American versus American, Putting it into Perspective

American versus American, Putting it into Perspective
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

Oct 1, 2008 – Some people seem to think that because Republican candidates say they are pro-life, that means they are actually pro-life. Earlier tonight on CBS, I heard Sarah Palin say that she’s pro-life, but believes it should be up to the states to decide. That’s fine, but why not just say that about every single issue? If I were a politician, I would completely see that position as politically expedient: Pass the buck on a controversial issue to avoid any backlash by potential supporters. The Supreme Court decided on Roe versus Wade on January 22, 1973. Has there been a serious attempt to overturn it since then? Abortion is used simply as a wedge issue against Democrats. When women have the majority in Congress and Washington, let abortion rights be discussed seriously and honestly at that time.

Women’s Suffrage in America, Suffer Them to Vote Today

Women’s Suffrage in America, Suffer Them to Vote Today
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

Aug 26, 2008 – Today is the anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, which was ratified by a surprisingly large group of men.

• Women’s suffrage – From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  

  The term women’s suffrage refers to the economic and political reform movement aimed at extending suffrage — the right to vote — to women.

T.H.E.Y. Declare Democracy | Humor

T.H.E.Y. Declare Democracy
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

Sep 27, 2003 – Power to the People! At a press conference yesterday which shocked mankind on a Global scale, The well-known T.H.E.Y. Commission stated clearly and without question, “All members of our world-famous council have unanimously decided to accept ideas and facts from the the common man. Most significantly, when we say, ‘man,’ we are implying that the opinions of women will also be evaluated.”