The United States government has changed a lot since the framers created it less than 300 years ago. The United States grew a lot since then, 13 states to 50 states plus a few territories. Most things remain the same: U.S. Constitution grants citizens unalienable rights, Checks and balance system.
We have grown a lot since the birth of the United States. The growth of technology allows us to gauge how our government and political leaders are doing by online and offline polls and surveys. Technology also allows us to quickly and effectively hold polls. We created amendments to protect citizen's civil rights and their right to vote. The Internet, computers, televisions also help to inform citizens of what is going on in the government and our representatives.
Our population has changed a lot since then. We have a more diverse population and to go along with it many issues. To compensate we have many diverse people involved in our government. There are female political leaders, Minority congressmen. Even our president is half black and half white. The voting population also includes a younger generation. Also more middle class people are involved with the help of interest groups.
There are many issues that were not a problem back then. Today we have issues with gay marriage or partnership, abortion. Also, we have similar issues such as taxes and war.
The United States government still relay on the checks and balance system. We have a three part system: Executive, Legislative, Judicial. The Legislative Branch includes the Congress and the House of Representatives. There were a few times the system kept each branch in check. Nixon would have been impeach for the Watergate scandal. Also, Bill Clinton and his scandal with Monica Lewinski.
I believe our government is in good shape and is slowly changing to a better government. A government that can better represent a population as diverse as ours. Eventually everyone will be represented, including the poor population. With technology changing the way we conduct political business.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Revival of a Lost case with a Side of Fraud
In paul's blog post, Why lilly ledbetter should quit while she's behind, he mentions Democrats using Lilly ledbetter's case to attack the Roberts court. Lilly Ledbetter's case was that in 1992, she received a note that shows her pay along with three other male co-workers with the same occupation. She didn't file to the EEOC for pay discrimination until she stopped working in 1998. The jury ruled in favor of Ledbetter but the court ruled against her because "she failed timely to challenge." The libral Democrats tried to resurrect the case in an attempt to use it against the court. Ledbetter re-testified with a different story. She didn't know about the pay discrimination until much later in 1998. Posted in here, Lilly Ledbetter, living a lie.
The author, Paul, intended his audience to be Conservatives against lies and corruption. He used strong language when referring to Ledbetter and her Democratic representatives. She change her story so that it could be of use. He wanted to inform people of the case stating facts from the case. He did not mention much about Ledbetter's side or about Senator Leahy, Democratic helping Ledbetter. His opinions are extremely biased but the facts are up against Ledbetter and makes sense. He has a lot of political knowledge and is very creditable. He is an attorney in Wahington, D.C. and he is a graduate of Standford law School. I would have to agree with him because the facts are againist Ledbetter. Lies have no place in many place, especially in the supreme court. It makes sense, people have no case when it is back up with lies. Even more so, when the opposing party know that she is committing fraud.
The author, Paul, intended his audience to be Conservatives against lies and corruption. He used strong language when referring to Ledbetter and her Democratic representatives. She change her story so that it could be of use. He wanted to inform people of the case stating facts from the case. He did not mention much about Ledbetter's side or about Senator Leahy, Democratic helping Ledbetter. His opinions are extremely biased but the facts are up against Ledbetter and makes sense. He has a lot of political knowledge and is very creditable. He is an attorney in Wahington, D.C. and he is a graduate of Standford law School. I would have to agree with him because the facts are againist Ledbetter. Lies have no place in many place, especially in the supreme court. It makes sense, people have no case when it is back up with lies. Even more so, when the opposing party know that she is committing fraud.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
How tough are Electricity bills in our nation
Substantial commentary or criticism #1
The author of the article is somewhat rallying for support on electrical bills. To better the environment and set standards on how we get our electricity. He worries that if people continue to live the way things are, dependence on fossil fuels, we would be writing our own tombstones and the tombstones of our children.
The audience he is trying to convey his information to are the people who care about the future, environment, and our economy. He discusses how Americans are living now and what it would lead to to lure these people in.
He says that Americans want to live the American life and that our population growth is increasing rapidly. If you pieces these two together, Americans in the future will all want their nice big cars, big houses, life in luxury but then multiply that by the millions or billions even. Eventually we will run out of fossil fuels and have to rely on alternative energy methods. Also he attaches on environment issues to this case. He says that we need to clean out the air(Green House Effect). There are many power plants that are old and not modernized. He mentions that the bill could offer more jobs for Americans.
I agree with this article, in that we should be looking out for our future. Changes now would ensure a better future. Depending on something that is slowly draining and will keep on draining is risky. We will eventually run out, faster with the increasing population. The change would help give a push to more projects promoting our environment and green-safe electricity.
What 7 Republicans Could Do
The author of the article is somewhat rallying for support on electrical bills. To better the environment and set standards on how we get our electricity. He worries that if people continue to live the way things are, dependence on fossil fuels, we would be writing our own tombstones and the tombstones of our children.
The audience he is trying to convey his information to are the people who care about the future, environment, and our economy. He discusses how Americans are living now and what it would lead to to lure these people in.
He says that Americans want to live the American life and that our population growth is increasing rapidly. If you pieces these two together, Americans in the future will all want their nice big cars, big houses, life in luxury but then multiply that by the millions or billions even. Eventually we will run out of fossil fuels and have to rely on alternative energy methods. Also he attaches on environment issues to this case. He says that we need to clean out the air(Green House Effect). There are many power plants that are old and not modernized. He mentions that the bill could offer more jobs for Americans.
I agree with this article, in that we should be looking out for our future. Changes now would ensure a better future. Depending on something that is slowly draining and will keep on draining is risky. We will eventually run out, faster with the increasing population. The change would help give a push to more projects promoting our environment and green-safe electricity.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Obama signed a fix to healthcare
Obama signs health care 'fixes' bill
The article describes briefly what the new bill that Obama had recently signed. It also include some opinions of political analysts. Something weird was that attached to it was a change to student funding and loans. The bill cap the student loan repayments to 10 percent of their income and forgives the balance if they stay on top of payments after 20 years. The bill wants to eliminate a medicare bill that paid for member's medication fees up to a certain point. It increase the threshold of tax on expensive health care plans. Most notible of the changes, to me, is that the fine for individuals who fail to purchase coverage was decreased and increasing the fines for companies who fail to provide health coverage. This article is a good read and something to read about since it will effect us directly.
The article describes briefly what the new bill that Obama had recently signed. It also include some opinions of political analysts. Something weird was that attached to it was a change to student funding and loans. The bill cap the student loan repayments to 10 percent of their income and forgives the balance if they stay on top of payments after 20 years. The bill wants to eliminate a medicare bill that paid for member's medication fees up to a certain point. It increase the threshold of tax on expensive health care plans. Most notible of the changes, to me, is that the fine for individuals who fail to purchase coverage was decreased and increasing the fines for companies who fail to provide health coverage. This article is a good read and something to read about since it will effect us directly.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
My results on political ideolog
My results from http://typology.people-press.org/typology/
Liberal
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Liberal typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.
Liberals represent 17 percent of the American public, and 19 percent of registered voters.
Basic Description
This group has nearly doubled in proportion since 1999, Liberals now comprise the largest share of Democrats and is the single largest of the nine Typology groups. They are the most opposed to an assertive foreign policy, the most secular, and take the most liberal views on social issues such as homosexuality, abortion, and censorship. They differ from other Democratic groups in that they are strongly pro-environment and pro-immigration, issues which are more controversial among Conservative and Disadvantaged Democrats.
Defining Values
Strongest preference for diplomacy over use of military force. Pro-choice, supportive of gay marriage and strongly favor environmental protection. Low participation in religious activities. Most sympathetic of any group to immigrants as well as labor unions, and most opposed to the anti-terrorism Patriot Act.
Who They Are
Most (62%) identify themselves as liberal. Predominantly white (83%), most highly educated group (49% have a college degree or more), and youngest group after Bystanders. Least religious group in typology: 43% report they seldom or never attend religious services; nearly a quarter (22%) are seculars. More than one-third never married (36%). Largest group residing in urban areas (42%) and in the western half the country (34%). Wealthiest Democratic group (41% earn at least $75,000).
Lifestyle Notes
Largest group to have been born (or whose parents were born) outside of the U.S. or Canada (20%). Least likely to report having a gun at home (23%) or attending bible study or prayer group meetings (13%).
2004 Election
Bush 2%, Kerry 81%
Party ID
59% Democrat; 40% Independent/No Preference, 1% Republican (92% Dem/Lean Dem)
Media Use
Liberals are second only to Enterprisers in following news about government and public affairs most of the time (60%). Liberals’ use of the internet to get news is the highest among all groups (37%).
Note: All descriptions and percentages are based on the national sample of adults surveyed by telephone in December. Based on your answers to the survey questions, you most closely resemble survey respondents within this group, even though you may differ significantly on one or more issues or traits.
In the overall typology there is a ninth group called “Bystanders” who are defined as adults who are not registered, who do not follow news about government and public affairs, and who say they rarely or never vote.
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