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Post by LuciferIX on Apr 4, 2008 18:29:17 GMT 12
Sadly yes, when I first registered for the class it was to get a requirement out of the way and it seemed interesting. Now I'm just glad that its over half over.
If you don't mind me asking, what is the contract for?
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Post by Praetor on Apr 5, 2008 20:01:45 GMT 12
Wow, international relations is more than I thought it was. I thought it was just examining the foreign policies of leaders.
But, most of these theories make sense. Although I find it strange that there would be a completely seperate theory for feminism. I thought the theories listed was supposed to be in general or in a broad sense; the feminist theory seems too specific.
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Post by LuciferIX on Apr 5, 2008 20:38:49 GMT 12
Ya it goes a lot deeper than one might originally think. The study of how the different countries interact is a major thing for state leaders. The foreign policies are all based off of how they want the other states to respond to them. This class got deeper into the reasons that people choose those decisions, both from a slight psychological viewpoint as well as all the different factors that can influence the decisions (past treaties, International Organizations, etc.).
As for the theories, I just gave a few examples. Pretty much I listed the ones that made the most sense, except for feminism and idealism(although idealism for reasons not listed here). There are like 3 or 4 more theories and there were more points for each of the ones that I did put up. The feminism theory was thought up to try and state that the wars and conflict of today's policies are because of men's way of thinking. They think if women were in control there would be more talking and less conflict. The rest of the theory just goes into specifics of what might be different. But its still obvious that there would be a difference, so its less of a theory and more simple fact. As a Biomedical major I can list off several ways that the male and female brains differ and the reasons that those affect the thinking of the individual. So its mostly just the hardcore feminists trying to get their say in, at least IMO.
Overall the class isn't that bad, its just that there are days when the topic is just too boring. That and the fact that he makes us copy an insane amount of notes. Alright I'm stopping this one here, I have a test next week in that class and I don't want to talk about it during the time I have to relax away from schoolwork. Hope you enjoyed the my little slice of life.
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Post by Vurtax on Apr 7, 2008 23:12:29 GMT 12
I know this is a political question, but asking this to all the people who aren't in america:
What do you think of America?
I know we're hated by a lot of people out there but i also like to know who's with us. I honestly myself don't like the path of declining my own country is taking honestly, the democratic leaders are tearing apart this country by supporting the same things (like national helathcare) that's bringing down great countries like Germany, Britain, and France. I feel sorry for those who live there because i've heard alot of cases of how bad the plan is. And i'm really angry at those democratic leaders who think they're the only ones right and the the republicans (like me) are written off as herd animals who need special care and are better off dead.
Honestly myself, i hate where my countries going, i plan on immigrating to Australia as soon as i can.
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Post by DaveTheFishandChipsGuy on Apr 7, 2008 23:28:09 GMT 12
What a good looking question...
Personally I think America's ok, even if it should still be a British colony... ;D (joke)
All I know is fuel is Waaaaaaaaaay more expensive over here atm, and my dad says that something in America (possibly the election) is causing a world-wide economic recession.
But I said "Dad, I'm a Zoology student, I don't know anyting about economics." ;D
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Post by Elite4James on Apr 8, 2008 9:32:30 GMT 12
America's okay. I just wish the proud majority would swallow their pride and help the environment. The amount of 4x4's I see owned by people there who do not need them is astounding. Majority of the people are nice, as far as I can remember. I was 12 when I went to America and I had a pretty good time there.
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Post by JbstormburstADV on Apr 8, 2008 10:14:42 GMT 12
Well, as a fellow American, I have to respond to your statement about the parties by offering this statementt:
The economy, which we all know is in a recession, is the way it is becasuse of the Republicans. Now, before you blitz me, if you can remember back to Clinton's term, you will remember that his regime was able to keep the economy from falling back due to, "Reganomics," the Republican plan for the economy. And guess what; Bush ruined the economy with funding this d---ed war that nobody wants anymore. And, then there's the war itself. You get me.
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Post by Praetor on Apr 8, 2008 10:25:17 GMT 12
Remember that there is a debate board for this. (just in case an argument breaks out)
To answer the healthcare issue:
Lara, how is the health care doing for you guys up in Canada?
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Post by RobSp1derp1g on Apr 8, 2008 10:29:06 GMT 12
I am Portuguese and so I will remove myself from this conversation...
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Post by Vurtax on Apr 12, 2008 12:48:55 GMT 12
Okay bringing up a new topic:
Does anyone here besides me know that Marriland has been defeated? He was totally pwned by Flashfox, Flashfox beat him with 5 of his pokemon in still good health.
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Post by JbstormburstADV on Apr 12, 2008 14:33:50 GMT 12
No!!! It's almost F-in impossible to beat Marriland.
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Post by Praetor on Apr 12, 2008 16:15:21 GMT 12
Okay bringing up a new topic: Does anyone here besides me know that Marriland has been defeated? He was totally pwned by Flashfox, Flashfox beat him with 5 of his pokemon in still good health. Can you post a link to the video?
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Post by Vurtax on Apr 13, 2008 3:12:30 GMT 12
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Post by Praetor on Apr 13, 2008 12:17:48 GMT 12
That was one scary frosslass. I think I learned something from this battle, but I'm not telling.
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