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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.

Rules for flying, raising and lowering the United States flag

If you could change five things about America, what would they be? Here are my personal top five. At least for now.

After reading this article, you will understand that it was not just one event or one group of people that created the forces for the GOP takeover of government, but it was a long line of individuals who were able to create the proper conditions for takeover.

Karen Pence is second lady of the United States as wife of the Vice President. Learn more about her family and her platform to make the public aware of the benefits of art therapy.

This article suggests a list of the 10 best American Presidents in the history of the United States of America.

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.

Fake news is not a brief trend and it's not news that President Trump doesn't like. It's everywhere and found in all forms of media. How does one avoid being fooled by these stories? Let's find out.

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.

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?

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

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.

Finding no antidote to the SJW-left in libertarianism some went over to the alt-right Dark Side and became alt-liberARYAN, becoming no better than the alt-left.

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.

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

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.

How the Vice President succeeds the President has been controversial in history since the death of President William Henry Harrison. The 25th Amendment to the Constitution cleared up the confusion.

Joe Scarborough has taken issue with lawyer Michael Avenatti's contention that experience doesn't matter with regard to his presidential aspirations. "Why would we elect a president with no experience," the MSNBC host asked. Tucker Carlson called Avenatti a "creepy porn lawyer."

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

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.

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?

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.

President Ronald Reagan - the conservative icon who reshaped American politics and laid the groundwork for the end of the cold war.

What's it going to take to be a worthy candidate for the highest office in the United States? This article will proffer some ideas.

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.

This article is a comprehensive list of the pros and cons of nominating Senator Kaine for President of the US in 2020. He is both an asset and a liability for the Democratic Party.

Despite the news stories and conspiracies, we are left with questions regarding the murder of DNC staffer Seth Rich.

Ban all guns or have a weapons free-for-all? There is a middle ground that will help keep us safe without trashing the constitution.

Few people are aware of the multitude of suspicious connections between the Donald Trump campaign and Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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.

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...

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...

Why does the United States have political parties? Why are certain colors and symbols associated with these parties? What is the origin and meaning of some common political terms.

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.

In this article, I give you ten reasons why Donald Trump should be removed from the presidency, along with dishonorable and honorable mentions.

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.

The Trump presidency is like a slow moving coup-d'etat against democracy and these "Trump-Words" illustrate how he is doing it. We all need to understand what "fake news," normalize," weaponize," "collusion," "kompromat" and other terms mean in this "post-truth" era of Trump.

If Trump cannot be a respectful person, how is he going to "Make America Great Again?" Sorry folks, he's not. American values are also not given much chance with the PC-crazed media. We need to stand proud & educate our children rather than follow a reality TV guy into the depths of moral turpitude.

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

Dismantling the dishonest narrative surrounding the 2nd amendment and NRA propaganda. Highlighting the tone-deaf, irrational arguments gun extremists use to derail any discussion of gun control.

On his last day in office President Bill Clinton granted 140 pardons to federal criminals, some of whom were Clinton's friends and relatives, resulting in worldwide criticism still discussed today.

The federal government is growing at a rate that will crush the American people in the rapidly approaching future.

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

The Non-Aggression Principle is not a philosophy, not a textbook, not a user manual, not the Ultimate Answer to Life, The Universe and Everything. It’s a principle!

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.

How to shut up Trump and Pence supporters, and remind them you have the moral high ground.

President Trump's pre-emptive trade war

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

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.

It was recently revealed that Facebook may have sold information that led to the influence of the US election. Suddenly, the world wants Zuckerberg to fall...

The recent Stoneman Douglas High School shooting has been the final straw for a lot of US citizens. However, the faces we see representing the fight back might not be what they seem.

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

Three decades after the conservative revolution and the election of Ronald Reagan. The country is growing weary of right-wing crazy and conservative, pro-corporatist, neo-liberalism of the GOP and Dems. Resist!

After 400 years of American conquest, the rags-to-riches stories are still the exception, not the rule. Is everyone else just not trying hard enough?

This educational and uplifting book follows Doctor Ben Carson's rise from poverty to his fame as a world-renowned neurosurgeon. Raised by a single mother, the success of Carson's achievement stemmed from one specific practice his mother taught him.

In Donald Trump’s America, democracy is being eroded in many ways. His government exhibits elements of fascism, plutocracy, kakistocracy, and kleptocracy. Also chaos!

There are elections coming in November and all trends point to a Democratic party wave sweeping out many in the Republican party.

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.

A brief lesson in American government and constitutional law.

The NRA is a billion dollar business that uses aggressive lobbying campaigns to maintain their base. The consequences of their actions don't matter as long as their pockets are lined with money.

Libertarians are split on abortion. Here’s an opinion based on rationally defined terms and a logically applied Non-Aggression Principle, not on personal attacks.

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.

I recently read an article wherein the author compared gun control to restricting access to cars and alcohol. Here is my opinion about those comparisons.

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

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

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.

The Media, the educational system, and the entertainment industry have always had the power to sway entire nations into following a government's agendas. The same tactics we see now are nothing new.

Are Donald Trump's campaign promises pure vote-grabbing rhetoric? Or, like Populist Andrew Jackson, is this the start of another tragic Trail of Tears? When Populists speak, we better listen.

George H. W. Bush, the 41st United States President, was in office during the Cold War and also the father of the 43rd President.

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

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

If we’ve learned nothing else from this presidential election circus it’s that politicians can’t be judged on the basis of their current political party labels.

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

In a previous Hub (see "How Tax Cuts Work") I discussed how a supply side tax cut works. For the past quarter of a century tax cuts have been synonymous with supply side economic theory and Republican Administrations (Reagan in the 1980s and now...

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

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

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

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

How to help others understand the beauty of the libertarian philosophy of peace, freedom and compassion for everyone without leaving the comfort of your armchair.

Libertarians are individualistic by nature and political parties are collectivistic by nature. Trying to shoehorn individuals into a collective will always fail.

It is common to hear America touted as the greatest country in the world. But how is such greatness defined? By military might? Wealth? Is America being made great again?

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.

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.

There are 441 members of the United States House of Representatives. Why are only 435 allowed to vote? Who are the congressmen that are barred from voting?

Because the Republican Party was founded to abolish slavery, the Democratic Party hijacked the issue, turning racism into a Republican problem by claiming that the parties switched sides on race.

There are many questions and criticisms of President Trump's decisions and policies. We wonder what motivates him and how these policies will affect the nation in the near and distant future. Let's look at them one at a time.

Here is a convenient list of important facts about Donald Trump's presidency that you may have forgotten.

The President of the United States of America is the one of the top political positions in the world. What are the most important qualities to take into consideration when choosing a POTUS?

President Trump has promised many good things about how well America will do under his leadership. Let's take a continuing look at how well he is doing.

If your ballot is not printed with "Bernie Sanders," it's no good.

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.

Interested in learning more about politics? Check out this guide to the best political blogs on the web, whether you're a conservative, liberal, or just interested in politics!

Barack Obama, the 44th United States President, was the first non-white man to become President.

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

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

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!

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.

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.