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2003

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The Truman Doctrine Vs. The Bush Doctrine: Justifying War With Iraq, Lindsay St. Germain Jun 2003

The Truman Doctrine Vs. The Bush Doctrine: Justifying War With Iraq, Lindsay St. Germain

Honors Theses

It is commonly thought that presidential doctrines set a precedent for the country to follow. These doctrines are intended to reflect the attitudes, and values of not only the president in power, but the best interests of the United States in general. Using public opinion surveys, historical documents, and current news articles and books, I will analyze the Truman Doctrine, enunciated in 1947, and the Bush Doctrine, put forth in 2001. In doing so, I hope to compare military actions justified using both doctrines, and point out what I see to be the flaws and triumphs of the Bush Doctrine; …


Michigan Township Zoning Boards Of Appeals Members' Perceptions Of Their Authority, Mark J. Magyar Apr 2003

Michigan Township Zoning Boards Of Appeals Members' Perceptions Of Their Authority, Mark J. Magyar

Honors Theses

With the following investigation I seek to answer the questions: How aligned are the perceptions of Michigan township zoning boards of appeals (ZBAs) members' regarding their authorities with the authorities expressly and implicitly prescribed for them by state statute? If they are not aligned, do ZBA members need further education in the statute? ZBA members are not formally educated in the statute but are guided by secondary sources. While these sources are crucial to the proper administration of ZBAs' objectives, there is often an element of bias in interpretation to varying degrees. I want to determine whether or not education …


Inefficient National Political Parties In Brazil And The Effects On Economic Policy, Jason Sullivan Apr 2003

Inefficient National Political Parties In Brazil And The Effects On Economic Policy, Jason Sullivan

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I intended to study the domestic and international issues that pushed and pulled at the government in its creation of its economic policy. I intended to focus on the executive branch of the government and the international organizations and sovereign nations that influenced the policy decisions surrounding the specific year of 1997. However, as I researched I found something that I think is as just as important if not more important in creating Brazil's economic policy. As I researched it became evident that the characteristics of the Brazilian political parties had an influence on how all policies are formulated, more …


Social Democracy And The Irish Left: An Assessment Of The Failure Of Ireland’S Left-Wing Parties And Its Consequences, Jeremiah J. Fisher Apr 2003

Social Democracy And The Irish Left: An Assessment Of The Failure Of Ireland’S Left-Wing Parties And Its Consequences, Jeremiah J. Fisher

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