Sunday, October 25, 2009
who will win and why?
It looks like republican Bob McDonnell is going to win the election.frankly I've been seeing McDonnell on the tv and he is really the only candidate I personally was aware of. However I have recently learned the other candidate is the democratic nominee creigh Deeds. My lack of knowledge of the other candidate is most likely due to his lack of campaigning. I feel like he is hardly putting up a fight at all and therefore McDonnell will win purely on the basis that people know more of him and have heard and seen more of him than Deeds. this is sad that our election turnout will be based on this mostly and not on actual matters and views of the candidates. why is Deeds even running if he's not making much of an effort that is showing us he wants to be governor?This is rediculous
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33459423/ns/health-cold_and_flu/page/2/
this is the link for the article for my current event #5.i forgot to post it in the post below
current event #5-Obama declares swine flu national emergency
As everyone knows, swine flu is becoming an epidemic. kids in schools all over the nation are getting it and becoming severely ill and out of school for a week or more, effecting their education.people have been encouraged to take precautions such as washing their hands thouroughly and using hand sanitizer or not sharing food or drink with anyone. many people are not really listening however and taking this seriously.when it spreads around so quickly to the point where lots of kids are out of school because of it, its not something to be taken lightly.
this article talks about how Obama has declared swine flu a national emergency. This order has given the health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to protect noninfected patients and speed treatment for those infected so it doesn't get worse. the chief is now able to bypass rules for opening alternative care centers at schools or community centers. Hospitals have now started to open up drive-thrus and drive up tent clinics to screen and treat patients with swine flu. theyre trying to keep swine flu patients out of regular ER's and hospitals so as to not affect the patients with other illnessess. hospitals are now allowed to modify patient rules so as to get to treatment more quickly. though there are regulations still that if not followed, could mean the federal government won't fund the treatment, it is not stopping hospitals from doing as much as they can.
Swine flu is speading so fast and has already cost more than 1000 deaths in the U.S. so far. there have also been more than 20,000 hospitalizations for it. I am completely for the hospitals doing all that they can to treat as many as possible while trying to prevent more infections.we need to fight this as much as possible before it gets worse.hoever, even with the deaths and so many home sick, people still are not taking this as seriously as it needs to be taken. there are probably still kids who are infected but have not been tested yet that are walking in our schools, unknowingly spreading the virus. people need to be taking precautions.while the H1N1 vaccine is not available to everyone yet, there is the recent flu shot that while it will not prevent you from catching the virus, it will help if you do catch the flu because it may help to reduce the symptoms. In the past, many people have never paid much attention to getting their seasonal flu shots but beacuse of the H1N1 epidemic, they are becoming more aware of taking precautions.even the seasonal flu causes deaths every year.many americans are not hygeinic enough when it comes to washing their hands after using the bathroom.it takes like 2 mins to wash your hands thouroughly so I'd say it's not a big sacrifice to spend 2 mins of your time.
I feel terrible for the young children in america right now whos parents wont immunize them. now with the H1N1 epidemic going through schools, its even more of a problem especially with young children who are more likely to catch it.
this article talks about how Obama has declared swine flu a national emergency. This order has given the health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to protect noninfected patients and speed treatment for those infected so it doesn't get worse. the chief is now able to bypass rules for opening alternative care centers at schools or community centers. Hospitals have now started to open up drive-thrus and drive up tent clinics to screen and treat patients with swine flu. theyre trying to keep swine flu patients out of regular ER's and hospitals so as to not affect the patients with other illnessess. hospitals are now allowed to modify patient rules so as to get to treatment more quickly. though there are regulations still that if not followed, could mean the federal government won't fund the treatment, it is not stopping hospitals from doing as much as they can.
Swine flu is speading so fast and has already cost more than 1000 deaths in the U.S. so far. there have also been more than 20,000 hospitalizations for it. I am completely for the hospitals doing all that they can to treat as many as possible while trying to prevent more infections.we need to fight this as much as possible before it gets worse.hoever, even with the deaths and so many home sick, people still are not taking this as seriously as it needs to be taken. there are probably still kids who are infected but have not been tested yet that are walking in our schools, unknowingly spreading the virus. people need to be taking precautions.while the H1N1 vaccine is not available to everyone yet, there is the recent flu shot that while it will not prevent you from catching the virus, it will help if you do catch the flu because it may help to reduce the symptoms. In the past, many people have never paid much attention to getting their seasonal flu shots but beacuse of the H1N1 epidemic, they are becoming more aware of taking precautions.even the seasonal flu causes deaths every year.many americans are not hygeinic enough when it comes to washing their hands after using the bathroom.it takes like 2 mins to wash your hands thouroughly so I'd say it's not a big sacrifice to spend 2 mins of your time.
I feel terrible for the young children in america right now whos parents wont immunize them. now with the H1N1 epidemic going through schools, its even more of a problem especially with young children who are more likely to catch it.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
What is the biggest political issue facing the state of virginia?
I think the biggest poilitical issue facing virginia is the lack of funding for transportation.traffic is so congested and overcrowded and we need more roads but none can be built because there is no money for it.because of the recent economic problems that countys in va have had to dealt with, there is hardly any money for anything right now.in order to be able to fund construction for new roads, taxes would have to be risen significantly. though there should be more available transportation in order for commuters and every other virginian to get where they need to go, is higher taxes really a fair price to pay? the metro already costs enough as it is to maintain without having to try to pay for more roads.
current event #4: Obama takes aim at deceptive health ads-http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33354780/ns/politics-health_care_reform/
Since Obama's election into presidency, he has promised a health care reform that will give citizens who were not able to have health insurance before because they coud'nt afford it, more affordable health insurance.many americans go through their daily lives uninsured because of the high costs of coverage and it isn't fair that they should be denied coverage because of their economic problems.
This article is about how Obama spoke out against critics of his health care plan by stating that without reform,costs will continue to rise and eventually devestate the U.S. economy. there is new legislation being considered that would extend healthcare to millions of people. The president said that rising health care costs have "unleashed havoc on families,businessess,and the economy" and he talked about how whenever they have tried to reform the system in the past, insurance companies try to stop it from happening, because lower health care costs means money loss for those companies.Though the health insurance industry has claimed that the finance committee bill would raise premiums for people who already have health coverage,causing them to be effected because of those who can't afford the current cost of insurance. But the president claims that the health insurance industry is misleading the american people.
Although this reform does mean people who are already covered have to pay more, I think it is a good idea because then people who couldn't afford the insurance will be able to. Though it will be a big price to pay for the billions of dollars being cut from future medicare payments to health care providers.This also means higher taxes, but without this reform, costs will rise and in the long run, this will mean lower salaries and a higher unemployment rate.It will also mean lower profits for businesses and an increase in the amount of people uninsured.
I think that in the end, this reform is a small price to pay considering how much the greater the cost will be if action is not taken soon.
This article is about how Obama spoke out against critics of his health care plan by stating that without reform,costs will continue to rise and eventually devestate the U.S. economy. there is new legislation being considered that would extend healthcare to millions of people. The president said that rising health care costs have "unleashed havoc on families,businessess,and the economy" and he talked about how whenever they have tried to reform the system in the past, insurance companies try to stop it from happening, because lower health care costs means money loss for those companies.Though the health insurance industry has claimed that the finance committee bill would raise premiums for people who already have health coverage,causing them to be effected because of those who can't afford the current cost of insurance. But the president claims that the health insurance industry is misleading the american people.
Although this reform does mean people who are already covered have to pay more, I think it is a good idea because then people who couldn't afford the insurance will be able to. Though it will be a big price to pay for the billions of dollars being cut from future medicare payments to health care providers.This also means higher taxes, but without this reform, costs will rise and in the long run, this will mean lower salaries and a higher unemployment rate.It will also mean lower profits for businesses and an increase in the amount of people uninsured.
I think that in the end, this reform is a small price to pay considering how much the greater the cost will be if action is not taken soon.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
I give Obama a C
Though alot of the decisions that have been made are not Obama's fault, actually atleast 50% of the time its congress's fault, but he is still not making much headway when it comes with dealing with issues.
He has yet to do much for dealing with the healthcare issue,so i give him a D. He has a good idea in expanding coverage but has yet to do anything about it
for dealing with the economic downturn i give him a c-it's true that wasn't completely his fault but he still has a say and that stimulus package was not necessary and our economic problems aren't totally gone yet.and all these ideas he has, like the one about making school all year round, there is just no money for it and while his intentions are good, theyre not really thought out very well when it comes to thinking about if we really have the money to fund all his ideas.
I do give the war on terror thing a B though, he is trying to doing something about the war, even though it means sending more troops to afghanistan,
so all in all he gets a C.his intentions are very good, though illconceived. He hasnt been in office long enough to really make a huge difference though. his grade may improve over time.we'll have to see how this year goes.
He has yet to do much for dealing with the healthcare issue,so i give him a D. He has a good idea in expanding coverage but has yet to do anything about it
for dealing with the economic downturn i give him a c-it's true that wasn't completely his fault but he still has a say and that stimulus package was not necessary and our economic problems aren't totally gone yet.and all these ideas he has, like the one about making school all year round, there is just no money for it and while his intentions are good, theyre not really thought out very well when it comes to thinking about if we really have the money to fund all his ideas.
I do give the war on terror thing a B though, he is trying to doing something about the war, even though it means sending more troops to afghanistan,
so all in all he gets a C.his intentions are very good, though illconceived. He hasnt been in office long enough to really make a huge difference though. his grade may improve over time.we'll have to see how this year goes.
current event #3Obama see consensus on healthcarehttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33252694/ns/politics-white_house/
there has always been talk about who should recieve good and affordable health coverage.Lots of people have been denied healthcare because they could afford it and have suffered because of it.Some have even become overly cautious in their everyday routines so as not to risk getting injured and getting a huge hospital bill they can't pay.
The president has made his opinions clear about overhauling healthcare. He beleives that health insurance reform isnt a specific democratic or republican issue, but an american one. however, there are still issues between the democrat's view and the republican's view on health insurance reform.The is a healthcare bill that's coming out soon and its the only one that meets obama's conditions for expanding insurance coverage without raising the federal deficit.It is also slowing the rise in medical costs.
I agree that this isn't a specific party issue and that all americans should have a right to affordable coverage. Though it may cost the government more money, I believe it is one of those things that is neccesary,because it effects americans lives and that is not somethng that should be dealt with carelessly. I do not, however, agree with the democrat's healthcare package as it would be very costly and add more to the taxes of those who don't buy health insurance. It'll also be forcing many people onto medicaid, and denying them the choice of what health plan best suits them and their needs and it will take about $5 billion out of medicare and cost trillions. More healthcare availabilitty should not have to cost a great deal of money, just enough to be able to provide for those who badly need the coverage.
the government needs to start spending less frugally and on more important issues such as healthcare.otherwise its risking the health of millions of americans.
The president has made his opinions clear about overhauling healthcare. He beleives that health insurance reform isnt a specific democratic or republican issue, but an american one. however, there are still issues between the democrat's view and the republican's view on health insurance reform.The is a healthcare bill that's coming out soon and its the only one that meets obama's conditions for expanding insurance coverage without raising the federal deficit.It is also slowing the rise in medical costs.
I agree that this isn't a specific party issue and that all americans should have a right to affordable coverage. Though it may cost the government more money, I believe it is one of those things that is neccesary,because it effects americans lives and that is not somethng that should be dealt with carelessly. I do not, however, agree with the democrat's healthcare package as it would be very costly and add more to the taxes of those who don't buy health insurance. It'll also be forcing many people onto medicaid, and denying them the choice of what health plan best suits them and their needs and it will take about $5 billion out of medicare and cost trillions. More healthcare availabilitty should not have to cost a great deal of money, just enough to be able to provide for those who badly need the coverage.
the government needs to start spending less frugally and on more important issues such as healthcare.otherwise its risking the health of millions of americans.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
what political issue are you most interested in?
I am most interested in the issue about health care. I think everycone should be able to have affordable health care. no one should be denied covereage, especially in an emergency. there are so many people who dont have healthcare because they can't afford it, and therefore, they are overly cautious and paranoid.people who are dieing shouldnt be denied care because they cant afford it. It's not humane to just let people die because of theyre economical problems. I know people who cant afford any right now and are doing recreational activities like martial arts or other sports or reckless behavior and its scary to think about because what if they got hurt? they wouldn't get any medical help and it would potentially be risking their health.I think Obamas reform would be a good idea because every american deserves to be able to afford health insurance. people shouldn't have to suffer in that way just because they're not as well off as others may be
current event #2:Obama's afghanistan decisionhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33161460/ns/world_news-the_new_york_times/
There has always been conflicts regarding the war and debates on whether or not to take troops out of afghanistan or to send more in.there have been questions as to whether or not this would be effective, or just cause a greater loss of soldiers.
Obama has to decide on whether he'll send up to 40,000 more troops to afghanistan. he is calling the war a "war of necessity" and that is would be fundamental to defending our country .however, there is critism about if this war really is a necessity or if it would just be making things worse to put in more troops
There has been so many problems regarding troops in afghanistan and the war hasn't stopped so far and doesn't seem like it will anytime soon. there is that saying "fight fire with fire" but we're not really extinguishing it, just making the flames bigger. sending more troops will just add to the problem, and possibly make it worse.we need to think about how we can get our troops our, not how we can put more in, risking more lives and not really accomplishing anything. there should be other ways to resolve this instead of risking more lives.using force is not neccesarily the only way to win.
right now, this war is causing way more problems than it is fixing them
Obama has to decide on whether he'll send up to 40,000 more troops to afghanistan. he is calling the war a "war of necessity" and that is would be fundamental to defending our country .however, there is critism about if this war really is a necessity or if it would just be making things worse to put in more troops
There has been so many problems regarding troops in afghanistan and the war hasn't stopped so far and doesn't seem like it will anytime soon. there is that saying "fight fire with fire" but we're not really extinguishing it, just making the flames bigger. sending more troops will just add to the problem, and possibly make it worse.we need to think about how we can get our troops our, not how we can put more in, risking more lives and not really accomplishing anything. there should be other ways to resolve this instead of risking more lives.using force is not neccesarily the only way to win.
right now, this war is causing way more problems than it is fixing them
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