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How did the U.S find itself in a conflict between the ideal of freedom and practice of slavery yrs1450-1865?

Including economic factors, colonial North vs. land gentry ruled South, social factors surrounding racial equality

Sunday quotes

Sunday quotes
“It’s like splitting the atom: It shouldn’t happen.” — Katy Perry, talking in the August issue of Esquire about the downside of being similar to fiance Russell Brand. She describes their living situation as “two divas one house.”

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Compare and Contrast Canadian vs. American Constitution?

I was just wondering, what are the main differences between the Canadian and American Constitutions and what are some common aspects as well. I am talking about in terms of human rights, fundamental freedoms and equality rights, which are Sections 2 and 15 and 33 of the Canadian Constitution.

Court Deals Blow to DOMA

Court Deals Blow to DOMA
In two separate cases a federal judge has ruled unconstitutional a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act that prohibits the federal government from recognizing gay marriages.

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PAPER ON SOCIALISM – pleeeease help?

i have to write a paper on the political ideology of socialism.

i need to know answers to the three basic questions of ideology,
which are…

what is the relationship between the group and the individual?

what is the source of political power?

whats the balance between individual freedom vs material equality

PLEASE HELP
answer anything you know.

Help! American Gov question!?

How would you describe the values of freedom, order and equality as they exist in American society today? how does the American political system balance the values of freedom vs. order and freedom vs. equality?

Australia Vs. Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming, Australia Vs. Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming Online

Watch Australia Vs. Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming

Australia and Pakistan move to Sydney – the venue that caused much heartburn in Pakistan after the second Test – for the second ODI. While Australia will have fond memories of the ground where they pulled off an improbable and stunning win at the start of the year, Pakistan will be eager to erase the bitter memories that the Test left them with. A number of players on both sides are common to the ODI and Test sides, and with not even a month being over since that match, there is no dangers of memories running short.

Both sides are aware, that the ODIs will provide for a much more equal platform for competition than the Test matches did, and that showed in the first ODI, where Pakistan put up a challenging total, and Australia needed Cameron White to play an outstanding innings to take them home.

Pakistan have always been the most mercurial of sides, and several of their problems have arisen from in-fighting and disunity, but there is one thing that has united Pakistan teams across the ages, and that is playing against India. They may not be facing India on the field, but with all the off-field controversy about the IPL auctions, and the collective rejection of the players, the team is likely to be a more unified force than it has been at any point in the Australian tour. Shahid Afridi, in particular, seems to have taken the snub to heart, and it showed in his batting in the first ODI, when he blasted 48 off 26 balls. His ODI average is in the low twenties, but he continues to be the main man in Pakistan’s limited-overs plans with his ability to turn matches with bat and ball.

Pakistan also need young Umar Akmal to exhibit the temperament that, allied to his undoubted talent, will bring forth the next world-beating batsman. The only spot of bother in the batting order seems to be Younis Khan, who pottered around for 46 painful runs in the first ODI. However, the time spent in the middle, and the freedom from team politics and decisions since renouncing theh captaincy, could be just what was required for Younis to rediscover his touch. The bowling was a bit wayward, with excellent first spells by Asif and Aamer being negated, but the talent in the bowling lineup cannot be questioned. It is only a matter of harnessing it, and if they do that, Pakistan could give Australia a good run for their money.

Australia, on the other hand, showed just why they have been so dominant in the ODI format and why they hold the No.1 ranking by a comfortable margin. Although they were made to scrap initially, they found a man for the job and eventually won without any discomfort. It was Cameron White in the first ODI, but Australia have always managed to find a man for the job in crunch situations. This was much in evidence in their ODI series against India late last year, where they won despite fielding an almost second-string side. The in-born Aussie competitiveness and toughness has stood them in good stead and they seem to be able to draw on reserves of determination and self-belief that other teams just don’t have. Their only real worry is the form of Ricky Ponting. The skipper has been noticeably short of runs throughout the summer, notwithstanding his double century in the third Test. Even in the first ODI, he looked to be struggling and not fully at ease. However, the old adage of form being temporary and class permanent holds true, and Pakistan will ignore Ponting as a batting force at their peril.

Teams:
Australia (From): Shaun Marsh, Shane Watson, Ricky Ponting(c), Michael Clarke, Cameron White, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin(w), Nathan Hauritz, Clint McKay, Doug Bollinger, Peter Siddle, James Hopes, Adam Voges

Pakistan (From): Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal(w), Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf(c), Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Aamer, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, Mohammad Asif, Naved-ul-Hasan, Fawad Alam, Imran Farhat, Iftikhar Anjum, Khalid Latif, Sarfraz Ahmed

Tuning The C’s Of Freedom

Being a performer all of my life I’ve come to see that the formula for freedom has existed around me every day of my life. Whether it is through music or business the parallels are undeniable.

Many folks have heard of the Pythagorean theorem which says “In any right triangle, the area of the square whose side is the hypotenuse (the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of areas of the squares whose sides are the two legs (i.e. the two sides other than the hypotenuse) or more simply a squared + b squared = c squared.

Pythagoras went on to discover a relationship in mathematics in harmonic relationships where sounding a fundamental note produce a series of overtones.

What does this really mean to you the reader? Simply this – when an initial choice is made (or note is sounded) that is fully resonant with who you are, it instantly sets up a chain of events that will create abundance.

So starting with lowest C on the piano…

C1 is Choice. What are you choosing? Choose – choose the Freedom path – the abundance. There are many different words for freedom including love, joy, happiness, peace of mind.

If you don’t choose freedom I assure you – you are choosing fear. Remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If you think that someone else has chosen for you, consider that you have chosen to abdicate your choice.

The choice when sounded in perfect resonance with our being has the ability to produce a series of overtones that all at once encompasses all of the “C’s” contained in this list. You may find that you’ll revisit major choices as each choice continues to bring you into alignment with your greater purpose and/or passion.

Remember the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Each of the following “C’s” is within the realm of “choice”. You will make a choice to be clear, to be clear, to communicate, to change, to create, to consent, to commit and to connect.

What will your choices be right now?

C2 is Clarity. Where are you going? Looking backward or looking forward? Be clear about your freedom, about what you desire. The more precise you are about your desire the faster it will be realized.

If your choice is something you aspire “toward” you have a greater opportunity of achieving the desired end result and continuing to progress beyond that level. If, on the other hand, your goal is something that you desire because it is in hopes of “moving away from” something else, you will come back and see that “negative result” either in the same form or some variation on a theme.

Consider the fact that basing your performance on proving to someone else that you are not a failure, slacker or incompetent doesn’t give you the ultimate satisfaction or freedom you are looking for. As Henry Thoreau stated, “When one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with success unexpected in common hours.” While he used the word confidently – one could just as easily insert “clearly” and maintain the same intent.

In business if all you are asking for is “more” money then a penny works. If you want a lot more money then $100 might work; the word “lot” is subjective. It’s not clear. Think about the words small vs. large, tall vs. short, hot vs. cold – these words fall short of creating clear outcomes. Be clear.

C3 is Communicate. Be willing to put it out there – ASK. Allow your whole being to communicate the openness; through your thoughts words and actions. Use words that communicate abundance. Be part of the solution remembering there are no problems just limited thinking.

Stay focused on your desires. Remember that Mother Theresa wouldn’t attend an “Anti-War” Rally but she would attend a “Peace” Rally.

Dress for success and allow your appearance to communicate prosperity. Clean out your thinking by communicating with yourself the idea that you believe in what you have to offer. Communicate your passion and pride in yourself and your performance, product or service at all times.

C4 is Change. In nature everything is dynamic, it always changes. Use a journal to assist you in self-observation of change. The person you are today is not the same as the person you were yesterday, let alone a year ago.

Like all of nature the change may happen so gradually you may not notice it until someone or something else calls it to your attention. As a vocalist the skill of breath management happens while one is focusing on the total aspect of performing. In business there are few things that “never change”. You may see mineral ingredients improve or technology improve but time marches on and growth is desired on so be flexible and change.

C5 is Creation. Allow yourself to be in the creative phase of “who you are”. Be passionate about what you are bringing to the world and create an environment that allows the abundance.

If your performance preparation is uncomfortable consider the choices that have brought you to this moment in time. If your place of business is so cluttered that there is no room to allow in the new systems, equipment, supplies or products you are effectively saying that you don’t really want what you are asking for and you will find yourself looping by experiencing that feast and famine routine.

Do whatever it takes and make a statement to yourself by creating the space of abundance.

C6 is Consent. When you are given the opportunity to soar say “YES”! Recognize that freedom is there just for the allowing. The freedom is around you at all times.

The first five steps opened up the channel and the key is to remember that you have the choice to allow it in. However you define freedom – accept it, allow it. Consent to receiving it.

While in the “working”, “striving”, “pursuit” of excellence, of your dreams and goals, remember they are already there so consider allowing more and “pursuing” less.

C7 is Commitment. Be willing to follow your passion – your dream – your purpose and willing to always go back to C1. It may be that the path you’ve been on no longer serves you and you are best served by following a new path.

At all times be committed to your path of freedom. When things don’t look as positive as you’d like, go back to the first C of “choice” and make the choice again. Remember these words of Aristotle, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.”

Allow your habits to be committed to YOUR excellence.

C8 is Connection. Everything is connected and be aware that there are no accidents or coincidences. Allow yourself to make the connections by using all of your senses. Consider letting your mind, body and spirit become connected.

Allow yourself to function as a whole being, not some separated automaton that has allowed the labels of society to compartmentalize the different hats you may wear throughout your daily life. You may learn much more in one moment of true connection that you ever could even if you read all of the books in the Library of Congress.

There is a universal connection that propagates all thought. Be open to the opportunities that are around you. If you have set your intention on a specific outcome stay connected to the fact that you are receiving feedback from the moment that you stated your intent.

Kira Wagner is a living example of recognizing choices to achieve tremendous results. Born to blind parents, she’s aware that the only handicaps are those we place on ourselves.
Kira Wagner is a speaker, writer and seminar leader. For additional information visit my website at http://www.freedomsformula.com.

Howcome Obama’s not doing anything about the culture war?

(My personal opinion its more like religion/morals vs freedom/equality)

But how come he isn’t actually doing anything, or pushing anything. I haven’t heard his stance on gay marriage, he says he doesn’t advocate it but he hasn’t actually said what is he going to do about it. also, abortion is something he’s soft about. he said he is willing to listen to both sides but pays very little effort on the subject.
ok ok, you guys win. but if gay rights isnt an important issue to our president, why are gays so “angry” over him?

why are pro-life people protest against obama at every university he visits?

it’s because they realize he’s busy, but at least set a timetable.

anyway, thanks for answering.

Are issues on the environment freedom equality or freedom order?

I am doing a research paper on Liberals vs. conservatives views on the environment issues. and also any ideas on how liberals compare to conservatives about the environment. Thanks