806 articles related to "government"

The Intrigues of Political Debate

If you have ever entered into a political debate, you should understand that politics is usually intriguing, complicated but never easy. It's far too simplistic to try and categorize individuals as being on the political left or political right....

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A Report Card On This Generation's American Politicians

As the first decade of this century comes to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to look back over the past twenty years to see how this generation's politicians have managed the affairs of the Federal government and the country. Twenty y...

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Governing The Planet

"I believe that national sovereignty will shrink in the face of universal interdependence." ~ Explorer, diver and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau Imagine a roadway through an ancient village, with houses on either side - a few big houses, owned by...

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Sigmund Freud's Nephew and Corporate Alien Control

His name was Edward L. Bernays. He was Sigmund Freud's Nephew. He was born in Vienna on November 22, 1891 and died in his home at Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 9, 1995 at the age of 103. Before the early twentieth century, marketers thought...

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Police and Effective Communication

If there is one occupation where communication skills are an absolutely essential that is the job of a police officer. In terms of police officers and the jobs they are expected to do on the street, communications skills are so critical that they can...

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Make Your Vote Count

Election time in the United States is fast approaching. Choices need to be made and votes cast. In the scheme of things - there are winners and losers. In the cold, hard factual world, the voters are not always the victors - the candidates are not al...

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Why Are The Washington Politicians The Only Americans Not Concerned About The Looming Government Debt Crisis?

Before we try to understand why the Washington political class is so clueless about the gathering budget and debt storm clouds that are fast approaching, it might be a good idea to review the latest estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO...

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What Does A Paula Poundstone Comedy Bit Have In Common With Obama's Failed Economic Policies?

As I observe the Obama administration flail away at trying to "fix" the economy, I am reminded of an old Paula Poundstone comedy monologue/skit that she did several years ago. She was discussing that whenever you see a horrid television show, or a ve...

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The Truth About the Community Reinvestment Act

Following the housing crisis and the 2008 financial collapse, there has been a lot of finger-pointing regarding the culprits of the mess. One such scapegoat has been the Community Reinvestment Act. Most people, however, have no idea what this act is,...

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Gas Prices To Come Down Unless George Bush And Big Oil Intervene

The average price of gasoline has now reached an all time high in the United States at $3.03 per gallon. Higher even than in the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. The recent cease fire and UN agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the Hizbollah and the re...

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