If the United States decided to become a true empire tomorrow‚ the best decision would be to invade another powerful nation first. However‚ considering that the military is smaller than in previous years‚ this may prove to be a challenge. Therefore‚ the alternative would be invading nations close to home and gaining territory. By invading a bordering country first‚ the United Stares would be able to gain more territory and add to the military. The first border country to invade would be Mexico.
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Borderlines is Frank Jacobs’ column in the New York Times. Through an extensive study of borders‚ the column examines the political geography of the world. Jacobs humorously brings an insightful perspective and manages to address a broad spectrum of concepts in political geography. Jacobs’ articles are written and published during a period of increasing disdain for borders‚ especially exemplified with the European Union’s move towards free movement and migration within its external boundary. The
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Mexico-US border is full of tensions and gaps. Although it is true that part of the territory was snatched to Mexico in a pursuit of our northern neighbor by expanding; such a conservative country like ours was at that time had no choice but to give in and keep their traditions‚ even at that price. Even today‚ Americans still seeing Latinos in a way not very favorable; and some citizens have believed these stereotypes in the long run. The language used by the co-nationals in the United States is on occasions
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leader I have to learn from what happened and try to make it better for next time. As a leader of a Boy Scout Patrol can be stressful when dealing with young scouts‚ around 12-14‚ that usually do not like to respect their leaders. At the age around 12 and 13‚ they will listen to what you are saying‚ but will not do that action that you asked of them. This is challenging for me‚ and many other Patrol leaders or any other type of leader‚ because as a leader you want to be heard and when you are not being
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My response to Leslie Norris “Blackberries” Story “you don’t do much” and “I do what I can” An argument in this story between a poor father and a scornful mother starts over a child’s cap filled with Blackberries. In my perspectives‚ it is disappointing when you unintentionally do a favor to make someone happy‚ and for an honest mistake it turns against you. That is what pretty much I describe the father in this story. I agreed with the fact that‚ the mother was upset about the ruined cap that she
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In the name of national security and immigration regulation‚ the United States has undertaken a massive project to build physical barriers along portions of the border dividing the United States and Mexico. Yet‚ there is some disparagement surrounding the concept of outspreading the border fence. However‚ research has shown that border fencing is not only an achievable option‚ but is also more successful and safer than other forms of deterrence. In the past 10 years‚ there has been increased awareness
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Poverty has always been a problem throughout history and despite being one of the most prosperous countries in the world‚ the U.S is not immune to it either. There are many approaches when it comes to poverty measure‚ although the most up to date measure of poverty in the U.S is based on the model that was established in the mid-1960s by Mollie Orshansky‚ an economist at the U.S SSA at the time. This model consists of ‘’a set of thresholds for families of different sizes and composition that are
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How does culture affect the process of attribution in communication? Can you relate this to some experiences you have had with your classmates? When the message reaches the receiver‚ it undergoes a transformation which is influenced by the receiver’s culture. What is stereotyping? Give some examples. How might people stereotype you? Stereotyping happen when a person assumes that every member of a society or subculture has the common characteristics. Take UK is an example. Vietnamese often
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Border Blues: The Dilemma of Illegal Immigration By: Farai Chideya I. Research Question: Immigration is a rapid growing issue for the United States. For a long time people from other countries have been coming here to look for bigger and better things for themselves‚ as well as for their families. This article digs to the core of the issue‚ illegal immigration. Chideya wanted to know three things: 1) What is the reality behind the perceptions of Mexican Americans‚ 2) How do the residents of
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course theme apply to the text? The theme of “Borders” is that the outdated expectation of someone giving up the identity that they believe in to please others does not pertain to today’s society. Through Laetitia’s mother‚ Thomas King demonstrates that people should be able to identify with the culture they wish to and should never be obligated to identify with a specific culture. Laetitia’s mother is forced into this situation and told by the Canadian border officer‚ “you have to be American or Canadian”
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