2.08.2012
GIANT SURGE IN THE GOP
Today, Santorum took 3 states: Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado. He won by double digit percentage in Missouri and Minnesota. He ran an extremely close race in Colorado with Romney, being only a couple percentages off. This surge has set the stage for a battle that may have left Newt on the sideline. Romney now has a tough competitor for the presidential nominee. Next up are Maine, Arizona and Michigan. Is Newt still in it? Will Romney regain strength? Will it be a close race between Romney and Santorum? So many questions as this election season is starting to heat up. Who is your pick?
2.07.2012
Will 2012 Decide Our Fate?
We are already in 2012...the year the Mayan Calendar says there is going to be a big event, possibly the apocalypse?
Aside from that misunderstood tidbit that people twist around so much, is 2012 are pivotal year for humanity. Well, let us take a look at the big topics, issues and decisions that will need to have an answer this year.
1. European Debt Crisis -> the ever growing debt of several countries in the EU have caused somewhat of a crisis in the world market, most notably Greece. The EU must decide on an answer this year or the problem, if not already, will be too big to solve for the EU, possibly spelling it's end, or at least the end for some of the countries.
2. Iran -> the escalating threat of Iran is almost at a tipping point. Israel is strongly hinting of attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, while the U.S. and other nations keep shoving sanctions down Iran's throat with little avail. Meanwhile, China and Russia kind of just want to let Iran run wild. If Israel does end up attacking Iran in the coming months, then who knows. We could end up with another WW in the Middle East with Egypt and Syria already imploding on themselves, too. Attacking Iran will definitely set off worldwide fears and could possible end up in another, larger-scaled all out war, which hopefully if that does happen will not involve China or Russia. If they get involved, then WWIII will be on the horizon. Let's hope not
3. Climate Change -> Yes, the debatable topic of climate change. So many republicans deny climate change even though the science is right in front of their faces, kind of sad. This year will be the hinge year that will decide if we take steps to improve our climate, or make no changes and let the problem escalate. Already the effects can be seen throughout the world today, it is just a matter of countries coming together willing to come up with effective, drastic solutions. 2012 will definitely be an important year for us deciding whether we will do something, or let it get worse. It has come to a point where we can see and measure what is going on, and more accurately predict what will happen in the future.
4. President -> The presidential elections are this year in case you didn't know already. This will set the stage for the next 4 years for our country. The economy is doing better, but still is not where it should be. Unemployment is slowly lowering, but is still high. Our debt is over $14 trillion, too. This year will decide who tackles the problem of the growing deficit and debt. The people need to elect the right person who will balance the budget, spend under deficit, and lower the debt. If the elected president does not, than we are in for a bumpy ride for our future and it will eventually end up in disaster.
Aside from that misunderstood tidbit that people twist around so much, is 2012 are pivotal year for humanity. Well, let us take a look at the big topics, issues and decisions that will need to have an answer this year.
1. European Debt Crisis -> the ever growing debt of several countries in the EU have caused somewhat of a crisis in the world market, most notably Greece. The EU must decide on an answer this year or the problem, if not already, will be too big to solve for the EU, possibly spelling it's end, or at least the end for some of the countries.
2. Iran -> the escalating threat of Iran is almost at a tipping point. Israel is strongly hinting of attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, while the U.S. and other nations keep shoving sanctions down Iran's throat with little avail. Meanwhile, China and Russia kind of just want to let Iran run wild. If Israel does end up attacking Iran in the coming months, then who knows. We could end up with another WW in the Middle East with Egypt and Syria already imploding on themselves, too. Attacking Iran will definitely set off worldwide fears and could possible end up in another, larger-scaled all out war, which hopefully if that does happen will not involve China or Russia. If they get involved, then WWIII will be on the horizon. Let's hope not
3. Climate Change -> Yes, the debatable topic of climate change. So many republicans deny climate change even though the science is right in front of their faces, kind of sad. This year will be the hinge year that will decide if we take steps to improve our climate, or make no changes and let the problem escalate. Already the effects can be seen throughout the world today, it is just a matter of countries coming together willing to come up with effective, drastic solutions. 2012 will definitely be an important year for us deciding whether we will do something, or let it get worse. It has come to a point where we can see and measure what is going on, and more accurately predict what will happen in the future.
4. President -> The presidential elections are this year in case you didn't know already. This will set the stage for the next 4 years for our country. The economy is doing better, but still is not where it should be. Unemployment is slowly lowering, but is still high. Our debt is over $14 trillion, too. This year will decide who tackles the problem of the growing deficit and debt. The people need to elect the right person who will balance the budget, spend under deficit, and lower the debt. If the elected president does not, than we are in for a bumpy ride for our future and it will eventually end up in disaster.
New Support for a Disturbing Reality
Vast parts of Europe have been thrown into a deep chill with record temperatures and snowfall that have left many dead. What is the probable cause of this phenomena? - Shrinking of the polar ice caps.
Researchers from the NOAA and at the Alfred Wegner Institute in Germany say the cold snap is due to an abrupt change in the Arctic Oscillation. This wind current brings the warm air that ha risen in the Arctic down to Europe, while keeping the cold air up in the Arctic. As the polar ice caps melt, which this summer they have seen their lowest amount of ice coverage in 3 decades, the sun is reflected less and less, and is absorbed. This warming of the Arctic has disrupted the Oscillation that forms basically a wall between warm and cold air during winter months. This effect is being seen throughout Europe.
This is yet just more proof that climate change is happening and we need to act. 97% of scientific researchers that actively research in the climate field agree man is causing/contributing greatly to this recent climate change. There are studies that I will hopefully get up that actually show the temperatures should actually be declining now going into a cool period, but records and data have shown that average global temperatures have been rising over the past century.
This another reason why investing in renewable and clean alternative energy choices are pivotal to our future, not just economically, but for our survival. People may not see the greater effects of climate change now or in the next decade, but we need to take note of the smaller, rapidly growing threats that are happening right now. This issue should not be argued over party lines, but should be agreed upon by all. It is time to start taking note of science, dropping the paranoia that it is government made, and do something now because it is real and it is happening. Denial will not make it go away, it will just make the problem worse. Denial will not hide the fact the temperatures have been rising, man is contributing greatly by adding billions of tons of GHG's into the air, the polar ice caps are melting, and millions of people have felt the effect already of our changing climate. The time to act is not when there is a major disaster, but before. We have as a country acted too many of times after the fact, less often being proactive. Be proactive and take a stand.
Researchers from the NOAA and at the Alfred Wegner Institute in Germany say the cold snap is due to an abrupt change in the Arctic Oscillation. This wind current brings the warm air that ha risen in the Arctic down to Europe, while keeping the cold air up in the Arctic. As the polar ice caps melt, which this summer they have seen their lowest amount of ice coverage in 3 decades, the sun is reflected less and less, and is absorbed. This warming of the Arctic has disrupted the Oscillation that forms basically a wall between warm and cold air during winter months. This effect is being seen throughout Europe.
This is yet just more proof that climate change is happening and we need to act. 97% of scientific researchers that actively research in the climate field agree man is causing/contributing greatly to this recent climate change. There are studies that I will hopefully get up that actually show the temperatures should actually be declining now going into a cool period, but records and data have shown that average global temperatures have been rising over the past century.
This another reason why investing in renewable and clean alternative energy choices are pivotal to our future, not just economically, but for our survival. People may not see the greater effects of climate change now or in the next decade, but we need to take note of the smaller, rapidly growing threats that are happening right now. This issue should not be argued over party lines, but should be agreed upon by all. It is time to start taking note of science, dropping the paranoia that it is government made, and do something now because it is real and it is happening. Denial will not make it go away, it will just make the problem worse. Denial will not hide the fact the temperatures have been rising, man is contributing greatly by adding billions of tons of GHG's into the air, the polar ice caps are melting, and millions of people have felt the effect already of our changing climate. The time to act is not when there is a major disaster, but before. We have as a country acted too many of times after the fact, less often being proactive. Be proactive and take a stand.
2.05.2012
Nevada Caucus
Mitt Romney wins again. Most candidates didn't even bother campaigning in Nevada because it's high Mormon population. Will it be so easy for Romney in Colorado and the other states? Santorum is laggin behind, Newt is losing steam, and well Ron Paul has always been where he is at for the most part. Could there still be an upset in the primaries?
2.02.2012
WWIII in 2012?
A report Panetta has either heard of or was told directly was reported in the Washington Post by David Ignatius saying there is a strong likelihood Israel will attack Iran in April, May, or June. Needless to say Panetta refused to comment on the subject. he said, "What I think and what I view, I consider to be an area that belongs to me and nobody else."
Could this be true? What implications would this have? Would the U.S. get involved?
Could this be true? What implications would this have? Would the U.S. get involved?
2.01.2012
The Romney Misstep
"I'm in this race because I care about Americans," Romney said. "I'm not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs repair, I'll fix it."
He told this statement to a CNN morning reporter today (2/1) after winning the Florida primary. Now I can see his intentions in this statement, and the statement is exactly what it means. Their is no alternate side around it, he simply cares about the middle income citizens the most, and is actually almost all concerned with them. How do you take this statement?
He told this statement to a CNN morning reporter today (2/1) after winning the Florida primary. Now I can see his intentions in this statement, and the statement is exactly what it means. Their is no alternate side around it, he simply cares about the middle income citizens the most, and is actually almost all concerned with them. How do you take this statement?
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