Articles written by hoopee

Advanced Search

What is Helium

About me - hoopee

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Arts & Humanities > English Language Should English be the official language in the USA?: 10 of 55
While many may only think the debate over English as the official language of the United States of America is aimed at the current immigration debacle that is plaguing our country and it's politicians. English is the international language of business, commerce, and travel. There are may websites, one notably, www.eslcafe.com... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Ahmadinejad at Columbia University (9/24/07): 1 of 5
This week when I heard that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was to speak at Columbia University. I thought, wow, this will be a great opportunity to see what this man is really about in an academic setting, not a political setting. After all how can you know how to deal with your opponents if you refuse to understand your oppon... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Death and ethics in the Western genre of film: 2 of 8
While I admire your well thought out thesis, I disagree with it having any links to Christianity, though many lives were lost in fights for Christianity around the world.I think it has to do with the love of seeing what we hope to never see in person. Necromancing. A shooting, stabbing, explosion or whatever. Quentin Tarantin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Finding a presidential running mate on the campaign trail: 7 of 26
While American bides it's time watching the political dance of the democrats in their 'forming exploratory committees' to run for president in 2008. It is clear the nominee will be Hillary Clinton with Obama as her running mate. Let's face it, the republicans hit the Clintons with everything they had while Bill was in office,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Is it time for a third continental congress?: 1 of 3
When the founding fathers held their First and Second Continental Congress, they guaranteed Americans that the Continental Congress would re-convene at times in the future to re-evaluate our government, the way it works, and even the basic foundations of our country.During the 1976 Bi-Centennial, there was much talk about the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Praying for Tibet: 3 of 7
Over the past week,I have been asked over and over about why the Chinese government is at such odds with Tibet and it's exiled leader the current honorable Dalai Lama.Many years ago, the Chinese decided that a province of their country could not be run or controlled by religious leaders, such as the Dalai Lama and they exiled... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Third-party politics in America: History and future: 7 of 14
I take solace in the comfort that I get to go outside of the USA frequently. After being back for almost a month, I get to see more than the CNN version of America. The problem is, the view gets a litte more twisted once you're back in it. While I love my country, I can't figure out what the heck is going on here. The majorit... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Maintaining your air vent filter: 1 of 2
Maintaining your air filter is an easy task, & it takes a commitment to regular maintenance.There are some in-line filters. However these filters can be costly & usually must be changed or maintained by a professional As with most home central air conditioning units there's an intake vent where your air filter fits. The first... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Is political meandering and pandering bringing the end to American pride: 1 of 1
Polls on just about all levels show that the American people hold little faith in the current Administration. Yet when also polled about Congress, whether democrat or republican, the percentage of people that think that Congress is serving the American people is also dismal. In one issue recently, the new immigration bill pro... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Why Colin Powell would be the best candidate for US president in 2008: If only he were interested...: 1 of 1
Unless you're hiding in a hole, you've realized that the democrats have two strong candidates in Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama, which I think will end up uniting for a winning team in 2008 that will continue for 16 years.The pundits seem to be stuck on who will be the Republican nominee. Why? Does it really matter. Rudy G... More..