Saturday, January 28, 2017
Trump and Mexican American Border
Wednesday, President Trump signed a new executive directive to build a wall at the Mexican/American border. Trump has always maintained transparency with his objective to seal the borders and is following through with his promise. This is Trump's latest effort to discourage illegal immigration and has expressed his intent to immediately commence construction. Trump also intends to have Mexico pay back the US 100% for the costs of the wall.
Trump Closing the Borders
https://nyti.ms/2jGLX0N
Trump's signs an executive order and blocks all refugees worldwide from entering the US for the next 120 days. Simultaneously, part of this order suspends entry from all seven predominantly Muslim countries that are linked to terrorism for 90 days; Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen. The primary cause cited for this recent executive order is the ongoing threat of radical Islamic terrorists entering our country. Trump made it clear, he has no plans on backing down from the issue, and the order imposes additional screening to those applying for admission into the US.
![Trump has signed a measure suspending immigration from several Muslim-majority countries [Olivier Douliery/EPA]](http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/imagecache/mbdxxlarge/mritems/Images/2017/1/28/9bebd019f88e4a09b7e7eb198479cde9_18.jpg)
Trump's signs an executive order and blocks all refugees worldwide from entering the US for the next 120 days. Simultaneously, part of this order suspends entry from all seven predominantly Muslim countries that are linked to terrorism for 90 days; Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen. The primary cause cited for this recent executive order is the ongoing threat of radical Islamic terrorists entering our country. Trump made it clear, he has no plans on backing down from the issue, and the order imposes additional screening to those applying for admission into the US.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Diplomacy Between the US and China at a Crossroad
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-departs-one-china-policy-speaks-taiwan-s-president-n691391
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-departs-one-china-policy-speaks-taiwan-s-president-n691391
http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/exclusive-chinese-official-draws-line-on-one-china-policy-and-island-sovereignty-861927491869
President Trump has made it clear that he has no plans in honoring China or the "One-China Policy" which was an agreement between the US and China that the US cut off all diplomatic relations with Taiwan back in 1979. Furthermore, recently appointed Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson expressed during his confirmation hearing that the US would block China's access to the disputed Asian Islands in an effort to send China a message in shutting down China's military expansion. However, it looks like China is standing its ground with the prospect of fortifying the disputed islands in the South China Sea per Lu Kang's comments, a senior official with the Chinese Foreign Ministry, to NBC news in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that China views this as China's Sovereign territory.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-departs-one-china-policy-speaks-taiwan-s-president-n691391http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/exclusive-chinese-official-draws-line-on-one-china-policy-and-island-sovereignty-861927491869
President Trump has made it clear that he has no plans in honoring China or the "One-China Policy" which was an agreement between the US and China that the US cut off all diplomatic relations with Taiwan back in 1979. Furthermore, recently appointed Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson expressed during his confirmation hearing that the US would block China's access to the disputed Asian Islands in an effort to send China a message in shutting down China's military expansion. However, it looks like China is standing its ground with the prospect of fortifying the disputed islands in the South China Sea per Lu Kang's comments, a senior official with the Chinese Foreign Ministry, to NBC news in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that China views this as China's Sovereign territory.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Skateboarding
Jumping back on Skateboard (well after surgery)!!!! Even thinking about building a ramp in my backyard soon!
Falcons vs...........?
Well People, Falcons it is!!!!!!
Guess their opponent ? Steelers or Patriots? Clock starts ticking now!!!!
Guess their opponent ? Steelers or Patriots? Clock starts ticking now!!!!
Laundry
Who's in love with laundry? I am. I can't think of anything else better to do on a Sunday while watching football.
2017 Mission
2017 Mission: Finish HS Diploma, complete GED, change careers. What is yours???? And GO!
Change
Sometimes change is painful, and one would say, the more pain........ The more GROWTH.
Thoughts?????
Thoughts?????
Can a zero be rectified?
Well, it's obviously important to stay balanced and allow equal study time for each subject. I got a zero on this assignment for blog sentences and topics. I am trying to reconcile this...... Thoughts? Anyone?
Sunday, January 15, 2017
MLK & Stevie Wonder: Civil Rights Activists
MLK and Stevie Wonder are two iconic figures in cultural history that will permanently be recognized (in many ways) as two of the most influential political activists and humanitarians of their generation. The late Dr. Martin Luther King and Stevie Wonder were both staunch supporters of African American Civil Rights. They both shared similar political views, just had two different ways of expressing their cause.
Dr. Martin Luther King, born 21 years the senior of Stevie Wonder, grew up in a similar but much harsher period culturally. MLK was one of the first civil rights activists in a time when it was unheard of for African American's to exercise their First Amendment rights. Dr. Martin Luther King achieved and overcame this through vast amounts of education at an early age, maintaining his faith, and drawing inspiration as a Baptist Minister. MLK was an incredible public speaker and expressed the necessity for equal rights, not only for blacks, but for all races and ethnicities. MLK was active in the NAACP and helped spearhead the Montgomery Bus Boycott following the 1955 Rosa Parks refusal to adhere to the Jim Crow Laws and give up her bus seat (segregation in Montgomery was lifted November 13, 1956). In 1963 MLK delivered the prolific "I have a Dream Speech" which will be remembered and replayed throughout history due to its overwhelming message of change and equality. MLK believed in peaceful demonstrations without violence. His approach was affective and drew the masses of all races, colors, and ethnicities.
Stevie Wonder is a blind musical prodigy and also a civil rights activist, in support of equal rights, especially for African Americans. He also believes in peaceful demonstrations without violence. Stevie Wonder is also a passionate supporter of MLK's cause. His music reflects that in many ways. Many of his songs and messages directly associate with civil rights, such as "Black Man" from the 1976 Key of Life album, "Living for the City" from his Inversions album, and his 1981 "Happy Birthday" tribute in support of MLK's birthday as a National Holiday. Stevie Wonder's inspirational music and song writing transcends cultural boundaries, a lot like Dr. Martin Luther Kings message of equality, peace, and social justice for all people. Although, MLK's era sparked social reform supporting civil rights and inspired the masses, Stevie Wonders formative years were laden with social injustice. Needless to say, racial equality was in its infancy, and this country was in desperate need, calling upon Civil Rights leadership for years to come.
Even though MLK and Stevie Wonder shared the same political ideology, they differed in their approach. MLK's life was dedicated to civil rights activism. He was a crusader, a talented public speaker, with one vision, a vision of change, hope, and equality for all races. He had fervor, he was charismatic, and he was a wordsmith of his time. Stevie Wonder was a talented blind musical prodigy who used his music as a platform for not only civil rights but for many other causes. His causes range from his support of The Better Vision for Children Foundation, unemployment/career support, Aids/HIV, domestic violence, education, at risk disadvantaged youths, disaster relief, health, environment, the list goes on. Stevie Wonder's message is primarily transmitted through his music. Even though he has been more vocal lately with the Black Lives Matter movement, his real message will always be heard through his song writing.
In conclusion, MLK and Stevie Wonder are both greats, both visionaries, and both iconic in their own right. They have reached our households as household names (and not because they stood down). They both stood for the same thing, but had unique ways of conveying their message. MLK through his relentless drive in political activism, speeches, work with the NAACP, and social programs. Stevie Wonder with his influential spoken word through his lyrics and song writing which spilled over into movies, books, and programs that inspire people to better to each other, be fair, and thoroughly raise the bar for social, political, and racial progress.
Stevie Wonder is a blind musical prodigy and also a civil rights activist, in support of equal rights, especially for African Americans. He also believes in peaceful demonstrations without violence. Stevie Wonder is also a passionate supporter of MLK's cause. His music reflects that in many ways. Many of his songs and messages directly associate with civil rights, such as "Black Man" from the 1976 Key of Life album, "Living for the City" from his Inversions album, and his 1981 "Happy Birthday" tribute in support of MLK's birthday as a National Holiday. Stevie Wonder's inspirational music and song writing transcends cultural boundaries, a lot like Dr. Martin Luther Kings message of equality, peace, and social justice for all people. Although, MLK's era sparked social reform supporting civil rights and inspired the masses, Stevie Wonders formative years were laden with social injustice. Needless to say, racial equality was in its infancy, and this country was in desperate need, calling upon Civil Rights leadership for years to come.
Even though MLK and Stevie Wonder shared the same political ideology, they differed in their approach. MLK's life was dedicated to civil rights activism. He was a crusader, a talented public speaker, with one vision, a vision of change, hope, and equality for all races. He had fervor, he was charismatic, and he was a wordsmith of his time. Stevie Wonder was a talented blind musical prodigy who used his music as a platform for not only civil rights but for many other causes. His causes range from his support of The Better Vision for Children Foundation, unemployment/career support, Aids/HIV, domestic violence, education, at risk disadvantaged youths, disaster relief, health, environment, the list goes on. Stevie Wonder's message is primarily transmitted through his music. Even though he has been more vocal lately with the Black Lives Matter movement, his real message will always be heard through his song writing.
In conclusion, MLK and Stevie Wonder are both greats, both visionaries, and both iconic in their own right. They have reached our households as household names (and not because they stood down). They both stood for the same thing, but had unique ways of conveying their message. MLK through his relentless drive in political activism, speeches, work with the NAACP, and social programs. Stevie Wonder with his influential spoken word through his lyrics and song writing which spilled over into movies, books, and programs that inspire people to better to each other, be fair, and thoroughly raise the bar for social, political, and racial progress.
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