Blog Chapter 9

1.) Identify with the Republican party. The first President that I voted for was Ronald Reagan and I've voted republican ever since. The reason being is, the republican party lines up with my belief in moral values, capitalism and the free market. Socialism a proven failure. The republican party for the most part is for having a smaller government. I feel like our government has grown at a rate that the rest of the country can't keep up with. This last quarter our economy grew at 2% GDP and most of that was from federal government.

2.) I'm not sure about whether we need political parties in America or not, but I feel like for the most part part our two party systems have failed the American people. Our country at this moment is in a financial mess. Our national debt is around 16 trillion dollars and growing and our political leaders don't seem to understand what's at risk. When I was growing up I never dreamed that America would have to borrow money from China. Our country has given so much in foreign aid, to other countries that never reach the populas, it's just spent on their military. I sometimes wish there was a third party that would rise up with better ideas about how to fix the problems of America.

3.) I really like the Tea Party. Taxed Enough Already!! I feel like we are taxed enough already. In this county I live in, we have the highest unemployment rate in the state of Tennessee. County government Has to have money to run, so that means higher taxes. Our property taxes go up every year and this year they added a wheel tax to our county. This is an example of how things work at a county level to the state level then all the way to the top at the federal government. The tea party stands for lower taxes, smaller government, moral value, and conservatism. I agree to all of that.

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Chapter 8

1.) The national education association is the largest professional organization and the largest labor union in the United States. They represent public school teachers and other support personnel. This group is a major supporter of the democratic party and their liberal agenda. I feel like this group has to much influence in congress. They are so powerful that most governors will not take them on when it comes to education return.

2.) The national rifle association is an interest group that I positively associate with. This is a non-profit lobbying group That lobbies for the protection of the right to bear arms according to the second amendment of the United States Bill of Rights. There are a lot of politicians who would like to take away our rights to guns. So I am thankful for interest groups like The National Rifle Association.

3.) Washington is full of interest groups lobbying congress everyday. I feel like these groups have become to powerful and it's one of the reasons congress never gets anything done. You have some very powerful people who since leaving congress have became lobbiest. I believe they should be banned from serving as lobbiest after being in congress.  


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Blog 7

1.) Does objectivity still exist in the media's coverage of politics?

     I do believe objectivity exist in the media's coverage of politics. To me media outlets today seem like they try to present the news concerning politics in a way to try and structure the minds of the voters, to convince them of one politician over another. Most of the media today are very liberal and they support liberals and try to push their agendas. Fox news is the most objective in my opinion. A lot of people will disagree and call them a republican station. But if you listen to the other stations you will learn that they always report good news concerning president Obama and negative news when it comes to Mitt Romney. I watch the news all the time and I believe CNN is the most bias station.

2.) How does talk radio affect your view of politics?

     I listen to talk radio all the time while I'm in my vehicle driving down the road. I enjoy listening to Rush Limbaugh, because he is a conservative and he talks about the issues concerning our country. I also listen to Michael Savage and the Savage nation. He is very bold about his ideas and maybe to strong for some of the listeners. I think the public should be aware of the issues facing our great nation.

3.) Is media objectively important?

     I believe media objectively is very important. the media should report the news and try to shape it. I use to feel like when you heard the news that you could believe it, but now I'm very skeptical when it comes to certain networks.

    
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Chapter 6 Blog

Chapter 6 Blog

1. Is American news media too dependent upon polls?

     I believe the American news media rely way too much on polls. Most of the media has become so bias in their reporting that I don't put any confidence in their polls at all. I believe they try to influence the outcome of election. 

2. How important is political party identification to you? 

     I vote for the person and not for the party. I am very conservative and I vote for people whom share my views. As for my family they hold to the same values, some are and were republicans and democrats.I have friends and co-workers whom hold the same value. I do know people whom are dedicated to one particular party no matter what. I do feel as though the parties are farther apart than ever before.

3. Do you feel that your opinion of politics is more influenced by economic issues or social issues?

      I am defiantly more influenced by social issues than by economic ones. I know that we have to have a strong economy for our country to survive. That is why I believe in our morality as a nation. As a God fearing nation we need to hold to the principles and the foundation that our fore fathers laid out for our country. " righteousness exaltheth the nation."


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