“Those who sacrifice essential liberty for temporary safety are not deserving of either liberty or safety.” — Ben Franklin, 1776
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Is America Bankrupt?
The US Dollar has been falling continuously in last year. The Euro, not so long ago worth 82 cents, is
Read moreThe Divided Language
I was dismayed to learn the other day, that my all-time favourite George Bernard Shaw quote may not in fact
Read moreThe Morality of Child Labor
From the comfort of their plush offices and five to six figure salaries, self-appointed NGO’s often denounce child labor as
Read moreCorruption and Transparency
I. The Facts Just days before a much-awaited donor conference, the influential International Crisis Group (ICG) recommended to place all
Read moreOPECs Swan Song?
Indonesia’s Energy Minister, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, is unhappy with the modest production cut, from June 1, of 2 million barrels per
Read moreHistory of the Media, Radio, and Television
When were the forms of media created? When did advertising first show up? Who owns the media? Creation of the
Read moreOpen Source and Post-Capitalistic Society
Capitalism as the social structure was founded in order to support further evolution and development of human race, to support
Read moreVoters are to Blame for Bad Politics
When I was growing up, I actually considered a career in politics. I quickly changed my mind, though, when I
Read moreAn Overlooked Plan for Bush, Kerry, Democrats, Republicans, and Healthcare Costs
In an effort to assist our political leadership it would be wise to have a simple solution to a life
Read moreAn Environmental Voting Guide for US State Elections
In these times when states are suffering extreme downward pressure on budgets and spending, how is our environment making out?
Read moreVoting Pro-Environment is Good For Jobs, Health, and Security
There are many issues on the minds of US voters these days, but according to national polls, the environment ranks
Read moreOn The Privatization of Social Security
Reform Social Security has been talked of Capital Hill for many years. However, it is just put in a real
Read moreArmy recovers terrorists’ bodies from avalanche-hit areas in South Kashmir
As the death toll in the avalanche-hit Jammu and Kashmir is increasing day by day, the security forces have recovered
Read moreProtection of the Intellectual Property in Russia
A Governmental commission, headed personally by the Prime Minister has been created in Russia recently in order to counteract the
Read moreRestoration in Russia: Much Needed and Inevitable
Handing over power to Vladimir Putin in 1999, Boris Yeltsin sought to preserve the political alignment of forces and coordinates
Read moreProtectionism in Russia
The new law “Special Protective, Antidumping and Import Compensatory Measures” differs from the old one by the fact that it
Read moreUK Elections on the Horizon
With elections on the horizon and Blair looking tired and increasingly defensive, just what is likely outcome of the next
Read moreHow To Date Ann Coulter (If You Must)
I’ve decided to go public with my intentions: I will not be asking Ann Coulter for a date. There are
Read moreDoorstops and Paperweights
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has come up with what he believes is a brilliant idea.
Read moreIs Reinstating The Draft Such a Bad Idea?
In his bid for the presidency, John Kerry pronounced a “secret plan” to reinstate selective service. The fact that New
Read moreGun Control? How About Crime Control Instead?
The second amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees every American the right to bear arms. Has any law ever been
Read moreAmerica Needs Election Reform to Ensure Congressional Honesty
America must implement a policy on Election Reform that is equitable and fair to everyone. It is something we must
Read moreWhen Will America Wake Up?
In order to win the presidency in America, candidates must stir up the religious fervor of the voters (gay marriage/civil
Read moreAmerica Needs an Education Reinvention Bill NOW!
In order to build a stronger, more self-sufficient America, America must first be willing to change. To build a progressive
Read moreWhen Will the World Wake Up?
How can any human being today, anywhere in this world, not be fearful and angry? We have turned into a
Read moreTime for a New Canadian Party
It is time for a change. A change in philosophy, a change in the 3 party system. A change in
Read moreBush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies
Up until the final debate at Arizona State University, the issue of immigration had not been much discussed. Both presidential
Read moreJust War
In an age of terrorism, guerilla and total warfare the medieval doctrine of Just War needs to be re-defined. Moreover,
Read moreBodyguard Training in Mexico; My Experiences While Providing BG Training in Mexico
Mexico the country of Salsa, Tortillas and Corruption;I first arrived in Mexico City in February 2002 as an instructor for
Read moreCounter Intelligence: Accurate Words to Describe Our Dealings with Islamic Terrorists!
Introduction: Although politicians and so-called “Intelligence Experts” are the ones appearing on TV, discussing and relaying the news on the
Read moreDelta
As you know Delta Airlines is close to bankruptcy. Their income is less than their outgo. They are running out
Read moreFrom Democracy to Omniocracy
Clint Eastwood recently plunged into the murky political pond with his statement, “Extremism is so easy. You’ve got your position,
Read morePoliticians Are Like Car Sales People
Well, another election has come and gone in the US and no matter which way you voted there are some
Read moreThe True Power of Terrorism
Those of us hundreds of miles from ground zero sat glued to our television sets with horror and disbelief as
Read morePatriots and Parrots: Imprisoning Tongues in America
It can be dangerous to engage in free speech. This year alone, 242 journalists, in countries such as Egypt, Morocco,
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