But, in the article “The American Dream: Dead, Alive, or on Hold?” Brandon King states, “I believe that the ideals and values of the American Dream are still very much alive”(572). King believes that the dream is more alive than ever, that it’s not dying it is being reborn. Everyone has different points of view on the American dream, and nobody will ever agree. Everyone tries to make people believe that their thought on the American Dream is the right one. The economy, social status, and education are the main factors of the American Dream, both Herbert and King explain why they believe those factors keep the dream alive, or kill it.
Kennedy says “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country…” this is said backwards so the Americans start thinking about the country as a whole. He wants to get the American people to help the country instead of helping themselves. Another antimetable he uses is “as not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” He wants Americans to work together to help the country as a whole. He doesn’t want them to just rely on the government to fix things. Alliteration in J.F.K’s speech helps draw attention to his points.
The second poem “Shine, Perishing Republic” by Robinson Jeffers mostly resembles my attitude towards America right now. I do believe that the government is trying to do anything possible to gain more power even if it means ruining or destroying the environment and society. I feel like the government pretends to actually care about our well-being but we're brainwashed to actually think that. I really don't understand how people can actually do whatever it is they want to do even if it isn't right just to make themselves happy and to have a good time. This era is actually really messed up, it seems like there isn't any structure with our society that everyone is just going with the flow of what's “in”.
Americans today have much concern about the concept of outsourcing. Ron Hira and Anil Hira in there book Outsourcing America, pose the question “Who is right and why is there difference in opinion whether this is good for America?” Critics continue to argue that outsourcing has a negative impact on American jobs, the economy, national security and pose that should this be allowed to continue, a prosperous future for all Americans is dim. However, it is also profitable for all to view their complaints as objectively as possible because they would never mention the vast benefits that come with outsourcing, especially here in America. Yes, the subject does bring a lot of insecurity and confrontation, but there are those who see it differently. While outsourcing has negative and positive implications, in the long run the future for American will lean towards the positive side of the scale.
Our founding fathers fought for a separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to avoid conflict and rise of power in one or more branches. In that aspect I believe the government works in a constructive manner to ensure equality between the branches, however, in the matter of working in a constructive manner for the good of the people is less certain. This country is facing an economic crisis and there are members of both parties that would tell the general public they would like the war in Afghanistan and Iraq to come to an end when in reality an economic recovery is the last thing they want to happen in a foreign country. The Republican Party, for example, would have liked to see a higher unemployment rate towards the end of 2012 in hopes of decreasing the chances of the President’s re-election. Higher unemployment rates lead to a more devastating economic crisis resulting in the failure to re-elect a democratic President or more precisely, our current President.
Jhonathan Lopez English 11, Section 3 Mr. Fernandez 3-11-13/ UFT What is an American? Many people think that to be an America, you have to be born in America. That is false, its not about where you were born or where you come from, its about the way you use your rights to be successful. Being an American is being able to live the American Dream. It is all about the opportunities and freedom that you are given just for living in America.
Jake Hager Mrs. Sedgewick February 20, 2012 Silver 2 Persuasive Essay If people in America gave up when they thought they wouldn’t succeed, then we might still have slaves, no rights, and a corrupt country. Most people would agree that if you aren’t going to win then you just shouldn’t try. In my personal opinion this way of living couldn’t be more wrong. When Atticus decides that it is necessary to help Tom, it is a prime example of how some people will continue to try even after they are well aware they cannot win. "Atticus, you must be wrong...." "How's that?"
For centuries, the American Dream has been defined as the idea that “those who work hard and play by the rules will be rewarded with a more comfortable present and stronger future” (Jon Meacham, Keeping the Dream Alive, Time.com). However, as of today, is this idea of life really just a dream or is it still realistically achievable? The unemployment rate, although decreasing, is still unacceptably high. In this article, Meacham reminds us that Thomas Jefferson thought of our American political system as the fuel for what he called " the world's best hope". Yet, Jon believes we show little signs of recovery from all of our current issues.
Washington and Monroe believed that the United States should not become involved in European affairs because of the weakness of the US. They didn’t want to get involved in foreign affairs because they did not have the muscle to deal with war if war should come. They figured that it was better to not get involved than to get involved and work themselves into a corner. It is possible to follow the Monroe Doctrine today, if one is referring to political affairs, and not to trade. Just because its possible doesn’t mean we should or are doing it.
Larkin points out a problem and offers a solution but does not defend it because it is an insolvable problem and does not have a solution. His solution would end mankind. However, in offering this completely insane solution he is saying that there is no solution to this problem and that people are just going to have to live with their faults. Swift creates an illogical plan to solve the economic problems of Ireland. He is also to use valid arguments to defend it.