Obama's in the lead

As of today, Obama leads Hillary with a 10% in the latest national poll. This is Obama's biggest lead of the year, so far. I think this has a lot to do with Geraldine Ferraro's comment having to do with Obama's race. It may have been controversial, and politically incorrect, but it shed some nice light on Obama's image and compaign.

9th Assignment

I don't think we elect dirty politicians on purpose, but I do think there is a distinct pattern taking place. It is a shame that all we have to choose from are crooked politicians. It's a world that is lead by money and greed. In theory, we elect those of whom we'd like to represent us, but I think people need to wake up, and take the elections seriously. I think we have just had an unfortunate strain of bad luck. "Absolute power corrupts absolutely." That's an interesting slogan; it's completely true. In my opinion, the politicians are corrupt, and they are corrupting our government, as well as the people.

8th Assignment Spring Break!

My Spring Break was relaxing for the most part. I worked alot, which was nice because I needed to pick up some hours. I went out with some friends, and pretty much just hung around. And all of a sudden, I was hit with this horrible stomach virus. I've been nauceous, achey, and exhausted for almost a week. On top of feeling like crap, I had two papers to write before returning from break. I hate being sick, it wipes me out, and I can not afford to miss any of my classes. Unfortunately, I don't think I can avoid missing Tuesday's class. I can't seem to kick this nausea, it's the worst feeling ever. How was your break? Did you do anything crazy and exciting for your birthday?

7th Assignment Assessment

Spring Break was a much needed break for everyone. Now that we are coming back and getting back into the swing of things again, I can see myself becoming a bit "disengaged," as you put it. It's easy to stop caring because it's starting to get nicer out, and the semester is almost done. I like our laid back classroom environment, and our reading discussions. I didn't mind most of the readings, I found them to be interesting. For the most part, your class and everything about it is a delight. =)

(brownie points!) GRIN!

Despicable Spitzer

Spitzer's acts were nothing less of a disgrace. I feel for his family, especially his oldest daughter who is reportedly the same age as one of the women he had "relations" with. What an embarrassment.

Obama

I read in today's Post that geraldine Ferraro made a comment to the effect of, " The only reason Barack is winning is because he is Black." This of course caused an uproar and raised questions of whether or not that was racially insensitive, politically incorrect, etc, blah blah.. I don't know how I feel about the comment because on one hand I feel she is right. I don't think many people will literally say, "I'm voting for Obama because he's Black," but I do think that that can only benefit him when it comes time to vote. In some ways, it may be looked at as offensive too. Should Ferraro apologize? To be honest, I'm not really sure it matters. This will only help Obama's image and campaign. People are so ready for a drastic change in office, and I think he may be the change people are looking for.

The right to strike

In my opinion, government employee's like police officers or firemen have just as much of a right to strike as anyone else. They are public defenders and their purpose is to serve the public, so why shouldn't they strike? If one feels there is need for change, or negotiation of terms, there is cause for strike. In some cases, strikes are the last resort in order to resolve the conflict. I don't see why they shouldn't strike.

Justice is not blind

"...With liberty & justice for all" -- that's what we recite in the pledge of allegience, but is it necessarily true? Today, if you've got more money than God, you are given a "get out of jail free card." I for one am sick of hearing headlines of Lindsay Lohan, and Britney Spears continuously getting nothing more than a "slap on the wrist" when they break the law. At the age of 19, driving around insanely intoxicated, and crashing into a telephone pole, coming damn close to killing pedestrians, I would never be granted a license to be driving around the next day. But, because Lindsay is who she is, she wasnt repremanded as a "normal" citizen, and bought a brand new Mercedes after she totalled hers. It's ridiculous. So, I think in the eyes of our judicial system, economic status weighs in highly.

"Nothing Pains People More.."

"Nothing pains people more than having to think." -Martin Luther King Jr.
I find this quote to be extremely truthful. Sometimes I feel I have to wrack my brain to come up with something intelligent to say. It is more commonly to do with school work, and expressing myself through my writing. In any situation, thinking is the only way to resolve it. I am someone who over thinks and over analyzes everything, and sometimes, it doesn't always work out best.

Traditions

In some ways, I think the more "generic" traditions will continue into the next generations because they have been apart of our culture for so long, so why stop now? Traditions like having turkey on Thanksgiving, and having a Christmas Tree on Christmas shape the culture that has always been apart of our lives. Culture and traditions have always adapted from generation to generation. Over time traditions may somewhat change, but the people who follow them add their own spice to it.

5th assignment

My community is a secluded island called Utopia where money grows on trees, people are always tan, and school is not mandated. My favorite aspect of the community is the fact that money grows on trees because the possibilities are endless. Marriage is not stressed, and couples are allowed only 2 children. When one reaches the age of 60, they are to leave the great island of Utopia and venture off to wherever they please.