Kick The World Around Analysis

It is 2014 and since the beginning of the millennium there has been a major shift in America’s political ideology and demographics, more so than in any set period of time. America which has historically been very conservative, has started to become more liberally made evident by the results of the last two elections. Although America’s government is based on a less centralized system and free market, Americans have seemed to start embracing things like big government and a stricter market. Americans are also starting to think different on social issues such as homosexuality and drug usage. America has also experienced a change in its demographics as minorities like Asians and Hispanics continue to grow while whites are, percentage wise, starting to make up a smaller part of Americas population. Along with a shift in ideology and change in demographics, technology and communication has advanced greatly making the world a much more connected place. Because of this connectivity people are also beginning to be influenced by foreign ideas that are not familiar to most Americans such as universal healthcare. Overall, because of factors such as foreign influences due to technology and changing demographics, America has become less conservative and more liberal.

President Obama came into office in the aftermath of the disastrous foreign policy record of the Bush administration. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 had served as a “switchman,” leading to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Bush administration exercised unilateral use of force and reluctance to engage the international community. As a result global elites and publics viewed the US unfavorably. The US economy was negatively affected by the costs of the wars coupled with the financial crisis of 2007. It was this environment that defined the contours of the election campaign of 2008. Obama campaigned on the idea of change, which represented a regeneration of America through domestic public policy reform and a return to multilateralism in foreign policy. Both domestic and international publics and elites were galvanized by Obama’s message.

With the 2016 election in full swing, millions of Americans have locked in their party of choice as November 8th approaches. The two candidates and the conversation surrounding them this year have never been more polarizing: Republican vs. Democrat, businessman against politician, man facing woman, and high-energy in contrast to calm and collected. Eventually, one will be chosen to hold the highest office in the country, and will give a speech, known as an inaugural address to talk about their intentions as president of the US. This essay will focus on two specific addresses, one from Ronald Reagan, and the other from Barack Obama. Even though inaugural addresses are somewhat far apart in the time each was given and who was presenting them, they are very similar in how they

In this section of the speech Washington identifies American values like peace, safety, and happiness, and he commonalities shared between the American people. However, the second half of the address focuses on the threats the new country faces and how America can avoid them. This section of the speech identifies many dangers that potentially endanger America. Washington uses this specifically-timed tone shift to present his multiple views on America and its future. He spends an equal amount of time addressing each section of his speech, so the address contains an equal balance of his views. Finally, Washington’s speech contains warnings for America mentioned with careful timing to create a more effective, impactful address. In the address Washington alternates his warnings for America with other elements of his speech. Instead of listing the threats he perceives America is in danger of, he presents a warning and follows with a hope he has for the country or a fact about the country or advice he gives for the country’s

America. The land of the free, the home of the brave, the land of opportunity. This is what it’s known for, but is it? America catches a lot of crap from everyone, even Americans. “It’s corrupt!” they cry, or even “They only care about money!” But this is caused by a deeper dilemma. People living in America are not being American. “What is being an American?” one might ask. Being an American means a few things. Freedom, protecting the weak, loving your country, and being knowledgeable and active in political affairs.

The purpose of this essay is to compare the American’s perspective

The United States of America is the best country in the world, because of its respect for the constitution of the country, its citizens regardless of gender, age, social-economic condition or health condition. Likewise, for the good international relations that it has, for its respect to the agreements that it has made with other countries, as well as the respect to the governments of other nations, for the above-mentioned reasons, we are considered the leading nation in the world and role model to follow. But during the presidential campaign one of the candidates has shown a lack of respect for all these virtues that of the United States of America has, his name Donald Trump. He is a person who does not respect the most essential human values, the international treaties and the civil rights of citizens of United States of America. In this essay, I will describe how Mr. Trump has trashed everything that American citizens are so proud of the United States of America.

The growth and maturity that the United States has undergone over the last few centuries has affected the mentality of the people and government, going from being simple minded to being more open minded. As the nation grew from a small, new country to a global superpower, many of its aspects changed, while some remained the same. These aspects range from the manner in which presidents have been elected to the changes within the technology that Americans use on a daily basis. Over time, America’s position on technology, people and beliefs has been molded and shaped to accommodate the time period which the country is in.

Every single person in creation has heard the word “America”. Each individual on the planet has expressed emotion over hearing the term “America”. Some say even the infinite far reaches of the universe have trembled in fear of “America”. Limitless discussions were made on what immensity the country has done for the world and how much importance they have over all realm. “The Americans were first to land on the moon”, “America have just built the first nuclear reactor”. Mankind fear as well as respect the nation as being the most powerful country in the world that will rightly lead the planet into fulfillment. America today is one of the most vital pillars supporting the human race, and over time they have been evolving to further succeed in life as well as trying to push humanity a step forward into the vast, infinite sciences of the universe, trying to drive civilization into absolute attainment. You could even say that without this

America today receives harsh comments regarding problems faced throughout the country along with citizens accusing America for foreign affairs. American citizens look past how lucky one is to live in such a country because the main focus seems to revolve around the multiple disputes being faced. D’Souza emphasizes two concepts in which he explains the reasoning for America to be considered perfectly imperfect.

“Most statements of “American exceptionalism” presume that America's values, political system, and history are unique and worthy of universal admiration. They also imply that the United States is both destined and entitled to play a distinct and positive role on the world stage. The idea of America-as-model implies that other countries can come to be more like America.” (Walt, 2011) American exceptionalism is alive and well, and these ideas of personal liberty and the American position of the world as seen by this exceptional viewpoint are increasingly important when analyzing Trump’s inaugural

Every four years in United States of America fellow Americans gather in front of a television screen at home, in a class room or in the work place to watch who the potential candidates for the presidency. Not all Americans are politicians, but they watch to see which of these candidates steals their heart and who they will want to become the next President of the United State of America. Creating a contest for the candidates among each other, regardless if they are in the same party or not. There is only one first place! Only one person can become President. Every word, action and language that they use matters at this point. What languages were used to consider Barack Obama “Out of Many, One” speech an electrifying speech? How did he steal the hearts of the American people? When stepping up on that stage one must steal the hearts of their fellow American people and not only of their own party, telling Americans what they can do for the United States of America as the next president. Using Neo- Aristotelian Criticism, I will analyze former President Barack Obama’s 2004 Democratic Convention speech,

The world has a perception of the American people and it’s not as flattering as we would like to be. In Yanko Tsvetlov’s image “The World According To Americans 2012” he illustrates in a brilliantly colored map exactly how that perception appears to the rest of the international community. Using a map of the entire world, Tsvetlov somewhat comically and perhaps accurately labels countries or regions of the map in condescending statements or stereotypes (Tsvetlov). These labels are Tsvetlov’s interpretation of how the American people, either through lack of education or culture or perhaps simple misconception, see various regions of the globe. Our arrogance and ignorance as a nation has painted a picture for the rest of the world to easily judge us by. From tourists misbehaving to soldiers acting foolishly abroad, the world sees too much of the wrong side of the American people. Tsvetlov leaves his image open to much interpretation allowing the audience to draw its own conclusion about what exactly he’s trying to suggest.

There are more than 310 million people in the United States according to the most recent census. With a population as vast as the United States, this results in various viewpoints on government and politics, including conflicting viewpoints on key issues like immigration, war, and education. At the end of the day, even though the American people give power to what president will run our country, this can still result in the people becoming livid at the President’s use of that given power. In the case of President Obama, who was elected back in 2008 and 2012, during his time in office he has utilized the powers given to him by the U.S. Constitution, including military, executive, and legislative powers in many ways, including various

In former (1)President Barack Obama’s (2) 2009 Inaugural Address, he address’ the problems (3) America (4) was facing at the time and signifies the steps he will take to make the issues lessen. Obama’s purpose (5) is to assure the people of America that he will take the power he has earned, to make America greater. (6) He adopts a patriotic tone in order to convince his people that change is coming.