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The Political Party in Power?

One American's view on the sad affair we call Politics. My God bless and protect the brave men and women of our Military.Proud to an American!

What Nations Colonized the 13 Colonies?

After Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492, the major European powers initiated a colonization race in the New World. One area in particular, the east coast of what is now the United States, was a vital region for shipping and commerce. The Spanish, Dutch and English all claimed area

Why TARP Was a Taxpayer Failure But a Political Class Success

This article explores the question of whether or not the government's bailout of financial institutions (the TARP program) actually did what it what it was supposed to do, i.e, save the world's financial system imminent collapse. Based on what has happened since the program was implemented

Conspiracy Theory on S and P US Treasury Downgrade Comes Out

Recently, after the Standard & Poor's downgrade on US debt, there have been a significant number of articles, videos, and radio talk surrounding this issue. A lot of people have quite a bit to say, and the Internet allows free speech, and folks are busy calling in to radio talk shows. Much of w

Simple Church Bathroom Cleaning Checklist

Have simple cleaning tools readily available to make the jobs easier.hand with sponge image by sparkia from Fotolia.comAlthough cleaning a bathroom is never a fun job, it can be simpler with a checklist that lets everyone know not only what needs to be done, but also how to do it. Include...

O'Donnell Vs O'Donnell

Once upon a time, there was a fantastic Tea Party candidate for the U.S. Senate from Delaware who promised to reduce the size and scope of government and adhere to constitutional limits on its power and, as a bonus, did not tell Bill Maher that when she was in high school she had had friends who exp

How to Register for the Electoral Roll in the U.K.

In the U.K, General Elections, which elect the Prime Minister, happen at least once every five years and local elections occur in the interim years. To receive a polling card (which is needed to vote) you must be listed on the electoral register.

Real Change

Real change in our government can only happen in one of two ways. One is through an Amendment to the Constitution to create term limits for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. Congress. Now that will never happen. What Senator or Congressman will vote in favor of an amendment which will put them out of a j

The GOP Fears Public Education - 14 Aphorisms to Win the Debate

Across the country, the GOP has slashed funding for public education. It justifies doing so by claiming that we are broke, but this is merely a pretext. In truth, the GOP wants to keep the masses uneducated--and this is exposed within these 14 aphorisms.

High-Speed Rail: Make Work Projects?

In business, in order to keep people busy, "make-work" projects are devised to keep workers busy until they are needed for serious endeavors. Such projects were commonplace in Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal" of the 1930′s to try and get the country back to work. We are

Politics As Usual

This is a critical election and we need to know where the candidates truly stand on the issues and what they plan to do after elected. We need a statesman rather than a politician. Are there any? Is it just going to be "politics as usual?"

LDS Primary Activity Ideas

LDS Templetemple 3 image by Living Legend from Fotolia.comThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides opportunities for young children to learn fundamental principles of the Gospel through good living. One way this is accomplished is through outside activities away from the...

Don't Let the Grinch Steal The Show

We were a great Nation - We still are but are hiding under that proverbial bushel basket out of fear that our country has created and is determined to continue to plague everyone so that no one knows the real "truth" only what is force-fed to them.

How to Display a Royal Banner

Royal banners (also known as royal standards or a coat of arms) have been used for centuries by the royal families of many countries (primarily European) as symbols or their presence, power and authority. These banners often incorporate into their design some symbolic features. For instance, the Roy

Dr Martin Luther King and the Elephant in America's Room

Martin Luther King identified the large White Elephant in the room and got it to leave, but there are quite a few people who are still trying to keep the leftover dung around. Dr. King's speech, I Have A Dream, has certainly gained some traction in the 21st century, but there is still lots to b

Iraq Surge Pronounced D.O.A.

Even before the last of the American surge troops had arrived in Baghdad, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi had declared the security plan a failure.