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Many Government officials at the fag end of their service seriously think of entering politics. The main attraction is that no basic qualifications are necessary and physical disability is no disqualification.

Newsflash: mainstream media is not unbiased. If they have their way, liberal or conservative, you will vote for the candidate you want in office, but what do you want?

The ideals of The Know Nothing Party promoted anti-Roman Catholic and anti-immigrant values. Formed in New York City, in 1849, lodges soon formed in other major American cities and members replied to queries about the group with "I know nothing."

It often seems that our elected leaders think we are really stupid. Maybe we are. What should be done about the corruption, dishonesty and general lack of ethics and morals in our leaders?

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was one of a few women to serve as a physician in the Civil War, she received the Congressional Medal of Honor, and was an advocate for increased rights for women whose actions alienated her fellow suffragists and led to arrests.

In which I offer my opinion on the five best performances given by male actors in the history of American hour-length television dramatic shows.

This article is a look at my opinion as a 'Nam vet.

A commentary from the UK on the state of the country.

Among the many competing ideas for the reform of election campaign finance, here is a novel one we might try.

Beckett and Sasson write, "The punitive turn in crime policy is not primarily the result of a worsening crime problem..." Politicians are using politics of panic, supporting wrongfully harsh penal measures when other methods can address the problems.

The politics that exist in the office today can impact your working relationships. Depending on how you play the game, you might have all the troops rallying for you or rallying against you.

A historic analysis of the development of papermaking in Wisconsin's Fox River Valley, its environmental effects, and in general paper politics in the US and the world.

The democrats taking back the hill has sent you to the moon with elation but you can't stand that republican in your office who won't shut up. What do you do when personal politics threatens to bleed over into office politics?

When Clinton loses ground, she shows where her skills lie and it's the dirty politics that America is sick of.

The effects of negative politics on the public and how it serves to entertain and not to educate.

Associated Content contacted the Archbishop to discuss the embattled Reverend Dr. Jeremiah Wright, politics, the black church and how many of his fellow clergymen and congregation members are reacting to all the controversy.

In the United States, Aristotle's Politics is a text we look to in order to understand the foundation of our own democracy. It is unsettling, then, how Aristotle's argument for the best practicable city sounds unfair to our modern ears.

Falling in love with a friend is hard on your heart if they don't see you the same way. A tale of love and politics.

The media, through it's own objectives, no longer reports the news. Their individual purpose-driven reporting, alters politics in America.

During the first portion of Reconstruction, Americans were uninterested in politics. As interest peaked in the late Nineteenth Century, topics like women's rights, racism and religion were on everyone's mind.

While politics can be a complex matter to understand for some, sociologists have been able to breakdown the matter into two distinct categories that can help one to better understand how some processes of the politcal process play out in democracies.

As the primary season heats up, and candidates like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton attempt to court the Hollywood elite, I would like to examine this "Hollywood and politics" phenomenon, and even give some reasons why actors' political opinions actually might matter.

Politics is not about governing or solving the public's problems, it's about congressional employment security.

With the rise of women into the upper echelons of national politics, the topic of feminism in politics is extremely timely. This paper discusses the topic in detail.

Thirty-two Vermont towns have passed resolutions to impeach our president and vice-president. This article explores what these statements of lack of confidence mean to national politics.

Semantics are a large part of politics. A Florida state senator recently sponsored a bill that would ban the use of the term "illegal alien" from all official state documents.

Washington, baseball and politics.

Video games are clashing with politics, and it's not pretty. Learn in here why video games shouldn't be banned or tampered with in any way.

A summary of book one, part two, of Aristotle's The Politics.

A summary of book one, part one, or Aristotle's The Politics.

My experience coaching a children's basketball game and what I learned.

Some common-sense tips on how to avoid fueling the office politics fire

Bushisms abour politics for 2006. Our "great decider" "aims to be a competitive nation." "Did I say these words?" Sorry, Mr. President, you did.

This is a piece that reviews and offers criticism of Toyin Falola and Ann Genova's "The Politics of the Global Oil Industry: An Introduction"

So you are an undergrad majoring in political science or a recent grad wondering how to launch your career in politics? There is no one hard and fast answer or secret, but here are a few tips and suggestions from someone who has been there, done that and learned the ropes.

A brief player's manual for handling office politics.

The election of 1966 marked a turning point in Georgia politics. The first Republican gubernatorial candidate of the century, a dark-horse segregationist Democrat, and a write-in campaign on behalf of a former governor made for an exciting and unique chain of events.

Article from 2005 year covering the political and social ramifications of the devastating Kashmir Earthquake

Office politics is a natural part of human behavior. If the office politics become out of control it can affect operations, innovation and morale.

America's youth - women especially - have become increasingly uninvolved in politics over the past few years. Although this in itself is alarming, the fact that this is one of the most frenzied times in America's political history makes this issue even more disturbing.

Why, in politics, do we throw out the common sense our parents instilled in us?

Is there really a place in politics for morality, and if so, whose morals?

Where is the line drawn between politics and religion? The trend is showing that the line is becoming blurrier and blurrier.

Thanks to the World Wide Web, common people like me have a voice, and we are shaking up this world. We're shaping our culture and unexpectedly revolutionizing politics.

In our hyper-politicized nation, political labels are affixed to people as soon as they voice an opinion. This series seeks to address current issues rationally by keeping politics out of it. Feedback and suggestions for future articles are welcome.

A brief essay on the stupidity factor in politics, politicians, and the people that elect them.

Politics in the US are growing odder daily. Is it just me or have you noticed the issues are just a bit out of left field?

I was born in Eastern Kentucky, a bastion of Democratic politics. My family moved from Kentucky, to Indiana, when I turned ten years of age, but my parents remained staunch Democrats.

How illegal immigration is impacted by the interplay of economics and politics, and how federalism can impact this relationship.

Both media pundit and laymen opinions agree the US electorate is fast becoming disenchanted by the 2 party system and will voice that disenfranchisement in future national elections. Such backlash at the polls may spawn a revolution in politics in 2008.

the structure of the Chinese government and Chinese politics

These quotes are examples of the public's disdain for politics and politicians.

A critical analysis of George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language".

So many people seem to be blinded by the actual facts in politics today. If you are interested in politics or the war then I suggest you read this article thoroughly. The truth may hurt but it doesn't change the fact that it is still truth.

the history and politics of Great Britain

A brief overview of Pat Robertson's stunning 1988 presidential campaign and its contribution to the rise of evangelical Christians in American politics.

The media has always had a close relationship with American politics. From the Gazette of the United States to the New York Times, they have been the linking point between what happens in politics and the public.

I thought I had heard everything about the politics of hip-hop. That was until I heard from Davey D. He spoke on many different facets of the impact the hip-hop world has on our culture - and how it is a culture all in itself.

The Politics of Jesus sets out to reveal the social ethic of Jesus as contained in the Bible and specifically the Gospel of Luke.

Lecture notes on Ambler's The French Army in Politics: 1945-62 and its relation to North African independence.

An analysis of ethics from the perspectives of politics (Machiavelli), humanism (Kurtz), and christian morality (Aquinas).

Top ten blogs about American politics, for me, are the ones which present the dark alleys of power, the shady deals and the hot news in a way a lay person can understand.

This editorial piece explains an Evangelical pastor's decision to speak out to his congregation about the political polarization of Christians who favor the right. Basically, it opens the door for Christians to realize their freedom of political beliefs.

Political theorists have argued for centuries if religion and politics are naturally intertwined or independent of one another. But history shows that religious principles often shape the code of behavior that governments implement for their citizens.

If the U.S. doesn't come together and put partisan politics aside, the nation will face further political division. Critical legislation needs to be passed in order to ensure that we, as a nation, are adequately protected.

More and more Americans look to the internet for their news and information. This article lists some of my favorite news and politics web sites targeted at conservative audiences.

An analysis of the clash between traditional beliefs and new ideas, specifically as seen in science fiction and politics.

In this follow-up to a previous article, I offer some of my favorite mainstream web sites for fans of conservative politics.

Tired of politics as usual, Robin Williams who plays Tom Dobbs in Man of the Year runs for president as an independent making his voice heard.

Katie Raymond Aims to Show America the Future Generation Have Views on Everything from Politics to Society and Are Not Afraid to Share Them

This article discusses the root cause of divorce and dysfunctional single parent families in America and how Oprah Winfrey can help fix it, if Americans nominate her as the next Vice President

Looking for political commentary in the Free State? Check out these blogs about Maryland politics

Joanne B. Freeman, a social historian, writes an engaging and entertaining book Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New Republic.

A brief book review of The Southern Lady: From Pedestal to Politics, 1830-1930 by Anne Firor Scott.

Journaling exercise based on the book Bordering on Chaos. I discuss the dynamics of current (late 20th century, early 21st century) politics in Mexico. Created for an honors business course.

This essay examines and discusses the emergence and existence of identity politics through the scope of Marx's The Communist Manifesto, Derrick Bell's Faces at the Bottom of the Well, and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.

Religion and Politics

MSNBC.com has reported that Michael Bloomberg will not, in fact, seek an independent bid for the presidency. This comes as a disappointment for many who were looking for a solution to partisan politics.

Showing a prediction as to where America is heading in politics if left unchecked by American citizens and government officials.

Is this the right kind of politics that people follow?...Politics is nothing but the dynastic business of the politicians...

This article on the politics of vaccine injury details how vaccines can cause widespread damage to many children, and why we do not hear about that, but rather how safe vaccines are.

I am not one that will usually write about politics. Personally, it is a subject I tend to shy away from because of the controversies and the tendencies of bringing out the worse in what people have to say.

Politics and sports have always been intertwined. Whether used for publicity or lawmaking - from the first pitch to the Roger Clemens hearings - politicians and sports stars are interdependent of one or another.

Those that dislike the politics of fear rejoice as Republican Presidential Candidate Rudolph "Rudy" Giuliani drops out of the race.

It's the time of year for predictions for the upcoming year. We offer the following for politics in the spirit of being, if often in error, never in doubt.

This article talks about office politics and kind of interactions most employees face.

What CHANGE? There will be no change until congress learns to work together and that will be when Hell freezes over.

An interview with Mike Gagnon, a Canadian journalist on the war and politics.

The process of clearing the phony pillars of power politics from the face of the earth may take a few more decades to accomplish according to "The Penny King", the former Chairman and CEO of Penny King Holdings Corporation!

Does feminism play a role in the politics of today? Does gender have anything to do with specific battles that politicians go through? Those answers and more are in this article.

A look at historical events in America's past and how both the Democratic and Republican Parties may incluence minority voters to be aligned with a specific party group today, based on that group's past experiences.

Comparing power and politics within an organization. Power and politics within an organization involves organizational resources, money, people time and authority. Power must be established and evenly divided between ownership, customers and employee workforces.

Being successful in the office environment is very dependent on how good you are at office politics.

Reaching far beyond gavel-pounding, statute-stretching jurisprudence, this is an examination of the more visceral, emotional elements of our politics.

Avoiding politics in all conversations used to be the general rule. But should it always be followed?