A place to continue discussions started in class or start new ones.
Friday, April 30, 2010
World Hunger
In case the link doesn't show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQj0QNFAwv0
Global Warming
In case the link to this cartoon does not appear: http://humanityy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/global-warming-political-cartoon-0604.jpg
An Eloquently Phrased Argument...
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world."
I'd vote for him.
Oh ho ho, so Voldemort has decided to join American Politics.
So, here's what ya gotta do: Explain what issue the comic is addressing and discuss the artist's choice of Lord Voldemort as the candidate (eg: Does this signify that he or she is targeting a specific audience, etc).
Also keep in mind: How does this express the constituent's frustrations with their representatives in Washington?
No one make any comments about how he can't run because he's not a naturally born citizen or that he probably hasn't lived in the US for the required 14 years. As you can see, I have already done that for you.
(Besides, knowing ol' Voldy, he's probably bewitched everyone into thinking he's fulfilled the requirements.)
Courage Wolf.
Which of the three appeals does this picture use? Is it effective? How does the composition of the piece, (colors, text placement, etc.) contribute to the picture's objective?
affirmative action
Terrorism Coming Back
Monster in the Closet
Powerthirst
How to Report the News
Capital Punishment
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Controversial Offshore Wind Farms
The decision on building an offshore wind farm in Cape Cod has been aproved by the secretary of the interior, however few things have been changed. They are reducing the number of windmills in order to please the families that live there, including the Kennedy Family. Do you think it's fair for the government to moderate this landmark project just to please a couple of families who live around it? Should the government focus more on the benefits for the environment or on the small implications on Cape Cod from this project?
Darth Vader Injured By Dick Cheney Accusation
The Academy Award Winning Move Trailer
Why Take The Stairs?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Because the government cares so much about global warming...
Monday, April 26, 2010
The 1920's (click to see photo)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Bang Bang your Dead
What strategies does the film maker use while portraying this short from the movie. What point is he/she trying to get across? And to what audiences is this directed to?
For background as to what is happening movie look up in a youtube search "Bang Bang your Dead part 1" follow the links labled "Bang Bang your Dead part 2,3,4,5...." so on and so forth. Great movie to sit down and watch.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
THE BIONIC AGE
Monday, April 19, 2010
Dettol hand sanitizer advertisement
It is inevitable that the the world we live in is filled with bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other deadly germs. How does this advertisement demonstrate the transfer of germs within our daily lives? Do you think that this is trying to argue that hand sanitizer is a supplement to soap, or an alternative means of washing hands? Discuss the rhetoric devices within the advertisement, and discuss the accuracy and validity in how it is conveying germs.
Adidas advertisement
What message is the author trying to convey to the reader? In what ways is the author justified or unjustified in comparing those who wear their line of products to an aquatic animal? Explain the different rhetoric devices within this advertisement and how they construct the overall appeal to the reader.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Television Addiction
War Justifiable?
During wartime we commit many atrocities and justify them. Before the wars start and the people know who to hate, there is propaganda designed to turn the populous against the newest enemy. Yet we still see ourselves as right. what would you do if you were on the receiving end of the gun? asking for help but instead receiving basically that? everything American being used to crush you and your way of life?