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In the book, Mailer made a point that obtaining control over oil in Iraq was once motive for the war. I strongly agree with Mailer in this sense; however, I feel that the oil is the only reason why we are still at war today.
The attacks of 9/11 were horrible events that we will continue to remember throughout history. These events were in fact used as an opportunity to gain control by President Bush.
Of course, he was obligated to protect our country so action had to be taken in Iraq. Over time, the war became less and less about capturing Osama bin Laden and more and more about bringing down Sadaam Hussien. Was he following in his father's footsteps?
Several video messages from Bin Laden have been released since the attacks on 9/11. What I question is whether there was a connection between the media and Bin Laden. Several U. S. troops have been deployed in Iraq. Many of these men have died and not returned.
During the first year, we heard about several attempts to locate Bin Laden. None of these attempts were successful. I feel as though Bush gave up hope of locating Bin Laden and focused on obtaining other resources such as the oil. With the troops already station in Iraq, no one would question Bush's tactics.
Gas prices rose tremendously since our troops have been in Iraq. Obtaining oil would make us one step closier to obtaining the empire that President Bush was after. Iraq may have a sense that the U. S. has a alternative motive for the war.
Soliders are dying daily over this nonsense. Bush, in my opinion, should pull the soliders out of Iraq. This would not show a sign of weakness of a president, but show the strength of a good leader. How long will last is a question that many of us face today. No one really knows. What we do know is that somethings are just not worth fighting for.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Monday, July 2, 2007
Giving Respect Where Respect is Due
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Gregory is the most respectful characterin the story. I rate him a 5. It was unfortunate that he had to make the decision to leave Abigial; however, it was the right decision. I'm sure that he did not want a woman to put her self respect aside for the sake of a man. In this case, even if the man was him.
I rate Ivan a score of 4. He seems to be the most neutral party of all the characters. However, I do not agree with Ivan's approach. With him not wanting to be involved or at least give Abigial advice shows that he is an individual who focuses on self. If it doesn't concern him, he doesn't want any part in it.
Slug was the most aggressive of the five characters. I rate him a score of 3. Although he was passionate and sympathetic toward Abigial's story, he handled his end inappropriately. Slug is a dangerous person whom Abigial should have not got herself involved with. He brutally beat Gregory based on the just the information that Abigial told him. He did not choose to hear both sides of the story before he took action.
Sinbad's rating would be a 2. He is what I consider to be a pig. He was not interested in helping Abigial in anyway unless he got something in return. Of all the things he could asked for, he asked for sex. He didn't consider the fact that he might one day need help and that he wouldn't want to have to perform sexual favors to get what he wanted.
As a woman, I am very disappointed in Abigial. I give her the lowest possible score, 1. Abigial degraded herself in many ways. Although she loved Gregory, she should have waited the weeks until the bridge was fixed to see him especially after Sinbad's offer. Abigial lacked patience which caused her to be placed in this situation in the beginning. I would have a little more respect for her if she had at least consulted with Gregory about Sinbad's request. Abigial also saught out for revenge after Gregory left her. This is another reason why she doesn't get any respect from me. It was her decision to make. She must deal with the consequences that follows.
Gregory is the most respectful characterin the story. I rate him a 5. It was unfortunate that he had to make the decision to leave Abigial; however, it was the right decision. I'm sure that he did not want a woman to put her self respect aside for the sake of a man. In this case, even if the man was him.
I rate Ivan a score of 4. He seems to be the most neutral party of all the characters. However, I do not agree with Ivan's approach. With him not wanting to be involved or at least give Abigial advice shows that he is an individual who focuses on self. If it doesn't concern him, he doesn't want any part in it.
Slug was the most aggressive of the five characters. I rate him a score of 3. Although he was passionate and sympathetic toward Abigial's story, he handled his end inappropriately. Slug is a dangerous person whom Abigial should have not got herself involved with. He brutally beat Gregory based on the just the information that Abigial told him. He did not choose to hear both sides of the story before he took action.
Sinbad's rating would be a 2. He is what I consider to be a pig. He was not interested in helping Abigial in anyway unless he got something in return. Of all the things he could asked for, he asked for sex. He didn't consider the fact that he might one day need help and that he wouldn't want to have to perform sexual favors to get what he wanted.
As a woman, I am very disappointed in Abigial. I give her the lowest possible score, 1. Abigial degraded herself in many ways. Although she loved Gregory, she should have waited the weeks until the bridge was fixed to see him especially after Sinbad's offer. Abigial lacked patience which caused her to be placed in this situation in the beginning. I would have a little more respect for her if she had at least consulted with Gregory about Sinbad's request. Abigial also saught out for revenge after Gregory left her. This is another reason why she doesn't get any respect from me. It was her decision to make. She must deal with the consequences that follows.
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