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The President's Inauguration Day -
 - Jean Purcell (1,945)    
Jean Purcell   
The Oath of Office for the President of the United States:
" I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States" (Article II... ( added 1 year 6 days ago.) |
Natan Sharansky, Former Soviet Dissident: His Lessons from Prison and Life, Then and Now: -
- Jean Purcell (1,945)
Jean Purcell
Tonight I remembered a strange, brief conversational exchange of years ago. It happened at a luncheon in Europe, where I was living, when I mentioned historical "roots."
A French woman at the table objected with a tone of disgust: "Why are you Americans always talking about your roots'?"
... ( added 1 year 123 days ago.) |
Caucus Night and the Primaries. What Does It Mean To Non-Voters? -
- Robert Melaccio, Sr. (5,185)   
Robert Melaccio, Sr.
So, the above blank area in my opinion represents what Caucus Night in Iowa or primaries in Vermont or anywhere else means to none registered voters , which is, nothing. Those primeries are for registered... ( added 1 year 340 days ago.) |
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"Hail to the Victors": Governor Sarah Palin is a Gladiator! -
- Walter Rhett (3,078)
(Writer's note: this is a comedy sketch and political essay. It's ideas and actions are meant to provoke laughs and smiles. The violent actions outlined are not and were not real, nor or they suggested or endorsed by the writer-or anyone else with any sense. The facts and gladiator citations are... ( added 1 year 12 days ago.) |
Freedom: U. S. Presidential Election's Top Priority -
- Jean Purcell (1,945)
Jean Purcell
In his book written with Ron Dermer---The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny & Terror---Natan Sharansky inserted quotes about how democracy could never work in the USSR.
Some of the quotes came from the speeches and writings of prominent Americans. They are... ( added 1 year 104 days ago.) |
American Democracy, Freedom, and National Identity -
- Jean Purcell (1,945)
Jean Purcell
I am completely "sold" on American democracy in particular and democracy in general, so long as the latter includes the right to vote, to have elected representation, and to speak of one's political views and religious beliefs. I am thinking seriously about writing a little book for publication... ( added 1 year 116 days ago.) |
Democracy & Politics: Random & True FAQs about Where I Stand -
- Jean Purcell (1,945)
Jean Purcell
Like me, you may find that when the subject of politics comes up, people quickly make assumptions about what you think about everything.
You may know what it's like to be challenged about your views, once people learn you follow political or national events.
I decided it might be... ( added 1 year 121 days ago.) |
Fourth of July: What Meaning Lies Behind Prostesters' Complaints? -
- Jean Purcell (1,945)
Jean Purcell
The protest news about the recent Independence Day events at
Monticello, home of the drafter of the U. S. Declaration of Independence,
Thomas Jefferson, annoyed me.
It took a while to figure out all the parts of my
reaction. The key part had to do with the meanings behind the complaints and... ( added 1 year 121 days ago.) |
Onward Christian Torturers -
- Rob Lafferty (37)  
Rob Lafferty
"Why are we talking about this in the White House? History will not judge this kindly." Attorney General John Ashcroft in 2003 after a meeting where interrogation techniques were discussed and approved.
America doesn't torture its enemies. So says the President, anyway, and he might actually... ( added 1 year 146 days ago.) |
Why We Love Conspiracy Theories -
- Michael Kocis (1,052) 
Michael Kocis
Once again today, I mistakenly read an article about how 9/11 was an inside job. How the "evil" President Bush knew all about it and let it happen to serve his purpose.
Remember the last great conspiracy theory ? Who "really" shot JFK ? It's been over 40 years and there are still some that... ( added 1 year 258 days ago.) |
We The People Of The United States -
- David Tanguay (9,577)  
David Tanguay
We fought a war against a mad man who tried to rule the world with fear and terror. He had his own countrymen almost worshiping him as a God. How did an entire nation fall for this man? They did not follow out of love only fear, and believing he delivered a purpose and a meaning in life. A man... ( added 2 years 90 days ago.) |
Attention to Political News -
Joel Hirschhorn (2,835) 
Joel Hirschhorn
You may be surprised, as I was, that a recent poll found that more Americans than ever are paying attention to national political news. But this does not necessarily mean that American democracy is in good shape.
Here are the key summary statistics from the poll: 36 percent follow news about... ( added 36 days 13 hours ago.) |
When Government Gets Out of the Way, We All Win -
Nancy Daniels (1,550) 
Nancy Daniels
Today I had a most novel, most enjoyable, and, without a doubt, most unique experience. I walked into the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Agency at 1:10 pm and walked out at 1:20 pm with a new driver's license. No, I am not making this up! And, no I am not exaggerating!
When I first walked in, the... ( added 38 days 17 hours ago.) |
Is This a Drive for Democracy? Raving Loonies, Donald Duck and Frivolous parties! -
- Connor Davidson (5,131) 
Connor Davidson
(This article is intended for humour purposes only and is not intended to be a in-depth political commentary article. The parties are/were real)
Welcome to Democracy anyone can run. I doesn't matter who you are you can still run your country. If you can't even spell politics or can't tell the... ( added 80 days 16 hours ago.) |
Whiny America Needs an Enema -
- JP Bender (9,663) 
JP Bender
For those of you who follow the American political scene, let me assure you that our problems are minimal compared to other countries on the earth's landscape. It's not great of course but, over the past seven months with our new President, our political scene, while not harmonious, has improved... ( added 85 days 15 hours ago.) |
Dear Activist -
- DgsWilson (26)
Response to an email from a well known activist Leader.... I got your plan. I read it. It isn't going to work. I can say this with all surety because I've been watching it - not work - for a long time. I understand peoples emotional attachment to their own ideas. In this case the cost of these... ( added 127 days ago.) |
Let Your Voice Be Heard -
- David Tanguay (9,577)
David Tanguay
"I always believe that ultimately, if people are paying attention, then we get good government and good leadership. And when we get lazy, as a democracy and civically start taking shortcuts, then it results in bad government and politics." Barack Obama We are indeed a government of the people we... ( added 131 days 20 hours ago.) |
So What If Texas Secedes? -
- Jerome Grossman (4)
Most politicians, analysts, and media are giving President Barack Obama good grades for his first one hundred days in office. With the general public Obama seems more popular than ever as measured by his standing in the opinion polls. And, in spite of the deepening recession, more than 50% of... ( added 187 days 18 hours ago.) |
"Great Day:" Photos, History, and an Eye-witness Journal of the Inaugural (Part 3 of 3) -
Walter Rhett (3,078)
Great
Day
Great
Day! The Righteous marchin', God's
gwine build up Zion's walls. --African-American
spiritual
( added 247 days 15 hours ago.) |
"Sweet Freedom's Song:" Great Photos, History, and Descriptions of the Inaugural Day (Part 2 of 3) -
Walter Rhett (3,078)
"Sweet Freedom's Song"
Revolutionary Drill Unit from the Inaugural Parade
(Educational fair use)
Before the inauguration at noon,the number of people joining the assembly built and their mood sprang from the shared sights and sounds.The crowdreveled in the sea of faces.The... ( added 249 days 21 hours ago.) |
History On Parade (Part 1 of 3), Photos, Notes, and the People's History at the American Inaugural -
- Walter Rhett (3,078)
History on Parade
Children getting ready foran inaugural home party in Detroit
(pipercarter, Flickr / under fair educational, non-commerical use )
W hat was it like to be in Washington, DC on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, for the swearing-in of the 44 th President of... ( added 249 days 21 hours ago.) |
Just Say No Republicanism -
Tex Norman (4,200)  
Tex Norman
I was raised by Republicans. My Great Grandfather, Grandfather, and father were all radical Republicans all their life and as far as I know they have never, not one time, not one of them, voted for any candidate other than a Republican. I'm not sure what happened to me. They were all hardwired... ( added 260 days 13 hours ago.) |
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How to Deal with Crazy People -
- John Sammon (3,475) 
John Sammon
How do you deal with someone who's malicious, dishonest, mentally deranged, or all three? George Bush finally held his final press conference, and for perhaps the thirteenth time in recent weeks, he went on the air to once again explain to the American people that he really was a great president... ( added 295 days 11 hours ago.) |
Democracy Requires Pursuit of Justice -
Joel Hirschhorn (2,835)
Joel Hirschhorn
All Americans should seriously examine what seems to be President Obama's lack of commitment to aggressively pursue prosecution of criminals of the Bush Administration, including George W. Bush. His two arguments seem to be that such activities by his new administration would be overly partisan... ( added 297 days 18 hours ago.) |
A New Political Party Is Needed -
Joel Hirschhorn (2,835)
Joel Hirschhorn
Set aside any Obama euphoria you feel. The other important news is that third-party presidential candidates had a miserable showing this year, totaling just over one percent of the grand total with 1.5 million votes nationwide, compared to some 123 million votes for Barack Obama and John... ( added 359 days 16 hours ago.) |
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