Once again, New Jersey politicians demonstrate a tin ear to what their constituents want and to the state of our national economy. Only in New Jersey would they contemplate, let alone approved, a massive toll increase on the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Have they been watching the news or talking to any of the voters over the past year? I mean, their drivers surely see what the cost of gas is here in this state don't they?
By 2012, the cost of driving on both of these horrendous roads will DOUBLE.
They say reason for the increases is to fund road improvements. Unfortunately, a lot of that money is going to go to the contractors who have given them the most support which means the cost of the improvements will be astronomical.
When will it end?
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Russia, Obama and the Future
Although this article doesn't specifically mention Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, it still brings to light a troubling question: Is Obama prepared to handle a resurgent Russian Bear?
I have been disturbed over the last few months about Obama's lack of common sense when it comes to foreign and national security policy. This story just makes one cringe. If Russian President Medvedyev feels it's important to achieve, "supremacy in the air, in delivering high-precision strikes against land and sea targets and in the rapid deployment of forces" merely on the basis of our anti-ballistic missile shield in the Czech Republic and Poland, we are facing some really troubling times.
Most polls (national and state) are showing Obama is in a position to win this election. Is he prepared? Is McCain? I guess you could ask is anyone prepared for something like that, but in Obama's case, I really don't think so. Either way, it's pretty damn scary stuff.
It is imperative that we maintain our position as a superpower and do whatever we can to keep others off balance. Especially power-hungry, behind the scenes operators like Vladimir Putin.
Remember the threats out there: Iran, Venezuela, Russia, China, Syria and North Korea among many others. The potential for a domino of increased threats from southeast Asia, through Southwest Asia, the Middle East and Europe is real. Now is the time to keep our eye on the ball, here and overseas.
I have been disturbed over the last few months about Obama's lack of common sense when it comes to foreign and national security policy. This story just makes one cringe. If Russian President Medvedyev feels it's important to achieve, "supremacy in the air, in delivering high-precision strikes against land and sea targets and in the rapid deployment of forces" merely on the basis of our anti-ballistic missile shield in the Czech Republic and Poland, we are facing some really troubling times.
Most polls (national and state) are showing Obama is in a position to win this election. Is he prepared? Is McCain? I guess you could ask is anyone prepared for something like that, but in Obama's case, I really don't think so. Either way, it's pretty damn scary stuff.
It is imperative that we maintain our position as a superpower and do whatever we can to keep others off balance. Especially power-hungry, behind the scenes operators like Vladimir Putin.
Remember the threats out there: Iran, Venezuela, Russia, China, Syria and North Korea among many others. The potential for a domino of increased threats from southeast Asia, through Southwest Asia, the Middle East and Europe is real. Now is the time to keep our eye on the ball, here and overseas.
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