Wednesday, October 22, 2008
How Sources handle Issue
My three sources handle my issue extremely well. One is from the Washington Times a conservative leaning newspaper that discusses how the U.S. must continue the its embargo on Cuba until they show a willingness to increase human rights. The second is from the Economist which is a scholarly magazine that is well regarded throughout the country. The article discusses how Cuban policy has gone nowhere over the last 50 years and how the United States must take a different stance on the issue. Finally, my third source is testimony from the House Foreign Affairs Committee that discusses how Raul Castro is making great strides to increase human rights in his country and that because of this the United States needs to be willing to change its policy. Overall I have three great sources that discuss the Cuba issue very well.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Research
For Unit 2, I was able to find three very good sources. All were found using Lexis Nexis. The two that I am bringing to class are from the Washington Times newspaper and the Economist magazine. Both compare and contrast Obama and McCain on their policy towards Cuba. The Washington Times article appears to be on McCain's side and the Economist on Obama's side. This allows for great comparisons to elaborate on in my paper.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Unit 2 Assignment
For this unit I have chosen the topic of Foreign Relations. More specifically, the issue of the President of the United States meeting with dictators. McCain has argued that the President should not sit down without preconditions for a meeting with dictators of countries such as Cuba, Venezuela and Iran. The Obama campaign believes that the only way for diplomacy to move forward is if you sit down with these dictators without preconditions. Politicans all over the country are talking about this as well as historians. It is a complex issue with many ramifications.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Unit 1
In Unit 1, I was able to see that each section helped me in a different way make an argument. In my letter to the editor I was able to use Logos to try and counter the author's arguments. In my Op-Ed I used a considerable amount of ethos to make the case that I was an expert on the topic. Finally, in my humorous argument I used Pathos to try and get a strong reaction out of the audience.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Humorous Argument
For my Argument, I chose to do a cartoon. Due to my lack of technical capabilities I was unable to link it to this blog. Basically, it depicts a conversation between Barack Obama and Sarah Palin. In the conversation Palin mocks Obama while the only word Obama can speak is "Change." I believe it gets across the point that Palin has more executive experience than Obama and is more qualified than him.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Humor Argument
"After a quick meet-and-greet with King Abdullah, Obama was off to Israel, where he made a quick stop at the manger in Bethlehem where he was born." --Jon Stewart, on Barack Obama's Middle East trip.
This quote from Jon Stewart's "Daily Show," is a great example of humor in an argument. Barack Obama is known for drawing huge crowds and exciting the entire world as seen by his trip to Europe and the Middle East a few months ago. This quote compares Obama to Jesus by saying he stopped in Bethlehem where he was born.
This quote from Jon Stewart's "Daily Show," is a great example of humor in an argument. Barack Obama is known for drawing huge crowds and exciting the entire world as seen by his trip to Europe and the Middle East a few months ago. This quote compares Obama to Jesus by saying he stopped in Bethlehem where he was born.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Op-Ed
Why the Palin pick boosts McCain
Barack Obama has been known for energizing the electorate this campaign season, no one can argue that. He draws large crowds to rallies and was able to take a significant lead in the polls over McCain. However in the past few weeks, McCain’s poll numbers have gone up ground and his crowds have become larger. The reason for this is because a new gleaming star has emerged in American politics, Sarah Palin. With Gov. Palin in the race she has brings her executive experience, change message, and even excitement, game on Barack Obama.
Sarah Palin has more executive experience than Barack Obama who seeks the Presidency, that is a fact. In the research I completed analyzing the history of both Barack Obama and Sarah Palin, it is proven that she has held two executive titles, compared to Obama’s zero. She became Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska and helped the town bring its budget out of a deficit and into a surplus. She then elevated to the Governorship of Alaska beating the incumbent Governor and enacting many changes which will be discussed in depth later. It is hard to imagine how Barack Obama can continue to attack Sarah Palin who has more executive experience than himself.
According to recent polls, Americans have grown tired with the current administration as only one third of the American public supports the current administrations policies according to a September 1st, 2008 CBS News poll. With this poll, it is evident Americans want change. Sarah Palin has a track record of enacting change in every office she goes into unlike Barack Obama who preaches a hollow change with his undefined policies. Sarah Palin became Governor by beating the incumbent Republican Governor of Alaska as she sought to end corruption in the state government. She appointed Democrats and Republicans to serve in her cabinet, unlike any other Alaska Governor. She sold the private jet reserved for the Governor and fired the executive chef at the Governor’s mansion as she saw them as unnecessary. She cut earmark requests in half for Alaska as Governor and raised taxes on the big oil companies, something no Alaskan Governor had ever been able to do, mainly in part because she stood up to the lobbyists. It is quite evident that Sarah Palin has the change message that Americans are looking for and a track record to prove it.
John McCain announced his choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate at the end of August on a clear Ohio day. That was the day when the Republican party and parts of America truly became energized by the McCain ticket. In the ensuing days after the announcement, Palin and McCain toured parts of the country before the Republican convention as crowds swelled to see Palin and McCain together as they spoke about the reform they could bring to the White House. On the third night of the Republican convention, Sarah Palin gave her keynote speech and immediately a star was born. Her oratory was fantastic and even Democrats were left in awe of her speech that talked about real change that Americans could believe in. In the weeks that followed since the Republican convention Sarah Palin has been able to draw massive crowds as her words continue to entice people to the McCain ticket. She also energizes disenfranchised Hillary Clinton supporters who now have a reason to cheer again as Palin seeks to become the first woman Vice President in history just as Geraldine Ferraro, a Democrat tried to accomplish years ago. She also adds another element that has not been as prevalent in the campaign before, humor. Her speeches are filled with wit and charm and her famous quote, “the only difference between a hockey mom and a pig is lipstick,” drew punch lines on comedy shows throughout the country and has become talk of the media. Sarah Palin also connects to voters in a way McCain was unable to. She has a child with down syndrome and understands the effects of disabilities on children. She has another child who is a teenager that is pregnant out of wedlock and chose to fully stand behind her daughter in choosing to have the baby and marry the father of the child. These are family issues that many Americans have to deal with, having a child with a disability and a child who becomes pregnant out of wedlock. It is her support of her family unconditionally that has the nation taking notice.
Overall Sarah Palin proves to be an incredible choice for McCain as he climbs in the polls and even overtakes Obama in some of them. Her executive experience, change message, and sheer excitement are all beneficial things to the McCain ticket. As time passes, people will begin to realize how experienced she is and how she can enact reform.
Barack Obama has been known for energizing the electorate this campaign season, no one can argue that. He draws large crowds to rallies and was able to take a significant lead in the polls over McCain. However in the past few weeks, McCain’s poll numbers have gone up ground and his crowds have become larger. The reason for this is because a new gleaming star has emerged in American politics, Sarah Palin. With Gov. Palin in the race she has brings her executive experience, change message, and even excitement, game on Barack Obama.
Sarah Palin has more executive experience than Barack Obama who seeks the Presidency, that is a fact. In the research I completed analyzing the history of both Barack Obama and Sarah Palin, it is proven that she has held two executive titles, compared to Obama’s zero. She became Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska and helped the town bring its budget out of a deficit and into a surplus. She then elevated to the Governorship of Alaska beating the incumbent Governor and enacting many changes which will be discussed in depth later. It is hard to imagine how Barack Obama can continue to attack Sarah Palin who has more executive experience than himself.
According to recent polls, Americans have grown tired with the current administration as only one third of the American public supports the current administrations policies according to a September 1st, 2008 CBS News poll. With this poll, it is evident Americans want change. Sarah Palin has a track record of enacting change in every office she goes into unlike Barack Obama who preaches a hollow change with his undefined policies. Sarah Palin became Governor by beating the incumbent Republican Governor of Alaska as she sought to end corruption in the state government. She appointed Democrats and Republicans to serve in her cabinet, unlike any other Alaska Governor. She sold the private jet reserved for the Governor and fired the executive chef at the Governor’s mansion as she saw them as unnecessary. She cut earmark requests in half for Alaska as Governor and raised taxes on the big oil companies, something no Alaskan Governor had ever been able to do, mainly in part because she stood up to the lobbyists. It is quite evident that Sarah Palin has the change message that Americans are looking for and a track record to prove it.
John McCain announced his choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate at the end of August on a clear Ohio day. That was the day when the Republican party and parts of America truly became energized by the McCain ticket. In the ensuing days after the announcement, Palin and McCain toured parts of the country before the Republican convention as crowds swelled to see Palin and McCain together as they spoke about the reform they could bring to the White House. On the third night of the Republican convention, Sarah Palin gave her keynote speech and immediately a star was born. Her oratory was fantastic and even Democrats were left in awe of her speech that talked about real change that Americans could believe in. In the weeks that followed since the Republican convention Sarah Palin has been able to draw massive crowds as her words continue to entice people to the McCain ticket. She also energizes disenfranchised Hillary Clinton supporters who now have a reason to cheer again as Palin seeks to become the first woman Vice President in history just as Geraldine Ferraro, a Democrat tried to accomplish years ago. She also adds another element that has not been as prevalent in the campaign before, humor. Her speeches are filled with wit and charm and her famous quote, “the only difference between a hockey mom and a pig is lipstick,” drew punch lines on comedy shows throughout the country and has become talk of the media. Sarah Palin also connects to voters in a way McCain was unable to. She has a child with down syndrome and understands the effects of disabilities on children. She has another child who is a teenager that is pregnant out of wedlock and chose to fully stand behind her daughter in choosing to have the baby and marry the father of the child. These are family issues that many Americans have to deal with, having a child with a disability and a child who becomes pregnant out of wedlock. It is her support of her family unconditionally that has the nation taking notice.
Overall Sarah Palin proves to be an incredible choice for McCain as he climbs in the polls and even overtakes Obama in some of them. Her executive experience, change message, and sheer excitement are all beneficial things to the McCain ticket. As time passes, people will begin to realize how experienced she is and how she can enact reform.
Op-Ed
Why the Palin pick boosts McCain
Barack Obama has been known for energizing the electorate this campaign season, no one can argue that. He draws large crowds to rallies and was able to take a significant lead in the polls over McCain. However in the past few weeks, McCain’s poll numbers have gone up ground and his crowds have become larger. The reason for this is because a new gleaming star has emerged in American politics, Sarah Palin. With Gov. Palin in the race she has brings her executive experience, change message, and even excitement, game on Barack Obama.
Sarah Palin has more executive experience than Barack Obama who seeks the Presidency, that is a fact. In the research I completed analyzing the history of both Barack Obama and Sarah Palin, it is proven that she has held two executive titles, compared to Obama’s zero. She became Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska and helped the town bring its budget out of a deficit and into a surplus. She then elevated to the Governorship of Alaska beating the incumbent Governor and enacting many changes which will be discussed in depth later. It is hard to imagine how Barack Obama can continue to attack Sarah Palin who has more executive experience than himself.
According to recent polls, Americans have grown tired with the current administration as only one third of the American public supports the current administrations policies according to a September 1st, 2008 CBS News poll. With this poll, it is evident Americans want change. Sarah Palin has a track record of enacting change in every office she goes into unlike Barack Obama who preaches a hollow change with his undefined policies. Sarah Palin became Governor by beating the incumbent Republican Governor of Alaska as she sought to end corruption in the state government. She appointed Democrats and Republicans to serve in her cabinet, unlike any other Alaska Governor. She sold the private jet reserved for the Governor and fired the executive chef at the Governor’s mansion as she saw them as unnecessary. She cut earmark requests in half for Alaska as Governor and raised taxes on the big oil companies, something no Alaskan Governor had ever been able to do, mainly in part because she stood up to the lobbyists. It is quite evident that Sarah Palin has the change message that Americans are looking for and a track record to prove it.
John McCain announced his choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate at the end of August on a clear Ohio day. That was the day when the Republican party and parts of America truly became energized by the McCain ticket. In the ensuing days after the announcement, Palin and McCain toured parts of the country before the Republican convention as crowds swelled to see Palin and McCain together as they spoke about the reform they could bring to the White House. On the third night of the Republican convention, Sarah Palin gave her keynote speech and immediately a star was born. Her oratory was fantastic and even Democrats were left in awe of her speech that talked about real change that Americans could believe in. In the weeks that followed since the Republican convention Sarah Palin has been able to draw massive crowds as her words continue to entice people to the McCain ticket. She also energizes disenfranchised Hillary Clinton supporters who now have a reason to cheer again as Palin seeks to become the first woman Vice President in history just as Geraldine Ferraro, a Democrat tried to accomplish years ago. She also adds another element that has not been as prevalent in the campaign before, humor. Her speeches are filled with wit and charm and her famous quote, “the only difference between a hockey mom and a pig is lipstick,” drew punch lines on comedy shows throughout the country and has become talk of the media. Sarah Palin also connects to voters in a way McCain was unable to. She has a child with down syndrome and understands the effects of disabilities on children. She has another child who is a teenager that is pregnant out of wedlock and chose to fully stand behind her daughter in choosing to have the baby and marry the father of the child. These are family issues that many Americans have to deal with, having a child with a disability and a child who becomes pregnant out of wedlock. It is her support of her family unconditionally that has the nation taking notice.
Overall Sarah Palin proves to be an incredible choice for McCain as he climbs in the polls and even overtakes Obama in some of them. Her executive experience, change message, and sheer excitement are all beneficial things to the McCain ticket. As time passes, people will begin to realize how experienced she is and how she can enact reform.
Barack Obama has been known for energizing the electorate this campaign season, no one can argue that. He draws large crowds to rallies and was able to take a significant lead in the polls over McCain. However in the past few weeks, McCain’s poll numbers have gone up ground and his crowds have become larger. The reason for this is because a new gleaming star has emerged in American politics, Sarah Palin. With Gov. Palin in the race she has brings her executive experience, change message, and even excitement, game on Barack Obama.
Sarah Palin has more executive experience than Barack Obama who seeks the Presidency, that is a fact. In the research I completed analyzing the history of both Barack Obama and Sarah Palin, it is proven that she has held two executive titles, compared to Obama’s zero. She became Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska and helped the town bring its budget out of a deficit and into a surplus. She then elevated to the Governorship of Alaska beating the incumbent Governor and enacting many changes which will be discussed in depth later. It is hard to imagine how Barack Obama can continue to attack Sarah Palin who has more executive experience than himself.
According to recent polls, Americans have grown tired with the current administration as only one third of the American public supports the current administrations policies according to a September 1st, 2008 CBS News poll. With this poll, it is evident Americans want change. Sarah Palin has a track record of enacting change in every office she goes into unlike Barack Obama who preaches a hollow change with his undefined policies. Sarah Palin became Governor by beating the incumbent Republican Governor of Alaska as she sought to end corruption in the state government. She appointed Democrats and Republicans to serve in her cabinet, unlike any other Alaska Governor. She sold the private jet reserved for the Governor and fired the executive chef at the Governor’s mansion as she saw them as unnecessary. She cut earmark requests in half for Alaska as Governor and raised taxes on the big oil companies, something no Alaskan Governor had ever been able to do, mainly in part because she stood up to the lobbyists. It is quite evident that Sarah Palin has the change message that Americans are looking for and a track record to prove it.
John McCain announced his choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate at the end of August on a clear Ohio day. That was the day when the Republican party and parts of America truly became energized by the McCain ticket. In the ensuing days after the announcement, Palin and McCain toured parts of the country before the Republican convention as crowds swelled to see Palin and McCain together as they spoke about the reform they could bring to the White House. On the third night of the Republican convention, Sarah Palin gave her keynote speech and immediately a star was born. Her oratory was fantastic and even Democrats were left in awe of her speech that talked about real change that Americans could believe in. In the weeks that followed since the Republican convention Sarah Palin has been able to draw massive crowds as her words continue to entice people to the McCain ticket. She also energizes disenfranchised Hillary Clinton supporters who now have a reason to cheer again as Palin seeks to become the first woman Vice President in history just as Geraldine Ferraro, a Democrat tried to accomplish years ago. She also adds another element that has not been as prevalent in the campaign before, humor. Her speeches are filled with wit and charm and her famous quote, “the only difference between a hockey mom and a pig is lipstick,” drew punch lines on comedy shows throughout the country and has become talk of the media. Sarah Palin also connects to voters in a way McCain was unable to. She has a child with down syndrome and understands the effects of disabilities on children. She has another child who is a teenager that is pregnant out of wedlock and chose to fully stand behind her daughter in choosing to have the baby and marry the father of the child. These are family issues that many Americans have to deal with, having a child with a disability and a child who becomes pregnant out of wedlock. It is her support of her family unconditionally that has the nation taking notice.
Overall Sarah Palin proves to be an incredible choice for McCain as he climbs in the polls and even overtakes Obama in some of them. Her executive experience, change message, and sheer excitement are all beneficial things to the McCain ticket. As time passes, people will begin to realize how experienced she is and how she can enact reform.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Argument of Fact
For my argument of fact I chose a quote from Barack Obama's campaign website. It states that "evidence suggests that John McCain's energy policies will provide over $400 million in tax breaks for the big oil companies, thats not change, thats the same old thing." The reason this is an argument of fact is because it raises questions about what the facts in a given situation may be. It also offers substantial evidence to support its claim by outlining McCain's previous history of constantly voting for tax breaks for oil companies in the US Senate. It also outlines McCain's plan and support for no windfall tax on the oil companies.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Letter to the Editor
Authors Note
Currently, this is the first draft of the paper. It is a completed work but revisions will follow. This is the first letter to the editor that I have ever done, so I am a little concerned about the structure of my letter. I would like comments on the overall flow of the letter, basically making sure that it is cohesive.
Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune is a man of incredible political knowledge, as he has covered the last five presidential elections as a journalist for the world renowned newspaper. However, his article entitled “Palin boost could backfire on McCain,” lacks several key points that make Sarah Palin nothing but a boost for the McCain campaign.
In this article, Mr. Page is trying to make the case that Sarah Palin will turn out to be someone that will only hurt the McCain campaign. He cites Palin as an “inexperienced, silver-throated celebrity orator.” Mr. Page cites no examples of inexperience, however there are examples of true experience. Sarah Palin has been elected to two different offices in Alaska, first serving as the mayor of Wasilla and then becoming Governor of the state by ousting the incumbent republican Governor. She has been a chief executive of a town, Wasilla, Alaska and also a chief executive of the largest state in the country which provides incredibly valuable resources for the country. Mr. Page may need to understand that Sarah Palin has more executive experience than Barack Obama, who seeks the highest office in the land.
Throughout the article, Mr. Page cites Palin as anything but a change agent, but once again he seems to miss several key points. When Palin was elected to the governorship in 2006, she appointed Democrats and Republicans to both serve in her administration something no Alaskan governor had ever done. She signed major ethics reforms and cut earmark spending nearly in half for her state. She has stood up to the oil companies and has even increased taxes on some of the oil companies and she is not afraid of lobbyist intervention.
The article written by Mr. Page goes further into misleading the reader by stating that Alaska, during the Palin administration, leads the country in “pork-per-person.” However Mr. Page leaves out the fact that Alaska is the largest state in the country and is supplying the most clean natural gas out of any of the fifty states. The state is also a strategic location, next to Russia, with many valuable air bases vital to the country’s security. There is no reason why Alaska should not be given the resources it needs when the state is providing an incredibly valuable service to the country.
Mr. Page, in this article, seems to be cutting away at the historic nomination of a woman to be Vice-President of this great country. She has proven to be a change- maker by working with democrats to reform Alaska and standing up to lobbyists and the big oil companies. She is a hard-nosed woman who will bring more executive experience to this race than Barack Obama who is trying to seek the highest office in the land. Although Mr. Page has worked on reporting many campaigns and does have some valid points, however he has mislead the reader in this article by leaving out several key points on the benefit of Sarah Palin on John McCain’s ticket. .
Currently, this is the first draft of the paper. It is a completed work but revisions will follow. This is the first letter to the editor that I have ever done, so I am a little concerned about the structure of my letter. I would like comments on the overall flow of the letter, basically making sure that it is cohesive.
Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune is a man of incredible political knowledge, as he has covered the last five presidential elections as a journalist for the world renowned newspaper. However, his article entitled “Palin boost could backfire on McCain,” lacks several key points that make Sarah Palin nothing but a boost for the McCain campaign.
In this article, Mr. Page is trying to make the case that Sarah Palin will turn out to be someone that will only hurt the McCain campaign. He cites Palin as an “inexperienced, silver-throated celebrity orator.” Mr. Page cites no examples of inexperience, however there are examples of true experience. Sarah Palin has been elected to two different offices in Alaska, first serving as the mayor of Wasilla and then becoming Governor of the state by ousting the incumbent republican Governor. She has been a chief executive of a town, Wasilla, Alaska and also a chief executive of the largest state in the country which provides incredibly valuable resources for the country. Mr. Page may need to understand that Sarah Palin has more executive experience than Barack Obama, who seeks the highest office in the land.
Throughout the article, Mr. Page cites Palin as anything but a change agent, but once again he seems to miss several key points. When Palin was elected to the governorship in 2006, she appointed Democrats and Republicans to both serve in her administration something no Alaskan governor had ever done. She signed major ethics reforms and cut earmark spending nearly in half for her state. She has stood up to the oil companies and has even increased taxes on some of the oil companies and she is not afraid of lobbyist intervention.
The article written by Mr. Page goes further into misleading the reader by stating that Alaska, during the Palin administration, leads the country in “pork-per-person.” However Mr. Page leaves out the fact that Alaska is the largest state in the country and is supplying the most clean natural gas out of any of the fifty states. The state is also a strategic location, next to Russia, with many valuable air bases vital to the country’s security. There is no reason why Alaska should not be given the resources it needs when the state is providing an incredibly valuable service to the country.
Mr. Page, in this article, seems to be cutting away at the historic nomination of a woman to be Vice-President of this great country. She has proven to be a change- maker by working with democrats to reform Alaska and standing up to lobbyists and the big oil companies. She is a hard-nosed woman who will bring more executive experience to this race than Barack Obama who is trying to seek the highest office in the land. Although Mr. Page has worked on reporting many campaigns and does have some valid points, however he has mislead the reader in this article by leaving out several key points on the benefit of Sarah Palin on John McCain’s ticket. .
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-oped0910pagesep10,0,7756472.column
For this Unit 1 assignment I chose the issue of Sarah Palin being John McCains running mate. There has been much discussion since the Republican convention of her not being qualified enough or possibly changing her positions on several issues. Yet at the same time she has breathed life back into the McCain campaign which has closed the gap with Obama in the polls. She is an outsider of Washington unlike here competitor Joe Biden so it will be interesting to see how Gov. Palin can influence the race.
The editorial I selected was published on September 10th in the Chicago Tribube and was written by Clarence Page. In the article Page argues how the Sarah Palin pick for McCain may backfire mainly because of her lack of experience and how some of her positions on the issues may have changed over the years.
The editorial I selected was published on September 10th in the Chicago Tribube and was written by Clarence Page. In the article Page argues how the Sarah Palin pick for McCain may backfire mainly because of her lack of experience and how some of her positions on the issues may have changed over the years.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Election Issue
For this presidential election the number one issue that I am interested in as a voter is Foreign Policy. I feel that America's security should be a top priority for our next President. I am looking for a candidate that will strengthen the military and will stand up to aggressive nations such as Iran who seem determined to wreak havoc on US interests. In my opinion, the next President must also be one who has the Foreign Policy credentials to lead in a time of crisis.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Ethos
"I’ve been on the ground in Georgia, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and I can tell you in no uncertain terms: this administration’s policy has been an abject failure. America cannot afford four more years of this." -Joe Biden at the Democratic Convention
This quote from Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic National Convention is a great example of ethos as he was making an arument based on character. Biden was trying to make the case that because he has been on the ground in these countries that he can make the hard and tough decisions a leader must make. This quote shows his credibility on foreign policy issues.
This quote from Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic National Convention is a great example of ethos as he was making an arument based on character. Biden was trying to make the case that because he has been on the ground in these countries that he can make the hard and tough decisions a leader must make. This quote shows his credibility on foreign policy issues.
Pathos
This picture is a great example of a pathos argument. The picture depicts a German wrestler named Matthias Steiner who won an Olympic gold medal in weighlifting this summer in Beijing. He is holding his gold medal as well as a picture of his late wife. She passed away in a car accident earlier in the year and he devoted his performance in the Olympics to her. This picture is filled with emotion as Steiner is celebrating his victory and also mourning the loss of his wife. It also shows that you can overcome adversity as he did by winning an Olympic gold medal.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Introductory Post
Hi, my name is Kelly Barnes and I am a Junior at TCU. I was born and raised in Austin, TX and have always wanted to attend TCU. I am a political science major with a minor in Geography. I went to a private high school in Austin and enjoyed participating in many sports on campus.
The reason I am participating in this class is because it is required for me, however I would like to improve my writing skills as I feel they should be a little stronger. I am also very interested in this election so I look forward to discussions in class.
My experience with writing is primarily dominated by constant email exchanges and text messages with friends, family and work related business. I have yet to take an English class at TCU, but have written extensively in the classroom as I am a political science major. I feel my writing could be a little stronger on the grammatical side and I hope this class will help me on that front.
I have an extremely high interest in politics as I am majoring in Political Science. I have been following this election closely and look forward to the campaign season. I have been involved on campus in the Student Government Association at TCU and have worked on several campaigns over the years. I have also worked the past two summers in Washington, DC, completing a Congressional internship and also working for a consulting firm. I look forward to following this campaign between Obama and McCain.
I believe one of the arguments my blog is making is how I want my blog to be simple, easy to understand and read. I feel the words I write in this blog will be what determine it, not the colors and design. The choice to not fill my blog with color and creative art shows that I like things to be right there in front of you with no distractions which is how the words in this blog will look I hope.
I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of the course syllabus and look forward to a great semester.
The reason I am participating in this class is because it is required for me, however I would like to improve my writing skills as I feel they should be a little stronger. I am also very interested in this election so I look forward to discussions in class.
My experience with writing is primarily dominated by constant email exchanges and text messages with friends, family and work related business. I have yet to take an English class at TCU, but have written extensively in the classroom as I am a political science major. I feel my writing could be a little stronger on the grammatical side and I hope this class will help me on that front.
I have an extremely high interest in politics as I am majoring in Political Science. I have been following this election closely and look forward to the campaign season. I have been involved on campus in the Student Government Association at TCU and have worked on several campaigns over the years. I have also worked the past two summers in Washington, DC, completing a Congressional internship and also working for a consulting firm. I look forward to following this campaign between Obama and McCain.
I believe one of the arguments my blog is making is how I want my blog to be simple, easy to understand and read. I feel the words I write in this blog will be what determine it, not the colors and design. The choice to not fill my blog with color and creative art shows that I like things to be right there in front of you with no distractions which is how the words in this blog will look I hope.
I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of the course syllabus and look forward to a great semester.
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