http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gJsPHiQlgYvAsrHz9mvHJlezQJLwD943NRKO3
I read an article about the infamous “Joe the Plumber.” This article was about Samuel Joe Wurzelbacher and his endorsement (that suddenly has value??) for John McCain. This endorsement (which should be completely worthless), was made Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at a rally. The main reasons Joe endorsed McCain were taxes, and foreign affairs. On the subject of taxes, his facts were downright terrible, he thought that his taxes would increase dramatically under Obama’s administration, but in actuality, the opposite is true. His taxes would decrease dramatically because he makes less than 250,000 dollars a year. Also, when addressed at a rally for McCain, he stated that he feared that Obama would turn the U.S. into a socialist country. Really, what’s so bad with that?!! If you take a look at all the socialist countries in the world, most of them are better off than we are right now, for example, Portugal, India and Egypt. Then when McCain asked him if he would feel like Israel was doomed to be destroyed if Obama was president, he said that he would have to agree and yes. Personally, I think that if our country is full of people like this and they end up affecting the direction our country goes, then we deserve to have, 4 more years of Bush like policies. Just kidding I would move to Canada, or maybe France, anyway, no we need John McCain like a hole in our head.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sixth Post
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/baseball-insider/2008/10/rays_in_four_yeah_you_heard_me.html
I read an article about the World Series. It was written in the Washington Post by Dave Sheinin. It was about how the American League is sooo much better than the National League, "it's rediculous." He also predicted that the Tampa Bay Rays will beat the Philidelphia Philles in four games, which is a sweep. He pointed out that if you look at the interleague play this year, the American League teams are ahead, 149 to 103. That is a .591 reccord, which would have gotten a team a playoff birth in pretty much every division except three. And in those three they would have clinched a wild card. He also explained that even though the Phillies have good players, like Ryan Howard and Cole Hamels. However, He believes that all the Rays have to do is to have their starter pitch well, and then they can pitch around Howard. Also, if they Rays can win game one, in which they play Cole Hamels (3-0, 1.23 ERA in playoffs), they can destroy the Phillies. And though Cole Hamels is very good, he’s been pitching against the National League, so it doesn’t say much.
I read an article about the World Series. It was written in the Washington Post by Dave Sheinin. It was about how the American League is sooo much better than the National League, "it's rediculous." He also predicted that the Tampa Bay Rays will beat the Philidelphia Philles in four games, which is a sweep. He pointed out that if you look at the interleague play this year, the American League teams are ahead, 149 to 103. That is a .591 reccord, which would have gotten a team a playoff birth in pretty much every division except three. And in those three they would have clinched a wild card. He also explained that even though the Phillies have good players, like Ryan Howard and Cole Hamels. However, He believes that all the Rays have to do is to have their starter pitch well, and then they can pitch around Howard. Also, if they Rays can win game one, in which they play Cole Hamels (3-0, 1.23 ERA in playoffs), they can destroy the Phillies. And though Cole Hamels is very good, he’s been pitching against the National League, so it doesn’t say much.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Fifth Post
I am deeply sorry if I am disappointing all my diligent readers with the sudden change of subject, but I felt that I was beginning to become slightly repetitive.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/15/us/politics/15poll.html?hp
I read an article about the recent polls for the general election. This article in the New York Times gave Obama a fourteen point lead over McCain, 53 to 39.It also pointed out how McCain’s recent attacks on Obama and his campaign are not helping him either. Six out of ten voters aid that they think McCain has spent too much time attacking Obama, and not enough explaining his policies and plans for the presidency. Conversely, six out of ten voters think Obama has spent more time explaining his plans for when he takes office, than attacking McCain. Another reason for Obama’s lead, the New York Times says is that voters are disappointed with McCain’s choice of Sarah Pailin as a running mate, and I can’t say that I don’t agree that she was a terrible choice. Entering the last three weeks before the election, Obama is enjoying large margins nationally, and huge margin in swing states. However, historically, margins like these tend to narrow in the closing weeks. Also, when the poll included Ralph Nader(Independent) and Bob Barr(Libertarian), Obama’s lead was decreased by two points. And with two wars and a failing economy (including a credit crunch, housing crisis, and an employment crisis), eight out of ten Americans don’t trust the government to do the right thing. So McCain has to try to win the election and keep the White House in Republican hands with his party leader’s rating below 24%, nearing a historic low. In the end, I will take any slip up or mistake McCain makes, as long as it secures Obama’s victory and ensures that we won’t have four to eight more years of George Bush policies.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/15/us/politics/15poll.html?hp
I read an article about the recent polls for the general election. This article in the New York Times gave Obama a fourteen point lead over McCain, 53 to 39.It also pointed out how McCain’s recent attacks on Obama and his campaign are not helping him either. Six out of ten voters aid that they think McCain has spent too much time attacking Obama, and not enough explaining his policies and plans for the presidency. Conversely, six out of ten voters think Obama has spent more time explaining his plans for when he takes office, than attacking McCain. Another reason for Obama’s lead, the New York Times says is that voters are disappointed with McCain’s choice of Sarah Pailin as a running mate, and I can’t say that I don’t agree that she was a terrible choice. Entering the last three weeks before the election, Obama is enjoying large margins nationally, and huge margin in swing states. However, historically, margins like these tend to narrow in the closing weeks. Also, when the poll included Ralph Nader(Independent) and Bob Barr(Libertarian), Obama’s lead was decreased by two points. And with two wars and a failing economy (including a credit crunch, housing crisis, and an employment crisis), eight out of ten Americans don’t trust the government to do the right thing. So McCain has to try to win the election and keep the White House in Republican hands with his party leader’s rating below 24%, nearing a historic low. In the end, I will take any slip up or mistake McCain makes, as long as it secures Obama’s victory and ensures that we won’t have four to eight more years of George Bush policies.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
NOTE
I have no idea why all the articles on the news bar on the bottom of my page are about cell phones, like the iPhone, and Google. Just in case you were wondering.
Fourth Post
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/oct/08/vodafonegroup.telecoms
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1847791,00.html?imw=Y
I read a couple articles about the newly leaked BlackBerry Storm. It is very similar to the iPhone as it has a touch screen, surfs the internet, has an apps store, and can play music. However there are a few fundamental differences between the two phones. First of all, the iPhone has the most user friendly music playing application. Also, it has the most realistic and the best looking internet browsing application. On the other hand, the Storm’s strengths are opposite to the iPhone’s weakness. For example the iPhone’s greatest flaw according to most people is that it is difficult to text because you are tapping “imaginary buttons.” Therefore, you can’t feel what you’re typing or where your fingers are. However, the Storm still has those “imaginary buttons,” but they have a clicking feature that makes it feel like you’re typing on actual buttons. Also, you can do anything in the landscape mode, while with the iPhone it only works in certain instances. Also, it is approximately the same size as the iPhone, and the screen is about the same resolution. However, its camera is of a higher quality, and it can take videos, a feature which is strangely lacking in the iPhone. In the end however, I still believe the iPhone will be the most popular, but only just over the Storm, and trailing far behind is the G1 and others. Unless, the iPhone makes some major improvements, the Storm has a definite chance of overtaking it. Personally, when the Storm comes out this winter, I will seriously consider it while my family switches carriers.
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1847791,00.html?imw=Y
I read a couple articles about the newly leaked BlackBerry Storm. It is very similar to the iPhone as it has a touch screen, surfs the internet, has an apps store, and can play music. However there are a few fundamental differences between the two phones. First of all, the iPhone has the most user friendly music playing application. Also, it has the most realistic and the best looking internet browsing application. On the other hand, the Storm’s strengths are opposite to the iPhone’s weakness. For example the iPhone’s greatest flaw according to most people is that it is difficult to text because you are tapping “imaginary buttons.” Therefore, you can’t feel what you’re typing or where your fingers are. However, the Storm still has those “imaginary buttons,” but they have a clicking feature that makes it feel like you’re typing on actual buttons. Also, you can do anything in the landscape mode, while with the iPhone it only works in certain instances. Also, it is approximately the same size as the iPhone, and the screen is about the same resolution. However, its camera is of a higher quality, and it can take videos, a feature which is strangely lacking in the iPhone. In the end however, I still believe the iPhone will be the most popular, but only just over the Storm, and trailing far behind is the G1 and others. Unless, the iPhone makes some major improvements, the Storm has a definite chance of overtaking it. Personally, when the Storm comes out this winter, I will seriously consider it while my family switches carriers.
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