Welcome to Jaguar Politics!

Welcome ladies to our AP U.S. Government blog. I want this to be a way to continue our class discussions outside of school. Although your participation is required, this is YOUR blog! I will pick a majority of the topics for discussion, but please let me know about political topics you would like to talk about. Enjoy and have fun!

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Another Crisis on the Horizon?

As I was engaging in my normal Sunday morning routine of enjoying a fresh cup of coffee and reading The New York Times, I came across an article I thought would be interesting to use in our weekly blog. All of you are in the midst of searching for your ideal college that will best fit both your personality as well as your future interests. College’s are breaking the backs of students in an age where a college education is vital to finding a job. Tuition rates are rising faster than inflation and family incomes combined. Your generation is so incredibly vital to the future of our economy and workforce. After reading the following article, I want to hear your voice: who is responsible for the unbelievable tuition rates? Can this huge problem be fixed, or is it too late? How can an average high school student find ways to pay for a college tuition? Feel free to give suggestions!

Another Debt Crisis is Brewing

Monday, May 16, 2011

Analysis of the Presidential Race Thus Far (Please respond by Friday, May 20)

This NY Times video has an analysis of the four announced candidates so far for president as well as thoughts on how all the candidates (and not so sure candidates like Daniels) did this past week.'

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/05/13/us/politics/100000000818107/caucus--the-youtube-primary.html

What are your thoughts on the candidates? Any favorites in your mind? People who should just drop out of consideration right now?  How much of a chance do you give any of these individuals in defeating President Obama in 2012?

After hearing some of the main points President Obama described in his State of the Union speech, do you believe he is taking America in the right direction?

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