Thesis: The Miracle on Ice played a major role in boosting the morale of a torn nation and gave hope for the future of American culture. Introduction: - The years following completion of the Second World War in America were marred by economic and political problems that would erode the foundation of American culture for decades to come. With the debacle that ensued in Vietnam during the 1960’s and ‘70’s, Americans no longer had respect for or any faith in their government. To top it off the Communist expansion by Soviet Russia during these years was imminent and with this came the conspiracy of communism, as well as many other problems, within the United States government itself. America was in a recession and gave off the impression that it was no longer the superpower that was once feared and respected.
The Best and Worst of Americas Presidents Throughout U.S history there have been many good presidents and also many bad presidents. I believe that presidents should be graded on how they handle the economy, foreign policy, and equal rights. From our first president to our current president those I believe are the three most important grading points. A good economy is very important because it gives people a better living by giving them job opportunities and a way for people to make money. Foreign policy is important because it has a lot to do with the trade, technology, and communications of the United States.
There is a lot to blame on the past administration, for how bad the economy became. But the top priority of the people is to elect a candidate that will move the economy forward. With the election closing in, each candidate had their chance to make there statement in the debates. The President states that the recovery takes time, and there is still a lot of work to be done. While Governor Romney says, with his experience he knows what it takes.
Americans have become somewhat depressed and fearful. It is difficult to have adventuresome spirits while struggling to meet basic needs. If further space exploration, including that of Mars, can be proven to provide jobs and improve the economy, then Americans will be in favor of this. However, most people desire tangible proof. The people who are in favor of continuing the Mars exploration program are quick to point out that if every cent of the money allocated to their program were to be applied to the federal deficit, it would not even make a dent.
I liked how they were able to come to an agreement on the need to boost American energy production and the energy, as Obama stated, “On energy, Governor Romney and I, we both agree that we've got to boost American energy production, and oil and natural gas production are higher than they've been in years. But I also believe that we've got to look at the energy sources of the future, like wind and solar and biofuels, and make those investments”. The both of them over talked the moderator, which was disrespectful and rude. At the conclusion of one of the interruptions Mitt Romney states to Jim Lehrer, “It’s fun isn’t it” like it was a
All the policies and action Obama is taking, will make him transformational in the end. He understands if we keep ignoring problems in our society and keep letting them become bigger, then America could essential be in the worst shape it has ever been. We need major reform and we need it now. Obama is attempting to not make everyone equal, but build up the middle class again. Americans are growing further and further apart when it comes to money, and this is contributing to the major problems like: unemployment, education, and inequality.
It is what has shaped this country to the best in the world, but is also the same thing that will one day destroy it. The United States is in a constant state of change. United States Census predicts that the Mexican population will be the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States by the year 2050 and may possibly be the majority. With the ease of our border crossings and the acceptance of allowing illegal aliens to stay in this country, this mind set of allowing people to disrespect our laws will indeed support this growth. We are going down the road of socialism, and I personally feel it is partially due to our diversity in the country.
The key to their success is for ISI to maintain the balance of quality and growth as they attempt to supply information on more emerging markets in other countries. Concurrently, if ISI can further their relationships with their data suppliers and obtain more exclusive contracts, they will be able to limit competition while capturing a large portion of the Intermediate and Professional Industry segment ($7.911 billion solely in U.S). As seen in Exhibit A below, ISI’s projected growth over the next few years are substantial. As they continue incorporating quality information on other countries and maintaining their net profit margin, this growth will have high durability. Ultimately, if executed correctly, there is great opportunity for ISI to become the dominant figure within the niche of emerging markets.
Saudi Arabia and the Gulf War Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the Gulf War portrayed its strong relationship with Western Powers along with its push to become the leading power in the Middle East. After Iraq invaded Kuwait, beginning the Gulf War, King Fahd faced difficult issues that required quick resolution. The most evident problem was the threat of Iraq’s army invading Saudi Arabia. Kuwait was taken over, and Saudi Arabia’s government knew that it Iraq would at least attempt to take over their oil fields, if not more. Saudi Arabia did not spend much of their GDP on military necessities and their number of forces was much smaller than the opposing force of Suddam Hussein.
The Paradox of Technology There is no question that technological growth trends in science and industry are increasing exponentially. Many critics of technology believe that the rapid advancement of technological development, despite the benefits, has become in many ways detrimental to society and life. The study of genetics, molecular engineering and robotics is a few areas of technology that is advancing rapidly. The paradox of the 21st century technology is will our growth in technology benefit society or will it potentially destroy society. Gene therapy is a promising approach to the treatment of genetic disorders, debilitating neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and endocrine disorders such as diabetes.