Win the Battle Lose the War

The American public is being subjected to political history. As election day draws closer and closer, the democratic nominees for our great nation’s presidential seat are embattled in a war of attrition. The mud slinging is reminiscent of elections when votes were won by force and politicians were ruthless. The fact that two Democrats are so divided on issues and platform, create a windfall of opportunity for the Republican candidacy. Because the republican ticket seems uncontested, the leading republican candidate marches on to what may be a victory designed by the division of the democratic party. The historical significance of this presidential election will be muddled on the very essence of democracy. It is the right of each candidate to believe in his or her ability to lead the American people. The fact remains that our nation was built on the principals of democracy and two candidates in one party offer a true choice. The two party system offers the American voters opportunity to choose the elected official that he or she believes will govern and lead the nation to prosperity. When all the votes are counted the winner will come from a united party Democratic or Republican. History will forever bear witness to the election of the president of this country. The two democratic nominees have already made history. How they will be remembered, is a different story. It would be a shame to see the last vote torn in half between the two nominees. This would hand over the election to the republican party. In the end, it all comes down to one vote, and its that vote that changes the future of this Nation.

An Unprecedented Package

In an article I read called “A Second Look…”, I came across a well rounded argument. If we, now by we, I mean “America”, are not falling into a depression, then why do we need a stimulus package. The $145 billion dollar stimulus package is designed to deal with the economic slowdown in the U.S and help recession. In theory, the “tax relief” will lead to an increase in consumer spending. However, I agree with my fellow classmate. The mere 600 dollar rebate is not going to boost the economy and in the end, may be putting America in a worse off situation than what it already is. This would put future generations at risk of a economic crisis or in debt. Rather than eliminating the problem, the government is just pushing it away for it to be solved at a later time. The rebate checks have both a short term gain but a long term loss. In the short run, America’s economy may boost, if citizens run and spent their rebate checks at
“Wal-Mart” or other American retail stores. This would put the money into circulation and suppress the economic crisis. In the long run, it could affect the presiding President and place our Nation at risk of what we all fear, “Depression”, because of the amount of money being given out. Where is it coming from? It has to be borrowed, and it must be paid back. This is why I agree that this idea of the stimulus package is “unprecedented”.