Linda Borgen RWS 280 June 17, 2010 Word Count: 1,272 Cheaters, Liars, and Imposters, Oh My! Growing up, do you remember hearing the phrase, “honesty is the best policy?” Our society has lost the mentality of being honest in order to succeed and get ahead in life, even if it means they must go against their morals and cheat. David Callahan, a political science professor and speaker of an academic lecture “On Campus: Author Discusses the ‘Cheating Culture’ with College Students,” claims that American society has taken root in the “cheating culture,” that welcomes and praises those who have chosen to conform to cheating. This occurs in business, in sports, and in academia and as a result, they have all become more competitive in a “winner take all society” (par. 18).
Each country, especially the United States, had an almost isolationistic view of their role in the world. Today, however, we face the challenge of enemies who do not think rationally and will die for what they think is the greater good, so the view of seclusion is not longer valid. The suicidal attitude of these new adversaries makes these types of people’s actions very hard to predict and track which leads to a danger that is unpredictable and around which we cannot devise a defensive plan. Another idea is that the civilized world believes that the economically developed countries take care of the less developed countries. In an article written by James G. Pradke called “Idealism vs. Realism: a Modern Approach to Capitalism Vs. Socialism,” dated April 16, 2010, he quoted Merriam-Webster’s dictionary (2010) which “claims that realism dismisses idealization and presents a theory which focuses on concern for fact or reality while rejecting
“Unsung Heroes” follows the same line of thought. It enumerates explicitly false heroes that are often found among former US presidents and military people. Zinn reminds us of the crimes each of them has committed. He suggests that these undue idols be taken off their pedestals and be replaced by real heroes, people who have sacrificed something to make a change, even if it was a small one. Being a war-opponent and social activist, Howard Zinn’s most likely intention in writing “Unsung Heroes” was to educate people about the mistakes (and deliberate lies) that are, in his opinion, very common in the perception of American history.
Cummings makes a flippant comment when the speaker says “and so forth” which is to express in reality that the speaker somewhat does not really care about those songs and only uses them to create ethos and pathos in the heart of Americans. He then uses folksy diction “your name by gorry by jingo by gee by gosh by gum…” to demonstrate the attempt of politicians to make themselves seem like the common man to their audience. The deceitful strategy they plan is, instead of being big shot politician that people are likely to not trust they try to become more approachable. With this their audience will feel a false sense of protection and a limited sense of hope. The speaker becomes a chameleon, camouflaging his skin
Americans do not care about have integrity as long as they win. Winning is the ultimate goal and it does not matter what do they do to succeed. A student, which Mark Clayton interviews, states that college students cheat because although it “[may] not be a good answer, but none the less it is an answer.”(198). The problem with this philosophy is that people expect integrity from others even when they lack it themselves. For example, students expect teachers to grade fairly even though they plagiarized the work they are handing in.
Chris ENG 101 13 September 2009 Assignment 2: Final Draft Orwell and Lederer Arguments George Orwell in “Politics and the English Language” and Richard Lederer in “The Case for Short Words” share a similar concern with bad habits forming in the English Language and its impact on a writer’s perspective in writing a good paper. Orwell’s central point in his essay is that the English Language is becoming untidy. Supporting his case, Orwell argues that bad habits are forming do to our foolish thoughts, caused by the slovenliness of our language. Of equal importance is Orwell’s insistence that all these bad habits are reversible. As Orwell states, “The habits can be avoided if one is willing to go through the trouble.
In "Fashionable Anti-Amercanism," Dominic Hilton considers the villainous identity America has taken on by foreign countries. He discusses whether these countries are legitimately angry, or if they have a Freudian complex involving the fear to look look at themselves cynically and discontinue the blame towards America. There is strong focus on anti-Americanism being seen as fashionable and uneducated. Hilton questions whether it would matter what America did, because the discrimination would most likely continue. He uses examples, and quotes to demonstrate the irony of foreigners lack of condolence towards America.
Both King and Thoreau discuss civil disobedience and when it is just to break unfair laws. Another topic they discussed is the merit of authority, and how they were disappointed by the action the majority takes towards certain issues. Henry Thoreau mostly emphasizes on how civil disobedience is important because he believes that governments should consider everybody's opinions. Both have the same common logic, but they express their views in a completely different manner. King uses better emotional appeals so that his audience feels compelled to his cause, King also uses figurative language to create a powerful tone that provides his essay with a meaningful effect; while Thoreau uses more ethos and common logic.
But there is a contradiction here. Use of quotes by Rorty and incorporating them into the essay where they can have the greatest effect and provide the most understanding. The left of America is unpatriotic and very confrontational towards the original ideas of the nation. Heading towards multiculturalism, the left is trying to change the nation. So than why does Rorty say the left is important if it’s running against his beloved patriotism?
Its horrible and I got an C for doing it. Supposibly the instructor didn't want to stray but I often do. Definition of an American Citizen By Paul Backer What makes a person an American Citizen and what does it mean to be one? This is an awful hard question to answer and those who do choose to answer it will most likely come up with an entirely different answer compared to those others who will try. If that question is truly answerable, the next obvious questions are the questions that should follow it.