BR-10/31/13

1. Yes it is a little harsh because she shouldn't be able to do that because the kids are overweight.
2. I really am not sure about that, its the kind of thing that no one could be sure of.

BR-10/30/13

1. Young people vote Democrat over Republican
2. Yes it is
3. It could cause an increase in democratic power

BR-10/29/13

1. No I don't because they shouldn't be denied because of weight
2. Not exactly, it could but then it couldn't
3. I would eliminate chances of military expulsion

BR-10/28/13

1. I believe that the article is right on the matter. The Confederate flag should not be displayed on American soil.
2. I believe that everything he said in the article was complete truth.
3. Its because people decide to try and use that flag as a symbol of personal use, and I believe it is wrong.

Assignment- 10/25/13

Political Typology-Hard-Pressed Democrat
Political Party quiz-Moderate Democrat
Political Compass- Authoritarian
Liberal or Conservative quiz-  40% Conservative, 60% Liberal
Political quiz- Centrist


  From all of these quizzes, I learned that I am a member of the Democratic party. A democrat is more liberal on laws than a republican would be. Democrats are also more free and open on certain issues such as same-sex marriage and gun control policies. As a member of the Democratic party, I am a strong, liberal person who isn't afraid to say what I want to say and do what I want to do with my choices.

10/22/13 assignment

Origins  (to 1800)

Antifederalists: They didn't t to ratify the Constitution. They targeted mainly yeomen farmers, as well as ordinary Americans.

Federalists: They believed in a strong, central government. The group mostly targeted by this party were supporters of the British.

 

 1800-1860

 

Democrats: They believe in a strong-centralized government with the National Bank. They targeted the wealthy and higher class.

 

Whigs: They believed that the Democratic party was doing wrong the whole of their control. They usually targeted the working class and the loyalists.

 

1860-1932

 

Democrats:  They had beliefs of a strong government and gained their support from the upper class and the wealthy.

 

Republicans: Their beliefs were of support of the working class and the nations banks. They usually targeted the lower class and farming communities.

 

1932-1968

 

Democrats: They beat the Republicans to take back the government to make it even stronger. Their targeted group was the upper class and the wealthy liberals.

 

Republicans: They had the strong central power style of government. They gained support from the lower and working class citizens.

 

BR-10/22/13

1. No, because they shouldn't have done it in the first place.
2. I believe that they should because they defaced a national park and toppled over a boulder that took millions of years to form.

BR-10/21/13

1. Because it is how people connect to the outside world.
2. I actually would because I don't use mine much anymore.

BR-10/17/13

1. They will raise the debt ceiling from the $16.7 trillion that it is at now.

BR-10/16/13

1. No because they didn't know that she would've done that.
2. A misdemeanor is a minor crime while a felony is a major degree of crime
3. I think that anti-bullying laws should be in affect in all states to teach kids a lesson on bullying

Notes on Making a Difference

Annie Besant- Activist for Women's rights. She wrote for the National  Informer.
Leon Sullivan- Created jobs for young blacks. Born in Charleston, WV in 1922.
Ansel Adams- Born February 20, 1902. Best known for his photography.
Susan B. Anthony- Fought to end slavery and women's rights.
Indira Gandhi- Framed for infraction. Made agreement with Pakistan.
Rachel Carson- Marine biologist. Died of breast cancer in 1964.
Caesar Chavez- Latino civil rights activist.
Roger Baldwin- Died at 97. Caused by heart attack.
Eva Peron- From Argentina. Died from cancer
Akbar the Great- Ruled India at age 14. Strong military leader.
Aung San Suu Kyi- Father started Burmese military. 
Jane Adams- Women's rights activist.
John Muir- Wilderness explorer
Deganawida- Ended cannibalism in warring tribes
W.E.B. Dubois- Founded NAACP.
Jacques Cousteau-  Invented the aqualung. Explored undersea
Ida B. Wells- Born into slavery. Parents died of yellow fever

BR-10/15/13

This was a wrong thing for her to do. Just because a young kid swore at you, doesn't  mean that you need to have him beat up.

BR-10/14/13

Protesters gathered on the WWII memorial in Washington, D.C. on Sunday to protest the government shutdown. This is different than the other protests because the others were more destructive and less political than the one on Sunday.

BR-10/11/13

1. It isn't fair because the states do not need to pay to keep their national parks open.
2. I would have to say I'd like to visit Yellowstone because I have heard that it is a very beautiful place and the scenery is amazing.

BR-10/10/13

1. This says that the legislative branch hasn't really been very popular these days.
2. I would come to an agreement to end the shutdown and make different policies.

BR-10/9/13

1. Yes because he shouldn't be able to use that much.
2. It crosses the line a little
3. No, that isn't right
4. It would change it a lot

BR-10/8/13

I agree the name should be changed because its a form of harassment to the Native American population. Although some people may not be offended about it, the Oneida Indians are offended because it hurts them directly to be referred to as "redskins". A meeting will take place on Nov. 22 to discuss the terms of a name change.

Response to My Grandchild

Well I've done many things in my life to make a difference. I've helped people to turn their lives around for the better and make their lives easier for them. People would come to me looking for any bit of advice they could get to find the answer to their problems. Anyone who wanted help with anything they needed, they would come to me. So that is how I've made a difference.

BR-10/7/13

1.  That we need to improve a few things in our airport security.
2. Honestly I am not surprised that this happened because it is easier now to find ways past the security.

BR-10/2/13

I think that the government shouldn't shut down our museums and national parks because they can still open without the fact of a government shutdown.

BR-10/1/13

I think it might be the right thing to do in this situation. The government needed to reach a budget,but couldn't, so they should've shut it down. Until the government reaches the goal for the bill they have shut down the government.