Centrist Party – USCP

Month: February 2007

  • Original Intent

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    John P. Reisman
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    Our forefathers considered a direct democracy when crafting the Constitution and were reticent to adopt the model as they felt that minorities may not be properly represented. In our current system it seems the biggest concerns are special interests that use money and influence to buy political favors.

  • Politics

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    John P. Reisman
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    Empowering people or empowering government? What about empowering reason? In keeping with our theme, we need to examine what makes sense. When people think of politics, there is a generally negative perception that comes to mind.

  • Spinning

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    John P. Reisman
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    Awareness is the best defense. In public relations, spin is a usually derogative term that represents a sometimes strongly biased portrayal in one’s own perspective of an event or situation. While traditional public relations may rely on creatively presenting facts, “spin” …

  • Empowering the Vote

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    John P. Reisman
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    In America, we vote for our politicians based on what they say during their campaign. Once in office, they might do something other than what they said they would do during the campaign. This is a problem that is not easily fixed. Our system of governance needs careful examination.

  • What’s Going on in America?

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    John P. Reisman
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    A recent poll (2006) by Princeton Survey Research group shows the issues that are top on the agenda of the American public. This poll was done in the spring of 2006 from Princeton. Quality of education of our children – 72% see as crucial Threat of global terrorism – 71% see as crucial …