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Women in Politics

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Women are playing a larger role in politics than ever before. Their time may soon be coming and now we need them more than ever.

The governing style of women is not that much different from that of a man. But I think there are some key differences.

From what we have seen more recently, women seem to be a bit more level-headed. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein are good examples of this, they have been liked by most Californian’s and have made reasonable choices throughout their time in office.

Hilary Clinton has obviously been the largest female political figure of recent times. Her presidential bid, although coming up short, was a huge step for females in politics.

And we can go back to Geraldine Ferraro who started the upsurge of women in modern-day politics. All of these women have played a large role.

In case you have not noticed, all these women are Democrats. There are a few reasons for this, first probably being my extreme bias towards Democrats. But secondly I think the Democratic cause speaks to the female movement.

Democrats do not as often support the elitist ways of the white male supremacy known as the American Government. Democrats have a tendency to be much more open to minorities as well as change.

And think of all the good change women could bring to politics. Women make up half of our country, should they not have half of the representation?

It brings a whole new perspective that we are missing in our government. Every man will tell you that women think differently, and maybe we need that right now. Our country is not in a good position and we need change.

Change can com from different ideas and ways of thinking and it could be as simple as integrating more women in to our government system.

Afghanistan Women Cry in Fire

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To burn is the only form of expression allowed to Afghanistan women.

Having been Married and suffered at young age, they fail to find an escape.

Gulbar, for example, was rushed into a local hospital in Northern Afghanistan with horrid burn on her nearly deformed body and face. Her internal body scans and blind eye narrate the story themselves: she had been brutally abused by her husband.

In another case, after an argument, Salehah’s husband poured gasoline over her tied up body and set it on fire.

Zarghona was also burned by her father-in-law for not washing her husband’s clothes thoroughly. She was fifteen.

However, these three are not the only victims. So far, about 800 cases have been “officially” recorded for the abuse cases.

The unfortunate social, mental, and physical suppression continue to bring greater depression and slavery for these women.

So, they burn themselves in fire.

If they get to survive with a slim chance, they cry muted again.

a no hitter and a good anecdote

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Hello one and all! It’s October, and that means three things, Halloween, Spudfest, and most of all, Major League Baseball’s fall classic. The postseason is here, and needless to say it is my favorite time of the year. Today, October 6th, the major league playoffs kicked off in grand fashion. Two Game 1 contests took place today and one (featuring my beloved Yankees) is in progress. Now, I have to mention something, even though I as a sportsman and fan hate Philadelphia sports teams, I have to tip my cap to Phillies Game 1 starting pitcher, Roy Halladay.

What did this 13 year veteran do in his first playoff start of his career? Oh nothing, except throw the second post season no hitter in MLB history. He walked one, struck out 8, and surrendered no hits. That’s pretty impressive and being that it’s in the playoffs is no exception. Today also marked the first time I rooted for Philadelphia in anything since Rocky Balboa fought Mason Dixon, but that’s another story. Any Phillie fan will tell you game 1 meant on the first day of “Doctober,” it was a Halladay in Philly.

This no hitter also meant something special for an OVS student. Sophomore John Olivo, a.k.a “the situation,” is a Phillie fan. I watched the game with him, and my friends Cameron Cuthbert, Rory Campbell, Grant Spencer, and Kyle Stephenson. Now, Kyle and John have a history. Yesterday during a dodgeball game, John tackled Kyle, and Kyle saw John coming. He straight up decked him, “lights out.” For all the trash Kyle was talking, it was pretty worth while to watch. It was both funny and unpredictable. We ordered Domino’s Pizza and were coming up with a decision as to how we were going to pay, so I make a bet. “If Halladay throws a no hitter, Kyle has to cover it all.” This meant 3 large pizzas and 3 sides. We’re boys, come on, we’re hungry. Watching Brandon Phillips ground out to Carlos Ruiz meant Kyle was paying, history was made, and the Phillies won game 1.

Plus my lady friend in Boston Stephanie is a huge Phillie fan as well. I called her after the game and she said she loved me. SCORE!