Here is something to think about.
In the US, according to information released by the government, a bachelors degree is worth about $23,000.00 a year. What this means is that a person with a bachelors degree on average makes 23k more than a person with a High School diploma. It seems to me that ummm that is not a lot of money. Considering that I have to pay on average $30,207.00 (Private Institutions) a year for the degree. So by the time I get my degree and I am making that whopping 23K a year more than richie, who works as a phone operator for bell south, I owe about 40k in student loans. depressing.
Now lets look at the other side of this, the cost of college is increasing steadily. This year alone in New York the cost of tuition and fees at public 4 year colleges increased by 6.3% over last year.
Now because of our educationally concerned president's "No Child Left Behind" initiative, The share of grants in funding undergraduate college education has declined each year to 42 percent in 2005-06 from 48 percent in 2001-02. This year alone it appears that the amount of Pell grants is down by $120.00 per student. The average assistance received from all sources is about $4,433.00. Now if you take this number and subtract it from the cost of schools we the student would owe $403.00 per semester to attend a public college in NY. Now should I aspire to attend a private school in the Empire state I would owe $4,486.00 a year.
How can we expect to compete with the world when we make it damn impossible for our children to get the kind of education that would empower them to compete. They say Kids in America are falling behind educationally, well it may not be their faults. From this and other information that I have found it seems that our government is setting our children up to fail. We consistantly cut funding for education and increase spending in the Military. Where is the sense in that.
"No Child Left Behind"...this is as silly as Nancy Reagans "Just Say No"
Fugg these out of touch with reality fuggers. I'm Done.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Whatever!
Today I wanted to talk about the Nuclear arms issues. The US came out hard and fast against Iraq because we thought they had Nuclear capabilities. We destroyed their country. The US has come out hard against Iran who has Materials to possibly create a Nuclear Weapon. We are currently seeking Sanctions against them, and try to do whatever we can to put an end to it. There has even been talk of possibly military actions. But now this is where is gets fuzzy, N. Korea has tested a Nuclear Weapon and the president has said that we are upset???? WTF! It seems to me that this is a little backwards. Why does it seem that the closer you are to having a weapon the less concerned they seem in Washington. It reminds of the bully in grade school who will go and pick on and beat everyone in the school except those he believes to bigger than him.
Why is it that our PREZ is not on TV condemning N. Korea and ranting and raving about the threat to world peace. Instead it is like they feel if we do not look at him he will go away. So far the only people who have come out and have taken a hard line towards this is China. US where you at? Why you ain't bucking. What's Up? It seems to me that Bush is a Punk he has no problem running at people and jumping in the faces of people that he knows he can beat (or at least thought he could beat). Does this mean that the US is now a cowardly bully? Does this not make us seem to be weak in the face of terrorism?
LOL i am tickled and can't wait to see what comes out of it.
Why is it that our PREZ is not on TV condemning N. Korea and ranting and raving about the threat to world peace. Instead it is like they feel if we do not look at him he will go away. So far the only people who have come out and have taken a hard line towards this is China. US where you at? Why you ain't bucking. What's Up? It seems to me that Bush is a Punk he has no problem running at people and jumping in the faces of people that he knows he can beat (or at least thought he could beat). Does this mean that the US is now a cowardly bully? Does this not make us seem to be weak in the face of terrorism?
LOL i am tickled and can't wait to see what comes out of it.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Did he say that?
today I was reading news from around the world and came across a small story in the Zaman Daily Newspaper. the Article was interesting because it was talking about Eid al-Fitr (The Celebration that comes at the end of Ramadan). in the story there was a quote from our illustrious PREZ. in the statement President Bush noted that “Islam is a great faith that has transcended racial and ethnic divisions and brought hope and comfort to many people.” ????
I was left sitting looking at the story like who wrote this? I was looking for Tony snow's name somewhere but didn't see it. Wow the PREZ (The beacon of Christianity) gave props to ISLAM. This just goes to prove my life long point that words mean nothing. they only have as much weight as the person, delivering and receiving them, give them. His words although very poetic and comforting go in total contrast of his actions. Bush since day one has been at war with ISLAM and has all but tried to destroy it. He has turned a Nation against people just for being ISLAMIC. The current situation in the Middle East is proof positive of this. The Bush and Reagan agenda has been the same since inception, If it comes from Islam it is without merit and it's only means is to destroy the world.
Also this morning I came across an article on CNN.com which was given by the mouth piece Tony Snow. He stated that the presidents meaning of Stay the Course is not a rigid plan but a flexible one. the PREZ explained that stay the course simply means continue to do what you are doing as long as it is working and if it is not then change it. ???? once again I ask myself "did he say that" it is funny how when the mid-terms come around words change and people play the word game. PREZ if this is the case then why has it taken all these years for you to come out and finally enlighten us the poor and ignorant? The Word Game.
No matter what you hear or Read just remember the truth will show itself if you look for it. To simply read or hear one side and form and opinion is simply and completely ignorant. SO people please remove your HIJAB's and open your eyes wide.
Don't get Hoodwinked!
I was left sitting looking at the story like who wrote this? I was looking for Tony snow's name somewhere but didn't see it. Wow the PREZ (The beacon of Christianity) gave props to ISLAM. This just goes to prove my life long point that words mean nothing. they only have as much weight as the person, delivering and receiving them, give them. His words although very poetic and comforting go in total contrast of his actions. Bush since day one has been at war with ISLAM and has all but tried to destroy it. He has turned a Nation against people just for being ISLAMIC. The current situation in the Middle East is proof positive of this. The Bush and Reagan agenda has been the same since inception, If it comes from Islam it is without merit and it's only means is to destroy the world.
Also this morning I came across an article on CNN.com which was given by the mouth piece Tony Snow. He stated that the presidents meaning of Stay the Course is not a rigid plan but a flexible one. the PREZ explained that stay the course simply means continue to do what you are doing as long as it is working and if it is not then change it. ???? once again I ask myself "did he say that" it is funny how when the mid-terms come around words change and people play the word game. PREZ if this is the case then why has it taken all these years for you to come out and finally enlighten us the poor and ignorant? The Word Game.
No matter what you hear or Read just remember the truth will show itself if you look for it. To simply read or hear one side and form and opinion is simply and completely ignorant. SO people please remove your HIJAB's and open your eyes wide.
Don't get Hoodwinked!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Are We Ready? the Obama issue
Sunday on Meet the Press US Senator Barack Obama (not to be confused with Osama Bin Laden) announced that he may seek the Dem. parties nomination for the 2008 Pres. Election. Now exactly what does this mean? As a conspiracy theorist this is my thoughts on it.
Although in no form shape or fashion do I think that Obama wouldn't make an excellent candidate and one of the best to run in some time. But the truth of the matter is, is America ready to take this step? For some reason I think not. The poor white red necks of the country would vote against him well just cause. Big Money aka Big Business would vote against him well because he is a Democrate. and well the rest of us would just be skeptical.
At this point if he were to run I think it would almost assuredly secure another 4 years for the Republicans. Why because like it or not America is still color blind. Besides what kind of message would we be sending to the rest of the world if we in fact had a black president with an Islamic name. Wait a minute...hmmmmm. Maybe America would look more tolerant of people of color. Maybe the policy towards the Middle East would subside and maybe just maybe we could start to heal the middle east instead of tearing it apart.
Okay, now that I have awaken from my euphoric dream state, lets continue. Obama is an excellent senator if you have ever listened to him speak you can't help but feel this. I for one would vote for Barack Obama in the Election should he run simply because I believe that what the US needs is a drastic change in order to start rebuilding our image. You can bvet your house and family on the fact that you will hear more from me concerning this issue as for now... That's all Folks!
Although in no form shape or fashion do I think that Obama wouldn't make an excellent candidate and one of the best to run in some time. But the truth of the matter is, is America ready to take this step? For some reason I think not. The poor white red necks of the country would vote against him well just cause. Big Money aka Big Business would vote against him well because he is a Democrate. and well the rest of us would just be skeptical.
At this point if he were to run I think it would almost assuredly secure another 4 years for the Republicans. Why because like it or not America is still color blind. Besides what kind of message would we be sending to the rest of the world if we in fact had a black president with an Islamic name. Wait a minute...hmmmmm. Maybe America would look more tolerant of people of color. Maybe the policy towards the Middle East would subside and maybe just maybe we could start to heal the middle east instead of tearing it apart.
Okay, now that I have awaken from my euphoric dream state, lets continue. Obama is an excellent senator if you have ever listened to him speak you can't help but feel this. I for one would vote for Barack Obama in the Election should he run simply because I believe that what the US needs is a drastic change in order to start rebuilding our image. You can bvet your house and family on the fact that you will hear more from me concerning this issue as for now... That's all Folks!
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