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This article analyzes the 2013 State of Union address, delivered by president of United States, Barack Obama. Breaks down the president’s excuses for a jobless recovery. Finds out, why his agenda is a complete and utter failure. Compares the golden principles of free markets, freedom of people and press, and balance of power between three branches of government, with Obama’s agenda of unlimited government intervention, growth in size and power of government, tyranny and limiting the rights and freedom to minimum possible.
This article analyzes the theoretical basis for current government policies. Compares Keynesian theories with classical economics and Austrian school of thought. Provides historical background and progress on current policies. Highlights the perspective on basic economic terms like supply, demand, inflation, investment and money. Explores relationship between key economic factors, and growth and jobs. Defines the rules governing economy and financial markets. Explores links between money, politics and economic policies.
This article analyzes the current U.S. government policies, in general. Discusses the arguments being used by Obama administration, in the favor of their policies. Provides some some key statistics and examples, directly related to the burning issues. Discloses the dramatically increasing insolvency of U.S. government, and it’s various funds and programs. Compares the more revenues argument with less spending proposals. Finds out, the real causes of major problem, faced by us, today. Provides a far more comprehensive picture, then what is being portrayed by government and media.
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This article analyzes the balance of power between the three branches of government and president’s insistence on uncontrolled and unchecked powers. Discusses the president’s ridiculous notion that anyone who disagrees with him is somehow stupid. Highlights the role of media, like Wikipedia, in placing a check on government corruption. Emphasizes the fact that people of this country own this country, not the government or their funding corporations. Acknowledges that Obama is turning out to be far more dumb then Bush.
This article analyzes the falsely presumed presidential authority to issue executive orders, in the light of constitution and history. Points out that president of United States has no constitutional authority to amend constitution, with an executive order. This country belongs to “We the people” and the legislative authority lies totally in the hands of congress of United States of America., while only courts have the authority to interpret constitution. Sheds the light on fact that infringement on the right to bear arms, is just another step towards establishing full blown tyranny in this country.
This article analyzes the debt ceiling issue, in the light of revenue versus spending debate, and the argument of fairness. Informs readers about, why the spending, and government size needed to be slashed, along with a temporary raise in debt ceiling. With the help of authentic stats and numbers, the article, effectively shows that we absolutely do not have a revenue issue. What we have is a serious spending issue. Sheds light on the fact that our tax code is already very unfair, and the recent tax hikes are going to make it even more unfair.
This article analyzes national debt ceiling issue, in the light of size of government, spending, annual budget deficits and sovereign debt. Chalks out the extremely dangerous spiral, government has been taking us to. Tries to wake up people from an over trust on corrupt, big and irresponsible government. Takes on the arguments presented by the proponents of big government, Barack Obama, for example, one at a time.
This article analyzes the links between violence, firearms and gun control. Breaks down the British statistics in historic perspective. Cites the example of Switzerland. Effectively shows that the firearm ownership has absolutely no link to the rate of violence in a society. It is more related to the other factors like cultural norms and social structures. Evaluates the other benefits of firearms ownership. For example, safety from foreign invasion, no need for standing army, freedom and happily party culture.
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This article analyzes the violent crimes and right to bear arms, in the light of United States constitution and historical background. Explores, why this right was provided and why it is critically important to maintain it. Uncovers the potential dangers attached to the disarming of people. Tries to find out the intentions of government and other groups that want to take away this right. Provides authentic quotes from our forefathers and references from history and constitution itself. Emphasizes that constitution and history cannot be re-defined in accordance with the wishes of liberal groups.
This article analyzes the issue of the legal recognition of gay marriages, civil rights and the constitutionality of bans. Provides a deep and extensive historical perspective to the issue. Sheds light on the evolution of sexual relationships. Highlights the money, power and influence related issues effecting gay rights, marriage and sexual activities. Offers a criticism of different leading arguments, being presented, in this nationwide debate. Brings into focus the human side of issue. Provokes the American values of equality of rights and protection for everyone.
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This article analyzes the under cover and covert operations of terrorism, executed by CIA, Al-Qaeda, Taliban and other extremist groups, in Pakistan, United States and other countries around the world. Explores the missing links in media reports and political propaganda. Highlights the agony of Pakistan and Pakistanis, suffering from this chaos, which is basically a result of radical war against Soviet invasion on Afghanistan. Builds up credible timeline in between events, their cause and consequences, as opposed to main stream media and politicians.
This article analyzes, in depth, the issues of wars, national budget deficits and debt, policing of world and new world order. Highlights the grave and real consequences of imperialistic policies. Shows, how the downfall of empire is inevitable, if the current senseless policies are continued, maintained and not changed. Effectively proves that Barack Obama is just as a disappointment and utter failure, as George Bush. Brings into focus the fact that both major parties work for same lobbies and serve the save special interests.
This articles analyzes the current situation in United States, regarding tolerance and civil liberties, and the effects of money, politics, lobbies, media and corporatism, on it. Exposes the intolerably bad effects of two party dictatorship on our political system. Points out, why it is critically important, for every American, to get out the trap, built by both major political parties, with the help of their bosses in corporate media and lobbies, and start voting for third party candidates, even if they do not have lots of lobbies’ money and they cannot run big and fancy campaigns, filled with treachery and deceit.
This article analyzes the, so called, fiscal cliff, political bickering, and offers real and practical solutions. Highlights the effects of spending and tax cuts, in broader economic and financial terms. Finds out why the two major political parties keep worsening the situation and could not achieve real solutions. Digs out the role of special interest in these ongoing and worsening issues. Explores the co-relation between two party duopoly on our political system and look busy, do nothing government. Figures out the real and practical choices, that are available to us as a declining nation.
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This article analyzes the issues related to financing of political campaigns. Summarizes the state of extreme corruption in our political system. Points out to the fact. how our sold out politicians and corporate media are selling the notion of “voting for lesser evil”, in the midst of rampant disappointment among the American people, regarding the both, so called, major political parties. Emphasizes the point that the notion of voting for lesser evil is extremely insulting for a nation of over 300 million people.
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This article analyzes the U.S. foreign policy debate, going on, as a result of 2012 presidential elections. Points out, how corporate media, both major political parties and their candidates are dodging the real issues, including foreign policy issues. Compares isolationism and interventionism. Sheds light on the mess created by highly interventionist U.S. foreign policies. Finds out the links between foreign policies, economics and finance. Tells us why our foreign policy should be a major concern for everyone of us.
This is fifteenth and final article, in a series, analyzing the candidacy of Libertarian candidate for president of United States, in 2012 elections, Gary Johnson. It is focused on first nationally televised debate between Republican candidate Mitt Romney and Incumbent, Democratic Party Candidate, Barack Obama. Extensive and in depth references are provided, on almost every major issue, we are facing, right now. Sheds lights on the dramatic nature of debate, how it was totally devoid of substance and the most important issues were intentionally and tactfully dodged.
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This is fourteenth, in a series of articles analyzing the candidacy of Libertarian party candidate for president of United States, in 2012 elections, Gary Johnson. It performs a very deep and extensive analysis of first presidential debate in 2012 election cycle. Shows, how the debate was totally useless, as far as the current burning issues of war and spending are concerned. Both candidates played, each others game, as usual, and did not discuss the issues, dear to the godfathers of their campaign, corporate lobbies.
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This article is thirteenth in a series, evaluating the candidacy of libertarian candidate for president, Gary Johnson, in 2012 U.S. presidential elections. Performs a very broad and deep analysis of markets, regulations, monopolies, lobbies and restrictions on free flow of capital. Analyzes the role of government and businesses in the growth and development of economy, jobs, markets, trade, and country, as a whole. Provides a review of American history and constitution. Highlights the rights of people and citizens.
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This article is twelfth in a series, analyzing the candidacy of libertarian candidate for president, Gary Johnson, in 2012 U.S. presidential elections. It compares, in detail and depth, the plans being proposed by Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, to cut the U.S. federal budget deficit and debt, with the ones, being proposed by Gary Johnson. Sheds light on candidates’ records. Explains, why we need a real change, not a superficial one, comprises of only change of faces, with same type of lobbies’ controlled politicians in place, on the major avenues of power, in United States.
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This article is eleventh, in a series on the candidacy of Libertarian candidate for president of United Sates, in 2012 presidential elections, Gary Johnson. It evaluates, in depth, the culture of secrecy surrounding the big and tyrant governments. Discovers, how secrecy is always preceded by corruption and leads to even more corruption. Highlights the role of corporate media and the politicians, controlled by lobbies, in this destructive behavior. Finds, out, why both major political parties, Republican and Democratic, are totally hopeless, in this situation.
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This article performs an overall analysis of libertarian ideas, in the light of Libertarian candidate for president of United States, in 2012 presidential election, Gary Johnson’s candidacy. Compares it with other two, so called, mainstream ideas, being proposed by democratic Party Candidate and incumbent Barack Obama and Republican challenger, Mitt Romney. Shows that both Republican and Democratic party ideas are rhetoric of same old failed ideas, while Libertarian ideas are based on common sense and provide real solutions to real problems.
This article is the ninth, in a series, analyzing the candidacy of Gary Johnson, Libertarian candidate for president, in 2012 U.S. presidential elections. It provides a very broad and deep historical perspective to the evolution of money and trade, and government controls. Has a great criticism of monetary and fiscal policies. Effectively shows, how government regulations adversely effect the economy, in terms of devaluation of money, inflation, depressions, recessions and run-offs. Highlights the chain of events, in human history, leading to current dismal state of affairs.
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This article is eighth, in a series, analyzing the candidacy of Libertarian Party candidate for president of United States, Gary Johnson, in 2012 elections. Focuses on the budget crisis and wars. Points out, why it is critically important to stop the wars, bring troops home and balance the budget, right now. Unfolds the hype about national security and terrorism. Also discusses the continuously worsening situation of constitutional violations and civil rights. Discusses, how all of our current major issues are intertwined with each other and have the one root cause, two party duopoly in our political system.
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This article analyzes the civil and human rights situation, in United States and around the world, in the light of Julian Assange and Wikileaks’ case. Finds out, why do we need a president, who truly values constitution, and civil and human rights. Discusses the charges against Assange and Wikileaks. Sheds lights on Assange’s work and Wikileaks. Relates the case to constitutional rights of freedom of speech and right to information. Discovers, why corrupt governments and regimes need secrecy and anyone breaking into it, is considered an enemy.
This article is sixth in a series analyzing the candidacy of Gary Johnson, Libertarian candidate for president, in 2012 U.S. presidential elections. Article provides a bird’s view on credibility and standards of credibility. Emphasizes that mainstream media and pimped politicians keep us busy in the war of words and effectively distract us from the real standards of credibility like deeds and record. In this environment, when we had been lied, time and again, on extremely serious issues, it makes absolutely no sense, to prefer words over deeds and record.
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This article is fifth in a series analyzing the candidacy of Gary Johnson, presidential nominee for Libertarian Party, in 2012 U.S. elections. This article challenges the laziness of American voters and motivates them to stand up, and courageously and devotedly fulfill their responsibilities as American citizens and voters. Emphasizes the fact that we just cannot getaway from our responsibilities, by saying that it is all politicians’ and media’s fault. It has a lot to do with the ways we act and vote. If we vote responsibly, after doing little research about candidates and do not rely too much on big media, we can have very different outcomes.
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This article is the fourth in a series on the candidacy of Governor Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party Candidate for president of United States, in 2012 U.S. presidential elections. Brings into focus the issues of government regulations vs. free markets. Analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of big government. Sheds light on the ideas of war, and global influence and control vs. constitution and Bill of Rights. Finds out, if government is smarter or people and private enterprise. Answers the question, if we are better off, protected by government or free.
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This is the third article, in a series, on Libertarian Party candidate for 2012 presidential elections, Gary Johnson. Analyzes the notion that no third party can ever beat the two major political parties in United States, Republican Party and Democratic Party. Criticizes the notions, “This is not my problem” or “Does not effect me”. Highlights the role of big media and corporate lobbies in two party duopoly in U.S. political system. Explores the role of two party duopoly in the political mess, financial crisis and civil liberty infringements.
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This article analyzes the candidacy of Gary Johnson, Libertarian candidate for president of United States, in 2012 U.S. presidential elections, former two times, term limited governor of New Mexico, popularly known as Mr. veto, who used his veto power, a record, 750 times, during his eight years, cut taxes fourteen times and never raised those. He is true Libertarian, who stands for the superiority of constitution, drug reforms like legalizing Marijuana, ending military wars and war on drugs, and bringing troops home, right now.
This article provides a historical perspective to 2012 London Olympics. Explores the origin of these games in Greece. Brings into focus the original theme and purpose of these games. Highlights the common concerns regarding modern Olympic games. Finds out what is being done and what is being done right, and what needs to done and needs to be corrected. Talks about the promotion of peace, harmony and understanding among the nations and people. Finds out, how could we be competitive and considerate, at the same time.
This article analyzes the guns and gun violence, and related issues from constitutional, legal, ethical, human rights and safety and security standpoints. Performs an in-depth review of constitutional history, bill of rights and second amendment. Brings into focus the guns related studies. Compares the points of view of pro-guns and anti-guns lobbies and activists. Tries to find out the solutions to this log standing and highly controversial debate. Provides the background and detailed explanation of Bill of Rights and Second Amendment to United States Constitution.
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This article analyzes the candidacy of Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party candidate for 2012 presidential elections in United States. Gary Johnson is a two term Republican governor of New Mexico, 1995-2003. He was known as “Governor Veto’, because he vetoed over 750 pieces of legislation sent to him by state legislature for approval. He cut taxes 14 times in his 8 years as governor and never increased them. Yet, when he left office, his state was one of only four states in United States with a balanced budget, and even a surplus.
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This article analyzes the every American citizen’s right to vote, in the light of constitution, law, ethics and Democratic principles and traditions. Discusses the arguments of voting fraud and it’s prevention. Uncovers the possible motives behind the new laws, in many states, restricting citizens’ rights to vote. Finds out the possible implications of these laws. Brings into focus, the disturbing trend of disregard for constitution and it’s requirements, on part of both major parties. Sheds light on, how personal and party agenda, and ideological considerations are taking over constitutional requirements.
This article analyzes the controversy surrounding Affordable Healthcare Act and the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, regarding it. Deeply reviews the issues faced by U.S. healthcare system and their effects on budget, deficits and national debt. Compares current scenario with the time when the act will be in full effect. Contrasts U.S. health care system with the other developed countries, in terms of cost, waiting periods and over all healthcare status of population, in different developed countries. Brings into focus the ever growing industry of medical tourism in United States.
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This article analyzes the myths and abuses related to personality worship. The idols, known as celebrities, created by corporate owned media, has become a huge source of ridicule in our society. Their expertise and talent is in one or few fields, but, their so called fans start taking them as absolute leaders in everything. Movies and T.V. shows, financed by government departments and agencies, are brain washing people. We are being deceived to be weak, who need the leadership, support and guidance of a strong Iron Man.
This article analyzes the global financial crisis, it’s causes, fixes and reasons for repeated failures. It reviews the roles of government, congress, courts, agencies and law enforcement. Discusses the controversial issues like, Federal Reserve, printed money, debt, budget deficits and authority to issue money. Tries to get to the root causes of repeated financial crises and market failures. Sheds light on the role of corporate media and politicians sold out to corporate lobbies. Brings into focus the movement for restoration of constitution and individual liberties.
This article analyzes the current U.S. immigration policy, desperately needed reforms and recent changes in policy. Brings into focus, the currently, two most controversial groups of immigrants, Hispanics and Muslims. Sheds light on the history of immigration in our country. Finds out, how the economy of immigration works. Tries to answer the questions like, are immigrants like, Muslims and Hispanics, good or bad for country and economy? Are they costing us lots of money in welfare and war on terror or they are overall a benefit for us?
This article analyzes the presidency of Barack Obama, forty-forth president of United States, in the light of circumstances, he took office in and the bailouts done by his and previous administration. Explores the causes and effects of corporate bailouts and welfare. Sheds light on recent history and current situation, to find out the benefits of these bailouts, if any. Creates an alternative scenario, in case, the bailouts were not passed or implemented. Criticizes the philosophy of bailouts and too big to fail notion.
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This article analyzes the candidacy of Barack Obama, incumbent president of United States and prospective Democratic party nominee, for the 2012 presidential elections, in the light of history of inertia for change and moving forward. It pours light on the evolution of societies, nations, countries, religions and ideologies. Points out the fact, how it has always been very difficult for an element in every society, now termed as conservatives, to embrace and accept any novel ideas of change. Concludes that the growth and development of humanity, as a whole, is dependent on change and moving forward, not stagnation and protecting the status quo.
This is third article in a series, analyzing the candidacy of Ron Paul for 2012 presidential elections, in United States. Covers a wide range of issues and compares Ron Paul’s agenda with other major candidates, in the race. Discusses Ron Paul;s stand on Federal Reserve, taxes, wars, immigration and drugs. Brings into focus the constitutionality of various laws, and government departments and agencies. Points out, how Ron Paul hits right at the bases of major issues and causes, of our current problems and crises.
This article analyzes Republican primaries in Texas, to be held on May 29, 2012, along with two other large states, California and New Jersey. Texas has 155 delegates, while California has 172 and new jersey has 50 delegates, for the grab. Texas has an open primary, which favors Ron Paul, because he has lots of support from independent voters, critically important for any major party to win general elections. Candidates receive a number of delegates, which is proportional to the votes they get. This does not favor Ron Paul, if he wins, because, he is lagging behind in race for delegates, so far.