"Pakistani Politicians Reject Mullen’s Charges" Visual Rhetoric

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/30/world/asia/pakistani-politicians-reject-admiral-mullens-charges.html?_r=1&ref=world

This photograph displays Pakistani politicians burning the American flag to symbolize their rejection to our aid. In the picture there are men of all ages. Most tend to be older adults, but to the left there is a boy with a senior. They are the only ones smiling in the picture, celebrating. The others appear to be more concentrated and almost angry.  They are all dressed in fine clothing suggesting they are educated and have money. The senior may represent traditional beliefs while the child represents the new generation, assimilating those traditional values into theirs rather than forming their own. Someone is also holding up a different flag in the background. This isn't the Pakistani flag or any other world one, therefore the Pakistani politicians must've made it to represent their ideas. The flag portrays their pride in their own beliefs. The main focus of the picture is the two men burning the American flag. This implies that they reject American culture and western modernization. There is already one flag on the ground, so they must've been burning them repeatedly to get their message across.

Editorial on Presidential Candidates

http://www.ohio.com/editorial/george-f-will-question-time-for-four-republican-presidential-candidates-1.233339


George F. Will questions the four republican candidates. He begins with Mitt Romney, questioning whether no tax cuts for the rich is really fair, and why he would support Bush tax cuts if he doesn't want to tax the rich. He then rips Rick Perry for supporting the DREAM Act, giving in-state university tuition discounts to illegal immigrants who graduate from Texas high schools, arguing that this type of act would be turmoil for the nation. He also criticizes his Texas Emerging Technology Fund stating it's"a government-financed venture capital operation to nurture infant tech industries." Michelle Bachman, in Will's opinion, is unrealistic with gas prices being under $2, and he attacks her with the false information she was provided by her "incompetent" workers. Lastly, he disparages John Huntsman because he has less than 1% of the Republican party's support, and that he's being completely sarcastic towards global warming and trusting scientists.

Democrats fret Aloud over Obama's Chances

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/11/us/politics/11obama.html?_r=1

This article discusses President Obama's chances in winning reelection  against Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. They are very experienced and Obama hasn't been too popular. A few months ago many Democrats believed the reelection would be secure, but now they are questioning the outcomes. Obama is flying around the country trying to gain his support back, but his reputation has been permanently damaged. Most don't believe that is enough and that the Democrats ought to find a new representative.