order to be affiliated with one of the two major political parties in America, and I strongly disagree with artificial binaries. I do believe our political culture would be healthier if our conversations were more nuanced and authentic.
I first realized the possibility of carving out an authentic political consciousness after reading Arthur Brooks. Brooks may be one of the most moderate of all registered Republicans, a sensible human being who believes that strong ethical values should undergird public policy. While everyone is dimly aware that Trump’s victory reflects “the alienation and disaffection of less educated white voters in rural… Continue Reading...
politically active, leading to a greater plurality of voices and opinions. Even then, political parties had not yet become fully formed. Most elections had candidates running independently. However, the anti-federalists had become the Democratic-Republicans and they emerged as a dominant presence in the controversial 1824 presidential election. When he was defeated in that election by John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and his supporters started the Democratic Party as an opposition group. In response, John Quincy Adams and his Secretary of State Henry Clay rebranded the Democratic-Republican Party the National Republicans.
Jackson's Democratic party grew in popularity during his presidency. An opposition party, the… Continue Reading...
political parties is a tactic that represents the popular resentment felt by revolutionary society for the controllers of the Established Order. They see that establishment as nothing more than the oppressors’ way to retain control of society no matter who is in charge. For instance, in Brazil, where corruption has riddled government, there is still the farcical situation in place of a government that attempts to police itself. The entire system is devoid of any real meaning and serves only its own interests. It is not about serving the people… Continue Reading...
and essential constituent of being a differentiated, multinational retail business. Target works in tandem with voted officials of both political parties to aid in shaping positive public policy solutions that are beneficial to its business operations, team members, clientele, as well as the consumers they serve. The corporation is dedicated to ensuring the alignment of public-policy activities and business interests, capitalizing on a decision-making process to support continuing amenability with their alignment goal, and sustaining transparency to all stakeholders. Notably, in the 2012 fiscal year, Target Corporation unveiled Citizens@Target, which is the corporation’s action center for members of the team and clientele. The company also provides an unbiased platform… Continue Reading...
“this aspect of the imagined national identity allowed the regime to suppress other political parties and engage in repressive practices.”[footnoteRef:4] The problem is further complicated by the winner-takes-all approach to political competition. As a result of the consolidation of power around the presidency, those in the opposing camps are always almost certain of exclusion as far as the sharing of the ‘national cake’ is concerned. For this reason, the government of the day has the incentive to stay in power and aggressively suppress any dissent. Like in most African countries, DRC has for the last few decades had authoritarian governments determined to maintain… Continue Reading...
that day, in the Third Election District of the Fifth Assembly District, you represented one of the political parties; did you not?” and the answer of course is “Yes, sir” (The People Against Edward Lawless 1904, 20). Loftus’s main argument is that the witnesses are not impartial and therefore their testimony should not be accepted by the judge and jury. He emphasizes this point again and again: “And you are an active and enthusiastic Republican, are you no?” (The People Against Edward Lawless 1904, 20). The Court interjects and says that the Court cannot allow that question as “it matters not what party it is” (The People… Continue Reading...
