Politics and Government Articles (Sorted by date)

Immigration - Can We Use God's Inspiration To Solve The Problem

Immigration -- Can We Use God’s Inspiration To Solve The ProblemIs our current policy providing a fertile hunting grounds for terrorists or is the spirit of “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”...
Arthur LevineApril 12, 2006

Oil Shortgages - A Solution

Many of us remember the oil shortages of the late seventies. They caused more than just the inconvenience of occasional gasoline rationing. Several elderly people actually died in the New York City area because of a lack of heating oil.
Steve GillmanApril 07, 2006

Dr. Hansen and Intimidation

Dr. Hansen is considered by all measures a very able scientist, perhaps one excessively so. His effort to publicize his data and conclusions on the effect of greenhouse gasses has led to a troubling censorship situation. Dr.
Richard MonkApril 07, 2006

Government Apathy - A Different View

I have always believed that political apathy starts at the bottom. That is the citizens. They do not go to meetings when issues are being discussed that impact their lives. They do not speak up at the earlyist opportunity to provide input.
Al ArnoldApril 07, 2006

The Bitch, the Budget, and a Book! UK News Review

Well Darlings,How was it for you? GB's Budget? Whether you see that GB above as "Great Britain", "Gordon Brown", or "Grab-it Back" is, I suppose, very subjective.
Michael KnellApril 07, 2006

Six Thought Provoking Questions

Thought provoking questions usually put forth a certain viewpoint, if only because they inherently challenge the accepted one. However, they don't require you to agree with that viewpoint, and a question is just a question.
Steve GillmanApril 07, 2006

Taking Political Discussions Seriously

Politics seems to be the hot topic of discussion these days, and many innocent conversations turn into screaming matches with neither party being able to get a word in edgewise.
Cynthia BatesApril 07, 2006

Local Government Apathy - An International Problem

Local government apathy is not just a problem in the USA. It is an international problem. A Google of “local political apathy” proves that very quickly. The problem has also been with us for some time.
Al ArnoldApril 07, 2006

The Bitch, the Snow, and the Rapture! UK News Review

Well Darlings,It's been another strange week, and one where I learned to never believe the local yokels. It started with the forecast for snow last week. 'Snow? No, we don't get snow here.
Michael KnellMarch 24, 2006

Social Security BullShit: A Socratic Discussion with a Texas Cowboy at McDonald’s

Using non-technical language and a dialogue format, this short ebook explains the problems with privatization and misleading privatization arguments. Logical fallacies and economic concepts are presented in a Socratic discussion. Steve Baba has a...
Steve Baba, Ph.D.March 24, 2006