Did you know that the term political left originated in France during the French revolution? After the King and Queen were executed, France became a republic. The terms left and right evolved from the seating in the modern parliament. These are even ...
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Government government gold currency moneyAfter almost a month of protests and people living in the streets, rocks being thrown, blood being spilled, and many injured, Egyptian President Mubarak finally resigns. There was partying and cheers from the streets all night. The people had spoken ...
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Government government abuse theyThe Vice President has always been good for a quote, or in many cases, a misquote, when it comes to explaining the reality of our world. However, many times you wonder if he and the rest of us are living in the same world and reality or we are stuck ...
Government government economic uncertain program timeWell Darlings, If I were to ask who the most unpopular and disliked people are today, I doubt it would take anyone long to come up with politicians or bankers, and probably both. We take at face value what these people tell us at our peril. However ...
Government government people todayWithout having to venture into the back of every restaurant in this city, you know their faces. Without having to open your eyes as you walk down any given street, their culture is heard and felt resonating into the consciousness of each New Yorker. ...
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