Commencement

Over the years, I have seen myself transform.  Along with my own transformation, I have seen the transformation of the United States.  Some when reading this may think it's a wonk blog.  Personally, I don't consider myself a wonk.  I am, however, deeply fascinated with the government of the United States.

On creating this blog, I decided, why not share what I have observed and seen through the years in combination with my studies.  That being said, I am a political science major about to finish my undergrad work with a minor in economics.  It's a field of study that I personally feel like nobody really pursues - and by field I mean the combination of political science and economics.  Both of these areas of study cross over into the other at times, but there is a connection being missed.  They have everything to do with each other.

In concurrence with my observations and knowledge regarding the U.S. government, I wanted to present analysis of events in as much of an unbiased, objective manner as possible.  Those of you who are thinking about this last statement and not just reading it are realizing that this is extremely difficult to do, and you're right.  I firmly believe that it is impossible to get completely unbiased information, there is the lens of every person it passes through before it reaches you and then your own self from which biases arise.  Having said all of this, however, I plan on doing the best I can, no religious bias or political bias or economic bias is the intent for the content.

If you want to find out more about my personal beliefs, that's fine.  I'll even make it easier for you; I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - a.k.a. LDS or Mormon - I adhere to the New Keynesian view of economics, in light of the fact that the Federal Reserve does also, it makes more sense to me, I have the political view of socialism.  That being said, you might see why I'm an anomaly in regards to my religious beliefs.   If you say Mormon and liberal in the same sentence, most people will think of Harry Reid.  Very few LDS members stray from the conservative political ideology.  So to say that I believe in socialism gives you an idea how far left my own political beliefs are.  Now that I've said all this I hope my bias doesn't get in the way or that you will be able to recognize it if it does.

Now I must also say that I have given you my political beliefs and religious beliefs but that doesn't mean I endorse MSNBC.  In all honesty, I don't like getting news from heavily swayed news programs, this includes FOX.  I personally try to get it from CNN if I want more than politics.  Other than that, I try to get straight to the source as my little Idaho communications will let me.  Oh dear, did I say that.  Yep, I'm from Idaho, add that to the anomaly list.  The best sources for news about politics is The Hill, Politico, CQ Roll Call; these sources are right there at the source with that focus of politics.  They go to offices of delegates and representatives, speak to the members of Congress themselves or even office staff to get the "inside scoop".  C-SPAN is the best option.  I know what you're thinking, C-SPAN is boring and sucks.  Well, C-SPAN is also what is right there in Congress and the White House and best of all, there is no commentary.  It's the closest thing to getting the viewer right there as if they were watching the proceedings in the building instead of across the wire somewhere else.

Thank you for enduring my lengthy introduction.  I probably said more than you wanted to know, if not, that's perfect.  I will try to update this as best I can while finishing my studies and keeping up with the current events of the day.  I also will post on historical aspects as well.  If you don't like what I say, then go ahead and find another blog that better suits your reading desires, otherwise, I'll see you in the future.  Lastly, if you want to see my analysis regarding a specific subject, leave a comment and I'll try to address it as soon as I can and as best I can.  Thanks!