Political Corruption In Karen Healey's When We Wake

“Corruption, improper and usually unlawful conduct intended to secure a benefit for oneself or another its forms include bribery, extortion, and the misuse of inside information. It exists where there is community indifference or a lack of enforcement policies.”(Encyclopedia Britannica). Today political Corruption in all forms exists in every country in the world. In some countries it is more prominent then in others, but no matter where you go it still occurs. Recently in mid 2013 some political corruption was brought to light in New York. “Since 2007, state senators have been more likely to be arrested then to lose their seats in a general election,” (New York Public Interest Research group). In April of 2013 New York State

Political corruption is a major problem in the US today. It involves almost all levels of government and affects people from all walks of life. Public office is a noble post and citizens put their trust in government officials to carry out their constitutional duties for the benefit of the citizenry. The problem comes in where both elected and unelected officials perform their duties with the goal of personal gain in full view of the law. The ethical and moral wrongs of corruption are unjustifiable in any context.

The 100th year anniversary of The Declaration of Independence is here and the Nation is as united as it is equal. None. Although football games continue like Princeton vs. Rutgers the United states is in shambles. Following the war between the states a plan to reconstruct was put into place. It was proficient, effective, and controversial for many years. However, after the long Civil War and years spent to rebuild the Nation, the North Ultimately killed reconstruction because of government corruption, the focus change in North, and widespread racism throughout the nation.

The book “The Hunger Games” was written by Suzanne Collins and it’s the first book out of the trilogy she has written. Collins uses a mixture of modern and classical as elements in this story and it allows for any age reader to enjoy it. Some the literary devices she uses in the book are setting, symbolism, and themes. It’s everything you could want in a book because it has a little bit of each genre, like action, romance, comedy, and even mystery. This book will have you sitting at the edge of your seat on minute and then grabbing for a tissue the next. When reading this book, “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins and looking at the setting, symbolism, and theme it’s easy to sense the different tones and emotions going on in the story.

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“All contributions by corporations to any political committee or for any political purpose should be forbidden by law” This quote from Theodore Roosevelt illustrates how corporate money can be disastrous when involved in election cycles. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The Supreme Court decided in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission that companies and Super PAC’s could donate unlimited amount of money to support candidates. The Citizens United ruling has caused increased political corruption in the United States by giving candidates the money they need to win an election while changing policies that would be beneficial to the company.

America is falling apart right in front of our eyes. The American way of life is deteriorating and we may never recover. The working class of America is being treated poorly, and it continues to become worse. Massive businesses dominate every aspect of the economy, from light bulbs to tobacco. To add to that, politicians have become corrupt and are working for themselves, not for the greater good of society. As a populist member, I, Joe Mockler, will combat these monstrosities and bring back the jocular American way of life.

2. Muckrakers were writers who exposed corruption and abuse in politics, meatpacking, businesses, child labor, and many more problems. Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle were he described the unsanitary conditions of the slaughterhouses which many wok and the sale of rotten meat to the public. Theodore Dreiser wrote Sister Carrie were she talked about a young woman’s corrupt morals in Chicago’s rough urban environment. Lincoln Steffens published The Shame of the Cities which showed how political corruption profited business leaders and party leaders. Ida Tarbell exposed Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company over its arrogance and economic machinations.

In The Rise of the Washington Establishment, Fiorina says that Congress partakes in 3 certain things; one is lawmaking. Another is pork barreling. He describes this as the government spending money on projects, primarily around their own area, that will bring money to their district. Lastly is case work. As the passage continues he goes more into depth about his thoughts on all three of these duties.

I believe the book Anthem, by Ayn Rand was a very powerful book that is told in such a profound manor. I really enjoyed reading this novel because it is unusual to find books that are written in a different tone and time period. This novel is set up in a future society with an ancient atmosphere. Right off the bat you could sense that it was not going to be your typical summer novel. I enjoyed reading the different work because it had an original plot that focused on world differences, where independence and collectivism are the core domain of the society. The individuals of the dystopian society are purely based on following the government’s strict orders of a worldwide power. “When we sing hymns, the Hymn of Brotherhood, and the Hymn

In 1972, the biggest scandal in American politics occurred at the Watergate complex. For years, the struggle to reveal secret of who masterminded this operation occupied the courts in Washington D.C. The Committee for the Re-election of the President (CRP) fought to keep President Richard Nixon 's name clear throughout the confessions of the Watergate burglars and of men inside the White House. From 1972 until 2017, many other national scandals have been publicized to the nation, but current political controversies such as President Trump 's Russia scandal and Hillary Clinton 's email mishap rival Watergate. The Watergate Scandal changed the security measures taken during presidential campaigns and began an era of political scandals.

Summary: The article, “Campaign Cash and Corruption: Money in Politics, Post-Citizens United” is mostly about exactly what it says. Mentioned is, among other things, the massive influence money has in political campaigns in the US, not just among national elections but in senate elections, representative elections, and even state and local elections. Another thing touched upon throughout the article is the revolving door with people becoming senators and then leaving their job as senator to become a lobbyist and make tons of money to in turn try to convince senators to create certain laws.

One of the first things I thought of when I read the thematic unit assignment was The Hunger Games. I have always thought that it would be great book to use in the classroom because it is an exciting, engaging story that students enjoy while also making a point about important factors that are prevalent in today’s society. Students can be eased into talking about topics, like various forms of government, the corruption of power, heroism, the impact of reality television, loyalty, through discussion of the characters and plot which can then be broadened to include personal experiences and the current state of our world. Asking students to examine serious subject matter like this can be difficult, but I think starting with a fictional book gives them the confidence to explore reality in a safe but critical way. Another thing that lends itself

The following sections of this BookRags Literature Study Guide is offprint from Gale's For Students Series: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Commonly Studied Works: Introduction, Author Biography, Plot Summary, Characters, Themes, Style, Historical Context, Critical Overview, Criticism and Critical Essays, Media Adaptations, Topics for Further Study, Compare & Contrast, What Do I Read Next?, For Further Study, and

Political corruption has existed throughout the ages. It believed to be most prominent in positions of power, because of the role money plays in getting people power. However, over the centuries, corruption has changed so much so as to not match a particular definition of corruption, perpetually growing deceptively harder to find (Ebbe).