https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h Freedom to... en-us 2020-08-28 12:35:02 UTC 2022-06-20 19:06:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f60e.png skstirnama2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/707763050 Trump focused on law and order in his acceptance speech. He believes there should be more authority facilitating protests because of riots that have broken out. I believe it would be helpful to refrain from these actions. People have the freedom to protest and speak their mind. Law enforcement only increases the chance that protesters feel threatened and unheard. ]]> 2020-08-31 01:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/707763050 mgluning1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709232206 The shooting of Jacob Blake hit very close to home for us in Evanston. It has also been a very present political topic. Trump says that the looting and riots are Biden's fault but really who does he have to blame but himself. He is the current  leader of the county and he is the one refusing to do anything about it. ]]> 2020-08-31 16:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709232206 ijaldort1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709273870 One of the main focuses in Trump's acceptance speech was fear-mongering. He went on and on about how if he is defeated Biden will destroy America's "greatness." Essentially, Trump's main strategy was to scare his voters into believing that the other side is evil (which he's been doing for his entire presidency, really). He really focused on law and order as well, trying to stir up fear by using the recent protests as an example of what could happen if Biden is elected (which I find personally to be completely BS as this is all happening under his regime). ]]> 2020-08-31 16:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709273870 ijaldort1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709295919 The RNC raised some questions about if it was violating the Hatch Act (which in short, prevents federal employees from engaging in political activities while they are working in an official capacity). There were many events from the RNC that were problematic and likely a violation of the Hatch Act (the naturalization ceremony being one). The crazy thing is that most likely, nothing will be done. It seems that this administration is able to get away with anything because people have become so numb to all of the illegal things that his administration has done. ]]> 2020-08-31 16:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709295919 rwblack2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709539247 Trump's speech sought to further polarize the choice between voting Democrat versus voting Republican by warning that if Biden wins the upcoming election, cities across the country will fall into destruction at the hands of violent anarchists. Trump went on to claim that if Biden wins, "No one will be safe in Biden's America." Trump is taking advantage of the vast unrest in our country by inducing further fear into our voters in an attempt to win him more votes. He even went as far as claiming that the suburbs would be "demolished" in the event of a Biden victory. However, I do agree with Trump's central theme in his speech being law and order. Protesters have a right to be angry and it is patriotic of them to go out and protest peacefully for what they believe in. But when radical groups like ANTIFA use these protests for violence and looting, that's where the line must be drawn which both parties have done and that is positive. A 17 year old teen shouldn't be allowed to carry an AR-15 in public and small businesses don't deserve to be destroyed by looters. I agree with Trump in that Federal resources must be utilized to keep these warranted protests peaceful so voices can be heard the right way. But fear mongering should be avoided and Trump needs to do a better job at not fanning these racial flames as Democrats need to also.]]> 2020-08-31 17:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709539247 rwblack2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709642373 Kevin Mathewson, a former alderman, posted a call to arms on Facebook which asked for willing people to take to the streets of the Kenosha protests to defend the city from "evil thugs" by using firearms. This post is ridiculous and shows a tremendous lack of judgement on Mathewson's behalf. It is not up to these "vigilantes" to enforce the law and it is incredibly dangerous for them to attempt in doing so. It's safe to assume most, if not all of them lack sufficient training in how to properly deescalate a violent situation without immediately turning to deadly force. Even a trained cop in Jacob Blake's case failed to subdue the suspect without using deadly force. So what makes any civilian think that they possibly could? Mathewson should've known before making this post that this could reach the wrong people who would gladly go out and there and kill people for the sake of the Facebook post. This further endangers the lives of all those involved with the protests. Let the police do their job and don't interfere should have been the message of this ignorant Facebook post. ]]> 2020-08-31 17:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709642373 dablaha1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709805120 Kasich being a republican and speaking at the DNC is a very significant event. Kasich going against his own party shows how greatly people want Trump out of office. Kasich stresses on how Trump is dividing instead of unifying. Kasich wants someone who can unify and bring the people together.]]> 2020-08-31 18:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709805120 dablaha1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709856505 In the RNCs final night Trump talked about his agenda for his second term as president. Trump also talked about how he will "make America great again" even with the events of the corona virus. He also took time bashing on Joe Biden.]]> 2020-08-31 19:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/709856505 mohousewor1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/712216471 I think his speech is a great example of the fear-mongering tactics he's used to pursuade voters to support him. A big take away for me after reading this article was that he referred to leftists as "violent anarchists, agitators and criminals who threaten our citizens". This demonstrates that he's been able to weaponize a party for his political gain by misconstruing the ideals of leftists. ]]> 2020-09-01 16:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/712216471 mohousewor1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/712260868 I'm very excited with Biden's VP choice. I think she has a good grasp on what the youth want, as well as what the lower and middle class need in America. I'm moved by her efforts to transform this country into a more equitable and society. As a biracial woman, she represents a lot of the demographics that in the past, haven't been represented in government. ]]> 2020-09-01 16:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/712260868 tfmurtos2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/713904041 Trump's speech seemed to be largely based around the democratic party, and what will happen if Biden is elected. One point I found especially interesting was Trump's warning of Biden's plans to defund the police, this plan is something that actracts many leftists to Biden but Trump used it as a warning to the people of America as to why not support him. I thought this statement further separates the parties and these two candidates which makes it me think that Trump is more focused on keeping is strong supporters which in the end could cost him swing states. The lack of versatile appeal he has is one of his weakest point and what I think will lose him a second term in office. ]]> 2020-09-02 04:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/713904041 lhshure2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/716238127 President Trump was optimistic and hopeful for his next four years, listing grand achievements that he promises to the American people if elected. However, he focused his attention on what he will do in the next four years instead of on what he has been doing for the past four, because most of his promises from last election fell through. He is able to make these promises, because he has a strong base that will believe in him no matter what, but as a non-member of his base, his speech was very unpromising.]]> 2020-09-02 20:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/716238127 lhshure2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/716263319 Ann Dorn reflected on her husband's death in the Milwaukee protests, saying that we need more police officers in order to stop rioting, instead of having less to solve the problem that is actually causing the protests. She, and many others, are focusing too much on how people are protesting instead of admitting that the system being protested is racist and needs to be changed. By being white, she has the freedom to ignore police brutality because it doesn't affect her everyday life.]]> 2020-09-02 20:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/716263319 mgluning1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/717793089 Trump acception went on for more then an hour and was about 5,400 words. He talked about how he was going to "Make America Great Again... Again". The convention was held at the white house which says a lot in itself. And while Trump insists he is working on a plan for the virus he has yet to announce it and the at the convention there were more then 2000 people sitting very close together not many of then wearing masks and diffidently not social distancing.]]> 2020-09-03 13:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/717793089 atbyrnes1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719320940 What was so disturbing about all of this was not just the content of the speech, but also the location. For one thing, it's a complete break in a long standing tradition: you don't do campaign things on official grounds. But more than that, it's illegal. It's in violation of the Hatch Act, preventing this exact sort of thing. The fact that the Trump Administration can just get away with these things at this point is staggering. They've pushed the envelope so far that no one even cares at this point. It's not "that big of a deal". I find it scary that we've reached a point where the laws we've made can't be enforced because there are just too many offenses every day or because they aren't "big enough" offenses. We have laws for a reason, but it seems like some people are above adhering to them. I wonder how we'll ever get out of this. ]]> 2020-09-03 19:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719320940 atbyrnes1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719337925 These people are ridiculous. They say they want Second Amendment rights so they can defend themselves against potential government tyranny, but then they go shoot the people who are protesting against that exact thing. The people who own AR-15s and the like are just itching for a reason to use them. Those guns aren't for defense, that's not why people really buy them; they buy them to make themselves feel cool. And then they see a situation where they can potentially get an opportunity to go shoot people with their big toys and get to claim it was "self-defense" or to "fight oppression" and have no repercussions, and they're all over it. They'll drive to another state just to be able to use their big boy guns. It's disgusting and it just shows the level of gun culture we're at in this country. ]]> 2020-09-03 19:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719337925 maparisien1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719429991 I felt that the conversation with Biden and Cardi was very unique in regards to their age difference and the fact that they are apart of different generations. I feel that Cardi gave Biden an insightful message that he could reflect on. She spoke on justice for black people, which I admired because it's necessary to demand justice. Especially to someone who is in a power position, like Biden. ]]> 2020-09-03 20:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719429991 zckaufman2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719441297 Although Kamala isn't everyone's first pick for the Democratic Vice President, I believe she was the right one for Biden's campaign. She is a very inspiring person to many marginalized groups, specifically women and POC. Further, I think the fact that a potential Vice President of the U.S. is a female and is a POC is such an amazing feat in the first place, and I think that she will hopefully be able to vastly benefit POC all over the country- specifically the Black community if Biden gets elected. She is such a strong woman and we really need more female empowerment and female representation in politics, and I think Kamala will be able to bring both to the White House!]]> 2020-09-03 20:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719441297 maparisien1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719444452 I feel that Kasich delivering a speech at the DNC really spoke volumes. It really shows how problematic Trump and the republican party is. I hope it inspires other republicans to turn blue, even if they're not 100% for Joe Biden. It is important that people settle for Joe and vote blue because we need Trump out of office. He has done nothing but harm for our country. ]]> 2020-09-03 20:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719444452 zckaufman2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719471458 I think Donald Trump's concluding speech at the RNC encompasses his whole Administration and presidency. There was a lack of regard of the well-being of American citizens with no social distancing and very minimal mask wearing. There was also an abundance of attacks against Joe Biden, which seems to be one of Trump's favorite pass times. Thirdly, there was also a numerous amount of false claims and possibly unconstitutional acts that took place at the RNC and within Trump's final speech. One of my biggest takeaways is that even amidst a global pandemic and an economic crisis, Trump still claims that he "made America great again" and that with him in office for four more years, we will "keep America great." There seems to be zero tangible evidence to back up these claims, and I hope that Americans can come to their senses and vote Trump out in November.]]> 2020-09-03 20:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719471458 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719614990 I think this was one of the most important parts of the DNC. A conservative republican siding with the democratic nominee has to cause people to take a second look at who they're voting for. I also 100% agree that voters shouldn't vote purely because of the party a nominee represents. It is important to do research and vote for the person you share the most interests and values with. Though I believe this election is an exception because of how desperate Americans are for change. ]]> 2020-09-03 22:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719614990 stswitzer1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719762361 This Article tells readers the Highlights of The Final night of the Republican National Convention. It starts with Trump and his very long speech. He goes on to say lots of things but says next to nothing about the global pandemic that is constantly changing our country and how it functions. He also uses a good chunk of his speech to criticize the democratic party and Joe Biden. He wasn't the only person that spoke. Trump's Lawyer Rudy Giuliani spoke as well. He also takes his time to bash Joe Biden and the democratic party. He also Goes against the Black Lives Matter movement. This article though being bias towards the Democratic party does a good job of explaining the The final night of the Republican National Convention. ]]> 2020-09-04 00:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719762361 stswitzer1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719817681 This was a video that explained what lead to the swing to the right that the republican party had and is having. It brings up five points that have been happening over multiple decade. I personally liked watching this video because it helped me understand how much the political party has changed in a pretty short amount of time. ]]> 2020-09-04 00:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719817681 halindroth1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719829060 Her story was a hard one to hear. It sounded like she lost a great man and was very traumatized by that. My heart ached for her but I couldn't help but see flaws in her call to action. In sharing that story of her husbands death, she admired President Trump for distributing troops into cities to combat protestors. She portrays all protests happening in major cities as dangerous and violent. What she fails to mention is that the police and troops who address these protestors use violence just the same. The people who murdered her husband should be brought to justice, but so should the murderers of so many black lives. However, those lives are treated as less than and those families might never get justice. When her husband decided on a career to protect those around him and put his life in danger everyday, he had the opportunity to not make that choice. But a black person in this country does not get to choose whether or not they get to fear for their life everyday simply because of the color of their skin. These protests, which she seems so against, are only calling out this fact and trying to get justice for the people who didn't deserve to die, just like her husband. ]]> 2020-09-04 00:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719829060 halindroth1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719860132 One of the major points in President Trump's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention is how he will protect America against all threats and bring our economy to record breaking heights. However, he fails to acknowledge how damaged our economy is from his short-comings in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and what a threat it has been to our country. It has killed hundreds of thousands of American's all while Trump has failed to protect us from this threat. It seems he is only continuing the denial of how terrible the situation truly is in this acceptance speech. I really do fear for how this pandemic might evolve if he is to stay in office for another term. ]]> 2020-09-04 01:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/719860132 rtiemann https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/720079463 The second amendment. A complicated and tumultuous clause in our constitution. But a right to bare arms is not the right to murder. Just because you are allowed to own guns does not negate the fact that shooting and killing someone is murder. Facebook is privately owned. It has no reason to "protect the constitution."
 ]]> 2020-09-04 03:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/720079463 rtiemann https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/720094418 Republican and 2016 presidential hopeful, John Kasich is going blue. This is big. More and more republicans are turning against Trump and what he stands for. for a close knit party like the republicans, this is insane. It is so rare that a conservative would vote against their own party. 
 ]]> 2020-09-04 03:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/720094418 tfmurtos2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/720173872 Kevin Mathewson posted "patriots willing to take up arms and defend (Kenosha) form evil thugs." 4,000 people responded as being "interested" in the event. City officals also think that this event rose tensions ans could have contributed to the shooting of two protesters. Mathewson talks about how Kenosha is under attack and the police cant stop it, surprisingly I do agree with him but I don't think we are referring to the same type of attack. I am thinking of the innocent black people around the country being killed my police officers. The points he makes confuse me to my core and it seems as if he is seeing change and protests as a form of attack. What baffles me the most is that he considers himself the group under attack. Pure ignorance. ]]> 2020-09-04 04:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/720173872 vpopkova1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721251851 I watched Ann Dorn's video from RNC and throughout the video I felt her pain. It is terribly unbearable to lose a loved one and I sincerely sympathize with her. The only thing I disagree with is that Trump can bring peace and order back to our communities. He showed long ago what kind of person and leader he is- a tyrant and an indifferent human, who doesn't care at all about people. ]]> 2020-09-04 15:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721251851 tgknohl1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721771143 In trumps speech at this most recent RNC shows the blatant lack of respect between these two candidates. In almost every American election for the last two centuries their has been a base line of mutual respect but here there is a very apparent lack of it here. Trump is making a blatant attack on Biden here claiming his presidency will bring ruin to America despite trump with an entirely republican congress he has failed to make good on any of his claims. ]]> 2020-09-04 18:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721771143 tgknohl1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721791730 Jacob blake is a clear example of the corruption and crime that is en rooted in the American justice system. The fact that someone who was looking for the police to help him and when he started to leave to get his family they shot him several times shows they dont view their job as being the protector of society. In addition to that they are horribly under trained they dont have the skills to be called a police officer. If someone cannot accurately assess a situation and decides the correct coarse of action is to potentially kill a fleeing man shows they cant protect anyone.]]> 2020-09-04 18:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721791730 vpopkova1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721820311 During the RNC's night, Donald Trump talked about his potential future goals that would restore American greatness. The fact that he did not miss the opportunity to disparage Joe Biden is utterly revolting. ]]> 2020-09-04 18:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721820311 mcnoonan2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721889090 Trump making this statement “Make no mistake, if you give power to Joe Biden, the radical left will defund police departments all across America,” Trump said. “They will pass federal legislation to reduce law enforcement nationwide. They will make every city look like Democrat-run Portland, Oregon. No one will be safe in Biden’s America", is very ironic to me. Who is safe in trumps america? Not immigrants, not people of color, not women. I think after listening to both Trump and Bidens speech you can clearly tell who has more intelligence. ]]> 2020-09-04 19:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721889090 mcnoonan2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721918774 This is a very important moment from the DNC. Kasich turning blue reminds me a lot of how John Mccain voted to save ObamaCare. When people vote against their own party I think it shows a lot of bravery but also shows how sometimes you have to settle for the better option for the future of America.]]> 2020-09-04 19:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721918774 behenderso1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721957045 During trumps speech he touched on the "horrors" that would be experienced if Biden got elected. I feel like a candidate that tries to win by attacking the other person, rather than making strong arguments is not a strong enough candidate to be dealing with the weight of the oval office. furthermore,  I thought it was terrible how he had no remorse towards the victims of police brutality.  He decided to stand with the cops and side with them.]]> 2020-09-04 19:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/721957045 abmckinney1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722057629 I think that this discussion was a step in the right direction for citizens across America. Cardi B was able to bring some issues to the table that could give Joe Biden some insight on what needs to be fixed in this country.]]> 2020-09-04 20:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722057629 abmckinney1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722069983 Trump is trying to push the agenda that this country will go up in flames if he's not reelected as president, and continues to use the actions of the democratic party as an excuse for his neglect.]]> 2020-09-04 20:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722069983 aegylling1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722095858 In his speech, Trump completely ignores how harmful the pandemic has been and only mentions the many victories he has had throughout the conflict. Trump also takes this opportunity to attack his opponents in order to rally his supporters. He said that in a democrat-run America, every city will look like Portland. This statement uses right- talking points without much evidence. ]]> 2020-09-04 20:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722095858 aegylling1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722109263 A militia group uses Facebook to organize an armed response to protests in Kenosha. This later led to the death of two innocent people by the hands of one of the militia members. Facebook later deleted the post, which I think I good because in the pst Facebook has not been good at responding to similar events. Next time they should take the post down before someone dies. ]]> 2020-09-04 20:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722109263 behenderso1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722451040 A facebook group organized by kenosha police with the goal to "protect" the citizens of kenosha. The way they described people peacefully protesting is by saying the people are "evil thugs." If in a small town that is only 60 miles away from my home there are over 1,000 people willing to bring large assault weapons to a protest of guns, then what else can I expect for the rest of the world. It really makes me think, how can I make change? How can anything that I do change an amendment so entangled in American society?]]> 2020-09-05 05:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/722451040 isamromin1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/723644074 This is very important, and also hopeful for the 2020 election that republicans are voting for a democratic candidate and turning against Trump. It is also hopeful that the national divide of the two parties which is occurring in the U.S will occur to a lesser degree, if at all. ]]> 2020-09-06 21:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/723644074 isamromin1 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/723673409 One of many things that bothered me a lot was when he was comparing Abraham Lincoln to the republican party now just to make himself and his supporters look better, when in reality it is like comparing apples and oranges because the party was so different back then. He used very little facts in his speech, and mostly just talked up a storm about how much better he is than Joe Biden. This looks great to his supporters, but is very unpromising to unbiased people because he is offering no actual information other than "I will be the best there ever was" which isn't really any information of any kind.

]]> 2020-09-06 22:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/723673409 cmmarter2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/727966821 This conversation was very interesting to see considering they both come from completely different backgrounds, considering Cardi B is a black woman who grew up in the Broncs, and Joe Biden is a white man who comes from a family of wealth. The questions Cardi B was asking were really intelligent and important with her concerns for healthcare and many other issues, she seemed to be genuinely engaged in what he had to say and very clear and opinionated in her responses. They talked a lot about what they wanted for the future of America and their hopes for future generations.]]> 2020-09-08 16:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/727966821 cmmarter2 https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/728301419 In Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention, he spent a great portion of the time attacking Joe Biden and his campaign saying "No one will be safe in Biden's America," among other things. He spent so much time on that portion of his speech that it seemed he had no real arguments for why he should be reelected or any plans for positive change he would implement while in office. Trump practically avoided the topic of the current global pandemic entirely, not providing any new strategies. He also sided with the police in the question of police brutality and showed no sympathy to the recent victims or their families, which I found revolting.]]> 2020-09-08 17:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gordond17/mub4zzuzsknui0h/wish/728301419