Obama Pastor’s Church Fires Back.
Assignment 4-1
By Amy Rippeth
FoxNews(2008, March 15.) Obama Pastor's Church Fires Back.
Fox News. Retrieved March 15,2008, from http://www.elections.foxnews.com/category/top-story/
For this week’s article, I chose the hot topic of the week. Obama, Reverend Jeremiah Wright vs. the media. Even though the Democratic Party has fought amongst each other; to me this is an important subject that needs to be looked upon very serious. I think this will determine Obama’s character.
According to this article, there are been several sermons delivered by Reverend Wright that would go against true Americans. The media has several controversial intranet sermons given by Reverend Wright blaming Americans creating the AIDS virus to kill African Americans. Reverend Wright is known to have a congregation over 8,000 people.
The congregation has stated the media has attacked the heritage of the African American Church. It was stated that Sunday is still the “most segregated hour of America”
Hillary Clinton’s supporters have not responded to any of these allegations.
Obama had his 20 year Reverend to step down from his “spiritual advisory board” “to detour the real reason why I am running for president” stated by Obama.
I have found the pop culture article important to our society. The last time I checked, we have abolished the segregation of white and blacks. My question first is why are the African Americans ministers continuing to separate the two? If this preacher has had several controversial sermons segregating blacks against America and whites, why has Obama continued his relationship with Reverend Wright for the past 20 years? The media has had a lot of attention toward Hillary, maybe we need to do more scrutinizing toward our other parties. “If there is smoke, there is probably a fire.” That is my take on this divisive subject.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Assignment 3-1
The Trail: Hillary and the Invisible Women
Assignment 3-1
HUMN 341 Poplar Culture
By Amy Rippeth
Hillary has had a grueling schedule, 14 cities within four days, and a schedule that even Senator Obama has a hard time keeping up with. Hillary has showed her toughness despite what the media has done to her. The media caravan that is with Hillary; from traveling on the plane with her, to the destinations she stops and gives her speech, the reporters are there. The reporters set up where ever possible. This week, the reporters set up space in the men’s restrooms, right beside the urinals. Hillary commented “now we know this campaign is in the toilets.” The irony of this is Hillary states “the media is the one taking her down”.
Hillary takes on the towns in Ohio where the NAFTA shows its biggest impact. Her husband, Bill while in his presidency put in place. As Hillary looks refreshed on the stage, her presence is strong stating “they will bring back these jobs in Ohio”. She states she doesn’t worry if you will believe her, she will show Ohio what she is about. The biggest believers of this speech are the women baby boomers.
In Ohio, 67% of the women’s votes were these baby boomers. 44% of this group is the invisible women that carried Ohio to her victory. Even though this group of women is a strong group, they worry about their children jumping on the Obama’s bandwagon. The women baby boomers are successful career women, have families, some may be empty nesters feel that this is the time for them to speak. If you are 50 and female, you might want to consider Hillary for your pick for the Democratic Party.
Hollywood considers this group old; there are not a lot of parts in movies that these invisible women can try out for. Oprah Winfrey, which falls in this category didn’t support this group; she decided to follow another candidate.
Don’t underestimate this invisible group. These women are coming together and realizing there are a lot of women 50 and over can make a difference. Women from Texas and Ohio grouped together, some that never voted before came to help with Hillary’s campaign. It’s a good thing. These women according to the polls made a difference for Hillary. This invisible group isn’t finished talking, they are hoping they can get this wave going until she is the nominee.
Brown, T (2008, March 5.) The Trail: Hillary and the Invisible Women.
News Week. Retrieved March 7, 2008, from http://www.newsweek.com/id/120064/page/1
Assignment 3-1
HUMN 341 Poplar Culture
By Amy Rippeth
Hillary has had a grueling schedule, 14 cities within four days, and a schedule that even Senator Obama has a hard time keeping up with. Hillary has showed her toughness despite what the media has done to her. The media caravan that is with Hillary; from traveling on the plane with her, to the destinations she stops and gives her speech, the reporters are there. The reporters set up where ever possible. This week, the reporters set up space in the men’s restrooms, right beside the urinals. Hillary commented “now we know this campaign is in the toilets.” The irony of this is Hillary states “the media is the one taking her down”.
Hillary takes on the towns in Ohio where the NAFTA shows its biggest impact. Her husband, Bill while in his presidency put in place. As Hillary looks refreshed on the stage, her presence is strong stating “they will bring back these jobs in Ohio”. She states she doesn’t worry if you will believe her, she will show Ohio what she is about. The biggest believers of this speech are the women baby boomers.
In Ohio, 67% of the women’s votes were these baby boomers. 44% of this group is the invisible women that carried Ohio to her victory. Even though this group of women is a strong group, they worry about their children jumping on the Obama’s bandwagon. The women baby boomers are successful career women, have families, some may be empty nesters feel that this is the time for them to speak. If you are 50 and female, you might want to consider Hillary for your pick for the Democratic Party.
Hollywood considers this group old; there are not a lot of parts in movies that these invisible women can try out for. Oprah Winfrey, which falls in this category didn’t support this group; she decided to follow another candidate.
Don’t underestimate this invisible group. These women are coming together and realizing there are a lot of women 50 and over can make a difference. Women from Texas and Ohio grouped together, some that never voted before came to help with Hillary’s campaign. It’s a good thing. These women according to the polls made a difference for Hillary. This invisible group isn’t finished talking, they are hoping they can get this wave going until she is the nominee.
Brown, T (2008, March 5.) The Trail: Hillary and the Invisible Women.
News Week. Retrieved March 7, 2008, from http://www.newsweek.com/id/120064/page/1
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Assignment 2-3 Myths Analysis
Hollywood - The American Dream
I chose the sign Hollywood that is located atop Mount Lee, in the Hollywood hills and the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard. The components of the monomyth is
1. The Call to Adventure
2. The Road of Trials
3. The Magic Flight
The reason I chose these two icons is very odd. I was watching a television show
that stated the Hollywood sign will be hard to see in the future because the land around it. This piece of land was sold to a realtor that will be building a housing development around the sign. The Hollywood stars were gathering money to see if they cThe sign and the walk of fame are great iconic myths. Would Hollywood be the same if there is a housing development around that sign? I think the sign is an icon, but Hollywood itself, the people make that city famous. I don’t think it would make a difference. Apparently the actors seem to think it will make a difference. The overpriced piece of land that sold in 2005 for 450 million dollars will be double that price in order for the stars to gain control.
If you want to see it RIGHT NOW, They have a 24 hour webcam you can take a look at. Do you think that this is a myth for Hollywood? Is Hollywood the American Dream?
The decision is still with me, I can’t really state a position with this. Every time I decide to not agree, I look at an example like OPRAH, and Hollywood was her dream and she continues to ride the flight..
I chose the sign Hollywood that is located atop Mount Lee, in the Hollywood hills and the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard. The components of the monomyth is
1. The Call to Adventure
2. The Road of Trials
3. The Magic Flight
The reason I chose these two icons is very odd. I was watching a television show
that stated the Hollywood sign will be hard to see in the future because the land around it. This piece of land was sold to a realtor that will be building a housing development around the sign. The Hollywood stars were gathering money to see if they cThe sign and the walk of fame are great iconic myths. Would Hollywood be the same if there is a housing development around that sign? I think the sign is an icon, but Hollywood itself, the people make that city famous. I don’t think it would make a difference. Apparently the actors seem to think it will make a difference. The overpriced piece of land that sold in 2005 for 450 million dollars will be double that price in order for the stars to gain control.
If you want to see it RIGHT NOW, They have a 24 hour webcam you can take a look at. Do you think that this is a myth for Hollywood? Is Hollywood the American Dream?
The decision is still with me, I can’t really state a position with this. Every time I decide to not agree, I look at an example like OPRAH, and Hollywood was her dream and she continues to ride the flight..
Assignment 2-1
Saturday, a rally was held by Benazir Bhutto’s husband; Zardari, in Thatta Pakistan. A rally that would have been delivered by Benazir; but an assassination that caused Benazir’s death comes too quickly.
The controversial assassination was determined by Scotland Yard yesterday that a bomb caused her death. The hope of democracy continues by her supporting husband.
Thousands of supporters lined the streets of Pakistan to hear Zardari. The size of this rally was the largest they have seen since Benazir’s death.
Zardari is not the poplar choice of the people but the love for Benazir brings the crowds together hoping Zardari’s reputation will go unnoticed. A huge picture of Bhutto’s son Bilawal hangs behind the husband as a backdrop; who is the appointed chairperson of this campaign. Several supports state “they will avenge the blood of Benazir”. This will yet to be determined because there are beliefs that the voting will still be rigged.
I chose Benazir Bhutto as an icon because of our current situation with United States. Bhutto was a brave woman going back to her country after several years to make a difference in Pakistan. My thoughts go more in depth though; Hillary Clinton wants to make a difference in United States, but it’s just not about American. What about the other countries that we need to deal with diplomatically? As a female, I question the impact choosing a woman for president. Will the other countries show respect of our choice for president?
I think America is ready for a woman to be president, but I don’t think the world is.
United States is different than Pakistan culturally. But the gender card still plays a big role across the world. Having a rally for Bhutto and what she stood for is one thing; but the end result shows where the country is when it comes to a female making a choice and becoming a leader of a country. I applaud Zardari’to continue his wife’s effort for the Pakistans’ freedom but what she stood for will not ever be conveyed because she will not be there to fill that role.
Associated Press. (Saturday, February 9, 2008). Bhutto Husband’s Rally Draws Thousands. MSNBC. Retrieved March 1, 2008, from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23080822/
The controversial assassination was determined by Scotland Yard yesterday that a bomb caused her death. The hope of democracy continues by her supporting husband.
Thousands of supporters lined the streets of Pakistan to hear Zardari. The size of this rally was the largest they have seen since Benazir’s death.
Zardari is not the poplar choice of the people but the love for Benazir brings the crowds together hoping Zardari’s reputation will go unnoticed. A huge picture of Bhutto’s son Bilawal hangs behind the husband as a backdrop; who is the appointed chairperson of this campaign. Several supports state “they will avenge the blood of Benazir”. This will yet to be determined because there are beliefs that the voting will still be rigged.
I chose Benazir Bhutto as an icon because of our current situation with United States. Bhutto was a brave woman going back to her country after several years to make a difference in Pakistan. My thoughts go more in depth though; Hillary Clinton wants to make a difference in United States, but it’s just not about American. What about the other countries that we need to deal with diplomatically? As a female, I question the impact choosing a woman for president. Will the other countries show respect of our choice for president?
I think America is ready for a woman to be president, but I don’t think the world is.
United States is different than Pakistan culturally. But the gender card still plays a big role across the world. Having a rally for Bhutto and what she stood for is one thing; but the end result shows where the country is when it comes to a female making a choice and becoming a leader of a country. I applaud Zardari’to continue his wife’s effort for the Pakistans’ freedom but what she stood for will not ever be conveyed because she will not be there to fill that role.
Associated Press. (Saturday, February 9, 2008). Bhutto Husband’s Rally Draws Thousands. MSNBC. Retrieved March 1, 2008, from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23080822/
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