Honduran military ousts president ahead of vote

In Hondouras the military had successfully kicked out the democratically elected president of Honduras on Sunday and Congress named a successor. This is the first military takeover of a country in Central America in 16 years. This drew widespread criticism from countries in Latin America and the rest of the world. The president was awakened by Sunday by gunfire and was held while still in his pajamas hours before a referendum that many saw as an attempt for him to try to stay in power past the one term limit. A presidential plane flew him into exile in Costa Rica while military vehicles and soldiers surrounded the home of the president. Around 80 to 90% of people in Honduras are happy with what happened. I feel that what happened is good because some people love power a little too much and will do anything to try to stay in power.

Sanford's mistress mum on affair, e-mail

The woman at the center of the governor of South Carolina's affair and trip has finally broken her silence. She said that she would not discuss the nature of the relationship she has had with the governor. She told a television station in Argentina that her private life has been made too public over the pass few days. This lady said she has a firm idea of who hacked into her in late 2008. She also says that she will leave this situation in god's hand. The governor of South Carolina admission on Wednesday has lead to some people calling for his resignation. The governor had admitted the relationship after a reporter seen him getting off a plane from Argentina in Atlanta. I feel that the governor should resign from the governorship because he was trusted by not only the citizens of South Carolina but his own cabinet also.

South Carolina governor apologizes to Cabinet

On Friday June 26, 2009 the governor of South Carolina who had admitted to having an affair with a lady in argentina met with his cabinet behind closed doors. The governor says that he has already apologized to the citizens of South Carolina. He said that he has plans to reimburst the state for the money he had used for the trip. The governor's recent amends came as a state representative wants a grand jury investigation into the misuse of "state property, finances, abuses of power and the negligence of duties in the Office of Governor." I think that there should be some sort of investigation because the governor did not tell the truth about where he was or what he is doing.

Negotiations over health insurance co-ops at impasse

Today intense negotiations between key Senate Democrats and Republicans over health insurance co-ops as an alternative to a government-run health plan was at a stand still because both sides had faced off over how much the government should be involved in the creation and running of co-ops. One one side the democrats want the federal government to have a heavy presence to make sure the co-ops can compete with the big insurers to help drive down costs but republicans say that the only way that they will go with this idea is if Washington gives the go ahead. I feel that the government should have a say in health care reform because there are too many people in the United States that cannot afford to get sick because they have no health insurance. Not only that some people who cannot get health insurance at work and have to buy it themselves are paying a lot of money for it. With government regulation the cost of health insurance hopefully will eventually go down and many more people will be able to afford it.

Message Sarah Palin sending if she does not run for re-election in Alaska?

Today there is growing speculation in Alaska that Sarah Palin will not run for re-election in 2010. One reason why she may not run for re-election is to focus on national politics. Some experts are saying that the reason why she is staying quiet because she can keep her options open. Even though her approval rating have fallen since her run for the white house with John McCain last year she still has enough power to scare off most challengers in her own party. One former staffer for the Alaska governor says that if she files the paperwork needed to run for re-election whoever runs against her the race is over. I feel that Sarah Palin may be gearing up for a potential run for the white house in 2012. I guess she feels that she need more experience in government in order for people to take her more seriously.

Obama toughens his talk on Iran

Today the president in a press conference said that he is not happy with what is going on in iran concerning the recent presidential election results. He said that the United States and the international community is "outraged" and "appalled" by the current situations in iran. Some republicans are wondering why the president isn't taking a bigger stance and approach to the situation in iran. The president said that there is a clear path to legitmacy. I think that what the president is doing is a good idea. He is letting the people of iran figure out what is best for them.

President Obama's more popular than his policies

The article that I have found at cnn.com talks about how the president is more popular than his policies. Recently a poll was conducted and this poll indicated that 6 out of 10 americans had approved of the job the president is doing. Only 31% dissaproved of his job. Overall his approval rating has held steady for the last month of may and the first 7 polls in early june. I think that this poll shows that most americans approve of the job that the president is doing.

NKorea warns of nuclear war amid rising tensions

The president of South Korea wanted his top security officials Sunday to deal with new North Korean warnings of a nuclear war on the eve of his U.S. visit. The president will travel to washington d.c. on monday with talks with presiden obama that will focus on North Korea's nuclear and missle program. The trip comes when North Korea's Foreign Ministry had threatened war with any country that stops its ships on the high seas under new sanctions approved by the U.N. Security Council in response to its May 25 nuclear test. I feel that North Korea is very capable of having weapons because they see the USA as a threat and trying to knock down and invade its regime.

Iran Election

On last week Iran had their election for a new leader. On Friday the iranian government announced that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won the election with 62.63 percent of the vote. The results of this election had sparked protests by his main rivals supporters who claim the election was rigged. The V.P. of the USA says the Iranian government has suppressed crowds and limited free speech by shutting down social networking sites such as Facebook, which he said raised questions. I feel that this election was rigged because this man loves power and I highly doubt he would give it up fair and square.

Bill to regulate tobbaco Industry

On Friday June 12, 2009 President Obama looked forward to signing a bill to give the FDA more power to regulate the smoking industry. He said that the bill was a long time coming. The senate had passed the bill of 307-97. This means that the FDA can regulate how the tobacco industry can market their products especially towards teenagers. At the same time first amendment rights might come into play because this cause a problem with restricting a manufacturer's ability to communicate truthfull info to adults and consumers on their products and commercials. This sounds like a good idea but the problem that I have with this is where does the the personal responsibility lie with consumers. I understand about wanting the tobacco industry being more truthful but at the same time consumers need to take responsibility for their choices also.

President Obama's Plan to fix the healthcare system

In his weekly address (June 1-6,2009) had discussed his plan(s) to fix the broken health care system in this country. The president says that fixing the health care system is a necessity because it is a luxury that we can't hope to achieve. My personal take on this issue is that the health care system can be fixed but it will take some time. The insurance companies that are currently up and running has a monopoly on the health care system. They do not have no competition whatsoever. So by creating some more insurance companies, insurance prices may very well drop. A lot of people cannot afford to get sick because of the fact that they do not have any kind of health insurance. A lot of people that file for bankruptcy is because of medical bills. All I am saying is that the health care system is this country needs a major overhaul so that everyone in this country can afford it.