The Manipulated Masses

Used and Abuses since the beginning of time, their meek displacement is their biggest crime. There is power in numbers or hadn't you heard, flocks are stronger ask any bird. Slay the unjust king as if a mad dog, the strength of the masses only limited by their fog. The demanding rulers want you to fight, let them fight their own battles it is time to unite. A necessarily evil indeed they proclaim, now they need us no longer, so who is to blame.

Diamonds – A Blessing or Curse?

These bits of carbon known as diamonds have probably caused more suffering and misery throughout the world than any other piece of stone on this planet!

Democratic Socialist Nation-States Wallow in Inefficiency and Corruption

A democracy which listens to its people is one of the greatest forms of government that a human society can hope for. However when a democratic society becomes purely socialistic in nature as we see with many nation-states around the world it no longer works. In fact it slips into a government of corruption and inefficiency and move towards dictatorship communism.

When You Are Ready to Slash Regulation and Bust Bureaucracy Give Me a Call

As one citizen to another perhaps you will join me in my frustrations over the overregulation and bureaucracy of our government. Our government is our government it is not their government or anyone else's. It belongs to the people and our government does not belong to the nation-state of Mexico or Venezuela or the EU. The United States government is not the French government, is not the British government, is not the Saudi Arabian government and it is certainly not the Chinese government.

Good News About the Middle East You Probably Didn't See in Your Newspaper

If you picked up a newspaper today you undoubtedly would see stories about the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. Chances are the articles would contain information about air strikes, bombings, broken cease-fires and other clashes that have made this part of the world a hotbed of violence for decades.

What's Wrong With The American People?

What's wrong with the American people? Do we not learn from our history? Does the fall of Saigon ring a bell? Read on and see how one 25 year old Marine explains our world dilemma better than the President. What is wrong with the American people? We're asleep at the wheel and a bad crash is coming if we don't wake up in time.

Regrettable

A commentary on the use of language by speechwriters and politicians to avoid concessions and apologies.

The Immigration Bill: First Do No Harm

Much of the Proposed Immigration Bill in the Senate seems Unenforceable. We should not do something just for the sake of doing something. Action is definitely needed but only the correct action.

War - A Rational 21st Century Foreign Policy Strategy?

The U.S. chose to respond to the 9/11 terror attack with war, and violence has intensified worldwide ever since. Under 21st century conditions of growing interconnectedness, spreading individual awareness of events, and spreading individual access to technology, is war a rational foreign policy strategy?

President Jimmy Carter Has Lost All Sense Of Propriety

I liked Carter but felt that he was too trusting and niave to be our President. While he turned out to be one of the worst presidents of the 20th century, I still liked and respected him. That is untill the last several years. Each year my respect for him has diminished. Now I just think of him as a big mouthed publicity hound.

Smoking Ban in British Columbia

Due to new legislation regarding smoking in public areas, you may find drastic changes to your everyday life, smoker or not.

You Can Send Dog Poop To Your Congressman

A Colorado jury this week found that a woman who sent feces in the mail to a politician had done nothing illegal. Rather, the jury agreed, such actions are protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Democrats And Republicans Get Confused About Which Side They're On

Following an appeal that negated Wilson's release from jail, two protest groups organized themselves outside of the courthouse. After separating into Republican and Democrat groups, two party leaders realized simultaneously that they were standing in the wrong crowd.

Presidential Race - Who Has the Edge, Republicans or Democrats?

There are certain presidential candidates who, although are competent candidates, have obstacles facing their potential election.