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Sort of. I have done some roleplaying. Not a lot, but some.
Anyways, my name is Lilith :) and I stumbled upon this site. I hope to meet a lot of awesome people!
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Obama, Romney offer classic choices on big issues
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney gestures as he speaks at the state fishing pier, Monday, April 30, 2012, in Portsmouth, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney gestures as he speaks at the state fishing pier, Monday, April 30, 2012, in Portsmouth, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
President Barack Obama gestures while speaking to the Building and Construction Trades Department Legislative Conference, Monday, April 30, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
WASHINGTON (AP) ? For the better part of a year, Mitt Romney has tethered himself to an array of positions designed for the Republican presidential primaries, stances that put him to the right of where he's been through much of his career and raise questions about where he really wants to go. President Barack Obama's politicking has tacked to the left, thanks to all those speeches to Democratic fundraisers and other activist-heavy events that play up the liberal in him.
Now, though, it's time for both politicians to start maximizing their appeal to the broad electorate, a task Obama had the luxury of starting early as the incumbent without an intra-party struggle to settle. And as they compete for that middle ground, the essential differences between them may become harder to see.
Those differences surely exist. Obama and his Republican challenger are offering voters a distinct choice on taxes, a sharp disagreement over health care and a classic ideological divide on social issues that neither candidate seems eager to talk about. So, too, Obama has shown he believes in the power of the purse ? or the power of debt ? to right an economic downturn in ways that Republicans find hard to swallow.
Take taxes. Romney and Obama are at odds over whether low taxes on the wealthy help fuel the engine of economic growth or are an unfair giveaway to people who don't need it.
That's far more than a debating-society point. Despite the substantial tax cuts Obama has supported since becoming president, he wants to push even more than in 2008 to raise taxes on the rich and on companies that outsource jobs. Romney wants lower rates for all incomes and no special tax penalties on corporate behavior.
Romney vows to try to roll back Obama's health care law if the Supreme Court doesn't do it in its pending ruling on the case, and to set a different course that lets states drive policy on that front.
Should he succeed, it would be a massive uprooting of one of the most significant reconstructions of social policy in generations. This from a man who, as Massachusetts governor, pioneered the approach Obama adapted for the nation at large.
Although presidential candidates rarely are explicit about it, they have a hefty interest in reworking the ideological balance of the Supreme Court, now with the slimmest conservative majority, should they get that chance.
Romney's opposition to abortion rights can't go very far when those rights were affirmed long ago by the court, but that could be a different story with the addition of another conservative or two. Obama's health care law would not be in judicial jeopardy if he'd been able to nudge the court left.
Both have records that defy easy labels.
Romney governed pragmatically in Massachusetts. He says he had no choice in a state so dominated by the opposing party. That record, along with his flips on some issues, has fed the perception that he's a man of the middle, not necessarily a terrible place to be in a general election. But if he's gone through the GOP race as a moderate in conservative's clothing, that's not to say he and Obama are indistinguishable on the big and little issues of the day.
Obama clearly believes in the value of regulation, despite efforts to roll back some burdensome rules. Romney just as evidently wants to cut them, despite assurances he's not looking to throw out the whole federal rulebook. Obama's environmental record is mixed, even disappointing, in the eyes of advocates, due to his aggressive posture on drilling and his failure to win a cap and trade law even from a Democratically controlled Congress.
But he still stands in contrast to an opponent who wants to open more protected waters for exploration, looks dimly on the potential of green energy, questions the science of climate change and blames environmental regulation for holding back the promise of American energy.
For all those Republican primary debates and Obama's time in office, there are blanks that need to be filled in for both.
Obama has not come up with a plan to rescue Social Security; his opponent has made more of a start on that by proposing to raise the future retirement age for full benefits by one or two years and to reduce inflation increases in benefits for wealthier recipients, while protecting the status quo for people 55 and over.
Romney's handling of any number of foreign policy crises cannot be seen until and unless they confront him in office, whereas Obama has a record to judge.
In any event, only so much can be read into their positions. The makeup of Congress after the election will determine whether a candidate's to-do list gets done, a reality often neglected when presidential candidates make bold promises.
Circumstance, too, will shape what gets done. Obama walked into a steep recession, with the financial sector, auto industry and housing market reeling. By necessity he became a manager on the fly, much as George W. Bush did when the terrorist attacks of 2001 changed everything for years to come.
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Planning On Relocating Very Soon? | South Jersey Real Estate Agent
After you spent months, maybe even years, finding the perfect job, you realized that it would be necessary to move house. Relocating furniture and your favorite goodies can be made very easy with professional help. There are a multitude of moving companies available, big and small, and you will definitely find one to suit your budget. Moving is still expensive, so make sure you read through the contract they offer, and do read the fine print.
Most people find their exciting relocation plans ruined when they arrive at their destination, and find that the moving company lost a most treasured box of books or toys. Insurance may have been part of the contract, but because you packed that box, it is not covered by the insurance on the contract. So it is imperative to understand the details, and what is included or not in the case of an insurance claim against the moving company.
Be Picky When It Comes To Furniture Transport
If there is a house move in your future, you might have reason to be a bit apprehensive. It is a big project and many people wish that they could just snap their finger and it will be over. Unfortunately, the fairy godmother is not in the furniture transport business, otherwise she might have granted you such a wish.
So back in the real world, you are still stuck with packing your belongings and relocating your furniture and other assets. There is help available in the form of the internet. So it is a simple matter of surfing with your favorite browser, and using a few selected keywords - such as furniture transport.
It will be helpful if you indicate domestic or international removal, and to which country you would like the service to be provided. Request a quotation and then you would also know how hard to squeeze that fairy for money too.
Storage Options For The New Home Owner
Moving house can be an exciting thing. A new home will bring new pleasures and new challenges, but often the move can be traumatic as well. Moving house is not always a choice, and often the new location is smaller and then storage of excess furniture needs to be considered.
These facilities seem to be cropping up everywhere, but you need to be aware of a few things. The first and most important is the security of the facility. Do not just believe the marketing material that can promise the impossible, go and have a look for yourself. You need not be an expert, but a little common sense should be employed.
Look around and check the location of the storage facility. Does it look unsafe? Another thing to look out for are security cameras. Are they actually working, or are they only there for show? These are your belongings and you need to feel that they will be stored safely.
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Candice Crawford Shows Off Post-Baby Body: Wow!
Tony Romo's wife Candice Crawford attended the White House Correspondents dinner this weekend and looked amazing. Up there with Michelle Obama!
The pair were among the guests at the political/media/celebrity "nerd prom," and made quite an entrance in her first public event since becoming a mom.
Just three weeks after Candice give birth to son Hawkins Crawford Romo, the blonde beauty was slim and stunning in a white, figure-hugging gown.
Three weeks, people. Talk about a weight loss touchdown, or something.
Candice and brother Chace, who stars on Gossip Girl, definitely hit the genetic lottery. Which got us thinking: Who would you rather ... you know?
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