The whistle on global-wide surveillance activities

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In June 2013, Edward Snowden blew the whistle on global-wide surveillance activities, thus  giving new meaning to the phrase: “Big Brother is watching you!” (from George Orwell’s 1984, published in 1949). If nothing else, this revelation, complete with substantial proof, confirmed some of the conspiracy theories regarding the ubiquitous presence of government in ordinary citizens’ lives. This CT turned out to be a conspiracy after all.

  • Research another conspiracy theory that has gained attention in the last 10 years because of the factual evidence presented and because the people who support this theory are deemed to be credible. For this post, only ONE (APA) reference is necessary–the CT you will use for this assignment.
  • In one paragraph, say how/why the CT you chose is much closer to a conspiracy than to a conspiracy theory 
  • FINALLY….Consider 3 aspects of your life where this assignment or Conspiracy Theories course may have influenced you and how (e.g  consider–critical thinking, conversation with others, work life, general knowledge,  and anything else you view as important).

 

 

Women’s political ambition in the House of Representatives

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Based on Palmer and Simon’s article on women’s political ambition in the House of Representatives

Please give a critical analysis of the literature. For example, you could assess the methodology, provide testable hypotheses for research you think still needs to be done, analyze an idea raised in the readings, or make an argument that you think provides a better interpretation of the data.

Also, please analyze the methods used, offer idea(s) for better methods.

Please Offer compelling criticisms and offer ideas for future research.

Push your argument; try to answer the tough questions, Pursue an argument you especially liked.

Please make an argument. Please present a counterargument and explain why yours is better.

Develop an argument.

Thank you so much. I would appreciate it if you could answer all the items.

Traditions of international order

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Traditions of international order. Based on his analysis, compare and contrast the Hobbesian, Kantian and Grotian views on international society.

According to Yanzhong Huang (2009: 127): ‘Infectious disease has historically affected world politics more extensively than most imagine (McNeill 1976; Watts 1999). Yet despite its impact on the course of history and the fate of nations, for a long time the concept of security focussed on the use of military power to protect national borders and interests abroad.’

Critically discuss this statement by referring to Huang’s arguments and applying them to the COVID- 19 pandemic. Your answer should address (i) the security implications of pandemic disease; and (ii) what international relations tells us about the efficacy of state responses to the pandemic. (30 marks)

Question 2 Critically discuss the role that energy politics plays in Russian foreign policy. What, if any, has
the effect of the 2022 conflict in the Ukraine been on this? (30 marks)

How Constitution protected the Slavery

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Addressing the fact how Constitution protected the  Slavery. Obviously, this is a troubling subject, so if you need to discuss the topic with me, please let me know. Here’s the question for you to answer in your Discussion 3 post. Also, note that the question that I ask is broad, so you can answer it in some different ways.  As discussed in this week’s material, slavery was protected by the Constitution of the United States in a few different ways. What does this mean to you? How should we face this reality as a society?

Trump and thegrand old party

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A Gift to Trump and thegrand old party ,” The New York Times editorial board writes that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her allies are playing into President Trump’s hands by constantly attacking fellow Democrats. The article discusses how Ocasio-Cortez and her allies have been critical of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, calling her out for not being progressive enough. This article relates to classical liberalism because it discusses how Ocasio-Cortez and her allies are harming the Democratic Party with their infighting.

The policies held by a group of nations

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The balance of power describes the policies held by a group of nations to protect them against any one nation becoming too powerful. An imbalance in power can be seen in examples such as war through demonstrations like the Cold War (the U.S. was at a standoff with the USSR due to a disagreement in the balance of powers). The balance of tradedescribes the policies aimed at protecting the imports and exports of a country. An imbalance in trade can occur within a nation when the demands of a good do not match the supply of the good.

Conservative Party of Canada

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Conservative Party of Canada will start running ads publicizing their next party leader, as a viable Prime Minister of Canada. Assume that the new party leader (whoever it is – and you may assume one of the front-runners wins) is not very well known across Canada, and must boost his name recognition and his stature as a critic of Prime Minister Trudeau.

Compose a 30 second radio ad (about 65 words) for the new party leader to build name recognition and support across the country. Remember that the Conservative Party is more fiscally conservative than the Liberals or the NDP,

and tends to enjoy support from those who think Ontario is too powerful, lives outside of the largest cities, are less sympathetic to equity/diversity initiatives, favor incentives for business growth and tend to support the full lifting of COVID restrictions. Identify your target demographics (1 mark) and explain why you think this spot will influence this audience (2 marks). 4 marks total.

Peace without victory 1917

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Woodrow Wilson called for a peace without victor  in 1917 (Peace Without Victory (Links to an external site.)) but in 1919 he acceded to those who demanded a victory of the “righteous overevil.” Twenty years after the Treaty of Versailles, the Second World War commenced.

There may be parallels to the current war in Ukraine. Some argue that nothing less than the complete evacuation of Ukraine by Russia is acceptable, and that the West should assist Kyiv

If you believe that diplomacy might have prevented the war, explain why, and If you believe that Russia must be stopped at all costs explain why

Discuss two types of psychological disorders

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Discuss two types of psychological disorders including their typical causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors.

Psychological disorders can be related to depression, anxiety, stress, psychosis, sleep, and more. They can vary in severity and affect people differently.

Mental health disorders affect how you think, feel and behave. Treatments may include medication, psychotherapy and other therapies.

Discuss mental retardation/intellectual disability

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Discuss the characteristics of mental retardation/intellectual disability, including three possible causes of this disability.

Intellectual disability (ID), once called mental retardation, is characterized by below-average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of …
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