The Fort Hood shooting is breaking news. The Fort Hood shooting is scary. The Fort Hood shooting happened in Fort Hood, Texas military base leaving several dead and many more injured.

Fort Hood is a military base that houses 4,929 active duty officers and 45,414 enlisted military professionals.  The Fort Hood Base also employs nearly 9,000 civilians.

Never have we seen such an attack at a military base.  So far, one gunman is in custody and a second is on the loose.  It is unknown at this time whether the injured and killed are military or civilian.

The Fort Hood shooting took place near the soldier readiness facility, where soldiers go up to 60 days before they are deployed to begin rounds of various vaccinations and medical tests.

A nurse at the hospital where those injured were taken told reporters that all the victims thus far at her hospital have been military.

This is not the first Fort Hood shooting.  In 2009, a 21 year old soldier killed his lieutenant and then killed himself.  Today’s Fort Hood shooting is a heinous act that claimed the lives of many Americans.

Currently, the FBI is en route to Fort Hood to help with the investigation.  The suspects were wearing Army fatigues, but Fort Hood officials have not indicated whether the suspects are military professionals.

Repeat deployments and battle stress have taken a toll on many soldiers, according to Fox News. A record high suicide rate has been experienced in recent times.

Ohio voting results 2009, particularly Issue 2 Ohio results are hot.  Ohio voting results 2009 and Issue 2 Ohio results are among the many voting results that so many people are concerned about today.

Ohio voting results 2009 indicate that soon Ohio will be able to have Vegas style casinos in their very own state due to the passage of Issue 3 during the 2009 November elections.  Those who supported Issue 3 in the Ohio 2009 elections estimate that casinos will bring 34,000 jobs to the state.

Issue 2 Ohio results deal with livestock.  Unofficial results show that Issue 2 is passed.  This means that the state of Ohio will set up a Livestock Care Standards Board. The board will write standards that must be followed.

Issue 1 in Ohio was also supported during 2009.  Voting results indicate that a constitutional amendment will be passed. This amendment will give bonuses to Ohio residents that served during the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts.  Those who saw action will see $100 per month of service up to $1,000.  Families of veterans killed will receive $5,000 and those who were noncombatant will get $50 per month of service up to $500.

Maine election results 2009 are anticipated. The Maine gay marriage vote is important to Maine voters this election year.  Maine election results 2009 for the Maine gay marriage question 1 have many implications.

In May, Maine’s governor signed an order which legalized gay marriage in Maine.  Question 1 during the Maine election in 2009 centers on a “citizens veto” of legalized gay marriage.

So far, whenever a gay marriage repeal has been placed on a ballot, it’s been passed.  Citizens for the most part aren’t as excited about gay marriage as you may think.  Why not? Aren’t we free to love whoever we want? According to many people’s belief systems, they don’t want their children to be taught that marriage between a man/man or woman/woman is acceptable.

We need to respect the views of these people.  They either have religious beliefs or their own personal set of morals. However, a gay marriage repeal would prove devastating for gay couples across Maine.

The Maine gay marriage vote during the Maine election 2009 is important either way you look at it.  If legislation is passed, it will be that much harder for any new states to pass gay marriage legalization. If Question 1 is successfully defeated, it will show those that oppose gay marriage that their footing isn’t as strong as it used to be.

Virginia governor race results are in.  Virginia governor race results and Bob McDonnell are headline makers. Virginia election results are important to many – even those outside of Virginia.

For the first time in 8 years a Republican has won the VA governor race.  This is an important implication and shows politicians how their constituents can change their mind at any time.

The VA governor race was one of the three top November 2009 election races watched.  The 2009 elections are said to serve as some form of indication of how the 2010 mid-term elections will be.

People are tired of the current Administration.  That’s not to say that Democratic leadership is bad.  It’s just to say that people have always wanted change, but the change that they have been given isn’t good enough. 

The Virginia governor race results that indicate that Bob McDonnell won the first Republican governorship in 8 years is very strong. Maybe this will be enough to make sure that those charged with making our decisions know that they have to keep our interests at hand, lest they lose their positions.

The Virginia Governor race results are the first of many of the highly anticipated races to be called.  Will the night end in a Republican sweep? Only time will tell.

New Jersey election results for the NJ governor race is hot. The New Jersey election results for NJ governor race will undoubtedly be highly anticipated, as voters and politicians see if Republicans are gaining ground against the democrats.

Currently, voting locations for the NJ governor race are closed, and the votes must be counted.  As this article is written, the votes are only 2% counted with the Republican candidate in the lead.

Why do people all across the country care about the New Jersey election results and the NJ governor race? The NJ governor race is one of the top 3 anticipated races in the country because if the Republican contender wins, it will be the first time since 1997 that a Republican held the New Jersey governorship.

The results of the New Jersey election results are important because they will show politicians what their constituents want.  People are tired of the political drama going on in recent months. People are fed up and want to voice exactly what it is that they want.

While it is entirely possible that the New Jersey governor race will end in a Democrat victory, most are anticipating that the New Jersey election results will indicate a Republican victory for the first time since 1997.

Election results November 2009 are important. The election results in November 2009 are 2009’s most important political event.  The outcome of the November 20o9 elections will show politicians how their constituents feel about the current political atmosphere.

Three race outcomes are highly anticipated in November’s election.  They include the New Jersey Governorship, Virginia Governorship, and a race for a spot in the US House of Representatives in New York.

New York’s House race is very peculiar.  The Republican candidate dropped out when a Conservative candidate came on board.  The Conservative candidate received a number of endorsements, including one from Sarah Palin. The Republican candidate then backed the DEMOCRAT, in a jaw-dropping turn of events.

CNN has estimated that the Virginia race will be won by a Republican.  This is a trend away from the normal Democratic governorship.   I wouldn’t be surprised if other races had similar outcomes.

If more Republicans win races across the country in the November 2009 elections, you can be sure that it will shake things up a bit.  Democrats will be afraid to upset their constituents, lest they be next to hit unemployment in the 2010 mid-term elections.

Official November 2009 election results will be available on CNN.com.  You can click THIS LINK to go straight to November 2009 election results from CNN as they come in.

The $8,000 tax credit extension is great news. The $8,000 tax credit extension is an extension of the first-time homebuyer’s tax credit.  Originally, the $8,000 tax credit was set to expire November 30.

 The $8,000 refundable tax credit is an easy way for homebuyers to score additional $8,000 cash money when they file their 2009 income taxes.  Those who purchased homes before they filed their 2008 income tax return were able to receive their tax credit with their 2008 tax return.

 Previously, a $7,500 tax credit was available. This tax credit was really an interest-free loan in disguise. After the $8,000 tax credit expires, the first time homebuyer’s credit will revert back to a loan.

 According to Bloomberg, the Senate is working on an $8,000 tax credit extension. Their hopes are to extend the tax credit until April 30, and expand it to include higher earning taxpayers than before.

 Do you think the $8,000 tax credit extension is a good idea? The $8,000 tax credit extension will give families an incentive to purchase a new home. However, that money has to come from somewhere.  Increasing taxes over the next few years are inevitable, as we must pay for all of the stimulus money we have so generously doled out.

 If you are in the market for a home, the $8,000 tax credit extension is great news.  This tax credit extension will give you an extra bit of money to help replenish your savings after you plop down your down payment.

National Equality March - October 11, 2009

Thousands of people marched today for the National Equality March in Washington and called for greater legal protection for gays, lesbians and transgenders. 

Last night President Obama spoke at the annual dinner for the Human Rights Campaign with 3,000 people in attendance.  Many gay rights activists have grown frustrated with Obama’s lack of support.  Before getting elected he spoke of support for the gays in the military and made promises, but he has not addressed the issues since becoming President.  In June, he acknowledged the slow progress, but nothing has been done.  Last night, he said that he will eliminate the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that Clinton put into effect during his term as President. 

Thousands of people from across the country came to Washington DC today to march in the National Equality March, which moved past the White House and down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol. People involved in the march chanted “Yes we can” in English and Spanish; which was Obama’s campaign slogan while they waved signs and banners.

The LGBT community, which encompasses lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgenders are demanding “full federal equality” and want the equal rights for marriage, adoption, military service and the workplace.  Today also marks a National Coming Out Day for gays and lesbians to ‘come out of the closet’ and reveal to friends and family that they are gay.

President Obama giving his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize

Over the past 24 hours, most people have expressed surprise and shock by the fact that President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize; everyone, including the recipient himself.  This issue has become just one more thing for Democrats and Republicans to argue about. 

Why did Obama win the Nobel Peace Prize?  The Norweigan Nobel Committee answered this question with, “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.”

In his acceptance speech yesterday President Barack Obama said: “I am both surprised and deeply humbled by the decision of the Nobel committee. Let me be clear I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations. To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who’ve been honored by this prize.”

Rush Limbaugh said: Gore, Carter, Obama, soon Bill Clinton. You see a pattern here, folks? Liberal sellouts! Liberal sellouts get this prize. George Bush liberates 50 million Muslims, Ronald Reagan liberates hundreds of millions of Europeans, saves parts of Latin America. Any awards? No, just derision. Obama gives speeches trashing his own country — and he gets a prize for it.

This actually makes total sense when you look at who the Nobel people are, these elite Norwegians, Europeans. They love what Obama is doing. And this fully exposes, folks, the illusion that is Obama. This is a greater embarrassment than losing the Olympics bid was. And with this award — and Obama got it right. He knows exactly why he was given this award.

The Nobel Peace Prize just told Obama, Look, we love what you’re doing, you are destroying your country as a superpower. Keep it up, bud! This is what we expected, and you’re doing a damn good job. Those are accomplishments, folks, and in the eyes of the Nobel Peace Prize committee, these are the accomplishments they’re looking for. He’s basically emasculating this country, and they applauded today with this award. They love a weakened, neutered United States, and this is their way of promoting the concept and this slam-dunk.

No one can agree on exactly why Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.

Get in the queue, there’s a line of users wanting to know exactly that. Obama and his team themselves had no clue to begin with. In fact the White House was not even aware that Obama had been nominated for this prize.

Remember when Obama was inaugurated to the position? The Nobel committee had just 12 more days remaining to accept the nominations.

Obama was humble about receiving the award and made it clear in diplomatic speak that even though he has no outstanding moment worthy of this award, he accepts it as a recognition for American Leadership.

The Nobel Committee had something like this to say about recognizing Obama, Obama is a catalyst for change and hope to not just the Americans but to the entire world.

I would agree to that. Check out Obama’s Nobel Peace prize acceptance speech full video and text below: