Argumentative Essay On Artifice

Artifacts that are found in a country should stay in that country so it don’t get lost or broken. I think that if the artifact is in the museum then it needs to stay in one place so the object doesn't get tossed around and gets broken. If the artifact breaks then that is a part of history that is gone forever and it will not be here for us to learn about. I feel like if the artifact was found in a certain country then it needs to be stored in its own countries’ museums.

One of the greatest factors in deciding which Member of Parliament many voters will trust with representing them is the level of confidence they have in the political leader. Confidence is the greatest of all voter assets for it requires knowledge of the leader’s platform, and the platform of the opposition.

The recent election of 2016 shows that artifice is essential in winning voters. Donald Trump, throughout his campaign, displayed an image of himself that people would perceive as “tough” and “strong”. The image of Trump as a reality TV star made him more likable by Americans. Trump spoke openly to people's economic stress, cultural fears and the disillusion with politicians. He promised to “bring

Subsequently, Hedges adds “...The consistency and emotional appeal of the story are paramount…” thus emphasizing the importance of a personal narrative. Paramount meaning that the reactions are endless and will help the candidate obtain their goal because the opinion of the public is of utmost importance. In order to appeal to the public, convincing them to choose a leader must be gained through emotional manipulation. Pathological thinking is done often throughout this process as the candidates let the citizens hear what they want to hear, not what they need to hear. Essentially, the candidates will go to the ends of the earth to gain empathy from the audience because that is the key to winning as explained by Chris Hedges. Entertaining them and keeping their trust is part of the political

J. Patrick Dobel, in Public Integrity, argues that political prudence provides a basic ethical resource for public officials. Prudence means to see ahead and the ability to think clearly before one acts. An individual needs to think about the short and long-term consequences of their actions. Political prudence is attached to excellent achievement in politics, which consists of outcomes that “gain legitimacy, endure over time, strengthen the political community, unleash minimum unforeseen consequences, require reasonable use of power resources and do not require great violence or coercion to enforce the outcome,” (Dobel p. 199). In addition, a prudent leader needs to be open to experience and knowledge, (Dobel p. 211).

This all shows that many politicians don’t communicate with full truth. (Document

There are many of us who are disillusioned by the American Political system, over the years we have become increasingly cynical, viewing politicians as extensions of Corporate America, the good OLE boys from the South and the Eastern Elite. For such politicians, politics itself was a life long destiny, full of ambition, finesse, and struggle for power, yet a severe lack

With Mark Strama stepping down from his seat in Texas’ House District 50, it called for a special election this past November. With a seat now open in the House and a Democratic incumbent, three different Democrats and a Republican campaigned long and hard for the seat. Almost a century later, we can still assess Max Weber’s Politics as a Vocation and find connections in his analysis to contemporary politics. Working as a campaign intern during the three months before the election for Jade Chang Sheppard, a successful businesswoman and mother of two, the connections to leadership, an appeal to followers, and challenging power instincts still remain prevalent characteristics of a modern-day politician. Looking to Jade’s own successful and

To begin with, Hedges states that politicians nowadays do not need to have the abilities to make a country to be successful; however, they only need to have the ability to build a good reputation for the people even if it is a fake one like how Hedges states, “political leaders who use the tools of mass propaganda ...no longer need to be competent, sincere, or honest.” Similar to the 2016 presidential election, Donald J. Trump won the election was not because he was great; however, he won because he was able to use various propagrandas and mass medias to build him in front of the American people. In addition, back in 1960 presidential election, John F. Kennedy won the election due to the use of televisions and his outer appearance, which they helped him to win the election. This proves Hedges’s arguement to be true.

Chris Matthews’ Hardball: How Politics is Played Told by the One Who Knows the Game gives readers an inside view to the world of politics. Matthews describes the tactics, tricks, and skills every politician will need when running for office and how to “win the game.” Matthews’ advice is applicable to the 2016 presidential campaign, which started earlier this year, and should be used by some inexperienced candidates, such as Republican and businessman Donald Trump. Another example of Matthews’ other strategies being applied today can be found in President Obama’s decision to make the Iran Deal in July. Lastly, the recurrent discussion on citizenship and immigration during the presidential campaign, especially involving Trump, can be solved using

Americans today tend to consider politicians as corrupt and untrustworthy figures. Political corruption can vary from bribery, money laundering, and even drug trafficking. These criminal actions are typically taken by politicians as motive to gain a personal benefit. Politicians have often associate their campaigns with dishonesty. Over the years political campaigns have lied to the public in order to gain votes. Tactics include newspaper manipulation to dishonor a political rival or to obtain support helping their personal agenda. This bad stigma associated with politicians tends to diminish citizens trust. The image depicted in this assignment is intended to target the issue of politician’s dependability with in the public. The image used in this essay was obtained from Brian Montopoli’s article entitled “Lying politicians: A fact of life”. Brian Montopoli is senior political reporter for CBS News website. Montopli’s article was about the lies politicians make in their campaigns in order to gain votes. The image used in Monotopil’s article was utilized to emphasize his argument. Montoplis’s image demonstrates the problematic issue surrounding political officials. The image seemed like it didn’t have a specific target, but once reading title of the article connected with the image it was made clear that the image represents the troublesome issues with politicians in today’s society. The argument being made with the image was that certain political officials might lie to the

While using a variety of different appeals, “The Second Presidential Debate” argues that integrity is the most important quality of a president, and this argument is shown throughout the debate through both the candidate's choice to undermine each other's character. Though it seems as if both candidates use illogical arguments to persuade the audience, in all reality they use many logical fallacies and appeals to help make their argument better, and their opponent’s seem weaker.

It is easy to glance at the 2016 Presidential Election and paint it as a looney bin with unpredictable results, wacky campaigns, and erratic candidates. However, after studying the election closely, I have discovered quite the contrary. In fact, I would even go as far to suggest that each candidate was a master of their craft—rhetoric. Looking back, it is entertaining to see how each candidate enhances their credibility, evokes a fusillade of emotions, and presents certain calculated policies. If asked several months ago, I would have provided an entirely different answer which would have compared the election and its candidates to a circus and its intricate members. My enlightened grasp on the election was elucidated through various readings, weekly blog posts, and three term projects which allowed me to thoroughly analyze the campaigns. Although learning about the strategic ways to employ presidential rhetoric was the focal point of my class, I finished with new skills and experiences that will benefit my writing abilities. The adversity I faced because of late nights and unsatisfying grades has provided me with a sense of clarity and humility that has made me a more attentive and refined writer.

Power and corruption are concepts that are difficult to fully understand. Several controversies occur within these topics. There are both conventional and unconventional ways of viewing power. In an attempt to make a claim contrary to common belief, David Brin stated, “It is said that power corrupts, but actually it’s more true that power attracts the corruptible.” This statement is not accurate because power is the corrupting device responsible for a plethora of downfalls leaders have experienced.

In the shortest section of Matthew’s Hardball, “Deals” examines the fundamentals of maintaining face towards the public and furthering politicians’ careers. Matthews, through his variety of examples, explains to his audiences why politicians must be well informed with all news, but also politicians—to remain relevant in Washington—must only speak to the public and colleagues when they are able to improve their position. With this notion of standing by a person’s principles, the Republicans—especially Sen. Lindsay Graham—swift rejection of the Iran Nuclear Deal is not surprising.