I’m a Pundit

Michael Moore has produced yet another film outlining his thoughts on a political subject, in the past he has covered thigns wrong with America from Macdonalds to Gun Ownership.  This time however he brings in the worlds slackers, getting them to vote against Bush.

In the wake of 9/11 Micael Moore attempts to bring in an uprosing of people to take bush out of power in America in an attempt to prevent a great atrocity!

If you are residing in America or Canada you can download teh film Here!

written by Oli \\ tags: , America, Free Movie Download, Michael Moore

I have been following the push of Carbon Credits quite closely.  Carbon Credits basically are an extra tax on any business that goes over a certain level of carbon emissions, based on things such as electricity usage and so forth.

What amuses me slightly is that

The Green Party are pushing for the Carbon credit tax and have arrived at a value

The industrial lobby have been lobbying for business rebates to avoid bankruptcies due to high energy bills.

People are complaining because their energy bills are already high enough, and there is a very real possibility that they will be hit hard by this (Energy producers create a great deal of carbon, the cost of paying this would be passed onto the consumer)

The Government has suggested that out of the estimated 7 trillion dollars raised, 1 trillion is sent to government debt, some is spent on energy efficiency research and the rest is sent back to the tax payer as a rebate.

Ok, so I look at this and what do I see, half the money going back to the industry, half the money going back to the tax payer, a whole load of red tape and extra burden on industries who will have to employ people to figure out their carbon usage, survive the gap before they get their research and so forth.  Meanwhile the taxes will increase by around the extra amount the energy companies have to pay (around $22 a tonne) but that alright because the consumers will get a regular rebate giving them their money back.

Does anyone else see the complete pointlessness of this latest environmental debacle.  I cannot believe there are serious political contenders out there who would consider such a farce in the current recessive economic climate, let alone a strong one.

I think I may move to Australia, last time somebody tried to introduce a red tape tactic there they were sent to jail for a minor offence of treason and damaging the economy, why does that not happen here or in the US?

Politicians are destroying our economy for their own selfish and misguided ideals which they have shrouded by their own self illusion.  Yet even when incompetence is proven there is no backlash, no fines or punishment, half the time jobs are not even lost.

It scares me.

written by Oli \\ tags: America, Carbon Footprint, Europe, Global Warming, Political Fiasco

US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson today announced that he could see the end of the US Credit Crunch being in the very near future.  This has raised a lot of skepticism from economists and pundists around the world who ask the question, should someone with such an obtuse view of the US economy really be in charge of it?

Currently the US economy, along with the UK and several other EU countries is under a period of normalization to bring living costs back into line with wages.

Henery Paulson seems blissfully unaware of this fact as he tried to stall the depression recently with a government rebate to his country.  If he thinks a hundred or so dollars is going to stop the increasng number of bankruptcies he really is in trouble.

He mentions the recovery of several lending agencies, however he does not point out that the collapse of these was due to ‘loss of faith’ that saw the Northern Rock Bank Nationalised in the UK in 2007.  The credit agencies will still suffer as people in the countries become poorer and find it increasingly difficult to maintain a lifestyle they hope for without becoming heavily in debt.

written by Oli \\ tags: America, Credit Crunch, Debt, Economy, US, USA

In the recent debating arena between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have both glossed over this issue.  They have both, kind of, voiced support for abortion, but avoided the issue of when a life really begins.  Clinton has said that she believes in the ‘potential’ for life begins at conception, while Obama states that he cannot even presume to know the answer to that question.

I have to admit I prefer Obamas answer, it seems to be much more honest than most.

Personally I agree with abortion, I also think that the life really does begin at conception.  After all it is at that point where the life begins to exist, if you kill off that embryo  it cancels out the life ahead of it.

But I also believe that if the parents are not ready for a child it would be a mistake to bring it into the world,  something that is causing a lot of problems in todays society.

written by Oli \\ tags: Abortion, America, Barack Obama, Election 2008, Hillary Clinton, US

The US Government has announced it will be more than tripling its investment against HIV to 50 billion dollars over the next five years

Currently the US governmetn suports life saving treatment for 1.5 million HIV Sufferers a year, this should become 2.5 Million with the prevention of 12 million new cases with the new funding according to government reports.

I applaud the money being put into this, saving the lives of millions is a cause that cannot be denied and difficult to put a price on. Whether or not it will be effective or not hower is a different matter. Since they are claiming to prevent 12 million new cases they will obviously be taking the contraception and marketing approach, but Africa and Vietnam are very primal places. Despite the attempts to promote condom use in Africa it is still a fairly rare occurence, and many people there are still uneducated as to what HIV and AIDs really are.

Either way now would be an outstanding time to buy shares in condom companies,$50 billion worth of rubbers, thats a lot of fun!

written by Oli \\ tags: Africa, AIDs, America, Donation, HIV, Vietnam

The upcoming election in the US has got many countries on the edge of their seats, if for the reason that it means George bush will finally be out of power over anything else.

The current three leading candidates are Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCaine (who despite a similar name has not been seen sporting a string vest and a nine millimetre recently). All three have their pluses and bonuses, though I think they can each be categorized very easily into what tehy would do for and against America and the world.

Hilary Clinton - Quite a strong persona, but lacking in skills that would make her a good president in my opinion. On the other hand Bill Clinton was one of America’s better presidents, even if he did the dirty on his aforementioned wife.

Barack Obama - Despite his similar name to te well known terrorist leader Obama does seem a very sound choice for American president. He is undoubtedly clever and charismatic he has shown that he stands up for his beliefs and he does it well. The only thing that may worry me is his age, at the younger end of the scale. Good news though, he is well travelled, not had a protected childhood and seems to pay a lot of attention to the world around him. I guess the reason I like this guy so much is that he seems the complete opposite to George W Bush.

John McCain is a tricky one, he is clever and has had a lot of experience in the financial and economical world. THis is particularly relevant because with the current American recession he is exactly the kind of man who could dampen the blow. At 70 it is possible that after a few years he may begin to lose a cog or two, especially with the pressure of the presidential post.

All in all its a hard choice to make, and one that the American people must make right. With the Economy Crisis, an ongoing conflict in the middle east and the floundering reputation left by George W Bush the voters of the USA definately need to think long and hard about their choice.

written by Oli \\ tags: America, Barack Obama, Election, Hillary Clinton, John McCaine, USA

I read This story on the BC website today.  I am glad to see the Judge and Jury system has finally rejected the insanity plea on a horrific case.

This man Microwaved a two month old baby for around 20 seconds.  for 20 seconds he saw his daughter burn in the microwave.  This isn’t insane, it’s taking a pleasure in causing pain and suffering.

I fully support the 25 year sentence, and personally think his lawyer should be removed from service for trying to claim that the offender Joshua Mauldin was insane at the time he put his daughter in the microwave.

The fact that people are even considered applicable for this sickens me.

written by Oli \\ tags: America, Atrocities, Crime, Insanity