Why Do Men Love to Debate?

So often we see men at the forefront of human endeavors involving debate, but why? Why do men love to debate? Is it a throw back from days gone by in human evolution, which provides this intense innate need for physical acts of challenge and yet still to this day it is seen in sporting competition, business, war and politics?

Humble Beginnings: Ideas for 2008 Presidential Candidates

The humble beginnings of many of our presidents helped to get them elected. John Edwards, the lawyer millionaire, likes that idea. Did you know that his father was a mill worker. I’ve studied some of the candidates and wrote some suggestions to help them in their presidential campaign.

The North American Union Must Be Stopped

There are plans to create what is commonly referred to as the North American Union. Under the North American Union (NAU), Mexico, the United States and Canada will eventually become a single country, with a single currency and a single superhighway system. Say goodbye the the Bill of Rights. It just isn't politically correct.

Forced and Natural Segregation

Dr. King had a firm understanding of the metaphysical world. Dr. King was a minister of God first, well schooled in the arts of philosophy and theology, and a civil rights activist second. This truth often gets lost today. Today's Liberal rights movement is composed of attorneys and legal organizations, schooled in the art of rhetoric.

New US Ambassador for Indonesia Named

The US government has appointed Cameron R. Hume as the next ambassador to Indonesia, reliable sources told Concord. He will replace B. Lynn Pascoe, who has been appointed Under Secretary General for Politics at the United Nations.

How Right Was Saddam Hussein's Execution?

Views on Saddam Hussein's execution.

Barack Obama: A Different Kind of Politics

These are initial impressions and they open the argument that I should do more research to find out more about Senator Obama. But a closer look would distort my intention. The value in a first impression critic of Senator Obama is that this is the view that most Americans will get. It is the first impression that will lead them to either explore more deeply or turn off.

US Policy In The Middle East

There were two opposites, two sides of the world and there was no space for any third side. It was the time of the Cold War.

Calling All Conservatives

From the War on Terror to corruption in Washington, there is simply too much at stake to leave governance of the country in the hand of the Democrats. The time for conservative action is now.

Putting Troops on the Border

A look at securing the borders by placing troops on it. The political ramifications of such an act are also discussed.

Holding Politicians Responsible For Their Irresponsible Statements About Iraq

Few decisions made in Washington are more monumental than the decision to go to war with another sovereign nation. When it comes to the misinformation on WMD leading up to the Iraq War, several politicians and their statements stand out.

Big Changes in Pension Plans, but Long Term Care Untouched

There are big changes coming to retirement plans. In August 2006, President Bush signed into law the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA). This law affects both employee funded plans such as 401(k)s and traditional defined benefit pension plans.

What? I Agree With President Bush II About Something!

Those members of congress that got elected or reelected by not hooking up with President Bush must stick with their opinions and not support him on anything that has to do with Iraq short of pulling out our troops. Well, I live in Idaho where almost everybody agrees with President Bush, I don't work for a living, I am too old to care much about what others think, and I am cantankerous. So if I want to agree with the President just this once, I can, and nobody will care.

House Hopes to Use Leverage to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices

The enactment of Nanci Pelosi’s first hundred hours has begun, and house democrats are searching for ways to fulfill her goal of lowering the price of prescription medication for seniors using Medicare.

India – Japan Ties in New Threshold

The recent visit of the Indian Prime Minister Dr Man Mohan Singh to Japan has been a big success in terms of India’s economic and strategic ties. The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has proposed for a new four-way framework for strategic dialogue between Japan, India, Australia and the United States