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Politics, I HATE POLITICS, and that was what lecture 10 was about. Dr. Isern’s lecture, Prairie Fire, was a lecture teaching us about the political powers of the Plains. First we were taught about the three different contradictions. The one that intrigued me the most is the fact that the republicans are commonly sent to the state house, and the democrats are commonly sent to the capital. That cracked me up, because that is the only thing I have ever noticed about politics on the Plains. Also was discussed was the four -point model; politics as environmental determinism, politics as cultural heritage, the metropolis, and technology. Looking at my own political belief based on my heritage, I understand why I like to have nothing to do with it. I have never heard my family talk about anything to do with politics, and if anyone ever does, it is simply hushed instantly and changed to a better suited topic to bicker about.


All in all, I do feel that this lecture was a good one. When class started out being asked who is interested in politics, I was scared that I was in for a real long day. However, Dr. Isern did an amazing job keeping it light as possible, and attempting to have everyone understand what he was saying. I feel bad that I do not understand, and probably never will, the complete aspect of politics on the Plains, but this lecture helped slightly for me to at least try and sit still to listen about it.