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All extreme partisan wackiness aside, the big themes of each party can be summed into one phrase apiece: For the Repubicans: "Hard work brings prosperity" for the Dems: "The government can do so much good".
These two ideas have long been thought to be opposites, and this - among other things - has really served to alienate the two parties. However, the idea of a hard-working, self-made American can, in fact, perfectly harmonize with the idea of a benevolent government working to better society.
For example, as a poor man, I can work very hard much of my life, completely independent, and if opportunity does not present itself, I'll be lucky to reach a median income. With little opportunity and high expenses, I may never be able to build up the kind of money needed to get that education that will land me a six-figure job.
On the flip side, sitting around relying on government handouts will not get you anywhere - that much is obvious. However, our many poor often do need these things in order to survive. What's the solution?
With a little government help (say, WIC to help feed the kids and a good grant for college because you studied hard in high school), one could put those handouts to good use. Combined with hard work, one can pull oneself out of poverty and if not achieve wealth, at least achieve "well-off" and put one's children on the path to achieving wealth. It is in that balance between capitalist and socialist methods where we will achieve real success.
The two parties need to look past their differences. Until then, we'll continue to see gridlock, and continue to be forced to those damn dirty political ads that someone is wasting billions of $ on!
Wake up, politicians! Most Americans are somewhere in the center!
Bruce, I think that is a terrific comment. And you are right. But I do think that the right's takeover of the GOP has hardened "hard work brings prosperity" to the point of cruel exclusion. To put it another way, the Dems would (mostly) agree with the "Hard Work" thought. But the current GOP has publicly stated its denial of government doing any good, with the single exception of defense spending. They've also threatened their own members into publicly pledging to refuse ANY tax increases. Unless we get past those two ideological landmines, how can we hope to unlock the grid?
re Bruce Warner: Not bad- but you interjected "benevolent" government - the liberal/socialist/fascist view of Benevolent - do as the state says and everyone will get along (dispite the American Cosntitution may say), would differ vastly from the conservative view and American Constitutional view - of limited government.
"With a little government help" - that's what got us to where we are. Follow up question - where does governmeent help stop?
for the liberal/sociaist/fascist mindset - the line is never drawn
for the conservative/Constitutionalist - we went over the line a long time ago.
Bruce, interesting perspective. Although, I'd like to take it a bit further. There are two aspects of this that warrant a closer look. First, it's an often closely held belief that there is a linear relationship between effort and reward. That belief is, of course, totally baseless. There are numerous variables that affect earning power beyond ones willingness and ability to work. The variables include where you're born, who you're born to, emphasis on education, peer group, ..and, in many cases, pure dumb luck!
The second aspect is the perception that wealth is a zero sum game. Did Bill Gates' success make the world poorer? Too many in the American GOP believe that 'hand outs' take earned money from wealthy pockets and are then given to less well-off pockets who have not earned it. The fact is that, properly structured, assistance in the form of education, health-care, and, even, subsistance, help bring some (not all) out of poverty. These people are then able to spend more in the economy, and have a better chance of having their subsequent generations leave poverty behind. Ultimately, the smaller the number that we 'allow' to be poor, the better our total economy will be at weath creation.
That's why the balance is so important.
Now I do admit my choice of words ("benevolent" in the same phrase as "government") was a tad creepy. Most americans tend to think of Orwell or flashbacks from Stalinist or Maoist doctrine. But the point is that they can (and do) serve some good, as I've stated above.
If I knew exactly where to draw the line, I'd be a very succsessful politician right now. Personally, having grown up Republican, I'm rather sickened by the current state of things. Id like to storm Capitol Hll and gun down half the GOP. Their policies in the last several years have really sunk our nation. The dems are far from perfect, but at least they aren't making a public show of being obstructionist. And independents... Well there just arent enough of them.
"The second aspect is the perception that wealth is a zero sum game".
Perhaps I'm mistaken, but isn't this the exact reason Democrats give for taxing the successful/wealthy/rich at higher rates? That being rich means you should have to give some wealth up to others, for if you don't, they won't be able to get it on their own?
The growing disparity of wealth has created a 1% that is concerned only with itself and delusional about their own importance. They now wield influence far beyond their numbers because of Citizens United, Fox News and the fact that the current president is African American. Their tactic is pure and simple, the big lie. Their addition lies, their recitation of the facts are lies and their announced intentions are lies. And they couldn't care less. This right-wing hijacking of the GOP leaves the Democrats as the Center Party by default.
The Ryan Lyin' effect seems to be keeping down the outright whoppers.
Yes, I am an entrepreneur, established and operate my own small business. pu tin long hours and expect that 'government' using my tax dollars, should perform its role in spending that money, wihtout waste on such basics the Presienert highlighted such as transport infrastructure and education.
I am increasingly resentful of being treated by the Democratic Party hierachy, from the President's "You didn't build that" down to the lowest party flunky as a "beast of burden" for implenmenting their gradiose social schemes based on some vague and undefined 'social good'.
I may be treated like a donkey, but it does not mean I will act like an ass.
I'm sorry to hear you feel that way. You're buying the GOP version of the "didn't build that" line which, in reality, was to recognize how society works, ie, with teachers, firemen, ditch diggers and everyone else who we all need to make our businesses work. And as for the vague and undefined social good, here's my definition: the biggest wealth disparity in our history. And the top 1% are paying the lowest tax rate since Eisenhower (not counting Swiss accounts). And those guys want to continue the tax cuts.
We desperately need to lessen the gap NOT by handouts, but by having everyone pay their fair share and by supporting those things which are an investment in our future. You have to do what you feel is right. But as for me, it's when I get information hidden from me, when I'm lied to and when the numbers clearly don't add up to solving the problem, that's when I feel like I'm the ass.
Well said. The GOP needs to lie consistently, otherwise millions of voters will understand that they will get robbed once the GOP is in power. It's mindboggling that they seem to get away with it, at nearly 50% of the popular vote.
Information Hidden? Numbers not adding up? Like (poetic justice) 16,000,000,000,000 in debt during the Democrat convention - crony capitalism going to obama supporters - You mean those numbers?
As far as paying a fair share - I came across this gem in MOney Magazine for 2010: "49 million of the 69 million households -- pay payroll tax. Of those, 34 million end up paying more in payroll taxes than they get back on their federal return."
Numbers: 20 million households pay no income tax
15 Million housholds that pay income tax get more back than they pay>
I can see both sides of the "you didn't build it" debate. You are correct in that businesses utilize infrastructure typically created by someone else (phone lines, internet, distributing goods on roads others built) but the typical thinking is that "government" created those things. The reality is that the American people created those things. "Government" which is a collective of US citizens paid for by hard earned tax dollars, has simply become the vehicle to manage many of those projects. Fireman, Policemen, teachers and everyone else we need to make our system work exist because of the hard working corporations and taxpayers, not in spite of them. If you want evidence of that look at the recession. When tax receipts go down because companies go bankrupt and tax payers aren't working then government projects also stop getting funded and government workers get laid off (unless you are the federal government and can borrow sh** loads of money which then has to be payed back by the US taxpayer).
I do agree with one thing you said. I think everyone should pay their fair share...I do not agree however that you really believe that. For me, when taken apart, the term "fair" implies some measure of equality, and the term "share" implies that we each contribute. This is contrary to what we have in America today where 46% of US taxpayers do not share in the burden of Federal taxes. To put it bluntly what you really mean is "we need to make you a little worse off so that we can make them a little better off". Now let me clarify that I am not rich and would be happy to take any free stuff you want to give me but I certainly don't believe it is "Fair" if I pay only 8% of what I earn and someone else is forced to pay 35 or 40%. In my estimation "fair" would be we all pay the same percentage.
After all, if you owned a garage full of collector cars and I needed a car so I took one, would you not have me arrested? I mean it's fair...I needed it and you weren't driving it right? I mean I know you worked hard to buy it but it was just sitting there collecting dust and I really needed transportation.
I think I am in the top 5% if not in the top 1% and my taxes are around 27% federal post mortgage and other deductions, 10.3% CA state taxes, about 3% CA property taxes for a nice but not super fancy house in a good public school district. In addition, I have payroll taxes (SS+ Medicare) that work out to about 3% and employ a nanny, who we pay taxes for (and file ~8 pieces of paperwork for every year). So, with all this added, it adds up to about 50% in taxes. What is your tax rate?
The first time I heard the "You didn't build that" sound bite, I was appalled. But after listening to the whole speech, I understood what Obama meant, and agree with him. Has nothing to do with telling business owners that they didn't build their enterprise. It was pretty clear that he simply meant, there is an infrastructure you did not build upon which the business you built can operate thanks to other people and the complicity of the US government. The fact that the GOP ran with it and used the sound bite to distort the whole meaning, looks pretty dishonest. I understand that Obama is their opponent, but no one likes people who cheat in order to win.
One of the only problems I had with Bill's speech and the whole DNC are the photos of people that look like George Clinton rather than Bill Clinton ... maybe it's a convention, but showing a woman with her medicare card and tubes coming out of her nose was exactly what the Repubs were talking about when it comes to wasting money on people that just want to take.
Socialism does not work without capitalism, the Russians and the Chinese have proven that quite abundantly, it is time for Democrats like Mr. Obama learnt that too. Dreams are not built on ideology but on pure pragmatism, I back anyone who has proven to be good with money and building then at making promises. I certainly would not trust a man who spends more then he has, I know for sure that he will eventually take me down along with him.
If the Republican platform was fiscal responsability and a balanced budget that would be a good argument. But actually their platform is to safe a few pennies in social programs while giving dollars in military spending and tax breaks to the wealthy. The national debt quadrupled and doubled in the previous two Republican administrations, so can you trust them as "men that don't spend more than they have"?
One thing that has become increasingly irksome to me in discussions of American politics is that the party holding the White House is given mindless sole credit and/or blame for economic and debt performance, while the partisan leanings of the House and the Senate are flat out ignored.
The President is not, thank God, Caesar, and treating him as if he is solely or even primarily responsible for the state of the country is not only foolish, but detrimental to the Republic. There is an endless feedback loop where this single-minded focus on the Presidency continually increases that office's stature and hence influence relative to Congress; and, frankly, the executive branch is already too powerful as is.
(Not trying to single you out, calberz. It's almost ubiquitous.)
And capitialism doesn't work without government oversight/regulation. (The steady state of a purely capitalist system is monopoly).
Seems to me that both parties have something to learn.
And it doesn't help when the fourth estate mindlessly re-enforces that echo chamber by merely regurgitating the talking points of each party, while making no reference themselves to these kind of facts.
But then, if I wass cynical, I'd say the fourth estate can't force politicians into a situation where they must answer questions raised by such facts.
And the band plays on!
Actually, about 250,000,000 Chinese who have come out of poverty in the last 30 years would disagree with you. But don't let facts interfere with your philosophy.
It is about now and not what was done by the past administrations, today we are faced with two individual candidates, two men who think they are able to save this country from farther punishment. There is one who has proven to be inept with his credentials during the last four years and there is one who promises to be better with his business credentials. I have decided to put my trust in the promising businessman over the idealist who has broken his promises as of this date. It is very simply and rational, if one keeps one's ideology out of this assessment.
Is China better off today by using capitalism as a tool then they were before using it, do they not have more cash in the bank to play around with then we do? How they spend the money over the 250,000,000 you mentioned out of the 1,347,350,000 is another matter. We too have misspent our cash in this country, as we all know, we should be making all of our politician more accountable and yet we waste our time with foolish ideologies. Once every four years we, "the little people", get interested in choosing a men to head the country's top civil servant's job and many of us think that we have done our duty. I take it that you are a left leaning idealist, would you ever vote for someone who is the best of two choices regardless of your personal ideology?
I agree.
Perhaps I am being a bit nitpicky here, but you also said:
"I certainly would not trust a man who spends more then he has, I know for sure that he will eventually take me down along with him"
I think I know what you mean, but I also want to point out that our Capitalist system is actually based on spending more than one has. (Borrowing capital to invest in a business that may or may not pay back one's creditors).
Again, I know there is a difference between this and the lack of fiscal discipline you are refering to... still I wanted to mention it because IMHO so many people who like to call themselves fiscal conservatives, don't actually understand how capitalism works.
E.g. I have heard well-reasoned arguments that say that the U.S. can always have a deficit, if that deficit spending is on projects that operate as investments and provide a higher return (e.g jobs training). Obviously that has limits, and I'm not ready to swallow it as gospel (I think we can all think of many exceptions and places this won't work), but still it points out that what at first blush seems like wisdom, isn't always as black and white.
While I respect your opinion on the two candidates, I do respectfully disagree. While government can learn a lot from business, IMHO it is a huge mistake to treat government as a business. In a business one identifies the most profitable segment, serves them well and doesn't serve the unprofitable segment. In government we also have to serve the unprofitable segment, the segment that businesses don't serve. I think that a role of government is to invest in that unprofitable segment, help develop their skills/economic power so that they can become profitable to businesses, and then get out of the way.
IMHO, the candidate you classify as inept has a much better understanding of this approach.
Being a bit nit picky is why you volunteered to be on this post, that is okay, I can understand that. You are entitled to what you know and push it, especially if you desperately want your candidate to win. But as far as I am concerned, I only have two candidate to choose from and based on my people experience I have made my pick, I am sorry if it does not agree with your ideological position.
Likewise I respect your pick. I was simply pointing out that it isn't as black and white as some people seem to like to make it in support of their candidates.
And personally, I don't think it is right to use words like "inept" simply because we disagree with them. But that is also a bit nipicky of me: I do also understand the nature of posting and free discourse, and I am sure I too could have made better word choices in my posts.
Thanks for the replies. I wish you and your candidate good luck and I will do my best to support our President, whichever one it may be.
If the President didn't build that, then why is he responsible for the unemployment level?
The Republican (and democratic against Bush) rhetoric is flawed - there are more checks and balances in America than most countries, and there is far from absolute power for the President.
How are we socialists again? Better, go and ask people who have lost their jobs and are still looking how socialist we are.
I never said we were socialists. I believe 'A Reasoned Voice' was arguing in favor of socialism above. I believe socialism works best when it is tied to capitalism, neither work effectively solely on their own. Unfortunately, our governmental and economical systems have broken down due to poor leadership and supervision.
I think this summarize our current situation pretty well:
I find it hard to disagree. And I blame mostly the GOP for it, although Democrats also had a hand in it by lacking the spine to stand up.
"The steady state of a purely capitalist system is monopoly..."
Actually, it's not.
Space41, I can assure you I was never arguing in favor of socialism. I believe in the free market and capitalism. Socialism has a whole slew of implementation problems.
But I am no Adam Smith extremist. I believe that government oversight/regulation is essential for the free market to operate efficiently. Also, I believe that in a modern society, some social safety net is necessary.
As others have said, I believe each problem should be looked at on its own, without ideology. For some things a pure unregulated free market works best, for others strong government control works best.
"attacking Mr Obama for a garbled remark in July"
This is the 3rd time TE has chosen to refer to Obama's remark as garbled. It is as wrong-headed now as it was the last two times. The remark was clear, the Republican retelling is garbled.
If TE were my puppy, I would be rubbing its nose in the mess.
I think what TE means by garbled is phrasing that gives ammunition to the opponents. Has it been taken out of context? Absolutely. But there are many ways President Obama could have made his point without using that phrase. If you asked him, I bet he wishes he would have phrased it differently. He is not an infant. He lives in the grown up world of American politics where sound bites rule and context is distorted by both parties. So garbled seems a fair assessment.
I have watched quite a bit of both conventions, including outside of the prime time hour. While there has been quite a mix in the quality/focus of speakers, what really struck me was the difference in mood. Even with all the difficulties of the past 4 years, both resolved and remaining, even with the relentless drumbeat of opposition to progress of any kind from the Republican party, the DNC convention was surprisingly positive, forward-looking, affirming and (dare I say it?) hopeful. In comparison, the Republican convention was negative, angry, mean-spirited, backward-looking and even hateful.
Now the Democratic approach is not surprising - as an incumbent there is no other option, but the Republicans did have an option. They could have built a positive picture of the alternate future based on more conservative principles and asked the electorate to choose between two paths.
I am an Independent and believe that a thoughtful, public-minded Republican party is essential to the proper function of democracy in the US. I do not see how they can fulfill this role, though, as the party of No.
I agree, I said that the Democrats make the Republicans look like robots ... angry robots. Everything was cold and calculated, except for many Clint Eastwood, while the Democrats seem more like your neighbors and the people you see at a ballpark or any big gathering.
Democrats are like neighbors that you have to watch constantly or they will take all of your things because they feel like they are entitled and that you really did not earn it. And if they could not do it legally or illegally they would get the courts to do it for them. And if you do not like it they will organize thugs outside your house or business.
As an older American, I found the Republican convention disheartening, an unending serious of mean attacks, some personal, many based on misleading statements or outright lies. And, of course, putting an unscripted Eastwood on stage, an excruciatingly hard-to-watch embarrassment of one of America's movie icons, spoke volumes to me about Romney's ability to make good decisions. He can't.
I agree that some level of political tension is important to drive intellectual honesty in our social policies. However, I agree that the GOP is currently unable to fulfill this role.
The cancer of Ayn Randian objectivism, combined with a moralistic pseudo-christian under-current has caused them to see immorality everywhere and behind every bush is a leach waiting to take their hard-earned gains. The immorality needs to be subjugated, in spite of the clear hypocracy of a party, theoretically, based on defending individial liberties.
The fact is that it is not the world view of the vast majority of democrats, to see our society as a giant meal ticket. They see a need to ensure class mobility/ Not, from some wierd sense of entitlement. But, because it's good for the entire economy. As stated earlier, wealth is not a zero sum game. The fewer people we 'allow' to be poor the wealthier (Middle Class) we'll all be.
Interesting, I think the same of Republicans. Not only they actually want to bilk my retirement money by nixing social security and putting it in volatile Wall Street funds, but they also want to get into my wife's privates.
This article is just really misinformed. Obama hasn't really been hesitant or scared about the "four years ago" question. Sure there's debate about that, and Obama may not necessarily be right, but the administration has contended that the country has improved in ways.
I think the Economist should just stick to European politics.
While you bring up a valid point about the administration's contentions, and while The Economist doesn't always hit the nail on the head, I still think that the Economist provides better coverage of Amercan politics than any other source. This article still provided some valuable points, even if I don't agree with all of it.
I don't need a newsource that I always agree with... in fact that provides little value. The Economist routinely provides reasonable perspectives that provoke thought and discussion. Likewise, unlike other sites,the majority of poster also provide valuable perspective (it just gets skewed around political season with all the nutters who are more interested in evangelizing their POV than discussing)
I grow tired of the stick to European politics garbage. Not as bad as the knee jerk attack many do about England, but boring nonetheless. Lots of places to get your news. I happen to enjoy an outside perspective even when I disagree. Cheers
I grow tired of the stick to European politics garbage. Not as bad as the knee jerk attack many do about England, but boring nonetheless. Lots of places to get your news. I happen to enjoy an outside perspective even when I disagree. Cheers
"independents... gravely disappointed by the gap between his promises to transform Washington politics, and a reality that has seen him look like a prisoner of congressional dysfunction and obstructionism."
On day one of his presidency, the right had delivered a welcome gift in the Citizens United ruling. This proved to be a mortal wound to his corruption curbing plans. Does that mean we should now vote for the people holding the knife?
Said the big labor union who no longer holds the upper hand, or the American taxpayer hostage...
"This proved to be a mortal wound to his corruption curbing plans" I am curious...did his plans for curbing corruption include fast & furious? The sad part is many people still believe that he is not as crooked as the rest of them, both republican and democrat alike...
Republicans could care less about the American Dream. They are the cultural descendants of Plato, John Calvin, and Oliver Cromwell, who would take American back to 1896 economically and to the 1600s culturally. The first date corresponds to the election of William McKinley, who was the first reformer against the Guilded Age. The second range of dates includes the reign of Oliver Cromwell and the time of the Salem witch trials.
Despite the rhetoric, Republicans want an oligarchy of CEOs, old, money, and executives, with Evangelical Christianity, Social Darwinism, and Ayn Rand as ideological buttresses. Think Plato's Republic with businesspeople as the 'warriors' and a Reagan-like figure as 'philosopher-king.'
Sooner or later, the businesspeople backing the Republicans will tire with democracy. Watch for a period of even greater social conflict as had happened with France from 1796-1945, with Republicans as the latter-day Bonapartists.
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" The mayor of Minneapolis hailed "pioneer ancestors" who had not settled the prairies alone but in wagon trains."
If we are to believe this line of arguement we must make certain that all those horses, donkey's and mules that made up the wagon train get equal credit with the actual pioneers.
The problem with the Democratic party is that it ignores - at its own peril - that these ventures were from voluntry association, not mandatory collectivist action rammed down the American tax-payers throat.
That is a terrible blind spot in directing this country;s future.
I do hope you realize that, unless you are a pioneer (presumably meaning an entrepreneur), you have just labeled yourself an ... a donkey.
No one deserves to be considered a mere beast of burden - all people have a right to human dignity and a fair playing field.
And the US remains a voluntary association. Anyone who does not want to contribute to the common good following the democratically set down rules has two options: argue for a change in rules or move to another voluntary association.
I do hope you realize that, unless you are a pioneer (presumably meaning an entrepreneur), you have just labeled yourself an ... a donkey.
No one deserves to be considered a mere beast of burden - all people have a right to human dignity and a fair playing field.
And the US remains a voluntary association. Anyone who does not want to contribute to the common good following the democratically set down rules has two options: argue for a change in rules or move to another voluntary association.
"... is America better off today than it was four years ago, when he took office?" Yes, but not enough, and a major reason for "not enough" is Republican obstruction on Capitol Hill.
After hearing Bill Clinton's and Michelle Obama's speeches, I'm struck anew at just how deficient and vapid were the ones delivered by Ann and Mitt Romney, particularly Ann's.
I like Mrs Romney a lot and respect her for dealing with two terrible illnesses, both life threatening. And her words about her personal life with her husband were moving and rang true.
But once she started the schtick about how she and Mitt were just like the rest of us and had "struggled" when they were in college, I suspect she lost a lot of the country. This part of the address was false and condescending and thus earns her speechwriter an F.
Mrs Romney should have just said something like "Mitt and I were born into wealth and privelege and thus believe God has chosen us to be doers of good in this world, for more is expected of those of whom more has been given. Just like other great American families such as the Kennedys and the Roosevelts who were also born into great wealth and privilege, we take the responsibilities of promoting the common good very seriously"
Mentioning two revered, wealthy American families, most of whose members are Democrats, would have resonated more with independent voters than the dishonest line that she and her husband's financial situation was like the average Americans.
Wherever anybody falls in the polical spectrum, they must recognize that Michelle Obama's speech was not only good, it was close to perfect. So it made Ann Romney look like a novice by comparison ... and Bill, his speech was like having a politician sitting next to you talking politics. You would ocassionally throw this random facts and he would come back with a more in-depth look to educate you because politicians are the ones that know the inside story.
The US economy is growing slowly but Europe is falling back into recession. Unemployment across Europe is much higher than in the US. Europe is leaning toward more toward the austarity the Republicans seem to be promoting than Obama is. Relative performance is a better measure than absolute performance.
Yes Germany as well as a few other states in the EU are doing OK. But there are states in the US that are also doing well. If you want to look at individual states you can look at Massachusetts - it ranked 47th in US job creation when Governor Romney left.
The Republicans are not promoting austarity, they are promoting austarity to social programs but not overall because they are againts reducing military spending or letting tax breaks to the wealthy expire. Europe's situation is different because their borrowing costs went way up, so their solution was to austarity to reduce borrowing costs. The U.S. borrowing costs are very low already.
The concept and measurement of American Dream for Democrat's constituencies and Republican Constituencies differ substancially.
When you are an illegal immigrant from a country of extreme poverty, with only basic or no education, and not a hint of hope of ever improving, coming to American right there becomes a Dream come true. Once here,you get a job as a gardener or janitor, now you are in! a fixed income to get that dreamed TV or stereo at Walmart, send remittances home, and get your kids educated for FREE! Just there the lives of these mostly latinos have improved 300% - so if they just stay there and on top of that are warrantee free health and a SS check sometime in the future? Hey! Who could ask for more.
They dont need to know how that Soc Sec money is coming from, they dont need to know who was the builder or owner of that famous hotel they work for, they dont need to know how the owners of that beautiful house of the gardens they keep made their money. All they need to know is that the "US government" will give them stuff.
That's a Democrat constituency version of the American Dream. And please dont give me the Rubios/Castros/Sandovals...those are the ABSOLUTE exception to the rule.
When you are the descendant of multiple generations white anglosaxon Americans, your American Dream takes a completely differnt angle, standards, ambitions and aspirations. Children of Kennedys are not going to be comforted with recieving one SS check in 40 years...they will most likely follow a political career in a already well stablished family. The dreams of Sam Walton may have been to have the largest retailer store in America. The dreams of the Waltons children, then start from THAT level up to built the largest retailer store in the World.
When reps talk about American Dream they think the concept is definable by every individual based on his own life levels - what Dems call American Dream is basically opportunity for the ones at the lower level by punishing and smearing at the ones at the top, who instead have their OWN next pursue on their dream list.
It will be interesting to see if (or when) someone like Chelsea Clinton gets in politics, with such a "silver spoon" (I hate that phrase) upbringing with parents that are among the most famous, savvy and experienced politicians and let's see if she is going to be bashed the way Romney has been because of he's own upbringing.
I'm trying to figure out how anybody gets their children educated for free. At least where I live, schools are paid for primarily thru property taxes. If you own a house, you pay those taxes. If you rent a house or an apartment, those taxes are part of your rent, so you pay them. If you buy anything from a business in your community, its property taxes are part of what you pay. In short, education isn't free for anybody. If you live here, you are paying for it.
(Granted, to the extent that Federal funding is involved, and the Federal budget is in deficit, you are not paying the full cost. But I didn't have the impression that that was what you were talking about.)
"I'm trying to figure out how anybody gets their children educated for free. At least where I live, schools are paid for primarily thru property taxes."
Excellent point Jouris. I know well that schools are paid for by property taxes that we all pay and are not gifts from the Feds like many people like to think they are. So my question to you is, DO YOU think illegal aliens are PAYING for property taxes? is the same with the use of emergency rooms in hospitals. YET, the US (god bless its generous heart) WILL NOT deny education to people. The costs are either prorated or provided somehow.
As most illegal immigrants are probably not property owners, I would imagine most are paying some form of property tax in the rents they pay for housing. In my neck of the woods, landlords have been known to charge above-market rates on sub-par housing if they suspect the tenant won't/can't negotiate because of an immigration issue.
Not sure what point you were trying to make with the rest of your comment.
I believe both parties share a similar American Dream, they just differ on how to get there.
This shouldn't be a choice of playing favorites (interesting how you acccuse the Democrats of smearing those at the top while at the same time you are smearing those at the bottom). IMHO, we are all in this together, and all have a responsibility to do our best to make the American Dream available to all. Reasonable people can disagree on how to do that.
The point (which I obviously did very badly at making) is that property taxes are something that you can't avoid. If you rent, it's part of what you are paying (even if not explicitly). If you own, then you are going to get a tax bill every year. And if you don't pay it, the county sherriff will be around to see you about it. Unless you are living out of your car, there is just no way around it. (And who lives out of a car and send their children to school from there?)
Nix the F-35 jet development and we'll save enough money to educate all American kids for free for quite a while.
This he suggested, ignored a centrist case for business and government working together to promote growth and "broadly share prosperity".
- Such beautiful words. Such feeling. Such bunk.
What on earth does business and government "working together" mean? I'd rather not have them collude at all. Yes they can work in parallel, but not together. For that matter businesses alone should not "work together". There's a word for that - its called a cartel.
And what exactly is "broadly share prosperity"? What level is prosperity? How much of it is to be shared versus retained for oneself ? And how far is it to be shared - with family and friends, with everyone in your country, why not every fellow human on planet earth?
Politicians (on both sides) love using words like "fairness", "justice", "community" and my favorite one - "values". These in politics are the equivalent of white-labelled goods in manufacturing. You can take whatever means to you as "fairness" and say the guy on the podium is on your side. And he knows that.
"For that matter businesses alone should not "work together". There's a word for that - its called a cartel."
Another word for it would be "supply chain."
Here are three examples of business and government 'working together' that I think you would support.
- Government decides where the roads will go, private businesses build and use them.
- Government sets up standards bodies for interoperable equipment (e.g. ANSI, ISO, ITU), and private businesses provide the experts that write the standards.
- Businesses hire skills they need and fire ones they don't; government provides training and employment insurance to help people transition.
If this sounds banal, it is. It's just the normal working of an advanced civilization, it happens every day, and those who do it well (e.g. Israel) usually outcompete those who do it less well (e.g. Egypt). Those who didn't do it at all (e.g. the Sioux) get crushed.
"Those who didn't do it at all (e.g. the Sioux) get crushed."
Particularly if you add in a couple of smallpox-infected extra blankets.
If I understand correctly, a cartel is when companies producing the same product come together to reduce competition and raise the prices beyond what they otherwise would. Companies in a supply chain provide different parts to the same company.
That's correct. In both cases it could be said the companies are "working together." My point was companies "working together" doesn't necessarily entail a cartel.
I understand now. Thanks.
"Collusion" and "working together" are not synonymous.
There is a reason that laws are many pages long. The American language is not a precise legal language, there are many nuances.
pun.gent -
Thanks for your response. You are correct - I would support the examples you have listed.
But this may be a matter of semantics - the examples you have listed to me would be examples of government and business "working in parallel", not "working together".
My understanding of "working together" is a case in which each party has material input or influence into the decisions and actions made by the other.
The former is a case in which each party has pre-designated roles and they are performed like a double blind test, completely impartially, without any input of influence of either party on the decisions and actions made by the other.
Yes, there are some examples in which the "working together" part works. But the risks vastly outweigh the benefits. Most third world countries are the way they are to a substantial degree because of the "I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine" cabal between business and government. So it was in that sense that I meant that I don't want them working "together".
The message that I was trying to convey in the post overall was that politicians will never spell out what it is that they precisely mean by terms like broadly share/distribute. They thrive of using fluffy and vague words that sound pleasing but governance is about hard choices where you are forced to choose between two desirable things but cannot have both. Or tolerate one of two bad things because you can only get rid of one. That hard choice is never made clear. Its always a choice between black and white, like we're all retards - "My dear little Tommy, when asked to pick between candy and crap, always choose candy".
In an ironical illustration of the point of my original post, the term "working together" can be interpreted in different ways by different people.
To me, working together is "active co-operation" which is a mere step away, if not the same as "collusion". As part of a team.
To you, working together means (I'm assuming) performing designed roles that are each important but without influencing the actions or decisions of each other.
A team of detectives and scientists working together to solve a case versus detectives and doctors working together in their own separate roles to keep a city functioning.
As I've said below, I'm not very trustful of politicians because they thrive on using such words that can be interpreted in different ways by different members of the audience. The words sound all nice and good like Mom and Apple Pie until you start asking different listeners what they understand by each term.
You are correct. That was an overreach in my argument. Supply chain is a classic and desirable example of businesses coming together. I'm still not sure though that a similar partnership is desirable between government and business, but someone may convince me!
These are all true examples. One small caveat...I would also add that government is not some amorphous body that magically provides these services. Our government in actuality is made up of US citizens who work for the US taxpayer who are owners and workers of the private corporations that build and use the roads. So in effect the government worker works for the taxpayer, not for the government. And the tax dollars of those corporations and private sector workers fund and pay for those roads and for the "expertise" of the government that decides where those roads go. It is the US citizen and taxpayer that allows the government to exist in it's present form, not the other way around. That is where the liberal party forgets what government is all about and where the extreme right takes it way to seriously.
Businesses in a supply chain charge each other for the goods they are "supplying". Cartels get together to screw over those on the outside.
Bit of a difference.
If you enjoy political speeches, Bill Clinton's was vintage. The interesting thing, I thought, was his pitch to claim the Democrats as the party of aspiration. You might think this sits uneasily with the Democrats' statist instincts, and in any case the Republicans would seem to have claimed it as their own niche. But Clinton drew a philosophical distinction between (Republican) individualism as a rhetorical mantra and (Democrat) aspiration as an emotion.
Clinton was a monster in his speech last night.
Yet is Obama the one credited with the silver tongue. A good orator reads from a teleprompter, give passionate entonations and can sell refrigerators in Alaska (plus hope and change).
Clinton, like Reagan can communicate. They can explain you the most difficult things in language that even a 6th grade person understands. I disagree with the Democratic platform - but Clinton has GOT TO BE one of the best, savviest, diplomats, wisest, impeccable, perfect, exceptional, phenomenal politicians we've ever seen in the American Landscape.
He was just terrific. Oh Well, too bad he isnt running...
I quite wondered if the chant of four more years wasn't for Clinton.
I think this 'Pro-Choice' stance taken by the Democrats is FOOLISH!
(The Republican's 'No-Choice' stance is the correct one)
By Foolish do you mean because it will cost them votes?
Or Foolish as in "I want to impose my religion on everyone so I am Pro-Life and must vote GOP"?
Or Foolish as in "They need someone like Romney who flip flopped on Abortion?"
"I want to impose my religion on everyone so I am Pro-Life"
It is interesting that people automatically equates a Pro-life position with Religious bigotry. It is never because of personal, ethical, humanist position but just religious indoctrination taboos.
Converserly, there are even more religious people that are pro-choice regardless his religious teachings.
The Romney flip flopping is also so ridiculous. Tell me of one politician that doesnt adjust positions to please the constituency of the moment. Romney running for Governor of MA, CERTAINLY has to be different than Romney running as GOP national candidate.
What, dont you remember with the seriousness that Obama stated his position on Marriage 4 years ago, and now when needing his base reactivated switch to Ok gay marriage? recieving public funds and then rejecting public funds? against extending Bush tax cuts, and then extending them, and so on?
Who or what appointed you to control the lives and decisions of those who disagree with you?
I speak with the Voice of God on this issue.
As do the rest of my Republican brothers (and some of my Republican sisters)
See the reply of TS2912 to my comment for the answer to the question you pose.
See the reply of TS2012 to my comment for the answer to the first question you pose.
TS2912 was being sarcastic - at least judging by his/her other posts.
I hope so. There are so many people around who make statements like that seriously.
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The Twins and Blue Jays were unable to complete series sweeps on Wednesday, and both will be looking to get back to their recent winning ways starting Friday at Target Field.
While Toronto has won three straight series for the first time since its 11-game winning streak, Minnesota has won four of six after dropping five in a row.
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In the far northern corner of Xinjiang province, in the Altai mountains, one can find the last remnants of an ancient culture. The area is populated by a mix of ethnic Kazakhs, Mongolians and Tuwas, who handmake their own wooden skis in the same way as their forefathers thousands of years ago. Archeological finds indicate that this region might possibly be the origin of skiing, with a ski history that surpasses northern European countries.
For thousands of years, the skis have been used to hunt elk, bear and other animals, and only a few skiers still know these ancient winter hunting skills. The skis, with horse-hair skins underneath to give traction on the uphill, shows what skis might have looked like in centuries past. With modernity approaching with new winter roads, internet and access to cities, the ancient skills are likely to die out quickly. In January 2013, Jonas Bendiksen went to document the ways of these ancient skiers. He had the rare privilege to join their skiing and hunting trips, and to follow see the making of these traditional skis.


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Bedroom 2 | Main floor | 11' x 15' (3.35m x 4.57m) | Carpet |
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Book your room at Krystal Grand Punta Cancun
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Max Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
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Max Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)Upscale oceanfront spa resort, only steps away from lively Punta Cancun area and shopping
Located in Cancun (Hotel Zone), Krystal Grand Punta Cancun is minutes from Delphinus Dreams and Playa Gaviota Azul.
This 4-star resort is within close proximity of Forum Beach and Cancun Convention Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 314 air-conditioned rooms featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Enjoy a meal at one of the resort's dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at a beach bar, a poolside bar, or one of 4 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This resort has 9 meeting rooms available for events. Free valet parking is available onsite.
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All-Inclusive Details
All-inclusive room rates at Krystal Grand Punta Cancun are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Hotel Amenities
The Beach House Spa, overlooking the Caribbean Sea from an exclusive location with white sand beach, includes a variety of massage cabins, including one facial massage cabin, a sauna, and cabins with special equipment such as a Vichy bed and spa tub. Beach lounge chairs and umbrellas provided. Treatment options include a delightful chocolate wrap, hot stone and relaxing sports massages, hydroptherapy and aromatherapy treatments, reflexology massage, and couples' massage, all with well-being and balance in mind. The spa also includes a beauty salon.
Roundtrip airport transportation is available for a surcharge, and the property includes a grocery store.
Other amenities include 9 meeting/conference rooms, babysitting services (surcharge), business services, including a computer station, computer rental, and audiovisual equipment. Free Wireless Internet access is available in the Krystal Grand Punta Cancun's public areas. Laundry, banquet, and wedding facilities are also on site. Guests also enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary parking, and the option of a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Guests can take advantage of buffet breakfast for a surcharge.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Total number of rooms - 314
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 14
- Number of bars/lounges - 4
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Free WiFi
- Grocery/convenience store
- Computer station
- Snack bar/deli
- Sauna
- Children's club
- Meeting rooms 2
- Free valet parking
- Poolside bar
- Beach bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Local Expert Concierge
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Beach umbrellas
- Free beach cabanas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Number of restaurants - 4
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 9
- Shopping on site
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Elevator/lift
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Laundry facilities
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Garden
- Spa services on site
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Swim-up bar
- Television in lobby
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Furnished balcony
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Climate control
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Room service (24 hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- Cable TV service
Where to Eat
O - Buffet and à la carte breakfasts. Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Croissants, Danish pastries, and breads freshly baked in the onsite bakery. Open from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.
The Grill - An array of international and wood-fired specialties served poolside, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, pool, and garden. Light fare, drinks, and a children's menu are available. Open from noon to 11 PM.
The Deli - Offers a wide variety of drinks, salads, sandwiches, coffees, and desserts. Internet access. Open from 6 AM to 11 PM daily (subject to change).
The Beach Bar and Grill - A beachfront location serving lunch, appetizers, and a variety of drinks. Al fresco dining available. Open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The Lounge & Terraces - Relaxed atmosphere by the lobby and on the outdoor terrace, overlooking the Cancún Hotel Zone. A tapas bar open for lunch, dinner, and drinks from 9 AM to midnight.
The Pool Bar - Poolside bar with swim-up section. Drinks and mid-day snacks and sandwiches. Open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Nearby Things to Do
A waterfall divides the resort's large, 2-level pool. The lower pool features in-water sunbathing chairs and a swim-up bar. The upper-deck pool area offers a quieter setting. Beach access is available on either side of the resort, and the clear Caribbean waters are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Lounge chairs and palapas are on the beach.
Krystal Grand Punta Cancun offers a daily activities program for children and adults, including yoga, walks on the beach, beach and pool volleyball, water aerobics, and beach soccer. Scooters/mopeds can be rented nearby. Ecotours are available nearby.
The prestigious Cancún Golf Club at Pok-Ta-Pok, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is 1.3 miles (2 kilometers) away. The course incorporates hundreds of meters of dramatic shoreline amid ancient Mayan ruins.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the Krystal Grand Punta Cancun; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Playground on site
- Volleyball on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Ecotours nearby
Spa Services
- Deep tissue massage
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Hot stone massage
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Number of treatment rooms 5
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Massages
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is Noon
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No cribs (infant beds) available
- Fee for buffet breakfast: MXN 280 per person (approximately)
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who need to consume additional calories to help them meet their nutritional needs.
This is an old family favorite, but it's loaded with calories and fat so don't forget to take your enzymes if you are pancreatic insufficient.
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4
Serving size: 1 chicken breast
Nutritional analysis (per serving): 722 calories 61 g protein 46 g fat 794 mg sodium 620 mg calcium
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions: Serve this with your favorite pasta dish. Don't forget to add some veggies to your meal!
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Ash's Krookodile is a ground/dark-type Pokémon owned by Ash. It is the ninth Pokémon he caught in Unova. It first appeared as a recurring Pokémon until it was captured. Krookodile is one of Ash's strongest Pokémon.
Krookodile first appeared as a Sandile, known as Sunglasses Sandile because of the sunglasses it wore, in A Sandile Gusher of Change and Here Comes the Trubbish Squad! until it evolved into Krokorok in Dancing With the Ducklett Trio! while battling Ash's Pikachu. It blasted off after getting defeated in both BW012 and BW020, sparking a rivalry with Pikachu. It was also set to reappear in BW023, however it was postponed due to timing.
Krookodile reappeared in Explorers of the Hero's Ruin! as a Krokorok and was captured by Ash in Battling the Bully!, officially making him part of the team and the ninth Pokémon Ash caught in Unova.
In BW070, Krookodile battled against Skyla and her Swoobat and was defeated with Air Cutter. In BW080, he and Ash did some training with Brycen and his Beartic. In BW081, it was used in the Icirrus City Gym where he was used against Brycen's Vanillish but was quickly recalled. He was later used against Brycen's Beartic where he won, winning Ash the Freeze Badge. Since it fully evolved it became a real powerhouse in his team defeated Iris' Dragonite with its new power and its speed has increased.
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Unova | Mistralton Gym | Skyla | Swoobat | Lose | BW070 |
Unova | Irricus Gym | Brycen | Vanillish | Recalled | BW081 |
Unova | Icirrus Gym | Brycen | Bearctic | Win | BW081 |
Unova | Iris | Dragonite | Win | BW094 |
Known Moves
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Bite | A Sandile Gusher of Change! |
Dig + | A Sandile Gusher of Change! |
Stone Edge + | Here Comes the Trubbish Squad! |
Crunch | Battling the Bully! |
Dragon Claw + | Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three! |
Aerial Ace + | Strong Strategy Steals the Show! |
+ indicates this Pokémon used this move recently.* - indicates this Pokémon normally can't use this move. |
- He was set to appear in BW023 but the episode, along with BW024, was postponed until further notice.
- Prior to capture, Krookodile seemed to have inherited the blast off gag from Team Rocket.
- Krookodile, like other recurring Pokémon, has an item it carries around, its sunglasses, but was the first to have been caught by Ash Ketchum.
- Krookodile is Ash's second Dark Pokémon, the first being Scraggy.
- It is the second evolved Pokémon Ash caught in Unova. The first being Palpitoad.
- Krookodile is the third Pokémon that Ash caught who had an accessory, the first being Squirtle (they both have Sunglasses) and the second being Sceptile (who had a twig).
- When the sunglasses that Krookodile wears are knocked off, it seems to always have a nervous breakdown, suggesting it may be a comfort object, which is supported in BW067.
- Krookodile is the second Pokémon owned by a main character to always wear something, the first being Dawn's Buneary who wore a sleeveless jacket outside of battle.
- Krookodile is the fourth Pokémon to follow Ash around before being captured. First was Aipom, second was Gible, and third was Oshawott.
- Krookodile is the second Pokémon that evolved prior to its capture, the first being Ash's Primeape. However, Krookodile was captured long after it evolved, while Primeape was caught in its debut.
- Krookodile is Ash's second non-Dragon Pokémon to know a Dragon-type move, the first being his Charizard.
- Krookodile is Ash's second Pokémon that knows Aerial Ace that isn't a Flying-type Pokémon, the first being his Quilava.


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Sociology Department
Sociology is a multifaceted discipline. At Hunter College we seek to build a department in which most of the facets of the sociological enterprise are represented. We have theoretical/philosophical sociologists, field researchers and quantitative researchers, criminologists, critical theorists, specialists in media studies and consumer behavior, micro-sociologists, students of global and international studies, urban studies, and specialist in computer–based research programs. Demography and immigration are also represented strongly in our departmental program. Gender studies and the sociology of work too are essential parts of our curriculum as well as race and ethnicity and social inequality. In addition, we have a small program that caters to students going into careers in social work.
Precisely because sociology is a broad-gauged discipline that encompasses theory, methods of observation and research, and a range of specialized topics, sociology is eminently suited to carrying out the goals of Hunter College overall. These goals fall into four general categories: 1) acquisition of conceptual and analytical skills; 2) development of intellectual and personal growth; 3) broadening of students' outlook through understanding their and the world's cultures and values; and 4) generating new knowledge to help address local and international needs and issues.
We take seriously the rich diversity of Hunter's student body by offering courses that emphasize both local and global perspectives. New York City is a "laboratory" in both undergraduate and master's level courses from "Intro" classes to urban sociology, quantitative methods and statistics, race/ethnicity, immigration, consumer behavior, criminology and gender. We also offer courses on international development and globalization. Our strength in the fields of race/ethnicity and immigration, as well as in a range of other established subfields, allows us to incorporate sociological perspectives with an appreciation of Hunter students' wonderfully diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Last but not least, our Graduate Program in Social Research prepares students for careers in applied sociology, and makes it possible for students to secure jobs in the non-profit, governmental and corporate world that may have traditionally been closed to them. Our BA/MS Program also gives students who already attend Hunter an opportunity to remain engaged with their studies while becoming integrated into a community of sociologists. The GSR is nationally recognized as a model for integrating the applied with the theoretical in training students for the professional world. Both in our graduate and undergraduate programs, we encourage faculty to develop new electives on a regular basis which keeps our curriculum up-to-date and engaging for students.
What is Sociology?
"Sociology... is a science which attempts the interpretive understanding of social action in order thereby to arrive at a causal explanation of its course and effects." - Max Weber
"Individual natures are merely the indeterminate material which the social factor determines and transforms." - Emile Durkheim
"... the human essence is no abstraction inherent in each single individual. In its reality it is the ensemble of social relations." - Karl Marx
"Self and Society are twin-born, we know one as immediately as we know the other, and the notion of a separate and independent ego is an illusion. " - Charles Horton Cooley