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Unusual United States Political Parties

What, are the only parties you know about Democrat and Republican? Oh, so you’re heard of the Libertarian and Green parties? No, think even more obscure.
The United States has hundreds of political parties; quite a few of them have even put up a candidate.
Even recently! But let’s take a look at some of [...]

The 2008 Election and the Iraq War Ripple

Time heals all wounds.
That’s an old proverb.
But how much time? It probably depends on the wound.
For now, no one can say that the United States is over the 9/11 attack.
The attack, the Afghanistan war, and the Iraq war, have left a scar that will grow up and grow older with us, year [...]

The Most Colorful Presidential Nicknames

Well, that’s one of the benefit of a Democracy, is you can make fun of or chum around with the Commander in Chief, and not get beheaded for it.
Nothing expresses the colorful character of United States culture like the nicknames we give our Presidents.
Here are some of the best, with the stories behind [...]

The Role of Religion in Presidential Politics

This year’s Presidential election presents a wide spectrum of religious faith amongst the candidates.
This year more than ever, it begs the question: What role, if any, should religion play in the policies of the Federal government?The American people seem to lean towards the side of preferring religious candidates.
After all, there’s no point in [...]

Did Bush Kill the Conservative Party?

The question on millions of voter’s minds is, “Can we ever trust again?”This isn’t just granola-munching Flower Child Liberals talking, either.
Conservative voices this year have spent more time criticizing their own group than they have been defending that group from outsiders.
A collective groan can be heard going up from the Grand Old Party [...]