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- The Failure of American DemocracyThe 2010 midterm elections have highlighted that the functional failure of democracy in the US lies not in the system's procedures, but within its very core: the voters.
American Democracy: An Autopsy ReportDoes the rise of "Tea Party" influence and a resurgence of the GOP thanks to a veritable torrent of special interest money spell the end of our Democracy. This writer says "absolutely!" and proceeds to do an Election Day postmortem.- Aug 22nd American Democracy Rings from Ground ZeroOn August 22nd, see American democracy in action with your own two eyes.
- American Democracy is DyingMoney has taken over our political system and democracy is dying.
- Is American Democracy Working?A look into the current state of the American political system and its very real potential for collapse due to complacency and lethargy on the part of the average American citizen.
Political Dissidents Must Unite to Restore American Democracy!Political dissidents are fragmented and lack a united, solidarity strategy to accomplish major political and government reforms. We can change this. A solidarity strategy is available.
The Roots of American DemocracyLike history itself, American democracy is a process. There is no definite beginning and certainly no definite end. Since its inception, the details of its implementation have changed by leaps and bounds from those originally envisioned by the "founding fathers."- Quotes About Being PresidentThe citizens of the the United States of America would do well to read and re-read this selection of quotes from past presidents while pondering what happened to the sincerity, integrity, and thoughtfulness of the American presidency.
- Politics 101: It's All About WinningIt's all about winning! Let's face it, our political system is in tatters and everyone is to blame. Former Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards once mentioned that we'd become "two Americas", and he was right.
- Landmark Campaign Spending DecisionThursday's supreme court decision to lift limits on campaign spending by labor and big business may mean the end of democracy as we know it.
- Taxpayer Advocates Are Improving American DemocracyTaxpayer advocates are improving American Democracy by questioning public officials and holding them accountable. They represent the taxpayers who have little say in how their money is spent.
- Book Review: Politics Lost -- Joe KleinFrom the man who gave us Primary Colors, comes a book that laments the passing of the real politician, as if the nod toward Milton in the title wasn't foreshadowing enough. Not the politician that is patently phony, but the true politicians who aren't afraid...
9/11 Truth ManifestoThe government's official story about 9/11 has been shown to be false by serious technical analyses. The large national 9/11 truth movement must now use political tactics to get political reforms.
The Last Days of Party Politics: NYC Mayor's Independence is a Move Toward American DemocracySince Mayor Michael Bloomberg made the stunning announcement he is leaving the Republican party, party politics is worth re-examining
Blood, Oil and the Curse of American DemocracyMany people complain that the complications in Iraq have to do with oil, but it is hard to find a detailed explanation. This is my take on the whole situation.