When Logic Fails

Favorite Logicical Fallacies:
Argumentum ad hominem-
Example: Trump uses Argumentum ad hominem by calling Hillary "crocked" and other nicknames instead of bringing a valid point in an argument. 
Argumentum ad emphasizes-
Example: This can be very affective and affect people a lot. An example is those sad commercials with the dogs and cats in the shelter. 
Argumentum ad nauseam-
Example: Repetition. Just think about how Trump can't stop mentioning China and Mexico. 
Red herring-
Example:When someone changes the subject in an attempt of avoiding the question.
Slippery slope-
Example:A point that would lead to a chain reaction that have no end. 
Straw man-
Example: Think of a little kid tattling on their sibling and exaggerates what their sibling said so they can get in trouble. 
Argumentum ad emphasizes-
Example: Last night Hillary tried to appeal to authority by promoting her book and websites. 
Argumentum ad numerum-
Example: This can be effective because it shows data and facts.
Argumentum ad ignorantiam-
Example:This is when an assemtion is made that something is true because it was never proven to be false.
Argumentum ad populum-
Example: When the crowd cheers at a point that is made.

MISTAKES FOR PRESIDENT

What I got from the debate tonight:

It started off with Trump mentioning China and Mexico several times, nothing new. Hillary promoted her book(appeal to popularity), she said that someone who gets offended with a tweet shouldn't be in charge of nuclear weapons. They talked about their websites.Trump was rude and kept interrupting  the correspondent. They talked about Hillary's email scandal, again nothing new. Hillary brought up Donald's tax returns. I don't know what Mexico and China have to do with our economy. I started dozing off when they talked about clean energy. Trump promotes his personal business, appeal to popularity again. Donald kept changing the subject. Then he got side tracked for about the 100th time tonight and said how Bernie was cheated. He mentioned Obama's birth certificate, once again nothing new and does not relate to the topic.

My opinions:

I don't care for either of the candidates however, since someone has to win, I would rather have Hillary win. I was a Bernie supporter before. This debate had no new information and I don't see any really good points that would persuade their audience to change their minds. They look like kids arguing at each other. They both attacked each other and spoke over their time.  I wouldn't even call this entertainment or a circus because at least you get interested in a circus. 

I thought this tweet was pretty interesting/on point:

Sometimes My Mind...

The other day I was thinking about how we as humans expect magical moments as in movies all the time and expect life to be that way. On the other hand, if we don't have pain or discomfort, then happiness would just become a norm and happiness wouldn't feel as amazing as it would have if we hadn't found the light at the end of the tunnel. So what I guess what I'm trying to say is that we can't expect happiness every single moment of our life because that's impossible but when the magical moments do happen, it won't be as what we expected or planed but that's what makes life's moments all the more exciting to look forward too.

R.I.P. Christina Grimmie

I was scrolling through twitter during summer late at nignt and I saw something trending. It was a hashtag that was something like "RIP Christina Grimmie". I clicked on it to see if it was some kind of stupid twitter hastag but it was real. What happend was something so terrible it makes me angry that this would happen and it made me so sad that we lost a young and innocent human being who was following her dreams. It was June 10, 2016 and Christina Grimmie was having a concert. She was outside meeting her fans and a guy comes up to her and she opens her arms for a hug, thinking it was a fan, and the guy shot her. I looked up videos of her and found that she is really talented and one of the sweetest and kind hearted people ever. The guy had no reason to shoot her! And why would he?! Murdering people is extremely wrong and disgusting!She was 22 and already living her dream and helping people through her music. It just makes me so angry he shot a perfectly innocent person and wonderful person. Infact, there shouldn't be any shootings at all! What got to me was the guy still shot her even after he saw she opened her arms out to give him a hug! This also makes me afraid for myself or any other person who wants to follow their dreams or just be a normal person because of people like that guy. Gun violence has increased tremendously this year and it is a huge problem that must be stoped! I'm so sad that I had to find out about a wonderful and talented person because someone shot them. I feel bad for her family and her fans. She will be missed.

Literature Analysis Response: Looking For Alaska

                                                       "Looking For Alaska"

                                                            By John Green

Theme: The theme of the book is "seeking a Great Perhaps" which means the meaning of life and death. You don't have to die in order to search for it.

The tone: So far the tone sounds neutral but hopeful because the main character aspires to go on a journey and change is life completely. 

Plot: Miles Calvary leaves Florida to go to a boarding school in Alabama in a journey to find life's meaning and have some adventures. Once he arrives to the boarding school his room mate, Chuck, becomes his best friend and introduces him to his other best friend, Alaska Young. Miles instantly has a crush on Alaska. Chuck, also known as the colonel, nicknames Miles "Pudge". 

Diction: changes between formal and informal diction

Syntax: The author structures his sentences to make the book interesting by using descriptive words to give clear imagery

Characterization: The characters so far are the parents, Pudge, Chuck, and Alaska.

My Yoda

My ideal mentor would be someone who can give me their advice, opinions, and constructive criticism just so I can have a different perspective. Someone who is easy to be comfortable around, is supportive, and maybe be willing to learn some things with me along the way.

My Big Question & Discipline

My big question (that has a few things added to it) is:

"Why are we so fixated on what other people think about us, even though we tell ourselves not to, and let that stop us for asking questions and taking risks?" This question is kind of important to me because something so simple like ordering food or answering the phone has become a major challenge and I think it might have to do with caring about people's opinions.

I think this big question has to do with psychology.