Political Articles
  • Fort McMurray Growth Trends
  • by PT Smith
  • The municipality of Wood Buffalo is wide in area, yet nearly three-fourths of its population is concentrated in Fort McMurray. The community had a population of 76,800 in 2010, with about 13,000 living its downtown City Centre. With the anticipated growth set at nearly 200,000 people, the city is anticipated to need a great deal of increased infrastructure and services
  • Coming Soon: Gay Marriages That Matter In Georgia?
  • by Dwayne Kinney
  • Can you and your partner get married in Midtown if the Supreme Court declares Prop 8 and DOMA unconstitutional? Some people say yes and others say no. What happens if a couple from East Point gets married in Vermont and returns to Georgia with their marriage license? We got answers to these pressing legal issues from Jeffery M. Cleghorn, a well-respected family law attorney in Atlanta.
  • A Brief History on John F. Kennedy
  • by Bonny Blake
  • In the life of this great nation, a few of its presidents have emerged from the pack as truly memorable historic even more than others.In recent memory, there is probably no other president that brings up emotions of respect and admiration as much as that of John F. Kennedy.
  • Spotlight on Wood Buffalo's Mayor
  • by PT Smith
  • About the political career of Wood Buffalo's Mayor.
  • Fort McMurray in 2030
  • by PT Smith
  • Fort McMurray residents contribute to vision for the communities future.
  • Essential Resources: Immigration in Alberta
  • by PT Smith
  • General information on relocating to Alberta from outside of Canada.
  • Multiculturalism in Fort McMurray
  • by PT Smith
  • Some information on the growth of Fort McMurray into a multicultural community.
  • A Travesty Of Western Justice
  • by Morgan McFinn
  • Quilt of Western nations motivates U.N. trial of the Khmer Rouge. Little, if any, compensation awarded to survivors of the victims.
  • What Is Ricin? What You Should Know About The Toxin, Signs And Symptoms Of Exposure
  • by Jennifer Lilonsky
  • With recent news regarding letters, mailed to both President Obama and Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker, that tested positive for the poisonous substance known as ricin, many may be wondering what this toxin really is and what it is capable of.
  • Table Flags Can Convey A Lot Of Ideas
  • by Tom Gates
  • Ever wondered what table flags are? What do they represent? Why are they present at all the important places? Well, they represent a lot and they need a lot. They may represent an individual, an organization, a group or a whole nation. They may be a symbol of professionalism and integrity of an organization and they may also be a sign of integrity and pride of a nation.
  • The Union Flag - Still A Powerful Symbol, Even At Half-Mast
  • by Richard Johnson
  • We normally think of the Union Flag as a symbol of pure, glorious and traditional Britishness, flown as a celebratory gesture at important national and international occasions - sporting fixtures, royal celebrations, historical events and the like.
  • Financial Crisis: Taking the First Step to Recovery
  • by Chris Snow
  • The current economic situation cannot be tolerated any longer. Drastic measures need to be taken in order to decrease the national debt and diminish the trade deficit substantially, so that a debt to GDP ratio sustainable for a productive economy enjoying an acceptable level of growth can be attained. Fiat currencies need to be greatly devalued so that respective national debts can be largely floated away. The Eurozone should be dissolved now.
  • Why Bipartisanship Is Harmful To America
  • by Corey L Rollins
  • Instead of progress, what bipartisanship actually promotes, is the reinforcement of the failing status quo. It's best to think of bipartisanship as a settlement. One in which financial lobbying interests reach a compromise. It's not hard to see this, when you keep in mind the special interests of very powerful companies, unions, other groups, and how these special interest groups will be impacted by legislation.
  • Great Strategies To Counter Financial Crisis
  • by Chris Snow
  • That we are faced with a hideous financial disaster perpetrated over time by the deficit spending of governments and central banks, fractional reserve banking of fiat currency, electronic credit propagation of more fiat currency, excessive printing by way of quantitative easing of even more fiat currency, has all told decreased the value of the US Dollar by more than 95% since 1913 when the Federal Reserve was born to haunt us until our fiat end.
  • Who's Really To Blame?
  • by Charles Frank
  • No one can deny that we're in economic trouble. However there is serious disagreement on whose to blame for this mess that we're in. In the midst of the finger pointing, the following article is designed to give you some "food for thought" on the real culprit(s) of the situation that we find ourselves in.
  • The Effects of the Financial Crisis
  • by Chris Snow
  • The financial crisis is well under way. We have already seen what central governments can do in order to induce local governments to pay off their debt. In the Cyprus debt crisis, depositors with more than the European Union guaranteed deposit of Euro 100,000 were levied a 40% tax on their deposits thus averting the country from going bankrupt. This is not to mention the bondholders and stockholders of various Cypriot banks who were wiped out.
  • Public Housing Turns To Resident Advisors On Boards
  • by Marie Hadel
  • Often times, being in public housing can feel like being part of a great bureaucratic machine that doesn't care one whit about who you are or what you need. Resident advisory boards help to deal with that feeling of separation by giving residents a chance to play an active role in what happens in their communities and allowing them to build a social support network.
  • The Growing Middle Class in Mexico
  • by Mo Maya
  • As of 2012, Mexico is the North American leader in middle class growth.The fact that Mexico's middle class is growing should not be a surprise to most people: As an industrious and family-friendly nation, it was only a matter of time. However, the timing of Mexico's rise of Middle Class Growth is quite impressive.
  • What Will You Need To Survive In The Case Of A Global Disaster?
  • by Rebecca Myers
  • It is important to be prepared for the worst. Whether a natural disaster strikes, the economy collapses, or some other catastrophe occurs, there are some items that you should never be caught without.
  • Winning At Police Auctions
  • by Oliver Brand
  • The chances are you didn't even know that police auctions existed until today. That's natural as not a lot of people do. Those that do know where and when the regular auctions are will try and keep this information to themselves for obvious reasons. They certainly do not want to give away information that is currently giving them huge savings and making them a decent profit in the process.
  • My Favorite Government Handout
  • by Morgan McFinn
  • This essay addresses the current political/economic crisis in the U.S.A. The author has lived abroad for 20 years during which time he has come to appreciate and respect where he came from more than where he has been. All the best to the U.S. of A.
  • City Business Tax Late Fees
  • by Mark Shapiro
  • Every year, I phoned my S.J. company license dept. and asked why I did not ever get an original invoice, just their late letter. The person consistently stated they really did send me a regular invoice several months ago; but after three years in a row, now I believe it may be a rip-off.
  • Union Flag Protests Rumble On
  • by Richard Johnson
  • Despite the efforts of many people in Northern Ireland, the Union Flag protests will not go away
  • Confronting the African Political Dilemma
  • by Z. Allan Ntata
  • The challenge concerning moral and productive political leadership in Africa is essentially the age-old conflict between patriotism and personal gain. For a long time in Africa, this conflict has favoured personal gain because of the agendas that ...
  • The Changing Russian Landscape
  • by Katie Smith
  • The geopolitical landscape is evolving. The relationship between the two old cold war foes, the US and Russia is deteriorating. Not quite at the cold war stage yet, but relations are getting frosty.
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