Recession Opinions

Yes, Mr. Obama’s Presidency Is Riding On The Healthcare Outcome

Mar 15, 10

Posted by Evlondo Cooper in Recession Opinions

The healthcare debate (debacle) is in its fiftieth homestretch. However, this week does have an air of finality to it. As we enter into the last week of this never-ending saga, I am still not happy. In my mind, the Democrats are scum-sucking, spineless cretins, who would sell their mamas in order to get reelected. They are...

Healthcare Summit: Here We Go Again…

Feb 24, 10

Posted by Evlondo Cooper in Recession Opinions

For the umpteenth time, Mr. Obama is going to try and get bipartisan support for his healthcare legislation. Despite a scaled down healthcare bill that incorporates many Republican ideas at the expense of the public option. While President Obama should be lauded for sticking to his guns, I am still confused as to what he hopes...

Jobs Bill Comes Up Short

Feb 12, 10

Posted by Evlondo Cooper in Recession Opinions

The Senate Finance Committee has issued a supposed bipartisan jobs bill designed to get Americans back to work. Unfortunately, very little in the bill will have a practical effect on lowing unemployment. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid removed many of tax breaks in the bill and is advancing a bill that contains a payroll tax...

President Obama’s Budget Outlook Optimistically Dismal

Feb 02, 10

Posted by Evlondo Cooper in Recession Opinions

The New York Times has published a troubling analysis of Mr. Obama’s 2011 federal budget. According to White House projections that are found within the budget, the deficit will not return to what are considered economically sustainable levels over the next ten years. This leaves little room for new domestic initiatives and...

The State of the Union: Not As Bad As It Could Be…

Jan 28, 10

Posted by Evlondo Cooper in Recession Opinions

At times funny, at times biting, and often self-congratulating, Mr. Obama’s State of the Union speech was a reminder of how his administration brought us back from the brink and how he hopes to help us achieve those soaring heights that seem ever so distant. Mr. Obama was not shy about taking credit for staving off a financial...

How Carbon Credits Contribute To A Cleaner Environment

Jan 24, 10

Posted by Guest Author in Recession Opinions

by Henry Scott Worldwide, industrial and personal use of fossil fuels to generate energy has been widespread for several decades. However, fossil fuels give off hazardous greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide, which cause a lot of damage to the environment. The emissions have led to an ever-increasing accumulation of...