Movie Review Blog #2: Legally Blonde 2-Red, White and Blonde

For the purposes of this assignment, our teacher wants to know: How is Legally Blonde #2 is related to current issues and how government works?

How does this film relate to current issues? Animal testing was a big issue in 1990's and 
still important today. Even though people still care about the treatment of animals, it does not seem 
like a big issue today. The free-market economy has allowed for people to purchase products that arenot tested on animals, so people can make a choice. In terms of how bills are passed through committee and congress, the process still the same as shown in the movie.

What connections can you make to US government?  This movie is about how laws are passed and how lobbying works.  Even though Elle Wood used humor, put on a fun rally with cheerleaders and a band, networked with people who know the right people, used her connections and complimented senators to get to people to support her cause, this is how lobbying still works today.

In the end, Elle Woods bill does pass but almost was rejected because her friend traded her vote for another bill.  I disagree with that Elle would have had success presenting her case to the House of Representatives because it was controlled by conservatives and usually conservatives side with business of these types of matters and would want the market to decide.

Movie Review: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde

I was in a remote area of Northern Michigan when I realized that I had missed part of my summer assignment for my AP US Government class which included watching and discussing an approved movie.  Of course,  the Internet was not working very well--so no Netflix, and I had to pick a movie that was on cable TV.   To me,  there were several movie that should have been on the list like The Patriot and Zero Dark Forty.  Unfortunately, the only movie that was on cable television last night and that was on the approved list was Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde. A few questions for us to answer include:


• What is the major theme of the film?  In addition to planning her wedding at Fen-way Park to her former teacher/boss, Elle Wood, the main character, goes to Washington DC and works for a sorority sister who is a Representative in the US Congress to change a law related to animal testing for cosmetics.

• How does this film relate to current issues? Animal testing was a big issue in 1990's. Even though people care about the treatment of animals, it does not seem like a big issue today. How bills are passed seems still the same as shown in the movie.

• What connections can you make to US government?  This movie was about how laws are passed and how lobbying works.  Even though Elle Wood used humor, a fun rally with cheerleaders and a band, and complements to get to people to support her cause, this is how lobbying and influence still works today.

MY OPINION OF "The Enemy Within" by Michael Savage -POST 4

In summary, this book is a great book and I recommend it to everyone who has an open mind, or likes Michael Savage or  would like to hear another viewpoint.  Michael Savage is funny, yet very critical and has a low tolerance for people who do stupid things.  So, some people may not enjoy his strict message if they disagree with his general philosophy.

It is hard to disagree with Michael Savage because he is logical and very well educated in a lot of areas.  He is a best selling author, yet provokes controversy.  For example, he is banned in England because they believed that his views would provoke violence.  We are lucky to have free speech in this country, but I think people try to ban Rush Limbaugh and Mike Savage here too.  So, all the more reason to read this book.

This book definitely enhanced my understanding of politics in America.  It gave me more ideas about what is going on in this country at a high level that may be eroding our beliefs and safety.  I am very worried about reducing our military.  Ronald Reagan believed in "Peace through strength" and I agree with this belief.   I am not sure why certain people want our country to be less powerful, but I am fearful of what the future looks like for America as China increases it military strength.  So, the message of this book is good to hear.