The FBI has released video and pictures of the suspected Boston bombers. The FBI is encouraging everyone to take a look at the photo and video in attempt to identify the subjects.
All tips are helpful especially the symbols on their hats. Both men are wearing hats with a different symbol on each if anyone can identify the symbols or brand of backpacks for the FBI that may lead to a new breakthrough in the case.
I encourage everyone to look through the pictures released by the FBI and try to identify them and call the FBI tip line 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit the website fbi.gov
http://www.fbi.gov/news/updates-on-investigation-into-multiple-explosions-in-boston/updates-on-investigation-into-multiple-explosions-in-boston
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/18/obama-to-visit-boston-amid-hunt-for-persons-interest-seen-in-photos/
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/18/us/boston-blasts/index.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57580325/fbi-releases-video-of-2-boston-bombing-suspects/
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Boston Bombing
This is sad day for Americans. As of this posting 2 casualties have been reported and over a hundred wounded. From one of the videos is is unclear the target. The Boston Marathon is a very symbolic target and was chosen to terrify Americans. President Obama has not identified the bombing as a terrorist attack. However white house staff is referring to the event as a terrorist attack. The miscommunication in the white house is unsettling yet not unusual.
My thoughts and prays are with the victims and their families.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Sequestration Kicks In
Sequestratoin has finally set in and the US will not see immediate consequences, yet.
The automatic spending cuts will kick in slowly and the affects will not be seen for awhile. The job loss and spending cuts will be delayed by notifying unions and other government entities.
Politically the real winners are the republicans. Their thirst for spending cuts has been satisfied without the tax increases president Obama suggested. The republicans also successfully kept tax loopholes that protect the wealthy.
The Democratic party really needs to find new ways to compromise or simply get tougher. The Republicans are playing hard ball and they either need to step up or get a super majority in both houses. The Democrats have been getting beat by the opposition because of a lack of common ground or a lack or compromise however they are still losing.
President Obama called the cuts "just dumb" according to the New York Times. The American public will not be questioning the intelligence of the of the bill. They will be questioning why President Obama stood by and let the Republicans strip the government of funds. President Obama will look like a staunch democrat unwilling to move on an unrealistic platform despite whether or not he actually is.
We will see how the White House responds to this and if congress can start compromising again.
The automatic spending cuts will kick in slowly and the affects will not be seen for awhile. The job loss and spending cuts will be delayed by notifying unions and other government entities.
Politically the real winners are the republicans. Their thirst for spending cuts has been satisfied without the tax increases president Obama suggested. The republicans also successfully kept tax loopholes that protect the wealthy.
The Democratic party really needs to find new ways to compromise or simply get tougher. The Republicans are playing hard ball and they either need to step up or get a super majority in both houses. The Democrats have been getting beat by the opposition because of a lack of common ground or a lack or compromise however they are still losing.
President Obama called the cuts "just dumb" according to the New York Times. The American public will not be questioning the intelligence of the of the bill. They will be questioning why President Obama stood by and let the Republicans strip the government of funds. President Obama will look like a staunch democrat unwilling to move on an unrealistic platform despite whether or not he actually is.
We will see how the White House responds to this and if congress can start compromising again.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Al Gore on the Daily Show
I really enjoyed the conversation Al Gore and Jon Stewart about economics global warming and sustainable capitalism.
I believe my definition of sustainable capitalism is strong government investment and tax breaks to green technologies and companies. Economically solar panels are brilliant and history has shown technology only gets better. So if we start building houses with solar panels they will provide all of their energy they need in the day and account for growing population and decrease our dependency on foreign oil. Foreign oil is not only unreliable, at best, but it does not stimulate our economy. We waste money on oil when we could use our own sun to power our cars. If we even cut down our oil consumption we could get all of our oil from Canada. Our ally to the north currently provides us with a majority of our oil. Also oil from Canada is cheaper because it doesn't have to be shipped half way around the globe to be consumed.
We need to talk about real solutions now. The employment rate went up from 7.8% to 7.9% this past month and even though it is not a huge hit to our economy we could certainly use an economic boost we could see in green energy. If we do it correctly and not like Slyndra or weather proofing homes. We could have used the Keystone pipeline too because Canadian oil is the only oil this country can buy with a degree of certainty. The key to sustainable capitalism is betting on a future that is sustainable. Betting on the technologies that will become powerful in the future that are not big now but will be soon. Sooner than big energy will have the American Public believe.
I believe my definition of sustainable capitalism is strong government investment and tax breaks to green technologies and companies. Economically solar panels are brilliant and history has shown technology only gets better. So if we start building houses with solar panels they will provide all of their energy they need in the day and account for growing population and decrease our dependency on foreign oil. Foreign oil is not only unreliable, at best, but it does not stimulate our economy. We waste money on oil when we could use our own sun to power our cars. If we even cut down our oil consumption we could get all of our oil from Canada. Our ally to the north currently provides us with a majority of our oil. Also oil from Canada is cheaper because it doesn't have to be shipped half way around the globe to be consumed.
We need to talk about real solutions now. The employment rate went up from 7.8% to 7.9% this past month and even though it is not a huge hit to our economy we could certainly use an economic boost we could see in green energy. If we do it correctly and not like Slyndra or weather proofing homes. We could have used the Keystone pipeline too because Canadian oil is the only oil this country can buy with a degree of certainty. The key to sustainable capitalism is betting on a future that is sustainable. Betting on the technologies that will become powerful in the future that are not big now but will be soon. Sooner than big energy will have the American Public believe.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Pennsylvania and Ohio
It looks as though President Obama will take Pennsylvania which is huge and may win Obama the election this is history making and a very serious step toward victory for President Obama if he can win other key states.
Florida is Still Very Close. 152 Romney 123 Obama
The election is still close however Romney has the lead yet Obama has the lead in Ohio. We may be up late tonight looking to see what happens in Florida. As it stands Florida is 50/50
It Looks Like Republicans Will Control the House
The Republicans if they take over the house and the presidency we will see a new conservative wave of legislation. The new republican power may stimulate the economy or make it sputter. It does seem that tonight will shake up congress with any shift in power tonight. I believe Americans are simply sick of the recession and are looking for any change. The American people are voting desperately this election because neither side seems to have an electrified base like there was in 2008. However we will see what happens in the coming month after the post-election haze has calmed down where this new shift in power takes the nation. Will the American people be more confident in their economy and country? Leave your comment down below
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