25 states considering Arizona-style immigration laws

         An immigrant-rights group has released a report, predicting that 25 states may try next year to pass anti-illegal-immigration laws similar to Arizona's controversial legislation.  The number of states considering legislation modeled after SB1070, the bill that Arizona GOP Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law this spring.  Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma and South Carolina are most likely to pass a similar law next year. 
There were reports that from 2006 to 2008, municipalities passed a host of local laws and statutes cracking down on employers hiring illegal immigrants.  This next wave of legislation, the report says, will be aimed at getting local law enforcement to check immigration status in routine police stops, as SB1070 mandates.
      I don't know if this is because I'm not exposed to illegal immigration enough, but I don't see a big problem with immigrants.  Remember that our constitution says that all men are equal, well, lets stop calling these people aliens and test their will.  If someone really wants to be in this country why not give them a test of citzenship, and if they don't pass; they get deported.  Yet, there was a time when America was a land of opportunity and promise, and this land was founded by immigrants now we're trying to keep them out.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20101028/us_yblog_upshot/report-25-states-are-considering-arizona-style-immigration-laws

Message for 2010

       In this cartoon, there is a couple on the beach walking their dog; and they find a message in a bottle.  In the bottle, the message says "VOTE!".  This year the midterm election is very pivital for each party, so the votes will be very crucial.

Enemies

               In this picture is President Obama and possibly an Army general.  Also, the general/leader is looking on the internet and notices that something has been leaked; he thinks that the country's enemies will see.  Then Obama says "" REPUBLICANS! because the Republicans are his biggest enemy if you think about how almost every Republican is against him. In addition, he (Obama) believes the Repulicans leaked the information.

Winners and Losers under Obama

Even if you didn't notice, the country has changed a lot in two years under Obama. And, according to a recent article, there are those who are better off than two years ago; there are some who are facing tougher times. First, investors are better off, and corporations have also profitted in over $1.5 trillion the second quarter of 2010. Also, homebuyers are in better shape because of a market that is stabilizing and low interest rates, homebuying isn't as crucial as it use to be. In addition, consumers are better off; overall prices have only risen 2.6% in the past two years, and people are rationalizing money better because of tight incomes.
However, there are those whose situation hasn't improved. For undereducated people, the unemployment raised has raised to 15.4% for people without a diploma. Similarly, as housing, construction, manufacturing, and other industries that tend to employ less-skilled workers lag far behind the overall economy. Companies that are hiring, meanwhile, are cherry-picking workers with "multiple skill sets" and educational attainments that set them apart from hordes of others looking for work. Even though homebuyers are doing better, homeowners aren't; since November 2008, home owners have lost an additional $300 billion or so in the value of their homes, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve. Also, low-income Americans haven't benefitted, and since people are unemployed the middle class continues to get smaller. Next, job seekers haven't benefitted. There were 10.6 million unemployed people when Obama got elected; today there are 14.8 million. And for every job opening, there are 4.6 applicants (up from 3.8 two years ago). So by that measure, it's harder to get a job today. In contrast, the worst of the recession is behind us, and America will improve economically.

"http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Whos-Gained-And-Lost-Under-usnews-1617973141.html?x=0"

Not Thinking Clearly

          This picture shows Obama looking at the Midterm election, but he isn't paying attention to the voters on tv.  On the television, democratic voters are confessing how they were for Republican decisions.   However, Obama doesn't realize that because he is looking at the Midterm election sheet; he then realizes everyone is pretty much against him.

Civics Homework

        This cartoon shows a kid doing his homework, and his parents are watching tv.  The parents ask the kid if he did his homework; then, the son asks did they do theirs.  To me, this means that adults and parents stress education on us, but they are clueless about politics and are careless voters.  Judging from the picture the parents are watching tv but they're probably watching a political commercial and believing everything in it.

Legalizing Gay Marriage

           Gay marriage is a topic that is very heavily debated in America.  A lot of people are against legalizing  it for reasons that are unconstitutional.  However, there are people that are for it because of emotion and personal opinion.  Personally, I am for gay marriage, but I wouldn't legalize it in America because of the fact that it may not work.  In a class debate someone brought up how gay couples are known to be more promiscuous;  and there were some statistics to support that claim.
          The whole point of making a law is so it can make our society work.  So, if only 20 something percent of gay couples remain married then that means the law isn't working and it shouldn't be legalized nationwide.  If there are certain states where it works; it should be a law in those states.

Chilean Minor Cartoon

           This cartoon is about the Chilean minors that survived in the mine.  In the cartoon there are people from the future who see that the minors survived on a few cans of tuna until they see the bones of another person.   It stating that for these men to survive they probably ate another man which is very disturbing.  Hopefully, this isn't a true and it's just a myth.

          In this photo there is the Titanic which is famous for hitting an iceberg.  However, in the picture the ship avoids the Titanic; it's a republican cartoon because it says that, "Captain Obama should've never turned left," stating that he almost crashed the ship.  Then it says "Elect us and we'll turn this ship around," which means that if the republicans were elected they'd take America back to the good times and prosperous days. 

Political Cartoon "Obama on Mythbusters"

         In the picture you see the two guys who host the show Mythbusters, and Obama is going to appear on an episode.  However, Obama is asking if they can unbust a myth while trying to put his '08 campaign poster back together.  To me, the message is that everyone has lost hope in Obama and thinks that his then motto is now just a myth.  And, President Obama is trying to get Mythbusters to unbust the myth so everyone can believe in Obama again.

         This is a modern political cartoon about the ignorance of Americans now in times.  How someone cares more about a reality show, such as American Idol, more than their own government.  The cartoon is just stating that maybe if American Idol was put on the ballot it would attract more voters.  Also, it's kind of pathetic to realize that this is kind of true.

Stimulus works for Small-Town

           Almost a year and a half ago, the government signed a stimulas to try to boost the economy.  In most places the it didn't do much, in some places it helped slightly.  However, in Kokomo, Indiana, home to four Chrysler plants and a Delphi facility, was as uncertain as the American auto industry itself.  Now, the town's unemployment rate has dropped 6% (20 to 14).  Also, new business has also been attracted to this town.  But the housing industry is still buried in the dirt.
          I like to see that the stimulus had some good effect in the country.  This was a town that should have completely fell down the toliet because of their main industries, but they managed their stimulus right and now they're back on their feet and doing better.  Also, this is might be a sign of what is to come in the country.  However, some of the people working with Delphi might get laid off because of the merger with General Motors; so this could be a setback but only time will tell.  I believe this could help Obama and Congress feel a little more accomplished because the stimulus worked with someone who managed the money right.
http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/111059/a-town-saved-by-stimulus

"Black Power Salute" gold medal for auction

           At the 1968 Summer Olympics, gold medal winner Tommie Smith and Bronze medal winner John Carlos gave the "Black Power Salute"after being awarded their medals.  Smith's gold medal and his running shoes are up for auction, however, he claimed to have lost the black glove years ago.  That Olympics is one major moment in our country's history and in african-american history.  Probably just as important as when Jessie Owens won in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.  Just imagine if Hitler was at the '68 Olympics, it would've been World War 3. 
         I believe there wasn't that much contreversy as people say there was.  In America we preach freedom of speech and that is what Smith and Carlos did.  Also, it was wrong for the Olympic committee to revoke their medals that they worked hard for, and didn't even cheat. Then, they sent a message to the world about civil rights in our country and where it stood at that time.  This moment will stand the test of time.

Breast Cancer Awareness

           Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Over the past 2 decades Breast Cancer has become more relevant to our society, and we're trying all that we can to stop it.  As of 2010. there are over 207,000 women living with breast cancer.  On the contrary, there are 2 million people who have survived from breast cancer.  Hopefully, one day we  can find a cure to this disease.  I believe that this has brought many people together.
         Also, almost 40, 000 people have died from breast cancer.  But, the rate of people under 50 who have died has declined because of mammograms ad quicker detections.  Breast cancer I believe has affected every family in this country because I guarentee that everyone has a family member with it.  Along with AIDS, I wish we could put an end to this plague that is killing our people.  

Chinese Lashes out a Nobel Peace Prize Committee

          The Chinese government continued its vilification campaign against the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to a jailed dissident, Liu Xiaobo, by canceling another meeting with Norwegian officials and lambasting the award.  They're doing this as an example for Chinese people who plot against the government.  Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, On Oct. 8, 2010,  for recognition of “his long and nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights in China.”  He was also the first Chinese citizen  to win the award.  However, last December he was sentenced to 11 years in prison.  
         I believe that the Chinese government shouldn't deny him this dubious honor.  Despite the fact that he has broken they're laws he has achieved something no one else in their esteemed past has done.  And, this makes the Chinese image look terrible because of this situation.  I condem the Norweigan Committee for still tying to give him the award, but thee is nothing they can do to fix this. 

Endangered Minors

         For over two months 33 miners have been trapped in a mine in Chile.  Most recently, the U.S. and other countries have offered help to get the miners out.  Now the plan to get them out is to get them one by one out by putting them into a cage, that will pull them out.  However, there is some confusion on who goes out first.  The four most fittest of frame and mind will leave first then after, the 10 weakest or most ill will leave
        Shouldn't that be the other way around? I'd rather get the 10 most ill out first to give them medical treatment.  Because the four most fit could take care of themselves.  Also, the last person to leave is  Luiz Urzua, who was shift chief when the men became entombed.  For him to be the last one out, I believe he is very brave because something could go wrong during the other rescues, and he has to be in the mine the logest.

15 Minutes of Political Fame

       In our country's history, there have been many political heroes and figures that have shaped and changed our country.  Those people have a lasting impact on us forever.  However, we have our share of Political One-Hit Wonders.  And, those people have in some way made us laugh or have changed the way we see politics despite the fact that they probably won't be remembered.  They did help change politics.
       Then we wonder where those people are today.  Recently, msnbc's BLTWY has looked 10 people that are Political One-Hit Wonders.  One of them being Monica Lewinsky, who was famous for her affair with Bill Clinton while being an intern in the White House.  She is now in London and just received her masters in social psychology at the London School of Economics.  Also, Jack Abramoff who pled guilty in 2006 to fraud and corruption charges has said to be working at a Balitmore pizzeria.  Then, Paul Bremer, who was credited for the U.S. strategy in Iraq is now a landscape painter.  Those are just a few of the people on the list who had political relevance in America but have now faded out the limelight.

http://bltwy.msnbc.msn.com/#wallState=7__%2Fpolitics%2Fwhere-are-they-now-8788.gallery

People Who Run for political Positions

             When I look and see most of these politicians and candidates, most of them have one thing in common.  Most of them are very rich and are in the upper escholon of the country.  In a way, I take that as a negative.  Most rich people don't live the life of an "average american", and some of the decisions they (politicians)  make help people who have a lot in common with them.   And those decisions don't help the average American.
            However, I hate how us average americans can debate about whats wrong with our political system, when we don't do anything about it.  Like, for once I'd like to see an average joe get up and stand up for the commondwelers of America.  Lets start taking actions instead of sidebars.  Honestly, the someone from less money knows what goes on in the communities and possibily knows easier solutions on how to fix them.  But I know to that that is easier said than done.
         I know that running for political office costs a lot of money, but there could be cheaper ways to broaden your appeal.  Such as, the internet, post videoes, make a website, fanpages, etc.  Also, another way is to try to get someone to publically endorse you, as in someone famous so people could possibly hope on the bandwaggan.  I'm just really tired of seeing the same dry, dull people in the dry commercials.  That's all I have to say.