Healthcare Reform And Obama's Mandate
Discussion of the new mandate to buy private insurance. Healthcare reform and taxes. Should the US government be allowed to tax or punish its citizens for not spending money?
Category : Politics : Law & Legal & Attorney
The Media Disconnect
The media got it wring in New Hampshire. But, this is not a problem--as long as the people understand that the media will often get things wrong because of a failure to connect with their sources.
Has the Young Presidents Organization Been Infiltrated by Communists?
We all know what the Young Presidents Organization is, and we all know who Julian Astrange of WikiLeaks is, and we all know former President Bush, but what many do not realize is all these names recently came together in the news not long ago. And, well they almost all converged in the same place at
Village Life in Rain Forests
The rain forests are not only a precious natural resource that hold millions of different species, they also contain a large population of village communities. Deforestation is now destroying the lives of cultures unchanged for thousands of years.
Free Market Capitalism and Democracy Will Be Challenged Where Integrity Is Low
In the United States, we believe in freedom, liberty, and democracy. We value the individual and want them to have a good life experience thus, the ability to pursue happiness. We also have come to call these basic human rights, and we wish to promote that around the world.
Exposing the Myth - "I'm From the Government and I Am Here to Help You"
Probably at some point in our nation's past, this was a true statement: "I'm from the government and I am here to help you." That was when government was much smaller and more focused on a limited set of functions. So limited, in fact, that government was actually good at getting
Shouldn't Food Stamp Recipients Give Better Respect to the Rich - They Are Paying for It
The other day, I was sitting in a local coffee shop, and I was complaining about the food stamp program. You see, I believe that 33% or more of the people on food stamps have acquired that EBT card fraudulently by filling out false information online. Many people in government and many politicians s
Over Regulation Will Shut Down Local Business Banking and Capital Loan Flows
Most folks who fall on the left side of the political spectrum just do not understand how over regulation is causing challenges to capitalism, and causing massive job losses, business failures, and less investment in news businesses. We have seen large numbers of folks out protesting in the so-calle
What if Obama Had Actually Run a Business Sometime During His Career?
Not only is the Tea Party quite angry with the Obama Administration, but most small businesses in this country are as well. I keep thinking to myself, and asking myself this question; if President Obama had run a small business at any time during his career prior to getting into politics, how much d
What Are Crete Daggers Used For?
The Crete dagger or Cretan daggers are traditional knives made in Crete. These blades are unique to this island and are an intrinsic part of the culture. The daggers have several uses for the wearer. They have served for personal self-defense, been used in war and even in sorcerer's spells and weddi
What Does the 9th Amendment Mean?
The Ninth Amendment to the Bill of Rights is not as well known as other amendments. It reads: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." Scholars still ponder what it means, and what rights James Madison had in
Affirmative Action, Is It Good Or Bad?
This article does not discuss the legalities of affirmative action, I leave that to the courts. This article is solely about the philosophy of affirmative action.
How to Make Plastic Political Signs
Held by enthusiastic politicos and the home to a catchy slogan and logo that will hopefully be remembered by anyone, plastic political signs are essential to any successful political campaign. Below, you will learn how to make one.
How Can Hydroelectric Dams Help the Local Economy?
Hydroelectric dams are not only a source of emission-free energy; they can also be a boon to the local economy. The reservoir, created for the generation of electricity, can also bring jobs, provide recreation and increase manufacturing and agricultural production in the region.
The World Waits With Bated Breath
At the eve of one of the most important and most-watched elections of the twenty-first century, the race is heating up and the polls are running hot. Just who will win is anybody's guess.There are some saying the poll results may be skewered.
What is Democracy Now?
I thought that Democracy was 'By the people, for the people, to the people'...all these years. In 2007, led by the Phillipine Prime Minister, The United Nation Representatives, made mostly of Developing countries came up with this.
Santorum Warns McCain Presidency Is Dangerous For Republicans
Former senator Rick Santorum, a leading conservative, has warned that John McCain's presidency would be "very, very dangerous for Republicans". In an interview on radio host Mark Levin's show, Santorum expressed critical reservations regarding McCain.
Guantanamo Bay - History and Prisoner Abuse
President Obama released four top-secret memos which gave bracing details about enhanced interrogation techniques used on terrorist suspects during the Bush administration. "Exceptional circumstances surround these memos and require their release," the president said. "Withholding the
Dewan Ghulam Hussain Mohammad Jindani
Naser was from Jamnagar, Kutchh and he came from a noble family. He migrated towards Zanzibar in 1851 to find a better life for his family. He had only a son, called Mohammad, who was born in Zanzibar in 1864. Mohammad Naser served the jamat devotedly in different fields. He was also noted for his g
Time To Re-think Poverty Problem - 1971 Editorial
The last skirmish in Lyndon B. Johnson's war on poverty has ended in defeat, and nobody has any suggestions for new forays.For the first time in many a moon, both liberals and conservatives are stymied for solutions to what many have come to regard as the number-one problem of our age.