Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Bin Laden May Have Been Killed, but the Threat is Not.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/11/eveningnews/main20062040.shtml

Homeland security secretary Janet Napolitano claims that the threat of retaliation is strong. As discussed in class, retaliation seems likely and America should tighten its security. The reports of a planned attack on the railroad system could be an indication of another significant attack on the United States and should be used to prevent such tragedies.

Monday, May 9, 2011

SB 1070 Goes to the Supreme Court

CNN Wire Staff. "Arizona Takes Controversial Immigration Law to Supreme Court." CNN. Web.

After a year of controversy, Arizona finally takes SB 1070 to the Supreme Court, in its hopes that the Supreme Court will "lift the injunction on the state's controversial immigration law." Joe Arpaio has already been found unconstitutional in his raids, but Jan Brewer claims she is confident that America will side with Arizona. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Obama's Facetiousness Reveals Itself

In America's history of presidents, Obama may just be the funniest. Out of all his humor and wittiness--or perhaps his assistants'-- he still manages to maintain seriousness and take care of business in America.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Immigration Discussion Reflection

One reason why I enjoy the class discussions in my class is because of the absence of ignorant comments. I was told that in other classes, many were disturbed by the ignorance. The day after our class discussion, a student in one of my other classes brought up the issue of immigration. The only points he could make were ignorant remarks. Aside from being interrupted constantly, I enjoyed the discussion. Good points were made and it seemed those that were speaking were informed quite well. One thing I enjoyed was the fact that Brigitte and I had the same thoughts and were able to speak alongside each other accordingly. It was nice being able to have someone to finish my thoughts. The entire class is always in some assent--SB1070 is wrong, immigrants are not actually stealing jobs-- and never in discord, which makes the discussions more pleasant. Immigration may be an inflammatory topic, but the class never failed to appease.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Momentum

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+administer+blowout+over+Predators/4693974/story.html

Alex Burrows was the man of Game 7. After having a penalty shot in the playoffs--a rare and suspenseful occasion-- and two goals, he became a father the next day. The Canucks's momentum continued to tonight's game in which they shutout the Nashville Predators. Let's hope this momentum continues to the end.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

History Will Be Made

http://video.canucks.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=-6&id=111644

They did it! Overtime in Game 7 is possibly one of the most intense descriptions one could write, engendering the most tension. However, Alex Burrows was the man of the night. Two goals and a penalty shot, Burrows kept the Canucks in the series. Sheer ecstasy.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Anxiety Attack

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Canucks+coach+Vigneault+declares+Luongo+start+Game+insists+kidding/4672411/story.html

It all comes down to this. Game 7. After giving up a three game lead, the Vancouver Canucks better not disappoint any further. My body trembles at the thought of a loss and if the Canucks do lose tonight, well then I will be extremely depressed the entire day tomorrow. Don't talk to me if they lose. Anyone. Good luck, Canucks.