McCain Administration- Winter 2010
Winter 2010
"Economic troubles is one thing, but to leave hanging our fellow men down? That is not the American way."
"At least the Winter Olympics are a good distraction."
"The Gosnell thing just opened up a can of worns..."
The start of the new decade looked rather chaotic. The housing bubble burst and the prelude to the Great Recession was starting. The economy was becoming shaky and the governments of the world were reacting with the burgeoning economic crisises in different ways. Many nations in Europe as well as the United States were opting for more austerity measures to try and do so, though the consequences of such tactics would come to haunt many of the nations who performed such actions. Meanwhile, while the economy was undergoing seizures due to years of lax maintanance, the world continued to go on by. While troubles abroad continued such as a terrorist attack in Africa or the Honduran Restoration saw the interim government of Honduras deposed and many members of it and of Zelaya's party being cleared out of Court and legislature, there was a brief sense of unity over the Haiti earthquake. The immense damage scale, intensified by nation's history of national debt, prejudicial trade policies by other countries, and foreign intervention into national affairs, made it even worse. Many people came together, volunteers and workers, came to assist in the emergancy rescue and operations of Haiti. President McCain utilized the opportunity to send in the military to assist, using to try and promote his stimulus package, which also included infrastructure rebuilding. On the other hand, the conservative government was somewhat reluctant on contributing large sums of money for assistance. Ultimately though, the US would end up contributing around $50 million dollars over to aid. While the amount was justified in part because of the declining economy, it did become notable that many people came to donate as much if not so more and it became a bright spot of people coming together to help Haiti rebuild though lingering questions on past problems and so on remain. At the same time, the ability to do genuine good and help provided a respite from economic anxiety, a renewed sense of purpose.
Large portions of the National Palace collapsed
Another way that people assisted in rebuilding Haiti was through donations done over at the Winter Olympics of 2010. With the growing sense of economic anxiety and worry, the Winter Olympics ended up bringing a hopeful spot of peace and respite, with the Olympics used to raise more donations to assist in the rebuilding over of Haiti. The Winter Olympics of 2010 were held in Vancouver with various charities and organizations along with maintaining the sense of unity into the year. On the other hand, the entire ordeal was not without controversey or problems. The economic problems did leave some problems in making the buildings along with the lack of decorations though the new buildings were quite practical enough in design to be used post-Olympics. The fear of the displacement of low income people along with the lack of consideration was a mention and moreover there was the protest by some First Nations peoples in regards to the usage of land along with the symbol being used. Overall, the Winter Olympics of 2010 seemed to serve as an appros symbol of the situation. While a symbol of pride and optimism for achievement and prizes, the scandals regarding the First Nations folk, the poor and the cheating (such as the doping scandal by a Russian athlete) is a stark reminder of the problems that lay and what needed to be done.
2010 Winter Olympics logo
Of course, it would not be complete without scandal and controversy over back home. The unity behind Haiti and the Winter Olympics would become cracked back home over in Febuary. The Women's Medical Society abortion clinic in Philadelphia is raided by the FBI in an investigation into suspected illegal drug prescription use. The raid uncovers extreme unsanitary operations, use of untrained staff, and eventually leads to charges against a number of staff members for murdering babies at the clinic. The primary target would be Kermit Gosnell. Naturally, the entire thing led to a fireball of controversy and finger-pointing. Conservatives and pro-life proponents were mroe than happy to use it as an opportunity to attack abortions and paint the entire thing as the norm while pro-choice people were on the defensive though many points were made on the unsanitary conditions and the media coverage was accused to be skewed though many pointed that the Fairness Doctrine was still in place. Others pointed out that the cuts in the State department and federal level made by the McCain administration could've played a part in the ordeal. The incident politicized even more of the people and served as a brief relief over for the Republicans due to the decreasing economy. However, for other people, the news became harder to remain focus due to the worsening economy and other turbulent times and conditions. Additionally, the McCain administration's approach did lead to the Democrats doubling down to maintain their gains and positions to defend Wade vs Roe. This alongside further disturbing news of such as the coup in Niger and another earthquake resulting in a tsunami in Chile have led to greater concerns and worries for the future along with a renewed spirit to keep trudging.
Women's Medical Society abortion clinic in Philadelphia
"Economic troubles is one thing, but to leave hanging our fellow men down? That is not the American way."
"At least the Winter Olympics are a good distraction."
"The Gosnell thing just opened up a can of worns..."
The start of the new decade looked rather chaotic. The housing bubble burst and the prelude to the Great Recession was starting. The economy was becoming shaky and the governments of the world were reacting with the burgeoning economic crisises in different ways. Many nations in Europe as well as the United States were opting for more austerity measures to try and do so, though the consequences of such tactics would come to haunt many of the nations who performed such actions. Meanwhile, while the economy was undergoing seizures due to years of lax maintanance, the world continued to go on by. While troubles abroad continued such as a terrorist attack in Africa or the Honduran Restoration saw the interim government of Honduras deposed and many members of it and of Zelaya's party being cleared out of Court and legislature, there was a brief sense of unity over the Haiti earthquake. The immense damage scale, intensified by nation's history of national debt, prejudicial trade policies by other countries, and foreign intervention into national affairs, made it even worse. Many people came together, volunteers and workers, came to assist in the emergancy rescue and operations of Haiti. President McCain utilized the opportunity to send in the military to assist, using to try and promote his stimulus package, which also included infrastructure rebuilding. On the other hand, the conservative government was somewhat reluctant on contributing large sums of money for assistance. Ultimately though, the US would end up contributing around $50 million dollars over to aid. While the amount was justified in part because of the declining economy, it did become notable that many people came to donate as much if not so more and it became a bright spot of people coming together to help Haiti rebuild though lingering questions on past problems and so on remain. At the same time, the ability to do genuine good and help provided a respite from economic anxiety, a renewed sense of purpose.
Large portions of the National Palace collapsed
Another way that people assisted in rebuilding Haiti was through donations done over at the Winter Olympics of 2010. With the growing sense of economic anxiety and worry, the Winter Olympics ended up bringing a hopeful spot of peace and respite, with the Olympics used to raise more donations to assist in the rebuilding over of Haiti. The Winter Olympics of 2010 were held in Vancouver with various charities and organizations along with maintaining the sense of unity into the year. On the other hand, the entire ordeal was not without controversey or problems. The economic problems did leave some problems in making the buildings along with the lack of decorations though the new buildings were quite practical enough in design to be used post-Olympics. The fear of the displacement of low income people along with the lack of consideration was a mention and moreover there was the protest by some First Nations peoples in regards to the usage of land along with the symbol being used. Overall, the Winter Olympics of 2010 seemed to serve as an appros symbol of the situation. While a symbol of pride and optimism for achievement and prizes, the scandals regarding the First Nations folk, the poor and the cheating (such as the doping scandal by a Russian athlete) is a stark reminder of the problems that lay and what needed to be done.
2010 Winter Olympics logo
Of course, it would not be complete without scandal and controversy over back home. The unity behind Haiti and the Winter Olympics would become cracked back home over in Febuary. The Women's Medical Society abortion clinic in Philadelphia is raided by the FBI in an investigation into suspected illegal drug prescription use. The raid uncovers extreme unsanitary operations, use of untrained staff, and eventually leads to charges against a number of staff members for murdering babies at the clinic. The primary target would be Kermit Gosnell. Naturally, the entire thing led to a fireball of controversy and finger-pointing. Conservatives and pro-life proponents were mroe than happy to use it as an opportunity to attack abortions and paint the entire thing as the norm while pro-choice people were on the defensive though many points were made on the unsanitary conditions and the media coverage was accused to be skewed though many pointed that the Fairness Doctrine was still in place. Others pointed out that the cuts in the State department and federal level made by the McCain administration could've played a part in the ordeal. The incident politicized even more of the people and served as a brief relief over for the Republicans due to the decreasing economy. However, for other people, the news became harder to remain focus due to the worsening economy and other turbulent times and conditions. Additionally, the McCain administration's approach did lead to the Democrats doubling down to maintain their gains and positions to defend Wade vs Roe. This alongside further disturbing news of such as the coup in Niger and another earthquake resulting in a tsunami in Chile have led to greater concerns and worries for the future along with a renewed spirit to keep trudging.
Women's Medical Society abortion clinic in Philadelphia
