the Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Independent and Socialist parties. Nevertheless, it is somewhat unusual to find a presidential candidate who has amassed a fortune of several billion dollars riding a populist wave to the degree that Donald Trump is doing so with his promise to bring back…
Throughout The Bible, passages describe the character of The Antichrist using both direct prophetic allusions and types (typology). Within all these passages, certain themes are discovered again and again. The composite picture paints a fairly simple-minded yet predetermined individual, driven by an insatiable desire for self-elevation and praise. Like Lucifer before him, this obsession will cause The Antichrist to proclaim himself as God’s co-equal, if not higher. Lucifer’s proclamation is…
Similarities Between the American and the Back Settlers Philip Slater and Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur have both created works that accurately depict the attitude and actions of their respective subjects. Slater devotes an entire parable to describe the actions of a man dubbed the “American” (xxii) in his best-selling book, The Pursuit of Loneliness (1970). Prior to writing this best-seller, Slater graduated from Harvard University and became a professor of sociology. Alternatively, Crèvecoeur…
of the United States these attitudes likely don’t exist on a shared level, as the country is usually torn between the two political parties. This divide has been made more evident upon this most recent election between Trump and Hilary Clinton. Hence, it could be argued that if Trump continues to appeal to only his supporters the divide will grow stronger causing democracy to falter and…
INTRODUCTION/ CULTURAL DRIVERS Throughout history, communication has played a significant role in the development of cultures and more specifically effective communication. Effective communication facilitates people to understand each other, breaks down language and cultural barriers, and builds trust and respect for one another. Today people have evolved, so as the way they communicate. We can trace the first form of communication to cave paintings around 130,000 B.C.E. The theory is that the…
Jordan Clarke- Freedom of the Press is part of the five main freedoms represented in the first amendment of the constitution of the United States. The constitution was ratified in 1791 putting freedom of the Press in full development and has since evolved and impacted current amendments and technology in modern day. We enjoy freedom of press under the First Amendment to the Constitution and it can be characterized as immunity from government control or censorship thus the right to publish…
How will Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump and become the first woman president? Jonathan Alter authored a piece in The Daily Beast titled “Free College Now! Why Hillary Clinton Needs to Run With Bernie Sanders’s Best Idea” that suggests the Hillary Clinton should use Bernie Sander’s free college plan to attract young democratic voters. I will analyze Alter’s article and show that Alter was not persuasive using ethos and the use of the enthymeme. However, through my analysis, I will identify his…
He is known to be a successful businessman. Trump is chairman and president of The Trump Organization and has many towers, hotels and golf courses named after him. Although he is a successful businessman, he is not the best candidate for our next president simply because he is only good for business and favors white…
neither endorsing nor degrading the man in question, I am simply addressing something I believe needs to be addressed: Donald Trump. The range of posts about Donald Trump is incredible, both pro and anti. As I look through my news feed, it appears that well over 50% of the things shown therein relate to the election with a large majority of those talking about Donald Trump. But I 'm not here to address his flaws or his redeemable qualities. I 'm simply here to…
The time to elect the next president of the United States of America has arrived. As with each presidential election cycle the candidates from each party make their intended policies available to the general public. This is done to aid the voters in making an informed decision when it comes time to cast a ballot. Potential voters are encouraged to research each candidate’s stance on a given topic, healthcare for example. Knowing where a candidate stands helps the potential voter to vote for the…