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You Say You're A Public Servant: Who Do You Owe Allegiance To? Your 5 Options

Sat, 24 Jun 2017 09:38:04 -0500

I'm sure you've noticed, as have I, our politicians, who claim to represent our interests, often vote, in some other manner! Whether it's because of fears, lack of a backbone, self - interest, greed, or some combination of factors, when crucial votes are taken, it often seems, these individuals care less about the electorate, than it would appear, they should! How else can you explain, politicians voting strictly along party - lines, rather than focusing on needs, concerns and priorities?

The Health Care Debate: Facts, Spins, Objectives, and Ramifications

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:53:47 -0500

There is probably nobody in the United States, who has not witnessed the ongoing, continuous debate about healthcare, about the best possible course of action. While there have been many perspectives and opinions, about the Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA, or Obamacare), and a fair evaluation would indicate both benefits, as well as drawbacks, the current politically motivated attempt to re - define our healthcare system, may, or may not, even, be focused on improving, and/ or doing what is in the best interests of many Americans. When we have a President, who appears to be disinterested...

Beware When Politicians Speak Of Change: 5 Things To Consider

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:18:18 -0500

How often have you heard, some candidate, running for elected office, speak about what's wrong, often resorting to blaming and complaining, and making numerous empty promises and rhetoric? While we should have become used to this type of behavior, it seems, many voters continue to believe whatever someone tells them, especially if it fits into their perspective/ agenda! While quality leaders realize there is a need for maintaining relevance, and continuously evolving, the vast majority of politicians, pursue a personal agenda, avoid personal responsibility, and look for scapegoats!

Lie To Me Twice, SHAME On Me

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:56:25 -0500

Have you learned from the adage, Lie to me once, shame on you. Lie to me twice, shame on me? While most people state, they have, in reality, when it comes to politics, they often, appear to proceed, with a degree of naivete, and, vote emotionally.

Political Leaks: 4 Issues

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 07:39:25 -0500

Political leaks have always existed, but, in recent times, there appear to be more attention paid to these. Perhaps, it's the number of venues available, including the increased number of cable news networks, websites, and Social Media locales! It is important to differentiate between, when a leak is, simply, an invasion of privacy, as opposed to providing essential, relevant information, which might impact our nation, etc.

I Don't Want To Be Involved In Politics

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 08:18:03 -0500

I have no ambition at all to be involved in politics. I feel like I have been forced into getting involved now and it's important to each one of us for the same reason.

A Time for Patriotism, Not Nationalism

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:57:49 -0500

In a campaign to "Make America Great Again," Donald Trump promoted a return to American nationalism. Actions in the first months of the Trump presidency show that patriotism is needed more than nationalism -- patriotism that responds to a foreign attack to protect national security.

Time for a Uniform Civil Code?

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:35:28 -0500

A Uniform Civil Code will be the way to go for a pluralist country like India. It will safeguard the Constitutional Rights of citizens irrespective of caste, race, community and religion.

Why Don't People Vote in Their Own Best Interest?

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:43:29 -0500

Recent political events, the Brexit referendum in the UK and the US presidential election, have revived the age-old question: why don't people vote in their own best interest. Winston Churchill said that democracy was not perfect but it was the best system of government that we had. It is a system by which every adult person has a say in the government of his country through the exercise of a vote at periodic elections. In every country, the majority of the people are relatively poor. So why don't they vote for parties and policies that help poor people?

Does Someone Need To Have A Short-Term Memory In Order to Vote For A Certain Party/Politician?

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:09:32 -0500

There are a number of countries around the world that have a general election every few years; that is, of course, unless a snap election takes place. When an election take place, the general public will have the chance to vote for part that they believe will lead the country in the right way.

Presidents Usually Get Invited to Berlin

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 14:30:01 -0500

Berlin, once the cockpit of World War 3, is now a booming cultural and economic success. Traditionally, US presidents visit Berlin during their presidency. How has their reception during state visits changed since President Kennedy's famous, 'Ich bin ein Berliner'? The author undertook a non-scientific analysis, by observing the people at play, during President Obama's 2013 visit. He wonders what sort of an occasion a President Trump visit would be? The iconic Tempelhofer Feld, once the main Berlin airport, has remained a symbol of resistance since the Airlift kept the city alive. Today, it is a recreational area - just grass, asphalt and huge buildings and the perfect barometer of public opinion.

The Morality of Liberty

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:08:50 -0500

Let's explore the beauty inside of free and non dictated morality. We will take a look at the beauty of the liberty of morality. Why is it better to be tolerant? Why should we never use government authority to force our preferences or definitions upon another?

Has the Mainstream Media Discreetly Replaced Your Congress & Senators?

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 09:27:07 -0500

One of the most powerful things you can do when exercising your constitutional rights as a U.S. citizen is hold your elected officials accountable. Don't allow a biased mainstream media to ask the policy related questions you should be asking your Congress and Senator's.

May the "Source" Be With You

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 09:26:42 -0500

Have you ever heard of a "Contemporaneous Memo?" Well, if you're ever in need of a convenient source for "Truth" and thus require incontrovertible "Facts" concerning any subject matter then by-all-means, feel free to create your own memo for the record. Titus Flavius Josephus, St. Paul of Tarsus and many others did it; so can you!

The Deep State Shadow Government Hidden Within Our Elected Government

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 08:30:50 -0500

A complicated intense private world of structure is the internal secret workings of the U.S. government that is out of the reach of our elected known government. Can the structure of the deep shadow government be seen through the past deaths of known persons who leaked on their own political party?

Is Brexit a PR Dream?

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:49:12 -0500

Okay, go with me for a moment. Brexit; what the world is talking about, apparently. It's in the newspapers in every corner of the world.

America Is Not a Nation of Immigrants, and Why Sanctuary Cities Are a Foolish Notion

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:50:22 -0500

America has never been a nation of immigrants. America has been a nation of assimilated immigrants. There is no possibility of peaceful community without shared values.

The Gains of a Multiparty System in Nigeria

Wed, 31 May 2017 08:38:31 -0500

Today, Nigeria has witnessed about sixteen years of uninterrupted democracy in her fourth Republic. However, the troubling question that comes to mind is; what has Nigeria achieved in the last sixteen years of her democracy? In fact, what kind of democracy is her modus operandi?

For Unity

Thu, 25 May 2017 07:10:47 -0500

Every few decades there have been moments that seem to suggest the United States might somehow get its act together. Unfortunately, today there have been no moments that even come close to imply we as a nation will finally pull together to secure a better future for all. The stark reality and the cold truth facing America is that greed, and the lack of cohesiveness between all political parties have pitted on entity against the other.

Stop Trump Commercials - Spread Messages of Truth, Unity and Love

Tue, 23 May 2017 14:13:39 -0500

There were powerful Stop Trump ads released during the Super Bowl and the Oscars. More businesses are coming up with ads to rebuke Trump.

Puran Doshi's Fight Against Parking Near Gateway Shore

Tue, 23 May 2017 10:49:27 -0500

The Gateway of India is one of India's most unique monumental landmarks which was built in the year 1924. This massive monumental gate looks over the majestic Mumbai harbour which is bordered by the Arabian sea. The Gateway of India, with its regal arches, stands guard facing the Arabian Sea at Apollo Bunder in bustling Colaba area of Mumbai.

8 Benefits of Education To Reduce Global Poverty

Mon, 22 May 2017 06:58:15 -0500

If you are educated, you can get all the skills required to be productive and achieve success. Nowadays, one of the biggest problems is poverty on the global level. So, educating people in areas with high level of poverty is a great way of eradicating poverty. Given below are a few benefits of education for fighting global poverty. Read on.

Nixon: Was No Barack Hussein Obama

Wed, 17 May 2017 20:15:46 -0500

This Matrix of lies woven around the liberals by the multi-millionaires who pedal media unreality, and by the drugged, pornographic "entertainment community," makes them feel they are part of the "natural" world, where they are right, and conservatism is just, well... "Nazi."

Time Magazine and Nancy Gibbs - Exponents of Yellow Journalism, Muckraking, Progressive Propaganda

Tue, 16 May 2017 21:28:57 -0500

Who's paying for the propaganda ministry that's currently comprised of most of the mainstream medias newspapers, television networks, and electronic/Internet news services? It is certainly a well-financed effort to undermine the Trump administration, which was elected in November 2016 when the great heartland of America realized Hillary Clinton's gross corruption and decidedly voted to upset the Democrat Party's cart of pungent rotten apples. "Time" magazine and its managing editor, Nancy Gibbs, are a composite well funded cog of this prevailing propaganda ministry, and the insidious lies and distortions written and published by Gibbs about the Trump administration are a well financed and calculated effort to undermine Constitutional government. Read on for an explication of these issues...

The Failings Of Trump

Mon, 15 May 2017 20:24:42 -0500

The Trump Administration is a failure. How much longer can the United states stand by and watch our democracy fail the public?

How Donald Trump Became the L Ron Hubbard of the Republican Party

Mon, 15 May 2017 09:40:08 -0500

Donald Trump's core support is unwavering. In the mind of his followers something is true because he said it. How did he achieve this messianic level of support?

Public Office Appointments: Should It Be A Panacea For Rewarding Ruling Party Activists?

Sat, 13 May 2017 16:13:09 -0500

Political party activists are individuals who devote their time and resources for advancing their political party's ideologies. They sometimes forgo personal or family pleasures to pursue things that would favor their political party's agenda. This is very crucial in electioneering campaign seasons. Political party faithful uses their personal monies in funding their political party's election rallies while devoting their time solely to party business. Sometimes, precious time that should have been used for personal or family relaxation, business and/or education is sacrificed all in the quest of bringing their political party to power to govern their country. Thus, when such political dream comes to reality, such persons would want to be honored, as it were, by public office appointments. They reason that they must be rewarded by assigning them an offer to serve the country, irrespective of their academic prowess, working experiences, and personal abilities. Should this be the case? Must political activists reap the fruit of their labor in tirelessly sacrificing for their political party to come to power through political appointments to serve in public offices?

Trump's Plan for NAFTA

Wed, 10 May 2017 11:51:47 -0500

In the months leading up to the election, and even the past 4 months he has been in office, Donald Trump has said and done many controversial things. Whether it be his travel ban, the wall he wants to build between the United States and Mexico, or more importantly, President Trump wanting to renegotiate, or even end, the North American Free Trade Agreement. The big question surrounding the trade agreement is has it done more good or harm to U.

The World Order Is Governed by Religious Leaders and a Web of Deceit

Mon, 08 May 2017 21:10:13 -0500

Lies have built a barrier of such strength and magnitude that no one can penetrate it without a special form of help. While claiming that such has come my way is probably far-fetched in the eyes of many the results born of my research speak for themselves. The World Order is built on a such a foundation of deceit that the mere rumour of truth can knock it over.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Great Britain's Unwritten Constitution

Fri, 05 May 2017 14:24:38 -0500

Great Britain is a country with a vast history. It has endured many years of existence and many changes have taken place. From a political perspective, a written constitution is a considerable step in the establishment of a working government.

Why Are Most Baby Boomers In Singapore Skeptical Of Entrepreneurship And Implications On Youth?

Fri, 05 May 2017 08:38:32 -0500

In this article, I am going to explain why most baby boomers in Singapore are skeptical when it comes to creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation. Most importantly, why their beliefs are detrimental to our nation growth - especially in youth and next generation development -even though they may seem like good as in protecting their children and grandchildren from most traditional Asian families' perspective.

Preserving Our Democracy on Valentine's Day

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:54:46 -0500

On this forthcoming Valentine's Day, my significant other and I chose to keep away from customary endowments, for example, favor sweet for her or a container of decent alcohol for me for making blessings that help safeguard our vote based system.

Impact Of President Trump Renegotiating NAFTA

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:31:06 -0500

President Trump is trying to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. This article explores the economic impact of this.

Dod-Frank Act Reform & The Financial Sector

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:21:37 -0500

Wall Street has had its fair share of criticism over the years from regulatory reform. This article will take a brief look at some of the policies that have come from the recent 2017 Presidential Election.

Trump: Hate Him, Love Him

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:57:35 -0500

For all the bad names, Trump is on track. Nothing against him so far can push off.

4 Ways to Really Make America Great

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:03:22 -0500

In the world of social media, we must learn to be civil and intelligent in our political disagreements. Here are four suggestions we should all follow to achieve that goal.

Leaving the TPP, Will the US Decision Make a Change?

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:22:31 -0500

President Trump decided to withdraw the country from TPP during his first week in his office. Will the decision better the nation or negatively impact from an opinion of a college student who is extremely worried about employment after graduatation.

Spying, Torture, and Assassination Courtesy of Your Government

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:35:11 -0500

US foreign policy encourages people to live in perpetual fear of shadowy, phantom enemies while our government simultaneously participates in spying, torture and assassination. Our federal government has tricked people into thinking that all citizens must sacrifice their liberties to win the war on terror.

Sanctuary Cities Will Stand Strong

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:14:42 -0500

Trump's executive order to cut sanctuary city funding will prove ineffective. Legal, financial, and societal factors stand in the way of this policy.

Automation Impacts President Trump Bringing Manufacturing Jobs Back To The US

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:59:55 -0500

When Donald Trump ran for President of the United States, he ran on a platform to bring jobs back from overseas. Trump believes that the only reason why the United States lost manufacturing jobs to overseas is because the United States government forced the American people to compete with those of another country. In other words, the government decided to trade with low production cost countries, which hurt the American people in the long run.

Elite Or Privileged

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 11:14:27 -0500

Since we were small children, many of us have been conditioned to recognize the physically strong, the mentally gifted, the wealthy, and the powerful to be the natural leaders who can show the rest of us how to have success and happiness. I do not recall being counseled to measure the performance of such people, nor did I receive a warning that they could choose to combine their talent with evil intent.

Populism, James Madison, and Hamilton Leithauer + Rostam

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:27:29 -0500

Populism through William Jennings Bryan almost consumed the Democrats. Today, the Republicans has been consumed. Oh, and Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam.

Republicans, Democrats, and Americans

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:30:01 -0500

How are your elected officials voting? Are they voting for YOUR best interests or simply along party lines?

The World Order Ruled By Money and Myths

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:22:15 -0500

It's almost laughable when considering how easily people are fooled. It doesn't matter how much information is available the majority seem unable to get their heads around reality. That is because they are brain-washed and besotted by myths, most of which come from ancient ideas related to the after-life.

The Purchasing Power of Pizza

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:11:02 -0500

The price of oil and gold is put in relation to inflation and purchasing power. The loss of the middle class' purchasing power is a lot higher than the US government states.

Trump Vs NAFTA

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 07:44:12 -0500

The republican view of trade agreements and why there is a bigger issue as play. The bigger issue at play is globalization.

The Rising Tide Of Tensions

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 09:39:41 -0500

Through-out the world the rising tide of tension has evoked a foreboding premonition that our world is spinning out of control. The latest terrorist attack in Great Britain is just one of the unsettling factors that contribute to the notion that our world is poised to fall into the abyss. We as a civilized society seem incapable of stopping those fanatics who have no regard for the sanctity of life.

Key Factors That Led to a Stunning and Surprising Donald Trump Victory

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:13:00 -0500

The world woke up to surprising, shocking and exciting news of Donald Trump being the president-elect of the most powerful nation in the world, the United States of America. He was seen as the underdog in this election given the experience of his competitor Hillary Clinton. Hillary was seen as a front-runner since she was deemed more stable given her more than 30 years in government life.

The Long Over-Due Truth About John McCain: The Contrived Belief in a Media-Made Delusion

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 07:38:27 -0500

How can a proven traitor be transformed into a hero by the media and maintain a hero's status for nearly 50 years, without some element of that media revealing the truth during that time? How could John McCain, elected and re-elected Senator from Arizona since 1986, have escaped from the truth about his treasonous collaborative actions as American POW in Vietnam? The truth is that McCain, son of a U.S. Navy admiral, spilled his guts to the North Vietnamese after being shot down over North Vietnam in October 1967, in exchange for special treatment. McCain was named "Songbird" by the POWs in the Hanoi Hilton POW camp who despised him for collaborating with the enemy. Read on for details about the real John McCain...

God's Gift of His Gospel Truth, and God's Gift of the United States of America

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:09:05 -0500

God has given us two fundamental gifts: the gospel of his Kingdom and the United States of America. In fact, they were joined as one by our founding fathers. The degree we know the gospel they worked by, the better we understand our freedom and liberty.

What Risks Are Arising As a Result of the Process of Brexit, Regardless of the Outcome?

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:10:36 -0500

A great deal was said during the EU Referendum campaign about the risks of leaving the EU and some commentators drew attention to the risks of remaining in it. I have always believed that everything depended on the final deal we get. In this article, I look at some risks arising from the process, regardless of the outcome. I go on to consider the similarities with risks which can arise in business where change creates risks in both the outcome and the process.

Mr President, Let's Build a Wall

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 08:37:01 -0500

This wall, unlike that on your agenda, cannot be financed by the Mexican or Russian government. Moreover, we do not have the time or the luxury to debate this issue. You must hasten, to administrate every national resource within your power--to restore the excellence of the "Oval Office" (our seat of power and International leadership) We must protect our country from "Hackers," "Bad hombre's," "Nasty Women" and practically anyone who is not fit to be commander in chief.

Affordable Healthcare Act Turned Out To Be Far Too Expensive - Should Have Read Before Signing

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 06:51:28 -0500

One question that many are asking is; how can we trust the CBO (Congressional Budget Office) now, after they were so far off on what the Obama Administration's "Affordable Healthcare Act" or ACA was supposed to achieve, namely 34 million uninsured Americans would be covered, turned out to be that the net gain was only 10.5 million. The ACA was supposed to allow people to 'keep their doctor' and see reduced costs for health insurance - again, the opposite happened. Let's talk about the politics, narrative, and continued misrepresentation of the ACA, shall we?

Stop The Insanity

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 06:36:24 -0600

How much longer can the American people and the world for that matter stand by and watch the Trump Administration strip away the very vital programs that actually make our country and the world that much safer? There has to be some way or someone capable to step in and pull the plugs on this insane President and the Republican assault. One has to wonder just how long can we put up with a leader of the free world who has proven time and time again to be a pathological liar, an obnoxious paranoid schizophrenic and an arrogant buffoon.

Understanding Narcissistic Rage

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 07:01:55 -0600

The magazine, Psychology Today, refers to narcissistic rage as "a chilling rage." From the point of view of a narcissist, the world "looks like it should approve, adore, agree and obey you. Anything less than that feels like an assault and because of that a narcissist feels justified in raging back at it." Psychology Today also lists characteristics of narcissists.

A Republican Model Emerges for Replacing Obamacare - Samuel Butler's Satirical 1861 Novel Erewhon

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 12:28:16 -0600

Erewhon is a 19th century novel, part satirical, part adventure tale and part dystopia, as is the case with most attempts tongue-in-cheek or sincere to describe a utopia. It could, somewhat facetiously, be said to be the kind of model that might tempt Republican lawmakers seeking to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

NAFTA to TPP

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:52:03 -0600

This short article talks about NAFTA and the TPP. It also discusses some issues related to these two deals and Donald Trump.

Vulture Test: Watching Duterte

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 07:59:29 -0600

In the wild, vultures feed themselves with carcass of other animals. Their excellent senses of smell and sight provide them with handy tools of a scavenger.

The Electoral College Guarantees Every Vote Counts

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:37:29 -0600

The Founding Fathers had great foresight and in all probability, divine guidance for including this as the only way all American's can equally have their voice heard. It ensured the votes of people in Montana could equally be measured against the big and often oppressive voices of the big States with large populations that could control politics in America for generations.

What Might We Do When Confronted by Moral, Political and Spiritual Spies?

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 07:22:58 -0600

If they came to your house, what would they find? If they looked in through your windows, what might they see? Are there not spies all over the place in these dangerous days and a number of them appear to be motivated by political motives? There are new questions arising in America and in Washington in particular and there are also new questions arising in the United Kingdom and in Downing Street, and Holyrood, Edinburgh. He is on his way to the 'lion's den', but he is unaware of that, as he prays. Spies go to his house and discover him praying to God, overhearing him asking for God's help. If political spies came to your house, and peered through your window, would they find you at prayer?

Are I-Deals the New American Ideal?

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 17:56:04 -0600

As a history teacher I have learned many lessons. It has taken me a lifetime to accept that it may be naive to expect my president or my nation to uphold an allegiance to anything greater than themselves. And a part of me still wants to hold fast to the belief in a United States of America guided by Enlightenment ideals. But at the Woman's March on Saturday, I recognized that even if those ideals no longer shape our national government, they are powerfully branded into the souls of its people. And it is up to us to carry them forward.

Civility In Exercising First Amendment Rights

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:09:50 -0600

Although peaceful protesting is a right of free speech, free speech does not allow for the violation of another's First Amendment Rights. Groups, that encourage protesting anywhere from town halls to city streets, who pay protesters to come from outside the area often cause peaceful demonstration to escalate to civil disobedience and in many cases violent attacks on individuals with whom they disagree; and riot to include looting and destruction of private property and businesses. The responsibility for the conduct of protesters lies solely on the shoulders of the Organizer Group.

Donald Trump Is Not My President

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:10:13 -0600

Why Donald Trump Is Not My President - When Americans went to the polls in 2016 the world waited with baited breath. The results came in thick and fast as millions of viewers all over the globe had their fingers crossed. However, it seems what we feared most is what befell us. During campaigns Trump did very little to hide his personality and ability to change like a chameleon. That is why when the final tally was done many people's stomachs sunk. Americans knew that from that day onward things would never remain the same.

Backwards Into the Future

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:08:17 -0600

Recent event have placed the world in limbo, signs tell we're at the brink of annihilation. Why and how did we end up here?

Politics Are Not What I Thought They Were

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:15:39 -0600

Is this the future of America? There seems to be no end to hateful attitudes. When will America see that we are all different?

American Fraud Becomes The Norm As The American Public Sleepwalks

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:49:36 -0600

The current hacking uproar of the Democratic National Committee, by alleged Russian intelligence, reveals the hypocrisy of unacceptable fraud outside American, versus acceptable fraud inside it. While the American public is apparently happy and willing to simply accept without comment or challenge whatever American created disinformation, or exaggeration, the American media and the CIA are content to deliver to it.

Border Wall Costs Estimated By The Government Are Quite Expensive

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 06:52:58 -0600

During the campaign Donald Trump estimated the cost of building a "big beautiful border wall" along the US/Mexico border at somewhere between $8-12 Billion depending on which campaign video excerpt you watch. He ought to know right? After all, he's built buildings that now characterize New York City's skyline - suffice it to say he knows the construction industry and what is possible and also what is not. Still, it now seems the DHS has put out a report that doubles that cost, and doubles the time to build it as well.

Activists Working Towards Change

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 11:22:14 -0600

Activism is an intentional action with the primary goal of bringing about change through awareness. An activist is anyone who is fighting for a change in society. A person who is an activist enjoys what is among the most satisfying and rewarding lives one can live. A true activist enjoys the feeling that comes with helping others and striving towards societal change.

Illegal Aliens March On May Day Chanting, "He's Not My President"

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 06:59:45 -0600

It is interesting that an illegal alien would dare to march in protest in someone else's country trashing their government. We have that occurring in our country today - we have illegal aliens marching in our major cities, on a Communist Holiday - May Day. These illegal immigrants add insult to injury as they march and chant; "He's Not My President". Funny really, because that's actually true, Donald Trump is not their president, as they are not American Citizens, and their president resides in the country they came from before they came here, broke in and decided not to leave.

Insideous Syncretism

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 11:02:38 -0600

A most powerful political maneuver affects massive numbers of voters in a voting population when a pleasing message masks the underlying truth. A frog is comfortable in water, and will be a willing participant in its own death if the temperature of the water is raised to boiling, one degree at a time. The frog is content, even up to its death because it believes that it got what it wanted.

In Politically Challenging Times, Can We Prepare to Stand Courageously When Others Tremble?

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 07:28:34 -0600

What do we do when the heat is on? Many are facing all kinds of heat and stress and pressure. These are times of surprises and challenges no matter where we look. As we watch the news and observe the tensions what are we to do? Politics appear to be a-changing. As I write, observing carefully the activities and statements emerging from The White House in Washington, there have been two or three weeks of amazing and astounding decisions, such as we would not have anticipated nor have even guessed. What is about to happen in Washington, Downing Street, London, and Moscow's Kremlin? These are politically unnerving days if you do not have the spiritual nerves and courage to see you safely through these moments that almost take your breath away. Do you want God's solution? Are you interested in the best answer available?

With Brexit and The White House and Moscow Unnerving Many, How Can We Cope and Thrive?

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 07:27:45 -0600

Is there anyone reading this who has never worried? With The White House Washington, Brexit London and the Kremlin, Moscow occupying much of our news time on television and radio, there are many who are becoming increasingly concerned and even deeply worried. We have suddenly entered a new day politically and there are those who think this day has no dawn. Can I say something that might calm a troubled heart and impart peace to a distressed mind? What controls and masters you? Is it fear and worry? Fear and worry are terrible twins. Worry has never changed a situation in the past, and worry does not influence what will happen in the future, but it sure can wreck and ruin and mess up today!

The Democrats Want To Blame Donald Trump For The Oroville Dam Crisis - Wow

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 06:58:33 -0600

The Governor of California and the left is going to blame Global Warming and the Republicans for one of the biggest dam breaches in US history, that is if that dam break comes to fruition, but please do not be so na?ve to listen. Beware of those who point fingers and try pointing a few back at them or hand them their mirrors. Let's talk about the Oroville California dam crisis, it's a major news story indeed.

Tear Down That Wall Now President Donald J Trump

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:42:22 -0600

What the wall literally and figuratively means - Donald Trump the President of the United States of America has been successfully undoing the decades of efforts taken to bring about communal harmony in America. Being a Cosmopolitan country at its best, in spite of the minor scuffles on interracial issues, the cities and the suburbs alike have been slowly progressing towards a more permissible attitude in the minds of the people towards people of other races. All this has been undone by the President's declaration that he is going to build a wall on the Southern Border to...

Immigration of Today Is the Terrorism of Tomorrow

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 07:49:48 -0600

Christiane Amanpour, globetrotting international journalist of exceptional professionalism and talent, interviewed an obviously affluent, educated, suave French lady on the streets of Paris very early Saturday morning after the terrorist attack there in November 2015. Speaking softly, but deliberately, showing little emotion, the French woman, when asked her thoughts on the horrific Friday evening of mayhem in her country, responded, "Immigration of today is the terrorism of tomorrow." Simple but stirring, painful but poignant, difficult but distressing, a call to attention for what we must consider here in our own country, the United States of America, lest we, ourselves, become even more complacent and ignore the obvious out of a false sense of obligation to the destitute and needy of the entire world.

Big History and Donald Trump Changes

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:46:50 -0600

The theme of "Make America Great Again" is a rehash of the successful Republican strategy in the 1920 election which called for a return to "Normalcy.". When this election is viewed in historical perspective, we see that Trump's message was essentially anti-change. His changes attempt to reverse irresistible demographic, economic, and international forces best understood through the lens of Big History..

Fake Americans, Home Invaders

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:02:04 -0600

Many Americans are waiting to see how President Trump will address illegal immigration and immigrants. Emotions aside, what is a good way to think about this illegal immigration issue? Two ways are presented. One is to see illegal immigrants as fake Americans, including the millions who have overstayed their visas. Another is to see them as home invaders, breaking into our private space and threatening our welfare.

The Trump Alternative to ISIS

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:45:06 -0600

Donald Trump, the vocal opponent of ISIS, has already demonstrated in his campaign and early weeks in office that his values are too close to those of ISIS for the comfort of American democratic principles. Recognizing and combating the methods and values of the "radicalized" and extremist Trump base is essential for continuity of American democracy.

The Hidden Agenda

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:41:42 -0600

With his henchmen behind him Donald Trump continues his sporadic, neurotic and self inflicting behavior that typifies a person on the edge. This wouldn't be so bad in itself but when we have a President of the United States behaving as only the Trumpseter knows how to do the country and the rest of the world are beginning to realize that this one person could in fact unleash untold damage to the republic of the United States and could realistically shove this nation toward international conflicts that could lead to a world war. That being said the fact of the...

Hollywood: Are The Actors Who Talk About Politics Going To Cause Hollywood To Lose A Lot Of Money?

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:12:21 -0600

In the past, actors did most of their talking in the films that they were in, and there would have been what they said in interviews, for instance. This would have related to the talk shows that they were on and the magazines that they were featured in.

Should Trump Become More Statesman-Like Or Is It For The World To Adapt?

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 06:50:11 -0600

Billionaire President Donald Trump is now the leader of the Free World and he is also the epitome of the 'Unreasonable Man' and that is definitely self-evident. Whether you like Donald Trump or his style is quite immaterial, fore he is our president thus, you have to admit; love him or hate him, he is a president that is going to shape humanity's future, and ground zero is Washington DC, which I might add, it is a long time coming.

Eid MiladUn Nabi

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:41:53 -0600

It has increasingly become a fashion to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi in an extremely disquieting way that no sane human being would appreciate. Of course, those who perform these irritatingly annoying tasks would not agree with me and might even deem my statement to be sacrilegious but I beg you to think pragmatically and answer this question, Are the acts performed during the days of Eid Miladun Nabi rationally acceptable?

The Building of President Trump's Border Wall

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:37:58 -0600

What Does Donald Trump Say About Mexicans? Since the first day of his campaign back in June 2005, Donald Trump has been recorded several times making racially charged statements.

The Truth About 'Alternative Facts'

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 14:39:58 -0600

Stories. Our world loves them. And so do we!

Silicon Valley Should Practice What It Preaches

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 19:14:14 -0600

Does anybody else see the irony in the great technologists of Silicon Valley railing against the Trump Administration for hampering the economic prosperity of our youth, restricting immigration and diversity, and fostering income inequality. Today's technologists would be well advised to reflect on their own complicity with what's wrong with our world and think about "high tech" solutions for addressing those problems before opting for "low brow" criticism and cheap shots for those currently charged with meeting and overcoming the challenges that await us.

Presidents: Are Some Presidents Idolised And Others Demonised?

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 18:32:14 -0600

During an American presidential election, people from all over the world can stay up to date with what is taking place. As a result of this, these people can have their own views when it comes to who should end up in the white house.

Donald Trump's Muslim Ban Is Both Irrational and Flawed

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:02:18 -0600

An Unjustified Ban Donald Trump did the unthinkable as he sat in the president's chair. What was thought of as mere rhetoric for the election has turned out to be a reality? Something that cannot be brushed aside.

Trump: For Better or for Worse?

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:01:25 -0600

Like many Americans on November 9th, I was very disappointed, upset, angry, and scared to hear that Donald Trump would be the next president of the United States. But by 9 o'clock on November 8th, the truth was already settling in. Twitter was erupting with fear and concern as Trump took the lead in many unexpected states.

American Novel By Sinclair Lewis Is More Relevant Today Than Both 1984 and Brave New World

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 07:30:24 -0600

The recent political activities across the world have brought a resurgence of several novels written in the first half of the last century. In fact, George Orwell's 1984 has risen to the top of the Amazon best seller list. Another classic, Brave New World by Aldus Huxley, is currently among the best sellers.

Air Force One Should Have An Escalator Ramp For The President

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 07:14:54 -0600

Have you noticed that our President and Dignitaries on Air Force One and Air Force Two have to walk up stairs to get in? Why? Shouldn't they have escalators on those portable stairs? Remember how much trouble Hillary Clinton had getting into her little leased Boeing 737? If she had won the presidency in November of 2016, she wouldn't be able to make it up all those stairs into a 747 which is twice the uphill hike as that little 737. Russian President Putin doesn't have an escalator either but his aircraft is much smaller than a Boeing 747 like Air Force One, in fact side-by-side, it looks like a toy, although it does have a nice interior (cite: 1).

The Winter Of Discontent

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 07:42:43 -0600

As the winter of discontent surges to every corner of the globe there are painful reminders of who many voted for last fall. The hindsight of which too many failed to heed the warnings of Senator Sanders has surfaced through the national consciousness. Yet, our democracy in action paved the way for a demigod, narcissistic and power hungry individual to gain the seat of power.

Will Donald Trump Be a Good President?

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 14:25:53 -0600

Will Donald Trump Be a Good President? With the shock of the outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election starting to subside and even hardcore Democrats finally starting to resign to the idea of living under a Donald Trump presidency, one question is on the lips of most Americans - will Donald Trump be a good president? 93% Republicans and 6% Democrats have no doubt about it, but apolitical people and staunch Democrats, including many women and non-white people have serious doubts.

President Trump: Can We Rely On The Mainstream Media To Tell Us What Trump Is Doing?

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 07:41:27 -0600

If someone lives in America, they are likely to know that Donald Trump is the new president of America. But even if they don't live there, this could still be something that they are aware of.

Obama: Examples of Deceptive Speech

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 10:10:13 -0600

Former President Obama delivered a Press Conference on NSA Surveillance on August 9, 2013. This article discusses the deceptive and propagandist elements of what he said, to clarify the structure of stated claims that belie the evidence, in general.

Beware Prepare to Resist: The Trump Administration Is Taking Us Down a Slippery Slope Into Theocracy

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:21:10 -0600

A theocracy is religious, whereas a democracy is rational. In a theocracy, the population is governed by officials who believe they are guided by a god, always, of course, the one true god. Even when the governing body is chosen in a system of elections, the evolution of a state can drift into a theocratic form of rule over time. Theocracies are not known as champions of liberty or personal freedoms. Religious dogmas tend to be incorporated into laws. In countries where theocracy is prevalent, the rights of women, religious minorities, non-believers, gays and lesbians are curtailed. This essay describes how the election of Donald Trump and the cabinet nominees he has picked are cause to worry about a drift into an American theocracy, with attendant losses of liberty.

Build Bridges Rather Than Walls

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 07:20:41 -0600

I have been writing articles for fifteen years. My goal as been to encourage people to look at themselves, their inner workings and their relationships as a way to come closer to others as a world community. As such, I see it as our responsibility to understand each other, learn what is important to others and find ways we can work together in our common interest. I have heard from many people over the years who are working to find a productive and cooperative way to live in peace with others.

Why We Need to Say Black Lives Matter

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:01:05 -0600

The phrase "Black Lives Matter" creates a lot of charge among, especially, white people. We tend to feel we're being put down or invalidated, and we respond by saying "All lives matter." This article (which could also be written about brown, Asian, transgender, gay and lesbian people) gives an analogy to show why it's important to say "Black Lives Matter."

Will UP Witness a Mayajaal During Assembly Elections 2017?

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:04:55 -0600

Battle of UP is as prestigious as 'Battle of Stalingrad 1942'. If UP falls into opposition BJP will be encircled from three directions Bihar, UP, and Delhi. This will not be good for the party wanting to implement many political, economic, and defence reforms. After the massive defeat of Stalingrad, Adolf Hitler stated, "War God went to their side". Will the UP elections be same for Prime Minister Modi is what political observers are eagerly watching?

Left or Right - Who Are You?

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:36:05 -0600

It came before Trump, so he cannot be blamed for it. I'm not sure what can, but the divide between the Left and the Right has now come into lounge rooms, workplaces, not just the public squares, and especially through social media platforms everywhere.

Lost At Sea

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 13:50:26 -0600

After an upsetting and unsettling election whar do we do now. All may seem lost but some time will help to sort things out. We must heal and become stronger than before.

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