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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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  • Napolitano Caught Employing, Giving Top Secret Security Clearance To Muslim Brotherhood Terrorists


    Pat Dollard — Authority Authority: 645
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  • Nasheed sees ex-dictator Gayoom’s network behind his ouster


    Thaindian News — Authority Authority: 506
    Male, Feb 9 (IANS) A day after he was ousted as the Malidivian president, Mohamed Nasheed has said what happened in the country should be traced to former dictator Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s network and a result of his own vice president’s suspected role in planning the coup.In an article, “The Dregs of ...
    11 hours ago

  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement Hires Officer to Chat With Detainees


    Big Government — Authority Authority: 771
    In a time when America’s immigration system is swamped – when illegal immigrants are routinely caught and released , many of whom are dangerous – it seems that one of ICE’s top priorities is public relations with illegal immigration advocates.  Yesterday, Andrew Lorenzen-Strait announced via the Department ...
    11 hours ago

  • Compromise between Obama, religious groups possible on birth control


    Colorado Independent — Authority Authority: 582
    The Obama administration this week signaled it might compromise with religious groups that are currently up in arms over a federal decision requiring health insurers to cover contraception as a preventive service. The White House announced last month that it was standing by its decision to require that insurance ...
    11 hours ago

  • Clint, how could you?


    Suburban Guerrilla — Authority Authority: 581
    The GOP strategist was offended, and it shows High-level Republican propagandists are still suffering from a severe case of cognitive dissonance resulting from the Chrysler ad, shown during the Super Bowl, in which Clint Eastwood — a hero of Ronald Reagan — praises the Detroit auto industry and Americans workers ...
    11 hours ago

  • University of North Dakota Defies NCAA and Resumes Use of “Fighting Sioux” As Mascot


    JONATHAN TURLEY — Authority Authority: 655
    The University of North Dakota has decided to challenge the NCAA and its threat of sanctions for using Native American names and symbols for its sports team. The UND is bringing back its traditional nickname of the “Fighting Sioux” and said that it will take whatever punishment is meted out by the NCAA. Various ...
    11 hours ago

  • Suspended Roland S. Martin of CNN: I look forward to meeting with GLAAD


    Steve Rothaus Gay South Florida — Authority Authority: 123
    CNN suspends Roland S. Martin over offensive - some say anti-gay - Super Bowl night tweets Suspended CNN political analyst Roland S. Martin has tweeted that he looks "forward to meeting with GLAAD in the near future and having a productive dialogue." Heres a statement by GLAAD : CNN’s Roland ...
    11 hours ago

  • Dems’ super PACs, trailing in money race, to coordinate fundraising


    Scholars and Rogues — Authority Authority: 527
    The law forbids super PACs — political action committees permitted to raise unlimited funds with little disclosure of donors — from coordinating their activities with those of candidates’ formal campaign committees. But, it seems, nothing prevents super PACs from coordinating their fundraising activities with ...
    11 hours ago

  • Coming soon: Individual mandate to buy Chevy Volts


    The Absurd Report — Authority Authority: 432
    President Obama spent more than $85 billion bailing out General Motors and Chrysler three years ago. Now he claims credit for saving the industry, noting GM’s recent return to the top sales spot among automakers worldwide, Ford’s record profits (albeit achieved without federal funds), and the recent revival of ...
    11 hours ago

  • Catastrophic Event


    Irish Left Review — Authority Authority: 465
    As we approach the centenary of the Republic’s Proclamation in a state of economic chaos and democratic underdevelopment will we be remembered for our failures rather than our resolution?On the face of what we know, the Irish economic crisis will trigger similar events to some of our previous catastrophes in the ...
    11 hours ago

  • Martha Boggs responds to supporters


    KnoxViews - — Authority Authority: 427
    Martha Boggs sent out the following statement in response to a supporters email of support. She says she has no regrets and urges others wh... read more...
    11 hours ago

  • Q: Is Hartsuyker telling untruths to his electorate again? A: Is he opening his mouth and moving his lips?


    North Coast Voices — Authority Authority: 120
    Nationals MP for Cowper Luke Hartsuyker , media release dated 6 February 2012 and reported in The Coffs Coast Advocate on 7 February: "An analysis of Treasury modelling has revealed that in addition to rises in the cost of living, under a carbon tax real wages will drop one per cent by 2020 and ...
    11 hours ago

  • #rsrh Now here at CPAC…


    Moe Lane — Authority Authority: 548
    And if you are here and you happen to have an iPad with a Logitech keyboard with you PLEASE stop by Blogger’s Row; I did not bring a charger for my keyboard and I am even now screen-typing. More seriously, we’re hoping to get a bunch of interviews out of this, as usual.
    11 hours ago

  • Tin hats at the ready as Tel Aviv squares up to Tehran


    News Politics — Authority Authority: 129
    Anyone in the mood for a little light Armageddon? The prospect of an Israeli attack on the Iranian nuclear programme is suddenly in the air again. For Niall Ferguson, such a bout of creative destruction (his phrase) would be both welcome and risk-free. For our own David Blair, thats crazy talk. Either way, it would ...
    11 hours ago

  • The Today Show joins the attack....


    USA Carry — Authority Authority: 139
    The new Rossen Reports segment of the Today Show kicked off today with an expose about private citizens selling all sorts of weapons without requiring background checks. The report states that no legitimate gun shop would ever sell a firearm of ANY kind without requiring a background check - something that is ...
    11 hours ago

  • [links] Link salad rolls like a stone


    jlake.com — Authority Authority: 496
    Shimmer blog asks writers: How much do you write in a typical day? — I answer, among other fine actors . The science fiction effect — How science fiction helps scientists get their message across . (Snurched from @BulletinAtomic via @BoraZ .) The Lair of the Clockwork Book — A nifty book trailer and ...
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  • Hoekstra’s political ad for U.S. Senate is racially charged and distasteful


    Eye Dr DeLengocky — Authority Authority: 120
    From: Eye Dr DeLengocky
    11 hours ago

  • Fairness


    A Plebe's Site — Authority Authority: 115
    Stephen Moore, of The Wall Street Journal, asks some questions…. about taxes Is it fair that the richest 1% of Americans pay nearly 40% of all federal income taxes, and the richest 10% pay two-thirds of the tax? Is it … Continue reading →
    11 hours ago

  • Resheq: Doha declaration a way out of the stalemate


    Occupied Palestine — Authority Authority: 557
    Related: Israel. Not looking for Peace. Nor Talks. But this… [ PIC 09/02/2012 - 11:05 AM ] BEIRUT, (PIC)– Member of Hamas’s political bureau Izzat Al-Resheq said the agreement on naming Mahmoud Abbas as an interim premier besides his post as the head of the Palestinian authority was a convenient solution after ...
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  • Questions for Rhiannon


    Andrew Bolt — Authority Authority: 540
    Senator Arthur Sinodinos, formerly John Howard’s chief of staff, has checked the ASIO files on Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon and compared it with what Rhiannon…
    11 hours ago

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