Watch the video. State if this is a local, national, or international issue. Then state where this interview occurred at. Comment on this man's opinion about corrupt government, do you agree? Do you disagree? Can governments stay uncorrupted? Was Mubarack corrupt? What are your thoughts.
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-Ms. Stoller
This is an international issue. Because it had touched on the Egyptian Revolution. This video was about the opinion of a man that had stated what he thought the people were protesting about. He also touched upon the fact that the Egyptian president became corrupt after ten years or so. Also that he had indeed tried to improve the country once he came to power however it turned bad when his son came to power. I agree with this mans opinion and the fact that he seemed to offer some what good insight. I believe he said was not to grant too much power to the president. Also Mubarack was not corrupt in the beginning however later when his son came into power is when this whole dictatorship ordeal started.
ReplyDeleteDanil Yemelyanov
Pr.5
2/14/11
Meena Rockney
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Civics
This video interview is local, in Portland, OR, taking place in Pioneer Court House Square. I can see where the man thinks that Mubarak and Egypt's old government was corrupt. I don't know much about how the government exactly was, but I will agree on the fact that governments can go corrupt. If a person has been in charge too long, I think that they can get greedy of the power and corrupt the government. If governments remain corrupted too long, they will ruin a country, and I think that started to happen in Egypt. Also, if nothing is done about the corrupted government, they will stay corrupted until something happens to that country or the ruler.
The issue at hand is international. The man talks about the events that are unfolding in Egypt. He states that the Mubarack became corrupt after his initial time as president.
ReplyDeleteI believe that governments cannot stay totally uncorrupted, however they can to an extent avoid being tainted by power hungry people. Egypt, in my opinion, became very corrupt. When a president takes over all aspects of the nation like Mubarack did for 30 plus years, then that is anything but democracy. That is borderline autocracy, a government structure very susceptible to corruption.
Sam Hunter
Period 2
This is an international issue, because the man is talking about the Egyptian Revaluation. The man is from Egypt but now lives here in Portland, which is where the interview takes place. The man believes that if anyone, like Mubarak, is in power for a long time, than the government will become corrupted.
ReplyDeleteI believe that no government can stay completely uncorrupted, especially like in Egypt. With the same people in power for almost 40 years, it is inevitable that the government, and people in power will become corrupt. Mubarak was corrupt, because he claimed that the Egyptian government was a democracy, but yet, he was in charge of the country for over 30 years.
This interview is concerning the international issue of Egypt's government being overthrown. The man being interviewed believe that Mubarak and his government has been corrupted. He thought that Mubarak was a good leader when he was first ruling, however after a decade of being in power, the corruption has slowly gotten worse.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this man, in the sense that after a certain amount of time, it is inevitable that a government and leader will not go through corruption. Mubarak has been in power for a decade, and his government for even longer. I believe there is no way for a leader or government to avoid corruption afterbeing in control for as long as they were, however I do believe the structure of government can avoid corruption if it is a well organized and likable government to the citizens of that country.
Sophia Levenson
Period 5
This isse is international. The man has a duel citizenship with Egypt and the United States and is addressing the issue in Egypt. He talks about how Mubarak was a good leader, but then because he was in office for so long, he became currupt.
ReplyDeleteI parshily agree with this man in that a person cannot stay in power for too long. I believe this because if one person is in power for a long period of time, they begin either wanting more power or they, or start abusing their power. Mubarak is an excelent example of this and how one person is in power for 30 years and begins to become currupt and the government becomes a dictatorship. I believe dictator ships are very bad. This is because the person in power, can easily do whatever he wants with the country, being currupt. Also, he will not be running the country in a way that appeals its citizens.
Peter Kessinger
Period 2
This is an international issue. The interviewee is of Egypt descent, holding a dual citizenship with Egypt and the United States. He is addressing the current events in Egypt. He says that during the first 10 years of his presidency, Mubarak did quite well, and most people were satisfied by his leadership, however, in the later years, corruption started to become evident.
ReplyDeleteI agree with him because when most people run for office, they have a plan in mind. Mubarak was no different, however after 10 years, he started to feel his power more. He gave his son power by making him one of the highest ranking military officers, and in turn, his son made his friends high ranking officers as well. Such is the case with North Korea. Kim Jong Il had a vision when he first gained power, but now, after so many years has passed, he has become the tyrant known today. He named his youngest son successor, and keep his country's people in a crushing grip. It is fortunate that Egypt did not end up like that, since power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Jimmy Jia
Period 5
The issue presented in the video was a local and international one. The man in the video is a duel citizen in the United States and Egypt. A man who is divided by two different cultures, has a very good opinion about the Egyptian leader and how Mubarak was a good leader, but his lasting stay in office turned him into a corrupt leader.
ReplyDeleteI think that he was right that a leader staying in office for too long turns them corrupt. With power for that long, I think that their intentions for the good of the county changes. Though Mubarak was a good leader for a while, I still do not like the idea of a dictatorship, because no one should have the power to control peoples lives.
Despite the corruption in Egyptian government, I feel that the Egyptian Americans feel very divided and "in the spotlight" right now. I also think that they were very worried during the revolution, but are now very relieved and happy.
Hans Lee
Period 5
2.16.11
The issue in this video in international, although it was filmed locally in Pioneer Courthouse Square. The man in this video talks about the reason behind the corruption of the Egyptian government. He believes that because Mubarak held power for so long, he became corrupt. He also believes that this is inevitable when anybody holds power for that long. I agree with this position, because if a ruler's power stays unchecked, they often abuse it, leading to a corrupt government. The man also talked about Mubarak's son bringing in his friends to help him control the economy. When a single group holds power, their self-interest takes over, which also leads to corruption.
ReplyDeleteI believe that it is possible for government to stay uncorrupted. Not to say that our government is perfect, but the system of checks and balances across the three branches ensure that the self-interest of one group doesn't take over. Also, those who hold positions of power in our government can only hold their positions for an allotted amount of time. The inner workings of our government are not completely known by the public, but we aren't as obviously corrupt as the Egyptian government was.
This is a local issue, since it’s taken place in Portland, Oregon, and it is an opinion of an Egyptian living in Portland. The interview occurred right on Pioneer Square in downtown Portland.
ReplyDeleteI somewhat of agree with this man about a government slowly turning into a corrupted government. He believes Mubarak was a good leader for Egypt, but after years pass gradually the government will become corrupted. He says a government under power by one leader for many years will eventually lead to corruption.
I believe if a leader has been in power for so long it’ll lead the leader to look for much greater success by taking advantage of power in his country, which his ideas for the government may go the wrong way or the right way. If, the leader takes the wrong way like Mubarak taking advantage of his power, then the country will lead to corruption.
Diane Kim
Period 5
Civics
The issue in the video is an international one. The man in the video, a dual citizen of Egypt and the United States, talks about his view on why the government in Egypt had become corrupt. He believes that the corruption was caused by Mumbarak being in power for too long. To keep his status, Mumbarak appointed his son to a high military rank, who then appointed his friends to high military ranks. This helped control the country, and keep Mumbarak in power for 30+ years.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this man's view that if a ruler's power has no limits and goes unchecked, it can lead to corruption. Mumbarak was apparently a good ruler for the first 10 years of his presidency, but later became corrupt as self-interests overshadowed the best decisions for the country and its residents. A government can stay uncorrupted if the ruler's powers are kept under control, and the ruler can only be in power for a certain amount of time (like the United States).
Spike Madden
Period 5
Civics
This video is about an international issue surrounding the corruption of the Egyptian government, although the interview itself takes place in Portland, Oregon. The man being inteviewed stated that he thought when Mubarak first came in to power he was not himself corrupt, but actually looking to help the Egyptian people. But as time wore on and he was in power for a long period of time, the regime he ran began to become corrupt. Although I dont know that much about the governmental history of Egypt before these past couple weeks, I agree with what he is saying about how because Mubarak was in power for so long he began to become more and more corrupt. I think that if one person is in power for too long then it is inevitable that they will at one point become corrupt.For example the man stated that Mubarak gave jobs and power to his friends and family even if they were unqualified or corrupt. I believe because of this and other actions that Mubarak took that did not help the Eyptian people, but only himself makes him a corruppt leader.
ReplyDeleteAlyssa Crooke
Period 5
The issue that is being discussed in this video is an international one. However, it was filmed locally at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland. This man is talking about the events that have unfolded in Egypt in the past few weeks. He says that Mubarak was a good leader at first. Then after about ten years he started to become corrupt.
ReplyDeleteThis man also says that he thinks after about ten years of ruling, corruption is a given. I agree with him to some extent. I think that it is definitely possible for a government to stay uncorrupt after having the same ruler for some time. However, it is more likely to become corrupt. The ruler just needs to not let the power get to himself too much. Regarding wether or not Mubarak was corrupt I am not sure. If this many people were willing to stand up against him then most likely he was.
McKenna Jones
Period 2
This issue is an international one, because it is dealing with events in Egypt. However, it is taking place at a local location, Pioneer Square in Portland. The man in this video has a dual citizenship with the United States and Egypt, and discusses the situation in Egypt, and former President Mubarak. He believes that Mubarak was a good leader at first, but because he was in office for so long, became corrupt. He adds that Mubarak let his sons and his sons friends help control Egypt. The man in this video says that if a ruler is in control for too long, it is inevitable that they will become corrupt, and that that is what happened in Egypt’s case.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion it is very unlikely that a dictatorship government will stay uncorrupted. When one person is in charge, and for as long a time as Mubarak was, it is almost inevitable that, eventually, the government will become corrupted. Under a different system of government, however, especially one with more people in charge, or a checks and balances system, I think that it is more likely that the government will not get corrupted. I think that this is what Egypt needs in order to maintain an uncorrupted government.
Isabella McVey
Period 5
This issue is an international issue since it talks about the corruption of government. There is some sort of government in every country and non are perfect or untouched by corruption. The interview takes place at Pioneer Square by a man who immigrated from Egypt.
ReplyDeleteThe man explains how at first the government was good under the rule of the president and that afters so many years of power corruption began. I agree with his thoughts I believe that having so much power can easily corrupt the individual even if they were good to begin with. It is just a difficult thing when everything is in your hands and you are unlimited. Ideally a monarchy or a dictator can be a good government, when the ruler is a good and wise leader. Things also get done more efficiently and there is no long wait for every small government action that needs to be taken. I believe that what happened with Mubarak was the expected, he starts out good and then becomes corrupt.When everything is given to you and nothing you do get reprimanded, it is easy to fall into corruption.
Arena Morillo!
2nd Period
The issue addressed in this interview is international, even though it affects people locally. The interview was conducted in Pioneer Courthouse Square. The man interviewed holds a dual citizenship with Egypt and America.
ReplyDeleteThe man interviewed seemed to be of the opinion that corruption occurs over a span of time and can happen to rulers and/or governments that begin well. I agree. Over long periods of time there are more opportunities to become corrupt and more people who will try to corrupt a government. Also, there will be more time for a ruler to install their family and friends in positions of power, which makes a government even more susceptible to corruption. Furthermore, a ruler who has ruled for a while may begin to lose touch with the reality of their nation. A position of such power distances its occupier from what is really happening among their people.
I do not think it is possible for there to be an entirely incorruptible government, at least not if it lasts for any significant period of time. Governments are composed of people, and people are often vulnerable to the lure of corruption. A government may function well and do right by its people, but there is still bound to be some corruption somewhere in it. That is simply human nature.
Rachel Osmundsen
Period 2
This is an international issue simply being discussed here in Pioneer Square, in our very own city Portland. An Egyptian man who has lived in both the United States, and Egypt, gives his insight into what he believes caused the corruption in Egypt. Also, his feeling about the events taking place there now.
ReplyDeleteI agree with his position on what's happening in Egypt, Mubarak became corrupt years ago and needed to be taken out of power. Although the one thing I disagree with, is when he said all governments will become corrupt after time. In a very rare occasion this could work, but not often. In Egypt Mubarak's son's had started taking power to themselves, and to their friends. He believes this is when things started to go downhill. Although I don't have much background knowledge on Egypt, when a so-called democracy starts to have heredity come into play, that is an obvious showing of corruption in government. I believe he was right in believing that it was time to take Mubarak out of power now, and also as long as 20 years ago.
Spencer Burt
Period 2
This is an international issue. The issue the man, who is originally from Egypt, was addressing was the Egyptian revolution, and the interview took place at pioneer square. He believes that Mubarak started his term in office with good intentions and worked hard for his country, but after being in office for so long, corruption is inevitable. I agree with him. I think that once you involve your family and friends in something as huge as a presidency things things have nowhere to go but downhill. Mubarak ket his thirst for power run away with him and refused to give it up even after his term was up. He continuously rigged elections and kept the same people in his cabinet. When this happens change is nearly impossible to make. They have the same views as they did 30 years ago and they kept making the same decisions over and over again. This lead them to take advantage of their country and become corrupt, which is, I feel, unavoidable when the same people are in power for such a long period of time.
ReplyDeleteAndi Holmes
Period 5
Civics
Lyndsi Zapata
ReplyDelete2nd Period
Civics
I like how they interview a local citizen, who was was also a citizen of Egypt. He talks about how before, everything seemed alright. He thinks that Mubarak is corrupt. Although I don't know much about Egypt and it' government myself, it doesn't sound like, after 10 years, he made any progress, and then things just started to go down hill. It's troublesome to think for Egypt's government staying this way. How long will it stay this way? And how long until Egypt can find that peaceful state again?
Although an international issue, this video was filmed in Pioneer Courthouse Square. The man in the video talks about how the government in Egypt has become corrupt over the years due to Mubarak's lengthy reign. Having a dual citizenship allows this man to have multiple perspectives on this issue, making him more knowledgeable and presumably impartial. He also mentions that this type of situation is to be expected after someone rules for over 30 years. Also, he briefly mentions that after a certain period of time, the ruling group's self-interest kicks in and they become increasingly power hungry as opposed to doing what's right for the country.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the man in the sense that a government does eventually become corrupt if someone is in power for that long. Like he stated: Mubarak was a good leader in the beginning, but after many years, he became too power hungry which caused the citizens harm instead. I do think that Mubarak was leading a corrupt government at the end of his rule. In the beginning he could have been an excellent leader, but definitely not at the end.
It is possible to have a government that is not corrupt. Although it may be difficult for developing or third-world countries to sustain a non-corrupt government, it can be accomplished if the effort is put into it. Although our government isn't perfect either, it is not corrupt. If other countries took the United States as an example and modified our government system slightly, it would not make a perfect government, but one that isn't corrupt either.
Anu Deodhar
Period 5
Civics
This video focuses on an international issue because the man being interviewed is expressing his opinion about Egypt's situation and government. The man being interviewed believes that no government or leading party can run for more than 10 years before they start to become corrupted.
ReplyDeleteI think that after so much time with power the leader might start to stray from what the people want and start to act on more what he or she wants. This might be more evident in a dictatorship or monarchy, but if a leader/president stays in power for too long, even a democracy, might lead to corruption.
I also believe that if one is strong in their beliefs and can cooperate with other parties, and can also listen to people's ideas they will be less likely to become corrupted.
Mariko Hunter
Period 2
Civics
This video is an international issue, as the man interviewed had dual citizenship in both the US and Egypt. He was interviewed in Pioneer Courthouse Square about his opinion on the previous government in Egypt.
ReplyDeleteI agree with him. I do not believe that it is possible for a government controlled by a single person or party to stay uncorupted no matter how it initially started. Either the leader will try to further themselves or they will be unaware what life is like for the average person. In addition, many people in power are more concerned about staying in power than actually doing a good job. Without other people to check them, the government will most likely become corrupt.
Francie Smith-Korn
Period 2
Civics
This issue was international. The issue was the centered in Egypt, but this issue has also affected people across the US and here in Portland. The man in this video believes that Mubarak was a good leader for several years, but after a while, Egypt had become corrupt. He believed that a government can't be uncorrupted if the leader is in power for a long time.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the man, and that a government can't become uncorrupted if its leader is in power for a long time. When a leader is in power for 40 years, the actions the leader takes slowly become for their own benefit and less for the people. A leader will probably realize how much power they have and take advantage of it. Even though I think that usually when a leader is in power for that long, it causes corruption, I think that it is possible for a government to be uncorrupted if a leader is in power for that long. Though it is unlikely, if a government follows a system in which a leader is not allowed to have all the power, and continues in this way, I think there is a chance for government to become uncorrupted. Overall though, I think that in most cases, such as the case with Mubarak, the country will become corrupt if a leader is in power for too long.
This video addresses an international issue although the man in the video is a local Portland man who holds dual citizenship.
ReplyDeleteI felt this man was trying to make two different points. First, that a single person who holds power for an extended period of time often becomes corrupted by that power. I agree with this point due to the fact that, in the United States, we share a similar point of view in the form of term limitations where by the president can only hold office for a certain period of time. Secondly, he spoke to the fact that he felt that part of the problem is that the National Party of Egypt had been in power for too long. I think he was a little naive in bringing up this point. While there may be several “political parties” in Egypt, Mubarack was, for all intensive purposes, a dictator and his party affiliation is not really the issue. In the US, there are checks and balances within the legislative body but no limitation on the period of time a certain political party can maintain power. Personally I believe that the only way a government can stay uncorrupted is if there is variation in both the political leader and the political party.
Spencer Rotenberg
Period 2
Civics
This is both a local, national, and international issue. The fact that this interview and demonstration took place at Pioneer Square shows how the events in Egypt effect the community here. Demonstrations like this are taking place nationally, and of course it is international because it is happening across the world.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what the man was saying about corruption and I do believe that Mubarak was corrupt. Egypt (and other countries such as Sudan) use the false statement of them being a "democracy" to paint a pretty picture, when in fact Egypt was more along the lines of a dictatorship. I do however think that a government can stay uncorrupted, it just has to be equal and just.
Connor Hutchens
Period 2
Civics
This issue is international, but also local as it is about an opinion from portland. It happened downtown. I agree with what he said about Mumbarak's slow corruption. I do think that he started out with good intention, but changed. It is too long for him to be in power. I hope that they can achieve a democratic election and elect someone who will make great strides with Egypt.
ReplyDeleteCorey Friedman
Period 5
Civics
i personally feel that if someone is in power for to long they WILL take advantage of it to become a supreme ruler for a whole life time. That meaning if people get in there way of there power the will be killed. i am really surprised that Mubarak gave up his position. It is in human nature to be corrupted by power and money. Im sure if i was in Mubarak position i would have done the same thing as he did.
ReplyDeleteThe part were the guy said: "he started out nice", everyone starts out nice till they get the power the desire then it down hill afterwards.
Jed Anotta
Period 5
This is an international issue but is also at the same time local, since the video contains opinions from people in Pioneer Square.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the man in the video. I believe that Mubarak, although he may have had good intentions in the past, became corrupted. He claimed Egypt was a democratic government, when really he ruled as a dictator. He simply ruled the country for too long - and any government ruled by someone for around 30 years is bound to be corrupt.
Ellie Anderson
Per. 5
This is an international issue as well as local because the man in the video lives in Portland. I do agree with this man. Mubarak probably was a good man when he first came into rule, but then he turned corrupt. Initially, the Egyptian government probably was a democratic government, but as of now it looks like a dictatorship. The man in the video said that Mubarak let his oldest son have control of the economy and then his son got his friends in, I think that could of caused or added to the corruption. Mubarak just ruled for too long and that is what caused this corruption.
ReplyDeleteHaley Dowell
Period 2
This is an international issue since it is about what has been going on in Egypt which is affecting the rest of the world, including people right here in Oregon. The interview was taken place in Pioneer Square. From what I have learned about Egypt and Mubarak in these past few weeks, I understand what the man who was being interviewed was trying to get across. When Mubarak first came into power, 30 years ago, he had good intentions. That is why "we Americans" have supported Mubarak. I agree with the interviewer that now, Egypt's government is corrupt. Mubarak was in power for to long.
ReplyDeleteI feel that governments can stay uncorrupted; it all depends on who people are running the government, and for how long. It depends on how they are running the government as well, because too long and can bad for everyone. Mubarak was corrupt. After being in power for 30 years, he lost control. Mubarak's ideas were leading Egypt in the wrong direction, and after simply 10 years was when Mubarak and his son began this awful dictatorship.
Malia Naman
Period 5
Civics
This is a international issue but also can be considered local, about mubarak stepping down from president of Egypt.
ReplyDeleteI agree what this man was saying about the Egypt government. Mubarak was in power for 30 years. He has started to become more of a dictator wanting more power. So what if he is a ally to the us maybe if we help there people then everyone in Egypt will want to be our allies and not just their government.
The issure at hand is a international issure, but is filmed in the local area at Pioneer square.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the egyptian mans opinions, it is very likely a corrupt government would start out very nicely but would evnetually become corrupt like egypt. I also agree with his opinion that giving government jobs to his family members wasnt the best idea. Governments cannot usually stay corrupt forever, because eventually a revolution would happen or other countries may intervene.
I believe Mubarack was corrupt because he ruled for 30 years. Any ruler who has ruled for that long would eventually become used to his power and abuse it. He also gave government jobs to his family members who are most likely underqualified.
Eddy Wang Chang
periond 2!
This is definetly an international issue. It's affecting people from Egypt and the others that love them world wide. This is a problem that stretches miles beyond just Egypt. Family memebers and other people who disagree and agree with whats happeing are being affected. I agree with the man, Mubarak has become corrupt and is functioning unstably unfortunatly. The people have shown that freedom can be obtained with peace and i agree that its amazing that they have done this but at the same time there still is corruption but a miracle has happened. The country is on the future right track to me but i do think struggles with corruption will be hard to eliminate for a while.
ReplyDeleteThis is international issue, but at the same time it is a local issue as well, since it has an opinion from someone here in Portland at Pioneer square. I agree with his opinion. I agree with what he said Mubarak's slow corruption. I believe that it did start out well but he has been in power for way to long. So I hope that they can get a democratic election, and can peacefully elect someone new into office.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Gann
Period 5
The issue being talked about is international, however the interview itself takes place locally in Pioneer Square, in Portland. I agree for the most part with this man opinions, because what he's saying has proven to be true. If you leave one person in power for too long, the chance of corruption will only grow, even if he started as a great candidate for the job. That doesn't mean he will become corrupt, but the chance definitely only grows. I believe Mubarak was corrupt, because he had been "ruling" for so long he seemed to have forgotten the difference between what was important to him and what was important to his country.
ReplyDeleteMichael Chesley
Period 2
This interview is local because it takes place in Portland, OR. This interview specifically took place in Pioneer Square. I agree with the man's opinion on corruption. I don't think that government can stay uncorrupt for a very long period of time. In my opinion, it really is just a matter of time when someone has that much power before they become corrupt. I think that in the beginning Mubarack had the right intentions, but later on began to become more and more corrupt and also began to become a dictator.
ReplyDeleteAthena Tanada
Period 5
I do agree with the man in the video although he is corrupt he had some good intentions before. He also ruled the country for too long and egypt was a democratic government when the ruler was just a dictator.
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ReplyDeletejordan portlock
ReplyDeleteperiod 2
civics
the video relates to an international issue, although, the interview takes place in portland's pioneer courthouse square. the issue at hand is egypt's current political state. recently the country has overthrown their leader (mumbarak) and now the country's military is in control. the man in the video talks about how egypt came to be how it is today in relation to mumbarak's timeline as president.
i definitely agree with the man in the video in the sense that the longer you spend in a place of power, the easier it is to become corrupt and vest your interest in people other than those which you govern. over long periods of time more and more people have time to approach you and invite you into deals and it's easy to see how over time a person's moral would wear down and allow them to be more susceptible to such things.
The issue in the video is both a local and international one. The man was a duel citizen of both The United States and Egypt. In my opinion, he has a good opinion on the revolution happening in Egypt. He stated that although Mubarak was corrupt towards the end of his rule, he was at the beginning a good leader.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with the idea that it is near impossible to not become corrupt after such a long run as the president.
Jack Edwards
Period 5
2/18/11
This is an international issue because it’s about the government in Egypt. This interview took place at Pioneer square. The man in this interview said Mubarack seemed to be good President for Egypt because he tried to act for the better of the country, but after so long, he became corrupt with power as more and more people around him became involved. I don’t think Mubarack was overall corrupt because he initially wanted to do good for his country, but I do agree that after so long having that much power a person can become more power hungry. I think it’s possible to keep a government uncorrupt, too, though. For example, the U.S has checks and balances distributing the power so that it’s not all given to the president. But then again, Mubarack became more empowered, according to the man in the interview, because many people close to him became involved in the government. There are also other ways of monitoring the power distribution, and I’m sure there are ways to prevent individuals or groups from gaining too much power and corrupting the government, like the U.S. president can only serve two four-year terms.
ReplyDeleteRebecca Van Buskirk
Period 2
This is an international issue. Although taking place in Portland's pioneer courthouse square, the issue on a global level.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the man that was being documented. As the man said, Mubarak had good intentions initially. But as he said, and what I believe to be true,when people are in power for an extended amount of time, corruption is inevitable.
I hope this election in Egypt will bring the country back to a peaceful, uncorrupted state.
Lauren Caffee
Period 5
this issue is international but the interview was here in portland. i agree with what the man about how over a length of time a government will eventual become corrupt. their is no way to have one man or even one group of people in power for that long and not have them become corrupt. i do think that in the beginning Mubarak was a good leader but i think that for any government to stay uncorrupt and look out for the peoples nest interest they need to not leave all the power to one man.
ReplyDeleteDane Ramalho
period 2
At first glance, one might think that the issue in this video might be local, but it is in fact an international one despite the fact that it was filmed locally at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland. The person is talking about the events that have unfolded in Egypt in the past few weeks. He says that Mubarak was a good leader at first. Then after ten years he started to become corrupt.
ReplyDeleteWhen Mubarak first came into power, 30 years ago, he had good intentions. This is the reason why citizens of the United States of America have supported Mubarak. I agree that now, Egypt's government is corrupt. Mubarak was in power for far too long for him not to be. I feel like with time, comes an acquired greed for many possible financial gains, and that most political figure are corrupt. It depends on how they are running the government as well. Mubarak was corrupt. After being in power for 30 years, he lost control. Mubarak's ideas were leading Egypt in the wrong direction, and after ten years Mubarak started his horrible dictatorship.
Steven Geringer
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This is an international issue, the interview was taken at pioneer courthouse square.
I agree that a government such as the one in Egypt, or that was there until recently, is very susceptible to becoming corrupt. If one party takes power and control and then is able to keep a hold of it for many years of course it becomes more and more prone to corruption. If there are no competitors politically, and no one to check the governments actions, priorities can easily shift to the wills of those in power, thus creating corruption.
I do believe that governments can legitimate. It would be impossible to accurately say that there can be a government with absolutely no corruption, however I believe there can be governments that are able to serve and protect its people.
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ReplyDeletemy own opinion on this article is that Qaddafi should step down from his position. He is the head of his government, however that government has lost its purpose and no longer serves its function of protecting its people. This is not a conflict concerning a minor group of radicals, it is a large movement of the people of Lybia.
As a general overview, the article shows the point to which this conflict has escalated. Qaddafi has now started to increase his military actions and the amount of violence against the rebels.
I believe it is a local issue because most of the things that go on do not affect the world. I think governments can become corrupt easily if one person is given too much power for too long.
ReplyDeleteAlex Hinchliff
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