Tag: democracy
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August 26, 2006 02:02 AM EDT --
Political figures like to remind us they're working for us.
Yeah, sure.
Very seldom do they mention they also work for themselves.
Let's all, collectively, realize the huge mistake we're . . .
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July 03, 2007 01:17 PM EDT --
Ok . . . Most of you know I'm not a political person . . . barely know the topic. :P
Freedom
This country espouses a love of freedom. But do they mean that everyone, everywhere . . .
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January 29, 2008 12:23 PM EST --
As we come closer to a new presidential election, the question that begs to be asked is "Are you too polarized?". Do you feel as if you have become so caught up in a partisan perception of politics . . .
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February 12, 2008 06:40 AM EST --
The girls, that being Ophelia and Sophia, are all in a fuss. It seems Valentine's Day is right around the corner and they are wondering who might sent them flowers, candy and love notes. . . .
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February 19, 2008 05:02 AM EST --
BREAKING NEWS: Fidel Castro has just resigned as President of Cuba, positioning his brother Raul for the position. Castro said he is not seeking and will not accept a new term when parliament meets . . .
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July 04, 2008 12:44 AM EDT --
HOW LONG DO WE HAVE?
This is the most interesting thing I've read in a long time. The sad thing about it, you can see it coming.
I . . .
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July 12, 2008 12:31 PM EDT --
Every once in a while in conversation about the government someone will correct me when I call the USA a democracy. "No", they say, "this country is not a democracy, it is a republic!" . . .
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January 12, 2008 08:17 PM EST --
On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.
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August 27, 2009 10:24 PM EDT --
Does it seem like our society is becoming more and more polarized? Many of the "hot" issues today - like abortion, gay rights, capitalism vs. regulation, health insurance, war - these are very . . .
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August 17, 2006 01:29 PM EDT --
A second Gather member who has made important and worthwhile contributions to this service, is considered by (almost) everyone to be an extremely valuable friend to Gatherites and has earned a place as . . .
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October 17, 2006 10:57 AM EDT --
Election Day is Nov. 7. If anyone does not think there state
senator, representatives in congress or local leaders reflect
YOUR interests? Well, I urge my fellow Gathers to voice their . . .
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June 08, 2007 03:34 PM EDT --
This is not really a new article I published originally it on Gather a few weeks ago and even longer ago on my own website http://www.this-is-my-place.com/ I am republishing . . .
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March 10, 2008 04:17 PM EDT --
Fragmentary speeches tumble effortlessly
Evading hinterland ritual burials
As old vices dig deeply in varnished remains
Ripping off the warning tags firmly affixed as
Slaked history sows faded . . .
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July 12, 2008 01:46 PM EDT --
SEMPER FI,
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July 12, 2008 03:23 PM EDT --
Oh how I long for the good old days of the Cold War, Communism Vs Democracy, the USSR Vs the Good Ole US of A.During the time of the Great Soviet Republic and the Berlin Wall, there was always . . .
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August 04, 2008 03:58 PM EDT --
Last Friday something very disturbing happened in Washington D.C. Nancy Pelosi shut down the House of Representatives. Why? Well, she was heading out for her book signing tour and vacation. . . .
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January 16, 2009 04:44 AM EST --
I work at a Hospice and as I was giving one resident her nighttime meds, I heard President Bush's voice on her TV. I looked up just in time to see his face and hear this line:
"Murdering . . .
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February 13, 2009 03:10 PM EST --
<big><big> CCHC Report on Economic Stimulus & Patient Rights </big></big>
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Part 1: National Health Surveillance </big> </big> . . .
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November 22, 2009 10:23 PM EST --
The Institute for the Study of Sarah Palin might conclude that she represents the exact moment important Republicans gave up on democracy. She was clearly seen as an empty vessel who could be controlled . . .
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September 04, 2006 08:09 PM EDT --
there existed a great nation that believed in justice for all men and women. Its leaders labored long and hard to see that every child received a decent education, had enough to eat, and learned how to . . .
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