US Politics

This explains what name calling propaganda is. It provides examples and describes common propaganda techniques. It focuses on names used for foreign groups.

Donald Trump: Love him or hate him, it's undeniable that he's good at self-promotion. He's also terribly reckless. Here are 5 reasons why Trump is dangerous for America and the world.

State sponsored surveillance - necessary for your well-being, or an invasion of privacy? Find out how you are being watched, your conversations recorded and your communications intcercepted.

GOP outreach to African Americans will be ineffective until the party stops doing the things that push them away.

Libertarianism is not a feature of the Democratic Party; in fact, the Republican Party's ideology is more libertarian in nature, advocating smaller government and less regulation.

The Republicans claim that Democrats can't chew gum and walk at the same time, meaning they can't investigate Trump and legislate at the same time. Here's a look at what House Democrats have accomplished so far in the 116th Congress.

The cruelly ruthless American lawyer had deep roots in the darkest corners of the Republican Party.

Donald Trump often professes to be a Christian, but what do his background, his words, and his deeds tell us about his religious beliefs?

Has the Democratic Party assisted in the current downfall in our country? The policies and actions of the party could be creating a trend in America which is leading us downhill. Can we recover?

Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered as a courageous leader who used the tactics of non-violence to fight against racial discrimination. He is remembered for his achievements and his eloquence.

Another mass shooting early this morning, Nov. 8th 2018. Gun nuts are already poised to deflect responsibility for this tragedy from copious availability of firearms, to mental health, or some other scapegoat issue. Anything to distract from the true culprit, promiscuous gun ownership.

USA Today reported in August 2018 that, "Overall, only 37 percent of Americans have a positive view of Socialism." They also reported 60% of Democrats, the people, not the party, favor Socialism. You won't see those numbers reflected in corporate media or the party platform, or the ballot.

Rules for flying, raising and lowering the United States flag

Many mental health professionals have publicly noted their concerns about Donald Trump’s mental health. There appear to be many different, but overlapping conditions, to describe his behavior.

In the film, a monitor reports that almost half the ballots in the box of ballots she witnessed had been so altered, always against Sanders.

The Hillary Clinton Scandals - Hillary Clinton has been involved in numerous scandals. These are related to Wikileaks, Benghazi, campaign donations, health care, Iraq, Iran, and Zionism.

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton an Donald Trump are contestants on a special edition of Jeopardy - Political Jeopardy.

This article looks at the results of an informal survey about important qualifications to become president of the United States of America. The survey was taken from November 2012 to November 2016.

Don’t be fooled by the name. It doesn’t exist in medical dictionaries , It’s just another annoying thing circulating throughout the chat-rooms and forums where politics is the subject. It needs to go.

Is Donald Trump literally making us sick? According to mental health professionals, Trump Anxiety Disorder is real and it likely affects millions of Americans.

Why are the Democrats upset with Michael Bloomberg spending so much money to win the primaries?

A new voting system similar to the one now being certified in Los Angeles County was banned in Colorado in September of last year. Confusion ater the Iowa caucus, after a strong Sanders lead in polls, sent the message that Sanders would not be allowed by the DNC to win the nomination.

Here's a list of pop, rock, and country songs for the American resistance movement about the bumbling, unhinged orange man who is our oldest President. Let's hope he's not our last.

Some of the daughters of presidents were shy ugly ducklings while others were beautiful young ladies. Many First Daughters' accomplishments made their famous fathers proud.

Learn what makes a state a swing state, why Independent voters in swing states make all the difference in a presidential election, and which states are considered swing states in 2012. Includes a map of the current political situation as to which states are swing states and which ones are likely to vote Democratic or Republican.

Contrary to what you may have been told, refusing to vote for Hillary Clinton doesn't mean you support Donald Trump. Fight the partisans with logic!

Republicans' failure to refute Democrats' false claim that the parties switched sides on race has allowed that big lie to become widely accepted. Republicans need to counter this falsehood to reclaim for their party its history in fighting slavery and racism.

The Mueller report contains damning information about Donald Trump and his campaign's involvement with Russians who were trying to help him win the presidential election. Here are 12 takeaways from the report that the president doesn't want you to know.

Busting the myth of the "wasted" third party vote and exploring why a third party vote may be the best solution to the two party duopoly.

The media and the academy are confusing the public about the terms "patriotism," "nationalism," and "fascism." Is there a difference between these three "isms"? In this essay, I say "yes, there is" and that the distinction between these isms should be clarified.

For almost 30 years, political historian Allan J. Lichtman's "keys to the White House" has been the most accurate advanced forecasting model of American presidential elections. So what about 2016?

There are many facts that people don't know or don't want to know about what has changed in America because of President Obama. This article sheds some light on those facts.

Donald Trump is an American businessman, television personality, and politician who became president of the United States in 2016.

The reason the Republicans don't want to have witnesses called is simple.

Some of the very worst politicians in the history of the United States of America, and some heinous crimes against humanity can be laid squarely upon the head of Prescott Bush. There really can't be much in the way of apologies, as Mr. Prescott Bush...

Every time he speaks, Donald Trump shows how horribly unqualified he is to be President of the United States.

One's political views reflect one's belief system, and one's belief system reflects one's character. I could never date a conservative. Here's why.

Ideologues occupy the far end of the political spectrum, They judge all matters in absolute black and white terms. There are no shades of gray for them, no modifying distinctions, no nuances, no compromises. No reasonable flexibility.

Andrew Johnson was sworn in as president of the United States after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Johnson quickly made many enemies in Congress and became the first president to face an impeachment trial in the Senate.

It doesn't take much imagination to see the parallels between Trump's slicing and dicing of America's institutions and Stalin's Great Purge. Both seem to have the same goal: Power consolidation into a small inner circle.

You’ve probably heard of the fictional Trump Derangement Syndrome, but did you know there’s Trump Fatigue Syndrome? While not a medical term by any stretch, the phrase does reflect the temperament of a growing number of individuals who are getting tired of the president’s rhetoric and actions.

People have worked very hard to rewrite the history of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, but objective historical facts dispute the wishful thinking of the 40th president's admirers.

“A great democracy has got to be progressive or it will soon cease to be great or a democracy.” ~ Teddy Roosevelt

This presents four arguments for why some industries should be nationalised. It focuses on the social and economic case for nationalisation.

Americans need to hear the truth, but, how do we determine real news journalists from fake news journalists?

By any standard, it's difficult to find any president who did more harm in more ways and left the country in worse shape than this man did.

And how to make sure nothing like it ever happens again.

Progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans are moving so far apart that there seems little hope of bridging the divide.

What is Kau Inoa? What is the Akaka Bill? Do they attempt to give the land back to Native Hawaiians? Many Native Hawaiians believe that Hawaii was taken illegally, so they feel they have the right to take their land back. Will these movements be enacted?

The Deep State is the federal bureaucracy that creates laws, enforces them, and judges and punishes transgressors, which means it possesses all three powers that are supposed to be separate in America: legislative, executive, and judicial.

As part of his campaign, President Donald Trump promised the American public that he would build a wall over the U.S.-Mexican border. In an effort to show the futility of Trump's wall, I've provided a few satirical suggestions for improvement.

The U.S. Electoral College is a bizarre and arbitrary system that only helps to alienate voters.

Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan was a longtime Bush family friend at the time of 9/11. Was his role in the events downplayed? Does recent journalistic investigation credibly question Robert Mueller's involvement in covering up the truth?

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The President of the United States of America is the one of the top political positions in the world, often referred to as the leader of the free world. What are the most important characteristics and experiences that should be taken into consideration with selecting an American President?

This article discusses the strengths and shortcomings President Barack Obama demonstrated during his tenure in the White House.

It's said Trump supporters shouldn't be laughed at. I say, not laughing at them will not change their minds. They've been bedazzled by a notorious swindler and bigot. His supporters are fine with that because, "he makes liberals heads explode". That's all they seem to care about.

This article suggests a list of the 13 most impressive conspiracy theories in the history of the United States.

The POTUS is the leader of the free world. He is expected to be responsible, eloquent, intelligent, stable, and ethical. Fundamentally, this difficult job requires our trust. He can't violate that.

Seven Congressional committees have investigated the Benghazi terrorist attacks and uncovered many startling facts that would surprise most people.

In 2016, hundreds of thousands of Bernie supporters disappeared from the voting rolls in New York City. In 2020, California voters need to make sure history doesn't repeat. They must demand ballot images in the California primary.

The acquittal of Donald Trump opened the door to the Democrats to take over the Senate. The reason is that many Republicans and Independents wanted witnesses at the sham trial, and their Trumplican Senators told them to take a hike. The question is, did they like being ignored?

Many people do not use their real names except on legal documents. Celebrities change their names all the time. Did you know that Ivanka Trump, Prince Harry, Sasha Obama, and Whoopi Goldberg go by names that were not given to them at birth?

Cheating investors, illegally hiring foreign workers, working with the mob, making illegal political contributions, housing discrimination and violating anti-trust laws to name just a few.

George W. Bush, the 43rd United States President, was well known for the "No Child Left Behind" educational program and was also the son of the 41st President.

A look at what Bernie Sanders faces to get the nomination and how voters can force a fair primary.

Despite my misgivings about Hillary Clinton, I will be voting for her without reservation.

A review of Trump's campaign, what's in store for the United States and the world, is Trump really a fascist, which countries most align with a Trump presidency, and is this a zeitgeist of hatred?

This essay analyses the different types of obedience, both positive and negative types that are beneficial or destructive in our society.

The US Constitution specifies exactly what behavior justifies impeachment. There are at least 10 specific reasons why Donald Trump should be impeached—including violations of campaign finance laws, personal ethics violations, conflicts of interest, obstruction of justice, and more.

The case against convicted child molester Jeffrey Epstein is riveting, but who else will be charged?

Analysts are aghast at a recent General Accounting Office report that the Pentagon was forced to make up to $35 trillion in "accounting adjustments," more than the entire size of the US economy, in 2019.

I'm sure most of you have heard the terms PAC and Super PAC. Read this article to find out what they really are and how they can donate unlimited, undisclosed funds because of the IRS ruling them as non-profit, tax exempt organizations. Find out how you can create your own Super PAC.

Donald Trump may very well be the worst president in American history. Here is a convenient list of important facts about Trump's presidency that you may have forgotten.

Heated discussions in the U.S. Congress sometimes led to violence on the Senate floor in the form of fistfights, gun play and severe beatings.

The advantages and disadvantages of the democratic system of government in the form of pros and cons lists.

My belief prediction that Donald Trump will win reelection in 2020 is based on historical trends and a knowledge of psychology.

I often wondered when I was a younger man why there were so many different music labels. The music stores would classify music as Hard Rock, Reggae, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Jazz, or Alternative. These are just a few examples of the cornicopia of music...

Horseshoe theory argues that the extreme left and the extreme right on the political spectrum resemble each other in many ways

The American politician; honest public servant or scoundrel of no integrity?

Hillary Clinton is hoping that you’ve forgotten about some her wonderful past and her circle of friends which have been part of her and Bill’s political life over time.

Michael Bloomberg may well become one of the most consequential figures in the 2020 U.S. Election.

Everyone is familiar with the two famous sons of George and Barbara Bush. However, the other four Bush children are lesser known, especially the daughter that died as a child.

The U.S. spends an obscene amount of money on the military, but fails to provide healthcare for all of its citizens.

There are a multitude of examples that prove Republicans have been consistently wrong about virtually everything they've predicted over the past 30 years.

This article suggests a list of the 11 best American Presidents in the history of the United States of America.

President Trump has promised many good things about how well America will do under his leadership. Let's take a continuing look at the state of Trump's America, including graphs and tables.

The values of Unitarianism were crucial in shaping the United States of America in her early years. The first six presidents (and many of the other founding fathers), were Unitarians or Deists.

Like him or not, Donald Trump gets what he wants. His earliest influence was his father who began developing real estate. Trump made his mark in Manhattan & became one of the wealthiest men in the world.

Elizabeth Warren's inclusion policies belittle the very people they're intended to help. If Warren truly has faith in the downtrodden minorities she’s championing, then her course of action would only consist of mitigating those factors that prevent workforce diversity.

After the Iowa debacle, Bernie supporters are looking toward the additional safeguard against any election hijinks in New Hampshire state law. For presidential primaries, any candidate receiving at least 9 percent of the vote can petition for a recount.

Do you sometimes wonder what our past presidents did in their early years before becoming President of the United States? From George Washington to Gerald Ford, let's take a look at what 13 of our past presidents did before assuming office.

Politicians hold important offices and have more responsibility than most others in society, but that doesn't mean they are invulnerable and without fault just like us. They have families, feelings, goals, dreams, and nightmares. Treat them like it.

Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. This is a remarkable accomplishment for any person – to become leader of the most powerful nation in the world. It’s even more of an accomplishment for a young...

Now that Bernie Sanders has shown he'll believe a bridge in Brooklyn is for sale by believing anything Hillary says about the Democratic platform, and endorsing her, it is time to examine the issue: Who is really more dangerous, Hillary or Trump, as...

Although the teachings of Christ often refer to love, grace, and forgiveness, the Trump Era in American politics has seemingly inspired a large group of evangelicals to become fighters instead of lovers. Why is this behavior becoming the new norm, and how are evangelicals justifying such behavior?

In this essay, the ideologies of liberalism and conservatism will be compared and contrasted in historical perspective by looking at these three areas: freedom, human nature, and the role of government.

The 2016 presidential election is history. Part of moving forward is looking back to understand how we arrived at the present. Let's look at one of the election's primary influences, Evangelicals.

California is implementing a voting system which converts and transmits a voter's choices in the form of a barcode, which the voter cannot read. The system is widely criticized by some election integrity activists as a giant step backward in honest elections.