A debater will attempt to distract the audience from the issue at hand by raising another issue. “My policies aside, my opponent once managed a factory that closed down and people lost their jobs.” The debater is refusing to address question concerning his policies and instead focuses attention on a perceived weakness of his opponent, even though it has nothing to do with the issue at hand.
The Troubles is the common name for the ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that spilled over at various times into parts of the Republic of Ireland, England and mainland Europe.
10. Barack Obama: “I’ve now been in 57 states. I think one left to go?” During his 2008 presidential campaign Obama apparently visited 7 mystery states unbeknownst to the American public. He later conceded the gaffe and laughed it off. But seriously, who forgets how many states there are?
Photo by DaveHuth 10. Both Parties Do It While both parties have Super PACs, corporate interests, lobbyists, and wealthy candidates, only the Democratic Party enjoys the hypocrisy of simultaneously condemning these facets and campaigning off of the indignation of voters who feel their system is being bought by big money while their beloved president rubs…
Every election cycle the calls will be heard: Americans demand a third party! The two party system has to go! Only they really don’t want a third party and American politics will always be dominated by two major parties. First, let’s set the record straight. There are more than two political parties in the United…
One term which is often incorrectly inserted into political discourse is corporate personhood. Corporate personhood is a legal concept that arises from the extension of certain rights to market entities for the purpose of facilitating commerce and protecting individuals. Its application to campaign finance law has many erroneously rallying against the legal concept with slogans…
Take a look at almost any prepackaged food product you buy at the store. You will be surprised how many products contain High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), a sweetener derived from corn sugar. HFCS is not better tasting than sugar, nor is it healthier, as studies have shown a link between HFCS and increased rates…