Jared86

Jared86 last signed in Apr 15 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Jan 09, 2009.

About Me:

I recently graduated from college and I have no idea what to do with my life. Now, isn't that original? Of course, I'd love to be a writer because it means I can do my work at 3 AM in my pajamas. Who wouldn't want that? Let's see how well this little idea works out, eh?

The Politics of Utah

Published January 29, 2009 /

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Role in National Elections Utah is one of the most Republican-leaning state in America. In seven of the last eight elections, Utah has given the Republican party its greatest margin of victory. The state has not voted for any Democrat since Lyndon Johnson in 1964. State – Level Politics Utah has

The Qualities of a Great President

by Jared86 | in Culture & Society > Politics

Every President has certain qualities that determine their overall greatness. Here are the qualities that have made Presidents great throughout our history.
How to Quit Smoking Easily

by Jared86 | in Health & Nutrition > General

Quitting smoking can be one of the most difficult challenges you will ever face, but the health benefits are more than worth it. Smoking can lead to diseases such as lung cancer, emphysema, and even erectile dysfunction. Here are some of the ways to fight the cravings and successfully quit.
How to Avoid Online Scams

by Jared86 | in Internet > Safety

You've seen them all over the internet. They promise you that you can start your own money making website and earn thousands or even millions of dollars doing almost nothing. They promise that - if you pay a small fee - they will show you a way guaranteed to make money. These programs are scams.
Healthcare: A Moral Imperative

by Jared86 | in Culture & Society > Politics

The time has come for universal health care. Period. The specifics for how this is going to be achieved are an important detail to debate, but for the moment, I don't really care. I just know that our current system is way past the point of decency.
How I Became an Obama Staffer

by Jared86 | in Culture & Society > Politics

In June, I was accepted into the Barack Obama Fellowship program, where I travelled to a swing state (Nevada) and worked for the campaign full time. It was one of the proudest moments of my life. This is the story of how I got there.
On Obama's Impact on the Markets

by Jared86 | in Business & Finance > Investing

How will the markets be affected by the new Obama Administration? Let's take a look at some of the key factors that will determine the new direction for the economy.
Atheism: It Would Have Stopped Prop. 8, and more

by Jared86 | in Religion & Spirituality > Religion

"No Religion" was the only one to go against proposition 8, the measure that banned gay marriage in California. In fact, we went 90% to 10% against it. No other factor in CNN's entire five pages of polls produced a stronger vote against 8 than "No religion."
Thoughts on Atheism

by Jared86 | in Religion & Spirituality > Religion

I am an Atheist. The word comes attached with a great deal of unfortunate stigmas, but it means a lot less than it appears. It only means that I do not hold any religious faith.
How to tell if your girlfriend is gay

by Jared86 | in Relationships > Dating

The signs that your special girl is secretly a lesbian...