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Diamond Minds, Blue Skies - On the Train from New York to London, Don't Look Down By : Derek Dashwood An international magazine outlined a rail network that could virtually encircle the globe. It could cut those kerosine jet trails of pollution, with enough dirty coal plant shut downs, to allow us blue skies.In whose life time? Diamond Mind, Diamond Soul - The Brilliant Humanity of Leonardo By : Derek Dashwood The lifetime of Leonardo of the town of Vinci was a time of turbulence and violence, yet also the flowering of the great enlightenment of the Renaissance, which began all around where ever Leonardo seemed to be. Healthy Lifestyles, Napoleon In London - While Asia Ascends By : Derek Dashwood The world is changing daily. The two old empire building enemies, Britain and France are closer friends, while Asia ascends. The French President just had a sleep over at Windsor Castle. Each have common enemies, they see. Healthy Lifestyles, Power, God, and Allah - A New Crescent of Peace? By : Derek Dashwood Alexander the Great was having his people create the greater new Athens at the mouth of the Nile. But his men worried that he wandered west for a holy man and almost died in the sand. They met at an oasis,blessed each other. Greek Antiques, Amazon Women - Absorbed Into Vast Asia By : Derek Dashwood The amazing stories of Greek Amazon women warriors have always seemed as of legend. However, scientists have shown that there exists today golden haired blue eyed Mongol peoples with DNA matches to these Amazon women. They hold an amazing story of ancient survival against all odds. Greek Antiques, Democracy, Modern China - Brutal Panda In Tibet By : Derek Dashwood The recently released television actions by Chinese police seen beating fallen Tibetan monks in their sacred city makes the blood boil of millions of us around the world. Greek Antique Democracy, Modern Healing Power - A Lincoln Could Help Again By : Derek Dashwood The wisdom of Abraham Lincoln in contrast to the rather rash use of power and self interest to favor the rich and punish the poor of the incumbent: sharp contrast. This letter from Lincoln to Grant indicates how. American Antiques, Historic Barriers - Gates vs Walls By : Derek Dashwood In American history it has never come to this. The richest man in the world finds his America walls off his newest hired employees. What to do? Set up plants in Canada and Mexico and India, for starters. Greek Antiques, Democracy , Open To All - Except Inside China's Bunker By : Derek Dashwood There is much irony of a protester from Tibet stealing the show, if only for a moment, while the man from China spoke about harmony and brotherhood. This spoke loudly, as did the criticism of China about poor security. Healthy Lifestyles - More Soul Of Aristotle, Less Sword Of Caesar By : Derek Dashwood Healthy lifestyles seem so unlikely for so many people in places that seem on fire: Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tibet, Darfur. The world is nearing a boil with the weather and the politics. Time to cool down. Greek Antiques, China, Democracy - With Star Treck Under Tianaman Square? By : Derek Dashwood This is a journey of what if, that dos exist in many places, some of which we know, some not. This year more Chinese will use cellphones than in America. Where is the nerve center to monitor those calls, Tibet from grandma? Greek Antiques, Roman Warriors - Senior Aristotle Bush vs Junior Nero Bush By : Derek Dashwood There is such contrast between the wiser elder Bush, like a wise Greek philosopher with wise advisers, who had to undo the Reagan voodoo economics that his predecessor,and his son, have blundered into again. Egyptian Antiques, The Wiser Promised Land - If Moses Had Wandered West By : Derek Dashwood As the Jews were driven out of the lush lands of the Nile river delta, they headed north into the desert. If they had gone west, and then applied their genius, here indeed was a much more promising land with no enemies. American Antiques, Democracy - Thoreau, After Patton By : Derek Dashwood American history has been one of the great stories of the growth of democratic values in the world. A new free people create a new free nation for all. Well, all white men, but now all.Why bomb others? Roman Antiques, Teutonic Knights, Charlemagne, Wenceslas, Ataturk- New Europeans By : Derek Dashwood The coming together of so many new nations to create a greater, or Metro Europe just keeps surprising us. Now a Europe from the Arctic to north Africa and West Asia is the talk of the halls in Brussels. What are they putting in their lunchtime brownies? We think the idea is great, the wider Europe. Greek Antiques, Alexander, Hannibal, Attila and Ataturk Are New Europe ! By : Derek Dashwood The Europe coming may include the African side and the Asian side as well as now most of the European side of the Greek and later Roman Empires, if E.U. delegates have their way. As well it has all the Germanic and Hun bits up to the Arctic, and Celtic Ireland and Scotland, who with the Germans had been beyond the pale. That is, too feisty. Greek Antiques, Olympic Freedom Torch - Left Athens For Tibet Today By : Derek Dashwood Television shows us Chinese police hit with clubs men in saffron robes in their holy city. Then, we see in Athens an Athenian woman hold the torch in a circle of five, and hand it to an Athenian dressed Chinese woman. Roman Aniques, Modern Europe - Sahara to Sweden By : Derek Dashwood The opening of talks between east and west Europe now seems to open to north Africa and west Asia. Here we look at Roman spas in the Sahara. A Swede might one day winter here with out need of a passport. Roman Antiques, Modern Europe - Who Are The Sting Rays In The Boat? By : Derek Dashwood Some visionaries see a wider Europe that combines the old Roman Empire around the sea with the Germanics and Baltics to the Pole, and the Slavs to the east and Moors from Morocco to Turkey. Do we see any problems? Alas yes. American Antiques, Power, Wealth, Vision - How NAFTA Helps More Than It Hurts By : Derek Dashwood The vibrancy of trade agreements between nations shows that some are hurt, most are helped much more, and the nation thrives. NAFTA has enriched America, Canada and Mexico, even as we each struggle with low cost China. American Antiques, Reagan, NAFTA, - The Bigger The Better By : Derek Dashwood There has been honest worry in the election debates about whether the North American Free Trade Agreement has been good overall, for all three partners. The books say yes, but all feel pain of factory jobs to China. Even Mexico. American Antiques, Ronald Reagan, Technocracy - No More Depression with NAFTA By : Derek Dashwood A young lad named Reagan, brought up in the horrible depression was influenced as were many that if only North America became as one it would be as mighty and self sustaining as Russia, to the benefit of America and all. Chinese Antiques, Napoleon - Let the Dragon Sleep. Who Listened? By : Derek Dashwood Even mighty Napoleon, who got to the Pyramids of Egypt and to the burning ruins of Moscow, at his greatest said of China it was a sleeping dragon and best to let it sleep. Greek Antiques - Athens was Venus, Rome was Mars By : Derek Dashwood Life in Athens was a struggle from day 500 B.C.E. and seems to stayed that way throughout the history of Greece. Beset by much more powerful Persia from the East for hundreds of years, these democratic pioneers fought until they were finally overcome from Rome in the west. So much for democratic ideals for centuries on earth. Roman Antiques, Archimedes - Hero of Rome, Killed by Rome By : Derek Dashwood The expanding Roman Empire needed to have Sicily and the refined ancient city state of Syracuse in their fold. And also that great genius Archimedes. Alas, they killed their hero. Maps, Charts - How The USS Abraham Lincoln is In Canada By : Derek Dashwood Globes and maps and charts in the early stages of America were unknown by the other sides: French in the north and west, British in the middle coast, Spanish to the south. Who knew where the Mississippi began? Roman Antiques in Africa, West Asia Show The Way to Metro Europe By : Derek Dashwood Europe began as an early civilization in Greece, and was soon absorbed and copied by the Roman Empire, which created a Roman sea and their civilization and roads up to Gaul and Germania and all over Britannia. All roads led to Rome. That may on again. Roman antiques - The Empire Strikes Back By : Derek Dashwood The Roman Empire created a vast area of Europe, north Africa and west Asia. The Germanic peoples were always outside the pale: in north Britannia a wall had to be built to keep these barbarians back. Not any more. Healthy Lifestyles, Happiness- Socrates, Reviled Alive, Revered Ever After By : Derek Dashwood Socrates caused great consternation among the ruling class when their children who had studied with Socrates would question an unreasonable command from an elder. He was finally presented with his reward, that cup of hemlock. But those fingers who had pointed were soon hounded out of Athens in shame. Roman Antiques - Cleopatra, Mark Antony Created Augustus Caesar and the Empire By : Derek Dashwood Until Julius Caesar, Rome had been a Republic governed by the free votes of the Senate. Julius upset that and died; Mark Antony was send to Egypt. He was to negotiate and overtake Egypt, not wed Cleopatra and turn against Rome. The Politics Of Change And Sandwiched Boomers By : The soaring rhetoric from presidential candidates has been about the concept of change - and the electorate is energized by the buzzword. But is the idea of change really so new? In 1944, the Republican governor of New York, Thomas E. Dewey, ran for President against three-term incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt on the slogan "It's time for a change." Although not using the specific word, John F. Kennedy, in 1960, promised change with "Let's get America moving again." In the 198... Politics Headlining Issues We Have Today By : Have we been lulled into this sensibility by the period of rapid population expansion we’ve experienced in the historically-recent past? Certainly markets for almost any good have been expanding with the population, and growth has become synonymous with prosperity in almost any endeavor (except when one is fighting cancer. Population can’t continue to increase forever, though. When will the concept of growth be reconsidered in mainstream human culture? Obviously, someday ... Gossip In Politics May Deceive You By : Before people start to think that I am waging some sort of vendetta against the great Iain Dale, please be assured that I am not! I really like Iain's blog (and comment there far too regularly) and I have more than an ounce of respect for him as a commentator, but I think he is occasionally not quite spot on. I am talking about his criticism of DK/the Libertarian party's policy to abolish income tax. Personally, this wouldn't be my first policy were I to be elected PM but I d... Panama and Its Fascinating History By : The history of Panama dates back to almost 11,000 years before Christopher Columbus discovered Panama. The Story of The Panama Canal By : Discover one of the wonders of the world. Tribal Jewelry, President Jefferson, a Mountain Man, an Indian Princess Create Sea to Sea America By : Derek Dashwood To some of the bewigged gentlemen in the Cabinet Room of the new White House,President Thomas Jefferson, accepted as a genius and visionary by the world, perhaps his vision of an America from sea to sea was a noble ideal. Political Flip-Flops By : Susan Bernau In December 2008, Mike Huckabee's campaign had to do something to get ahead of Mitt Romney. The campaign aids urged a negative attack ad campaign to which Mike Huckabee reluctantly agreed. Flyers were made. A TV ad was produced and a 60 second radio commercial was made. All of these were hammering Romney on his flip-flops concerning abortion. Mike's campaign burned about $150,000 developing this campaign against Romney. All of this money was spent on an advertising campaig... Antique History, Democracy - Slow Boat To China By : Derek Dashwood Ancient Greece was that brilliant first burst of democracy. Men could be free to speak their minds. And young America emerged seeing the democracy of Greek as superior to the Caesar of Rome, as exists in China today. But how you going to keep them back in the yurt, once they have seen Shanghai? Or Athens? Hillary vs. Obama Only Time Will Tell! By : The main dominant figures in today's elections that will define the following president in America history are Hillary Clinton from New-York and Barack Obama from Illinois . According to the latest results of votes Clinton won in 3 states: New-Hampshire, Nevada and Michigan , but Obama in Iowa and in the South Carolina . This election campaign looks like more battle than a race between these 2 candidates. With aggressive attitude to his wife's rival the former president... Former President Bill Clinton Speaks Out About UFOs (Or Does He?) By : During one of many radio interviews that former President Bill Clinton has done recently to help his wife‘s presidential campaign, he was asked about the UFO subject. The question came from Big D and Bubba, Morning Show Jocks on the Premier Radio Network. Budda asked Clinton, “When will we, if we will ever know the truth about UFOs?” Clinton replied, “It’s interesting that you ask that because when we celebrated the anniversary of that event out in New Mexico (the Roswell UFO... Vote For My Parent! Why The Candidates' Kids Mattered In Election 2008 By : This election, First Kid wannabes have been in the public eye like never before. Josh Romney drove through all 99 counties of Iowa in an RV to stump for his Dad, Mitt Romney. His brother Craig used fluent Spanish to voiceover a campaign ad about their "papa." Cate Edwards hit the trail diligently even though she was a busy second year Harvard Law student. Meghan McCain blogged and vlogged to connect the younger generation to her seventy-something father. And even the famously... Historian Anticipated Rift Between African-Americans And Hispanic Immigrants By : I almost shivered as I read an article entitled “The Hispanic Factor.” Its purpose was to “look at the possibility of African-Americans and Hispanic Americans forming a political bloc as a means of combatting white America's racism.” It was written in 1993 and published in 1995 as part of a book entitled Not To Be. The author, Mba Mbulu, had anticipated at least 15 years in advance that a rift would emerge between African-Americans and Hispanics, but he was not blaming either... Do Republicans Have What It Takes To Keep America From Progress? By : Susan Bernau Fastforward; today is November 5, the popular vote has been registered, the people have spoken. They have cast their ballot and voted for the 44th President of the United States of America. However, that Office is not yet secured. There is a second election. It is the real election. It is the one that counts from the office of the electoral college. Yes "we the people" really don't have a say in who get's elected to this high office. But we do get to elect the people wh... The Mind And The Heart In America's Political Campaigns By : We have, in this country, a tradition of leadership that aims to appeal both to the intelligence of the 'common man', and also to the heart within each person that assesses character and that decides upon voting behavior. For most people, such decisions are not just based on the ideas and issues that candidates present, but also on the integrity, depth, and commitment that a candidate brings to these ideas and issues. With the increased use of television to create a forum ... The Effect Of Spiritual Light On The Presidential Election By : Spiritual light has to do with three central things, among others: 1) heightening the capacity for empathy and love and the desire to share love, 2) bringing into greater awareness a sense of truth and an increasing sense of what only masquerades as truth, 3) and enhancing the motivation of those holding greater light to adopt courses of action that are not self-seeking but that truly represent the welfare of a greater whole. There are other qualities of character and pers... The Sexism Card In This Year’s Presidential Race… What Hillary Clinton Will Need To Win: Should She Cry? Show Her Feelings? Be As Tender As She Is Tough? By : No one can dispute… this is an historic year for women in politics. Will presidential frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton continue to win primaries throughout 2008, perhaps earning the nomination of her party, and even being elected to the Oval Office? Is the country really ready for a woman at the top of the charts and the free world? Is this the right woman for the “ultimate political CEO position?” As we all explore whether Hillary will be the first woman to ascend to th... Brief Romanian History For You By : Peter Finch Romanian history refers to the history of Romanian land, as well as to the history of people, who inhabited this land and who offered it a specific identity. Eleanor And Ike: Historical Fiction Parallels Today's Presidential Politics By : Stuart Nachbar My first attempt at fiction, The Sex Ed Chronicles, was based on historical events in my hometown and state, but it was a story of fictional characters. However, there are brilliant works of historical fiction that stay truer to history, when they use well-known historical figures in alternate scenarios. Eleanor and Ike by Robin Gerber is one such work of fiction. In Eleanor and Ike, the presidential race features no incumbent president or vice president, only the year ... Why Are Senators Clinton, Obama And Mccain Not Concerned About The Security Of Our Country? By : You would think that two Democrats and one Republican Senator who are running for president would be on different sides of the issue of providing amnesty to illegal aliens. Especially since all votes in the Senate this year on this issue have had most of the Republicans on one side of the issue and most of the Democrats on the other. All three of these candidates voted consistently in support of amnesty to illegal aliens. It is not the amnesty issue that makes me wonder wh... Regional Security and Governance By : Leon Newton The role of the organization for the Security and Cooperation in Europe can play in Kosovo independence secession from Serbia to a peaceful formation. Historical Uses For Car Hire By : Catherine Harvey A look at some of the greatest things to come out of Scotland and how it could have been so much easier if car hire was available years ago. American Flag - The Symbol Of Our Nation's Strength And Unity By : American flag rules were established in 1942. Congress enacted this Code to provide guidelines and rules to ensure the American flag continues to receive the respect it deserves. Many of the regulations provided in the Code are well known, however some of the American flag rules are more obscure. The American flag rules cover everything from folding, placement, and lighting. Understanding the Code will ensure that you give this national treasure proper attention. Most peop... Billy Mitchell - Father Of The Air Force By : Adrian Adams Born in the late 1800s and court martialed in 1925, Billy Mitchell's name is known as the founding father of today's Air Force. As the son of a Wisconsin senator, William 'Billy' Mitchell grew up in a wealthy family that had plenty of pull in their town. Paul R. Smith By : James Kara Murat Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith displayed an act of valor in the highest traditions of the American Army, on April 4, 2003 near Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad. While he was engaged in the construction of a prisoner of war holding area; his Task Force cam under a fierce company sized attack. Major Bruce P. Crandall - Recognizing the brave and courageous By : James Kara Murat Major Bruce P. Crandall received the Medal of Honor during a White House ceremony on February 26, 2007 for displaying marked valor and heroism as a flight Commander in the Republic of Vietnam. Through his act of bravery and courage; he has been able to fetch immense pride to the United States Army. Jason L. Dunham: An epitome of bravery By : James Kara Murat The Congressional Medal of Honor serves as a homage and tribute as well as an award of recognition to the war veterans of the United States of America. It was Jason L. Dunham who showcased an indomitable fighting spirit and exemplary valor while serving as a Rifle Squad Leader. Tibor Rubin - Symbolic Significance By : James Kara Murat The Medal of Honor serves as a recognition award and tribute awarded to the battle heroes of America, for displaying marked valor and intrepidity during times of war. Mr. Tibor (Ted) Rubin was awarded with the Medal of Honor for the Korean War on September 23, 2005 during a White House Ceremony. Top Ten Things to Know About US Navy SEALs By : James Kara Murat Navy SEALs; these two words conjure up images of hardy, supremely accomplished, no-nonsense men, who are an integral part of the security set up of the armed forces of the United States of America. Most Important Weapons of Choice for US Navy SEALs By : James Kara Murat As can be imagined, the array of weaponry that is used by Navy SEALs is extensive and sophisticated. This state-of-the-art weaponry is not only made in the United States, but is sourced from all over the world. How to Become a Navy SEAL By : James Kara Murat You can’t just become a SEAL; you have to earn your Trident. It’s a long and difficult process that requires intelligence, endurance, and loads of guts. The process is not complicated, but it’s quite difficult. Ten Most Famous Navy SEALs By : James Kara Murat Everyone, who has an aspiration of serving in the armed forces, harbors dreams of becoming a Navy SEAL, but only a small percentage, realize this dream. Moreover, the exploits of the SEALs are largely secretive, and more often than not away from intensive public scrutiny. Navy SEALs vs Green Berets (Differences, Similarities) By : James Kara Murat Both Navy SEALs and Green Berets are special covert groups they differ in function, but to a large extent are trained in almost the same skills. Navy SEALs vs. Army Rangers (Differences, Similarities) By : James Kara Murat Both Navy SEALs and Army Rangers are highly respected but distinctly separate wings of the United States armed services. Army Rangers and Special forces both roll up to the U.S. Army, while on the other hand Marines and Navy SEALs roll up to the U.S. Navy. How to Buy Navy SEAL Merchandise: Navy SEAL T-shirts, Luminox Navy SEAL Dive watches and more By : James Kara Murat US Navy SEALs work under some of the most treacherous working conditions and surroundings in the world. When out on the field they rely on skill and their equipment. US Navy SEALs: Myths, Legends, and Truths By : James Kara Murat Formally founded in the 1960’s with their origins dating back to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in the early 40’s, the Navy SEALs (an abbreviation of ‘Sea, Air, and Land’) is truly an enigmatic group. Navy SEALs vs Foreign Commandos - Differences By : James Kara Murat There are many different special operation military units across the world. Different nations have their own set of Special Forces which are trained to perform in very volatile political or battle conditions. European Special Operation Units By : James Kara Murat Today, the world has joined hands to battle the forces of terrorism which are threatening our nations. The countries of Europe are no exception. Every nation has offered the alliance of their specific special operation units in an effort to show their commitment to eradicate terrorism from the face of this earth. Special Operations Units of the World By : James Kara Murat The term, ‘Special Operation Units’ is used to refer to highly specialized and extensively trained military operation units who are known to perform highly volatile military operations. These forces are specially trained to participate in unconventional warfare tactics, reconnaissance as well as counter the highly dangerous terrorist activities. US Navy SEAL Missions History By : James Kara Murat The Navy SEALs were commissioned by President Kennedy. It was his foresight to start a force that could engage in unconventional warfare. Since then there has been no looking back. The Navy SEALs of today are highly proficient and skilled in various tactics of warfare. US Navy SEAL Teams Brief History By : James Kara Murat The US Navy SEALs has had a veritable past and a rich history of its own. The earliest veterans to man strategic missions were the Operational Swimmers of the Office of Strategic Services or OSS who manned many such missions before the Navy SEALs did. US Navy SEAL operations in Afghanistan By : James Kara Murat Operation Red Wing which was a US led expedition to hunt for Al Qaida guerillas and the Taliban was conducted in the rocky region of Kunar. Only the top quality Navy SEALs were involved in this strategic Navy SEALs mission. US Navy SEAL operations in Iraq By : James Kara Murat In the recent past the US Navy SEALs has been in the news for its operations in Iraq. It all began in the year 2003 when President George Bush ordered the Navy SEALs to invade Iraq. This Navy SEALs operation was called ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’. US Navy SEAL Fitness Training By : James Kara Murat It takes a lot to become a Navy SEAL. It involves sheer grit, determination and a Navy SEALs workout session that is called ‘Hell Week’! Any aspiring Navy SEAL needs to go through a thorough physical screening after which a series of rigorous training schedules are conducted. History & Background information on Congressional Medal of Honor By : James Kara Murat The Congressional Medal of Honor is one of the most revered awards given to valiant soldiers and pilots in war. This medal is provided to the US Navy SEALs for their brave acts during war with an enemy. Lt. Thomas R. Norris By : James Kara Murat One of the most revered veterans of the Vietnam remains Lt. Thomas R. Norris. He was part of several Vietnam Navy SEALs mission directives. He is known for his immense courage and sheer dedication to his country under some of the most trying circumstances. Petty Officer Michael Edwin Thornton By : James Kara Murat Petty Officer Michael Edwin Thornton is known for winning the revered Congressional Medal of Honor and also saving the life of Lt. Thomas Norris during October in the year 1972. Thornton has always been renowned for his fighting spirit, never say die attitude and a relentless passion for his country. Lt. Robert "Bob" Kerrey By : James Kara Murat An ever smiling face coupled with great courage even under distressing situations – such is the personality of LT (jg) Robert "Bob" Kerrey. Having led numerous combat battles in the notorious Vietnam war, LT (jg) Robert "Bob" Kerrey has always been a guiding beacon of hope among all aspiring Navy SEALs. Lt. Michael P. Murphy By : James Kara Murat The Congressional Medal of Honor is perhaps the single most fitting tribute to our heroes of war. Having special significance among Navy SEALs this Medal of Honor serves to pay homage to all war veterans. Evaluation Of Some Of Hillary's Socialist Statements By : Is Hillary a Socialist? I recently received this email as probably over a million other people have. It comes in the form of a test and takes 6 Marxist styled statements that Hillary has made and asks you to guess who said them. I decided to look up these quotes and first see if they are real and second what was the context that they were spoken in to decide if they are really socialist statements. Each are quotes from Hillary, 4 are direct quotes and two are slightly piec... 'Don't Tread on Me' Snake Motto is Foundation for the Modern Free and Inquiring Mind By : Jack Deal The U.S. at one point was so poor and desperate it's generals told the population to make whatever flag they felt was appropriate. The most widespread was the rattlesnake and the "Don't Tread on Me" flag. John C. Fremont: U.S. Senator, Governor, Military Officer, Bandit, Prisoner and Traitor? By : Jack Deal John C. Fremont was many things including one of the founders of California. Black Youth Vote! National Civic Education Training Tour Promotes Voting In Iowa By : As part of ongoing efforts to motivate young people to engage in the political process, the League of Young Voters Education Fund (LYVEF) recently teamed up with the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s (NCBCP) Black Youth Vote! (BYV!) for an innovative civic participation training at North High School in Des Moines, IA. The youth later participated in the Black and Brown Forum Presidential Debate. Organizers underscored the importance of voting in the Jan. 3,... 18 In ’08 Gets My Vote By : Stuart Nachbar On October 1, I had the privilege to come to Rutgers to see a screening of 18 in '08, a documentary produced by David Burstein, a Haverford College freshman. The documentary's purpose: to get out the youth (18 to 24 year-old) vote and tell politicians how to make it happen. Burstein and friends interviewed over 60 elected and former office-holders: Congressmen, Senators, Governors, mayors, state legislations and Presidential candidates, as well as activists, campus leaders... Burgers, Fries And Ignorant Politics: Does Democracy Need An Overhaul? By : America has become a confusing place for many people who are trying to decipher through the mess of politics that is inherent in a huge country that touts democracy. The Critical Review’s (No. 1 Vol. 19) article Ignorance as a Starting Point: From Modest Epistemology to Realistic Political Theory states that a new elitist political paternalism may be necessary to counter the general ignorance of the population. In other words, brighter minds need to make decisions for people.... Can The Country Afford Hillary Clinton As President By : Rusty Ford Before I start I would like to admit that I am a conservative. I am not a Republican, I despise President Bush for his big spending policies and I am sorry I ever voted for him. If I do not like his level of spending you can imagine how I feel about a candidate who is promising 10 times as much. I also spit at the thought that the Republicans may choose a liberal like Rudy Giuliani to run on their ticket. So far Hillary has promised over 750 billion dollars in new spending... Tips For Running For Local Office By : What do you need to win a race for a local office? Yes there are photo sessions, lots of handshakes, victory speeches, and hype. Yet what makes running for political office a success are not only those. There is a lot of behind the scenes work that shows off in front of the voters giving you their trust, and eventually, their vote. Let’s look at a few things you can do to improve your chances and make it a worthwhile effort to run for your local political office. Find out ... How To Create A Winning Political Campaign Sign By : Campaign signs may not look much but they are often the most effective area of your political campaign. The visibility of your campaign signs gives you exposure like no other media can; taking you into homes you would not get into otherwise. The important question though is how to create winning signs. Quantity vs. Quality There are plastic signs, and then there are paper signs, and plastic coated paper signs. Paper signs are cheaper and yet they are also easily ruined ... Understanding Military Reserve Forces By : Although many people tend to get the two confused, there is a rather significant difference between a military reserve and a military reserve force – a military reserve is a group of personnel who are employed by the military, but who are not committed to engage in battle by their commanding officer. This way, they are able to move quickly to address unexpected situations or unforeseen circumstances. In order to do this effectively during battle, the military reserve is li... Declining American Dollar Damages Foreign Policy By : Saudi Arabia and the United States have been friends for some time. To the average public within the country most Americans view Saudi Arabia as sponsors of terror citing the countries Muslim background. However, Saudi Arabia regularly supports the United States and has done so again in the last round of OPEC meetings. Venezuela and Iran wanted to open discussions about valuing oil against a new currency standard then the dollar. They were hoping the move would be symbolic... Christian Living - Part 1: Is Voting Optional By : You don’t hear a lot of talk about duty these days. It seems to have gone out of style. Out of consciousness, too. People don’t think much about duty anymore. The lifestyle more in vogue today is to coast along and go with the flow. Goals are considered quaint. Consequences aren’t considered at all. And neither is duty. This currently popular approach of slip-sliding through life directly opposes the Christian standard. Christianity calls us to maximize the gifts and ta... How Washington D C was Chosen as Capital of the United States By : Burl Collins This article tells the story of why Americas capital city developed as it is today Oil Prices May Crash By : Oil has been rising for the past 10 years as the world has come to the understanding that there is only a limited supply and national economies are tied to it. To many people the rise in oil price is a good bet because of its limited nature. It may be possible that oil will take a dive in price as it comes close to $100 per barrel as people begin to feel uneasy. It is possible that people have made so much money on oil stock, futures, options and other investments that peo... What A #2 America Will Look Like? By : Around the year of 2015 American’s world as they currently know it will changes dramatically. To think about the concept of becoming #2 in the world makes people’s hair stand up on their back of their necks. The confidence of the Country is going to be shattered and a new psychological outlook will emerge. What will the country look like? The Economics of #2: A country in the #2 position has a marked disadvantage in terms of its ability to obtain advantageous trade agre... The Dennis Kucinich Incident: UFO Encounters By Politicians And Celebrities By : Shirley MacLaine had some things to say about Dennis Kucinich and UFOs in her new book, Sage-ing While Age-ing. According to Ms MacLaine, Dennis Kucinich had a UFO sighting while he was visiting her home in Graham, Washington, about fifteen years ago. She writes, “And then the smell of roses drew him out to my balcony, where he looked up. He saw a gigantic, triangular craft, silent and observing him. He said it hovered, soundless, for ten minutes or so and sped away with a sp... Working With The Power Of Wind By : Wind power is growing in popularity as an alternative to fossil fuel and one of the best of the renewable energy sources. The use of wind power requires wind turbines. Wind turbine generators do little to harm the environment and are far preferable in this regard to fossil fuel. The only disadvantage is that they cannot be used everywhere. In order to effectively use turbines to generate wind power you would need an average wind speed of at least 13 miles per hour. Obviously,... Corporate And National Responsibility Towards Pollution By : Global warming is becoming a major concern of business leaders, families, politicians and just about everyone else. The remarkable growth in world population and national economies has fed into the environment lots of toxic gases that are beginning to change the environment in which we live. This environment is beginning to cause serious climatic changes. Corporations have a responsibility to clean the environment after they have damaged it. They also have a responsibilit... Civil War Medicine By : Ken Stover Civil War medicine was a far cry from today's medical technology. Back during the Civil War medical practices were pretty inept and ineffective. The Post-War Influence On Calligraphy By : Jimmy Cox From about the year 1930 calligraphy writing and lettering had made such progress that it had become a subject in the training of Art Teachers and was taught by the immediate followers of the two who had given their lives to its cause. The Craddle of Civilization - A Brief Introduction to Egyptian History By : The roots of Egyptian civilization go back more than 6,000 years to the beginning of settled life along the banks of the Nile River. Read this article for a brief introduction to the amazing history of Egypt. Viewing American Politics From The Perspective Of Martians By : I'm being silly, but indulge me here as I veer off into the realm of fantasy. Not that kind of fantasy, but the world from a Martian’s perspective. Say we're explorers from Mars sent to Washington D.C., in human form, in the year 2007. What would be our conclusions about American politics were we to come down fresh, understanding very little of the political system? We would understand immediately that there are purported to be 'two sides' (the validity of which is...
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