OBAMAS' RE-ELECTION AND LATINO VOTING POWER

   

 Just imagine what the GOP right-wing politicians would be subjected to do if the president was re-elected.  Included in this vision is a Democrat controlled Senate and GOP dominated House that has been substantially weakened by it voting power.  Would John Boehner finally have to discover that there is a word called negotiation?  Would Mitch McConnell exercise the filibuster powers of the Senate until there is no end?  These and other questions have dominated the imagination of many political junkies such as myself and my closes like mined liberals.

     We have concluded that since there is another mid-term election in 2014, that the Tea Party nuts will be voted out because of their extreme positions and obstructions.  Many large bills will be passed as there will be no incentive to "take out" the President anymore.  Many of the extreme conservatives will move to the center  primarility because it will no longer be "fashionable to bash the president" anymore.
     It can be easily assumed that the Latino population can smell power at the voting booth.  I do not believe that voter suppression is over.  In fact, I can see it directed more at the Latino population as the state of Arizona is looking very ripe for a take over by Latino constitutients.  Of course this is just speculation, however, when you look at the southwest latino population you can also see that Texas is also ripe for the assertion of latino voting power.  Please note the link that addresses this problem.   (http://openchannel.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/16/13312635-texas-gop-vows-to-defend-voter-id-latino-vote-in-southwest-could-decline?lite) What does it mean?  It simply means that the Latino populatiion of Florida (with it's Cuban population that votes conservative) will no longer be the dominant Latino party.  It's the Mexican-Americans that will finally have it's say so in American politics.

     As for President Obama, this is welcome news as one might easily see the addition of congressional men and women of Latino decent entering the political system in high numbers.  The southwest Latino population will take up a large part of the Democrats voting block.  That's the Obama's secret weapon in the 2014 midterm elections that will allow for some ground breaking legislation.  As the Latino population grows and asserts its voting power, the GOP will see it's power weaken until it is no longer viable relative to their extremism of social and racial philophies.

     LET'S GIVE PRESIDENT OBAMA 4 MORE YEARS.

President's Day - Lack of Excitement

Are you really excited by this holiday? I am consistently trying to find out why there is no excitement for this holiday. Of course, if you have a full-time job, you could certainly find ample reasons to celebrate. In terms of weather and climate conditions throughout most of these United States is too cold to BBQ. I am sure that going to the beach is not a good idea w (ith the exception of wave crazy surfers) There are no parades. It seems to appear in San Francisco that the Gay Pride Parade has more significance than Presidents Day.

So far, I have not had one person wish me a Happy Presidents Day. The irony of this is that people will be quick to say Happy Halloween. (which is not a national or state holiday) Which leads to me to ask this one major question. HAVE YOU EVER MET A PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?

ONLY THE BEGINNING FOR A NEW VALENTINE

Today is Valentine's Day and the world is in love again. Or so people make think. It's a day when men and women buy flowers, jewelry, chocalates and other assorted items to show their appreciation to their spouses. Now when you get right down to it, shouldn't everyday be Valentine's day? Do huband and wives still agrue, fuss and fight on that day? I have not grasp the idea that somebody or something dictates on what day I should be romantic. Do you really need a designated day to remind you on how to be sweet to your spouse? Somehow I can't help but compare Valentine's Day with Thanksgiving. I mean, you should be thankful everyday. Why do people say HVD to people who are single or lonely? Let's retink our approach to how we treat our spouses and loved one.s How about doing something sweet everyday for a chance. Here's an idea. Go visit someone who has lost a spouse/lover recently and you know thtat Valentines Day will never be the same for them. Make them feel wanted and loved.

Happy Valentines Day.