Social networks can act as a catalyst to help direct democracy prevail over current economic and political monopolies, writes Viktor Tkachuk from the "People First" organisation in Ukraine. More »

Republican frontrunner moves ahead of his rivals in understanding how to cull Facebook and Twitter data to woo undecided voters

At a quick glance, what do these towers in Seoul due to be completed in 2015 remind you of? Is this an example of edgy architecture, or is the design just a little to close to the image of ten years ago in New York City for comfort? H/T BigFurHat Follow The Political Commentator and Michael Haltman on social media! Become a fan of The Political Commentator on Facebook here! Add The Political Comme...

Here are two examples from two of the best, Alec Baldwin and Barack Obama! Source Follow The Political Commentator and Michael Haltman on social media! Become a fan of The Political Commentator on Facebook here! Add The Political Commentator to your Google+ circle here! Follow The Political Commentator on Twitter here! Friend The Political Commentator and Michael on Facebook here! Connect with Mic...

The digital world is undergoing a revolution in "self-organisation" &# thanks to social media &# that offers individuals, companies and governments opportunities to transform society in innovative ways, according to a leading Internet expert. It also threatens to unleash civil unrest on a scale never before witnessed, he warns, citing the Arab Spring. More »

For those interested in both the time-frame for Iran going nuclear and the potential for the west to stop it from happening, this report from AEI is a must-read! The report can be found at this link. Follow The Political Commentator and Michael Haltman on social media! Become a fan of The Political Commentator on Facebook here! Add The Political Commentator to your Google+ circle here! Follow The ...

For the uninitiated, there's more to pole dancing than just a night out at a gentlemen's club! If only politics and politicians could make the same type of transition from dark and smoke-filled back-rooms into the light of day in the same way pole dancing has! H/T Freedom's Phoenix Follow The Political Commentator and Michael Haltman on social media! Become a fan of The Political Co...

What do you give the liberal who has everything this holiday season? How about a little dose-of-the-truth t-shirts for Christmas or Hanukkah, provided to TPC by sources unknown! Follow The Political Commentator and Michael Haltman on social media! Become a fan of The Political Commentator on Facebook here! Add The Political Commentator to your Google+ circle here! Follow The Political Commentator ...

Below we have two images, both unbelievable and incredibly disturbing! Which one bothers you more? A bullfighter having a bad day, or Barney Frank getting away with the economic and political equivalent of murder! Cartoon source Follow The Political Commentator and Michael Haltman on social media! Become a fan of The Political Commentator on Facebook here! Add The Political Commentator to your Goo...

David Miliband has beaten his brother and former Labour leadership rival Ed to claim an award for best use of social media by an MP.