Our freedom isnt free

Our freedom isnt free
I support our Troops

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Comprehensive Care for Citizens

I think this is a tricky task. I dont think that the government needs to provide faciliated comprehensive care to its citzens at the cost of the nation. I beleive that each citizen should be able to have healthcare but not a handout.

I think when the governement steps in and takes care of its citizens it takes aways the pride and initiative of a democracy.

Below is a link for an article that discusses why welfare doesnt work:

Welfare Incentive

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Foreign and Domestic Policy

How should a nation-state develop its foreign policy in accordance to its values and in connection to the development of its domestic policy?

When a nation is developing foreign policy it must consider if the national objectives will be achieved.  There are many nations in the world that do not necessarily agree with everything that a democracy has to offer. 
In our current administration, there has been much scrutiny toward the President and his dealings with Libya.

Below is a link "Mission Not Accomplished:"

Obama Libyan adventure is already a failure, and it will likely get worse.

Mission NOT accomplished
Domestic policy is a country's political policies concerning its citizens and internal workings.  Foreign Policy is a policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives. What are the National Objectives in oil driven countries?