The United States of America makes roughly 5 percent of the world population, yet funny enough it houses more than 25 percent of all people incarcerated throughout the world (Coates). The hardest hit communities are by far those of color in urban areas. This paper will focus on how America used the War on Drugs to wage war against its own citizens, those of color anyway. It will look at policies set forth by the war and how it systematically...
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Neoliberalism is the idea that society should be shaped by the free market and comprises a set of economic theories as well as a more administrative, strategical, and policy position. The theory entails that ‘a largely unregulated capitalist system (a “free market economy”) not only embodies the ideal of free individual choice but also achieves optimum economic performance with respect to efficiency, economic growth, technical progress, and distributional justice. Based on 18th-century classical liberalism, catalyzed by Locke, Smith, and Mill,...
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Margaret Thatcher in her eulogy appeals to our emotions to show how successful Reagan was especially during the Cold War. America was in terror and unease but Reagan's humor was able to keep the public together and unified. America is looking up to the President to provide firm leadership and the tone given alludes to people appreciating how the situation was handled as well as his principles and values. Reagan's humor was able to comfort the American people which is...
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During the late 70s and early 80s, the US was still recovering from the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal, and it almost led the US into a depression state. It was clear that the next upcoming presidents would have to make drastic changes to US foreign policy. In this essay, I will discuss US foreign policy during the times of President Carter and President Reagan. First, I discuss the foreign policies of both President Carter and President Reagan. Second,...
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On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle “The Challenger” broke up 73 seconds after liftoff, and all seven crew members on board were killed. Almost immediately, Ronald Reagan had been given the task to give a speech that would put the nation at ease. On the same day at 5 p.m., he sat down in the Oval Office at the White House and gave his speech. His address was broadcast live on nationwide radio and television. Reagan's audience consisted of...
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Rhetoric Practice While eloquently presenting her eulogy in 2004, Margaret Thatcher honors the life of Ronald Reagan. She speaks to both the American and English individuals, providing them with comfort as she uses words of respect. She emphasizes his respect and initiative by appealing to ethos, exploiting metaphors, and thoughtfully conveying parallelism. Thatcher also applies ethos to concrete her reasoning of Reagan's great character and the devastation of his passing. To begin her eulogy, Thatcher affirms, 'We have lost a...
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On March 23rd, President Obama signed into law The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as the ACA, or colloquially as Obamacare. Obama, and his staffers, had feared failure on multiple occasions (Obama, 2020), and when it comes to promoting their legislative agenda, the question has always been whether a president can get lawmakers to accept something they would not originally pass (Beckmann, 2008. pg. 407). Despite this, the Obama administration and Congressional Democrats defied the odds...
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The speech that Barack Obama gave during his inauguration in the year 2009 utilized a central route to persuasion. A central route to persuasion has special features concerning the audience, processing, and the result. For example, there is a utilization of facts to convince the audience about a message's worthiness. Notably, the audience should possess analytical skills and be willing to process the information they receive. These qualities were fulfilled during Barack Obama's inauguration. The speech starts by acknowledging the...
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Foreign Policy Achievements of Barack Obama In 2008, former United States President Barrack Obama campaigned for president and reflected a fundamental change in the foreign policies of the United States of America. His promises were basically challenging, and changing old-fashioned dogmas that molded previous presidencies, from trying to rule the world, to ill-perceived efforts towards building the country in situations that many American citizens have always disregarded. Objectives To enable more efficient US involvement in situations that he believed were...
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Obama, from an early age, knew that he was destined to help change the nation and in order to do so needed to focus on ending corruption from the ground up. I believe this sparked his move to Chicago, which was one of the most racially segregated cities in the US at the time. His desire for changing our nation’s destiny was only matched by his desire to learn who he is, and becoming an organizer seemed like a way...
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In this paper, I will argue that the victory of Barack Obama, which is considered historic, can not only be largely attributed to his highly effective political campaign, but also to his personality characteristics. In other words, Obama’s characteristics played a major role in his victory in the 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections. Barack Obama’s personal characteristics such as that being perceived as highly intelligent, having good oratory skills and his practical and inspirational style of leadership gave him an edge...
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I am going to talk about how George Washington or Barack Obama had a more successful presidency. I think that Barack Obama would have helped the US more than Washington because now we have more technology. Obama started a caring act called Obama Care Washington passed a lot of acts and tariffs as well. Obama also Signed $787 billion to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009, to spur economic growth after the Great Depression. Washington did bring America...
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As we have seen during Presidential elections our two-party system is extremely important during voting elections. American citizens either side with one party or the other during elections based on the beliefs and values they believe are important to them and the American people. Democratic and Republican ideas on how to change America for the better are similar yet very different. Americans ask many questions such as, are they honest and straightforward forward, or do they manipulate the system to...
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Among all human qualities which control the most power is the ability to use, understand and communicate effectively through language. Proficient use of language allows us to clearly deliver ideas from one person to another or a group of people. The capability of conveying the state of mind is equal to the acquisition of power and the important link between these two is persuasion. The power of persuasion acknowledges certain individuals to be able to give influence and control a...
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Introduction to Barack Obama's Political Legacy Having received the assignment to characterize one of the political leaders of the 21st century, nothing really occurred to me for a very long time. Not because in our century there are no truly legendary leaders, whose activities can be proud of not only their country of origin, but the whole world. First of all, because so many events are happening now that it is extremely difficult to concentrate on one thing. Nevertheless, I...
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His path to the presidency Barack Hussein Obama Jr. was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, the capital city of Hawaii. His father, Barack Hussein Obama Sr., did not play a significant role in Obama’s life, while he was growing up. He was an African American man with Kenyan roots and married Obama’s mother, Ann Dunham, in 1961, however, the couple ended up getting divorced only a few years later. In 1982, Obama Sr. died in a car crash...
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The speaking abilities Of the 44th US President Barack Obama, his ability to Win the hearts of the audience and inspire listeners with a bright speech allowed many authors to describe him as the greatest speaker of his generation (Wilson 8). Namely, the skill of public speaking helped him achieve the top of the career ladder in the political hierarchy of the United States. According to Ekaterina Haskins, a professor of rhetoric at the University of Iowa, in his speeches,...
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Summary Barack Hussein Obama, the 44th President of the USA and the first African American president, has been an exemplary leader in the political sector. Obama served two presidential terms from 2009-2017. He identifies as a person with collective leadership values. Obama possesses several qualities that make him a good leader, his personal traits such as humbleness, friendliness and his warmth proved him to be a Charismatic leader, and known as a talented speech expert, Obama conveyed his message to...
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Defining Leadership through Michelle Obama What makes a good leader? It may seem like a simple question yet it continues to encourage debate among many intellectuals in the field. Many of us may have our own leadership definitions based on our experiences and knowledge. To me, a good leader is one who possesses the qualities of honesty, empathy, and resilience, and is able to inspire people for generations to come. One person that I believe exhibits all these qualities and...
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In a fast-paced, hectic life filled with accomplishment and meaning, the first African American former lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has appeared as one of the most compelling and iconic women of our era. Her insightful, intimate, inspiring memoir, reveals her as an influential and powerful woman since she served as a role model for many people in the world with her words, actions, and legacy. The first African American lady of the United States to serve in...
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Argumentative Essay A leader that has made a significant contribution to many individuals and the world and become a role model for many people. Early Life: Date of birth: 4 August 1961, aged 57. Mr. Obama was born and brought up in Hawaii, however, lived in various countries throughout his childhood. The exposure of different cultures enhanced Mr Obama’s understanding and appreciation for other people’s faiths, beliefs and rituals. This contributes to his passion for equal rights for all people...
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The hardships and difficulties of racial discrimination have touched individuals from varying societal angles and classes. This menace did not spare president Barrack Obama as he states in his speech 'A Perfect Union.' Even though Obama was the first African American individual to be elected as the president of the United States, he had his share of being discriminated against throughout his long journey to office. Obama delivered the speech on March 18, 2008, at the National Constitution Center in...
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Introduction This study's main goal is to analyze how both Trump and Clinton conform to gendered speech styles and sociolinguistic interactional approaches to language and gender. This includes ‘the four D’s', which is an approach to gendered language that contains the deficit, dominance, difference, and dynamic models. However, this study will not look into how the dynamic model can be applied due to its lack of relevance to this debate. During the 2016 election, both Trump and Clinton comply with...
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There are many great men in history such as Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, etcetera, but what makes them “great”? Could it be the grit to move forward, the ability of perseverance that keeps them going? Maybe, integrity of spirit and mind that defines themselves as a special person? Is passion the drive that continues to give man the will of action to make small things grand. All these qualities and more are involved in the construction of such men. One...
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Introduction: Reagan's Unexpected Presidential Journey How did Ronald Reagan win people’s hearts? What steps in Reagan’s life led him to be the respected, well-loved President that he was? What were his plans and foreign policies while in office? President Reagan was an optimistic, kind man whom many people loved. Because he wanted to do what was best for Americans, he made every decision with Americans in mind. It was unexpected for Reagan to become President since he was previously an...
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Introduction to Reagan's Presidency Ronald Reagan was an above-average president. He strongly believed that communism was detrimental to America and the world, and he worked hard to bring it down. Reagan was well-liked by most Americans, who viewed him as an approachable, down-to-earth, good-natured president. Economic Reforms and Achievements President Reagan had many goals involving domestic and foreign affairs during his presidency. When President Reagan came to office, America’s economy was a mess. Thousands of people were out of jobs,...
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Ronald Reagan Ends the Cold War “Here's my strategy on the Cold War: we win, they lose.”1- Ronald Reagan. While simple in its idea, Reagan did what he promised. While Reagan may not have “won” the Cold War per se, he did navigate his way through the prospect of a possible nuclear war. Ronald Reagan ended the Cold War through his unwavering confrontation with the Soviet Union by first challenging and condemning the Soviet Union through his rhetoric, demanding the...
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How much do you know about President Ronald Reagan? Did you know he was an actor for many years before he became President? Did you know President Reagan was the only President, up until current President Donald Trump, to have had a divorce and remarried? Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States of America and he served two terms, from 1981 until 1989. Prior to serving as President, he served as the Governor of California for two...
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In her 2004 eulogy honoring former US president Ronald Reagan, former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher distinguishes Reagan as not only a great president but a great American and man. By shedding light on Reagan’s ability to unite a previously divided nation, Thatcher describes Reagan’s leadership and character through figurative language to lighten the mood when discussing the difficult tasks that he faced without corrupting the country. Thatcher also establishes diction in her piece to illustrate how Reagan’s personality played...
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For Richard Nixon, ending the war in Vietnam was one of his promises made during his election campaign in 1968. He saw that there was monumental opposition to the war by the American Public and by some members of Congress which ultimately led him to declare that he was “going to stop that war. Fast.” (Lawrence p138). This promise might have appealed to the American public, however, it has proven to be a much harder promise to fulfill due to...
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