Article- http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/us/politics/democrats-like-a-romney-idea-to-cap-tax-deductions.html?ref=politics
(I forget how to do the hyperlink stuff) (Actually, the title might have it linked, I'm very confused)
This article is about how the Democrats have been looking into and liking one of Romney's ideas. He had an idea, similar to Obama's, that would "limit income house deductions to 28%." I'm not going to act like I know what that means... This article jumped out at me because of the fact that the Democrats are embracing an idea by the man who just lost to President Obama in the election so soon after the election. Obama even criticized this idea in the past and I found it strange that the Democrats embraced it so soon after the election.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Congress Resumes With a G.O.P. Leadership Fight
Congress Resumes With a G.O.P. Leadership Fight
This article from the New York Times discusses the GOP's upcoming decision as to who will be the leader of the party. The decision is between Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and Representative Tom Price of Georgia. Both have a large following within the party, but each represent a possible direction for the GOP to take after their defeat in the Presidential election.
I feel that in this situation after coming off of the loss of the Presidential election, it would be in the best interest of the GOP to have Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers lead the party. She is far less conservative in her views than Representative Tom Price and at this time the GOP should avoid leaning too far to the right. It is not something the majority of Americans want to see, as we saw in the past few weeks. I think that by choosing Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers the GOP can begin to reinvent themselves into a party more desirable for more Americans.
This article from the New York Times discusses the GOP's upcoming decision as to who will be the leader of the party. The decision is between Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and Representative Tom Price of Georgia. Both have a large following within the party, but each represent a possible direction for the GOP to take after their defeat in the Presidential election.
I feel that in this situation after coming off of the loss of the Presidential election, it would be in the best interest of the GOP to have Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers lead the party. She is far less conservative in her views than Representative Tom Price and at this time the GOP should avoid leaning too far to the right. It is not something the majority of Americans want to see, as we saw in the past few weeks. I think that by choosing Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers the GOP can begin to reinvent themselves into a party more desirable for more Americans.
Obama's Plan to Raise Taxes on Wealthy
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/obama-to-open-fiscal-talks-with-plan-to-raise-taxes-on-wealthy/2012/11/13/9984cd78-2dc1-11e2-89d4-040c9330702a_story.html
This article discusses President Obama's plan to improve the state of the economy. One of the major components of his plan is to impose $1.6 trillion in new taxes on the wealthy. Some see this as controversial because this number is far greater than the amount that was negotiated with House Speaker John Boehner.
I know that something has to be done about the economy but I'm not sure that solely raising taxes on the wealthy is going to be the solution. First of all, it's not right. Just because a person is wealthy doesn't mean that he owes more to the government than someone who’s not. I believe that everyone should pay an equal percentage of their salary. They already pay more than their fair share. They are wealthy because they worked hard for their money and the government shouldn't be allowed to take it as they please. Is it right that the top 20% pays 94% of taxes? I don't think so. That being said, I'm not saying that taxes being raised on the middle or low classes are the solution either. I think that a flat tax rate is the most logical system.
This article discusses President Obama's plan to improve the state of the economy. One of the major components of his plan is to impose $1.6 trillion in new taxes on the wealthy. Some see this as controversial because this number is far greater than the amount that was negotiated with House Speaker John Boehner.
I know that something has to be done about the economy but I'm not sure that solely raising taxes on the wealthy is going to be the solution. First of all, it's not right. Just because a person is wealthy doesn't mean that he owes more to the government than someone who’s not. I believe that everyone should pay an equal percentage of their salary. They already pay more than their fair share. They are wealthy because they worked hard for their money and the government shouldn't be allowed to take it as they please. Is it right that the top 20% pays 94% of taxes? I don't think so. That being said, I'm not saying that taxes being raised on the middle or low classes are the solution either. I think that a flat tax rate is the most logical system.
Fiscal Cliff
Fiscal Cliff
Now that the election is over, president Obama feels he has the people's blessing in raising taxes on the wealthy earning $250,000 or more while the republicans would prefer a spending cut instead of a tax hike. There are multiple deadlines to promote action on all budget plans including a tax cut for the middle class expiring at the en of this year. I hope tho deal gets done and the government can limit the deficit as much a possible so the inevitable debt ceiling fight can be postponed as long as possible.
Now that the election is over, president Obama feels he has the people's blessing in raising taxes on the wealthy earning $250,000 or more while the republicans would prefer a spending cut instead of a tax hike. There are multiple deadlines to promote action on all budget plans including a tax cut for the middle class expiring at the en of this year. I hope tho deal gets done and the government can limit the deficit as much a possible so the inevitable debt ceiling fight can be postponed as long as possible.
Secretary of State Appointment
Potential Secretary of State Candidates
Following Obama's victory he must nominate his cabinet positions most notably Secretary of State since Hillary Clinton stepped down so she can most-likely run for president in 2016.
I think that Susan Rice will be nominated because the democrats do not want to lose the majority in the senate because that will give the republicans am advantage in both houses of congress.
Following Obama's victory he must nominate his cabinet positions most notably Secretary of State since Hillary Clinton stepped down so she can most-likely run for president in 2016.
I think that Susan Rice will be nominated because the democrats do not want to lose the majority in the senate because that will give the republicans am advantage in both houses of congress.
Petraeus Scandal
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/12/us/petraeus-cia-resignation/index.html (sorry I couldn't figure out how to link this to the title)
This article discusses the emerging story of the extramarital affair CIA director David Petraeus carried out with his biographer and its relationship to our national security and the Benghazi attacks. The affair first emerged after a family friend went to the FBI complaining of threatening messages. Paula Broadwell was soon found to be the author of those messages, and it wasn't hard to figure out the rest of the story from there. The situation is currently being investigated by the FBI.
I think it's a shame that this is how such a decorated military hero has to end his career, but he definitely should have known better than to get involved in something like this. The good news is that officials don't seem too concerned that the affair will have any effect on our national security. It is a possibility, however. What may be the most controversial issue surrounding the affair is whether or not Petraeus' departure is connected to the investigation of the Benghazi attacks. What I personally wonder about more is the timing of the affair. Is it a coincidence that the affair emerged just after President Obama was reelected? I don't know, but it sure seems suspicious. What do you think?
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