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Politics » Government | By Jack Goode @ Monday, 11th February 2008 @ 12:16 AM

If you're ready to stop settling for what the cynics tell you, you must accept, and finally reach for what you know is possible, then we will win these primaries, we will win this election, we will change the course of history.... Barack Obama, Kennedy Endorsement Event, January 28, 2008 America has a black man running for the highest office in the land, and it's not Bill Clinton. To understand Senator Obama's future chances, it helps to look at the past. Although ... more...

Politics » Government | By Ki Gray @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 6:35 AM

As Election Day approaches, one of the most publicized presidential races of the past several decades has captivated the minds of people around the world and set records for participation in the US democratic primary system. As the first woman to run as a mainstream candidate for president, New York Senator Hillary Clinton has quite a race in front of her by anyone's standards. Even though equal rights for women have existed in the United States for almost a century, it has been a l... more...

Politics » Government | By Leon Newton @ Monday, 21st January 2008 @ 9:58 AM

Al Qaeda in its present form did not yet exist. What did exist was a growing number of militant Arab groups angered by the forced displacement of the Palestinians, the violence against Muslims, and the growing interference in the Middle East by Western governments. In 1979, another incursion into a Muslim country set the seventeenth son of a devout Wahhabist Saudi construction magnate-a-self-made billionaire said to have railed often against the Jews and their Western allies-into the mount... more...

Politics » Government | By Leon Newton @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:55 AM

Bruce Hoffman, in his book Inside Terrorism, devoted an entire chapter just to the definition of the word TERRORISM. In an attempt to formulate a workable definition he consulted everything. Part of the difficulty in defining the word, Hoffman pointed out is its inconsistent application, and opposing views. William Boykin, who led the hunt for Osama bin Laden said it was the fight against Satan, This sort of hubris hardly different from Osama bin Laden claiming a holy mission to rid the w... more...

Politics » Government | By Steve Selengut @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:09 AM

As an investor, I've always wondered why Social Security is such a problem. What's so difficult about managing this particular Trust Fund, and why is it so different from other investment accounts that pay out a constant stream of income? The private sector does it routinely with defined benefit pension plans and fixed annuities, so what's the big deal? Is Social Security failing because it hasn't been invested soundly, or is there some other reason? The most obvious ... more...

Politics » Government | By Steve Selengut @ Monday, 7th January 2008 @ 10:06 PM

The parade of promises is marching down Main Street. For too many months to come, politicians of all descriptions, parties, and ideologies will be courting our votes... they have the cure for all that is wrong in the world, they tell us. With crystal clear hindsight, every candidate criticizes the decisions of every incumbent, from the Town Council of Podunk to The Presidency itself. You've heard it all before; it never changes. But we all know that little will be accomplished. Ten years fr... more...

Politics » Government | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 16th November 2007 @ 6:02 PM

US Immigration has become a very important issue for American citizens and those individuals or families wishing to come to America. Since the establishment of the first colonies in America, there have been immigrants desperately desiring their chance at freedom. Elis Island was, for many, a portal to a new life through which they would pass and begin their journey. Hundreds of thousands of individuals fled persecution, poverty or inhumane conditions to come to the United States for a ch... more...

Politics » Government | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 16th November 2007 @ 11:46 AM

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement service, also called ICE, has recently become the investigative department that is by far the largest such unit and is a component of the Department of Homeland Security, or the DHS. One of the main responsibilities of ICE is to find the vulnerable areas of the US borders, eliminate the problems and make the borders as secure as possible. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is also responsible for much of the security associated with the US bo... more...

Politics » Government | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 15th November 2007 @ 10:41 PM

Nowadays it is essential for employers to have an adequate understanding and knowledge of basic immigration laws and have a firm grasp of its purpose, its overall scope and its sources. While having a basic understanding is very helpful, if you are in need of fuller understanding and implementation of US immigration law, it is a wise and prudent course to seek out the counsel of a US immigration attorney. Such a qualified and experienced attorney can be invaluable in explaining how many o... more...

Politics » Government | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 13th November 2007 @ 3:03 PM

The statistics say that each year there are more people who decide to leave their homeland and make their way to America for the purpose of immigrating. However, if you are interested in US immigration, it is a good idea to take a bit of time to learn about the process before starting on your journey. Each year there are also movies and other media that can make it seem like something that is exciting, glamorous and downright simple. But, the reality can be considerably different than the... more...

Politics » Government | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 13th November 2007 @ 12:38 PM

For generations, many people from around the globe have held onto the dream of being able to emigrate from their native country and becoming a United States immigrant. There are many steps in the process to make such a dream a reality and passing the US citizenship test is one of the crucial steps. According to US immigration law, an immigrant is defined as a person who is desiring to enter a country other than their native homeland, with the intention of eventually becoming a resident p... more...

Politics » Government | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 13th November 2007 @ 12:38 PM

Some claim that it has never been easier to go through the application process to apply for US citizenship. However, many of those who make that claim, also make their living selling their services to people seeking US citizenship and immigration. The country of the United States of America was founded on the principle of having open doors and open arms to the nations of the world, inviting all to come and partake of the many benefits and advantages of being an American citizen. Bu... more...

Politics » Government | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 13th November 2007 @ 12:07 PM

Early in the year of 2003, the various services and benefit functions that were part of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, or the INS, were placed under the direction of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It was then renamed the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is also now referred to as USCIS. The USCIS is now responsible for administering all of the functions of immigration and naturalization adjudication. As well, it is responsible for es... more...

Politics » Government | By steven smith @ Friday, 26th October 2007 @ 3:18 PM

In the modern world there are few things governments protect more fiercely than the security of their borders. Australia is no different. As such, there seem to be a countless number of different visas, each appropriate to only a very specific set of reasons for visiting Australia. It is all too easy to become lost in the paperwork and jargon. This article aims to clear the metaphorical fog and explain exactly what visa you require for your particular trip to Australia. Perhaps one of the... more...

Politics » Government | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 11:13 AM

With three landslide election victories under his belt, Tony Blair left Downing Street as the UK's Prime Minister undefeated electorally, in much the same way Margaret Thatcher had done seventeen years earlier. Taking Tony Blair's place as Prime Minister, and leader of the Labour Party in Britain, is Gordon Brown, who had been Chancellor of the Exchequer since the day Labour won office in 1997, and who nearly everyone in British politics assumed would take over as Prime Minister... more...

Politics » Government | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 11:11 AM

So what exactly is drawing more and more Britains to the island of Majorca? Besides the bright, warm sunshine, sandy beaches and the warm waters of the Mediterranean? What more could anyone ask for? How about the fact that the largest island in the Balearic Islands is just a couple of hours flight from the land of fog and mist that, while green most of the year, can wear on even the staunchest English personalities. Besides that, Majorca, or Mallorca as many people call it, is an island t... more...

Politics » Government | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 10:33 AM

French president elect Nicolas Sarkozy rocked more than his yacht when he visited sun bathed Malta recently, shocking his countrymen in an opulent display of luxury and disregarding the unwritten rules that one should not flaunt wealth and stature. Sarkozy and his family employed the use of a private jet and flew to Malta's International airport for an evidently much-needed vacation after Sarkozy's long and turbulent election battle. Once there, the president elect, his wife and... more...

Politics » Government | By Michael Dappert @ Monday, 3rd September 2007 @ 4:34 AM

I woke up this morning thinking about Iraq. Last night I learned President Bush has asked for another 50 billion dollars to cover the cost of the Iraq war. Some news agencies report the cost of the war is now at 3 billion dollars a week. How much more suffering can be inflicted on the Iraqi people for another 50 billion? How many more American soldiers will be killed while spending that 50 billion? Who is going to get that 50 billion dollars? What is not being done in this country because... more...

Politics » Government | By Roger Munns @ Sunday, 2nd September 2007 @ 1:16 AM

With three landslide election victories under his belt, Tony Blair left Downing Street as the UK's Prime Minister undefeated electorally, in much the same way Margaret Thatcher had done seventeen years earlier. Taking Tony Blair's place as Prime Minister, and leader of the Labour Party in Britain, is Gordon Brown, who had been Chancellor of the Exchequer since the day Labour won office in 1997, and who nearly everyone in British politics assumed would take over as Prime Minister... more...

Politics » Government | By Roger Munns @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 1:13 PM

So what exactly is drawing more and more Britains to the island of Majorca? Besides the bright, warm sunshine, sandy beaches and the warm waters of the Mediterranean? What more could anyone ask for? How about the fact that the largest island in the Balearic Islands is just a couple of hours flight from the land of fog and mist that, while green most of the year, can wear on even the staunchest English personalities. Besides that, Majorca, or Mallorca as many people call it, is an island t... more...