Clear an hour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb1n1X0Oqdw&feature=pyv&ad=5414294194&kw=inflation
Now, this is good stuff. It all makes sense too. Imagine if this happened.
No one is expecting it. This would cause so much instability in the U.S. alone.
After watching this, I look at the Senate race here in Kentucky. Rand Paul is a supporter of lowering the debt, going as far to get rid of the Federal Reserve. Trey Grayson is the other Republican running for the same position and is supported by high ranking Republicans like Senator Mitch McConnell and Former Vice President Dick Cheney.
I personally think that both candidates are well qualified for the position and would do great in Washington. We need someone who will be able to cut debt. I think I am pegging Paul for the win. He has the support of the Tea Party and that alone is enough to get him elected. I am still conflicted and have to do some more research before I decide which candidate I will support.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
7-Up
Here's a quick overview of my itinerary on the Kentucky Rural Electric Washington Youth Tour.
Day 1 -
Depart from Lexington at 4:30 till we arrive at the Hotel in Charleston, WV.
Day 2 -
Tour Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home.
Dinner in Manassas and arrive in Washington D.C.
Day 3 -
Christ Church
Capitol Building, pictures
Tour of White House area
FDR Memorial
Boat Cruise and dance on the Potomac
Day 4 -
NRECA Youth Day
Smithsonian Institution Museums
U.S. Navy Band Concert at Capitol
Jefferson Memorial
Day 5 -
Tour WWII, Vietnam, Lincoln, and Korean War Veterans Memorials
Washington National Cathedral
Arlington National Cemetery
U.S. Marine Memorial
Day 6 -
Capitol Hill
Appointment with Representatives (BRETT GUTHRIE! YES)
Capitol Tours
Appointments with Senators (MITCH! YES)
Farewell event
Day 7 -
National Holocaust Memorial Museum
Old Post Office
Ford's Theatre
Hard Rock Cafe/ESPN Zone
National Archives
Depart for Kentucky
Day 8 -
Arrive in Lexington.
PUMPED for this trip to say the least. To be in the place where men like Lincoln and Reagan were really gets me pumped! I can't wait.
Day 1 -
Depart from Lexington at 4:30 till we arrive at the Hotel in Charleston, WV.
Day 2 -
Tour Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home.
Dinner in Manassas and arrive in Washington D.C.
Day 3 -
Christ Church
Capitol Building, pictures
Tour of White House area
FDR Memorial
Boat Cruise and dance on the Potomac
Day 4 -
NRECA Youth Day
Smithsonian Institution Museums
U.S. Navy Band Concert at Capitol
Jefferson Memorial
Day 5 -
Tour WWII, Vietnam, Lincoln, and Korean War Veterans Memorials
Washington National Cathedral
Arlington National Cemetery
U.S. Marine Memorial
Day 6 -
Capitol Hill
Appointment with Representatives (BRETT GUTHRIE! YES)
Capitol Tours
Appointments with Senators (MITCH! YES)
Farewell event
Day 7 -
National Holocaust Memorial Museum
Old Post Office
Ford's Theatre
Hard Rock Cafe/ESPN Zone
National Archives
Depart for Kentucky
Day 8 -
Arrive in Lexington.
PUMPED for this trip to say the least. To be in the place where men like Lincoln and Reagan were really gets me pumped! I can't wait.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Mr. Southard goes to Washington
Soon. I haven't posted one in a while. But I am going to Washington! Twice this coming summer. Once for a seven day trip and then I will work for Senator Mitch McConnell later this summer.
But in recent news - Immigration Reform! Arkansas passed reform that gives police officers the power to stop anyone and ask them for proof of their citizenship. Many people are saying that this raises questions of racial profiling. Does it?
It may. It allows officers to stop anyone "suspected of being an illegal alien." This could lead to officers pulling over or stopping Hispanic Americans. I don't know what to think on this issue. I know that the law means well, but it is kind of racial profiling. But what other way can a state stop illegal immigrants from taking advantages of services that legal ones need?
I think that this calls for review. Not to condemn the act, but to understand that Illegal Immigration is an issue that is growing in this country. I think that if we focused more on controlling the borders, that would stifle the need for this kind of action. The state is trying to make headway on an issue where the federal government has stopped. I admire their wanting to protect American Citizens, but wonder if there are other methods of achieving the same goal.
But in recent news - Immigration Reform! Arkansas passed reform that gives police officers the power to stop anyone and ask them for proof of their citizenship. Many people are saying that this raises questions of racial profiling. Does it?
It may. It allows officers to stop anyone "suspected of being an illegal alien." This could lead to officers pulling over or stopping Hispanic Americans. I don't know what to think on this issue. I know that the law means well, but it is kind of racial profiling. But what other way can a state stop illegal immigrants from taking advantages of services that legal ones need?
I think that this calls for review. Not to condemn the act, but to understand that Illegal Immigration is an issue that is growing in this country. I think that if we focused more on controlling the borders, that would stifle the need for this kind of action. The state is trying to make headway on an issue where the federal government has stopped. I admire their wanting to protect American Citizens, but wonder if there are other methods of achieving the same goal.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Lessons from The Joker
To quote the late Heath Ledger, "Come on, I want you to do it, I want you to do it. Come on, hit me." That's to the point that I am with this health care bill. President Obama and the Democrats have blatantly ignored the majority of the American People. In doing this, they have ignored the majority that is no longer silent. People are tired of this. And most importantly, they don't want it.
The Declaration of Independence states that we, as American People, have three fundamental rights: LIFE, LIBERTY, THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. Not Life, Liberty, The pursuit of happiness and health for all. Everyone has a RIGHT to be born in our country. No where does it say that people have a right to health care. That right is left to the state, and to the state alone.
But no, the democrats and President Obama are pushing their radical agenda to change this nation. And they probably will. I am shocked and chagrined, mortified and stupefied that they would try to shove such a thing down the throats of the American people when their ratings are at an all time low. In a way, it is disgusting.
I have said it before and I will say it again: The Democratic Party will regret this. This time I will explain why - People don't want this + People running on a conservative/anti-President Obama/anti-spending ticket = Election of a congress that will be difficult for President Obama and his colleagues to achieve anything. And the passage of the health care bill, my blog readers (If there are any), will lead to the election of the aforementioned congress. It's time for Mr. Obama to get off of his high horse and stop this from (as the Joker said) "blowing out of proportion."
The Declaration of Independence states that we, as American People, have three fundamental rights: LIFE, LIBERTY, THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. Not Life, Liberty, The pursuit of happiness and health for all. Everyone has a RIGHT to be born in our country. No where does it say that people have a right to health care. That right is left to the state, and to the state alone.
But no, the democrats and President Obama are pushing their radical agenda to change this nation. And they probably will. I am shocked and chagrined, mortified and stupefied that they would try to shove such a thing down the throats of the American people when their ratings are at an all time low. In a way, it is disgusting.
I have said it before and I will say it again: The Democratic Party will regret this. This time I will explain why - People don't want this + People running on a conservative/anti-President Obama/anti-spending ticket = Election of a congress that will be difficult for President Obama and his colleagues to achieve anything. And the passage of the health care bill, my blog readers (If there are any), will lead to the election of the aforementioned congress. It's time for Mr. Obama to get off of his high horse and stop this from (as the Joker said) "blowing out of proportion."
Monday, March 8, 2010
True Colors
The Reconciliation movement I mentioned in another blog is not hushed any longer. Democrats are openly discussing using the movement and plan on shoving health care down the American People's throat. Saturday Night Live joked saying, "At least they will have someone to look at their throat." Yeah, well that's hilarious.
President Obama is calling for something to prevent filibuster and he is says that they "must finish their work." This ultimatum is horrific. That the President of the United States of America is calling for something that there is widespread opposition to, from all areas of the political spectrum.
I hope they pass it. I really do. If the Democrats and any of the Republicans vote for this bill, it will show their true colors - that they are Progressives. Progressives that are interested in their own agenda, not the agenda of the American People. If they show who they truly are they can kiss their election goodbye.
President Obama is calling for something to prevent filibuster and he is says that they "must finish their work." This ultimatum is horrific. That the President of the United States of America is calling for something that there is widespread opposition to, from all areas of the political spectrum.
I hope they pass it. I really do. If the Democrats and any of the Republicans vote for this bill, it will show their true colors - that they are Progressives. Progressives that are interested in their own agenda, not the agenda of the American People. If they show who they truly are they can kiss their election goodbye.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Rebelution
I started reading a book the other day. It is called "Do Hard Things." The tagline for the book is, "A teenage rebellion against low expectations." That is exactly what it is. The book was authored by two nineteen aged young men.
At age sixteen they were asked to be a part of the Alabama Supreme Court and were accepted as the youngest interns in the history of that court. They then began to assist in the campaign of the most senior member of the court.
I am only about to the fourth chapter and plan on updating everyone as I progress. So far they have talked about so many things, it is absolutely mind blowing. They encourage young people to get involved and to care about politics because they are going to influence us once we graduate. It's motivational and inspiring to see two kids start one summer reading famous books and then a couple years later they have expanded to a website with thousands of followers.
I implore you to check it out and become a member of the Rebelution!
http://www.therebelution.com/
At age sixteen they were asked to be a part of the Alabama Supreme Court and were accepted as the youngest interns in the history of that court. They then began to assist in the campaign of the most senior member of the court.
I am only about to the fourth chapter and plan on updating everyone as I progress. So far they have talked about so many things, it is absolutely mind blowing. They encourage young people to get involved and to care about politics because they are going to influence us once we graduate. It's motivational and inspiring to see two kids start one summer reading famous books and then a couple years later they have expanded to a website with thousands of followers.
I implore you to check it out and become a member of the Rebelution!
http://www.therebelution.com/
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Twenty Four
Tonight i would like to traverse into a different world. Into the world of Jack Bauer, Counter Terrorism Unit Agent. He is one of the main characters of the hit television show, 24.
Warning: Spoilers. I am currently watching the second season. First things first - The show is aired in real-time. Every episode is an hour long, but it is an hour in his life. It shows you every minute of day of his life. The shows are titled as "1:00 AM - 2:00 AM."
Thus far in one day, Jack has stopped a nuclear bomb and is now trying to stop World War III from taking place. Well, he didn't exactly stop it. It was detonated, but you'll have to watch the show. Currently, I am watching him being tortured for information regarding a memory chip. Too gruesome to describe. His daughter is suspected of murder and kidnapping.
Meanwhile, since the detonation, President David Palmer (The Allstate Guy), is having to deal with mass panic. He is also going back and forth on warring with three countries that might of had something to do with the attack. Oh, and there is a coup trying to get him out of office.
This show is pretty much amazing and one of the most suspenseful. No pun intended. It's pretty relevant to our life since we live in an era that is much like this one.
Warning: Spoilers. I am currently watching the second season. First things first - The show is aired in real-time. Every episode is an hour long, but it is an hour in his life. It shows you every minute of day of his life. The shows are titled as "1:00 AM - 2:00 AM."
Thus far in one day, Jack has stopped a nuclear bomb and is now trying to stop World War III from taking place. Well, he didn't exactly stop it. It was detonated, but you'll have to watch the show. Currently, I am watching him being tortured for information regarding a memory chip. Too gruesome to describe. His daughter is suspected of murder and kidnapping.
Meanwhile, since the detonation, President David Palmer (The Allstate Guy), is having to deal with mass panic. He is also going back and forth on warring with three countries that might of had something to do with the attack. Oh, and there is a coup trying to get him out of office.
This show is pretty much amazing and one of the most suspenseful. No pun intended. It's pretty relevant to our life since we live in an era that is much like this one.
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