Hugo Chavez - I Am The State

Hugo Chavez is making it clear that his vision, and only his vision, will dominate in Venezuelan media. If any proof is required of his intention, one need only look at the crackdowns and threats that have been directed at private media outlets.

A Chemical Accident or a Terrorist Attack?

A chemical accident at a paper mill shows how easy it would be for a terrorist to use reactive chemistry to kill innocent people.

The Political Party in Power?

One American's view on the sad affair we call Politics. My God bless and protect the brave men and women of our Military. Proud to an American!

Should Our Lawmakers Save us From Free Market Forces?

Recently, our diligent lawmakers in the House passed a bill that would make gasoline price gouging a federal crime. I guess gouging the public with pork projects, bridges to nowhere, and subsidies to increase our daily costs is not high on their list of atrocities against U.S. constituents, but intervening in free market forces in an attempt to artificially cap commodity prices is deemed as a worthy cause.

Northern Virginia Transportation

The wealthiest area of the United States, Northern Virginia is re-modeling the Transportation System and Fort Belvoir is all set become a world class federal center. Read the article to have an insight ....

Demonstrating For Human Rights

At the G8 conference in Germany, some 16 000 police have been deployed to control an estimated 6 000 protesters. Police are using baton charges, water cannon and tear gas in an attempt, mostly unsuccessful, to keep the demonstrators under control.

The Immigration Bill: First Do No Harm

Much of the Proposed Immigration Bill in the Senate seems Unenforceable. We should not do something just for the sake of doing something. Action is definitely needed but only the correct action.

Lebanon's New War

Are you watching the news? It's easy to look at the fighting between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Fatah al-Islam in Lebanon and dismiss this as the usual hodgepodge of conflict associated with the Middle East. After all, we've been seeing this for years. Or have we?

Should There be Limits on Contributions to Political Campaigns by Individuals?

Many people would like to give to campaigns as much as possible, but there is always a reason why they would want to part with big money and it is not always in the interest of the elected party.

Cameron?

Tony got in by stealing their cloths, and there are few policies in use by the Labour government now, that were not in place in John Major's day.

The EU is a German Ruse

Germany is intent on recreating Europe in its image.

The Patriot Act And You!

The Patriot Act was passed into law on October 24, 2001, just 45 days after the September 11 attacks. It threatens your fundamental freedoms by giving the government the power to access your medical records, tax records, information about the books you buy, and the power to break your door down at your home and conduct unconstitutional searches or if your not home search your home or business in secret without telling you for weeks, months, or even indefinitely. All without probable cause.

CCTV Surveillance Systems - Those New Security Guys

Don't look now! Someone's staring at you from that far wall behind the artificial potted plants in this busy hotel lobby. But there's no need for that furtive glance like you have some lint on your shoulder. There's no need for those tiny furtive steps either. No one's stalking you.

Iraq Surge Pronounced D.O.A.

Even before the last of the American surge troops had arrived in Baghdad, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi had declared the security plan a failure.