plans to say, I don't think that it will subside the situation.
If Obama can work on political structure as opposed to just speaking, i do think he has the potential to be helpful in the situation. I think he should ultimately stay out of the situation and let the governor of Missouri solve those problems but agin if he could use behind the scenes involvement, i think it has the potential to be helpful in bringing ease to the situation.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/11/30/obama-to-hold-meetings-in-wake-ferguson/
I understand that the Ferguson situation is a huge deal for our country but with the race issues involved I think Obama should stay away from this one considering his most recent decisions. I do not want to should racist in any way by talking about the race issues involved here, but with the involvement of our president, dependent upon what he plans to say, I don't think that it will subside the situation.
If Obama can work on political structure as opposed to just speaking, i do think he has the potential to be helpful in the situation. I think he should ultimately stay out of the situation and let the governor of Missouri solve those problems but agin if he could use behind the scenes involvement, i think it has the potential to be helpful in bringing ease to the situation.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/11/30/obama-to-hold-meetings-in-wake-ferguson/
Lame Duck
Congress has went back into session for the last time in order to get business taken care of before the holidays. Their main priority: the republican-controlled House and how they are going to deal with the immigration reform at their term in office. Other matters that they will deal with include the budget, which is directly connected to the power the new House will have, and more issues with ISIS.
There is basically one way left to keep Obama from passing what would be a law that no one else is in agreement with. The Congress in session has to pass a budget that will not allow president obama the funds to implement his law. Regardless of the law going through if there are no funds it is impossible to carry out. From my readings, it is in the interest of congress to do such and i think the majority is on board so they will make this happen. i will be anxious to see how this pans out in the coming days.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/11/30/congress-returns-for-final-weeks-with-budget-immigration-isis-topping-to-do/
Ferguson Getting Their Way
Well, Darren Wilson, the officer involved in the shooting and killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO, has completed his resignation from the force. What i see to have been completely ridiculous has costs this man his livelihood. He was doing his job protecting the people and is being harmed for it. But that is truly besides the point of this post. Wilson has been forced to resign from the force and for the protection of the other officers on the force, he will not be receiving a severance package. This is all because of the protests.
With all the commotion regarding the incident Officer Wilson became somewhat of a political figure in the racial case. Riots have ruined the town of Furguson but the rioters are finally getting their way. They have not came to a halt because of the resignation but because Officer Wilson has stepped down the riots have extremely diminished. I don't know what lies next in Wilsons life but this situation that was brought upon him will make it so difficult for him to ever be prosperous again.
With all the commotion regarding the incident Officer Wilson became somewhat of a political figure in the racial case. Riots have ruined the town of Furguson but the rioters are finally getting their way. They have not came to a halt because of the resignation but because Officer Wilson has stepped down the riots have extremely diminished. I don't know what lies next in Wilsons life but this situation that was brought upon him will make it so difficult for him to ever be prosperous again.
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