Sunday, August 31, 2008
Mead, Danny Assignment 2
"Jackson: With Obama, More Racial Barriers Fall" by Peter StevesonThis blog emphasizes the fact that Obama is the first African American candidate showsthat racial equality is becoming more accepted in America. I agree with the author because today, racial stereotyping and racial slurs are still common regardless of the face that the US is considered equal. I think that Obama's nomination will help make race not as much of a defining characteristic for people and everyone will learn to accept people Americans, not a race."With Clinton All the Way, Now Uneasy About the Next Step" by Jackie CalmesThe author was very convinced that Obama has gained the support of Clinton supporters. I feel that the nomination of Obama has created a division within the Demiocrats. Because of Obama's differences with Hillary, I believe McCain will actually benefit more because he selected a woman to run as VP with him on the ticket. McCain will win most of the votes of people who are undecided. It will be interesting to see how the candidates change as they become more of a team with their VP's, and not just lone running candidates.I wasn't really too interested in the DNC becuse I am not totally in agreement with any of the parties. I feel like the Republican party is wrong about the war in Iraq and the Democrats are too liberal to actually get any of the "change" that they use as their slogan passed. I feel like this ecection is not going to result in much actual reform, but it will stand for the mindset of Americans being willing to accept change. I feel like the major perople that are going to initiate change will be the vice presidents.
Assignment Two Grimmett
The first article i read was about the war in iraq and national security. The article says that Obama was kind of making fun of McCain because he said McCain would follow Bin Laden to the gates of hell but not into his secret cave. I think that was kind of mean even though i dont really understand what he meant by it completely but i dont think that is a way of winning the election.
The second article i read was about how obama wanted to give aid to Gustav. He acted as if he was so certain he could get so many volunteers to help out down there and to raise a lot of money to help out. I think he was just trying to sugar coat himself to look good. I dont think this was really needed to be said by him.
I didn't pay any attention to the DNC and didn't even care to because im not really interested in it. Obama doesn't really interest me at all anyways so i didn't even want to take the time to watch stuff i disagree with anyways. Not that i disagree with all of it just most things.
Assignment two DNC
As for the DNC in my opinion.........first off I hated what Al Gore had to say as giving a rude comment to his (what was suppose to be) victory in the 2000 elections. And then his comment on republicans ruining our markets and overall economic well being of our country. I think, and according to graphs of our GDP and our economic standing over the last 20 years it can be said and debated over two economic theories that our country has been RUINED by the democrats and the Clinton administration. So that is for starters. On a more bright note, I think Obama gave an extremely heroic type and savior typoe attitude in his speech and was very optomisic in his manner and approach. He was also very kind and careful in not disrespecting McCain and instead saying that he can just do the job better and not attacking McCain on a personal note. He seems very confident and I believe he is running an excellent campaign and has chossen his people and his vice president wisely. In my opinion, I believe whoever the people vote for is the right man for the job, and if not, it is the people of the U.S who will be at fault for it.
Assignment two O'Brien
You have to wonder if McCain is glad that Bush won’t show his face at the convention. At this point Bush can’t be a help to the Republican party.
response: considering that no one wants another Bush, of course he doesn't want support of the Bush's. McCain is a lot smarter than that and to prove he doesn't want their support he did say something. McCain being a congressional medal of honor winner and a POW their was a question about the Bush administration and his treatment of prisoners. McCain was asked if Bush has been torturing prisoners. McCain responded being a prisoner of war himself he didn't like the way the American armed forces were treating and interrogating the prisoners at all and Bush is handling the situation terribly.
response: considering that no one wants another Bush, of course he doesn't want support of the Bush's. McCain is a lot smarter than that and to prove he doesn't want their support he did say something. McCain being a congressional medal of honor winner and a POW their was a question about the Bush administration and his treatment of prisoners. McCain was asked if Bush has been torturing prisoners. McCain responded being a prisoner of war himself he didn't like the way the American armed forces were treating and interrogating the prisoners at all and Bush is handling the situation terribly.
Gee, who would have thought that during an election year the Republicans would FINALLY grow an empathy gene and pull out all the stops to help in an disaster?
Will Americans ever learn that Republicans will do WHATEVER it takes to get elected during an election year, but as soon as they get elected, they go back to being the protectors of the rich and powerful. They only know how to drain the purses of the middle class and ignore the poor.
responses: I do agree with this statement because change is not a Republican tradition. They are heavely involved with the biggest fortune 100 companies out in America. The oil companies for example have quite a stranglehold on the economic direction and markets in the U.S. So I would agree that the Rep. party is overly supporting the oil companies. As for the disintegrationof the middle class it is a result of our inflationary gap and both parties have created that problem NOT just the republicans.
K Mead, DNC Post 2
1. Hillary Supporters Split
Hilary Clinton had gained a population of voters who had supported her ideas on what the nation needed. The voters did not agree with Obama, and now that he won the candidacy, not many of them are going to votre for him. There was just too much mudslinging in the early campaigning, and now there is a split, one that probably will not be closed. After they both got too far against each other and now don't share the same ideals.
2. Obama Priases Clinton's Speech
Its wierd that politicians will change their minds on subjects that they were hell bent against not a week before. Obama was very against Hillary's opinions, but when she sommends him on his victory and gives him her vote, he accepts her, and praises her. Because of examples like this I don't trust politicians entirely. I want them to have their opinions, and keep them
3. I have been following the DNC because I want to know what the beliefs of Obama are so I decide who to vote for. I went to the Round Table and I heard the ideas of people who are aligned with Obama, and what they thought of his platform. It was interesting that foreign leaders thought the US had a responsibility to get involved although they had no input for what their own countries were doing to fight this problem. Some of the ideas were a little against my own beliefs, but im glad I exposed myself to others ideals.
Hilary Clinton had gained a population of voters who had supported her ideas on what the nation needed. The voters did not agree with Obama, and now that he won the candidacy, not many of them are going to votre for him. There was just too much mudslinging in the early campaigning, and now there is a split, one that probably will not be closed. After they both got too far against each other and now don't share the same ideals.
2. Obama Priases Clinton's Speech
Its wierd that politicians will change their minds on subjects that they were hell bent against not a week before. Obama was very against Hillary's opinions, but when she sommends him on his victory and gives him her vote, he accepts her, and praises her. Because of examples like this I don't trust politicians entirely. I want them to have their opinions, and keep them
3. I have been following the DNC because I want to know what the beliefs of Obama are so I decide who to vote for. I went to the Round Table and I heard the ideas of people who are aligned with Obama, and what they thought of his platform. It was interesting that foreign leaders thought the US had a responsibility to get involved although they had no input for what their own countries were doing to fight this problem. Some of the ideas were a little against my own beliefs, but im glad I exposed myself to others ideals.
Shawntell Arellano DNV post two
Honestly, I did not pay attention to anything with the DNC. I feel like although this is a big election, I can't vote in it and I do not plan on voting either. This election is a tough one to talk about, but debating is easier for me. I feel like Obama is well a big risk and McCain is old but sometimes age causes someone to be very smart.
The Dnc was exciting to have in our hometown, but it caused lots of issues in the downtown area. The DNC although maybe be inerterseting to someone or maybe to someone who just takes the time watch it, but politics have always bored me. I do pay attention to who says what but anything past that I do listen to. I feel like the running people will say things to make the other runner up sound like a bad person. Sound slike drama to me. I ave my own opinion in this election and listening to them all talk in a room and cause mayhem just is annoying to me.
Maybe my opinions will eventually change when I can vote, but until then I am not very interesting.
The Dnc was exciting to have in our hometown, but it caused lots of issues in the downtown area. The DNC although maybe be inerterseting to someone or maybe to someone who just takes the time watch it, but politics have always bored me. I do pay attention to who says what but anything past that I do listen to. I feel like the running people will say things to make the other runner up sound like a bad person. Sound slike drama to me. I ave my own opinion in this election and listening to them all talk in a room and cause mayhem just is annoying to me.
Maybe my opinions will eventually change when I can vote, but until then I am not very interesting.
Wright, Jeff DNC post
1. "A Tale of Two Conventions" talked mainly about the first couple of nights at the convention. It said that the Clintons, Bill and Hilary, were the main focus. Senator Clinton sang farwell arias at events hosted by Demorcratic women's groups. I guess she did that because she was sad about nt being nominated in anything that would deal with the President. A few of the attendies shouted Hilary for 2012. It is no wonder that some people would want to see Hilary as President and want to see her run again in 2012. In what the blog refered to as "Convention 2", it talked about Obama's night at invesco. The Clintons were no where to be heard of on that night. With 70,000+ people at Invesco to see Obama, he clearly was the only star of the night.
2. "Rangel at the Convention" is a very simple blog. It talked about Represenative Charles Rangel and how he was not expcted to adress the DNC. He was in full-throated support of Senator Clinton during the primaries and was not all that enthusiastic about Obama. He said that the media had inflated the issue of him not on the list for spaking. he did show up and paid a joint tribute to Stephanie Tubbs Jones a former represenative from Ohio who died. i alsothink that Rangel showed up because he wanted to show support for Obama even though he did nt care much for him.
3. I really did not pay any attention to the DNC. I am just not interested in polotics because it is boring stuff. Some people I talk to, like my dad, make polotics sound interesting but it is just something I can not get into therefore it does not interest me.
2. "Rangel at the Convention" is a very simple blog. It talked about Represenative Charles Rangel and how he was not expcted to adress the DNC. He was in full-throated support of Senator Clinton during the primaries and was not all that enthusiastic about Obama. He said that the media had inflated the issue of him not on the list for spaking. he did show up and paid a joint tribute to Stephanie Tubbs Jones a former represenative from Ohio who died. i alsothink that Rangel showed up because he wanted to show support for Obama even though he did nt care much for him.
3. I really did not pay any attention to the DNC. I am just not interested in polotics because it is boring stuff. Some people I talk to, like my dad, make polotics sound interesting but it is just something I can not get into therefore it does not interest me.
Assignment 2 norris
In the blog, "A Tale of Two Conventions", Clinton gave a great speech, not only was about Obama, who she mentioned him at the end of her speech, but she talked about her views on everything. I find it funny that they told Clinton that she had to act good and give Obama their full support.
Another blog, "A Big Night: In Denver", I think its funny how presidents have to cut down each other to get their point across. I mean Obama had to cut down on McCain's goals, to make his goals sound better. Why dont the presidents focus on what their goals are and how they are going to improve the country. When watching Obamas speech I like how he listed the major problems that anyone knows already and makes it his major goal to fix. Yes thats important but tell us how you are going to fix the economy for example.
When watching the DNC i give Clinton alot of credit for giving a speech without using prompts and getting her main points across very well. Since i cant vote this year i am not following the elections very closely, but i support Obama and would vote for him if i could.
Another blog, "A Big Night: In Denver", I think its funny how presidents have to cut down each other to get their point across. I mean Obama had to cut down on McCain's goals, to make his goals sound better. Why dont the presidents focus on what their goals are and how they are going to improve the country. When watching Obamas speech I like how he listed the major problems that anyone knows already and makes it his major goal to fix. Yes thats important but tell us how you are going to fix the economy for example.
When watching the DNC i give Clinton alot of credit for giving a speech without using prompts and getting her main points across very well. Since i cant vote this year i am not following the elections very closely, but i support Obama and would vote for him if i could.
King,Alita DNC Post Two
1.)For Veterans, These Politics Are Personal:
This blog really got me thinking about how vets, or active millitary must feel around elections. Typically people vote for a president based on their economic/foreign policy, or their morals and views on sensative subjects. For military members voting must be a whole different story. Although they volunteer to put their lives on the line, my guess is they would prefer not to have to take the chance. When a soldier votes they are voting for their life; as when we vote we're voting for the lives on the men and women on the front lines.
2.)McCain Camp Promotes Surprise Ad
After watching hte add McCain released speaking to Obama, I wasn't sure how to react. Part of me felt like what a good add in the mists of all the mudslinging policts, but that's just it; it was a nice add as a part of mudslinging politics. I think it was a great thing for McCain to have addressed Obama, and his achievments, but I don't believe this was a sincer pat on the back, but just another tricky campaign trick. Now while all eyes are on Obama giving his campaign speech, eyes will shift to Mccain, and his "nice ad" that acknowledges Obama's achomplishments. Personally I believe the ad was put out not to recognize the accomplishments of Obama, but to turn heards and put the spot light on McCain.
3.) This week I was able to go down to part of the DNC with the school. Although we weren't in the Pepsi Center amongst all the action, but it was still a really good experience. We were able to listen to different U.S. leaders, U.N. leaders, and Ben Afflack talk about their views of world poverty, and their ideas on how to solve the problem. It was interesting to listen to different perspectives other than those of U.S. leaders. I found it interesting that all the foreign leaders thought it was the United States duty to get involved although they had no input for what their own countries were doing to fight this problem. Although I didn't agree with all their views it was extremely exciting being able to listen to political leaders speak, since I'm hoping to have a future career in politics.
This blog really got me thinking about how vets, or active millitary must feel around elections. Typically people vote for a president based on their economic/foreign policy, or their morals and views on sensative subjects. For military members voting must be a whole different story. Although they volunteer to put their lives on the line, my guess is they would prefer not to have to take the chance. When a soldier votes they are voting for their life; as when we vote we're voting for the lives on the men and women on the front lines.
2.)McCain Camp Promotes Surprise Ad
After watching hte add McCain released speaking to Obama, I wasn't sure how to react. Part of me felt like what a good add in the mists of all the mudslinging policts, but that's just it; it was a nice add as a part of mudslinging politics. I think it was a great thing for McCain to have addressed Obama, and his achievments, but I don't believe this was a sincer pat on the back, but just another tricky campaign trick. Now while all eyes are on Obama giving his campaign speech, eyes will shift to Mccain, and his "nice ad" that acknowledges Obama's achomplishments. Personally I believe the ad was put out not to recognize the accomplishments of Obama, but to turn heards and put the spot light on McCain.
3.) This week I was able to go down to part of the DNC with the school. Although we weren't in the Pepsi Center amongst all the action, but it was still a really good experience. We were able to listen to different U.S. leaders, U.N. leaders, and Ben Afflack talk about their views of world poverty, and their ideas on how to solve the problem. It was interesting to listen to different perspectives other than those of U.S. leaders. I found it interesting that all the foreign leaders thought it was the United States duty to get involved although they had no input for what their own countries were doing to fight this problem. Although I didn't agree with all their views it was extremely exciting being able to listen to political leaders speak, since I'm hoping to have a future career in politics.
Boyle, Chase DNC Post Two
In the blog, "The Big Night: In Denver" I found that the major points of Obama's speech were very broad and vague. He said that he wants to jumpstart our economy and restate our role in the world, but exactly what does that mean? Shouldn't he be giving clear goals he plans to meet? And I found it funny that he made fun of McCain's goals, when Obama hasn't even shown any of his.
In another blog, "A Tale of Two Conventions", there were many observations of the Clinton's roles in the convention. Hillary gave an amazing speech that not only glorified her views, but she barely talked about Obama until the last minute or so of the speech. Also in the blog it spoke of how the Clintons had to be on good behavior and give Obama their full support.
I haven't been following the DNC a whole lot, mainly because I won't be able to vote so it isn't that interesting to me. However, I did catch a lot of Hillary's speech which i thought was done very well. If I can remember correctly, I don't think that she even used speech prompts. So i give her mad props for that...but i still dislike her. And only a woman who is power hungry will stay with the husband that cheats on her and i wouldn't be surprised if he still does...I know i would if i was married to her.
Olivas, Ashley DNC Assignment Two
1.) In the article Live From Denver: Big Night, I found it interesting that more people believe that John McCain is a more plausible commander-in-chief and would make a better president than Barack Obama. I would have to disagree with that because I think Obama would make a great president even though he might make some stupid mistakes along the way. I agree with all the social issues that are mentioned in the article because there are ways to help protect the people and the United States from unwanted pregnancies and terrorism to help make the world a better place. According to this article, Barack Obama needs to step it up a knotch if he plans on obtaining more votes than McCain. Obama has promised to cut the taxes for everyone, but still plans on staying in the war with Iraq. I agree with cutting down the taxes because it does help but I disagree with Obama wanting to stay in war because I believe that the U.S. has fought long enough and world peace should be spread.
2.) In the article Obama Lands in Denver, I found it mainly focusing on his presidential acceptance speech that would be given at Invesco Field to the entire public concerning his presidency. I agree that Obama will be able to give a fantastic speech this year as he did in the year 2004. Obama is an inspirational person and that's what's caught the attention of many people who got involved in this years political campaign. He should be himself throughout the campaign and see how far it gets him. If Obama is more workmanlike, then he will obtain more votes for this year and be able to show the United States that he truely can run a country as the president. I hope Obama doesn't take his power to far or to seriously in the campaign because then the U.S. might be in trouble. I do wonder what Obama has in store for the world such as helping people in their daily lifes. If Obama wins the elections, the world will see what he can do for us and how he can change the United States.
3.) I haven't been paying much attention to the DNC because I am not a huge fan of politics but I do enjoying seeing who wins the elections each year. Since I am not 18 and not allowed to vote, it doesn't really matter to me. But when I do turn 18 I plan on voting and being more involved in politics. These are the reasons why I'm not that involved.
2.) In the article Obama Lands in Denver, I found it mainly focusing on his presidential acceptance speech that would be given at Invesco Field to the entire public concerning his presidency. I agree that Obama will be able to give a fantastic speech this year as he did in the year 2004. Obama is an inspirational person and that's what's caught the attention of many people who got involved in this years political campaign. He should be himself throughout the campaign and see how far it gets him. If Obama is more workmanlike, then he will obtain more votes for this year and be able to show the United States that he truely can run a country as the president. I hope Obama doesn't take his power to far or to seriously in the campaign because then the U.S. might be in trouble. I do wonder what Obama has in store for the world such as helping people in their daily lifes. If Obama wins the elections, the world will see what he can do for us and how he can change the United States.
3.) I haven't been paying much attention to the DNC because I am not a huge fan of politics but I do enjoying seeing who wins the elections each year. Since I am not 18 and not allowed to vote, it doesn't really matter to me. But when I do turn 18 I plan on voting and being more involved in politics. These are the reasons why I'm not that involved.
White, John DNC Post Two
1) "With Clinton All the Way, Now Uneasy About the Next Step" by Jackie Calmes was an interesting article. Jackie Calmes seemed very convinced that Obama won the hearts of the Hilary Clinton supporters. I disagree with this for a couple of reasons. I believe that the nomination of Obama, as the democratic nominee for presidency; created a division between members of the party based on race and sex. In my opinion, Obama could of secured the position of President of the United States if he would of chosen Hilary Clinton as his running mate. While Obama boasts of change, I believe that McCain has shaken things up by choosing a woman to run as his running mate. I believe that McCain will capture more of the Hilary Clinton
vote by this strategic move. McCain clearly showed through his actions and not his words that change is what was needed in this country.
2) "Obama Lands in Denver" by Jeff Zeleny is another article I diagree with. He says that he is going to help out middle class families. He defines the rich as making 250,000 or more a year. In California, for example making $250,000.00 a year defines a middle class family. These people already pay high taxes and don't qualify for the same write-offs as the "poor". Middle class how you define this term? The cost of living in parts of our great nation are more in some areas than others.
3) I personally have not payed much if any attention to the DNC, but I was able to view a little of Obama's acceptance speech on the final night of the DNC. His campaign is centered around change. My question is change what, what kind of changes? His slogan seemed very obscure to me. Change is such a broad word and I believe that he is not pointing out the specifics. He also used a lot of "ahs", "ums" and seemed to ramble on. I can't vote this coming November, but if I could it would be McCain. My family is made of strong republicans and I can't wait for the RNC. Politics aren't exactly a big part of my life, but I would like to be aware of the person in charge of our country.
vote by this strategic move. McCain clearly showed through his actions and not his words that change is what was needed in this country.
2) "Obama Lands in Denver" by Jeff Zeleny is another article I diagree with. He says that he is going to help out middle class families. He defines the rich as making 250,000 or more a year. In California, for example making $250,000.00 a year defines a middle class family. These people already pay high taxes and don't qualify for the same write-offs as the "poor". Middle class how you define this term? The cost of living in parts of our great nation are more in some areas than others.
3) I personally have not payed much if any attention to the DNC, but I was able to view a little of Obama's acceptance speech on the final night of the DNC. His campaign is centered around change. My question is change what, what kind of changes? His slogan seemed very obscure to me. Change is such a broad word and I believe that he is not pointing out the specifics. He also used a lot of "ahs", "ums" and seemed to ramble on. I can't vote this coming November, but if I could it would be McCain. My family is made of strong republicans and I can't wait for the RNC. Politics aren't exactly a big part of my life, but I would like to be aware of the person in charge of our country.
Tessa Huffman DNC Post Two
In the article titled Blogtalk: All About Palin I found it interesting how people can be so judgemental. The fact that she is a woman shouldnt be labeled as incapable or not as good for the job as a man. Its shocking that people can accuse her of showing bad character when she lives everyday taking care of her son that was born with downs syndrome. I think she is a wonderful choice for vice president because she is a role model for women. She is very intelligent and has taken on being a mother and having a career. Hillary Clinton was a woman and look at just how many supporters she still has even being out of the running for president. I think a woman should be put in office as vice president at the very least in hopes that the stereotypes of women not being as capable of doing a "man's" job are finally once and for all eliminated. Everyone claims the sexes are equal until an opprotunity comes up for a woman to take over what is typically a job of a man. In my opinion our country needs this, we need a new perspective.
In the article The Sunday Word: Convention Suspension? it shows the concern of the Republician party because of the Hurricane President Bush wont beable to speak on Monday and they are considering holding off the convention to show their support for the tradgic hurricane. I found it really cleaver of McCain to not mention his possible choice of Palin as a running mate because all of the Democratic mud slinging was towards Mitt Romney and other more well known people. After reading this article I honestly feel Sarah Palin was a good choice and the Democrats should watch out because the Republicans will still back the spot light and hold on to it until they are reelected.
Being in US government this year I am forced to watch the DNC. Being republician it was a painful task however I happened to catch Hillary Clintons speech at the beginning of the week. I think it is great how many people are still following her and loyal even though she isnt the democratic canidate. She is well spoken and persuasive which makes me wonder why Obama was choosen in the first place. Regardless I think that Obama's most strategic move to get votes was to have Hillary speak because by himself against a crowd he would fail miserably. After watching the DNC I am excited to see the differences in the Republican Convention.
In the article The Sunday Word: Convention Suspension? it shows the concern of the Republician party because of the Hurricane President Bush wont beable to speak on Monday and they are considering holding off the convention to show their support for the tradgic hurricane. I found it really cleaver of McCain to not mention his possible choice of Palin as a running mate because all of the Democratic mud slinging was towards Mitt Romney and other more well known people. After reading this article I honestly feel Sarah Palin was a good choice and the Democrats should watch out because the Republicans will still back the spot light and hold on to it until they are reelected.
Being in US government this year I am forced to watch the DNC. Being republician it was a painful task however I happened to catch Hillary Clintons speech at the beginning of the week. I think it is great how many people are still following her and loyal even though she isnt the democratic canidate. She is well spoken and persuasive which makes me wonder why Obama was choosen in the first place. Regardless I think that Obama's most strategic move to get votes was to have Hillary speak because by himself against a crowd he would fail miserably. After watching the DNC I am excited to see the differences in the Republican Convention.
Happel, Jeff DNC Assignment Two
1.) In the blog, A Tale Of Two Conventions, it talks about how hilary and bill clinton had to be on their best behavior for the DNC, because people whp were Hilary "fans", and everyone wanted to see if she would swallow her loss in the Democratic vote. Also it talks about how she went to groups to talk about Obama and people were yellin Hilary for 1012. i think that she wouldn;t have any sucsess in 1012 either because she is a nut job and would not be good for our country. She cries all the time when she doesn't get her way and anyone who cries when something goes wrong is just not fit to run our country. And she and her huband are Insane!
2.)In the Blog, The Big Night: In Denver, there is a huge picture of Obama on the stage with huge columns on his side with video screens in them and everything. This just goes with what i beleive that Obama is just in it for the fame and popularity. I mean huge columns is a little much. Is ceasar returning back to rome? He is a celebrity, not a president.
3.) I have not been paying any attention to the DNC at all because i think politics are really boring and i didn't really care that all the Democrats were down here in what used to be a republican state. I probably won't watch ant of the RNC either, but if it was in denver i would probably be more into it. I just don't care for the DNC or Obama.
2.)In the Blog, The Big Night: In Denver, there is a huge picture of Obama on the stage with huge columns on his side with video screens in them and everything. This just goes with what i beleive that Obama is just in it for the fame and popularity. I mean huge columns is a little much. Is ceasar returning back to rome? He is a celebrity, not a president.
3.) I have not been paying any attention to the DNC at all because i think politics are really boring and i didn't really care that all the Democrats were down here in what used to be a republican state. I probably won't watch ant of the RNC either, but if it was in denver i would probably be more into it. I just don't care for the DNC or Obama.
Allen, Brittany DNC Post Two
1) "A Tale of Two Conventions" by Jill Abramson kind of made me mad. I think that the people voting need to disregard Hilary Clinton and realize that she is not the Democratic candidate for the elections in November. People need to move on and start listening more to Obama and make the right choice for president, without taking into consideration Clinton because she really is not even apart of the electon anymore.
2) "Jackson: With Obama, More Racial Barriers Fall" by Peter Steveson depicts that since Obama is the first ever African American candidate for President, equality amongst races is being created in America. I find this really interesting. I have to agree with Jackson because in America today, racial stereotyping and racial remarks are still made even though our country is considered to be full of equals, regardless of race and gender. I hope that since Obama has been elected as the Democratic Candidate for the 2008 election, race will become less of something to diversify people by and for everyone to accept each other for who they are.
3) I have watched the DNC quite frequently this week. I have seen the speeches presented by Hilary Clinton, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. I have paid attention because I think it is interesting to see their perspectives of the past years and how they are going to change America in the future, and since I will be around for the future, I want to know what I should be expecting. And even though I won't be able to vote in the 2008 election, I think it is worth knowing what a possible leader of your country wants to change and do during their term as president of the United States.
2) "Jackson: With Obama, More Racial Barriers Fall" by Peter Steveson depicts that since Obama is the first ever African American candidate for President, equality amongst races is being created in America. I find this really interesting. I have to agree with Jackson because in America today, racial stereotyping and racial remarks are still made even though our country is considered to be full of equals, regardless of race and gender. I hope that since Obama has been elected as the Democratic Candidate for the 2008 election, race will become less of something to diversify people by and for everyone to accept each other for who they are.
3) I have watched the DNC quite frequently this week. I have seen the speeches presented by Hilary Clinton, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. I have paid attention because I think it is interesting to see their perspectives of the past years and how they are going to change America in the future, and since I will be around for the future, I want to know what I should be expecting. And even though I won't be able to vote in the 2008 election, I think it is worth knowing what a possible leader of your country wants to change and do during their term as president of the United States.
WhiteDaniel Assignment Two DNC
August 27, 2008, 11:04 pm — Updated: 12:33 am -->
Jackson: With Obama, More Racial Barriers Fall
By Peter Stevenson AND Sam Wallis
1) I think that one good thing that Obama has done is break down racial barriers. He is showing people that race and gender don’t play as big of a roll in America as they used to. Although having Obama run has not completely stopped all racism in American, it has definitely opened people’s eyes to new ideas and opinions about race and gender which helps us as a country expand and head in the right direction towards equality.
August 29, 2008, 2:00 pm — Updated: 3:00 pm -->
38 Million View Obama’s Speech; Highest-Rated Convention In History
By Brian Stelter
2) I think it is hard to believe that Obama’s speech was the Highest-Rated convention in history. I do not believe that his speech had more viewers that the opening ceremony of the Olympics. A possibility for these high ratings would be people’s curiosity on his political points and views on certain issues. But overall I do not understand these rankings because there has been way more interest in earlier presidents political campaigns than that of Obama. But I can understand these High ratings and I hope that john McCain can match these High numbers.
3) I have not paid any attention to the DNC this year. I am not able to vote so I do not see the point in watching these conventions. Plus I was raised in a very democratic household so my parents do not watch the DNC so I had no one to watch it with. Also my brother is democratic so I get to hear all of Obamas opinions on issues through him, so I don’t have to watch the boring speeches that the candidates give.
Jackson: With Obama, More Racial Barriers Fall
By Peter Stevenson AND Sam Wallis
1) I think that one good thing that Obama has done is break down racial barriers. He is showing people that race and gender don’t play as big of a roll in America as they used to. Although having Obama run has not completely stopped all racism in American, it has definitely opened people’s eyes to new ideas and opinions about race and gender which helps us as a country expand and head in the right direction towards equality.
August 29, 2008, 2:00 pm — Updated: 3:00 pm -->
38 Million View Obama’s Speech; Highest-Rated Convention In History
By Brian Stelter
2) I think it is hard to believe that Obama’s speech was the Highest-Rated convention in history. I do not believe that his speech had more viewers that the opening ceremony of the Olympics. A possibility for these high ratings would be people’s curiosity on his political points and views on certain issues. But overall I do not understand these rankings because there has been way more interest in earlier presidents political campaigns than that of Obama. But I can understand these High ratings and I hope that john McCain can match these High numbers.
3) I have not paid any attention to the DNC this year. I am not able to vote so I do not see the point in watching these conventions. Plus I was raised in a very democratic household so my parents do not watch the DNC so I had no one to watch it with. Also my brother is democratic so I get to hear all of Obamas opinions on issues through him, so I don’t have to watch the boring speeches that the candidates give.
WhiteDaniel Assignment Two DNC
August 27, 2008, 11:04 pm — Updated: 12:33 am -->
Jackson: With Obama, More Racial Barriers Fall
By Peter Stevenson AND Sam Wallis
1) I think that one good thing that Obama has done is break down racial barriers. He is showing people that race and gender don’t play as big of a roll in America as they used to. Although having Obama run has not completely stopped all racism in American, it has definitely opened people’s eyes to new ideas and opinions about race and gender which helps us as a country expand and head in the right direction towards equality.
August 29, 2008, 2:00 pm — Updated: 3:00 pm -->
38 Million View Obama’s Speech; Highest-Rated Convention In History
By Brian Stelter
2) I think it is hard to believe that Obama’s speech was the Highest-Rated convention in history. I do not believe that his speech had more viewers that the opening ceremony of the Olympics. A possibility for these high ratings would be people’s curiosity on his political points and views on certain issues. But overall I do not understand these rankings because there has been way more interest in earlier presidents political campaigns than that of Obama. But I can understand these High ratings and I hope that john McCain can match these High numbers.
3) I have not paid any attention to the DNC this year. I am not able to vote so I do not see the point in watching these conventions. Plus I was raised in a very democratic household so my parents do not watch the DNC so I had no one to watch it with. Also my brother is democratic so I get to hear all of Obamas opinions on issues through him, so I don’t have to watch the boring speeches that the candidates give.
Jackson: With Obama, More Racial Barriers Fall
By Peter Stevenson AND Sam Wallis
1) I think that one good thing that Obama has done is break down racial barriers. He is showing people that race and gender don’t play as big of a roll in America as they used to. Although having Obama run has not completely stopped all racism in American, it has definitely opened people’s eyes to new ideas and opinions about race and gender which helps us as a country expand and head in the right direction towards equality.
August 29, 2008, 2:00 pm — Updated: 3:00 pm -->
38 Million View Obama’s Speech; Highest-Rated Convention In History
By Brian Stelter
2) I think it is hard to believe that Obama’s speech was the Highest-Rated convention in history. I do not believe that his speech had more viewers that the opening ceremony of the Olympics. A possibility for these high ratings would be people’s curiosity on his political points and views on certain issues. But overall I do not understand these rankings because there has been way more interest in earlier presidents political campaigns than that of Obama. But I can understand these High ratings and I hope that john McCain can match these High numbers.
3) I have not paid any attention to the DNC this year. I am not able to vote so I do not see the point in watching these conventions. Plus I was raised in a very democratic household so my parents do not watch the DNC so I had no one to watch it with. Also my brother is democratic so I get to hear all of Obamas opinions on issues through him, so I don’t have to watch the boring speeches that the candidates give.
Assignment 2 Borner
1.38 Million View Obama’s Speech; Highest-Rated Convention in History
-This article was very interesting. I find it hard to believe that Obama's speech is the highest-rated in History because to me it seems like there have been a lot of talk about other presidents before him. It is crazy that his speech alone got more viewers than the opening olympics, last show of american idol, and the grammys.
Obama Lands in Denver
-Obama stated in this article that he was very concerned about how to better the lives of middle-class families. He was not concerned for a lot of high rhetoric. It is very cool that the democratic convention was held right here in Denver. Obama practiced his speech right in Invesco field, right in our backyards. I really wanted to go see the convention but did not have the chance too.
DNC- I did not really pay attention to the DNC all that much. This is because first of all I will not be 18 to vote in the election so I won't have any affect in the election. Also I am just not really interested in politics because they bore me. That is pretty much why I just don't watch any of the convention.
-This article was very interesting. I find it hard to believe that Obama's speech is the highest-rated in History because to me it seems like there have been a lot of talk about other presidents before him. It is crazy that his speech alone got more viewers than the opening olympics, last show of american idol, and the grammys.
Obama Lands in Denver
-Obama stated in this article that he was very concerned about how to better the lives of middle-class families. He was not concerned for a lot of high rhetoric. It is very cool that the democratic convention was held right here in Denver. Obama practiced his speech right in Invesco field, right in our backyards. I really wanted to go see the convention but did not have the chance too.
DNC- I did not really pay attention to the DNC all that much. This is because first of all I will not be 18 to vote in the election so I won't have any affect in the election. Also I am just not really interested in politics because they bore me. That is pretty much why I just don't watch any of the convention.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Assignment Two STAHLEY
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/
This week's assignment has changed. Too much is going on right in your hometown. In order to see the "Blog" in action, click on either the link above, or the title "Assignment two STAHLEY" to view the NYTimes Political analyst team's blog about the Democratic National Convention.
The news here is huge. It is happening 20 minutes away from most of your homes. Some of you are even going to be a part of this page in history. I want to hear your thoughts on a once in a lifetime experience.
All you have to do this week is this: Scan the link of the NYTimes Blog. Scan closely. There are hundreds of Blogs, posted by the minute as the reporters are sitting in your very own Pepsi Center. Choose 2 that interest you. You may want to focus on a particular speech, speaker or even celebrity appearance. You may want to look at two different aspects. Either way, you will choose two blogs, and react to them. Your reactions will vary.
After you have reacted to two bloggers from the NYTimes, you will construct your own blog about your experience so far with the DNC. It may even say that you have not paid any attention. I hope this isn't the case, but if it is, tell us why!
3 Parts, 30 pts. Post everything as a "New Blog." Use the format in the "title" portion, First Name, Last Name, DNC Post Two. The assignment is due Sunday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 pm so you can watch and react to any portion of the DNC. Please share any and all thoughts about a piece of history.
STAHLEY
This week's assignment has changed. Too much is going on right in your hometown. In order to see the "Blog" in action, click on either the link above, or the title "Assignment two STAHLEY" to view the NYTimes Political analyst team's blog about the Democratic National Convention.
The news here is huge. It is happening 20 minutes away from most of your homes. Some of you are even going to be a part of this page in history. I want to hear your thoughts on a once in a lifetime experience.
All you have to do this week is this: Scan the link of the NYTimes Blog. Scan closely. There are hundreds of Blogs, posted by the minute as the reporters are sitting in your very own Pepsi Center. Choose 2 that interest you. You may want to focus on a particular speech, speaker or even celebrity appearance. You may want to look at two different aspects. Either way, you will choose two blogs, and react to them. Your reactions will vary.
After you have reacted to two bloggers from the NYTimes, you will construct your own blog about your experience so far with the DNC. It may even say that you have not paid any attention. I hope this isn't the case, but if it is, tell us why!
3 Parts, 30 pts. Post everything as a "New Blog." Use the format in the "title" portion, First Name, Last Name, DNC Post Two. The assignment is due Sunday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 pm so you can watch and react to any portion of the DNC. Please share any and all thoughts about a piece of history.
STAHLEY
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Assignment one O'Brien
1) The parts about Mexican culture that I find interesting is that they seem to do anything for money and their culture is very corrupt. However, on the flip side I see that their culture is also in recognition of these problems and the people are wanting to act on it. One question I have though however, is why do they cross our border and run away from problems. Its obvious as can be that they do (no offense) and that they don't fight their government for the their liberties and fight murder and corruption?
2) My view of Mexico is now slightly different, I knew they had problems, but to know that their police may be kidnappers and murderers...I think that their government is not running any what of a free country and is beginning to sound like a fascist. I matter of ever going to Mexico, I would say that chance is ruined and gone. If I cant trust the Federal government with my safety and suspicion of their stance on justice is on trial by the country. I would never go somewhere as unsafe as Mexico for it.
3) When I think about this article and lifestyle from a Mexican citizens point of view I would indeed live in fear, but the thing is thats the point of criminal, fascist, and terrorist acts...fear. I would stand up for myself and so should the citizens, I think it is time for a revolution or something in their country to show the government that the people have all the power. I believe that to contrast how America responded to 9/11. Americans went to war for this and we are winning and being very successful in restoring peace and spreading democracy.
2) My view of Mexico is now slightly different, I knew they had problems, but to know that their police may be kidnappers and murderers...I think that their government is not running any what of a free country and is beginning to sound like a fascist. I matter of ever going to Mexico, I would say that chance is ruined and gone. If I cant trust the Federal government with my safety and suspicion of their stance on justice is on trial by the country. I would never go somewhere as unsafe as Mexico for it.
3) When I think about this article and lifestyle from a Mexican citizens point of view I would indeed live in fear, but the thing is thats the point of criminal, fascist, and terrorist acts...fear. I would stand up for myself and so should the citizens, I think it is time for a revolution or something in their country to show the government that the people have all the power. I believe that to contrast how America responded to 9/11. Americans went to war for this and we are winning and being very successful in restoring peace and spreading democracy.
assignment 1 Wright
1. I find it hard to find a nything interesting with Mexico City. If I had to make out one interesting thing it would also be the most disturbing. It is that how much the Mexican government is currupted. The article makes it sound like most of the police officers in the major cities are dirty.I mean look at Tijuana, it has more kidnappings in the world other than Baghdad. The drug trafficing down there also plays a big part in the kidnappings. When you talk about how many officers are in Mexico, it seems like the majority of them turn the other cheeck when a crime happens for a few bucks. My follow up question has to be, why is the Mexican government letting all these kidnappings happen?
2. I always knew thatMexico was in a sence weak but this has put a whole new perspective on things for me. It sort of seems like the police force is almost trying to take down their own government from the inside. The more corrupt officers the government gets is like having officers that stand against everything that the government stands for. i have never been to Mexico nor do I ever plan to after reading this article. People there just abduccted anywhere they can and even in broad daylight. And I would not want to be kidnapped.
3.A situation like this would most deffinatly keep me on edge. This incident would make me want to have more security as well as make sure I know who I'm with at all times. This is probally how most people felt after the 9/11 attack. The kidnappeers are terrorists that reside in Mexico. After hearing about the kidnappings and the corrupt police, it would deffinatly make me more suspicious and loose trust and repect to the police watching me in the city. These happenings would make me more sceptical to people I do not trust.
2. I always knew thatMexico was in a sence weak but this has put a whole new perspective on things for me. It sort of seems like the police force is almost trying to take down their own government from the inside. The more corrupt officers the government gets is like having officers that stand against everything that the government stands for. i have never been to Mexico nor do I ever plan to after reading this article. People there just abduccted anywhere they can and even in broad daylight. And I would not want to be kidnapped.
3.A situation like this would most deffinatly keep me on edge. This incident would make me want to have more security as well as make sure I know who I'm with at all times. This is probally how most people felt after the 9/11 attack. The kidnappeers are terrorists that reside in Mexico. After hearing about the kidnappings and the corrupt police, it would deffinatly make me more suspicious and loose trust and repect to the police watching me in the city. These happenings would make me more sceptical to people I do not trust.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
assignment one mikenorris
I cant believe that many people get killed from abductions, I thought that was very rare. When I think about it though Mexico in some parts are very violatent and can believe this. It says that there was 800 abductions in the past 40 years or so. I wonder what the people think when they venture outside of there house knowing there could be a chance that they could get abducted or sometimes killed. I think the main problem that needs to be solved fast is the trustworthy of police nowadays I mean there are so many corrupted cops out there now, I dont know who to trust anymore. I cant even imagine how many corrupted cops there are down in Mexico. I beleive if Mexico solves this problem they will lower there abduction casuality rates dramaticly.
Assignment 1
1. I find it very interesting that this happens in Mexico. No not really, I think that Mexico is just a horrible place and for the people stuck there I feel bad. But how can I just don't understand how this stuff actually happens. Reminds me of the movie Man on Fire. Great movie same story line and everything. What comes over someone to do this.
2. I have always viewed Mexico as a waste of time space and air. Not trying to be tht mean but, This stuff happens unfortunately and that reall sucks. I have not been to Mexico and I do not plan on ever going to Mexico I think it is a total waste of time and money, to go down there.
3. I would be afraid as well to call the police or have anything done or looked into by the Mexico Police. That just tells you why the crime rate in Mexico is so bad because everyone is scared to do anything about it. Why would I put my life in danger to help someone else. Makes no sense to me.
2. I have always viewed Mexico as a waste of time space and air. Not trying to be tht mean but, This stuff happens unfortunately and that reall sucks. I have not been to Mexico and I do not plan on ever going to Mexico I think it is a total waste of time and money, to go down there.
3. I would be afraid as well to call the police or have anything done or looked into by the Mexico Police. That just tells you why the crime rate in Mexico is so bad because everyone is scared to do anything about it. Why would I put my life in danger to help someone else. Makes no sense to me.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Assignmemnt 1, K.Mead
1. Thinking about all the corruption that has riddled our neighboring country seems to be spreading. What is the first step in solving this issue if it is ingrained into society? If somany people are involved in the drug smuggling, what can can the president do to fight drugs when those who are fighting are also involved in it?
2. People in Mexico have no more home than an active military base in Baghdad has. People in Tiujuana and Juarez have hard times making a living as it is, not to mention that they cannot trust very many people. I went to Mexico a few years ago, and now that I realize how corrupt some people really are, then I would show more alertness and more vigilant safety measures. The poeple are just trying to make a living, and they all seem to be pretty poor. Although they are all very kind and generous, I couldn't help thinking how they could stand to live while still giving up food and time talking with us.
3. Living in Mexico must be a frightening experience to those who have no choice. I have nowhere to turn for help because lots of people are not trustworthy, and even government officials cannot ease the tension and troubles. It is just hoplessness. The feelings that attacks are constantly turning up your life is very similar to 9/11 and lots of people deal with loss and there is probably a minor loss of faith in the nation.
2. People in Mexico have no more home than an active military base in Baghdad has. People in Tiujuana and Juarez have hard times making a living as it is, not to mention that they cannot trust very many people. I went to Mexico a few years ago, and now that I realize how corrupt some people really are, then I would show more alertness and more vigilant safety measures. The poeple are just trying to make a living, and they all seem to be pretty poor. Although they are all very kind and generous, I couldn't help thinking how they could stand to live while still giving up food and time talking with us.
3. Living in Mexico must be a frightening experience to those who have no choice. I have nowhere to turn for help because lots of people are not trustworthy, and even government officials cannot ease the tension and troubles. It is just hoplessness. The feelings that attacks are constantly turning up your life is very similar to 9/11 and lots of people deal with loss and there is probably a minor loss of faith in the nation.
Assignment One King
I find it disturbing that so many cops are involved in the kidnapping of citizens, when they are suppose to be protecting the streets. They are abusing their power and endangering citizens. A lot of my family lives in New Mexico so when we go to visit we usually go down to Juarez, to go shopping, so rather than the touristy spots I've seen how the majority of the people in Mexico live. When we go to these areas my parents, aunts, uncles, etc are very careful to keep me close by, they never let me wonder by myself no matter where I go. I think if I was a Mexico City resident I would be afraid to walk my own streets. I realize here in the United States people are abducted, and murdered, but I think it takes a different position when it is the police kidnapping and murdering citizens. If you can't trust your law enforcement to keep you safe, who can you trust to protect you? I think after some point it's something you accept as a part of your daily routine, so you take extra precautions to keep yourself safe. After 9/11 many people were afraid to go to work. I know I was afraid for my parents to go to work everyday; when they left the house I constantly wondered if I would see them again that night. Eventually it was something we as a society learned to deal with, and although the kidnappings in Mexico are tragic, I believe it is something the Mexican people know is a long way from being solved so they have to live their lives the best they can. It's like school shootings in the United States, they are tragic every time they happen, but every time they do we don't stop going to school; we take extra precautions and make them a part of our daily lives.
Assignment One Boyle
1- I think that it's disturbing that this is an everyday occurrence to these people, and there isn't anyone to help them since the police are sometimes in on it. How bad is Mexico's economy that one must go and kidnap someone for ransom money to survive, rather then getting a job?
2-Seeing that the police are sometimes in on the illegal activities this changes my perspective about the security of Mexico to tourists. I have been to Mexico, rather recently, and I did not feel threatened at all. Probably because i was in a major tourist town, but now i will definitely feel a little differently about the federales.
2-Seeing that the police are sometimes in on the illegal activities this changes my perspective about the security of Mexico to tourists. I have been to Mexico, rather recently, and I did not feel threatened at all. Probably because i was in a major tourist town, but now i will definitely feel a little differently about the federales.
3-I think this wouldn't cause me to live in fear, but rather i would be more careful to look out for suspicious behavior. When we were attacked on 9/11 we were very paranoid about another attack so airport security was very high and i believe that if one of my friends was kidnapped i would feel very threatened as well.
Assignment One Olivas
1.) The aspect of the Mexican culture that I find disturbing is the fact that the police are involved in the kidnappings and crimes that are taking place. The police are suppose to be in charge of the crimes and help protect the world from terrorists, robbers, murderers, and killers but instead they are involved. I also find it disturbing that the family paid $6 million to get their kid back but the kidnappers decided to kill him. Why does the governement allow the police to become involved in the kidnappings? How come there are so many deaths due to kidnapping taking place in Mexico right now?
2.) The involvement of the Mexican Federal Police doesn't change my mind about Mexico at all because I have been going down there recently at least once every year for vacation with my family. I have been to Mexico 6 different times with my family. Each vacation lasted between 1 week to 2 weeks. I have been to Cabo, Cancun, Cozumel, Paradiseus, and Barcelo. I enjoy going down to Mexico because I think its fun ands its a good way to help me improve my spanish. One specific time when I went to Cancun, I decided to go to the city with my parents and everywhere I went I saw homeless people sitting around the streets. I thought it was extremely sad and I felt bad for all of them. I wanted to try and help them, but there wasn't much I could do at the time.
3.) I would fear living in Mexico because you really can't count on anyone to help you out in a time of need or crisis. The people who may be helping you could be the police who are involved with the crime. The kidnappings in Mexico and 9/11 are two different situations. The kidnappings were attacks in the same country and on the same people who have been living there before. Many of the terrorists were trying to get as much money as they could for kidnapping children whose families are extremely rich. 9/11 was an attack by al-Qaeda upon the United States. Terrorsits took control and completely ruined the World Trade Center Buildings by hijaking the planes. Some of the most explanable reasons 9/11 happened were because Osama Bin Laden had been involved with the CIA recently, the humiliation of Islam, U.S. foreign and economic policies, and immigration.
2.) The involvement of the Mexican Federal Police doesn't change my mind about Mexico at all because I have been going down there recently at least once every year for vacation with my family. I have been to Mexico 6 different times with my family. Each vacation lasted between 1 week to 2 weeks. I have been to Cabo, Cancun, Cozumel, Paradiseus, and Barcelo. I enjoy going down to Mexico because I think its fun ands its a good way to help me improve my spanish. One specific time when I went to Cancun, I decided to go to the city with my parents and everywhere I went I saw homeless people sitting around the streets. I thought it was extremely sad and I felt bad for all of them. I wanted to try and help them, but there wasn't much I could do at the time.
3.) I would fear living in Mexico because you really can't count on anyone to help you out in a time of need or crisis. The people who may be helping you could be the police who are involved with the crime. The kidnappings in Mexico and 9/11 are two different situations. The kidnappings were attacks in the same country and on the same people who have been living there before. Many of the terrorists were trying to get as much money as they could for kidnapping children whose families are extremely rich. 9/11 was an attack by al-Qaeda upon the United States. Terrorsits took control and completely ruined the World Trade Center Buildings by hijaking the planes. Some of the most explanable reasons 9/11 happened were because Osama Bin Laden had been involved with the CIA recently, the humiliation of Islam, U.S. foreign and economic policies, and immigration.
Assignment 1 Mead D
1) I find the fact that so many government officials are involved in one of the biggest issues for Mexico interesting. I think it aids to many of the social issues because, if the police are trafficking drugs, then many people won't see the wrong in it. I wonder if the new President will do anything besides getting the army involved to settle things down and to get society's trust back?
2) I feel bad for the people of Mexico. They really have no security and cannot trust the people who are supposed to protect them. I have been to Puerto Vallarta and Juarez recently, and the families that live there are always hoping to make some money selling goods or pass the time by just talking to Americans attempting their language. I would go back, but I now know that the threat of drugs and kidnapping are real, and that you just need to be careful where you end up.
3) If I were living in Mexico, I would not live in fear for my life necessarily, but I would definately be aware of everything in my life. Who was around my house, and what they were doing. The police just worsen the situation because, even if something bad were to happen, I would be better off working it out myself instead of calling the police, which would just make more problems for my family.
2) I feel bad for the people of Mexico. They really have no security and cannot trust the people who are supposed to protect them. I have been to Puerto Vallarta and Juarez recently, and the families that live there are always hoping to make some money selling goods or pass the time by just talking to Americans attempting their language. I would go back, but I now know that the threat of drugs and kidnapping are real, and that you just need to be careful where you end up.
3) If I were living in Mexico, I would not live in fear for my life necessarily, but I would definately be aware of everything in my life. Who was around my house, and what they were doing. The police just worsen the situation because, even if something bad were to happen, I would be better off working it out myself instead of calling the police, which would just make more problems for my family.
Assignment One White
I don't know how the residents of Mexico could walk the city streets without a sense of there life possibly ending that day. When 9/11 struck the hearts of Americans, many were afraid and still are afraid to board an airline. I know that I would be terrified to leave my house at any point in the day. One disturbing thing about this was how Mexico's police could be involved with some of the kidnappings. That would scare me even more as a resident. I can't believe how far the country of Mexico has fallen into corruption. Many Americans every year count on going to vacation in the hot spots, but I think tourrists might second guess that trip to Cancun. May the Marti's have peace in their lives.
assignment one sulkowski
1) I find it pretty disturbing that people would rather just try to fix the problem on their own, since calling the police will only get them in more trouble. Its also pretty disturbing that even after the family paid $6 million, the kidnappers killed the child anyway.
Why did the kidnappers kill the boy, even though they got paid?
2) I have always wanted to go to Cancun, but now I dont know. This makes me want to stay as far away from Mexico as possible. This is horrible for their tourism because now people are scared to go visit their country. This is giving Mexico a horrible reputation and making look like a horrible place, with violence and killing everywhere.
3) If I was a Mexican resident I would get as far away from Mexico as possible. I would not be able to live in the fear that either I or someone in my family, could be kidnapped at anytime, and killed even if we did everything they wanted.
Why did the kidnappers kill the boy, even though they got paid?
2) I have always wanted to go to Cancun, but now I dont know. This makes me want to stay as far away from Mexico as possible. This is horrible for their tourism because now people are scared to go visit their country. This is giving Mexico a horrible reputation and making look like a horrible place, with violence and killing everywhere.
3) If I was a Mexican resident I would get as far away from Mexico as possible. I would not be able to live in the fear that either I or someone in my family, could be kidnapped at anytime, and killed even if we did everything they wanted.
assigment one hall
I think it is very sad that is happen in Mexico, and there is nothing they can do to stop it from happen. I really think that this story is a little bias. See it all from one party point of view. Not say that there point of view is wrong it just I would like to know both and when I went look for the other side of the story there was none. That fine that there wasn’t but I like to know I little more on the story before saying what right and what wrong. But what I can make out from this story is that the article makes it sound like most of the police officers in the major cities are dirty. There is a little about this bring point of drug trafficking but what I think about that bring a part of it well then that make a lot of people here in the USA to be blamed as well as those cops. People here buy the drug that they make and sell so well they are also to be blamed for this action. But I do think that the cop did seem like the majority of them turn the other check. This story was all new news to me. I thought this was very rare to be happen, even in a county like that. If it is true that cop are kidnapping citizens I think that is very disturbing. I been there twin on a vacation and I would have even thought that was happing there.
I think that the kidnapping in Mexico and 9/11 are very different things. The kidnappers are people that are a part of that county and 9/11 we were attacked by an outside terrorists group called al-Qaeda and the attack on use was to make money on it, like the kidnappers it was to try to hurt use. There in one thing both this thing have that are the same and that is to have people live in fear and I think that is what the news has been trying to make us feel.
I think that the kidnapping in Mexico and 9/11 are very different things. The kidnappers are people that are a part of that county and 9/11 we were attacked by an outside terrorists group called al-Qaeda and the attack on use was to make money on it, like the kidnappers it was to try to hurt use. There in one thing both this thing have that are the same and that is to have people live in fear and I think that is what the news has been trying to make us feel.
Assignment One Happel
1. I can't beleive that the authorities in Mexico have been linked to kidnappings with gangs accross the whole country! What will the people of Mexico do if they are to scared to call authorities because they think that they are in on gang crime too? It makes me wonder what the Mexican people go through when they and their children walk outside of thier houses thnkin they could get killed or abducted at any time. Even the prosecuting attourneyts in mexico haave been linked to the gang activity down there. i just dont see how someone hasn't stepped in yet.
2. I think that that is disturbing too. But i have been to Mexico but i was in a very nice part of it, almost an american type of place. I was in cabo san lucas last year and i don't rememvber really seeing any gang activity or even hearing about gang activity from the cab drivers or anything. But i did not see very many police officers at all which i guess madde me kind of nervous. But i am going back to Mexico in October and i would like to see if anything has visibly cahnged from when I was last there. Granted i will still be in a very nice part of town where the gang activity is very low due to all of the Americans there. But it will be interesting to see if anything has changed.
3. I think that it would cause me to have a little fear in what would happen to me when i stepped out of my house or even into my house for that matter. I probably would not sleep very well at night knowing that anytime something could happen. But i would also have fear for if something did happen, who would I turn to? The police are involed in it and so is government officials. I think that i would be very scared to walk out of my house or just have the fear of being kidnapped. The fact that this is happening in Mexico definately has the effect that most people had during 9/11. Fear and mourning for whats going to happen is just riddling the Mexican people.
2. I think that that is disturbing too. But i have been to Mexico but i was in a very nice part of it, almost an american type of place. I was in cabo san lucas last year and i don't rememvber really seeing any gang activity or even hearing about gang activity from the cab drivers or anything. But i did not see very many police officers at all which i guess madde me kind of nervous. But i am going back to Mexico in October and i would like to see if anything has visibly cahnged from when I was last there. Granted i will still be in a very nice part of town where the gang activity is very low due to all of the Americans there. But it will be interesting to see if anything has changed.
3. I think that it would cause me to have a little fear in what would happen to me when i stepped out of my house or even into my house for that matter. I probably would not sleep very well at night knowing that anytime something could happen. But i would also have fear for if something did happen, who would I turn to? The police are involed in it and so is government officials. I think that i would be very scared to walk out of my house or just have the fear of being kidnapped. The fact that this is happening in Mexico definately has the effect that most people had during 9/11. Fear and mourning for whats going to happen is just riddling the Mexican people.
Assignment One Borner
I find it very hard to believe that this is occuring in Mexico today. I can imagine it happening many years ago but not today. I find it crazy that around 800 people have been killed from abductions in the past 40 years or so. I don't know how children and even adults can walk out onto the streets knowing there is a chance they could get kidnapped or even killed. Kidnapping in America is rarely heard of, and even if there was a kidnap the cops woudl be all over the case. In Mexico the police can't even be trusted which would be very scary to me. Something needs to be done to solve these problems and fast.
Assignment 1 Rojas
1)What I find interesting about Mexico's crime is that they have the army do all of the law enforcing, instead of police officers. I wonder how the government can be so sure that the army isn't so corrupt either.
2)My view on Mexico hasn't changed after the article, because I go down there frequently to visit family. People often here about how all you have to do if you get pulled over in Mexico is give the officer $20 and he'll forget anything ever happened, and it's entirel true. The cops down there will do anything for money, a lot more than just let your speeding ticket disappear. Since these cops are so corrupt, in the last few years, the only job the police do is mainly simple traffic watch. You see the army everywhere. There's drug checking stations going in and out of any major city, and everyone's car gets checked. They cruise around the street, with someone always on the turret gun on the back of the Hum-v. We drove through a city and saw an entire small neighborhood on lockdown, because the army was storming all the houses in the area, and we drove through a small town that was almost entirely abandoned because three weeks before we were there, there was a huge shootout between drug runners and the army, and most of the houses were basically ruined from the bullet holes. But the kidnapping problem has also grown to be corrupt in so many different ways. A few years, one of Mexico's biggest and most respected drug lords was actually abducted and held for ransom. Basically, no side is safe from this problem.
3)I wouldn't really fear being abducted too much, since it only happens to families with a lot of money. But just knowing that a lot of the people around you are so evil is reason enough to live in fear. While 9/11 was on a much larger scale, the situtation in Mexico could bring more fear to the people, since the bad people is everyone around them, insead of from a distant country.
2)My view on Mexico hasn't changed after the article, because I go down there frequently to visit family. People often here about how all you have to do if you get pulled over in Mexico is give the officer $20 and he'll forget anything ever happened, and it's entirel true. The cops down there will do anything for money, a lot more than just let your speeding ticket disappear. Since these cops are so corrupt, in the last few years, the only job the police do is mainly simple traffic watch. You see the army everywhere. There's drug checking stations going in and out of any major city, and everyone's car gets checked. They cruise around the street, with someone always on the turret gun on the back of the Hum-v. We drove through a city and saw an entire small neighborhood on lockdown, because the army was storming all the houses in the area, and we drove through a small town that was almost entirely abandoned because three weeks before we were there, there was a huge shootout between drug runners and the army, and most of the houses were basically ruined from the bullet holes. But the kidnapping problem has also grown to be corrupt in so many different ways. A few years, one of Mexico's biggest and most respected drug lords was actually abducted and held for ransom. Basically, no side is safe from this problem.
3)I wouldn't really fear being abducted too much, since it only happens to families with a lot of money. But just knowing that a lot of the people around you are so evil is reason enough to live in fear. While 9/11 was on a much larger scale, the situtation in Mexico could bring more fear to the people, since the bad people is everyone around them, insead of from a distant country.
Assignment One Kelley
If I lived in Mexico City I probably would live my life in fear. Its scary that people have the ability to do things like this without the government catching on. Im sure they are trying their hardest to try and cut back on the kidnaps and killings but their structure in Mexico to do that isnt as solid of a structure as we have. After 9/11 we werent terrified we simply handled the situation rising as a country to help the people in need. Everyone in Mexico is supporting the best they can but their government isnt helping as much as ours helped us.
assignment one morein
In this article i find it hard to believe that they wouldnt look further into the case, rather than waiting around for the kidnappers to follow through with some kind of agreement. How does a city not develop a better security system to stop all of these kidnappings? I think they need to look further into someones history before hiring them as a cop in Mexico. I have been to Mexico, six times. The most recent time i went, i went with my best friend and my parents. All we did was hang out on the beach and swam in the ocean. We went into the city one day. The town there is not as dirty as i thought it would be, probably because its more of a tourist spot. I think i would live in alot of fear if i lived in Mexico with all of these kidnappings happening repeatedly. I hope they figure out a way or plan to stop them. I think its hard to have to live through a tragic time anywhere. No matter where you live. We could relate to this situation by thinking of 9/11.
Assignment One Grimmett
1. I find this article to be very disturbing because of the amount of people that get kidnapped in Mexico. I also think the things they do to the victims are gross. One man survived but had his fingers sliced off! I think its disturbing how people can do that to someone all for money. Also, how even some police can't be trusted. I wonder why so many police officers are involved in the kidnappings?
2. I have never been to Mexico but this article makes me wonder if i ever really want to go. The police would scare me because i wouldn't feel like i could trust any of them after reading this article. You're supposed to be able to rely on the police if something is wrong but if something bad were to happen down there i wouldn't know who to go to.
3. I think the attack on 9/11 is different from the fear the people are facing in Mexico. In Mexico they have to watch out for themselves everyday more than we do. With 9/11 it was scary at first but now there isn't much fear for the residents here in general. The fear in Mexico will never go away.
Assignment One Stephens
1. While reading this article I was surprised just how much corruption is in the Mexican police force. For the most part I knew there was, but not to that extent. With that though I'm surprised that more people don't try to do more about it, although the major reason for this is most likely out of fear. The main question I have for this is, does the corruption go up as high as the federal level or is that why the federal police were called in?
2. For the most part this article doesn't change much of my view of Mexico, I've always loved going there, but each time I go I follow certain precautions that I wouldn't follow at home. I go to Mexico to visit friends that my dad and I have made down there at least once a year. One time while visiting my dad and I experienced police corruption first hand. My dad was driving to our friends beach house one night and got T-boned by another driver. Apparently the people who hit my dad were part of some group and so even though the accident was their fault, it got pinned on my dad and he had to pay an extra fine because the car my dad was driving was a rental. This whole ordeal also made it so my dad had to stay in Mexico another week because my mom could only wire down a certain amount of money a day.
3. In reality, I don't think a situation like this makes a person live in more fear than they already have, from the sound of things, this kind of thing happens a lot and they have most likely come to deal with it. That's what I would do anyway.
2. For the most part this article doesn't change much of my view of Mexico, I've always loved going there, but each time I go I follow certain precautions that I wouldn't follow at home. I go to Mexico to visit friends that my dad and I have made down there at least once a year. One time while visiting my dad and I experienced police corruption first hand. My dad was driving to our friends beach house one night and got T-boned by another driver. Apparently the people who hit my dad were part of some group and so even though the accident was their fault, it got pinned on my dad and he had to pay an extra fine because the car my dad was driving was a rental. This whole ordeal also made it so my dad had to stay in Mexico another week because my mom could only wire down a certain amount of money a day.
3. In reality, I don't think a situation like this makes a person live in more fear than they already have, from the sound of things, this kind of thing happens a lot and they have most likely come to deal with it. That's what I would do anyway.
Assignment One Ino
1)I find it disturbing that little kids are just abducted off the streets in mexico. I also found it shocking to find that armed gunmen would dress up as police when they do the abductings. I think that mexico's culture seems to be violent with all the drugs and gangs just running around the streets. The police seem to be losing their way as the article stated they were linked to the kidnapping and possibly many others as well. Reading this article made me think about what else may be going wrong in mexico if they are already having problems with poverty, drugs, gangs, and kidnappings.
2)The involvement of the police in the kidnappings made me nervous about ever going to mexico. If i was to ever go there I would feel unsafe as the law may or may not protect you from bad things. I have never been to mexico before and this article just makes me more nervous to ever go there. I'm sure the beaches are very nice there however, outside of that on the streets I wouldn't feel safe from everything else going on.
3)If I was a Mexican resident an accident like this would no doubt cause me to live in fear. Maybe not so much where I would never want to set foot outside my house but I would still be fearful or even the police. This event would be worse to me then the weeks following 9/11. This is because the article made it seem like crime runs rampant throughout mexico whereas the 9/11 attacks was just one particular incident. The police were ever involved which would cause me to live in even more fear. The 9/11 attacks was just a foreign attack by terrorist trying to scare and possibly start a war in America.
2)The involvement of the police in the kidnappings made me nervous about ever going to mexico. If i was to ever go there I would feel unsafe as the law may or may not protect you from bad things. I have never been to mexico before and this article just makes me more nervous to ever go there. I'm sure the beaches are very nice there however, outside of that on the streets I wouldn't feel safe from everything else going on.
3)If I was a Mexican resident an accident like this would no doubt cause me to live in fear. Maybe not so much where I would never want to set foot outside my house but I would still be fearful or even the police. This event would be worse to me then the weeks following 9/11. This is because the article made it seem like crime runs rampant throughout mexico whereas the 9/11 attacks was just one particular incident. The police were ever involved which would cause me to live in even more fear. The 9/11 attacks was just a foreign attack by terrorist trying to scare and possibly start a war in America.
Assignment One White
1) There are a few aspects of Mexico’s culture that I find disturbing. The first aspect was that the Mexican police can not be trusted to do the very job that they were appointed to do. They are supposed to be helping the community and the citizens but all they are doing is worsening it for a quick buck. The next aspect that I find disturbing about the Mexican culture is that the drug dealers are resorting to other methods to gain substantial amounts of money. So what if the police shut off the drug and kidnapping industry what would these violent criminals resort to next?
1b.) How could the corrupted police not be discovered by their co-workers or their families?
2) This incident doesn’t really change my view of Mexico as a whole. In every country there are corrupted officials and illegal activity going on so a few people should not have that great of an affect on how you think of a country as a whole. What if people based what they thought about America by all the insider trading and the scandals that went on in the past. You can’t judge a country based on what a few citizens do, you need to judge a country as a whole.
2b) I have been to Cancun and Juarez Mexico. When I went to Cancun Mexico we stayed on a resort and it was safe to walk the streets at night and I wasn’t walking around thinking that someone might kidnap or even kill me. But when I went to Juarez Mexico it was a very poverty stricken place and the crime rate was way higher although I did not fear for my life, although I was definitely more careful in Juarez than I was in Cancun.
3) Although this situation would have an impact on me as a Mexican citizen, it wouldn’t make me live my life in fear. After hearing about situations like this I would take more precautions to stay safe and keep myself out of harms way. I think that the Mexicans feelings are not as strong as the feelings Americans had after 9/11. After 9/11 we as Americans thought that there could be another major terrorist attack like on the white house or some other really important monument. But the feeling these Mexicans are feeling is more personal and they are afraid for their families but not afraid as a nation.
1b.) How could the corrupted police not be discovered by their co-workers or their families?
2) This incident doesn’t really change my view of Mexico as a whole. In every country there are corrupted officials and illegal activity going on so a few people should not have that great of an affect on how you think of a country as a whole. What if people based what they thought about America by all the insider trading and the scandals that went on in the past. You can’t judge a country based on what a few citizens do, you need to judge a country as a whole.
2b) I have been to Cancun and Juarez Mexico. When I went to Cancun Mexico we stayed on a resort and it was safe to walk the streets at night and I wasn’t walking around thinking that someone might kidnap or even kill me. But when I went to Juarez Mexico it was a very poverty stricken place and the crime rate was way higher although I did not fear for my life, although I was definitely more careful in Juarez than I was in Cancun.
3) Although this situation would have an impact on me as a Mexican citizen, it wouldn’t make me live my life in fear. After hearing about situations like this I would take more precautions to stay safe and keep myself out of harms way. I think that the Mexicans feelings are not as strong as the feelings Americans had after 9/11. After 9/11 we as Americans thought that there could be another major terrorist attack like on the white house or some other really important monument. But the feeling these Mexicans are feeling is more personal and they are afraid for their families but not afraid as a nation.
assingment one carter
There were many disturbing facts about Mexican culture that were revealed in this article. The most disturbing in my mind, is the fact that normal citizens are scared to contact authorities because they believe that most of them are corrupt. Does the Mexican government have the same corruptness as its safety departments? Mexico as a whole seems to be a very unsafe place to live, and its own city officials can't be trusted. It's very disturbing to think that people cannot live in peace within their own country, causing them to flee. I have never been to Mexico nor would i want to travel there because it seems sensible that the Mexican gangs target wealthy citizens or tourists because they would be willing to pay the largest ransom. This situation does cause citizens to live in fear because they can't even trust their own government or the people assigned to protect them. The citizens of Mexico must feel very similar to the way the U.S. citizens felt after 9/11, after 9/11 the country was in a state of unrest and had no feeling for security. Many people also had mistrust in the government, some felt they were leaving them in the dark about their relationship with the middle east. Mexican citizens, especially higher class citizens must have some since of fear in their daily lives which, based on the article, causes many to move to different countries or safer areas.
Assignment One, Allen
1. I thought that it was disturbing and kind of weird that many of the family members of the people that were kidnapped chose to deal with the matter themselves, rather than to tell the police and get them involved in the case. Why is their culture so different in that manner? Do they not trust the public figures, such as police? And why are there so many deaths and kidnappings occurring in Mexico, is it simply a fad?
2. I think that Mexico is currently being run by authority who is choosing to take their power to a whole new level than what their role requires. I think that Mexico is experiencing multiple problems, including these random kidnappings, and that the people that live there must be feeling extremely overwhelmed. I don't think I would visit Mexico in the present day because of these kidnappings. I would be scared to travel to such a place where my life is basically put on the line daily. I also think that Mexico is undergoing a change in their culture because of these new generational ideas and lifestyles.
3. If I were a Mexico City resident, I would definitely be living my life in fear. In Mexico City today, people are not trusting one another because they don't know who is the true suspect in all of these thousands of cases. I would be scared to be living there because I would feel like I could only rely on myself. I think that America has experienced this same feeling post 9/11. Americans didn't want to trust others, even their neighbors, for fear of them being a possible terrorist. I think that Americans and Mexicans alike share a common fear of the lack of trustworthiness between neighbors and strangers for that matter.
2. I think that Mexico is currently being run by authority who is choosing to take their power to a whole new level than what their role requires. I think that Mexico is experiencing multiple problems, including these random kidnappings, and that the people that live there must be feeling extremely overwhelmed. I don't think I would visit Mexico in the present day because of these kidnappings. I would be scared to travel to such a place where my life is basically put on the line daily. I also think that Mexico is undergoing a change in their culture because of these new generational ideas and lifestyles.
3. If I were a Mexico City resident, I would definitely be living my life in fear. In Mexico City today, people are not trusting one another because they don't know who is the true suspect in all of these thousands of cases. I would be scared to be living there because I would feel like I could only rely on myself. I think that America has experienced this same feeling post 9/11. Americans didn't want to trust others, even their neighbors, for fear of them being a possible terrorist. I think that Americans and Mexicans alike share a common fear of the lack of trustworthiness between neighbors and strangers for that matter.
Assignment One Huffman
1.I find the fact that the federal police being involved in the kidnappings and drug deals really disturbing. The police force is suppose to protect your country from violence and keep it safe. I think that police officers are looked at as a safety unit, without them the citizens dont have anyone to look to for security. While reading this article it made me wonder if the police arent even trying to protect the people then why are they police officers?
2.The fact that the Mexican federal police were involved in the kidnappings doesnt really change my opinion on Mexico as a whole because one city and group of people shouldnt decide the fate for all of Mexico. After all we had the Columbine shooting at one of our high schools but that didnt change our opinions on all schools in general to thinking they were dangerous or have a fear of being shot when walking down the halls.
3.I would be afraid in Mexico City because there really wasnt anyone there to help you and you wouldnt beable to tell the bad cops from the good ones. I think 9/11 is a completely different situation because it was an attack on the US from another country not an attack within the same country. So we could depend on the fellow Americans as in Mexico City they cannot count on eachother.
2.The fact that the Mexican federal police were involved in the kidnappings doesnt really change my opinion on Mexico as a whole because one city and group of people shouldnt decide the fate for all of Mexico. After all we had the Columbine shooting at one of our high schools but that didnt change our opinions on all schools in general to thinking they were dangerous or have a fear of being shot when walking down the halls.
3.I would be afraid in Mexico City because there really wasnt anyone there to help you and you wouldnt beable to tell the bad cops from the good ones. I think 9/11 is a completely different situation because it was an attack on the US from another country not an attack within the same country. So we could depend on the fellow Americans as in Mexico City they cannot count on eachother.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Assignment One
I found this LATimes news story to be very concerning. Read the article (link attached, click the "Assignment One" title above to access linked article) and react. Answer the three following prompts to guide your responses. Your response should be posted no later than Thursday Aug. 21 11:59pm.
Prompts:
1) What aspects of Mexico's culture do you find interesting or disturbing for that matter here in the article? Write at least one follow-up question that came to mind about Mexico's culture while reading the article.
2) For me, the most disturbing aspect of the tragedy in Mexico is the possible involvement of Mexican Federal Police. What does this do for your view of Mexico as a whole? Would you go, or have you ever been to Mexico? Why or why not? If you have been, talk about your experience.
3) Put yourself in the shoes of a Mexico City resident. Does a situation like this cause you to live your life in fear? Compare the feeling they may have to say, the few weeks following the attacks on 9/11.
Stahley
Prompts:
1) What aspects of Mexico's culture do you find interesting or disturbing for that matter here in the article? Write at least one follow-up question that came to mind about Mexico's culture while reading the article.
2) For me, the most disturbing aspect of the tragedy in Mexico is the possible involvement of Mexican Federal Police. What does this do for your view of Mexico as a whole? Would you go, or have you ever been to Mexico? Why or why not? If you have been, talk about your experience.
3) Put yourself in the shoes of a Mexico City resident. Does a situation like this cause you to live your life in fear? Compare the feeling they may have to say, the few weeks following the attacks on 9/11.
Stahley
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