Poli Sci Class

Throughout the first and second marking period, I have really learned a lot in this class. I now know how to use the macbooks a lot more, and I learned a ton about politics and the american government. I have picked up a lot of skills that I can use later on through school like, debating. I learned to pick a topic, pick a side, and then research facts and create your own opions to back up your argument. Overall, I really enjoyed my political science class, it would've been great if it were an all year course.

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Election 2008

With this years presidential election, I think that there were many factors that made its way into the desicion making of the peoples votes. Starting with the youth votes, I think that technology played a major role as to which candidate they would choose. Since the primary sources for the youths entertainment are the internet and tv, I think that when the youth go to the favorite channel or website, there was always some kind of advertisement about the candidates that made them aware of the issues, and probably made them make up their mind on who they want to vote for.
With Barack Obama winning the election, I think that looking at the global perpective, most of the other countries like how he will be the new president of the united states. For example, "Gordon Brown, UK prime minister, hailed Barack Obama’s victory as a moment which would ‘live in history as long as history books are written’, saying he looked forward to working ‘extremely closely’ with the new president." && "Italians of all stripes appeared enthralled by the victory of Barack Obama, and highlighted in their reactions his youth and ‘newness’" && "Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s former president, hailed Barack Obama’s victory and said he trusted that he would make it the mission of his presidency to combat the ‘scourge of poverty and disease everywhere’"
Since the election ended, the Republicans have been getting a bad rep. For example " Republicans will have gone from controlling every arm of government to controlling none." I think that America likes how there will be a democrat in the white house for a change, literally, becuase they want change.
With the political that I followed, they discussed the victory of Barack Obama, and also gave respect to John McCain's concession speech.

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Over the past week, basically the only thing we hear about on the news is the presidential election between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama. On the blog that I've been following, The Caucus NY Times, it is pretty much full of this weeks information on the two presidential candidates.

For example, "One week ago, Joe Wurzelbacherwas just another working man living in a modest ranch house near Toledo thinking about how to expand his plumbing business. But when he stopped Senator Barack Obama during a visit to his block this weekend to ask about his taxes, he set himself on a path to being the newest media celebrity — and, like other celebrities, found himself under scrutiny." -Larry Rohter & Liz Robbins (The Caucus). Just last night, this topic was brought up in the debate. John McCain actually used the term "plumber Joe" surprisingly McCain used the term as way of criticizing Obama's plans on taxes and spreading the wealth.
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In other news, there was another post that was about Obama and how he remained "steady" while McCain attacked him. "By contrast, Mr. Obama responded to Mr. McCain’s lines of attacks by smiling and slightly shaking his head, but otherwise maintained a blank expression and an unfailing monotone. For those voters who like to fall in love with their politicians by finding a common humanity, Mr. Obama did not deliver at any of the three debates; he gave off very little heat, alluring or otherwise, and his composure had a certain flatness.
At times even the debate moderator, Bob Schieffer of CBS, failed to tease out a reaction or reply from Mr. Obama that was anything less than controlled."- The Caucus NY Times. Some comments on the post included the terms "strategist" and/or "calm, cool, and collected".

Overall, this weeks news in politics and last nights debate, has really started to rally up the voters for election day in less than 3 weeks.

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The Caucus NY Times

"The stakes were a lot higher Thursday night for Gov. Sarah Palin, the Alaska governor, as she faced her opponent Senator Joe Biden in the sole vice presidential debate of the election, but most accounts indicate that she exceeded expectations."-Michael Falcone

Both vice predidential canidates made really good points in their debate, although both had some strong arguments against each other, they both remained professional and kept their composure.

How does this "professional" blog differ from blogs you have taken a look at up to this point?

The blog that I followed this time is different from the ones I've followed before in that it was very political. The professional blog had advertisments, and many comments. And it was by the New York Times, which is very popular to readers that follow politcals. I would consider this blog more serious then the previous ones I've taken a look at.

Take a specific issue presented in the blog, describe how that issue is presented, and provide your own response.

One specific issue in the political blog was the Vice-Presidential debate. Between Palin and Biden, they both discussed their views on different issues in our country and world wide. I think that this issue is very important, becuase registered voters want not only a good president, but a good vice president to strongly back them up in order to run a good country.

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American Apparel Lovers

http://americanapparel.net/presscenter/dailyupdate/

For those of you who already know, and those of you who don't, American Apparel just emerged its way in to our schools' fashion. Eversince the beginning of last year, many people in our school, girls mostly, have been sporting the new v-neck tees from American Apparel. Why? Because they come in every color possible and their quite afforable. Nowadays, the new trend consists of these tees thrown with a pair of skinny jeans. But not only can you get can you snag these trendy tees, but also: hoodies, dresses, leggings, and bathing suits. For guys and girls, American Apparel has become the new place to shop for the simplest/trendy outfits :).

What are the Celebs Driving?

http://www.ridelust.com/50-celebrities-their-cars/

We all know that celebrities have the newest and probably the most expensive cars out there, but wouldn't you like to know what your favorite celebrity is driving? I would. I found this website/blog where it gives a list of pretty popular celebs and the whips that they ride in. Some are very surprising. Who would think that shortest celebrities drive in the biggest cars! Anyways, check out the website and tell me what car is your favorite and the celebrity that drives it!