http://www.npr.org/2014/10/16/356728087/in-south-dakota-a-three-way-senate-race-draws-national-attention
For many years, South Dakota has been strongly Republican, but in this year's elections, Democrat Rick Weiland is gaining support. And now a third candidate, Larry Pressler, is running as an independent, making it even harder for the other two candidates. As the fight for the Senate ensues, South Dakota is getting a lot of attention, because what happens in our state may have a drastic impact in the Senate and the future of the country.
Although I support Rounds, I think that it's good that there's more competition now because now more people have their voices heard and it looks more like a democracy rather than a single-party dictatorship.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
$4 billion price tag for midterm elections
http://onpolitics.usatoday.com/2014/10/22/analysis-midterm-election-will-cost-nearly-4-billion/
Midterm elections this year are going to cost about $4 billion dollars, making this year the most expensive midterm ever. This expensive election means more annoying political TV ads, radio ads, phone calls, and more junk mail for everybody. The non-partisan center for Responsive Politics says that political groups are spending about $19.4 million dollars a day.
I think that $4 billion is a ridiculous amount of money used for campaigning. Political candidates should actually use that money to help people instead of just furthering their own interests. They should really make a law limiting the amount of money spent on campaigning.
Midterm elections this year are going to cost about $4 billion dollars, making this year the most expensive midterm ever. This expensive election means more annoying political TV ads, radio ads, phone calls, and more junk mail for everybody. The non-partisan center for Responsive Politics says that political groups are spending about $19.4 million dollars a day.
I think that $4 billion is a ridiculous amount of money used for campaigning. Political candidates should actually use that money to help people instead of just furthering their own interests. They should really make a law limiting the amount of money spent on campaigning.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Hitler was a meth head
Link: http://usat.ly/1xOrEQ9
Studies and historical reports say that hitler was on a cocktail of drugs, including crystal meth. Hitlers cocktail of drugs include meth, barbiturate tranquilizers, morphine, bull semen, and other drugs. According to the report, hitlers doctor was theodor morell, a "doctor" who was know for his odd treatments and was considered by many to be a quack. This means that hitler ruled the third riech and directed ww2 while high on drugs.
Personally, I think this explains a lot about what hitler did and I also believe that this is the reason that he made many terrible choices toward the end of the war in terms of military decisions. So I guess you could say that meth started ww2 and ended it.
Studies and historical reports say that hitler was on a cocktail of drugs, including crystal meth. Hitlers cocktail of drugs include meth, barbiturate tranquilizers, morphine, bull semen, and other drugs. According to the report, hitlers doctor was theodor morell, a "doctor" who was know for his odd treatments and was considered by many to be a quack. This means that hitler ruled the third riech and directed ww2 while high on drugs.
Personally, I think this explains a lot about what hitler did and I also believe that this is the reason that he made many terrible choices toward the end of the war in terms of military decisions. So I guess you could say that meth started ww2 and ended it.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Supreme Court Stops Voter ID Law
Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/10/09/supreme-court-wisconsin-voter-id/16985963/
Recently, the Supreme Court has blocked a Wisconsin law that would have required voters to present government issued identification. Reasons given by the Court include that it would discriminate minorities like Blacks and Hispanics, the elderly, students, and people with disablilites. The Court also said that it would "create a mess at the polls." The state said that the reason for the law was to crack down on voter fraud and illegal voters.
I believe that it is dumb for the Supreme Court to strike this down. If people really wanted to vote, they should have to provide the proper ID. And discriminating against minorities? That is preposterous, minorities can get an ID just as easily as any white person. Although there were virtously no negatives about this law, the Courts still struck it down for no real good reason. This event has really made me lose faith in our court system.
Recently, the Supreme Court has blocked a Wisconsin law that would have required voters to present government issued identification. Reasons given by the Court include that it would discriminate minorities like Blacks and Hispanics, the elderly, students, and people with disablilites. The Court also said that it would "create a mess at the polls." The state said that the reason for the law was to crack down on voter fraud and illegal voters.
I believe that it is dumb for the Supreme Court to strike this down. If people really wanted to vote, they should have to provide the proper ID. And discriminating against minorities? That is preposterous, minorities can get an ID just as easily as any white person. Although there were virtously no negatives about this law, the Courts still struck it down for no real good reason. This event has really made me lose faith in our court system.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Hong Kong Protesters turn back to flag during National Day
Today marks National Day in the People's Republic of China. As many of you know, there are thousands of people in Hong Kong demanding democratic reform in the semi-autonomous territory. The protests, led mainly by students, are almost entirely peaceful, as they have only been occupying places like streets and other public places. The Chinese government have said that these protests are illegal but they have yet to break them up, except for one instance when police used tear gas on a group of protesters. Today, during the flag raising, many of the protesters turned their backs to the flag and jeered. No one is certain how this will end, as neither the protesters or the government is showing signs of backing down.
Personally, I think that it is good and right for the people to protest against the tyranny that exists in China. Although I fully support the protesters, I also believe that it's risky for them to protest, especially when you look at what happened during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, which ended with the deaths of between 240 and 1,000 protesters. Many of the protesters in Hong Kong may not even be aware of what happened in 1989, since the Chinese have censored all mentions of what happened back then.
Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/10/01/hong-kong-pro-democracy-protests-china-national-day/16520315/
Personally, I think that it is good and right for the people to protest against the tyranny that exists in China. Although I fully support the protesters, I also believe that it's risky for them to protest, especially when you look at what happened during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, which ended with the deaths of between 240 and 1,000 protesters. Many of the protesters in Hong Kong may not even be aware of what happened in 1989, since the Chinese have censored all mentions of what happened back then.
Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/10/01/hong-kong-pro-democracy-protests-china-national-day/16520315/
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