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  • New Political Will Looks Toward Reunification Between South And North Cyprus  By : Martin Gavin
    The property market in North Cyprus is undergoing serious changes at the moment, with the currently low property prices rising – and looking set to continue rising – at an unprecedented rate In addition, a new type of property development is beginning to appear in the north side of the island – namely, upmarket and luxury apartments – that are clearly designed for people wanting to buy investment properties in this emerging market
  • Astrology & The Presidential Election: Obama VS McCain  By : Donna Page
    Stepping into the world of political prediction is a murky arena for an astrologer I want you to know my personal position, I am for the good of all humanity, what I want is whoever wins to have a pure heart and intelligent mind, I want the candidate who will uplift and do what is right for the country, for all of humanity, and the planet
  • Obama Inverts Civil Rights  By : Average Joe Boomer
    Have African-Americans considered all sides of an Obama presidency

    Ironically, it was southern Democrat mayors and governors who used police dogs, batons and fire hoses on peaceful civil rights marchers of the 1960’s
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on U.S. Homeland Security?  By : Todd A. Smith
    The mere mention of 9/11 brings back vivid memories for most Americans Many can tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing when terrorists slammed airplanes into three American landmarks, killing thousands of innocent and unsuspecting people
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on Education Reform?  By : Todd A. Smith
    Education was once the foundation of American society To advance in life, one saw receiving a quality education as the ticket to the middle-class and a comfortable life
  • ACORN's Voter Fraud?  By : Johnny Moon
    You may have heard a lot about the so called "voter fraud" of the group ACORN lately I'm writing this article to clear up any misconceptions that you may have on this subject because there have been a lot of untrue things about this topic spread around by the GOP/Fox News & the McCain/Palin campaign
  • Unfounded Fears - What if Obama Doesn't Win?  By : Kurt Hartman
    What happens if Barack Obama doesn't win this election cycle Look, I know everyone is saying this a given, but what if
  • It's Just A Piece Of Paper: The Bush Administration's Disdain Towards The Constitution  By : Kurt Hartman
    There is one thing that both Republicans and Democrats can agree on during this contentious election cycle: The Bush Administration has completely undermined the US Constitution While most Republicans will not admit it publicly( I happen to be one of the ones that will
  • North Cyprus Reunification Heralds Duel Awards For Cyprus's Leaders  By : Martin Gavin
    Property developers and investors consider North Cyprus to be the most attractive property market in Europe right now, with property prices starting low and already rising in line with the reunification talks that are going on between Demetris Christofias and the Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat
  • North Cyprus Properties Flourish Thanks to Revived Reunification Talks  By : Martin Gavin
    North Cyprus has been divided from the rest of the island since 1974, and property prices in Northern Cyprus have not benefited to the same extent from the property boom which followed the Republic’s ascension into the EU Property in the Turkish controlled north of Cyprus is, however, now gaining in value thanks to the new impetuous in reunification that has been present since the election of Demetris Christofias as leader of the Greek Cypriot side of the island this February
  • Uncle Obama Wants You. Namely, The Middle-Class Poor  By : Professor Don Abrams
    Grow From Middle-Class Poor to 'Zero Debt' to Rich in One Year

    October 5, 2008 - NEW YORK, NY
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on the United States Economy?  By : Todd A. Smith
    It has been called Issue #1 It is on the front page of major newspapers across the country, as President Bush seeks passage of a $700 billion bailout plan for financial firms
  • The War in Afghanistan: History & Goals  By : Gabriel Adams
    The War in Afghanistan

    Once the communist government of Afghanistan fell in the year 1992, a civil war was being fought between various groups of fighters, the Mujahdeen, who were ant-communist It was in this chaotic realm that Mullah Mohammed Omar became a leader of a new fighting group
  • When Politics Come In Handy  By : Andrew Kasch
    Many people in modern society are very politically motivated They belong to a political group and as a result have strong opinions about most current events and topical issues, not surprisingly most of which are usually shared by all the other people who belong to the same group
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on Health Care?  By : Todd A. Smith
    Throughout the historic 2008 presidential campaign, much attention has been given to the personalities of the candidates Many know that John McCain survived a horrific ordeal as a POW in Vietnam
  • Where Do the Candidates Stand on the Iraq War?  By : Todd A. Smith
    During the 2004 presidential campaign, the Iraq War was the hot-button issue separating John Kerry supporters and George W Bush supporters
  • Election Coverage is Must-See TV  By : Todd A. Smith
    Whether Barack Obama becomes the next president of the United States, he and his Republican counterpart, John McCain, have turned the 2008 showdown into must-see television

    The suspense leading up to the selection of Joe Biden as Obama’s running mate created the kind of debate usually reserved for March Madness, with fans arguing why certain candidates would survive to the next round and others would fall by the wayside
  • Why Sarah Palin is Not Bipolar  By : Sarah Freeman
    In what has been a strikingly bitter and divisive US election campaign, one of the most distasteful forms of personal attack has been left-wing bloggers labeling VP candidate Sarah Palin as bipolar These commentators apparently believe it is possible to diagnose Governor Palin as a closet sufferer of manic-depressive illness, without ever having met her or going through a formal diagnostic process
  • Paulson's Plan - Is it Right For America?  By : Vijay Patel
    There has been much discussion about Henry Paulson’s Plan to invest $700 billion dollars of the tax payers’ money in US mortgage backed securities Opinions are divided, some totally oppose it while others vehemently espouse it
  • Governor Sarah Palin And The Feminists: What's Up?  By : Dr. Rosemary Lichtman
    This year's Presidential and Vice-Presidential election spotlights the important contributions made by women in our society - be they single or married, mothers or not, young or old, rich or poor, from big cities or small towns, in high-powered careers or down-to-earth jobs The women in this election season are as exciting and controversial as any male candidates have ever been
  • New Political Will Looks Toward Reunification Between South and North Cyprus  By : Matt Gammie
    The property market in North Cyprus is undergoing serious changes at the moment, with the currently low property prices rising – and looking set to continue rising – at an unprecedented rate In addition, a new type of property development is beginning to appear in the north side of the island – namely, upmarket and luxury apartments – that are clearly designed for people wanting to buy investment properties in this emerging market
  • Presidential Politics 2008: Will Ego Be the Undoing of Obama?  By : Sandy Gluckman, Ph.D.
    You’ll never find a presidential candidate without a large ego It takes a big ego to be a world leader
  • Climate Change and Politcs: Global Warming Continues Due to Too Much Hot Air?  By : Matt Gammie
    All the way back in January 2004 Sir David A King, the Government’s then chief scientific adviser, described global warming, and the climate change that it drives, as a greater threat to the world than international terrorism
  • Barack Obama and the Perception of US in the World  By : Gorazd Andrejc
    Let me offer you a non-american perspective on this year's US election race between Barack Obama and John McCain In this short article I want to explain to you - especially you, dear readers and friends from the US - why many Europeans such as me (and many other non-americans too) feel that Barack Obama would be a much better option for the US president than John McCain
  • Do We Still Need Affirmative Action?  By : Todd A. Smith
    With the success of Barack Obama’s presidential bid, many critics of preferential programs for minorities and women have argued that it is time to dismantle all affirmative action policies in the workplace and institutions of higher learning Recently, John McCain brought attention to the issue by stating that he supports a constitutional amendment in Arizona that would outlaw all affirmative action programs in his home state
  • Sarah Palin Borderline Baby Boomer  By : Carol Stanley
    According to some time charts Sarah Palin is at the tail end of being a baby boomer

    She doesn’t look like a baby boomer
  • Unite Your Ensemble With Patriotic Cufflinks  By : Elizabeth Johnson
    Cities and towns throughout the United States are gearing up to celebrate the nation's 232nd birthday this July 4 - hanging bunting and flags, sprucing up parks, and laying out parade routes and fireworks shows

    No matter what your opinion of the current political environment is, you have to admit that the United States is a great country
  • Laying the Foundations For Cyprus - The Mythical Origins of the Island  By : Chris Woolfrey
    In recent months, the island of Cyprus has seen a renaissance Tourism is booming, and in the TRNC the North Cyprus Property Boom has been marked as the peak of prosperity for the partitioned island;it has been named as one of the world's chief property hot spots
  • What is Unity?  By : Julie Redstone
    Today, in America, the call to unity has become louder and more vocal, emblazoned upon the banner of current presidential political campaigns, and awakening within the heart a feeling of hope and of striving Unity moves with the new vibration of spiritual light that is arriving
  • September Peace Talks Begin in Earnest  By : Chris Woolfrey
    The divided island of Cyprus, split between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the Greek protected Republic of Cyprus, for 34 years, now sees a new round of peace talks, which began this morning (03/09/08) It is the fourth meeting between the leaders of the partitioned island since Demetris Christofias, head of the Greek Cypriot state, took office early this year
  • The 100 Months Problem: Climate Change, Global Warming and CO2 Emissions  By : Chris Woolfrey
    Conceived and promoted by a team of journalists and experts including Peter Myers, Dr Victoria Johnson and Andrew Simms, the 100 months problem is the idea that in roughly 8 years, our current lifestyles will have taken the earth beyond a revocable point when it comes to global warming and climate change
  • CO2 Emissions and Pollution - Breaking the Habit  By : Chris Woolfrey
    In all the debates on the effects and implications of global warming, climate change and CO2 emissions, one thing can certainly be agreed; things are changing There may or may not be reason to discredit the idea that climate change is a man-made phenomena, and there may or may not - though this writer would definitely argue that such claims are false - be reason to doubt the detrimental effect of such concepts
  • Hot Air  By : BOB E SHERMAN
    As we wait patiently for Congress to come up with an energy plan, the current sources of energy dwindle away and the prices go up Maybe we should consult with the Pope and other religious leaders
  • A Tale of Two Countries  By : Todd A. Smith
    Charles Dickens once wrote in his classic novel, A Tale of Two Cities that, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair…”

    Barack Obama’s historic journey to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election is the culmination of those who struggled throughout slavery and the Civil Rights movement
  • Global Warming, Climate Change and the Environment  By : Chris Woolfrey
    Over the last year, two key concepts have reigned over all others: the economy and the environment Like opposing forces they push and pull at one another, with economic downturns running counter to calls for increased spending on the environment, including renewable energy development and sustainability initiatives
  • Population Growth and the Envrionment - What's at Stake  By : Chris Woolfrey
    World population growth is accelerating True, the rate has halved since the historical peak of 2
  • Mayor Cracks Down on Climate Change.  By : Hannah Walker
    Our ever lovable Lord Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has warned that climate change could threaten our cosy way of life and our capitals status as a leading world city thus he wishes to implement a strategy to cope with it, including measures such as urban greening, flood risk management and cooler buildings
  • Cyprus' Political Climate Change  By : Matt Gammie
    Anybody contemplating purchasing a second, or replacement home abroad at the moment should be watching the current political manoeuvrings and goings on in Cyprus Cyprus has been divided into a Turkish Cypriot North, which accounts for one third of the island, and a Greek Cypriot south since 1974, when the installed Greek nationalist leader Nikos Sampson became de facto president of the island
  • Politicians Put the Car Into CO2  By : Matt Gammie
    Car manufacturers are not yet meeting European Union targets on fuel efficiency and lower carbon dioxide emission on the majority of their new models, according to environmental campaigners A pan-European lobby group, Transport and Environment (T and E), has called the industry out for fighting against current EU legislation and, even more worryingly, proposed future limits
  • Olympic Aftermath - Beijing, China, And the Environment  By : Chris Woolfrey
    With the post-Olympic headlines understandably focused on the sporting achievements of the likes of Usain Bolt and his domination of the sprint events, or team GB's new record gold medal tally, it is perhaps expected that that which dominated media coverage before the event - the environmental policy of Beijing - has fallen temporarily to the sidelines
  • World Environmental Policy and the Performance of Mega Cities  By : Chris Woolfrey
    After the detailed media coverage that surrounded the Beijing Olympics highlighted the dubious effect that a highly populated nation can have on the world's environment, some of the earth's major cities are expected to come under the microscope with regards to their CO2 emissions policies As population hubs, they represent more extreme examples of the human effect on the earth's environment
  • Redemption for the Women's Movement?  By : Foster Friess
    For the past few decades the once proud women’s movement in America has been in significant decline Their reputation hit rock bottom during the Clinton – Lewinsky scandal when they chose political expediency over protecting vulnerable women in the workplace from being exploited by powerful men
  • Negative Campaigning - What Does America Want?  By : Julie Redstone
    In this presidential election year of 2008, the stakes regarding victory or defeat for each candidate are high; the competition for votes is fierce; and the strategies are abundant on both sides with which to win over the undecided We, the public, see things happening as part of political life and of campaigning that we do not approve of, that we feel we can do without
  • Football and Politics One Side and the Same As Cyprus Revives Reunification Attempts  By : Matt Gammie
    Football is one of those things that is far more important that the immediate sum of its parts – the twenty-two men, ninety minutes and two goals This is especially true in times of crises, where the sporting conflict serves as metonym for the wider political or humanitarian reality
  • Cyprus President Warns of 'Chasing Illusions'  By : Matt Gammie
    A row broke out in Cyprus this week between church and state President Christiofias, who has led the Greek Cypriots since February of this year, was publicly criticised by the Bishop of Paphos Georgios, who was speaking on behalf of Archbishop Chrystostomos, over his progressive attitude to the Cyprus Problem and his well known desire for reunification between the two sides
  • The Turkish Republic of Cyprus and the International Community  By : Chris Woolfrey
    Since the dominance of the Ottoman Empire during the middle of the last millennium, Turkey - in various forms - has been a prominent force in both European and middle eastern politics It has continually exerted a sphere of influence over the two continents, and never committed to both; in that respect it can be compared to Russia, who have historically felt that their dominance can be justified on its western borders in Europe, and in Asia on its eastern border
  • A Brief History of the Turkish and Greek Partition of Cyprus  By : Chris Woolfrey
    It was announced this week that genuinely committed talks on the reunification of Cyprus would come into effect in September of this year

    Demetris Christofias, the Greek Cypriot president, met with the Turkish Cypriot president Mehmet Ali Talat on the 28th of August, and both are reportedly keen to discuss a potential reunion of the island
  • The Reunification of Cyprus and the E.U  By : Chris Woolfrey
    The Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Chrisofias took office on 28th February 2008, and there have already been three major meetings between him and his counterpart, the Turkish Cypriot president Mehmet Ali Talat A fourth is scheduled for the 3rd of September, making the presidents already two of the closely partnered Cypriot heads of state since the partition
  • London and the Environment - Ken Livingstone's Legacy and the Work of Boris Johnson  By : Chris Woolfrey
    Since the role of Mayor of London was created at the turn of the millennium, Ken Livingston has been synonymous the position; he won the first two elections, in 2000 as an independent candidate, and then as a representative of New Labour in 2004 Of the last decade, then, it has been through his policy that Greater London has experienced its relationship with the environment
  • Reluctance: Food For Thought (It's All Connected)  By : A.K. Kuykendall
    The foundation of world religions was formed when a few men dug under a tree and pulled out some of the most beautiful mushrooms The men consumed the mushrooms, and they subsequently created every god known to man – gods faithfully followed and worshipped by many
  • Wake Up, America!  By : Richard Ide
    Let's get real Forget all the Gobbledegook about foreign oil fields peaking and the rapid increase in worldwide consumption…

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  • Tamper-Evident Seals Making Voting Booths as Secure as the Grocery Store  By : Carmen Fontana
    The online news coverer Slashdotcom recently addressed the issue of “How To Spot E-Vote Tampering
  • Peace in an Unsettled World  By : Bernard Steele
    I listened to a story on National Public Radio on the 7th June 2008 It was a moving story told by a woman whose mother had dedicated and even risked her life to give medical guidance and service to pregnant women in Iran sometime during the sixties and seventies
  • Our Matrix: Choose Your Pill Wisely  By : A.K. Kuykendall
    Propaganda (noun): publicity intended to persuade or convince people

    It is imperative that you see in propaganda the probabilities and possibilities
  • Super Tuesday  By : BOB E SHERMAN
    I saw a news clip recently where the reporter stopped people on the street and asked them how they were preparing for “Super Tuesday” The people, mostly young, didn’t have a clue as to what Super Tuesday meant
  • None of the Above: Democrats and Republicans Say “Two’s Allowed, But Three’s a Crowd”  By : Pat Benjamin
    Did you know that unaffiliated voters are the fastest-growing voting bloc in America In more than a few states, independents now outnumber both Republicans and Democrats, creating a huge swing vote that could determine the outcome of this year’s election
  • Soldier/Soldier: The Convoluted Vietnamese Agenda(?)  By : A.K. Kuykendall
    America, you have no idea what atrocities took place during the Vietnam War One item on the list was the mass assassinations of innocent Vietnamese citizens by Americans
  • French Parliament Delivers on Sarkozy's Promise  By : Johnny Summerton
    It's never easy following through on an electoral pledge, and if any politician knows how difficult it is, then it must be the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy

    So far he has failed miserably on last year's major presidential campaign promise to increase the purchasing power of the average man and woman on the street here in France and kick-start the sluggish economy he inherited
  • Only Two Candidates For President…Says Who? Why Americans Should Support Independent or Third Party Candidates  By : Pat Benjamin
    Illegal Immigration
  • President John F. Kennedy: Breaking Through the Shroud of an Untimely Demise  By : A.K. Kuykendall
    I quote, with redundancy, from the biography of John F Kennedy to summarize the legacy of this American martyr
  • A Letter to the Legacy of a Legend: President John F. Kennedy  By : A.K. Kuykendall
    Mr President,

    I love people with everything I am worth
  • Show Your True Colors - Wearing Your Politics on Your Sleeve  By : Elizabeth Johnson
    The 2008 elections are finally getting down to the wire, and delegates from all 50 states - or 57, if you're voting for Obama - are all ready to head to their respective conventions
  • The Mythical Belief - Government Ought to Do Something  By : Robert A. Meyer
    People act as if the government possesses magical powers that can solve all of our individual and social ills All this mythical entity has to do is wave its wand and all our problems vanish in a blink of an eye
  • Graduate From Buttons to Cufflinks  By : Tami Piper
    Looking for a gift for the grad in your life Considering the advantages of the Mr
  • Super Tuesday  By : BOB E SHERMAN
    I saw a news clip recently where the reporter stopped people on the street and asked them how they were preparing for “Super Tuesday” The people, mostly young, didn’t have a clue
  • The Truth About Government "Solutions"  By : Robert A. Meyer
    It is obvious that America has become a nation of individuals who want immediate satisfaction and short-term "solutions" A perfect example is our current financial crisis-a crisis caused by the easy money policy of The Federal Reserve System
  • White Writer Predicts Obama Victory  By : Warren Cornelius
    In 1967, America was filled with the same hope of change that it is now feeling in 2008 Forty-one years ago, Cleveland was on the verge of electing the first African American mayor of a major U
  • Who Should Have Barack's Back?  By : Todd A. Smith
    Now that the dust has settled on Barack Obama's historic nomination as the Democratic candidate for the presidency, an equally important challenge presents itself Who should Obama choose as his running mate for the November election
  • Gaza Strip’s Plight  By : Jordan FeRoss
    A great number of men, women and children in the Gaza Strip live in one of the most chaotic environments on Earth The escalating violence between warring political factions such as the Palestinians and Israelis has caused many to doubt the prospect of a peaceful state
  • Bi-Party Tickets Totally Senseless  By : Stuart Nachbar
    I receive a daily news feed from Salon, and for the past two days I have received articles about Obama-Hagel and McCain-Lieberman unity tickets I have just three words for those who believe such events will happen: it ain't happening
  • Panama: The Government  By : Laurie Cooper
    The government of Panama follows the patterns of presidential representative with three branches: the executive, legislative, and judiciary The executive is elected by popular election vote exercise the senior’s citizens for a period 5
  • Quantrill’s Massacre of Lawrence  By : Attila Jancsina
    The Lawrence Massacre took place on August 21, 1863 during the American Civil War It was perpetrated by William Clarke Quantrill and his guerilla raiders
  • Oil Drilling and the Election  By : Michael DeVries
    So you think the politicians are pushing the Offshore Drilling idea because it is something that will make the price of gas go down I guess you also believed that in the 2004 election, that this Administration was going to do something about Gay Marriage
  • Sarkozy Muscles in on EU Reform  By : Johnny Summerton
    It's just under a fortnight until France takes over the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union and already the rest of Europe is getting a taste of what it can expect

    At a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday, Sarkozy said the Union would not be able to go ahead with any further expansion without ratification of the Lisbon treaty
  • Panama: The Politics  By : Laurie Cooper
    Politics in Panama has been more of constitutional democracy throughout the 20th century The history of coup led by General Manuel Noriega back in 1968 has brought power to the military as Noriega had manipulated most of the highest officials of the government
  • Panama and Its Foreign Relations For Economic Development and Sustainability  By : Laurie Cooper
    Panama and its foreign relations concern itself with two major issues for Panama’s development—the Panama Canal and international trade and shipping Since Panama is located at the isthmus of Central America, it has good reason to be involved in most foreign counterparts
  • Cinco de Mayo, Mon Dieu!  By : B.L. Lindstrom
    Having been brought up in a school system and time period that emphasized math and science it should come as no surprise to anyone that I know very little about American history And when I say American history, I mean American, not just the United States
  • Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Speaks Out  By : Johnny Summerton
    It’s just what France (and the world) has been waiting for – the real story behind the marriage of the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and his third wife Carla

    And that’s exactly what it’s going to get on Thursday – apparently – with the release of a new book “La Véritable Histoire de Carla et Nicolas”
  • Dati Does U-Turn on Virginity Annulment Marriage  By : Johnny Summerton
    The French justice minister, Rachida Dati, has once again shown that she has a less than a firm grasp of her job by doing a complete volte face in a case that has been making the headlines here in France over the past week

    On Monday Dati asked the public prosecutors office to appeal a court ruling, which had annulled a marriage because the wife had lied about being a virgin
  • Cult Leader Calls Obama A Monkey  By : Horace Miskel
    Just when many Americans believed that Barack Obama’s success in the Democratic primary was a sign that racial divisions were mending, racism has reappeared and threatens to curtail the progress that has been made

    Lyndon LaRouche recently compared Obama, one of the most successful Blacks in politics, to a monkey and referred to his mother as a race-mixing slut, comparing her to Margaret Mead, a woman who had various husbands of various ethnic backgrounds
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency Fails  By : Phil Forp
    In the wake of a tragedy we are often left in a state of complete and utter shock Especially in events where our homes are destroyed and our loves one separated from us, our minds are the furthest thing from rational or clear
  • 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

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