1. Which political party do you most identify with? Why? Are there things in the party platform with which you disagree?
I would say I mostly identify with the republican party. I am very conservative in how I feel and how I vote.
2. Does America need political parties? The founders originally hoped that American politics would operate without need of parties? Would that work today? Why?
Honestly Im kind of on the fence with this question. I understand why there are different parties. People like to get together and discuss their issues and have similar beliefs with the people they are interacting with. I do think it would be ok if there werent parties because now alot of people believe in some of the democrats opinions and some of the republicans. I personally can say just because I identify mostly with republican doesnt mean I dont believe in some of the democrats beliefs as well.
3. Please research lesser known political parties - which one do you most identify with? Why?
I would have to say the Constitution party. They are all about getting the Bible back into America which I think is very important for Americans. Most americans wont agree with that but it is my personal opinion.
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Chapter 8
1. From figure 8.1 in the text, select one of the interest groups and do some research on their issues and beliefs. What did you learn? What did you find interesting? Do you agree/disagree with their positions on issues? Why?
I chose the National Educational Society. I like that they are interested in children and helping them become the best that they can be. I am going to school to become an elementary education teacher so I found this one to be pretty important. I like that they are for children safety and doing whatever possible to maintain safety and health in schools.
2. Find an interest group with which you associate (positively). What is the name of the group and what do you find persuasive about their position on issues?
I found an interest group called national right to life. I feel pretty strongly about abortion. I do not think it should be legal. I think the moment a woman becomes pregnant that baby should be able to have a chance to survive. It amazes me how many abortions happen every year. I dont understand how someone could take an innocent babies life like that.
3. Do interest groups have enough/too much/the right amount of power in the political system? Most believe it's a fine-line balance between freedom of speech for the groups and keeping unfair persuasion out of government. Where is that line and when is it crossed?
Personally I think it just depends on the interest group. I think some have too much mainly the ones that have a lot of money that can bribe people to look into their cause more than people who dont have alot of money.
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2.Donna Spradlin
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I chose the National Educational Society. I like that they are interested in children and helping them become the best that they can be. I am going to school to become an elementary education teacher so I found this one to be pretty important. I like that they are for children safety and doing whatever possible to maintain safety and health in schools.
2. Find an interest group with which you associate (positively). What is the name of the group and what do you find persuasive about their position on issues?
I found an interest group called national right to life. I feel pretty strongly about abortion. I do not think it should be legal. I think the moment a woman becomes pregnant that baby should be able to have a chance to survive. It amazes me how many abortions happen every year. I dont understand how someone could take an innocent babies life like that.
3. Do interest groups have enough/too much/the right amount of power in the political system? Most believe it's a fine-line balance between freedom of speech for the groups and keeping unfair persuasion out of government. Where is that line and when is it crossed?
Personally I think it just depends on the interest group. I think some have too much mainly the ones that have a lot of money that can bribe people to look into their cause more than people who dont have alot of money.
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2.Donna Spradlin
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Thursday, October 10, 2013
Chapter 7
1. Does objectivity still exist in the media's coverage of politics? Of the major news outlets (CNN, FoxNews, MSNBC, NPR, NBC, etc.), which are the most objective and which seem to have the most bias?
To be totally honest I do not watch any news. My parents were never into watching the news and my
husband and I dont either. The only thing I know about is that there are specific channels that are more conservative and some more liberal but I couldnt tell you which one.
2. How does talk radio (Rush Limbaugh, Keith Olbermann, etc.) affect your view of politics? Why?
ok so I dont listen to talk radio either. I have never kept up with politics so I never listened to any talk radio about politics.
3. Is media objectivity important? Why or why not?
I think it is. I think they tell you pretty much all that they want you to know. If you listen to someone who likes a conservative they are going to talk them up and the same goes for liberals. I wish people would just tell you the actual news and not what their opinion is.
I had a really hard time with this blog because I do not watch or listen to politcs.
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1.Nathan Tollett
2.Brittany McCann
3.Jenna McCarty
To be totally honest I do not watch any news. My parents were never into watching the news and my
husband and I dont either. The only thing I know about is that there are specific channels that are more conservative and some more liberal but I couldnt tell you which one.
2. How does talk radio (Rush Limbaugh, Keith Olbermann, etc.) affect your view of politics? Why?
ok so I dont listen to talk radio either. I have never kept up with politics so I never listened to any talk radio about politics.
3. Is media objectivity important? Why or why not?
I think it is. I think they tell you pretty much all that they want you to know. If you listen to someone who likes a conservative they are going to talk them up and the same goes for liberals. I wish people would just tell you the actual news and not what their opinion is.
I had a really hard time with this blog because I do not watch or listen to politcs.
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2.Brittany McCann
3.Jenna McCarty
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Chapter 6
1.Is American news media too dependent upon polls? Is it appropriate for news agencies to create polls and then report on them? Why or why not?
I dont really know to be honest. I do not know that much about polls or keep up with them. In order to vote I need to be more aware of them and what people are saying about the country. I think its appropriate for news agencies to create polls though. People want to know whats going on and if that is the way people like to find out then I say go for it.
2. How important is political party identification to you (e.g. as a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, etc.)? Was it more or less important to your parents & grandparents? Does it seem more or less important to your friends? Why or why not?
Political Party identificatioin isnt really that important to me. I think I would rather just discuss seperate issues than have to put a specific label on myself. As long as I can remember my parents have said they are republican. They have ALWAYS voted republican,but my parents are conservative so it makes sense.My friends dont seem to find it important either.
3. Do you feel that you opinion of politics is more influenced by economic issues or by social issues? Why?
My opinions of politics are based on all I believe. I am concerned with things that involve me, but also things that I feel strongly about.
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1.Cassandra Kunsman
2.Brittany McCann
3.Nathan Tollett
I dont really know to be honest. I do not know that much about polls or keep up with them. In order to vote I need to be more aware of them and what people are saying about the country. I think its appropriate for news agencies to create polls though. People want to know whats going on and if that is the way people like to find out then I say go for it.
2. How important is political party identification to you (e.g. as a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, etc.)? Was it more or less important to your parents & grandparents? Does it seem more or less important to your friends? Why or why not?
Political Party identificatioin isnt really that important to me. I think I would rather just discuss seperate issues than have to put a specific label on myself. As long as I can remember my parents have said they are republican. They have ALWAYS voted republican,but my parents are conservative so it makes sense.My friends dont seem to find it important either.
3. Do you feel that you opinion of politics is more influenced by economic issues or by social issues? Why?
My opinions of politics are based on all I believe. I am concerned with things that involve me, but also things that I feel strongly about.
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1.Cassandra Kunsman
2.Brittany McCann
3.Nathan Tollett
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