2/26 Apples to Apples

In Bolivia, Che supported a group of individuals that tried to destabilize the Bolivian government. This is exactly the same thing that the United States is doing in Afghanistan. The only difference is that Che was trying to get rid of a democratic government and establish a communism ally, the United States is trying to protect their armed forces by training better Pakistani and Afghani forces.

2/27 Six Word Memoir

War, money, new President. Anything else?
I was very impressed with the ones on the website. It still amazes me how much can be expressed only through six words.

2/24 Argentina

In general the introduction is a prime example of Che’s voice and diction. It was written so well that when the narrative actually began I could tell the difference. This voice is very informative, in my opinion Ernesto’s introduction was better than the two girls’ introduction.
The second excerpt:
“The intention of this diary is not really to recount those days in Miramar where Comeback found a new home, with one resident in particular to whom Comeback’s name was directed. Our journey was suspended in that haven of indecision, subordinate to the words that give consent and create bonds.”
I had to read this quotation at least three times and I still don’t know if I understand what is being said. The diction is very complex and Ernesto’s voice is enigmatic, yet explicative. I think that Ernesto sums up the entire reason or reasons why he went on this journey, but puts it in terms of this little dog, Comeback.

2/20 Theme #5 Into

This is the story of a child dying. On second thought, it may be a story of a mother getting an abortion. “For sale. Baby shoes. Never Worn.” Means that the parents were planning on having a child but something happened and now there will be no child. Perhaps it could have been a miscarriage. But since Heminginway’s Hills Like White Elephant is about an abortion.

2/19 Essential Question

I want to be successful. That's all I know for sure. Throughout my life I have had many different ideas for career paths. Sometimes I want to be a lawyer, teacher, Senator/President, or my latest one: a therapist. The reason for my indecisiveness stems from the fact that I do not know what impact I want to have on the world; or rather to whom I want to impact. My impact needs to be significant, and preferably memorable.

2/17 TMD Intro

3.
Little did I realize that it would be this strange human specie that would motivate me to do great things in the years to come. Some things would be wonderful, and others would be terrible; but they would all be great.
Revolution. A single word with multiple meanings. No revolution was ever successful without bloodshed. Revolution is exactly what the people of Latin America need in order to get them out of the harsh environment. We must change our capitalistic economies and embrace socialism. Only through socialism can our brotherly love be expressed.

2/12 Ideology

Freedom to Petition
Maintaining one's freedom to petition is arguably the most important right. A government that does not allow the people to voice their discontent, will quickly lapse into a suppressive totalitarian regime.
All of an individuals rights stem from a free population that retains the right to petition their government for change.

El Che Reaction #1

enjoyed the movie yesterday because it was very informational; and information is exactly what I needed. I think that the director of the movie is a little bias; I would prefer that the movie not be so pro-Che. I still don't understand exactly why he is so famous, I have yet to read anything written by Che that is as powerful as other people have lead me to believe it should be. To me, he is still just an ordinary revolutionary.

Das Kapital meets Easy Rider

The idea of Easy Rider is that laid back, roaming around from place to place, and not caring attitude. This relates to Ernesto's humanitarian trip around Latin America. During his trip he must have witnessed all of the unstable Latin American governments. That, in addition to all the poverty, must have convinced him that capitalism is bad and that the government should take a stronger role in helping the poor.
Das Kapital is all about the drawbacks of capitalism, and how capitalism only functions at the expense of something else.
Pretty much, Ernesto is a traveling communist and that is why it is said that this book is a hybrid between the two distinct philosophies.

TMD Bio & Intro Post

This book will probably be writing in short choppy sentences. It will be more concerned about feeling then actual plot development. In 10th grade I read Night so I have a little experience when it comes to reading memoirs. The things that I remember about Night were the things that were drastically different than my own life. Like when Wiesel had to walk all the way to another concentration camp.
This book is going to very different because of geography, culture, and the fact that it is a diary and not a novel.
The Prefaces were designed to motivate the reader. And they did, to a certain degree. I personally enjoyed reading the first one (written by Che's daughter) more than I enjoyed the second one. The first one was written with more voice and description.

TMD Preface Comparison

In order to gain the deepest understanding I think that nothing is more important that reading interviews with the author and professional annotations of the book. For Invisible Man I found that I obtained an understanding that I had not had before I read The Paris Review. I benefit of reading a someone else's annotations or criticisms is they may have picked up on something you missed.

TMD Preview Post

An epiphany is a realization of one's place or role in the world. It is the when one feels that all the pieces of a confusing puzzle have just come together. A momentary epiphany may cause individuals to rethink how their life has played out. It forces people to rethink the purpose of their life. Epiphanies to do not occur often, and when they do they are profound.

Glenn Beck Video

This was a very interesting video, because I couldn't tell whether or not Humberto Fontova was being serious. His sarcasm was a little offensive; nobody would be sarcastic about Hitler. But I feel like the reason why Fontova was so sarcastic was because the purpose of this video was not to inform the audience but rather to entertain them.
Despite Fontova's sarcastic manner, I still agree this the man. I am not a Che fan. But I am not unaware of Fontova's persuasive tactics. Both individuals are only giving their side of the the story, I would bet that Che doesn't think he is such a bad guy. But nonetheless, Che was a communist and I do not idolize him.