George F. Will wrote “Will: The continuing fall of federalism” for the Washington Post. I believe this article was written to inform people of the changes that Senator Russ Feingold is trying to make to the 17th Amendment, and also to convince readers that this is a very bad thing. The author is clearly against this idea, because the article is very one sided, even insulting to the Senator.
The argument that he is trying to make is that making these changes pushes us farther away from the original intention of the Constitution, which also pushes us farther away from federalism.
Tara Gombar
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Assignment #5 D.Duryee
This article entitled, "The Continuing Fall of Federalism", was written by George Will for The Wasington Post. Mr. Will wrote this article to express his view on Wisconsin Senator Feingold's attempt to amend the 17th Amendment to the Constitution. Which sets parameters on how Senators are to be elected by popular vote instead of being chosen by state legislatures. In Feinglod's bill he wanted the language changed so that in the event of a vacancy of a Senate seat the replacement would be chosen in a popular election, rather than temporarily filled by a govenor. This article is aimed at people who want the current form of the Constitution to stay the way it was meant to be when it was written by the framers.
What Mr. Will is trying to explain is that lawmakers are slowly changing the meaning of the Constitution away from what it was originally suppose to mean. Within the Constitution there is a system built in that checks and balances the powers of the government and addresses the relationship that the federal government and state governments will have. Mr. Will believes that by changing these checks takes away from the original intent of the Constitution and puts too much of the responsibility on popular vote. He says in the article that this is slowly chipping away at a federalist based system that helped keep everything in check. e says in the article that originally the Senate seats were filled by state legislatures, the House seats by popular election, and the executive branch by the electoral college. He believes that by putting more of the power of election of national government in the hands of the people, it takes away from the power and check on power of the federal government.
What Mr. Will is trying to explain is that lawmakers are slowly changing the meaning of the Constitution away from what it was originally suppose to mean. Within the Constitution there is a system built in that checks and balances the powers of the government and addresses the relationship that the federal government and state governments will have. Mr. Will believes that by changing these checks takes away from the original intent of the Constitution and puts too much of the responsibility on popular vote. He says in the article that this is slowly chipping away at a federalist based system that helped keep everything in check. e says in the article that originally the Senate seats were filled by state legislatures, the House seats by popular election, and the executive branch by the electoral college. He believes that by putting more of the power of election of national government in the hands of the people, it takes away from the power and check on power of the federal government.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Assignment#5-M.Metcalf
This article was written by George Will. The article appeared in the Washington Post, so it was probably viewed nationally and possibly internationally. It was written to show the different issues concerning the election and appointment of Senators. It is directed toward all readers; in an attempt to show the basic reasoning for the original proposals of selection of Senators and the separation of powers in the Federal government.
The basic argument that the author wants to make is that there is a new proposal to correct the way that Senators are appointed after a vacancy in their state. The new proposal calls for the election of Senators when ever there is a vacancy. The author wants to show that by not going back to the old way—the way that the framers laid out—federalism is being further destroyed. And that the ground the states had is being further weakened. The author points out that when the state legislators chose the national Senators, the system of checks and balances was stronger. Stronger because these Senators were more inclined to act out the will of the state, and the state legislator and not the will of special interest groups.
The basic argument that the author wants to make is that there is a new proposal to correct the way that Senators are appointed after a vacancy in their state. The new proposal calls for the election of Senators when ever there is a vacancy. The author wants to show that by not going back to the old way—the way that the framers laid out—federalism is being further destroyed. And that the ground the states had is being further weakened. The author points out that when the state legislators chose the national Senators, the system of checks and balances was stronger. Stronger because these Senators were more inclined to act out the will of the state, and the state legislator and not the will of special interest groups.
Assignment #5TPage
The article, "Will:The continuing fall of Federalism", was written by George F. Will and was featured in the Washington Post. The articel talks about Sen. Russ Feingold, trying to ammend the consitution, speciafically the sevententh ammendment. The seventeenth ammendement, stipulates popular election of senators this gives the states an importatnt role in determining the composition of the federal government. The state can put a temp. senator, until an official senator has been elected, and Feingold suggest that the temp. should be elected buy the people.
I think that Will wrote this to inform us about how some people in the government are trying to pull the government away from the vision the framers had.
I think that Will wrote this to inform us about how some people in the government are trying to pull the government away from the vision the framers had.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Assignment #4 wchavis
The article "States & Cities in Scamble for Stimulus Cash" by Monica Davey was very interesting. It does describe a lot of things that we will need to change now and in the future. Hopefully by Obama signing the legislation mentioned in the article, it will actually keep its promise by allowing 14,000 jobs in Missouri for transportation. To include to the need of stimulus cash Pembroke Pines, Florida has what they call a wish list for their sewer systems. I would have to agree with Kevin Elsenheimer by saying that the U.S. has more of plans than money to fund for it; however, I really do not expect this country to recover with a blank of an eye. I believe that our plans are good. It is a good thing that we plan ahead although everything does not go accordingly.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Assignment #4 LFraser
The article "States and Cities in Scramble for Stimulus Cash" was written by Monica Davey of the New York Times. This article is directed to all those who will be affected by the stimulus plan. This article discusses and describes how different states are responding to the idea of the stimulus plan. It is a large amount of money and "governors to small-town mayors say they are only now beginning to grasp. And while states will have direct say on the use of much of the money--especially on infrastructure projects like roads and bridges--many spending decisions will still rest with officials hundreds of miles away in Washington." However, states have many questions "on matters like how much discretion states will have, how the money will be transferred and how it must be tracked."
The way the stimulus plan will effect each state is sure to vary, and there are still many questions, however I would guess that most people are very interested in seeing how this will all play out.
Attendence
Mr. Whisonant,
I tried to email you but everytime I do you never respond back, so I figured you would be more likely to do so if it were on the blog. I was just wanting to know how many days I have missed in your class. Thanks you.
I tried to email you but everytime I do you never respond back, so I figured you would be more likely to do so if it were on the blog. I was just wanting to know how many days I have missed in your class. Thanks you.
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