Afghanistan is not a country as it is an amalgamation of tribes. It had a long standing monarchy that lasted from 1747 to the mid-1970s, ruling over Islamic people. One might think if they have not progressed by...
opinion by YankeeJim | 1 wk ago | updated 1 wk ago 99 views | 38 recommendations | 5 comments
By Albert N. Milliron, Editor, Politisite.comThe Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently reported that the Senate Health Care Bill would be cost nearly 850 Billion dollars and be deficit neutral. How is...
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has handed out its yearly Genius Awards to 24 American geniuses. The 24 individuals are being rewarded for creativity, originality, and potential to make important contributions in the future. Only U.S. citizens and residents...
created by Annina Bergman | 7 wks ago | updated 7 wks ago 41 views | 2 recommendations | 0 comments
Former Alaskan governor and US vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin is due to speak in Hong Kong on Wednesday about her views on US foreign policy, health care, and governance at a CLSA Investor Forum. This...
Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele, knows what racism is and, according to him, opposing a radical political agenda or voicing opposition to President Obama's policy proposals is not...
Mark Lloyd a civil rights leader and FCC Diversity 'Czar' enrages conservatives with media reform. Right wing radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh is up in arms with Mark Lloyd's speech at a civil rights leadership...
opinion by peder.sande | 10 wks ago | updated 9 wks ago 3422 views | 15 recommendations | 30 comments
"But that should not distract voters from this reality: President Obama has proposed a new body that would enhance Medicare’s ability to deny care to the elderly and disabled based on government bureaucrats’...
"New legislation would protect Net Neutrality once and for all !Date: July 31, 2009 WASHINGTON -- Today, Reps. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of...
" A key report on the detention of terrorism suspects ordered by US President Barack Obama will be delayed by six months, officials have said. President Obama commissioned the report as part of his efforts to close...
"The Immigration Divide and This Chick I knew in Middle School To clarify, when I use the term "Chick" I really mean to say "Female American."With that resolved, it's time to fix yet another issue with a story of my own.Growing up in California I had a friend for many years...
You and I can see loads of evidence in the news these days about the problem President Barak Obama has been having with gays. They are not happy with him, we keep hearing. In...
opinion by Mortal | 18 wks ago | updated 18 wks ago 346 views | 10 recommendations | 5 comments
The brutual murder of youth counselor Renee C. Greco has triggered tough questions by some New York State legislators who are pressing New York State Office of Family and Children Services (NYS OCFS) for an...
By, Uwe Paschen. Japan is serious, when it comes to the environment. New legislation right in time for Earth day was passed and has been made law. Those laws are effective has of now with harsh Fines and even...
created by Paschen | 22 wks ago | updated 17 wks ago 919 views | 104 recommendations | 22 comments
Arkansas, Indiana, Nevada and Virginia have all adopted a new policy that people are no longer allowed to smile when having their photo taken for their driver's licenses. ""Neutral facial expressions" are required at departments of motor vehicles (DMVs) in Arkansas, Indiana,...
created by amyjudd | 24 wks ago 70 views | 4 recommendations | 2 comments