I am thankful that I am an American citizen and I would like to protect that. Most of us would. We go and fight in this war thousands of miles away for years trying to protect our freedom. This is nothing new to our country. We have been all over the world fighting our battles and others. It seems like there is always a new cause we are fighting for and no end in sight. We spend unending amount of money feeding the fire of our nation’s real pastime, war. Now I will admit I don’t know everything. There is a lot of government stuff that happens behind the scenes that I am unaware of. But I do have one question: What about Mexico Washington D.C. Texas
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
His name is Dick by Ann Coulter....critiqued by Danielle Burns
Ann Coulter
My first impression of Ann Coulter was that she was crazy! Most people are familiar with her and her radical opinions. She is a lawyer, legal correspondent for Human Events, a column writer for Universal Press Syndicate, guest on many popular television shows, and author of 7 New York Times best selling books. Even if you don't agree with her, she has accomplished a lot of professional success. I am really interested in is her article " His name is Dick". She claims that Connecticut Attorney General, Richard (Dick) Blumenthal, doesn't care about how many law abiding citizens he destroys on the way to the top. He is running for Senate against Linda McMahon and Ann believes he must be stopped. She argues that Dick is gaining fame at the expense of taxpayer citizens. Case in point, Dick sued businesswoman, Gina Kolb, claiming she overcharged the state 500K. "No supplier should be permitted to shortchange or overcharge the state without severe consequences." So Kolb was arrested on 7 charges of larceny, which were later dismissed. but the damage was done. She later countersued and was awarded 18 million for Dick's "pattern of conduct" that destroyed her business and life. He couldn't take it so he attacked again and got the number reduced. I mean the guy is ridiculous he spent thousands of taxpayers dollars on a "witch hunt". How else is he going to gain the fame and prestige to get into Senate, other than looking like a hero taking down a "criminal". What a win win for him. He did not have to use his money or reap any repercussions. He abused his power. That is not okay. Oh, did I mention that Dick lied about being a Vietnam war verteran? I mean who does that? How can you trust someone who will lie about something so serious? You can't. So I may not agree with Ann Coulter stands for. I also understand that Dick is a democrat and Ann is a Republican, so of course she wants to highlight Dick's negatives. But she does highlight some important things. She is holding a politician's feet to the fire and making him accountable for things he does. This is the kind of issue that John Stewart addressed on CNN's Crossfire. We got to call the politicians out on things. Of course people are going to do something if they aren't held accountable and no one knows about it. They are human. But if we want quality representatives in office we have to take responsibility as Americans and hold their feet to the fire. This is what passionate people like Ann and others can do. This just reinforces the idea of factions factionalizing the factions and I think it can work for us.
My first impression of Ann Coulter was that she was crazy! Most people are familiar with her and her radical opinions. She is a lawyer, legal correspondent for Human Events, a column writer for Universal Press Syndicate, guest on many popular television shows, and author of 7 New York Times best selling books. Even if you don't agree with her, she has accomplished a lot of professional success. I am really interested in is her article " His name is Dick". She claims that Connecticut Attorney General, Richard (Dick) Blumenthal, doesn't care about how many law abiding citizens he destroys on the way to the top. He is running for Senate against Linda McMahon and Ann believes he must be stopped. She argues that Dick is gaining fame at the expense of taxpayer citizens. Case in point, Dick sued businesswoman, Gina Kolb, claiming she overcharged the state 500K. "No supplier should be permitted to shortchange or overcharge the state without severe consequences." So Kolb was arrested on 7 charges of larceny, which were later dismissed. but the damage was done. She later countersued and was awarded 18 million for Dick's "pattern of conduct" that destroyed her business and life. He couldn't take it so he attacked again and got the number reduced. I mean the guy is ridiculous he spent thousands of taxpayers dollars on a "witch hunt". How else is he going to gain the fame and prestige to get into Senate, other than looking like a hero taking down a "criminal". What a win win for him. He did not have to use his money or reap any repercussions. He abused his power. That is not okay. Oh, did I mention that Dick lied about being a Vietnam war verteran? I mean who does that? How can you trust someone who will lie about something so serious? You can't. So I may not agree with Ann Coulter stands for. I also understand that Dick is a democrat and Ann is a Republican, so of course she wants to highlight Dick's negatives. But she does highlight some important things. She is holding a politician's feet to the fire and making him accountable for things he does. This is the kind of issue that John Stewart addressed on CNN's Crossfire. We got to call the politicians out on things. Of course people are going to do something if they aren't held accountable and no one knows about it. They are human. But if we want quality representatives in office we have to take responsibility as Americans and hold their feet to the fire. This is what passionate people like Ann and others can do. This just reinforces the idea of factions factionalizing the factions and I think it can work for us.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Critique of " The Only Policy Left: Growth"
The Wall Street Journal
The author, Daniel Henninger, is the deputy editor of The Wall Street Journal's editorial page. He was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in editoril writing in 1987 and 1996. The author's intended audience in this piece "The Only Policy Left: Growth" says its the American People. But I definitely believe he is pointing the finger at American politicians as his main target. He is arguing that nothing so far politicians have done has helped the economy. Unemployment is still at 9% and our solution is economic growth. Henninger's evidence comes from economists all being in agreement on the proven wonders of economic growth. It is proven to create jobs, increase individual wealth, reduces debt, and enhance national well being. Democrats are too focused on the public sector. Republicans hardly remember how to give Economic growth the starring lead. The Solution: let the Americans solve this problem the American way: work, compete, innovate. Pretty much do whatever it takes to create economic growth
He also talks about the American people being fed up with politicians that they are " cheap, lying, no good, etc..." I believe its time to stop placing the blame and lets do something about it. But we do need good solutions to the problem instead of just throwing money at it. Also, some of our problems we need to take care of ourselves. If you cant afford it dont buy it (unless medical are starving issue). The American dream comes at a price, hard work and accountability.
I agree with what he says, that we just need to get out there and work. Any job is better than none. I do think that our generation has the idea that we are "owed" something (aka job). But it doesnt work that way. I think he is trying to say that the law of natural selection applies, the strong will survive. I still believe we have to help people that need it. But those who actually deserve it. We need to go on a strict budget and stop frivolous spending. Henninger mainly says the solution is: people need to work, compete, and innovate. Henninger does say the challenge of political leadership is a population being asked to sacrifice needs, to be able to believe something better is possible. He does make a good argument but I believe he needs more examples of how to stimulate economic growth. I think his argument would be stronger and less philosophical. Last thing to say is that I believe he is also saying the Republican Party are the leaders that will solve this problem. So I do believe he is biased.
The author, Daniel Henninger, is the deputy editor of The Wall Street Journal's editorial page. He was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in editoril writing in 1987 and 1996. The author's intended audience in this piece "The Only Policy Left: Growth" says its the American People. But I definitely believe he is pointing the finger at American politicians as his main target. He is arguing that nothing so far politicians have done has helped the economy. Unemployment is still at 9% and our solution is economic growth. Henninger's evidence comes from economists all being in agreement on the proven wonders of economic growth. It is proven to create jobs, increase individual wealth, reduces debt, and enhance national well being. Democrats are too focused on the public sector. Republicans hardly remember how to give Economic growth the starring lead. The Solution: let the Americans solve this problem the American way: work, compete, innovate. Pretty much do whatever it takes to create economic growth
He also talks about the American people being fed up with politicians that they are " cheap, lying, no good, etc..." I believe its time to stop placing the blame and lets do something about it. But we do need good solutions to the problem instead of just throwing money at it. Also, some of our problems we need to take care of ourselves. If you cant afford it dont buy it (unless medical are starving issue). The American dream comes at a price, hard work and accountability.
I agree with what he says, that we just need to get out there and work. Any job is better than none. I do think that our generation has the idea that we are "owed" something (aka job). But it doesnt work that way. I think he is trying to say that the law of natural selection applies, the strong will survive. I still believe we have to help people that need it. But those who actually deserve it. We need to go on a strict budget and stop frivolous spending. Henninger mainly says the solution is: people need to work, compete, and innovate. Henninger does say the challenge of political leadership is a population being asked to sacrifice needs, to be able to believe something better is possible. He does make a good argument but I believe he needs more examples of how to stimulate economic growth. I think his argument would be stronger and less philosophical. Last thing to say is that I believe he is also saying the Republican Party are the leaders that will solve this problem. So I do believe he is biased.
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