Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Attack

                                                              Attack
                   To begin with the presidential debate is important to America. Obama is the present day president, while Pomney is a republican governor.The democrats and republicans, I feel, are not trying to change America, but only focused on beating the other party.
                   Firstly, Obama and Romney are in the run for president. They just bad mouth each other. They are tearing each other down, and to be honest they are only making themselves look bad. Romney and Obama are not fighting for the good of the common people they are just fighting to beat the other person.
                  Secondly, Obama and Romney are on two different levels. Obama is for Obama care, Romney is against. Romney wants to charge higher taxes. They are at war over being president. We have already had enough wars. This country does not need a president who is all about himself.
                  Lastly, the democrats and republicans need to find a common ground. If they were to get along, this country, as we know it would change for the better. America, then wouldn't be so self-centered. The people will choose a president who sounds good to them and who makes promises. What they do not know realize is some make promises they cannot keep. However; America needs a leader.
                  Although, they are in the run for president, Obama is already president of America. Romney and Obama are on two different levels and they need to find a common ground for themselves. A president is only in term for four years and at most can only serve for two terms making them president for eight years at the most.

Monday, November 19, 2012

President Obama

  On November 6, 2012 Obama was re-elected for President. Obama is a great leader, a smart man, and a role model. Obama is the first black president America has ever had. Winning the election both by popular votes and electoral votes, Obama is now again the president of America.
           Firstly, Obama is a great leader by leading the nation in the correct path. Being the President of America takes a lot of guts and inspiration. Not any fellow American can just decide that he or she wants to be president. He or she has to serve the country. Obama meets the criteria of being the President. Not long ago President Obama was a normal human being. Inspiration involves dedication and time and Obama; the President of America, has just that.
          Secondly, Obama is a smart man. Running America; the country we live in, involves common sense. Not only does Obama have common sense he has had experience. He was just the past president for four grueling years. Obama has helped our country more than he has damaged it. Being the promoter of Obama care is pretty smart. Now no fellow american will die a cruel and harsh death. Every American is ensured to the care they need.
          Thirdly, Obama is a role model. Many Americans want to be president because of Obama. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. He has turned the world into a better place. Everyone is ensured to a prospereous life. Obama is the first black president and because of this will not be forgotten and will be remebered by the whole entire world. His gender is not the only thing he will be remebered by but will also be remebered by his reign over America.
            Although, there were many other presidents before Obama, he is the current president of America. This is however; the twenty-first century. I have not always agreed with everything Obama does or even will do, but I know he is only fot the good of the people. Many others may not agree with me for the simple fact he's not perfect. Noone is perfect.


J.D. Crowe - Mobile Register - Obama wins re-election - English - president obama, 2012 presidential election
 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

10 Years Later

                                       
                                                               9-11




                        September 11, 2001 was a disaster. Many Americans were killed that day. Many Americans watched in terror as suicide bombers struck in revenge. 9-11 was not only horrific but also memorable. The author of this catoon Kirk Walters is asking America not to forget this tragedy and to educate their children in understanding the significance of 9-11. In this cartton a child is asking what life was like  before 9-11 and the old man does not remember and he is wearing a forgetful expression on his face, but he is wearing a shirt that says "Never Forget." I agree that 9-11 was a tragedy and we should always remember what happened on that unfortunate event. I disagree that 9-11 is starting to be forgotten because every year on 9-11 we have silence to remember those who have died, but it is slowly fading. This reminds me of people with Amnesia or Alzheimers beacause they slowly tend to forget pieces and then are forced to remember. I was in the second grade and really didn't grasp how dangerous it was to America. I do not understand how people could be so selfish and cruel. The attackers of 9-11 just wasted their lives to bring America closer.http://www.politicalcartoons.com/cartoon/22500582-286b-45b2-9d44-6279cb844b73.html

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

                                                        Remembering 9-11



By building another World Trade Center the same height as when America gained her Independence in 1776 is saying to our enemies we are all united and nothing can stand in our way. The breaking of our country has only brought America closer. Three-inch concrete walls are meant to prevent others from destroying our country again. The magnificent building, a gleaming silver skyscraper shows we not only stand tall, but we shall stand strong. To the enemies around the world who wish to attack and harm our fellow americans, we will not give up. The tower will be built just as she was before, only better and she will be more significant to our country. Not only will she have a more powerful meaning, but she will prove to our enemies we will never give up.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Katrina Flores's Reading Bucket List

  1. InkSpell by Cornelia Funke
My sister read this book and recommended it to me because she said it was an amazing book, not that I trust her or anything, but I'll go ahead and give her the benefit of the doubt. I've read another book by the same author and it was pretty amazing.
     2. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
My English 12 teacher, Mrs. Gillmore gave a sort of book talk on this book and said it was a very good book. It sounded like a good book to me and I wondered what I would do in that position. Many teachers tend to lean towards the book is great just for a student to read , but I trust Mrs. Gillmore.
     3. 50 Shades of Grey by EL James
Others have read this book and seemed to have enjoyed it. I'm not into books a lot of others have read because I don't like doing things others do a lot of but the title seems worthy to read. Who knows I may read it more than once.
    4. Kissed by an Angel by  Elizabeth Chandler
I'm not really into girly books, but I decided I wanted to read this book. Kissed by an angel seems like a good book that deserves a chance. I know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover , but sometimes I just can't help but not to. Regardless of the cover the back summary of the book is captivating.
     5. Dark Secrets I by Elizabeth Chandler
I am currently reading Dark Secrets II and thought I should read Dark Secrets I before, but the library did not have it in. However; I do not think the books have to go in any certain order I like reading books in numerical order.  Elizabeth Chandler is a captivating author and I will continue to read her books.
     6. It by Stephen Kings
I watched the movie as a child and was terrified. Now as I watch the movie I realize It,was cheaply made. So I figure the book has to be way better. Stephen King is one of my, many favorite authors. I enjoy reading novels that have a plot and are intrigueing. Many of Stephen King's books need to be made into movies and I can't wait for many more of his novels to do so.
     7. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
I have read this book once before my ninth grade year and loved it. I would definitely be able to read it twice. The suspense in this novel keeps your eyes peeled to the page. I just could not put this novel down. I realize reading a book twice wiill not cause any harm,so why not?
     8. Matched by Ally Condie
I read a novel about a Utopia World. It was a great novel. Just picturing a world where everything is perfect is captivating and harmonic. A book that talks about love and an almost perfect world is twice the must read. I am not usually a girl who enjoys a romantic novel, but this book seems to have a twist cast upon it.
     9. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
I have always wanted to read a novel where Death is the narrator. I thought about checking it out many times, but everytime put in back on the shelf. That's where I must learn never to judge a book by it's cover. Many novels do not catch my wondering eye, but this book seems to do the trick. There's just something about a novel with a historic background.
   10. Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
There's a movie coming to theaters pretty soon based on this novel. Any book that has a movie based upon it must be a good read. Even though some novels are made into movies, some are better off being just a novel. I absolutely hate when you read a novel and then watch the movie and during the whole movie you're thinking to yourself that is not how the book read.