What we didn't know about our government that we know now

I'm going to interrupt my posts about Palin to speak out about the U.S cables that were leaked onto wikileaks yesterday. In actuality, they were not the first and if the Obama Administration does not take serious action soon, they will not be the last.

A lot of sensitive information was released, various diplomats discussed leaders around the globe (in unflattering terms i might add) also and more importantly there were conversations with Arab leaders that urged the United States to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. There was also information about China, namely that their hackers which have been collecting and growing since 2002 were responsible for Google being hacked this past January.

While the release of these documents is a matter of National Security, and there will certainly be a lot of republicans condemning Obama's administration for not taking enough measures to prevent this--I feel as if we must look at this information and realize something very important. We don't understand that many of the things government does, has a reason.

Take Iran, for years people on the sidelines--the ordinary folks, have been crying to end the many wars America has been involved in. Several times during his campaign, Obama discussed his plan to bring home the troops once and for all. I remember when Obama took office in 2009, and his talk about ending the war was halted. If i remember correctly, (i may be wrong) he also discussed sending even more troops out into the fields. Many people were dismayed at this, as was I until i thought of something. We don't know everything, and there's probably some big secret for why were still involved in the war that the government won't tell us--and that Obama just found out, that changed his mind.

Looking at these documents tells us that there is a lot of pressure on our government to stop Iran's nuclear facilities. Its one out of many reasons for why were still fighting, and were not going to quit just yet. What's more, how many other documents are there that would give reason for why our government works the way it is?

We just don't know. But yet, in our naivete and fear we strike against the government, because they have lost our trust. So in the end, we create a problem that could wind up affecting them, in ways that harbor our safety.

Instead of looking at these leaks as another stab at government, we should instead look at them as a reminder that we do not know everything, and that the government does act in our best interest as best as it can. They're like the parent, that knows everything but wont tell us why its wrong to go out at night to that party--or does, but we the children are too stubborn to realize why.

--Kat Vengo

Sarah Palin: Why she is/isn't suited for President.

Were two years past the 2008 Presidential elections, which means in another two years we will be faced with a decision. To keep Obama as our President for the next four years, or elect a republican in. There are many republican names that have been circulating to run against each-other during the primaries, I've heard of a few such as Mitty Romney, Newt Gingrich, and Sarah Palin.

Many people love Sarah Palin, and I can see why. She's a beautiful woman with high energy, she has the enthusiasm of a ring leader, as many people have called her. As a prominent member of the Tea Party, the former governor of Alaska has rounded her "momma grizzlies," and inspired many people. In the news since the 2008 election, when McCain announced her as his VP, Palin has become a household name. But should Sarah Palin take the plunge, and run for President in the next 2012 election? Moreover, if Sarah Palin ran--would she be a suitable President?

First, lets discuss what a President's role in the government is, so that we may figure out what qualities he/she should embody.
Article 2 details some of the Presidents roles, he shall have command of the armed forces, with consent of 2/3 vote from the Senate the President can make treaties, appoint ambassadors and other public offices, and fill up vacancies. And as article two, section three writes "He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States."

So what will it take for someone to fulfill all of these duties? As well as some other duties that Presidents in recent years have come to accept, such as responsibility for the economy as recent Presidents have done in the past?

I believe our President should be well informed of the constitution, as well as other parts of government. As Commander in Chief and host of ambassadors, the president should be educated in matters of foreign policy and the military. He or she should also be able to know about those countries to which he shall be in communication, as well as knowing the history of our nation so that he may make decisions with hindsight.

So how do we use this information in deciding whether or not Palin will be suitable for the White House? Well, looks like we shall find out next time!

-Kat Vengo

Filled with dread

I feel as empty as the sea shells that collect on the sea shore. Washed onto the dry sand i am left helpless, wondering who i am, where i came from, and what to do. Maybe it was the book i read today, but I'm filled with dread--as if some impending doom is going to happen, and i need to be mentally prepared.

I hate being emotional . . . and that's what i am at the moment, not pleasant for someone who hates her emotions. So to cope, I inhale the scent of melting candles, tidy up my room, and dance around my room while listening to Christina Aguilera's bobblehead. I've also joined a new website called herfuture.com which looks promising, and i'm hoping to get advice for starting my businesses. Which i really need to do.

Guess I'll finish that room of mine, it looks like the cat dragged in some beast that ate my belongings, then vomited it back up.

The Social Network

What's the best lesson I'm going to take out of the Social Network movie?

I don't think I can pick just one, because there are MANY. For one . . . don't trust your friends. Sad I know, but you can't trust them, your best friends especially, and I've already learned THAT lesson the hard way. Secondly, if you have a great idea--run with it, invest in it, and watch it grow into a billion dollar company.

Its an amazing movie really, for someone who believes her mission in life is to become a creative entrepreneur--and you know, there aren't many or really any females who are entrepreneurs. I mean sure you have some that have stock in Wal-Mart, there's a few other woman who have had great ideas. But really, our top CEO's who started their companies aren't woman, they're men. I want to be the first woman who rises to the top, and i want it so very badly. I think I want it more than I've ever wanted anything else, a guy for one . . . and its more profitable for that matter.

I have so many ideas bouncing around my head, and a few of them i feel, "are the next big thing." There isn't much stopping me, okay maybe the fact that the most basic code i know is HTML and some java and CSS. Besides that--the only thing is me, i'm lazy and I procrastinate too much, but thats besides the point. Or is it?

Oh well.

I have my ideas and some coding basics, plus I can learn. I think this can be a piece of cake if I actually START.