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PostFri Dec 03, 2004 3:33 pm    A Nation Divided (my 7 page essay from hell)

Well, basically I put at least 40 hours into this stupid essay, mostly among the last two days. So here is the fruits of my labor. The only people I ended up quoting were RM, Aaron, and Toothie, since too many quotes would make my paper suck. So here you go, enjoy:

A Nation Divided

Mark Donovan
WR 122
Final Paper
12/3/04

George W. Bush was elected President of the United States of America on November 2nd, 2004. Over 60 million people cast their ballots in favor of the incumbent President, in confidence that he was the best person for the job. As to that assessment, I STRONGLY disagree. But, I am willing to accept it. My only hope is the rest of the voting population, nearly 58 million people, can grow to accept it as well.

During this election, we had the highest voter turnout of any election previous. Nearly 120 million Americans turned out to decide the future of this country, by electing officials and key issues in our election. These high numbers can be chalked up to voter turnout rallies and programs setup to get the vote in. The most popular and well known of these programs was MTV's Rock the Vote, that tried to get 20 million youth voters in, by visiting campuses and sponsoring events to rally youth to vote. Also many partner programs of Rock the Vote were created to specifically target other groups. These groups such as "Chicks Rock, Chicks Vote," "Rap the Vote," and "Smackdown Your Vote," helped bring voter turnout among youths to 51%, an all-time high.

As the night went on, it was increasingly clear the nation was sticking to its partisan ways. States that voted for Bush in 2000, voted for Bush again in this election. States that voted for Gore, voted for Kerry this time. The only exception lied in 3 states, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Iowa. It was not enough to impact the outcome of the election, but it was interesting to see anyways.

What I enjoyed most about the election was seeing coverage on different news networks. Their numbers didn�t match up all night. To me, it was most interesting to watch was the difference between conservatively biased Fox News and cautious CNN. Later on in the night, Fox News made the call on Ohio, giving it to George W. Bush. Yet, CNN held firm that it was too close to call. I think it�s good that CNN upheld its journalistic integrity by waiting until it was sure on Ohio. Fox jumped the gun, and I don�t think it was the right thing to do. But in any event, it�s interesting to see the differences between facts in an election.

As poll after poll closed, state after state was called, it came down to a few states. Before the election it was supposed to be Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Whoever won two of those three would be President. And then, as Florida went Bush and Pennsylvania went Kerry, it all came down to Ohio. There were other smaller factors, but the entire election came down to Ohio. It remains to this day to be too close to call. CNN reports that a final count is due on December 6th, despite Kerry's concession in the race. The estimation at this point shows Bush ahead by approximately 120,000 votes. There remains to be between 250,000 and 400,000 provisional ballots that have not been counted, which could easily sway either side to victory in Ohio. Kerry may yet win the election, but as he threw in the hat, that doesn�t matter.

The biggest issue that influenced the election was morals. Morality was mostly seen in the forms of Abortion and Gay Marriage. Political analysts believe that morality assisted the record voter turnout and influenced many voting decisions for both sides. I believe, unfortunately, that this assessment is true. To me, a person voting based on what they are told in church isn�t right, and is a poor example for Freedom of Speech. The Catholic church even went as far as to say voting for Kerry would be a sin. Isn�t that illegal? I mean, c�mon! Who do I sue? Isn�t that the American way?

The time before the election was especially interesting. Passionate members (aka rogues and extremists) of both parties committed acts of political terrorism and other overall distasteful acts. There were widespread reports of people stealing political lawn signs and defacing political headquarters. Also, the constant attack ads and 527's that aired on TV making both candidates look bad. These are the kinds of actions that take away the honor and dignity from this supposed fair fight. This is quite disappointing to see, in my opinion.

And then, as the election was over, there was a call for unity. Everyone stopped thinking in terms of red and blue, and started thinking in terms of America. Or at least, they were supposed to. Truthfully, the Democrats won�t let go and accept this, and the Republicans continue to rub it in. This isn�t what most of the people are doing, most have agreed to work with each other to the common goal of healing the nation. We had our own Civil War, and now is the time to rebuild. If Kerry and Bush can agree to get along and work together, can�t the American people follow behind their example?

Kerry said in his concession speech that he called to personally congratulate the President and then they discussed "the danger of division in our country and the need - the desperate need for unity." I believe he hit the nail right on the head. A country divided is no country at all. He also spoke of obligations to "work together for the good of the country."

Bush provided his own perspective in his first press conference after the election, stating "I�m fully prepared to work with both Republican; Democratic leadership to advance an agenda that I think makes a big difference to the country." I remain skeptical. He speaks of an agenda he intends to advance, but then doesn�t speak of whether they will benefit both sides or not. He also stated, "I'll reach out to everyone who shares our goals." At this point I have to wonder if he is truly as genuine as he tries to come across as. But that much remains to be seen. Bush will simply have to convince 48% of the nation that he is truly sincere, and what he is doing will overall be beneficial for this country. It's now time to put his money where his mouth is.

I have discussed this issue online with many of my online acquaintances, and received the benefit of hearing many different perspectives. Most agree whole-heartedly that unity is entirely necessary at this time. A user by the name of Republican_Man, who has a VERY conservative view on everything, said, "During this time of terrorism, we must rally behind our President, no matter who it is." This is a good point, but I don�t entirely agree with it. I believe that the war on terror is a massive game of fear. The entire campaign is fueled on the fear of the American people, so that they remain scared enough to not question the motives of the government. But that�s another essay. Another user on the message board, my good friend Stephen from the United Kingdom, had this to say, "You know, we're not different, not really. Everyone in the world wants the same basic things. Warmth, security, employment, food, education. And much more. Whether you�re a democrat or republican." And there are many things that republicans and democrats have in common, and we should try to exploit that. We hold common ground on many issues and beliefs, and unity based on those common ideals would be both easy and beneficial for both sides. What made Stephens�s comments most compelling was the appeal to needs. The appeal to needs of security, success, wealth, and all the things that every person on Earth shares. These things can connect all people, regardless of political affiliation. If you were to look down on the Earth from space, you wouldn�t see red and blue states. You wouldn�t even see states at all. You would see one massive hunk of land, and nothing dividing all the people that share that land. That�s what we should realize.

So basically, why not unite? You�re stuck with "dubya" until 2008. There is absolutely nothing you can do about that. So we should accept the outcome and move on. Obviously the majority of the people want Bush to lead us. The election process may need some reform, but it does work, and work well at that.

Basically, my opposition is stubborn people who are not looking at the big picture. It's made up of people who hang on to a shred of hope that they can still win, although it is highly unlikely and basically impossible at this point. Reverend Jesse Jackson is leading a campaign in Ohio to make sure all the votes are counted, and no mistakes are made. He is trying to ensure the correct final result in the voting count. To me, that means his candidate didn�t win, so he is trying his very hardest to deny the truth. Delay the inevitable. He claims that "the integrity of our election process is on trial," as he filed a Contest of Election with the Supreme Court. But honestly, the Supreme Court is made up of 5 republicans and 2 democrats; therefore a vote on the election isn�t likely to change the result.

Other people go to extremes over the election. It�s quite difficult to think of anything more extreme than voter fraud, but Andrew Veal of Georgia did. He was reported as so distraught over the election, that he drove to New York, made his way into a restricted area of the Ground Zero site, and committed suicide with a shotgun. Shocked? I was too. Anyone who is willing to sacrifice their own life for an election is definitely an extremist. I don�t believe that anyone could be that upset over who is President, and if so, why not move to Canada?

When people complain of the outcome of the election, they often make references to how they believe the American people made the wrong choice. I particularly enjoyed the statement by my friend Aaron, "So when someone wins a democratic election, the majority of people has 'their eyes closed?' Wow." That is the overall attitude most expressed by my opposition, and I couldn�t agree more with Aarons comment. Bush was voted in by a margin of close to 3 million people. He won in the electoral college by 34 votes. He won fair and square, and as much as I don�t like to admit it, has become the President and our leader.

So to sum up my argument, the American people need to accept the outcome of the election process, and let it go. What�s done is done, and if we accept and it assist George W. Bush in keeping this country great, we only stand to benefit from a unified nation. We are indeed the United States of America, and the faster we can all learn to live with that, the better off we will all be.


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PostFri Dec 03, 2004 3:45 pm    

Great essay Mark.

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PostFri Dec 03, 2004 3:49 pm    

From hell huh?

man, i'm glad i never have too make a essay.



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PostFri Dec 03, 2004 4:05 pm    

Nice and well thought out. I agree, the election is over and you're stuck with George Bush.

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PostFri Dec 03, 2004 4:24 pm    

It was a good read. Definitly biased against Republicans. Stretched the truth a couple of times too. Other than those two flaws. It was well written.

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PostFri Dec 03, 2004 7:07 pm    Re: A Nation Divided (my 7 page essay from hell)

Defiant wrote:
Well, basically I put at least 40 hours into this stupid essay, mostly among the last two days. So here is the fruits of my labor. The only people I ended up quoting were RM, Aaron, and Toothie, since too many quotes would make my paper suck. So here you go, enjoy:

A Nation Divided

Mark Donovan
WR 122
Final Paper
12/3/04

George W. Bush was elected President of the United States of America on November 2nd, 2004. Over 60 million people cast their ballots in favor of the incumbent President, in confidence that he was the best person for the job. As to that assessment, I STRONGLY disagree. But, I am willing to accept it. My only hope is the rest of the voting population, nearly 58 million people, can grow to accept it as well.

I like that statement.

During this election, we had the highest voter turnout of any election previous. Nearly 120 million Americans turned out to decide the future of this country, by electing officials and key issues in our election. These high numbers can be chalked up to voter turnout rallies and programs setup to get the vote in. The most popular and well known of these programs was MTV's Rock the Vote, that tried to get 20 million youth voters in, by visiting campuses and sponsoring events to rally youth to vote. Also many partner programs of Rock the Vote were created to specifically target other groups. These groups such as "Chicks Rock, Chicks Vote," "Rap the Vote," and "Smackdown Your Vote," helped bring voter turnout among youths to 51%, an all-time high.

Yes...

As the night went on, it was increasingly clear the nation was sticking to its partisan ways. States that voted for Bush in 2000, voted for Bush again in this election. States that voted for Gore, voted for Kerry this time. The only exception lied in 3 states, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Iowa. It was not enough to impact the outcome of the election, but it was interesting to see anyways.

Somewhat yes...mostly, I guess.

What I enjoyed most about the election was seeing coverage on different news networks. Their numbers didn�t match up all night. To me, it was most interesting to watch was the difference between conservatively biased Fox News and cautious CNN. Later on in the night, Fox News made the call on Ohio, giving it to George W. Bush. Yet, CNN held firm that it was too close to call. I think it�s good that CNN upheld its journalistic integrity by waiting until it was sure on Ohio. Fox jumped the gun, and I don�t think it was the right thing to do. But in any event, it�s interesting to see the differences between facts in an election.

Whatever helps you sleep at night, Defiant. I watched FOX and couldn't stand the Liberal-bias that it was that night. Heck, I watched Brokaw, CNN, and other Left-wing media outlets because of this. FOX News was VERY cautious, and I seem to remember it being the LAST, if not one of the last, media outlets to call pretty much EVERY STATE except for Ohio, and they're team was RIGHT ON. FOX didn't "jump the gun."

As poll after poll closed, state after state was called, it came down to a few states. Before the election it was supposed to be Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Whoever won two of those three would be President. And then, as Florida went Bush and Pennsylvania went Kerry, it all came down to Ohio. There were other smaller factors, but the entire election came down to Ohio. It remains to this day to be too close to call. CNN reports that a final count is due on December 6th, despite Kerry's concession in the race. The estimation at this point shows Bush ahead by approximately 120,000 votes. There remains to be between 250,000 and 400,000 provisional ballots that have not been counted, which could easily sway either side to victory in Ohio. Kerry may yet win the election, but as he threw in the hat, that doesn�t matter.

He's won a larger amount, but either way, there is NO WAY THAT KERRY COULD HAVE BEEN ELECTED, unless he wins ALL of the Provisional votes. Although he's pushing for a recount in Ohio now, apparently he didn't get the memo.

The biggest issue that influenced the election was morals. Morality was mostly seen in the forms of Abortion and Gay Marriage. Political analysts believe that morality assisted the record voter turnout and influenced many voting decisions for both sides. I believe, unfortunately, that this assessment is true. To me, a person voting based on what they are told in church isn�t right, and is a poor example for Freedom of Speech. The Catholic church even went as far as to say voting for Kerry would be a sin. Isn�t that illegal? I mean, c�mon! Who do I sue? Isn�t that the American way?

Yeah, sure, whatever helps you sleep at night.
A) It's not illegal.
B) Can't you TRUST that the people who voted for Bush on morals took what they're church took into account and tied it in with their perspective to come out with an overall view? Heck, the Vatican has denounced the War in Iraq, but you don't see me, a Catholic, protesting it.



The time before the election was especially interesting. Passionate members (aka rogues and extremists) of both parties committed acts of political terrorism and other overall distasteful acts. There were widespread reports of people stealing political lawn signs and defacing political headquarters. Also, the constant attack ads and 527's that aired on TV making both candidates look bad. These are the kinds of actions that take away the honor and dignity from this supposed fair fight. This is quite disappointing to see, in my opinion.

MUCH less Republicans on the political terrorist acts, but they did some, yes. Although that paragraph is pretty fair.

And then, as the election was over, there was a call for unity. Everyone stopped thinking in terms of red and blue, and started thinking in terms of America. Or at least, they were supposed to. Truthfully, the Democrats won�t let go and accept this, and the Republicans continue to rub it in. This isn�t what most of the people are doing, most have agreed to work with each other to the common goal of healing the nation. We had our own Civil War, and now is the time to rebuild. If Kerry and Bush can agree to get along and work together, can�t the American people follow behind their example?

Om, I'm not really rubbing it in, and I don't see most Republicans doing that, but yes, many democrats and libs aren't accepting it, although Moore has, which surprises me. But Kerry says one thing and does another. He calls for unity, and then makes a horrible internet ad to his supporters, blaming OTHERS, like FOX and Sinclair, for his loss, and attacking the President. Yeah, real unity there.

Kerry said in his concession speech that he called to personally congratulate the President and then they discussed "the danger of division in our country and the need - the desperate need for unity." I believe he hit the nail right on the head. A country divided is no country at all. He also spoke of obligations to "work together for the good of the country."

Nice, but again, say one thing and does another.

Bush provided his own perspective in his first press conference after the election, stating "I�m fully prepared to work with both Republican; Democratic leadership to advance an agenda that I think makes a big difference to the country." I remain skeptical. He speaks of an agenda he intends to advance, but then doesn�t speak of whether they will benefit both sides or not. He also stated, "I'll reach out to everyone who shares our goals." At this point I have to wonder if he is truly as genuine as he tries to come across as. But that much remains to be seen. Bush will simply have to convince 48% of the nation that he is truly sincere, and what he is doing will overall be beneficial for this country. It's now time to put his money where his mouth is.

He has tried to advance his agenda and has REACHED OUT TO THE DEMOCRATS, ie the education bill which he worked with Ted Kennedy to pass. Or do you not remember that? Oh, and he got his tax cuts passed in the beginnings of his term, when Congress had lost to the Dems, as well as the education bill.

I have discussed this issue online with many of my online acquaintances, and received the benefit of hearing many different perspectives. Most agree whole-heartedly that unity is entirely necessary at this time. A user by the name of Republican_Man, who has a VERY conservative view on everything, said, "During this time of terrorism, we must rally behind our President, no matter who it is." This is a good point,

Well thank you , but not everything

but I don�t entirely agree with it. I believe that the war on terror is a massive game of fear. The entire campaign is fueled on the fear of the American people, so that they remain scared enough to not question the motives of the government. But that�s another essay.

Yes, it is, but you can believe that if you want. Whatever helps you sleep at night

Another user on the message board, my good friend Stephen from the United Kingdom, had this to say, "You know, we're not different, not really. Everyone in the world wants the same basic things. Warmth, security, employment, food, education. And much more. Whether you�re a democrat or republican." And there are many things that republicans and democrats have in common, and we should try to exploit that.

A fine statement.

We hold common ground on many issues and beliefs, and unity based on those common ideals would be both easy and beneficial for both sides. What made Stephens�s comments most compelling was the appeal to needs. The appeal to needs of security, success, wealth, and all the things that every person on Earth shares. These things can connect all people, regardless of political affiliation. If you were to look down on the Earth from space, you wouldn�t see red and blue states. You wouldn�t even see states at all. You would see one massive hunk of land, and nothing dividing all the people that share that land. That�s what we should realize.

Interesting...

So basically, why not unite? You�re stuck with "dubya" until 2008. There is absolutely nothing you can do about that. So we should accept the outcome and move on. Obviously the majority of the people want Bush to lead us. The election process may need some reform, but it does work, and work well at that.

Excellent point.

Basically, my opposition is stubborn people who are not looking at the big picture. It's made up of people who hang on to a shred of hope that they can still win, although it is highly unlikely and basically impossible at this point. Reverend Jesse Jackson is leading a campaign in Ohio to make sure all the votes are counted, and no mistakes are made. He is trying to ensure the correct final result in the voting count. To me, that means his candidate didn�t win, so he is trying his very hardest to deny the truth.

Well wow! I am amazed, and I agree 100%! WOW!

Delay the inevitable. He claims that "the integrity of our election process is on trial," as he filed a Contest of Election with the Supreme Court. But honestly, the Supreme Court is made up of 5 republicans and 2 democrats; therefore a vote on the election isn�t likely to change the result.

Om, I'm not so sure about your ratio...

Other people go to extremes over the election. It�s quite difficult to think of anything more extreme than voter fraud, but Andrew Veal of Georgia did. He was reported as so distraught over the election, that he drove to New York, made his way into a restricted area of the Ground Zero site, and committed suicide with a shotgun. Shocked? I was too. Anyone who is willing to sacrifice their own life for an election is definitely an extremist. I don�t believe that anyone could be that upset over who is President, and if so, why not move to Canada?

Agreed.

When people complain of the outcome of the election, they often make references to how they believe the American people made the wrong choice. I particularly enjoyed the statement by my friend Aaron, "So when someone wins a democratic election, the majority of people has 'their eyes closed?' Wow." That is the overall attitude most expressed by my opposition, and I couldn�t agree more with Aarons comment. Bush was voted in by a margin of close to 3 million people. He won in the electoral college by 34 votes. He won fair and square, and as much as I don�t like to admit it, has become the President and our leader.

Well yes, good.

So to sum up my argument, the American people need to accept the outcome of the election process, and let it go. What�s done is done, and if we accept and it assist George W. Bush in keeping this country great, we only stand to benefit from a unified nation. We are indeed the United States of America, and the faster we can all learn to live with that, the better off we will all be.


Alright, to sum up my response: I was surprised. This was well written and surprisingly fair. Good job.

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PostSat Dec 04, 2004 12:39 pm    

Yeah, great job Mark. If that isn't an A essay...I don't know what is .

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PostMon Dec 06, 2004 6:36 pm    

A very well written essay indeed

I applaud your efforts at driving an unbiased middle road, good job!


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PostMon Dec 06, 2004 9:31 pm    

Thats some fine work.

Not brag or anything I think 6 page essay on the funniest thing you ever saw is harder.


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PostTue Dec 07, 2004 6:13 am    

very good. Took some time for me too read it, twice.


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PostTue Dec 07, 2004 6:25 pm    

Although I disagree with it, it was very well written. Although it saddens me to say this I'd give it an A too...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!


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PostTue Dec 07, 2004 7:54 pm    

Silly RM, disagreeing with everything. I was kind of stayed the middle road there, but then decided to go attack random things like Fox News, so it was fun. I couldnt just write a partisan paper, it woulnt have filled up enough space, so I had to randomly go off on other stuff. But yah, I give the speech tomorrow, should be fun.

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PostTue Dec 07, 2004 10:50 pm    

Very Good Essay Mark... Mind if I use it,

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PostTue Dec 07, 2004 11:15 pm    

Defiant wrote:
Silly RM, disagreeing with everything. I was kind of stayed the middle road there, but then decided to go attack random things like Fox News, so it was fun. I couldnt just write a partisan paper, it woulnt have filled up enough space, so I had to randomly go off on other stuff. But yah, I give the speech tomorrow, should be fun.


Good luck, yeah it was good. And I see your attempt, and it was honorable.



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PostWed Dec 08, 2004 12:08 am    

Defiant wrote:
Silly RM, disagreeing with everything. I was kind of stayed the middle road there, but then decided to go attack random things like Fox News, so it was fun. I couldnt just write a partisan paper, it woulnt have filled up enough space, so I had to randomly go off on other stuff. But yah, I give the speech tomorrow, should be fun.



If you say so....


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PostWed Dec 08, 2004 1:23 pm    

indeed.

I did the speech in front of the mirror. It flows really well how I have it setup for the speech. It will be super easy to do. Im not worried about doing it. So yayness.


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PostWed Dec 08, 2004 6:13 pm    

Gave the speech today, it was fun. Lots of people liked it, especially my teacher. She didnt have any counter points or anything! So most likely a big fat A.

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PostFri Dec 10, 2004 12:03 am    

I must say I am very impressed with that essay very good job.

thats all



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PostFri Dec 17, 2004 7:49 am    

Heh, thanks Bob!

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