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
Sunday, August 12, 2007
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
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