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Ø      One Parent Families were common in most sub groups, excluding Hispanics.Ø      After its appearance in 1985, cocaine addiction rose 35%, though the number of users declinedØ      First woman supreme court justice, first woman and first black presidential candidates

 

 

http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade80.html

http://eightiesclub.tripod.com/id44.htm

FOREIGN POLICY 

Soviet invasion of and withdrawal from Afghanistan 1980 - 1988

            - The soviet invasion of Afghanistan caused America to become more directly involved in the containment of the Soviet Union. During these years the U.S. sent hundreds of millions of dollars worth of guns and food to Afghanistan to aid the mujahidin and the refugees there. America encouraged rebel revolts against the Soviets and promoted standing up to communism as a result of the domino theory (that if one nation falls to communism, the nations around it will begin to fall also). The Soviet invasion was a threat to foreign policy, because it was going against Americas policy of containment and the U.S. wanted all nations to be free (as said in Jimmy Carters Address to the Nation). Also the Soviet Union was a threat, because the U.S. did not want communism to spread throughout the Middle East because of their oil resources. During this invasion the U.S. introduced a new shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles in 1987. This new weapon helped the Mujahidin defeat the soviet forces and was used later during the war. Ronald Reagan also talks about in his Radio Address to the Nation on the Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan 1985 that the U.S. would not tolerate soviet occupation, and demand them to remove their forces so that Afghanistan can set up its own government (of democracy).

http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/cur/baker_00/2002-p4/baker_p4_12-01_mj_sz/#effects

http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1985/122885a.htm

http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1985/92185a.htm
        - foreign policy speech

piracine wrote:

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FOREIGN POLICY

Goal of Soviet Affairs/Comunism: Rachel
-Soviet Union and Afghanastan
- Fall of Communism
-Challenging Soviets/communism
-Military buildup (Nuclear Weapons) Diplomatic negotiations with Gorbachev INF[ SDI]

Goal: * Rise of Terrorism: Jessica
-Marine Barracks Bombing
-Iran Iraq War
-Persian Gulf War
-Operation Urgent Fury (Invasion of Grenada) [ This was actually part of a put down of right wing rebels, so I'll take it.]

Goal- Right Wing Rebel Increase: Pamela
-Drug Trade
-Iran-Contra Affair
-Operation Urgent Fury (Invasion of Grenada)

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Just a note: I am taking off the Drug Trade under Right Wing Rebel Increase and replacing it with El Salvador. 

So  list equals:
Goal- Right Wing Rebel Increase: Pamela
-El Salvador
-Iran-Contra Affair
-Operation Urgent Fury (Invasion of Grenada)

Definition of conservatism-

Modern conservatism has been deeply rooted in the Republican Party since the election with Barry Goldwater running on the Republican ticket, advocating his conservative views. Conservatism in itself is a political ideology in which political policies are to be carried out as they have been doing since the founding, and have strong values in faith and family. Specifically to Americans, it deals with a belief in a small federal government, little intervention in businesses, and supply-side economics. Modern conservatism tried to embrace these values and bring in new core ones, starting with the Reagan administration after the election of 1980. Reagan highly emphasized supply-side economics, which is based on giving tax cuts to the wealthy, and the wealth will trickle down to the lower classes, which was now anointed Reaganomics. Also the modern conservatives began to have a more aggressive foreign policy. With Reagan, and also later with Bush, they tried to fight against communism by making democracy seem more appealing, which was another republican ideology. Also modern conservatism was firmly rooted in the faith of God, and such laws that were written in holy texts. These written texts speak against homosexuality and abortion. As America became more diverse in these times, so was the religious fundamentalism in which conservatives believed in.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism_in_the_United_States#Types_of_conservatism

The American People (our textbook)

Shift to Fiscal Conservatism-

The new Republican era can be defined as a shift to fiscal conservatism. Fiscal in itself means the spending of the government money to influence the economy. Fiscal conservatism is defined as the reduction of government spending and the balancing of the budget. Also, free trade and deregulation of businesses are common policies. Fiscal conservatism was not only a movement in the U.S, but one encompassing around the globe, especially the Conservative Party in England. Some policies, conservatives had to cut back on. Cutting back on fiscal policy was important to stop the growth of the debt the American government was in. Income tax rates were reduced and went very low, from 70% to 28% in seven years. Government was downsized due to their belief in quotes such as the best government is the one that governs least. Business regulations were decreased, because conservatives believed that it hampered competition and the growth of the private enterprise. With these new policies, the conservatives were able to help some issues. First, with the deregulation of business, it helped create more jobs, which in turn lowered the percentage of the unemployed. With more employment, coupled with the free reigning businesses and tax reductions, inflation started to become under control.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_Conservatism

http://eightiesclub.tripod.com/id367.htm

Rachel wrote:

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FOREIGN POLICY 

Soviet invasion of and withdrawal from Afghanistan 1980 - 1988

            - The soviet invasion of Afghanistan caused America to become more directly involved in the containment of the Soviet Union. During these years the U.S. sent hundreds of millions of dollars worth of guns and food to Afghanistan to aid the mujahidin and the refugees there. America encouraged rebel revolts against the Soviets and promoted standing up to communism as a result of the domino theory (that if one nation falls to communism, the nations around it will begin to fall also). The Soviet invasion was a threat to foreign policy, because it was going against Americas policy of containment and the U.S. wanted all nations to be free (as said in Jimmy Carters Address to the Nation). Also the Soviet Union was a threat, because the U.S. did not want communism to spread throughout the Middle East because of their oil resources. During this invasion the U.S. introduced a new shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles in 1987. This new weapon helped the Mujahidin defeat the soviet forces and was used later during the war. Ronald Reagan also talks about in his Radio Address to the Nation on the Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan 1985 that the U.S. would not tolerate soviet occupation, and demand them to remove their forces so that Afghanistan can set up its own government (of democracy).

                       

http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/cur/baker_00/2002-p4/baker_p4_12-01_mj_sz/#effects

 

http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1985/122885a.htm

 

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=32911

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Tyler W. wrote:

 

Rachel wrote:

 

FOREIGN POLICY 

Soviet invasion of and withdrawal from Afghanistan 1980 - 1988

            - The soviet invasion of Afghanistan caused America to become more directly involved in the containment of the Soviet Union. During these years the U.S. sent hundreds of millions of dollars worth of guns and food to Afghanistan to aid the mujahidin and the refugees there. America encouraged rebel revolts against the Soviets and promoted standing up to communism as a result of the domino theory (that if one nation falls to communism, the nations around it will begin to fall also). The Soviet invasion was a threat to foreign policy, because it was going against Americas policy of containment and the U.S. wanted all nations to be free (as said in Jimmy Carters Address to the Nation). Also the Soviet Union was a threat, because the U.S. did not want communism to spread throughout the Middle East because of their oil resources. During this invasion the U.S. introduced a new shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles in 1987. This new weapon helped the Mujahidin defeat the soviet forces and was used later during the war. Ronald Reagan also talks about in his Radio Address to the Nation on the Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan 1985 that the U.S. would not tolerate soviet occupation, and demand them to remove their forces so that Afghanistan can set up its own government (of democracy).

                       

http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/cur/baker_00/2002-p4/baker_p4_12-01_mj_sz/#effects

 

http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1985/122885a.htm

 

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=32911

Reply to Another Student's Post-
Rachel, i would like to know, who exactly were the mujahidin and what were their exact reasons for disliking the Soviets? 

Definition of conservatism Bias-

Honestly, I detect no bias in this statement, for it states the facts of modern conservatism in an analytical perspective.

Shift to Fiscal Conservatism Bias-

This essay has some information that can lead you to infer that it was written by a liberal-minded person. The words conservatives had to cut back on, agree with this statement. Also conservatives only helped some issues, is another bias a liberal would make.

Rachel wrote:

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FOREIGN POLICY 

Soviet invasion of and withdrawal from Afghanistan 1980 - 1988

            - The soviet invasion of Afghanistan caused America to become more directly involved in the containment of the Soviet Union. During these years the U.S. sent hundreds of millions of dollars worth of guns and food to Afghanistan to aid the mujahidin and the refugees there. America encouraged rebel revolts against the Soviets and promoted standing up to communism as a result of the domino theory (that if one nation falls to communism, the nations around it will begin to fall also). The Soviet invasion was a threat to foreign policy, because it was going against Americas policy of containment and the U.S. wanted all nations to be free (as said in Jimmy Carters Address to the Nation). Also the Soviet Union was a threat, because the U.S. did not want communism to spread throughout the Middle East because of their oil resources. During this invasion the U.S. introduced a new shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles in 1987. This new weapon helped the Mujahidin defeat the soviet forces and was used later during the war. Ronald Reagan also talks about in his Radio Address to the Nation on the Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan 1985 that the U.S. would not tolerate soviet occupation, and demand them to remove their forces so that Afghanistan can set up its own government (of democracy).
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Historical analysis of bias and perspective included in the inferences of your brief essays:  The perspective of this essay is of the American government, showing their opinions on sovietoccupation and the spread of communism.

Hey Zach;

The Elections: Why people voted Conservative- 

James wrote:

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Ø Family
Ø Work
Ø Money

Family

In 1981, there were 91 million households in the United States. 72% of these were family households, though only 57% of households were inhabited by a married couple. By 1897, there were 2.3 million couples living together without being married. In 1981 there were 2,422,000 marriages and 1,213,000 divorces, setting a record in both cases. By 1985 the marriage rate had risen 3% while the divorce rate had fallen 5%, though in 1985, 21% of all married adults had been married twice or more. In the South, 36% of brides were teenagers, compared to 18% in the north, and 75% of marriages took place in a religious setting.
There were 3,756,000 babies born in 1986. This showed a continuing decline in the birth rate following the baby boom. However, in 1984, there were 1.5 million abortions, 80% of which were for unwed mothers. Of the unwed mothers in the United States, the majority were black, with 70% of unwed mothers between 30-49 being African American. The number of single Hispanic mothers dropped from 24% in 1980 to 1.9% by the end of the decade. In 1987, a year where there were 63,542,000 children under the age of 18 in the United States, 42% of white children and 86% of black children lived with a single parent.

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Jessica! wrote:

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James wrote:

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Ø Family
Ø Work
Ø Money

Family

In 1981, there were 91 million households in the United States. 72% of these were family households, though only 57% of households were inhabited by a married couple. By 1897, there were 2.3 million couples living together without being married. In 1981 there were 2,422,000 marriages and 1,213,000 divorces, setting a record in both cases. By 1985 the marriage rate had risen 3% while the divorce rate had fallen 5%, though in 1985, 21% of all married adults had been married twice or more. In the South, 36% of brides were teenagers, compared to 18% in the north, and 75% of marriages took place in a religious setting.
There were 3,756,000 babies born in 1986. This showed a continuing decline in the birth rate following the baby boom. However, in 1984, there were 1.5 million abortions, 80% of which were for unwed mothers. Of the unwed mothers in the United States, the majority were black, with 70% of unwed mothers between 30-49 being African American. The number of single Hispanic mothers dropped from 24% in 1980 to 1.9% by the end of the decade. In 1987, a year where there were 63,542,000 children under the age of 18 in the United States, 42% of white children and 86% of black children lived with a single parent.

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If the 1980s were more conservative and many people focused on traditional values, why were the number of single parent households so high? Its confusing.

 

-- Edited by Jessica! on Thursday 2nd of April 2009 06:41:05 PM

 

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Part One

· Black Monday

· S&L Bailout

· Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981

Part Two

Black Monday

Up until this point, the stock market crash of 1987 was the largest in history. On Monday, October 19, 1987, after six weeks of falling prices, stock markets around the world crashed. The crash started in Asia, and worked its way west, reaching the United States after much damage to the economy had already been done. There are several different potential causes of this crash. One explanation is the use of program trading. Program trading allowed the trade of stock by the millisecond. With the increase of the usage of computers, the use of this tactic grew. Program trading was said to be a cause of this crash because due to the speed of stock trade, many stocks were sold without the knowledge of the falling market. Another cause of Black Monday was the difference of the monetary policy among France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, as well as budget deficits of American families. A major effect of this crash was the lack of investors buying stock. This was because people were afraid of investing their money in the stock market and then losing it. The crash was also a sign of things to come, such as the economic recession in the early 1990's.

S&L Bailout

In the 1980's, many people began putting their money in places besides the bank, that had high interest levels, so as to make more money. Banks, savings, and loans were now getting less and less business. During the S&L Crisis of the 1980's, seven hundred and forty seven savings and loans associations were put out of business. There were several other causes of the crisis, such as the Tax Reform Act of 1986, de-regulation, and the end of inflation. The Tax Act eventually caused a slowing down of home purchases, which meant there were less people in need of loans. It also lead to the drop of real estate values. The stock market was also dropping in value during this time, which led to the lowering of initial investment rates. Even banks who were not directly part of this crisis failed during the 1980s. For instance, over 1,600 banks that were insured by FDIC were out of business or received financial help. Then in 1989, a bailout plan called the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA). The act gave fifty billion dollars to closed Savings and Loans associations. The final amount of money needed to fix this economic issue is estimated at around $200,000 million.

Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981

The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 is also known as ERTA, or the Kemp-Roth Tax Cut. It was a federal law signed by President Reagan on August 13, 1981. The act had many points that its creation was trying to achieve. It wanted to spur economic growth by reducing tax rates, well as create incentives for business, lower the marriage penalty tax, as well as expand the Individual Retirement Arrangements to all working people. The IRAS was used to aid people with their personal monetary savings. This act also eventually reduced income tax rates in America. This tax act had two main supporters, Jack Kemp, and Senator William Roth. They both advocated for larger tax cuts, but eventually compromised with Congress. In the end, this tax reduced the individual tax rate by 23%. It also reduced corporate tax gains by 20%, as well as created the All Savers Certificate, which was a one year savings certificate that was free of federal taxes. ERTA also allowed for an unlimited matiral deduction on a property transfer provided by a will. This law eventually increased the federal budget deficit of the United States.

Part Three

Mr. Everett, I'm e-mailing you my bibliography because for some reason it keeps getting messed up when I try and post it on here.

Military Expenditures- From 1981 to 1992 the United States underwent drastic changes, especially in the areas of military policies and and spending. 

After years of antiwar feelings and attempts at diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union the new president, Ronald Reagan, took the country in an entirely different way. Reagans conservative ideals and policies led to a military buildup, which increased defense spending by forty percent. This increase in spending was Reagans way of defeating Communism by outspending and out producing the Soviets in every way possible with new age top of the line weaponry. 

One high cost program that Ronald Reagan initiated during his presidency was the Strategic Defense Initiative; the program dubbed Star Wars by critics and supporters alike was meant to protect the US from nuclear attack with laser beams on satellites and had a whopping 100 billion dollars spent on it. It was spending like this that frightened American enemies abroad, especially the Soviet Union who felt that any country whose president would speak so openly about it and put so much funding into it, had to be real. 

Defense spending reached unheard of heights during the conservative presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. During the 80s, when conservatism was at its peak in popularity, trillions of dollars were spent to build a stronger, bigger military despite the fact America faced an enormous deficit.

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1957.html

http://www.globalsecurity.org/org/news/2004/040609-reagan-military.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative

Conservatives Change Foreign Policies- The foreign policies of Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush were heavily influenced by the conservatives views they held. Reagans policies became known as peace through strength while Bushs at first nearly mirrored that of Reagan. During this busy decade the United States foreign policy was, of course, consumed with dealing with the Soviet Union and its fall.

The foreign policy goals of the Reagan administrations were made clear in the Reagan Doctrine, which stated that the United States military and government would provide overt and covert aid to movements that faced a Communist threat. The plan was to roll back the Communist influence, which differed greatly from the ideas of containment that was used by previous presidents.

It was during this time that Cold War policies were the boldest, Reagan was fully willing to confront the USSR and boldly built up the military to unheard of heights. Once again Reagans charisma became a powerful political tool, he recognized that diplomacy was now a way in ending the communist threat to America. The policies of Reagan and the new premier Gorbachev led to the weak Soviet Union that would eventually fall after Bush and Gorby became best buddies.

Within the twelve years of 80s conservatism under Reagan and Bush, the US was involved with many foreign affairs. American forces and aid were sent to countries all over the world, most notably in Iraq during the Persian Gulf War during the presidency of Bush. Grenada because of the overthrow of their prime minister and to rid them of Cuban Communist influence, Nicaragua to support anti-Sandinistas with the CIA, Panama, and the Middle East by supporting the Mujahideen, Iraq, Kuwait, and Iran all at separate times.  

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1957.html

http://www.globalsecurity.org/org/news/2004/040609-reagan-military.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_policy_of_the_Reagan_administration#cite_note-2

Tyler W. wrote:

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James wrote:

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Tyler W. wrote:

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Definition of conservatism Bias-

Honestly, I detect no bias in this statement, for it states the facts of modern conservatism in an analytical perspective.

 

Shift to Fiscal Conservatism Bias-

This essay has some information that can lead you to infer that it was written by a liberal-minded person. The words conservatives had to cut back on, agree with this statement. Also conservatives only helped some issues, is another bias a liberal would make.

 

-- Edited by Tyler W. on Thursday 2nd of April 2009 01:05:16 AM

 

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Most of your essays were bias in favor of liberal ideals, huh?

 

 

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NOT AT ALL JAMESSS!!!!!!- I only said that for the definition for the modern conservatism, or did you not read it all the way through. I want you to delete that inconsiderate (not really) message!!! (not in threatening way)

 

-- Edited by Tyler W. on Friday 3rd of April 2009 01:20:38 AM

-- Edited by Tyler W. on Friday 3rd of April 2009 01:41:01 AM

 

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joel the not so brave wrote:

Recession
Reaganomics

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To end the recession wouldn't it have made more sense for Reagan to also cut government spending, (especially military spending)?

Did the US make more gains with the ideas of Reaganomics than they had with other economic policies?

Part One - Group

Economical Bullet Points.

-Reaganomics

-Recession

-International Monetary Fund

-Tax Reform of 1986 (Leslie &I)

-Black Monday (Leslie& I)

-S&L Bailout

-Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981
-Trade Deficit

joel the not so brave wrote:

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Reaganomics
Reaganomics was President Reagans attempt at trying to better the deteriorating American economy. even since the late 70s and early 80s, Americas economy had suffered from rising inflation and a rising unemployment rate. To attempt to control this and keep the American economy going, Reagan proposed Reaganomics. The basic four steps of this were to reduce government spending, reduce income and capital gain tax rates, reduce government regulation of the economy, and to control the money supply to reduce inflation. Reagan took this approach to try and cut down on domestic spending. this was a very different tactic than the previous presidents in an attempt to control the countrys economy. two main ideas of Reaganomics came from Reagan's campaign promises. These were to lower taxes and have a smaller government, like what Thomas Jefferson had hoped for. Reagan reduced income tax rates, with the largest tax cuts on the highest incomes. this would have an almost trickle down effect. benefiting the rich or wealthier would cause them to spend more, and this in turn would trickle down into the middle, then lower class. However, in a time of roller coaster inflation, this would inevitably raise deficit spending to its highest level since World War II. As a result, many debates on the issue of whether or not on these economic schemes actually worked, and if they came from the free market. on the other hand, successful results would have been more job opportunities, lower taxes (which actually resulted in higher government revenue), greater production of goods, and greater prosperity.

http://www.youdebate.com/DEBATES/REAGANOMICS.HTM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reaganomics

Recession
The recession of the early 1980s was the worst economic recession since the Great Depression up until that time period. It began in July 1981 and ended in November 1982. The main cause of the recession was a monetary policy that contradicted rules and regulations established by the Federal Reserve System to control high inflation. The recession was the most severe and had the most significant impact in terms of economic policy of the post-World War II recessions. In 1979 the economy was growing but at a slow rate; about $30,000,000,000 per quarter. Then in the latter half of 1980 the GDP tumbled about $5,000,000,000 and then fell again another $9,000,000,000. this tumbling of GDP continued up until 1982. banks were failing left and right, much like the Great Depression and even today. The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) spent about $870 million to purchase bad loans in an effort to keep various banks afloat, which just ended in more banks failing. Also the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s was another contribution to the recession during this time. This was the failure of 747 savings and loan associations (thrifts and bonds) in the United States. The total cost of this crisis is around $160.1 billion, about $124.6 billion of which was directly paid for by the U.S. government. Or, more accurately U.S. taxpayer giving the government money to pay these off. This would actually lead to the large budget deficits of the 1990s.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savings_and_loan_crisis
http://www.applet-magic.com/rec1980.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_1980s_recession
http://recession.org/history/1980s-recession

International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that oversees the global financial system by following the policies of the countries involved, but more specifically on exchange rates and the balance of payments. It was an organization that was formed to solidify international exchange rates and smooth the progress of development in countries as well as between countries. The IMF is an international lender as a last resort. Its headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., USA. Countries contribute to a pool of money which can be borrowed from, with intentions of paying the pool back. The IMFs success is often seem as limited. It was created to help stabilize the global economy, but ever since 1980 critics claim over 100 of the IMFs members have witnessed a banking collapse that they claim have reduced GDP by four percent or more, all due to the IMF. The IMF works in three main ways. One way is surveillance of a countries economy that involves the monitoring of economic and financial developments. the IMF also provides policy use advice, which is aimed especially at crisis prevention. The IMF also lends to countries that have payback difficulties, and tries to provide temporary financial aid and support that is aimed at correcting the underlying problems; the IMF works almost like an international bank that gives out loans, with payback plans according to the specific countries economic situation, problems with credit, etc. Thirdly, the IMF provides countries with technical assistance and training in what the IMF feel the country needs help in, many of which the IMF specializes in.

http://www.imf.org/external/work.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Monetary_Fund

Tax Reform of 1986
The Tax Reform Act of 1986 was one of the more effective, useful and successful actions taken by the Reagan Administration. It was passed by a Democratic House and Republican Senate. It was notably one of the most important pieces of tax legislation since WWII. It sought to make everything even for everyone getting rid of reasons not to pay taxes (also called tax shelters), lowering corporate tax rates, and eradicating special treatment for capital gains. Thus, capital gains, and earned and unearned incomes were all taxed at the same rate. Subsequently, it brought the average marginal tax rates on the work force and capital income closer together. With the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Reagan and Congress sought to broaden the tax base and reduce tax favoritism. In 1983, Democrats Bill Bradley and Dick Gephardt offered a proposal broaden the tax base. In 1984 Reagan had the Treasury Department produce its own plan. The plan that was conceived was to clean up the tax base by decreasing tax loopholes, preferences, and exceptions. This would in effect raise the effective tax on activities that were formerly favored by the code. Economists from almost everywhere favored this cleaning up of the tax code, since tax preferences and exceptions warp economic decisions. The ultimate effect of the Tax Reform of 1986 were tax cuts, broadening the tax base, simplifying tax laws, repealing investment taxes, encouraging IRA deductions, and deducting banks for bad credit.

http://cwx.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/dye4/medialib/docs/tax1986.htm
http://www.answers.com/topic/tax-reform-act-of-1986

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Spoiler

Ø Movies

Movies in the 80s were mind blowing special effects masterpieces of the time that sent viewers minds soaring through the universe. With great movies such as Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, ET, Ghostbusters, and all three Back to the Future movies, special effects were becoming the next greatest trend in movie making. The Star Wars movies were the first real test of special effects playing a major role in an action film. Needless to say they were a major hit. With audiences imaginations soaring through a galaxy far far away special effects had audiences mesmerized all over the world.  Special effects were so successful in movies (i.e. listed above) they average gross revenue of $430,082,555 the special effects played a major part in this great success. Also many movies in the 80s dealt with humanitarian issues, and other movies based on true stories. Movies such as Gandhi, Platoon, and Chariots of Fire, all based on true stories, and they all won Oscars. Movies in America during the 80s really helped shape the culture of today as well. The Rambo and Rocky characters are still legends of today. A new movie of each was made within the last 2 years and this is now 2009!

Ø Music

                Music in the 80s took a brand new turn when MTV aired the first music video ever in the world on August 1^st, 1981. The songs title was comically ironic as MTV aired Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles. This new trend has become the norm in todays musical world. Everyone has a music video from country stars, to rock bands, to rap artists. In the 80s though pop and rap music legends such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Flavor Flav, Run DMC, and the Beastie Boys. Many of these artists are still favorites of kids today. All of these artists also helped inspire the artists of today to do what they do. Meanwhile rock was as popular as ever with listeners of the 80s. Legendary rock bands such as Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Poison, Guns N Roses, Def Leopard, and Ozzy Osbourne were hitting the big stage of music. This music helped inspire a generation. Also music was being played in a new means. Rather than just listening to a song on the radio you could now listen to your favorite bands on tapes that you owned and could play in any cassette player.

Ø Television

                Television of the 80s was filled with family comedies, and serious dramas. With long lasting hits in the soap opera world such as General Hospital starting off in the 80s, to great family comedies such as Growing Pains, and the Cosby Show also making their start in the 80s. There were also a lot of dramas on TV during the 80s. Dramas such as, The A-Team, Dallas, Magnum P.I., and MacGyver, there was plenty for people in the 80s to watch. Television of the 80s also helped inspire the next great TV shows of today.  C.S.I. is clearly inspired by Miami Vice, while the O.C. is almost a spinoff of Dallas. X-Files can lead to reminiscences of ALF. Full House and 7^th Heaven remind me faintly of Growing Pains, and the Cosby Show. Without the great television of the 80s I dont believe that most of the shows people love watching today would even exist. Another major component of 80s TV is the commercials. With most companies first real one liners came around in the 80s. Greats such as Wendys Wheres the beef?. One can only wonder what we would do without Bartles and James wine cooler commercials.

Walter wrote:

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Spoiler

Ø Movies

Movies in the 80s were mind blowing special effects masterpieces of the time that sent viewers minds soaring through the universe. With great movies such as Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, ET, Ghostbusters, and all three Back to the Future movies, special effects were becoming the next greatest trend in movie making. The Star Wars movies were the first real test of special effects playing a major role in an action film. Needless to say they were a major hit. With audiences imaginations soaring through a galaxy far far away special effects had audiences mesmerized all over the world.  Special effects were so successful in movies (i.e. listed above) they average gross revenue of $430,082,555 the special effects played a major part in this great success. Also many movies in the 80s dealt with humanitarian issues, and other movies based on true stories. Movies such as Gandhi, Platoon, and Chariots of Fire, all based on true stories, and they all won Oscars. Movies in America during the 80s really helped shape the culture of today as well. The Rambo and Rocky characters are still legends of today. A new movie of each was made within the last 2 years and this is now 2009!

Ø Music

                Music in the 80s took a brand new turn when MTV aired the first music video ever in the world on August 1^st, 1981. The songs title was comically ironic as MTV aired Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles. This new trend has become the norm in todays musical world. Everyone has a music video from country stars, to rock bands, to rap artists. In the 80s though pop and rap music legends such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Flavor Flav, Run DMC, and the Beastie Boys. Many of these artists are still favorites of kids today. All of these artists also helped inspire the artists of today to do what they do. Meanwhile rock was as popular as ever with listeners of the 80s. Legendary rock bands such as Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Poison, Guns N Roses, Def Leopard, and Ozzy Osbourne were hitting the big stage of music. This music helped inspire a generation. Also music was being played in a new means. Rather than just listening to a song on the radio you could now listen to your favorite bands on tapes that you owned and could play in any cassette player.

Ø Television

                Television of the 80s was filled with family comedies, and serious dramas. With long lasting hits in the soap opera world such as General Hospital starting off in the 80s, to great family comedies such as Growing Pains, and the Cosby Show also making their start in the 80s. There were also a lot of dramas on TV during the 80s. Dramas such as, The A-Team, Dallas, Magnum P.I., and MacGyver, there was plenty for people in the 80s to watch. Television of the 80s also helped inspire the next great TV shows of today.  C.S.I. is clearly inspired by Miami Vice, while the O.C. is almost a spinoff of Dallas. X-Files can lead to reminiscences of ALF. Full House and 7^th Heaven remind me faintly of Growing Pains, and the Cosby Show. Without the great television of the 80s I dont believe that most of the shows people love watching today would even exist. Another major component of 80s TV is the commercials. With most companies first real one liners came around in the 80s. Greats such as Wendys Wheres the beef?. One can only wonder what we would do without Bartles and James wine cooler commercials.

 

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