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In the Political Game Today, Divided We Fall

FSView | Posted 06.03.2012 | College
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FSView

Somewhere amongst the blob of partisan political analysis, reality television contests and mass commercialization that makes up our popular culture, is a world of politics that attempts to fit in. The problem is, real political discussion cannot exist in such a setting.

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Why Do CEOs Go Into Politics?

AOL Small Business | Geoff Williams | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
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No matter your political persuasion, you can't help but look at Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina and other CEOs who run for office and wonder: What the heck...

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We Need More Parties

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

If both political parties split at, America would probably adopt a coalition government; the newly- formed Progressive and Conservative Parties might even ally on issues like taking on Wall Street.

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What Pakistan Needs Are Some Parties. Political Parties, That Is.

Brian Vogt | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
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While President Obama approaches a decision on America's war strategy in Afghanistan, across the border in Pakistan an equally important battle rages ...

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Political Parties Are Not "Checks" Or "Balances"

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

I'm not worried about whether checks and balances will disappear if Republicans don't have more than 40 seats in the Senate. True checks and balances are more fundamental than party affiliation.

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