The New York Times
May 9, 2008
This aritcle was clearly written by a democrat. It discusses how Clinton is stuck in a lose lose situation with the new poles that say Clinton will lose as the democratic nominee. Basically, the author thinks she has the right to stay in the race against Obahma, so she fight. At the same time if she stays in the race she could be hurting her party. If she contiues to back Obahma some democrats may not vote for him.
I thought this article was not written well. It was very biased and was a turn off to all republicans. It bashed John McCain saying that he just was another Bush.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The Death Penalty Returns
The New York Times
This article discusses the rash of executions planned after the Supreme Court ruling on Capital Punishment. The author gives some statistics about the planned executions but immediately shows bias and detracts from their credibility by using the phrase "Machinery of Death". The author proceeds with their bias throughout the rest of the article which also attempts to encompass the capital argument debate in a few sentences. The author also arrogantly assumes all americans share their view against capital punishment. The author makes no attempt to discuss the cons of capital punishment but instead states that the rest of the country feels as do. I'm not sure what the author was trying to say with this article but all it did was anger me.
This article discusses the rash of executions planned after the Supreme Court ruling on Capital Punishment. The author gives some statistics about the planned executions but immediately shows bias and detracts from their credibility by using the phrase "Machinery of Death". The author proceeds with their bias throughout the rest of the article which also attempts to encompass the capital argument debate in a few sentences. The author also arrogantly assumes all americans share their view against capital punishment. The author makes no attempt to discuss the cons of capital punishment but instead states that the rest of the country feels as do. I'm not sure what the author was trying to say with this article but all it did was anger me.
A Shot in the Arm
USA Today
Tom Harkin
This article discusses a farm bill passed by the senate and awaiting the president's signature. The author is the chairman of the senate agriculture committee which clearly establishes his credibility. Unfortunately, perhaps in an attempt to simplify the article for the general public, he makes claims about how the bill might affect farms and the public but doesn't cite any examples of what the bill entails. The reader is stuck with all these promises but not a single detail about what the bill entails or what changes will be made. Like most fast food, it looks good on the menu but most of us have no clue what's in it.
Tom Harkin
This article discusses a farm bill passed by the senate and awaiting the president's signature. The author is the chairman of the senate agriculture committee which clearly establishes his credibility. Unfortunately, perhaps in an attempt to simplify the article for the general public, he makes claims about how the bill might affect farms and the public but doesn't cite any examples of what the bill entails. The reader is stuck with all these promises but not a single detail about what the bill entails or what changes will be made. Like most fast food, it looks good on the menu but most of us have no clue what's in it.
The Tax Trickery Spreads
The New York Times
This article mainly discusses the recent gas tax break proposed by senators Clinton and McCain and how this campaign move has inspired other such proposals in various states. The author argues that this will save the consumer very little but cost the government a great deal. He also cites an example from 2000 when Indiana tried a similar tactic and it cost them dearly. Another point he uses is lowering gas prices will not stifle our dependence on oil thereby leading to even higher prices once the tax break is over. He establishes the senators' moves as being campaign pandering and counterproductive to our national economy at best. This is a concise article stating clear fact from a knowledgeable individual.
This article mainly discusses the recent gas tax break proposed by senators Clinton and McCain and how this campaign move has inspired other such proposals in various states. The author argues that this will save the consumer very little but cost the government a great deal. He also cites an example from 2000 when Indiana tried a similar tactic and it cost them dearly. Another point he uses is lowering gas prices will not stifle our dependence on oil thereby leading to even higher prices once the tax break is over. He establishes the senators' moves as being campaign pandering and counterproductive to our national economy at best. This is a concise article stating clear fact from a knowledgeable individual.
Teaching Rocket Science
The New York Post
May 6, 2008
Author: Unknown
This article was written in response to the recent death of one of the Islamic Jihad members, the head of the bomb making squad. This man was also a teacher in one to the top boys’ preparatory schools in Gaza. The author’s main point of writing is to send a message to Congress to stop sending money to the United Nation’s Relief Work Agency who pays for the running of these schools. This event proves that the leaders of these organizations cannot be trusted with our money. Congress has already considered limiting money sent to these areas, and now the author is encouraging them to do this once more. I agree that this would be an excellent idea!
May 6, 2008
Author: Unknown
This article was written in response to the recent death of one of the Islamic Jihad members, the head of the bomb making squad. This man was also a teacher in one to the top boys’ preparatory schools in Gaza. The author’s main point of writing is to send a message to Congress to stop sending money to the United Nation’s Relief Work Agency who pays for the running of these schools. This event proves that the leaders of these organizations cannot be trusted with our money. Congress has already considered limiting money sent to these areas, and now the author is encouraging them to do this once more. I agree that this would be an excellent idea!
Obama's Opportunity
The New York Post
May 8, 2008
Author: Unknown
The author of the article writes to bring to attention that the fact that Clinton is still in the race is not something to be too upset about, but rather Obama should look at it as an opportunity to show the American people that he can handle conflict and bumps in the road. The American people have seen so far in the campaign that Hillary Clinton is a fighter and she is not going out of this race easily. Obama should use this time to demonstrate to the public his diplomatic skills. I agree with the author of this article in the fact that Clinton has definitely lost the race, and I also have to agree with him that Obama should use this opportunity to his advantage to prove his capabilities to the American people.
May 8, 2008
Author: Unknown
The author of the article writes to bring to attention that the fact that Clinton is still in the race is not something to be too upset about, but rather Obama should look at it as an opportunity to show the American people that he can handle conflict and bumps in the road. The American people have seen so far in the campaign that Hillary Clinton is a fighter and she is not going out of this race easily. Obama should use this time to demonstrate to the public his diplomatic skills. I agree with the author of this article in the fact that Clinton has definitely lost the race, and I also have to agree with him that Obama should use this opportunity to his advantage to prove his capabilities to the American people.
Clinton can't win
Los Angeles Times
May 8, 2008
Author: Unknown
The author of this article believes that Hillary Clinton has officially lost the race. He states that she is now only doing harm to her party and the American people by remaining in the race. She is distracting from the real issues at hand, the fact that the American people need to be informed on the differences in the two real candidates for President. The author gives Hillary full credit for her efforts and says that Obama should not just become the Democratic candidate because he was unopposed, but rather that Hillary truly gave her full efforts in the campaign battle. The author also notes that Hillary has two last options, both ending in not very good outcomes. One is that she can appeal that delegate votes in Florida and Michigan be counted, but it is unlikely to get her anywhere because we are now in mid-swing and the rules cannot be changed. The other is to convince super delegates to vote for her and against what their area has voted, but this is unlikely because it can only do harm to the super delegates in neglecting their peoples’ vote. This was a well written, informative editorial that stated facts and left out bias.
May 8, 2008
Author: Unknown
The author of this article believes that Hillary Clinton has officially lost the race. He states that she is now only doing harm to her party and the American people by remaining in the race. She is distracting from the real issues at hand, the fact that the American people need to be informed on the differences in the two real candidates for President. The author gives Hillary full credit for her efforts and says that Obama should not just become the Democratic candidate because he was unopposed, but rather that Hillary truly gave her full efforts in the campaign battle. The author also notes that Hillary has two last options, both ending in not very good outcomes. One is that she can appeal that delegate votes in Florida and Michigan be counted, but it is unlikely to get her anywhere because we are now in mid-swing and the rules cannot be changed. The other is to convince super delegates to vote for her and against what their area has voted, but this is unlikely because it can only do harm to the super delegates in neglecting their peoples’ vote. This was a well written, informative editorial that stated facts and left out bias.
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