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By eHow Culture & Society Editor 1 comments
Living in a free society affords us the right to make personal choices that may or may not be in accord with the dominant system of government. This level of freedom even gives us the option to choose anarchy if we wish to. Though most people do ... more »
By SensibleSam 1 comments
Many of us are afraid to debate in public because we don't know the issues well enough. But after watching Hillary Clinton debate throughout her entire political career, I have come to the conclusion that debating is really easy. It's not ... more »
By happyman 1 comments
Mike Huckabee is a wonderfully big joke target – even after shedding 110 pounds! It helps that, consciously or not, this Southern Baptist minister, Arkansas governor and one-time Republican Presidential hopeful says the dumbest things – some of ... more »
By SensibleSam 0 comments
It's amazing. Year after year, Democrats are perceived to have won debates against their Republican opponents, even though they use the same silly canned arguments and buzz phrases. So if you're a Democrat and want to make a Republican look bad, ... more »
By mickeyz 2 comments
Is pacifism always the answer?.. more »
By objection21 2 comments
The history of America is a unique and interesting tale regarding the resolve of a group of individuals seeking freedom to practice religion as they saw fit. Much of our history is inspiring, while some is outright reviling. Whatever it is, ... more »
By chris200orbust 0 comments
A look at whether cow farts are causing global warming, and how an unlikely hero, the kangaroo, could help our environment. This is all real folks... more »
By rplacone 0 comments
So, you're an ignorant person. You have your set of beliefs, your values, your ideals, you've never questioned, never explored, never challenged, and if it wasn't for Harry Potter you may have never read an entire book in your life. Great job! ... more »
By Jonathan 0 comments
Citizens around the world are dissatisfied with their governments. Even if they don't at all agree with those in power, there is sometimes very little an average citizen can do to fully register their discontent with their home nation. But some ... more »
By objection21 0 comments
In the age of technology and government spying, many people are fighting to hold on to their basic civil rights while others ignore them. Civil rights are granted to all citizens of the U.S. by the Constitution, but the age of terrorism and the ... more »
By Camille Platt 1 comments
Commit to these outrageous pastimes and you’ll fit in with your favorite political veterans. This is one of the highest forms of flattery!.. more »
By George Sommers 1 comments
JANUARY 1, 2000: Do you remember what you were doing at the turn of the millenium? For one Philip Fry, pizza delivery guy, that fateful day meant reporting to work and becoming entrapped in a freezer. In a neat "Rip Van Winkle" twist, ... more »
By Rick Ferris 0 comments
Being a good Republican is easy. You don’t even have to know the issues... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 1 comments
There have been funny pages with a political bent since newspapers went into print. However, the Internet and the popularity of many political television shows and books has brought political satire to the forefront. Follow these steps to begin ... more »
By SensibleSam 2 comments
Let's be honest. If there is a proven method of doing something, why reinvent the wheel? Dan Rather was the "CBS Evening News" anchor for 25 years. So why not model the modus operandi of someone who had that type of longevity? Follow these steps ... more »
By SensibleSam 0 comments
I used to think it was hard to be the most respected person in Massachusetts. But if Ted Kennedy can be so revered, you can too. Just follow the steps listed below... more »
By schatbot 1 comments
Tired of the conservative talk shows? Heres how to enshrine the right wings falterings from their moral high ground. From the xenophobia which brought you "freedom fries", you now have the "Bill OReilly sandwich.".. more »
By happyman 0 comments
How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: How many can you afford? ... Jokes about lawyers are nothing new and for centuries they've depicted the profession as a collection of wily predators who will lie and cheat to line ... more »
By objection21 1 comments
Running a conservative campaign doesn't mean running a boring campaign. In fact, running a conservative can be quite fun in the right states. To effectively run a conservative campaign you must get acquainted with conservative principles and ... more »
By happyman 0 comments
Some people may feel bad telling John McCain jokes because he's so ancient. Don't be. This is the nasty putz who, in 1998, jokingly asked a Republican gathering, "Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly?" before telling the faithful, ... more »
By Michael Motta 3 comments
Some years ago I entertained a thesis (and it entertained me) that fundies, particularly of the Christian variety, were more likely than average to harbor deep-seated ambivalence (please see my article "How to Understand Psychological Rigidity ... more »
By SensibleSam 0 comments
Who would have ever thought that Al Gore, a man that ran for president and couldn't even carry his home state of Tennessee, would win the distinguished "Nobel Peace Prize for Climate Change?" Heck, he's not even a scientist. Well let me tell ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Political affiliations are always easy to annoy, and it can be fun and even revealing when you push just the right button to get under someone's political skin. Libertarians are especially susceptible to this sort of annoyance. Follow a few ... more »
By Rick Ferris 0 comments
Being a good Democrat is easy. You don’t even have to know the issues... more »
By SensibleSam 3 comments
It amazes me how much celebrities know about our geo-political world. After all, most of them lack college educations. They can read lines off a page so that makes them super-qualified to benefit us with their expertise on current events, I ... more »