2008 films

CHAPTER ONE Barack Obama – My Observations As Barack Obama’s Presidency nears an end, it has become increasingly important for me to make my own assessments of his job performance and accomplishments. My desire is to address some of the issues and stumbling blocks that have been placed in his way from the beginning and throughout his Presidency. I must say that what I’ve observed from the outset of his Presidency is President Obama’s ability to carefully orchestrate the way he desired to be…

When this formal assignment was handed out I was truly worried. I had no idea what to write about. Thinking on the surface I thought that there was no precise purpose for writing, at least for me individually. To be blunt, writing is far from my favorite activity. However, as I sat down for a period of time and pondered deeply about the topic I realized just how important and vital writing can be in everyone’s lives, especially mine. At a glance, I believed that if my writing skills were above…

The strength of the Democratic Party is in its diverse and inclusive base. That’s why it’s often referred to as the “Big Tent Party.” Unfortunately, that is also its ‘Achilles hills’ when it comes to getting a general consensus on issues and nothing more has demonstrated this phenomenon than the current presidential race involving former Secretary Hilary Rodham Clinton. After riding high in the polls among democrats leading up to her announcement, she is now barely in the lead in some key early…

As the United States has progressed into the 21st century, more and more people have started to turn away completely from Jesus, proving difficult for recent leaders to incorporate Jesus into their political views. President Barack Obama has been criticized by the religious right and their argument of political issues. "I may be opposed to abortion for religious reasons," he said, "but if I seek to pass a law banning the practice, I cannot simply point to the teachings of my church or evoke God…

As the 2016 presidential election wears on in the United States of America, members of the Democratic party have become split between the two running candidates. On one side lies pragmaticism heralded by candidate Hillary Clinton. Clinton is very much the establishment candidate in the race, favoring compromise with the opposing party to create slow, non-risky change. On the other hand, however, is Bernie Sanders, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist who believes that the democratic party…

Oratorical Analysis of the 2012 State of the Union Address After their time in office, presidents will often become known for their persona and quirks, rather than their accomplishments. President Barack Obama, for instance, is notorious for his confident and unwavering voice. It manages to echo throughout his speaking arena without coming across as aggressive, but rather soothing. January 24th of 2012 marked the first State of the Union Address in Obamas second term as president. The purpose of…

2016 presidential candidate. The office of the Presidency of the United States of America has always been, and will most likely continue to be, a reflection of what this great nation wants its leader to be in 2016. A short analogy: Consider that in 2008, the United States was reeling from the presidency of George W. Bush, a man with feigned a southern drawl and “down home” naiveté in order to set the USA on a course with disaster. At the end of his Presidency, the pendulum swung in favor of a…

Feminism in Literature (A detailed analysis of Feminism in, Story of an Hour; My Antonia; and Yellow Wallpaper) “In November 2015, Hillary Clinton (1947–)—former U.S. Secretary of State, former U.S. Senator, and former U.S. First Lady—was the frontrunner in the race for the Democratic nomination in the U.S. presidential election of 2016, and was heavily favored to secure the nomination” (Collins Lines 1-3). In today’s world women are accepted into society as an equal of man, and of men of all…

Joel Pollak, a senior political editor, writes on the topic of Russian hacking of the 2016 U.S Presidential election in Breitbart News, an online publication that aligns with his right-wing views. His article aims to persuade reader’s that the CIA’s allegations of Russian hacking within the election are false, all while reassuring republican supporters that they have “nothing to fear” (Pollak, 2016), as they won the election fairly. While Pollak’s logical and emotional appeals are strong, his…

Paper Assignment 1 From sexual assault scandals, leaked state emails, and incivility, the American population has been kept on its toes during what some call the most outrageous presidential election to date. While there are some notable differences in the 2016 election in comparison to previous races, the election is not entirely unique. By analyzing youth political participation, media bias, trends of popular opinion, and electorate expansion, we can observe what’s new and what’s old in…