Go Green!

Going green is expensive. My family would know since we installed solar panels a few years back. It simply isn't feasible for everyone. That's why President Obama's proposal for giving rebates to people who make their homes more energy efficient. Not only will this aid the United States in lowering energy consumption, it will create more jobs. I believe that will be the selling point for most people.

Left Behind

In my international forum class we have been discussing education systems around the world. One statistic showed that out of 30 top industrial nations, the United States was ranked in the mid-twenties for it's educational system. Unfortunately I feel that it is a cultural issue. Other nations often have been more successful because their populations are much MUCH smaller than this country's. However, China is enormous and yet still manages to educate its populace with great success. This is why President Obama is making a proposal to lower school dropout rates. Struggling schools will have to either readjust their staff, get a new coordinator, work on the organizational side of the school, or simply close. He proposes states receive $900 million to make these drastic changes.

Wall Street Rules

Funny how we don't feel the need to do things until something goes horribly horribly wrong. Senate is piecing together legislation setting rules for Wall Street. To be honest, I don't understand the details. I do, however, understand that the legislation would create a council which would determine which institutions we need to keep a closer eye on. The criteria would be the size of the financial institute and the threat it could pose for the economy. I understand the concept of a free market, but sometimes that simply doesn't work.

I Think Not!

It is so confusing that during hard economic times the government would choose to spend more money. Yet it seems to be the status quo. Not this time. President Obama's proposal to give a Social Security bonus was shot down by Senate. Old people don't spend their money. Not sure why since their old and really, what can they be saving for? A nice funeral? Hm, kidding kidding, maybe their nice and want to give it to their grandchildren. Either way, the money does no one especially not the economy, any good sitting around gathering dust so to speak.

Like Beating a Dead Horse

The health care bill has been on the table for debate way too long. While it is the right of the minority party to hold a filibuster, I believe that after this amount of time it is necessary to suspend that right. President Obama is advocating an "up or down vote" to set this bill to rest. Even some of the Democrats are doubtful about that idea. They believe that this will take much longer than the president is hoping. Frankly, they need to stop dilly dallying and take the vote already! At this rate you're probably screwed either way in the upcoming election in November so Congress might as well as get something done!!!