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Politics Blog Week in Review June 22

The week in review is our way at Families.com of letting you know what you’ve missed this week. Of course you can also hit the ‘subscription button to the right and subscribe to this blog so you don’t miss a thing! June 16—Obama and McCain on the Economy As both political candidates begin to spar over key issues in this election, I took some time to outline their differing views on the economy and more specifically taxes. In short, McCain favors a tax break–especially on things like gas. Obama favors raising taxes for those with more money while reducing taxes … Continue reading →

Revisiting Kennedy’s Inaugural Speech

If you are of the um. . .older generation, you likely remember Kennedy’s inaugural speech that ended with what would come to be a famous quote: “. . .Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” If you’re my age (that is to say born well after 1961) you probably need to revisit this speech. Our Sense of Entitlement For some reason, our culture is embedded with a sense of entitlement. We feel as if we are owed. . .simply for existing. Now, I’m not speaking on an individual basis per … Continue reading →

Obama Opts Out of Public Financing: Was It a Good Move?

Obama’s whole platform is that it’s time for change. He says he’s going to do business differently, and consequently, he’s made the historically unprecedented decision to opt out of using public financing. Earlier in the campaign, he said that he would use the public funds if his opponent did. But now he’s changed his mind. To some, changing gears signals a red flag of a candidate that went back on his word. To others, it signals that Barack Obama, above all, is committed to doing what he thinks is right. So what do you think–political ploy or serious commitment to … Continue reading →