written by: stacia_doss.
Since the "shellacking" that President Barack Obama took a few short weeks ago--the switch of power in the House of Representatives from Democratic to Republican--the American people have seen no mercy and help for the suffering economy.
As the two go back and forth, failing to pass things that could help us, we are the ones suffering.
I just read an article...check out the headline..something about it seems wrong to me...
Democrats fail to pass jobless benefits extension
But as I read a little further, I realized that it was the House (which has Republican control) that failed to pass the extension, so why does the headline read like it was the fault of the Democrats? They don't even have enough power in the House of Representatives to really even make a difference anymore. I guess it is supposed to mean that "Democratic efforts fail to pass" but the headline is very misleading to me.
Check out this quote, from a Democrat:
"I don't see how Republicans can go home for Thanksgiving knowing that, because they blocked this bill, hundreds of thousands of people may not have a turkey on their table," said Democratic Representative Sander Levin, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
I don't understand. The morning after the election, I wrote a piece stating that if these two parties could learn to work together for our sake (the American people) instead of going against everything, the country would be a lot better in several aspects. However, it seems like the Republican agenda is that of which I thought:To do absolutely nothing for the overall benefit of the country. Rather, the itinerary is nothing less than the slogan of "stop everything" but "do nothing". Sad day for us.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Presidential Stuff..I really like this.
President Barack Obama embraces First Lady Michelle Obama as they wait to speak at a rally on the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, Oct 17, 2010.
(Courtesy of jackandjillpolitics.com and White House photographer Pete Souza)
Monday, November 15, 2010
A weekend 'For Colored Girls' and Sports
written by:stacia_doss.
This weekend, I did the usual: watched football. I sadly saw one of my college teams get trampled with zero points on their end for the final box score.
one major pass (from Vince Young) to newly acquired Randy Moss in the only NFL game I cared about watching yesterday. The Tennessee Titans fell short with a 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
One thing I did, out of the ordinary, was go to the movies to see Tyler Perry's widely talked about film "For Colored Girls"...Except, it wasn't my first time. It was my second time seeing the movie in two consecutive weekends. But it wasn't because I just loved it so much. It was because the experience of viewing something can be different based on who accompanies you..so I wanted to see it again with my mother.
This weekend, I did the usual: watched football. I sadly saw one of my college teams get trampled with zero points on their end for the final box score.
Through my observations of the quick snippets of games that the NFL Redzone showed me, I only saw
one major pass (from Vince Young) to newly acquired Randy Moss in the only NFL game I cared about watching yesterday. The Tennessee Titans fell short with a 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. In fact, every Tennessee football college team lost this weekend except for Tennessee Vols with a sweeping 52-14 victory over Ole Miss for their Homecoming.
On a higher note, the Dallas Cowboys have not experienced a victory in a while, and they finally did on Sunday...against the New York Giants. Good for them, I think they needed to feel what it was like to win again.
Also, my Memphis Grizzlies held their own against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Although they lost 116-110 in overtime, I was pretty proud of them. It's too bad I can't see them on television now that I'm not in Memphis anymore. Bummer!
One thing I did, out of the ordinary, was go to the movies to see Tyler Perry's widely talked about film "For Colored Girls"...Except, it wasn't my first time. It was my second time seeing the movie in two consecutive weekends. But it wasn't because I just loved it so much. It was because the experience of viewing something can be different based on who accompanies you..so I wanted to see it again with my mother.
I only noticed one minor detail the second time around that I hadn't the first, but that's about it..All of the buzz and debate about it that followed its premiere last weekend cluttered my mind as I watched it the second time around. It just wasn't the same...
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday Update on Randy Moss
Phenomonal wide reciever, Randy Moss, was recently released from the Minnesota Vikings. I knew it wouldn't be long before he found another home.
He's going down south, after being acquired quickly by the Tennessee Titans. I'm sure he will be a great asset to the team, just as he would with nearly any other team.
Welcome to the Tennessee Titans, Randy!=)
He's going down south, after being acquired quickly by the Tennessee Titans. I'm sure he will be a great asset to the team, just as he would with nearly any other team.
Welcome to the Tennessee Titans, Randy!=)
What were people doing yesterday that was better than voting?
article by:stacia_doss.
Tuesday night’s Midterm elections resulted in the Democrats losing control of the House, but retaining control of the Senate.
With Republican control of the House and Democratic control of the Senate, a long battle is foreseen for President Barack Obama, leading into the election of 2012.
But some think this change in House power could be just what President Obama needs to regain his positive rank.
According to an article on cnn.com, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico (Dem.) said the following about the election before the voting results:
“The divided government result, if it happens, is good for the president, because he now has some potential enemies but he also has some potential partners to get things done where he didn't have them before."
On the other hand, with declining popularity, skepticism about his economic plans, and an “eroding base of support”, signs for 2012 re-election look ominous for President Obama, according to CBS.
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My Take?
I see myself as much less of a skeptic, and more of a believer. I’m hoping and foreseeing that this (Republican power in the House) will have a reverse effect on the President.
I can’t be certain that the Democrats are on the right track for sure, but I can say with certainty that the Republican Party is forgetting that what is passed for the people in the Senate and House is for the benefit of the American people.
It’s not for the benefit of a specific party. I feel as if this midterm election resulted in a sense of satisfaction to have the opportunity to cease what has been done under the current leadership.
The agenda of both parties should be moving forward with the agenda of helping the American party, not battling against and reversing everything President Obama has done thus far. It’s silly and selfish to go in to 2011 thinking the latter, and I hope (for everyone’s sake) it is not their mindset.
Aside from the obvious issues in voters voting anti-Democratic this midterm, CBS found that the numbers that were huge in 2008, were diminished in this election. I think it was simply because of ignorance and voters not understanding the importance of yesterday’s midterm.
I was unable to vote, because I unfortunately missed the cut-off for absentee voting. I even tried to register in my new home state, but it was too late.
Those that I knew who didn’t vote that were registered and in their district were ignorant about what was going on. “What is it for?,” someone asked me. “What’s it about?”. All I could do was attempt to explain the importance of the election to them.
According to that same article mentioned earlier that CBS posted online:
-Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 comprised 18 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 11 percent of the electorate in 2010.
-Union voters comprised 23 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 17 percent in 2010.
-African Americans made up 13 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 10 percent of the electorate in 2010.
Where was everyone yesterday who voted in 2008? If you had no setbacks, and stayed at home, why didn’t you vote?
Tuesday night’s Midterm elections resulted in the Democrats losing control of the House, but retaining control of the Senate.
With Republican control of the House and Democratic control of the Senate, a long battle is foreseen for President Barack Obama, leading into the election of 2012.
But some think this change in House power could be just what President Obama needs to regain his positive rank.
According to an article on cnn.com, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico (Dem.) said the following about the election before the voting results:
“The divided government result, if it happens, is good for the president, because he now has some potential enemies but he also has some potential partners to get things done where he didn't have them before."
On the other hand, with declining popularity, skepticism about his economic plans, and an “eroding base of support”, signs for 2012 re-election look ominous for President Obama, according to CBS.
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My Take?
I see myself as much less of a skeptic, and more of a believer. I’m hoping and foreseeing that this (Republican power in the House) will have a reverse effect on the President.
I can’t be certain that the Democrats are on the right track for sure, but I can say with certainty that the Republican Party is forgetting that what is passed for the people in the Senate and House is for the benefit of the American people.
It’s not for the benefit of a specific party. I feel as if this midterm election resulted in a sense of satisfaction to have the opportunity to cease what has been done under the current leadership.
The agenda of both parties should be moving forward with the agenda of helping the American party, not battling against and reversing everything President Obama has done thus far. It’s silly and selfish to go in to 2011 thinking the latter, and I hope (for everyone’s sake) it is not their mindset.
Aside from the obvious issues in voters voting anti-Democratic this midterm, CBS found that the numbers that were huge in 2008, were diminished in this election. I think it was simply because of ignorance and voters not understanding the importance of yesterday’s midterm.
I was unable to vote, because I unfortunately missed the cut-off for absentee voting. I even tried to register in my new home state, but it was too late.
Those that I knew who didn’t vote that were registered and in their district were ignorant about what was going on. “What is it for?,” someone asked me. “What’s it about?”. All I could do was attempt to explain the importance of the election to them.
According to that same article mentioned earlier that CBS posted online:
-Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 comprised 18 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 11 percent of the electorate in 2010.
-Union voters comprised 23 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 17 percent in 2010.
-African Americans made up 13 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 10 percent of the electorate in 2010.
Where was everyone yesterday who voted in 2008? If you had no setbacks, and stayed at home, why didn’t you vote?
Monday, November 1, 2010
This Weekend in Football
written by:stacia_doss.
The Biggest News:
It was only Sunday when I saw a press conference with Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Randy Moss' complaining about being fined for not cooperating with the media...Just a day later, and he's off the team!
It's official, the Vikings have waived Moss from the team, according to the NFL network. The team has not yet confirmed, but if it's true, Moss would have only been on the team for a month. Where could he be headed next if his stop in Minnesota has ended?
The Biggest Disappointment:
The Tennessee Titans, once again, fell short to the San Diego Chargers Sunday evening with a 33-25 loss. The Titans have lost to the team eight times straight, since 1993.
They have never won against San Diego chargers neither under the name as "Tennessee Titans", nor under the coaching of Jeff Fisher.
Bummer. =(
So Tennessee is now 5-3 leading into their Bye Week, San Diego is 3-5.
The Best Experience:
I was able to attend yet another St.Louis Rams game on Saturday afternoon in St.Louis to watch them face the Carolina Panthers.
It was a great 20-10 victory for the Rams, and a moment to shine for former Rams player (and University of Memphis alumni), Isaac Bruce. As the presence of his number 80 jersey hung for display in the Edward Jones dome, the team gained an early Saturday win.
The Rams will go into their Bye Week with a win, at a standing of 4-4.
The Biggest News:
It was only Sunday when I saw a press conference with Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Randy Moss' complaining about being fined for not cooperating with the media...Just a day later, and he's off the team!
It's official, the Vikings have waived Moss from the team, according to the NFL network. The team has not yet confirmed, but if it's true, Moss would have only been on the team for a month. Where could he be headed next if his stop in Minnesota has ended?
The Biggest Disappointment:
The Tennessee Titans, once again, fell short to the San Diego Chargers Sunday evening with a 33-25 loss. The Titans have lost to the team eight times straight, since 1993.
They have never won against San Diego chargers neither under the name as "Tennessee Titans", nor under the coaching of Jeff Fisher.
Bummer. =(
So Tennessee is now 5-3 leading into their Bye Week, San Diego is 3-5.
The Best Experience:
I was able to attend yet another St.Louis Rams game on Saturday afternoon in St.Louis to watch them face the Carolina Panthers.
It was a great 20-10 victory for the Rams, and a moment to shine for former Rams player (and University of Memphis alumni), Isaac Bruce. As the presence of his number 80 jersey hung for display in the Edward Jones dome, the team gained an early Saturday win.
The Rams will go into their Bye Week with a win, at a standing of 4-4.
The Most Racist Campaign in Decades, and What It Demands of Us (re-post)
'Tis the season to be voting. Will you be at the polls? I certainly hope so.
In my web browsing earlier, I came across something posted on a page that I visit from time to time. I deemed it worthy of re-posting.
Check out this important post found on: jackandjillpolitics.com
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