This article analyzes the continuously worsening human rights situation in United States, since 9/11. Criticizes AUMF, NDAA and patriot act. Highlights the constitutional issues attached to post-9/11 continuous state of war. Raise the question, is this really worth over a trillion dollars in spending, loss of thousands of soldiers, over a million deaths, immense loss of property and business, and giving away our freedoms?
This article analyzes the increasing religious polarization in India, under the microscope of 2014 general elections. Provides an extensive historical perspective. Adds the context of overall South East Asian and global politics. Gets to the roots of this issue. Covers all aspects. Finds out, why religious extremism is getting stronger and stronger, in a society where people of different religions are living together for centuries, over centuries.
This article analyzes the issue of big government, its weapons of mass deception AKA corporate media, its enormous burden on economy, tax payers, and personal freedoms, Exposes the ridiculousness of social engineering. Explains the whole crooked process of selling social engineering projects to citizens. Uncovers, how these social engineering projects are directly related to corporate welfare and trickle up economy.
This article analyzes U.S. “War on Terror”, in the light of recent kidnapping incident in Nigeria by a terrorist organization called “Boko Haram”. Raises question, “Do the results, so far, justify phenomenal cost, in terms of loss of life and money? Points out to the fact that overall situation is getting worse in spite of over a trillion dollars spent and over six thousand casualties related to U.S. military personnel.
This article analyzes the export subsidies and corporate welfare, and its effects of tax payers’ liabilities. Explains the process of wealth generation, and the distortion in markets caused by government when it starts picking up winners and losers. Provides a historical perspective. Compares the growth rates in United States before excessive interventions from government, with that of post excessive government interventions era.
This article analyzes the Federal Reserve System, deficit financing, government backed bonds and securities, paper money, budget deficits and sovereign debt, in the light of experience of Great Recession of 2008-2009. Explores the history of the formation of Fed. Uncovers the partnership between big banks and government, in the form of Federal Reserve System. Explains, how Fed is responsible for repeated bubbles, deficits, and credit and debt crises in our economy.
This article analyzes the “too big to fail” notion and politics of, and media compaineering of bailouts, in the light of the experience of early 1990s recession. Shows that the number one cause of recklessness in the behavior of big banks and corporations, and government, are the guaranteed bailouts from tax payers. Strongly suggests that competition restricting government regulations and failed promises to to end ‘too big to fail’ require us to start voting for third party candidates.
This article analyzes the Keynesian theories regarding fiscal and monetary policies, inflation and financial crisis, in the light of the experience of 1973-75 recession. Effectively shows that increased money supply or inflation through government manipulation is not the solution for financial crises. As a matter of fact, government interventions just mess up the economy, even more. History has shown us that time and again,
This article analyzes the adverse economic effects of our governments continuous attempts to police the world and resultant wars, in the light of 1969-70 recession. Effectively shows, how recklessly lose supply of money through ridiculous fiscal and monetary policies cause inflation, currency devaluation, unemployment, depressed wages and benefits. lowered standards of living and recessions.
This article analyzes the minimum wage and quantitative Easing issues in the light of the historical experience of 1949 recession. Effectively shows, how 1949 recession was exactly opposite of what liberals expect from a rise in minimum wage. In 1949 GDP, department store sales, wholesale price and cost of living indexes fell, while unemployment went up, as a result of rise in minimum wage and tightened monetary policy.
This article analyzes the dynamics of sovereign debt and its consequences. Highlights its effects on an average Joe. Explores its relationship with money valuation, cost of living and doing business, demand, employment and wages. Criticizes Keynesian view of servicing the debt and indirect taxation through money devaluation. Uncovers the serious long and short term collateral damage done by Keynesian economics and policies.
This article analyzes the mass media propaganda schemes and political bickering, in the light of 1918 recession. Compares the validity of official theories and alternate, so called, conspiracy theories. Highlights the power of information and knowledge. Provides the historical evidence regarding lies and deception in official versions, suppression of alternative points of view, subsequent proofs and evidence regarding the validation of alternate view and invalidity of official versions.
This article analyses the current economic and financial situation in United States under the light of experience during 1920 Depression. Performs a comparison of fiscal and monetary manipulation by government, at the expense of tax payers, to “fix the economy” versus Laissez-faire. Highlights the sharp contrast in policies and resultant recovery during 1920 and 1929 depressions. Discusses the underlying factors behind this huge difference.
This article analyzes Great Depression in a broader historical perspective. Sheds light on the causes and development of disaster. Connects the dots between major studies, articles, accounts and books on Great depression. Separates the reality from hype and propaganda. Points out to the parallels in 2008 and other major economic and financial disasters. Makes it clear, what may be prolonging recovery from 2008 crisis.
This article is first in a series, analyzing the current state of affairs in United States under a very broad spectrum of global background, history, facts exploration, research, politics and Economics. Finds out, if the global and historical class warfare still going on in U.S.? Do we still have a class which is trying to enslave the masses? Explores the attacks on constitution of United States of America. Highlights the facts, why elite class envies our constitution, so much?
This article analyzes the big money game by specifically focusing on 1914 panic (financial crisis). Explains the role of various parties involved and the vicious nature of that evil circle. Exposes the Mary-Go-Round between big corporations, their lobbies, campaign financing, government corruption, wars and military industrial complex. Exposes the real cost of this dirty game and the real victims (tax payers).
This article analyses human development and growth, and the role education plays in it. Provides a historical perspective. Discusses what does organised education, especially public education is meant to achieve in historical and contemporary terms. Explains, our current disappointment in public education system. Brings into focus the evolution of education systems, with special focus on the public education systems.
This article analyzes the issue of powers and limitations of executive and legislative branches of federal government, as outlined in constitution. Criticizes the executive orders, and president’s unconstitutional decisions to postpone or suspend the certain parts of a law, already passed by congress, and signed into law by president, as he has been doing with certain parts of Obama care. Emphasizes the fact that he can only execute the law in its entirety or get it repealed.
This article analyzes the logic and consequences of U.S. foreign interventions, invasions and wars. Discusses the topic in a very wide context. Highlights the human and financial cost of these ventures. Finds out, if these have been beneficial even from political point of view. Provides a historical perspective. Points out to the facts on grounds and results outside the battlefields. Performs a cost and benefit analysis.
This article analyzes the reports that an alliance between Russia, China and Iran is in making. Discusses the argument being made by the people who want tougher sanctions or war against Iran. Evaluates the serious risks and benefits associated with an strike on Iran. Explores our options in this case. Proposes that the best policy is to stop interference in other country’s affairs. Otherwise, continued negotiations are the next best option.
This article analyzes the the growth of human mind, learning behavior and educational bias. Compares human creativity with prejudiced education from environment and educational institutions. Provides a historical and scientific perspective to this widely debated topic. Explains, why educational institutions fail to accelerate the evolution and growth human culture and why the mind grows must faster, and to the higher levels with minimum of restrictions and biased instructions.
This article analyzes the option of voting for third parties. Discusses the arguments for and against the multiple party system. Brings into focus the importance of competition and availability of choice. Points out to the rampant corruption and cronyism in current two party dominance over our political system. Explains, how improved competition and more choices can change the situation. Appeals to the voters for voting in accordance with merit, not the affiliations.
This article analyzes the ever going U.S. wars and defense spending. Brings into focus the global scenario, economic and financial questions and concerns, rapidly growing size of government, its control, power and authority, Performs a rough cost and benefit analysis. Raises the question, do these wars really worth that much? Why would we allow them to tear down our very national, social, economic and financial fabric?
This article analyzes the root cause of rampant money, power and influence, and cronyism in our society. Challenges the commonly held and popular views. Provides feasible and common sense solutions. Explores the links between authority, secrecy and corruption. Points out to the nucleus of ever growing problems. Highlights the importance of self reliance, individual responsibility and constitutional rights, in the process of fixing these problems. Explains, why should we not have a big government.
This article analyzes the issue of supremacy of constitution in our constitutional democracy. It praises the individual rights acknowledged and awarded by constitution. Stresses the fact that basic constitutional right are inalienable, which means, those cannot be violated or suppressed under any circumstances. This is in sharp contrast with currently dominant government theme which is that the individual rights can be disregarded for safety and security and for people’s own good, as well as to ensure national security.
This article analyzes the political, economic and social conditions in Muslim world. Provides a strong and extended historical perspective. Exposes the deep rooted causes of trouble in Muslim world. Finds out why there is so much hate for western world, and how did it build up. Explores the origins of extreme militancy prevailing in Muslim world. Sheds light on the causes of extreme corruption, political instability and economic bankruptcy in Muslim countries. Tells why is it virtually impossible to export Democracy to Muslim countries.
This article analyzes the recent immigration policy debate, arguments, background, facts, proposals and solutions. Provides it the economic, financial and national security perspective. Finds out, why immigration is so important for the integrity of our social fabric and stable future. Brings into focus the debate points from all involved parties. Compares current policies and legislative approaches with those of past. Uncovers the implications on past policies and projects the ones for future. Sheds light on specific solutions.
This article analyzes history, in the light of different political and economic ideologies and point of views. Highlights the major players and their roles in good, and bad. Compares different interpretations and discusses various proposed solutions. Brings into focus the ideas of authority and freedom. Finds out, how government has been the single most common and destructive weapon, in all the destruction and havoc, ever imposed on humanity.
This article analyses the evolution of government and authority of men over men, in the light of history. Explains, why every single political system, to the date, has failed to end tyranny and maximize the individual liberty and freedom, as required by nature and condoned by reasons. Uncovers the causes of existence of a ruling class, and its ever increasing power, wealth and control. Brings into focus the inherently imperial nature of government, and how did it grow from a provider of safety and security for the people, into multi-billion and even multi-trillion dollar enterprises.
This article analyzes the concepts and reality of individual liberty and freedom, government, state and authority, and the inherent conflict between those. Applies an axe to the beliefs that government is for our own good or even a necessary evil. Provides the true meaning of freedom and points out to its roots and origins, since the origin of humanity. Introduces the logical reasoning, in favor of individual liberty and freedom, only limited by the respect for liberty and freedom of others. Uncovers the different aspects of governmental encroachments on individual liberty and freedom.
This article analyzes the origins, history, philosophies and ideologies, regarding the existence and the authority enjoyed by state and government. Compares and contrasts those with the liberty and freedom of individual. Finds out what is more important. Is it the government and state, or is it the liberty and freedom of individual? Reviews the major arguments, in the light of nature, reason and history.
This article compares individualism with collectivism. Finds out, if the collective good lies in individual freedom and happiness or individual welfare lies in collective reforms. Borrows arguments from the evolution of societies and civilization. Shows the contrast between the individual ownership of him or herself and statism. Justifies the value of inalienable rights to life, liberty, property and pursuit of happiness.
This article analyzes, examines and compares the modern political, economic and social theories, and philosophies. Finds out what lead us to where we are now and why? Explains the common terms like constitution, governments, legislature, rights, utility and contract. Measures and calculates the limitations and confinements of authority exercised and enjoyed by government, and delegated by constitution of “We the people”.
This article analyzes the rampant corruption and cronyism going on in U.S. government, in the name of wars and green technology. Unveils the role of corporate lobbies and big media in this ongoing and worsening situation. Points out, why a government too big in size and authority is the biggest threat to the survival of any nation and country. Diggs out and suggests the possible solutions for this serious problem.
This article analyzes the distortion in free market, created by government picking up the winners and losers, mostly losers. Provides a very broad based and deep analysis of causes, methods and devastating effects on our everyday life, economy, financial status, business, jobs and fairness. Effectively shows, why market forces are far better then corrupt government officials and media, deciding our fate as individuals, and as a nation and country.
This article analyzes that the enhanced security and wars related spending in United States, since 9/11, in the light of U.S. annual budget deficits and rapidly growing debt, to almost unbearable levels. Points out that we may be winning this war physically, but, terrorists have been successful in their scare tactics by putting us on the track of uncontrolled and unchecked spending on security and wars related expenses.
This article analyzes the confirmation of long suspected spying of government on reporters and its citizens, and using that data to blackmail them. Obama widely ran his 2008 campaign on the promise to stop human rights violations being committed by Bush administration. Yet, his government becomes the biggest human rights violator in American history. I do not see much difference between fascist regimes of Russia, china, Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea and United States, in terms of abusing their powers, violation the laws and human rights, and enforcing a harsh regime on their citizens.
This article analyses the issues related to federal budgeting, deficits and debt. Diggs deep into the real causes and their perpetuation. Explores, how money, politics, corruption, dishonesty, human psychology and propaganda are involved. Finds out the real solutions. Stresses on the fact that a complete overhaul in political, financial and fiscal system is needed. Points out that it also requires a major change in the way we get information and use it to vote.
This article analyzes the current U.S. budget and debt crisis, in the light of two party duopoly on our political system. Points out the fact that people are flip flopping from one party to another, in the false hope of getting something better out of other party. Unfortunately, every time we switch over to the other party, the outcome we get is even worse than before. The reason for that is because both parties are now totally corrupt, and work for same corporations and their lobbies. The only way out of this mess is a third party controlling White House.
This article analyzes the situation in Korean peninsula, it’s historical background and possible solutions. Sheds light on the true effects of economic sanctions, being repeatedly imposed by U.N. Security Council. Brings into focus the the related issues of balance of power, global interests and concerns. Balances the equation between U.S., China, North Korea and Japan. Evaluates, in detail, the role of China and it’s causes. Part played by ideological conficts and post Korean war tensions, is discussed, too.
This article analyzes the issues surrounding nuclear proliferation. Discusses the arguments of deterrence and national security. Criticizes the sense of entitlement and privileges of being big, powerful and rich. Emphasizes that the equality among nations and countries is key to resolution of issues. Points out to the fact that non-proliferation and disarmament are strictly tied together. Sheds light on fact that all involved parties must be treated with respect and dignity. Only possible ends to the problem are either everyone has nuclear weapons or no one, with of course first option being extremely disastrous.
This article analyzes the two fundamental constitutional responsibilities of United States government, promotion of trade and protection of personal property. Emphasizes the fact , no where in constitution, it is mentioned that the responsibility of U.S. government is to police the world or infringe on personal property like money. Successfully relates the growing size of government with it’s ever increasing malfunction. Points out that the big governments like United States are the biggest hurdle in promotion of peace and stability in the world and the true welfare of their own people.
This article provides the historical background for political war in Asia, which we are losing rapidly. Tells us, why our policies towards, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are an utter and complete failure. Points out to the recent, important and dangerous developments in Asia. Emphasizes the need and reasons for drastic changes in our policies, specially in Asia. Sheds light on the false blame game being played in media, by our policy makers, in past and in present. Brings into focus, the links between changing global economy and finance, and flipping balance of power.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
This article analyzes the current elections process and political system in United States. Finds out, how much our system satisfy the requirements and demands of the golden principles like, government of the people, by the people and for the people and one person, one vote. Explores the need for reforms and offers sweeping reforms in our political system to tackle the problems of true representation, corruption, abuse of power, direct and indirect bribery and violations of constitution. Emphasizes on the need for an organized struggle and effort in this regard.
This article analyzes the 2012 presidential election campaigns in United States, in the light of foreign policy, situation in Middle East, Iran and nuclear race, economy and money situation. Discusses the Mitt Romney’s proposal that he would not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons, under any circumstances and at any cost. Brings into focus the U.S. Iran war, proposed as a possibility by Mr. Romney, it’s consequences and effects on U.S.national interest and average American. Stresses on Ron Paul’s suggestion that we must stop policing the world, if not for constitution, then, for the sake of cost and money, at least.
This article analyzes Rep. Ron Paul’s candidacy for the president of United States in 2012. Brings into focus the constitutionality and common sense in Ron Paul’s agenda. Compares it with Mitt Romney and Obama. Finds out if it fits our current needs and can solve the major problems like national dent and budget deficits. Identifies the real causes of our deficits and finds out if Ron Paul has a solution for the factors causing so much debt to this world’s largest economy. Shades light on Ron Paul’s track record to see if he can be trusted on these issues.
This article discusses the democratic principles and freedom of information in the light of recent protests in Malaysia, for fair elections. Deeply analyses Malaysian political and election processes and compares it with United States and other democratic countries. Digs out the inherent risks and hazards involved in restrictions on access to information. Uncover the causes of widespread, global corruption in governments and corporations. Identifies the democratic principles these restrictions deny and answers why?
This article analyzes the theoretical, philosophical and scientific bases for violent crimes. Focuses on the wave of global terrorism and rise in violent crimes. Tries to find the links between these crimes and various proposed and proven factors behind these crimes. Digs out the various probable and possible solutions. Explores the links between violent crimes and economic crisis, disparity and widespread corruption in global systems. Explains why really and factually equal opportunities and privileges are vital to the survival of nations, countries, civilizations, cultures and ideologies.
This is thirteenth article, in a series, evaluating the candidacy of Barack Obama, for 2012 presidential elections, in the light of the discussions and issues, regarding taxation and U.S. tax code. Highlights the major objections on tax code, from different segments of United States population. Brings into focus, the different solutions proposed by various experts and politicians. Stresses the immense need for reaching an amicable solution, as soon as possible. Tries to bring up a consensus between different warring and conflicting factions.
