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.

News Flash! We’re Not Going To Invade Aruba!

During our own struggle for independence from the British crown, we Americans sought out help. Eventually we enlisted the French who were admittedly hesitant to aid the upstart colonists against England. They knew they faced retribution should the revolution go badly. But the facts of the matter are that France did help us and they did help us win our fight for liberty.

The Conservative Movement - Suggested Organizations and Websites

Interested in politics or activism but don't know where to start? These organizations can help point you in the right direction.

A Painful Lesson

The barbaric practice of partial-birth abortion is about to be addressed by the House of Representatives, but to no avail. Unfortunately, any bill banning such a practice will stop in the Senate.

The Gay Marriage Conundrum and South Africa's Answer

I know for many people around the world the subject of same-sex couples is not a pleasant one. But, I have to admire the way in which South Africa's ruling ANC party leaders got down to brass tacks and established with certainty the standard with which this issue should be judged.

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.

Interpreting the Midterm Elections

Why are U.S. congressional elections important? Because, for better or for worse, the federal government has a profound impact on not just Americans, but on the lives of people around the world. When Americans vote on Tuesday, they will choose which of the two political parties will rule the U.S. Congress.

Will Israel Attack Iran?

As Iran continues to move forward with its nuclear program, despite demands by the United Nations that such activities stop immediately, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert may be forced to take unilateral military action to prevent Iranian acquisition of nuclear technology.

Saudi Arabia, 911, and Iraq

It has become quite obvious that U.S. foreign policy is very closely tied to Saudi Arabia and this is most disturbing.

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

George Washington's Prophetic Vision

Reading alternative reports of current events caused me to flash back to someting I read more than twenty years ago. It was about the three great crises America would face before eternal peace.

Election Outcome Shows Disturbing Reality

The voting patterns on Nov. 7 reflect unsettling behavior and decision making. This beggs the question, do we really even care about the issues anymore?

What the Iraq War Is Really About?

Is the Iraq war about a barrel of oil, this argues it's more important than just that!

Politics and the 80/20 Principle

The founding fathers, recognizing that our country was too big - even then, for everybody to sit around a big table in Philadelphia, established a representative democracy. We, the people, elect folks to represent us.

America – United We Stand Divided We Are

United we stand, divided we fall is a saying that can be spoken and understood even by a child. In America it has a different connotation, here with our two party system the saying could be altered to, United we stand but divided we rule. Is this what makes the definition of incongruity?