Stealing Elections Texas Style: Mrs. Blankenship Goes Out to Vote

What is a voter to do when the X will not stay in the ballot box? Mrs. Blankenship confronted the problem and is taking action in Dallas Texas. Many Americans are finding themselves in the same position, now, and on Tuesday. We will all have choices to make.

Public Speaking Won't Kill You - Planning Is Better Than Being Afraid

This is a basic article about public speaking. In it, we'll discover what public speaking is, and some of the preparations for a speech. We'll conclude with a couple of tips to have the most nervous of public speakers looking like a polished speaker even if it's your first time!

Democracy Isn't Pretty

The remark was made on the radio in a discussion of democracy in Iraq and I quickly saw why civil war in that country was inevitable. The majority must express its will. We had our own civil wars in America for the same reason. Have I judged democracy too harshly only because it isn't pretty?

PowerHouse—Or Corrupt House of Power?

Two weeks to Election Day 2006 and like the rising tide that lifts all boats, the rising mounds of excrement in political ads make me want to throw up. Sadly, what should be an exciting and productive time in our history has degenerated into the lowest common denominator for the American people. We are a generous, learned and sacrificing people who deserve better than politicians desperately trying to hang on to their corruptive power.

Invaders Wanted in Budapest

A Hungarian right-wing party has expressed its deep shock and concern following the revelation in the Hungarian press that the state-funded Magyar Turizmus Zrt, together with several foreign-owned Budapest hotel chains, is planning to launch a campaign in the autumn which hurts the feelings of millions of Hungarians.

Will the Death of Equality Result in the Death of America

Since the very foundation of this country the groups that have been most disenfranchised and most often attacked were those who would fight for equality. Though the abolitionists and the feminists eventually won their battles, the most often attacked political group and those who completely lost their battle in America were those who fought for economic equality.

North Korea's Threats and China's Lukewarm Response

China is more concerned with a humanitarian crisis in its backyard if the government of Kim Jong-Il falls under the weight of economic sanctions than it is about the proliferation of nuclear weapons in its sphere of influence.

Thailand's Next International Bestseller - A Book About The Coup

The government and coup leaders are trying to reassure the world that everything is OK. I'm not so sure.

Power in the Balance

Balance does not rest with one party, but that of both Democrats and Republicans. You would think that ideologically we are worlds apart. Even though there are distinct differences, many similarities keep us united. It is out of love for our country that we find common ground and work together in creating meaningful legislation.

U.N. Assembly Theater For Buffoons, Tyrants

After the recent United Nations General Assembly session, one is tempted to dismiss it as a theater for buffoons, tyrants and lunatics. Latest acts by fascist rulers - exploiting the tolerance of representatives - were those of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Nuclear Test By North Korea-A Time To Wake Up

Nuclear test by North Korea-A time to wake up

Socialism; Market Socialism

From the economical angle this article studies socialism as the regulated market system, not as political system or ideology.

Sex Mails and the Underlying Truth

Freedom from morality and moral judgments has been the mantra all along, but now the fallouts are showing.

Bottom Feeder Politics & Media Oversight

It's time to force some advsetising rules on political parties. The Foley scandal is a prime example of bottom-feeder politics.

Shock And Confuse

Mark Foley is a name on the lips of many these days; mine included. It's amazing actually. Conservative, Republicans, Liberals and Democrats are all appalled. This is the sort of unity that does not happen all that often on Capitol Hill and from sea to shining sea across the fruited plain. The problem is that while all sides are outraged and united in their outrage, they are outraged for different reasons.