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Obama Begins Reparations

President Obama kicked off “Reparations Week” today by betraying Kenya. His administration will be selling Manhattan back to the Native Americans for $24 (plus interest).

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Voting and Elections

Countdown to Crisis: the looming electoral problems in the United Kingdom

In the coming general election due in May no party is likely to have a majority, but the Scots Nationalists might hold the balance of power.

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Political Issues

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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Voting and Elections

What now for the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom survived the independence referendum, but major constitutional questions are rising.

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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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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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US Politics

Third Parties in the U.S

Third parties in the U.S, ones other than the mainstream Republican and Democratic parties, and especially ones with viable and common-sense platforms.

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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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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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Political Leaders

Scent of a President: Four American Presidents Favoring Caswell Massey Fragrances

Caswell Massey has been in business longer than the United States has been an independent nation, and its illustrious clientele includes four U.S. Presidents.

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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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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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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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Laws and Requirements

Do Sexual Predator Laws Work?

Sexual predators are required to be registered and tracked. Even signs are placed in their yards to protect the public. Do these laws work? Are we really protecting our children?

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Political Leaders

Why Did The British Celebrate Thatcher's Death?

It might be difficult for some to imagine why Margaret Thatcher's death will be celebrated in many towns and cities across the UK. Here is an explanation, not a justification.

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Political Issues

Term Limits For Congress. Can it be done?

We've all heard people say they are for term limits, for members of Congress. But can it really be done? Let's take a look at what it would take, and if we can actually do it.

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