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Politics And Politicians

I hate politics and politicians! Maybe you do too - but have you given it much thought as to why? This article tries to make the case with some specific examples. You may not agree with all of it, but you might agree that there is a problem.

What Is Conservatism?

Many of us have heard the word "Conservative" and tend to associate it with Republican or a political mindset. However, it is much more than that; it is a way of thinking and a way of life and many of us are intuitively Conservative. The conservatism of today is the conservatism of yesterd

Conflicts Ensued From Territory Disputes

In practice, jurisdiction is confused. The nations in your atlas might seem to be clearly defined, but map publishers say that their national boundaries reflect de facto, not de jure, recognition; they show the region controlled by a government, without implying that it has a correct to that control

A Recipe For Acceptance

Our politicians are over scrutinized. Our expectations are too high. We need to encourage the best qualified members of society to fill our political offices.

What Are Three or More Economic Factors That Contributed to Slavery?

Slave traders found it very profitable to send slaves to the New World, where slaves were needed to work on the farms. Hundreds of thousands of slaves were sent to the North American colonies, and millions were sent to work in the islands of the Caribbean. Without laws in place to prevent it, slaver

Abatement of Nuclear Weapons in Iran

We must not let Iran have nuclear weapons because they sponsor international terrorists and because they have promised to blow Israel off the map. Iran has sponsored war games also with new high-tech military hardware bought from the Chinese and the Russians.

African Traditional Government

This article explains how Africans ruled and still rule themselves outside the western forms of government. Many African countries practice modernized system of government but in each society, tribe or village, there are a lot of political activities going on and this is what this article x-rays.

Health Care Reform - The Real Goal

If you want to start a heated debate, just turn the conversation to the health care reform that is underway at the moment in Congress. Everyone has an opinion and tends to feel militant about it. In forming these opinions, however, many are focusing on minor issues instead of the big picture where w

Is Depression Classified As a Disability?

Depression is a common mental condition that can cause guilt, sadness and a number of other hampering effects. Whether depression qualifies as a disability depends on the severity of the disorder and the letter of the law.

A Guide to Campaign Lawn Signs

One of the most important ways candidates for various offices or positions can get noticed is by purchasing campaign lawn signs. When passers-by on the street see a politician's name it often sparks interest, and can lead to a successful outcome on election day.

The Ayatollahs of Washington

The streets of Iran's capital are jammed with demonstrators rallying to protest the country's disputed presidential vote.Hundreds of thousands of Iranians defied the country's religious leaders who have the final say on state matters demanding a new election replacing the election of

Political Issue In Nigeria Before 2011 Election

Events of last two weeks have shown that we are about to witness an interesting development in the Nigeria polity. Before pointing out these events, I would want us to cast our mind back to the issue of zoning arrangements in the People's Democratic Party. Albeit the issue of zoning is People D

How to Change My Political Party in Connecticut

If you are registered as a member of a political party in the state of Connecticut, you'll be able to vote in party-specific state primaries. In the primaries, you'll only be able to vote for candidates within the party you are affiliated with. Over the years, though, you may want to switch which pa

Are You Duty-Bound to Have Children?

Apparently, one in five women in the UK have made the conscious decision to never have children, and many of them feel unjustly criticized for it. Undeniably, the attitude that women were "given" wombs for a reason and a mandatory assignment from nature along with it, is still very alive.

How to Address a Governor General

Canadians are subjects of the British Crown. This means that, although the elected Prime Minister is head of government, the formal head of the Canadian state is the Queen of England. Since the Queen spends most of her time in England, she rules Canada through her representative, the Governor Genera

Think Tank Trends in 2006

We have seen the fast expansion along the think tank groups as they move to solve mankinds most pressing issues. We watched as Conservative Think Tanks quickly used this advantage to sway public opinion and control much of the political direction of the nation.

How to Become a Good Politician

A good politician need not only get elected; he must also work effectively within the legislature. According to two former legislators, Lee Hamilton of the U.S. House of Representatives and Vicki Bourne of the Australian Senate, personal characteristics and professional skills combine to create a go