Political parties. If you have not joined one, you are missing out. There is so much positive with both Democratic and Republican parties, it is simply is foolish to not join one. You donate a ton of money to people you have never even met, have pretty much no voice at all as to who gets the nominee, and still the government takes advantage of you. Because of these awesome political parties, Congress has an amazing 13% approval rating and seemingly can make compromises with ease. Political parties are a must for anyone not in one yet. When it comes down to it, both parties have their ups and downs, but who can really go wrong with either?
Starting off with the Grand Ol’ Party, or the ever-so-popular G.O.P. If you like religion and only religion, this is the party for you. Theocracy is a term that the G.O.P refuses to use, but everyone knows they really strive for one. Nothing like a highly Christian government with a population similar to a melting pot of different religions. The G.O.P logic is flawless in this aspect.
Everyone’s favorite past-time is getting bullied by big-business, right? A vote for the G.O.P would pretty much make this a reality. With some nice tax-loopholes and business friendly policies, big businesses would thrive like they never have before. This certainly is an ideal environment, right? Companies who have all the power over consumers, driving the price of every day goods up. Who would not want to live in a country like this? Even more important than business-friendly policies, the G.O.P strongly supports income inequality, everyone’s favorite. Who does not love one-percent of the population holding ninety-percent of the nation’s wealth? The G.O.P certainly loves it and will try as hard as it can to ensure that this is possible.
Perhaps the Republicans’ favorite topic to totally ignore is the complete myth of science. Not only do the Republicans refuse to fund science, they actually attempt to discredit any finding of science. Science is not that important, however. Although it has cured diseases, sustained human life, and solved mysteries about the earth that are previously unknown, it seriously can not be that important. If you do not find science important similar to the Republicans, the G.O.P may be worth a look.
However great the Republican Party may seem, the Democratic Party offers just as many benefits, if not more. Currently, our President hails from the Democratic Party, which seems to be working out fabulously. What Democrats seem to love more than anything else are taxes. Taxes, taxes, and more taxes seems to be the Democrat way. Who does not love a nice, healthy tax? Working hard every day and trying to make a living, with a good portion of it being taken away from you. Even better, if you earn more money, work much harder than an everyday person, you get even more money taken from you, which makes complete sense. Where exactly is the money going, though? Social Security is where most of it goes. What Social Security essentially is is a glorified, legal Ponzi Scheme. Too bad all of the money tax payers give may never come back to them, thanks to the “Baby Boomers”. This is all a great reason to vote for the Democratic Party, however.
The Democratic Party does an even greater job of handling financial situations once they take over major cities. The emerging Metropolis called Detroit is currently thriving. Under Democratic control, has the city ever seen better days? Doubtful. Even bigger than a city is a state, which Democrats control the most populous state, California. California has thriving cities left and right, with few facing any type of economic crisis at all, except for a little something called bankruptcy. Regardless, examples exist in the current United States landscape that show-off just how successful the party is at running a city.
1. Where does the writer introduce and summarize the arguments he or she will rebut? Share ideas on arrangement and effectiveness.
– The writer introduces the topic of joining political parties in the introduction paragraph.
– I like how the paper was arranged. The way you phrased the sentences to exemplify the satire was great!
2 . What is the common ground or concession(s) this writer offers? Offer suggestions for improvement.
– The common ground is that political parties are a must for anyone not in one yet as political parties are full of benefits.
3. Comment on the effectiveness of the line(s) of argument. Offer at least two suggestions to strengthen the argument.
– I think the writer did a great job expressing the satire used in his piece on political parties. As I was reading your paper, it made me laugh because the satire was so ridiculous.
– In order to strengthen the satire, I think you should use outside sources that tie into the satire used.
4. How does the writer’s outside sources enhance his or her position? Make some suggestions for additional resources.
– The writer does not use outside source to enhance his position.
– I think you should use outside sources to enhance your position because it would make your paper that much better. For example, you can find an outside source that explain why science IS important.
5. Comment on what is successful about the paper and make three overall suggestions for improvement.
– I think the writer did a great job demonstrated the satire used in his piece.
– I suggest that the writer use outside sources for improvement. My using outside sources, you will be able to rebut the satire used in the piece.
1. Where does the writer introduce and summarize the arguments he or she will rebut? Share ideas on arrangement and effectiveness.
AJ introduces his arguments by first describing the Republican Party, then the Democratic Party in a satirical way.
2 . What is the common ground or concession(s) this writer offers? Offer suggestions for improvement.
AJ offers common grounds my making his paper about both political parties, therefore most people can relate.
3. Comment on the effectiveness of the line(s) of argument. Offer at least two suggestions to strengthen the argument.
4. How does the writer’s outside sources enhance his or her position? Make some suggestions for additional resources.
AJ uses primarily political party generalizations to form his satire. I would suggest using one or two current events to support his claims in each paragraph.
5. Comment on what is successful about the paper and make three overall suggestions for improvement.
The paper is successful in establishing the stereotypical downfalls of each political party. One suggestion however would be to include a paragraph or two about minority parties. Most of them have more radical views, making them very susceptible to satire. I would also suggest using more facts and figures to exaggerate the satire.