Political Blog Weekly: 16 January 2009

“Hey Barney Frank, Thanks for the Housing Crisis”
Originally published: 10 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Taking another look at the roles Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac played in the current economic downturn.

“Obama to negotiate with terrorists – Didn’t see that coming!”
Originally published:  9 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Tracing the ties President-elect Obama has with pro-Palestinian organizations.

“Quick Comment on Paterson’s Consolidation Ideas”
Originally published:  8 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Examining the possibility of consolidating school districts to save money.

“The Conflict Involved in Creating My Morals”
Originally published:  10 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Questioning whether the one life is worth more than another.

“Gouge Away: How a spike in fuel prices has bakers and wheat farmers raking in the dough”
Originally published:  11 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Swings in oil and gas prices have created an environment where bakeries are making large profits.

“A disgusting development”
Originally published:  12 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Discussing the ramifications of Israel banning Arab political parties from the upcoming general elections.

“Iran Opens Second Front Against Israel”
Originally published:  8 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Examining if Hezballah’s rocket attack on Israel was actually an attack by Iran.

“Risk Adverse Politicians”
Originally published:  12 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  When do you put the need of the country above the need of your political career?

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“Life Jackets Are Not Polar Bear Gear This Year”
Originally published:  7 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Discussing the need to look past the hype and examine the reality of global warming.

“Obama: ‘It’s Too Late to Save Economy’”
Originally published:  12 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Examining the ironies and consequences of Obama’s call for Congress to act quickly on the economy.

“Israel’s Invasion Of Gaza Is Ballot Box Fear”
Originally published:  10 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Making the case that the latest incursion into Gaza is more for political gain rather than self-defense.

“New Earmark Transparency Rules”
Originally published:  7 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Discussing the proposal to make earmarks more transparent to the general public.

“Illinois House Votes to Impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich”
Originally published:  9 January 2009
Submitted by:  U.S. Common Sense
Summary:  Explanations by the Illinois House as to why they voted nearly unanimously to impeach the Governor.

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2 Responses to Political Blog Weekly: 16 January 2009

  1. Thanks so much for including my post!

  2. It’s a good post. I was thinking about using it to make an argument regarding foreign policy, but I just haven’t had a chance to do so yet. The purpose of this “newsletter” is to increase exposure for articles that I think are worth reading, and yours definitely qualifies, especially since it challenges the conventional thinking.

    Keep up the good work!

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