Showing posts with label Republicans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Republicans. Show all posts
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Friday, 14 September 2012
Friday, 25 May 2012
How effective is Congress? Broken branch- even worse than it looks?
This really is an excellent revision video on Congress. Full of useful examples and synopticity for this unit. It's easy to understand and up to date (May 2012). You may have heard the term 'broken branch' to describe Congress. It comes from the 2008 book by Ornstein and Mann. Their new book is entitled "It's even worse than it looks." The basic line is that parties in Congress are now so polarised that very little compromise is achievable. They largely blame the Republicans, but say that the Democrats are "no angels". The problem pre-dates the Tea-Party movement but has probably been exacerbated by it.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Synopticity: Who is to blame for the 'broken branch' (Congress)? The WP says its the Republicans...!
Article in the WASHINGTON POST.
First line straight out of the 1950s! "Allen West, a Florida Republican, was recently captured on video asserting that there are “78 to 81” Democrats in Congress who are members of the Communist Party."
First line straight out of the 1950s! "Allen West, a Florida Republican, was recently captured on video asserting that there are “78 to 81” Democrats in Congress who are members of the Communist Party."
Monday, 12 March 2012
Excellent programme on the suspicion of big government in the USA
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01d0j17/Archive_on_4_Government_Is_Not_the_Solution/
This can help you understand some of the detail of US politics with examples and viewpoints for synopticity. WILL EXPIRE ON 17TH MARCH. Forward to about 2 mins 30sec in.
This can help you understand some of the detail of US politics with examples and viewpoints for synopticity. WILL EXPIRE ON 17TH MARCH. Forward to about 2 mins 30sec in.
Monday, 5 March 2012
Why did one Senator require a bucket on the floor of the Senate whilst making a speech? Podcast on the filibuster?
13 Feb 11: The American Filibuster
Mon, 14 Feb 11
Duration:29 mins
The American Filibuster: As the row over filibustering in the UK heats up, Americana takes a look at the history of this increasingly popular senatorial tactic in the U.S. Can it be put to good use - or is it really just the resort of the time-wasting obstructionist? Melting Pot Myth? The BBC's Matthew Wells tests out the immigrant's dream of melting-pot New York. Are the streets paved with gold - or is the myth finally wearing thin? Reclaiming Racist Language: Throughout America's struggles with integration, the vocabulary of "us" and "them" has spawned some unutterable words. Students from Maryland explain how they are reclaiming the language of racism. Joyce Carol Oates: And one of America's pre-eminent authors, Joyce Carol Oates, talks about her new memoire; a raw and candid appraisal of life after her husband's death in 2008.
CLICK BELOW:
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/americana/americana_20110214-1130a.mp3
Mon, 14 Feb 11
Duration:29 mins
The American Filibuster: As the row over filibustering in the UK heats up, Americana takes a look at the history of this increasingly popular senatorial tactic in the U.S. Can it be put to good use - or is it really just the resort of the time-wasting obstructionist? Melting Pot Myth? The BBC's Matthew Wells tests out the immigrant's dream of melting-pot New York. Are the streets paved with gold - or is the myth finally wearing thin? Reclaiming Racist Language: Throughout America's struggles with integration, the vocabulary of "us" and "them" has spawned some unutterable words. Students from Maryland explain how they are reclaiming the language of racism. Joyce Carol Oates: And one of America's pre-eminent authors, Joyce Carol Oates, talks about her new memoire; a raw and candid appraisal of life after her husband's death in 2008.
CLICK BELOW:
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/americana/americana_20110214-1130a.mp3
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