In recent weeks, I have found it quite difficult to manage one blog let alone two. To be the most effective in my blogging, I have decided that I will update only my primary blog Global World History for the time being. The blog can be found at globalworldhistory.blogspot.com
Thank you very much and I hope to see you there!
With the Inauguration of Barack Obama, the United States and its citizens have signaled a new chapter in American politics and history. The nation, inspired by Obama’s call for change and a government that is ready to begin a new chapter in American politics. Obama has the daunting task of re-stabilizing the economy and handling the failed policies of the Bush administration. As I watched the Inauguration of President Obama, I could not help but feel proud and excited about what the future of this great country would be like. Barack Obama proves that the American dream is still readily achievable today and that anything is possible. Obama not only represents change, but also hope that our country will once again be a force of liberty and justice, a country revered by all. Although world peace may be a hopeless idea, we look to President Obama to improve our foreign relations and put an end to the hatred of our great nation from our enemies abroad. We may have a difference in ideals when compared to many of the middle eastern countries but we must put aside our differences and work together for the common good. Obama is sure to have his hands full in the coming years and we all hope (perhaps except for Rush Limbaugh) that he succeeds in reclaiming American glory and stability.
I find it quite funny that John McCain will use all the help he can get from George Bush but that he tries very hard to not be seen in public with him. Bush does not have much support at all amongst the American public and McCain is afraid that the Bush dissatisfactionwill spread to his campaign faster than the black plague. John McCain, often considered a third term of George Bush, is doing all that he can to seperate himself from the President. I find it rather unlikely that the Democrats will fail at making McCain come across as a direct disciple of George Bush. Relatively speaking, this election is the Democrats’ to lose and they are going to do everything in their power to keep the Republican Senator from Arizona in the Senate. We have all had enough of George Bush’s failed policies and the general misconceptions that have led us into a war we want no part in. Change is something many Americans want, but nothing they will ever likely find in politics. Politicians have agendas, they put on good shows and they are America’s best party hosts and salesmen. While Democrats and Republicans are battling it out, Americans lose. For the sake of our country, we need a President who does not just unite the party he represents, but unites the entire American people and inspires them to accomplish great things.
In the history of the our country, we have looked to the most experienced individuals to lead our country and have elected those “experienced” politicians to the nations highest office. In the current election, many argue that Barack Obama lacks the experience necessary to be successful as President of our country. Below you will find the 5 most experienced individuals ever elected to the Presidency and a brief overview of their terms in office. You will also find the 5 least experienced individuals with a brief overview of their terms in office in the next segment.
Most Experienced:
James Buchanan: The 15th President of the United States, Buchanan failed to accomplish really anything during his Presidency. As states were gearing up to secede from the Union, Buchanan argued that secession was illegal but that starting a war to stop it was also illegal. His strategy (or lack thereof) helped contribute to the Civil War. During the Buchanan Presidency, the panic of 1857 caused a huge economic crisis and government revenue deficit. In short, the Buchanan Presidency was a huge failure.
Andrew Johnson- The 17th President of the United States, Johnson became President after the disastrous assasination of Abraham Lincoln. As devestating as the death of Abraham Lincoln was, the Johnson presidency was not much better. Successfully avoiding impeachment twice the Radical Republicans in power. Johnson was initially against awarding amnesty to leading Confederate officials because he felt treason should be dealt with severely but eventually agreed to pardon all Confederates on Christmas day, 1868. Johnson was ineffective at leading the country through reconstruction and experience again failed Americans.
John Quincy Adams: Widely regarded as one of America’s finest diplomats and one of only two Presidents to later serve in Congress, the Presidency of the younger Adams did go as smoothely as he would have liked. His elaborate domestic projects and policies were not very popular with Congress and very few were actually passed. Adams personal feud with Andrew Jackson was arguably considered the biggest highlight of his Presidency.
Lyndon B. Johnson: The 36th President of the United States, LBJ was sworn in as President under the same circumstances as Andrew Johnson following Lincoln’s assasination. The assasination of John F. Kennedy caused an uproar amongst the American public. Johnson did several great things during his Presidency including the nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court and his work in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, when the Vietnam wore broke out Americans lost trust in Johnson, who claimed he would avoid dragging the US into war during his campaign. In the election of 1968, Johnson was defeated by a large margin by Richard Nixon.
Gerald Ford: The 38th President of the United States, Ford became President following the resignation of Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. Ford was criticized severely for his pardon of Nixon, as the majority of Americans wanted Nixon to be punished for his crimes. The Ford Administration was forced to address America’s faltering economic issues, something they were never fully able to grasp. However, Ford did just about all he could do taking over the office at such a critical time.
I have come to the conclusion that a majority of Americans really are blind in one way or another. We live in a world today that holds each and every one of us prisoners. We are subject to the greed of our corporate equals and forced to pay out the nose for products that we have no choice but to depend on. When families decide they cannot have children simply because they cannot afford to raise a child with gas prices reaching outrageous rates, it becomes evident that something is very wrong. While the poor get poorer, the coffers of the rich overfill with the hard earned money lower and middle class America pays just to survive in a world overrun with everything that has ever been wrong. With entire neighborhoods being subject to foreclosures, who the hell can afford to purchase a piece of property? While the poor get shoved into shelters, the rich seem quite content with extending their acreage. The economic stimulus package which George Bush calls for Americans to use to reinvigorate the economy instead will benefit the oil companies who appear to have no problem taking candy (money) from babies (low/middle classes). Right before our eyes, the middle class is evaporating just as fast as the ozone is. We can all go green as much as we like but the reality is that there is a certain green that we have no control over. For our economy to get back on track, we must open our eyes and learn to become self reliant before we implode.
Who is this Barack Obama and how did he gain so much attention as a Presidential candidate as a first term senator? Barack Obama has inspired millions of Americans and along with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, sparked a new political revolution in American politics. With his inspirational speeches, his talk of change and the break from traditional politics that he represents, Barack Obama has become the epitome of a successful American politician. The son of a Kenyan man and white woman, Barack Obama represents a new brand of politics and the progression of our nation. A graduate of Columbia University and the first black President of the Harvard Law Review, Obama has an astounding record and is highly qualified to fulfill the nations highest office. A former Illinois state senator from the inner city of Chicago, Obama has risen from humble beginnings to one of the most respected people in the United States today. Not only has his Presidential campaign revived a weak American political interest, he is equally part of the most diverse and distinct Presidential race in the history of our country. While he has had his struggles during the campaign with the Reverend Jeremiah Wright controversy, Obama has shown both great strength and perseverance as his success continues resiliently.
Barack Obama has throughout his campaign against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton inspired millions of people to join his side through his inspirational speaking and his call for change. It is apparent that now the awe that Obama has inspired has contributed to his demanding lead in the delegate count over Clinton. With such a lead too strong for Clinton to overcome, it has become utterly clear that Obama has indeed locked up the nomination. I say this not only because every news outlet is reporting the same thing, but that Obama has demonstrated he can overcome pretty much anything thrown at him. All negatives that his opponents have mustered against him, have completely failed to negatively affect his campaign in any way. Sure, many people grew angry and weary at him over the Reverend Wright issue, but during Tuesdays primaries Obama proved he can still get votes. Obama should now set his focus on his Republican opponent, John McCain. Clinton still has a very solid opportunity at being named Obama’s Vice-President, although John Edwards or Bill Richardson are they most likely candidates.
This video does an excellent job at outlining the issues that our country faces and that while peace may be unattainable at times, it is the response for certain situations. The song by Buffalo Springfield blends so well with the video and has been widely regarded for years as one of the strongest anti-war songs. While war has its benefits at times, it should only be considered as a last resort. Feel free to comment your opinion on the video.
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The controversial pastor of Trinity United Church in Chicago has made the news in recent weeks, for reasons of which we are all aware. The essential question is where Wright went wrong. A former distinguished marine and “ideal” American has recently been quoted calling for the damning of the nation he fought to protect some 40 years ago. Wright’s connection to Barack Obama has definitely delivered him to the prime time spotlight, a position Wright appears unwilling to relinquish. He is effectively making use of his 15 minutes of fame bring negative attention to Obama’s campaign and benefiting himself in the process. Wright has a book deal already set up and he has made countless television appearances over recent weeks. I personally feel that what Wright is doing, causes the racial issue that Americans face today to become further divided. If we are to view each other as equals, racial comments that further seperate the races cause nothing but regression. It’s bad enough that our economy is in line for a regression. The former military medical assistant that tended to an ill President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966, is sickening the American public and jeopardizing Barack Obama’s bid for the presidency.
As it stands, the Democrats are still undecided on who will represent their party in November. I feel like indecision 2008 may very well affect the Democratic party in the election. McCain will have had ample time to prepare campaigns against each candidate and the decision on whichcandidate should move on, may very well split the Democratic party. One way or another, we all know that one side is not going to be particularly happy and some people will decide not to vote. Both candidates are at each others throats, giving John McCain plenty of weapons to use come election time against both the successful candidate and the party. The idea of an election is to do what you can to assure your party a victory, not jeopardize your party’s chances. Whether we like to admit it or not, it is now time for a single candidate to be named as the Democratic nominee.
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