Wise Up America

It's hard to understand why our government has the priorities of a teenager or someone in their early twenties. The U.S. government would rather buy the new Jordan's than buy groceries. This is hard to swallow when considering the recent news that came out; stating Pakistan has allowed China to get a sneak peek at our Special Forces helicopter involved in the mission to take out Osama Bin Laden. Hearing information like this makes Americans sick to their stomach literally because you have to wonder where our future is heading. Even if, this story is just a rumor there is no way a serious relationship with Pakistan can be continued. Where there's smoke, there's fire. This could be a small retaliation tactic from the third world country because of their disappointment in the U.S. coming in unannounced and murdering Bin Laden. In which by the way, they obviously were hiding him in the Pakistani witness protection program.

So this damn country gets an annual stipend over $2 billion a year from us while here domestically we were hours away from a financial default. This is some sick joke right? No! This is how the U.S. government really operates. What's even worse is the fact this story is quietly being pushed under the rug by other nonsense happening such as Google buying Motorola, who won So You Think You Can Dance, and Snooki participating on Dancing With The Stars. C'mon Really? America's current livelihood and future is on the line here and our focus is elsewhere.

The relationship we have with China is already flaky and step brotherish at best. Now, if they have gotten a firsthand measurement of our top secret military technology solely because of the Pakistani government, that is all bad. America already has a tremendous debt to China without this new incident being mentioned. However, when you add in that they may have our secret and patented technology, lookout! Its time for the U.S. to quickly wrap up and end the relationship with Pakistan, end that war, bring home our troops, save that money and use it to aid our own country. Why invest in something or someone you don't or can't trust? The answer is you don't.  This is a life or death alarm clock saying wake up America get your minds right ASAP.

Hard Times and Hard Headed

As the nation still marinates in high unemployment, it appears there are no significant improvements on the horizon. The national unemployment rate still sits at just above nine percent, and many of those who are fortunate to have a job are not receiving pay raises as costs rise steadily. Gas, food, and utility bills are increasing faster than you can say bullshit. Large corporations are recording record profits while large numbers of Americans are hitting rock bottom just trying to keep a roof over their head. It seems like there is no way out at the moment. Sure the people in politics can fuss over whose plans and ideas are the best; but is there really a quick fix for our poor economy? No there isn't a quick fix per se, but there is a fix. However, it will take a major decrease in corporate & political egos, as well as the willingness for monster sized corporations to not be so greedy. It’s hard to know when or if things will change, even after the next Presidential election as some are lead to believe. There needs to be enormous changes to the mindsets of the people in politics in order for positive change to happen. Though, there is just a small bit of sympathy for those in politics because they have to support our troops and the ridiculous budget for defense. Without the budget for supporting these erroneous wars hanging over America's head we'd be in a better predicament with more flexibility.