Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category

Checking Out The State Of The General Election With Historical Newspapers

Gordon Brown is expected to visit the Queen today to ask if he can disband the government and start the ball rolling towards a general election at the start of May. It seems as though the government have waited for as long as they possibly can before calling the election, although if truth be told [...]

The Record on Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton is making a bid to be the first women to be president. Frankly, she has a legitimate chance and if she won the democratic nomination it would not be a surprise. But what do we know about Hillary? Here is a summary of some issues and her stance

Is Socialism Knocking On Your Door?

So you voted for Barack Obama thinking he will change the world, end the Iraq war, etc?

The History of Bonfire Night Explained

Bonfire Night, otherwise known as Guy Fawkes Night, Cracker Night or Fireworks Night is a celebration which occurs every year on the evening of the 5th of November. It celebrates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of the 5 November 1605 in which a number of Catholic conspirators, including a man named Guy Fawkes, attempted [...]

Should Singapore’s Gay Sex Law Be Repealed?

Singapore is a conservative country, its government repeated many times when the subject of its gay sex law is being discussed. The government explained that because of conservative population, it will not decriminalize the country's gay sex law or at least not in the near future.

How Our Government Went Up In Smoke

Do you read the papers every day or get on to your computer to check out the world news? If you have you might not read all the news has to offer in the ways of the government and their spending. Our government has gone up in smoke and is now trying to make money [...]

What Everyone Missed in the Immigration Debate

Are we missing the big picture in the debate over immigration reform? I'm not just talking about the misguided politicians who tried to shove a ridiculous amnesty bill down our throats. Have we the people allowed what really happened to go over our heads?

Nuclear Power and Iran Today

Why should Iran not be trusted with Nuclear power, which may lead to nuclear weapons? Is Iran breaking the NPT in any way?

Leftists Attack Joe Wilson’s Web Site

Joe Wilson has become a bit of a celebrity since he lost his temper and yelled "You lie!" at Barack Obama.

World War II Names Still In Our Vocabulary – The U-Boat 505

During the days I travelled here and there as a systems consultant, one of my favorite cities to visit was Chicago. I always made time to see a performance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, especially if Brahms was on the playbill. Being an irrepressible train watcher, I was in seventh heaven visiting the [...]