BR 10/31/13

1.  Do you believe this letter is too "harsh" why or why not?
     I do believe it is harsh because this is not a fair ay to

 2.  Do you believe that it is her Constitutional right to hand out said letter?  Why or why not?
     I guess that it is her right because if she wanted to hand out candy she could but she didn't absolutely have to. She can hand out whatever she wants.


 snickers nerds peanut butter cups twix jelly beans candy corn twizzlers gummy bears Butterfinger m&ms

Assignment 10/30/13

Obama Care Website Trouble

     The overall message I got from this was that millions of people are being denied affordable healthcare because of Obama care and website troubles. They think its time that someone stands up for them and tells them how they really feel. They want to stop Obama care and they mean business.
http://www.politicalcartoons.com/cartoon/ba48e37d-b3ae-4543-8c4e-064572017b86.html





Spies Like Us
     The overall message was that people are shocked when learning that Americans were spying on them throughout time. They feel like no matter what anyone does some one is always watching and they believe that there is something that you should be able to do about that.
http://www.politicalcartoons.com/cartoon/4755bcf3-7eb0-470c-ac53-d7da93bb7772.html




Trick or Treat
     The overall message that I took from the cartoon was that Halloween is not what it used to be. It used to be a traditional holiday where small children dressed up and went out trick or treating with their parents following not far behind them. In todays world many teenagers and adults are going trick or treating and it is taking away from the smaller children who haven't had many years to trick or treat. Children were traditional Halloween costumes such as a witch or mummy. In todays world they are dressing up much differently in provocative clothing and things that don't really relate to Halloween and many people are getting upset because it has changed tremendously since they went trick or treating last.
http://www.politicalcartoons.com/cartoon/7493b699-1100-4f38-ac2d-db9d81c72f23.html




Darth Obama
     The overall message is that due to Obama care some things have to be changed. Even though a company, like a health insurance agency, have to change their rules and regulations to be able to afford and run there corporations smoothly. This puts a big dent in the world of businesses but some times things change and that's something that you have to live with.
http://www.cagle.com/recent-political-cartoons/page/3/



Obama and Merkel
     The overall message I received from this cartoon was that Obama has changed many things since he has been in office. One things is that the rules of privacy, these days, have came apart and are no longer really enforced. They are trying to show that Obama is always watching and that there always will be somewhere right there always watching every little move you make so be ready for it when it comes.
http://www.cagle.com/recent-political-cartoons/page/4/


    
    

BR 10/30/13

1. Describe the trend in Virginia.
     Young voters are becoming more in favor of Democrats.

 2.  Is this trend similar throughout America?
     Kind of because some people are Democrats and some are Republicans.

 3.  What impact might this have on future elections?
     It means that there are more Democrats therefore they will have more votes when it comes time for election.

Civics Debate Questions

Should the drinking age be changed to 18?


     1.) Do you think there would be more drinking and driving if the age was lowered to age 18?

     2.) If an 18 year old can help determine who is going to lead our country shouldn't they have the right to drink as they want to.

Assignment 10/29/13

1.) Why is the elephant being arrested? - Cartoon's Message
2.) Why is the Capitol on its top? - Cartoon's Message
3.) What does the cartoon mean? - Subject of the Cartoon
4.) Why is the guy a hero? - Subject of the Cartoon
5.) Why are they on top of a mountain? - Use of Images or Artistic Techniques

     First let your eyes "float over the cartoon. Next follow the cartoon's natural flow by discovering the interaction with the primary focus. Then you have to determine what kind of audience you are talking to so you know how it will react and influence them. You then have to understand the context of the cartoon and know what it says about what is going on. Looking for widely recognized symbols that everyone will be a custom to is the next step. Lastly you have to look at minor details in the cartoon that will contribute to the humor or the point of the cartoon.


     There are five main points cartoonists use in cartoons. Cartoonists use simple objects, or symbols, to stand for larger concepts or ideas. Sometimes cartoonists overdo, or exaggerate, the physical characteristics of people or things in order to make a point. Cartoonists often label objects or people to make it clear exactly what they stand for. An analogy is a comparison between two unlike things. By comparing a complex issue or situation with a more familiar one, cartoonists can help their readers see it in a different light. Irony is the difference between the ways things are and the way things should be, or the way things are expected to be. Cartoonists often use irony to express their opinion on an issue.

BR 10/29/13

1.  Do you feel the "fat test" is legal?
     I feel like the "fat  test" is legal because it is part of there standards.

 2.  Does your weight make you "fit"?
     No it does not because some people that are heavier are just as good at running and physical activities than someone that weighs a hundred pounds.

 3.  How would you handle this issue if you were the government?
     I would reevaluate the "fat test" and rethink what I would compose it of.

Civics Assignment 10/25/13

1.) Based on your responses, YOU are a… Libertarian
        Along with 9% of the public


2.) Overall, your political values are closest to those of a… Moderate Republican


3.)  Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -1.62
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.97


4.) You Are 65% Conservative, 35% Liberal


5.) Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%
Your ECONOMICS issues Score is 40%
According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

CENTRIST

 

 

 

     I would say I am more conservative than literal. Traditional families and a strong military is what I believe in. Abortion, to me, is wrong and should not even be considered only unless something is seriously wrong with the child and/or mother or if one simply got raped. Taxes should be lowered and there should be cuts because it is not fair for the rich to have to pay more taxes just because they bring in more money, it's not their fault they were more successful than others. This was the way I was raised so therefore I believe the same way as my family does.

BR 10/28/13

1. Read the article and write your initial response.
     I don't think the flag should be flown.

 2.  Do you feel that the writer is correct in his opinion?
     Yes, I feel like the writer is correct in his opinion   

 3.  Why do you feel their is still an issue with the confederate flag still nearly 150 years later?
     A lot of people are racist and are not even sure of what it all means.

Assignment 10/22/13

Antifederalists:
     1. They battled over the ratification of the Constitution.
     2.  They believed that the Constitution would cause disputes over the years.

Federalists:
     1. They supported the ratification of the Constitution.
     2. Alexander Hamilton served as secretary of the treasury in the new government organized by George Washington. They were, by large, the party of "the rich and the well-bon."

1800-1860 Democrats:
     1.  They wanted voting rights for all white males and huge increase in the number of elected offices around the country, and the spread of spoils system.
      2. The Democrats, led by Jackson, were a coalition of small farmers, debtors, frontier pioneers, and slaveholders.

Whigs:
     1. The Whigs were opposed to the tenets of Jacksonian democracy and strongly supported a high tariff.
     2. The party consisted of a loose coalition of eastern bankers, merchants, and industrials, and many owners of large southern plantations.

1860-1932 Democrats:
     1. They opposed sectionalism and helped push the nations party politics back toward the economic arena.
     2. Businesses supported these ideas.

1860-1932 Republicans:
     1. The would act to advance the rights of African Americans.
     2. They were supported by business and financial interests, and by farmers, laborers, and newly freed African Americans.

1932-1968 Democrats:
     1. There goal was to restore the nations economic and social life.
     2. The southerners, farmers and a big-city political organizations supported them.

1932-1968 Republicans:
     1. They also had the goal to restore the nations economic and social life.
     2. Northerners and Manufacturers supported these Republicans.

BR 10/22/13

1.  Do you believe this is a frivolous law suit?  Why or why not?
     I believe that it is a serious lawsuit because he is requesting money from the state when really he does not need it at all.

 2,  On another note, do you believe the men who toppled the rock should be charged with destruction of property?  Why or Why not?  
     I believe that he should be charged with destruction of property because that rock and sat there for a long amount of time and that the charge would just be the cherry on top to filing disability papers which should not have even been considered!

BR 10/21/13

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

     It is so hard to break away from devices because they have become such an addiction. Technology is the main way for communication between people today. 

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

     Yes, I could go without my electrical device, only if I had my family there with me.

BR 10/14/13

1.  The shut down is over, so what's next?
     I think that the government will go awhile without shutting down again but after a few years the government will probably shut down again due to some of the same problems.

BR 10/16/13

1.  Should the two girls be charged?  yes or no and explain your answer
     I think that the two girls should be charged because this is a threat to someones life and this would show the world how bad bullying really is and how quickly the bullying could stop.

2.  What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
      A misdemeanor is an act that is fixed with substantial fines and may require some jail time. A felony is a more serious crime that may require several years in jail, most likely with a first degree charge.

3.  What is one thing do you think should be done to combat bullying? 
     Charges against these students should be enough of a threat to stop bullying all together.

Notes on Making A Difference

Annie Beasant
     1. She was born October 1, 1847.
     2. She was an activist for womens rights.

Leon Sullivan
     1. He was a civil rights leader.
     2. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia.

Susan B. Anthony
     1. She didn't stop fighting until she got what she wanted with womens rights.
     2. She got put in jail for telling the police she was not paying a fine.

Indira Gandhi
     1. She was the third Prime Minister of India.
     2. Her favorite guard shot her once and then another guard shot her several more times.

Rachel Carson
     1. She was a marine biologist after her mother.
     2. She fought against the government and chemical industry to get it to stop.

Caesar Chavez
     1. He was an american farmer and labor leader.
     2. He was born March 31, 1927.

Roger Baldwin
     1. He died at the age of 97.
     2.He earned his bachelor degree at Harvard University.

Eva Peron
     1. She was the First Lady at 27 years old.
     2. At age 15 she became an actress.

Akbar the Great
     1. He took the throne at age 14.
     2. He is known for his leadership styles.

Aung San Suu Kyi
     1. She was born in the country of Berma.
     2. He father created the army in Bermese.

Jane Adams
     1. She won worldwide recognition as a pioneer social worker.
     2. She produced 11 books and several articles.

John Muir
     1. He was a famous author.
     2. In 1849, him and his family Migrated to America.

Deganawida
     1. His name means two river currents streaming together.
     2. He refused to play war game with other children.

W.E.B Duboise
     1. He was a cofounder of the NAACP.
     2. He was 95 years old when he died.

Jacques Cousteau
     1. He always had a strong interest in water.
     2. In 1933 he was in a life threatening car accident.

Ida B. Wells
     1. Her parents were once slaves and then were not because of President Lincoln.
     2. Her husband was a newspaper owner.

BR 10/15/13

Simply read the article and respond
      The Janitor of a school offered students one dollar to beat up another kid. I don't know how someone so sickly minded would even consider hurting a child, especially an adult! This should be a crime towards the janitor.

How do we keep events like this from happening?  
     
     There really is no way to keep this from happening except for taking legal action against these threats.

BR 10/14/13

Summarize the article, and explain how this protest differed from earlier protests at the WWII Memorial.

     The article was about the government shutdown and how they are trying to use veterans as pawns in the shutdown. The crowd chanted " Tear down these walls!" as they entered the memorial plaza. They picked up the fence and brought it to the white house. 

BR 10/11/13

1.  Is it fair to force the states to pay something that is the responsibility of the national government?  
     I don't think its fair because it should be the responsibility of the national government.
2.  Select which of the parks you would most like to visit and tell why. 
     I would most like to visit Yosemite National Park because I have recently researched the park and saw many beautiful photographs of the park. I think it would be so neat to actually see the photographs that Ansel Adams took in real life of Yosemite.

BR 10/10/13

1.  What does this say about the state of our legislative branch?
     The legislative branch wants to boost back up the government.

2.  If you were the Speaker of the House, how would you rectify this situation? 

BR 10/9/13

 1.  Do you think there should be a limit on campaign contributions?  Why or Why not?
     I don't think there should be a limit because this is a personal decision for a certain person.

 2.  How does this deal with the issue of free expression that we discussed in class?
     In class we discussed that you have a right to free speech so you should be able to do what you want to.

 3.  Should a person be limited on what and where they spend their  money?
     I don't think that a person should be limited on where and what they spend their money on because it is there money and they earn it, therefore they should choose what they do with it.

 4.  If the Supreme Court agrees with the McCutcheon  how would this change political campaigning? 
     If the Supreme Court agrees with the McCutcheon this would change the political campaign by making them spend a certain amount of money on something. That would not be fair.

BR 10/8/13

1.  Do you agree or disagree with changing the name?  Defend your position in one paragraph.
     This name has been the same since long ago, so why should we change it now? I think that so many people like the name now it would just be a big confusion to everyone. If the name was meant to offend someone it would have been changed a long time ago. There are people who are just trying to cause a big problem when there is really no reason too. No one is meant to be singled out on the team or being offended therefore I don't know why people make such a big deal over this.

Response to my Grandchild

Well honey, no matter what you do in life you will always make a difference. Helping someone out with there homework or helping your mom clean your room, you are making a difference. For several years Mamaw played so many sports and has helped so many people improve their game and support there decisions. Even this is making a difference in someones life. Anything as simple as picking up papers that someone has dropped or saving someone from drowning is making a difference, especially saving a life.

BR 10/7/13

1.What does this say about our national security?
     This shows that we do not have the expert security that everyone says we do.

2.  Are you surprised that something like this could happen in 2013?
     I am kind of shocked that this happened because he had no ticket for the plane, he got through security and actually got into the plane. He had to be a very smart little boy for this to happen.

BR 10/4/10

What information is the same, what is different?

     They are both the same because they are women that have gotten in car chases. They are different because one had a severe medical problem and the other didn't.

BR 10/2/13

This article is about the government shutting down because they can't agree on a certain thing. I feel like the government should work together to solve this problem because they are leading everyone in America. They should be and act like leaders to be a role model for the rest of the nation.

BR 10/1/13

Write three questions you still have about the shut down
   
     1. Why can't they just make a decision together?
   
     2. How do they have the right to just shut down?

     3. Why do we not just dismiss everything and forget about it?