While the Germans appear to be completely oblivious to the fact, they are viewed as the ultimate rival to the British. This is shown in not only sporting and political rivalries, but also is embedded in culture for historical reasons and the connection of the countries. The Royal family, for example, is basically German after all! Germany, on the other hand, is much more preoccupied with its rivalry with the Dutch to notice Britain in this way. While this ‘competition’ for the most part is a li...

Despite it being seen as a progressive measure, universal health care seems to be a distant dream for America’s left, who are looking at four years of Trump. While it is certainly an admirable pursuit is it actually working in the way Bernie Sanders says it is across the globe? Is it the end of the dream or are we being blinded? It seems to be a fallacy by the right who claim universal health care goes against a free society. Ten countries who have more economic freedom than the U.S. offer heal...

We understand the basic connection between acting and the political skill of talking in public, but this doesn't explain the trend of actors successfully being voted in office and appealing to people over a politician with years of experience. Can an actor really be an effective politician? Does voting them in show the fundamental disconnect between people and governance? Actors have held the biggest offices in the world. Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States after a career ...

While it has no place in the USA currently, gambling on elections is rife in most European countries and no other election has ignited interest so much as the 2016 Presidential Election. Whether it was the divisive rhetoric, or the fact a Celebrity was involved, the 2016 elections saw huge sums of money change hands after Trump’s win. Does this exemplify the disenchantment felt by many regarding the 2016 election, and show the disconnect that led to so few people voting? Markets slumped after t...