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Thursday, June 23rd the people of Britain went to the polls and made a decision that will reshape history for the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. The referendum vote to leave the European Union, commonly referred to as Brexit, is not one many people predicted would pass. However, a combination of factors––economic, social, and political––building up enough tension and anxiety in the British people, lead a very split electorate to the polls where the referendum vote was their outlet to…

If you every ask any adults about if marijuana should be legalized or not, most of the adults likely to say, marijuana should be legalized; however, there are some people who still think that legalizing marijuana will create more problem for the state and for them. To pass the laws there has been some antagonism arguments and changes so effectually where the state have to take the most of their work to build the political debate on marijuana legalization. In October 2012, there were number of…

Universal Healthcare Universal healthcare is a hot topic in America. According to a Gallup poll in 2015, roughly 50% of Americans agree with universal healthcare, while the other 50% disagrees with it. Generally, the pro side (the half that agrees) are lower middle class or unemployed with lower incomes, whereas the con side (other half that is against) are majority upper class with higher annual incomes. The pro side, like myself, would tend to argue that universal healthcare would help the…

A famous example of someone who successfully utilizes kairos is President Barack Obama. Much of his presidential success can be contributed to his persuasive and engaging speeches which affect people’s emotions and ultimately, their actions in the polls. After winning the primary election in the state of South Carolina, he performed a speech entitled “Yes, we can change.” He caters the entire speech specifically to the people he is addressing; every section of his speech takes into consideration…

To the contrary, a recent poll of students found that sixty percent of kids under the age of eighteen said they were tired during the whole school day. In addition, fourteen percent of those responding to the poll reported falling asleep at some point during class. Students who experience this level of tiredness cannot possibly learn at the same level as they would if…

AnaSofia Bravo Mrs. Layton English 2010 23 February 2024 How to decide if college is worth the cost. Topic Introduction From a young age, students are told, “If you want a good-paying job, you must go to college.” As the students become teenagers, they become pressured to decide on their lifelong careers and are expected to attend college. In recent years, more and more teenagers and young adults ask themselves, “Is college really worth the thousands of dollars? Will I make more than if I stick…

a New Dealer himself, Truman posed much reduced threat to investors in comparison to the Roosevelt. In fact, in 1945, an AIPO poll of business executives showed 60% believed Truman would be favorable to business, 25% less favorable or the same. Even 55% believed he would be less favorable to labor unions, while 25% expected less or about the same (Higgs). Thus, the polls, change in power, and the Truman presidency showed an inflated business confidence that would start an investment boom, ending…

this land of liberty” which clearly shows not just understanding but respect for draft resistors. It goes on to say “Shame disgrace and all dishonour, wrongly placed upon their heads” . Although not as accurate a reflection of public opinion as the polls used elsewhere, I believe that pop-culture has an important role in reflecting the attitude of the young adult population at the…

Why did Kennedy win the Election? Why did Nixon lose the election? The year 1960 has been full of uncertainties. Domestically, behind the economic prosperity there came the explosively populous new generation who must be financially equipped; Civil rights movement was heating up under the leadership of Martin Luther King. In the international arena, the predominant image of the country was shaken by recent unpleasant diplomacy –especially the failed summit with Krushchev. However, in 1960, one…

Americans’ attitudes towards issues, has not increased over the past few decades (DiMaggio et. al 1998; Evans 2003; Klinkner 2006; Fiorina et. Al 2008). Fiorina et. al confirm that voting is indeed polarized, pointing to a 2004 National Election Pool exit poll that reported about 90% of Americans classified as Republicans voted for George W. Bush, and about 90% of Democrats voted for John Kerry (Fiorina et al. 2008). However, they argue that voting data alone do not provide enough insight into…