REHUGO+2


 * REHUGO Entry #1 **
 * CITATION:** O' Reilly, Bill. "Kids' Stuff." Bill O' Reilly: Bill's Column. 13 10 2011. 10/13/2011 .
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Bill O' Reilly, a famous political commentator and writer, in his article “Kid's Stuff” condemns lazy adolescents by telling a personal story about taking several children on vacation to New Hampshire. O' Reilly shares many instances of the children whining about going on a hike, seeing wild animals, and being disconnected from their technology. His purpose is to point out how technology is addictive and has affected youth culture to the point where some find it difficult to find beauty in nature. In this article, he primarily connects to his older audience that has children of their own.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:** I think that O' Reilly makes a mostly valid point. Technology has left a huge mark on our culture, with both good and bad results. However, I think that the main purpose of this column was to pander to his followers.

**REHUGO Entry #2 **
 * CITATION:** O' Reilly, Bill. "Solar Power to the People" Bill O' Reilly: Bill's Column. 29 9 2011. 10/13/2011 .
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Bill O' Reilly, a famous political commentator and writer, in his article “Solar Power to the People” suggests private companies develop alternative energy sources while demonstrating the little success the United States government has had in terms of encouraging people to live "green". O' Reilly says that the government wants to increase takes on oil to encourage a pursuit of another fuel source and reasons that this is ineffective compared to companies who would compete for energy. His purpose is to encourage the people, not the government, to be concerned with alternative fuel. Readers (companies specifically) may realize the benefits of using solar power while reading.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:** I felt that O' Reilly focused too much on criticizing the President's "failed" efforts to create a greener nation. At times, the article felt like an overly-harsh criticism against Obama. Despite this, I'm still happy to see someone that supports a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

**REHUGO Entry #3 **
 * CITATION:** Robinson, Eugene. "Obama’s tax plan is common sense, not class warfare" The Washington Post. 9/19/2011. 10/13/2011 .
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Eugene Robinson, a writer for the Washington Post, in his article “Obama’s tax plan is common sense, not class warfare” claims that millionaires in the United States should pay their taxes fairly like the majority of people do. Robinson says that the wealthiest Americans should pay more taxes because it would help reduce income disparity and reduce the national debt. His purpose is to criticize wealthy people who demonstrate greed. His views may encourage Americans to take a stronger stance against corporate greed.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:** I felt that Robinson's opinions were reasonable for the most part, but I think he was too critical of Republicans.

**REHUGO Entry #4 **
 * CITATION:** Robinson, Eugene. "With the death penalty, ‘probably’ isn’t good enough" The Washington Post. 9/19/2011. 10/13/2011 .
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Eugene Robinson, a writer for the Washington Post, in his article “With the death penalty, ‘probably’ isn’t good enough” claims that the death penalty is a barbaric practice that should be stopped. Robinson says that many who are put to death are innocent and that weak evidence has lead to the deaths of many Americans. His purpose is to criticize the US government for continuing the practice and to call people to action against the death penalty. In this article, he connects to people of all types, but primarily people who are often skeptical and want true justice from the government.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:** Racism is a subject that Robinson frequently writes about, so I was very impressed with his character when he said he didn't support the execution of a white supremacist that was convicted of murder.

**REHUGO Entry #5 **
 * CITATION:**O' Reilly, Bill. "America in Decline." Bill O' Reilly: Bill's Column. 27 10 2011. 10/29/2011 .
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Bill O' Reilly, a famous political commentator and writer, in his article “America in Decline” explains why he believes that the United States is losing its power through a statistic and past events. O' Reilly explains how the Vietnam War lead to people who questioned their government and that this lead into arrogance and eventually the financial crisis that created trillions in US debt. His purpose is to express, again, his unwavering advocacy of capitalism. In this article, he primarily connects to his conservative audience.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:**I think that O' Reilly's claims are tough to side with in this article because he offers little evidence for his claims and has few connections between them. He says that the "view that Washington has a moral obligation to provide a decent lifestyle" led to the financial crisis but doesn't explain how.

**REHUGO Entry #6 **
 * CITATION:** O' Reilly, Bill. "Are the Wall Street Protesters Us?" Bill O' Reilly: Bill's Column. 29 9 2011. 10/13/2011 .
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Bill O' Reilly, a famous political commentator and writer, in his article “Are the Wall Street Protesters Us?” claims the the Occupy Wall Street protesters are simpletons that want handouts. O' Reilly says that the government wants to increase takes on oil to encourage a pursuit of another fuel source and reasons that this is ineffective compared to companies who would compete for energy. His purpose is to emphasize his dislike for the protest and explain why he believes that the crowd is misguided. He mainly connects to his readers who support his capitalist views.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:** I felt that O' Reilly misunderstood the intent of the OWS protests. He shamelessly insults the protesters and assumes that they are lazy and did not work hard to get to where they are in life.

**REHUGO Entry #7 **
 * CITATION:**Robinson, Eugene. "Occupy Wall Street: A Timely Call for Justice" The Washington Post. 9/19/2011. 10/13/2011 .
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Eugene Robinson, a writer for the Washington Post, in his article “Occupy Wall Street: The Dem's Opportunity” explains his view on the Occupy Wall Street Protests by saying that the protest is unorganized but is ultimately a beginning of an important movement for equal financial opportunities in the US. Robinson says that the "ragtag" group was idealistic and determined and that their decision to protest in the economic epicenter of the US was critical to their message. His purpose is to point out the immediate ineffectiveness of the protests, but to acknowledge that it may foreshadow a more powerful movement. His views may encourage Americans to take a stronger stance against corporate greed.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:** This article perfectly described my views on the protest. Few people took the protest seriously because it was unorganized and its message was often vague, but it is still marks the beginning of a large political movement that should not be ignored.

**REHUGO Entry #8 **
 * CITATION:** Robinson, Eugene. "With the death penalty, ‘probably’ isn’t good enough" The Washington Post. 9/19/2011. 10/13/2011 .
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Eugene Robinson, a writer for the Washington Post, in his article “With the death penalty, ‘probably’ isn’t good enough” claims that the death penalty is a barbaric practice that should be stopped. Robinson says that many who are put to death are innocent and that weak evidence has lead to the deaths of many Americans. His purpose is to criticize the US government for continuing the practice and to call people to action against the death penalty. In this article, he connects to people of all types, but primarily people who are often skeptical and want true justice from the government.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:** Racism is a subject that Robinson frequently writes about, so I was very impressed with his character when he said he didn't support the execution of a white supremacist that was convicted of murder.

**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">REHUGO Entry #9 **
 * CITATION:** O' Reilly, Bill. "Why Experience Matters" Bill O' Reilly: Bill's Column. 29 9 2011. 10/13/2011 <http://www.billoreilly.com/column?pid=34649>.
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Bill O'Reilly, a famous political commentator and writer, in his article “Why Experience Matters” argues that a job in a political office should be given to someone with relevant experience. O'Reilly begins his column with a statistic showing that only 60% of Americans don't believe political experience is necessary to run the country and then criticizes Obama for having "short and ordinary" political experience. His purpose is to criticize the President for his apparent inability to fix the debt crisis. In this article, he connects to his followers who are interested in the 2012 election.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:** Racism is a subject that Robinson frequently writes about, so I was very impressed with his character when he said he didn't support the execution of a white supremacist that was convicted of murder.

**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">REHUGO Entry #10 **
 * CITATION:** Robinson, Eugene. "Let Herman Be Gone" The Washington Post. 9/19/2011. 10/13/2011 <http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/robinson-let-herman-cain-be-gone/2011/10/31/gIQAiXo8ZM_story.html>.
 * CATEGORY:** Reading
 * PRECIS:** Eugene Robinson, a writer for the Washington Post, in his article “Let Herman Be Gone” claims Republican Candidate Herman Cain would be a poor choice for president. Robinson says that Cain has flaunted his inexperience with politics, been accused of sexual harassment, and that his desire to privatize social security would be a disaster. His purpose is to make Cain's supporters question their stances. In this article, he connects to his liberal followers and some supporters of Herman Cain.
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY:** I agree with Robinson for the most part. Cain's lack of political experience would make him a poor candidate for president.