- Can Women Govern? By : Susan Bernau
The answer to that question can be found in the historical record
From September 23, 1953 to July 7, 1954,Sühbaataryn Yanjmaa acted as Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Great Khural of Mongolia making her the first women political ruler in contemporary history (except for queens) - What Next For Rudy Giuliani? By : Susan Bernau
On March 13, 2008 Rudy Giuliani pitched in for McCain who had to go vote in the senate Rudy headlined a $1000 a plate luncheon for McCain saying that he believed that the Republicans could win Pennsylvania - Barack Obama Can By : Susan Bernau
Even though Barack Obama has only served in national office for three years, his ability to, as State Sen Donne Trotter, a Democrat, says, be "a quick read, a quick study" compensates for the lack of experience - A McCain-Giuliani Ticket? It's Not So Far Fetched By : Stuart Nachbar
I am not on the inside of any presidential campaign, but I consider myself to be a good student of politics And as a writer, I have the luxury of going against the grain on campaigns and issues - Disillusionment And Hope By : Julie Redstone
The complexity of the human heart allows us to hope for something and to expect that we will be disappointed in it at the same time, to maintain ideals, and believe that they will never be realized at the same time Holding these dual views defines the nature of disillusionment – the profound sense that one's most cherished hopes will not materialize in one's lifetime or in the space of time in which the heart feels things should or must happen - The Audacity Of Reality By : Kurt Hartman
Every day, I am am bombarded by the ever-present drivel that we call "news" in this country By the time my head hits a wrinkled, unintentionally drool-stained pillow, my mind is awash in opinion, conjecture, and a range of commentary that is inexcusably vast - The Last King Of Spain? By : Roger Munns
A young King Juan Carlos helped steer Spain from a dictatorship to a modern democracy after he came to the throne some 32 years ago, and his achievements include defending the fledgling democracy in 1981 from an attempted coup
Once popular and regarded as a man of the people, recent times have been more troubling for the king as political groups on both the left and right have called for an end to the Spanish monarchy - An Astronaut For Second Chair On The Democratic Ticket By : Stuart Nachbar
While I went out on a long limb to suggest that Rudy Giuliani may be the best running mate for Republican presidential candidate John McCain, I am at a loss to guess who would run with whom on the Democratic ticket The highly competitive race between Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Barack Obama has had more than its share of drama — and more than its share of barbs that will only help a Republican deflate the credibility of the eventual nominee - Subprime Mortgage Crisis; Democrats Want Too Much And Republicans Want Too Little By : Aubrey Clark
It’s the same ole same ole, sound-bites and finger pointing as to who can solve the mortgage crisis plaguing American homeowners During an election year it’s harder than usual to separate the malarkey from the earnestness of the politicians on this matter - The Need For A New Ethic In America Presidential Campaigns By : Julie Redstone
America's love for a display of might and power, of triumph over the adversary, and of a 'winning strategy', is not only evident in her foreign policy and conduct of war, but also in her presidential campaigns Here, aggression, while disapproved of by many at one level, is also admired by others, and seems almost to be a necessity of political life – one that applies to political rivals at home as well as to adversaries abroad - 4th Of July Patriotism Is Buying American Products -- Everyday By : Todd Lipscomb
There’s no denying it-- the US - Will The Next Generation Of Leaders Please Stand Up? By : Todd A. Smith
When an assassin’s bullet ended the life of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr - US Military Resigns - Choosing Court; Bring On The Draft By : Average Joe Boomer
What would happen if many in the US Military simply resigned
Benefit to them: If US military volunteers would just resign, their risk of war zone deployment or any further service would be over - Have We Achieved Our Objectives In Iraq? By : Dan Ronco
Exactly where are we in this conflict It's difficult to cut through to the truth with so much hot air coming from all sides - Jon Corzine’s Compassionate Conservatism By : Stuart Nachbar
Here in New Jersey, the Garden State, we have a governor who has just proposed to make $500 million in permanent spending cuts, refinance state debt, reduce municipal aid, eliminate two cabinet departments, and introduce tougher standards in math and science education
These are proposals that you might expect from a Republican, but Jon Corzine is a fiscally conservative, moderate to liberal social issues Democrat - To Give Respect When It's Due: Charles Rangel By : Charles Sumpter
No one currently in the United States Congress has the guts and might to say what is truly on his mind except Harlem's own Charles B Rangel - Should Obama Start Drama? By : Todd A. Smith
Throughout the Democratic primaries, Senator Barack Obama has dedicated his entire campaign to change Change from the usual divisive politics and mudslinging that have characterized many presidential elections by putting more emphasis on the issues that are important to voters such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the economy - Run Barack Run! By : Warren Cornelius
Do you remember Jesse Jackson’s run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 Do you recall the hope and pride that filled the streets of the African American community during Jackson’s two campaigns - Myth vs. Fact Helping Homeowners – Another Perspective By : Aubrey Clark
The looming mortgage crisis has affected almost everyone in all facets of life When the homes stop selling the builders stop building, the carpenters stop nailing, the painters stop painting, paint stores stop selling and Home Depot stock hits record lows - Federal Emergency Management Agency Fails By : Phil Forp
In the wake of a tragedy we are often left in a state of complete and utter shock Especially in events where our homes are destroyed and our loves one separated from us, our minds are the furthest thing from rational or clear - Cult Leader Calls Obama A Monkey By : Horace Miskel
Just when many Americans believed that Barack Obama’s success in the Democratic primary was a sign that racial divisions were mending, racism has reappeared and threatens to curtail the progress that has been made
Lyndon LaRouche recently compared Obama, one of the most successful Blacks in politics, to a monkey and referred to his mother as a race-mixing slut, comparing her to Margaret Mead, a woman who had various husbands of various ethnic backgrounds - Dati Does U-Turn on Virginity Annulment Marriage By : Johnny Summerton
The French justice minister, Rachida Dati, has once again shown that she has a less than a firm grasp of her job by doing a complete volte face in a case that has been making the headlines here in France over the past week
On Monday Dati asked the public prosecutors office to appeal a court ruling, which had annulled a marriage because the wife had lied about being a virgin - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Speaks Out By : Johnny Summerton
It’s just what France (and the world) has been waiting for – the real story behind the marriage of the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and his third wife Carla
And that’s exactly what it’s going to get on Thursday – apparently – with the release of a new book “La Véritable Histoire de Carla et Nicolas” - Cinco de Mayo, Mon Dieu! By : B.L. Lindstrom
Having been brought up in a school system and time period that emphasized math and science it should come as no surprise to anyone that I know very little about American history And when I say American history, I mean American, not just the United States - Panama and Its Foreign Relations For Economic Development and Sustainability By : Laurie Cooper
Panama and its foreign relations concern itself with two major issues for Panama’s development—the Panama Canal and international trade and shipping Since Panama is located at the isthmus of Central America, it has good reason to be involved in most foreign counterparts - Panama: The Politics By : Laurie Cooper
Politics in Panama has been more of constitutional democracy throughout the 20th century The history of coup led by General Manuel Noriega back in 1968 has brought power to the military as Noriega had manipulated most of the highest officials of the government - Sarkozy Muscles in on EU Reform By : Johnny Summerton
It's just under a fortnight until France takes over the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union and already the rest of Europe is getting a taste of what it can expect
At a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday, Sarkozy said the Union would not be able to go ahead with any further expansion without ratification of the Lisbon treaty - Oil Drilling and the Election By : Michael DeVries
So you think the politicians are pushing the Offshore Drilling idea because it is something that will make the price of gas go down I guess you also believed that in the 2004 election, that this Administration was going to do something about Gay Marriage - Quantrill’s Massacre of Lawrence By : Attila Jancsina
The Lawrence Massacre took place on August 21, 1863 during the American Civil War It was perpetrated by William Clarke Quantrill and his guerilla raiders - Panama: The Government By : Laurie Cooper
The government of Panama follows the patterns of presidential representative with three branches: the executive, legislative, and judiciary The executive is elected by popular election vote exercise the senior’s citizens for a period 5
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