"The way that rappers compete with each other — this is soft power," says Marc Lynch, author of a recent article for Foreign Policy.com comparing world politics to rap feuds.
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Controversial Queenslander Pauline Hanson has kicked off her latest political campaign with a tirade against a Channel 7 journalist. But she’s not the first pollie to resort to screaming in the rough and tumble of politics. And her explosion pales next to the punches, chair throwing and b***h-slapping of some political forums.

These videos show just how violent politics can get. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Kennedy's famous words were spoken at a time when the Cold War was still frigid and the Cuba Missile Crisis was just heating up. Schoolchildren routinely huddled under their desks practicing what to do incase of nuclear war while “air raid” sirens sounded on our city streets. picked by 2longdogs 2 years ago

Excellent article about the state of politics in the US. Discusses how the media presents itself as an unbiased "umpire" between two rival sides, even when one side has absolutely no legitimite evidence to back it up. How faith-based thinking allows people to believe in something that has nothing to back it up. picked by theclansman 3 months ago

Frustrated by the federal government’s method of determining who is poor, the Bloomberg administration is developing its own measure, saying it will offer a more accurate picture of poverty.
Could be very good and long overdue if they can keep politics to a minimum. picked by DerAlt1 2 years ago

This is mainly meant for my friends, coworkers, and anyone else who feels a little confused about what is happening in Iran. I realize that this is an extremely simplified version of history and events, but I only intend this to be a quick primer so people have some context in which to understand what is currently happen in Iran. picked by suebe 6 months ago

"Once again we see that the GOP will truly do and say anything regardless of whether or not it's true, they are so desperate to hold onto power," Democratic National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney said in a statement. "Clearly Republicans are so afraid of their abysmal record they can't offer one example of what they've done to keep America safe." I'd just labe... read full post picked by dollyllama 3 years ago

Lies, lies, lies. Sounds like politics is perfect for her. picked by arsphidius 2 years ago

Ms. Magazine is a magazine allegedly all about female empowerment. However, they refused to run an ad touting the political power of women. Their reason was incredibly lame, perhaps the fact that they were women in political power in Israel was the problem.
[wasn't sure if this should go in politics or wtf] picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Who would deny that the ascendancy of the religious right has been bad for the U.S.? Its destructive consequences are plain to see. It has polarized the nation. It has made America a laughingstock in the eyes of the educated of the world. And it has encouraged devout believers to think of themselves as agents of the divine, and their political opponents as enemies of God. Besides the political da... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Politics in Taiwan have always been rough, but this is downright dirty. A man was sentenced to 5 months in jail for tearing a wig off Taiwan legislator Chiu Yi. The sentence was for depriving Chiu of the "freedom to be pretty."

Yes, you read that right picked by bingo 6 months ago

Prayer and politics are not mixing well in Osceola County. picked by wags273 2 years ago

Tim Russert was more than just a guy with a TV show. He was instrumental in how the network functioned in regards to covering politics. The big question now is, "Can the network find a replacement?" picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

John Stossel takes a journey through the world of politics.

Parts 2-6 in the comments picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

With none other than our bovine friends. picked by Mershaullk 3 years ago

Obama is a Kenyan Muslim impostor; and Sarah Palin was qualified to be president of the United States at a moment's notice. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Because no one takes politics as seriously as MTV, My Space and people in chat rooms. picked by buddha 2 years ago

"I'm a Jehovah's Witness, so I don't get involved in politics. We stay neutral. We don't vote,"

Someone please explain. picked by gammerus 1 year ago

Candidates Obama and McCain attempted to add humor to their repertoire last night at the Al Smith Foundation Dinner. picked by BADbud 1 year ago

It's over. After 20 months, its finally over. XKCD comic reminding me how much of a politics junkie I have become in the last year. picked by theclansman 1 year ago