political science

Government Policy Making: Policy Based on Vote Getting Rather than Doing what is Right

There is a specific problem with our Republic (for the umpteenth time – we are NOT a democracy), and that is

07 Jun

At the current, congressional approval hovers somewhere between 20-24% based on the week or month. Presidential approval is

18 May

Here’s a quote from Representative Cory Bush: “Getting a black woman in the seat is necessary, but we want to make sure that

12 Feb

I decided a few months ago I was not going to write about politics any longer, preferring to concentrate on my historical

08 Nov

I’m fascinated by all of the hand wringing over what is taking place in Afghanistan. Further, I’m even more baffled by our

16 Aug

Talk the Talk – Walk the Walk Despite the urging of Think31 that voters look less to the presidency and more to the

07 Nov

We are a federal republic, not a dictatorship. We are also not a democracy. For those that don’t know what

31 Aug

I watched the State of the Union last night, as I always do. Call it what you will; patriotic duty, curiosity, or simply

06 Feb

To this point, I’ve hesitated to throw my hat in the ring with all of this

03 Feb

I was sitting at my desk minding my own business when this article popped up on my screen. I get alerts

11 Jan