The story arc of Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace covers five years and three elections. Set in Minnesota, home to the nation’s highest voter turn-out, the Pierson family understands that voting is not a right but a privilege, and one they exercise regularly. With 2008 a presidential election year, readers of the novel might view Minnesota as an example for the rest of the country to follow.
Book Review Of Stuart Nachbar’s Book About Education And Politics
Stuart Nachbar has created a curious novel in The Sex Ed Chronicles. Using a backdrop of 1980 New Jersey, we are introduced to the murky world of school politics. He has selected the contentious subject of compulsory Sex Education, however the subject could equally have been Religion or Evolution. All are subjects that have strong backers and equally strong detractors.
How to defeat terrorism
Terrorism is plaguing the earth and spreading at an alarming rate. Many people are asking what we can do to stop this virus of global jihad, but from studying the past a clear answer is shown.
Who Is The “Hero” In The “Hero’s Journey”?
During the past thirty years, much has been (rightfully) made of Joseph Campbells breakthrough research in cultural anthropology, most famously published in The Hero With A Thousand Faces. In this book, Campbell examines the many cultural expressions of the heroic role model, and in doing so helped to establish the universality of human hopes, dreams, and lives.
Hollywood, in particular, has embraced this vision, which powers dozens of films a year, and has become clic…
An Article Writing Philosophy Do You Have One
Do you have a well thought out reason for writing articles? That is most likely your article writing philosophy, but in case you dont have one, let me make a few suggestions for developing one.
How to defeat terrorism
Terrorism is plaguing the earth and spreading at an alarming rate. Many people are asking what we can do to stop this virus of global jihad, but from studying the past a clear answer is shown.
Religion: Institution Or Revolution?
In writing any article about religion you run the risk of people not agreeing with you or the risk of offending people. Does that mean we should not write about religion? Absolutely not.
Should we worry that people might be offended? No. We should not go out of our way to offend people, but as long as you write your true beliefs, then you are doing what is in your heart and should share that with others.
For many churches, Christianity and religion have become instituti…
It’s Past Time For Pat Robertson To Step Down From The Pulpit
In my opinion, the far left fanatics in this country are among the biggest threats to this country and to the world. Many far right fanatics, however, aren’t far behind. Some far right fanatics, like Pat Robertson, are especially dangerous because so many people listen to and believe them.
On The Brink Of A World War
Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it has gotten worse. Since George W. Bush decided (illegally) to launch a war against a country and its civilians, under the guise of fighting terrorists, the American people have learned one thing: Might makes right. Our children are taught to reason and compromise rather than fight. Now, they are being taught that if you want your way all you have to do is lie, mislead, and fight for it if you must. What a terrible lesson. And how…
President Bush Contrasting The Decision Making Skills Of Jfk And George W. Bush
Presidents of the United States can only make decisions based on the information they are getting from the people and other sources that are available to them. Different Presidents obtain that data flow in different ways. This is particularly important because the events we are dealing with are so much more crucial than other Presidents may be dealing with. Iraq, North Korea, high gasoline prices, competitive position versus China, long-term deficits are all huge problems tha…
Republicans Vs Democrats
Currently in the United States there are two main political parties, the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. While not every person ascribes to every belief of their stated political party, generally, the beliefs held are as follows:
Sandy Berger Ruling: Fair Or Not?
For all intents and purposes, justice was served when Sandy Berger was fined $50,000 by U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah Robinson in her ruling on September 8, 2005 regarding Sandy Bergers mishandling of classified documents. Moreover, Sandy Berger will surrender his security clearance for three years following the ruling. Sandy Berger graciously accepted Judges Robinsons decision.