Amid the Arab Spring protests in the Middle East, conflict has spread to Israel and Palestine. In these times of change, no time is better for these sides to make amends and live at peace.
Both of these groups, Palestinians and Israelis, are proud peoples who stand up for what they believe in. While this is to be commended, we must also understand that peace in the region does significantly depend on resolution to this conflict. People are being slaughtered on both sides, and the people do not deserve to be subjugated to such inhumane violence.
So let both sides lay down arms and make peace. We do not need or want prolonged conflict after decades of struggle. Too much blood has already been spilled for one spring. Let peace reign and the times explode into a wonderful summer, were everyone can live without threat of destruction.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
A Global Picture
We live in a world that is connected more strongly as time goes by. We have a world economy, vast communications systems, and networks of people that span continents. Many complex factors govern how this global network work, many of which we cannot understand or comprehend. As the world grows more complex, governments (and people) must be careful of what they do. Actions today can not just have an effect in one area tomorrow, but the whole world. While this has been true for quite some time, this principle is becoming more and more relevant as online social tools bring us closer together. We need to understand the workings of the world if we are to persevere in our pursuits. This is not necessarily in foreign countries. We need to understand the complex workings of our own country in order to instigate an economic recovery. As we have said before, problems are much more complicated that they seem at first. The sooner we all realize this, especially those in Washington, the sooner we can make the changes need to make our country and the world a better place for us all. Keeping in mind the changes that will result from our action everywhere, on everyone will help us decide what to do. Actions mean consequences. Let's hope we make the right actions.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Young People Taking Action in Society, Leaders Heed an Important Warning:
Young people have finally found their voice.
All across the world, young people eager for change are taking to the streets and are the real agents of change in global society. Young people played a great role in the election of President Obama, but this movement is more than that. In the Middle East, where people under 30 constitute around one third of the population, revolts, revolutions, and demonstrations are commonplace.
A special note to leaders: if you want to stay in power, make reforms and empower young people. Make sure they have a role in society. Make sure the have jobs, and education, and a future. An angry population of twenty somethings is a force to be reckoned with, and leaders who do not heed this warning may soon see the short end of the stick.
All across the world, young people eager for change are taking to the streets and are the real agents of change in global society. Young people played a great role in the election of President Obama, but this movement is more than that. In the Middle East, where people under 30 constitute around one third of the population, revolts, revolutions, and demonstrations are commonplace.
A special note to leaders: if you want to stay in power, make reforms and empower young people. Make sure they have a role in society. Make sure the have jobs, and education, and a future. An angry population of twenty somethings is a force to be reckoned with, and leaders who do not heed this warning may soon see the short end of the stick.
Next Step in Middle East Policy
The United States must now step up its efforts to make peace in the Middle East. This is a fractious area, with many socioeconomic groups. The US must start to clean up its image by helping new governments on the path to democracy. It will not be easy, and the will be obstacles, but this is better than the fight-and-replace model we have in Afghanistan and Iraq. At least now the propel are motivated for change. That energy needs to be harnessed for good.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Power for the People
A tragedy of despotism is occurring as we blog. In places like Syria and Libya, leaders abuse and kill their own people in order to increase their power and authority. This, we can all realize, is wrong. What we need to do, as members of this nation, or any nation, is to encourage our government to increase the pressure on these nations to reform and change their ways. Let not this generation be remembered as the one that condoned this murder. We need to stand up and support the movement for free and fair elections, and governments of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Energy Independence is Needed to Free Ourselves From Foreign Energy
We must pursue alternative energy resources in order to achieve energy independence. We must reduce our consumption of oil and coal and turn to renewable. We can structure our economy on this, for if the US is not a producer of green energy, it will have to be a buyer. That would be very harmful to our economy in the future. We can build a powerful energy economy on green energy. Large producers of oil can control prices and reap the benefits. We can do the same, with green energy, right here in the US.
Also, regarding biofuels: we should not use our precious corn supplies to make biofuels. Instead, we should try to expand cellulosic and other types of ethanol. It is much more efficient and it is not food, so we will not run the risk of shortages. It can even be made using the husks of the corn, something that would normally be thrown out. That way, food prices will be low for farmers can get money for their garbage. We can use that garbage as part of our energy future.
Investing in energy will require an upfront cost, spending cuts can cover that, but we can get it back in the future by selling energy and technology to other nations. We must pursue solar, hydrogen-fuel cell, and wind energy futures as well.
It is time to phase out oil and coal and usher in new, more efficient forms of energy. One method could be a tax break for people who own cars that have over 35 miles to the gallon. This way, along with the tax hikes, there will be some tax cuts. Hopefully, more people will take advantage of this and get a car with a tax break and therefore save money by going green.
Oil Companies must also pay their fair share in taxes. We must not let oil companies go off free when they do not produce fuel that is sustainable or beneficial to the environment. We need to push energy companies to reform their practices, encouraging investment in clean and sustainable technologies.
Also, regarding biofuels: we should not use our precious corn supplies to make biofuels. Instead, we should try to expand cellulosic and other types of ethanol. It is much more efficient and it is not food, so we will not run the risk of shortages. It can even be made using the husks of the corn, something that would normally be thrown out. That way, food prices will be low for farmers can get money for their garbage. We can use that garbage as part of our energy future.
Investing in energy will require an upfront cost, spending cuts can cover that, but we can get it back in the future by selling energy and technology to other nations. We must pursue solar, hydrogen-fuel cell, and wind energy futures as well.
It is time to phase out oil and coal and usher in new, more efficient forms of energy. One method could be a tax break for people who own cars that have over 35 miles to the gallon. This way, along with the tax hikes, there will be some tax cuts. Hopefully, more people will take advantage of this and get a car with a tax break and therefore save money by going green.
Oil Companies must also pay their fair share in taxes. We must not let oil companies go off free when they do not produce fuel that is sustainable or beneficial to the environment. We need to push energy companies to reform their practices, encouraging investment in clean and sustainable technologies.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Break Free From Conventionalism. Be your Own Self.
There is an extreme tragedy in government today. It seems that no matter how much arguing, discussion, and "bipartisanship" that goes on in Washington, the major parties still cannot agree on solutions. They remain united against or for different measures, regardless of what the American people, or even at times their own districts, believe is right for the country.
Instead of having a strong alliance and loyalty to party, we should instead have loyalty to our country. If we put aside what our party (or some other special group's) interests, we can get more done. We are all individuals, individuals with great ideas. In order to have all those ideas spread and nurtured, congressmen need to not always conform with their party. The same should be for everyone. Instead of rubber stamping the party doctrine, we need to have open minds, listen to, and discuss people's own individual ideas.
The same goes for us too. Do not simply agree with whatever we have to say. Come up with your own ideas. Voting for a party or even a candidate based on a single or handful of issues is not prudent. Let everyone's ideas and opinions come out into the open. We daresay that with less people conforming to their party ideas, we might come up with some better solutions.
Instead of having a strong alliance and loyalty to party, we should instead have loyalty to our country. If we put aside what our party (or some other special group's) interests, we can get more done. We are all individuals, individuals with great ideas. In order to have all those ideas spread and nurtured, congressmen need to not always conform with their party. The same should be for everyone. Instead of rubber stamping the party doctrine, we need to have open minds, listen to, and discuss people's own individual ideas.
The same goes for us too. Do not simply agree with whatever we have to say. Come up with your own ideas. Voting for a party or even a candidate based on a single or handful of issues is not prudent. Let everyone's ideas and opinions come out into the open. We daresay that with less people conforming to their party ideas, we might come up with some better solutions.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Website Makover
We have recently made changes to our other site, https://sites.google.com/site/auxiliaparty/.
This site contains similar information to this, including our party platform. We also have selected political videos, as well as party news.
This site contains similar information to this, including our party platform. We also have selected political videos, as well as party news.
No More Same Old, Same Old
Desperate times call for desperate action.
We need to change the way we do things in order to succeed. Government needs to acknowledge that changes must be made. We cannot keep operating under the same practices. We must challenge the status quo and think for ourselves. We cannot just sit back and eat up what the major parties tell us. They can deceive the electorate, and this is very dangerous. They polarize the American people, so we are really just choosing those who are good party candidates, not American candidates.
We need people in Washington and all of government to really value what the American people want. Bickering in congress of this and that does not help anyone. It hurts the American people. These two sides need to learn to get along and put aside their interests groups, their big sponsors, and do what is right for the people.
We need to change the way we do things in order to succeed. Government needs to acknowledge that changes must be made. We cannot keep operating under the same practices. We must challenge the status quo and think for ourselves. We cannot just sit back and eat up what the major parties tell us. They can deceive the electorate, and this is very dangerous. They polarize the American people, so we are really just choosing those who are good party candidates, not American candidates.
We need people in Washington and all of government to really value what the American people want. Bickering in congress of this and that does not help anyone. It hurts the American people. These two sides need to learn to get along and put aside their interests groups, their big sponsors, and do what is right for the people.
Party Platform Now Comprehensive and Updated
Due to the changing times, we have commenced additions to our party platform. We will continue to post updates to the platform and blog as new issues present themselves. Please give us your opinion on these issues. Let us know what you think of our blog. Your voice matters, and we value the people's opinion.
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