Although Richard Nixon first declared a “war on drugs” in 1971‚ the war escalated during the Reagan presidency and shifted its focus from treatment toward incarceration and law enforcement. As George Moss and Evan Thomas explain‚ Reagan came to Washington “committed to waging a war on drugs and bringing the international drug trade under control” in 1981. Thanks to the rise of the Medellin Cartel in Colombia and other cartels in Latin America during the 1980s‚ illegal drug trade networks flourished
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With great respect‚ Reagan helps the German people recall this dark time in their history. He then begins to talk of West Germany today and says‚ "Where four decades ago there was rubble‚ today in West Berlin there is the greatest industrial output of any city in Germany‚ busy office blocks‚ fine homes and apartments‚ proud avenues‚ and the spreading lawns of parkland. Reagan knew that hopeful‚ encouraged people are much more likely to demand change. Reagan continues and gets to the most
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a crazed beggar. Also‚ Edmund betrays his father’s trust by revealing‚ to Cornwall‚ a letter that makes Gloucester accountable for treason‚ thus making Edmund promoted to the Earl of Gloucester. Lastly‚ Edmund promises his love to both Goneril and Reagan‚ which untimely leads them to their deaths. Through his misleading behaviour and his manipulation of other characters‚ Edmund has an intense influence on the outcome of many events in the play. In King Lear‚ numerous examples are present which
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great knowledge in the law industry to write an article in the Harvard Law Review. Also‚ the information is from Ruth Ginsburg‚ O’Connor’s colleague. This article gives the concise information about the nomination of Sandra O’Connor. First‚ Reagan nominated O’Connor because of his previous promise. Next‚ Sandra O’Connor was an attorney‚ a judge and the first female state Senate majority leader in the country. The author also provides the names of the two famous people who support her. They
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Throughout history‚ Mass Incarceration has heavily affected groups of African- Americans living in the United States. The War on Drugs launched the increase of the imprisonment of young black males across the country. Although‚ The War on drugs began over 30 years ago‚ it is a battle that we Americans continue to fight today. It is a battle‚ we have not yet conquered. With the launch of Ronald Reagan’s War on Drugs‚ thousands of people have been incarcerated for crimes that are not violent‚ but
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Decisions that a president decides to take can change not only the United States but also places all around the world as a result. Because of the modern presidency model presidents now have the ability to take these decisions that at one time they would not have been able to make. In this essay I will explain and describe the modern presidency‚ give an example of a time in history when a president made a decision‚ and I will also analyze And give my thoughts on the decision. A man named Brooks
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Alana B. Elias. "Child Soldier: ’God Was Looking Out for Me ’" Beliefnet: Ishmael Beah‚ a Former Child Soldier from Sierra Leone Believes God Saved Him. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2012. . Goodman‚ Matthew Aaron. "RECKONING WITH TORTURE: MEMOS AND TESTIMONIES FROM THE “WAR ON TERROR”." RECKONING WITH TORTURE: MEMOS AND TESTIMONIES FROM THE "WAR ON TERROR"N.p.‚ 06 Oct. 2009. Web. 22 Oct. 2012. .
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How Reaganomics Destroyed the Middle Class Reaganomics are the economic policies that were set and promoted in 1980s by the U.S. President Ronald Reagan. These policies are mainly connected to trickle-down economics. There are four pillars that are associated with the economic policy of Reagan and they include: reduce government economic regulation‚ reduce growth of how much the government spends‚ reduce the marginal tax rates such as capital gains tax and income tax and lastly reduce the level
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became Prime Minister. Margaret was the first woman to hold that position. When she became prime minister‚ she was very focused on reforming Britain’s economy. Thatcher played a major role in ending the Cold War. Thatcher’s relationship with Ronald Reagan was very important because they both played a role in ending the Cold War. She gave him European support for his determined stance against the USSR threat. She cut social welfare programs‚ reduced trade union power and privatized certain industries
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