Current Event 1

Obama recently proposed new gas emission requirements/goals for his presidency. By 2020 he wishes to reduce our carbon emissions by 50%, and creating stricter MPG for cars. 35 miles to the gallon will be the average within 10 years, even for trucks and SUV's. These emission requirements will force car manufacturers to make the average MPG of their vehicles at least 35 miles per gallon or face fines and penatlies(steep ones too). Obama is already starting on this plan and it will continue to develope throughout the course of his presidency.

Editorial #5

Again Obama pushes for advanced research in the field of stem cells. He has already started to pass legislation to allow the process to begin, but still is much left to be done. Obama will have to repeal all of the limitations on stem cell research set forth by former President George W. Bush. Although criticism started out potentially high, Obama has gained many followers in this proposition. Hopefully research on stem cells can commence soon and Americans will be able to reap the benefits of these studies.

Editorial #4

This week Obama is extending stem cell availability for research. Obama says that he is planning to almost fully repeal the halt put on stem cells during the Bush Presidency. The opportunities far outweigh the costs, states the newly elected President Obama. Although Obama faces criticism from many scientists and Republicans. He is conviced thought, along with his "expert group of scientists", that Numerous types of diseases can and will be cured within a few short years with access to stem cells. I fully support Obama in this motion, feeling that with what potential stem cell research holds, America cannot afford not to invest in this research.

Editorial #2

With the new Israeli government, conflict has arisen. President Obama is continuing in his promise to increase diplomacy with the middle east, attempting to make peace between the nation of Israel and their enemies in Gaza. For now peace has been stabilized, prisoners on both sides released, and more war efforts are underway. Hopefully, the peace around the Gaza strip will continue for the next 18 months.

Editorial #1

This week the financial crisis is worsening. The banks are heading in a downward spiral and something needs to be done to fix it. The passing of the multi billion dollar stimulus bill next week will hopefully loosen lending and stabalize the American economy, while creating new jobs and opportunities at the same time. Many republicans oppose this bill, but it is key to the revival of this economy. The long term effects will show in a mere few months.

Post #3

My latest political cartoon depicts President George W. Bush riding on a donkey in the opposite direction of a sign pointing to "common sense". This is a last jab at a seemingly unintelligent president before he turns over his presidency to Barack Obama. This cartoon is probably a result of a war that has had very serious consequences, as well as a financial defecit that is the worst the United States has seen since the Great Depression. But then again, support for Bush was very very high at the beginning of his presidency, much like the unwavering support for Barack Obama right now. Hopefully, president elect Obama will have more common sense than our current president and pull America out of its financial crisis.

Post #2

This week my cartoon depicted a military general declaring that we must increase violence in iraq to halt the mindless violence in iraq. It is meant to poke fun at military officials who were supporting the surge into iraq. Though the surge seems to have been very effective, this cartoon still has the support of many anti-war democrats, criticizing republic military officials. It will be interesting to see how Obama handles the war, seeing as the surge was so effective and Obama is so strongly for pulling out of iraq. He will be faced with a difficult choice that will be watched closely by everyone.