So this week in class I feel was very similar to last week. We discussed the influence people have on the government. Not only people as an individual but people in groups as well. I believe that Groups are very influential in our political system. One person makes a statement but many people that believe the same make a difference. There are different organizations as well as non organizations that influence a lot of how a person views the government. An article on American.gov talks about the influence of people and the institutions have on the government and policies. “The U.S. system of government was designed to be deliberative, accessible by citizens, and open to a wide variety of opinions and interests. Just as the government has evolved and grown over time, so too have the institutions that seek to influence the government.” I really liked this section of the article because it pretty much sums up what the government thinks. But question is do they fulfill? Do you think that if the Government could, they would take away the importance and influence that the people have on them? Sometimes I wonder if they ever get annoyed by all the “drama” and just would like to illuminate it completely… WHAT DO YOU TIHNK? The article also mentions the media. It may not have the intentions to influence so much politics but it does. It is crazy how much the media influences pretty much everything!!! Overall I think that America would not be the same if it were not for the fact that we have the amazing opportunity to have a say and freedom to speak!!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
PUBLICS OPINION?!?!
This week in class we discussed the public’s opinion and how it influences the formation of a democratic society. I strongly believe that the public’s opinion plays a key role in the formation of a democratic society. Americans have the freedom of speech and hold a lot of power in their hands when it comes to choosing who they want in power. Voting is an amazing privilege we Americans are granted to have. A conflict that affects our privilege is that Americans never seem to be on the same page. There are always different groups that feel they are right and the others opinion is completely wrong. Is it best for our country to have such distinct separate groups? I think that since each person is an individual they will of course have different views on how our country should be run. The only problem is that we let status get in the way of what is actually worth focusing on. Many People view voting as a joke or that the government does not really take what we say in account. WHAT DO YOU THINK? SHOULD AMERICANS GET MORE INVOLED OR CONTINUE TO GIVE UP AND NOT CARE? The video I found that could help get what a lot of people feel of our democracy. It was created as a joke and could even be considered disrespectful. However it is a good example on how many look towards voting especially! Do we think voting is the “least we can do?” or is there more that Americans can do as well to affect our public opinion?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
government and the private sectors!
This week in class we discussed how the government and the private sectors intersect, and whether or not they actually do intersect. I read a lot of good different opinions from all my classmates. It is really great being able to see the different perspectives of those who experience different things. My perspective came from the fact that my father’s company deals a lot with government jobs. His company bids on different jobs that the government has, and many other companies also bid on those jobs. So in my opinion, yes the government and private sectors do intersect, they have to. Businesses would not get the chances to improve and build more status. With my father’s line of work, we have yet to witness or experience any favoritism from the government to any businesses. The government jobs have certain regulations and the company that fits the needs and does the job correctly, they are in. A lot of people disagree with what I have to say, because they have a different experience or based off of what other businesses are dealing with.
DO YOU THINK PRIVATE SECTORS AND THE GOVERNMENT ARE IN COMPETION WITH EACH OTHER?
On another note, many people feel that the government and the private sectors do not intersect, but instead the government uses the taxpayer’s money incorrectly. The video below talks about how the taxpayers are paying government workers.” Politian’s seem to egg on the private sectors to squeeze as much as possible out of tax payers.” Many people feel that the government will fight the taxpayers…
Sunday, February 6, 2011
THE ROLES OF POWER!
Power plays a huge role in government, economy, and politics. I think it is almost safe to say that power can actually play a key role in each of these three aspects. I believe that in order to have power you must have money. Money plays another key role in the government, economy, and politics. Those who have wealth seem to be “more worthy” in the eyes of the authority. Those who are on “top” of the ladder fail to remember what it was like at the “bottom” and therefore become insensitive to those who are not on their standard. Small companies rely on the bigger companies for supplies. The corporation companies will always have competition with one another, thus causing a rise or decline for one of the companies. Supply and demand will always take place and that is what helps build our economy. However our economy is losing the power that it use to have. More people are out on jobs, struggling to find new work, or are facing a major ding in their pay. Does this have anything to do with the budget Americans have been put on? Is the constant government control causing Americans to suffer? Where does the power stand and does it effect all three things with one hit? I believe so, Americans have the ability to choose who they want to run our country, they all come together and vote. Never will anyone decide the same because everyone holds their own opinion. Elections are full of words and promises to the people, and when those who promise to do fulfill what they said, fingers begin to point harshly. For when the authority takes place and starts to take advantage of their power they begin to take a long route to their promises. Only those who are also part of the small group in control can have a say in what could happen to everyone else. The decisions the government make then effects the companies and of course our economy. How we people take what is given to us will tell us how our world will become. “Rep. Jeb Hensarling says President Obama's latest budget spends too much, taxes too much and borrows too much. (CNN news).” He believes that with all the taxes and budget it is making Americans unstable, less confident, and unsatisfied with where America is going. I agree with him, but I also know that it is probably very difficult to be in Obamas shoes. You cannot please everyone that is a fact. How we take his decisions is what will really affect our country! Our book “The politics of power” talks about how the economic wealth and power will enable great political influence… So like I have said, power is A LOT if not everything in our world, and money has a lot to do with power and status for our nation.
DO YOU THINK THAT AMERICANS ARE TO BLAME FOR WHAT TAKES PLACE IN OUR GOVERNMENT?
(what do you think?)
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