Jessica Cairone - The American Political System

"This, for the purpose of this celebration, is the 4th of July. It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom. This, to you, is what the Passover was to the emancipated people of God." 4th of July is a very special holiday. It is our Independence Day and this is the day we celebrate and remember what our fore fathers weren't through and how hard they hard to fight for us to be able to have the freedom we have today. If it weren't for them, who knows where we would be today. Would we have freedom of speech and religion? Would we be able to think for ourselves or would we be owned by the government, being told where to work, or what to do?I thank God for our founding fathers and what they did for us because without them, I believe this country wouldn't be as advanced as we are. 

"Mr. President, in the excited times in which we live, there is found to exist a state of crimination and recrimination between the North and South. There are lists of grievances produced by each; and those grievances, real or supposed, alienate the minds of one portion of the country from the other, exasperate the feelings, and subdue the sense of fraternal affection, patriotic love, and mutual regard. " This quote is expressing the problems between the North and the South. Both sides have resentment and outrage and is causing a divide between the country.  I chose this quote because I think it somewhat relates to what is going on in the world today. Although we are not necessarily divided into the "North and South", we are definitely divided. The hatred  between the right and left side of this presidency and the protests against the police, has to stop. This country will never be united as one if we cannot come to terms and work together to make it ri...

I couldn't exactly choose a quote from this article as I think everything is very self explanatory. But I would like to comment on it and share my opinion. I agree with this article very much. I don't think it is right to have a judge serve for "several decades". As much as I understand that longevity and experience are some of the best qualities to have in your career, however, in this case I don't think so. Keeping someone in a position for a long amount of time isn't giving any room for a fresh set of eyes, or a smart young judge to come along and be up with the times instead of being stuck with ways and traditions from 30 years ago when they were just starting.

"Surely we cannot be certain of our spiritual democracy when, claiming to melt the nations within us to a comprehension of our free and democratic institutions, we fly into panic at the first sign of their own will and tendency." "Melting the nations within us" is referring to this country being a "melting pot" which is supposed to show that all nations are welcome and free to practice their cultural and spiritual beliefs. But, how can we be so sure of that when the minute a group of people practicing a certain religion, or someone of a certain nationality  practice their traditions, the country goes into an up raw.  I chose this quote because it stuck out to me the most. My interpretation of this quote is exactly how I feel about America right now. We are all "free" to do what we please as far as religion and cultural traditions, we are supposed to be accepting of one another, however, that is definitely not the case. Everyone is in such a f...

"A majority (57%) of Americans believe the federal government today has too much power. Most of the rest say the government has about the right amount of power. Few say the government has too little power. Americans were least likely to be concerned about the government's power in the years immediately after 9/11, but half or more since 2005 have said it has too much power." This quote is pretty clear. It is simply stating that most of our country believes the government to have too much power and the rest say the government has just enough power with very few people saying that the government doesn't have enough power.  I am a believer that the government has just enough power if not too little. I think that the government should have great control on this country. If our government wasn't as "powerful" as people say they are to be, I think this country would be completely upside down. I understand that people think the government is is ev...

Hello Everyone! Before I begin blogging, I'd like to take the time to introduce myself. My name is Jessica Cairone. I am 28 years old and a senior at Lehman College and I will be graduating in May with my BA in Accounting. I work full-time as well and just recently received a promotion at work which entails a lot more hours and work. I have absolutely no knowledge on the political system which is why I enrolled in this class. Please bare with me if you disagree with my views and opinions as I am slowly but surely figuring this whole "political system" thing out. I know that this is a bad time in the world to speak politics, and being new to it and all, I can only ask that if you wish to comment or have a debate, please be mindful that A) I am new to this so my I may not see some things as clear as you veterans and B) this is over text and things can be misconstrued - so please be mindful of what you say and how you say it. Other than that, I am looking forward to learni...