Christmas Cancelled

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/50013029/ns/us_news-weird_news/#.ULw_toZ7SSo

Practical Solutions to the Middle East

With new information about the disastrous situation in the Middle East coming to the fore, the United States is now put in a position to address the violence.  It seems one must also consider the context and relationship we have with Israel and Palestine when making political moves.  It was through the UN that the United States hoped to push for a bilateral conversation between the two countries which is certainly very interesting as many have questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations.

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2012/11/palestine_nonmember_observer_state_why_did_so_few_countries_vote_with_the.html

A New Negotiation

In this article, posted by The New York Times, the negotiation style of Obama is presented. Recently, when attempting to agree with the G.O.P., he has given up the typical negotiation style to simply state: "You first." He is currently presenting himself as more "liberal" and this is frustrating the Republican Party as they attempt to agree on a proposal of spending cuts.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/03/us/politics/pushing-gop-to-negotiate-obama-ends-giving-in.html?pagewanted=all

How the Clintonites Launched Obamanomics

http://swampland.time.com/2012/09/05/stimulus-may-be-only-chance-for-quick-action-how-the-clintonites-launched-obamanomics/

Really interesting article about the connections between Clinton and Obama.

Teacher suspended for playing song supporting gay marriage in class

This performing arts teacher at a public school in Michigan was suspended for letting a student play Macklemore's "Same Love" about marriage equality. Article

If you scroll down to the comments, most people thought she should have received a harsher punishment.

Obama and Romney's Post-Thanksgiving Lunch

Looks like the 2012 presidential election candidates built a friendship between one another rather than a mere acquaintanceship. Both Romney and Obama met for a private lunch in the White House to discuss America's role in the global community. Read here to find out more!

Romney Tattoo

Now that's just embarrassing...

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/man-romney-face-tattoo-prepares-laser-removal-165623174--election.html