tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post2001011704249458151..comments2023-06-21T05:56:44.574-07:00Comments on Montessori Seniors Class 2010: Plain SpeechUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-27446277338444444932008-10-23T18:47:00.000-07:002008-10-23T18:47:00.000-07:00I agree with Ashely. I don't think Plain is ready ...I agree with Ashely. I don't think Plain is ready to be Vice president and then President. She is a good speaker and impressed a lot of people. I think she is saving McCain in this campaign. Shes good but Ombama id better. I also think she is unable to run the country when she has a daughter who is pregnant. She could barely run her home and keep it under control. If shes going to run the country, America should be her 1st priority.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-63760953759978785152008-09-15T03:32:00.000-07:002008-09-15T03:32:00.000-07:00Some points coming out of the issues being raised ...Some points coming out of the issues being raised against Palin on this forum, have to be raised and addressed.<BR/>1. How many readers/commenters know or have known a single mother? Would you berate their parents and talk about how lousy a parenting job they did?<BR/><BR/>2. How many of you have ever ignored or disobeyed the wishes or moral standards set upon you by your parents? Does that make them less fit to go to work and continue their job? <BR/><BR/>3. When you grow up and apply for an executive opening at "Schmucks, Inc.", do you want the HR interviewer to question your ability to lead a company division based solely on the presence of children in your life or the pregnancy of your teenage daughter?<BR/><BR/>4. The job of Vice-President needs to be put into perspective. VPs have only 2 responsibilities, they break Senate ties and they stand ready to step in if the President is unable to continue for one reason or another. That's about it. They can make all the speeches they want, give advice Senator Joe Bloe or Chief of Dept 'X', or head up whatever "independent government projects" they want, but their actual job doesn't consist of much more than the above responsibilities. <BR/><BR/>5. Expect someone to blowback on this one by recycling "well, this is different" lines. This is no different. When a person is hired to do a job, they're hired to perform a set of duties according to standards set by the employer. Ladies and Gentlemen, you all collectively make up the employer. In Nov, you will be signing a 4-year employment contract with either McCain/Palin or Obama/Biden. Each of your votes is a signature on that contract. You are not voting for a "Van Wilder" type to host parties and organize fun activities You are voting for the CEO of the US Government.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-34552502741701672632008-09-09T13:36:00.000-07:002008-09-09T13:36:00.000-07:00today's discussion was about college students voti...today's discussion was about college students voting. l think anybody can vote if they 18 or older. l prefer 21 or older because they have more sense and experiences. voting is more about knowledge of the person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-52383889733367428112008-09-06T09:13:00.000-07:002008-09-06T09:13:00.000-07:00A. Rao - Bristol's pregancy is not just an issue b...A. Rao - <BR/><BR/>Bristol's pregancy is not just an issue because of her age, but more on the fact that she is unmarried.Sanaa Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160563718435448118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-88856856729138136182008-09-05T05:43:00.000-07:002008-09-05T05:43:00.000-07:00The article we discussed in class about sarah pali...The article we discussed in class about sarah palin was very interesting. I agree with sanna when she said how is she goin to run america if she cant run her own household. Sarah Palins daughter being pregnent at 17 gives alot of people the idea that she does know whats going on in her house so what makes people think she knows how to run americaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-79044633015414894372008-09-04T20:27:00.000-07:002008-09-04T20:27:00.000-07:00The article we discussed in class is a hot topic. ...The article we discussed in class is a hot topic. Everyone got there own view on it. For example when Alex said "children represent you." I agree with what he said ; your children are the future and they are definitely being judged on what they do. Like in the article it talks about how Ms. Palin has a daughter who is pregnant at the age of 17, which really got nothing to do with the electing for vice president. Also Omar was like "politics are a bunch of BS." i agree with it because it starts drama and its just creates issues. Also there a different idea gender roles. Woman aren’t usually take a leadership role so that’s another big step that the people are taking as giving her the position of vice president.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-21045851465864376452008-09-04T20:23:00.001-07:002008-09-04T20:23:00.001-07:00Today’s article was very interesting. The article ...Today’s article was very interesting. The article was about how Sarah Palin is not ready to be in office for the vice president spot. I agree with Ashley when she said that Ms. Palin is not ready to be in office because of the fact that she is a woman. In today’s society we are not ready for a woman vice president because of the fact that there are many issues going on in the world that a woman may not be able to handle. For example the war that is taken place in the Middle East. On top of that, her 17 year old daughter is having a child. Like Sanna said “if you can’t control your beliefs in your household how can you do it as vice president”. This statement is so true. In some way, by her saying it’s okay for her child to have a baby at a young age with out finishing high school she is promoting teen pregnancy. This in itself tells a lot about her character. Your child represents who you are, so what does that say about her?<BR/>-K.WESTONAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-34543502563246859032008-09-04T20:23:00.000-07:002008-09-04T20:23:00.000-07:00A lot of people were saying that they don't agree ...A lot of people were saying that they don't agree with Sarah Palin being VP while Bristol is pregnant. This may have something to do with the fact that they think Bristol is underage. In fact, she is not. The legal age of consent in Alaska is 16.<BR/><BR/>I believe that Sarah Palin can be a good VP if only she is willing to get with the times and doesn't repeat any mistakes of the Bush administration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-61182667645901703462008-09-04T19:40:00.000-07:002008-09-04T19:40:00.000-07:00With the discussion today in class i was left with...With the discussion today in class i was left with many different responses. The last response that i wanted to speak about was what was said by Sana. She stated How can Governor Palin allow things to happen that goes against her beliefs. My response to that is that parents can preach all they want to their kids, that doesn't mean that their kids will follow all the rules. As an example using myself, if i mess up my mom is affected, but the job she does isn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-35135382081060048732008-09-04T18:37:00.000-07:002008-09-04T18:37:00.000-07:00I'm not saying I want them to win , I'm ju...I'm not saying I want them to win , I'm just saying that there taking this personal business issue to the next level. Listen to what she has to offer && worry a little less on how her home is.<BR/><BR/>- C Martinezcrystal mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994151894550795243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-29297947633406906582008-09-04T18:33:00.001-07:002008-09-04T18:33:00.001-07:00Families are off-limits in any political battle. J...Families are off-limits in any political battle. John McCain and many Republicans labeled her as a person with conservative values and when conservatives and the religious voters probably heard about her daughter their views on Mrs. Palin shifted. <BR/><BR/>The most important thing is content of Mrs. Palin's character in this race to the White House not any of her children or any family member.<BR/><BR/>To what A.Pervaiz said about Hillary Clinton that when she had the spotlight she did nothing about health care.<BR/><BR/>Well in 1993 when Bill Clinton became President he appointed her wife to be the head and chairwoman of the Task Force on National Health Care Reform she led an effort for "Free Health Insurance".<BR/><BR/>It never actually happened because the plan did not receive enough support for a floor vote in either the House or the Senate. And People opposed it and protested against her comprehensive health care propsal for everyone strongly. There were even commercialsagainst her back then in 93 and she lost that battle when her plan was rejected by Congress in September 1994.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-16830565932296844472008-09-04T18:33:00.000-07:002008-09-04T18:33:00.000-07:00I'm not saying I want them to win , I'm ju...I'm not saying I want them to win , I'm just saying that there taking this personal business issue to the next level. Listen to what she has to offer && worry a little less on how her home is.<BR/><BR/>- C Martinezcrystal mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994151894550795243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-18413239791148844752008-09-04T18:25:00.000-07:002008-09-04T18:25:00.000-07:00http://www.barackobama.com/issues/homelandPerhaps ...http://www.barackobama.com/issues/homeland<BR/><BR/>Perhaps my least favorite part of today's article was this quote from Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee: "Maybe the most dangerous threat of an Obama presidency is that he would conntinue to give madmen the benefit of the doubt. If he's wrong just once, we will pay a heavy price."<BR/>What Huckabee is referring to is that Obama has made improving the strength of our economy his main objective if elected. This in no way means that he is weak in the area of homeland security. In the link I inserted above into this post, you are welcome to see parts of Barack Obama's plan for protecting our country. Ever since the 9/11 commision warned the Department of Homeland Security of the dangers of leaving America's nuclear power plants improperly secured, Obama has proposed increased security at these locations. A simple attack on one of these plants could cause a catastrophic event, similar to those you may see on the show 24. Obama also has extensive plans for disaster relief efforts by organizing evacuations and reuniting families quicker to prevent chaos like that caused from Hurricane Katrina. <BR/>I think what this comment shows most is that the Republicans are spending more time criticizing Obama than actually speaking about their own plans for our country. Also, the current Republican administration has certainly failed us economically and McCain has yet to address that.<BR/>I would also like to say that the issue with Governor Palin isn't her expected grandaughter or her gender, but it's her political inexperience that the article and the media are being critical of. She has been the mayor of a town of 7,000 and a has yet to finish her first term as governor of a vastly unpopulated state. There isn't much that qualifies her for a position of such stature as Vice President.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-22354098553465463762008-09-04T17:54:00.001-07:002008-09-04T17:54:00.001-07:00Today's article was very debatable. Many people ha...Today's article was very debatable. Many people had different opionions about the article had many positive and negative feedback. But alot of people find the subject about Palin's daughter very interesting. Some people say that she can't control her own child how can she take control of the United States of America, and others say that it is not importnant about what her daughter does. I think that it is important because a child represents their parents. Right now Palin's daughter is not making her look good because the media loves to hear about these things and they make people look bad. But is she does her job everything will be just fine.K Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357126962803100022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-55203343472999015782008-09-04T17:35:00.000-07:002008-09-04T17:35:00.000-07:00I find it amazing that the republicans can try to ...I find it amazing that the republicans can try to attack Obama, by saying that he's not fit to run the country. From the way I see it it looks like the republicans might fear that they can actually loose this election to Obama, because why else would they pull a crazy stunt, like naming Palin as Macain's runing mate at the last minute. Then on top of that their runing mate had juss been elected as governor of a state with a lil over 20,000 residents. Then thay have the nerve to say that Obama has never led anything (mean while he's a United States senator), as I keep thinking on this they really think that someone who runs a state of 20,000 is more qualified to run a country of nearly a billion citizens.(>=[ I think not....) I don't know about everyone else but I don't think that Palin's any anymore qualified to run a country than Obama. (You can tell I'm a democrate =])Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-59626960520285475282008-09-04T17:28:00.000-07:002008-09-04T17:28:00.000-07:00After reading today's article in class many points...After reading today's article in class many points in this particular passage struck me. Obama said" You did not hear a single word about the economy. This is a real problem because taxes are high and people all across the U.S are having bad issues financially. <BR/> Mr. Giuliani pointed out that we (the U.S) should give Ms.Palin a chance to have two or three weeks of questions.I strongly disagree after hearing about Ms.Palins federal experiences. If you think about it She comes from Alaska, its pretty much a small place. Which brings me to think that shes does not have that much experience as she claims. <BR/> Obama has a really big advantage to become the next president. Alot of people are saying, since he is an "African American" he will make history by being the first person of his kind to take such leadership. Since, Obama has this advantage, McCain thought it would be smart of him to have a women run as vice president. <BR/> <BR/>P.S- By the way i consider myself a proud democrat =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-22529527993408095682008-09-04T17:22:00.000-07:002008-09-04T17:22:00.000-07:00Our discussion in class today was very verbal and ...Our discussion in class today was very verbal and aggresive. I have an few quotes that I would like to make an comment on. John Ray said " The author Carl Hulse is bringing up how Governor Sarah Plalin 's daughter, Bristol is pregent at the age of 17 and how that doesn't effect the campaign." I would like to say that it does effect the campaign because it shows how the much stress how she has to go through based cause she going to be having an grandaughter and at the same time she is going to be running America. <BR/><BR/>Another quote that John Ray said was "Focus more on the economy and not focusing on how they raise their kids" I agree with that quote because the press shouldn't be worrying about how the vice president taking care of the childern. Instaed they should be worrying about how Governor Sarah Plalin is going to be running the country.<BR/><BR/>Another quote that really caught my attention is when Omar said that "Poltics are a bunch of bullshit" I agree with that statement because to me I think it really pointless and it creates more drama. In my opinion<BR/>~RochelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-47945954576989290262008-09-04T16:48:00.000-07:002008-09-04T16:48:00.000-07:00today in gov class we had a lot different kind...today in gov class we had a lot different kinds of opinions on the issue of ms. Palin sadly my classmates don’t understand exactly what I’m stating .At the moment and time I’m extremely excited to see a female vice president but Ms. palin isn't the right person for this job because she's just not ready .You must remember the vice-president is there for a lot of reason but the most important reason is because if the president dies that she could take over and run this country .so my question is do u think that she could run the country under that pressure and handle her children. honestly crystal i understand most thing don’t go prefect in life but do you really want to risk you future .At this time and era we are risking almost everything on this war .Which we haven’t gained anything from this war well what’s see gas no, money nope ,and o yeah we lost over a thousand soldier sadly those poor family lost there love ones from the same republican party that support this war and yes Ms. Palin supports this war . Just on these couple facts I can’t support Mr. McCain and Ms. Palin its just crazy .The second issue that I wouldn’t like Ms. palin and john McCain to be elected would have to be her idea on fuel sources. Just yesterday I was watching mr. Giuliani on BBC<BR/>Which is a new channel for those who don’t watch news and he stated that if john McCain was elected that there would be more underwater drilling for gas please excuse my language but this idea is retarded because one of the biggest issues in our world is global warming .something that mr. Al Gore has been speaking for so many years sadly George Bush and the republican party have been ignore Mr. gore and the million scientist who have been proving it . Ms. Palin and john McCain are just like bush there not like me and you there lost there blind they cant notice the people who suffer everyday .I really believe that Senator Barack Obama see a little better then john McCain and Ms. Palin combined .<BR/><BR/>A. DeonarineAlex D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09874360324861566724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-26742991550967860032008-09-04T16:13:00.000-07:002008-09-04T16:13:00.000-07:00I do not think that the article we read today was ...I do not think that the article we read today was on Ms. Palin's side.<BR/><BR/>On the second page of the article it is stated that Mr. McCain made his selection for vice president through one meeting and one phone call. This implies that he made a hasty decision. Then, just below, the author says that Mr. Huckabee was trying to <I>paint</I> Mr. Obama, as weak on national security. <BR/><BR/>On the 5th page, the author brings up the fact that at the Republican National Convention, “Not once did they mention the hardships that people are going through.” referring to the American economy. This shows that he was not on any one side.<BR/><BR/>I questioned in class today Ms. Palin's ability to keep her beliefs a priority. If Ms. Palin is promising to do things for America in her campaign how can we be sure they will be done if she cannot control her own household.<BR/><BR/>In class, Alex said something along the lines of, how can the Republican Party say they are going to do these things when their party is already in the White House and are doing nothing. I completely agree with him. They have the power now and cannot change anything how they can do it if we elect them. They need to prove themselves to America not just promise to change it.<BR/> <BR/>Also, gender should not be a criterion that we use to select our presidential candidates or any public officials by. It’s either you are capable of running a country or you aren’t. Everyone is granted their own opinion and that’s why we vote. Being a woman doesn’t mean you are any less capable of doing a man’s job. <I>What happened to equality in America?</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-40124162088092170102008-09-04T15:58:00.001-07:002008-09-04T15:58:00.001-07:00Well as i said before in class i have to disagree ...Well as i said before in class i have to disagree with what a lot was said. A lot of people in class stated that if she cant protect the values at home how is she suppose to run a whole country. I disagree 100 percent because when did she ever disagree with what her daughter has done. In present America you see on the streets people who have kids at 17, and what does that mean. America is represented as a country of freedom where there is endless possibilities if you put your mind to it and where you can choose what you want to do as long as you abide by the rules. No where does it state in the constitution that kids must be conceived at a certain age. Governor Palin is just like any person in the United states, just cause you have a kid doesn't mean that you wont be able to do stuff other people can. That is one big issue that a lot of the blogger's seem to state. So as i close out on this issue there is no where stated that she went against her daughters pregnancy, her daughter made a decision where it was her choice, this is the United States of America and the fact that people would bring people down just because of what they believe in is there choice but just isn't right. She has like any person a right to run for office along with McCain and she is put up to the standards that i know she can put up with.<BR/> It seems as if a lot of this campaign to become president is all about negative aspects of each party. A lot of the press puts a negative perspective on each person, like how Obama is black and calling his wife a baby mama. Or like how we explained in class how Palin cant run a country with kids, or how people think McCain is crazy. All these accusations are ludicrous and are only there to bring down people. We should be focused on what there plans for the government. As Nalisa said in her blog she smoked weed and that has nothing to do with what she is going to do. A blunt she smoked when she was younger or in the past wont impair her judgment now. As i said the world cant be filled with people that are suppose to be good 24/7. Palin may have done stuff in the past but we as a country must be worrying about the war or on the economy rather then what they did 20 years ago. If we as a country focus on how we run the country and how we can improve it rather then focus on babies and drugs, then imagine how we would be now. People will be more focused on strategies on fixing our country rather then finding ways to get back at one another.<BR/> In my closing i believe that nobody should be held accountable for others reactions. We should be focusing on what we need to do as a country to make us better. Peoples beliefs are widespread and as most people complain about Palin's kids we should be focusing on what she would do to improve our country. Just because her kids have kids doesn't mean she doesn't know how to run a family. Just because shes a grandmother at the age of 44 doesn't mean she cant handle a country. I believe that the world we live in is beautiful but ugly souls push the buttons. Ff we focus on what we could do to improve the world, maybe ugly souls wont push the buttons but we will. Due to this maybe our world will be a more beautiful place to live in. This is the main issue we should be focusing on, our future is more important then any story about kids or drugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-29012811548086441322008-09-04T15:47:00.002-07:002008-09-04T15:47:00.002-07:00Today in class we had a good discussion about poli...Today in class we had a good discussion about politics. We all had our different point of views and were able to explain how we felt about what was said in the article. In my opinion I belive that Sarah Palin should be able to get the chance to become vice president. Yes maybe there were some mistakes that she probably made in raising her kids, but is not entirely her fault. I belive that our parents try their best to help us make the right decisions but at the end is us who choose which path to take. Just because her daughter is pregnant at age 17 doesn't mean that is her fault and only because of this she wont be able to help run the country. As I said before our parents are the ones who help us make our decisions and try to make us be the best we can but at the end it's us who decide what we want to do with our lives. One mistake that actually isn't completely her's shouldn't be something that can put her down. She is a person that goes through everyday things and she should be given the chance to prove herself as someone that can help run this country.L. molinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965038144006503254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-79981345636739220032008-09-04T15:47:00.001-07:002008-09-04T15:47:00.001-07:00Matt Frank said that "Religion should not be in po...Matt Frank said that "Religion should not be in politics". I agree. It made me think that her daughter having a baby so young is her own personal business. Her running a country as vice president really has nothing to do with that. I want to see what she wants to improve about this country, not teaching her kids. I also liked Mr. Browns comment on how one of the democrats from Illinois, Rahm Emanuel said "John McCain has made the first decision of his would-be presidency, and he did it based on one meeting and one phone call". As Mr. Brown said, you can't really believe something like this because you just don't know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-19127389552077921962008-09-04T15:35:00.000-07:002008-09-04T15:35:00.000-07:00I really liked todays article about Palin being vi...I really liked todays article about Palin being vice-president because there was a few students who said that Palin being vice-president would be good and then there were a lot of students who said that she will make America be even lower than it is now. For example, Alex said," Palin daughter being pregnant and smoking pot makes her look bad, so how can she take care of America when she is taking care of two new born babies (Palin has a 4 months old baby)". I one hundred percent agree with alex because I don't think she can take care of America while takin care of her new born baby. I'm not a sexist but most women can't stay away from their own child, so how can she help the president take care of America. I believe that America should come first for our president and not second.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-13028483361731198462008-09-04T14:12:00.000-07:002008-09-04T14:12:00.000-07:00Todays article was interesting. It was pointing ou...Todays article was interesting. It was pointing out both good and bad qualities in gov. Palin. I disagree with Alex's statement "if she can't handle her own kids how will she become vice president." Every parent gives rules she can not sit and watch her daughters every move , mistakes will be made. She doesn't have a perfect situation but in my opinion it makes her seem more like a real person . Yes we should know some background information on her life but her child's mistake shouldn't be one of them.<BR/><BR/>- C Martinezcrystal mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994151894550795243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925703.post-749634670418646242008-09-04T13:56:00.000-07:002008-09-04T13:56:00.000-07:00Today in goverment class we had a very good discus...Today in goverment class we had a very good discussion about the speech that ms.Sarah Palin made at the convention last night. I agreed with some and disagreed with most.Somethings that I agreed with was when Alex said that she cant handle her own daughter.i mean if you cant handle your own daughter from getting pregnant what makes you think that you can handle or run america.I disagree with apeksha when she wrote that "Also there is no affect on the campaign; this is about serving your country not how you take care of your kids." She might think that nothing happen to the campaign it probably may not be big but some people views and ideas may have changed about her.This is because she represents america and her doing this shows that america is slacking.Also that is how she is going to pertray america as slack.Apeksha futher ons say how "this is about serving your country not how you take care of your kids".But then again your kids are the future so what you teach your kids it influences your country.WERD was guud MR.BrownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com