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Dismantling The Empire: America's Last Best Hope
The US pursuit of empire, coupled with financial missteps of enormous proportion, have brought us to the edge of ruin. To survive the US must change course. While Chalmers Johnson claim in "Dismantling The Empire" - that the military-industrial complex is solely to blame for the failings o
About African Driver Ants
African driver ants, also known as army ants, travel in large numbers. A total of 20 million African driver ants can be in a colony, according to Eco Travel Africa. These ants build temporary nests underground, in walls and tunnels. The slow-moving insects never stay at one nest too long, and build
Genetically Modified Plants Could Become Sentinels for the Military
As concerns grow over the threat of bioterrorism and weapons of mass destruction, Penn State University genetic researchers are working on an early warning system -- the figurative canary in the mineshaft -- that could be as unobtrusive and ubiquitous as plants in a landscape.This canary is a specia
President Jackson's Effect on Capitalism
Andrew Jackson's presidency and especially the "Bank War" he initiated had serious and visible effects on capitalism (business and accumulation of wealth) in the United States. President Jackson feared that the financial monopoly of a central bank (in printing money and holding federal funds) led to
A One World Government Doesn't Have To Be Satanic
224 years after it was written there is an abundance of data to show the founding fathers were disingenuous regarding equal rights, opportunities and the pursuit of happiness for all. My point is a new constitution would be better for Humanity. We can utilize all the knowledge gained over the past 2
Define City Government
The role of city government is to pass laws to keep citizens safe and maintain order. Additionally, city governments provide emergency services and city heads serve as ceremonial figures during important city events. The size of the city generally determines the size and responsibility of the city l
Interview with John Hart - CEO and Founder of the American Democracy Institute
The American Democracy Institute (ADI) was founded in 2005 by CEO John Hart, with the vision that young people are a powerful force for social change, and can strengthen American democracy. They seek to facilitate people committed to working for the common good and help them become leaders by worki
Lyndon Johnson - The Day After Dallas
J. Edgar Hoover and LBJ used to enjoy watching Hoover's agent filmed blackmail evidence for all Washington movers and shakers and we are now a lot more aware of the nature of the unelected Tyrant who rulled for five decades. But what involvement did LBJ and Prescott Bush have with the Assassina
Term Limits for Texas Governors
The concept of term limits dates back to the American Revolution and the framing of the Constitution. Most states have adopted terms limits for governor but Texas is among those that do not limit how many years the governor can hold office.
Atwater's Star Still Shines Brightly
Lee Atwater opened the door for political consultants. The "Arnold Palmer" of political consultants. Many of todays politicians prospered from working for Lee Awater. Lee Atwater was the toast-of-the-town during the 1980's. No one was bigger in politics during the Reagan years than Le
What Kind of Government Did the New Constitution Create?
When the United States Constitution was ratified, the U.S. government was greatly transformed. Prior to the passage of the Constitution, the U.S. was governed under the Articles of Confederation, which was a very decentralized form of government, where states had much more power than the federal gov
Will Democrats Ruin A Thriving Economy
Last July, while many were predicting a serious slowdown, economist Brian Wesbury predicted a strong economy for the future, if government policies did nothing to hurt growth. See theaccuracy of his forecast.
Board Leadership Training
Board leadership training prepares incoming board members of nonprofit organizations, corporations, and membership associations by providing them with the information, insight, and skills they need to move the organization forward and keep it strong. Training is often provided by the organization it
How to Fire Federal Officials
Nothing is more powerful in a democracy than fed up citizens lawfully yanking public officials out of their jobs. Considering all the frustration and anger about government that is too big, expensive, corrupt and dysfunctional, it is wise to consider how much better American democracy would be if ci
Modern Liberalism is Different than Our Founding Fathers Sense of Liberalism
Most of those who call themselves liberals in the present period are nothing similar to the liberalism of past periods when our Founding Fathers were alive. The modern liberal will latch onto the word, liberalism, yet not the dictionary definition. Instead they cling to a politically correct version
The Federal Government Needs to Be Downsized
The Federal Government is growing in size and cost. Its use of our resources is squeezing private industry out of the borrowing market. It needs to be downsized and here are several suggestions.
Economics of the Media Industry
The media industry -- and the micro industries within it -- are subject to the same economic cycles as any other business or social structure: there are times of economic growth, and there are also times of decline. The media industry, though, is slightly different because it relies on innovation an
Gasoline Engine Tank Regulations
Gasoline engine fuel tanks can be used for propulsion of vehicles, to supply fuel for generators and to power auxiliary equipment. The specifications and manufacture of gasoline engine tanks are regulated by bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, state and local governments and the Amer
Minimum Wage Hike Will Hurt Workers, Small Businesses
On February 10, The Arizona Republic reported the state's new minimum wage law had cost many teen workers their jobs. We can expect this on a national scale once the proposed minimum wage hike to $7.25 passes the Senate and gets signed in to law by President Bush.
Spanish Restaurants in Delaware
Gambas al ajillo is a typical Spanish dish with shrimp and garlic.gambas image by corinne matusiak from Fotolia.comDelaware is a very small state, mostly known as the first state to ratify the Constitution and as a tax haven. It also has a handful of restaurants that serve Spanish dishes....