Monthly Archives: January 2020

The United States and the World, from the 18th Century to Today: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Winter 2020

Posted on January 29, 2020 by buzzanco

I–Intro Opening—statements from US presidents as opening: Trump—“America First”    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIaoZqMrbCo Obama—“American Exceptionalism”    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWpQ_8Ltl3s Bush on 9/11 and Terrorism    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpZVeHBylco Bill Clinton on Globalization— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqvGoUo8jAw&feature=youtu.be Background—Key themes in American foreign policy— Growth of Power National Security Mission/Democracy Expansion Economics/Trade/Investment Origins of … Continue reading →

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The Economy is ________? Fake news about U.S. economic strength (with updates)

Posted on January 14, 2020 by buzzanco

Over the past year or more, there’s been a consistent narrative that the U.S. economy is doing well and on the uptick. While most recognize that Trump’s descriptions of a “perfect economy” or “the best economy in history” are absurd, … Continue reading →

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