New economic data provides growing evidence that the collapse of the housing market and financial markets have pushed the U.S. economy into recession. The question now on the minds of consumers (us), business owners and politicians: How bad is it going to be, and how long is it going to last?

What needs to be done to pick up this recession? This has now become a world wide issue, and it is effecting other countries as thier economy struggles. There's no doubt that somethings have to change.

Tomorrow

Not Important, But Pretty Cool

1. The second Longest geographical name that is accepted in the world is “Taumatawhakatangihangak oauauotamateaturipukaka pikimaungahoronukupokaiwhe nua kitanatahu” (85 letters) which is a hill in New Zealand

Simple Things

One person CAN make a difference

Politics-First Entry

-POLITICS- Every four years the people of our nation vote for who they want to be president. This November 4th we will have a chance again to vote for our president. Some people, I am afraid, don't take this as seriously as they should. When people think of the leader of our country, they think of the PRESIDENT. Being the president is a big title. Although the Congress controls most of the decisions in the government, it is the president that gets blamed or praised by those who may not know as much.

Now that "WE THE PEOPLE" have a chance to chose our "leader", who will we vote for. Some homes are strictly a certain party, and they won't ever vote for a person that isn't in that party. When we go to the polls, we shouldn't vote for a party, or even a candidate, we should vote for a good strong leader, someone that will do the best job.

One problem that almost every kid has, is listening, and believing anything anyone says. When we grow up, we gain the ability to think for ourselves. But, as the years go by, it seems even older kids aren't thinking for themselves. Now, don't get me wrong, not all kids and teens are this way. Some of us research, and we find our own facts about things such as politics. But, most kids today have lost their ability and want to think. It's Appalling.

Just a few days ago, in my own home, my sibling and I got into a pretty heated conversation about the upcoming election. She was all for McCain, and all against Obama. I have no problem having a favorite, but she didn't even have real reasons why she felt that way. She lets other people, like her friends, our parents, and her friends' parents think for her. When I asked her why she thought so badly of Obama, the only response that wasn't given to her by my parent, was given to her by her friend. She said that she was scared of Obama because some guy claims to predict big important things. What the Heck? She said Obama was a terrorist, and that he was an anti-Christ. I mean... Why would she say that when she hasn't researched? I'll tell you why... she doesn't think for herself. OUTRAGEOUS!