random politic thoughts
Fixing the Public School System
Friday, March 28th, 2008
Fixing the Public School System
By Christopher Francis
America’s school system is in a crisis. More children are illiterate, more children are dropping out, and more children are acting out. Oprah has talked about it, as well as John Stossel. Each person has a solution to this complex problem, but none have been tested in the real [...]
Bush, Cheney, Torture, and My Dad
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Bush, Cheney, Torture, and My Dad
By Lynn Marie Sager
Recently Vice President Cheney lobbied Congress in an attempt to block bill HB2082 -a bill prohibiting torture. When the bill passed both houses, President Bush simply vetoed it. Of course, Mr. Bush does not call the extreme treatment of prisoners that he has authorized “torture.” He calls [...]
A Second Place Finish Does Not Mean Victory
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
A Second Place Finish Does Not Mean Victory
By James W Smith
The Democratic primary campaign for the party’s nomination will continue at least until the Pennsylvania primary in about six weeks. Hillary Clinton may continue to contest the race into the beginning of the summer and maybe even right up until the August convention.
However, the race [...]
Politics And Inflation
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Politics And Inflation
By Hector Cadena
Across the entire country, the rising price of gas and the record setting price of a barrel of oil has been front page news for the past few weeks, if not months.
This Tuesday morning, when I first arrived at work, I was greeted with the news about a price increase in [...]
The Federal Reserve Bank - America’s Biggest Unspoken Problem
Monday, March 24th, 2008The Federal Reserve Bank - America’s Biggest Unspoken Problem
By Richard Penney
Indeed there are plenty of problems facing the United States of America today. Of course, there have always been problems and probably always will. It’s the nature of things. There are lots of things one can do about problems. You could panic. You could consult [...]
Somethin’s Gotta Give
Friday, March 21st, 2008Somethin’s Gotta Give
By E. Raymond Rock
Working at a third world job and trying to survive in the wealthiest economy in the world just isn’t working out. A friend of mine works part-time in a book store, spending the rest of her time living with and helping ill parents who are barely making ends meet because [...]
Owing Taxes When You’re In The Military - Uncle Sam Does Take Care Of You
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008Owing Taxes When You’re In The Military - Uncle Sam Does Take Care Of You
By Richard Close
Attention! During this current global situation the men and women of American’s armed services are called on more and more to serve their country in some of the most dangerous places in the world. It’s no secret that military [...]
Military Uniforms Then and Now
Monday, March 17th, 2008Military Uniforms Then and Now
By J Stone
Around the world, organized military forces of governments have many different types of military uniforms that they wear. Clearly being one of the founding fathers of the uniform, the militaries of countries have contributed greatly towards what constitutes a good uniform today.
In addition to offering protective features from the [...]
