In the article "Scoppe: Government Has to Make Choices Families, and Business' don't", in "The State". The author; Cindi Ross Scoppe, wrote this article sharing her point of view on the Government. Scoppe is saying in this artcile that we shouldn't be having to make desicions and budget cuts the Government should. She is addressing that there can be many debates about this economy situation and what to do about it.
This article is directed towards we as the people who have to worry about our jobs or losing our houses etc., cut back on spending, and get I.O.Us from the government for our taxes. Scoppe is trying to explain that there is no easy right answer. That if we cut out one thing somthing else is going to get effected. The author puts across alot of situation that can be resolved but then it plays apart in another situation. For example should the Government cut back on College Scholarships and divert the money to k-12 ,but if they do that they may loose all the college students who are close to being tax-paying citizens. We always blame the Government, I don't know if they're doing the best they can or not, but I agree with Scoppe saying "there are no easy answers here".
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Assignment #1 J Drum
In the article Radical in the White House Thomas L. Friedman is writing to the middle and upper class businessmen since it was released in the New York Times. This article was written to inform the public of the need for radical reform in the United States. It is also pointing out that this is the perfect opportunity given Obama's recent election. Freidman uses this piece to gain support for reform from the public by pointing out the oppurtunities Obama has to make changes. He does this because he understands that public support is necessary.
Fridman's argument in this article is one of how in the past presidents have used political breakthroughs, foriegn attacks, and inner disputes to bring forth radical changes in the United States to help keep the country going. He also gives examples of how presidents have squandered these oppurtunities and led the country into a decline.
Fridman's argument in this article is one of how in the past presidents have used political breakthroughs, foriegn attacks, and inner disputes to bring forth radical changes in the United States to help keep the country going. He also gives examples of how presidents have squandered these oppurtunities and led the country into a decline.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
assignment #1 DMinor
thomas l friedman wrote radical in the white house to engage readers that the united states of america should be elated with their selection of Barack Obama as the 44th president, and to motivate americans to seriously think about they're futures. Radical in the white house which was published in the new york times was aimed at american citizens . the article was written to enlighten americans that barack obama is going to be a great president in the midst of turmoil which should make americans jump for joy. according to thomas l friedman "Opportunities for bold initiatives and truly new beginnings are rare in our system," those words indicate that american citizens should be ecstatic that they selected a president who is uanafraid to test unchartered waters . the article states that barack obama is a great politician, with a natural gift for oratory, and a rare knack for bringing people together, those words indicate that barack obama is a highly intellingent, gregarious, and sociable guy who wants to unify america which are all qualities of a president that should make american citizens happy. thomas l friedman is trying to motivate americans to take the initiative to determine your own future. there are plenty of laws of the land that you must follow in order to succeed ,but what friedman was saying that try to make the laws of the land, take the initative to find solutions to old problems that keeps america stagnant. friedman also wants to encourage americans to seriously look at they're futures because of the current situation the'yre in. america is facing a great depression which can only get worser. friedman wants americans to really examine themselves and ways which can reinvgorate america and make it a better place for their posterity.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Assignment #2 E. Lear
The author Cindi Ross Scoppe wrote the article "Scoppe: Government has to make choices families, businesses don't" wrote this article to show that the Government is not like families and businesses. They are here to make taxes and govern the people. The audience is everyone and anybody to read and understand. The article appeared in "The State" a South Carolina based paper.
The targeted group is to the people who are wondering about the government and what it is about to do with the taxes and other things that will effect the families and business. The article was also written to so that the government is not like the families. There are many things that you can say that the article is about. But the main point that the article wants its readers to know is that the government making decision that will effect many people and basis everyone and our generations to come. We has a U.S. need to make the choices to help our government or to turn the government down but the government is and will make the decision for us anyway.
The targeted group is to the people who are wondering about the government and what it is about to do with the taxes and other things that will effect the families and business. The article was also written to so that the government is not like the families. There are many things that you can say that the article is about. But the main point that the article wants its readers to know is that the government making decision that will effect many people and basis everyone and our generations to come. We has a U.S. need to make the choices to help our government or to turn the government down but the government is and will make the decision for us anyway.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Assignment 1: A. Oliver
Thomas L. Friedman wrote the article, "Radical in the White House" on January 21, 2009, also known as the inauguration of president elect Barack Obama. This article was addressing everyone in America. At first he was noting the great social strides that America has taken with the African American community. From our ugly days of slavery, to the president of the United States being black, this is an extreme accomplishment and this is what the vendor was, perhaps, referring to; or, he simply absolutely hated the Bush administration. At any rate, America truly has taken many strides in the last few weeks and perhaps will continue to due so throughout the Obama administration.
Friedman touched on some very important notes. Indeed, Obama is at a point in American history where he can do truly great things, or truly horrendous things. These absurd Keynesian values that are estimated to bring about a stimulus plan seems, to many people, and myself, at best, a 'shot at the moon'. 1.35 sounds like such a small number without the dreaded 't' word following. One thousand three hundred and fifty billion dollars are predicted to be dumped into the stimulus plan. This may work, and it may bust, and regardless of the outcome it means more debt. Yippee. However, this is not a conservative view, seeing how it is arguably their fault that we're are forced to show our hand, to make such a radical decision. The 'key'nesian (excuse the pun) thing that Obama must do with the stimulus plan is intelligently plan out an infrastructure investment that will pay out big, and make sure that the tax cuts that he is implementing are being sent to people who cannot afford to save it.
On a lighter note, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Obama calling out the corruption America has. Sadly, it is true that people with money have major power in America's economy. Greed is destroying us and the tax payers are forced to suffer and clean up after their mess and greed. By 'their' I am referring to the people asking for handouts and then turning around and pissing their money away when they know that they, nor America, nor the working class can afford for them to do so; this is an example of true irresponsibility. As Obama has said so many times, we must take things into our own hands, hopefully, we, the American people, are able to do such a thing and take pride in it.
Friedman touched on some very important notes. Indeed, Obama is at a point in American history where he can do truly great things, or truly horrendous things. These absurd Keynesian values that are estimated to bring about a stimulus plan seems, to many people, and myself, at best, a 'shot at the moon'. 1.35 sounds like such a small number without the dreaded 't' word following. One thousand three hundred and fifty billion dollars are predicted to be dumped into the stimulus plan. This may work, and it may bust, and regardless of the outcome it means more debt. Yippee. However, this is not a conservative view, seeing how it is arguably their fault that we're are forced to show our hand, to make such a radical decision. The 'key'nesian (excuse the pun) thing that Obama must do with the stimulus plan is intelligently plan out an infrastructure investment that will pay out big, and make sure that the tax cuts that he is implementing are being sent to people who cannot afford to save it.
On a lighter note, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Obama calling out the corruption America has. Sadly, it is true that people with money have major power in America's economy. Greed is destroying us and the tax payers are forced to suffer and clean up after their mess and greed. By 'their' I am referring to the people asking for handouts and then turning around and pissing their money away when they know that they, nor America, nor the working class can afford for them to do so; this is an example of true irresponsibility. As Obama has said so many times, we must take things into our own hands, hopefully, we, the American people, are able to do such a thing and take pride in it.
J. Williams Assignment 1
In his New York Times Article, Radical In theWhite House, Thomas Friedman is calling for a change in the way our government is ran. He called the election and inaguration of the 44th president, Barack Obama, a radical moment in our nation's history. In a time where businesses are just staying afloat but still paying multi-million dolar bonuses, President Obama seems to have the average American tax-payer in mind. After paying top executives bonuses on Wall Street, President Obama responded by promising financial reform. The new stimulus pacjage could be a start if planned and executed well-unlike the bailout for the American auto industry that was poorly executed. The bailout hearing when the executives from the top American auto makers was a joke. Flaunting their arrogance, these execs arrived by private jets to ask for tax payers to bail them out of their financial crisis.
I too share Mr. Friedman's veiw and hope that President Obama delivers on his "Change" promise made on throughout his campaign. I belief this new bailout bill is his chabce to deliver. Just as President Bush's terms in office were defined by the waron terror, this bailout bill could set the tone President Obama's term in office.
I too share Mr. Friedman's veiw and hope that President Obama delivers on his "Change" promise made on throughout his campaign. I belief this new bailout bill is his chabce to deliver. Just as President Bush's terms in office were defined by the waron terror, this bailout bill could set the tone President Obama's term in office.
Assignment #1 (T Parrish)
Thomas L. Friedman article, "Radical in the White House" was published in the New York Times on the day of President Obama inauguration into the White House. I feel it was written to show Friedman opinion that the people were ready for a change, and President Obama was the people's hope for change. After the last eight years people where ready for a change, they were ready to give someone else a shot to try something new. People dropped all their barriers about race, sex and religion. The events currently facing our country are going to need a unique approach totry and fix them. People hope that where President Bush failed Obama will succeed, and fix some of the past problems and current.
In conclusion, the author wants us to know that we are part of a tremendous part of history. Even though they're great test ahead, it will take a great leader and the faith of the American people to get through this. Not only those who have precipitated in helping all along but also the youth which has rose up to help get Obama elected.
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