806 articles related to "government"

The Bitch: Up the Creek with Nanny!

Well Darlings, It seems those of us hoping to see an end put to the Nanny State when the coalition government came to power may still have some time to wait. Sadly, Blackpool Council is the living proof that Nanny remains alive and well. Now if ev...

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The Bitch: Horsing Around with Labour!

Well Darlings, This week I've decided to horse around by saying a few things about the latest soap to hit our screens: the contest for the leadership of the Labour Party. Have you noticed how seriously they are taking it, and rightly so, and ye...

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Mutually Beneficial Voluntary Transactions in a Free Market Economy

What is economics? If you've taken any sort of economics course, you've probably heard the phrase mutually beneficial voluntary transactions. As I will continue to say, however, you don't need to be an expert economist to understand th...

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Being Reminded that We're All Simply Americans

As I sat, remembering the pain, anger, loss, grief, patriotism, and unity that 9/11 caused, I can't help but also think about the controversy that New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin's comment caused a couple of weeks ago. The hoopla began the Thur...

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Who Is Al-Qaida? -Fast Moving War On Terror-Prep 101

On October 25, 2005, at approximately 8:00 a.m, PST., Esther was traveling along a double rural highway road in the Northern California town of Susanville in Lassen County. Her small truck had several bales of hay balanced in the back. The speed limi...

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Armchair Economics - Capitalism, Consumerism, and Narcissism

Some people propose that today's youth and humans in general in this society comprise the most narcissistic, self-centered population the world has ever seen. On the other hand, some conclude that we are merely seeing a change or shift in norms ...

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The Fight to Keep Online Poker Legal

The Poker Players Alliance is leading the rally to keep online poker legal and fight the hypocritical and prohibitionist anti-gaming legislation from Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and others. Below are details on how you can participate. First of all, ...

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Blood Diamond Trade Remains Unchecked

Created to stem the flow of illegal diamonds, The Kimberley Process is on the tip of collapse, as its leading designer, Ian Smillie, leaves angrily. He says governments and the industry have to act against gross violations. Blood Diamonds are used t...

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Why Do We Trust Politicians?

I was looking over some political polls recently and noticed the approval ratings of Congress are dismally low, 13-37% depending on the poll you read. Offhand, this would indicate we do not believe they are doing the job we elected them to do, and a ...

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US Government Recognizes 'They Slew The Dreamer'

A friend just brought it to the attention of Gary Revel today that the United States Government has indeed recognized his conclusion of a conspiracy in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Un...

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