How Swine Flu is controlling America
Facemasks and hand sanitizer are a common sight nowadays. What do these items have in common? Many people are buying them in response to a pandemic that is sweeping the nation, the H1N1 virus, most commonly known as swine flu. Should people truly be worried about this? Background information: Swine flu was declared a pandemic on June 11, 2009, after an outbreak in Mexico, and has spread in “much the same way that the regular seasonal flu spreads,” according to CDC.
Proposition 8 of California, one of the major props on the country, was passed by the residence on November 4th. California has set the gay community back many steps to their equality, by approving the ban on gay marriage.
Jon gets dropped from TLC’s hit show, Jon and Kate Plus Eight.
Jon and Kate Gosselin’s eight children have grown up in the public eye with cameras shoved in their faces since the sextuplets were two, and the twins were six. With five seasons underway, these kids don’t know any other lifestyle than the one they’re living, which consists of their daily lives on film and millions of Americans tuning in weekly to see the latest drama unfold.
A violation of human rights
Any action or event that results in the death of any human being is immoral, and simply wrong. Capital punishment is no exception. We, in American, have certain inalienable rights, brilliantly illustrated for us by Thomas Jefferson, during the Revolutionary War, before he became our nation’s third President.
An inability to change with the times is bringing the Republicans to their demise
The Grand Old Party has faltered in a perpetual political war against the Democratic Party, and is being overcome by the dreaded evolution of its people. Recently, Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania converted from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party.
The problem with "Un-Americanism" is the concept itself
Americans use language with too much ease, and often without any definition to show reference to the words they use. “Un-American” is a term that wrongfully rummages into many political arguments considering the American ideals on freedom and everything that goes with it.
Students should spend at least on quarter in a foreign country
As a tourist in a foreign country, you may think that you need to know the local customs, but that is not necessary, until you’ve experienced it yourself for a while. Living in a foreign country for a significant period of time allows for the chance to get to know people from other cultures in their own environment.
Why use energy when you don't need it
On April 17 the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) proposed a finding about the polluting effect of certain greenhouse gases. After years of scientific research it is concluded that gases like carbon dioxide are very likely to be the cause of increasing temperatures and other climate changes.
Carrieprejean sacrificed her potential win to stand strong for her beliefs
Supporters of same-sex marriage heard an opposing voice in an unlikely place a few weeks ago, in the Miss USA pageant. In the question and answer portion of the annual competition, Carrie Prejean, Miss California, had the opportunity to share her opinion on the matter.
“If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
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In such a historic presidential election, the debates between McCain and Obama did not live up to all of our expectations. In the beginning, before any of the debates even started, John McCain decided he had to postpone his campaign, cancelling an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman to "rush" to Washington to solve the economic crisis.
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Domestic Policy was discussed on the third and final presidential debate on October 15, 2008. With Joe the Plummer on his way to political fame, this was an excellent opportunity for John McCain to be aggressive and show how his policies shape up back home.
Two prominent right-wing commentators preach un-American dissent
The past 8 years of American political history has been a perpetual letdown for this nation. With a collapsing economy, an unjustifiable war, overt constitutional infringement, and a general aura of Dr. Evil-like ruling, our country had long ago grown weary of the way it was being manipulated by the powers that be.
There have been some major changes to the staff of Fox News that will surely affect the way that they are perceived by the public eye. Since 1996, Alan Colmes has been co-host of Hannity & Colmes, with Sean Hannity. Hannity is a conservative, while Colmes is a liberal.
It is clear that at this point we have all heard of Nadya Suleman. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, then “the octuplet mom” should. Suleman already had six children before she decided to have more children. She didn’t know that she would have eight kids, but she was using fertility drugs and donated sperm from a man she called a friend.
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