Producers and Consumers

Producers: Moss, maple, pine, shrubs, burrs.

Consumers: Herbivores: Deer, Turkeys, squirrels, song birds, grubs.
Predators: Moles, coyotes, owls, hawks, fox.
Omnivores: Racoons, crayfish, humans, cardinals, blue jays.
Detritivores: Millipede, raven, snail, worm, maggot.
Decomposers: Fungi, mold, cockroaches, slugs, beetles.

No-Fly Zone: the Pro's and Con's

Ok, so U.N. has just approved a no-fly zone over Libya. So, what's the pro's and con's of these no-fly zones. Well, lets start with the pro's. The good thing about a no-fly zone is that it stops your enemies from flying. In the case of Libya, it will stop el-Quaddafi from sending air strikes upon the rebels. Unfortunately, the con's out way the Pro's. In order to do a no-fly zone, you need planes in the air at all times. This incredibly expensive and a big commitment. Not only that, you also need aircraft carriers in the area. That's the reason the U.S. hasn't jumped in earlier. It's to expensive, and we need to get our pocket book in check before we get in another war.
Here's a link to a good article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europeans-say-intervention-in-libya-possible-within-hours-of-un-vote/2011/03/17/ABSb9pl_story.html?hpid=z1

Thanks for reading!  Sven Lewis

Tsunami in Japan

So, as you probably know that an earthquake and a tsunami has hit Japan. So, what are the effects of this natrual disaster on the economy? Well, oil will go down because Japan, as the 3rd largest consumer of oil, will use less oil because there are less cars on the road. But, insurance prices will go up and stocks go down until this feasco is over. Also, the U.S. will be short on Japanese tech until they get they're manufacturing back up. So, that what the effects will be on the economy.

Thanks for reading! Sven Lewis

Wisconsin and its Republicans

So, it has finally happened. The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed its bill on collective bargaining. Not that this is a surprise. With Republicans in the majority, chances were that the bill would pass. The scary thing is how the Republicans passed it. They used what the Washington Post calls "a legislative maneuver." Basicly, the bill cuts union workers' rights. But  there is a darker side to this legislation. Not only does this strip union workers' rights, but it also allows Gov. Walker to sell public instatutions, like state owned powerplants. You think this would be ok, but the legislation allows Gov. Walker to choose who gets to buy the property.  This means that Gov. Walker would sell these instatutions to Dave Koch, who payed mass sums of money to get him into office. There is also an interesting article on Gov. Walker's plan to cut Wisconsin's deficit, and it is truely horrifying. What he wants to do is not what is needed right after a recession.
Here are the links:    http://www.suntimes.com/news/jackson/4184512-452/wisconsin-gov-hurts-states-future.html
and:   http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031002020.html?sid=ST2011031006037


Thanks for  tuning in!! Sven Lewis

The first post!!!!!

Well, here's the first post! I created this blog to put out the view of a teenager on politics. I also want people to comment on my view and start great discutions. Stay tuned for this and more to come.