1) After viewing Hunter’s wiki page I felt very informed about global warming. He gave a normal everyday person like me a lot of very interesting and easy to understand facts about global warming. His voice thread/ PowerPoint slide show helped me understand what was really going on. I was shocked to find out that global warming is causing more natural disasters to occur. After watching the video I was able to scroll down on his wiki page and was able to watch another very interesting video and was overwhelmed with facts and links to articles telling me everything I need to know about his topic. He did a very good job organizing everything. It made earning about global warming a lot more entertaining and a lot easier.
2) Right after clicking on the link to Jas’s wiki page my eye was caught on the picture of the bio hazard sign. After glancing at that for a moment I continued scanning to see what information I could learn from the plethora of facts. I watched his voice thread and was amazed to learn all the different facts about the types and kinds of biological warfare. I never realized how recent biological warfare really is. After reading the notes that Jas took from talking with his expert he said that it had began during Nixon’s time in 1969. He posted a two part video about how the military tested biological weapons on the citizens. They did test in the subways and areas like that. That really shocked me to watch. I am surprised how they were allowed to do something that inhumane.
3) Matt’s wiki page did an amazing job at explaining “The American Psyche”. Before reading his wiki I was unsure what exactly the American psyche really was. I learned that they key aspect about being an American is having an opinion. And the more I thought about it the more I began to see how true that statement really was. He also mentions that ignorance plays a part in the American psyche. I would have to agree with his conclusion about that. He goes on to describe different aspects about the American psyche that I never knew even existed. I am really glad that I had the opportunity to read such an information and well written and organized wiki page.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Mid Term
Iraq War Final Project
For my project I choose the Iraq War because both of my grandfathers and one of my great grandfathers served in the military and I have heard their “war stories” many times. The Iraq War intrigues me, so when I heard that I could choose our topic, it was my first thought and first choice. I am very glad I choose the Iraq War because I have learned much more that I would have never known if I hadn’t had the opportunity to research it.
The Iraq War began March 13, 2003 when President Bush launched the invasion of Iraq. There were three major reasons that caused the United States to declare war on Iraq. The first reason was the fear that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. The second reason was to maintain and protect the oil supplies that we have in that region. The third reason was to stop the war on terrorism.
I found the death tolls on both sides, the U.S. and Iraq soldiers and Iraq civilians, to be surprising high. The American death count has just recently gone over four thousand (USA Today). A much larger number on the other side has started to have a huge effect on the Iraq military. The Iraqi’s have lost over 150,000 people. The total death count of both sides is 186,739. It is also surprising to see how the United States military has lost so many less men and women. It is obviously a testimony to how well researched and advanced our technology is on the battle field.
Not only are the death toll numbers surprising high, the price of the war has gone far past everybody’s expectations also. In an interview with President Bush he stated to the press that the Iraq War has exceeded even his expectations. “The costs of maintaining a U.S. presence in Iraq now runs a tab of about $435 million a day -- $3 billion a week, or $12 billion a month” (Raw Story). Various website sources have estimated the cost of the Iraq War will be over a trillion dollars in the future.
During my research into the war I thought it would be interesting to look and the views of the American citizens to see what their views were originally and what their views on the war are currently. At the beginning of the war, in 2003, a poll was taken and 52% of the people favored and supported the war, with 42% opposed. During a 2007 poll, only 33% of the people were still supporting the war with 65% of the people opposing.
After reviewing my research and giving long thought to everything that I have learned, I do believe that the war was necessary and worth it. I’m not saying that the exact strategy that President Bush implemented was the best way to go, but I do believe that the initial plan of action was needed. When our safety was threatened such as the attacks on the World Trade Centers on September 11, something needed to be done. The other two reasons for going into Iraq seemed to be legitimate also. I do not understand how people can be completely against the war when there are men and women out there giving their lives for those of us who are back in the United States, safe and sound. I believe we owe it to the troops to support them in any way we can and for as long as it takes.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2008-03-23-iraq-casualties_N.htm
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Price_of_Iraq_war_now_outpaces_0318.html
For my project I choose the Iraq War because both of my grandfathers and one of my great grandfathers served in the military and I have heard their “war stories” many times. The Iraq War intrigues me, so when I heard that I could choose our topic, it was my first thought and first choice. I am very glad I choose the Iraq War because I have learned much more that I would have never known if I hadn’t had the opportunity to research it.
The Iraq War began March 13, 2003 when President Bush launched the invasion of Iraq. There were three major reasons that caused the United States to declare war on Iraq. The first reason was the fear that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. The second reason was to maintain and protect the oil supplies that we have in that region. The third reason was to stop the war on terrorism.
I found the death tolls on both sides, the U.S. and Iraq soldiers and Iraq civilians, to be surprising high. The American death count has just recently gone over four thousand (USA Today). A much larger number on the other side has started to have a huge effect on the Iraq military. The Iraqi’s have lost over 150,000 people. The total death count of both sides is 186,739. It is also surprising to see how the United States military has lost so many less men and women. It is obviously a testimony to how well researched and advanced our technology is on the battle field.
Not only are the death toll numbers surprising high, the price of the war has gone far past everybody’s expectations also. In an interview with President Bush he stated to the press that the Iraq War has exceeded even his expectations. “The costs of maintaining a U.S. presence in Iraq now runs a tab of about $435 million a day -- $3 billion a week, or $12 billion a month” (Raw Story). Various website sources have estimated the cost of the Iraq War will be over a trillion dollars in the future.
During my research into the war I thought it would be interesting to look and the views of the American citizens to see what their views were originally and what their views on the war are currently. At the beginning of the war, in 2003, a poll was taken and 52% of the people favored and supported the war, with 42% opposed. During a 2007 poll, only 33% of the people were still supporting the war with 65% of the people opposing.
After reviewing my research and giving long thought to everything that I have learned, I do believe that the war was necessary and worth it. I’m not saying that the exact strategy that President Bush implemented was the best way to go, but I do believe that the initial plan of action was needed. When our safety was threatened such as the attacks on the World Trade Centers on September 11, something needed to be done. The other two reasons for going into Iraq seemed to be legitimate also. I do not understand how people can be completely against the war when there are men and women out there giving their lives for those of us who are back in the United States, safe and sound. I believe we owe it to the troops to support them in any way we can and for as long as it takes.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2008-03-23-iraq-casualties_N.htm
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Price_of_Iraq_war_now_outpaces_0318.html
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Blog comments #2
I just listened to a podcast of the Iraq War. It began with a brief update of foreign affairs and also some news about Obama. It said that Obama had a 16 month plan for the removal of our forces. But surprisingly Obama was willing to listen to his military leaders. Says that if something is not done that it may be a possibility for the Sunni's to go back to Al-Qaeda. And the went own telling stories about Iraqi citizens and their stories. It was interesting and very detailed accounts and gave actual stories not giving biased stories.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
change of plans
Instead of doing a power point which would be boring I choose to do an animoto video. I thought this would be a lot more entertaining for the class to watch while still providing the class with the same information.
Final Project and status
I am currently working on my power point. It is getting tough to pick and choose what information I should use on my slides, do to the fact that there is so much information and stories about the war.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Contradiction with Obama
I was just searching for videos about the war on Youtube and I stumbled across a video about what Obama really thinks about his position on the Iraq War. While watching t.v Obama said that he was against the war.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ17q8kY9B8
The entire time that he was saying that he was against the war I found it surprising how against it he was and always thought that he would have to support some aspect of the war. And in watching this it confirmed my thoughts about Obama.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ17q8kY9B8
The entire time that he was saying that he was against the war I found it surprising how against it he was and always thought that he would have to support some aspect of the war. And in watching this it confirmed my thoughts about Obama.
Final Project
For my final project I plan to create a power point with information about the Iraq War. I would like to be able to talk about some facts and while doing so provide people with a visual example to reinforce my presentation. I would also like to present the class with very interesting facts and information about the war so it is not a boring project. So a power point would be very effective for me.
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