Category: American Politics

  • Rhetorical Devices in Debates: Biden, Harris, and the Issue of Women and Race

    Political debates often appear to be very heated and overly emotional, yet careful calculations typically lie behind the statements made by all participants to represent their points clearly and accurately. Thus, the sue of rhetorical devices that allow appealing to audiences emotions are frequently included in political debates. In the 2019 conversation between Biden, Harris,…

  • What Did Trump and Putin Tell Each Other?

    A recent article authored by the editorial board of The New York Times discusses an unannounced meeting between the United States President Donald Trump and the Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this July (What did Trump and Putin, 2017). The authors main point is that it is unclear what the two leaders were discussing; different…

  • Will or Wont: Trumps Re-Election on November 3rd

    State-Level Forecasts for the 2020 US Presidential Election: Tough Victory Ahead for Biden The article takes the opportunity to elaborate on the State-by-State Political Economy Model (2SPE) to forecast the 2020 U.S. Presidential election. According to the 2SPE, the candidate with popular votes has the power of winning the majority of the Electoral College votes,…

  • M. Obamas Address: Neo-Aristotelian Criticism

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis of the Speech Conclusion References Introduction Nowadays, being a political leader requires having the support of close relatives and friends, as they give hope and help people overcome constant challenges and issues of the modern world. One of the bright examples of political contributors is Michelle Obama. Analyzing her speech…

  • Public Opinion in the American Political System

    Question 1: Discuss the role of public opinion in the American political system. The role of public opinion in the American political system ranges from a secondary monitoring tool to the primary policy-making factor depending on the party, which defines it. One of the radical views of public opinion is as follows: it reflects the…

  • Grand Strategy in the Early Years of Trump Presidency

    Table of Contents Summary Summary of the Articles Analysis Conclusion References Summary The direction of the foreign policy of the United States has always been of great interest both for domestic and international governmental agencies. The country has established numerous connections with other states over the years, resulting in it being one of the most…

  • Roosevelt and Hitler: Democrat and Dictator

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction In 1933, the US and Germany received new political leaders. Franklin D. Roosevelt became the President of the US, and Adolf Hitler became the chancellor of Germany. The period in which they reached the power was a difficult one, the world trying to overcome the drastic outcomes…

  • Jair Bolsonaro and Hillary Clinton in Social Media

    Table of Contents Abstract Short Description of Main Discussion Topics Annotated Bibliography References Abstract Social media use by political leaders during presidential campaigns is a widespread phenomenon in the present-day world. However, this aspect of their activity seems to be controversial due to the possibility of neglect of the ethical part of the matter. From…

  • Political Crises in 1840s & 1850s in America

    Table of Contents The Breakdown of Slavery The Breakdown of the Second Two-Party System The Election of 1860 Secession References The Breakdown of Slavery The sharp contrast between the proslavery states in the South and free states in the North over slavery and free labor fuelled the abolition of enslavement. For example, staunch proslavery propagandists…

  • President Trumps Inaugural Address

    Table of Contents Introduction Overview Trumps Intentions Conclusion References Introduction Political speeches appear to provide gripping material for analysis. One of the recent speeches is Trumps inaugural address. Therefore, this work aims to give a critical review of Trumps inaugural speech, including general impression which it has created on the audience and intentions which the…