Mid-Week News Musings
A couple interesting news stories rise to the top of the pile for today I thought I would comment on here.
1) Senator Clinton Threatens to “Obliterate” Iran
In a recent interview on ABC’s Good Morning America Senator Hillary Clinton said she would do whatever is necessary as President to prevent Iran from threatening Israel with nuclear weapons. Leaving no doubt how she would react, the Presidential hopeful said – quote – “In the next 10 years, during which Iran might foolishly consider launching an attack on Israel, we would be able to totally obliterate them.”
Ouch! Obliterate is a pretty strong word don’t you think. This comes from one of the Democratic Senators who’s been all over President Bush for having U.S. troops in Iraq as we fight terrorism. Let’s not forget, the terrorists attacked New York City on 9-11. Isn’t New York State the very state the good Senator Clinton represents? Hmmmm, I guess she’s more concerned about Israel’s safety than the safety of her own people here in the United States.
2) Gas Prices High – Government Takes Aim At Automakers
It’s no secret that gas prices hit new record high prices pretty much everyday. Something needs to be done. Congress had a sit down with the rich oil company execs who are making money left right and center, but still say gas prices need to keep going up. I guess they want more money in their pockets.
So, what does the government decide to do in the midst of all of this? Instead of taking on the price gouging oil companies, they instead take aim at car manufacturers. That’s right. Instead of telling the oil execs to cut it out, the government has told car manufacturers they need to start producing cars that get 36 miles to the gallon and trucks that get 29 miles to the gallon by the year 2015. Now first off I want to say I’m not against more gas efficient vehicles. But, this seems a little silly as government officials say they demanding the car manufacturers to make the changes because of high gas prices.
What a minute. Here’s an idea, lets go after the people who are driving the cost of gas up, not the people who are making the cars.
Just my two cents,
Dr. Rus
