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I am not very interested in politics but will attempt to analyze the presidential debate in a truncated way. Firstly, the debate was a little boring and had a lot of repetitions both in the questions asked by Jim and the answers given by McCain and Obama. For most of the debate I felt like the candidates had difficulty answering the questions directly.
Both candidates lacked specifics in all their answers. The debate focused on national and foreign policies.
Obama accused his opponent of intending to carry on the Bush administration.
On the question of international affairs McCain showed mastery of facts and names and history.I was so appalled by this as I wondered what the heck knowing these folks names will do? Obama was confident and commanding in his responses. I think McCain used mainly emotions.McCain went on to make' memoirs' about his time when he held captive....I did not see this argument relevant and the question was about the war in Iraq presently. Obama suggested that American leaders move swiftly to save the drowning economy. He also suggested that accountability be valued for the money they plan to use for the bailout. He was also very concerned about the middle class people of America. I was very happy with Obama's responses as he tried more to stay on target and he was more concerned about citizens and also concerned about preventitive measures.
Obama was the only one out of the two candidates to mention plans for education. This was a plus in my opinion. He questioned the financial situation now asking how did America get in this mess in the first place. He thinks that plans must be put in place to prevent these occurrences.Kudos for Obama to be caring about education. Without an educated nation we have nowhere going.
McCain proposed that spending needs to be under control in order to help the failing economy. Well this could suffice. He plans to veto some of the spending bills if he should become president. He wants to keep taxes low.
Obama spoke about health care and his concerns. He wanted to help the elderly and others to have better access to reasonable health plans. He also stressed the point of America needing to use alternate energy. I think Obama was being more realistic and consistent in his arguments than his opponent . McCain was being more emotional and using the past to relish about how many foreign personnels he has met. How can this be of valid use to the country?
The next step is to listen to the vp debates and see if there will be much difference to the presidential debate. Maybe these debates may help to shape our decision come November 4!
Have you ever been in an office and tried to speak to a reception who is chewing gum? I eat chewing gum and I really like many and various flavors. My issue with chewing gum is the inappropriate timing some of us choose to enjoy it.
I have noticed that many people (women) especially, who work in the front of an office have been chewing gum in a high fashioned kind of way. They will pop it while greeting guests, make loud noises with the gum, and just be so annoying to others while eating their gum! Why? Some 'chewers' have this incessant smacking with the gum with absolutely no consideration for the person they are talking to.
At a particular children's clinic that I have to visit often, the ladies who work at the reception area are ALWAYS chewing gum! They do it in such a disgusting way I want to scream. Oftentimes I have to ask them to repeat what they say to me because I think the gum gave him speech impediment. Also at the dentist (where I go), one of the receptionists would eat gum all the times as if her life depended on it. Today I went to one of the Financial Aid offices at the university I attend and I was so turned off by the person speaking to me. She kept chewing the gum with no discretion and reacted as if she was having a serious battle with the chewing gum because he chewed it with what appeared to be vengeance!
Come on. This is annoying and seems to be obnoxious. Could you please just eat the gum with a little courtesy or try to be a little discrete, especially when working in the front of an office, where you are expected to meet and greet people. Also people working in the front of offices are expected to represent their companies; so... Think about it. By the way, Is there a chewing gum etiquette? If there is, it would worthwhile to post these up in all office area plus distribute to workers.
No more pain! No more drama! How could you? Why did you? I'm out! Leave me alone! The list could go on and on. These are some of the bitter words you could expect to hear from some couples who are getting divorced. A familiar line in the traditional wedding vow says, 'till DEATH do us part.' More recently this has changed to, 'till DEBT do us part.' Is this the sole reason for the high divorce rate in America? Divorce can be caused by a host of reasons. Some of these are infidelity, sexual incompatibility, differences in priorities and expectations, child rearing, religious and cultural strains, boredom and financial issues. I strongly believe the high divorce rate in America now is caused from financial issues and the war in Iraq.
Couples now in America are faced with a serious battle of trying to control finances. Some are losing their houses, cars and their jobs. This can cause great negative impact on families. Couples tend to get frustrated with these constraints and this can lead to never ending arguments. These financial downfalls can lead individuals in marriage to seek help elsewhere. Some may start seeing someone new to get help, and some may start to indulge in smoking or drinking.
The war in Iraq could be providing jobs for some but it is breaking many families apart. Husbands and wives are separated due to the fact that one is away in war. This may lead to one or the other becoming lonely and then infidelity comes next.
The painful part about divorce is that it does not only affect the couple. It has great impact on the children (if there are any) from the union. This can lead to a battle over which home they will live in. New child rearing issues could arise, jealousy in many arenas, emotional disturbances and a host of other new issues. Though it is quite obvious that American marriages are breaking apart more often than twenty five years ago, there are many ways that couples can attempt to solve some of the problems in their marriage;( for the ones solvable , that is.) Some may think that Alimony is great, while some will settle for ALL the money! What do you think? I don't think one should remain in a marriage that has deteriorated but I believe couples should try as best as possible to solve the problems before opting for divorce.
I keep asking myself why is there so much injustice in this world? Why is it there are so many improper detentions? Why? Why? How is it America is so powerful and tries to control people so often? Does America have a right to be treating people this way?
Sometimes I get worried about the future and where I stand in this country. On the other hand, at times, I feel as if I do not care. Sometimes it can be so stressing to hear about some of the weird ,cruel, and unjustified situations that some people are forced to tolerate in this country. I keep wondering when next or who next will this unfair justice system crucify?
Why detain people, not having any solid proof of anything and ill-treating them along with that? The real question is, can any of us in America feel safe? What if these folks have a greater plan to destroy America or to retaliate seriously? It gets scary sometimes. Are we trying hard enough to make the justice system any better or are we just feeling hopeless?
While watching this video of the detainees telling their story I was very hurt. No, I was none the least surprised that they told their sad tales of how they were treated in a barbaric manner; kicked, punched, etcetera. I am more surprised that they survived! Do you think one day (just being optimistic) that America's justice system will change to actually reflect TRUE justice? I am so happy that I am not connected to these detainees in any way. I really feel pity for them and their families. Is it that America is not capable of having a real, valued justice system for certain folks? This is sad. What can we do, if anything?
Well, when I viewed the lists on this site I thought, whatever. Do you really care?I don't know exactly if this author was trying to ridicule white people in a sense. At some point I think he is. Do liking these things highlighted in the lists make some people white? Is it white in skin tone or white in mentality?
Honestly, I really personally do not care what you, he, she, Kunte, Tecumseh, or whomever likes! This will not change me or affect the world much. Some of the things in this list appear to be hilarious, some stupid, some interesting and some boring. Matter of fact, the entry on the list about white people like being excessively early for class!!! I was freaking out! I thought ,"I guess he is not talking about the students at GSU!" As for the entry about white people liking to be empathetic to the poor; I wanted to believe this a little but I think he is really trying to send them a message. What do you think? Do they really do?
Please also send me the site for the list that black folks like. I am getting excited about this. Then if there is a list for any other major group please send it to me so I can check it out. Maybe I could attempt to start the black list. Blacks like justice, blacks like to be in court (as victims), blacks like to be chased by cops? What is your take? Ah hah! I got you. You are wondering now, right? Was he just trying to play ironical! Am I? I am of th eimpression that the author is trying to send white a message in some aspects of the list.
How about just seriously make a site of th elist of stuff blacks like? Maybe there is one. If so, please, someone send it to me. Iwould like to also like to get you guys to think about this. I have wondering for a while now why is it certain words are spelt certain way. For example, BLACKmail, BLACKsheep,BLACKlist,BLACKops, BLACKfoot and the list could go on. Just think about it. Are these black words all positive?
Sit down! Sit down! Put it back! No! No! Oftentimes, I have noticed that parents and guardians publicly try to discipline their children... with little or no luck. Why is it these babies, toddlers and teenagers are so difficult to control?
At times I think some of these 'little ones' have too much freedom! When one has too much freedom, they tend to misuse it! How on this Earth did a child get to start being in control of their parents or guardians? I do not have perfect children but there is no way possible in this given lifetime that any of my children will be allowed to react to us (parents), their teachers, their older family members or other adults in a rude manner. I am very aware of the fact that each person has their varied views on parenting. We need ensure that our children which ought to be the future learn the appropriate ways to react both in public and private areas. Can you imagine some of these apparent rude children being the future!
I have had several experiences observing children being rude to their parents or some other adult and was just so appalled all the time at these events. Child hitting mother, screaming at parent because they want their own way,some teens decide to do drugs, get promiscuous , etcetera. If we really care about these future children we have learn proper parenting skills in dealing with them as well as be firm. Adults of children need to have clear definitions as to the boundaries. We do not need to allow our children to react like the so called 'norm.' I am from a different culture and yes our children are protected by 'Children Services' too but oh no , when they are rude they get spanking! or some serious worthy enough punishment which put them back on their tracks. No, I did not say abuse, I said punishment. Yes, we spank them, publicly or privately. I know the rules in USA are wired differently and at times the kids are told 'certain things' which I think help to cause them to react the way some of them do.
Call 911, call Children Services, you belong to Bush! Blah blah blah. Let us see who will come and get them when they fall doing the wrong thing!
It is rather amazing how life has so many different levels of imbalances. I am annoyed when people use money to do weird things and there are so many important things to do in this world. For example helping the needy or improving an area of the depleting environment.
As far as I can see, there appears to be no more middle class. It is just rich and poor.The margin has become so wide. Is this how it should be? I do not think 'certain ' groups of humans care enough to understand the disparity or to even try to do something about it.
Why on earth would any sensible person want to spend so much money on any piece of art? What about the ordinary artists who use just regular affordable materials? I guess their great work will not be sold.The question is, Can we do anything about this distinct disparity between rich and poor?
Even worse, these extraordinary sales took place on two of the arguably worst days for global finance in the last decades! Hmmm? Well, I guess these folks have no need to worry about the failing economy's effect on others because they have reasons to be content. Who will take care of the poor? Who is looking out for the 'little' people? Who will consider the poors' interests? I sense much selfishness and ignorance on the part of 'certain' groups.
I wonder if the 'new' government in United States of America could assist significantly in aiding to redce some of this disparity as well as some of the nonsense occurring in the global finance markets. Maybe, we all have to play our part and get more involved in whichever way we possibly can because this will affect us all one way or another.
