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14
Apr
2011
Visit from Representative John Carter
Today we’ll be researching our Congressman, U.S. Representative John Carter.
We want to find out; Who is John Carter? What does John Carter believe? What has John Carter done? What will John Carter do?
Use these websites to help you with your research:
http://www.gop.gov/republicans/johncarter
27
Jan
2011
Flutes, Golf, and Same-sex Marriage
I came across a very interesting lecture on TED. What do you think?
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2
Jan
2011
Ninjas and Drug dealers!
WBNS-TV is reporting that Clifton, NJ police have arrested two men claiming to be Ninjas!
Calling themselves ”Shinobi Warriors,” the 19 and 20 year old men were carrying knives, throwing stars, swords, nunchucks and a bow and arrows. The ‘Ninja’s’ were attempting to fight drug dealers in order to clean the streets of crime.
According to WBNS the two men accused drug dealers and users of having “committed sin of passing impurity” to others and that the “wind guides us to those of impure heart and intent.”
The bigger questions to answer here are:
- What is morally wrong (if anything) about these dorky Batman type figures to try to beat up some drug dealers, the scum of society?
- In an ordered society (one with a social contract), is it okay for ‘Ninjas’ to administer justice? (rather than the police)
- What would Hobbes or Locke think of the Shinobi Warriors?
- What are some other examples in Current Events of ‘vigilante-like’ people? Are these ‘Ninja’s’ different?
22
Sep
2010
Political Ideology Surveys
Political Ideology Surveys
As you know, not all political surveys are created equal: they are of varying quality and reliability, and some of them have an agenda to steer respondents one way or another. Some are not written clearly, and some are… well… just plain silly. Be aware of all this as you complete your homework!
- Mrs. Trullinger’s Political Ideology Survey: An electronic copy of the survey we took in class that you can print out at home.
- The Pew Research Center: Find out where you fit in on their typology scale.
- The Political Compass: Find out where you belong on the conservative / liberal, and authoritarian / libertarian spectrum
- Idealog: Place yourself on the conservative / liberal spectrum and libertarian / communitarian spectrum.
- Party Matchmaking Quiz: Register what you would do if you were in charge, and see which party you match with. This site is run by supporters of having a third party.
- Glass Booth: This isn’t really an ideology quiz, but one to pick which 2008 candidate you most closely match. What’s neat is you get to pick which issues matter to you, and then it generates questions based just on those issues.
- How Liberal or Conservative are You: The quiz will generate code for you to put on your own website if you have one, but you can still use the results to figure out where you stand.
- Moral Politics Quiz: Find out where you stand on the axes of moral rules and moral order.
- Politopia: Provides a political philosophy quiz and an ideology map, aimed specially for the youth. Sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies.
- Are You a Red or Blue State: Totally unscientific (but fun) quiz from Slate Magazine.
Much thanks to Ken Halla and Mrs. Lisa Trullinger who I completely ripped this awesome assignment from.
17
May
2010