General political rhetoric in the U.S. is a little bit like Gang Wars in the early 90s in South Cental L.A. between the Bloods and the Cripps. Democrats vs. Republicans. Liberals v. Conservatives. Granted, it is understood that many politicians hold more moderate views, and there are other parties, most notably the Independent party, but overall our country swings the arm of the pendulum with one side or the other. We're taught it. Our parents are often associated with a particular party, Republican or Democrat. Bush, for example, can be seen as a moderate. But he is still a Republican.

Hello, welcome to my intern blog here at Southwest Newspapers Group. My name is Robert Lawson, but everyone calls me Rob. Here you will find blog entries about everything from news, entertainment, rants and raves and other various topics. So let me tell ya'll a little about myself.

So the U.S. dollar is weak. Homes are forclosing across the landscape of the country. And to top it all off, gas prices are nearly $4 a gallon! All in the midst of a recession?