1. American Political Thought Media Project POSC 485.01-Spring ’05 Johnny Boothe

2. American Political Thought Media Project 3 Examples of “American attitudes” studied in class as seen in the media

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4. 1 st - The Underdog 1 st - The Underdog Popular examples include: A) Rocky B) Rudy C) Dodge Ball

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6. 2nd- The Rebel 2nd- The Rebel Popular examples include: A) Easy Rider B) Bob Marley C) Tupac

7. American Political Thought Media Project “They called him Pre” Pre wasn’t a runner He was a rebel Who happened to run

8. American Political Thought Media Project 3 rd - Social Mobility 3 rd - Social Mobility Brooks & Dunn: Only in America One kid dreams of fame and fortune One kid helps pay the rent One could end up going to prison One just might be president Only in America Where we dream as big as we want to We all get a chance Everybody gets to dance

9. American Political Thought Media Project Nas: I Can [Kids] I know I can (I know I can) Be what I wanna be (be what I wanna be) If I work hard at it (If I work hard it) I'll be where I wanna be (I'll be where I wanna be) [Nas] Be, B-Boys and girls, listen up You can be anything in the world, in God we trust An architect, doctor, maybe an actress But nothing comes easy it takes much practice