Bombings In India- linked to terrorist watch on New York Subways?

Today, group of heavily armed men stormed into some of india's luxury hotels, train stations, and tourist attractions at the nation's financial capital. A total of 78 have been killed so far, and more than 200 wounded. The gunmen had specifically targeted Americans and British tourists, and held them captive.

"The motive for the attacks was not immediately clear but Mumbai has frequently been targeted in terror attacks, often blamed on Muslim militants, including a series of blasts in July 2007 that killed 187 people.

Gunmen opened fire on two of the city's best known luxury hotels, the Taj Mahal and the Oberoi. They also attacked the crowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station in southern Mumbai and Leopold's restaurant, a Mumbai landmark." see article.

Some have speculated this attack with a terror threat suspected on New York mass transit systems during the holiday season. I for one am actually considering that these events could be linked. I am sure that whether these two events are linked or not, the security will tighten in New York, especially as it is under terror watch.. American government leaders have already said that they are ready to support the Indian authorities in dealing with this problem. Please give me your thoughts on this..

Obama takes extreme care while choosing top officials

After the inaguration of former President Bill Clinton, the administration had a very bumpy start. Now, president elect Barack Obama is taking extreme care in choosing his top officials. So far, many of the chosen officials are former advisors and employees of former president Bill Clinton. It was their idea to try and investigate thoroughly on each applicant for the government jobs that Obama will be filling in shortly. Observers think that some candidates will think twice about applying for a position on Obama's team due to this extensive investigation.

"In addition to the already invasive FBI background check, the Obama team is requiring prospective candidates to complete a seven-page questionnaire that requires the disclosure of nearly every last private detail. In addition to the obvious questions involving past criminal history, candidates are asked about personal diaries, past blog posts, and the financial entanglements of extended family members." See article.
I think it is good that the Obama team is doing this research before appointing people to jobs. It shows that they are learning from the mistakes of former presidents and want to avoid making these mistakes now.




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Troubles for Sarah Palin

I think it is ridiculous that Palin was BLAMED for McCain's loss. Granted he probably did lose because people didn't like that she wasn't experienced at all. BUT- McCain was the one who chose her as vice president- and she wasnt going to turn that offer down. His campaign advisors should have seen a loss coming after her nomination. They didn't, and now they are wrongfully accusing her for their loss.

Obama mulls over choosing Richardon or Clinton for Sec. of State

According to the Huffington Post, Barack Obama is currently choosing a secretary of state for his first term. He is deciding between formal primary rivals Senator Hillary Clinton of New York and Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico. The Huffington post also said that Barack Obama met with Hillary Clinton on Thursday November 13 and Bill Richardson on Friday November 14 to ask if they would accept his offer to be Secretary of State if he offered it to either of them. It is a rumor that he already has asked Senator Clinton if she would take this job- but this rumor has not been confirmed yet.

The looks of Obama's cabinet and administrative members is looking strong. He has already chosen some advisors of former president Bill Clinton, and is coming up with a "super star" team of experienced politicians. I think that he is especially trying to make allies of people he ran against during this long campaign for 2008 presidential race. Rumors say he might even ask John McCain to be on his team! I'm looking forward to seeing more cabinet choices in the near future.

Obama WON THE ELECTION!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday around 11 Pm, 4 states were projected as wins for candidate Barack Obama. Along with these states, another projection came, announcing Barack Obama' the winner of this election!

I wasn't surprised at this however, because after Ohio and Pennsylvania were declared "Blue" states for Obama, i knew that he would easily get 270 electoral votes by the end of the night. In fact, Barack Obama clinched well over 270 electoral votes- a count which ended up to be 349, while mccain ended up with 163 (not counting missouri and north carolina, in which the winner has not been determined yet.) For the popular vote, Obama won 52%- 46%, another clear win.

Former Pres. Bill Clinton on the campaign trail

Up until recently, Bill Clinton hasn't shown much of his support for Barack Obama. Obama was his wife Hillary Clinton's former opponent in the election, and despite his endorsement for Obama back in June, Bill Clinton has never really gone out to rally for him. On October 29th, the two came out to campaign together for the first time in Kissimmee, Florida to speak to a crowd of 35,000 people late in the evening.

The last time Florida voted Democratic in a presidential election was during the 1996 election which brought Bill Clinton back into the white house. His presense on the campaign trial with Barack Obama could bring him victory in this key battleground state, and even in other states.