Ascher's Essay On Personal Political Views

In Buckley 's essay, "Why Don’t We Complain," he writes about his observations and experiences regarding complaining. He argues

The third reason why I agree with Buckley’s ideas about assertiveness and helplessness is shown through as Buckley states that the government is taking rights away from the people. He states, “Every year, whether the Republican or the Democratic Party is in office, more and more power drains away from the individual to feed vast reservoirs in far-off places; and we have less and less say about the shape of events which shape our future”. He also says that we accept the government’s power to hold upon us”. The government is responsible for the great number of American deaths in Korea and is now responsible for billions of tax dollars spent every year. However,

But notice no one [spoke up] did. And the reason no one did is because we are all increasingly anxious in America to be unobtrusive, we are reluctant to make our voices heard, hesitant about claiming our rights … or endure a racking headache before undertaking a head-on, I’m-here-to-tell-you complaint. (Buckley 78)

Shouldn’t go out with friends. They shouldn’t go to school, all get married at a young age, and I was always against that women should have equal rights as women. Take an example I have a brother he would go out with his friends, drink party has fun. However if I did those things I was shunned, or even disgraceful. When it comes down to racism I never was racist I had a lot of friends who African American loved them just as much as any other race, I also had a lot of friends who were gay, and lesbian they are people too I treat everyone the way I would like to be treated.

People love to complain. They love to share their opinions with the world--especially if they are negative. Most people, though, know that there is a time and a place to complain, that its appropriateness and efficacy depend on the circumstances. William F. Buckley Jr., in his essay Why Don 't We Complain?, discusses what he perceives as a failure of people to recognize things they can or should complain about, and tries to tie that deficit to the lack of participation in the American political process.

I am an 18 year old hispanic female. I am part of the middle class and am a republican with no religion. Although I am hispanic most people initially think I am only caucasian. I am short with a curvy body. Most of the time my curvy figure and caucasian appearance tend to make it easier to get my way when it comes to men. Although it helps me sometimes, sometimes it also hurts me because all they see me as is a girl with a figure. My age, gender, and political party give a disadvantage. Because I am only five feet tall people tend to not take me as seriously as I would like them to. Being a republican most people believe that I am closed minded and that I might not understand a certain point of view, which is completely wrong.

After reviewing sources about Republican, Democratic, and Independent views on issues that are most important to me, I found that my views are most consistent with the Democratic Party. The issues that most strongly influenced my conclusion are preserving our environment, gun control, and rights for the LGBT community. I feel strongly about combating climate change and building a clean energy economy. Additionally, I regard gun control to be an important matter because there have been too many tragedies caused by lenient gun laws. Finally, I believe in human rights for the LGBT community because they deserve the same rights as all Americans regardless of who they love and who they identify with. Through research of the sources provided

While the President may believe that the US is doing more and gaining almost nothing from having military bases in East Asia, the reasons which will be explained below will argue otherwise with the full intention of convincing the President to continue the political stance taken by previous Presidents. The Trump administration may think that US bases in the East Asian region is not mutually beneficial, but a parasitical relationship, but numbers, statistics, and data beg to disagree. Even from a logical standpoint of diplomacy, the US gains a lot by having its military bases in the region. The President is considering withdrawing our troops if these countries “don’t do their part” but political experts concur that these countries indeed do and exceeds what’s expected of them. While on the veneer, the US receives nothing in return the following paragraphs of facts and logic may convince the President that having such bases is more favourable. The US should unceasingly extend our support to our allies in East Asia and other regions all over the world because it will be beneficial to project our military power and denuclearization is the way of the future.

However, most of the candidates running for office do not support my beliefs other than Bernie Sanders. As mentioned in class, Texas falls under the purple quadrant, which doesn't make me a “True Texan”. I am, however a strong believer in the belief of social and economic freedom for each person. I was not too surprised by what I received on the quiz. I had a feeling that I would receive libertarian, but not necessarily left libertarian. I can now consider myself a bit of a left libertarian. A left libertarian is someone who likes libertarianism primarily for its commitment to social freedoms. I support liberty and freedom in all walks of American life, but I am mainly concerned with social freedoms. I also believe that while it is important

Although my parents are moderates, I’m definitely a liberal. My beliefs closely align with the liberals. For example, I believe that people should look to the government to provide a structure. Laws are enacted to protect every individual for an equal society sometimes at the expense of economic freedom if necessary. Additionally, I’m very liberal on controversial social issues such as abortion, equal rights for gay couples, and equal pay for equal work. I also support rules, regulations, and restrictions around the right to bear arms.

In today’s day and age, everyone that you talk to seems to have a strong political identity. They are either with one side or another and have a strong reason as to why they side with the side that they do. I know that this is not that normal for the times that we are in. I know that being 22 years old that in the eyes of many, I should really have a side and be able to stand with that side and be able to defend why I stand with that side. Following the 45th presidential election I have found that it is even more uncommon to not have a strong political stance and I have been told over and over that I really need to form one and stand with it.

I have often tried to speak up about things I feel are wrong such as racism and discrimination, but I am learning that even though I have the right ideas, I am approaching these situations from the experiences I have had. Those experiences have value, but as I am learning how to be as an ally, I am discovering how some of the things I say in support might be ignorantly offensive. For example it was pointed out to me that my contrasting urban neighborhood with white neighborhood could be offensive. Since I have heard that contrast many times used by people in well indeed statements, I never thought anything about it was offensive; I thought it was a valid contrast. Also, lifting a voice can often be more helpful than raising mine to address an issue. In a system that hushes the voice of people of color, raising my voice can further take away from focus of the hushed voices, which ultimately does little to support people of color being persons with thoughts worth hearing. Sometimes spotlighting others words is much more beneficial than giving my own. For example, sharing well formed articles or speeches about racial injustices presented by people of color is far more beneficiary to change than me drawing all attention to my own thoughts and opinions

The debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power is known as politics. This topic can make a person cringe just hearing it roll off the tongue. It can be found in our schools, our churches, and our jobs. It seemingly, has taken an entire country and divided it down the middle. I personally run from the subject if brought up in conversation, unless of course the conversation is without extreme opinions and/or beliefs, which is a rare occurrence. I do feel strongly about many political topics, but I have learned that the way I relay my ideas to another person is something that I, as well as most people, need to consider a more moderate approach.

This time I do not have the burden of adhering to a strict set of legalistic beliefs I’ve never questioned. However, my time in the ultra-conservative group has led me to become critical of everything for which I am grateful. Politically, I consider myself a bit of a socialist, favoring the reforms that many European countries have already enacted. Deregulating business has only ever helped business, and I think that equality for actual human beings should be the ultimate goal. Few people in our country really have equal opportunity for success which access to healthcare, free (or much cheaper) public college and improved public education could change drastically. As a twenty year old from Massachusetts, I’m probably more inclined to think this way since my region is notorious for leaning to the left although my time at the college has shown me how important education can be. It has really changed my perspective on many issues, and has helped me to grow as a person. This is why I believe in social reforms which focus on benefiting people rather than deregulating in order to grow

I have a better understanding of new concepts and familiar concepts, thanks to the readings for this week. The readings for this week helped expand my understanding on how politicians are effected by the media. It seems like any moment a politician can be scrutinized. Back region and axiology was not that familiar to me before the readings. The readings helped expand my understanding of the 5 criteria citizens use in order to evaluate a candidate. I was not even aware there was a visual solution to speeches because I am most familiar with the first three only. The only surrogate speakers I seen in political campaigns are at the conventions.