The BoBo Carnival of Politics – May 17, 2009 Edition
Posted by: The BoBo // Category: America, BoBo, Carnival, Civil Rights, Congress, Conservative, Constitution, Democrats, Humor, Liberals, Obama, Politics, President, Republicans, government, libertarian
Hi All – well – here is the next great installment of the carnival. One term paper and final exam down – one more term paper and final exam to go! You’ll notice we have a huge selection to choose from this week – I’d like to take credit saying this carnival draws that many in a week – but – since I didn’t put up an issue last week for Mother’s Day – this is actually the result of a two-week “soak.” I want to thank all of you who submitted an article – and to all the readers who continue to come back!
I’m in the process of putting the final touches on my last term paper – so – I haven’t had time to really read through all of these this week. However, I promise I will get to all of next week’s submissions as I will be done and on break from school next week.
lsm presents The Cowardly, Canceled Debate. posted at awaken the elephants blog.
C. E. Dowalt presents Crossing the Rubicon with Wilson posted at Money Confidential.
C. E. Dowalt presents Obama and the Fourth “Reich” posted at Money Confidential.
C. E. Dowalt presents Its the Energy, Stupid posted at Money Confidential.
conservative
NotYourDaddy presents Freedom is Not a Pendulum posted at Government is not your Daddy., saying, “When government takes power away from the people to determine what’s in their best interests, that power does not swing back to the people, like a pendulum. The balance of power is permanently shifted from the people to the government, making it easier for government to usurp even more power in the future.”
Michael Bass presents The New American Militarism posted at Barry Broom.com, saying, “America would be far more secure with a more humble foreign policy.”
lsm presents President Lincoln, Where are you? posted at awaken the elephants blog.
Len Penzo presents Inflation: Why You Should Fear It, And Why The US Wants It posted at Len Penzo . Com.
Curry Kenworthy presents Photo Sharing posted at Curry Kenworthy, saying, “We get a closer glimpse of the real Obama in this candid photo.”
Silicon Valley Blogger presents The Causes and Consequences of the Subprime Mortgage Financial Crisis posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”
John Kaduk presents The Pope Is Living In La La Land posted at The Right Wing.
The Smarter Wallet presents The Current Unemployment Rate: Navigating a Bad Job Environment posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”
liberal
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Karl’s Roving Standards posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.
Neil Benson presents Hate and Anger among Right-Wing Conservative Media posted at SENSE AND NONSENSE, saying, “Each day right wing conservative media people such as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly, Glenn Beck, Ann Coulter, and Laura Ingraham, et al. spew forth a steady dose of anger, hatred, vindictiveness, and misinformation.they represent a black bile that promotes divisiveness, discourages cooperation, and contributes to the negative mood of the country.”
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To Fresh Faces posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.
news
U.S. Common Sense presents Taxing Marijuana posted at U.S. Common Sense, saying, “Starting the debate on changing the legal status of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule II controlled substance. This way “medical marijuana” will be technically legal, and therefore allowing domestic production and sale of the drug.”
politics
Kelly Diels presents On Barack Obama and Teachable Moments posted at Kelly Diels . com – Live with Purpose and Passion.
David Lamb presents Play At Your Own Risk: A call for bankruptcy reform posted at Killer Buffalo.
Wenchypoo presents Global Warming–When All Else Fails, Change the Marketing Plan posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.
Jon T. presents Global Warming Debate posted at The Mustang Ride, saying, “Global warming or not global warming? That is a question. So what can we look at in the debate to determine the validity of the GW discussion? We need only look as far as the solutions being put forth to solve the problem.”
Aetius Romulous presents Stock Markets are Not Democratic posted at ScreamBucket.
Wenchypoo presents Keeping Up With the Enemy posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.
DWSUWF presents The Arrogance of “Hope” posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “Obama has been compared to many past Presidents. Some see, FDR, LBJ or JFK. He has been compared to Jimmy Carter and even to GWB. Perhaps all of these comparisons are wrong, and the comparison that is most apt, is a comparison to the arrogance of Richard Nixon, as exemplified by the money quote in the Frost/Nixon interview -”When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal.”"
DWSUWF presents Friday Flotsam – The “Please listen to what Obama says and pay no attention to what he does” edition. posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “Bobo, I’ve been away, so catching up with two submissions this week. A grab bag of political topics including the auto bailouts and reckless spending by this administration.”
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May 18th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
“Starting the debate on changing the legal status of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule II controlled substance. This way “medical marijuana” will be technically legal, and therefore allowing domestic production and sale of the drug.”
Attitudes are really starting to change when it comes to marijuana these days. It’s very cool to see talk of this going on. At the very least, I’d be happy if people in every state could obtain medical marijuana for illnesses because it really does help so many people.
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May 19th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Thanks Jay. I am still against the making of marijuana legal, but I think by simply reclassifying it will make it the same as any other highly regulated medicine. You can’t sell many medicines legally in back alleys, just like you can’t sell marijuana. So why not make it legal to produce, sell, and tax while still being able to punish those that break the law?
U.S. Common Senses last blog post..New mileage standards
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May 20th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
In behalf of The Digerati Life and The Smarter Wallet, I’d like to say a big thanks to including us in your awesome carnival. It’s definitely become one of my favorite carnivals that I look forward to visiting each week. Some interesting points about marijuana — I’m awaiting to see how things turn out for this matter. Not sure where I stand on it yet.
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May 21st, 2009 at 10:49 am
Digerati – all my pleasure as well. I think both of those sites provide some valuable information to the readers here and how to keep a handle on things during these tough economic times.
Regarding the marijuana issue – from a personal standpoint – I’m completely against legalizing it. From a conservative libertarian standpoint – it’s none of the government’s business. I’m conflicted because the side of me that says the constitution doesn’t allow the government to step in to the personal lives of people. The other side of me as a parent who has a stoner kid would hate to see what happens to these kids if it became legal. My stoner kid dropped out of HS at 16. He’s a very bright kid – but – somehow he’s been brainwashed to think that no harm comes from MJ. He can barely form a clear thought any more. I’ve had him in and out of rehab and counseling to no avail and grounding him to his room doesn’t work either. I’ve caught his “friends” passing shit to him through his bedroom window. If it becomes legal – we’re gonna have a helluva lot more stoner kids dropping out and on the streets. I don’t buy in to that argument that its a “victimless crime.” Those who are smoking it ARE the victims.
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