After the attempted bombing on Christmas, Obama has agreed to double the $70 million in counter terrorism aid to Ali Abdullah Saleh in Yemen. Al Qaeda's growing presence in the Arabian peninsula is starting to link with Yemen's social and political crises. Also, the escape of refugees from Somalia to Yemen is increasing the presence of Samalia's al-Shabab terrorist group. I agree that "The United States and Great Britain should provide leadership and assistance in shepherding the reconstruction process through and ensuring that inclusive governance, transparency, and accountability are adhered to." Instead of just giving over $100 million dollars to the government of Yemen, shouldn't Obama take the initiative to instill a more lasting solution?
See: http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/01/07/gerges.yemen.us.terrorism/index.html?iref=allsearch
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Parties Should be More Cautious
CNN says that, since a landslide Republican victory in Virginia and New Jersey, the Republican party has been getting over-confident. I agree with the article in that this and a fading interest in the Democratic party due to an unemployment rate of 10.2% is causing the Republican party be overly cocky. The article goes into detail about many times in the past where Republicans have overestimated their control in politics. I agree, and I think that parties need to be more cautious about boasting about their successes because history shows that those results can be changed at any time. 
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