George Romney's collapsed presidential campaign of 1968 was doomed for various reasons, not just his odd "brainwashed" statement. Chris Bachelder, in "Crashing the Party," argues that Romney's campaign had already begun to falter by the time of his gaffe. Bachelder argues that his campaign was "hampered" because Romney failed to endorse Goldwater in the 1964 campaign, he was unwilling to completely align with the Party organization, and his independent style prevented him from being completely accepted (Bachelder 131). Romney refused to endorse Goldwater based on principle, he did not feel comfortable endorsing someone who was heavily influenced by a certain group (in this case Southern whites). While he accepted the RNC's actions at the 1964…
2. In other words, what does Texas have that the United States in general possesses?…
The article “Rick Perry Meets His Alamo” Gail Collins argues that the running candidates are ironically appealing but the most laughable was Rick Perry. The article contains what Collins describes as a crushing blow for those of us who have taken the time to read “FED UP! Our Fight to Save America from Washington” in which Perry announced that “Americans were tired of being bossed around” and being told “how much salt we can put on our food, what windows we can buy for our house and what kind of cars we can drive. “As a result of these statements Rick Perry has taken a sour defeat by throwing in the towel on the Republican race, leaving everything to the remaining four candidates. As Rick’s claims in his farewell address “We have a tremendous field of…
At the end of the first decade of the twentieth century, both the United States and global economy plunged into crisis. During the prosperity, authorities of each country try not to disturb the economy. On the other hand, over recession, those authorities try different ways to strengthen the economy. Governor of New Jersey, seen through the eyes of Matt Bai, in “How Chris Christie Did His Homework”, and David Leonhardt in his article: “Union Contracts, Not Pay, Are States’ Problem” presents their “toolkits” how to fix the economy. As a United States citizen, who grew up in a different country and came to Land of Liberty with shaped economical view, I agree with Christie’s and Leonhardt’s ideas, aimed at cut unnecessary benefits, decentralization of power, and eliminate irrational expenditure.…
The best way to characterize the campaign efforts of Roy Moore is modest. In a typically red state made up of more than 52% right leaning residents and following the election of Donald Trump many thought this election would just continue Republican dominance in the state (“Party Affiliation”). With just under $1.8 million dollars raised Roy Moore enjoyed a modern day front porch campaign remaining mostly active on social media (Strauss and Bland). Roy Moore didn’t actively travel or push for tough grass root efforts but rather, remained active on twitter with over 609 tweets, attempting to mobilize young Republican Alabama voters (“United States”). Through his social media platform he emphasized his past history as a judge, his conservative…
As Texas' governor, Rick Perry did not have a great record on race-based issues. He signed into law the controversial voter-ID bill which disproportionately burdened minorities trying to vote. He also advocated immigration policies that discriminated against Latinos. Most recently, he weighed in on the question of whether states should remove the Confederate flag from government property by saying that was a matter for the states, effectively dodging taking a real stand on an important issue. Overall, Rick Perry is the last person anyone expected to talk about race in a compassionate and inclusive way.…
Texas political society and belief system are very much portrayed by the mix of three principle philosophical streams: established radicalism, social conservatism and populism. Established radicalism puts the essential political worth on political game plans that take into consideration the fullest activity of individual freedom the length of the freedoms of others are not preposterously limited. Established liberal thoughts frequently shape the premise for resistance to the utilization of government to achieve social targets. They push rather dependence on private activities or the free market to decide the best results. Notwithstanding going about as a rampart for business and the business sector economy, established radicalism in Texas additionally has…
In the block quotation above, readers learn that the Wife of Bath describes lying as a form of art. A wise wife must be manipulative—must show their husband that they are powerful. The Wife of Bath’s goal is to give an advice to the women who are not wise—unable to manipulate their husband. Line 230 translates to the following: now listen to how I have conducted myself (Benson). Readers get the opportunity to learn that the Wife of Bath is a powerful manipulator who is attempting to teach other wives how to conduct themselves. Line 231 translates to the following: to the wise wives that are able to understand me (Benson). This line enables the readers to realize that the Wife of Bath is a woman who will refuse to repeat her advice—her audience consists of wives that are able to understand her effectively. Line 232 translates to the following: you should speak to your husband by accusing him wrongfully (Benson). This line allows wives who are not wise to learn how to make their…
Even from the earliest points in his life, Bernie Sanders has been a powerful example of bravery. Born to Polish immigrants in 1941, Sanders was not blessed with prosperous childhood years, as he grew up in a cramped Brooklyn apartment. However, during these early years the future senator and now presidential candidate began to form an interest in the political world. In an interview with the Guardian newspaper, he proclaimed, “I saw unfairness. That was the major inspiration in my politics.” (bio) Being surrounded by economic and social disparity, Sanders decided to transcend and battle his way through the obstacles presented before him. During his time at the University of Chicago, he became an active leader in the Civil Rights movement, assisting in the organization of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Reflecting on his call to action, the senator states,…
The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was signed into law on March 23, 2010 by President Barack Obama (Petersen, 2012). Obamacare is the cornerstone of the Commander in Chief’s hard fought stance on health care reform. The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act’s goal is to provide every American access to quality and affordable health care (Petersen, 2012). This Act is made up of nearly 60 individual provisions will be enacted parts at a time all the way up to the year 2020 (Petersen, 2012). Many of the provisions have been hotly debated by Democrats and Republicans alike without being educated as to what each provision specifically entails…
The constitution in the state of Texas is a document that outlines the function and structure of the government of the United States of Texas. The Texas constitution provides separation of powers which incorporates the bill of rights directly into the constitution. The Texas constitution took effect on February 15 1876. The Texas constitution is the eight to include Mexican constitution in Texas history. Since 1876 the United States legislature has proposed 666 amendments, 662 have gone before Texas voters; only 483 have been approved. (W.W. Norton and Company)The current Texas constitution is among the longest of the states constitutions that have been set into place. The Texas constitution has been described by many has weird and misconstrued as well. To live in Texas is to have your own unique set Constitution that has been adopted to have quality of life amongst Texans. (Texas Politics)…
Jon Katz explains why men grow up to be insensitive in his essay “How Boys Become Men.” This thesis is demonstrated both with a specific set of values for boys, as well as in two personal recollections. Katz draws attention to the fact that boys are expected to learn ways to handle things alone and to hide any weaknesses, and especially tears.…
The influences that shaped the Texas Constitution of 1876 were The Constitution of 1845 (the Statehood Constitution), the Civil War Constitution of 1861, The 1866 constitution (that was created after the Civil War) and the 1868–1869, constitution that centralized power in the Texas state government.( CTC Texas Politics pg. 42-44) The Individuals and groups that played a role in drafting the document include the Union that forced Texas to change its stance on slavery, the 1845 constitution modeled off of other southern states, Andrew Jackson aka Jacksonian democracy that increased the general populations participation in government although it was mostly the white male population, and the confederacy that modified the constitution in 1861…
Imagine how many people would take their lives if doctor assisted suicide was legalized in Texas. The death rate of elders and disabled people would rise. Doctor assisted suicide can have many negative effects and cause more problems than needed. Doctor assisted suicide should not be allowed in the state of Texas due to it being inhumane. Many people are not educated enough when it comes to making a choice like doctor assisted suicide, and it also puts extra pressure on our doctors they should not have to take on. Doctor assisted suicide can be looked at as a set up for disaster and problems in our state.…
For this paper you will be writing a critique of one of the argument articles you worked with for your summary (in Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum), or you may choose an argumentative article of your own, but if you choose an article that is not from one of our books, please provide a copy of your article with your finished critique. The article you choose will need to be complex enough for you to be able to discuss it for several pages because the critique of the article should be 750-1250 words and should have a title that is not just the title of the text you are evaluating or simply the word "critique." The paper should be stapled or paper clipped together or in a folder, or I will deduct five points from the final grade because it is the writer’s job to put the paper together. Please include a photocopy or print out of the article with your finished critique if you are choosing your own article, so I can check the original article if anything in the critique is not clear to me. Finally, please include your rough draft along with the completed paper. All of these items must be turned in at the same time on the day the paper is due.…