Who can we look up to

In the age of ethical controversy, it is easy for us to become cynical. I could almost say lose faith in each other. We all need heroes and people to inspire us. There was a time when our ethical standards were formed at home within our family dynamics. These days more people are working and we have allowed the convenience of easy access to shape and influence our ethical standards.

 Running a country is a job, and as all of us would want our boss to be ethical at work, we would also hope the ethics continue into their privet life. What presidential candidate has the ethical behavior we would want as our leader!

Newt Gingrich’s past is littered with one bad decision after another.  Gingrich was the firstspeaker to ever be penalized for ethical violations with 84 charges against him. His personal life is no better with cheating on both of his former wives. His character is a reflection of one who would do anything to get ahead. This ethical disregard is not fitting for a future President. 

Mitt Romney claims to oppose abortion but did not vote to overturn the existing abortion laws and on occasion supports gay rights but won’t promote gay marriage. Romney can’t claim one belief and do another. Not saying the truth is just another form of lying. 

Let’s take a look at Ron Paul’s ethical responsibility. If a government official is going to support a paper with their name on it, then they are responsible for its content.  He published a group of news letters to his true believers called “The Ron Paul Political Report”.  Ron Paul’s newsletter is racially insensitive almost to the point of racist. When he is asked about the incident, he mostly just gets angry, won’t talk about it and storms off.  Having a publication is a great way to gather support, as long as nothing is written that can come back at them. 

We have been calling ourselves Americans for hundreds of years now. Unless we hold our political officials ethically responsible, we might not make another hundred years. We can make a difference by not allowing our minds to be filled with falsities. Recognize ethics regarding political and social concerns in our leaders.

Healthcare is Not Full of Gas

 Stating rising gas prices is related in any way with the healthcare controversy is ridiculous.  Republicans are trying to tie the increase of gas prices with Obamas policies on health-care. Gas prices were outrageous before Obama took office.  During an election-year these issues that have made President Obama a much bigger target. 

Living in Texas and observing oil being drilled here in our own back yards confuses me on how the rise of gas prices and healthcare are hand and hand.  I would believe the oil companies are wasting money.  Over paying for land, products, and services would be a big factor for high gas prices. Being paid $150.00 to $300.00 a day to be a key holder (this is a person who watches a gate where oil is being drilled and checks people in.) would be another big indicator of why our gas prices are so high.

White House officials have emphasized that, despite GOP contentions that Obama has turned his back on the domestic oil and gas industry, oil production is up 13 percent on federal lands over his term.

 As Obama tours around parts of the United States to talk about energy and how we need to expand our resources, he also is still encouraging oil production in the States.  At this time Obama is concentrating on energy and oil talks, but he has allies promoting his health-care bill. Several of Obamas allies are making local appearances and talking to multitude of media.

Whether it be gas prices, the health care reform, or any other issue that one can bring against Obama at the end of the day it still is an American issue that will persist into the next presidency no matter who is elected or in this case re-elected. Gas prices were going up before Obama and they will continue to go up without him unless action is taken. Basing all of Americas problems on the fact that Obama is our president is extremely ridiculous.

At the end of the day the reality is that the health care bill makes Obama politically vulnerable for almost anything, not just high gas prices, and it should not be used against him as a one use hurts all.

Diplomatic Blah

  The Fact Checker in the Washington post has stated something I thoroughly believe in. Glenn Kessler posted “If Romney becomes president; he will discover that this diplomatic stuff is much harderthan it looks.” This statement was based on Romney’s belief that Obama has failed with military action against Iran and that by next year they will have nuclear weapons. 

      I’m not saying that Obama has failed or that Romney is right! Being president is no cake walk. All these Republican Candidates state how Obama has failed, he’s wrong, blah blah blah.  Same Blah.  Just four years later and different party. If being president was easy where would the United States be? 

      Obama can’t make many decisions without support. Not just the support of the House, Senate, or the American people, but also we have other countries and the U.N. to think of. Obama has done a good job of keeping good relations with our allies. Not every president has good communications skills. Kessler gives a good example of this with presenting the fact that when Obama wanted to talk to China and Russia to take action on a concept; he had to negotiate with European allies.

      Reading the article by Kessler, it is evident that he is trying to convey his opinion to Romney supporters and non-Obama fans. Repeatedly he brings up Romney’s dislike of Obama and Obamas choices. 

      Glenn Kessler has over 30 published articles within just the last few years. Not just with the Washington post but also with The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many more. On top of his publications he has also written a book in 2007: The Confidant: Condoleezza Rice and the Creation of the Bush Legacy. If writing wasn’t enough Kessler belongs to many organizations.

Being president is not a job for just anyone. Nice to see a reporter that believes the same.