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It seems as though Governor Palin's fame hasn't faded with the defeat of John McCain. Sarah Palin seems to be the face of the Republican Party right now. With a Senate seat up for grabs in Georgia, Senator Saxby Chambliss called in Sarah Palin to rally the voters. Chambliss is in a run-off for the seat, and as Sarah Palin so kindly reminded voters, the Republicans need more people in the Senate. The Republican Party is making a last attempt to cause gridlock in Washington. Hopefully, Obama will be successful in making Washington non-partisan and united. Sarah Palin is still tearing apart the country with her super conservative outlook. In my opinion, she lost McCain the election, so why won't she just go home?
Monday, December 1, 2008
Trying to keep promises...
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Obama is continuing to make rapid advancements to the White House, and he is consistently trying to keep to his promises. Obama's staff has released their transition donor list in an effort to make his promise of a transparent administration hold true. The donor list is supposed to exclude companies, organizations, registered lobbyists, unions, PACs, and there is also a $5,000 maximum on donations from any individual. By submitting this list it gives people a chance to see what Obama's team is up to, and to see if Obama's promises are holding true. So far I am impressed with Obama's efforts, and I look forward to what our country's future holds.
Obama is continuing to make rapid advancements to the White House, and he is consistently trying to keep to his promises. Obama's staff has released their transition donor list in an effort to make his promise of a transparent administration hold true. The donor list is supposed to exclude companies, organizations, registered lobbyists, unions, PACs, and there is also a $5,000 maximum on donations from any individual. By submitting this list it gives people a chance to see what Obama's team is up to, and to see if Obama's promises are holding true. So far I am impressed with Obama's efforts, and I look forward to what our country's future holds.
Dr. Gates will stay...
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As an Aggie I of course retain some bias towards Dr. Gates, but regardless of that fact, Dr. Gates has been effective as Secretary of Defense, and I am pleased to see Obama agrees. The appointment of Dr. Gates was one of the few things President Bush did that I agreed with. Given the situation in Iraq, I believe it is important for Obama to retain someone who is already in the loop. Dr. Gates knows what is going on, and I think he will be a key player in making it a smooth transition come January.
As an Aggie I of course retain some bias towards Dr. Gates, but regardless of that fact, Dr. Gates has been effective as Secretary of Defense, and I am pleased to see Obama agrees. The appointment of Dr. Gates was one of the few things President Bush did that I agreed with. Given the situation in Iraq, I believe it is important for Obama to retain someone who is already in the loop. Dr. Gates knows what is going on, and I think he will be a key player in making it a smooth transition come January.
Secretary of State goes to...
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It is official, our country's new Secretary of State has been named as Hillary Clinton, Obama's initial rival herself. I was pleased with his selection. Political bloggers and analysts everywhere are spending today trying to dissect Obama's decision. I'd mostly have to agree with Mr. Nichols at Progressive Democrats of America. While many people would like to believe that Obama's selection is pushing him farther away from bringing forth this promised change, I choose to believe that Clinton's policies are more closely aligned with Obama's than the primaries led us to believe. During elections politicians do what the polls tell them is working. They also try to distance themselves from each other without distancing themselves from the voters. For me, the bottom line is Clinton is a strong political figure. I feel she can accomplish what her job mandates while preserving Obama's goals. I just find it ironic that many anti-Clinton voters during the primary were worried about how as a woman she would appear to foreign nations. I guess now we will be able to see that she is most likely a fully capable politician.
It is official, our country's new Secretary of State has been named as Hillary Clinton, Obama's initial rival herself. I was pleased with his selection. Political bloggers and analysts everywhere are spending today trying to dissect Obama's decision. I'd mostly have to agree with Mr. Nichols at Progressive Democrats of America. While many people would like to believe that Obama's selection is pushing him farther away from bringing forth this promised change, I choose to believe that Clinton's policies are more closely aligned with Obama's than the primaries led us to believe. During elections politicians do what the polls tell them is working. They also try to distance themselves from each other without distancing themselves from the voters. For me, the bottom line is Clinton is a strong political figure. I feel she can accomplish what her job mandates while preserving Obama's goals. I just find it ironic that many anti-Clinton voters during the primary were worried about how as a woman she would appear to foreign nations. I guess now we will be able to see that she is most likely a fully capable politician.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Everyone has an opinion...
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It is almost impossible to live life without having individual thoughts on the world around you. Politics tends to be a controversial subject, and so opinions are bountiful. These opinions are what ultimately runs our country, and so the next time you feel the need to voice your opinion I suggest you do it proactively. Many people like to complain about issues our nation is facing. A popular issue in recent years focuses on energy. Recently, the Western Governors' Association sent a letter to Obama issuing their ideas and desires for energy consumption and regulation in the United States. I think this illustrates an effective government. Our politicians are speaking on behalf of you. So when you have an idea or opinion, voice it to those who can make a difference. Write letters to those who want to listen and do something about the issues our nation is facing. Use the government, it is there for you.
It is almost impossible to live life without having individual thoughts on the world around you. Politics tends to be a controversial subject, and so opinions are bountiful. These opinions are what ultimately runs our country, and so the next time you feel the need to voice your opinion I suggest you do it proactively. Many people like to complain about issues our nation is facing. A popular issue in recent years focuses on energy. Recently, the Western Governors' Association sent a letter to Obama issuing their ideas and desires for energy consumption and regulation in the United States. I think this illustrates an effective government. Our politicians are speaking on behalf of you. So when you have an idea or opinion, voice it to those who can make a difference. Write letters to those who want to listen and do something about the issues our nation is facing. Use the government, it is there for you.
Friday, November 28, 2008
The ball is rolling...
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Many people have stopped following politics after the announcement of Obama's victory, but it is a pleasant surprise to see that Obama doesn't see this as a lull period. Here we are less than a month after the election and Obama is already making choices for staff members. People are still voicing their concerns or praise about the election results, but nobody seems to actually be paying attention to what is going. When asking around about Obama's staff choices most people gave me blank stares. Even after listing names like Timothy Geithner, I got very little recognition. These names are important to our country's future and very few people are paying attention. For those who have been paying attention, there have been mixed responses to Obama's picks. Many people feel he is already letting down his followers, arguing that his picks aren't fresh enough. They argue that with this cabinet, we won't see Obama's promised change. However, I like some other Americans are arguing that his picks are strong political figures. They won't be mere figureheads. They will bring opinions to the table and won't be afraid to be heard. They will be effective in their appointed positions and will be the strength necessary to bring forth the change America needs
Many people have stopped following politics after the announcement of Obama's victory, but it is a pleasant surprise to see that Obama doesn't see this as a lull period. Here we are less than a month after the election and Obama is already making choices for staff members. People are still voicing their concerns or praise about the election results, but nobody seems to actually be paying attention to what is going. When asking around about Obama's staff choices most people gave me blank stares. Even after listing names like Timothy Geithner, I got very little recognition. These names are important to our country's future and very few people are paying attention. For those who have been paying attention, there have been mixed responses to Obama's picks. Many people feel he is already letting down his followers, arguing that his picks aren't fresh enough. They argue that with this cabinet, we won't see Obama's promised change. However, I like some other Americans are arguing that his picks are strong political figures. They won't be mere figureheads. They will bring opinions to the table and won't be afraid to be heard. They will be effective in their appointed positions and will be the strength necessary to bring forth the change America needs
Sunday, November 16, 2008
People's creative imaginations...
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As the election results continue to sink in, many McCain supporters and Obama opposers have been making comments about Obama that frankly are ungrounded. He is constantly being labeled as a socialist based on some of his policies. Many of my fellow co-eds were posting on Facebook that they were moving to Canada to escape the supposed socialism that is to ensue. There are many flaws with statements like these in themselves, but what troubles me the most is the ignorance surrounding these comments. I know personally that a lot of these people are simply regurgitating things they hear others say. Very few of the people opposing Obama actually know anything about Obama and his platform. People should not say things unless they actually do a little research to back up their opinions. However, even more disturbing than reading these posted comments is stumbling upon articles that are actually voicing the same concerns. It is no surprise that people are reading such articles and trying to make these opinions facts, but it is certainly aggravating!
As the election results continue to sink in, many McCain supporters and Obama opposers have been making comments about Obama that frankly are ungrounded. He is constantly being labeled as a socialist based on some of his policies. Many of my fellow co-eds were posting on Facebook that they were moving to Canada to escape the supposed socialism that is to ensue. There are many flaws with statements like these in themselves, but what troubles me the most is the ignorance surrounding these comments. I know personally that a lot of these people are simply regurgitating things they hear others say. Very few of the people opposing Obama actually know anything about Obama and his platform. People should not say things unless they actually do a little research to back up their opinions. However, even more disturbing than reading these posted comments is stumbling upon articles that are actually voicing the same concerns. It is no surprise that people are reading such articles and trying to make these opinions facts, but it is certainly aggravating!
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