After reading an online article written by Congressman Hoyer of Maryland justifying slowing down health care reform. I sent him this e-mail: >>Dear Congressman Hoyer,
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Health Care Reform Dogs
Posted: 31st July 2009 by Christopher Saikes in Current Affairs, PoliticsTags: blue dogs, Democrats, DNC, healthcare, Obama
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Disorderly Conduct and Probable Cause.
Posted: 25th July 2009 by Christopher Saikes in Current Affairs, PoliticsTags: Harvard, Henery Gates, justice, police, racial
A Harvard professor, Henry Gates was arrested at his home for disorderly conduct in public. At His Home! Forget the racial aspect of this case for the moment, when does being irate on one’s own property allow the police to arrest one for disorderly conduct in public?
Should we interfere with Iran’s internal struggle?
Posted: 21st June 2009 by Christopher Saikes in Current Affairs, PoliticsTags: democracy, demonstration, Iran, protest, struggle
The Iranian people are actually following our lead. The United States has been a beacon of hope to the world not because we say so, but because our actions in the past have not been those of self interest. We stand for the rule of law, the will of the people and support common interests.
Dollar Democracy, what is your opinion?
Posted: 16th May 2009 by Christopher Saikes in Current Affairs, PoliticsTags: damocracy, dollar, Obama, vote
An opinion can be represented many ways; verbally, written, in song, by body language (usually in the form of a hand gesture,) and by action or non action. Actions can be as outwardly as public a protest or as private as simply making a donation to a cause or just going to the polls and voting.