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Sarah Palin Shows McCain's Serious Lack Of Judgment By : Marvin J Markus An opinion piece of Sarah Palin and why she is wrong for America and shows John McCain's lack of judgment. How We Can Achieve the Best Social Progress in Developing Countries By : Bobby James Technological innovations and advances: Because capitalists’ control how technology is used, many of the computer’s potential gains are not realized. Capitalists enhance this conflict that may lead to social revolutions because human development is rendered. This is an adoption regarding the views on computers that Karl Marx may have held. Mainstream Western media stages "Blemishing China Marathon" (Part III) By : James Shen Ignoring outpouring hospitality of the Chinese people, Mainstream Western media has waged a negative campaign against China for its failure to comply with Western requests at the Beijing Olympics. This article examines the roots of the mainstream Western media's anger towards China, exposes its hypocrisies and double standards, and advocates a positive-spirited media system built on the basis of upholding Chinese public welfare and interests. Mainstream Western media stages "Blemishing China Marathon" (Part II) By : James Shen Ignoring outpouring hospitality of the Chinese people, Mainstream Western media has waged a negative campaign against China for failure to comply with Western requests at the Beijing Olympics. This article examines the roots of the mainstream Western media's anger towards China, exposes its hypocrisies and double standards, and advocates a positive-spirited media system on the basis of upholding Chinese public welfare and interests. A Sort of Experience Needed to be a Good President By : Bobby James Is there any specific experience that can best prepare an individual to be the President of the United States? Service in the military? Running a business? Governing a state? Or will the much maligned legislative experience suffice? How much of the right sort of experience is enough? Consider the resumes of two of our best presidents. Seven Of The Many Reasons To Vote For Obama By : Marvin J Markus Seven of the many reasons to vote for Barack Obama for President in 2008. The Advocacy Olympics! Or, How to Medal in the Great American Sport of Democracy By : Stephanie Vance Tools and techniques for winning at the great American sport of democracy. Brain Injury Leading to Unprecedented Number of Injured Veterans By : Katie Kelley U.S. soldiers who have fought for their country and return home with disabilities because of a brain injury should be provided for in the best possible way. However, with so many soldiers returning from the war in Iraq with a brain injury, the war's signature injury, it becomes difficult to track and treat these men and women. Religious Freedom as Cultural Freedom By : Andy Carloff Examining the government's actions in restricting private behavior and its relationship to civil rights. "It cannot simply extend to those whose ideas and customs are religious; it must extend to all ideas and customs of the individual, so long as their behavior is not directed upon others." The Politics of Diet By : Andy Carloff Arguments on behalf of the Vegetarian ethic, claiming that it is a political question, that all animals deserve rights, and that diet is the primary reform. "As progressive reformers, we are realizing that all of our fellow creatures on this planet can suffer like any man. For this reason alone, we offer them our sympathy, our hope, and a sense of justice that always seems fleeting." The Legalization of Squatting By : Andy Carloff The right to inhabit unoccupied buildings must be guaranteed for every just democracy. It is essential. "Until all governments are abolished in favor of a just, mutual, and cooperative relationship between all civilizations, until that day, all states, governments, and councils should legalize squatting; that is, they should allow people to sleep in unused buildings, even if privately owned." T. Boone Pickens, Visionary or Profiteer? By : Klaus H Hemsath Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel, produces the fewest emissions, and costs much less than petroleum fuels. T. Boone Pickens wants the US to use this fuel in cars, trucks, and buses. He also seeks to install more windmills across the US and begin the conversion of fossil fuel powered electricity generation to renewable fuels. Does T. Boone Pickens just want to make a buck or does he try to wake up this country? Race to the US Presidency: How to Deal with a Multicultural Generation By : Daryl Green Examine how race may impact the presidential election. Should Jose Medellin Be Executed? By : Brian Cuban Jose Medellin is a convicted murderer. Fourteen years ago he was sentenced to death for participating in the gang rape and murder of Elizabeth Pena, 16 and Jennifer Ertman who was 14. The girls had tragically wandered upon a gang initiation. High priced gasoline is not the PROBLEM. High priced gasoline is the SOLUTION! By : David Rosenak High priced gasoline is not the PROBLEM. High priced gasoline is the SOLUTION! The PROBLEM is that we are burning up oil as fast as the world can pump it out of the ground. In the thirty five years since OPEC made it clear that we had a serious problem, we have done nothing to solve it. We should have created high priced gas and oil through add-on taxes over the last 35 years, and we would not have this problem today. Talking to an Iraqi By : Jeff Gustafson It is important to understand the cultures and traditions and especially the people of the world in places like Iraq and AFghanistan where people are struggling trying to get a better life for their families and themselves... Nancy Pelosi and Neville Chamberlain By : Bobby Miller Invertebrates like Nancy Pelosi and Neville Chamberlain are the fools who men like Adolf Hitler and George W. Bush count on to help them build their empires. Deep Into a Dark and Dangerous Land By : Bobby Miller Whatever Barack Obama can do to change things for the better will be extraordinarily limited because he will definitely be surrounded by the largest group of sociopaths ever assembled. Hillary Clinton By : octanmen Hillary Rodham Clinton, wronged the age old notion- politics is no more exclusive men’s affair, a lawyer by profession and a mother of one (Chelsea Clinton) Hillary is one of the most liked women rights political activist in US. We Can Break Oil Addiction Permanently By : Klaus H Hemsath Oil prices are skyrocketing, OPEC is taking control, and governments promote ineffective remedies. This article promotes three effective countermeasures; producing biomass without interfering with food production, converting biomass into a petroleum substitute, and powering electricity generation with renewable energies. Fossil fuels must be outlawed in a couple of decades or planet Earth will be damaged beyond repair. Securing Energy Independence for the USA By : Klaus H Hemsath Crude oil prices have topped $140. The US dollar is losing ground against the Euro. Increasing oil demand drives Wall Street speculation and puts OPEC in full control. A novel biomass concept can make the US energy self-sufficient. To develop the technology and use this concept, the US must establish an agency with the mission, program, and budget to make the US independent of foreign oil imports! Do Your Votes Matter? By : Kate Loving Shenk This Article Outlines a 12 Step Path To Liberation Why Are All The War Jobs Being Outsourced? By : Bobby W Miller After the thoughtless campaign in Iraq, the deaths of over 4,000 brave US troops, and countless Iraqi civilians and militants, there was some hope that the reconstruction effort might attract employment to the US economy. Where Have All The War Jobs Gone? By : Bobby W Miller The Iraq war has cost us all a great deal. In terms of the taxes, we’ve paid heavily towards invading Iraq needlessly, and we continue to pay towards the ongoing war effort. In terms of the economy, we’ve paid the price thanks to NAFTA and service contract outsourcing. The Impact of the War on the American Economy By : Bobby W Miller The Iraq war was one of the most disastrous foreign policy decisions of the last few decades, and citizens across America and the world have looked on with horror as politicians and power got out of hand. Bob Miller, You're Way Too Cruel By : Bobby W Miller I know better than anyone else that I use way too much passion to make my point. It's just that until Obama came along I haven't witnessed the soft-spoken words of gentle people being heard. I'm glad things are changing. Anyone can become angry – that's easy. Two Dangerous Men By : Bobby Miller It is most appropriate that George W. Bush and John McCain are meeting behind closed doors because that's where the two Bush terms were won. But we must remember not to attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. The good news is, what these two lack in leadership and integrity is made up for in arrogance and pig-headedness. Democrats…Learned Anything in the Last 8 Years? By : Bob Miller Mentioning John McCain and war hero in the same sentence is an oxymoron. Since I was shot down twice in Vietnam, I did at one time respect McCain until I started checking with those who spent time with him in North Vietnam. His nickname was "Songbird". McCain didn't volunteer to be a POW and he didn't begin to comply with Article III of the United States Code of Conduct after being captured. 10 Patriotic Quotes to Celebrate Flag Day By : Noel Jameson I can't think of a better way to kick off a Flag Day celebration than with a few great patriotic quotes. If you think the American Flag is just something we look at when we say the pledge or a piece of cloth to fly on special holidays, you need to rethink how you look at this amazing piece of history. Here are ten great patriotic quotes to get you started. 12 Famous John F. Kennedy Quotes To Commemorate The Day of His Birth By : Noel Jameson Whether or not you believe that John F. Kennedy was one of the greatest leaders of all time, you have to admit that there is truth to the words he spoke. Let these twelve John F. Kennedy quotes remind us of that as we commemorate the date of his birth. Jazzing Up Your Advocacy Efforts: Lessons from New Orleans By : Stephanie Vance The strategies you use to survive the New Orleans Jazz Festival are similar to the strategies you would use to survive an advocacy campaign. It's all in how you look at it. Why The Race Is Between McCain and Obama By : Tania Gabrielle In the last weeks many people gave Hillary a chance. All I said was - just wait. Everything points to an Obama-McCain race to the White House. Here's why. Provocative Silence By : Dr. D.S. Merchant Dark night with cold breeze was there, which is usually a concern for the residents of hilly station Abbottabad. The emotions and feelings of residents are directly proportional to the climatic changes. In fact it is true through out the year. People care very much about the weather and its fluctuations here, sunny day in winter season is usually welcomed and windy nights are sensational. While Watching the Pope, God Showed Up By : Bob Miller With pomp and grandeur you parade your selection of omnipotence pass where I stand to center stage as if I were not there. What has this little boy of Mine done that warrants you kneeling and honoring him so? You carefully adjust his robe and provide him with nourishment leaving me to look after Myself. The Campfires of Fools By : Bob Miller While Obama, Clinton, and McCain tell their flag-waving supporters about what a wonderful country we have and they all sing out "God Bless America", these politicians know, if the others don't, that at that very moment evil is taking place in Guantanamo Prison and in a half dozen other prisons as it did in Abu Ghraib. Boycotting Beijing: A History of Politics at the Olympic Games By : Jackson Kern This article discusses the Olympic stadium as a political arena in history. Mythology Alive and Well By : Bob Miller We print pictures of George Washington on our money, we hang his picture in our state and federal buildings, and throughout our school systems we teach the history of George Washington. President Potato Head and His Christian Soldiers By : Bob Miller Around the world people are rediscovering the Solanum tuberosum, a starchy tuberous root vegetable that was first cultivated in Peru some 7,000 years ago, or so says Wikipedia. In the US we produce an average of about 450 million hundredweight (112 pounds) of potatoes each year. Two American Soldiers Going It Alone By : Bob Miller Don't know whether or not any of you saw the news report of US soldiers trying to get some Iraqi soldiers to move in on some guys who were firing at them from rooftops, but it sure brought back a Vietnam event for me. Are Republicans Thugs? By : Bob Miller In order to answer the question, Are Republicans Thugs?, it'll take coming to grips with the fact that the Republican Party is not the same party one's grandparents voted for. Spit, Urine and Dung By : Bob Miller On a cruise ship not long ago, a fellow passenger asked out of the blue, "How's that fence between the US and Mexico coming?" It was apparent this fellow was of Spanish decent. Why I LOVE Tax Day: A Perspective from the Advocacy World By : Stephanie Vance This article offers five reasons why policy advocates should love tax day. Don't Break Your Mother's Heart By : Bob Miller Young irreplaceable Americans, getting a good education is a terrific way to serve your country…there are heroes in every walk of life, not just the military. Obama and Rev. Wright a Bi-Racial Issue By : Robert Thomson The question, why Presidential Candidate Barrack Obama never left the church after Rev. Wright’s statements, is not a black issue, but a bi-racial identity issue Why So Corrupt? By : John Barell "Why So Corrupt?" raises questions about stealing Iraqi oil to fund local insurgencies. Questions for Senator Obama By : Mary Ann Boulette Questions for Senator Obama. What Have You Done? By : Mary Ann Boulette This Easter Sunday only days after the 5th anniversary of the beginning of the War in Iraq, we reached another milestone - the 4,000th American was killed. F Four thousand families have been visited by a uniformed officer and a chaplain who delivered in person the news that their family member had been killed. Because She is a Monster!! By : Burk Pendergrass Americans must decide whether they want a fresh new start in everything politics, and whether we want someone indebted to no one but the people for their coveted position. Hillary and Obama: Where Are The Issues? By : Dane Smith This article discusses the ongoing primary fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. National Health Care Reform Will Determine the Next President of the United States By : Jack Deal Universal health care will be the swing vote in the upcoming Presidential election in November. The '08 Election and Free Trade By : Dane Smith This article discusses the issue of free trade and how it will influence the '08 Presidential election. The Hardships Facing The Ukraine By : Terrence Aubrey A once proud and strong country The Ukraine is suffering, this is more the pity as the people of this country have much to offer and contribute to the world. It is not so much that the country is being mismanaged, but the fact it is seemingly not being managed at all. The only thing holding this country together seems to be the funcionaries and the bureaucrats at local level. It is as though the central government does not exist! Barack Obama a Candidate for Christians By : Kim Sunshine See what Mr Barack Obama stands for as defined by his own voting record Barack Obama Will Become U. S. President By : Rel Adviser Notwithstanding the fact that so far neither Senator Hillary Clinton nor Senator Barack Obama could proclaim the victory of the presidential primaries after the Super Tuesday, Best-Relationship-Advice is, however, prepared to make a bold and definitive advice... IRS Welcomes Hillary's IGS By : Burk Pendergrass Hillary talks in glowing terms of health insurance for everyone. The catch Sustainable Development on the Stump: Environmental Policies of Obama, Clinton, and McCain By : Daniel Lafleche This article seeks to heighten awareness of the environmental and energy policies of America's next president-- whoever he or she might be. Super Delegates vs. Electoral College By : Burk Pendergrass back room whiskey swigging, cheap cigar puffing, wheelers and dealers Hillary vs. Obama By : Burk Pendergrass Kathleen Willy, lost files, "that woman, Miss Lewinsky", perjury vs JFK MLK Top Internet Evangelist says Romney Vote is a Vote for Satan By : Rev Michael Bresciani Using only his Bible as a guide top internet evangelist Bill Keller has a new website entitled “A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan.” Commemoration of Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr - One Man's Demons By : Burk Pendergrass There is a deeper brotherhood between the two men as both were raised in the bastion of the Southern Baptist religion Bite The Bullet... By : Burk Pendergrass The government wants to give you and me government money...ah! our Chinese Bankers.. Can Democracies Work And Do They Make A Difference To Ordinary Lives? By : Holly Franklin There seems to be a Western apathy toward politics and democracy whilst in other countries they fight for it and it only brings bloodshed and tears. Can democracy really work this article explores the debate. Pakistan, & the Myth of Islamic Terrorism By : Rakesh Saxena President Musharraf has supposedly been fighting Islamic terrorism since he took control of Pakistan in a coup eight years ago. Benazir Bhutto repeatedly justified her role in a future Pakistan by claiming to be a champion of democracy; Nawaz Sharif is also citing to his highly dubious democratic credentials at every opportunity on the campaign trail. A Man has no fear to become a terrorist By : Mandeep Singh He earns his living as 'Pitthu' (luggage and kids carrier) at the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi in the Jammu valley. A thirty-six-year-old soft-spoken Kashmiri youth, Noor Mohammad, loves to live his life peacefully by hard earned money, rather than being a terrorist for the sake of earning lump sum amount in one go. Noor reminisces how a terrorist group had once approached him at his hometown in Poonch district. Mourning Not Celebration: Panamanians To Commemorate Date Of US Invasion By : Marvia Lawes Panamanian legislators unanimously voted for the anniversary of the 1989 American Invasion of Panama to become a Day of National Mourning. Governor Huckabee: Will you Go on Record? By : Aaron Taylor Which is scarier? A Mormon in the White House or a Baptist pastor? Evangelical author Aaron D. Taylor gives a surprising answer. Witness to History... again! By : Carl Willoughby How many times in one's life does a person get to be a part of history in the making? I was fortunate to stumble into 2 history making events in one year. A Tale of Two Hurricane Cities By : Karen Talavera An essay comparing the devastation and recovery of New Orleans and Cancun after each was hit by a major hurricane within the fall of 2005. The Peril of Keeping Candidate Faith On The Down-Low By : Michele F Richardson Insight into why declaration of candidate faith in the next Presidential election is not optional, but essential. Tips For Winning A Local Political Office By : Adrian Adams Many candidates who are otherwise perfectly qualified to run for political office fail simply because they did not take the time to draw up a campaign plan or a road map to victory? The Demos Year End 2008 Campaign Review: Obama Up, Clintons Tank, and John Out By : Jack Deal Aren't we Democrats such a class act? Facts About the Second Most Controversial Topic in America - The First Is Abortion By : Ed Bagley Many who read the title to this article might think that the second most controversial topic in America today is whether the United States should continue its war in Iraq. Those who thought that would be, in fact, dead wrong. This article is really about facts, not about our involvement in trying to make Iraq and its people adopt a democratic society, but to revisit the place God occupies in our public institutions and in our society. Why the Legislative Process is Like Thanksgiving Dinner By : Stephanie Vance An amusing look at why the U.S. legislative process is like Thanksgiving Dinner: too many people demanding too main things and no willingness to make choices. An Overview Of The Vietnam War By : Nick Carter The Vietnam war – also known as the American War in Vietnam, Indochina War and the Vietnam Conflict – took place from the year 1959 all the way through to 1975. The war ended with a North Vietnamese victory some decade and a half later. The Vietnam War: What Role Did Outside Countries Play? By : Nick Carter The Soviet Union was responsible for supplying North Vietnam with military apparatus – in the form of tanks, helicopters, planes, arms and artillery. They also provided medical supplies. Health Care For All Americans NOW By : Kate Loving Shenk Single Payer Health Care Is America's Next Frontier. Latino Politicians, Intellectuals and Community Leaders Abandoning California Farmworker Children By : Jack Deal Latino politicos, intellectuals and community leaders sit idley while Spanish speaking immigrant and citizen children to grow up not speaking English. As a result these children drop out of school and cannot participate in the educational and ecomonomic opportunities California has to offer. And not realize their individual potential... HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY! By : Burk Pendergrass Hillary Clinton should not even be mentioned in the same breath as Golda Meir, Margaret Thatcher, Benazir Bhutto, or Condoleezza Rice or Kathleen Willey for that matter !!!!!!!Hillary just does not measure up to Female World Leaders who were and are Presidents, Heads of State, or Premier Ministers. America must decide if it wants another dynasty ruling from the feuding musical bedrooms of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The Types Of USA Visas To Reunite Families By : MIKE SELVON The immigration laws for the United States have established two distinct categories of aliens who will be considered for permanent immigration to the US. Mr. Bin Laden: Tear this Wall Down By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. You have wasted your money, and time, on a message of hate. It is easy to incite young people with the message of intolerance and violence. What a shame, when you think of all the people you could have helped Reasons Why People are Anti Bush By : Nick Carter George Bush has been one of the most controversial political figures of all time. He is the eldest son of the former president of the United States George Herbert Walker Bush, and is currently serving his second term in office. An Overview of The Iraq War By : Nick Carter The controversial war in Iraq started with the US-led invasion in March 2003. The main reason offered for the proposed war was that Iraq has nuclear capabilities and that the war would act as a means of disabling such capabilities How to "Trick" Your Legislators Into Getting What You Want By : Stephanie Vance A primer on using trick or treating methods to get what you want out of legislators. Alternatives to Torture, 1 By : Mike Scantlebury Do we have all the answers? If we know so much, why do we have to torture people to find out what they know? Why don't they tell us? Is it because they know less than we do? Internet Author Mike Scantlebury is good at putting the questions. See if you know more than him, and fill in your own answers in this conundrum of an article. Technology and Politics; The Internet's Influence on Politics By : Sharon Housley Can, and will, the next generation of politicians exploit the communication mediums available to them? Will the new communication mediums have the power to influence public opinion? Will politicians be the victims of technology, or will they use it to their benefit? Grassroots and the Elections By : Stephanie Vance Ideas for utilizing grassroots networks in election campaigns Washington State Insurance Commissioner Stands Up to Insurance Industry By : Christopher Davis Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is standing up to the insurance industry when it comes to defending his decision to vote "Yes" on Referendum 67. Insurance companies have pumped in nearly $10 Million to defeat the pro-consumer measure up for a vote this November. 2008: Election Of Your Life By : Karen Talavera A look at the mindset of the generations in America as we approach the 2008 Presidential election, and why one should be involved in the political process regardless of age or experience. Making Your Vote Count for You: Evaluating Candidate Choices By : Jimmy Walker Do you ever notice how humble incumbents get when it is time for them to run for re-election? This is the only time when most elected officials pay any considerable attention to their constituents' needs. How can you increase your odds of voting for a candidate that is more likely to make changes that will positively and personally benefit you? How The Power Of The People Can Affect World Peace By : Brian Ankner It seems that many people are convinced that the rich and powerful have enough money to run our country. The truth is,nothing (including our politicians, governments, religions, corporations and businesses) can survive without the constant flow of money and labor provided by the masses of people. Therefore, the people are the real power in this world when they function as a collective group because they can control the flow of money. A Job Description for Congress By : Stephanie Vance A look at the reasons why people disapprove of the US Congress -- and some ideas for postive change. Can You Think Of Who Would Benefit From Establishing World Peace? By : Brian Ankner It is impossible to mention all the benefits of establishing a peaceful and civilized world, but without a doubt The People will be the major benefactors and since they operate the governments, religions, and corporations those things will also benefit. The Dilemma Faced By Hillary Supporters By : Ed Lathrop Many people don't realize the politics of Hillary Clinton are different than that of her husband, former president Bill Clinton. This article examines one extreme difference. The Natural Common Bonds Between All People By : Brian Ankner We have been using a survey to prove a point about what common bonds All People share. These are ten questions that you can ask any person on earth and get the same answer. There are many more questions that All People will answer the same but these ten will prove the point. World Peace: The Misconception And The Truth By : Brian Ankner It is not written in the bible, ancient scriptures, modern writings, or in any present legal documents that humans must never attempt to achieve peace on earth. When we build self-imposed mental barriers based on unproven assumptions or beliefs, we retard our ability to think and reason, which hinders our natural ability to solve problems. A Message To All Peace Activist And Peace Seekers By : Brian Ankner The missing element in the peace movements has always been the lack of a practical plan for peace that provides a logical alternative to all war that will be universally accepted by everyone. This is why peace organizations rarely last the test of time. Just protesting with "stop this" or "stop that" and not providing a long lasting permanent solution to the problem will lose steam after a while. The Rational For Establishing World Peace By : Brian Ankner We can logically assume that World Peace is something that 99.9% of the 6.5 billion People in this world would want and support if there was a way to achieve that World Peace that was practical, logical, morally right, non-violent and serves the good of All People and their governmental structures equally. Michael Moore's SICKO Should Have Considered Health Savings Accounts By : Wiley Long Instead of copying the failed “single-payer” policies of Europe and Canada, the United States should address our healthcare crisis by expanding the free market, encouraging greater personal responsibility, and promoting the use of Health Savings Accounts. Alien Invasions from Secret Space By : Robert Thomson US intelligence agencies are accused of fabricating false UFO photographs as part of a wider alien disinformation campaign. The Secret About Our Healthcare System By : Dr. David Breslow My emotional recovery coaching process can be applied to social conditions as well as meeting one's needs for personal growth and development. In this article I will apply eight steps listed on The Emotional Recovery Card to focus on healthcare reform.
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