Subcategories in Politics

Jimmy Stewart’s character portrayed in “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington” would have been right at home last week in Washington D.C. surrounded by the “Porkmeisters” of the current day. Déjà vu here we go again. Conveniently, the closure rule has been simplified removing the spectacle of a ‘elected citizen’ fighting with the Filibuster Rule. The difference here is that this spectacle occurred in the “House Of Representatives”. The strongest example of an oxymoron if they’re ever was one.

Election season is upon us. Getting educated about the candidates can help you to make intelligent decisions when it comes time to vote.

There were many cynical analysts, both in the West as well as the Middle East, who viewed the invasion of Iraq as a scarcely concealed attempt to take control of the country's immense oil wealth. This opinion is now becoming a reality.

On the 6 June 1944 the greatest seaborne invasion the world has ever known took place on the Calvados Coast of Normandy, France. This invasion was the beginning of the end of the Second World War and the 6 June 1944 will be forever known as D-Day. This article is an account of the first action that took place on D-Day at the Caen Canal and River Orne Bridges near Benouville, France. It tells the true story of the coup-de-main assault by British Gliderborne soldiers to capture these two vital bridges.

The United States tax code tries to accomplish two things at once: raising revenue, and redistributing wealth. I suggest that we simplify things by replacing it with two systems, each designed to do only one thing. One agency could raise revenue, and the other could make everything fair. I wrote this letter to offer the suggestion to the current House Speaker.

The continuing failure of US and UK policy to stablise and pacify Iraq has led to a review of current operations and an evaluation of strategic options.

This article is about the politics and need for the Navy Reserve to mobilize sailors in the near future.

The island of Cyprus has a rich history that is steeped with mythological gods and demi-gods. It is said that on this island that the gods mingled with humans.

This article is about how the Coast Guard started The Courtesy Motorboat Examination (VSC) Program to help teach boaters how to be safe on the water.

This article is about how the USA and Israel are close allies, but have yet to fight a war side-by-side.