Splitting America into Red & Blue Countries

The day after President Obama won the election, I heard several Republicans say they had to take a day off because they “felt so sick.” Some even talked of seceding from the union. While they may not have been serious, I find it interesting to envision different futures. What would happen if we split America to form two countries, a red one and a blue one?

Let’s consider this question and see where it takes us. Continue reading

4 Challenges for President Obama

The election has come and gone, and America spoke loud and clear: President Barack Obama will remain our commander-in-chief for four more years. While the president will always have a solid support system, there are distinct challenges he will face over his next term. Here are a few to note: Continue reading