Great-grandson of President William Howard Taft, Bob Taft became Governor of Ohio in the 2000s. After failing to disclose “gifts”, he was charged with criminal activity, yet remained as Governor until his term was up. The scandal left the Republican Party with major losses in the next election.
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Things I Like: The Contender (2000 Film)
While trying to search for older critically acclaimed movies, I was pointed to The Contender which is a political thriller of sorts. Even though American politics are at an all-time high of being insanely absurd, it was a little strange to go back just to a time where national issues were much milder due toContinue reading “Things I Like: The Contender (2000 Film)”
(Not So) Fun Fact: Mike Pence Lying on Behalf of the Tobacco Industry
Former Vice President Mike Pence has gone on record several times saying that the effects of cigarette smoking isn’t harmful nor does it kill. He has always voted in-favor of the tobacco industry.
Fun Fact: Green Poltical Parties
Political parties in various countries strongly dedicated to protecting the environment are commonly known as green parties. The name originated in Germany with the Die Grünen (The Greens) Party. Die Grünen is one of the few green parties in the world to have more than a small number of seats (if any at all) inContinue reading “Fun Fact: Green Poltical Parties”
Fun Fact: Constance Markievicz
Constance Markievicz was an Irish politician who became the first woman elected to serve in British Parliament, but like many Irish people before and after her, she did not take her seat in House of Commons.
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