In the politically motivated masterpiece Constructing the Political Spectacle‚ political scientist Murray Edelman argues that‚ politicians play with ambiguous language and false constructs to manipulate public ideology on current events. The author illustrates that by doing so‚ politicians can sway public opinion on matters that align with the goals of politicians. This analysis illustrates how President Trump utilized the elements of Edelman’s political spectacle in the 2018 State of the Union Address
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"I believe in America because we have great dreams‚ and because we have an opportunity to make those dreams come true" This is a quote said by Wendell Willkie. Americans can have dreams and make them come‚ we can do this because of the First Commandment. The first commandment is Freedom of Expression. Freedom of Expression means we can say what we want and and do what we want and not get punished for it. Because of the First Commandment some professional football players do not stand for the Pledge
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Ever since our founding fathers discovered this country‚ citizens have shown a great deal of respect for the men and women that have fought to preserve the independence and the freedoms that this country is built on. Throughout the history of this nation we have only seen a few instances of declined patriotism and it seems as if were are going through a downfall today. In the seventeen years that I have been a part of this nation I have experienced one of the deadliest terror attacks that the world
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This past year Colin Kaepernick did an act nobody in the National Football League had ever done. To protest the American Flag by kneeling down to the national anthem in response to the police brutality on minorities in this country. Race and Economics are the main subjects on this prompt In a historical context minorities such like African Americas‚ The Irish and foreigners from different countries were perceived to be at the bottom. Things weren’t fair‚ and lots everyday activities were divided
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My idea of what an American is could be considered old fashion and would probably fit better in Benjamin Franklin’s era than the current time period. Most people have heard the saying‚ “as American as mom‚ baseball and apple pie”‚ however‚ I feel that what makes a person an American is deeper and more meaningful than that. Being a true American involves pride‚ honor and responsibility. Real Americans take pride in our flag‚ the American people and our country. They should display the flag properly
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Case Analysis: San Diego Chargers Problem: With rookies‚ free agent signees‚ or current players. How to keep players out of trouble‚ but do it in an ethical way without offending or violating their privacy… Alternatives: * To evaluate them as a football player FIRST… * Look at what they stand for as a person and what they’ll do for your city‚ and then think do they all go together. * It starts with the football and it trickles down from there‚ but we’re also looking for a player
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I hope that the United States of America has not yet passed the peak of honor and beauty‚ and that our people can still sustain certain simple philosophies at which some miserable souls feel it incumbent to sneer. I refer to some of the Psalms‚ and to the Gettysburg Address‚ and the Scout Oath. I refer to the Lord’s prayer‚ and to that other oath which a man must take when he stands with hand uplifted‚ and swears that he will defend his Country. None of those words described‚ or the beliefs behind
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Freedom of speech has come under a lot of scrutiny in America. Questions of who gets the right to participate in freedom of speech and who decides have basically become the underlying argument. Especially since the start of football season where one player decided to take a peaceful stand. 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to sit during the national anthem. No one really had a problem until he explained the reason behind his actions. Mr. Kaepernick explained he couldn’t stand for a country
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Kaeprnick says he sat down during the national anthem because of the racism acts happening against the black community‚ as shown with all the recent cop shootings. I am not saying that some cops will not target blacks‚ nevertheless there are numerous respectful ways in which an individual could take a stand without causing countless other problems. No one should disrespect their country‚ no matter the reason. Accordingly‚ it does not help when groups of individuals run around destroying cities by
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Deshawn Perry July 24‚ 2014 Disrespect Disrespect is something that is not tolerated by anyone‚ especially by people with authority. Disrespect can be shown in many ways and anyone is capable of showing it. Sometimes being disrespectful was not the person intention and may be using a form of disrespect without even being aware that they are. Unfortunately most of the time this not the case. For an example I will use my own personal experiences
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