Universal Design Assignment by Laurie Gronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg en-us 2020-08-02 18:20:57 UTC 2020-08-03 01:18:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f8.png The platform's authors are all elected officials. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667458516 I am surprised that the party chose elected officials to draft the framework of the party. The

"A Rebirth of Constitutional Government" section begins with a title "We the People", which delineates the people from the governing body. It seems natural to choose party leaders who are not elected officials of the government to construct such a document, but the party went a different direction.

]]> 2020-08-02 18:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667458516 The platform is reactionary. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667463282 In the preamble, which lays out the foundation of the platform; the authors offer derogatory emotional statements about President Obama and the DNC. Such emotion is displayed in claims that the President and his party as “dismantled Americans’ system of healthcare,” “abandoned their promise,” and “defies the laws of the United States.” ]]> 2020-08-02 18:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667463282 The platform reflects a reverence for tradition. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667465898 While tradition can bring out policies that have stood the test of time, American history is imperfect and started in a different social context than today.]]> 2020-08-02 18:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667465898 The GOP aims for access to jobs and homeownership for the American people. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667504009 The party believes, "Competitiveness equals jobs." In order to create more jobs, competition is a necessity.
The platform states, "Homeownership expands personal liberty, builds communities, and helps Americans create wealth."]]> 2020-08-02 20:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667504009 The GOP supports maintaining certain principles that can be interpreted from the constitution. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667506205 To highlight, the platform mentions religious liberty, constitutionally protected speech, right to keep and bear arms, right to life, private property, and, intellectual property.]]> 2020-08-02 21:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667506205 The GOP platform supports freedom in utilization and export of natural resources. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667549054 Similar to the first two goals centered around hard work and freedom, is interested in pursuing the ample business opportunities available the U.S. natural resources. The GOP platform demonstrates an awareness of the protective measures necessary to sustain American agriculture and energy, but believes that the American economy has suffered under the EPA's regulatory policies.]]> 2020-08-02 23:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667549054 The GOP platform explains a need for reform of existing policies. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667555302 This includes reducing federal debt; preserving medicare, medicaid, and social security; and preventing illegal immigration.]]> 2020-08-02 23:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667555302 The GOP platform is based on the idea that a marriage is between a man and a woman. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667557811 2020-08-02 23:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667557811 The GOP platform defends active efforts in protecting our country and supporting the people who do. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667558704 The platform refers to our country as "Indispensable", a reconciliation of the support that the platform gives to national defense efforts.]]> 2020-08-02 23:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667558704 The ideal platform offers a fair and convenient access to housing and employment for the American people. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667584223 Whether from renting, homeownership, or any other form of housing, Americans should be offered legislative backing of their rights. Competition can certainly improve access to jobs as long as the party supports a fair competition for people of all identities.]]> 2020-08-03 00:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667584223 The ideal platform supports the entire constitution and moves toward unambiguous language. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667589505 Many ongoing conflicts within the bipartisan system are over differing constitutional interpretation. These conflicts occupy time and resources resources for progress in other areas. The ideal party supports amending the constitution in favor of unambiguous language. ]]> 2020-08-03 00:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667589505 The GOP platform is outdated. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667594582 2020-08-03 00:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667594582 The ideal platform supports sustainable, fair use of American resources. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667598460 The abundance of natural resources differentiates the U.S. economy to that of other countries. In order to maintain such economic strength, certain regulatory policies are necessary. Tragedy of commons may take a toll on a completely free export and exploitation policy.]]> 2020-08-03 00:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667598460 The ideal platform must be gradual and understanding in implementation of reforms. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667605242 While federal debt is a definite risk of our government, in enables us to maintain stability of social programs throughout difficult times. Repaying debts will reduce risk if we can do so without causing jarring changes to current government programming. Illegal immigration can certainly be a problem, but the allocated must be weighed against the consequences or inaction or a less aggressive course of action.]]> 2020-08-03 00:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667605242 The ideal platform values the differences in its constituents. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667609818 Whether on the basis of gender, sex, sexual orientation, race, or other identities; a base of diverse perspectives is necessary for a thriving national economy. Ensuring that the workforce is inclusive can grow the number of job-creators and happy workers.]]> 2020-08-03 01:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667609818 The ideal platform recognizes the value of U.S. assets and regularly evaluates the tangible and intangible costs of their defense under multiple strategies. lauriegronewold https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667614662 Maintaining a realistic value of American assets can decrease the relatively large cost of national defense. In addition to further regulation of defense spending, expanding diplomatic efforts to maintain peace can improve the outlook of transnational economic interests.]]> 2020-08-03 01:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriegronewold/cn6r21rpo3nrnkg/wish/667614662