Strategy for Iraq: A Two-State Idea

What is offered here is a new idea for Iraq. It is an idea that divides the country into two newly independent states, a Kurdish north and a Shiite south, leaving the Sunnis to learn to live like the minority they are.

Socialism in a Capitalist Society

In most so-called capitalist societies like the United States there appears to be much more socialism present today than ever before. This article examines how capitalism and socialism interact in a big corporate dominated nation like the United States.

Indonesia in the Nineteen Fifties

The failure of parliamentary democratic system in Indonesia in the nineteen fifties was due to the imperfect ideological foundation upon which the Indonesian elite based and understood it. To the cream of the crop, democracy was an ideal and an icon, which in practice must be kept firmly within their own hands.

Franklin Roosevelt

The political system of the United States is based on democratic principles. America has a government ‘of the people, by the people and for the people’ (A. Lincoln). This means that the American people have a choice in making the laws and the right to decide who will be the leader of their nation.

Taxation Without Representation: Should D.C. Get a Vote in Congress?

Incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has expressed her support for Congressional voting rights for D.C., and it is widely expected that she will push for passage of House Resolution 5388, the D.C. Fair and Equal House Voting Rights Act.

Give Us Barabbas!

Well, American Citizens you have figured out where our power is in a Democracy. As the rest of the world looks on to see true democracy we the, American Citizens, have given the world a glimpse of what true democracy looks like.

Bid To Stop Big - Fish Entry In Retail

Indications from the government to allow FDI in the retail sector has triggered protests from marginal traders and social activists who foresee complete dominance of foreign companies in the retail space at the cost of small traders and vendors.

The War On Sex

Bush seems to be headed into state-of-denial2. Back in Saddam's day instead of focusing on the real problem - Arab alienation (i.e.the Palestine issue) - he zoned in on WMD's. Now he's making the same mistake again. On the sex front, instead of focusing on AIDS prevention, sex education and backing scientific standards of prevention, he's focusing on WME ... Weapons of Mass Eroticism.

Anatomy Of A Lie

Here is a common lie that many believe, and an explanation of how such lies persist.

Iraq Study Group – Calling Thomas Jefferson

Iraq - Paging Thomas Jefferson

Iran's Power Play for Middle East Dominance

For the last several years, the world has been witness to the rapid shift of influence in a Middle East traditionally dominated by Sunni Muslims. The ascendance of the Shiites, who make up only 20% of all Muslims, is led by an increasingly aggressive Iran, and complete control of the Persian Gulf region is quickly becoming a reality.

Will Bolton Stay at the U.N.?

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton recently said that he believed a vote by the full Senate would confirm him in the position he has filled for nearly a year. The problem, though, is that such a vote likely will never occur.

You Are Being Politically Manipulated

A glimpse into the world of political manipulation, and how words are used to control how people think.

Make Bush and Co. REALLY Unhappy - Now is the Time to Ratify the ERA

The time has come to do the right thing. Ratify the ERA

Media in Society

Last night I saw a debate on television about what role the media is to play in our society. I found one speaker to be somewhat appalling. This person argued against the involvement of media in our societal discussion on issues that matter. Well sir, you are dead wrong...