Joshua Simmet
I'm a college student studying Political Science and Online Journalism. I earn my money doing freelance writing for sites like associated content and helium as well as a very limited stream of income through my blog. Before anything else I am a humor writer, but my interests allow me to write about pretty much anything. Word of warning, my blog is meant as humor only. There is mature content and should not be taken seriously.
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An Analysis of Corruption in the Post-Soviet Russian Federation to PresentAn analysis of the corruption present in Russia since the all of the Soviet Union, seeking to determine if the levels of corruption have increased or decreased and studying the Russian efforts to reduce it.
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Obama Allows States to Opt Out of No Child Left BehindFriday, Sept. 23, 2011 President Obama has announced that he is going to allow states to opt out of the federal schooling laws of No Child Left Behind. Some Republicans offer outrage over his actions.
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Corruption in GovernmentA look into the subject of corruption in government
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Soft Power in American Foreign PolicyThe use of Soft Power in American Foreign policy and reasons why it should be used more.
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The TripA man takes a mysterious drug that takes him on an incredible and life changing trip.
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Personal IdentityWhat creates a person or objects personal identity? Is it the soul? Or the experience that happens around us? These questions are presented and examined, with my own interpretation presented.
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The Problem with Media TodayThe problem with calling these 24/7 news stations "news" anymore is that they cover the news far less often than 24/7.
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HughesNet: Not Worth the MoneyHughesNet is a rural internet service provider that is not worth the time, energy or money that it takes ot get it installed.
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Energizing the Future: Nuclear EnergyNuclear energy is the way of the future. Find out why and how it will work in this article.
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Rousseau's Community and the General WillJean-Jacques Rousseau developed a system of Government that revolves around a concept called the General Will.
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Nietzsche's Supermen and the Will to PowerNietzsche developed a political system that revolves around the concept of people with higher talents and knowledge should have control over the masses. These people he called the Supermen.
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Video Game Addiction: The New Threat?Video Game Addiction is a rising problem in todays society. But is it really a threat on par with nicotine or other addictions?
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Private Property and the State of NatureRousseau was a political thinker with radical views regarding private property and the state of government. His unique views influenced numerous political thinkers in their own systems that they developed.
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The Fight for the ClimateGlobal Warming is the current major threat to the planet and there are a number of different possible solutions to the threat. But you never hear about one very important front in the battle.
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A Brief and Poorly Written Dissertation on the Effects of Time TravelMy thoughts on how exactly time travel affects events in the world.
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Comparison of Al-jazeera and CNN's Coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian ConflictAn in-depth comparison of the coverage of 5 articles on both sides regarding the coverage offered to the ongoing conflict of between Israel and Palestine.
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Tea Parties; Political IgnoranceA brief overview of the Tea Party movement and the resemblance that it has to the Libertarian movement.
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Monty Python's Influential TelevisionAn overview of the history of Monty Python and the influence that the troupe has had over comedy since its inception in 1969.
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Cannabis: Prohibited for NothingMarijuana is one of the most versatile substances on the planet, yet the government has made it illegal for no reason, based off of studies that are often proven to be false.
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Mononucleosis; Symptoms and TreatmentsAn overview of the symptoms and treatments of the disease Mononucleosis or Mono.
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From the InternetHow I inform people that I am from the internet, and the websites I am willing to share with people.
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The Politics of PrincedomA look at the politics and philosophy in the work of The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli.
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Five Endangered Species and How to HelpFour endangered species and one ecosystem that are seriously threatened.
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Easy Excercises to Do at HomeFour easy exercises that can be done at home with little to no equipment.
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Do Artificial Sweeteners Need to Be Banned?a look into the potential harm that artificial sweeteners can cause as well as a discussion on whether they should be banned.
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Demo Review; Dante's InfernoRead on for a review of the demo for the upcoming game Dante's Inferno.
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Doug Stanhope; Offensively FunnyReview of Comedian Doug Stanhope's special No Refunds
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American Interest in Foreign NewsAn examination of the American populations interest in the news of politics and foreign events.
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Water Intake and Caffeine AddictionHow water intake and caffeine addiction made me less than an ideal weight and what happened when I kicked that habit.
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Eddie Izzard; Awesomely HilariousReview of Eddie Izzard and his specials and comedy routine.
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Gambling, and Why It's StupidMy reasons for not gambling and why you shouldn't either.
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My Take on Professional SportsMy view of professional sports and the news sources that cover them.
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Guitar Hero; Pointless Waste of Time? ProbablyMy take on the popular video game Guitar Hero.
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My (Humorous) Review of Pocahontos (Avatar)A review and short and extremely abbreviated synopsis of Avatar.
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Should the School Year Be Lengthened?The government is considering lengthening the school year, but will it be enough to improve the students learning?
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Microsoft Vs. GoogleGoogle is preparing to release their new operating system, Google Chrome. People are wondering how it will compare to the leading OS Microsoft Windows.
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Does Music Cause Violent Behavior?Does music with violent or suggestively violent material cause people, mainly kids, to act violently?
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NAFTA's Effects on EconomyThe effects, negative and positive, that NAFTA has on the economies of the US, Mexico and Canada.