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Elena Kagan - Judicial Experience Not a Prerequisite
As the first female Dean of the Harvard Law School and the first woman to serve as U.S. Solicitor General, Elena Kagan has a track record of setting precedents. If confirmed, Ms. Kagan will become the youngest justice on the court, the third woman, and the third Jewish justice. Her confirmation woul
Why Do We Trust Politicians?
I was looking over some political polls recently and noticed the approval ratings of Congress are dismally low, 13-37% depending on the poll you read. Offhand, this would indicate we do not believe they are doing the job we elected them to do, and a violation of our trust. But America is not alone i
Basque Elections - The Morning After
The Basque Country in Northern Spain is a place where social life changes. Slowly.What happens in this Basque Country influences Spain and visa versa.
ObamaCare, Socialism, Medicine, Healthcare, and Venezuela
What does ObamaCare and Venezuela have in common? Well, Hugo Chavez worked very hard to control healthcare in his country, and things haven't worked out so well with regards to socialized medicine there. Indeed, things have almost stopped working, and yet, before Chavez came to power, Venezuela
OZ and B.O.
It's not often we see someone we know, or a public figure, who remind us of a character from a movie. After all most movies are fantasies of some kind. But Barrack Obama brings to mind three characters from the same movie.
Europe - The Treaty of Lisbon - At a Glance
Some people are going around saying that the Treaty of Lisbon is going to take away our freedoms, and our representation, and our ability to influence events in Europe and our own country. For example, one commentator went so far as to say, "Democracy died with Lisbon Treaty."These people
George H W Bush As President and the Heritage of George W Bush?
George W. Bush the 43rd President son of George H. W. Bush the 41st president of the United States of America.Only 2 presidents have had his sons as presidents.
16th to 17th Century History of Cuba
Cuba's history is filled with multi-cultural turmoil. Various conflicts with pirates, slaves and natives forced the Spanish settlers in Cuba to spend the 16th and 17th centuries protecting, importing and exterminating.
Three Ways to Create Political Reform in California
It is no secret that California is ailing. What is needed is a California political reform act for 2011 and beyond.
About the Crowding Out Effect
With the advent of industrialization in nineteenth century London came the instant potential for the crowding out effect. As machinery and, consequently, the economy, became more sophisticated, the stakes for financial and governmental havoc grew higher. The delicate balance of who could borrow what
Why Republicans Lead For A While Then Democrats And Nothing Gets Done Either Way
We often see in business when a company has to lay off thousands of people they bring in someone from outside the company to do it. Then all the employees can be mad at him. Once all the layoffs are completed then the company will terminate him and the employees say; See you SOB you are out of here,
Rand Corp Was Right to Advise Use of Nuclear Weapons in Middle East
Before the war in the Middle East and after 9-11, the Rand Corp had advised that our response should be with Thermo Nuclear Weapons and for total annihilation to send a message to our enemies and future enemies that the United States is off limits to attack. And that if you do attack us you, your na
New York Lawyers; Vindictive Government Prosecutors
We all know Elliot Spitzer is going to run for governor. We can see he is very vindictive in his endeavors. However have you asked yourself; Since when is it okay for someone who is an Attorneys General to act out the way he does? We are seeing more and more abuse of power.
How to Moderate a Debate
A debate moderator controls the questions asked in a debate and ensures the debate remains focused. Unbiased, the moderator allows each side of the issue equal time to share viewpoints and rebut or refute the opposition. Learn how to moderate a debate successfully.
Term Limits For Federal Politicians: How Much Worse Could It Be?
This article lays out the case for term limits for all Federal politicians. Their inability to resolve the major issues of our times, e.g. failing public schools, a lost war on drugs, skyrocketing national debt, etc., proves that the current and long term Washington politicians are now part of the p
Shiite Divisiveness Troubling
As if the United States didnt have enough problems with the War in Iraq, the leader of the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq, a powerful Shiite party with strong ties to Iran, is causing trouble.
The Clinton's Last Stand
It is clear that in these last primaries the Clinton's are going to use the strategy of "scorched earth!" This is a military strategy that basically to bomb anything and everything and leave nothing alive whatever the cost. At the same time the Clinton's have claimed to be the vi
Should Government Have Access To Your Mental Health Records?
In the wake of the Tucson Shootings many are suggesting a national dialogue on the tone of political rhetoric, revisiting the effectiveness of gun laws and the possibility of creating a national database to prevent Columbine and Tucson style tragedies. What good can come out of this tragedy and what
Economic Stimulus Act Grants
The stiumuls act signed in 2009 funds grants and reinvestment programs.cash image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.comThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was passed in the year 2009 and signed into law by President Obama. This act designated large amount of funds, tax...
McCain Declares Victory in Iraq
Recently, Senator John McCain declared "victory" in Iraq.What does this mean in terms of our continued presence in that country?