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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Reflections: Political corruptness, spineless politicians and the disappearance of America: 3 of 48

The two main political parties in the United States currently are locked in a battle to win the Congressional representation as a majority and the Presidency. The Liberal party is represented by the Democrats and supported by the media, Hollywood and the unions. They have been very unhappy since the 2000 presidential election... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Assessing Barack Obama's chances for the 2008 Democratic primaries: 2 of 30

To access the political future of Barack Obama's there is only scant information available due to his inexperience and lack of accomplishments. Currently more information has been presented in larger volume due to the political process of the Democratic selection for President of the United States.One of the most important co... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies The duties of the United States Congress: 1 of 11

The duties of the United States Congress may be briefly expressed by the protection of the United States and US citizens, legislating needed laws for the advancement of the US and it's citizens and representing, as much as possible, constituent's expressed requirements. Congressmen would do well to realize that they have not ... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Global warming: Is it as bad as it's made out to be?: 11 of 117

A nation populated with those who contemplate the possibility of the sun rising each day is understandable. There is cause for alarm when many of these people also ponder how they are going to stop the sunrise or delay it to some future time. Despite the inept plans that may be conjured up for this interruption of the path of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Republican Leaders Assessing Ann Coulter: Poster-woman for the American right: 3 of 31
When Ann Coulter appears on the scene it's reminiscent of those horror movies when the dreaded monster first appears. Those having ocular contact are glued to the ground and busy surveying the immediate and unapproachable perimeter to avoid a horrible demise. These are usually the Liberals that are unfortunately at the wrong ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Commentary on killing a killer: 2 of 20
The question of the justification of our killing a killer is a real killer. It slays us when someone says that they, the killers, should be forgiven and returned to society at a later date. The alternative of picking up the tab for the killer being punished by imprisonment may also do us in. Of course you kill a killer. The b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Will the US still exist as a country in 100 years?: 2 of 19

There is an old saying that has proved to be true many times in the past. "There's never been a horse that couldn't be rode and there's never been a man that couldn't be throwed." This is a statement of the arrogance of some who are at their peak and ahead of the odds many times but, there is always a chance that the serendip... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Why does terrorism exist?: 4 of 35

Because when compared to other means terrorism is an efficient and effective means of achieving a goal, especially in warfare, terror has managed to exist over the years. The primary achievements of terrorism have been realized throughout history when weaker military means have given way to terrorist methods. Terrorism fights... More..
Entertainment > Film Making & Production Is IMAX the future for the movie industry?: 2 of 17
IMAX is not the future of the movie industry. This unique technology which seems to justify bigger is better is more suited to a circus ride than motion picture entertainment. Some movies require more than the special effects delight. Movies like "Flight of the Phoenix" provide entertainment on a slow scale and the extra size... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Exploring the rising trend in gas prices: 3 of 21

The first to explore the rise in gas prices were the Pennsylvania oil pioneers who invested their time and effort to fill the need for fuel oil. This was the birth of an industry. Because of the use of oil for the automobile, the industry grew into the giant industry of today. With a pattern of increased supply the demand for... More..