Politics
It's Broke Let's Fix It
February 21st, 2008
In my advanced years I tend to desire contribution to my society. The best way for me to contribute is to elevate social consciousness by opening a dialog on the subjects that most disturb me. In th more...
Is a Worldwide Common Language just over the Horizon?
February 19th, 2008
by Philip Yaffe I am an American living in Belgium since 1974. Ever since arriving here, I have been hearing the mantra “To be a good European, you should learn several languages”. Almost from th more...
Abracadabra--with hope, towards change!
February 16th, 2008
There is a ring in the air. It is reverberating from the East Coast to the West Shores. Sweeping from the Chilly North to the Sunny South. more...
Pellet Guns A Collectors Opinion
February 13th, 2008
There are many arguments for and against gun control in this country and with so many misusing firearms it’s not hard to understand the position of those in favor of more control or banning and those more...
No Clear Winners after “Super Tuesday”
February 10th, 2008
After Super Tuesday neither the Democrats nor the Republicans have a clear winner and the battle goes on to the next round. Elections were held in 24 states to determine presidential nominees for the more...
Do we really want more of Hillary’s “Experience?”
January 2nd, 2008
The next time Hillary spouts off about Senator Barrack Obama’s so called lack of experience (as if any position adequately prepares one for the presidency) he should politely point out “Do we really w more...
Burning Down the House: The Firebombing Welsh Dragons
December 13th, 2007
The lush green valleys and long sandy beaches of Wales are one of the most popular UK holiday destinations for English tourists. However, their beauty harbours dark secrets from a time when Wales w more...
Social Media Website Growth Linked to Need for Human Connection?
November 29th, 2007
Since the beginning of time, the human need for connection and conversation has been very strong. If you think back to high school or college psychology class, you may recall a man by the name of Ab more...
Salvation of the Middle Class
November 10th, 2007
Salvation of the Middle ClassI never thought I would write a politically motivated piece, but the continuous deterioration of our national fiber is particularly alarming. I believe that our situation more...
Emergency imposed in Pakistan with Bush nod
November 5th, 2007
Islamabad, Nov 05: Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf proclaimed emergency in the country only after receiving a nod from the Bush Administration, a diplomatic source has claimed. Though more...