POLITICS ARTICLES
Did Obama's
Arrogance Trump His Intelligence?
Guest
It was a masterful campaign right through to Texas. Just before Texas Obama admitted they had let up for a few days and could have perhaps won or closed the gap with a stronger finish. This was to my recollection the first time Obama admitted his campaign had made a mistake. Up to that point it...
Conservative versus Liberal Politics
Guest
You hear the words liberals and conservatives all the time when politics are discussed, but what do they really mean? And, is it really bad to be one or the other? Unfortunately, these labels fit into the usual stereotype traps by encompassing a whole world of meanings that don't necessarily match the...
The McCain Tax Reform Plan For Long Term Economic Growth?
Guest
The writing is on the wall (street, that is), and it is telling us that we need to reaffirm the United States as the dominant force in the global economy, and that we have to do more to protect our citizens' retirement and investment programs.Most economic research suggests that tax code replacement...
The 2008 Elections: Will You Get Exactly What You Wish For?
kingjohn34
Back in 2006 the Democrat Party and their Mainstream Media sponsors initiated an ad campaign that rightfully exposed those Republicans who were abusing their power. The Republicans who had seized control of both Houses in 1994 by promising Conservatism had reneged on their, "Contract with America"....
Right Shows The Left How To Hit The Rich
Tribune2
For decades left of centre political parties in Europe have been trying to tax the most affluent in society, but have been scared off from doing their worst by centre-right Conservative Parties and the majority of the media with threats of how it would irrevocably damage their economies with a flight...
Bail Out
Or Help Out?
frederick
What drives the economy? Consumer spending. Does consumer confidence affect consumer spending?When the president of the U.S. holds a prime time speech and announces that the financial markets are on the verge of collapse that would throw the economy into deep recession, what does that do for consumer...
Candidates That Say They're On Fire For The People
aydancorkern
Are you from the middle class or even the lower class? Do you feel like you are invisible most of the time? Do you feel like everyone wants to be your friend so that they can get something from you or even promise you something so that they can get your vote? In an election year, our classes will set...
Can Democracies Work And Do They Make A Difference To Ordinary Lives?
Guest
What is a democracy and are there truly any real democracies in the world. It seems that the western world is becoming cynical of politicians and there is voter apathy toward elections as many people no longer believe there vote will make a difference. In the United Kingdom the two main parties the Conservativ...
Antique History, American Thoreau - Inspired Gandhi How to Free India
DerekDashwood
The recent news may have been historic. As Emerson noted, while he and his friend Thoreau would read and discuss the ideas of the ages, others would shout loudly about another train derailment, or an uprising in the west, and other events that make the headlines for that day, but will be forgotten soon...
Hillary & Barack
Sweeping Kids Safety Under the Political Rug?
clubtuki
Hillary Clinton's camp came up with an impressive Internet Safety Guide that no one really knows about. Why isn't she isn't talking about it? Barack Obama lists the topic of Internet safety for our children and families as one of importance in his technology issues section of his official website,...
Bail Out Harms Responsible Homeowners
frederick
As you know a massive government bailout was passed with the goal of saving the economy. The Oct. 4, 2008 front page headlines in the SJR "Bailout is coming, but will it work?" Good question. In my opinion the headline should have been "Bailout coming, was it necessary?"The bailout represents...
John McCain Is In For a Rough Ride
Politicallore
The biggest news so far this election, is former front runner Mitt Romney dropping out of the race. Where will this lead the country? Will Huckabee or Ron Paul step up and seriously challenge John McCain, or will the party just join together to beat the democrats?The longer Obama and Hillary are...
Is Sarah Palin
Qualified to Be Vice President or Not?
wmessick
Since she was picked by John McCain to be his vice presidential running mate the media has jumped all over her, relentlessly.Most of their attacks were rude, personal, vitriolic slams out of bounds where common courtesy is concerned, but we really shouldn't be surprised by that.Since...
Clearing The Smoke That Clouds Our Perception Of Politicians
aydancorkern
How many times during elections of all kinds do Americans have to listen to and watch political opponents point fingers at each other and make claims about their opponents that may or may not even be true? Americans are sick and tired of all of the back biting and slanderous tactics that politicians use...
A History Of American Troops Under Fire
zenmistress2002
It would take an expert in the field to be able to give us an approximate estimate on how many American lives have been lost because of all the wars we have been involved in since the formation of our country. It would be a very large number of lives to say the least. We have fought some wars that we...