In most of the Middle East there have been uprisings against dictatorships and one of the continuing struggles is the battle in Libya. There has been much debate over whether or not foreign intervention is called for after two bomber pilots were ordered to carry out a raid on a civilian area to flush out the rebellion. Personally I think that we should help just not in a huge way where we try to redo their entire government. Get in, make sure all the civilians stay safe, don’t give away our guns and get out. Being the most powerful nation, we should do something but we don’t have to do everything.
Recently a music video called “Friday” by Rebecca Black has gone viral online. What the controversy about this is that people are garnering internet fame and could push them into legitimate fame such is the case with Justin Bieber and Fred. I think this is a fantastic new way to scout out talent because it can sort through those who aren’t so good and find the good ones. However, the downside is that some videos, such as Black’s, gather views due to infamy.
A year ago the country of Haiti was devastated by an earthquake. Already hanging on by the merest of threads, this country not only literally crumbled but also crumbled politically. There were no leaders to lead the people in recuperation efforts as in Japan where rescue and recovery efforts began almost immediately. This election is the beginning of the Haitians getting back on their feet. I think it’s fantastic that the people will finally have a leader to push them through this hard time I only wonder why it took so long. Hopefully with a leader to spearhead the movement, recovery and rebuilding will happen in a country where hopelessness permeates everything.
