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.
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.
Too often today, society tends to look up to those not worthy of our admiration. Our media glorifies stars who cannot stabilize their own lives, let own positively affect the lives of others. So I ask all of you, why do we honor those that dishonor our country. The real American heroes, those serving in the armed forces and in various other integral positions, are neglected the honor and media coverage they truly deserve. Too many lives are lost every day on foreign soil to give me this very opportunity to speak to all of you on my blog. The American Dream is an unmistakable freedom, which too many take advantage of at the cost of our dedicated service men and women. They defend our country not for the fame and publicity that our “beloved” stars receive, but for the opportunity to spread the American Dream beyond our soil and to defend the people of our great nation. I write this evening to spread the story of Marine Sergeant Merlin German, who in 2005, was injured in a Humvee attack and received burns covering 95% of his body. With all odds against him, German survived and has undertaken over 100 surgeries to get him in a stable condition. However, German has passed away as a result of complications after his latest surgery. The face you see above, is the face of a true American hero. In no way, can this post or any post for that matter, do any justice to the great service this man has given this country. For those of you that admire the people we call “stars”, I urge you for the sake of your own integrity, to reconsider your own values.
I made this post earlier on my other blog, but decided it was a strong enough topic to include over here for discussion. Today everyone seems to have a take on health care. Hillary Clinton was universal health care but seems to want to make it mandatory that every US citizen has some sort of health insurance. Barack Obama is also for universal health care but is against making such insurance mandatory. Senator John McCain has today said that he does not want “big government” health care and that he wants families to make health care related decisions not our lovely government. The bottom line is that Americans need health care right now. With gas prices soaring, uninsured Americans will find it even more difficult to pay hospital bills in the future. However, universal health care will not come cheap. Taxes will of course raise to offset the money the government will be pouring into this system. After all, take a look at Canada and expect slightly similar results here in America. The bottom line is that we are in debt right now and universal health care is not going to do very much to reduce our deficits to say the very least. We need to balance the pros and cons and determine whether or not universal health care is worth implementing. May I also mention, universal health care equals higher gas prices, which in turn means higher everything else. With this in mind, what’s your take?
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