Budget Cuts= Buttered Bread

According to a recent Fox News article concerning a proposed 20 percent cut across the board to federal agencies, I was startled to learn that NASA may have to abandon the international space station. Abandon the International Space Station, are they crazy. I mean the United States is one of the chief supporters of the International Space Station along with other countries around the world and to quit now would not only send a bad message to the American People it would also send a message to the world that the US is no longer a serious player when it comes to technology and space exploration. I would rather see a decrease in defense spending than a decrease in NASA's budget. The day that congress gives up on the ISS is a day that will make Kennedy turn over in his grave.

Crisis in Cairo?

As we all know from the news stories coming out of Cairo and Egypt, the government of Murarak is on the verge of collapse as protesters have taken to the streets in mass. It is too soon to tell what will happen and not if but when the military decides that enough is enough and steps in to put a stop to the violence. I wonder what the outcome of Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Clinton's influence's will be on whether or not the United States can calm down a rapidly deteriorating situation.

Winter Term

Winter Term is only 2 weeks in and there is much to be done. I'm excited with the classes that I have and will keep everyone informed on my progress. I am taking a Policy Analysis class and will be looking for a topic to choose so if anyone has any ideas than pleas let me know. I would like to take a moment of silence in honor of the Congress woman from Arizona.

New day has risen on the Political Horizon

There is change in the air as the new congress convened this week and with a new sense of leadership as House Speaker Boehner takes the helm from Congresswoman Pelosi. I for one am optimistic that Republicans have learned their lesson and will actually practice small government accountability rather than simply read the party platform pamplet. It is a new year so let liberty and optimism ring throughout the land.

Saudi Weapons deal?

Recently Fox News reported that the Obama Administration is set to endorse a 60 billion dollar weapons deal to Saudi Arabia. The deal includes as many as 84 new F-15 fighters, upgrade 70 more, and purchase three types of helicopters—70 Apaches, 72 Black Hawks and 36 Little birds, officials said.

From North Korea with Love

Fox News recently reported that an former DPRK cabinet official in charge of talks with South Korea has been executed. Kwon Ho Ung was executed by firing squad due to poor work performance. According to Fox News Kwon was the former chief councilor of the North's Cabinet, but it was not clear what about his policy would have prompted his execution. After hearing a story like this I am relieved to live in a America and not communist DPRK.

Back in the Saddle!!!

Its been some time since I last posted on HousePolitic but I'm back and ready to enlighten the minds on issues of today. It appears that President Obama is going to be appearing on the View so as to discuss the progress and accomplishments his Administration has made. I think its good for the President to go on daytime television as Barbara Walters is pretty tough hitting. Recently it has become known that over 75,000 documents about the Afghan war have become available to the public. The question I have is how did such a large number of classified documents become disclosed to the public? Recently it has been announced that embattled CEO Tony Hayward is being sent to Russia to over see BPs joint Russia-BP project. Good luck in Siberia Mr. Hayward.