Democratization or Shift of Control?

Democracy is the 'people's rule' who are willing to govern themselves directly or through their representatives. Through centuries there have been thousands of single persons, organizations and even states which pretended being 'people's representatives' in order to take control over society. However, the humankind has determined a few successful democratization processes which seemed to truly represent people’s will. The history has shown such processes having held in some European countries, e.g. Germany, Britain, France, Italy etc. Are their 'people’s representatives' ruling systems really working?

Bush's Veto: A Profound Inversion of the Truth

By issuing the first veto of his Presidency, President George Bush snatched defeat from victory and shot down the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. In so doing, he ignored the will of the people, not to mention scientific and medical advice. That he did this in favor of the wishes of his questionable and dubious political advisors (Rove, Snow, etc) is all the more troublesome.

How to Best Achieve Social Progress in Developing Nations

From a structuralist perspective, this is what is needed to incrase social progress in developing nations. Technological innovations and advances need to be made. The distribution of wealth, or wealth gap, needs to come together. And most importantly, education, such as literacy rates, must become better and accessible to more people.

DNC Party Platform Reviewed Part I

I took a look at the DNC website today to see what they were up to for the 2006 midterms. I really wanted to see what plan they had and if they really had a detailed plan. I also took a look at the RNC to see what they had for a plan for the American people. Seeing that we do not have a strong third party in the states I will not bother to look at the other parties as they have no chance in hell to win in 2006...

Israel-Hezbollah Stalemate Could Offer New Peace Opportunities

When United Nations resolution 1701 brought a halt to the 34-day July-August 2006 Israel-Lebanon (Hezbollah) war possible new opportunities for peace emerged from the stalement. If pursued proactively by the international community as well as Hezbollah, Lebanon, Israel and the rest of the Middle East, concrete and lasting progress can be made leading to a safer, more secure and more peaceful world.

Liberals Prepare For The Lieberman Test

Anti war liberals in the Democratic Party are dreading election day in November because they are going to be put to the test. That test is going to deal with whether or not all of their yelling and foot stomping about the War in Iraq is paying off.

War is Good - For Business

The second most profitable business on planet earth is; preparation for war. The ones who profit most do the most to promote war; as counter intuitive as this may sound to all you other business people. If it were not so profit intensive it would surely be as capital destructive as it appears. Why would a business person destroy capital? Higher profits. If you do not accept my premise, I dare you to read on. First of an indefinite series.

Big Dig Tragedy-Video Review Shows Difficulty Installing Ceiling Panels

I imagine your thoughts at night when you lie awake unable to sleep despite the number of drinks that are supposed to drown out the voice in your head. What did the project managers expect? You told them twice that this epoxy wasn't going to work and they looked at you like you must be lazy, crazy, stoned or worse.

We Are All Macaca

It sounds like racism and bigotry and most American monkeys will let it slide. But what it is in reality, is Washington monkey puppet faux elitism. Because they rub elbows with the agents of the rich, they truly believe they are chief among servants of the super rich.

Something for Nothing

It is true that people need a little help from time to time. Goodness knows we can all use a hand of friendship. It's just nice to know that your sacrifice is appreciated, and an attitude of gratitude can go a long way. Recipients of public assistance can and should be positive contributors to society.

Resonation Of Divinity In The First Seven Us Presidents' Inaugural Addresses

In this article a quick glance over the inagural addresses of the first seven us presidents has been taken. To understand what is going on in a person's mind one can always refer to what he or she says, especially in public lectures.us presidents give speeches before their people when elected by them.since the number of lectures was high, the writer here has chosen to analyze 12 speeches. to look more narrowly into the issue one topic which is the element of religiosity in presidents' speech is surveyed. At the end conclusion is given which can help the reader.

Campaigning For Another Party Reprehensible

It is political season, and incumbents will try anything to save their jobs. This year, unfortunately, is just another example of politicians stopping at nothing to win their re-elections. There are several races in this year’s election where a third party candidate could steer the election results in one direction or the other. One perverse example is the Pennsylvania senatorial campaign between Republican Sen. Rick Santorum and Democratic challenger Bob Casey.

New Head of Department of Transportation; Is She the Right Woman for the Job?

With the retirement of Norman Mineta from the Department of Transportation we see a new nomination to be approved by the Senate. President Bush has nominated Mary Peters. But is she the best woman for the job? Some say they do not like her stance on toll-ways, as they hurt the economic vitality of our nations transportation and distribution infrastructure.

If You Were President of the United States, What Would You Do?

What would you do if you were President of the United States? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about seeking the wisdom of God. Children's answers are fun, sometimes quirky and often insightful. Because this article features children's answers, it's perfect for reading with or to children while teaching them a lesson from the Bible.

Iraq: No Major Changes in U.S. Policy Are Likely Before the 2008 Presidential Election

With Campaign 2006 gaining momentum, the situation in Iraq is likely to be a focal point of the crossfire between candidates and political parties. Among the centerpiece items could be whether or not the U.S. should withdraw from Iraq. After the election, the rhetoric will diminish and an approach that differs little from the status quo will continue. A combination of factors suggest that no big change in course is likely until after the 2008 Presidential election.