Political Forum

Hello Everyone, Just had to give students who showed up for their Test III yesterday, November 12th and took the test yesterday, the opportunity for another Extra Plus Point essay worth 5.00 Plus Points. How can I let the outstanding Philae Lander happening go by without you're writing down your analysis of this important event. Here's the link to the BBC's coverage http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-30034060 Read it, see the pictures already delivered by Philae, and write at least ten points of importance out of this article in essay format. As always:  write three-full pages, double-spaced, normal font, normal APA margins.   If you add two additional sources to your essay to enhance your coverage, great.  Also, write why this event may have positive political and economic benefits for the scientists who took part in the development and delivery of this space event, and tell me whether this event is important to you or not and why. Always credit the

Hello Students and Everyone, I have just read a very interesting article in the National Security section of The Washington Post titled, "Legal memos released on Bush-era justification for warrentless wiretapping," by journalist Ellen Nakashima.  Click at the "h" for http:" on the following url to read it at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/legal-memos-released-on-bush-era-justification-for-warrantless-wiretapping/2014/09/05/91b86c52-356d-11e4-9e92-0899b306bbea_story.html?tid=themost_item_1   The article is interesting because it's about wiretapping that continues today as well by our present government.   So, I've decided to offer this article as your first "extra plus point" project.   Please follow the Essay format of instructions below.  A possible 5.00 points can be earned if followed correctly and handed in on time on the due date of next Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the beginning of class. Ess

Hello Everyone, Here's your new [optional] extra plus point assignment worth a possible 5.00 points that many of you have been asking me to put here in my blog. Again, you will have two articles to read, compare and summarize, and then give your opinion on the following issue: "The 52,000 plus children, and mothers with babies from Central America that are crossing the U.S. boarders." Article I, is from the New York Times, written by Carl Hulse, July 7, 2014 at: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/08/us/immigrant-surge-rooted-in-law-to-curb-child-trafficking.html?_r=0 Article II, is from the Independent Voter Network, written by James Spurgeon on July 10, 2014 at: http://ivn.us/2014/07/10/law-actually-says-unaccompanied-immigrant-minors/ Both articles have a lot of interesting information in them.   Please follow the instructions carefully. Plus Point Instructions: Those who do not follow the instructions will be docked. 1.  Read each article car

Hello Everyone, We often discuss inequalities in class between different socioeconomic groups.   I have a new Plus Point assignment worth a possible 5.00 points.  Read each of the following articles. 1). By Economist and New York Times Op-Ed Columnist, a Democrat, who, in the following article analyzes wealth in his article  Wealth and Work.    Here is the link.  click next to the "h" at the http part of the url and it will pop up the link. Paul Krugman,  Wealth Over Work,  in the New York Times, March 24, 2014, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/24/opinion/krugman-wealth-over-work.html?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article     2).  Also read the second article by David Brooks, Op-Ed Columnist at the New York Times, a Republican, and advisor to numerous Presidents.  David has also written an article on poverty titled,  The Republic of Fear.   Here's his link:

Hello Everyone, We often discuss inequalities in class between different socioeconomic groups.   I have a new Plus Point assignment worth a possible 5.00 points.  Read each of the following articles.   1). By Economist and New York Times Op-Ed Columnist, a Democrat, who, in the following article analyzes wealth in his article Wealth and Work.    Here is the link.  click next to the "h" at the http part of the url and it will pop up the link. Paul Krugman, Wealth Over Work, in the New York Times, March 24, 2014, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/24/opinion/krugman-wealth-over-work.html?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article     2).  Also read the second article by David Brooks, Op-Ed Columnist at the New York Times, a Republican, and advisor to numerous Presidents.  David has also written an article on poverty titled,  The Republic of Fear.   Here's his link: Davi

Hello Everyone, This is a time where we can see how our national government reacts to the provocations of President Putin of Russia, with his 30,000 manpower of military surrounding the Crimean peninsula of Ukraine. What do you think?  Should the U.S. be aggressive up against the Russian occupation of Crimea, or should the U.S. only use diplomatic means and sanctions to bring the Russian President to his senses? Also, what kind of economic and political repercussions could affect world economy, energy, and globalization because of the escalating situation in the Crimean peninsula? To my students:  your analyses in a one page blog format to these questions could bring you 3 plus points. Make a try for it! Angela Oberbauer, M.A. Political Science Program San Diego Mesa College

Happy New Year to Everyone reading my blog. Great that Both Houses in Congress could reach agreement on the Budget with the President signing off on it. Let's see what happens now with the Default Debt issue and how and when that will be resolved. I'm curious:  What do you think about Governor Chris Christi, and do you believe him when he stated today that he knew nothing about the political and governmental manipulation that went on, according to him today, behind his back? I'm curious! Angela