James Spurgeon

Communications degree holder working in media. Researches topics from multiple perspectives. Does not identify as Democrat or Republican.

Canadian Tar Sands

The Canadian Tar Sands have become a hot topic on the campaign trail this year especially since President Obama rejected the proposed Keystone Oil Pipeline extension. Yes, I said extension

By James Spurgeon

February 4, 2012

Canadian Tar Sands

The Canadian Tar Sands have become a hot topic on the campaign trail this year especially since President Obama rejected the proposed Keystone Oil Pipeline extension. Yes, I said extension

By James Spurgeon

February 4, 2012

The Cuban Embargo

Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean that is 90-miles from the US border (from Key West, Florida). With it being so close to the country, it's

By James Spurgeon

January 25, 2012

The Cuban Embargo

Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean that is 90-miles from the US border (from Key West, Florida). With it being so close to the country, it's

By James Spurgeon

January 25, 2012

Persian Rug

Its the biggest piece of foreign policy this election year, and it's been in the news a lot lately. I'm talking about Iran. And the question

By James Spurgeon

January 14, 2012

After Iowa

So the Iowa caucus has come and gone for the 2012 election. Does it really mean anything in the overall grand scheme of things? Not really. The Iowa voters don&

By James Spurgeon

January 4, 2012