Friday, May 18, 2012

Should You Renounce Your U.S. Citizenship? - WSJ.com

Should You Renounce Your U.S. Citizenship? - WSJ.com:

'via Blog this'

The Ecclestones: The New First Family of Real Estate - WSJ.com

The Ecclestones: The New First Family of Real Estate - WSJ.com:

'via Blog this'

Is the black church guilty of spiritual hypocrisy in same-sex marriage debate? – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Is the black church guilty of spiritual hypocrisy in same-sex marriage debate? – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs:

'via Blog this'

College drops health care plan over religious objections to new law – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

College drops health care plan over religious objections to new law – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs:

'via Blog this'

Artist wants Jesus Popsicles to stand as statement on fanaticism, violence – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Artist wants Jesus Popsicles to stand as statement on fanaticism, violence – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs:

'via Blog this'

Monday, May 14, 2012

Fareed's Take: Is democracy part of Europe's economic problems? – Global Public Square - CNN.com Blogs

Fareed's Take: Is democracy part of Europe's economic problems? – Global Public Square - CNN.com Blogs:

'via Blog this'

Video - Lakshman Achuthan on Why the U.S. Economy is Heading Back Into Recession - WSJ.com

Video - Lakshman Achuthan on Why the U.S. Economy is Heading Back Into Recession - WSJ.com:

'via Blog this'

Under Attack in Afghanistan - WSJ.com

Under Attack in Afghanistan - WSJ.com:

'via Blog this'

Mexico drug war's latest toll: 49 headless bodies - Washington Times

Mexico drug war's latest toll: 49 headless bodies - Washington Times:

'via Blog this'

America’s Test Kitchen :: Recipes

America’s Test Kitchen :: Recipes:

'via Blog this'

The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook-Cook's Illustrated

The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook-Cook's Illustrated:

'via Blog this'

Injustices of Stop and Frisk - NYTimes.com

Injustices of Stop and Frisk - NYTimes.com:

'via Blog this'

The Real Story Behind the U.S. Auto Bailouts - TheStreet

The Real Story Behind the U.S. Auto Bailouts - TheStreet:

'via Blog this'

U.S. Housing Cannot Recover - TheStreet

U.S. Housing Cannot Recover - TheStreet:

'via Blog this'

Friday, May 11, 2012

Buzz Bissinger: Why College Football Should Be Banned - WSJ.com

Buzz Bissinger: Why College Football Should Be Banned - WSJ.com:

'via Blog this'

Majorities in China feel living standard improving: Gallup poll - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Majorities in China feel living standard improving: Gallup poll - Xinhua | English.news.cn:

'via Blog this'

Gay Marriage Stance Shows That Obama's Rich Donors Matter More To Him Than Voters - Investors.com

Gay Marriage Stance Shows That Obama's Rich Donors Matter More To Him Than Voters - Investors.com:

'via Blog this'

Asia Times

Asia Times:

'via Blog this'

Majorities in China feel living standard improving: Gallup poll - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Majorities in China feel living standard improving: Gallup poll - Xinhua | English.news.cn:

'via Blog this'

Asia Times

Asia Times:

'via Blog this'

Political Platform


Political Platform


Objective:  Student will understand and express their political viewpoints.

Intent:  Students will mull over difficult political decisions and reach a stated conclusion.  Research may be required to resolve some issues.    

Design:  Student platforms should mirror the standard political platforms put up by the major political parties.    Be sure to create your own unique party name and include a preamble. 

http://www.lp.org/platform
http://rpusa.info/platform.htm
                        http://www.cpusa.org/party-program/

Requirements:  Each student’s party platform must contain ten issue statements.  Students must choose five topics from the list below.   Then the student will choose five other topics of personal interest to add to their platform.  One issue must be either a local or state issue.  Students will then present one issue statement for passage on the CAM Class of 2012 Party Platform.  Presentations must be at least 5 minutes minimum and include a PowerPoint/Prezi slideshow.  All platforms are due by on May ­­­­_____th.    Slide shows are due via email May ______th.  Your platform statement must pass in a class wide vote to get credit for the presentation part of the assignment.   A vote Seventy-five percent in the affirmative is considered passing.  You may amend and resubmit you statement, provided there time available, if you fail to pass your platform statement the first time around.

Topics:  Abortion, Tax Cuts, Education, Social Security, Prescription Drugs, Welfare, Death Penalty, Medicinal Marijuana, United Nations, Israel, China, Energy Policy, Salmon, Environment, Terrorism, North Korea, Trade Deficit, Nafta, Strategic Defense Initiative, Outsourcing, Judicial Filibuster, AIDS, Tobacco Industry, Cafta, Iran, Nuclear Proliferation, Iraq, Off shore drilling, Gay Marriage, ObamaCare, Afghanistan, Pakistan, War on Terror, Border Security, Racial Profiling, IMF, Greece, Socialism, General Motors, TARP, Obesity, Climate Change, Value Added Tax (VAT), Arizona SB 1070, Education, HSPE….

Grading:                      Platform                      75  Points
                                    Presentation                25  Points
                                    Total                          100  Points

  


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

'It's the Greek economy, stupid'

'It's the Greek economy, stupid':

'via Blog this'

Part 1: Austerity vs. stimulus

Part 1: Austerity vs. stimulus:

'via Blog this'

Part 1: Austerity vs. stimulus

Part 1: Austerity vs. stimulus:

'via Blog this'

The future of austerity in Europe

The future of austerity in Europe:

'via Blog this'

Why the pain of austerity is necessary

Why the pain of austerity is necessary:

'via Blog this'

Quest: Austerity and growth can coexist

Quest: Austerity and growth can coexist:

'via Blog this'

Video - Opinion Journal: The New Greek Extremism -- Paul Gigot on voters in Greece. - WSJ.com

Video - Opinion Journal: The New Greek Extremism -- Paul Gigot on voters in Greece. - WSJ.com:

'via Blog this'

Video - Opinion Journal: Socialist France -- Paul Gigot on Socialist president-elect Francois Hollande. - WSJ.com

Video - Opinion Journal: Socialist France -- Paul Gigot on Socialist president-elect Francois Hollande. - WSJ.com:

'via Blog this'

Rep. King: Drone attack and plot linked

Rep. King: Drone attack and plot linked:

'via Blog this'

Rep. King: Drone attack and plot linked

Rep. King: Drone attack and plot linked:

'via Blog this'

Video - Can Hollande and Merkel Reconcile Differences? - WSJ.com

Video - Can Hollande and Merkel Reconcile Differences? - WSJ.com:

'via Blog this'

berlin wall piece | eBay

berlin wall piece | eBay:

'via Blog this'

Monday, May 7, 2012

Hefty tab: Obesity will cost U.S. extra $550 billion by 2030 - Washington Times

Hefty tab: Obesity will cost U.S. extra $550 billion by 2030 - Washington Times:

'via Blog this'

European elections show the extremists going mainstream - The Washington Post

European elections show the extremists going mainstream - The Washington Post:

'via Blog this'

Melinda Gates' New Crusade: Investing Billions in Women's Health - The Daily Beast

Melinda Gates' New Crusade: Investing Billions in Women's Health - The Daily Beast:

'via Blog this'

The Pot Republic - Video | FRONTLINE | PBS

The Pot Republic - Video | FRONTLINE | PBS:

'via Blog this'

CNN Explains: Fracking

Poor choice of language, view with caution.

CNN Explains: Fracking:

'via Blog this'

Romney questioned on foreign taxes

Romney questioned on foreign taxes:

'via Blog this'

Merkel: EU fiscal pact not negotiable

Merkel: EU fiscal pact not negotiable:

'via Blog this'

Middle-class talk back

Middle-class talk back:

'via Blog this'

Gingrich rethinks moon colony

Gingrich rethinks moon colony:

'via Blog this'

Battle Of The Beards Pits Inflation-Wary Bernanke Against Inflation Dove Krugman - Investors.com

Battle Of The Beards Pits Inflation-Wary Bernanke Against Inflation Dove Krugman - Investors.com:

'via Blog this'