politics

Defined in Webster's Dictionary as the art or science of government, or concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy or winning and holding control over a government. Politics can also describe the art of guidance and influence outside the realm of government, such as office politics, industry politics or social politics.

A good rule of thumb for making friends and influencing people is "never discuss religion, sex or politics." But those who hold court in the blogosphere violate such etiquette 24/7. Counter-intuitive to the long-held notion of conversation fit for polite company, politics is a prominent Internet topic specifically because of its controversial nature.

Unfortunately, many who engage in political discourse often feel free to throw etiquette to the wind. Rather than affably promote the free exchange of ideas, such people often resort to personal attacks, diminishing the quality of their opinion and transforming platforms for meaningful exchange into childish free-for-alls.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “politics”

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  by sageone73 / on Jan 21, 2013
• in Politics
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  by jobertv / on Jan 6, 2013

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “politics”

 

• “My Gallant Crew / I Am the Captain of the Pinafore.”

  
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  My Gallant Crew / I Am the Captain of the Pinafore , Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore …DC is a cultural wasteland generally – no, really, I’m comparing it to Golden Age NYC and Boston, to Dizzy City’s great detriment – but I will say this: at least they have a decent amount of Gilbert & ...
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• Thinking of Oklahoma

  
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  Tonight, I am thinking of the friends I have whose family and friends live in Moore, Oklahoma. A tornado ripped through and destroyed two elementary schools, a hospital, and unnamed other buildings earlier today. The latest numbers from MSNBC say that seven elementary school students are among the dead, and another ...
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• LOOK: Edie Windsor Joins NYC Political Leaders in March Against Anti-Gay Hate Crimes

  
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  Edith Windsor , or “Edie,” as many call her, joined local New York City politicians in a march to protest the recent crime wave of anti-gay hate that culminated in Friday’s shooting death of Mark Carson . Windsor, a New York resident whose Supreme Court case may strike down DOMA,  was joined by NYC City ...
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• Theft of Electricity in Karachi and Its Impact on National Income

  
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  Pakistan has been facing very big problem of electric power but in current four year energy crises is increase on large scale. One of the big reason of electricity crises is theft of electricity. This problem faced all over the Pakistan but especially Karachi city is highly faced problem of electricity theft. Main ...
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• Predicting the IQ of Future People

  
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  The resignation of Jason Richwine from the Heritage Foundation raised the profile of racist views about IQ. Expect new publicity soon for genetic claims about intelligence, as Chinese scientists try to find genes that affect intelligence. read more
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• What is Abbott up to?

  
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  Max Gillies Smith thought the Abbott budget reply a series of stumbles . These include the promise that peoples “fortnightly budgets will be under less pressure as electricity prices fall and gas prices fall and the carbon tax no longer cascades through our economy.” Brave statement. He also took money out of ...
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• Len Boscarine withdraws from Burien City Council race

  
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  Longtime resident Len Boscarine withdrew his candidacy for Burien City Council, Position #5 – currently held by Rose Clark – on Monday, May 20. We have reached out to Mr. Boscarine for comment and hope to post his response if and when we receive it. “A candidate may withdraw by submitting a signed request ...
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• Please donate to Oklahoma disaster relief efforts.

  
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  The American Red Cross is always a safe bet, but feel free to list other ones in comments.
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• QUESTION OF THE DAY: MARK LEVIN SAYS “IT’S TIME TO KILL THE IRS!” – DO YOU AGREE?

  
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  I’ve had this segment from Mark Levin’s radio show saved since last week and thought I’d post this today to see what you think about what was said. Now folks, I know what the answer to the question is from the majority of you…but just throw your thoughts out there. This is from last Wedmesday when the IRS ...
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• “Bare-bones” employer health insurance plans coming thanks to #ObamaCare

  
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  The Wall Street Journal reports on what National Review Online’s Veronique de Rugy calls  one more in the law of ”unintended consequences” to the implementation of our President’s “signature law” – ObamaCare (via Memeorandum  - bolded emphasis added by me): Employers are increasingly ...
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• Look: Thousands March Through NYC’s West Village To Protest Anti-Gay Hate Crime Wave

  
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  Thousands of metro-area New Yorkers marched through the streets of the West Village to mourn Friday’s murder of Mark Carson and to protest the recent anti-gay hate crime wave. Protestors convened at NYC’s historic 13th Street LGBT Center well-before the 5:30 PM starting time, and then marched carrying signs ...
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• Shelli Park explains why she chose to not file to run for Burien City Council

  
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  Local Artist and Designer Shelli Park – who failed to meet Friday’s deadline to file – sent us the following explanation for why she has chosen not to run for Burien City Council: I want to thank those of you who have expressed support for my intention to run for Burien City Council. It is with regret that I ...
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• BARACK OBAMA TRUES THE TYRANNY ON GRASSROOTS CONSERVATIVES!

  
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  MAYDAY! TYRANNY!! Thomas Jefferson wrote “When the people fear the government there is tyranny, when the government fears the people there is liberty.” The government under Barack Hussein Obama does not fear the people. The people fear the government. Ergo, there currently is no more liberty in America. A ...
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• From our continental correspondent – comics in Belgium? Political turmoil!

  
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  ( A quick note in advance : if you’re not familiar with Belgium’s constitutional setup, read up here – and don’t laugh, this is serious ) It seemed like quite a good idea : let’s put up an exhibition in the Flemish Parliament buildings celebrating that artform that our country is rightly famous for: ...
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• Steve Bell on infighting in the Conservative party – cartoon

  
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  The PM has emailed a personal note to members saying he would never work with anyone who sneered at activists Steve Bell        
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• BBC admits: a “standstill” in global warming. Bad luck for fish

  
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  The BBC concedes what The Age still can’t:
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• GPs will face Ofsted-style inspections, Jeremy Hunt announces

  
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  Ratings published every year will take into account safety, effectiveness and patient experience at GP practices Englands 34,000 family doctors will face Ofsted-style inspections overseen by a new chief inspector of general practice to secure "safe and responsive care", the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, is to ...
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• What’s the case for state ownerhsip of Solid Energy

  
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  The Opposition are not just opposed to the Mixed Ownership Model for state assets under which a minority share in a few companies are sold. They want to retain all the companies the crown currently owns. A case can be made for the state to own some companies but what is the case for owning Solid Energy which is in ...
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• Pope accepts invitation to visit Israel

  
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  ICEJ News – Wed, 01 May 2013 In wrapping up his visit to the Vatican on Tuesday, Israeli President Shimon Peres extended an invitation to Pope Francis to visit Israel. “The citizens of Israel see in you a leader of peace and good will. The sooner you visit the better, as in these days a new opportunity is being ...
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• More on babies in Parliament

  
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  Kate Chapman at Stuff reports : Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta wants better provisions for breastfeeding mothers after she was forced to stay in Parliament with her young daughter until midnight on Friday. The Business Committee, which oversees the running of Parliament, is set to consider the situation at its next ...
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