Does american culture show reverence for nature?
America as a country, as policy, shows nothing but disdain for nature. Nature gets in the way of the dollar and as a matter of policy we will not stand for that. Since it's conception America has brought about the slaughter of native people, millions of buffalo, millions of passenger pigeons, and brought countless other species to the brink of destruction. America has polluted the land, the water and the air and have even started to pollute outside our own atmosphere. There are many Americans who do have a reverence for nature but they can only slow down the inevitable. The dollar will conquer all. The Bible warns us, common sense warns us and logic warns us but greed rules us.
How does the Congress organize itself?
and what are some of the important powers and functions it exercises? In addition, how are bills processed through Congress and how do they become laws? Be sure to consider the politics of these processes as well as their procedural aspects.
Between Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, who is more likely to win the election?
Sanders and easily.1) A large number of Republicans hate Trump and would simply not turn out to vote on election day. While he has a 30 something approval rating, he has a 60 something percent disapproval rating. Also Sanders doesn't generate the hate in the Republican camp the Clinton does.2) A lot of what Bernie Sanders says makes a lot of sense, many of his policies work in free, fair and capitalist countries around the world, not to mention some in FDR's time in office.3) In a two horse race he will have a lot clear air to push his message. Head to head the media will have to focus on the positions of both candidates, this is a strength of Sanders and a weakness of Trump's who is far stronger in rhetoric.4) The Hispanic vote. After Trump's murders and rapists comment (which would be played time and time in news and ads during the campaign) there is no political maneuver that could win them win. It's gives Sanders a massive voting bloc (often decisive in many states) without even needing to fight for it.5) The military vote. I doubt many US service personnel want another Iraq and neither would their families. Trump threats action against Iran while mocking John McCain. Sanders is advocating a reduction in US military involvement. 6) Bernie's track record is constant, Donald's is all over the shop. Will inevitably lead to some embarrassing moments on the campaign trail and is great fodder for attack ads.Money, both candidates will not attract a great deal of corporate support but have passionate supporter base. I don't think Trump's silly enough to sink the massive amounts of money need for it to be decisive on a very uncertain prospect (although I have been wrong about him a few times now). It won't be a game changer.
Who else believes in "Peace through strength"?
Reagan was awesome. He prevented an all out nuclear war in some of the most strenous negotiations of our time. Not a single other President so far would've been able to do that. America saw that he was an awesome President too. He downright SPANKED Jimmy Carter. Carter had plunged the US into an economic crisis, with plans much the same as Barack Obama's today. Reagan came in with a campaign that was for lower taxes to stimulate the economy, less government interference, and strong national defense. Ronald Reagan, with those principles, enjoyed a high approval rating and a country that grew stronger under his leadership. Take note of that Obama.
What do you think about Trump claiming that Putin is a better leader than Obama?
I think it’s entirely in keeping with what we know about Donald J. Trump. He definitely seems to admire dictators and despots. He has praised Putin on multiple occasions. And that could simply be the likelihood that Trump owes lots of money to the Russians — one theory as to why he won’t release his tax returns.But he’s said similar things about Saddam Hussein (“We shouldn't have destabilized Saddam Hussein, right. He was a bad guy, really bad guy. But you know what he did well? He killed terrorists”), Kim Jung Un ("You gotta give him credit"), Bashar al-Assad ("I think in terms of leadership, he's getting an A and our president is not doing so well"), Muammar Gaddafi (“We would be so much better off if Gaddafi were in charge right now.”). He’s quoted Benito Mussolini in his speeches and on Twitter. He praised the Chinese Government as “strong” for the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.This is what Trump sees as a powerful leader. And he’s sympathized in other ways. He’s repeatedly attacked the press and our First Amendment. He’s called for the US Government closing down mosques. He’s called to “open up libel laws” to prevent criticism of political figures. He’s attacked the Eight Amendment, called for waterboarding and “even more” torture. Called for the killing of the families of suspected terrorists. His attacks on Muslims would shred the Fourteenth Amendment.It’s pointless to discuss just how much of an American Dictator we get with Mr. Trump, how much he could actually do, as such things could really only be discovered through practice. But we really ought to think, as a people, if we hold our freedoms so loosely that we’d even take the risk.When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. - Maya AngelouReferencesTrump’s favorite dictators: In reviled tyrants, GOP nominee finds traits to praise5 Controversial Dictators and Leaders Donald Trump Has PraisedTrump threatens to weaken First Amendment protections for reportersIs the First Amendment safe from Donald Trump?Donald Trump Could Threaten U.S. Rule of Law, Scholars SayTrump vs. the Constitution: A GuideDictator Trump Wants A Special Law To Purge All Obama Appointees If He Wins White HouseThe complete guide to how Trump can make himself the first American dictator