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.