Political Extremism

Europe's Lurch to the Fringe

Daniel Wagner | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Angela Merkel, French Elections, Imf, Francois Hollande, Europe Crisis, Greek Elections, Political Extremism, World News
Daniel Wagner

Since the political middle ground has failed to deliver, voters are seeking solace through increasingly political candidates spouting extremist rhetoric, and raising the prospects of parties on the far right and left.

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Why I Cannot Support Barack Obama

Al Checchi | Posted 01.21.2012

Read More: Politics News, Politics, Pat Caddell, Bi-Partisanship, Hillary Clinton 2012, President Obama, Al Checchi, Elections 2012, Hillary Clinton, Bipartisanship, Doug Schoen, The Change Maker, Election 2012, Barack Obama, Political Extremism, Politics News
Al Checchi

I wrote the following four years ago in October, 2008 just prior to the national elections. I will not vote to reelect the president.

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The Fourth Way

Al Checchi | Posted 12.31.2011

Read More: Political Ideology, Leadership, Left Wing, Obama Leadership, Right Wing, Political Aristocracy, Non-Partisan, Barack Obama, Political Extremism, Declaration of Independence, Politics, Al Checchi, Bipartisanship, The Change Maker, Third Way, Obama Approval, Partisanship, Politics News
Al Checchi

We need to develop a "Fourth Way," the American Way -- neither left, right, or bipartisan, but a non partisan common sense program for American civic renewal.

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Occupy Wall Street Is the Tip of the Iceberg

Eugene Linden | Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: Outsourcing, Ultra Rich, Income Taxes, Middle Class Misery, Occupy Wall Street, "Winner Take All" Economy, Wage Gap, Economic Inequality, Housing Bubble, Disenfranchised Workers, Middle Class Anger, Political Extremism, Politics News
Eugene Linden

We may be approaching that point where the wage gap cannot continue to widen. Will these protests continue to swell and force politicians to act? If they do, what will they give the voters?

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Play To The Base?

Al Checchi | Posted 11.27.2011

Read More: Leadership, Jobs Bill, Economy, Join Together America, Political Class, Obama, Democrats, Democratic Party, Common Sense, Barack Obama, Political Extremism, Senate, Economic Stimulus Package, Al Checchi, Declaration for Independence, The Change Maker, Republicans, Politics News
Al Checchi

Those who are advising President Obama to "play to the base" and tack further to the left are sowing the seeds for a Democratic wipe out more devastat...

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The Psychology of Extremism

Ian I. Mitroff | Posted 10.30.2011

Read More: Psychoanalysis, Spltting of Aggressive Impulses From Moderating Influences, Extremism, Tea Party Extremists, Republican Extremism, Political Extremism, Politics News
Ian I. Mitroff

It is not possible to understand fully why moderates are no longer welcome within the Republican Party -- indeed why for all practical purposes the Party has been completely taken over by extremists -- in conventional terms alone.

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Oslo Killer Posted On My Site

FrumForum | July 26th, 2011 at 11:50 Am Nils August Andresen and English | Posted 09.25.2011

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How did this worldview of war, death and destruction arise in my peaceful, beloved country of Norway? What is the relationship between a demonizing po...

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Bianca Bosker

As Internet Use Grows, Is It Polarizing Political Views?

HuffingtonPost.com | Bianca Bosker | Posted 05.29.2011

Read More: The Internet, Polarized Politics, Internet Politics, Internet Polarize, Political Extremism, Technology News

Even as an increasing number of Americans go online for political news, more than half of U.S. Internet users are wary of the web’s influence and vi...

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In Israel Debate, These Jews Should Be Ignored

Rabbi David Wolpe | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Israeli Settlements, Israel, State of Israel, Bds Movement, J Street, Israel Boycott, Zionist Organization of America, Jewish Extremism, Jewish Perspectives on Israel, Political Extremism, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Religion News
Rabbi David Wolpe

No responsible organization should dignify intellectually disreputable and morally loathsome positions. There is enough to argue about without inviting the haters into the conversation.

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Keith Olbermann Has A New Worst Person: Robin Hayes (R-NC)

Howie Klein | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Robin Hayes, Larry Kissell, Political Extremism, Cafta, North Carolina, Lies, Congressional Elections, Election 2008, Politics News
Howie Klein

If any member of Congress personifies a willingness to sell out his constituents' economic interests for the sake of special interests, it is Robin Hayes.

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