Greek Influences today

There are many Greek influences that still affect us today such as Democracy: The Greeks created the world’s first democracy. Athens started out as a monarchy and then advanced to and oligarchy until it finally reached a democracy. The...

The Corporation Of The United States Of America Is It True? We Are Not Under Common Law?

The Act of 1871, once passed created the illusion of Freedom. Congress willingly and knowingly sold out the American People and The Nation to Foreign Interests. The deceit was complete. This treasonous act brought the nation to its knees. Once the People were forced to surrender their Gold in 1933, the betrayal of the Republic was complete.

What Is A Hybrid State?

Austerity Is Not About Money

Who'll take advantage of the opportunities thrown up by this time of austerity? Will 'the people' see the light and opt for greater democracy or remain oppressed by plutocratic diktat?

AN ALTERNATIVE TO DEMOCRACY

An interesting proposal to vary democracy by giving more votes to those who have raised kids, have worked abroad, have been officers or have degrees, or have economic success. Controversial but interesting.

The Carnation Revolution – In Portugal 1974

The Carnation Revolution hit Portugal on the 25th April 1974. It was one of the most peaceful political revolutions in history.

Types of Democracy?

  The word democracy means that it is a way of life. It is not just about documents or governments, yet it is about the things people do every day that contribute to society and make it a better place to live. People will examine the day-to-day...

On Plato's Objections to Democratic Culture

On Plato's Objections to Democratic Culture Introduction At the beginning of Plato's Apology, Socrates implores the jury hearing his case to “concentrate your attention on whether I am just or not, for the excellence of a judge lies in...

US History: The Great Society 1963 - 1968

President Lyndon Baines Johnson called for a country free of racial tensions, class and race segregation, and prejudice. We declared the War on Poverty that we could not win. He also proclaimed the Great Society...

History of Gender Equality in Politics and Political Culture

A quick look into the history of women equality and the relationship between gender inequality and nation building. According to the Gender Equality Index Finland is one of the most successful states in achieving gender equality. This example of the Finnish nation state shows that gender equality can be consideres a result of women’s integration into nation building and early political history.