Rob Ford and His "Hunger"

In the past 3 years, the former mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford has been accused of many things; adultery, drug abuse, prostitution, and many other things. Why would a mayor, a politician in general, do these things at all? They public is always looking into the lives of politicians and hope they are transparent, and Rob Ford was, but only to a point. What was he not so clear about?

"I do not use crack cocaine, nor am I an addict of crack cocaine"- said Ford in May of 2013, at first denying his obvious drug use that was caught on video.

Then in November he finally admitted, "Yes I have used crack cocaine, probably in one of my drunken stupors."

So he smokes crack, as a mayor, and was still the mayor for some time. The second was said after he "had a little bit". Not only does he do drugs, he makes public announcements while under the influence.

Then later, he had his public announcement about the adultery accusation; "She said I ate her p****, I'm happily married, I've got plenty to eat at home." How can a public official say that ON TELEVISION and not be impeached, voted out of office, something? Anything? No? It was a very clever statement if you're a high schooler or frat boy talking with your buddies but to make a statement like that on television? Come on Toronto, how did this guy win the election?

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Spotlight on Carlos Danger

In 2013, the New York mayoral race heated up in more ways than one. Democratic candidate Anthony Wiener humiliated himself as well as his poor wife by sexting at least 3 women under the name "Carlos Danger", sending nude photos as well as trying to sleep with them. Wiener is was caught, he was turned over to his wife, he was humiliated himself by hosts of talk shows, by other candidates, by everyone, yet he did not withdraw from the race. Not only did he finish last among the Democratic candidates, he lost his career and wife.

This is not his first scandal by the way, this happened and caused his resignation from congress in 2011. What name did he go under before? If you guessed Carlos Danger you're correct again. Who in their right mind would use the same name, do the exact same thing, and expect to still have a place in politics? We're likely to see Wiener try for the presidency next and lose because of a crazy sex scandal. If we're being honest, there are other reasons he'd lose, but still; is it that hard to learn your lesson Carlos?

Why Should Marijuana be Legal?

Marijuana is seen as demonic by some, and a blessing to others, so why are people pushing so hard for it to be illegal everywhere, yet they go drink at a bar for hours after they lobby against this "drug"?

Studies show that marijuana is not as bad as alcohol in short term effects and generally the same in long term effects, so why do hypocrites say that weed is such a bad thing? Like most new things, whatever people don't understand, they are afraid of. People are afraid to legalize it because they've never had an experience with it, they don't know what it really does. "It must turn me into a bumbling idiot", well what does alcohol do to you? They do the same thing but when it comes down to it and you need to function, you can do it after smoking marijuana, not after a few shots.

People may not want to legalize it, but if that is the case then why not make alcohol illegal? More people have died from alcohol poisoning in the past year than have ever died from overdosing on marijuana, because exactly 0 people have ever died from that, it is literally impossible.

Gay Marriage, Why does it matter to you?

Why does gay marriage matter to those who have nothing to do with it? "Getting mad at someone else's marriage because it's against your religion is like getting mad at someone for eating a doughnut because you're on a diet", a very true statement. Why does it matter those who don't have to deal with it? The radical christian and Muslim cultures that condemn gay marriage don't understand what it is so they immediately believe it's wrong. People are scared of what they don't understand.

There is the argument of emotion and there is that of law and logic. The colonists came to what is now the United States in order to escape persecution from the state they had been oppressed by. So why don't we see that we are doing the same to them? We persecute them for being different in a land that was founded on being different, and believing different. There should be a separation of church and state as well, why should the Bible define marriage? What of those who aren't Christian and don't follow the Bible? Why must they be forced to follow a text they don't believe in?

People need to be more tolerant of other walks of life, tolerance is not understanding something, accepting something, but to see that you don't understand but not condemn them for being different.

The Positives of Planned Parenthood

Abortion is a hot topic in the United States right now, and some very much agree it should be a woman's choice while others believe the baby is a living being who deserves a fighting chance. The thing that is the largest controversy is Planned Parenthood, the program that helps with abortion and contraceptives.

Even though some may disagree with the abortion aspect of Planned Parenthood, there are good things about it. It gives contraceptives to those who need them. Condoms, Plan B, birth control, and although many disagree with it, these things are needed. People aren't going to stop having sex, So until the point we have a culture change to where sex is only for when people are responsible enough to handle it on their own. Planned Parenthood is a good thing in some aspects regardless of which side of the Roe V. Wade fence you're on.

Joe Biden's Failed Presidential Campaign

Joe Biden, who hasn't even officially said he's running for president, is on the polls now, falling far behind both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Why he thinks he can possibly jump in the race now and win makes no sense whatsoever. He will never beat Hillary Clinton and neither will Sanders for that matter, no matter how much I would like him to. Biden doesn't have the right influence, the right resources, the right team behind him.

Hillary is the most resourceful by far, she has a former president at her back, name recognition, money, influence, power. Then Bernie Sanders, "feel the Bern", with his large mass of supporters, massive influence on the internet and his "sincerity" as a candidate. But then there's Biden who doesn't have much to offer the race, no new ideas and nothing exceptionally special about his candidacy, his run for president would just be a failed dream and a waste of money if he were to run. It would further divide the Democratic Party and just hurt those candidates who have a chance.