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The Systemic Failure to Connect the Dots

President Obama keeps refering to the attempted attack by the crotch bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab as a systemic failure. However, what he is failing to admit is that he is the system. His administration is his system. So yes, this is a failure of his system and administration to keep the people safe. Obama wanted… Continue Reading

Top 5 Political Issues of 2009

As the year comes to a close, a look back through the top five political issues of 2009 have definately sparked interest in many ways. It is not to say that these were the only issues, however this is a list of the most pressing and longest lasting issues. 5. Nuclear Iran Iran has been,… Continue Reading

Top 3 Reasons The Obama Surge Fails

On tuesday, Dec. 1, President Obama finally decided on a direction for Afghanistan. Along with his decision, came many opinions on the speech. Everything from talking about how good or bad the delivery was, to how many troops, to why we need to continue efforts in Afghanistan. Whether those opinions are of heavy value or… Continue Reading

Obama’s Afghanistan Strategy Announcement

President Obama has stated that he will announce his strategy for Afghanistan on December 1, which will be addressed at West Point. It has been reported on that he will likely announce a troop increase between 30,000 and 35,ooo. While this is less than what Gen. McChrystal requested earlier in his assessment, the major spotlight… Continue Reading

Breast Cancer Screening Changes

Changes over breast cancer screenings are becoming quite controvercial by some, even saying that the effects of the proposed health care reform is already taking shape. So what exactly are the changes? U.S. Preventive Services Task Force The USPSTF recommends against teaching breast self-examination (BSE). The USPSTF recommends against routine screening mammography in women aged… Continue Reading

Obama Rejects Proposed Strategies for Afghanistan

Nov 11 has now come and gone, and so have all the proposals for action in Afghanistan. The hand-picked general submitted his assessment, which itself brought a good deal of controversy. However, General McChrystal was put on hold for Olympic bids, for Afghan elections, and even a few rounds of golf. Now, it was commented… Continue Reading

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