Tuesday, March 27, 2012

1930s reflection

What to the people of the 1930s era may have been exciting and inspirational, seems very boring to our generation. In this era the most popular thing was Jazz and Blues. Something that hasn't died through time, but that is very much alive. R&b, Hip Hop and Rock are the most listened to genres of this millennium. Most is based on the lyrics and the message that it gives off, but decades ago it was all about the soul of the music. The vibe and spiritual emotions that run through your ears.

What could you do back then? The technology wasn't that great. You'd either listen to the radio all day at home or just walk the entire city. Where was the entertainment in that?

What I like about this era is how people looked classy and carried themselves with a sense of pride. Not many people have that look nowadays. Most just don't care about their image. They would rather be sluggish than take pride in who they are and what they can accomplish.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Fanny brice "my man"

Fanny Brice's song "My man" is about her being in love with this man who is not too good looking. He isn't much of a man since he abuses all his women. But she just simply in love with the guy. She fantasizes about leaving the country with him and being a family. She doesn't care what his flaws are, she just wants to be loved and love him.

The song embodied the era because it just simply talks about love. The era came to be known because an inspiration of love for the arts arised. Which brought attention to the need for economic and social equality and brought a new sense of pride in being black.

Now. the song from Megadeth "The hardest part of letting go...sealed with a kiss" is different because it talks about letting go of the love you have for not only someone but for anything. The thought of being afraid to hurt someone with love and affection.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Do you support imperialism for your country? Explain

Yes I do support imperialism for my country. We are all naturally born imperialists. We in any type of way try to imperialise other people. Imperialism has many benefits that come along with it. Our country would be granted more resources and would be given the chance to industrialise itself more. The more workers we have, the more successful businesses we will have as a country and people.

Since the state of this country isn't as great as it should be, imperialism is a definite option. Desperate times call for desperate measures. If we must take over another landmass to thrive, then we will do so. There is no question behind it honestly. We will do what we must to survive.

Sure we might not be thinking clearly about the consequences, since when does that matter. This is America, we can do what we want. We hold no time for judgement. America will fight for the better of its well being.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Imperialism today is not often quite as blatent as it was in the past. What are some examples of imperialism today? How is it different or similar from the past? Explain

Examples of imperialism today are robbery; a person or a people taking something that is not rightfully theirs in an act of aggression. This is has been around since the beginning of time. People do it to try and better themselves without thinking how they break down another person or people. Today there is more of this than there has been lets say a hundred years ago.

Bullying is also a part of imperialism today. You see kids trying to control kids of the same age or older people. They take your money, make fun of you, beat you down and take your pride.

Racism can be part of this as well. Back then people were highly against others who weren't of the same race, religion, or family.

All these contribute to imperialism in general. Past or present, it is all the same because you're still taking advantage of another person. But I wonder. Can imperialism be related to animals?

Should countries pursue policies of imperialism, or empire expansion?

I think countries should pursue policies of imperialism rather than empire expansion. An empire can expand as much as it wants. The issue is How they do it. With policies of imperialism, it can be inferred that ones country will be limited to specific details on how they can take a part of another country. The key here is having an equal advantage that benefits all of the world.

Take imperialism in China for example. The Spheres of Influence. Every country involved was somehow limited to something. Whether it be not being able to interfere with another country's trade or not being able to make one sphere more powerful than the others. Every one had an equal chance to have more power in some type of way.

If a country were to pursue policies of empire expansion, how would anyone cooperate? A country some how in some way needs to expand its empire. Have you thought about their motives? What if they are in need of certain resources for their country?