My analysis on the GOP debates

The GOP debates I watched had great topics, such as immigration, taxes, spending, and abortion.


Also, I enjoy this video clip of John McCain and Ron Paul debating about non-interventionism and isolationism, the difference between the two.





I really enjoyed this video, but my next post is going to be about a very important topic that really concerns me, which is about cutting spending. Sure all the presidential candidates talked about cutting taxes, but only one spoke about cutting spending.

Ron Paul Supporters Video and his Debate on CNN

This video is old, back from June 5,2007, but I love the beginning of it and the supporters of Dr. Paul for president.
I really enjoy the clips in the video of the CNN debate. It is all around an excellent video.
Please watch it and make your own opinion.

Upcoming Republican Debate by CNN & You Tube

On November 25, 2007, You Tube and CNN have combined forces for a Presidential debate of the Republican candidates for 2008.
You Tube has even given an opporutnity to broadcast yourself and ask a question by video to the presidential candidate of your choice. You may
click here to find out more information on it.
The Democrats had a simular debate back in the early summer on CNN. I think this is a great idea for potential voter and a once in a lifetime chance to ask the presdiential candidate a question that you are the most interested in voting for.

A Picture from the Democratic CNN/Youtube debate

I will be watching this debate on Novemeber 25 with much interest. I will be interested to see all the Republican candidates debate on CNN. Eventually I will be posting my opinion of the candidates and how well I felt they did on the debate.

Why I am supporting a Republican Candidate for 2008

As you can tell by my blog I am supporting Ron Paul for 2008. There are many reasons I am supporting him and believing he will make a great president, but one thing in mind sticks out in my mind about him.
He is a huge advocate in Personal Freedoms, the man who would restore our constitutional rights as our forefather would have wanted.
Myself I am quite impressed with his voting record.

Ron Paul has never voted to

raise taxes

an unbalanced budget

regulate the internet

And he never particpated in the Congressional Pension Plan.

Veterans Day 2007

Remembering those who served

Yes, I am getting back into blogging

Yes I am getting back into blogging very soon. I am fully recovered and obtaining plus gathering new information to blog about.

I Still Enjoy Taking These Tests

Your Political Profile:

Overall: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

Social Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal

Personal Responsibility: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

Fiscal Issues: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

Ethics: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

Defense and Crime: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

How Liberal Or Conservative Are You?

I have always enjoyed taking these tests, although they may not always be accurate.
This test is pretty accurate on how "liberal" or "conservative" that I am. However I must say it isn't 100% accurate.
I did post it at the top of my blog. It will only be there for a few days.

An Interesting Situation

Recently, two Canadian citizens have been arrested while changing planes in New
York City, for doing something that is not illegal in Canada, Their business in based in the Isle of Man. They allowed Americans to use their
financial services company, to transfer money to online
poker sites. The name of their company was NETeller.
It is an American law that prohibits this. It was Americans who used
NETeller for this purpose.
Two Canadians, with an international
business based in the Isle of Man, have been arrested because of it.
I have posted about this in the past about online poker sites.





Imagine travelling in a foreign country, for doing something in your home coutry that is illegal there. You have not committed "the crime" in this country.You are there long enough to get onto another plane, but later surrounded by police officers and arrest you.
You are now on your way to a foreign prison and to be tried in foreign courts.
I have a prior post reguarding the ban on online casinos and that can be found here

Lobbying Reform by Congress

Once again, Congress is blocking the voices and opinions it does not want to hear. Their lobbying reforms will target grassroot political organizations like downsizedc.org. The bill, which the link is below, will force small grassroots organizations additional costs by forcing them to comply with reporting requirements. The groups that cannot afford this expenditure will either go out of business, or the ones that survive will spend more money and time on paperwork to comply with new regulations. This would slow down the presence of the organizations, making your representive more likely to ignore your voice.
What a sad day it will be if this bill does pass. Congress knows it is not doing its job when it wants to silence its critics. This defeats the purpose of the United States Constitution.
We think we elect people to congress that wants to hear from its people, when in fact it is silencing them. This is a shame. The "new" congress is doing the same thing as the "old" congress.
The exemptions would include "special interest groups".
I have a link which will take you to the webpage. This has much more detailed information.

Minimum Wage Increases-Part Two

Here are some mixed links on the pros and cons of Minimum Wage Increases

http://www.epi.org/content.cfm/issueguides_minwage
http://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm
http://www.freemarketnews.com/Analysis/120/1746/March-24-2005.asp?nid=1746&wid=120

Minimum Wage Increases

January 1, 2007, was not only the beginning of a new year, but several states increased their state minimum wage. Pennsylvania was included in those states and now has a minimum wage of $6.25 an hour.
Personally, I do not oppose minimum wage, but I feel it is in need of drastic reform. Minimum wage was established in the United States back in the 1930's.
The Federal minimum wage should be abolished, but states should be allowed to set their own minimum wages. I absolutely feel that it belongs in the hands of the states and not the Federal Government to enforce a minimum wage.

Minimum wages do have their benefits and disadvantages. The major benefit is it establishes a standard of what a business should pay their employees. I am for employee rights. It is to ensure that businesses that employ citizens receive a minimum wage, altogether it may not always be a livable wage. It prevents scrupulous employers of taking advantage by paying a "sub-standard wage."
The biggest disadvantage is that it isn't always "business friendly." Many small businesses, also known as "Mom and Pop stores" and "Mom and Pop businesses" take the hardest blunt force of a minimum increase. It occasionally forces employees out of a job, but it is rare.
That was another point I was going to make that minimum wages increases put people out of jobs, which I find that hard to believe because I can name a lot of "low wage" entry level jobs that are hiring.
They mostly consist of those working in the food industry, primarily fast food workers and waitresses. Although I understand waitresses and waiters can make excellent money with their tips, their minimum wage is around $3 an hour. I have nothing against people working in those fields, because someone has to do it. Some people enjoy working in those environments. On a personal level it is not something for me. I know I would hate it.
Minimum wages do have advantages and disadvantages, but I feel it should be in the hands of the states and not the work of the Federal Government to decide what that determined amount should be.