Many non-Americans, who regularly watch American movies and TV shows, listen to American music, wear clothes of American brands, get very agitated when this topic comes up. Even though they immerse themselves in all American aspects of life, the majority of them still show an open, unabashed hatred for the US. One of the major reasons for this resentment is because those movies and TV shows and news channels almost always portray the US in a negative light, subtly implying as though the US was the root of all evil, which is run by giant faceless corporations bent on doing nothing but increasing their revenue, by any means possible; without caring for whatever repercussions their actions may have. When a message like this is continually hammered into the minds of everyone, they will eventually be forced to subscribe to that theory.
“A country that would be truly hated would not be under siege from illegal immigration, its popular culture would not dominate, and its model of government and economy increasingly emulated” (pipes, 2013). The world looks up to the US. Almost every law passed in the US is with a domestic range is copied by other nations over time. Every human envisions the luxurious consumerist lifestyle the Americans are known for, or to live the aptly named ‘American Dream’, and yet, this seemingly unexplainable hatred the world has against the US keeps flaring every now and then, with great losses of lives and huge exchanges of animosity.
However, the US is on no saintly mission to protect the world and its people either. The philosophy, on which the modern American civilization is based, is, in essence, an amalgam of different cultures and religions. A melting pot such as this has led to the scenario where people hav...
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that America tries to find a scapegoat to use as a justification of why they are
The United States has a long history of great leaders who, collectively, have possessed an even wider range of religious and political convictions. Perhaps not unexpectedly, their beliefs have often been in conflict with one another, both during coinciding eras, as well as over compared generations. The individual philosophies of William Jennings Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, with regard to America’s roles in world affairs and foreign diplomacy; are both varied and conflicted. Despite those conflicts however, each leader has left his own legacy behind, in terms of how the U.S. continues to engage in world affairs today.
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Oil pollution has been a major environmental concern since commercial scale oil extraction began in the Niger Delta in the 1950s and it will be for as long as oil extraction continues. Since the 1950s because of the increasing demand for crude oil and the existence of large oil reserves, the Niger Delta has experienced what can be called an environmental disaster from oil pollution, which resulted in major consequences for the environment and for the indigenous people who depended on the region for their livelihood. A study on Ogoniland, located in the Rivers State of the Niger Delta, revealed that the soil, groundwater, vegetation, surface water and even the air had been contaminated by petroleum hydrocarbons, devastating aquatic and agricultural communities and causing serious health issues for many residents (Environmental Assessment 2011). Many historians, environmentalists, political theorists, and other parties have discussed and explored this disaster, leading to disagreement about who is to be blamed. Two general positions have emerged as a result: the first position, suggests the Nigerian State made the country ripe for such a disaster and that although multinational oil companies (MNOCs) like Shell might have played some role, the state that is primarily responsible for the environmental disaster in the Niger Delta because it is in control of rules, regulations, policies, and revenue. The second position argues that MNOCs themselves, with Shell being used as an example, are primarily responsible for the environmental disaster in the Niger Delta because they are in direct contact with the oil, equipment, and local people. Ultimately, the examination of popular and secondary research and of both positions outlined above l...
It's undeniable that over the past few decades, America has taken the role of the policemen of the world. From gruesome wars like Vietnam to modern issues in the Middle East, the United States has acted as instigators of justice against enemies of the common good. But in recent years, our eagerness to resolve every global skirmish has become detrimental to
As a result many marine animals are at an increased risk of health issues from fatal compounds once they are absorbed a plethora of health issues arise such as ulcers, liver failure, kidney failure, increased infertility among species, and brain damage (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administraion,2010).Another essential point is that oil rig accidents which occur on open water are much harder to clean up that oil spills on land since the material is spread along coastlines and coral reefs much farther by traveling atop the water thus taking longer for cleanup(Cooper,1992). Subsequently marine wildlife continues to ingest and absorb the crude oil which ultimately take a toll on their bodily functions (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2010). Moreover, countries with a diverse marine ecosystem such as the country of Belize rely on tourism and fishing to generate much of their economy, an oil spill would mean that locals would have to find different sources of food since the fish will be contaminated and the tourist industry will take a huge hit which will take many years for it return to normal statistic and still not return to its original state (Cisneros-Montemayer, Kirkwood, Harper, Zeller, and Sumalia, 2013). It can be seen that oil extraction initially has a high amount of economical outcome, but it’s value decreases exponentially, yet tourism continues to boast a steady number of US$183 Million every year due to a wide range of environment tourism (Cisneros-Montemajor et al,
America claimed to be the saver of the world. The Nation, that is highly superior to all others. But is it? Stephen M. Walt shows he greatly disagrees with this belief in his article, “THE MYTH OF AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM.” Walt claims that America is not nearly as great as Americans believe, and that America as a whole chooses to hide their shameful past. This counter idea about America is proven to be very truthful. However, America is a very exceptional country at the same time.
Although bioremediation can be used for many sources of contamination such as pesticides, gas sites, landfills and more, oil spills are a large source of pollution for our oceans. The environment is constantly being polluted by petroleum hydrocarbons due to tanker accidents, offshore drilling, pipeline leaks, and from cars whose oil gets washed down ocean drains when it rains (Margesin et al., 2007). In 1979 there was an offshore drilling spill in the Mexican coast releasing 400 thousand tons of oil. In 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil spill leaked over 14 thousand tons of oil into Alaskan waters (Swannell et al., 1996). In 1991, Iraq intentionally “spilled” over 14 million tons of crude oil into the Persian Gulf. In 2000, there was an oil spill from pipelines in Guanabara Bay releasing more than one thousand tons of oil. In November 2002, the Prestige sank to the bottom of the ocean after bre...
Oil is one of the fuels and commodity that is important when demands towards it increasing. Most of the countries in this world their economy depend on oil for example 79.5% rough economies of Nigeria come from this fuel resources. With area about 1000 km2, Ogoniland that located in Nigeria is a site that had processed oil since year 1950. However, there had happened a tragic history fire where oil wells and oil spill ever happened and tarnish area. Attributed to lack of information what had caused the incident happen, UNEP had conducted a study to know level oil pollution in Ogoniland. This report will cover land area that had been contaminated, surface water, plant, ground water, air pollution, industry practice and public health. It will give full picture on this pollution that is closely related to human health and environment. Study on oil pollution on environment and Ogoniland people's health is the most complex has been carried out by UNEP. In this group consisting of international experts to their respective areas like water, touchdown, forest, public health and polluted land. Experts will be cooperating with those who are involved in academic section, local expert and public members. Among study that was carried out is like revisit scene oil spill, oil well, including all facilities used or had been abandoned and explore 122 km pipeline in that area. This observation based on information provided by government guard care, Shell Petroleum Development Company (Nigeria) Ltd and the public members whether within or outside Ogoniland population. Much information has obtained on oil spill with Ogoniland cooperation residents and oil spill official data by Nigerian government and Shell Petroleum Development Company (Nigeria) Lt...
Oil is one of the most common water pollutants in the world, primarily because of how much is used on a daily basis (National Research Council, 2014). Spills, leaks and improper disposal lead to oil seeping into our water supply and contaminating it. According to Gale (2008), Oil spills are created by the accidental or intentional release of crude oil (petroleum). When spilled into rivers, streams, or marine environments, oil can damage ecosystems far from the original spill areas. Even though the oil spill is cleaned and the water is decontaminated, the petroleum leaves behind residues of relatively heavy molecules that are more persistent in terrestrial or aquatic habitats, and cause longer-lasting effects. In addition to cost to repair and clean, oil spills can result to economic lost and long term economic damage to the affected areas.
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The article’s writing is strong, makes the reader passionate like her about the topic and evokes a response from the reader. It opens readers’ eyes to view the issue of other groups on the global and international problem that she brings up. In her writing she shows her anger about terrorism, globalization, nuclear disarmament and global capitalism. Throughout the essay Roy induces a feeling to the reader that he must have an opinion about the topic and uses that to her advantage. Roy emphasis her main point in the essay which is the foreign policy that the U.S. government engages in around the world in order to promote the American Way of Life is the reason why Americans are hated and not that the people are hated. And that these policies are the reason that invites terrorism across the world that is aim...
The importance of reusing and adequately dispensing oil has increased in many communities (“Oil Pollution”). Therefore, if enough people take the extra time to reuse or collect the oil, the change in the ocean would be enormous. Not only is this for the health of the ocean, but also for the health of the population. Of course, people use oil for their everyday lives, but there are healthier alternatives to their needs. For each person “an average oil change uses five quarts,” and this “one change can contaminate a million gallons of fresh water” (“Oil Pollution”). The harm caused by oil is problematic because once the oil reaches water, the water remains contaminated. Animals suffer from slow and painful deaths because oil seeps into their gills stopping their breathing causing slow suffocation. Harming the fish will affect the sustainability of