Sunday, February 28, 2010

Editorial 2

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Because of the genocide and suffering in the Sudan, it is not unlikely that the Obama administration will adopt this crisis. But it appears that there is a new chance for peace in the Sudan, where that war is accountable for approximately 300,000 deaths. Bashir appears ready to make peace, which is primarily driven by the up coming election, the country's first in 26 years. Bashir is running against 11 other candidates. The out come of this election is crucial to deciding whether the Sudan will separate into its own separate country. which it most likely will. The potential for violence is enormous. The stance that Obama adopted on the Sudan is one of incentives and punishments, and this election could prove a turning point for the relationship of the United States and Bashir.

I think it will be rather interesting to see not only how the elections in Darfur play out, but also the reaction and response of the Obama administration. I personally think its ridiculous that the UN has not become more involved with the situation in the Sudan, but that makes the role of the United State that much more important.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Editorial

Global Warming Advocates Ignore the Boulders
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This editorial is about the never ending debate over climate change. George Will argues that in the fight against global, Americans are following blindly, as are many major corporations. Most people have seen no evidence of global warming, yet they still fight it. This lack of evidence is completely ignored. And although the global warming industry is currently suffering there is too much support for a cause with too little evidence. Will uses the Washington, DC record breaking blizzard as evidence against global warming.

I completely disagree with this article. I think Global warming is a serious threat that needs to be addressed. A blizzard in DC does not mean snow everywhere. How can snow in one city be evidence against global warming? Washington DC is the world.