Ultimately the annexation of Hawaii would be one of the largest political crimes committed by the U.S. Government. Americans at the time however, thought of it differently; through the eyes of their own bias: “...they are indebted to us for civilization. Long before our missionaries landed upon their shores, and spread Gospel civilization among them, dissolute American seamen and New-England rum had scattered broadcast the seeds of disease and death. The simple, docile nature of the Islanders made them apt scholars in the vices of civilization; and although the efforts of the missionary succeeded finally in stemming the flood tide of physical and moral death, it was too late to save the nation from the fatal consequence of its transgressions.” (NYT, Annexation) The political controversy and struggle for power began with the arrival of western civilization on the balmy bays. Commercial exploitation soon followed in the forms of shipping, whaling and most importantly: sugars cane to quell America’s sweet tooth.
Many people, including Leo Szilard opposed or disagree with the use of the atomic bomb on Japan. I find it hard to believe that Szilard could oppose the use of a weapon that would quickly end a bloody conflict. I understand the moral strife associated with knowing that something you worked to create would end the lives of thousands but consider the alternative. If the bomb isn’t dropped, then an invasion of mainland Japan would have been required. D-day in the European theater had proved costly enough and that was to an enemy that didn’t mind surrendering if the situation called for it.
One of the most controversial conflicts in our Nations history is definitely the Vietnam War. Today there is a lot of skepticism with America’s involvement in the War and I believe the biggest thing that gave people so much skepticism is the media’s portrayal of the War. The mainstream news stations of the time seemed to care more about entertainment, trying to get the most interesting story in order to keep their ratings high and keep people on the edge of their seat. The Documentary we watched in class gave a good look at how the media was more into story telling and less into giving people the facts that they deserve. I think that the film did a really good job at exposing the media for it’s horrible performance during the Vietnam War.
Riefenstahl’s production of the feature films Triumph of the Will and Olympia have left a lasting imprint on history; these films established Riefenstahl’s influential career as a film director under the years of the Nazi regime. Although these films are attributed by scholars and critics to be Riefenstahl’s greatest achievements they are also considered to be her greatest fault, for the political denotation attached to their purpose. Before World War II, Riefenstahl was praised for her artistic achievements of these films, however the post war years present a hostile reception to her work, as they have since been decontextualized and criticized for their questionable propagandist content. Riefenstahl’s impact on history has changed greatly overtime, as she is remembered for both her artistic contribution to the social and cultural life of Germany and pioneering of revolutionary cinematography and in contrast her association with the Nazi party and her apparent glorification of the ‘Fascist aesthetic’. The artistic flair behind Riefenstahl’s production of Triumph of the Will lays testimony to her revolutionary filming technique that assiduously cultivated her image as the one of the greatest female artists of her era.
United States vs. Paramount Pictures Prepared By: Twenika Huddleston Econ312 Professor Whalen-Ayyappan January 25, 2013 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Paramount Pictures Anti-Trust behavior 3 Sherman Anti-Trust Act 3-4 Pecuniary Cost 4 Monopoly vs. Oligopoly ….4-5 Benefits to society 5 Conclusion 5 References 6 Introduction As we all know, working within any business industry can be quite chaotic yet rewarding when the right decisions and strategies are implemented. However, some companies make decisions that are made with the best intentions in mind but, some of these decisions have been proven to be illegal. This is a classic scenario that many companies can find themselves in and the government frowns down upon such behavior. This essay will not only shed light on a specific anti-trust case but it will also bring forth an understanding of why certain actions just shouldn’t exist within any business industry.
While the essence of the Herculean legend is captured in Disney’s dramatization, it warps the story to keep it fit for a younger crowd, and this leads to some major inconsistencies between the myth and the movie. The addition and removal of prominent characters in the movie, while making the storyline clearer, adds to the number of incidents in which the movie is nothing like the myth. One of the most glaring errors is Hercules’ parentage. While Zeus is the father of Heracles, Hera, his wife, is not his mother. Instead, Heracles was the product of Zeus’ infidelity with Alcmene, the daughter of Perseus.
John Doe English Class March 28, 2012 Is Tropic Thunder Politically Correct? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, to be politically correct is “conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated. The film Tropic Thunder rouses many debates and controversies over whether it is politically correct. Through its slander and insensitivity, the movie brings to light many stereotypes and beliefs held widely but rarely addressed. In “What is Political Correctness” by Jonathan I. Katz, the notion of politically correct is brought in to perspective, even shown as a way to enforce preexisting stereotypes and limit open and free discourse.
Visualize a world where books and unique thoughts are forbidden and or heavily restricted as the government attempts to keep individuals from thinking for themselves. While most would dismiss this situation as impossible, in Ray Bradbury’s famous novel Fahrenheit 451, this “unfathomable” dystopian is considered normal, every day life. Although the content and description of the futuristic story make the novel moving, the amazing use of symbolism throughout the chronicle is what truly gives the book its profound significance. Bradbury warns his audience what may happen if novels and society’s ability to be inimitable are ripped away by incorporating the symbols of Guy Montag’s rebirth in the river, how replacing Mildred’s blood did not revitalize her soul, and the sieve and the sand to gaining and retaining facts and knowledge. One event that occurs during times of traumatic change is the renaissance or rebirth of an individual.
Whether or not every decision is the absolute most efficient in hindsight is irrelevant. When we step back and look at the way the administration handled this, we are left with an unremarkable picture. The only remarkable thing about the situation is how long the unnecessary "controversy" has continued, and just how long our politicians are willing to draw it out for political gain. Though ultimately, it may have been lax security which enabled the attacks to take place AND some statements may have been made prematurely (in particular, Clinton's remark about the YouTube video) the administration's actions were in no way immoral or
Foreign and Defense Policy Everest University Trina Harrison American National Government Instructor: Timothy Mozia July 5, 2014 Many ask to what extent the war on terrorism represents a break with previous United States foreign and defense policy. This question holds a great deal of validity to where we are right now. In order to answer this question, we have to establish why this war on terrorism? Perhaps how it has been addressed is uniquely different from other engagements in U.S. Foreign Policy History. If it is to be believed, this particular war is uniquely different than prior involvements of the United States because of its dynamic nature.