Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Election 08
I think Obama had such an easy win because of the state America was in. Our economic crisis right now is all due to the republicans, and Obama has always talked about change. He won over Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, and New Mexico, a lot of those were key states in winning this election. In my opinion I also think that Obama had such a huge advantage to win because honestly, his opponent is stupid (and his opponents vice pres too). McCain had honestly not one bit of knowledge of what was going on and what was needed to improve our state right now. I think people all over the world see potential and determination in Obama, so him winning gave the world--and America a better look. America will no longer be looked down upon, and in disgrace. Obama now must face racial matters, some Americans really don't like Obama as a leader, other issues he has to face is, actually helping Americas problems left by the republicans.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Presidential Endorsements
McCain
McCain's endorsements just keep mentioning about how Obama is this and that. But it doesn't say how McCain is good, all they mention is what's wrong with how Obama wants to fix things. How the world will go crazy and the unbelieveable things Obama wants to do. How he doesn't know what he's doing, and McCain does. This article is mainly just criticizing how Obama will run the country and how he campains with rediculous ideas and aims to get the non mainstreem voters to vote. Saying how he appeals to the poor, and the jobless-but what about the people who aren't? This endorsement just keeps talking down Obama's side, tactics, ideas, and everything he does. Having a few sarcastic remarks, this doesn't really talk about how McCain is the better rival.
Obama
This article talks about how Obama is the right president due to the right reasons and how his ideas will help clean up the mess Bush left the country in. This endorsement takes the tactic of compare and contrast, in the end saying Obama has the better side. Mentioning McCain says this and does that, while Obama doesnt but does that and this. They say the truth in the way McCain campaining - "particularly ugly". Obamas endorsement writes more about how Obama wants to change what Bush has left behind for the better, while saying McCains side of how he would fix things. I believe this endorsement is more convincing than McCains, when McCain's is mostly about criticizing the opponent. This endorsement talks more about the facts and issues more and addresses things that the people want to read and know the difference between the two Seneters point of view.
McCain's endorsements just keep mentioning about how Obama is this and that. But it doesn't say how McCain is good, all they mention is what's wrong with how Obama wants to fix things. How the world will go crazy and the unbelieveable things Obama wants to do. How he doesn't know what he's doing, and McCain does. This article is mainly just criticizing how Obama will run the country and how he campains with rediculous ideas and aims to get the non mainstreem voters to vote. Saying how he appeals to the poor, and the jobless-but what about the people who aren't? This endorsement just keeps talking down Obama's side, tactics, ideas, and everything he does. Having a few sarcastic remarks, this doesn't really talk about how McCain is the better rival.
Obama
This article talks about how Obama is the right president due to the right reasons and how his ideas will help clean up the mess Bush left the country in. This endorsement takes the tactic of compare and contrast, in the end saying Obama has the better side. Mentioning McCain says this and does that, while Obama doesnt but does that and this. They say the truth in the way McCain campaining - "particularly ugly". Obamas endorsement writes more about how Obama wants to change what Bush has left behind for the better, while saying McCains side of how he would fix things. I believe this endorsement is more convincing than McCains, when McCain's is mostly about criticizing the opponent. This endorsement talks more about the facts and issues more and addresses things that the people want to read and know the difference between the two Seneters point of view.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The Electoral College
Electoral College:
The Electoral College consists of 538 elected representatives who get voted by the people of the state. They are the ones who formally choose who the President and Vice President of the United States is. The elected Electors who get in the Electoral College are technically free to vote for anyone who is running. But in pledge they have to vote for the specific candidate which the states popular vote favored for. Each candidate must atleast have 270 electoral votes in order to win the Presidency.
Strengths:
Some people argue that the Electoral College is an important and unique quality of the federal system, which protects the rights of the smaller states. Many constitutional amendments have been shown in Congress looking for a different way to vote--a direct popular vote; however no proposal has ever successfully passed both houses.
Weakness:
Some candidates can fail to get the popular vote by all the states, but still win the election. Due to the Electoral College who do not vote correctly, according to each states popular vote--this has happened in 1876, 1888 and 2000. People argue that the Electoral College is undemocratic and gives the swing states (states that are undecided where the candidates have no overwhelming support) unfair influence in voting for the President and Vice President.
The Electoral College consists of 538 elected representatives who get voted by the people of the state. They are the ones who formally choose who the President and Vice President of the United States is. The elected Electors who get in the Electoral College are technically free to vote for anyone who is running. But in pledge they have to vote for the specific candidate which the states popular vote favored for. Each candidate must atleast have 270 electoral votes in order to win the Presidency.
Strengths:
Some people argue that the Electoral College is an important and unique quality of the federal system, which protects the rights of the smaller states. Many constitutional amendments have been shown in Congress looking for a different way to vote--a direct popular vote; however no proposal has ever successfully passed both houses.
Weakness:
Some candidates can fail to get the popular vote by all the states, but still win the election. Due to the Electoral College who do not vote correctly, according to each states popular vote--this has happened in 1876, 1888 and 2000. People argue that the Electoral College is undemocratic and gives the swing states (states that are undecided where the candidates have no overwhelming support) unfair influence in voting for the President and Vice President.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Mayor Bloomberg and Term Limits
I don't think Mayor Bloomberg should be allowed to get another (third) term. I don't think that any represtentative should go overboard of the years they are allowed to be. I think that they should let new people be elected and have a turn. New and younger people might have new ideas, that they can try out. We don't have to stick with the same person like President Bush and the election to change him to Kerry.
Term Limits
- President of the US.
Two 4 year terms
- Vice President of the US.
- US Senate.
Unlimited 6 year terms
- US House of Representatives.
Unlimited 2 year terms
- Supreme Court Justice.
- Governor of New York.
- Governor of California.
Two 4 year terms
- Mayor of Los Angeles.
Two 4 year terms
- Queens Borough President
Term Limits
- President of the US.
Two 4 year terms
- Vice President of the US.
- US Senate.
Unlimited 6 year terms
- US House of Representatives.
Unlimited 2 year terms
- Supreme Court Justice.
- Governor of New York.
- Governor of California.
Two 4 year terms
- Mayor of Los Angeles.
Two 4 year terms
- Queens Borough President
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Republican or Democrat
In General
Republicans and Democrats have different views and opinons on many issues. Generally viewed the Republicans are more conservative. Meaning they are more hesitant towards change, and they hold traditional values more.
Republican
Abortion is something that the Republicans don't support that option. Animals, they think the animals were ment to be out in the wild for our own fun and games of hunting. They support fur coating, and the whole game of hunting wild animals--endangered or not. The Republicans are a big believer of capital punishment, they go with what the bible says: "an eye for an eye." Now the issue with children, they are pro-kids but supporting the children class is what they think "not God's plan."
The Republicans think that people were naturally born--whatever class the person may come from--with the knowledge of right and wrong. Which makes them for capital punishment, the resolution to a person committing a crime is to make them hurt too.
Democrat
Democrats fight for civil rights--despite their religion, race, ethnic background or sex. They do realize that all Americans should have the equal opportunity to an education regardless of the economic status they are born into. If people had the right to express their beliefs, and their ideas are an important quality in a democracy. The Democrats support the First Amendment--saying its vital to the free exchange of ideas. The environment must be protected from people who will take advantage of it. The Democratic Party is a strong supporter of technology and keeping the United States on top. They believe that it is irresponsible to guide the nation into debt to support the living style of the rich. The Democrats believe the government must protect the rights of workers from being taken advantage of. Which includes nice weekly/monthly pay, and work in a safe environment. They approve of health care for ever well-being. They also believe that woman's right to choose is equality between sexes (which they support), so no government should interfere with reproductive rights. The Democrats also approve that America should/is becoming more diverse.
Me
I think I am somewhere in the middle, I think the same and support some ideas from both sides. I can't really declare myself either democrat or republican.
Republicans and Democrats have different views and opinons on many issues. Generally viewed the Republicans are more conservative. Meaning they are more hesitant towards change, and they hold traditional values more.
Republican
Abortion is something that the Republicans don't support that option. Animals, they think the animals were ment to be out in the wild for our own fun and games of hunting. They support fur coating, and the whole game of hunting wild animals--endangered or not. The Republicans are a big believer of capital punishment, they go with what the bible says: "an eye for an eye." Now the issue with children, they are pro-kids but supporting the children class is what they think "not God's plan."
The Republicans think that people were naturally born--whatever class the person may come from--with the knowledge of right and wrong. Which makes them for capital punishment, the resolution to a person committing a crime is to make them hurt too.
Democrat
Democrats fight for civil rights--despite their religion, race, ethnic background or sex. They do realize that all Americans should have the equal opportunity to an education regardless of the economic status they are born into. If people had the right to express their beliefs, and their ideas are an important quality in a democracy. The Democrats support the First Amendment--saying its vital to the free exchange of ideas. The environment must be protected from people who will take advantage of it. The Democratic Party is a strong supporter of technology and keeping the United States on top. They believe that it is irresponsible to guide the nation into debt to support the living style of the rich. The Democrats believe the government must protect the rights of workers from being taken advantage of. Which includes nice weekly/monthly pay, and work in a safe environment. They approve of health care for ever well-being. They also believe that woman's right to choose is equality between sexes (which they support), so no government should interfere with reproductive rights. The Democrats also approve that America should/is becoming more diverse.
Me
I think I am somewhere in the middle, I think the same and support some ideas from both sides. I can't really declare myself either democrat or republican.
Citizenship Test
- How many stars are there on our flag? 50 stars
- What do the stars on the flag mean? 50 states
- What color are the stripes? red and white
- What do the stripes on the flag mean? 13 original colonies
- What is the date of Independence Day? July 4th
- Independence from whom? England
- What do we call a change to the Constitution? amendments
- How many branches are there in our government? 3 branches
- How many full terms can a president serve? 2 times
- Who nominates judges of the Supreme Court? The president
- How many Supreme Court justices are there? 9 supreme court justices
- Who was the main writer of the Declaration
of Independence? Thomas Jefferson - What holiday was celebrated for the first
time by American colonists? Thanksgiving - Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
- What is the minimum voting age in the
United States? 18 - Who was president during the Civil War? Abraham Lincoln
- Which president is called the "Father of
our Country?" George Washington - What is the 50th state of the Union? Hawaii
- What is the name of the ship that brought
the Pilgrims to America? Mayflower - Who has the power to declare war? congress
- What were the 13 original states of the
United States called? colonies - In what year was the Constitution written?
- What is the introduction to the
Constitution called? - Which president was the first Commander in Chief
of the United States Army and Navy? The president - In what month do we vote for the president? November 7th
- How many times may a senator be re-elected? no limit
- Who signs bills into law? The president
- Who elects the president of the United States?
- How many states are there in the United States? 50
- Who becomes president if both the president and
vice president die? speaker of house rep.
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