Thinking on Politics

I've never been big on past elections, but partially because this will be the first Presidential election I am eligible to vote on. I've done a lot of thinking on the kind of person I would want leading our country, and I have a good idea of what that person looks like.


"As the nation approaches its 57th Presidential Election, we're asking the future leaders of this country, students, to define the single most important political issue in this election. Tell us not only what that issue is, but also tell us why and how you propose we come to a solution that benefits the majority?"


With the direction our country is heading these days, I'm positive the most important issue in the upcoming election is the financial plan for the country, and where our future president plans on allocating monetary resources. This has been a major focus point for the past few years, but many people have no idea how to address it because of the current severity it has reached. I feel that in order to remedy the situation, the only thing we can do is to severely limit our spending by focusing only on research that is of true importance, such as cancer research or other disease research. We should also slowly begin to save some of our national income to pay back the people and companies we owe, in order to lower our overall debt.


Even with those practices in place, it will take time to get our country's economy back on its feet. We as citizens need to continue to support pur leadership, regardless of whether or not we agree with their personal beliefs. Without the country's full support, our president cannot hope to help us in any way.


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This is an official blog entry for the YourLocalSecurity.com Blogging Scholarship. If selected, I'll receive $1000 towards my college expenses in 2012. This scholarship is sponsored by YourLocalSecurity.com

Greatest Apartment Ever

I'm a poor college student, so I can't afford much. (I can't even afford all of my textbooks this term!) So when I get my own apartment, I want it to be CHEAP. On Vacancy.com they had a listing for a great apartment, with various floor plans. (Check out the details here.) Depending on the floor plan I would want the price varies, but they are all less than $1000 a month!

I think I would probably choose the two or three bedroom, and have a roommate or two to cut down on costs. One of the reasons this particular apartment caught my eye was that they allow cats! I have a cat now that I will be getting from my best friend's dad, but I can't take her until I get my own place. This is perfect! Also, water, sewage and garbage is all paid in rent costs. And internet is free. That's fantastic, people! All I would have to worry about paying is rent of course, food costs, cat care costs, and whatever car and phone stuff I have. I can totally do that! Especially if I'll be splitting food costs with my roommates.

This place is a great apartment, and I would definitely love to live here. Unfortunately I cannot afford it yet, but I will definitely keep it in mind when I can!

This post is for a scholarship for Vacancy.com. I was asked to write a blog post on a listing and explain why it's perfect for me. I do not plan on moving out anytime soon.