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Uses of the National Flag
It is illegal to burn or cut the American flag. These laws are known as the "Flag Code." There are other guidelines that should be followed, but it is not illegal to choose not to. American flags should not be used for advertising purposes. Flags should not be used as part of a costume or athletic u
What Is the U.S. Free Enterprise Economic System?
The U.S. free enterprise economic system is the overall organizational structure that makes the exchange of goods and services possible in America and with other nations. The system is based on the concept of individual rights protected by the Constitution as well as the fundamentals of capitalism.
President Chris Christie - 2012
I know what many of you are thinking. "You are getting way ahead of yourself." Maybe. But maybe not. A vacuum was created within the Republican party after GW Bush abandoned Reagan principles in favor of unrestrained deficit spending and fruitless tax credits that did nothing substantive t
The Federal Government Has a Growing Problem, Now the Politicians Need a Going Problem
The other day, I was watching TV and I saw an ad for a popular pharmaceutical drug for men who have a growing prostate. You have probably seen the same television commercial on your own TV and there was a line in an advertisement which stated; "I didn't have a going problem, I had a growin
U.S. Flag Retirement Instructions
Flag retirement methods vary by group as a each organization has its own traditions. The U.S. Flag Code simply reads, "The Flag, when it is in such condition that is is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." While this standard makes r
Please Define Disproportionate in the Face of International Terrorism
As the United States of America and to the rest of the world watches on our television sets the war between Hezbollah and Israel we keep hearing the claim that Israel's response to Hezbollah is disproportionate to their response.
The Rights, Responsibilities, and Radiation of Liberty
Government cannot provide rights to the people; it can only protect their transcendent, natural rights by protecting their liberty. But today, there are more people who believe that liberty comes from government, or that rights come from government, than any other idea about government. You cannot v
The Separation of God and State
I bet you think the separation of church and state is a hot issue today. It's only a smoke screen to hide the truth.
How to Understand Visual Rhetoric
Visual rhetoric is the process of arranging, composing and manipulating visual images to create a specific meaning or to advance an agenda or argument. Visual rhetoric is used in photography, feature films, television commercials, print advertising and on brochures and pamphlets. To fully understand
Stephane Dion - Canada's Next Prime Minister?
Can Stephane Dion overcome the adversity that he is currently facing within the liberal party, in order return the liberal party back to a status of prominence in order to become Canada's next prime minister?Great leaders are those men and woman who can take controversy and turn them into great
New US Ambassador for Indonesia Named
The US government has appointed Cameron R. Hume as the next ambassador to Indonesia, reliable sources told Concord. He will replace B. Lynn Pascoe, who has been appointed Under Secretary General for Politics at the United Nations.
Beware of Polls a Year Before the Election
It's still way too early to draw any conclusions from the various polls. After all, Barrack Obama and John McCain were not leading in their polls four years ago.
How to Make Worship Banners
Worship banners add color and texture to the worship space. Banners are relatively inexpensive to construct and require only basic sewing skills to make. Volunteers can create a variety of banners for all the liturgical seasons, and rotate them throughout the year to continually change the look of t
Jane Cordell
Living in a world where competition is necessary is tough and difficult; you constantly have to keep up with the changing times and prove yourself able to be a success. In this case, people with disabilities are the ones who are having the most difficult time, due to a lack of the processes needed t
Dying to Vote in Mississippi, Part III
Birdia Keglar and her friend, Adelina Hamlett, were killed while trying to achieve voting rights for Blacks in Mississippi. Keglar was a business woman and Hamlett had been a teacher. Author Susan Klopfer believes their "cold case" should be considered by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Disastrous Republican Health Insurance Plan Under John McCain
While everyone is talking about gun toting VP candidates, "lipstick on a pig" and "drill baby drill" the real issues of the economy such as energy independence, foreign policy, education and healthcare take a back seat. A lesser known issue is the McCain plan for health care.
Final, Definitive Proof Of The Greed, Corruption, and Immorality Of Our Political Class
This article reviews the latest, documented proof of the greed, corruption, and immorality of our current set of politicians in Washington. By reviewing some recent pieces of fine investigative journalism, we find that our politicians have made themselves very wealthy by stock trading on insider gov
100 Hours - 6 Bills in the House - No Changes - No Mandate - No Difference
Do you remember that the Democrats promised to make changes when they got into office in the first 100 hours? Well, it was a huge political mass media press event and they sent out releases to 8,000 news outlets 16 times over the whole ordeal, not counting all the interviews and rhetoric.
New Fed Chief Ben Bernanke - What Does It Mean For Investors?
The president appointed Ben Bernanke to succeed Alan Greenspan as the new Fed chief. So far the stock market is thrilled. But will euphoria soon come head to head with reality?
Who Failed TheBritish Banks?
Who ruined the Banks in Britain by applying minimal supervision.A very light touch on banking control and taking control away from the Bank of England was a very dangerous and short sighted policy.