Ideology seems to be a topic of renewed interest in the United States at present. While ideologues on all sides have long reveled in their exagerated banter, it seems that the media is now involved. Nonetheless, the press too fails to capture the essential realities of contemporary American political life. On the left and the right today, [...]
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A Memo to Congressional Republicans: Keep Up the Fight!
Republicans should take note of recent polling data from Rasmussen Reports, consistently one of the most accurate polling firms in the nation. According to a Rasmussen poll released on January 23, 59% of U.S. voters are concerned that President Obama and Congress will increase government spending too much over the next one to two years. [...]
The Ten Defining Events of 2008
With the new year upon us, a look back at the year which just concluded is a valuable endeavor. This past year, 2008, involved political upheavals across the globe, from Canada to Thailand, and a vast array of locales in between, from the start of the year to its closing days. Though noteworthy, the series [...]
Open Forum: A Republican Solution to the Detriot Woes?
Late last week, Republicans in the Senate successfully blocked a $14 bailout package for the so-called “big three” of the automotive industry, but President Bush and the Democrats continue to try to find some sort of deal that will permit the passage of the legislation. Regardless of where you stood on the bailout (I personally [...]