...Manny Gutierrez Rhetorical Analysis Paper ENG 105 Ms. Sagdic News Anchor on Fire Americas greatness is a controversial topic on the worlds standards of living. In the opening scene of the television show “The Newsroom”, Will McAvoy the news anchor, is in an auditorium participating in a panel of politically knowledgeable people. McAvoy who is the protagonist of the show, he avoids answering one of the questions asked by a student “Why is America the greatest country in the world?”. He finally does answer “it is not the greatest country in the world.” By analyzing the video “The Newsroom Opening Scene” the viewer sees how McAvoy appeals to ethos, logos and pathos to express his answer. McAvoy appeals to ethos just by being on the stage, the audience’s attention is focused on him as also the other two panelists, Sharon and Lewis, because of their knowledge in politics. The juxtaposition of how they are sat gives the audience an idea of who is the conservative, republican, and the mutual being McAvoy. The fact he has been invited to the college. This demonstrates that the college sees McAvoy as a trustworthy speaker. Generally, colleges are viewed as a place where people go to expand their knowledge on a specific major therefore this invitation gives him credibility. In addition, he is the news anchor of the show. McAvoy is the mutually trustworthy one of the panel. Ideally he is sat in the middle of the conservator & the liberal to further his ethos. People view newscasters...
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...people voting. Instead, I feel that we should be explaining the importance of this issue to the generations to come. To further let them know that to make America great again, the issue lies within the countries youth, not with the current president. Knowledge is the greatest known power in the world. Knowledge brought us to the democracy we have for the Unied States today. Voting is our chance to exercise those freedoms and powers of the people, so why do so many teens refuse to vote? Maybe we're scared to make the wrong decision and have that weight on our shoulders, but i know that without a voice, you are speechless. Everyone with such a big responsibility should take the time to really know what each canidate is promising. We need to explain this to our youth so they understand that this is their country too....
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...Brian Schmidt Ella Voltz UWRT-1102-026 September 17, 2015 Is America Still the Greatest country on Earth? I use to think that being an American was the greatest thing that you could possibility be. My entire life has been shaped by the military since my father was in special operations, it was hard not to see that sense of patrisom. Growing up post 9/11 all I would ever see was Americas involvement in the world and how all the actions “defended our freedom”; which to a young mind still being molded by its surrounds seemed great! As I grew older I began to expand my horizons, I read more, traveled to different countries, and even tried to learn another language. It wasn’t until after I graduated high school that I began reading the news and realized how naïve the country has become. Americans should realize that the United States can not be the greatest country on Earth if violence is preferred over words and if the country’s’ education system come last. Ever since the United States of America won its independence from the former super power Great Britain the country has never been fully “free”. For over 200 years this country has fought between its own self over the topic of racism and equality, which makes the phrase “the land of the free” a little less meaningful. Eventually this hatred lead to the bloodiest war in American history, its own Civil War. Hundreds and thousands of men died for their own reasons and beliefs, but those deaths ultimately lead to the freedom...
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...Take A Stand: War Samuel A. Olivas Grand Canyon University: CWV-301 June 13, 2015 Where would America be if brave men and women didn’t sacrifice themselves in the greatest wars known to date? This is a huge question a lot of people do not ask themselves. A debate resides today whether war is right or wrong. I take my stand for war. Freedom seems to have lost its importance among the citizens of the United States. Many individuals or groups look at war and only see death, but its what they don’t see that makes the biggest impact and that’s the purpose. A man or woman who has served their country gets ready for battle not for their family, but for the cause. The purpose of this paper is written to inform about major wars taken place in the bible, history, and currently. Firstly, I will explain how War in the bible relates to war in the past. Secondly, I will explain the history of two wars and their significance. Lastly, I will explain the war we currently are in and why it’s crucial that we never give up. A man just laid down his life for you, would you for someone else? WAR: THE BIBLE The Bible has many wars through the Old Testament; we must take a closer look at Egypt vs. Israel. In Egypt Pharaoh had the people of Israel under his control. The Israelites were beaten, whipped, and killed. They were put to work on the Egyptian city. This bondage was held for years until a man named Moses stepped in for God. Moses states in Exodus 5:1, “ let his people go”. In Egypt...
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...Critique of “America Remains the World’s Beacon of Success” Whether you read it in print or online years later, former Congressman Tim Roemer’s 2012 article titled “America Remains the World’s Beacon of Success” makes a bold statement; one that still applies today. As the article opens, Roemer regales his audience with some of the experiences as the U.S. ambassador to India. He discovered that America is not nearly as despised as we believe that it is. In fact, he goes so far as to state that “America is still greatly admired around the world” (618). Roemer begins his article by talking about his time as a U.S. ambassador. When he interacted with the Indian government and populace, he sensed a deep respect and admiration for the States...
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...who have their children in the US illegally. By granting their children citizenship we are inviting illegal immigrants to flock to our country for a free citizenship incentives. As closing proposition I would like to deconstruct the opposition’s arguments stating that EVERY SINGLE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CHILD SHOULD BE GRANTED CITIZENSHIP. I would also like to crystalize my opening proposition’s remarks and in addition, construct some new arguments and offer some solutions. Granting citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants makes illegally crossing into America a goal Well over 300,000 babies are born in America EVERY YEAR to illegal immigrants. These parents sneak into America illegally. Totally ignoring our laws that we as LEGAL citizens are obligated to uphold. Totally undermining our citizenship by taking advantage of the benefits that America offers, all while not paying taxes and not adhering to our government. How do we punish these criminals? By granting their children immediate and full citizenship. They are afforded every benefit America has to offer. Food stamps, well fair, public education, healthcare, and every other government program we have. They almost will certainly be using these benefits because as an illegal immigrant you are not permitted to work in the US. It’s easy to see why immigrants are sneaking into America: if they establish themselves with a legal citizen baby they are afforded a better life here by taking advantage of our generous government...
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...Does libertarianism really offer the greatest amount of individual freedom? Why or why not? Libertarianism offers great amounts of individual freedom to the people governed under it. Whether it truly offers the greatest amount of freedom in comparison to other forms of political theory is highly debatable and very subjective in nature. We as Americans live in a liberal society and our government is appropriately structured as one. Any person who attends public schools are indoctrinated into liberalism whether they know it or not. Professors and teachers all read, study and structure their classes based off of the works of their predecessors who read the works of theirs as well. Our school systems are extremely liberal in nature because they are government funded. Students are feed liberal ideas and taught liberalism is the best way to have a functioning society. Therefore American’s are bias towards this belief that liberalism truly is supreme in comparison towards other forms of government. There are hundreds of functioning countries across the world that are not liberal in nature. There are many countries that still are governed by a king or a queen such as England, and yet they remain a authority in many aspects of modern culture and society. Being raised in a liberal society it is easy to see all the liberties and freedoms we take for granted every day while watching the news on countries else where in the world. But this idea of freedoms is subjective from culture...
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...(Persuasive speech: Gun Law Should Be Revoked) By: David Mikombo Submitted To: Professor Keondra Mitchell In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Business Communications Management 3030-801 Online September 12, 2015 As a native African, growing up I always dreamed of coming to America that was the dream that my brothers, my friends and I had. Watching the movies and dreaming of living the American Dream, we were told that America is the best country in the world, the land of opportunities. There is no country like America “Uncle Sam Needs You”, yes my childhood was just filled with the hopes that one day I’d make it to the greatest nation/ empire on the planet. I was told the crime rates and killings were very low and I liked the sound of that. In 2007 God Almighty opened up a way for my family and I to come to America and now that was what you call a dream come true for me. Greetings to you all my name is David Mikombo that was just a background for you all to understand my feelings as to why the “Gun Law” should be revoked. On April 16, 2007, a Virginia Tech student named Seung-Hui Cho shot and killed 32 people, in total he gunned down 56 before he took his own life (thinkprogress.org). On November 5, 2009, Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan at Fort Hood army base in Texas, fired killing 13 people and wounded 29 (thinkprogress.org). On August 3, 2010, Omar S. Thornton opened fire at a beer distributor in Manchester, Connecticut...
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...of this historical profile paper it will be written in the form of a fictional interview with William Clark. While fictional, the responses will use historical evidence to back responses reflecting how William Clark may have responded to topics surrounding the United States of America prior to 1865. Also, I will use “America” and ‘American” in reference to citizens of the United States of America. While this term is exclusionary of others who claim these titles, to eliminate ambiguity this paper will use these terms in reference specifically to the United States of America. A Historical Profile of William Clark Biographical Sketch: William Clark was an American explorer, cartographer,...
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...Harry Truman once said, “America was not built on fear. American was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand”. So therefore our country was built with all these great things and ideas in mind. America is still a growing nation and we can get stronger. We have room to better ourselves, we as Americans can be better. This great nation that I live in was built on unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. That means we can do the work and have the determination to do it. The kind of America that I believe in is a growing, confused country. We as the citizens have so much going on right now in our thriving country. Another way that I think of our country is that we are free to do whatever we want. We don’t have to have permission to cross our borders or stuff like that like other countries have. America itself is the greatest country but it has a lot of flaws. It has a lot of problems right now and we are doing literally nothing about all the problems in our country....
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...higher than any other former presidents of the United State of America. He has been described as one of the greatest leaders of our times. He displayed many valuable traits that by and large helped him to become the great leader he was. Did his character influence his leadership style? This is the core point as far as this former president of United States was concerned. His character shaped whom he became giving his all and championing his course to make America a better place to live for all the citizens. His election as the president restored the hopes of the Americans who had been disillusioned by the leadership whom majority felt had lost touch with the people. Wallison, P (2004) points out that his unique traits had great influence as far as his success as a president was concerned (23) One of his major accomplishments was restoring the people’s hope with the government. This achievement can be overlooked by many but it was such an important step since it regained the people hope and renewed their commitment for their country. This is the first step for any nation that is interested in forging ahead after years of scandals, wars and many other misgivings that they would like to forget. When Reagan was leaving office after his completion of the two terms he thanked all the American people and mostly those whom he called the members of the Reagan Revolution. He was proud that he had left his country a better place than he found. He was generally registering his...
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...being put into question. However, people often forget that without the men who brought this country together, nothing would be as it is now. The United States of America was united under one purpose; a desire for freedom. Our first president, George Washington, helped the thirteen colonies unite together to fight for those unalienable rights. He set the standard for all who would follow him, and showed great amounts of patriotism, leadership, selflessness, and so much more. George Washington was the best president the United States has ever seen and will ever see. Patriotism is one of the more obvious traits that make a good president a great one. This is one of the traits that Washington had in abundance. As Parry, Allison, and Skousen said, "He answered the call to return to the service of his country, sacrificing his own desires for the peace and safety of America" (605). Washington was a true patriot in and out; no one could deny it. It is because of that dedication and loyalty to our country that the United States started out so...
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...bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans, white with foam God bless America, my home sweet home…” If you were raised anywhere within the borders of the United States of America, you have heard these lyrics of “God Bless America” multiple times throughout your years. Just as the lyrics suggest, we should stand by our country, but we are also charged to guide our country. There would be no need to guide, if there wasn’t an area in which the country is lacking. The area in which America needs some guidance is in the area of employment benefits, specifically vacation mandates by the great America herself. America is the greatest place to live, don’t get that wrong, but there are some changes that need to be made to reward the people who contribute to making America the greatest country there is. The biggest change that needs to be made is to incorporate more time away from work. According to The Everything HR Kit, a person should be rewarded for their continuous hard work. The text believes that after 25 years of service, an employee should receive a total of five weeks paid vacation. Coming from an individual who is but 25 years old, five weeks does sound pretty nice, which is until statistics of what other countries mandate in regards to vacation comes into play. The 25 years that an individual must work before receiving five weeks of vacation in America is 25...
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...Why I think we should watch The Men Who Built America in class. We are learning mainly about American history in class, right? Well this show is a little more advanced in history than what we are learning now. If we have spare time, like before Christmas break and you want to do something fun, but yet educational at the same time, this the best answer for you. Now this show has four episodes in it, each one is an hour and a half long. If you are teaching American history this show is well-suited for this class, not only is it history but it explains why things are like they are today. For example, John D. Rockefeller is featured in this show. Rockefeller reciprocated the instery of oil. So before Rockefeller, oil was used in lamps, oil lamps...
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...points total) Why is Africa a continent and not a country? How would you describe the size of Africa in relation to the size of the United States? Africa is a continent because it is a large land mass with many countries within it. A country is a large community with their own set of political rules that differ from other countries. Not all of Africa is governed by one government, if so that would make it a country. Africa is about 3 times the size of the United States. It is much larger than the United States. The view of Africa as a jungle is erroneous, since a jungle or forested area is not one of the continent’s major environmental features. Name two that are. 1/5th of Africa is a rainforest and 1/3rd of Africa is a desert. Africa can be discussed from either an Afrocentric perspective or a Eurocentric perspective. Give two examples of the way Africa is portrayed that support a Eurocentric perspective. A Eurocentric perspective of Africa is represented in many textbooks, media, and teachings, by not making clear that Eygpt is located in Africa is not made clear. It is typically referred to as being in the Middle East. It is even occasionally taught as a part of Western Civilizations, although Egypt is not located in the West. Another example is how the Europeans viewed Africa as not having a history before the Europeans arrived. It is similar to how America likes to believe that Columbus discovered America, when in reality the...
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