The world of politics with its sheer audacity and biblical importance is something to which we are undoubtedly accustomed. Yet, behind the façade, there exists a contemporary world. It is a dark and crooked abyss which people are either unaware of or choose to overlook. Giving an insight into this unassuming world is the Emmy and Golden Globe winning American political drama namely House of Cards. The series revolves around the struggle of a ruthless yet calculating politician and his equally collaborating wife as they shrewdly climb up the political ladder. The ultimate prize being unfathomable power, their insatiable lust for which supresses any notions of morality within them.So for now, let’s talk about 8 instances when House of Cards …show more content…
Murder of Peter Russo:- Seemingly lost everything, an intoxicated Russo handed himself over to the police only to be picked up by Underwood later. On recognising Russo to be too great a liability, he decided to get done and away with him. He killed him in his car in cold blood by asphyxiation, making it look like suicide. This impassive side of Underwood was finally revealed. Some would say it was uncalled for, even for a man of his evil stature. 2. Underwood for Vice President:- With Russo’s candidature inevitably destroyed, Underwood urged Vice President Matthews to run for Governor of Pennsylvania to which he agreed. Thus, he instinctively pulled off a devious political checkmate to secure for himself the candidature for the post of Vice President of the United States. Initially rejected the position of Secretary of State, through his wits and bold moves, he surged forward to eventually become the Vice President of the United States. A true politician in all senses, isn’t he? 3. Murder of Zoe …show more content…
She admitted to have been raped by General McGinnis of the Army, leading to her pregnancy which was only partly true. A revelation of this magnitude,drew the attention and sympathy of people nationwide. What followed was a legislation on sexual assault that was withdrawn later. 5. Underwood for POTUS:- People are right when they assume not to trust crooked ass politicians. Through a series of rapid strides, Underwood engineered the downfall of President Walker who is further implicated by Raymond Tusk in the money laundering scheme as well. The house voted to pursue his impeachment, ultimately causing Walker to resign. Thus, ushers in a new era as Frank ‘Francis’ Underwood is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. 6. Equation with Russia:- With Frank as the President and Claire as the Ambassador to the United Nations, they face relentless attacks from Moscow. From the Jordan valley issue to Claire’s statement that condemned Russia, their disagreements have caused hostilities between the two nations, which made the Underwoods to go on back foot. Russia’s subtle way of showing America, who’s the boss
Renowned author Charles Dickens once wrote, “it was the best of times and the worst of times” (Tale of Two Cities). An all to true statement when one looks at the current American political situation, but author and journalist Jonathan Rauch endeavors to analyze the current political climate and explain how it became what it is today. In his article ‘How American Politics went Insane’, Rauch dissects the 2016 election and events leading up to the final vote to understand how politics went sideways. Rauch begins by offering a hypothetical scenario that depicts an extreme disintegration of American politics and its political institutions and parties.
The book Murdering McKinley: The Making of Theodore’s America by Eric Rauchway examines the murder of President William McKinley and the assassin’s motives that impacted America. Rauchway also reveals to us the making of Theodore’s America through a tragic event to show us how Roosevelt gave it meaning through the start of the Progressive Era with his own political agenda. McKinley’s policies came to and end bringing open doors to new policies on social reform. The book is a well-constructed written book that presents to the reader the story of what had occurred chronologically from the beginning of the assassination to the end of the murder’s life. The main issues that are presented in the book include the assassination of the President and
The excerpt “Congress: The Electoral Connection” written by David Mayhew centers around the fundamental arguments that discusses how members of congress are self-interested for reelection. Mayhew further elaborates on his idea by discussing the electoral activities that congress members devote their time into and resource from, which are advertising, credit-claiming, and position taking. Mayhew’s excerpt further examines the framework in how congress operates which contributes to the explanation of how and why congress partakes in the certain electoral activities.
In closing, this book informs us on how the Republicans went crazy and Democrats became useless, and how it’s become a problem. The books unfolds the faults of the Republicans and Democrats “behind the scenes”, and made me more aware of the parties today.
John Adams virtually eradicated his chances of easily winning the election of 1800 by defying the hardcore patriotic attitude of many Americans. Through his continued acts, regardless if they were what was best for the country at that particular time or is he believed morally that it was the correct decision, such as approving the Alien and Sedition Acts and helping the British soldiers that were involved in the Boston Massacre, he left no room for himself to take an easy path to the presidency much less any path to the presidency.
First of all, a theory that the public made up to use against her was that
In 2014 it is very common to see shows about political corruption such as Scandal and House of Cards. However, it was not the first. In 1939 a director named Frank Capra directed a film called Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. It was one of the first political-comedy dramas of its time. The film illustrated the political corruption specifically in congress which was never done before.
With Washington out of running the nation, there was no "obstacle that remained to an open expression of the partisan rivalries that had been building over previous 8 years. Jefferson was untested candidate of the republicans which led to select Hamilton but he had created too many enemies to be a credible candidate so the vice president of George Washington, John Adams had been directly associated" (Brinkley, 176). The problem that Adams have faced through his presidency was that he himself was not a dominant figure in his own party because "Hamilton remained the most influential Federalist and Adams was never been able to challenge him effectively" (Brinkley, 177). Adams had only few skill as a politician. "Austere, rigid, aloof he had little talent at conciliating differences, soliciting support, or inspiring enthusiasm. He was a man of enormous, indeed intimidating, rectitude and he seemed to assume that his own virtue and the correctness of his position would alone be enough to sustain him" (Brinkley, 177). Around in 1800s bitter controversies shaped presidential candidates which was Jefferson and Adams. They were again the opposing candidates but it was very different than they had last time. Both themselves displayed reasonable dignity, but their supporters showed no restraint. "The Federalist accused Jefferson of being dangerous radical and
...resentatives would choose the new president from the top three candidates (“Amendment Twelve: Election of President and Vice President”). Due to these terms, Henry Clay was eliminated as a possible choice to become the president. It was now between Jackson, Quincy Adams, and Crawford. However, just because Clay was out of the election, it didn’t mean that he wouldn’t play a major role in how it eventually turned out. Clay wanted to have as much power as possible. When being president wasn’t an option anymore, he turned to the remaining candidates in hope of striking a deal that would give him the influence that he so desperately sought. The most promising candidates were obviously John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Clay openly detested Jackson. He did not believe that he was qualified to be the next leader of the country. (Gould, Lewis, Ohshinksy, and Soderlund).
... president. She said that she wanted all the information released because she thought the Warren Commission could not find the real reason behind Kennedy’s assassination. There is plenty of evidence out there that shows that the Warren Report was false and not truthfully put together.
Consequently, Russia offers U.S. businesses both high risk, and potentially high rewards. Russian firms and customers admire U.S. technology and know-how, and generally are interested in doing business with U.S. companies. At the same time, there is a tendency in some quarters to suppose that the U.S. is responsible for the changes which have occurred in Russia, especially those which have caused most hardship to individuals and to industry. This sentiment has attracted the support of some political leaders, and in given credence by a significant proportion of the populace. At the same time, a strong U.S. commercial presence is viewed in the Russian Far East as a counterbalance to other regional economic powers.
American Assassin is a thriller by Vince Flynn. This book is about how the main character, Mitch Rapp, strives for revenge after his girlfriend dies in a terrorist attack. In Mitch’s pursuit for revenge, he wins up targeted for a CIA program looking to train assassins. Without any military training, he surprises his instructors with his amazing abilities in hand-to-hand combat and his outstanding intelligence. Mitch becomes a secret assassin for America along with one of his peers from the program, Bobby Richards, and one of his instructors, Stan Hurley.
...top positions in the governmental and business hierarchy from communal principles and beliefs. Majority come from the upper third of the salary and professional pyramids, their upbringings were from the same upper class, some attended the same preparatory school and Ivy League universities. Also, they belong to the same organizations. The power elite have the power to control programs and actions of important governmental, financial, legal, educational, national, scientific, and public institutions. The ones in power influence half of the nation’s manufacturing, infrastructures, transportation, banking possessions, and two thirds of all insurance possessions. The occupants take essential actions that could affect everyone’s’ life in American society. Rulings made in meetings of significant corporations and banks can influence the rates of inflation and unemployment.
...hat the structure gives this series a strong backbone to work off of. Working to create an atmos-phere dedicated to the corruption of people in Washington, “House of Cards” is the epit-ome of how power and greed can bring the worst out of people. By strategically showing us Washington from a new point of view, your eyes are opened to the crude possibilities of human nature.
Politics is the means for attaining valued things. Although, valued things are different in every society, the means of securing those things has never changed. The competition for power, authority and influence will always be the backbone of politics. Applying power, authority and influence to the valued things that support the public good, will produce the quality of life a society desires. In the present day, citizens in the United States demand certain valued things such as welfare, education, safe streets and healthcare. Through politics, citizens can apply their power in many different ways to get the things they want. Power is the ability to get someone to do something they may or may not want to do. Through the use of or the application of coercion, persuasion, manipulation and negotiation, power is used to influence the system.