Illinois Personal, Corporate Tax Rates Skyrocket
Posted on 13. Jan, 2011 by Alex Sharp in Politics
Less than 12 hours before the new state legislature met in Springfield, a lame duck session of the now defunct 96th Illinois General Assembly passed hikes on taxes for both individuals and corporations. The personal tax rate was raised to a flat 5% and the corporate rate to 9.5%. The base rate has been raised [...]
A Rocky Beginning For a New START
Posted on 19. Dec, 2010 by Alex Sharp in Current Events, History
The New START Treaty has taken center stage in the lame duck session of Congress. Democrats are trying to push through the treaty, which was signed by President Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev on April 8th, 2010. All treaties signed by the President in both Russia and the United States must be ratified by [...]
Will Arab Ire Over Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Become Public?
Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by Alex Sharp in Current Events
It may not have been anticipated by Julian Assange, but the wikileaks release of U.S. diplomatic cables may have seriously affected Middle-Eastern politics. Several statements made to U.S. officials by various powerful Arab leaders have painted a picture of how extremely concerned they are about a nuclear Iran. With the recent announcement that Iran is [...]
The Pope Mulls Proper Use Of Condoms
Posted on 21. Nov, 2010 by Alex Sharp in Current Events
The newest book about the Roman Catholic Church and her leader, Pope Benedict XVI, is a bit of a sensation even through it had yet to be released. The 219 page read is titled “Light of the World: The Pope, the Church and the Signs of the Times” and is the result of six one-hour [...]
From Samhain To Halloween
Posted on 31. Oct, 2010 by Alex Sharp in History
In the Western world, where the lion’s share of our most sacred holidays are tied to religious celebrations, it seems odd that Halloween should be celebrated with such fervor. On the surface it has no ties to Christianity, Judaism or Islam – indeed, it seems to exalt demons and other spiritual entities in a way [...]
India’s Epic Conflict Over Ram Janmabhumi
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by Alex Sharp in Current Events, History
While the debate over building a mosque in downtown Manhattan rages in the United States, India is coming closer to resolving a centuries-old argument over a holy site sacred to both Muslims and Hindus. In the city of Ayodhya the battle over the proper use of the birthplace of a Hindu deity has come one [...]
From Henry VIII To Elizabeth II
Posted on 18. Sep, 2010 by Alex Sharp in History
Pope Benedict XVI is on a visit to Great Britain this week. The head of the Roman Catholic Church made news all around the world when he met with Queen Elizabeth II, his titular counterpart in the Church of England. The Church of England (or Anglican Communion) and the Roman Catholic Church have been separate [...]
Religion And The Presidency
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Alex Sharp in History
Religion is a hot button topic in the United States when it comes to presidents. From George Washington right up to Barack Obama, the president’s religious beliefs have been a source of controversy, conflict and outright lying. A recent Pew Research Poll that showed more and more Americans (now an astounding 18% of them) believe [...]
Jeffs Defeats Utah Conviction
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by Alex Sharp in Current Events
A ruling by Utah’s Supreme Court has overturned the rape conviction of Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS). The state has shown an interest in retrying the case, making the promise that Jeffs will not go free over a procedural error. The Washington County prosecutor [...]
Conrad Counters The Government’s Bunk
Posted on 17. Jul, 2010 by Alex Sharp in Current Events
Sadly, but not entirely unexpectedly, Conrad Black has run into interference from the government concerning his recent bail plea. Federal prosecutors simply refuse to admit that they have done anything wrong in the Black case, though the harsh chastisement by the Supreme Court would seemingly require them to do so. Here I have reprinted Conrad [...]
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