The Great Debate

Texas voters entitled to exchange of ideas

Governor Rick Perry is still refusing to participate in the gubernatorial debate. However, the opposing candidate Bill White is willing to hold the debate anytime and anywhere. It appears as though Jay Janner, the author of this article is bothered by Perry's refusal. He thinks that Texan's deserve a debate. Perry is portrayed as a bully, and is using the debate as leverage to force his opponents into doing whatever it is he wants them too. Jay says,"Candidates for governor owe voters unrehearsed answers to questions about issues facing the state." I am inclined to agree with him. The hour long debate will go on with or without Perry. Sense Perry won't be present Bill White will have an interview rather than a debate. Janner projects himself as a logical thinker, and more than likely a credible source. He writes with facts, proof, and adds little of his own commentary. The article is unbiased for the most part although, Janner's disappointment is blatantly implied throughout his posting. The audience he targets is very general and aimed at anyone who is participating in the upcoming election.

Who's to blame?

I selected this article because I thought it had some relevant points and theories to bring to the table, but it is also extremely bias. It is so important for every citizen to have a mind and thoughts of there own. Since taking this government class I've payed more attention to media and who they target. Most things are so one sided. I am a republican to the core, but find it extremely unfair to stick the opposite party with all the blame. And vise-versa. The more I have observed the more I've concluded that our ENTIRE government is corrupt. It seems as though the intent and actions made by all politicians is fueled by money and greed. It is imperative that we the people become aware of all the right AND wrong doings of both parties. Shifting the blame and pointing the finger makes it easier for them to divert our attention from serious matters and the issues at hand. Our leaders need to get passed placing blame and focus on resolving issues. http://www.texasrainmaker.com/2010/08/20/a-return-to-the-bush-policies-yes-please/

Texan Pride

 http://www.dorpexpress.com/Arney/Texas_History.html



Texas is a free and independent state and the only state in the country that has the ability to secede from our nation. We are the only state with a distinct and unmistakable outline. I think most other states are jealous for the fact that residing states do not have the history or pride that we do. We are the only state that had to fight  for our independence. It's true, everything is bigger in Texas. Our state capitol is larger than Washington's capitol, and geographically we are almost twice the size of all other states. I consider myself a Texan first, then an American. There is no such thing as being to proud of where you came from.

Raising taxes??

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010-09-02-cantor01_ST_N.htm

It seems like Obama and his staff think that spending and borrowing billions of dollars will dig us out of debt. Not likely. So, the new plan is to raise taxes for families and small buisnesses? These are the people that NEED financial help. Instead He's robbing the poor to make the rich richer. There has got to be more reasonable solutions out there.

My thoughts exactly

http://urbangrounds.com/2010/09/obama-iraq-speech/

I am in agreement with every word that this guy has to say. I have such distaste for Obama. It's great to hear about other peoples disposition for him as well.

I just don't know

http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/273848/border-security-latest-topic-in-campaign-for-governor

I'm definetly a republican, but am really hoping to see Rick Perry give up his throne. Border control has been and will continue to be a huge issue for Texas. it seems like candidate Bill White has intentions of  tightening the border control. Honestly, I'm not sure what good Perry has done for Texas. Bush wasn't the best president, nut he was a damn good governor. I think he should come back.

Inadequate Healthcare

http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2010/jul/14/bill-white/white-perrys-texas-we-import-nurses/

I work within the medical field and work closely with nurses. We are always lacking appropriate staffing in multiple units, daily. The ratio of foreigners to american nurses  is quite high. It's very difficult to communicate with the majority of them beacause there is such a large language barrier. This isn't condusive to providing good healthcare. It is my opinion that we should open more facilities for the training of nurses here in the states instead of shipping them from over seas. Unemployment raites are so high right now that we really can't afford to hire on immigrants. Especially when we have willing and able bodied americans that are up to the challenge. Texas needs to focus more on education, all the way from kindergarten to graduate school.