The business of America is business.

This video, from a few years ago, describes the war corporatism that seeks economic security under the pretense of national security.

Instant runoff voting (IRV) allows voters to mark the election ballot with their sequential preference for candidates.  It's as easy as 1-2-3.  If your chosen candidate is not viable in the first round of counting, then your vote gets tallied for your second choice, and so on.  Ultimately, the candidate who wins does so with a majority of the vote.

IRV is currently used in certain state and local elections, and some other countries have also adopted this form of voting.  Simply put, IRV gives more power to one's vote.  It makes sure that every vote truly does matter (no more arguments about throwing away one's vote on non-viable or third-party candidates).  It allows voters to demonstrate through their support of different candidates what issues are important to them, such that elected officials can acknowledge these concerns once in office.

You can learn more about IRV through these sites:

• The Road to Better Elections
• Fair Vote
  

This election year is obviously historic -- for the Democratic Party and the U.S.A.

For decades, of course, other countries have elected female presidents and prime ministers, including such Muslim countries as Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia.  Other nations with women serving as the heads of government have been Great Britain, Israel, Canada, Germany, India, Nicaragua, and Liberia, among many more.  Here is a full list.

Marvin Gaye sings the national anthem at 1983 NBA All-Star Game.

A true patriot helps his country live up to its best ideals.  There is beauty inherent in the spirit and potential of the U.S.A.  Let's keep working for a brighter, hopeful tomorrow.

Or maybe 'chuckabejeezus'.  It's no wonder that Chuck Norris supports Mike Huckabee.  However, does freedom of religion include freedom from religion?