Politics and Government Articles (Sorted by date)

Bush Won the War and He Doesn’t Even Know It

In a twist of fate worthy of a Perry Mason episode, the President of the United States truly has accomplished his mission. He has ascertained beyond a scintilla of a doubt, that Iraq has absolutely no weapons of mass destruction.
Karen FishMarch 20, 2006

War and Peace

The history of mankind to date having been one of almost continuous conflict, it should come as no surprise that the third millennium has started pretty much as the second ended.
Stephen CalderMarch 20, 2006

Illegal Immigration And The Catholic Church

I am a Catholic. I am also, however, against illegal immigration. I believe that we should clamp down harder on illegal immigrants and we should do more to protect our borders.
David G. HallstromMarch 20, 2006

Taliban Infiltrates South Dakota Legislature

Where are the last vestiges of Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders hiding? Are they cowering in caves near the Pakistani border? Perhaps they own a condo complex in Karachi. More likely they are on a Dude Ranch in America’s Heartland.
Nola L. KelseyMarch 17, 2006

Slobodan Milosevic Found Dead

Slobodan Milosevic, the former Yugoslav president who was currently being tried for war crimes, has been found dead in his prison cell. The 64 year old was being held at a detention center outside The Hague, and initial reports suggest that he died...
Salim JordanMarch 15, 2006

US Army to Probe Pat Tillman's Death

When Arizona Cardinal's defensive back Pat Tillman walked away from a multimillion dollar football contract to join the Army, America was shocked.
Salim JordanMarch 13, 2006

Priests Perform Purification Rituals After Bush Visits

When President Bush visits a country, he often evokes many different kinds of reactions and as a result security is a big issue. During last week’s tour of India and Pakistan, security was especially tight, because the trip took him physically...
Salim JordanMarch 13, 2006

Local Government Apathy - Alarming Statistics

At every level of government and politics, an informed electorate is needed to understand the candidates and issues of their community. That sounds pretty basic doesn't it?
Al ArnoldMarch 13, 2006

Lukashenko’s Dirty Tricks To Win Belarus President Election

The president of Belarus is unable to go away. Though most people think he should. Most likely Alexander Lukashenko remains the president for unlimited term as a result of outrageous lie and falsifications of election.
Michael GarmahisMarch 11, 2006

The Reason There Can Never Be Peace on Earth

There is a saying about sex, “The fantasy is better than the reality.” There is a saying about phobias, “The phobia is worse than the reality.” Peace on Earth is a fantasy. It will never happen.
Karen FishMarch 11, 2006