Comments for Davey G's Weblog

Comment on What is Comparative Politics? by mp5fk

mp5fk — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:33:41 +0000

As our recent readings have stated, comparative politics and international relations are now becoming more interconnected and blurred due to globalization. I believe this is true, and that comparative politics requires a look at various nations and the relations between them. Politics in one nation can affect the political system, economy, and people of another. So I definitely think that comparative politics must transcend the domestic for international analysis in order to achieve a broader and more complete understanding of politics.

Comment on Comparative Politics by bw5mq

bw5mq — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:06:38 +0000

Do you think comparative politics is now going beyond simply comparing domestic politics, and transending to international or transnational comparisons?

Comment on What is Comparative Politics? by bw5mq

bw5mq — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:05:18 +0000

“In a nutshell, we are trying to find out the perfect formula for proseperity”. Interesting view. Do you think it is about asking the questions that is the job of the comparative politicians, or about finding solutions?

Comment on German Politics by mp5fk

mp5fk — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:37:19 +0000

That’s an interesting question, and I’m not sure which would be better. I feel in the U.S. our system of government may be trying at times, but it works overall. I feel that a drastic overhaul of a political system could be bad news for any nation, especially a successful one like the U.S. I like the German system, and I would be interested in seeing it in action and learning about what elements could benefit other nations, but I feel that although our system may be stubborn, it has led us to where we are today. Hopefully the faults of our government do not go out of control to the point where we might have to consider a change in regime. But I do feel that this question is one that more citizens and politicians should be asking: what can we do to increase the democracy in our government?

Comment on Iraqi deaths spike in March by ekcw

ekcw — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:02:57 +0000

The comment before mine raises a good point, is Iraq compatibly with democracy? The casualties in Iraq are piling up and show that there is much conflict. As time goes on and the death toll increases, one must wonder if the war effort in Iraq is pointless. Good post, I find this to be one of the more interesting and important issues that are taking place in our world today. This also relates to our paper that we just completed, for within our paper we had to talk about whether Islam and democracy can work together.

Comment on German Politics by jh7my

jh7my — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:22:31 +0000

Hey Davey G, I agree with all of your assertions about the German election system, but I would like to know what you think of it in comparison to the United States election system. Personally, I like the German system better in that it allows a teaming up of a number of parties with concern to the same interests, rather than dividing each other between politicians and political parties with stubborn views. The idea of compromise is something unfamiliar to U.S. politics, and I think that our political system would work much better democratically in this sort of joint effort to find political equilibrium in all policies of the state.

Comment on German Elections by mp5fk

mp5fk — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:02:25 +0000

This post was really good, and the part about politicians favoring the short term in order to hold power really is insightful into politics. I also agree that our government can’t be perfect. But this simulation and your post both really interest me.

Comment on German Elections by aslater

aslater — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:27:18 +0000

Great post… I really enjoyed the election too.

Comment on Iraqi deaths spike in March by sc2ih

sc2ih — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:11:16 +0000

What defines a “success”? Clearly, the region is experiencing mass casualties and is still far from stable. If Fish’s notion that Islam is incompatible with democracy is indeed true, then it is impossible to bring democracy to a country such as Iraq. The ideals of Islam and the Ideals of Islam simply are not cohesive. The war effort in Iraq is essentially pointless. Many feel that the fallen soldiers and mass bloodshed, must be justified by completing the task of securing Iraq’s government. Unfortunately, this may never be a possibility.

Comment on Patriotism in Presidential Politics by Harry

Harry — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:06:23 +0000

how about Obama Hussein being gay in Illinois government, vulnerable to bribery, in Globe this week.