Jane Addams
In 1912, women could vote in several Western states, but not in any state east of the Mississippi River, and during the presidential election of that same year, neither the Republican candidate William Howard Taft, nor the Democrat candidate ... [... more]
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Book Review--1984 - Independent Parties
Summer has officially started and I hope that you have your reading list already established. If you are a fan of fiction, then you know the classics are a must on your list. May I suggest George Orwell's 1984, especially this election year and ... [... more]
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Republicans and Democrats on Immigration - Independent ...
There is an estimated 10 to 20 million illegal aliens in this country. In California alone, there are about 3 million illegal immigrants and it is said to cost around 9 billion dollars year to take care of them. "If illegal aliens were given ... [... more]
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Think Different-Vote Independent - Independent Parties
This is an interesting election year I must say. We have the media doing their pundit thing and the politicians doing their spin. Both major parties talk about change, in particular Barrack Obama is milking that word for what it's worth. I have ... [... more]
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Book Review--The Revolution: A Manifesto - Independent ...
I hope that you're gearing up for your favorite summer reads as you head to the beach or lounge by the pool. A must read, especially during this election year, is The Revolution: A Manifesto by Ron Paul. The New York Post once wrote of Ron Paul ... [... more]
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Why Faith and Politics Do Not Mix - Independent Parties
The Greek Philosopher, Plato, in his book, The Republic, argues that all political systems were innately corrupt. Looking at our current government and politics, I would say that he is right. A person of faith, I believe, cannot enter politics ... [... more]
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It's the Federal Reserve, Stupid! - Independent Parties
Before, I go any further-I wanted to clear up any issues of why I chose the title above. By no means, am I belittling anyone. Most of us have heard, "it's the economy, stupid," from the Clinton administration. That is where my inspiration for [... more]
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Independent Thinking and the Nonconformist - Independent ...
This year has been an exciting time for me in the world of politics. My background is that I have never been so involved in politics before. I have to thank Ron Paul for this passion; he has forever truly inspired me. This week, a friend ... [... more]
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Christians, Neo-Cons, and Warmongers-Oh My! - ...
I really ponder at the scripture in the Bible where Jesus states: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called, sons of God." So, what does that make Christians who advocate war? I won't answer that; I'll leave that up to the ... [... more]
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What McCain and Obama Aren't Saying - Independent Parties
Our economy is extremely shaky, and the dollar is going through a crises. Do we hear the two major candidates addressing this? All we hear are attacks from both sides but, hey what's a campaign without the smearing? The latest smear for Obama ... [... more]
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We the People Are Silent - Independent Parties
Today I came across a Wall Street Journal article entitled Why No Outrage? This article is a commentary about the current economic crises we face and we as a nation seem to be nonresponsive. According to James Grant, "Through history, outrageous ... [... more]
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Book Review-Animal Farm - Independent Parties
I hope you are reading great books this summer and the short novel you must read is George Orwell's Animal Farm. It is an easy read, but an intriguing piece that can be read within a week. This satirical novella is compelling; it is based on ... [... more]
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