Editor and contributing author for IVN. B.A. in Government from Claremont McKenna College. Born and raised in San Diego. Registered Independent who leans libertarian on most issues.
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Since the late 2008/early 2009 crash, the nation's largest banks have experienced tremendous growth, reported substantial profits, and been able to pay back billions in TARP loans. On Main St, however, a far more sobering reality exists. Effective unemployment has risen to 16.5%, foreclosures have skyrocketed,
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According to Army General George Casey, the United States will likely be engaged in extended conflicts such as Afghanistan and Iraq for the next decade or so. He also stated that American military efforts must combine economic, educational, and other nation building measures to ensure long-term success against global extremism.
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According to the latest Rasmussen survey, 75% of Americans believe the lack of spending cuts is largely to blame for the punishing state budget crises. On the other hand, 13% believe taxpayers' reluctance to pay higher taxes is the primary culprit, while 12% are undecided. These poll numbers corroborate
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Based on several early polls in July, our nation remains polarized over President Obama, frustrated with Congressional performance, and pessimistic about the future. In an RCP poll and a Gallup poll, President Obama's approval/disapproval ratings were evenly divided at around 47%. In a Rasmussen Reports poll, 45%
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In June, 102 NATO soldiers were killed in Afghanistan, setting a new monthly record since the war began in 2001. 58 U.S. troops were killed, which nearly tied last year's October record of 59. Since 2001, the United States has spent over $280 billion on the Afghanistan
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In a New York Times op-ed, Nobel prize winning economist, Paul Krugman, warned that the United States has entered the initial stages of a third Depression. In his view, inadequate fiscal and monetary stimulus, coupled with obsessive worry about short-term, record breaking budget deficits, are increasing the probability of a
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This is how leading trends forecaster Gerald Celente succinctly summarizes the current state of affairs in the United States. Celente, a self-proclaimed "political atheist" who is often critical of Wall St and Washington DC, is not one to mince words, and his six-word description of "what'
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As the Great Recession drags on, voters continue to view the origin of the economic crisis in stark, partisan terms. In a recent Rasmussen Reports poll, 47% of likely voters believe the policies of George W. Bush are the primary cause of the nation's current financial predicament, while
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In a Daily Show segment entitled "Respect My Authoritah", Jon Stewart criticized President Obama for his apparent hypocrisy on foreign policy and presidential power. Playing clips ranging from 2006-2008, Stewart provides a stark contrast of then Senator and presidential candidate, Barack Obama, and currently serving President Obama. Hailed
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In 2004, California voters approved $3 billion of new funding for stem cell research, especially targeted at the controversial embryonic stem cells. Proponents predicted the game-changing scientific research would develop effective treatments and potential cures for patients suffering from the likes of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, heart
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According to the latest poll, President Obama remains ahead of all potential GOP rivals, but Ron Paul maintains a decisive lead in the Independent category. Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Mike Huckabee, and Newt Gingrich all lead President Obama when it comes to Independents, but Paul is by far the most
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While much of the nation's attention has been focused on jobs, the economy, primary elections, and the BP oil spill, it is easy to forget that our men and women in uniform are in the midst of a raging war zone in Afghanistan and Pakistan. As Obama'