Been off a little bit just ranting

Back at again after a 6 month layoff. Wow its been that long, who would have thought. I have done many things since that time. Finish my second year in college very successfully. I travel for a month to China which was a wonderful experience. Had a lot of fun going to China for the month, plan and will go back again.

State of the Black Union

The state of the Black Union to me doesnt serve a real purpose. Why are there just speeches about the problems in the black community on one day of the year then solutions to the problem. I felt as though most of the participants on the panel discussions were there so that they can get soundbites into the media for their own self-purpose. When actual actions take place, then I will give the State of the Black Union more respect.

Recent cases at the Supreme Court

First I going to start with the case that I agree with an that is the Supreme Court going against the DC gun ban. This 5-4 Decsison protects the American people right under the Second amendment of the constitution to bear arms.

Now to the case that has been eaten at me since I heard the news about. How could the Supreme Court in another 5-4 decsison stated that somebody cant be put to death for rape of a child if a murder hasnt occur. The decsion by the court to seems to me that if you kill a store clerk like the man who was put to death yesterday in my home state of Virgina, but you wont pay the price for taking the childhood of a young child.

Energy

I am pleased that the Democratic plan to tax the profits of the oil companies did not make it throught the senate. What do they think the oil companies were going to do? they most likely didnt think about the oil companies putting that tax back onto the consumer. Congress needs to start really looking at taping into the alaskan oil reserve and alternatives like ethanol, solar, and my favorite flex-fuel, it works in Brazil it can work here. Also to the consumer, when it is possible ride a bike save $100 and get some exercise.

Vice President search.

For the next few weeks or months of this Presidential season, and the question of choice for both of the two gentlemen running for President will be who will be their running mate. For me I think that John McCain needs to pick somebody who is young and not part of the washington establishment such as Bobby Jindal who is the Gov. of Louisiana. I think that Obama also will pick for Gov. Mark Warner as his running mate for president.

Situation in Zimbabwe

The situation in Zimbabwe is an issue that has really erupted and became worse over the last couple days and in effect weeks. This is an issue that I feel that the United States with President Bush and the President coming in after him ( who ever that) should take very seriously and make part of their foregin policy plans.