Emily Ross

RWS-200: MWF

[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@yvonneisalias The chart looks very thorough and is easy to compare different types of social media. However the chart kind of shows the effect of social media is a mixed bag, so I don't know if it will help you sway your audience to your side. #rhub200

[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@LlerenasKevin I would advise against using that political cartoon because that image is not about the harm of cigarettes. It's about how young adults are old enough to deploy yet are not old enough to smoke or drink. It points out the hypocrisy of federal policy. #rhub200

[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@PatrickDoyle100 I agree, it's very ineffective in convincing those who disagree with your position. I mean consider La Pierre's speech; we've seen how talking past each other doesn't make a persuasive argument. #rhub200

[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@summmerra #rhub200

[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@summmerra I agree.Issues that involve death (even if for the right reasons) are strongly tied to ones morals. Even with research backing up your argument, it will still be difficult to convince your opposition without trying to appeal to their values.

[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

Willer's Ted Talk speaks about the writing to your audience's morals. Though I agree with this kind of tactic, I don't believe it's applicable in my essay. My essay addresses gentrification from an economic lens, relying more on statistics. But it's still worth trying.#RHUB200

[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

I feel like working on this annotated bibliography has really helped me organize my plans for Essay 3. I learned a lot more about gentrification and cleared up some of my own misconceptions. I just hope I'm doing the annotations right. #rhub200

[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@jessqj1 It's a little unclear, what your argument is. Are you arguing that microagressions are bad or that more should be done to combat it? It's seems like an interesting topic to explore but I would clarify your stance.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@that_0ne_nick When calling for the eradication of solitary confinement, in what regards? Prisons will often use it to protect vulnerable prisoners from the general population. By completely removing solitary confinement it could place those prisoners at risk of being assaulted.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

Argument: Gentrification should be seen as the redistribution of wealth. However the poor living locally don't receive any benefits; instead locals are forced from their homes unable to afford rent. Thus, gentrification causes more harm to local communities than good. #RHUB200

[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

All I can say about this essay is that it's progressing. It's not great, but everytime I work I work on it, it's getting a little bit better. At least, that's what I'm hoping.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@jessqj1 I agree. I think it plays into his demagogic rhetoric where it's less about developing a comprehensive solution and more about winning a pissing contest. It demonstrates to me, how his speech to the press wasn't truly about protecting children for which he professes.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@rusllmrtnz4RWS I never considered that; I only thought gun-enthusiasts would embrace his argument. But he does indeed take advantage of parents rightfully afraid for their children's safety as a way to save him from having to actually make up a compelling argument.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

Additionally, the timing of the speech seemed intentional; waiting a week after the tragedy allowed for media coverage to die down, leaving him to speak a lone narrative.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

I can imagine that LaPierre's speech was embraced by gun-enthusiasts, as there was no attempt to even address his opposition. Since the NRA is an interest group, they are often single-minded and uncompromising...
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@Jezira3 I agree. I think he knew his speech was not going to be well received regardless of the content of his speech, so he chose to use whataboutism and red herrings. Overall his speech felt insincere and disrespectful.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@LlerenasKevin I agree, he is definitely a dictator. Despite that--and I'm not sure if this is because of my love of the character--I still think he possesses charisma and a sense of fairness that you can't help but respect. Maybe he's an anomaly.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

Speaking earnestly, it's hard to maintain an open mind, when I can't even agree with Pierre's assumptions and ideology. My own biases, cloud my judgement. I can tell this is going to be a difficult essay.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

Writing this essay on Reagan's speech takes a lot of work. I'm still not completely sure what I'm doing, but it's at least on topic. So... there's that.
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[Emily Ross @E_Ross2k20]

@thechaseosborn I agree. Throughout his speech he spoke directly to his intended audience rather than speaking in general terms. It made the experience of Reagan's speech to be felt on a more personal level. He truly is the "Great Communicator."
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