Stereotypes

The question "Discuss Adolf Hitler's reported statement, "who still tells nowadays of the extermination of the Armenians?" Does this statement have any validity?" is a very important question today. This statement has no validity today because the ten million Armenians living today proves the statement wrong. Turkey failed to wipe our nation out of this planet, and Hitler's statement is wrong. People all around the world remember the genocide, and are demanding Turkey to accept the genocide also. No matter what happens, the genocide will never be forgotten. The second question "Why do some people join groups such as the KKK?" discusses an issue which has been solved long time ago, but still exists today. People join these groups because the prejudice and hatred to a certain race has grown so much that they need to do something about it. These people have no sense of humanity left in them , and therefore conduct acts in these groups that are horrific. They feel superior over people, but in reality they are as weak as animals. Though groups such as the KKK have been banned, people still join covert groups, but cause no problems today because we have a functional police force and have laws protecting the rights of citizens.

CIA Gets Involved

On March 15, 2013, Ken Dilanian and Brian Bennet wrote an article in the Los Angeles Times called "CIA Begins Sizing Up Islamic Extremists in Syria for Drone Strikes". The article discusses how the CIA is getting involved in the turmoil in Syria. They have begun to do recon missions throughout the country to spot possible terrorists or extremists in the rebel group of Syria, to begin possible drone strikes on specified targets. This does not mean they are going against the rebellion in Syria, but they are stopping terrorists groups of getting involved in the freedom fighting in Syria. The CIA will be doing this job because they will be able to take out targets without having troops sent into Syria. Though there intentions are such, Obama has not issued any drone strikes in Syria yet. From what I see from this, the CIA will first give Obama the evidence on where to strike and if there is such terrorist groups in Syria, then Obama will make the decision. Also, I believe that America has to stay out of this because they stated before that  the Syrian conflict is for the Syrians, but yet again America has lied about their foreign policy.

Chuck Hagel's First Visit To Afghanistan

On March 9, 2013, Shashank Bengali of the Los Angeles Times wrote an article called "Afghan Suicide Attacks Mar U.S. Defense Secretary's Visit". The article discusses on the problems the United States is going to face in the future of Afghanistan, and how Chuck Hagel will respond. Unfortunately, the war in Afghanistan is not going to end when the United States pull out, but there is still ways of helping the Afghan government run. Coincidentally, while Chuck Hagel visited Afghanistan for the first time as Secretary of Defense, two bombs were exploded. Hagel was worried about the safety in the country from the start, and now the two bombs were a way to seal his opinion. Taliban officials said that the bombs were directed to him, to show him fear. With Hagel visiting Afghanistan, Obama is working out plans with President Karzai to assure that everything continues like the United States want it to continue, except without having the United States do most of the work. Obama wants Karzai to keep the law that terrorists do not need to be tried for any crime, and Karzai agreed with him. But in a speech on Wednesday, Karzai announced that he will release all prisoners, because they are the "innocent people" of the country of Afghanistan. As we know, pulling out of Afghanistan is going to be very troublesome, but it must be done.

Increased Amounts of Drone Use in Afghanistan

On February 21, 2013, Shashank Bengali of the Los Angeles Times wrote an article called "U.S Drone Strikes Up Sharply in Afghanistan". The article discusses how drone use is increasing in Afghanistan, due to many factors. As we know, a huge portion of the military stationed in Afghanistan is going to pull out by 2014, and preparations must be done to control any threats that may rise because of this withdrawal. A 72% increase of the usage of drone strikes has occurred in 2013, and it proves that the United States military will be using drones instead of soldiers to carry out many operations in Afghanistan. As there is controversy over the usage of drones, I agree with what the United States military is using. Yes, I would rather have an army stationed in the country to carry out military operations, but as we know, we have been in Afghanistan for too long. But we can not just leave and hope terrorist organizations do not rise again; that is why the usage of drones is very practical. As 66,000 troops withdraw out of Afghanistan, a drone fleet will be on constant patrol over the country doing attacks on designated areas. As the United States wants, the Afghanistan army is ready to designate targets for the drones, which is a good sign of alliance between both armed forces.

Party!! (Not What Your Expecting)

The day is Sunday, and all preparations are finished. The house is ready to go for the party. Everyone is here. There is about thirty five people at the party. As they enter the drive way, they see four security guards in front of the door, checking off the names of the people coming in. As they come in, there is one huge table that could seat maybe forty people, surrounded by chairs. There is music playing in the background, and if people recognize it they will realize it is Armenian music. There is a bar, where Blue Label, Hennessy, Buffalo Trace, Jack Daniels, and any type of beer is abundant, but if there is something else someone wants there will be some there. As they move around the house, they see a kitchen with with people running around to prepare all the food. Outside, the three grills are set making all the barbecue as possible. There is a pool, which the kids and young adults are playing in. There is a basketball court also, which one can see a game going on between ten people. As you continue through the house, there is a room guarded by a security guard. As you say the correct phrase, he lets you into a room with an Armenian flag on the wall, a case with bottles of whiskey, and a big desk. The person sitting on the chair behind the desk is me, waiting for the correct people to come into the room. As everyone is here, I press a button which opens a huge screen showing a map, a big shelve filled with firearms, and chairs come out of the floor. The map explains the next move on which this group of people will take, while I am thoroughly explaining what the objective of the map is. As I explain, the people in the room choose their firearms of choice, and one man who always fills the alcohol, starts filling shots in for everyone. As the explanation is over, and everyone is well-equipped, we swear an oath on a Bible and proceed out of the room. As we come out, we join the party, begin to eat, dance, and drink (at a moderated level, since everyone in that room knows what they have to do later on). By now, it is 11:30 P.M, and people begin to come inside and eat desert. There is cake, different types of Armenian deserts, and a bunch of liquors to go with everything. After desert is over, it is about 1:20 A.M, and people are starting to leave. As the last of the visitors leave, the only people left are the people from the room. It has been six hours since they took their shots in the room, and they have not drank anything since. As we proceed to the garage, everyone gets their field gear on, and begin to get into two Jeep Wranglers.After that, the rest of the night is confidential....
Prices include- 600 dollars on food, 3400 dollars on alcohol, 10,000 dollars on a stereo system with music, 15,000 dollars for five security guards, 15,000 dollars for eight M4-SPs, tactical equipment, and ammunition; 55,000 dollars for both Jeep Wranglers, 200 dollars for basketball rim, 800 dollars for furniture.