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A Nation at Risk | ![]() |
A Nation at Risk (written in January 2006. Condensed for reader-ease July 26, 2010.) |
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| We enter 2006 more emotional, relations are holding back while executive ideology is on it's way. CNN- November, 2005- Majority want out of Iraq and think Bush Administration mishandled war.Newsweek. November 21,2005-The Truth About Torture by Sen. John McCain - And Why the White House Doesn't Want to Hear It.Gail Sheehy camps out in front of Bush's ranch in Crawford, TX. America's image before the world continues to be tarnished as we head into 2006. Bush seems to say the right thing for the American people, but he struggles with enemies and armed services relations. It would seem that he expects too much from others and he continues to take risks. It's all about the Bush. Okay, it's not ALL about Bush, it is also about how his ideas on war, national risks, education, pro life and how trade relations with neighboring countries will effect the citizens of the United States. Will someone please pay attention to our image in the world!? Bush seems more asleep than awake as we head into fall. Our trade relations with Mexico and Canada are kicked up. The boundaries are not clearly laid, but freedom and democracy allows for it. A new era in the fight for democracy reigns, but our established realities and structures that we have come to know in this nation are at risk. I am cautiously optimistic about America in 2006. In 2006, there are likely wounds and vulnerabilities with Bush's partners, Condoleeza Rice and Dick Cheney. Rumsfeld is likely to be dealing with financial problems to support these agendas. It is when ideology meets with pragmatics- like money- that problems start to arise. There will be minority groups and the wounded push for justice and reform. Everyone seems to have a dream. The American people have their eyes on foreign affairs, particularly on foreign leadership that effects American and their economy. As we move further into the season, the media is restlessly pulled to rehash the issues on the death toll, Social Security changes, tax reform, the nation's debt and Bush's cabinet. Bush faces responsibilities and restrictions with his relations. He has left others to fend for themselves. It could very well be that the skeletons come out of the closet this year for President Bush. June 2, 2006. Yale Alumni Magazine. The UK Independent newspaper reports that a great-grandson of Apache leader Geronimo has appealed to US President Bush to help recover the remains of his famous relative. The remains were stolen about 90 years ago by students including the President's grandfather,employed in ceremonies by Skull and Bones, the secret society at Yale.June 2, 2006. Rolling Stones. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., writing for Rolling Stone magazine, accuses Bush and Party of widespread voting fraud during the 2004 Presidential Election. This spring is an accident prone time. It is also a time of break-ups
and cut-offs. The media continues to clamor over a recent issue. Bush has a vision. Bush and other leaders are focused on important legal, moral, foreign and ethical issues. The courts are pulled to lead. There are such a wide variety of values that exist. How far will opposition to Bush go? April 11, 2006. Bloomberg. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces that Iran has successfully enriched uranium. In a televised address from the northeastern city of Mashhad, Ahmadinejad said "I am officially announcing that Iran has joined the group of those countries which have nuclear technology". The justice department or Supreme Court get involved this year. The topics
are on the Hill. Has Bush taken on too much? Bush's cabinet is on edge,
and Bush always in time to say the right thing. Stressed relations between
political foes, to say the least. We can expect A LOT of legislation to go through Congress. www.infoplease.com/2006. Mar 9, President Bush signs a law renewing the Patriot Act, including a signing statement stating that he does not consider himself bound by its requirement to tell Congress how the law is being used. May 25, 2006. SITNEWS. The US House of Representatives approves H.R.5429, the American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act, which targets the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ("ANWR"). H.R.5429 allows oil and gas exploration and development on 2,000 acres (8 km²) of the Arctic Coastal Plain (the key Wildlife Reserve in Alaska). www.infoplease.com/2006. July 19, President Bush uses his veto power for the first time, striking down legislation that would have expanded the number of stem cell lines available for embryonic research using federal financing.www.infoplease.com/2006. June 29, The Supreme Court rules that military tribunals cannot be set up to try prisoners in the absence of Congressional authorization and that prisoners are entitled to fair trials under the Geneva Conventions. The transportation and communication industries struggle. The people are not too happy with Bush. We face challenging relations with neighboring countries and partnerships with other countries. So much is happening. The real story has a hard time coming out. A sense of fear and caution may very well have Americans pulling back after they realize the cuts that involve armed services, working citizens, public schools. Are supplies limiting for armed forces? How long will it be before illegal immigrants are working in America, legally? All established leadership can expect some difficulties now. March 17-April 9, 2006. Expect more hidden acts of terror. Concentrate on cities, transportation and communication industries and, of course, our president. Daily News. The FBI announces that a plot to bomb the Holland Tunnel and flood Lower Manhattan with water has been foiled. BOLD. May 30, 2006. Washington Post. John W. Snow has resigned as United States Secretary of the Treasury. President George W. Bush has nominated Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson to succeed him.June 23, 2006. AP.Norman Mineta announces his resignation as United States Secretary of Transportation effective from July 7, 2006. The change over for troops from military to civilian life has always been a difficult one. I see American military as an eye sore for America. Will a new form of the draft go before Congress and the Senate? August 23, 2006. AP. Marines to recall troops involuntarily to active duty. The middle class and working class speak loudly. Our economy is in crisis. Iraq is a bottomless pit for financial aide. It has weakened our financial clout in the world. Financial partners are weak. Americans deal with a weak financial platform. There will be heated debates on world trade, there are continuing hot issues with neighboring countries. Big businesses face struggles in this challenged economy. There will be fall outs and mergers. Health industries and service sectors struggle, American workers and labor unions suffer. The transportation industries at risk of real failure. I believe that there will be historic reform this year that effects us both positively and negatively. The New York Stock Exchange is due for change. This could have something to do with the partial privatization for Social Security recipients. There will be a domino effect in world relations with financial markets all so intricately linked. Old structures that have served their purpose are likely to dissolve under 2006-7 astrological influences. For example, if the Social Security structures no longer work, they will dissolve in order that something new can emerge. 2006 starts with a bang with overspending and the vulnerable, hidden sides of the nation. All of the themes for 2006 are intricately attached to world trade, and financial institutions around the world. It would seem that with or without an attack, bin Laden has made his point. There will be culminating events. mortgage meltdown, Bernie Madoff domino America identifies with our resources and values. There are significant financial new beginnings for Americans at home. We are in a security mode that is a drain. Military relations for Bush are intense. What IS are going on in Alaska? Is there drilling? Is there a breach of security? Labor unions, the health industries, environmental agencies, the service sectors, and the average working American faces the beginning of a dawn of cut backs, limitations, hardships and struggles. It seems that the money is tight for everyone. Will the illegal immigration reform go into effect? How will that effect the working American? Why is the health of the nation so important? More will likely be expected from our children. Workaholism is easily identified amongst Americans this quarter. The average worker and armed forces communities need a health check. Still, leadership pushes America and it's people. There are emotional outbursts from the president/leaders and changes all around- even our image before the world changes.There is historical reform on the table. There is legislation the president and other leaders would love to see pass. There is opposition. The weather patterns for our homeland are severe and wet. Could Florida be hit by another set hurricanes that create a crisis? Could weather patterns blast the Florida coast this fall? Hotels and resorts are in for new regulations. A religiously, sensitive time where feelings and patriotism reigns. Hollywood can do much to promote a positive image. We have a very emotional and moody public. In October, a couple of crisis are due around the globe. Religious leadership stands out. Are we looking at a new pope? Abortion clinics and obstetricians beware. Roe vs Wade is likely to be rehashed 2006-7. If Roe vs. Wade did not show freedom and democracy, it would be overturned. Educators, children, athletes, entertainment industries and Hollywood are due for accountability that restricts their freedom of expression. The health of our American athletes is important. They are very likely to face restrictions to drugs that enhance their performance. Will professional athletes undergo tougher drug testing? Curbed expressions are everywhere. The all around theme, " It ain't like it used to be." National celebrities are in the American public. Are there marches? Abortion rights? War? Are professional athletes involved? American labors are likely to strike. Bush is onto a sales pitch, his leadership changes. Hollywood and other entertainment venues are likely to respond to the decisions and happenings in Washington. Basically, the pleasure and entertainment industries are curbed. June 27, 2006. BBC. Popular musician Axl Rose from the band Guns
N' Roses is arrested in Stockholm, Sweden, for alleged violent conduct
including biting a security guard on the leg. infoplease.com/2006.Grammy
Awards:Record of the Year: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," Green
Day Teachers are likely to be put more to the test and held in check; a growing turn off for American public school teachers.Children of today will be asked to be more responsible and disciplined. Some are likely to face hard realities. This year big businesses that deal with entertaining, pleasure and gaming go under the knife. Currently, there is an addict gambler suing a casino. Italy has just banned smoking in their bars. There will likely be more restrictions in self expression and enjoyment. Will reality T.V. shows be held to higher standards? Entertainment shows that abuse and exploit love and romance are in for some boundary calls and roadblocks. The gaming industry faces difficult issues. Gambling addicts could sue just like smokers and food addicts sued. Overall, Hollywood and the rest of the entertainment industry will likely be held to higher standards. The fun and spontaneous moments are more difficultly expressed in 2006. For this crowd, accountability is a main concern. [BOLD.August 25, 2006, AP. Vegas closing 24-hour marriage office, March 26, 2006, BBC. Scotland becomes the first part of the United Kingdom to introduce a full smoking ban in enclosed public places and workplaces.] The year ends with themes to protect our homeland. Summer 2006.
FBI thwart a terror attack on the Sears Tower in Chicago. How much more responsibilities will be given to our nation’s teachers and the Senate? These are questions that come up when the astrological data is staring me in the face. There continues to be open hostility from terrorists who play on our weaknesses. This quarter hits on our blind spots and stories of our hidden military and secret services come out. CNN. December 17, 2005. Wolf Blitzer reports on NSA eavesdropping on Americans which prompts President Bush and Condoleeza Rice to address the issue nationally.CNN. December 20, 2005. Pentagon has another spy ring separate from NSA. July 4, 2006. CNN. North Korea test-launches at least six missiles. There is war brewing on the hill that Bush overstepped his boundaries
legally. It's an explosive season and Americans are angry. There is civil
unrest. Religious overtones and over optimism are met with anger. Has
there been another prison scandal? The financial cuts seem to hit home pretty good this year. American big businesses that we have relied on are pulling back from the restrictions they face. The implications are debilitating, e.g., tort reform, environmental agency cuts, national parks have taken a cut, real estate, professional athletes and their team owners etc. Bush and other leaders seem to have blind eye to some real domestic problems. Nevertheless, the money just is not there. Bush's big ideas may put Americans in shock and/or a state of depression. We have enemies. Risk become more obvious over the summer. Relationships are ignited with neighboring Iraqi countries such as Syria, Jordan, Turkey and Iran.Our international relations are weak spring and summer. It's about the Minority and oppressed; even American big businesses are unable to turn away from this situation. Iraq situations is a difficult one. There are eye sores. Significant legislation about foreign and legal affairs are up before congress. Financial cuts are likely an on going issue. Armed forces do not have enough supplies and face loss. Summer, 2006-Al Zarqawi, Iraq insurgence leader assassinated by US troops.June 1, 2006. CNN. Iran refuses to negotiate with the U.S.over its nuclear program. Lebanon War. Action is inevitable. The first glance of this season holds similarities
to the December 26, 2004 tsunami that hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka etc. On the lighter side. Fashion statement is more apt for shockers that go against society. Military, armed forces uniforms may be inspirations for the artist this fall. All year we have had to deal with financial cuts. My call is that Bush is going to stay the course with his agenda. The charts just seem to indicate that Bush is in love with following his own path.Two thousand and six promises to be an exciting time in history, but not without putting America at risk. Bush continues to take risks with the nations resources, e.g. national reserves, partial privatization of Social Security benefits etc. Alaska appears to be a hot spot- perhaps a security breach, or more drilling? He is overly optimistic in 2005, with some obvious problems he ignores. Bush is going to have difficult time with armed forces, secret service and labor relations. His mind is more narrowly focused. He is not likely to have all the power he wants. Bush has been on a religious high for most of 2006. His pro life agenda is just more obvious in 2006, particularly over the summer. A good portion of 2006 is about Bush and his agenda. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author. |
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