Obama debates on Tax reduction

      On Tuesday morning, the President and both parties of Republican and Democratic leaders are having a debate on the expiring of Bush era tax cuts issue. Each side is having their own opinion on the subject; it’s difficult to determine a common ground. The House Republican Whip Eric Cantor announced “one of the biggest hurdles to job creation is uncertainty in the business community over tax policy.” In addition, Cantor believes that this is not the right time to raise tax on everyone especially when the government wants to create more jobs. Obama believes this meeting will have a solution to sold the economic recession and provide a better life for American citizens in the future.  Eric Cantor agrees to cut taxes on middle-class families and small business because it allows them to have a better chance to stay in business or job.  To conclude, each side is reluctant to find a common ground on the subject, so the meeting will continue progress in the future. In my perspective, the Bush era tax cuts have been created close to a decade but the problem is still remaining the same. The unemployment’s rate has increasing than the previous year and other small business had gone bankruptcy. For example, GM motor is one of the largest autos –maker in the United States has to IPO their stock to pay for debt and other stakeholders. Therefore, I believe, the government system must find another method to solve this economic rather than deducting tax.

Lina's View on Government

   In the United States, immigration subject can be the most critical aspect today. I am agreeing with Lina’s perspective about “human being is a human being” there is no other rational theory can justified. Regardless of our skin color, our basic survival needs are the same as other. I can imagine the scenes of illegal immigration flee over to the United States back in the 70’s. Lot of people scarified to pursue happiness in another nation.  Most of immigration came to America for a dream for better life and the life other their younger generation. However, I believe this is not the fault of the people, it the fault of their government system. If the government can do more productive subject for their citizen then the tragedy would not occurred today. To illustrate, Mexico government is controlling by Mexican cartel. The disaster leads to drug war within the nation and United States border. This will affect citizens the most because the government does not consider their people as the top priority. I believe Lina make a strong statement by saying “would not want to raise my children in such a hostile and dangerous environment,” this is the main reason that other aliens are fleeing to better nation. For another example, Hong Kong is one of the four tiger in Asian, it is part of China but it doesn’t consider as a Communist Party. The life and benefit of citizens are much greater than China so the punishment on illegal immigration is more severe than United States.

Marijuana should be legal across the United States

According to “Going to pot: No on Prop.19” in California, the author Sal Rosano states that marijuana should be banned across the nation due to abusiveness and potential hazard. From the perspective of law enforcement, this Prop. 19 will result in the new opening to other drugs.  The author makes a strong point comparing the similar effect between alcohol and marijuana because of the side effect. Nevertheless, 1/3 of deaths and injuries occur in the abuse of alcohol users; therefore, marijuana should not be legal in the United States.

In my perspective, drugs and alcohol are the main attraction toward adults and underage. Law enforcement can be a great guideline for people to follow, but adolescence also will have illegally way to obtain them regardless to the law. If marijuana becomes legal in the United States, it will have variety beneficial; for instance, controlling users on the amount of usage and also bring extra taxes toward the States. However, my proposal is not for everyone who would like to consume but for people who eligible need under medical attention.  According to the treatment on the usage of marijuana, it helps patents to reduce pain, muscle spasms, tremors, seizures, and etc.   

Another benefit of making marijuana legal is reducing the number of law enforcement. The State does not necessary need more than law enforcement to track down illegal seller toward marijuana since all sellers and buyers must register to the State. It is making easier for law enforcement or auditor to inspect the location to see any illegal activities against the policy.

Shareholder vs. News Corporation

Recently in August 2010, Rupert Murdoch, the chief executive officer in News Corporation donates $1 million to the Republican Governors Association and another million to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as a contributions to election-related activity in the United States.  He responded to shareholders that he intended gave the money as gift as the result of his companionship. However, the Murdoch did not look into the interest of his shareholders. They are reluctantly for Murdoch to utilize the company money for personal use. In addition, the shareholders consider Murdoch act may result as a potential illegality, but the author stated that Murdoch may not aware of the situation. On the other hand, the News Corporation stated that they are well aware of the shareholders funds for activities; they will utilize it in the shareholders best interest. In my perspective, Murdoch’s action can be considered as unethical but legally. According to the United States laws, any monetary transaction is appropriate to contribute into the political campaign. Murdoch may uses this money to payoffs the politicians or influence the decision makers. Furthermore, Murdoch action is not a potential illegality because by law, the legal standards of bribery of his action cannot met to the evidence of a quid pro quo. Therefore, his temptation cannot result as bribery.

Michael Moore offer Salvation to Democrats

Today, the controversial documentary director Michael Moore contributed an article on The Huffington Post called “Five Ways the Democrats Can Avoid a Catastrophe and Pull Off the Mother of All Upsets.” Of course the only audience that would actually read and enjoy this article are the left-winged liberals, but they are exactly whom he wrote this piece of journal for. His “memo” to President Obama and the Democratic Party leaders includes such recommendations as massive media campaign attacking Republicans, reminding voters that Republicans are source of all problems America is in; punishing all criminals “who caused the economic collapse and those who became war profiteers”; suspending all the home foreclosures by all banks; creating jobs by replicating the New Deal idea of government hiring; and urging Democrats to pledge to distance themselves from Wall Street and any corporations. Conservatives would grind their teeth reading that “it was the REPUBLICANS who concocted and led the unnecessary invasion of two countries, putting us in our longest war ever, wars that will eventually cost us over $3 trillion. Bush and Co. also caused the biggest collapse of our economy since the Great Depression”, and would call him a socialist for promoting the idea of creating another WPA work program. Besides, Democrats wouldn’t dare to promote anything associate with the word “budget deficit” at this time. However, his direct yet humorous approach to the crisis of the Democratic Party resonates the concerns of every Democrats and liberals in general. His radical ideas are what his audiences want to hear and hope to happen but know that it’s simply unrealistic at this time, if ever. It’s a wish list from one liberal to other liberals.

Right wing embraces Delaware dark horse

 The fifth annual Values Voters Summit was held in the nation's capital this Friday. And this time it is a celebration of a string of GOP primary upsets this year and promising a revolution at the polls in November. The summit is a veritable "who's who" of rising Republican stars and possible 2012 presidential contenders: Sens. Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, , Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana, Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, among others. The right's newest celebrity, surprise Delaware GOP Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell is also scheduled to appear. O'DonnellÕs candidacy triggered a vicious intraparty struggle between Tea Party activists and establishment leaders. Family Research Council head Tony Perkins, who organizes the yearly conference, applauded her for "valiantly defending faith, family and freedom."
DeMint celebrated Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's primary defeat to Tea Party favorite Joe Miller, because he promised to be more fiscally responsible.
Hotly energized social conservatives took aim at Washington's political establishment, slammed the Obama administration for advancing what was characterized as a left-wing agenda threatening to undermine the country's economy, security and moral foundation.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney Romney blasted the White House for backing what he claimed are divisive policies that have failed to adequately reverse the economic downturn. He called Obama the most divisive president in American history, and is headed for a major loss in November.
As in years past, the results of a GOP presidential straw poll will be released at the end of the conference. Huckabee won last year's straw poll.