For the semester long focus of our blog, we have chosen to focus on the Organization of American States (OAS). We picked this topic because we are both interested in South and Central American culture and feel that much of the popular media overlooks or ignores important developments in these American countries. Also, since Ale participated in Model OAS, she has a strong admiration for the Organization and its mission. OAS is an ideal focus because it allows us to compare and contrast issues and their affects within different countries. Most importantly, we feel that as a member, the United States government could contribute more to the Organization. We look forward to learning more about OAS and its advancements!
Affects on and of International Relations January 22, 2008
How we affect International Relations:
- traveling around the world on our best behavior
- studying abroad (Ale and I are both considering Argentina and/or Spain and South Africa)
- the clothes we buy
- the news programs, TV shows, movies, and music we watch and listen to
- the food we eat, and more importantly that which we throw away
- consumer trends
- elections
- the cars our parents buy
- one day joining the Peace Corps
- studying in Ireland and Spain
- global employment rates (outsourcing)
How International Relations affects us:
- our economy, or lack there of
- “terror level” and thus days off of high school for one of us
- our taxes
- our elections
- the tone our Italian/French relatives use with us
- consumer trends
- concern for others
- outsourcing
(veni vidi vici)
Life Changing Experience January 17, 2008
I feel that I can divide my life based upon my reaction to the Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandals of 2002. I was born and raised Roman Catholic and spent 15 years at Catholic schools. However, prior to events and publicity of 2002, I never questioned why I was Catholic let alone if I agreed with all the Church’s tenets. The scandal forced me to question other aspects of the Church, such as their treatment of women and homosexuals. Although press coverage of the abuses has since died down, I no longer consider myself a practicing Catholic.
Hello world! January 16, 2008
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