James Bond Gadgets

I have always questioned whether the gadgets that I see in movies like James Bond, or the Borne trilogy are actually in the possesion of the United States government. My first thought if they actually are being made and used is WOW THAT IS SO COOL! But the more I think about it the more it kind of worries me. I am all about being able to spy on enemies of this country and stuff, but someday, these technologies might be used against American citizens, like phone tapping and the result of the Patriot Act. It has come to my attention that government agencies actually DO have incredible inventions like little fly sized microphone/video transmitters that can fly. The US has developed "bug-sized spies" and if everything goes well, they plan on using them in combat and secret missions and such. The research that they have done is trying to replace the drone aircrafts that they have been using in Iraq, but wouldn't be ready until 2030. Thats a long time, I know. But if we are coming up with this type of technology it really makes me think about a lot of my personal security. It's one thing to want to be one up on your enemies. It's a totally different thing to use them on American people. I would definitely not be ok with that. And I really hope that it doesn't come down to that.

Hilary for Secretary of State

So Obama is decided who is going to appoint to his cabinet, and there have been tons of reports of people getting selected for certain jobs. But Hilary Clinton for Secretary of State, I never would have thought that would happen. I didn't think that Obama was going to nominate her for anything really. I cannot lie, I thought that Obama would want all of the fame for himself, being the first black president and all. But I am really happy that he is giving Hilary this opportunity, that is if she ends up getting selected for the job. In the New York Times, it said that she would readily accept the position. In accepting this position, she would become the primary foreign policy counselor for Obama. And that would be a very very important position to hold in this upcoming term that Obama is going to serve as president. I am sure there will be tons of foreign policy issues that will need to be addressed. Obviously Iraq, as well as North Korea, Guantanamo Bay and a plethera of other things. Since Hilary is so experienced as a Senator, I am almost certain that she will play a big role in helping Obama make key decisions. I am glad that she is going to be a part of the Obama administration.

We've Got A New President

Let's be real. Who would have ever thought ten years ago that this nation would elect a president that was anything other than a white man? Who would have thought that the nation would set aside the ever so prevelent racism and prejudice that has plagued this country since the start, to not only elect a leader that is black, but to elect a black man as the most powerful man in the world? I wouldn't have, that's for sure.
I am not going to say whether or not I voted for Obama because it really doesnt matter. What is more important to me is the fact that maybe, just maybe after this man gets into office, we might see the decline of racism and other things that society thinks a black man shouldn't be able to do.
January 20, 2009 will mark one of the greatest days in the history of this country, and whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, I think that we should really applaud ourselves as people. Some people may not agree with his experience or his policies, but hopefully, his charisma and his ambition will lead this country to new heights. I can honestly say I didn't care who won either way. I am a moderate, falling completely in the middle of every politcal survey I have ever taken. I just want this country to get out of this depression. I want this country to thrive, and I want people to know that we are a country that is above oppression. We have a black president. Not only that, we have an intelligent, funny, charismatic black president. Do work Obama.