Week 3 Questions

Shitty First Drafts
The authors writing style is quite helpful because of its personal style. She is able to get her point across because I believe that people can relate to her. She puts this very frustrating topic into terms people can understand. Just take for example her title, “Shitty First Drafts,” I don’t know how many times I have felt the same way. There has been countless times, my first draft has been like a death sentence; not wanting to continue due to it’s imperfections. She believes that the first draft of a paper is the toughest part; but it still needs to be written. All writers feel the same way, and over time and countless drafts, there will be a polished product. All drafts must start with a horrible beginning, but one needs to start somewhere. Overall Lamott was able to simplify the process of draft writing, hopefully leading to higher quality essays in the future.

Iraq Cartoon
Mr. Fiore, in creating this cartoon, is attacking the current administration on its position on Iraq and how the situation might be in the future, after a new president is elected. In this cartoon, he portrays Dick Cheney as the new president. The main point that Cheney is making throughout the cartoon, is that they are still in Iraq to protect it against Iran, who could potentially be the United States new “foe.” The argument is somewhat convincing because the administration has “flip flopped” on their reasoning for the invasion of Iraq and Fiore seems to think their new reason is because of Iran.
A person disagreeing with this cartoon might argue that this is obviously just a liberals attack on Dick Cheney for being a “war hawk.” None of the comments made by the cartoonish Cheney are truthful and reasonable; and in all a fairness are false and inaccurate. A true politician would chalk this up as just another attack at a persons character by the opposite party.

Britney Spears
This cartoon is an attack on Britney Spears. She was once an up and coming pop singing star; with the voice, looks, and wholesome image. Once she became a huge celebrity, the “lifestyle” seemed to get to her. She has been all over not only tabloids but the news, for things ranging from heavy drinking, to child endangerment. What was once a childhood icon and role model has turned into to truly a young parents worst nightmare!