blog 7
Learning about the 5 different morals that we are apparently born with was very eye opening. When I took the survey to get my statistics, I had no idea what I would get. According to the survey, I valued care/harm the most out of anything. Which actually did not surprise me, this is because I am very empathetic and always thinking about the health and wellbeing of everyone. As far as it goes for the debate, I believe that the majority of the candidates valued authority. This is because the common theme through out all of their arguments, was listening to authority. I do find it interesting how all the candidates in the republican debate tend to attack each other more than the actually topics. In other words, I feel that the republicans don't value in group loyalty nearly as much as the democratic party. The democratic party values in group loyalty and care more. While the republican party doesn't care as much about those morals.
blog 6
When watching the presidential debate I feel that there were many good points made. Though one issue that sparked my interest was the issue of college prices. I really liked the point that was made by Senator Bernie Sanders. What he said specifically was that he believes that college should be free to all people. He also stated that everyone deserves education if they want it, therefore it is not fair to not be able to go to the college you'd like because of price.
On the other hand, Hilary Clinton brought up that she believes college should indeed be cheaper, though not free. This is because she believes the value of having an education and make the students practically lazy. They will see no point in working for their education. Which I feel is a very valid point.
A good middle ground for the two that I thought of is possibly having college instate be significantly cheaper (almost free), while out of state colleges are more. This way, if you want to and have the extra money, you can go to college outside of the state. I feel that both think of significant points, though there can be middle ground for the two.
On the other hand, Hilary Clinton brought up that she believes college should indeed be cheaper, though not free. This is because she believes the value of having an education and make the students practically lazy. They will see no point in working for their education. Which I feel is a very valid point.
A good middle ground for the two that I thought of is possibly having college instate be significantly cheaper (almost free), while out of state colleges are more. This way, if you want to and have the extra money, you can go to college outside of the state. I feel that both think of significant points, though there can be middle ground for the two.
blog 5
We all receive information differently from the next. all depends on our lifestyle and who we are. When you find information about the world, most get it through "fox news," others read newspapers, while theres the other majority that just goes with what people around them agree with. Though, even if we don't really notice, those different sources effect our opinion and where exactly we lie in our beliefs. Fox news is known to be more focused on the democratic points of view while other news channels might be more Republic.
When thinking of my personal life, I am not super involved in politics, or even know exactly I lie. Though, I do watch fix news with my dad sometimes. The common theme with this news channel was empowerment. It was a very democratic news channel. The thing about this is, this also makes me not 100% agree with how they present their information. So, this makes me sit in the middle and be not so sure about where my beliefs are. Simply because I don't know much about the other view. Now, when thinking of the big sort, I believe that what news channel we watch most definitely effects what we believe.
When thinking of my personal life, I am not super involved in politics, or even know exactly I lie. Though, I do watch fix news with my dad sometimes. The common theme with this news channel was empowerment. It was a very democratic news channel. The thing about this is, this also makes me not 100% agree with how they present their information. So, this makes me sit in the middle and be not so sure about where my beliefs are. Simply because I don't know much about the other view. Now, when thinking of the big sort, I believe that what news channel we watch most definitely effects what we believe.
Blog 4
I found it very interesting how in this article, the author connected the large sized “sugary” drinks to what our diginity looks like. The reason that I found this intriguing is because I feel that American’s being stereotypically fat and unhealthy comes from our extremely large portion sizes. How the world views us I feel does effect how we view ourselves in our daily lives.
Now digging deeper into the reason as to why we have this larger cup size and the reason why it is so appetizing to us. I definetly believe that we only do what the majority does. Or do what a superior tells us to do. We rarely listen to our own head and thoughts. So if everyone else wants a bigger cup, even though you don’t want that much soda, you’re going to get the bigger cup anyway because majority rules. I really like that some parts of America did decide to break off from the majority and make their own law stating that you cannot change the standard portion sizes. This shows that majority can be broken at times.
Now digging deeper into the reason as to why we have this larger cup size and the reason why it is so appetizing to us. I definetly believe that we only do what the majority does. Or do what a superior tells us to do. We rarely listen to our own head and thoughts. So if everyone else wants a bigger cup, even though you don’t want that much soda, you’re going to get the bigger cup anyway because majority rules. I really like that some parts of America did decide to break off from the majority and make their own law stating that you cannot change the standard portion sizes. This shows that majority can be broken at times.
blog 3
I feel that a point that was very true to me was that women value family. This is because when I hear woman, I automatically think of my mom or mother in general. Also, this paragraph, "But the burden of family is not why women are less likely to run, according to Lawless. The critical factor, she argues, is that women are less likely to be encouraged to run and less likely to be considered as a potential candidate when a position opens up." confuses me. I do believe that women are encouraged to run.
I feel that our country would'n't be extremely different in all honesty. I believe that there would be more of build on the emotional part. Therefore, we would all be more accepting and forced to understand one another. For example, I think that gay rights would've been passed long ago if women made a majority the political representation.Though I do feel that there would still be a lot of fighting and misleading circumstances.
I feel that on a national success rate, we do fairly well at making sure that women have equal amount of chance. Some women are doing better financially than men and that is actually fantastic, given how the America used to be a few decades ago. I feel that women are finally given the same amount of opportunity to succeed. Even though someone women are payed less then a man in the same position, that number is slowly decreasing.
I honestly feel that in order to increase access to our political institutions for women is to just not be so judgmental when a woman is in the house. The stereotypes of women always come out hardcore every time a woman is seen in the white house. It is felt that she does not have equal chance as the men do.
I feel that our country would'n't be extremely different in all honesty. I believe that there would be more of build on the emotional part. Therefore, we would all be more accepting and forced to understand one another. For example, I think that gay rights would've been passed long ago if women made a majority the political representation.Though I do feel that there would still be a lot of fighting and misleading circumstances.
I feel that on a national success rate, we do fairly well at making sure that women have equal amount of chance. Some women are doing better financially than men and that is actually fantastic, given how the America used to be a few decades ago. I feel that women are finally given the same amount of opportunity to succeed. Even though someone women are payed less then a man in the same position, that number is slowly decreasing.
I honestly feel that in order to increase access to our political institutions for women is to just not be so judgmental when a woman is in the house. The stereotypes of women always come out hardcore every time a woman is seen in the white house. It is felt that she does not have equal chance as the men do.
Blog 2
1. Who won the debate?
Who won the debate to me was honestly Donald Trump. He had very good points and spoke at the right times. Even though I do not particularly enjoy him as a person, he was very inspiring.
2. Was this a debate of substance, or political theater?
I feel that this was a debate of substance, because of the amount of over talking each other.
3. As for the facts we were given, I found it interesting how the candidates that we look up to, can lie to us.
Who won the debate to me was honestly Donald Trump. He had very good points and spoke at the right times. Even though I do not particularly enjoy him as a person, he was very inspiring.
2. Was this a debate of substance, or political theater?
I feel that this was a debate of substance, because of the amount of over talking each other.
3. As for the facts we were given, I found it interesting how the candidates that we look up to, can lie to us.
Blog 1
I feel that the biggest issue that America faces today is the economy. This is because the economy is what keeps this country going. When the economy is not good, we all suffer through the vicious cycle. Donald trump's position is representing the 30% of Republicans. He brings attention to how woman are treated and how to change it. I feel that his position is weak where he doesn't give background as to why.