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The Caucus Explained
A caucus is a group of individuals or representatives from the same political party or faction gathering in a closed meeting. Caucuses have a special place in American history and democracy....More...
Embryonic Stem Cells Research Bill: Veto Shows Moral Courage
President Bush did the right thing in vetoing the bill to fund embryonic stem cell research, despite tremendous political pressure. He is right that we would be crossing a moral line we shouldn't step over. Take a look at why and explore alternatives to embryonic stem cells....More...
Who Were the Robber Barrons?
"Robber barons" was a name given to a group of 19th century U.S. industrialists, such as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, who amassed enormous personal fortunes. The morality of their actions and their ultimate effect on history is still widely debated....More...
Sacrificing to the Minotaur
In the current economic crisis people are tempted to fall back to conservative ideologies affirming the existing capitalist system. The debate surrounding the state of the economy has one central question: how much will be cut where? No one is suggesting or considering even any alternative. ...More...
No News is Bad News - TV and the Political Conventions
The TV networks claim there is no news at the conventions. The problem may be the TV networks themselves....More...
Return to Sender, Address Unknown
No such number, no such zone... The lyrics of this 1962 popular song were to foretell the major problem with the US Postal Service that remains to this day. Back then the little purple postage stamp cost a mere 3 cents, not nearly enough to pay to deliver said letter to its intended destination, let...More...
How to Pick a Senator
The United States is a democracy. Without the freedom to vote for the people that govern the country, the U.S. would be totalitarian. Thus, the ability to vote is one of the most important things you can do. While the Presidential race is the most important in the nation, all other elections are imp...More...
What Are the Benefits of Diplomatic Recognition?
Diplomatic recognition is a state's official acknowledgement of another state as a legitimate authority. Diplomatic recognition begins the process by which two governments officially interact, and this can have important implications on the world stage. This is especially important for states that h...More...
No Borders, No Country
A commentary on the social contract citizens have with there government and the role of border in that contract. Think of it this way. ...More...
John McCain - About Turn on Ethanol
McCain has always been vocal about his criticism for ethanol. Now suddenly, he is going about preaching its virtues....More...
Convenience Food in the 1950s
As technology advanced in the 20th century, the methodology of cooking changed drastically. Convenience became the focus of the home cooking industry in the 1950s. With the increased use of countertop mixers and electric stoves in the average home, and the advent of the microwave oven, although not ...More...
The Impending Liberal Reformation
Politics is never a game for the faint-of-heart, and modern American politics often seems to be dominated by its extremes.The conservative Republicans, who have been consistently in power for forty years, could never have achieved their recent successes if they had not first cleaned house, and banis...More...
City Council Election and Dirty Local Politics
How can we get good people to run for office, people who really care and would do what ever it takes within their power to insure justice, fairness and maintain all that we have built....More...
Obama and Palin As the Two Faces of 2010 America
America's new president is losing favor with the public while the losing vice-presidential candidate continues to curry favor. Perhaps the American public needs to face the reality of what a global world demands....More...
Facts About the Statue of Liberty Torch
Perhaps the most recognizable icon of American liberty is the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York. As well as liberty, it represents the opportunities of the American dream. For millions of immigrants in the 20th century, it was their first sight of the United States and all its fabled p...More...
Capitalism and Democracy Are Incompatible and Cannot Co-Exist
The essential motive of capitalism is profit. Any action is justified to reach this goal, including exploitation, cheating and lies, bribery and corruption, child labor, and use of immigrants. It causes accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few and poverty for most resulting in an unjust class st...More...
You Should All Die Of Rectal Cancer
One of the advantages of living in Washington is that occasionally you get to see some of of the clown princes, and princesses, up close and personal. Such was the case yesterday, as I had some business to attend to in Washington, D.C.. I try and avoid trips into the city like the plague, but this w...More...
Politically Correct - Using Radio to Win an Election
Whether you're running for local, state, or national office, radio advertising can be the most effective (and cost-efficient) way to win the hearts and minds of the voters.A 37-year radio advertising veteran shares valuable insider's tips to help you harness the power of human speech and e...More...
Saudi Arabia, 911, and Iraq
It has become quite obvious that U.S. foreign policy is very closely tied to Saudi Arabia and this is most disturbing....More...
Jacob Zuma vs Thabo Mbeki for the Presidency of the African National Congress
The ANC will elect their new leadership at the National Conference happening in Polokwane from 17 December. Will it be Jacon Zuma with his theme song 'Bring me My Machine Gun or Thabo Mbeki in his quest to become yet another lifetime African leader....More...
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