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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will Sarah Palin get a second chance at the presidency?: 5 of 85
Sarah Palin utterly shocked the media by resigning as Governor of Alaska two weeks ago. While one would think, based merely on every single description, expletive, and sexual reference directed toward the governor, that the media would find reason to rejoice, they've chosen to instead regret her choice. The unending hatred... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Is conservation or increased domestic production the key to reducing foreign oil dependence?: 1 of 13
Due to environmental extremists with government sway, drilling for domestic oil remains on our national to-do list. Though blessed with abundant resources, we continue to perplex-and sometimes please-various countries of the world by acting as if our energy never existed. Consequently, America bears the brunt of a crisis that... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Just how transparent is the Obama administration?: 1 of 8
Despite reports of heavenly conception, the Democratic majority is nothing more than a few minorities gone vogue. Incentives such as social acceptance, college admission, and promising careers have compelled many to adopt new identities. In fact, it's gotten so bad that new demographics are being discovered daily (see New Yor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues President Obama's proposal for healthcare reform: 1 of 6
Gazing into the heavens from which he descended, Mr. Obama proclaimed the stars aligned, signaling the dawning of his proposed healthcare reform. This marks a turning point in the world of politics where facts and figures have taken a backseat to myth in proving a persuasion. Since the election, Americans have written to e... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Common global warming myths: 5 of 25
Much to the chagrin of Al Gore and his adoring fan club, outdoor temperatures remain colder than indoor refrigerators. Though winter poses considerable threats to their doctrine, climate activists continually choose public humiliation over a beneficial hibernation (see case-in point below).With a straight face and winter shel... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Climate change and global warming: What should we do about it: 10 of 42
It's a wonder why global warming has advanced from a debatable environmental issue into a worldwide call for conscientious yet consequential change. While the likes of Hillary Clinton worry about a small temperature increase over a large amount of time, they risk a more devastating fate. Most of the world's nuclear nation... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Politics: 19 of 58
The media became a bumbling bunch of hysterics as Tax Day Wednesday came and went. Contrary to popular thought, they weren't so irked about writing a check to the government. After all, they're liberals, and they're exempt. (Didn't you get the Geitner memo?) For it was a patriot protest, a nationwide tea party, centered on de... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Expectations for Obama's first 100 days: 3 of 9
Either despite or because of his supposed messianic affiliation (or is that just a rumor), Barack Obama has run into some recent adversity. With his approval rating declining, his stimulus package tanking, and his cabinet appointees dropping like flies, he's reverted back to campaign mode and started lashing out at his critic... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology American liberalism and the Democratic party critiqued: 17 of 39
Aside from being cute little fuzz balls, lemmings bear an uncanny likeness to yet another lesser-evolved organism AKA a liberal. These furry rodents of the Northern Hemisphere are most known for their unprecedented derangement. As invisible forces incite frenzy and emotion within these poor creatures, they unwittingly run tow... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Should the US drill for oil in Alaska?: 4 of 9
Due to environmental extremists with government sway, drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge remains on our national to-do list. Though blessed with abundant resources, we continue to perplex-and sometimes please-various countries of the world by acting as if our oil never existed. Consequently, America bears... More..