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Including third party (or fourth or fifth party) candidates in the debates may just shock the mainstream parties out of their complacency. The first step is to abolish the CPD and put an independently-controlled, nonpartisan FEC in charge of presidential debates. To those who object to having more than two people in a debate, the 2000 Republican presidential primary debates are a good example of multiple candidates having vigorous debates...
After listening to smooth jazz tunes, venturing into Centro was a brief culture shock. With Pavarotti softly crooning in the background, Centro is reminiscent of an Italian villa. Gothic-esque lanterns and relief carvings grace the restaurant, while dim lighting renders the room cozy and romantic. On a Wednesday evening, the clientele was composed largely of professionals in their late twenties or early thirties, most of whom appeared to be having a relaxing evening out with friends. The tables were well-spaced to the point where awkward first-daters would have plenty of privacy to share a life story...
...Pen’s success is clearly the most striking right-wing “victory,” but it should hardly come as a shock. France has been plagued by rapidly-growing crime that neither of the main political parties has been able to stop. Instead, they blame each other for the mess. Meanwhile, Le Pen’s strong pledge to reduce immigration, and thereby curb crime, has significant public support. Many people who have felt alienated by mainstream French politics have been enervated by the former-parachutist’s campaign, pledging their votes...
Optimally, much more of the energy consumed in the U.S. would come from renewable resources. However, much of the necessary technology, such as efficient fuel cells, is still under development. The costs of a rapid conversion to solar or hydrogen production would likely cause an energy price shock that would seriously dampen the economy. But the present American system of electricity production is archaic. While 10 percent comes from renewable resources—mostly hydroelectric—and 20 percent is nuclear, 70 percent is from burning fossil fuels...
...leaders rallied behind President Jacques Chirac to crush the far-right National Front's candidate, Jean-Marie Le Pen, in the second round of presidential voting on May 5. While Le Pen - who edged past Socialist Lionel Jospin to face center-right Chirac in the runoff - promised another electoral shock, Chirac refused to debate him. Stating that Le Pen's "intolerance and hatred" made that impossible, Chirac said France's situation was grave, with "its soul, its cohesion, its role in Europe and the world" at stake...