God bless those who were lost, the families they left behind, the United States of America, and all her citizens.
-Adam
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
The Fall of Karl Rove
Karl Rove submitted his resignation to the President today, and it was accepted. He will leave at the end of August. There is no more I could put here that could make this post any greater than it currently is, so I'll stop here.
-Adam
-Adam
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Hit The Snooze... It's Too Early For Politics
I love politics.
I find it enjoyable. When I watch T.V., often the news channels are my first choice (thus causing me to not watch the ever-increasing amount of programs on my DVR). Politics is one of the things I love to talk about. I have yet to determine whether this makes me twisted and insane, or lining me up for a career in the political world; when I find out for sure, I'll let you know.
But unfortunately, the world of politics has taken an unfortunate, and possibly unbearable, turn. The 2008 campaign for the general elections will, if certain state's laws are held up, last almost an entire year. Of course, this all depends if New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's prediction holds true that a winner will be picked by the first four states.
In case you haven't heard (if you have, you will have no doubt performed several bouts of eye-rolling and groaning) many states have recently switched their primaries to near the beginning of the year. The South Carolina Republican party has officially switched their primary to January 19, assuring the Palmetto State will be the first southern state to hold a primary. This was due to, in part, Florida changing its primary to January 29. The SC Democratic party has stated that it will not change its primary date. However, New Hampshire has a law on it's books which requires their primary to be held 7 days be fore any other state primary. If that isn't enough, Iowa has a special law of it's own, which requires that the Iowa Caucuses be held 8 days before ANY other state votes at all, regardless of whether it uses the primary or caucus system. It's possible that Iowa new caucus date could take place at the very end of this year.
This is very concerning. After all, campaign coverage has already been going full swing for several months, and this is with just shy of 20 candidates and lots of speculation. If this thing gets locked by February, all the coverage on T.V., online, and in the papers will cause a severe strain on the American people. People who already aren't extremely interested in politics could distance themselves from it even more, because two candidates continually repeating the same slogans are all that plays in the media. People like myself will no doubt become less tolerable to the endless mudslinging and false promises continually being thrown around. While a year-long Presidential campaign could get voters to know the candidates more, it will no doubt be a continuous string of rhetoric. I don't think it will result in less voter turn-out (Bush pretty well wrapped that one up, didn't he?), but it will start a wave of Americans who are not as involved in politics as they should be; I count on that.
-Adam
I find it enjoyable. When I watch T.V., often the news channels are my first choice (thus causing me to not watch the ever-increasing amount of programs on my DVR). Politics is one of the things I love to talk about. I have yet to determine whether this makes me twisted and insane, or lining me up for a career in the political world; when I find out for sure, I'll let you know.
But unfortunately, the world of politics has taken an unfortunate, and possibly unbearable, turn. The 2008 campaign for the general elections will, if certain state's laws are held up, last almost an entire year. Of course, this all depends if New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's prediction holds true that a winner will be picked by the first four states.
In case you haven't heard (if you have, you will have no doubt performed several bouts of eye-rolling and groaning) many states have recently switched their primaries to near the beginning of the year. The South Carolina Republican party has officially switched their primary to January 19, assuring the Palmetto State will be the first southern state to hold a primary. This was due to, in part, Florida changing its primary to January 29. The SC Democratic party has stated that it will not change its primary date. However, New Hampshire has a law on it's books which requires their primary to be held 7 days be fore any other state primary. If that isn't enough, Iowa has a special law of it's own, which requires that the Iowa Caucuses be held 8 days before ANY other state votes at all, regardless of whether it uses the primary or caucus system. It's possible that Iowa new caucus date could take place at the very end of this year.
This is very concerning. After all, campaign coverage has already been going full swing for several months, and this is with just shy of 20 candidates and lots of speculation. If this thing gets locked by February, all the coverage on T.V., online, and in the papers will cause a severe strain on the American people. People who already aren't extremely interested in politics could distance themselves from it even more, because two candidates continually repeating the same slogans are all that plays in the media. People like myself will no doubt become less tolerable to the endless mudslinging and false promises continually being thrown around. While a year-long Presidential campaign could get voters to know the candidates more, it will no doubt be a continuous string of rhetoric. I don't think it will result in less voter turn-out (Bush pretty well wrapped that one up, didn't he?), but it will start a wave of Americans who are not as involved in politics as they should be; I count on that.
-Adam
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
AFL-CIO Democratic Debates
I'm going to forego the fact that I promised to update this site more, than took several months off. As the old adage (okay, song) goes: "It's my party [blog] and I'll cry [choose not to compose posts] if I want to" [this part works].
The debate was impressive, and addressed many issues the the "average, everyday American" was concerned about. I did note a few problems, though:
1. The candidates, as usual, didn't always completely ask the questions. I especially noticed this with Chris Dodd & John Edwards. Look, I'm glad that you walked on picket lines and support unions (my father's in a union), but I want to hear about what you WILL do, not what you HAVE done. But don't get me wrong, I want to know what you have done to help a certain issue, but perhaps that's better suited for a campaign commercial, or for a flash video on your website. Lets focus on the future, guys (and girl.) Unfortunately for us, the guy who directly answered the most questions directly was Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who was voted "Hobbit least likely to win the Presidency."
2. Joe Biden is vying for Hillary Clinton's V.P. position.
3. Not enough time is given to many of the candidates, which really bothers me. People like Gov. Bill Richardson (N.M.), who probably has more experience for the Presidency than most of the candidates combined. I should note here that while I have yet to decide on whom I will vote for, Richardson is one of my higher probables, along with Obama, and maybe Clinton. These so-called second-tier candidates have a lot of good ideas, and a lot to bring to the table, but they are simply not getting enough questions in these debates, nor enough debate between this so-called political strategists. But I don't suppose it's a problem many people can solve.
4. Rep. Dennis Kucinich is the funniest Democrat -- hands down. He was also very much correct, in respect to China.
While these problems did exist during the debates, and will most likely be present in the future, but I think that the AFL-CIO debates was the best Democratic debate yet. Maybe we should shove Presidential candidates in the middle of union members who want to protect their pension EVERY TIME there is a debate.
-Adam
The debate was impressive, and addressed many issues the the "average, everyday American" was concerned about. I did note a few problems, though:
1. The candidates, as usual, didn't always completely ask the questions. I especially noticed this with Chris Dodd & John Edwards. Look, I'm glad that you walked on picket lines and support unions (my father's in a union), but I want to hear about what you WILL do, not what you HAVE done. But don't get me wrong, I want to know what you have done to help a certain issue, but perhaps that's better suited for a campaign commercial, or for a flash video on your website. Lets focus on the future, guys (and girl.) Unfortunately for us, the guy who directly answered the most questions directly was Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who was voted "Hobbit least likely to win the Presidency."
2. Joe Biden is vying for Hillary Clinton's V.P. position.
3. Not enough time is given to many of the candidates, which really bothers me. People like Gov. Bill Richardson (N.M.), who probably has more experience for the Presidency than most of the candidates combined. I should note here that while I have yet to decide on whom I will vote for, Richardson is one of my higher probables, along with Obama, and maybe Clinton. These so-called second-tier candidates have a lot of good ideas, and a lot to bring to the table, but they are simply not getting enough questions in these debates, nor enough debate between this so-called political strategists. But I don't suppose it's a problem many people can solve.
4. Rep. Dennis Kucinich is the funniest Democrat -- hands down. He was also very much correct, in respect to China.
While these problems did exist during the debates, and will most likely be present in the future, but I think that the AFL-CIO debates was the best Democratic debate yet. Maybe we should shove Presidential candidates in the middle of union members who want to protect their pension EVERY TIME there is a debate.
-Adam
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Clip: Iraq For Sale
The following is a four-minute segment from the documentary Iraq For Sale. The director of the documentary, Robert Greenwald, appeared before Congress today, May 10th, after being invited by Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) but was not allowed to show the clip, which was the original intention.
This clip shows how KBR/Halliburtion is robbing the U.S. blind, and stealing jobs away from the U.S. military. This entire video is unbelievable. You must watch.
This clip shows how KBR/Halliburtion is robbing the U.S. blind, and stealing jobs away from the U.S. military. This entire video is unbelievable. You must watch.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Bush Out of Touch?
Last week on Larry King Live, President George Herbert-Walker Bush, otherwise known as Bush 41, said that America may be getting tired of the Bush family. I tend to agree with him, and I don't really even remember when Bush 41 was President. I can tell you that I am certainly sick of this one.
President Bush issued a warning to Congress Friday, saying that he will indeed veto the defense spending bill, due to the October 1st withdrawal from Iraq stipulation. Now, we all know that the President doesn't "read newspapers or watch the news", but I've always believed he's lying. But maybe he's right. I don't think he accurately grasps exactly how many people want out of Iraq. The number of Republicans who support the war drop every time another poll is released. Many of the American public have spoke out against it, as have most of the elected officials. We can no longer continue on the track we are on. But the President must not understand this.
Somebody give Bush 50 cents for a newspaper.
Vetoing this spending bill is foolish. It provides enough money to fund the troops until October, technically probably longer. Bush needs to either sign this into law, which he openly said he won't do, so it falls upon conservative Congressmen to, God-forbid, vote the way that represents a majority of their constituents, instead of the platform of the GOP.
Since the President isn't willing to listen to the American people, the job of correcting Iraq now falls upon the shoulders several elected legislatures. And that still doesn't comfort me.
-Adam
President Bush issued a warning to Congress Friday, saying that he will indeed veto the defense spending bill, due to the October 1st withdrawal from Iraq stipulation. Now, we all know that the President doesn't "read newspapers or watch the news", but I've always believed he's lying. But maybe he's right. I don't think he accurately grasps exactly how many people want out of Iraq. The number of Republicans who support the war drop every time another poll is released. Many of the American public have spoke out against it, as have most of the elected officials. We can no longer continue on the track we are on. But the President must not understand this.
Somebody give Bush 50 cents for a newspaper.
Vetoing this spending bill is foolish. It provides enough money to fund the troops until October, technically probably longer. Bush needs to either sign this into law, which he openly said he won't do, so it falls upon conservative Congressmen to, God-forbid, vote the way that represents a majority of their constituents, instead of the platform of the GOP.
Since the President isn't willing to listen to the American people, the job of correcting Iraq now falls upon the shoulders several elected legislatures. And that still doesn't comfort me.
-Adam
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Are You An Expert Voter?
EDITOR'S NOTE: ExpertVoter.org in it's current form appears to be a personal blog, and not the site I reviewed way back in 2007.
I found a site a while back that that holds no secrets.
ExpertVoter is a site where you can discover where EXACTLY each candidate running for President stands on some of the most important issues, straight from the politicians mouth. On ExpertVoter, you can view video, from show all cards C-SPAN to everyone's favorite spin doctors, of what each candidates declares their stances as. So, if you ever hear Mitt Romney flip-flop on another issue again, you can check this site and see if he's "misspoke". Oh, and I suppose it can also help you decide who to vote for, though the former is much more fun.
Visit ExpertVoter.org
-Adam
I found a site a while back that that holds no secrets.
-Adam
The Obama Factor
Senator Barack Obama has raised $24.8 Million in donations for the Democratic Primary, over $5 Million more than top Democratic contender Senator Hillary Clinton ($19.1 Million). Obama has also basically matched Clinton in total donations, with $25.8 Million compared to Clinton's $26 Million. Obama also has a long list of better-known donors. So, the question is, can Obama really win? I believe he can.
Obama, despite not having a long political resume, is attractive (in a political sense) to many people who believe that the country has been screwed by too many career politicians. While most career politicians aren't crooked, those that are, whether it be for money or power, have left a bad taste in too many voters mouths to trust someone who's been in public office all their lives. Obama, being somewhat new to the realm of Washington, and seeming to be of good conscience and sound mind, may just be the perfect person to lead this country. After all, don't most of us wish a "normal, everyday person" were in the White House? While it's true that being a Senator is not an "everyday" job, Obama's probably the closest to it.
After all, there's no such thing as perfect in politics.
-Adam
Obama, despite not having a long political resume, is attractive (in a political sense) to many people who believe that the country has been screwed by too many career politicians. While most career politicians aren't crooked, those that are, whether it be for money or power, have left a bad taste in too many voters mouths to trust someone who's been in public office all their lives. Obama, being somewhat new to the realm of Washington, and seeming to be of good conscience and sound mind, may just be the perfect person to lead this country. After all, don't most of us wish a "normal, everyday person" were in the White House? While it's true that being a Senator is not an "everyday" job, Obama's probably the closest to it.
After all, there's no such thing as perfect in politics.
-Adam
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Washington, D.C. May Finally Get Representation
Washington, D.C., the capitol of the free world, has been without representation in Congress since the legislature. Taxation Without Representation. The capitol of this country has been experiencing the exact same injustice that we declared our independence over 230 years ago.
Now, this ridiculous failure by 109 former Congresses may finally be corrected.
On Monday, thousands are expected to march on the capitol, supporting a bill in the House demanding Congressional representation for Washington, D.C. Republicans, however, not wanting to freely give a seat to the Democrats, have hashed out a compromise with Democrats to also give another seat to Utah, as to reflect current population increases in that state. No additional seats would be created in the Senate, where two Senators from each state comprise the body. This bill would not make D.C. a state.
All I can say is it's about freakin' time Congress gives representation to these people. Residents of D.C. didn't get presidential voting rights until 1961, and the people there have always had to fight for these continual voting rights. D.C. has an estimated population of 582,049 (as of 2005); which, by Constitutional standards, would deserve 2 Congressmen. But one is much better than none.
It appears that our President, however, does not appear to support any bill giving Washington a seat in in the House. Bush had popular D.C. vanity plates removed from the Presidential limos which read "No Taxation Without Representation". Close aides to the President have also said that he would veto it.
Mr. President, if this bill JUST allowed for an additional seat in the House for Utah, would you veto it then? Or do you just dislike the idea of having Democrats having a voice in Congress? It's a two-way street, Mr. President.
This bill, when it is introduced, is likely to pass the House, but must also pass the stalemate Senate.
-Adam
Now, this ridiculous failure by 109 former Congresses may finally be corrected.
On Monday, thousands are expected to march on the capitol, supporting a bill in the House demanding Congressional representation for Washington, D.C. Republicans, however, not wanting to freely give a seat to the Democrats, have hashed out a compromise with Democrats to also give another seat to Utah, as to reflect current population increases in that state. No additional seats would be created in the Senate, where two Senators from each state comprise the body. This bill would not make D.C. a state.
All I can say is it's about freakin' time Congress gives representation to these people. Residents of D.C. didn't get presidential voting rights until 1961, and the people there have always had to fight for these continual voting rights. D.C. has an estimated population of 582,049 (as of 2005); which, by Constitutional standards, would deserve 2 Congressmen. But one is much better than none.
It appears that our President, however, does not appear to support any bill giving Washington a seat in in the House. Bush had popular D.C. vanity plates removed from the Presidential limos which read "No Taxation Without Representation". Close aides to the President have also said that he would veto it.
Mr. President, if this bill JUST allowed for an additional seat in the House for Utah, would you veto it then? Or do you just dislike the idea of having Democrats having a voice in Congress? It's a two-way street, Mr. President.
This bill, when it is introduced, is likely to pass the House, but must also pass the stalemate Senate.
-Adam
Democrat Views
I've been silenced for far too long, and I will no longer be quiet...
...Okay, I'm pretty much full of crap. I haven't been censored, or any of that nonsense. Where have I been, you may ask? (not that anybody even comes here anymore.) I'm probably about to commit blogger suicide by admitting this, but the truth is, I simply got tired of blogging, and I got frustrated with all the redundancies in the news. I'm sick of the bickering about who said what about whom, and why he did this to prevent that, but that happened anyway.
Then, a few days ago, while watching a clip of the President speaking on MSNBC about his favorite topic, how right he was about Iraq, I told him to shut the hell up. This was strange, since I hardly ever curse (yeah, probably not considered a curse anymore, but bear with me). I've never used a harsh word at any President, current or file footage, nor with any V.P. That's right, I've never said anything rude to Cheney, either; this came as somewhat of a shock to me. I've always respected the Office of the President, and it's holder, though I've made it clear I think Bush is a fool.
Anyway, that's when I realized that I DID indeed care about what's happening day-to-day, even if it seems to be repeating news, and that I needed to express my views.
So, without further ado, and LONG overdue, I'm rebooting this site. I christen thee... Democrat Views 2.0! This would be more significant if I could legally purchase a bottle of wine, or if I were willing to drench my laptop.
-Adam
P.S. Imus is an idiot.
...Okay, I'm pretty much full of crap. I haven't been censored, or any of that nonsense. Where have I been, you may ask? (not that anybody even comes here anymore.) I'm probably about to commit blogger suicide by admitting this, but the truth is, I simply got tired of blogging, and I got frustrated with all the redundancies in the news. I'm sick of the bickering about who said what about whom, and why he did this to prevent that, but that happened anyway.
Then, a few days ago, while watching a clip of the President speaking on MSNBC about his favorite topic, how right he was about Iraq, I told him to shut the hell up. This was strange, since I hardly ever curse (yeah, probably not considered a curse anymore, but bear with me). I've never used a harsh word at any President, current or file footage, nor with any V.P. That's right, I've never said anything rude to Cheney, either; this came as somewhat of a shock to me. I've always respected the Office of the President, and it's holder, though I've made it clear I think Bush is a fool.
Anyway, that's when I realized that I DID indeed care about what's happening day-to-day, even if it seems to be repeating news, and that I needed to express my views.
So, without further ado, and LONG overdue, I'm rebooting this site. I christen thee... Democrat Views 2.0! This would be more significant if I could legally purchase a bottle of wine, or if I were willing to drench my laptop.
-Adam
P.S. Imus is an idiot.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Trump: Bush is the Worst President in History
I personally never thought that the political views of Donald Trump would have any interest to me. I'm glad to see that he is very intelligent politically, as well as financially.
Friday, March 02, 2007
U.S. Flag As A Bar Chart?; NYC Bans "N-word"
The U.S. Flag chart
As it turns out, the U.S. Flag can double as a bar chart, comparing American's views on the Iraq war. I can only assume that this is fairly accurate, or it was when it was made. I think our flag would be a little more white if it were made today.
Enough of my rambling, check it out.
NYC Bans "N-word"
NYC, in a completely symbolic gesture on Wednesday, banned the offensive racial slur from being used in it's city. It's the latest attempt in the state's battle to ban offensive language. While there is no legal penalty, the decision will hopefulyl discourage others from using it.
The full story is here.
-Adam
As it turns out, the U.S. Flag can double as a bar chart, comparing American's views on the Iraq war. I can only assume that this is fairly accurate, or it was when it was made. I think our flag would be a little more white if it were made today.
Enough of my rambling, check it out.
NYC Bans "N-word"
NYC, in a completely symbolic gesture on Wednesday, banned the offensive racial slur from being used in it's city. It's the latest attempt in the state's battle to ban offensive language. While there is no legal penalty, the decision will hopefulyl discourage others from using it.
The full story is here.
-Adam
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Untitled
It's sickening to think that it's almost been a month since my last post. It's even more sickening to think that the GOP Senators care more about giving unequivocal support to the President than doing what's right. Even though the non-binding resolution story is a few weeks old, I figured I should still note it, since it's a significant fault on the part of the Republicans. They're not helping their chances for '08, that's for sure.
Reports hit the news today that the Democrats will not end funding for U.S. troops in Iraq, but instead will likely "attempt to embarrass Bush into abandoning his war strategy." I'll admit that I really don't understand the strategy, albeit the plan hasn't actually been released.
In other news, former V.P. Al Gore's documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" won an Oscar for Best Documentary at the Oscars last Sunday night. Congratulations, Mr. Vice President. Also, don't let the Republican spin doctors fool you... Al Gore did NOT win an Oscar himself. The Documentary did.
-Adam
Reports hit the news today that the Democrats will not end funding for U.S. troops in Iraq, but instead will likely "attempt to embarrass Bush into abandoning his war strategy." I'll admit that I really don't understand the strategy, albeit the plan hasn't actually been released.
In other news, former V.P. Al Gore's documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" won an Oscar for Best Documentary at the Oscars last Sunday night. Congratulations, Mr. Vice President. Also, don't let the Republican spin doctors fool you... Al Gore did NOT win an Oscar himself. The Documentary did.
-Adam
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Presidential Candidate Obama Introduces Withdrawal Resolution
From CNN World Headquarters
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. Barack Obama, a possible Democratic presidential contender, introduced binding legislation Tuesday that would bring all U.S. combat troops in Iraq home by the spring of 2008.
Obama's bill would stop President Bush's plan to send more than 21,000 additional troops into the conflict-ridden country to try to put a stop to insurgent and sectarian violence there. Instead, the Illinois senator is calling for troops to begin leaving by May 1, 2007.
Obama has formed an exploratory committee to look into a possible run for the Democratic nomination for president and plans an official announcement next month.
The senator's plan caps the number of troops in Iraq at the roughly 135,000 there on Jan. 10, 2007 -- when Bush announced he was dispatching more troops -- and lays down 13 benchmarks for the Iraqi government in the areas of security, political accommodation and economic progress. Should those benchmarks be met, the plan would allow for the "temporary suspension" of the troop withdrawal. (Posted 7:44 p.m.)
Almost everybody believes that the war in Iraq is a loss. The President is holding on way too long. I sincerely hope that this passes. As was pointed out today by prominent GOP Senator Arlen Specter -- "Bush is not the only decider."
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. Barack Obama, a possible Democratic presidential contender, introduced binding legislation Tuesday that would bring all U.S. combat troops in Iraq home by the spring of 2008.
Obama's bill would stop President Bush's plan to send more than 21,000 additional troops into the conflict-ridden country to try to put a stop to insurgent and sectarian violence there. Instead, the Illinois senator is calling for troops to begin leaving by May 1, 2007.
Obama has formed an exploratory committee to look into a possible run for the Democratic nomination for president and plans an official announcement next month.
The senator's plan caps the number of troops in Iraq at the roughly 135,000 there on Jan. 10, 2007 -- when Bush announced he was dispatching more troops -- and lays down 13 benchmarks for the Iraqi government in the areas of security, political accommodation and economic progress. Should those benchmarks be met, the plan would allow for the "temporary suspension" of the troop withdrawal. (Posted 7:44 p.m.)
Almost everybody believes that the war in Iraq is a loss. The President is holding on way too long. I sincerely hope that this passes. As was pointed out today by prominent GOP Senator Arlen Specter -- "Bush is not the only decider."
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Bill Richardson Announces Presidential Committee Formation
While considered by most to not be as exciting as a former First Lady running for President, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico has announced he is forming a Presidential Exploratory Committee, to assess whether or not he has the popularity to become President. One thing he certain does have, though, is th experience.
Governor Richardson's political resume is something many politicians would pay to see. He was elected to Congress from the NM 3rd District in 1982, serving a little over 14 years in the House of Representatives. While Congressman, he traveled to Iraq and negotiated with Saddam Hussein for the release of two American aerospace workers. He was appointed the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in 1997 by President Bill Clinton. A year later Clinton made him Secretary of Energy, where he stay until the end of Clinton's term. In January of 2003, he took office as Governor of New Mexico.
Richardson certainly is the man of experience, and might make a good President, or Vice President, if he doesn't win the nomination. Definitely yet another one to keep an eye on.
But like Sen. Obama says "you don't run to be Vice President."
-Adam
Governor Richardson's political resume is something many politicians would pay to see. He was elected to Congress from the NM 3rd District in 1982, serving a little over 14 years in the House of Representatives. While Congressman, he traveled to Iraq and negotiated with Saddam Hussein for the release of two American aerospace workers. He was appointed the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in 1997 by President Bill Clinton. A year later Clinton made him Secretary of Energy, where he stay until the end of Clinton's term. In January of 2003, he took office as Governor of New Mexico.
Richardson certainly is the man of experience, and might make a good President, or Vice President, if he doesn't win the nomination. Definitely yet another one to keep an eye on.
But like Sen. Obama says "you don't run to be Vice President."
-Adam
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Hillary Clintion Expected to Announce Formation of Exploratory Committee
Breaking news hot of the presses:
Hilly Clinton, New York Senator and former First Lady, is expected to make an announcement today that she is forming an exploratory committee to test her odds at becoming President of the United States.
It has been long rumored that Senator Clinton (D-NY) would run for President in 2008, and her announcement was not expected until the end of the month; however, freshman Senator Barack Obama's (D-IL) recent internet announcement that he was forming an exploratory committee of his own may have prompted Senator Clinton to move up her announcement to sometime today. Neither her personal website, nor her official Senate website say anything about her announcement.
Senator Clinton was elected in 2000, winning 15 of New York's 62 counties. She was re-elected in 2006, carrying 58 of New York's 62 counties.
-Adam
Hilly Clinton, New York Senator and former First Lady, is expected to make an announcement today that she is forming an exploratory committee to test her odds at becoming President of the United States.
It has been long rumored that Senator Clinton (D-NY) would run for President in 2008, and her announcement was not expected until the end of the month; however, freshman Senator Barack Obama's (D-IL) recent internet announcement that he was forming an exploratory committee of his own may have prompted Senator Clinton to move up her announcement to sometime today. Neither her personal website, nor her official Senate website say anything about her announcement.
Senator Clinton was elected in 2000, winning 15 of New York's 62 counties. She was re-elected in 2006, carrying 58 of New York's 62 counties.
-Adam
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Skinny Kid With A Funny Name Explores Presidency
Barack Obama, the self-proclaimed "skinny kid with a funny name", has announced he has filed papers to form a Presidential Exploratory Committee.
In a video on his website titles "A Message From Barack", Senator Obama says that America "must change its politics" before it can address its problems.
The video can be found here.
Obama has always been publicly opposed to the war in Iraq, saying it's been a mistake since the beginning; perhaps he'll be the solution to Iraq's problems.
-Adam
In a video on his website titles "A Message From Barack", Senator Obama says that America "must change its politics" before it can address its problems.
The video can be found here.
Obama has always been publicly opposed to the war in Iraq, saying it's been a mistake since the beginning; perhaps he'll be the solution to Iraq's problems.
-Adam
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Recent Democratic News
Recent Democratic News:
Denver has been chosen to host the 2008 Democratic convention. I think them choosing Denver oven a "blue powerhouse" like New York is a good idea.
70% of Americans oppose the President's troop surge for Baghdad. As one Congresswoman pointed out, there have been numerous "troop surges", some with more than the 20,000 troops now slated to go, and they have not worked; so why will this one?
The Democrats, while somewhat divided on how to do it, have vowed to resist the surge of U.S. troops in Iraq. Hearings by the House Armed Services Committee & the Senate Foreign relations Committee have been taking place the last few days.
The House of Representatives has recently passed a bill providing government funding to stem-cell research, with a vote of 253-174. It will probably have a harder time passing the Senate, and the President, as stubborn as he is, will not sign it, simply because he refuses to do tests on embryos that are already slated to be destroyed, instead of developing cures for diseases and conditions which could save millions of lives. This is foolish; people who are currently alive should come first over embryos that are sitting in a cooler.
The Iraqi Health Ministry has put the number of Iraqi deaths in 2006 at 22, 950. That's a lot of Iraqis. If the death toll for the other years we've been in Iraq is half of that, it already blows the U.S. count out of the water.
-Adam
Denver has been chosen to host the 2008 Democratic convention. I think them choosing Denver oven a "blue powerhouse" like New York is a good idea.
70% of Americans oppose the President's troop surge for Baghdad. As one Congresswoman pointed out, there have been numerous "troop surges", some with more than the 20,000 troops now slated to go, and they have not worked; so why will this one?
The Democrats, while somewhat divided on how to do it, have vowed to resist the surge of U.S. troops in Iraq. Hearings by the House Armed Services Committee & the Senate Foreign relations Committee have been taking place the last few days.
The House of Representatives has recently passed a bill providing government funding to stem-cell research, with a vote of 253-174. It will probably have a harder time passing the Senate, and the President, as stubborn as he is, will not sign it, simply because he refuses to do tests on embryos that are already slated to be destroyed, instead of developing cures for diseases and conditions which could save millions of lives. This is foolish; people who are currently alive should come first over embryos that are sitting in a cooler.
The Iraqi Health Ministry has put the number of Iraqi deaths in 2006 at 22, 950. That's a lot of Iraqis. If the death toll for the other years we've been in Iraq is half of that, it already blows the U.S. count out of the water.
-Adam
Friday, January 05, 2007
Army Inadvertently Asks Ultimate Sacrificers For More Time
The U.S. Army inadvertently sent out letters to fallen and wounded soldiers in the War on Terror, asking them to reenlist.
A few days after Christmas, the Army sent letters to over 5,100 soldiers, who had recently left the service, to reenlist for another tour. Unfortunately, 75 of those were sent to soldiers who had been killed in action, and another 200 were sent to soldiers who had been wounded in combat. The Army apologized Friday for the accident, and said they would send personnel out to personally apologize to the soldiers and families of the fallen for the mistake.
This is a horrible mistake made by the best and most equip army in the world. Their failure to update their mailing lists is an inexcusable mistake; I can only imagine the sad feelings that are stirred up when the families opened these letters. The last thing the the government needs is the military sending out reenlistment letters to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
I would recommend that the U.S. Army change web hosts immediately, and try to find better software for their mass-mailing list. A $135K program should compliment that $40K hammer well.
-Adam
A few days after Christmas, the Army sent letters to over 5,100 soldiers, who had recently left the service, to reenlist for another tour. Unfortunately, 75 of those were sent to soldiers who had been killed in action, and another 200 were sent to soldiers who had been wounded in combat. The Army apologized Friday for the accident, and said they would send personnel out to personally apologize to the soldiers and families of the fallen for the mistake.
This is a horrible mistake made by the best and most equip army in the world. Their failure to update their mailing lists is an inexcusable mistake; I can only imagine the sad feelings that are stirred up when the families opened these letters. The last thing the the government needs is the military sending out reenlistment letters to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
I would recommend that the U.S. Army change web hosts immediately, and try to find better software for their mass-mailing list. A $135K program should compliment that $40K hammer well.
-Adam
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Transfer Of Power
Happy New Year everybody!
The Democrat Congressmen (and women) who seized control of Congress after the November elections were sworn in today, marking the beginning of the 100th Congress. Leading them are two ground breakers.
Nancy Pelosi is the first woman ever to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, finding herself "two heartbeats" away from the Presidency, as the media continues to remind us. Rep. Pelosi is now the most powerful woman in U.S., overthrowing the former U.S.'s most powerful woman, Madeleine Albright. New Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is the first Mormon to lead the Senate. A Muslim & two Buddhists also expand the makeup of the next Congress.
The first day of Work in the House was pretty lax, with many praises of Pelosi, the newly elected representatives, the voters, and America as a whole. Things soon changed back to normal, when the first votes, dealing with rules and ethics changes, went along party lines. But I wonder how that could be? After all, didn't the Republicans want to continue the "bipartisanship" that they had under the 12 years of GOP rule?
What's left of the first 100 hours will show that the voters hopefully made a good choice last November.
-Adam
The Democrat Congressmen (and women) who seized control of Congress after the November elections were sworn in today, marking the beginning of the 100th Congress. Leading them are two ground breakers.
Nancy Pelosi is the first woman ever to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, finding herself "two heartbeats" away from the Presidency, as the media continues to remind us. Rep. Pelosi is now the most powerful woman in U.S., overthrowing the former U.S.'s most powerful woman, Madeleine Albright. New Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is the first Mormon to lead the Senate. A Muslim & two Buddhists also expand the makeup of the next Congress.
The first day of Work in the House was pretty lax, with many praises of Pelosi, the newly elected representatives, the voters, and America as a whole. Things soon changed back to normal, when the first votes, dealing with rules and ethics changes, went along party lines. But I wonder how that could be? After all, didn't the Republicans want to continue the "bipartisanship" that they had under the 12 years of GOP rule?
What's left of the first 100 hours will show that the voters hopefully made a good choice last November.
-Adam
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