Tag Archives: politics
Guantanamo Bay prison ordered to be closed.
Posted on 22. Jan, 2009 by Jesse.
This morning, the President of the Unites States of America signed several executive orders, one of which orders the closure of the detention facility resort located at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While my opinions of the Patriot Act are mixed, I think closing GITMO is a good idea as long as proper care is taken to [...]
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Israel leaves, tunnels repaired.
Posted on 21. Jan, 2009 by Jesse.
Hours after the final Israeli troops leave the area, the tunnels that connect Gaza to Egypt are repaired and back in service. I found this somewhat surprising initially, as a large focus during the Israeli aerial bombardment was the destruction of the tunnel network that is used to transport goods into Gaza from Egypt. The [...]
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What to do with Hamas?
Posted on 18. Jan, 2009 by Jesse.
In light of the recent week’s events in Gaza, I have been researching the history of Hamas and that of the Palestinians. Hamas is, to put it plainly, a terrorist organization which violently seized control of Gaza in 2007. With 1.4 million people suffering within the walls of Gaza, I can’t help to think [...]
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2009 Inauguration to cost over $160 Million
Posted on 17. Jan, 2009 by Jesse.
While the US economy is in the midst of what may be the worst economic crisis ever, our great nation is preparing to throw a party to celebrate the election of our soon to be president, Barack Obama. While Detroit automakers borrow billions, banks are bailed out and the talk of an economic stimulus packages [...]
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