1. What is the significance of the words on the paper?
2. Why do the men have such facial expressions?
3. What does this cartoon depict about abortion?
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Political Party Research
1. Democrats have represented the interests of working families, fighting for equal opportunities and justice for all Americans.
2. Founded based on the idea that wealth and privilege shouldn't be an entitlement to rule
3. Believe that hardworking families are the values that should guide us
4. Believe that we didn't become a prosperous country due to rewarding the greed but by rewarding the hardworking and responsible
5. Democrats have a long and proud history of defending Civil Rights
6. Believe in the essential American ideal that no one should be constrained by the circumstances of their birth
7. Democrats value education as the key to success
8. Democrats are committed to protecting America’s natural resources and ensuring the quality of our air, water, and land
9. Democrats are fighting to repair damage and grow an economy based on hard work and responsibility, not greed
10. Obama said I believe we can have a strong and growing economy without a strong and growing middle class
11. Democrats are working to pass comprehensive energy and climate legislation to protect our nation from the serious economic, environmental, and strategic risks that result from our reliance on foreign oil
12. Democrats have always embraced our country’s diversity, but we also recognize that our current immigration system is broken.
13. Democrats believe we need to bring the 11 million undocumented immigrants out of the shadows and create a legal, fair, and economically viable system that holds both immigrants and employers accountable and finally to ensure that our borders are safe.
14. Trying to make health care available for all people
15. The Recovery Act protected health insurance coverage for nearly 7 million working Americans who lost their jobs in this recession
Left, Right, Center - Third Parties
Details/Questions
1. Will there ever be a Third Party?
2. 58% of Americas said we need a third politcal party in 2010.
3. Americas said they feel disconnected from the two parties due to the things that have happened in the past years
4. Would a third party risk President Obamas reelection?
5. If the third party is a millionaire, we wouldn't be getting anything new.
6. What kind of party would be formed?
7. Tea party is integrated into Republican Party, which happens a lot. Other parties integrate into one of the two. News ideas simulated
8. Parties will break down. Triggers by failure of one of the parties of a major issue. In the near future, could be the break down in public finances
9. When this happens will a third party be formed or will a new party take over one of the current parties?
10. A third party presidential candidate does not have to win to change the debate
1. Will there ever be a Third Party?
2. 58% of Americas said we need a third politcal party in 2010.
3. Americas said they feel disconnected from the two parties due to the things that have happened in the past years
4. Would a third party risk President Obamas reelection?
5. If the third party is a millionaire, we wouldn't be getting anything new.
6. What kind of party would be formed?
7. Tea party is integrated into Republican Party, which happens a lot. Other parties integrate into one of the two. News ideas simulated
8. Parties will break down. Triggers by failure of one of the parties of a major issue. In the near future, could be the break down in public finances
9. When this happens will a third party be formed or will a new party take over one of the current parties?
10. A third party presidential candidate does not have to win to change the debate
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Political Cartoon 6
What does the elephants worried look represent?
Why does the donkey have such facial expressions?
What is this artist saying about redistricting?
20 Truths
1. Candidates never come up with own campaign budget o
2. Maps/technology can find where to target o
3. Some voters have no idea who to vote for and just guess -
4. It is all about the money and tv -
5. 1 billion dollars was spent 10 years ago on campaigns +
6. Over 10 billions dollars is now spent on campaigns -
7. Legislators know where republicans and democrats stand while redistricting -
8. The Iowa Caucus is taken very seriously and is targets with the most campaigning o
9. Church attendance is highly correlated with partisanship than income of education o
10. 30 - 40% of voters claim to be independent o
11. Voter turnout has decreased in recent decades -
12. It is extremely difficult for an independent to win an election -
13. Presidents can veto any bill and it is nearly impossible to overturn a veto -
14. Constitution can be interpreted differently and in someones favor -
15. Incumbents are more likely to be reelected o
16. Redistricting occurs every 10 years and seats are shifts o
17. Judges are appointed for life -
18. Judges use precedents to decide cases o
19.Since 1973, over 130 people have been released from death row with evidence of their innocence. -
20. Government needs to cut the deficit by trillions of dollars -
2. Maps/technology can find where to target o
3. Some voters have no idea who to vote for and just guess -
4. It is all about the money and tv -
5. 1 billion dollars was spent 10 years ago on campaigns +
6. Over 10 billions dollars is now spent on campaigns -
7. Legislators know where republicans and democrats stand while redistricting -
8. The Iowa Caucus is taken very seriously and is targets with the most campaigning o
9. Church attendance is highly correlated with partisanship than income of education o
10. 30 - 40% of voters claim to be independent o
11. Voter turnout has decreased in recent decades -
12. It is extremely difficult for an independent to win an election -
13. Presidents can veto any bill and it is nearly impossible to overturn a veto -
14. Constitution can be interpreted differently and in someones favor -
15. Incumbents are more likely to be reelected o
16. Redistricting occurs every 10 years and seats are shifts o
17. Judges are appointed for life -
18. Judges use precedents to decide cases o
19.Since 1973, over 130 people have been released from death row with evidence of their innocence. -
20. Government needs to cut the deficit by trillions of dollars -
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Constituent Letter
Dear Senator Casey,
Hello, my name is Emily Flaherty and I am currently a senior at Haverford High School. First, I would like to thank you for you willingness to serve the public. As a constituent of your district I respectfully ask you to support the S 174: Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act.
This act would improve the American's health and reduce health care costs by changing our health care system toward prevention, wellness, and health promotion. Over 33.9% of adults and 19.6% of kids are obese in the US. This illness causes many diseases which causes our health insurance cost to rise. If this Bill is passed regulations will be placed for food labels and advertising to kids, and promoting exercise will be enacted. This will lower obesity, diseases, and the cost of our health insurance.
So with this being said, please support S 174: Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act. I encourage you to introduce this bill to the House and pass S 174 into law. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Emily Flaherty
****SENT*****
Abortion Questions - Issue of the Week
1. Can we determine when a child actually become a person?
2. What issues are taken into account when discussing abortion?
3. What would be the cons of taking away abortion?
Abortion is a very controversial subject. I could take my stand on this issue but I rather go broad and look at both sides. Not only do people argue whether it should be legal or not, they argue when a child actually becomes a person. "Some sources believe that the government has taken away the unalienable rights of the child by questioning when the child actually becomes a person and by recognizing the rights of the mother over the rights of the child. Some believe that the government should not have so much authority as to take away protection from the unborn." This is just one way to look at life in regards to government. Some also say a child is a person as conception and some say when the child is born and all in between. It is not realistic to think we will ever come up with a way to prove to all when a child is a person; therefore we cannot determine when a child actually become a human being.
When discussing abortion and whether is should be legalized or not, not only is when a child becomes a person researched but the issues the mother faces is also considered. Issues such as rape, financial state, and health of the mother is put into consideration. What if the mother was raped and doesn't want a child? What if the parents can't support the baby? What is the mothers life is at stake? All of these issues must be taken into account when discussing abortion. What if we just put restrictions and regulations on abortion? Such as if mothers life is at stake it is allowed, or if not enough money the government can offer money, if raped it can be used, etc.
However, if there are restrictions or abortion is considered illegal then there will be consequences. These would include illegal ways of abortion. For example, those 'back alley' stories would increase. Women would do anything and risk their lives to get an abortion illegally. This would also need to be taken into consideration.
So what can we do about abortion? The government has mixed feelings and has no idea what to do about it. A candidates view on abortion affects voters and who they vote for. There are too many pros and cons dealing with abortion that it is nearly impossible to please everyone.
http://www.christianet.com/abortionfacts/politicalissuesonabortion.htm
2. What issues are taken into account when discussing abortion?
3. What would be the cons of taking away abortion?
Abortion is a very controversial subject. I could take my stand on this issue but I rather go broad and look at both sides. Not only do people argue whether it should be legal or not, they argue when a child actually becomes a person. "Some sources believe that the government has taken away the unalienable rights of the child by questioning when the child actually becomes a person and by recognizing the rights of the mother over the rights of the child. Some believe that the government should not have so much authority as to take away protection from the unborn." This is just one way to look at life in regards to government. Some also say a child is a person as conception and some say when the child is born and all in between. It is not realistic to think we will ever come up with a way to prove to all when a child is a person; therefore we cannot determine when a child actually become a human being.
When discussing abortion and whether is should be legalized or not, not only is when a child becomes a person researched but the issues the mother faces is also considered. Issues such as rape, financial state, and health of the mother is put into consideration. What if the mother was raped and doesn't want a child? What if the parents can't support the baby? What is the mothers life is at stake? All of these issues must be taken into account when discussing abortion. What if we just put restrictions and regulations on abortion? Such as if mothers life is at stake it is allowed, or if not enough money the government can offer money, if raped it can be used, etc.
However, if there are restrictions or abortion is considered illegal then there will be consequences. These would include illegal ways of abortion. For example, those 'back alley' stories would increase. Women would do anything and risk their lives to get an abortion illegally. This would also need to be taken into consideration.
So what can we do about abortion? The government has mixed feelings and has no idea what to do about it. A candidates view on abortion affects voters and who they vote for. There are too many pros and cons dealing with abortion that it is nearly impossible to please everyone.
http://www.christianet.com/abortionfacts/politicalissuesonabortion.htm
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