Political Forum

Hello Everyone, Here's your new [optional] extra plus point assignment worth a possible 5.00 points that many of you have been asking me to put here in my blog. Again, you will have two articles to read, compare and summarize, and then give your opinion on the following issue: "The 52,000 plus children, and mothers with babies from Central America that are crossing the U.S. boarders." Article I, is from the New York Times, written by Carl Hulse, July 7, 2014 at: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/08/us/immigrant-surge-rooted-in-law-to-curb-child-trafficking.html?_r=0 Article II, is from the Independent Voter Network, written by James Spurgeon on July 10, 2014 at: http://ivn.us/2014/07/10/law-actually-says-unaccompanied-immigrant-minors/ Both articles have a lot of interesting information in them.   Please follow the instructions carefully. Plus Point Instructions: Those who do not follow the instructions will be docked. 1.  Read each article car

Hello Everyone, We often discuss inequalities in class between different socioeconomic groups.   I have a new Plus Point assignment worth a possible 5.00 points.  Read each of the following articles. 1). By Economist and New York Times Op-Ed Columnist, a Democrat, who, in the following article analyzes wealth in his article  Wealth and Work.    Here is the link.  click next to the "h" at the http part of the url and it will pop up the link. Paul Krugman,  Wealth Over Work,  in the New York Times, March 24, 2014, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/24/opinion/krugman-wealth-over-work.html?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article     2).  Also read the second article by David Brooks, Op-Ed Columnist at the New York Times, a Republican, and advisor to numerous Presidents.  David has also written an article on poverty titled,  The Republic of Fear.   Here's his link:

Hello Everyone, We often discuss inequalities in class between different socioeconomic groups.   I have a new Plus Point assignment worth a possible 5.00 points.  Read each of the following articles.   1). By Economist and New York Times Op-Ed Columnist, a Democrat, who, in the following article analyzes wealth in his article Wealth and Work.    Here is the link.  click next to the "h" at the http part of the url and it will pop up the link. Paul Krugman, Wealth Over Work, in the New York Times, March 24, 2014, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/24/opinion/krugman-wealth-over-work.html?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article     2).  Also read the second article by David Brooks, Op-Ed Columnist at the New York Times, a Republican, and advisor to numerous Presidents.  David has also written an article on poverty titled,  The Republic of Fear.   Here's his link: Davi

Hello Everyone, This is a time where we can see how our national government reacts to the provocations of President Putin of Russia, with his 30,000 manpower of military surrounding the Crimean peninsula of Ukraine. What do you think?  Should the U.S. be aggressive up against the Russian occupation of Crimea, or should the U.S. only use diplomatic means and sanctions to bring the Russian President to his senses? Also, what kind of economic and political repercussions could affect world economy, energy, and globalization because of the escalating situation in the Crimean peninsula? To my students:  your analyses in a one page blog format to these questions could bring you 3 plus points. Make a try for it! Angela Oberbauer, M.A. Political Science Program San Diego Mesa College

Happy New Year to Everyone reading my blog. Great that Both Houses in Congress could reach agreement on the Budget with the President signing off on it. Let's see what happens now with the Default Debt issue and how and when that will be resolved. I'm curious:  What do you think about Governor Chris Christi, and do you believe him when he stated today that he knew nothing about the political and governmental manipulation that went on, according to him today, behind his back? I'm curious! Angela

Hi Everyone, As we have noticed, Congress with the President did sign a Budget.  Finally.  Let's see how things progress now with the Credit Default decision coming up early in 2014. Hope all of you have had a great holiday season. I'll start posting soon with the new semester begin in late January 2014. Have a safe slide into 2014! A.O.

Hello Students and Everyone, Let me read your suggestions on these important questions: 1.  When do you believe Congress should finally decide the Budget, and why? 2.  How would you suggest the Affordable Care Act online-system should be improved? Really look forward to your answers.  A.O.