Week Eleven - An American Hangover? Culture and Politics in the 1970s
Share an idea or two from this week's reading. What was most interesting to you? What was most strange? How does the reading this week fit into issues and discussions we have had in this class?
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ReplyDeleteThe reading that I found most interesting from this week’s readings was “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” written by Hunter S. Thompson in 1971. “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” uses fictional characters to recount real-life occurrences that Thompson endured. What I found interesting is that this story is an example of the renaissance that journalism underwent in the 1960s and 1970s, which came to be known as New Journalism. New Journalism marked the beginning of a whole new style of writing, which changed the lives of many individuals and introduced a new technique to the world. It impacted the writing community greatly and the writing style continues to have an evident effect in today’s society.
ReplyDeleteI found the Jimmy Carter's "Address to the Nation on Energy and National Goals" to be very interesting. It was a speech given by Carter on the issue of energy, but also on the unity of America. I found it interesting that Carter actually went to different people and asked them of their opinions. It was nice to see that the president went out of his way to hear what the people thought. I also found it interesting that Carter considered the unity of America one of the more serious problems. With all of the things going on these days, it seems that Carter's worry is still relevant today. I think the speech was effective because it allowed Carter to connect with his audience and show them that he was listening to their complaints.
ReplyDelete"Address to the Nation on Energy and National Goals" by Jimmy Carter was very engaging to me. Carter gave a speech about the issue of energy, but there was a deeper problem than just energy. Carter was implying that unity in America was the main issue. Carter didn't want to think it was just him thinking this so he went and asked a variety of people what their opinion was on American unity. This speech made people realize that Carter was actually listening to what they had to say and trying to do something about the situation. I personally liked this speech because I felt as though Carter wanted America to really push to unify. He said that we were strong and confident. He believed that if people came together there would form a unity that could not be broken. It's sad to see that in the world today we are still not unified, but America can always keep hoping that in the future sometime America can be a whole again.
ReplyDelete"I'm Dying Here" by Jefferson Cowie was very interesting to me. It talked about how during the 70s, country music began to be associated with a particular political party. In particular, Cowie discussed Nixon inviting country music artist, Merle Haggard, to the White House to perform. The reason Nixon did this was not because he loved country music but because it was part of the administration's scheme to bolster Nixon's blue-collar appeal. I thought this was interesting because I had never heard of a president using something like music to help with appeal to a certain class.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" I was deeply and thoroughly entertained by this narrative/story. I was extremely interested in how easy and sudden it was to begin such a story and acquire all the "necessary" things for such a trek. I believe this relates to our discussions this week because this is a good example of the underlying culture of the 70's and what many would consider at that time and some still do the American Dream.
ReplyDeleteThe most interesting reading this week to me was, “Address to the nation on energy and national goals” by Jimmy Carter. This reading consisted of a speech given by Jimmy carter himself giving a speech about the energy. Throughout the speech Jimmy was indicating that the unity in America was the overall main issue. Carter says in his speech, “I will continue to travel this country, to hear the people of America.” Meaning he will travel around America and listen to what the other people want and do everything in his power to make that happen. It shows that Carter really cares about the voice of many American’s.
ReplyDeleteThe “Address to the Nation on Energy and National Goals" by Jimmy Carter is what I found most interesting. In the beginning of the speech Carter address that his speeches have become less broad and focused mainly on what the government thinks. I find this to be true today too; we are not told about what America’s goals are anymore, but are told of what the government wants to do. Carter validates that this is an issue and aimed to resolve it. He speaks about how he has met with his fellow Americans, and is trying to bring the nation back to being one. I believe that this needs to happen today also.
ReplyDeleteI found the "Address to the Nation on Energy and National Goals" by Jimmy Carter to be the most interesting reading from this week. While the main point of the speech was concerning the issue of energy in the United States, he implied there was also a problem unifying the people of America. What I most admired about his speech was that he was honest that in order to solve this energy crisis, it would take sacrifices that would test the strength and character of the people. He was straightforward in his speech and presented the ten principles created to help solve this crisis to give Americans a clear idea of the sacrifices they would be making. He was honest with his people, and made it clear that while this would be a true test of our nation's unity, it was all for the hope of creating a better future.
ReplyDeleteThe reading that I found the most interesting was the article written by Hunter S. Thompson. It was entitled "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." The article is a exerpt of a much longer book but nonetheless it paints a vivid picture of America at that time. Journalism as it was before was being transformed into what is called New Journalism. A form of reporting that put more value on truth then facts and came from a subjective perspective.
ReplyDeleteI found the "Address to the Nation on Energy and National Goals" by Jimmy Carter was the most interesting from our readings this week. I found that Carter was very brave with the way he addresses the American people with this issue of energy. He had no filter with his speech and was very straight with the American people on how to tackle the issues that the country was facing at that time, and that those issues would take patience and would test the countries unity.
ReplyDeleteFear and loathing in las vegas was the most interesting of the readings this week. I found that it was entertaining and informative. i enjoyed it especially because i have seen the movie several times. the "new journalism" that was introduced to the world during the 70's changed journalism, using unconventional means and techniques to tell and recount real life events.
ReplyDeleteI found the "Address to the Nation on Energy and National Goals: ‘The Malaise Speech" very interesting in that it shows the shift in views that the country had regarding its energy usage. Jimmy Carter is overt when he talks about the need for the country to shift it's consumption on energy, and it also shows a change in how the United States government has further gain control over big businesses in it's attempt to help the country as a whole.
ReplyDeleteThe article, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" was interesting to me because it was expressed as an narrative, although it was based upon a real-life event. The article explains the concept of journalism and its impact on America during the time. The creation of New Journalism resulted in the expansion of writing, which greatly impacted everyone. It allowed people access to an advanced education as far as writing.
ReplyDeleteThe reading, "Address to the Nation on Energy and National Goals" by Jimmy Carter was one of the more interesting readings for me this week. I found it interesting how honest he was to the people that he was presenting to his his speech. Usually in public speaking, people tend to sugar coat anything negative to not scare the audience. He however,was straightforward in his speech and showed the ten principles that he created to help solve this crisis to give Americans a clear idea of the sacrifices they would be making. He made it clear to them that it was a true test that would eventually make the country better in the future and ultimately test how unified they were as a nation.
ReplyDeleteThe reading, "Fear of Loathing in Las Vegas" was interesting to me. It was an interesting read that explained a lot about journalism in it's time. While it was a good excerpt, it actually started off kind of difficult to understand. It does give a unique perspective on the topic though. It explains how "New Journalism" was sprouting as a completely new type of writing.
ReplyDelete"Fear of Loathing in Las Vegas" was most interesting to me because it is also a movie. During that time, everyone dreamed of the "American Dream" which consisted of being wealthy. Drugs and drug-use were starting to expand in the United States and it is portrayed that people were willing to risk everything to achieve what they dreamed of.
ReplyDelete"Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas" was hilariously entertaining to read. I've seen the movie with Johnny Depp, but the narrative here is much better. The fictional tale relays some of the culture in the 70s, people coming off the drug high of the 60s and having to deal with life again.
ReplyDeleteThe reading for this week "Fear of Loathing in Las Vegas" was very interesting to me. Not only because it provides descriptive things that are happening at that time. I think that this reading was very narrative which I think is interesting because you can see what the written is talking about. The reading was based on a short story that I believe was a very good thing because not only does it show us how things are happening but it also shows us how things are being done. It shows how people want to achieve things and they never settle for less until they achieve what they want and need.
ReplyDeleteIn Jimmy Carter's Address to the Nation on Energy and National Goals, he delivers a very powerful message to the nation. Carter used a sense of relaxed, conversational style of writing, while still maintaining very serious topics of energy importance. Jimmy Carter's approach to this address intrigued me because of its style and content. Since then America is still trying to conserve and strive towards our goals as a nation.
ReplyDeleteThe reading I found most interesting was Jimmy Carter's. I enjoyed and appreciated the honesty in his words. He didn't try to sugarcoat the situation at all. He instead pointed out many of the observations of the people that had recently approached him. His wording's direct nature is far from what I expect from most politicians. Jimmy Carter, who was President during a hectic time, like most Presidents, did his best to quell many situations, including the energy crisis.
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