Stratego 101

Friday, March 9, 2012

Kony 2012 - Who is Joseph Kony

There is a lobbyist group actively trying to dupe American politicians and the American people into entering a war with Uganda. This war is not in the strategic or financial interest of the US, but Obama has already approved military action. However, none of the politicians currently running for President has spoken out about it, not even Ron Paul. Joseph Kony is the only leader adamantly opposed to US intervention. This election season, forget the Washington politicians. Put yourself behind a cause that is aimed to unite Americans, unite Democrats and Republicans.

Joseph Kony is relatively unknown, but the Kony 2012 campaign seeks to make him famous. Youths from all over America and across the world is making him known by putting up posters with his name, by wearing T-shirts with Kony 2012, and by passing on Kony 2012 bracelets to their friends.

Unlike Romney, Obama, or even Ron Paul who make policies from their ivory towers, Joseph Kony isn't your typical Washington politician. Kony has lived in some of the harshest conditions imaginable, and became stronger because of it. And unlike the politicians currently running, Kony has invested millions of his own money to provide training for children.

There is a video on youtube called "Kony 2012" which would make you aware of who Joseph Kony is as well as who is trying to dupe America into a war with Uganda.

Watch it. Be informed. Vote Kony 2012.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Fox News Viewers Are Less Informed

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Term "Tea baggers" unacceptable

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Would you pay more taxes if you can chose where it goes?

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(more of a philosophical discussion)

Assume that you are given the opportunity to choose where your income tax will go on the condition that you'll be taxed at a higher rate than you normally would, would you do it? For the sake of the poll, let's assume a 10% increase on the amount of taxes you pay. (So if your normal tax rate is 25% it'll be 25%*(1+10%) = 27.5%)

For example, you'd have the option of selecting for all of your taxes to go towards "education" or "military."
Likewise you'd have the option to prevent any of your tax money from going to any expenses, ex "social security" or "military."
Basically, you get to roughly say where your tax money will go and the government will implement it. You don't have full control, ie you want your money to go to education and not military, but that computer scientist ended up joining the air force, you'd just have to deal with it.

Also assume that you're not the only one, but that there is a significant population with this option that it could change the division of expenses.

Given this situation would you be willing to pay a higher tax rate if you have a say in where your specific amount will go? If so, please also answer what's the highest tax increase you're willing to accept for the ability to determine where your tax money goes. If not, is there a lower percentage increase that would entice you to do it?