Once again, I have an assignment to comment on 3 blogs.  I am suppose to follow these guidelines:

• Design - The first thing that you see when looking at a website is its design. Is the design pleasing to the eye? Is the site cluttered or difficult to navigate? Are there any glaring design flaws or glitches, or is the site a work of art?
• Focus – What is the focus of the site? If you can’t figure it out, then the author is doing something wrong. Focus should be apparent without hunting around too much. Typically by using design elements, or simple headlines or sub-headlines a site must convey its focus.
• Content – The most obvious element to cover in your review is the site’s content. Does the content of the site match its focus? If not, there is a problem! Is the content easily readable? Does it make sense? What are some of the highlights? Is there a page, article or section of the site that really stands out as being fantastic?
• Writing Style – Writing style is one element that many people often ignore. Does the author share his/her voice? Do you find yourself relating to what you read? Is the style professional or does the author blab on about their dying goldfish in every post?
• Grammar and Punctuation – Does the site use proper grammatical elements? Are there spelling mistakes and punctuation errors all over the place?
• Message Effectiveness – Overall, do you find that the site is effective in putting out its message?
• Website Audience – Who is the intended audience for this site or blog? Are the intended and actual audiences different?
• Info about the author – Is there anything interesting to note about the author? e.g. I was watching the news last night and they were talking about a blog written by a boy with cancer. Is the author an expert or do they have no idea what they are talking about? Do they have any qualifications to write what they are writing?
• Anything else you think is important – Of course, there are other elements that you can discuss as well. Anything about the site that stands out, good or bad, should always be covered in a review.

Alright, so first, I will comment on this blog: 

http://to-the-editor.livejournal.com/

The design is lacking, but that is why I like it.  The focus is strong and consistent.  The content is also lacking, but in a good way.  Its short, sweet, and to the point.  There really isn't a "writing style", its just information with a short justification to that point.  Grammar is fine.  The message gets across, its not confusing, and it leaves a lot up to your own opinion.  I know nothing about the author, and there really isn't much important information in regards to this blog.   

The second blog:

http://newdemocrat.blogdrive.com/

This is a terrible blog... Its not kept well, there is only one post, and even the one post it does have, its about leaving the U.S. rather then fixing it.  I don't like it... It should be erased.

Last blog:

http://nobulletin.blogspot.com/

Alright, I like this blog.  I don't agree with all that it says, but it is put together well, and looks decent.  The only downside is that it has not been updated since 2009.  This is another blog that is short and sweet.  It gets to the point, without skewing too much information.  

This will be taken down as soon as this post is graded.  

Tyler

A blog that is similar to mine:


http://newliberaldemocrat.blogspot.com/



A blog that is very dissimilar to mine: 


http://dcalswritting-jordan.blogspot.com/


*A blog that I think is neat:
http://lamontmicksbroadcast.blogspot.com/


I think this blog is organized very well and looks great.  I listen to a lot of hip-hop, although I don't follow the artists as much as I should.  I think this will peak my interest in these artists.


A blog that has all the tasks completed: 


http://sarahnicole13.blogspot.com/


A blog that includes an embedded video:


http://fpsgaming11.blogspot.com/


*A post that I agree with:


http://newliberaldemocrat.blogspot.com/


This one is more liberal leaning then anything I post but it also points out things that most people over look...  I agree with the majority of his posts though.


*A post that I disagree with:


http://rantburger.blogspot.com/


This is ranting about Obama's golfing trips, and how bad they are... I disagree with this.  Obama can golf, I don't know why everyone gets up in arms over this.  Is forming friendships with other political figures a problem these days?


An image I like:


http://dcalswritting.blogspot.com/


*A post with info that I'd use:
http://streetracing11.blogspot.com/


I know enough about cars to get by in a time of need but I know little about street racing.  I think this blog contains the information (and hopefully will in the future) that will help me maintain a "healthy" car.










Okay, now I'm sure the majority of you guys are wondering why I'm posting this.  The reason why is because I am doing this blog for a High school class.  It doesn't follow my typical style, but I have to do it for my grade.  This blog will be taken down as soon as it gets graded.


Thanks for understanding,
Tyler

So called "Job Creators"

So we all have heard by now what the Republicans are calling the rich, "Job Creators".  To some extent, this is true, obviously, the business owners hire people, but how many jobs were created recently by these "Job Creators"?  The Republicans are saying themselves that Obama has not created any jobs... I'm sorry, I thought the rich were suppose to be the ones creating the jobs in America?  By saying Obama has not created any jobs is also saying your beloved Job Creators are not creating any jobs.  Also, Obama's plan will raise taxes on the rich to Clinton like levels...  Do you remember what happened under Clinton's administration?  The economy thrived and we ended up with a SURPLUS!  Granted, spending has greatly increased since the Clinton Administration, but was that Obama?  I think not.  So far, the Bush tax cuts totaled roughly 2.8 trillion dollars, this is a large sum of money lost due to the Bush tax cuts.  On top of cutting taxes, Bush brought us into 2 very costly wars, which are still dragging on.  Now I am not saying the hole we are in today is all or mostly Bush's fault, but you have to admit Obama was giving a massive problem to fix, and later received a Republican majority in the House that is unwilling to compromise. 

The Republicans want nothing but spending cuts, whereas the Democrats want a more balanced approach to lower the deficit.  The Republicans have a valid point though, we do need to drastically cut spending in some areas.  We cannot sustain borrowing 40 cents per dollar, this makes us weak, and a strong military can do nothing when we cannot afford to move them.  I am still against all cuts and no new taxes though.  Republicans like to say "We don't have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem" and this is true but we have spent ourselves into a very large hole.  The only way to get out is to pay it off.  It would be much quicker if we raised taxes slightly to pay this off.  Although, if we are going to raise taxes, it should be followed by major spending cuts too.  Things like the Military, Medicare,and foreign aid (to other hostile governments, not people in need).

Please comment your ideas.  Whether you agree or disagree, I would like to know your view.

Anyway, that's all I have to say.