Mitt Romney is the Leading Cause of Wife Cancer

In case anyone does not understand the reference to Romney causing "wife cancer" in my post below, I was referring to this ad here.

For one, I think it is absurd beyond belief to try to put responsibility for that woman's death on Mitt Romney, and it show how desperate the Obama campaign is to turn attention away from the disaster he calls a Presidency. In Barack Obama's own words, "If you don't have a record to run on, you paint your opponent as someone people should run from." -Democratic National Convention '08. Now, he's resorted to "Don't elect Mitt Romney or all the wives of America will get cancer and die." Yeah. Way to prove yourself right. I think Jon Stewart does a good job of point out the absurdity of this ad.

And just to ramble on a bit more about Paul Ryan, now the Obama campaign doesn't have to scavenger for desperate nonsensical attacks like this, they'll just go back to the ol' fashioned "The Ryan Budget throws grandma off a cliff" attack that is all so common (but just as untrue as "Romney causes wife cancer"). The Democrats now have something to try to make this election about other than a referendum on the Obama failure on the economy.

Vice President Paul Ryan?

Let's just talk here. I don't have an article for this one, I just want to do a little venting. Paul Ryan was a terrible choice for Romney as his running mate. Before today, this election was a referendum on the terrible job Obama has done with almost everything as President. But now, it's no longer that way, now it's a choice. And that's bad for Romney. The thing Paul Ryan is most known for round Washington is the thing that bears his name the infamous/famous (depending on your ideology) "Ryan budget". This budget, according to Democrats will destroy Medicare, Social Security, etc as we know it. That alone changes this election completely. That actually gives something for Obama & the Democrats to attack instead of petty nonsense like Romney causes wife cancer. The other reason why this is a bad pick is that traditionally the running mate has been used as the attack dog. The running mate is the one that is supposed to be relentless on getting after everything that's wrong with the opponent. Paul Ryan is not that person. He simply does not do that. He does not like attacking his opponents, especially in the way the running mate traditionally does. Furthermore, just look at Joe Biden, he's been on the attack relentlessly since the start. That puts the self dubbed "Comeback Team" or the "R&R" at a disadvantage because they do not have that attack dog that the Democrats have.

This is a bad choice. I'm sure you all know I was hoping for Bob McDonnell to be the pick, but hey, the GOP clearly doesn't know how to choose running mates.

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No More Summer Break!

Can you imagine not getting the two months off of school in the summer that most of us enjoy? Well it does take place in a lot of districts, and it's called year-round schooling. Sounds scary right? The thought of having to go to school during the summer, when you would rather be outside having fun?

Usually I talk about President Obama's new healthcare law. But I bet you're tired of me rambling about it, I know I am. While it is one of the biggest controversies of 2012, it isn't the only one around. So let's talk about something different. Let's talk about year-round schooling. Usually I have strong feelings about a topic, but I'm really lost as to what to believe with this one. But I hope you have an opinion, and take the time to tell me about it in the comment section.

I was once again surfing the web, and came across an article that really interested me. I found it on the New York Times, which, I have to say, is a great source for a wide variety of news, and I love their feature that suggests related articles to you. I found this article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/06/education/some-schools-adopting-longer-years-to-improve-learning.html?_r=1&ref=us

In many schools across the country, kids are a few days into their school year, if not more than that. Instead of two months of summer vacation, they only have about one month. Instead of the usual 180 days of school, some have 200 days. "That's crazy!" you may say. "We already have too much school time as it is". Well, even though I don't mind going to school, and actually like it, I still enjoy summer vacation. I would be lost without it, especially considering how stressful June was. Right now, I am enjoying summer vacation, and in no way, shape or form want it to end. I'm not happy at all that the school year is starting on the 29th of this month, that is a little early in my opinion. This summer is going by way too fast, and I couldn't even imagine it being shorter. I can't! Any shorter at all would be too short. Our school calendar is fine, no need to make any changes.

Or is there? While most of us love summer vacation, let's face the facts: it doesn't last forever. Most jobs don't allow their employees to take off two months of a time. So before I continue, I'll say that we should all deeply appreciate this, because when we get older it won't be there. We'll be working while kids are running around playing. I was horrified when I was younger, and found out that when I get older there will be no summer vacation. Is there any way to prepare for it? Yes, there is. Year-round schooling, whether you like it or not, is a good way to prepare kids for the workforce. It prepares everyone for life, in a way. Yeah, it might be nice outside, but so what? You still have to go to school, adults still have to go to work. It sounds fair, right?

Well, I really don't know. But it is certainly a topic worth talking about. So please, as many people as possible, let me know what your opinion is of this whole issue. Because, I have no idea what would be best. Would year-round schooling ruin kids' childhoods? Or would it be a good opportunity for everyone to prepare for the workforce? Do the positive reasons of implementing it outweigh the negatives? Or vice versa? Please, let me know.

Just Google "Year-round schooling" and plenty of articles will come up if you need them. Thank you all very much for taking the time to read my post!

BORN THIS WAY...

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/12/magazine/whats-so-bad-about-a-boy-who-wants-to-wear-a-dress.html?hp

There will always be a controversial dispute on whether gay sexual orientation is considered a "sin" or "wrong." I personally don't have a say in whether it's considered "wrong" or "right." I feel that citizens of the U.S. should do as they will. No one should be criticized for what they believe in or what they have no control over. If a boy wants to wear a dress, then that is his business and he has free will to do so. It is not our job to determine if it is a sin to the Bible. It is God's job to decide! I would like to point out that in the Bible: Matthew 7:1, it quotes, "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged." Meaning you have no say in whether gay/bi sexuality is wrong!

What would you do if your child happened to be born a different way than your, "Biblical Standards?" Would you disown him and treat him as if he weren't human OR would you be the uplifting and encouraging parent that would do anything to make your child feel as comfortable as can be in a world so mischievous?

AMERICANS BACK TO WORK!

A LOT OF PEOPLE SEEM TO FORGET THAT IT TAKES TIME TO RECOVER FROM THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS THAT WE FACE NOW. Many people blame Obama for it,But it was already a problem before he came into the office. http://www.barackobama.com/record/economy?source=primary-nav this link will send you to the page that explians more of what he plans to do. It reads

"When President Obama took office, the economy was losing more than 700,000 jobs per month. President Obama acted quickly to pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which cut taxes for small businesses and 95% of working families. It also included emergency funding to support about 300,000 educator jobs, more than 4,600 law enforcement positions, and investments in the clean energy sector that supported 224,500 jobs through 2010. Through May 2012, the economy has added 4.4 million private sector jobs over 28 consecutive months of job growth."

If he has done this so far it leads me to think of the other things he can do in "4 MORE YEARS". This year I get to vote and im going to really look into all parties running. This just caught my eye.

-AMBERMARIE

Opportunity or Burden?

A few minutes ago, I was browsing the web as usual, reading the news, checking Facebook, my email, etc. And I came across this article in the New York Times that really, let's be honest, pissed me off. It's yet another article about Barack Obama's healthcare law. The most controversial law around these days. The law that has been in the news for a very long time, so long, that it's beginning to annoy me. "Why?" you might ask. Because, I've found that this law isn't so great after all - at first I thought of it as a good thing, but soon learned it is FAR from that. "Why?" you might ask again. I might vent and/or go off topic occasionally, so bear with me please. 


Well, I'll tell you why. You know how there is a huge unemployment problem in the United States? I'm sure you do, if you don't you really need to climb out of that cave you're living in. People are losing their jobs left and right, and nothing seems to be getting better. In reality, it is getting worse, far worse. Everywhere in the news you hear about shortages: 


Shortages of farm crops due to the drought
 
http://rt.com/usa/news/us-drought-food-global-058/


Shortage of truckers 
 
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CHAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fmoney%2Feconomy%2Femployment%2Fstory%2F2012-06-22%2Ftruck-driver-shortage%2F55797686%2F1&ei=KJoVULCKMIbr6wG3mIHoBw&usg=AFQjCNGKvumsRgk145XhsKtW-a3UdwUFZA&sig2=i7JGo1t38s4NdopxX2OkwA


Shortage of Blood Supply

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/30/american-red-cross-blood-blood-supply_n_1720977.html 


Etc, etc, etc


Shortages of vital things are occurring all over the world. And here's another shortage: shortage of doctors.

 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/health/policy/too-few-doctors-in-many-us-communities.html?_r=1&hp 


Shortage of people we depend on to help us overcome our illness(s). Shortages of people who keep us alive. Sounds ridiculous doesn't it? Well, it is, face it. It's time for everyone who does to stop denying everything and face the truth - it's the only way things can even come close to getting better. 
With Obama's new healthcare law, this shortage is supposed to get even worse. That's right, WORSE. I thought this was supposed to help people, specifically the poor, and all it's going to do is make things even worse. As it said in the article, health insurance COVERAGE is increased. COVERAGE. That does not mean health CARE. "Local health experts doubt there will be enough doctors to meet the area’s needs. There are not enough now" according to The New York Times. That's certainly a wake-up call. That got me thinking, "What kind of twisted law is this?" It makes things even worse for people. In no way is this plan helping anyone at all, because without an adequate amount of doctors, not a SINGLE positive difference is made. Not a single one. It's basically useless. Isn't this just wonderful (sarcastic)?


Now I see why so many people oppose this whole thing. It's sad that the poor cannot be helped, really sad. All of our government wants to do is CHARGE people. They love doing that. I'm not saying they're the only one, but they are sure good at it. And to me, anyone who isn't aware of the bad situation this country is in is living in the clouds. Those people seriously need to GET REAL. Things are not okay. This country is a big mess. Everything is falling apart all over the nation. Obama launched this stupid, downright STUPID healthcare plan. Now, maybe all the blame can't be put on him. But certainly he has not made anything better in this country worth talking about. But I blame Congress for that. 


So now that I've vented my opinion about this whole thing, feel free to express yours. If you completely oppose my view, no problem. If you think my way of expressing this opinion is terribly wrong, no problem. If you think I'm the one being stupid and not Obama, no problem. It's a free country (or at least supposed to be). You can think what you want. I fully respect your opinion. 


My question is, what do you think of this law? Can anything be done to improve it? Can anything be done to deliver RELIABLE healthcare to the poor? Feel free to let me know. 


We're all in this together, and if we want to do anything about anything, we HAVE to be aware of the severity of the issues plaguing our country, and as I said before, how everything is NOT okay. 

And remember guys, this healthcare law is going to cost the government billions and trillions of dollars.