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Articles in Home | Community | Politics Title|Newest|Oldest The Unprecedented Popularity of the Tea Party Movement  By : Alex De Mostafa The term Tea Party has come to take on an all new meaning in America in the year 2009. Deriving their name and spirit from the original "Boston Tea Party" incident that occured in the year 1773, these modern day Tea Parties are nation-wide protests by citizens, against government spending, the economic stimulus package and any type of tax increases. Was Fort Hood Shooting About Jihad or Indicative of How Broken Our Mental Health System Is?  By : Kelly Burris, PhD Nidal Hasan needs to be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted for this despicable crime at Fort Hood but it is important not to use him as yet another excuse for the incredible incompetence of the mental health industry The most important information from the Generals and mental health professionals about the Fort Hood shooting will not be revealed until the media asks better questions and demands hard evidence in regard to these questions Residential Wind Power The Savior Of The American Economy?  By : Tony Jones Over the last few years you may be aware of the present administrations focus of green energy The platform has been that the emergence of wind power will create many jobs that will “stimulate our economy” Particulars Socialized Health Burden  By : Greg Jackson President Obama met with Congress yesterday to discuss the details of his socialized health care plan. The President campaigned last year on his aspirations to revolutionize the health care system in the United States and has wasted no time. He has been discussing a plan to allow Americans to acquire into a government insurance plan. Some rumors say that the President plans to make this plan mandatory with heavy penalties if not purchased andadhered to. Geithner Thinks Downturn is Becoming Weaker  By : Greg Jackson The Secretary of the United States Treasury, Timothy Geithner, reported this weekend that the worldwide downturn appeared to be ‘losing strength’ but that to come out of it robust the United States and China would have to set up major economic reforms to generate a stronger groundwork. According to Geithner, a flourishing transition to a stronger global financial system will “call for substantial changes to fiscal policy and financial regulation around the planet.” Economist Magazine - Well Educated Well-off Readers Only Please  By : Konstantinos Papahatzis For more than 160 years the Economist informs a worldwide audience with Economic Financial and Political news that affect economies at a local and global level We examine the main characteristics of this established publication Has The United States' Penchant For Sports Crossed Over Into And Blurred The Political Landscape?  By : Alan Alphin It's a new day I've been told, or sold, I should say I want to believe Short Selling The United States  By : MAR For those not familiar with the term, “Short Selling "; it means betting against the future success of a company To sell short you would borrow and sell shares of a company, you believe is doomed, at the present value with the hope that you will buy and return these shares in the future when the price is lower The Coming Information War  By : Christopher Burns Considering 9/11, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian crisis, we have to conclude that the next war we fight will be less about acquiring land, natural resources, capital or slaves and more about changing concepts, values and economics Terrorists say they are fighting to throw off western culture and political influence, not capture southern California Cyprus Reunification: The Relationship of Turkey and the E.U  By : Martin Gavin Turkey has always represented a point of interest for the balance of power in Europe When it was the Ottoman Empire its territories extended into Asia and Europe, converging with the Hapsburg empire - the other great historical European empire - in the Balkans Tax Competition: Governments Competing for Your Tax Dollars  By : Alex De Mostafa Governments are in competition for tax dollars from individuals and businesses. These economic immigrants are highly desirable for the wealth they bring and the jobs they create. Russians Now In Charge of U.S. Defense Policy  By : Alex De Mostafa The Obama administration just canceled plans for the placement of a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic. In return, the U.S. gained nothing. Can Ron Paul Cure America's Apathy?  By : Rahul Awasthi Most citizens in the United States of America do not vote. Many never registered to vote, many others are registered but simply don’t vote. In the last federal election, fifty nine percent of the registered voters in this country showed up to vote. Of approximately two hundred and seven million registered voters in this country, only one hundred and twenty two million felt that it was important enough to take some time out of their day to vote for the president of the United States. Of these, ap Tea Party Twitter Handles  By : Alex De Mostafa Contact information for the tea party groups on Twitter. Montana Stands Up Against Federal Government Tyranny  By : Alex De Mostafa The state of Montana has signed an act into law which is purely constitutional, and by being so flies in the face of eighty years of tyrannical behavior by the federal government. Legislative body gives the War Proposal to the President  By : Alex De Mostafa Congress sent a conflict spending bill to Obama yesterday. Leftists Attack Radio Station Towers in Washington  By : Alex De Mostafa Leftist activists from the Earth Liberation Front staged a nighttime attack on radio station towers belonging to KRKO 1380 AM in Everett Washingon. KRKO was only able to continue transmitting because they had the foresight to have invested in a backup transmission site. Keep Your Kids Home on September 8th  By : Alex De Mostafa There is a dangerous predator attempting to get to your kids when you are not around to protect them, and his name is Barack Obama. List of Vice Presidents  By : Alex De Mostafa A total of 47 Vice Presidents have served in the U.S. From John Adams to Joe Biden, the list of Vice Presidents include different personalities -- some of which would eventually move on to become Presidents. The Ron Paul Pandemic  By : PAWAN SINGH Whether you like him or not, Ron Paul has become a worldwide phenomenon. His banners fly in the skies over US cities. His signs are springing up alongside our nation’s highways. Bumper stickers are appearing on cars, it seems almost spontaneously. Certain days of commemoration are set up to donate on his behalf. His supporters show up in droves to wave signs and inform the uninformed of Ron Paul’s message of peace, hope and freedom. A Speech for the RNC Supporting a Ron Paul Candidacy  By : mahesh gadri Some time ago, in the spring of 2008, I was contacted by someone involved with Ron Paul's candidacy and asked to write a speech to be given at the RNC. It was to be a speech designed to entice the undecided delegates into casting their votes for Ron Paul to run for the office of President of the United States as the Republican candidate. Apparently this person had read some of my pro Ron Paul articles and felt I was perhaps talented enough to write a persuasive speech. Courtrooms, Cameras, Police, Kop busters &Yolanda Madden  By : scorpioamit Here in Illinois, at least in DuPage County, when one walks into the county courthouse one is not allowed to take so much as a camera phone in. I´ve often wondered about this. I´ve thought to myself, at times, "I wonder what they´re so afraid of." It seems to me that this is a public building, so aren´t the citizens of the county the actual owners? If they want to film on their own property, shouldn´t they be able to do so with impunity? If they want to take pictures of their public servants, do Unemployment Rate to Cross 10%  By : Alex De Mostafa The federal unemployment rate is currently 9.5%, the highest rate in 26 years, and will rise higher than 10% before Christmas. Deflation  By : Alex De Mostafa Almost everyone knows about inflation and the troubles associated with it, but comparatively few people are familiar with deflation. This is fairly understandable, as the U.S. has not experienced deflation since 1955 -- until now. Food Stamp Recipients are Growing Fat  By : Alex De Mostafa A recently released study by the Center for Human Resource Research of Ohio State University and the Department of Social Sciences of the University of Michigan-Dearborn shows that food stamp recipients rank a full point higher on the BMI (Body Mass Index) scale than the average American. Sonia Sotomayor: Good for Business?  By : Alex De Mostafa Before now, everyone has heard about President Obamas selection for the Supreme Court Justice who will likely replace Justice David Souter upon his retirement at the conclusion of this assembly. Her name is Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic nomination for the Supreme Court. The War On Terror (Terrorism)  By : Alex De Mostafa The war on tear. Tear??? Like, to tear a piece of paper? What would a war on that be like? Things need to be torn sometimes! Bailing Out Corporations  By : Myself I Know Federal Gov't Bails out Corporations, But won't help average Americans. Government by Auction  By : Greg Wasson In the late 1800s, as more and more money gathered in fewer and fewer pockets, the Free-Marketplace of ideas became the Convenience-store of Accumulation. Seats in the federal senate formed the pinnacle of this political aggregation. A Thought of Outsiders About The America  By : bobby james Americans feel as though their country is the greatest country in the world. They are proud of their country, as they should be. However, it is sometimes difficult to see ourselves as others see us. Witness Libertarianism Present Efficiently and Painlessly  By : bobby james The readers of this article have no doubt to notice that one of the main topic is libertarian activism. This is more specifically, helping the people to understand the propaganda arguments they hear all around them in libertarian perspective. Get your Ebook Written through outsourcing.  By : RUPINDER VIRK Writing ebooks is one activity which is outsourced with a great deal of frequency. Myth vs. Fact Helping Homeowners – Another Perspective  By : Aubrey Clark The looming mortgage crisis has affected almost everyone in all facets of life When the homes stop selling the builders stop building, the carpenters stop nailing, the painters stop painting, paint stores stop selling and Home Depot stock hits record lows Run Barack Run!  By : Warren Cornelius Do you remember Jesse Jackson’s run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 Do you recall the hope and pride that filled the streets of the African American community during Jackson’s two campaigns The Race Card  By : Horace Miskel When it finally seemed as if Barack Obama had regained momentum, after losing primaries in Ohio and Texas, critics played a card that is still polarizing today, and ultimately threatening his goal of bringing all Americans together in a turbulent era In the 2008 election campaign, Obama has distanced himself from his rivals, not by solely focusing on the hot-button issues that have divided Americans in the past, such as 4,000 lives lost in the Iraq War or the imminent economic recession Can Obama Really Win?  By : Jeremy James Many thought the day would never come A day that all Americans could prove to their children that they could become whatever they want in life no matter what their background is Should Obama Start Drama?  By : Todd A. Smith Throughout the Democratic primaries, Senator Barack Obama has dedicated his entire campaign to change Change from the usual divisive politics and mudslinging that have characterized many presidential elections by putting more emphasis on the issues that are important to voters such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the economy To Give Respect When It's Due: Charles Rangel  By : Charles Sumpter No one currently in the United States Congress has the guts and might to say what is truly on his mind except Harlem's own Charles B Rangel Jon Corzine’s Compassionate Conservatism  By : Stuart Nachbar Here in New Jersey, the Garden State, we have a governor who has just proposed to make $500 million in permanent spending cuts, refinance state debt, reduce municipal aid, eliminate two cabinet departments, and introduce tougher standards in math and science education These are proposals that you might expect from a Republican, but Jon Corzine is a fiscally conservative, moderate to liberal social issues Democrat Have We Achieved Our Objectives In Iraq?  By : Dan Ronco Exactly where are we in this conflict It's difficult to cut through to the truth with so much hot air coming from all sides US Military Resigns - Choosing Court; Bring On The Draft  By : Average Joe Boomer What would happen if many in the US Military simply resigned Benefit to them: If US military volunteers would just resign, their risk of war zone deployment or any further service would be over Will The Next Generation Of Leaders Please Stand Up?  By : Todd A. Smith When an assassin’s bullet ended the life of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr 4th Of July Patriotism Is Buying American Products -- Everyday  By : Todd Lipscomb There’s no denying it-- the US The Need For A New Ethic In America Presidential Campaigns  By : Julie Redstone America's love for a display of might and power, of triumph over the adversary, and of a 'winning strategy', is not only evident in her foreign policy and conduct of war, but also in her presidential campaigns Here, aggression, while disapproved of by many at one level, is also admired by others, and seems almost to be a necessity of political life – one that applies to political rivals at home as well as to adversaries abroad Subprime Mortgage Crisis; Democrats Want Too Much And Republicans Want Too Little  By : Aubrey Clark It’s the same ole same ole, sound-bites and finger pointing as to who can solve the mortgage crisis plaguing American homeowners During an election year it’s harder than usual to separate the malarkey from the earnestness of the politicians on this matter An Astronaut For Second Chair On The Democratic Ticket  By : Stuart Nachbar While I went out on a long limb to suggest that Rudy Giuliani may be the best running mate for Republican presidential candidate John McCain, I am at a loss to guess who would run with whom on the Democratic ticket The highly competitive race between Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Barack Obama has had more than its share of drama — and more than its share of barbs that will only help a Republican deflate the credibility of the eventual nominee The Last King Of Spain?  By : Roger Munns A young King Juan Carlos helped steer Spain from a dictatorship to a modern democracy after he came to the throne some 32 years ago, and his achievements include defending the fledgling democracy in 1981 from an attempted coup Once popular and regarded as a man of the people, recent times have been more troubling for the king as political groups on both the left and right have called for an end to the Spanish monarchy The Audacity Of Reality  By : Kurt Hartman Every day, I am am bombarded by the ever-present drivel that we call "news" in this country By the time my head hits a wrinkled, unintentionally drool-stained pillow, my mind is awash in opinion, conjecture, and a range of commentary that is inexcusably vast Disillusionment And Hope  By : Julie Redstone The complexity of the human heart allows us to hope for something and to expect that we will be disappointed in it at the same time, to maintain ideals, and believe that they will never be realized at the same time Holding these dual views defines the nature of disillusionment – the profound sense that one's most cherished hopes will not materialize in one's lifetime or in the space of time in which the heart feels things should or must happen A McCain-Giuliani Ticket? It's Not So Far Fetched  By : Stuart Nachbar I am not on the inside of any presidential campaign, but I consider myself to be a good student of politics And as a writer, I have the luxury of going against the grain on campaigns and issues Barack Obama Can  By : Susan Bernau Even though Barack Obama has only served in national office for three years, his ability to, as State Sen Donne Trotter, a Democrat, says, be "a quick read, a quick study" compensates for the lack of experience What Next For Rudy Giuliani?  By : Susan Bernau On March 13, 2008 Rudy Giuliani pitched in for McCain who had to go vote in the senate Rudy headlined a $1000 a plate luncheon for McCain saying that he believed that the Republicans could win Pennsylvania Can Women Govern?  By : Susan Bernau The answer to that question can be found in the historical record From September 23, 1953 to July 7, 1954,Sühbaataryn Yanjmaa acted as Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Great Khural of Mongolia making her the first women political ruler in contemporary history (except for queens) Barack Obama & The Voice Of The Silent Majority  By : Joe Hurley Why am I writing an article about Barack Obama I am known for being a multidimensional communication specialist, with a focus on healing with spirit, divine wisdom and love On Moral And Charismatic Politicians  By : Stuart Nachbar The media has passed enough judgment on former New York governor Elliott Spitzer and I agree with the pundits on all sides; there's no possible defense for his extracurricular behavior and he is not above the law But these past events show that we must consider the behavior that we expect from our elected officials in their public, and sometimes private, lives Political Unrest In Thailand  By : Christopher Snyder The situation in Thailand reminds me the old saying “be careful what you ask for you may just get it” In September of 2006, Thailand went through a military coup The Effect Of Spiritual Light On The Presidential Election  By : Julie Redstone Spiritual light has to do with three central things, among others: 1) heightening the capacity for empathy and love and the desire to share love, 2) bringing into greater awareness a sense of truth and an increasing sense of what only masquerades as truth, 3) and enhancing the motivation of those holding greater light to adopt courses of action that are not self-seeking but that truly represent the welfare of a greater whole The Sexism Card In This Year’s Presidential Race… What Hillary Clinton Will Need To Win: Should She Cry? Show Her Feelings? Be As Tender As She Is Tough?  By : Diane Dutton No one can dispute… this is an historic year for women in politics Will presidential frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton continue to win primaries throughout 2008, perhaps earning the nomination of her party, and even being elected to the Oval Office Eleanor And Ike: Historical Fiction Parallels Today's Presidential Politics  By : Stuart Nachbar My first attempt at fiction, The Sex Ed Chronicles, was based on historical events in my hometown and state, but it was a story of fictional characters However, there are brilliant works of historical fiction that stay truer to history, when they use well-known historical figures in alternate scenarios Why Are Senators Clinton, Obama And Mccain Not Concerned About The Security Of Our Country?  By : Rusty Ford You would think that two Democrats and one Republican Senator who are running for president would be on different sides of the issue of providing amnesty to illegal aliens Especially since all votes in the Senate this year on this issue have had most of the Republicans on one side of the issue and most of the Democrats on the other American Flag - The Symbol Of Our Nation's Strength And Unity  By : Kimberly Quang American flag rules were established in 1942 Congress enacted this Code to provide guidelines and rules to ensure the American flag continues to receive the respect it deserves 18 In ’08 Gets My Vote  By : Stuart Nachbar On October 1, I had the privilege to come to Rutgers to see a screening of 18 in '08, a documentary produced by David Burstein, a Haverford College freshman The documentary's purpose: to get out the youth (18 to 24 year-old) vote and tell politicians how to make it happen Can The Country Afford Hillary Clinton As President  By : Rusty Ford Before I start I would like to admit that I am a conservative I am not a Republican, I despise President Bush for his big spending policies and I am sorry I ever voted for him Tips For Running For Local Office  By : Gabriel Adams What do you need to win a race for a local office Yes there are photo sessions, lots of handshakes, victory speeches, and hype How To Create A Winning Political Campaign Sign  By : Gabriel Adams Campaign signs may not look much but they are often the most effective area of your political campaign The visibility of your campaign signs gives you exposure like no other media can; taking you into homes you would not get into otherwise Understanding Military Reserve Forces  By : Adam Thompson Although many people tend to get the two confused, there is a rather significant difference between a military reserve and a military reserve force – a military reserve is a group of personnel who are employed by the military, but who are not committed to engage in battle by their commanding officer Christian Living - Part 1: Is Voting Optional  By : Bette Dowdell You don’t hear a lot of talk about duty these days It seems to have gone out of style Working With The Power Of Wind  By : James Copper Wind power is growing in popularity as an alternative to fossil fuel and one of the best of the renewable energy sources The use of wind power requires wind turbines Viewing American Politics From The Perspective Of Martians  By : Kenrick Cleveland I'm being silly, but indulge me here as I veer off into the realm of fantasy Not *that* kind of fantasy, but the world from a Martian’s perspective Political Promotional Products: An Effective Use Of Campaign Dollars  By : Elizabeth Chesney According to a recent article by Jim Kuhnhenn, presidential candidates are planning to spend more than ever before on advertising For instance, Kuhnhenn says Barack Obama has spent more than “$2 Achieve Political Success Through A Promotional Product Political Campaign  By : Abbie Stutzer All political candidates may not agree on political, societal or economic issues, but it is safe to infer political candidates agree that a successful political campaign builds public support and success Political campaigns, similar to marketing campaigns, must use effective and useful slogans in order to grasp a typically uninterested audience The Nuclear Option And The 4th Crusade  By : Jim Silvester “American nuclear forces on global alert” is what CBS dished out as this author awoke on that chilly October morning in 1973 while attending Madison College in Virginia This was Nixon’s response to Brezhnev’s announcing the potential deployment of Soviet airborne troops into the midst of the Yom Kippur War in an effort to stop Israel’s advance toward Cairo Asymmetric Warfare And Apple Pie  By : Jim Silvester Asymmetric warfare is as alien to average 21st century Americans as the Martian landscape Yet it is a term more readily heard in the media nowadays promulgated by the nation’s defense planners and used quite frequently in reference to the war on terrorism Real Conservative Don’t Drink Lattes, Or Do They?  By : Jim Silvester If Barry Goldwater were alive today to witness the new transformation of the GOP, he would grow a beard and become a bead vendor on Constitution Avenue in Washington While in Indianapolis recently this author noted numerous well dressed business people standing in line waiting to buy coffee China Is Really Number Two  By : Jim Silvester China's coming on strong while our leaders chase the terrorists across the globe Recently much international press fanfare was generated acknowledging that China had replaced Great Britain as the world's fourth largest economy National Intelligence Estimate – Al-qaeda Back Stronger Then Ever – Who’s Kidding Who???  By : Richard Stoyeck The Intelligence apparatus of the United States is required to publish what is referred to as the National Intelligence Estimate It is a distillation of the major intelligence issues facing the United States as seen through the eyes of some 17 different intelligence organizations Drug Rehab Views: Afghanistan’s Opium Poppy Industry Is Blooming  By : Gabriel Adams The worldwide illicit drugs business is by far the most profitable illicit global trade, says the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), earning some $320 billion annually Compared to this, human trafficking at $32 billion and illegal firearms at $1 billion are a drop in the bucket The United States Navy: A Legacy Of Power  By : Gabriel Adams The US Republicans Vs Democrats  By : Calvin Kuefer Currently in the United States there are two main political parties, the Republican Party and the Democratic Party While not every person ascribes to every belief of their stated political party, generally, the beliefs held are as follows: REPUBLICAN PARTY Republicans prefer a small federal government, only performing those functions that are specifically stated in the Constitution	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. 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