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Topic: What r u thinking about right now?? - part 28
Fireviolin's photo
Tue 11/08/11 08:13 PM



i see. well what side can you most argue with....more government or less? look at what they've done with increasing tax on fast food in an "attempt" to get Americans to consume less junk. Or an increase in cigarette taxes to reduce the appeal.


I'm leaning towards less government, as of now.

Just remember, while it helps, it doesn't have to be somethng you actually buy into or believe...just pick a topic and a side..and start writing. Do you have to reference sources?....do you have sources at this late hour for a new topic?


Very true and I'm aware of that. I chose the side that seemed like I could write a longer, better paper. I don't think I'll write anything tonight, I'm already tired enough...I'll work on it in the morning and show up a little late for class.

Fireviolin's photo
Tue 11/08/11 08:16 PM










My creative excuse for why I didn't write the paper.
hire someone


By tomorrow morning?


:wink: devil


It's supposed to be ten pages...:laughing:

what are you writing about??


A persuasive paper about government overreach in times of trouble through legislation like the US PATRIOT Act & the Alien and Sedition Acts, Japanese internment, etc. As of now. This may change again.


what are u trying to persuade. several pages could devoted to the argument alone of whether executive branch emergency powers are really an over reach as the executive branch does have legal emergency powers that it can enact - so if it's legal , is it an overreach? technically?


Well, here's the thing. It started out as me writing about just the PATRIOT Act and how it either should be done away with or kept around. And then I procrastinated. And realized after a little research tonight that that was dumb. Because that's already pretty much been solved. So that's how the new topic came about. Which I haven't written anything for yet. Hence the possible skipping class. But I think I plan to write about either how it's "wrong" or "right" for the government to step in during times of trouble. Sounds legit.


OK OK - but I think it is important to remember that to add credibility to your argument it is important to remember that the United States is a country governed by rule of law- so "right and wrong" aren't as salient in terms of persuasion. If it is legal the gov't/citizens can do it. (for example - we may think the KKK is wrong but if they obey the law they are entitled to freedom of assembly - the right & wrong are not salient)

Whether or not they should enact emergency power must be based on the necessity & justification as to whether there is legal cause and / or precedent...moreso than right or wrong. The gov't is not a "person" who chooses right or wrong rather it is an institution that operates based on the law. The use of the terms "right and wrong" in this context should be careful and used sparingly - looking instead at legality & justification

just a thought & good luckflowerforyou


Thanks, very interesting point indeed. I'm going to have to remember that while writing.

no photo
Tue 11/08/11 08:17 PM











My creative excuse for why I didn't write the paper.
hire someone


By tomorrow morning?


:wink: devil


It's supposed to be ten pages...:laughing:

what are you writing about??


A persuasive paper about government overreach in times of trouble through legislation like the US PATRIOT Act & the Alien and Sedition Acts, Japanese internment, etc. As of now. This may change again.


what are u trying to persuade. several pages could devoted to the argument alone of whether executive branch emergency powers are really an over reach as the executive branch does have legal emergency powers that it can enact - so if it's legal , is it an overreach? technically?


Well, here's the thing. It started out as me writing about just the PATRIOT Act and how it either should be done away with or kept around. And then I procrastinated. And realized after a little research tonight that that was dumb. Because that's already pretty much been solved. So that's how the new topic came about. Which I haven't written anything for yet. Hence the possible skipping class. But I think I plan to write about either how it's "wrong" or "right" for the government to step in during times of trouble. Sounds legit.


OK OK - but I think it is important to remember that to add credibility to your argument it is important to remember that the United States is a country governed by rule of law- so "right and wrong" aren't as salient in terms of persuasion. If it is legal the gov't/citizens can do it. (for example - we may think the KKK is wrong but if they obey the law they are entitled to freedom of assembly - the right & wrong are not salient)

Whether or not they should enact emergency power must be based on the necessity & justification as to whether there is legal cause and / or precedent...moreso than right or wrong. The gov't is not a "person" who chooses right or wrong rather it is an institution that operates based on the law. The use of the terms "right and wrong" in this context should be careful and used sparingly - looking instead at legality & justification

just a thought & good luckflowerforyou


Thanks, very interesting point indeed. I'm going to have to remember that while writing.

cool sorry about the rant

Ima history major

Fireviolin's photo
Tue 11/08/11 08:24 PM












My creative excuse for why I didn't write the paper.
hire someone


By tomorrow morning?


:wink: devil


It's supposed to be ten pages...:laughing:

what are you writing about??


A persuasive paper about government overreach in times of trouble through legislation like the US PATRIOT Act & the Alien and Sedition Acts, Japanese internment, etc. As of now. This may change again.


what are u trying to persuade. several pages could devoted to the argument alone of whether executive branch emergency powers are really an over reach as the executive branch does have legal emergency powers that it can enact - so if it's legal , is it an overreach? technically?


Well, here's the thing. It started out as me writing about just the PATRIOT Act and how it either should be done away with or kept around. And then I procrastinated. And realized after a little research tonight that that was dumb. Because that's already pretty much been solved. So that's how the new topic came about. Which I haven't written anything for yet. Hence the possible skipping class. But I think I plan to write about either how it's "wrong" or "right" for the government to step in during times of trouble. Sounds legit.


OK OK - but I think it is important to remember that to add credibility to your argument it is important to remember that the United States is a country governed by rule of law- so "right and wrong" aren't as salient in terms of persuasion. If it is legal the gov't/citizens can do it. (for example - we may think the KKK is wrong but if they obey the law they are entitled to freedom of assembly - the right & wrong are not salient)

Whether or not they should enact emergency power must be based on the necessity & justification as to whether there is legal cause and / or precedent...moreso than right or wrong. The gov't is not a "person" who chooses right or wrong rather it is an institution that operates based on the law. The use of the terms "right and wrong" in this context should be careful and used sparingly - looking instead at legality & justification

just a thought & good luckflowerforyou


Thanks, very interesting point indeed. I'm going to have to remember that while writing.

cool sorry about the rant

Ima history major


Ahhh, that's okay. You're actually being very helpful, considering I haven't done all that much research yet.

no photo
Tue 11/08/11 08:29 PM













My creative excuse for why I didn't write the paper.
hire someone


By tomorrow morning?


:wink: devil


It's supposed to be ten pages...:laughing:

what are you writing about??


A persuasive paper about government overreach in times of trouble through legislation like the US PATRIOT Act & the Alien and Sedition Acts, Japanese internment, etc. As of now. This may change again.


what are u trying to persuade. several pages could devoted to the argument alone of whether executive branch emergency powers are really an over reach as the executive branch does have legal emergency powers that it can enact - so if it's legal , is it an overreach? technically?


Well, here's the thing. It started out as me writing about just the PATRIOT Act and how it either should be done away with or kept around. And then I procrastinated. And realized after a little research tonight that that was dumb. Because that's already pretty much been solved. So that's how the new topic came about. Which I haven't written anything for yet. Hence the possible skipping class. But I think I plan to write about either how it's "wrong" or "right" for the government to step in during times of trouble. Sounds legit.


OK OK - but I think it is important to remember that to add credibility to your argument it is important to remember that the United States is a country governed by rule of law- so "right and wrong" aren't as salient in terms of persuasion. If it is legal the gov't/citizens can do it. (for example - we may think the KKK is wrong but if they obey the law they are entitled to freedom of assembly - the right & wrong are not salient)

Whether or not they should enact emergency power must be based on the necessity & justification as to whether there is legal cause and / or precedent...moreso than right or wrong. The gov't is not a "person" who chooses right or wrong rather it is an institution that operates based on the law. The use of the terms "right and wrong" in this context should be careful and used sparingly - looking instead at legality & justification

just a thought & good luckflowerforyou


Thanks, very interesting point indeed. I'm going to have to remember that while writing.

cool sorry about the rant

Ima history major


Ahhh, that's okay. You're actually being very helpful, considering I haven't done all that much research yet.
\\ur welcome

oxford university online

navygirl's photo
Tue 11/08/11 08:38 PM
I am feeling relieved that my major test is over and I think I did alright. Guess it was worth 3 days of stress. laugh

teadipper's photo
Tue 11/08/11 08:53 PM
I am thinking it is really really cold. I live in Southern CA for a reason. It's not supposed to be this cold.

no photo
Tue 11/08/11 09:11 PM
if i ever visit england i have a feeling my pants are going to come off quite easily due to their damn accent.

Ash36's photo
Tue 11/08/11 09:15 PM
All the chicks from bunny ranch are comin to mingle2

Karma_09's photo
Tue 11/08/11 09:16 PM
thinking that jamming to good music is a good way to spend the night:heart: :banana: biggrin

txmomof2's photo
Tue 11/08/11 10:23 PM
thinking i should be asleep but im to excited

thewaterbearer's photo
Wed 11/09/11 02:44 AM
Thinking about dolphins I think I will go back to bed and dream of dolphinsbigsmile

Bree93's photo
Wed 11/09/11 03:41 AM
thinking about having a few drinks and singing :)

Fireviolin's photo
Wed 11/09/11 05:33 AM
Going back to sleep. This needs to happen.indifferent

machug's photo
Wed 11/09/11 06:35 AM
It may take a little while but I will beat this!!!

auburnbrowneyebeauty's photo
Wed 11/09/11 06:38 AM

It may take a little while but I will beat this!!!

Hi Machug! Hope you are having a great day!:banana:

Ash36's photo
Wed 11/09/11 07:03 AM
Nothing is on my mind right now. Its blank

luv2roknroll's photo
Wed 11/09/11 07:58 AM
That ill be glad when all this dental work is done.:thumbsup:

Ouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch!sad

no photo
Wed 11/09/11 08:00 AM
ash looks like a friend of mine back home

luv2roknroll's photo
Wed 11/09/11 11:19 AM
Ujgearhead is coming here for 2 weeks,surprised

and im skeered.scared rofl rofl

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