Joe Biden will announce his decision on whether or not to run for president within the next 48 hours, two sources have told NBC News. Biden has been rumoured for months to throw his hat into the race, which will significantly shake up the current battle between former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and Vermont…
What’s the Difference Between National and Democratic Socialism? [dropcap size=big]W[/dropcap]ith the arrival of election season, there has been a lot of talk about what the government’s role in the economy should be. The Republicans believe the United States is the world’s policeman, maintaining order in foreign countries and regulating unhealthy habits of it’s citizens. The…
Andrew Follett Michigan State University researchers developed a transparent solar concentrator they claim could replace windows and allow buildings to produce green energy. Despite the hype, the technology suffers from engineering flaws, inefficiency, and a high price tag. Transparent solar cells are inefficient compared to opaque solar cells and traditional concentrators. Transparent solar collectors let most visible light through that can be turned…
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is preparing to deliver a speech in the “not-too-distant future” to explain his definition of democratic socialism. “I think there are a lot of people who, when they hear the word ‘socialist,’ get very, very nervous. To me, democratic socialism means democracy,” Sanders told about 200 supporters in Iowa City. “It…
Carson says we shouldn’t have gone into Iraq, Energy Independence Could Have Helped Capture Osama Bin Laden Ben Carson started in an interview with George Stephanopoulos that the failure of the US to become energy independent had serious consequences to US foreign policy and security. He stated that energy independence would have allowed then…
By R. Brownell After stating he would not run for Speaker Boehner’s current position when the congressman leaves later this month, Rep. Paul Ryan is apparently now seriously considering throwing his hat in the race. Except, there’s one pretty big detail which might make things messy. According to CBS News: Ryan’s confidants tell CBS News he will not horse…
By R. Brownell The Palestinian Authority, with the backing of several other Arab nations, has proposed to the United Nations that the western wall of Jerusalem (the location of the Jew’s Second Temple), be established as part of Al-Aqsa mosque: “A new proposal to establish that the Western Wall is part of al-Aqsa Mosque is…
Charles Seaburger from Bankable Insight writes: 1. Artificial wage floors hurt the unemployed In a free market the government doesn’t tell someone they cannot legally accept a job for whatever wage they choose. If someone wants to stuff envelopes in their home, they should be able to. What does it matter if it is for less…
I have a confession I must share with you, dear reader. I was contemplating becoming an ordained minister. I’m serious; an ordained minister. This, in spite of my profound love for casual sex, intoxicating substances, and dirty language. Hell, I was even willing to give up my atheism if that was what it took. For, where before…
Hillary Clinton has come under scrutiny time and time again for lacking authenticity, and for constantly seeking to contrive her public persona rather than simply “being herself.” Case in point: Hillary is still widely mocked for using this fake southern accent in 2007: And now, Hillary Rodham Clinton is at in again. During a speech in Hoover,…