How come nobody is talking about this?

With Obama in the midst of choosing his cabinet, I'm surprised that there isn't more media emphasis on who he is going to tap to be the next Secretary of the Treasury. I mean, the biggest story in the news is the failing economy right!? So, shouldn't the next prudent story is who the next Secretary of Treasury is going to be? Now, there are articles out there (today) but this very important decision is not getting as much attention as say, the Secretary of State.

Only recently, today really, the media has thrown Timothy Geithner's name out there. I'm worried about this; he's currently the President of the New York Federal Reserve and has been heavily involved in the recent bailouts of the financial sector. This means if he is tapped, we are looking at a huge friend to the current trend of investing the U.S. taxpayer dollars into companies that are going bankrupt. It's incredible how much we're putting our entire economy at risk.

If I was the President elect, I'd look across the isle and see this as a serious opportunity to put a Republican in his Cabinet. The former republican presidential candidate, Ron Paul has great credentials and should be considered for the U.S. Secretary. There are two reasons I think this would be a good this should happen.

One, Ron Paul is a good fit because he is a smart choice politically. Ron Paul would fulfill President-elect Obama's promise to put Republican in his Cabinet yet he does NOT play the partisan game and votes by his own personal conviction.



Two, he has extensive experience and knowledge on the subject of economics. He is on the Joint Economic Committee, the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services and is the ranking member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

I've got to admit, Ron Paul was my write-in for this election. Out of all of the candidates of the past year, the Ron Paul at the debates spoke to me. Some of his posts on his personal blog and some of his views, like his position on the Iraq war, I strongly disagree with. However, when it comes to current economics and the monetary history of the United States, Ron Paul has few peers.

His view on our current economic system and the reasons it has failed is a stance every one should pay attention to. Please watch the following videos and take time to learn not the details of our current economic dilemma, but the flaws within the entire system:




Here was the hearing he was talking about in the previous video:




So, my question is, why is not this man, who bucks the system, a very independent-minded Republican, and would fit into Pres. Obama's "change" motto, not being considered for the Secretary of Treasury position?

I hope by reading this, it has sparked an interest in the current political power struggle for the future decisions of our economy. There are more videos on this subject at the bottom of my blog.

Works Cited:

SIDOTI/Associated Press, Liz. "Obama's Cabinet slots filling in quickly; Geithner seems in line for treasury secretary." Startribune.com. 22 Nov. 2008. Associated Press. 22 Nov. 2008 http://www.startribune.com/business/34925999.html.

Paul/US House of Representatives, Ron. "Texas Straight Talk." Texas Straight Talk. 22 Nov. 2008. US House of Representatives. 22 Nov. 2008 .

Saxon/US House of Representatives, Jim, ed. "Joint Economic Committee." Joint Economic Commitee. 25 Sept. 2008. House of Representatives. 22 Nov. 2008 http://www.house.gov/jec/.

Bush, the Elequoent Speaker...RE to "The Importance of Being Careful"

I first heard of this today on Keith Olberman's "Worst Person in the World" thing he does at the end of his show. The following is taken a recent blog by John Hinderaker.

The blog is titled "The Importance of Being Careful"

It reads as follows:

"Obama thinks he is a good talker, but he is often undisciplined when he speaks. He needs to understand that as President, his words will be scrutinized and will have impact whether he intends it or not. In this regard, President Bush is an excellent model; Obama should take a lesson from his example. Bush never gets sloppy when he is speaking publicly. He chooses his words with care and precision, which is why his style sometimes seems halting. In the eight years he has been President, it is remarkable how few gaffes or verbal blunders he has committed. If Obama doesn't raise his standards, he will exceed Bush's total before he is inaugurated."

John, I know I took this quote out of context and I even know you may have just been trying to make a valid point, but did you really have to say President Bush is an excellent model of public speaking?





Still not convinced?






There are videos that are 10 minutes long of this. I rest my case...

Who is a Good Model for Future Women Politicians?

I've been casually listening to the news as I plowed through three chapters of Algebra homework today, (yeah, I know) and it seems that Gov. Sarah Palin is still a pretty hot topic. For good or bad, it seems that EVERY decision she makes is a national media craze. I don't know what to make of it. All of this talk about her has put a question in my head that needs to be answered.

Is Sarah Palin a good model for future women politicians? The reason I'm asking is because I thinking of my little cousin who, at 16 years old, has made such an impression in the Washington State political system she was issued a ticket to the Democratic National Convention.

But back to Sarah Palin. Even though she's a cutsy small town hockey mom, she happens to be governor of the largest state (by area) in the union, came one election away from being the first female VP of the United States and has turned the Republican National Party upside down. However, lets face it, the way she presents her self as a girly girl, helps the media shift focus to her wardrobe fund instead of the issues she stands for.

And while she is on the TV, I think of two other prominent female politicans over the years, Hillary Clinton and Ann Richards, and I think of how very different these three women are. Hillary has turned out a very sucessful career by being a very no-nonsense politican. However, she is thought of as a carnivore that will eat her young to get ahead.

Ann Richards made a career out of making fun of the Bush's but ultimately lost to one.

So, my question to the masses is where does Sarah Palin fit in and when it is all said and done, which one of these three women will be looked back on as the model for future female politicians?

Introduction, Where are we going?

Part 1: What do I know about my topic…?

First off, I know that I am interested in my topic. I think not knowing everything about my topic is an asset because it would give me the drive to look it up.

Things I DO know:

Democrats believe in bigger government/larger spending from the center is better for the overall health of the country. Republicans believe that smaller central government, less spending (basically you reap what you sow) leads to the American dream. I know I’m somewhere in the middle and I want to use this blog as a personal search into what I truly believe in. I know that I am usually fiscally, I’m more conservative. However, I am usually more liberal in my social views.

Basically, what I know...is what I want to personally get out of my own research.

Part 2: What is researchable about my topic?

Every issue is researchable. I can get my topic from either what somebody has said, or I can read laws from every level (and have an opinion. It seems there are unlimited resources because it seems everybody has an opinion.

So, where do we go from here? First, the elections have passed so I want to focus of post election topics. Passed referendums, amendments, possible political career moves, and friendly debates are all fair game in this world. So, gear up, get ready and I can’t wait to hear your feedback!