Sadly, it was reported on, "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," tonight, that actress Natasha Richardson has died in a fatal skiing accident. She was taking a skiing lesson while on vacation with her family when a minor fall went awry. Her husband, fellow actor Liam Neeson, and their children, were by her side when she passed.
This is so sad. Just goes to show how short life really is. She was only 45, having fun and staying active, and fell to her death. Scary...and so unfortunate.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Bush to Pen an Autobiography...Really?
Tonight on,"Countdown with Keith Olbermann," the substitute anchor discussed how former president, George W. Bush, is intending to write a super-honest memoir on his White House glory days. In the book, he plans on discussing his decisions such as invading Afghanistan and to begin the War in Iraq. He wants readers to see his point of view, raw and uncut.
While I applaud the audacity to share his opinions on his controversial two terms in office, I really don't think America will be too psyched to sink their teeth into Bush's book. I mean, look at the grandiose mess we're in now. Americans are having enough financial issues, and probably will not be willing to spend however amount of money on the man who turned our country into the ground.
Do you guys think this is too soon? Does a Bush memoir really have consumer appeal right now?
While I applaud the audacity to share his opinions on his controversial two terms in office, I really don't think America will be too psyched to sink their teeth into Bush's book. I mean, look at the grandiose mess we're in now. Americans are having enough financial issues, and probably will not be willing to spend however amount of money on the man who turned our country into the ground.
Do you guys think this is too soon? Does a Bush memoir really have consumer appeal right now?
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Bristol Palin Further Proves she Needs to be on the Jerry Springer Show
According to msnbc.com, Bristol Palin, 18, has broken up with her son Tripp's father, Levi Johnston. They had previously announced plans to wed in hopes of providing a healthy home life for their newborn son.
Hmm..no one saw this one coming! I have to admit, though, sometimes I really feel bad for this girl. You know if she had been taught properly about birth control, pregnancy, or freedom to choose as a woman, Bristol probably would have made better decisions. However, when your mom is uber-conservative Sarah Palin, it must be hard to actually make your own, let alone good, choices.
I really just hope Bristol and her son can have a normal life, and that someday she can have the opportunity to attend college and have a real career. What are your thoughts on Bristol and her family life?
Hmm..no one saw this one coming! I have to admit, though, sometimes I really feel bad for this girl. You know if she had been taught properly about birth control, pregnancy, or freedom to choose as a woman, Bristol probably would have made better decisions. However, when your mom is uber-conservative Sarah Palin, it must be hard to actually make your own, let alone good, choices.
I really just hope Bristol and her son can have a normal life, and that someday she can have the opportunity to attend college and have a real career. What are your thoughts on Bristol and her family life?
Madoff Pleads Guilty to 11 Felony Counts
Today, according to msnbc.com, financier Bernie Madoff has pleaded guilty to all charges held against him. Madoff was involved in perhaps the largest Ponzi Scheme of all-time, and his disgraceful and deceitful actions have cheated countless people and organizations out of all of their life savings. He pleaded guilty to 11 felony charges, and could potentially receive a sentence of 150 years in jail.
“'I cannot adequately express how sorry I am for what I have done,” Madoff told the court, admitting that for many years he had operated a Ponzi scheme. He added that he is “painfully aware” that he has “deeply hurt many many people,'” according to MSNBC.
It is estimated that Madoff cost his investors in between ten and sixteen billion dollars. In addition, not only did numerous people lose money, years of philanthopy done for charities have been wiped out. Jewish organizations, such as Hadassah and Taglit Birthright Israel have basically been depleted because of investing with Madoff.
Hopefully, Madoff will receive a proper punishment for cheating so many people out of their live savings and their trust for the business world.
“'I cannot adequately express how sorry I am for what I have done,” Madoff told the court, admitting that for many years he had operated a Ponzi scheme. He added that he is “painfully aware” that he has “deeply hurt many many people,'” according to MSNBC.
It is estimated that Madoff cost his investors in between ten and sixteen billion dollars. In addition, not only did numerous people lose money, years of philanthopy done for charities have been wiped out. Jewish organizations, such as Hadassah and Taglit Birthright Israel have basically been depleted because of investing with Madoff.
Hopefully, Madoff will receive a proper punishment for cheating so many people out of their live savings and their trust for the business world.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Stem Cell Research Gains Momentum
A major victory was won today for science, technology, and medical innovation. On both "The Rachel Maddow Show" and "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," each political analyst revealed how Obama has reversed Bush's previous anti-Stem Cell Research ban. Obama declared that this was a win for science, and against efforts to make political decisions based on personal ideology. This overturning of Bush's plan will greatly increase funding for Stem Cell Research, and will hopefully lead to cure creations for diseases such as Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, Obama has emphasized the importance of "scientific integrity" and how the government must support a decision that could have the ability to ease human suffering. A breakthrough in this research could potentially help over millions of Americans and countless others around the world.
I am thrilled to see increasing funding for stem cell research. With increased biomedical research and experimentation, who knows what diseases could be eradicated. Some believe that stem cells may even be able to be used to cure some types of cancer.
What do you guys think? Will increased stem cell research be beneficial to our country?
I am thrilled to see increasing funding for stem cell research. With increased biomedical research and experimentation, who knows what diseases could be eradicated. Some believe that stem cells may even be able to be used to cure some types of cancer.
What do you guys think? Will increased stem cell research be beneficial to our country?
Mexico: Home to pristine beaches, guacamole, and...drug wars?
When I watched "The Rachel Maddow Show," along with checking out the MSNBC website today, I was shocked to see how intense the Mexican drug cartel war has gotten. Has coverage of this shocked anyone else this much, too?
According to msnbc.com, "The concern is very real. Mexican drug cartels already control about 90 percent of the cocaine trade across the United States and most of the market for marijuana, methamphetamine and heroin, with operations in 230 cities, according to the U.S. Justice Department’s National Drug Intelligence Center...Mexican drug-trafficking organizations — known in law enforcement lingo as DTOs — “control drug distribution in most U.S. cities, and they are gaining strength in markets that they do not yet control,” the National Drug Intelligence Center reported in its 2009 National Drug Threat Assessment. The report warned that violent urban gangs connected to Mexican cartels were extending their network “from inner cities to suburban and rural areas. Its conclusion: “Mexican DTOs represent the greatest organized crime threat to the United States."
Have U.S. government officials been silenced about this issue? How has there been barely any media coverage of the Mexican drug cartel until recently? This surely has not fallen out of thin air. If not followed up with properly, this could lead to major international conflict. Janet Napolitano, Obama's Homeland Security Secretary, however, seemed confident that this conflict and threat could be dealt with efficiently. Let's hope this is the case.
According to msnbc.com, "The concern is very real. Mexican drug cartels already control about 90 percent of the cocaine trade across the United States and most of the market for marijuana, methamphetamine and heroin, with operations in 230 cities, according to the U.S. Justice Department’s National Drug Intelligence Center...Mexican drug-trafficking organizations — known in law enforcement lingo as DTOs — “control drug distribution in most U.S. cities, and they are gaining strength in markets that they do not yet control,” the National Drug Intelligence Center reported in its 2009 National Drug Threat Assessment. The report warned that violent urban gangs connected to Mexican cartels were extending their network “from inner cities to suburban and rural areas. Its conclusion: “Mexican DTOs represent the greatest organized crime threat to the United States."
Have U.S. government officials been silenced about this issue? How has there been barely any media coverage of the Mexican drug cartel until recently? This surely has not fallen out of thin air. If not followed up with properly, this could lead to major international conflict. Janet Napolitano, Obama's Homeland Security Secretary, however, seemed confident that this conflict and threat could be dealt with efficiently. Let's hope this is the case.
The State of the Unions
Tonight on, "The Rachel Maddow Show," Ms. Maddow discussed the potentially controversial Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA.) If this legislation is passed, it will be easier for employees within a business to create and form unions. While Democrats support this bill, Republicans firmly oppose it. Senator John McCain even suggested the Act was anti-democracy and even, "dangerous for America." Some Republican politicians even see this as worse than the highly opposed stimulus bill and Obama's budget plan.
Isn't the freedom to organize unions one of the basic rights of an American? Are the Republicans catching on to something we don't see, or are they just overreacting to stand the ground of their party?
Are both parties going to be this finnicky for the next four years? Can't we all just get along?
Isn't the freedom to organize unions one of the basic rights of an American? Are the Republicans catching on to something we don't see, or are they just overreacting to stand the ground of their party?
Are both parties going to be this finnicky for the next four years? Can't we all just get along?
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