Did Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner Say Enough?

Today was the day that Wall Street was waiting for. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner was supposed to unveil the Administration’s Financial Plan. Unfortunately he stated the opposite. Secretary Geithner discussed the gloomy state of our economy, a possible $2Trillion Bail out plan, and how bad our financial system is. He did not, as promised discuss a detailed recovery plan. As a result of this, the Dow Jones dropped 394 points, GM slashed 7,000 jobs world wide, and Wal-mart is laying off workers at their corporate head quarters.

I believe that the Treasury Secretary should have given a more detailed plan today. Our markets are starving for answers from the Administration. I agree with the President and his Economic Recovery Plan; however it is with the greatest urgency that we have a financial plan given to the American People as soon as possible. Homeowners are hurting and if they do not receive help soon, the economy will collapse.

Stimulus Part Deux

Well it seems like the Senate may have a vote on the now $820 Billion Dollar Stimulus Package. But it is not over yet. The bill has to then go back to the House and then back to the Senate. They have to get it together because time is running out.

Is the Media giving President Obama a Chance?

With three appointees with tax problems, a partisan divide on the stimulus bill, and a tanking economy; many in the media are stating that this is not change you can believe in. I believe that the media has to sit down and chill. President Obama has only been in power for two weeks. Rome was not built in a day and change cannot happen over night. He has gone above and beyond to bring in both Democrats and Republicans on this stimulus package. So to all media outlets, give the President a chance!

S.C. bill promotes paid local Confederate holiday

With the state of the country, I think it is shameful for Senator Ford of Charleston to introduce this bill. I understand that the Civil War and the Confederacy is part of American History. However the only reason that Senator Ford is introducing this is because he has aspirations to run for governor. I believe that the Confederacy albeit history, represents the dark days of this country. With this said the Confederacy should not be celebrated as a state holiday but should be celebrated in text books and museums. What do you think?

How Do You Feel About the Stimulus Package?

Our country is facing the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression. A lot of Americans including myself are out of work. It is harder to buy homes and apply for loans. I am in the process of trying to start my own political firm as well as find a new job. Both have become almost impossible. The Congress has been fighting bitterly over the President’s Stimulus Package. Republicans believe that the plan should have more tax cuts as well as more money for infrastructure spending. Democrats agree that more should go to roads and bridges; however they denounce the tax cuts.

This is what I believe. This package must pass soon but changes to it must be done. When I am in the unemployment line with many other North and South Carolinians, I notice that 90% of them are former construction workers. If the President and Congress can add around $100 billion dollars towards infrastructure spending, I believe that the bill will receive bipartisan support and the economy will start to recover. What do you think? Leave a comment on my blog

The Dawn of a New Age: A New Discussion of Race in America

Since the election of Barack Obama, I believe that we have a good chance of really tackling racism. I have decided to start a south eastern discussion on college campuses about race and how blacks and whites can work together more. I have already been contacted from students at NC A & T as well Elizabeth City University in Fayetteville, NC. If you would like to give some input to this or would like to have a discussion at your university, go to my website at http://alexanderwilson.org and leave a comment on the contact tab.

The GOP Makes History and Chooses their First African American Chairman. But will this alone change their Party?

I commend the Republican Party for making a change and selecting their first African American Chairman. I have always believed that there should be blacks in both parties. However, I believe that the election of Michael Steele is not going to change the Republican Party. The main problem is that they [the party] is too regionalized. Most if not all their constituents are strong in the South. Secondly, the grassroots of the party did not select Michael Steele, it was 168 GOP leaders. Mr. Steele also has made it clear that he believes strongly in the same principles that the GOP has carried out for the last eight years.

Electing an African American is a start but if the Republican Party wants to be the party of reform, they must support the middle class. This is something that they have continuously failed to do. What do you think? Leave a comment on blog.