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72Ben Franklin's Inventions: Famous and Not
by VickeyK
Ben Franklin had a knack. That's how Orson Scott Card described him in his alt-history series, The Tales of Alvin Maker. In those books, Franklin was acknowledged a true wizard. In real history. . . he's... published 5 months ago
69Historic Interview with Aaron Russo
by djsartin
We've now lost Aaron, and it's a great loss. I have unlimited respect and admiration for those who will speak and fight for people's rights. His documentaries, "Mad As Hell" and "Freedom to Facism" have raised... published 5 months ago
78How Much Power Does the President Really Have?
by IWantMoney
Schoolhouse Rock, my first glimpse of politics, it all started with I'm Just A Bill. In the words of David Frishberg: I'm just a bill Yes I'm only a bill, And I got as far as Capitol Hill. Well, now I'm stuck... published 3 months ago
65Dana Perino as Nurse Ratched
by Tim Hollis
Ol' Chief Broom, they call me. I sweep along in demerol-abbreviated flicks across the gleaming dayroom floor. The Acutes and The Chronics are all in their TV places as Nurse Ratched scolds the Washington Press... published 7 months ago
57Class Warfare and the Military Draft
by Tim Hollis
Instead of instituting a draft for the upcoming plunge into World War III, why don't we make military service compulsory for those who most enjoy the spOILs of war? Starting from the super rich and working... published 8 months ago
60How to Become a Political Activist in Ten Minutes or Less
by Carla C
So often I hear people talk about issues that they care about or are concerned about but because of a busy schedule they feel helpless to make a difference. Now that most non-profits and political groups... published 3 months ago
54Screaming Skull to Replace Eddie Munster? (Chertoff & Gonzales)
by Tim Hollis
DHS ‘head' Michael (Jolly Roger) Chertoff, replacement for outgoing DHS Secretary, Tom (Calling all Cars) Ridge, whom he replaced soon after replacing outgoing FEMA Secretary Heckuva Job Brownie, is rumored... published 8 months ago
57Nancy Rebukes a Stiffening Peter
by Tim Hollis
According to the AP blab ‘Pelosi issued a statement Friday evening rapping (a gavel down on) Pete Stark, who is in his 18th term representing the liberal East Bay. "While members of Congress are passionate... published 7 months ago
62The Gulf of Tonkin and Today
by Keviin
In today's crisis in Iraq there is a power struggle that seems to be never ending between the president and congress, and the president always appears to have the upper hand. But why is Congress seemingly... published 10 months ago
61Slash Taxes for Me, You ... Us?
by William F. Torpey
Sometimes it's not easy to separate politics from the politician, good rhetoric from good policy, the wheat from the chaff. Republicans want big tax cuts. Democrats want big tax cuts. Most Americans want big tax cuts. Great! So what's the problem? published 5 months ago
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