Category Archives: Politics

What Does the President of the United States Do?

By admin | Published: 2012/11/07

The Executive Branch The White House The power of the Executive Branch is vested in the President of the United States, who also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, to that end, appoints the heads of […]

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Australia Carbon Tax

By admin | Published: 2012/06/19

On July 1, 2012 Australia will impose a price on carbon emissions. A price on carbon is the most environmentally effective and economically efficient way to reduce pollution. This means our economy can continue to prosper – without our pollution continuing to grow. The Government’s plan for a clean energy future includes four key components. […]

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Education In The Western World

By admin | Published: 2012/06/19

“We have not come here to be lectured on our inadequacies.” — the Europeans

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Australia: top judge to face court over sedition charge

By admin | Published: 2012/05/24

News for charged with sedition australia Fijivillage Restraint urged after PNG charges judge The Australian‎ – 6 hours ago JULIA Gillard has urged political parties in Papua New Guinea to show restraint after police arrested the country’s chief justice and charged him … PNG’s top judge to face court over sedition charge Radio Australia‎ – […]

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President Obama Signs Indefinite Detention Bill Into Law

By admin | Published: 2012/01/03

by the American Civil Liberties Union WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law today. The statute contains a sweeping worldwide indefinite detention provision. While President Obama issued a signing statement saying he had “serious reservations” about the provisions, the statement only applies to how his administration would use […]

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Just Say No To Taxes

By admin | Published: 2012/01/02

by Daniel Brouse I suggested that there should be little (to no) taxes. You responded: How does any of this function without taxation…? I would like to know your thinking on this… it doesn’t seem to be working now and sure doesn’t favor poor to middle class… but I think this is too long to […]

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Free Friends Of Occupy Philadelphia

By admin | Published: 2011/12/11

Sunday, December 11, 2011 Philadelphia, PA by Daniel Brouse Are there any parallels between the creation of Pennsylvania, the American Revolutionary War and the Occupy Wall Street Movement? Yes. It is quite interesting how the Quakers have been involved in all three movements. As a Quaker in England, William Penn had been arrested six times […]

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Homeland Security Occupys Philadelphia

By admin | Published: 2011/12/01

December 1, 2011 by Daniel Brouse PHILADELPHIA, PA — When the police raided Occupy Philadelphia at Dilworth Plaza surrounding City Hall, it was obvious there had been a change in command. The Philadelphia Police went from being cordial to being aggressive and violent. What was the cause for the change in demeanor? An eye witness […]