M1-Abrams vs. Taliban

Since the war in Iraq is technically over the U.S military focuses on a different problem.  The war in Afghanistan is the military's #1 focus on hand.  The war in Afghanistan has been going on since the start of the 2nd Iraqi war.  For those of you that don't know, Afghanistan is a very mountainous country.  The Taliban, which is Afghanistan's terrorist organization, uses this geological barrier as a source of protection from Allied forces.  This week the Government has decided to move tanks into Afghanistan to help the soldiers.  The tanks that the Allied forces use is the 68 Ton M1-Abrams.  The M1- Abrams is a tank propelled by a jet engine and houses a 120mm main cannon that hits targets from an excess of 1 mile away.  The tanks will be used in urban conflicts in Afghanistan that will help forces fight the insurgents.  In my opinion I think this is a very good idea.  The only draw back to this is how will this benefit the firefights in the mountainous areas where tanks may not be able to reach?  In my opinion the Taliban might catch onto the fact they can survive in the mountains and not have to worry about getting their arses chewed up via the Abrams tank.  I hope this does benefit the military and helps to end the war in Afghanistan and brings the soldiers home alive.

The Rent is TOO DAMN HIGH.. in the Dominican Republic

Charlie Rangel, the Republican from New York City, was found guilty of Ethics violations yesterday the 16th.  Charlie is most known for his democratic party "The Rent Is Too Damn High party" and his run for govenor.  Charlie ironically failed to pay his rent payment on his house in the Dominican Republic, and misuse of a rent controlled house.  According to Blake Chism, a republican, Rangel just got a little sloppy with his finances but some say he was trying to enrich himself.  There was no proof that Charlie Rangel was partaking in criminal acts to corrupt the government.  In my opinion I think these accusations are false.  Charlie Rangel isn't a corrupt man he just wants to change the rent to a lower price so people can afford it.  But these charges and legal fees are costing upwords of 2 million dollars.  So really Charlie and others are wasting time, money, and effort on these charges that won't hold up in court for long.

If you can't beat 'em, Nuke 'em.

On Sunday President Obama met with representatives from Russia to discuss nuclear disarmament.  The treaties between the U.S and Russia limit the amount of nuclear material in both arsenals.  The treaty has both arsenals to a maximum amount of warheads to 1,550.  For the U.S Obama has spent upwards of $80 Billion dollars for 10  years for the modernization of nuclear weapons.  On the other hand the government doesn't know if Russia will follow up with their side of the agreement.  In my opinion I think Russia will follow up with their side of the agreement.  Why wouldn't they?

Arizona has the green now.

On November 14th Arizona passed a law stating it is legal to use medical Marjuana.  The law just passed with a margin of about 4,300 votes.  Patients who are qualified are limited to cancer, AIDS, and other illnesses.  Their doctor has to have a prescription in order for the weed to be released to the patient.  The government of Arizona feels the need to give only the seriously ill people marijuana to ease the pain if the patients find the relief in it.  But in my opinion I think this small privilege will snowball into further use by people who aren't "seriously ill."  But I think recreational use will slowly but surely take over in the United States, but with strict rules.

New York would like to welcome Mr. Cuomo, our new Governor

Tuesday November 2nd New York was granted a new Governor.  Andrew Cuomo, a democrat, replaced the nearly blind former Governor David Patterson thankfully this week.  Andrew was once an Attorney General, who plans on taking care of Albany's numerous problems.  Albany's problems include but aren't limited to the notorious ethical lapses and the lavish overspending on unnecessary items. In my opinion I think that Cuomo will do this state some good.  He should try end the bad economy in the state and to take the crooks out of power.  Hopefully Cuomo can turn over a new leaf and get the state back on track.

Financial troubles

Britain, along with the U.S, is having trouble with their economy.  Britain is also using spending cuts along with the U.S.  Britain is starting to cut public jobs to save money and hopefully shock the economy to turn the recession around.  The only difference between Britain and the U.S is that if Britain were to cut $150 Billion the U.S would have to cut $450 Billion.  The U.S is in a bigger hole then most other countries in the world.  Obama and the future president need to find a way to get us either back to the positive or back to a reachable debt.

Warm that bench up for him Mr. Bush.

Chances of Obama becoming president for a second term are slim to none in my book.  I don't feel that he's done a good enough job for further "change". But thats just me.  Obama campaigned this past week in Ohio in front of Ohio State University.  MSNBC states that Obama is trying to convince the voters that his policies are working and forcing the economy back on track.  The main focus of his campaigning is keeping the Senate in the hands of the Democrats.  If this happens then his second term might be within reach.  Hopefully either he wins and changes this country dramatically, or he gets put on the presidential bench and a new president tries to make their mark.