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Civil Society: an option besides state and private

Civil society is the voluntary sector distinct from the state and from free enterprise.

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Political Issues

John Stuart Mill: a thinker for our time

The nineteenth century philosopher was an arch-exponent of freedom of speech and choice of lifestyles.

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Political Issues

What Can Australians Do About the Current Political Situation?

"What can I do about treatment of refugees," "I am appalled at what mining is doing to our country, but I don't know what to do about it!" These cries are now heard on many forums.

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Political Issues

Alternatives to Capitalism and Socialism

The simplistic idea that capitalism and socialism are the only alternatives for the ordering of economic systems is seriously wrong

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Political Issues

Political Correctness

My rant at the extraordinary lengths that people in many developed countries must go to in order to avoid the potential upset by others.

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US Politics

Cliven Bundy and the Sovereign Citizens

Extremists in the United States are in a self-proclaimed war with their government in what they say is a patriotic defence of freedom

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Political Leaders

Why are so Many People Mourning the Death of Tony Benn?

A firebrand Socialist of the old school, Tony Benn had time to listen to everyone. His radical politics were for the people, not the establishment elite.

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Political Issues

What It Means to Promote the General Welfare

Mentioned explicitly in the Preamble to the Constitution, "Welfare" is defined as health, happiness, prosperity or well-being & liberty. A common good of the people, by the people.

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US Politics

American Cop Shakedown

Innocent U.S. citizens are being deprived of their valuables under the rules of civil forfeiture

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Political Issues

Political Scoundrels Behaving Badly

The faith of the general public in the democratic process is shaken in many countries when politicians become philanderers, thieves, and addicts.

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World Politics

What will 2011 go down in history for?

2011 will have been a memorable year to each of us for many reasons but how will history remember it?

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Voting and Elections

An Open Letter to All Ron Paul Supporters

Instead of launching insults at people who criticize Ron Paul, perhaps Ron Paul sheeple should question his credentials a bit more.

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World Politics

An American owns Australia

Australia recently had an election (13th Sept 2013) and the winner, in theory, is the top dog in Australia. But he isn't.

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Other Politics

Fiery New Brands for Aussie politics

Let's take a peek at the major parties of Australian politics and see if we can give them a quick makeover.

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Voting and Elections

The American Election Process

There are numerous problems we need to fix in the election process, with the reform needed in both the primary and general election process process.

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US Politics

What Is Wrong with Politics?

Politics are often the source of complaints, and there is much to complain about. However, people rarely see the problems on their own side. Fairness requires a total look.

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Laws and Requirements

Cigarette Companies Versus the Government

Will the law forcing cigarette manufacturers result in a reality similar to that which George Orwell depicted in his book "1984?"

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Political Issues

Politics: Why Political Issues Cannot Find Agreement

Politics is contemptuous, and rarely in modern times will political issues find agreement. Why this happens is probably a mixture of several factors.

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