In order to have a successful academic paper one must get multiple resources other than that of materials found on the web. As I add to my resource bullpen these sources expand on my topic and add new elements to the dynamic relationship of opinion and factual evidence. I found this source via an academic search portal known as Lexis Nexis. Short, Philip. Pol Pot : Anatomy of a Nightmare. Boston: Henry Holt & Company, 2005 Philip Short is a brilliant author that looks in dept into one of the worlds most vicious leaders; Pol Pot from Cambodia. This man devastated his his nation by turning against his own. This source will add an immense amount of detail to my paper.
Another great source that I stumbled upon was that on the Armenian genocide. Genocide has plagued the world seen throughout history and continues today. The Armenian genocide is one that is often overlooked however 1.5 million Armenians have died. Akcam, Taner. From Empire to Republic : Turkish Nationalism and the Armenian Genocide. First ed. Vol. 1. New York: Zed Books, Limited, 2004. Akcam analysis the genocide from and interesting perspect; that of the Turkish nationalist side from the Ottoman Empire and also the side of the Armenians. It is a very interesting point of view and will be a great source of research information that will add depth to my top of writing.
An extra 2 sources for documentation and later usage:
Chandler, David P. Brother Number One : A Political Biography of Pol Pot. First ed. Vol. 1. New York: Perseus Books Group, 1992.
Sarafian, Ara. United States Official Records on the Armenian Genocide : 2004. Ed. Ara Sarafian. First ed. Vol. 1. New York: Gomidas Institute Books, 2004.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
new research sources : )
Research is one of the most interesting parts of writing. Through research experiements a scholar is able to find new sources of information which can be applied and referenced during an essay. These “sources” tend to be places where readers can look for verification… in fact what is a paper without sources?... should society take our “word for it.” In this day and age where copyright infringments are so common and plagerism is a devasting issue hitting the educational system across the world, sources are arguably the most important part of the essay!
In doing some research I found two very good books related to my topic. The first book I found was by an author named Martin Fletcher Breaking News: A Stunning and Memorable Account of Reporting from Some of the Most Dangerous Places in the World. This author was quite cynical in his writing but had great depth. The book was in reference to genocide and what people do once their power turns fatal. This idea for my paper came from the idea that society always looks at what good leaders have done to leave their mark. But what happens when the good turns bad and a leader takes his ultimate power to destroy its people. One leader that distinctly caught my eye was that of Cambodia’s head chief, Pol Pot. This man was vicious and committed genocide against the people of Cambodia. This book can be summarized by one line… “To keep you is no benefit, to destroy you is no loss” As sad as that is Fletcher describes this act as something that happens throughout the world and continues to happen today.
The next book that I found research for in the terms of genocide was related to psychology of the act…. In total why do people commit the crimes that they do?... what is the intent behind their actions? This books written by Peter du Preez labeled “
In doing some research I found two very good books related to my topic. The first book I found was by an author named Martin Fletcher Breaking News: A Stunning and Memorable Account of Reporting from Some of the Most Dangerous Places in the World. This author was quite cynical in his writing but had great depth. The book was in reference to genocide and what people do once their power turns fatal. This idea for my paper came from the idea that society always looks at what good leaders have done to leave their mark. But what happens when the good turns bad and a leader takes his ultimate power to destroy its people. One leader that distinctly caught my eye was that of Cambodia’s head chief, Pol Pot. This man was vicious and committed genocide against the people of Cambodia. This book can be summarized by one line… “To keep you is no benefit, to destroy you is no loss” As sad as that is Fletcher describes this act as something that happens throughout the world and continues to happen today.
The next book that I found research for in the terms of genocide was related to psychology of the act…. In total why do people commit the crimes that they do?... what is the intent behind their actions? This books written by Peter du Preez labeled “
The Psychology of Mass Murder” discusses what takes place behind the minds of these leaders. It also puts genocide in a good context by framing it as something of the present day and not something of the past. As I briefly looked throughout the entire book Preez did a fascinating job on the later half of the book. This portion focuses on where the future of genocide is heading for the world communities. It is extremely important to understand why genocide has happened in the past in order to solve the upcoming dilemmas of the future. There is a method to this madness that society must look to unfold and uncover. Through grasping a better understanding of what took place in the minds of these leaders, we may be able to save the lives of millions at the hands of corrupt leaders globally.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
republicans caught my interest?!?
A Post titled , “Republicans Ruin Hope for Change,” off of the Vanity Fair blog really sparked my interest for a few reasons. First off, the republicans who all except a few strongly hold a grudge against Obama… for reasons we can suspect to be his excess spending but most importantly his defeat of John McCain…. pulled every string to not pass the stimulus package. It is this type of non-bipartisanship that is ruining this country and will only did the hold deeper. HA! Second if anyone is to be pointing fingers it is the entire world at the Republicans as they bared witness to their Texas, farming chief president Bush.
Washington is faced with this problem of parties going their own separate ways. A democracy has institutionalized a free party system but it takes cooperation on both sides. There will be no forward progress if both the democrats and the republicans don’t cooperate and push forward for a better America.
Politicians are such cleaver people… during the election John McCain would not stop talking about Bipartisanship… now look at him… not only does he oppose almost everything Barack Obama is doing in the White House but he has also encourage his fellow Republicans not to vote with him. It is time for each American to stand up for our country and try and solve these problems as one body. Regardless of party lines lets try and resolve the issues at hand and reclaim our name as the United States of America.
Washington is faced with this problem of parties going their own separate ways. A democracy has institutionalized a free party system but it takes cooperation on both sides. There will be no forward progress if both the democrats and the republicans don’t cooperate and push forward for a better America.
Politicians are such cleaver people… during the election John McCain would not stop talking about Bipartisanship… now look at him… not only does he oppose almost everything Barack Obama is doing in the White House but he has also encourage his fellow Republicans not to vote with him. It is time for each American to stand up for our country and try and solve these problems as one body. Regardless of party lines lets try and resolve the issues at hand and reclaim our name as the United States of America.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Social Bookmarking "SOULMATES"
Love is in the air… I can feel it with my heart, my soul, my political views…. Love is in the air… Right around the corner from valentines day I found a new “partner” who shares the same interests as me. It was as if I was searching on e-harmony for months at end. Rather I was using a simple Diigo toolbar… HA! After some time of searching for a “soul mate” I used a social booking marking tool to help find that special someone… and let me tell you guys… she is quite a gem for you readers as well.
Social bookmarking sites, although they all seem to be the same, they can be very useful. I certainly used dabbled around a few to find my “soul mate” or should I refer to her as a tremendous resource. So after some time of careful digging I surely found a needle in a hay stack. This blogger shares multiple similar interests to my political and controversial viewpoints. Hopefully I can relay this resource to you readers as well through my own blog which can be the “coffee shop” for interested readers.
Tags are a way for the whole immense World Wide Web to suddenly become connected. With tags bloggers are able to search for key words in text all across the web. Simple tag a word or phrase and any time that “tagged word” pops up you get it highlight and strait to your front door as if it is the L.A times on a Sunday Morning! In reference to my “soul mates” tags we share multiple similar interests…. almost 500 public tags… like “lifelines” as they allow a reader to take hints on the scavenger hunt across the web. It is some what of a guider on this research journey with no end in sight. But my soul mate and I have numerous similar interests as shown in our tags. For example my “gem” tagged Obama, McCain, Terrorism, terrorism, politics, power, communism, attack, counterattack etc. All of these tags represent an interest that this individual is interested in discovering ideas on. It is fascinating how tags can be used as adjectives describing ones own character!
My Soul mate is just great… Not only does she have all political relevant tags set up, but she also has great news source from around the world. CNN, BBC, ABC, CNET, NPR and multiple others are great sources of information which are tagged. Another great feature I found form this bloggers tags are that she always tagged one thing but also tagged the antonym to that word. This symbolizes a greater understanding of the whole picture and opinions from both sides of the story… Very open and liberal… p.s that is one reason I chose her to be my soul mate! The tags are organized with a strategy… Tag all aspects and synonyms to a word as well as any other relevant tag which might add an opinion to the topic. The tags are set up in a way which is broad but then goes in depth as well. For example my “soul mate” tagged terrorism, but then also tagged Osama Bin Laden, Al Qida, attack, Counterattack, Islam etc. As broad as terrorism can be there are also tags which strictly target one subject obtain a comprehensive understanding.
Bookmarking is another key way to grab attention to your blog but also can be used as a resource to have as a reference. My “soul mate” bookmarked a whopping 905 websites. These websites ran anywhere from African news… to Obama’s theories… to you tube videos on business/economic ethics. The bookmarks are also very broad in relation to topics but incorporate an immense number of specific topics such as Sarah Palin Websites… not that Sarah Palin should even have a website! By my “soul mate” does leave comments and is active on a number of these sites.
My “soul mate” is not only a tremendous resource to my but also my fellow blog readers. If I go directly to my counterparts blog labeled, “Power and Control” you can see that the links on the right hand side are very informative. All sorts of blog posts from Russia and China interactions to Economic turmoil, to Oil prices in the Middle East affecting political relations. From leadership to Hamas… my “soul mate” way not too far away thanks to social bookmarking tools. This resource is an absolute diamond in the realm of leaders and power relationships!
Social bookmarking sites, although they all seem to be the same, they can be very useful. I certainly used dabbled around a few to find my “soul mate” or should I refer to her as a tremendous resource. So after some time of careful digging I surely found a needle in a hay stack. This blogger shares multiple similar interests to my political and controversial viewpoints. Hopefully I can relay this resource to you readers as well through my own blog which can be the “coffee shop” for interested readers.
Tags are a way for the whole immense World Wide Web to suddenly become connected. With tags bloggers are able to search for key words in text all across the web. Simple tag a word or phrase and any time that “tagged word” pops up you get it highlight and strait to your front door as if it is the L.A times on a Sunday Morning! In reference to my “soul mates” tags we share multiple similar interests…. almost 500 public tags… like “lifelines” as they allow a reader to take hints on the scavenger hunt across the web. It is some what of a guider on this research journey with no end in sight. But my soul mate and I have numerous similar interests as shown in our tags. For example my “gem” tagged Obama, McCain, Terrorism, terrorism, politics, power, communism, attack, counterattack etc. All of these tags represent an interest that this individual is interested in discovering ideas on. It is fascinating how tags can be used as adjectives describing ones own character!
My Soul mate is just great… Not only does she have all political relevant tags set up, but she also has great news source from around the world. CNN, BBC, ABC, CNET, NPR and multiple others are great sources of information which are tagged. Another great feature I found form this bloggers tags are that she always tagged one thing but also tagged the antonym to that word. This symbolizes a greater understanding of the whole picture and opinions from both sides of the story… Very open and liberal… p.s that is one reason I chose her to be my soul mate! The tags are organized with a strategy… Tag all aspects and synonyms to a word as well as any other relevant tag which might add an opinion to the topic. The tags are set up in a way which is broad but then goes in depth as well. For example my “soul mate” tagged terrorism, but then also tagged Osama Bin Laden, Al Qida, attack, Counterattack, Islam etc. As broad as terrorism can be there are also tags which strictly target one subject obtain a comprehensive understanding.
Bookmarking is another key way to grab attention to your blog but also can be used as a resource to have as a reference. My “soul mate” bookmarked a whopping 905 websites. These websites ran anywhere from African news… to Obama’s theories… to you tube videos on business/economic ethics. The bookmarks are also very broad in relation to topics but incorporate an immense number of specific topics such as Sarah Palin Websites… not that Sarah Palin should even have a website! By my “soul mate” does leave comments and is active on a number of these sites.
My “soul mate” is not only a tremendous resource to my but also my fellow blog readers. If I go directly to my counterparts blog labeled, “Power and Control” you can see that the links on the right hand side are very informative. All sorts of blog posts from Russia and China interactions to Economic turmoil, to Oil prices in the Middle East affecting political relations. From leadership to Hamas… my “soul mate” way not too far away thanks to social bookmarking tools. This resource is an absolute diamond in the realm of leaders and power relationships!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
blagorama ( Revised for portfolio )
hello world!
Nixon, Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Roosevelt, Kennedy and Obama have all assumed tremendous amounts of power throughout history. A history which demonstrates that for better or for worse a crisis milieu allows a leader to project his or her message onto society and captivate a culture. Hi my name is tank and my niche is analyzing the politics of power. The purpose for the creation of this blog is to take a deeper look at how some of the world’s most powerful leaders use their position to impact society in a positive or negative manner as well as to educate the masses on integral dimensions of leadership. For example leaders come to power in crisis times, much like the economic recession today but the ability to transcend the masses forward separates the bourgeoisie from the preliterate in reference to political theorist Karl Marx. Power can be cruel in the hands of a “Hitler,” hopeful when used by “Obama,” viscous in the case of Cambodia but also a blessing when delegated to a president such as “Roosevelt.” It is integral for people of all societies to become knowledgeable in about the power that governs because ultimately the rulers make decisions which impact our lives on a daily basis.
This blog is aimed at drawing awareness to the concept of “power” and analyzing what leaders do with it once they have risen to the top. By discussing charismatic leadership the blog will focus on a variety of rulers ranging from Franklin Roosevelt all the way to disastrous murderers such as Hitler. Today America has elected another charismatic, President Obama, and the world community is excited to see how he responds to the crisis thrown in his lap. Charismatic leadership is arguably the most interesting to study for scholars simply because of how fast he or she may gain committed followers such as the Obama supporters who rallied to get him elected.
The basic element of power fluctuates both radically and gradually depending on time. For example society allows a leader to hold large amounts of power in times of crisis with the hope that he might make a change for the better. However power is also taken back from leaders and transferred to institutions when the dust settles, where it gains traditional legitimacy. At the end of this blog I hope to educate my readers and fellow blogger's about the relationships of power and identifying when it is appropriate or wrong to use it. This blog is meant to be aimed at the general audience and any world citizen that wishes discuss the politics of leadership.
Power is everywhere and the goal of this blog is to bring awareness to who has the power and what that individual or group does with it. In times of crisis leaders, such as President Obama, become immensely powerful. History repeats itself as leaders such as Mussolini, Lenin, Stalin, and FDR are all products of crisis situations. Each leader listed above shares a similar trait which allows them to be categorized together however each individual left his mark on the world in a dramatically different way. Despite all being rising to power in the middle of a crisis milieu, once in office each used his power in a distinct manner setting him apart from the rest. Society must be aware of this and learn from our mistakes. Some leaders use their power wisely and it becomes a blessing for the world community, while others such as HA!... President Bush… makes wrongful false judgments and the nation weeps.
My blog will entice society to take a deeper look at which leaders are justifying their powerful positions in a positive manner. Throughout this blog I hope that this series of writing will create questions and teach individuals to gain a deeper understanding of who is ruling the most powerful countries in the world. This blog will be written for the perspective of a skeptic and a citizen observing the course of political leadership past, present and future.
A Profile Blog! Is Obama the Most Famous Living Person Ever?
Dee Dee Myers served as White House Press Secretary for the first two years of the Clinton administration. Myers in association with the Vanity Fair is the author of the blog Power and Politics. This blog is kept up to speed with current affairs, as blogs are posted on a regular basis. Her writing is frequently viewed and can be noted by the number of reader comments. Within just a couple of days the blog received almost 200 comments, which is a heavy response in my calculator!
This blog is academic, professional and powerful as it is in association with Vanity Fair, one of the nation’s biggest Magazine’s. It encompasses roughly 75 different contributors to the full blog, which looks in depth at different sub topics under power and politics. Writers such as Christopher Bateman and David Friend are two knowledgeable authors which all add something very different to the genetics of the blog. By approaching the posts with a sense of media coverage as well as fact based reports flavor is marinated into the blog. In doing so “Politics and Power” draws a lot of attention from people who are interested in politics but from a creative side and ultimately people who want to voice their opinion.
Perhaps the most recent leader attracting an assortment of bloggers is President Obama. The world’s most fascinating leader to enter the scene is Obama, who is attempting to transform the definition of American politics and reconstructed the position of power. One man has inspired the nation and instilled pride in American citizens as another-blog post states:
President Barack Obama’s charismatic personality, morals and charm has made him arguably the most famous person the world has ever seen! The fact is that he can relate to the average American on a personal level. The real question then becomes, what makes the world communities salivate at the mouth like one of Pavlov’s dogs when they hear this man speak? The answer is that power draws media and Obama is using it to his advantage. For example Obama has attended the Tonight Show with Jay Leno once as a candidate and is scheduled to be the first President of the United States to attend the show while in office.
The 44th president of the United States of America has risen to power at a time of crisis. As we all know tumultuous times place extreme amounts of power placed into the arms of leaders. This blog comments:
Barack is called to be a savior as only Jesus knows how the world will get out of this economic hole society has been digging for quite some time. How long will it take?... Will we ever get out?.. Will Obama be considered our messiah by time re-election hits? It is quite remarkable that he has left no footprints, no good works, no great achievements, or profound achievements however he has assumed the highest position in the most powerful country in the world. Has America and possibly the world placed its future in the hands of hope?... HA… as we know our new president did write the book Audacity of Hope!
Dee Dee Myers blog strongly correlates with the blog “Power to Influence” based on the theory that people who rise to power in times of crisis not only receive unlimited amounts of power to act but are also beloved. Obama who has not spent enough time in office to make a so called “change” as he so vividly used during his campaign, however he is looked upon with capacity to make an impact. By bringing hope to this land of opportunity he may very well be the most famous person the world has ever seen. One cannot forget that not too long ago in a country “colored” individuals were not allowed to eat at a restaurant. Powerful positions draw awareness, especially in Barack’s case due to the concern for the future. The world waits to see how America will act as a leader or as a disruption to the global community.
The blog “Power to Influence” is based on the theory that people who rise to power in times of crisis not only receive unlimited amounts of power to act but are also beloved. Obama who has not spent enough time in office to make a so called “change” as he so vividly used during his campaign, however he is looked upon with capacity to make an impact. By bringing hope to this land of opportunity he may very well be the most famous person the world has ever seen. One cannot forget that not too long ago in a country “colored” individuals were not allowed to eat at a restaurant. Powerful positions draw awareness, especially in Barack’s case due to the concern for the future. The world waits to see how America will act as a leader or as a disruption to the global community.
By reading this blog it allowed me to include a hint of sarcasm into my writing which was never a prior outlook on leadership. “Politics and power” does bring a sense of powerful marks on history and how society portrays world leaders.
Americans are now viewed with a sense of dignity and politics is changed in this country. Charismatic presidents such as Barack have the ability to leave a great mark on civilization for the better… we’ll just have to wait and see!
Personality vs. Honesty
CREATING DRAMATIC VOICE IN YOUR WRITING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT TO ATTRACTING READERS. By creating a sense of personality through bolder words a writer, thinker, philosopher, or blogger can express character and personify a sentence. In a blog titled Watch TV Sitcoms, the author writes in a sarcastic form, which makes the topic of discussion brilliant to read. For example the title of the blog Watch TV Sitcoms has nothing to with what the author tends to focus his topic posts on. The title inadvertently attracts an uncharacteristic audience, which soon gets lured in like a fish out of water and indirectly creates a power situation!
In a post title, “The Most Powerful People in the World,” the author is reflecting on the recent Vanity Fair top 50 most powerful people in the world. The first line goes on to state:
Bold words for a seemingly powerless person who decided to start blogging. The author later goes on to discuss who he feels are the most powerful in society. By switching viewpoints and discussing a testy time for shareholders:
With sarcasm and honesty he is correct. By using words such as “vomited” it paints a picture in the minds of readers as something horrible. To top that, the following sentence continues to show strong language by pointing out that the people who caused the downfall of the stock market are idiots. Quite frankly, often the most powerful people are those who don’t have enough time in day to count their money nor what to do with all of it. This author does address this issue of powerful people with serious skepticism. This blogger continues his skepticism by listing Vanity Fairs choices for top 50…
The author’s voice is brilliant as he denies the people “listed” as top 50 most powerful in the world because he has never heard of them. This is a flashing red light for a reader to question their outlook on powerful people. The idea that power comes in all shapes and sizes, careers, races and regions of the world are clearly pointed out in this post as money often leads to power. This blogger is SCREAMING at his readers to contemplate who society as a whole considers to be powerful, when in fact they are only as powerful as we allow them to be. While expressing opinion with this type of writing he really engages the audience to think as he is being as brutally honest as Simon Cowell from American Idol!
To end the post the author discusses the individual who tops the chart of the most powerful in the world… Mr. Putin from Russia… the country Sarah Palin can see from her house porch!
Being blunt can bring the dullest of the audience to their feet. This author inspired viewers with his honest writing which is hilarious and quickly makes a reader add this to his or her blog roll. Who are the most powerful in the world? Not only is power relative to who is judging it but it is also in the hands of some of the most corrupt, money hungry, crazy individuals.
In another post by the same author, “If a tree fell on Barack Obama would anybody Hear it?” The sarcasm continues…
In scrutinizing the last administration to leave the white house the audience can see that once a leader assumes power he or she can either make the most of it or be the ridicule of all jokes. Jokes such as the Dick Cheney example above make the serious situation of rising oil prices at the expense of others into a clever reality. By not addressing President Bush as “President” but rather a citizen, this blogger uses indirect voice to downgrade him and take away his recognition. Following that line with the shoe comment puts the cherry on top by bringing up the mockery the Arab world made of our ex-President.
In comparison to the last post this ends with a critique on the position of power. The author is bringing up how corrupt powerful people really are. This blogger used sarcasm to his advantage by taking a serious incident such as the Presidential inauguration and jokingly making it seem as if it is not as important as a viewer may feel. Society knows that leaders do not always turn out the way they are presented to be.
Nixon, Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Roosevelt, Kennedy and Obama have all assumed tremendous amounts of power throughout history. A history which demonstrates that for better or for worse a crisis milieu allows a leader to project his or her message onto society and captivate a culture. Hi my name is tank and my niche is analyzing the politics of power. The purpose for the creation of this blog is to take a deeper look at how some of the world’s most powerful leaders use their position to impact society in a positive or negative manner as well as to educate the masses on integral dimensions of leadership. For example leaders come to power in crisis times, much like the economic recession today but the ability to transcend the masses forward separates the bourgeoisie from the preliterate in reference to political theorist Karl Marx. Power can be cruel in the hands of a “Hitler,” hopeful when used by “Obama,” viscous in the case of Cambodia but also a blessing when delegated to a president such as “Roosevelt.” It is integral for people of all societies to become knowledgeable in about the power that governs because ultimately the rulers make decisions which impact our lives on a daily basis.
This blog is aimed at drawing awareness to the concept of “power” and analyzing what leaders do with it once they have risen to the top. By discussing charismatic leadership the blog will focus on a variety of rulers ranging from Franklin Roosevelt all the way to disastrous murderers such as Hitler. Today America has elected another charismatic, President Obama, and the world community is excited to see how he responds to the crisis thrown in his lap. Charismatic leadership is arguably the most interesting to study for scholars simply because of how fast he or she may gain committed followers such as the Obama supporters who rallied to get him elected.
The basic element of power fluctuates both radically and gradually depending on time. For example society allows a leader to hold large amounts of power in times of crisis with the hope that he might make a change for the better. However power is also taken back from leaders and transferred to institutions when the dust settles, where it gains traditional legitimacy. At the end of this blog I hope to educate my readers and fellow blogger's about the relationships of power and identifying when it is appropriate or wrong to use it. This blog is meant to be aimed at the general audience and any world citizen that wishes discuss the politics of leadership.
Power is everywhere and the goal of this blog is to bring awareness to who has the power and what that individual or group does with it. In times of crisis leaders, such as President Obama, become immensely powerful. History repeats itself as leaders such as Mussolini, Lenin, Stalin, and FDR are all products of crisis situations. Each leader listed above shares a similar trait which allows them to be categorized together however each individual left his mark on the world in a dramatically different way. Despite all being rising to power in the middle of a crisis milieu, once in office each used his power in a distinct manner setting him apart from the rest. Society must be aware of this and learn from our mistakes. Some leaders use their power wisely and it becomes a blessing for the world community, while others such as HA!... President Bush… makes wrongful false judgments and the nation weeps.
My blog will entice society to take a deeper look at which leaders are justifying their powerful positions in a positive manner. Throughout this blog I hope that this series of writing will create questions and teach individuals to gain a deeper understanding of who is ruling the most powerful countries in the world. This blog will be written for the perspective of a skeptic and a citizen observing the course of political leadership past, present and future.
A Profile Blog! Is Obama the Most Famous Living Person Ever?
Dee Dee Myers served as White House Press Secretary for the first two years of the Clinton administration. Myers in association with the Vanity Fair is the author of the blog Power and Politics. This blog is kept up to speed with current affairs, as blogs are posted on a regular basis. Her writing is frequently viewed and can be noted by the number of reader comments. Within just a couple of days the blog received almost 200 comments, which is a heavy response in my calculator!
This blog is academic, professional and powerful as it is in association with Vanity Fair, one of the nation’s biggest Magazine’s. It encompasses roughly 75 different contributors to the full blog, which looks in depth at different sub topics under power and politics. Writers such as Christopher Bateman and David Friend are two knowledgeable authors which all add something very different to the genetics of the blog. By approaching the posts with a sense of media coverage as well as fact based reports flavor is marinated into the blog. In doing so “Politics and Power” draws a lot of attention from people who are interested in politics but from a creative side and ultimately people who want to voice their opinion.
Perhaps the most recent leader attracting an assortment of bloggers is President Obama. The world’s most fascinating leader to enter the scene is Obama, who is attempting to transform the definition of American politics and reconstructed the position of power. One man has inspired the nation and instilled pride in American citizens as another-blog post states:
I cannot describe the feeling of satisfaction.
President Barack Obama’s charismatic personality, morals and charm has made him arguably the most famous person the world has ever seen! The fact is that he can relate to the average American on a personal level. The real question then becomes, what makes the world communities salivate at the mouth like one of Pavlov’s dogs when they hear this man speak? The answer is that power draws media and Obama is using it to his advantage. For example Obama has attended the Tonight Show with Jay Leno once as a candidate and is scheduled to be the first President of the United States to attend the show while in office.
The 44th president of the United States of America has risen to power at a time of crisis. As we all know tumultuous times place extreme amounts of power placed into the arms of leaders. This blog comments:
Obama is not accomplished yet.
Barack is called to be a savior as only Jesus knows how the world will get out of this economic hole society has been digging for quite some time. How long will it take?... Will we ever get out?.. Will Obama be considered our messiah by time re-election hits? It is quite remarkable that he has left no footprints, no good works, no great achievements, or profound achievements however he has assumed the highest position in the most powerful country in the world. Has America and possibly the world placed its future in the hands of hope?... HA… as we know our new president did write the book Audacity of Hope!
Dee Dee Myers blog strongly correlates with the blog “Power to Influence” based on the theory that people who rise to power in times of crisis not only receive unlimited amounts of power to act but are also beloved. Obama who has not spent enough time in office to make a so called “change” as he so vividly used during his campaign, however he is looked upon with capacity to make an impact. By bringing hope to this land of opportunity he may very well be the most famous person the world has ever seen. One cannot forget that not too long ago in a country “colored” individuals were not allowed to eat at a restaurant. Powerful positions draw awareness, especially in Barack’s case due to the concern for the future. The world waits to see how America will act as a leader or as a disruption to the global community.
The blog “Power to Influence” is based on the theory that people who rise to power in times of crisis not only receive unlimited amounts of power to act but are also beloved. Obama who has not spent enough time in office to make a so called “change” as he so vividly used during his campaign, however he is looked upon with capacity to make an impact. By bringing hope to this land of opportunity he may very well be the most famous person the world has ever seen. One cannot forget that not too long ago in a country “colored” individuals were not allowed to eat at a restaurant. Powerful positions draw awareness, especially in Barack’s case due to the concern for the future. The world waits to see how America will act as a leader or as a disruption to the global community.
By reading this blog it allowed me to include a hint of sarcasm into my writing which was never a prior outlook on leadership. “Politics and power” does bring a sense of powerful marks on history and how society portrays world leaders.
Boy, Washington sure is hopping these days!" Obama Cocktail Hour: President Ready to Seal the Deal.
Americans are now viewed with a sense of dignity and politics is changed in this country. Charismatic presidents such as Barack have the ability to leave a great mark on civilization for the better… we’ll just have to wait and see!
Personality vs. Honesty
CREATING DRAMATIC VOICE IN YOUR WRITING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT TO ATTRACTING READERS. By creating a sense of personality through bolder words a writer, thinker, philosopher, or blogger can express character and personify a sentence. In a blog titled Watch TV Sitcoms, the author writes in a sarcastic form, which makes the topic of discussion brilliant to read. For example the title of the blog Watch TV Sitcoms has nothing to with what the author tends to focus his topic posts on. The title inadvertently attracts an uncharacteristic audience, which soon gets lured in like a fish out of water and indirectly creates a power situation!
In a post title, “The Most Powerful People in the World,” the author is reflecting on the recent Vanity Fair top 50 most powerful people in the world. The first line goes on to state:
Like usual, they came out with bullshit that I don't agree with.
Bold words for a seemingly powerless person who decided to start blogging. The author later goes on to discuss who he feels are the most powerful in society. By switching viewpoints and discussing a testy time for shareholders:
Today, the stock market vomited… And it was all caused by idiots. Those idiots are the most powerful people in the world.
With sarcasm and honesty he is correct. By using words such as “vomited” it paints a picture in the minds of readers as something horrible. To top that, the following sentence continues to show strong language by pointing out that the people who caused the downfall of the stock market are idiots. Quite frankly, often the most powerful people are those who don’t have enough time in day to count their money nor what to do with all of it. This author does address this issue of powerful people with serious skepticism. This blogger continues his skepticism by listing Vanity Fairs choices for top 50…
Really? These are the most powerful people in the whole world?. If I haven't even heard of you, how the hell can you be the most powerful person in the world.
The author’s voice is brilliant as he denies the people “listed” as top 50 most powerful in the world because he has never heard of them. This is a flashing red light for a reader to question their outlook on powerful people. The idea that power comes in all shapes and sizes, careers, races and regions of the world are clearly pointed out in this post as money often leads to power. This blogger is SCREAMING at his readers to contemplate who society as a whole considers to be powerful, when in fact they are only as powerful as we allow them to be. While expressing opinion with this type of writing he really engages the audience to think as he is being as brutally honest as Simon Cowell from American Idol!
To end the post the author discusses the individual who tops the chart of the most powerful in the world… Mr. Putin from Russia… the country Sarah Palin can see from her house porch!
There is no doubt that Putin is a tough guy…He spent $10 million to kill a guy who he didn't like. And last month, he shot a bear. That man is a psycho… But then again, Dick Cheney shot a person…Well, sort of - he shot a lawyer.
Being blunt can bring the dullest of the audience to their feet. This author inspired viewers with his honest writing which is hilarious and quickly makes a reader add this to his or her blog roll. Who are the most powerful in the world? Not only is power relative to who is judging it but it is also in the hands of some of the most corrupt, money hungry, crazy individuals.
In another post by the same author, “If a tree fell on Barack Obama would anybody Hear it?” The sarcasm continues…
Mr. Citizen George W. Bush left Washington DC with his head held high; that is the only way he can see shoes being thrown at him. And Dick Cheney was on a wheelchair. He broke his back trying to lift the price of oil.
In scrutinizing the last administration to leave the white house the audience can see that once a leader assumes power he or she can either make the most of it or be the ridicule of all jokes. Jokes such as the Dick Cheney example above make the serious situation of rising oil prices at the expense of others into a clever reality. By not addressing President Bush as “President” but rather a citizen, this blogger uses indirect voice to downgrade him and take away his recognition. Following that line with the shoe comment puts the cherry on top by bringing up the mockery the Arab world made of our ex-President.
He also ordered the CIA to close their secret prisons… Seriously, even Obama does not know where the secret prisons are. And people are complaining that Obama didn't say the word faithfully in his oath… Bush said the oath and you can see what kind of a job he did.
In comparison to the last post this ends with a critique on the position of power. The author is bringing up how corrupt powerful people really are. This blogger used sarcasm to his advantage by taking a serious incident such as the Presidential inauguration and jokingly making it seem as if it is not as important as a viewer may feel. Society knows that leaders do not always turn out the way they are presented to be.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Social bookmarking... get in the Mixx" How this can help voice your thoughts....
Social bookmarking can help you! Here’s why…
Social bookmarking is a great way for people to interact around the world. It is a service which provides individuals with a virtual “file-cabinet” of web pages they wish to bookmark. One of the best features of social bookmarking is that people can save their favorite sites on one page accessible from any computer with internet access and a hosted social bookmarking site, and interact with other tagged sites. Key words can be “tagged” and commented on. It is clear that social bookmarking sites have come a long way adding new features such as bonus points for users and positive ratings for those who are actively participating on the site. Social bookmarking sites are absolutely a great way for people to interact virtually and share thoughts on topics of interest!
There are so many social bookmarking sites in today’s day and age that it seems difficult to chose which one to use. Well here’s a little bit of help… One of the Pioneers in the social bookmarking trend is a popular web site digg.com. a twist off to that site is an up and coming social bookmarking tool labeled mix.com. I found this site to be unique amongst its competitors with features such as reward points. Mixx calls its “reward points” Karma points based on positive activity. These points encourage users to act as though they are part of a respected community of peers which are all sharing thoughts and interacting as though in a galaxy of “bookmarked” sites. The coolest feature I found users would love on this social site was that its database links related stories to one another. This allows an individual to search for one topic and be attracted to a similar related topic… expanding exposure to all who post.
Many influential people throughout the world are looking towards technology to help get their message across to the masses. Social bookmarking sites are by far one of the most accessible and fastest ways to connect with web fans. Even the Dalai Lama is using twitter!... HA if that is not a trip then I don’t know what is… and if it were not for mixx.com I would have never known. By just viewing a category of tags labeled top stories and clicking on the tag Dalai Lama I was able to see a link for more information. Thanks to mixx, comments from fellow users were also posted and available for viewing.
Do you have power photos you want to share with the world... Mixx can host your tagged pictures as well. Ever snap a photo of some of the worlds most powerful people?... these users found some photos of President Barack Obama. Powerful if you ask me. The thought of tagging videos, photos, blogs, web sites and so much more in one community of social networking is astonishing and will remain that way as long as these sites continue to thrive. But what makes Social bookmarking attract powerful leaders?... is it the message being transmitted via internet? or the power of the web reaching out to multitudes of people? Who will ever know... all we know is that the trend in this day and age is social bookmarking tools and why not jump on board, you never know your voice may be heard!
Social bookmarking is a great way for people to interact around the world. It is a service which provides individuals with a virtual “file-cabinet” of web pages they wish to bookmark. One of the best features of social bookmarking is that people can save their favorite sites on one page accessible from any computer with internet access and a hosted social bookmarking site, and interact with other tagged sites. Key words can be “tagged” and commented on. It is clear that social bookmarking sites have come a long way adding new features such as bonus points for users and positive ratings for those who are actively participating on the site. Social bookmarking sites are absolutely a great way for people to interact virtually and share thoughts on topics of interest!
There are so many social bookmarking sites in today’s day and age that it seems difficult to chose which one to use. Well here’s a little bit of help… One of the Pioneers in the social bookmarking trend is a popular web site digg.com. a twist off to that site is an up and coming social bookmarking tool labeled mix.com. I found this site to be unique amongst its competitors with features such as reward points. Mixx calls its “reward points” Karma points based on positive activity. These points encourage users to act as though they are part of a respected community of peers which are all sharing thoughts and interacting as though in a galaxy of “bookmarked” sites. The coolest feature I found users would love on this social site was that its database links related stories to one another. This allows an individual to search for one topic and be attracted to a similar related topic… expanding exposure to all who post.
Many influential people throughout the world are looking towards technology to help get their message across to the masses. Social bookmarking sites are by far one of the most accessible and fastest ways to connect with web fans. Even the Dalai Lama is using twitter!... HA if that is not a trip then I don’t know what is… and if it were not for mixx.com I would have never known. By just viewing a category of tags labeled top stories and clicking on the tag Dalai Lama I was able to see a link for more information. Thanks to mixx, comments from fellow users were also posted and available for viewing.
Do you have power photos you want to share with the world... Mixx can host your tagged pictures as well. Ever snap a photo of some of the worlds most powerful people?... these users found some photos of President Barack Obama. Powerful if you ask me. The thought of tagging videos, photos, blogs, web sites and so much more in one community of social networking is astonishing and will remain that way as long as these sites continue to thrive. But what makes Social bookmarking attract powerful leaders?... is it the message being transmitted via internet? or the power of the web reaching out to multitudes of people? Who will ever know... all we know is that the trend in this day and age is social bookmarking tools and why not jump on board, you never know your voice may be heard!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Executives want WHAT... no no no your salary is capped at 500K!~
If you do not agree with what President Barack Obama has to say about this subject then you may need a psych evaluation. This subject is extremely frustrating due to the fact that these "Corporate Execs" are the ones to get the country... if not the world.... into this recession. For the last few decades the common man has seen way too many CEO's come into a company... DO NOTHING OF IMPORTANCE... and leave with a multi-million dollar bonus check. Business as Usual will be no more with President Obama. People in powerful positions need to be responsible for their actions. If a man is promoted to an executive position at a billion dollar company he or she should use power to help the company grow. There after if a company grows and is receiving increased profit revenue then in that situation he or she should receive a bonus. However as the system is played right now “executives [are]being rewarded for failure.” This all comes back to the sole question of what people do with powerful positions? Will the tax payer allow these Exec's to get away with highway robbery?... as far as I'm concerned the government bailout winding up in the pockets of these executives has gone on for way too long. Once these "workers" start actually working then they should be rewarded, but until they start producing profits they should get no a penny higher then half a million. Here is a message for all you "powerful" Exec's at AIG, Bank of America and Citi...put your paycheck on hold before you ask the Treasury department (THE TAXPAYERS) for “exceptional assistance.”
Monday, February 2, 2009
Personality vs. Honesty
CREATING DRAMATIC VOICE IN YOUR WRITING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT TO ATTRACTING READERS. By creating a sense of personality a thinker, philosopher, writer or blogger can express character and bring a sentence of words to life. In a blog titled Watch TV Sitcoms, the author writes in form of sarcasm which really makes the topic of discussion exciting to read. For example the title of the blog Watch TV Sitcoms has nothing to with what the author tends to focus his or her topic posts on. Non the less the title draws in the a different audience which soon gets lured in like a fish out of water and indirectly creates power!
In a post title, The Most Powerful People in the World the author is reflecting on the recent Vanity Fair top 50 most powerful people in the world. The first line goes on to:
State:
“Like usual, they came out with bullshit that I don't agree with.”
Bold words for a seemingly powerless person who decided to start blogging. The author later goes on to discuss who he/she feels are the most powerful in society. By switching viewpoints and discussing a testy time for shareholders:
“Today, the stock market vomited… And it was all caused by idiots. Those idiots are the most powerful people in the world.”
With sarcasm and honesty he is correct. Quite frankly, often the most powerful people are those who don’t have enough time in day to count their money nor what to do with all of it.
This author does address this issue of powerful people with a lot of doubt and questions. In truth power is relative, and often society relates power with wealth while others equate power as virtue. This blogger continues his skepticism by listing Vanity Fairs choices for top 50…
“Really? These are the most powerful people in the whole world?. If I haven't even heard of you, how the hell can you be the most powerful person in the world.”
Once again bringing background to the idea that power comes in all shapes and sizes, fields, careers, races and regions of the world. While expressing opinion with this type of writing he really engages the audience to think as he is being brutally honest, as strait forward as Simon from American Idol!
To end the post the author discusses the #1 pick of the powerful… Mr. Putin from Russia… the country Sarah Palin can see from her house!
There is no doubt that Putin is a tough guy…He spent $10 million to kill a guy who he didn't like. And last month, he shot a bear. That man is a psycho… But then again, Dick Cheney shot a person…Well, sort of - he shot a lawyer.
Being blunt can bring the dullest of the audience to their feet. This author inspired bloggers with his honest writing which is hilarious. Who are the most powerful in the world? Not only is power relative to who is judging it but it is also in the hands of some of the most corrupt, money hungry, crazy individuals.
In another post by the same author, If a tree fell on Barack Obama would anybody Hear it? The sarcasm continues….
“Mr. Citizen George W. Bush left Washington DC with his head held high; that is the only way he can see shoes being thrown at him. And Dick Cheney was on a wheelchair. He broke his back trying to lift the price of oil.”
In scrutinizing the last team to leave the white house the audience can see how power is shifted in strong positions. Leaders take power and make the worst of it as seen above with the Dick Cheney example at the expense of others. By not addressing Bush as president but rather a citizen downgrades him and takes away his recognition. Following that line with the shoe comment puts the cherry on top by bringing up the comedy the Arab world made of Mr.Bush.
“He also ordered the CIA to close their secret prisons… Seriously, even Obama does not know where the secret prisons are. And people are complaining that Obama didn't say the word faithfully in his oath… Bush said the oath and you can see what kind of a job he did.”
In comparison to the last post this ends with a critique on the position of power. The author is bringing up how corrupt powerful people really are. With sarcasm and a smirk ok his face I am sure the author wrote that last sentence in that quote… as Leaders don’t always turn out the way they are presented to be!
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