Thursday, June 7, 2007

Bring them home already


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Failed. All because they included a clause that would allow troops to come home. I'd love to see Bush spend some time out there himself in the troops shoes.

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Oh My GOD..

Its old, but i could not believe it when i saw it...

Bush attempts to pardon... HIMSELF!!!

Ludacris!!!

Watch:



How insane is that? To compare this case to Clinton? and the hypocrisy?!?!

my 1 and only point -- Clinton: Case stemmed from the former President cheating on his wife (more of a personal matter).

Libby: Leaked CIA information.

Scorecard:
Corrupt Politicians: More than anyone could account for
People of the United States: 0

Libby sentenced to 30 months in prison

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Yet another example of scandal and corruption in the United States Government. While you might say that I was not completely surprised to see this emerging out of the news, I am still in awe. What are things coming to?

I know my views are skewed for the most part, but this particular article sends chills down my spine. I feel that it is the quintessential portrayal of what i believe to be the theme of my blog, and it is in fact - very disappointing.

Where are we headed as Americans? Are we soon to be subject to the same corruption of our neighbors to the South of the border and other countries? Will bribery, purjury and scandal become common place in the great U.S.A?

Its a long shot - but whats next? Could it be that in the years to come, our government and culture will experience such a shift that my children will be able to buy their way out of speeding tickets, or any sort of violation for that matter, by ismply offering monetary compensation? Is it really heading in that direction? I hope not, but I dont feel that it is such a farfetched idea.

The worst part? We're falling apart from the Top - Down, i feel i could almost accept it if it was a Bottom - Up sort of thing, but this is ridiculous.

Monday, June 4, 2007

Policing the Blogosphere


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Is it time to crack down on the blogosphere?

While there may be a need to keep tabs on the information that flows into the infinite abyss we call the internet, I do not feel there needs to be any "policing" of blogs. Despite those who might feel I'm giving the general population too much credit, I do believe that people are perfectly capable of being responsible enough to self-moderate within their internet "sphere."

Like Tim O'Connell i feel strongly that, "It's the broken windows problem," he says. "If you don't look after your neighborhood, it gets worse, and eventually you have to move out."

Friday, June 1, 2007

Stem Cell Research, The Debate Continues...

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To support stem cell research or not? That seems to be the age old question. Preserving life, or destroying life. Or is it really a life that we are destroying, so much as a cluster of cells?

In either case, this ongoing debate seems to be the best example of U.S. Politics and how things work.

Both the Senate and the House have passed measures to secure funding for stem-cell research, however, not obtaining enough votes to override a promised Veto. Sure enough however, the bill will still be sent to the President in hopes of its passing.

For those of you who are on the fence about stem-cell research, here's an older video clip featuring Michael J. Fox on the issue:



Let it ride.