Politics

Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives

Top 7 Similarities of Business and Politics

Politics and Business are so similar in a large number of ways. Sure politics is even dirtier and generally played by less ethical homeowners and yet the similarities are often uncanny. Perhaps a brief point-by-point comment on this subject will open a new perspective on this subject. Below are a few similarities to help the thinking juices… Continue reading

REPUBLICAN ELEPHANT – Politics – Car, Truck, Notebook, Vinyl Decal Sticker #1122 | Vinyl Color: Pink

Burgers, Fries And Ignorant Politics: Does Democracy Need An Overhaul?

America has become a confusing place for many people who are trying to decipher through the mess of politics that is inherent in a huge country that touts democracy. The Critical Review’s (No. 1 Vol. 19) article Ignorance as a Starting Point: From Modest Epistemology to Realistic Political Theory states that a new elitist… Continue reading

Politics, the American Government in Action

The Problem of Office Politics

When we join a new company, we’re all hoping for a fresh start and clean slate. The last thing we want is to get embroiled in political intrigue, regardless of how petty it might seem. Most of us just want to do our work and move along with our lives. Even if this were so, which is rarely the… Continue reading

Doing Time: The Politics of Imprisonment (AK Press Audio)

The Essential Leadership Skill – Managing Office Politics

One of the skills that successful leaders need to master is a bit of a dirty word these days. It’s not the sort of thing they offer leadership training courses on, but it lies at the heart of most business relationships. What I’m talking about is office politics.
When we call someone ‘a political animal’, we’re often… Continue reading

The Globalization of World Politics Reviews

Why Politics, From Me?

I’m 58 years old! I am a Veteran of the U.S. Navy who worked in Top Secret communications! I am a Recovering drug Addict with over 13 years of clean time, after having used drugs for nearly 30 years! I have been incarcerated many times and am a convicted felon! I am a Certified Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor! Does… Continue reading

American Government and Politics Today 2009-2010 Edition

Canadian Politics: on the Road to Failure

We are in the midst of a political crisis, people.

6 weeks ago we spent roughly 0 million on an election that landed us in the same position we were already in. This election represented the lowest turnout of voters since the 1800s. This election left us with virtually the same parliamentary make up as before, with the… Continue reading

American Government and Politics Today 2009-2010 Edition

Canadian Politics: on the Road to Failure

We are in the midst of a political crisis, people.

6 weeks ago we spent roughly 0 million on an election that landed us in the same position we were already in. This election represented the lowest turnout of voters since the 1800s. This election left us with virtually the same parliamentary make up as before, with the same Prime Minister.

Less than… Continue reading

International Politics on the World Stage Reviews

Political Appointments: “politics of Recycling Hands” Will Lead Nigeria to Nowhere

There is nothing wrong with the Nigerian political system unlike most of us assume, have you bothered to cogitate on why many countries of the world do not bother to find out whether there is anything in the wrong with their constitutional provisions or not, yet these countries are doing buoyantly well  economically… Continue reading

Cengage Advantage Books: American Government and Politics Today, Brief Edition, 2010-2011

Can Astrological Predictions About Indian Politics be Made?

The political future of India is being hotly debated in the current pre-election scenario with questions like “who will form the next government?” and “who will be the next prime minister of India?” being uppermost in everyone’s mind.

The question bothering me, however, is that “Is it really possible to answer such questions based on astrology… Continue reading

Essential Readings in Comparative Politics (Third Edition)

Is a Political Campaign a Project?

Is a Political Campaign a Project?

I say, a resounding “YES” to the question “Is a political campaign a project?”. Why? Well, a political campaign has a distinctive beginning and end, and in between there is a lot of planning, a great deal of execution, and a great deal of monitoring and controlling. And of course there is a… Continue reading