2007 ReCap

Click here for some great political cartoons that cover 2007. I won't comment on all of them, but I do have to comment on a couple.

#3:
I only enjoy this one now that I have been living in Durham/Raleigh and worked at Duke. The Duke Lacrosse players were raped by the justice system, and I hope Nifong gets punished. Amazing how a little power can really go to some one's head... especially when they want to make some sort of political statement.

#5:
Gas prices are outrageous. And there are probably a million reasons why... I won't disagree with that. I, however, will say that I am sure one major reason why they are so high is because of the oil companies' greed. End of story. They are earning more than plenty and here we are all paying an arm and a leg for it. I am positive I spend more on gas each week that I do on food. Sad.

#9:
I think this cartoon is so true. I do not think anyone should be forced to take a vaccine. I do think the vaccines for polio, chicken pox, etc make sense to have. You have them as I child, and they have proven to be successful. I know there are some arguments that they may trigger autism... and maybe when I am a mother I will do some more research. However, i am hesitant about this whole cervical cancer vaccine... it doesn't cure cancer... nor 100% prevent it. All it does is protect against a virus that could possibly (sense they might factor here?) cause cervical cancer. I am sorry, at this point I would not want my daughter having the vaccine. And I don't think the government should mandate it. But, hey if they mandate it, and as this cartoon points out, lets make circumcision mandatory. It has been shown to prevent the spread of AIDS. (sarcasm here for the last sentence or two, just in case you missed it).

#21:
I admit it. I love People Magazine. I miss Behind the Scenes on VH1, and I have been known to watch a True Hollywood Story. However, I am sickened by the celebrity gossip world. I think it has gone to far. What has Paris Hilton ever done to be famous? She can't act (but seemingly has been hired for some really bad movies). She can't sing, yet she had a record. She is pretty (maybe? I don't think so), and rich... and therefore news worthy. And not just People news worthy, but what she does gets on the News... on CNN... All I have to ask is... really? CNN and other news outlets, please stick to real news. If you are desperate for something to cover, look to people who are truly making a difference in your community. I know there are some. Oh, and if I see one more story about Anna Nicole and her whole saga on CNN or any real news outlet I will barf and never watch again. Got it?

#25:
Enough said. I personally agree with this cartoon. That is all.

#42:
I don't know why everyone was so high strung about the airport delays over Thanksgiving. I flew and definitely had some delays but nothing to stress about. The hype made it all very anticlimactic.

Well, that is all. Happy Holidays!

PS, I am still not good at the regular updating of this blog... but I am trying. I was inspired recently by a friends blog. I wish I could write like her. I'll keep trying, though!