BR- 10/31/13

1.  do you believe this letter is too "harsh" why or why not?
In a way the letter makes sense, those who are obese shouldn't be eating very much candy, but we're talking about children the least she could have done was give a piece of sugar free gum with the letter.

 2.   do you believe that it is her Constitutional right to hand out said letter?  Why or why not?
She does have a right to free expression, so if she chose to give out letter instead of candy that's on her. But I bet she won't get too mnay visitors this year.


MY FAVORITE CANDY IS M&MS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMM NOM NOM! ;)

Assignment 10/30/13

Political cartons

1. In this a mother tells her husband that their young daughter was going to be Miley Cyrus for Halloween and the husband fainted. The mother then says she should have specified that it was the Hanna Montana years, not the present. The father most likely fainted because Miley these days doesn't seem to have much self respect.
2. In this cartoon a college student is sitting upon a pedestal and has a hug load on his back. The Sign on the load says United States Congress Debt. The student is holding a paper that says "Double rate on federal student loans."
3. In this carton two children are trick-or-treating, when they come upon the White House. One of the children want to stop to ask for treats but the other says "Forget it! They Only have tricks." I think its funny because of the controversy dealing with Obama care.
4. I saw a carton with a couple standing a the door waiting for trick or treaters. they had three signs in their yard saying you have to be a certain height to get candy, no Miley Cyrus costumes, and no tea party cartons. I thought that was funny.


        

BR- 10/30/13

1. Describe the trend in Virginia. The youth is want more voting rights

2.  Is this trend similar throughout America? Just Virginia

3.  What impact might this have on future elections? It could increase the number of voters.

Assignment 10/29/13

Subject of Cartoon1. Are the Republicans the  heroes in this?
2. Who's Bubba? 
Cartoon message.
3. Why are the voters the ones making the arrest?
4. Do the Democrats have anything to do with this?
5.  Is there a significant meaning as to why the elephant is were a shirt that says "Don't Tread On Me"?            

Steps

1. Let your eyes "float" over the carton.
2. Follow the cartoons natural flow.
3. Determine the audience.
4. Understand the context of the carton.
5. Look for widely recognized symbols.
6. Look at minor details.                                                     

BR- 10/29/13

1.  Do you feel the "fat test" is legal? I do believe its legal.

2.  Does your weight make you "fit"? In a way, weights does have a role in whether someone is fit or not but being fir also relies on other factors besides weight.

3.  How would you handle this issue if you were the government?  I would develop a test that involves fitness and muscle strength.

BR- 10/28/13

1. Why would any one be proud of waving the Confederate flag. Do they not remember why the Civil War was fought?

2. I think he is correct.

3. I think that people who fly the Confederate flag don't know the real significance that is behind the flag.

Polls

1. Libertarian

2. Average Democrat

 

3. Economic Left/Right: 0.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.05

 

 

4. Social Issues: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

Personal Responsibility: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal

Fiscal Issues: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

Ethics: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

Defense and Crime: 100% Conservative, 0% Liberal

5.

The RED DOT on the Chart shows where you fit on the political map.

 

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%

Your ECONOMICS issues Score is 50%

This quiz has been taken 20,044,839 times

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

CENTRIST

Its seems, according to my stats, that I am more liberal than anything. A liberal is someone who is open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values. Being liberal does explain myself because I wouldn't mind seeing new things happen in the U.S. that wouldn't be considered "traditional". If we make some changes maybe we can actually help our country for a change instead of just running it more and more into debt. I don't just want a change We need a change!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assignment- 10/22/13

Antifederalists: 1. Antifederalists believed that the constitution took away too much power from the states. 2. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

Federalists: 1. Federalists advocated for ratification of the Constitution. Wanted a strong central government. 2. Alexander Hamilton and George Washington.

1800-1860

Democrats: 1. The Democrat party favored "liberal" positions (social liberalism). 2. Thomas Jefferson

Whigs: 1. Whigs favored the restoration of the national bank. 2. Henry Clay and Daniel Webster.

1860-1932

Democrats: 1. The wanted voting rights got all white males, a huge increase in the number f elected offices, and the spread of spoils system. 2. Andrew Jackson.

Republicans: 1.

                                                                                                                                                          

1932-1968

Democrats:

Republicans:

BR- 10/22/13

1.  Do you believe this is a frivolous law suit?  Why or why not?
I do think this law suit is needed because the guy in the video, Glenn Taylor obviously doesn't need disability.

 2,  On another note, do you believe the men who toppled the rock should be charged with destruction of property?  Why or Why not?  
Maybe he should be charged with destruction of property because he had no reason to pushed he rock over, but if he really was saving a kids life then he shouldn't be charged.

BR- 10/21/13

1. Why is it so hard to break away from devices?

I think it is hard to break away from devices because we rely on them for everything: work, family, ect. We use or phones for so much, there's no way we can't pay our phones any attenting.

2. Could you survive without your devic(s)?

It would make it harder for people to reach me but I think I could survive without it. But I don't want too.

BR- 10/17/13

1.  The shut down is over, so what's next?
There is a Thursday deadline (today) to raise the national debt ceiling. With the choices that congress has made I hope it doe help American get back on the fast track. The biggest hope I have for America is that the unemployment rate to lower.

BR- 10/16/13

1.  Should the two girls be charged?  yes or no and explain your answer
I think the two girls should be charged because what they did should be considered murder because its their fault the girl is dead right?

 2.  What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by a year or less in prison. A felony is a crime punishable by more than a year of prison time.


 3.  What one thing do you think should be done to combat bullying? 
No matter how hard we try, there is always going to be bullying. The only thing we can really do it inform people on what its, what it can lead too, where its happening, and how to deal with it if its happening to you.

BR- 10/15/13

To keep things like this from happening, we should pay closer attention to the people who work for  the school districts. I think it was wrong for the janitor to do something like this. But it was the right thing to have him fired.

Notes on Making a Differance

1. Levon Sullivan- Civil Right Leader. He went to over 50 company to ASK them if they would interview young African Americans.
2. Ansel Adams- He was hyper-active and dyslexic. He broke his nose and it remained crooked for the rest of his life.
3. Susan B. Anthony- She wanted all races to be treated equally. She was arrested for telling the court that she was not going to pay her find.
4. Indira Gandhi- Her father was the first prime minister of India. She was assassinated.
5. Rachel Carson- Marine Biologists. She fought against the government to stop the use of synthetic chemicals in pesticides.
6. Caesar Shavez-  Latino Civil Rights Activist. He was against slavery.
7. Roger Baldwin- Went to Harvard. He spent a year in jail because he didn't send a draft in for the military.
8. Eva Peron- First lady at 27 years old. It took twenty years for her to be buried after her death.
9. Akbar The Great- He took throne in India at the age of 15. He had about six wives  and lots of kids. He would weigh himself in gold and silver and give it to the needy.
10. Aung San Suu Kyi- Her father created the Burmese Military. Lived in three different countries during her childhood.
11. Jane Adams- He produced eleven books. She was vice president of the Camp Fire Girls.
12. John Muir- He was an explorer. His father made him work during his childhood.
13. Deganawide- His name means two river currents running together. He put an end to cannibalism in tribes. The Great Peace Maker.
14. W. Dubois- He wanted equality for blacks. He was 95 when he died of old age.
15. Jaques Caustaue- He learned to swim at the age of four.  he invented the scuba diving tank.
16. Ida B. Wells- Her parents were slaves. Her parents and brother die of Yellow Fever. She refused to give up her seat 71 years before Rosa Parks did.

BR- 10/ 11/13

1.  Is it fair to force the states to pay something that is the responsibility of the national government? 
I don't think its fair because if its a certain states money then the officials of that state should get to choose how they spend that money.

2.  go to http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/most-visited-parks-photos/ and look at the most visited national parks in the United States.  Then select which of the parks you would most like to visit and tell why. 

BR- 10/14/11

This article is about a protest that took place on the World War two Memorial. Protesters pushed through barriers to protest the the closing of the memorial due tot eh government shutdown. The protesters chanted "Tear down these walls" and they sang patriotic songs. Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, and Alaska governor Sarah Palin were among those who gathered Sunday morning.

BR- 10/10/13

1.  What does this say about the state of our legislative branch?
The state of our Legislative branch must be , as of now, going down hill. They can't seem to compromise nor can then be reasonable with each other. Changes. Need. To. Happen.

 2.  If you were the Speaker of the House, how would you rectify this situation?
As the speaker, I would look into what is the main reason for such approval rating and then I'd work to fix them.

BR- 10/9/13

1.  Do you think there should be a limit on campaign contributions?  Why or Why not?
I think there shouldn't be a limit because the campaigns should be whatever the candidates make them. But there should be a limit on how much money they can spend while making campaigns.

 2.  How does this deal with the issue of free expression that we discussed in class?
The campaigns are just "shows" informing people of the person that is running. Without free expression them we wouldn't be able to "get to know" the participants.

 3.  Should a person be limited on what and where they spend their  money?
No. No one should be limited on where and what they spend their money on. They've earned that money, they can do with it what they want.

 4.  If the Supreme Court agrees with the McCutcheon  how would this change political
campaigning? 
It would allow people who don't deserve power to have it. While leaving the right people for power without it.

Annie Besant Info.

http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Annie_Besant.aspx

"Liberty is a great celestial Goddess, strong, beneficent, and austere, and she can never descend upon a nation by the shouting of crowds, nor by arguments of unbridled passion, nor by the hatred of class against class." Annie Besant

"Belief in karma ought to make the life pure, strong, serene, and glad. Only our deeds and hinder us; only our will can fetter us." Annie Besant.

"Better remain silent. Better not even think if you are not prepared to act." Annie Besant.

BR- 10/8/13

1.  Do you agree or disagree with changing the name?  Defend your position in one paragraph.
Honestly, I don't watch enough football the care if the team is changing the name or not.  If they change it, good, I hoe the team likes it. If not, well, they've dealt with the name for this long so they can deal with it for a little longer.

Respnse to my grandchild

I have made a difference by helping many people in both big ways and small ways. When I was younger  I read a variety of books from dramas, romances, actions, and suicides. From those books I have learned that not matter what you may be going through, always smile because someone's life may be worse than yours. So, grandchild, I have made a difference by smiling at strangers. Letting them know what someone cares. Though I may not know what going on in your life, I care enough about you to smile as we pass on the street. Always smile, you never know who looking.

BR- 10/7/13

1.. What does this say about our national security?
If a nine year old can sneak onto an airplane maybe our national security isn't doing its best when it comes to the "musts" of the workers jobs.
2.  Are you surprised that something like this could happen in 2013?
Honestly, after 9/11 i'm very surprised something like this happened because I thought the national security was improved dramatically after the terrorists attacks.

BR- 10/2/13

This article was about the William H. Gross Stamp Gallery. The gallery will be closed for further notice due to the government shutdown causing a decrease in museum personnel. Hopefully it will be open and running again soon.

BR- 10/1/13

This article is about the government and how it shutdown for the first time since 1996. The longest government shutdown lasted for twenty-one days. The democrats and Republicans are in a stalemate about the spending bills and the blow of President Obama's health care law. The president called the Congress leaders and said that it was up to them to pass a budget on time.

1. What is making the decision on the budget so difficult?
2. Should the president be doing more?
3. What should us citizens do to make the decision easier?