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Let’s Face it – Star Wars is All About Politics…

6Dec

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

Analysis

Let’s Face it – Star Wars is All About Politics…

Ostensibly about two orders of mystical lightsaber-wielding monks and the triumph of good over evil, the Star Wars franchise is actually more of a political thriller, a cautionary tale of how a democracy can slowly be corrupted and turned into a dictatorship. If you take the entire franchise as a whole, you can see that a failure from the mistakes of the past almost inevitably leads to those same mistakes being repeated once again, often to devastating effect. After all, the entire saga takes places within a lifetime - 66 years to be exact... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Prequels Whilst there are dozens of comics, novels and other media that chronologically predate the Prequel trilogy (though comparatively little since Disney's acquisi...

How to Become a Senator in 9 Easy Steps!

1Nov

By Simon BlaugNo Comments

Explainer

How to Become a Senator in 9 Easy Steps!

Vital to our democracy, senators help to debate and amend bills that, if passed, will one day become law. Naturally a very prestigious job, you've probably wondered at least once how to become a senator and participate in arguably the most famous democracy in human history. Though a prestigious job that society arguably couldn't function without, being a senator is not an easy job. Regardless of your views, your views will always offend at least one person, either because they don't agree with them, or don't think they go far enough. Understandably, it's also a physically and emotionally demanding job, but one with great benefits and high job satisfaction - as you're literally participating in the politics so many people revere. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

How Prescott Bush Laid The Groundwork For Not One, But Two Bush Presidencies!

20Sep

By Regina SamuelsNo Comments

History

How Prescott Bush Laid The Groundwork For Not One, But Two Bush Presidencies!

Though not as famous as his son and grandson, who became the 41st and 43rd presidents respectively, Prescott Bush is arguably more influential than his son and grandson combined! After all, without him, there wouldn't have been either Bush presidencies... Coming from a so-called nouveau riche family, Prescott Bush followed in the family tradition set out by his father, Samuel P. Bush, and became a businessman and after making a huge fortune, later set about entering politics. A two-term senator from Connecticut and multimillionaire by today's standards, it was Prescott Bush's money and connections within the Republican Party that his son and grandson used to get into White House! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Childhood & Early Life P...

How Albert Gore Sr. Became The Last Liberal Southern Democrat

6Sep

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

History

How Albert Gore Sr. Became The Last Liberal Southern Democrat

Though overshadowed by his more famous son and namesake, during his time in office, Albert Gore Sr., was one of those politicians who went from unknown to national celebrity seemingly overnight. Gain national fame after he publicly decried the Southern Manifesto (a document produced by members of the Democratic Party in 1956 opposing racial integration in public places), Gore quickly became known as the "Architect of the New South". Yet when it actually came to civil rights, Albert Gore Sr., simply known as Al Gore before the rise of his more famous son, had a checkered past both voting for it and against it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life The man who would later go on to be known as Al Gore (and then Al Gore Sr. before the ris...

Bush Family: The Most Successful Dynasty in American Politics!

5Jul

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

Analysis

Bush Family: The Most Successful Dynasty in American Politics!

When it comes to US political families, the Kennedys take the cake. Yet, the Bush family are arguably more successful, having produced two presidents, a vice-president, two congressmen and two governors - much more than the Kennedys ever did! Indeed, whilst the Kennedys can claim to be America's most prominent political dynasty, the Bushes are far more successful, both as businessmen and as politicians... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Origins of The Family Although the Bush family goes back much further, the first Bush ancestor is John Bush Sr. who was born in the town of Messing, in Essex, England around the year 1510, passing away in 1590. Fast forward to his son, John Jr. (1535-1595), his grandson, Reynold (1566-1603), the Bush family a...

Kennedy Family: The Rise And Fall of a Major Political Family

28Jun

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

Analysis

Kennedy Family: The Rise And Fall of a Major Political Family

During the mid-20th Century, the Kennedy family were the most prominent political family in the US. Yet, within only a few decades, the Kennedys had lost a great deal of their influence, with the family being a shell of its former self. At its height, one Kennedy sat in the White House, another was Attorney General, whilst another sat in the Senate. Today, not a single Kennedy sits in political office - a first since 1946! This begs the question, what went so wrong for the Kennedys? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aristocratic Origins During their heyday, the Kennedy family were called the "American royal family" by the press. Interestingly, there's evidence that suggests the Kennedys have royal blood in their veins... According to gene...

Why Americans Hate Atheist Presidential Candidates…

5Aug

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

History

Why Americans Hate Atheist Presidential Candidates…

Presidential Candidates for 2020 has yielded no end of diverse figures. Several billionaires. A self-help guru. Openly gay men. Investors. More women than ever before. Socialists. People of colour. But one key figure is missing... atheists. Whilst the religious beliefs of the socialist candidates, including Senator Bernie Sanders, are unknown. There are no openly atheist candidates... Despite atheism seeming to take hold in many parts of the world. There are very few openly atheist politicians. Even if the voter isn’t religious themselves. A religious representative conveys trust. After all, any person who is religious has morals. Thou shall not kill, thou shall not steal etc. Religion is comforting for those they represent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || [])...