Politics
Real ID – Outstanding Idea or Sad Idea?
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010The Real ID Act of 2005 is planned to battle terrorism, identity theft, and other crimes by strengthening the precautions of government-issued ID cards. The act calls on each state to execute a set of bare minimum national standards in a number of areas:. Information and security so-called-safeguards that must be built into each card. [...]
The Dietary Supplements Safety Act and Its Effects on Health Supplements!
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010What with the recent debates on healthcare reform, health-related legislation is a hot topic in the United States. However, the facet of health legislation most on people’s minds has to do with how much of healthcare should be public, whom can avail of these services, and where the funding will come from. Debates concerning state [...]
New Orleans Election Shows Black Politics Can be Colorblind
Monday, March 1st, 2010From the historic 1965 election of Carl Stokes as mayor of Cleveland to the momentous joy felt throughout Black America after President Barack Obama’s election in 2008, the history of Black politics has been filled with highs that still cause many in the community to be filled with jubilation years later.
However, during President Obama’s historic [...]
The Political Role
Friday, February 19th, 2010Politics is about getting re-elected and nothing else besides. It is a common error to assume that the politician’s role is to create jobs, encourage economic activity, enhance the welfare and well-being of his subjects, preserve the territorial integrity of his country, and fulfill a host of other functions. In truth, the politician has a [...]
Republic Racism Democratic Accidents!
Friday, February 19th, 2010Current Affairs Over the weekend we were treated to the height of Democratic hypocrisy, and the stars are none other than our old friend Billy Jaye, (We miss ole Bubba!), and Senate Majority Leader Harry (Squeaky), Reid. In a new book called “Game Change,” written by Mark Halperin of Time Magazine, and John Heilemann of [...]