Abstract This paper discusses the problems of the residents of Badger, Wisconsin, who are battling to drink contaminant-free water, trying to avoid poisoned fish in Ballistics Pond, and holding their breath while old ammunition sites are burning dinitrotuluene; and yet the government continues to both push and ignore the very destruction that ails them. The author continues that the Department of Defense is spending money on additional armed submarines to continue polluting the oceans. The paper states that, if the United States government wants more money for defense, it should consider taking up effective listening in regards to what might matter to the people in the world.
From the Paper "The budget proposal mentioned becomes even more sickening when you explore what has happened in Badger further. Badger citizens cannot even drink their own water. According to The Citizens for Safe Water around Badger, "Late on Wednesday, March 3, the Army received results from monitoring wells sampled during the December 2003 round. Several monitoring wells located along the south boundary of Badger detected DNT in groundwater near the intersection of Keller Road and Highway 78 in Sumpter township. DNT levels were detected at 0.02 and 0.05 ppb (parts per billion). The safe drinking water standard for DNTs is 0.05 ppb." The detection of this cancer - causing agent in the Badger water prompted the military to hurry up and wait. Time has elapsed, dollars have been spent, and there is still no cure."
Abstract The thesis is divided into eight sections that appear as follows. The first section investigates key concepts from Adlerian psychology that are pertinent to the analysis of Clinton's life. The second section explores major events from Clinton's early, formative years-events that an Adlerian analysis would indicate are critical for understanding how the former president developed his unique approach to life. The investigation also provides an exploration of Clinton's possible mistaken beliefs and their formation in his early childhood. In addition, the research examines Clinton's painful earliest recollections and how his interpretation of organ inferiority pushed him to over compensate in his life. Adlerian tools of birth order are used to examine how Clinton's position as an only child/firstborn within his family affected his unique approach to life. In addition, the research provides an exploration of how the painful experiences of childhood neglect, like those that are reflected in Clinton's experiences with his stepfather Roger Clinton, and his mothers leaving him at a young age to study nursing, might contribute to the development of what Adler characterized as neurotic tendencies. The writer also applies Adlerian insights to explain the role of Family Hero in Clinton's life and its later impact on his adult life and presidency. The seventh and eighth sections explore how such a brilliant leader and popular president could give his enemies the ammunition they wanted by continuous sexual infidelities. Finally, the thesis explores the accomplishments of Bill Clinton and the Adlerian principles ultimately helped him succeed.
Introduction
Key Concepts from Adlerian Psychology
Clinton's Early, Formative Years
Exploration of Clinton's Possible Mistaken Beliefs and Their Formation in His Early Childhood
Examination of Clinton's Painful Earliest Recollections and How His Interpretation of Organ Inferiority Pushed Him to Over Compensate in His Life
Organ Inferiority
Birth Order
Experiences of Neglect
Family Hero
How Such a Brilliant Leader and Popular President Could Give His Enemies the Ammunition They Wanted by Continuous Sexual Infidelities
Summary
Accomplishments
References
From the Paper "The examination of American Presidents has fascinated Americans for many years. In recent years, the life of William Jefferson Clinton has been a particular point of interest. The purpose of this thesis is to describe, analyze, and discuss the private and public lives of Bill Clinton in congruence with the psychology of Alfred Adler. Assorted characteristics of Clinton's unique approach to life will be discussed and analyzed, and the study will recognize some political processes and outcomes. The discussion will not take a political stance on Bill Clinton; instead, it aims to recognize that his style of leadership was a result of his lifestyle. In order to describe and analyze Clinton impartially through the lens of Adlerian psychology, the thesis will identify all facets of Bill Clinton's character. For this reason, the thesis will evaluate the difficult circumstances in which he was born, and both the good and negative aspects of his early family life. Additionally, the thesis will reveal that although the former president had major struggles to overcome he managed to more often than not embody the crucial Adlerian qualities of equality, balance of power, gender equality, cooperation and social interest."
Abstract This paper explains that the argumentation over gun ownership revolves around the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which safeguards the liberty of the people to retain and bear arms. The author points out that advocates of gun control like to stress the maximum number of civilian owned guns, which would be eliminated from mainstream society if this amendment was passed; however, this is not a politically viable objective. The paper suggests a compromising policy: (1) A national registration of guns and ammunition, (2) meaningful and efficient federal legislation controlling the import, production, sale and ownership of guns by the public, (3) instant background checks on people trying to purchase guns and ammunition, (4) strict sentences for gun crimes and (5) education about the gun safety at the time of purchase.
From the Paper "Safety locks have been inducted as features voluntarily by some gun manufacturers, however, the National Rifle Association is of the view that it entails an undue burden on gun manufacturers without a proven benefit to the public. Such argumentation over the ban of assault weapons initiated with the promulgation of the bill during 1994. The bill was applicable to the 19 specified models of fire arms embodying features of assault weapons. The ban came to an end on Sept. 13, 2004 and the supporters of gun control influenced the Congress to permit the ban to lapse. The gun control supporters reacted with huge public relations campaign encouraging the voters to tell their elected representatives that Congress should renew the bill. This was become a great issue during the election year when President Bush and Sen. John Kerry the contestants did not tried to enrage the voters and were in favor of extension of the ban."
Abstract Shows how this narrative of the American Revolutionary War was unique in the way that it presented the experiences of a simple soldier and his daily experiences. Kirby did not chose to edit the work of a prominent founding father to present a new perspective upon the war. Instead, he chose to look at the conflict through the eyes of an ordinary soldier. It shows how this work was commended for its simplicity, honesty and description of reality.
From the Paper "The military narrative of the American Revolutionary War is often depicted in clear, bright shades of red, white and blue, with the "Star Spangled Banner" blaring loudly in the background. However, the lived reality of the American Revolutionary War was often quite brutal and harsh, particularly for the ordinary soldiers in the Colonial Army. The account of the Patriot soldier Joseph Plumb Martin, as related in the book Ordinary Courage: The Revolutionary War Experiences of Joseph Plumb Martin, (edited by the historian James Kirby Martin), makes this fact abundantly clear."
Tags: war, soldier, patriot, ammunition, battle, warfare, british, royalist, military
Abstract This paper examines the 1998 Senate race between the Republican, Alfonse D"Amato and the Democrat Charles Schumer. In particular it discusses how D"Amato and Schumer both employed similar strategies in their political campaigns: selling their credentials on being tough on crime and undercutting their opponents for their "weakness". While D"Amato proposed the use of tougher penalties to reduce crime, Schumer provided a comprehensive approach that encompasses preventive and deterrent approaches. It also evaluates how because of his unpopular anti-gun control stance, D"Amato relied heavily on his ammunition for counterattacking Schumer on his votes against stricter mandatory sentencing and how apart from attacking his opponent, Schumer was able to use his formidable track record of writing crime bills and relatives of shooting victims in news conferences to project himself as a representative of the people.
From the Paper "In contrast, Schumer had a broader perspective about the issue of crime and had proposed an integrated set of solutions for resolving the problem. He was the creator of the 1994 crime bill that included a wide range of policies: 1) mandated life sentences with parole for three-time criminals; 2) increased the number of crimes punishable by capital punishment; 3) provided funding for police officers, prisons, along with drug treatment and youth programs; 4) classified stalking and domestic abuse as Federal crimes; 5) banned specific assault weapons; and 6) made the import of child pornography illegal (Dao, "Schumer and D?Amato," 1998, p. B5). Therefore, Schumer had always adopted a comprehensive approach towards crime control. "
Abstract This paper examines the motives behind the trade of weapons between countries as well as the problems caused by adopting strategies involving the selling of arms and ammunitions
Abstract This paper looks at terrorism and how it has changed over time. A definition of terrorism is included as well as a description of how terrorism is changing. The new terrorist is not the camouflaged warrior with the black armband, toting a machine gun. It is the highly trained, creative programmer who can be anywhere at anytime. The new "weapon" is a computer linked to a network and the ammunition is codes.
Abstract This paper explains that, within the military, new words are often created out of a need for efficiency and clarity. The author points out that acronyms, truncated words, different words, nicknames, radio terminology, and obscenities play a key role in U.S. Army lingo. The paper includes examples of truncated words, such as 'Medevac', which stands for medical evacuation; 'comms check' for a communication check; 'mando study' or 'mando' is mandatory study; 'reclass' stands for reclassify; 'ammo' for ammunition; and a 'warno' is a warning order, which tells you that something is coming up.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Army Lingo: Acronyms, Truncated Words, Different Words, Nicknames, and Radio Terminology
The Phonetic Alphabet
Phonetic Numbers
Conclusion
From the Paper "The list of truncated words in the U.S. Army is seemingly endless. Army personnel eat chow at the chow hall. The phrase "cherry pickers" refers to an exercise that resembles picking cherries, while a bird is a helicopter. A lifer is a career military man (usually derogatory), while falling out is the term for falling behind in a run. Rocking out is totally failing a course. If you are lucky, you will just roll back, or get recycled, which is repeating a course of study. Ruck up means to put on your ruck sack and gear. ?Hooah!? is similar to saying ?Go Braves,? however it is so versatile that it can be used to show excitement, say "yes", or say that's ?cool,? or that's ?inspiring.? The term barracks refers to dorms."
Abstract This paper explains that anticipatory logistics are used to predict what a customer is going to need and to prioritize these needs so that a certain level of product or other needed item can be maintained. The Army uses anticipatory logistics to manage effectively their supply chains for ammunition, maintenance, and some of their petroleum and oil needs. The author points out that, for the military, the deployment of forces, the joint interoperability which takes place between the command, computer, intelligence, control, and communications systems, and the current mission and soldier requirements, affect the supply chain. This paper concludes that, because supply chain management works so well for the military, it is only logical that the anticipatory logistics in a modified form, would work well for the corporate world, with some small changes to focus on profit instead of mission completion.
From the Paper "To understand more about anticipatory logistics, it is important to understand supply chain management. The supply chain involves how things get from the manufacturer to the end user, but it also involves how the raw materials that are needed in manufacturing get to the manufacturer. When looked at this way, whoever creates or collects the raw materials is the manufacturer, and the manufacturing company that makes goods from them is the end user of that particular supply chain. What is important, however, is how that supply chain is managed. If it is not managed correctly, there are delays in the production process or there are too many shipments of materials and not enough places to store them."
Abstract The writer of this paper give a detailed overview into the technical workings of specific rifles and cannons which were used during various wars in the U.S. between 1776-1918. This paper probes the effectiveness of the rifle and cannon which were driven by new innovations in metallurgy, chemistry and ballistics during the 19th century. Specific weapons and firearms reviewed in this paper include: Breechloading rifles and cannons, flintlock rifle and conoidal bullets.
From the Paper "The flintlock rifle had a slower rate of fire than the musket, but was superior in accuracy and range. The rate of fire was slowed because of the complicated loading process. Each bullet was hammered into the barrel with a mallet, adding gunpowder in a separate action. Nonetheless, it was the dominant weapon in the American Revolution, and the rifle and rifleman became common in Europe as a result."
Tags: firearms, technology, rifles, guns, cannons, war, u.s., history
Abstract This paper presents a critical review of "The Port Chicago Mutiny" by Robert L. Allen, a mutiny that took place in the ammunition depot of a shipyard in 1944. The paper examines Allen's methodology, thesis and the short- and long-term ramifications of the court martial.
From the Paper "The largest mutiny trial in the history of the United States took place because of events not on board a ship but at a shipyard. Fifty men were tried and convicted of mutiny based on their failure to ..."
Tags: Port chicago mutiny, robert allen, navy, desegregation, segregation
Abstract This paper discusses World War II as described by various authors in their respective work. The paper reviews the intense, emotional and possibly spiritual transformation of soldiers that fought on the front line and ponders the idea that war is just part of the human experience, like birth and death.
From the Paper "Linderman does qualify these descriptions by reflecting that news reporters only captured sound bites and reactions from the front, but rarely spent much time there. Soldiers rarely were writers; so much of the language that was recorded was in reaction to events, not through contemplation and soul-searching. Moreover, there is, of course, a sobering sense of being a target, and the knowledge that death may come any minute, that carries its own, less upbeat common reaction among the soldiers. With the input from war reporters, Linderman pieces together the process that occurs between the infantryman's first look at war, and the eventual total involvement. Along with the heightened state of being comes the change of perception of the spectacle around them. Linderman eloquently describes the inner-conflict inherent in this newly acquired appreciation of destructive beauty, and how soldiers tempered their words. "
Tags: death, battle, ammunition, front, line, soldier, sacrifice, honor, fear
Looks at the history surrounding Canada's involvement in the Vietnam War, including its direct and indirect commitments, and its influence of present day global involvement.
Abstract This paper explains that, while Ottawa did not send soldiers to Vietnam, Canada, a member of NATO, provided defense products to the United States, including aircraft parts, bombs, ammunition and defoliant. The author points out that, as Canadian popular sentiment against the war grew, politicians realized that simply distancing themselves from the problem would no longer suffice thus leading to Canada's public condemnation of American actions and Canada's allowing asylum seekers into the country. The paper stresses that, although it does participate in peacekeeping missions, Canada has forfeited extensive military capability in favor of social services; thus, Canada does not have the ability or popular support to intervene in global conflicts on the scale of the United States.
Table of Contents:
Historical Perspective
Canada in the Milieu
At Home and Abroad
Canada and Agent Orange
Canadian Asylum Seekers
A Canadian Change of Heart
Parallels between Vietnam and Current World Issues
From the Paper "Canada was a member of the United Nations element responsible for oversight of the Geneva Accords. This position necessitated Canada's neutrality. When the United States reported on infiltration of spies and terrorists from the North into the South, the Canadian delegation to the United Nations wrote a report to the Co-Chairman of the Geneva Convention Conference on the Indo-China (ICC) meant to support the U.S. allegations of aggressive tactics by North Vietnam. This support is viewed with a jaundiced eye by historians."
Tags: clandestine, geneva accords, emigration peacekeeping, coalition building
Abstract This paper discusses the environmental problems associated with the main final byproduct of nuclear waste, which is known as depleted uranium (DU). The paper first describes the history of the use of depleted uranium. It then discusses the associated ethical concerns, as well as environmental observations after wartime use of depleted uranium munitions. The paper contains graphs and figures.
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Outline of the Main Issues
Depleted Uranium Ordinance
Ethical Concerns
Environmental Observations After Wartime Use of Depleted Uranium Munitions
Conclusion
From the Paper "The most disturbing implications of all concern the discrepancy with which nuclear waste is handled and regulated to ensure its relative safety in the U.S. compared to the complete disregard that is apparent on the part of U.S. authorities in charge of occupied Iraqi territory. As the leader of global philanthropy and human rights throughout the world, the U.S. has a moral obligation to minimize the unintended environmental and human impact of its weapons of war on noncombatants. It may very well be the case that the use of DU ammunition is a necessary evil of 21st Century conflicts. Nevertheless, the moral imperative that is part and parcel of its justified use in wartime is to minimize, rather than ignore its lasting effects after cessation of hostilities."
