The President of the United States of America (acronym: POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.
Article II of the U.S. Constitution vests the executive power of the United States in the president and charges him with the execution of federal law, alongside the responsibility of appointing federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial officers, and concluding treaties with foreign powers, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The president is further empowered to grant federal pardons and reprieves, and to convene and adjourn either or both houses of Congress under extraordinary circumstances. Since the founding of the United States, the power of the president and the federal government have grown substantially and each modern president, despite possessing no formal legislative powers beyond signing or vetoing congressionally passed bills, is largely responsible for dictating the legislative agenda of his party and the foreign and domestic policy of the United States. The president is frequently described as the most powerful person in the world.
The United States of America (commonly abbreviated to the United States, the U.S., the USA, America, and the States) is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its forty-eight contiguous states and Washington, D.C., the capital district, lie between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to the east and Russia to the west, across the Bering Strait. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The country also possesses several territories in the Pacific and Caribbean.
At 3.79 million square miles (9.83 million km2) and with over 312 million people, the United States is the third or fourth largest country by total area, and the third largest by both land area and population. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries. The U.S. economy is the world's largest national economy, with an estimated 2011 GDP of $15.1 trillion (22% of nominal global GDP and over 19% of global GDP at purchasing-power parity). Per capita income is the world's sixth-highest.
Randal Howard "Rand" Paul (born January 7, 1963) is the junior United States Senator for Kentucky. He is a member of the Republican Party. A member of the Tea Party movement, he describes himself as a "constitutional conservative" and a libertarian. He is the son of Republican Congressman and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul of Texas and had never previously held political office. Paul first received national attention in 2008 when making political speeches on behalf of his father. Rand Paul is the first United States Senator in history to serve alongside a parent in the United States House of Representatives.
A graduate of the Duke University School of Medicine, Paul has been a practicing ophthalmologist in Bowling Green, Kentucky, since 1993, and established his own clinic in December 2007. In 1994, he founded Kentucky Taxpayers United, of which he is still the chairman.
In 2010, Paul ran as the Republican candidate for the United States Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky and defeated Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway. As a supporter of the Tea Party movement, Paul has been vocal in advocating for term limits, a balanced budget amendment, and the Read the Bills Act, in addition to the widespread reduction of federal spending and taxation. He has gained prominence for his independent positions on many political issues, often clashing with both Republicans and Democrats.
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Alongside Night is the story of the final economic collapse of the United States as seen through the eyes of 16-year-old Elliot Vreeland, searching for his missing Nobel-laureate-economist father, and the mysterious teenage "Lorimer" whom Elliot meets in a black-market underground, whose own father might be the reason Elliot's father is missing.
Keywords: based-on-novel
From the Ultimate Underground Novel.
His father is missing. Her father is the reason. America is at stake.
Psst. Alongside Night. Pass it On!
Dont do anything today you may regret tomorrow, because there may not be one.
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After a dramatic escape from death row, former FBI agent Adam Riley (David White) reunites with his friend and mentor Jacob Krause (Brad Heller) leader of The Way, and his small remnant of Christians. Little do they know the forces out for their destruction. Global Alliance leader Commander Fredericks (Monte Perlin) has forced Adam's former partner Charles Baker (Kevin Downes) to hunt them down while a ragtag militia, led by "Captain" Jackson (Lonnie Colon), spy on them for their own gain. As events lead to an explosive confrontation, all will be forced to an awakening of the real struggle... for their very souls.
Keywords: bible-prophecy, bible-quote, biological-microchip, christian, christian-film, death-of-friend, digit-in-title, dystopia, end-times, escaped-prisoner
In the last days nothing is as it seems.
[last lines]::Charles Baker: Smells gonna rain.::Jacob Krause: We need the weather.::Adam Riley: About 40 days of it.::Adam Riley: Yeah, but then we need to build an boat.
Nick: You're going to love Houdini, he's amazing. Adam, meet...::Nick, Adam Riley: [at same time] Jacob::Jacob Krause: Adam.::[Jacob and Adam both hug each other]::Jacob Krause: If someone told me I'd see you again among the land of the living, I'd tell them they were crazy. And I thought I had the gift of prophecy.::Adam Riley: What are you doing here?::Jacob Krause: Feeding his sheep.
Commander Fredericks: Well, well. Lt. Robert Jackson, you've been AWOL for a while now.::'Captain' Jackson: Vengeance is mine!
Jacob Krause: I am entitled to my emotions. I can have them.
Commander Fredericks: Why, Charles? You look like the devil himself.
'Captain' Jackson: Remember; they strike at you, you strike back harder.
'Captain' Jackson: An eye for an eye, brother.
[first lines]::'Captain' Jackson: You're that FBI agent.::Adam Riley: Former FBI agent.::'Captain' Jackson: [laughs] That's funny. You don't look like a domestic terrorist. [speaks in loud voice to Rex] Does this man look like a domestic terrorist to you, Rex?::Rex: NO SIR!::'Captain' Jackson: You know, Rex, what we have here is a travesty of justice. You speak your mind and look at what they do to you.::Rex: Yes, sir.::'Captain' Jackson: Yeah, well one day. "My time is in your hands. Deliver me from my enemies, and those that pursue me." Ain't that right, brother?::Adam Riley: Amen.::'Captain' Jackson: Amen.
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Known for his landmark performances in such films as 'Wargames' and 'Hot to Trot,' 80's actor Dabney Coleman goes from obscurity to epidemic in 'Dabney Coleman Fever' - the film which redefined 'genre-bending.' Never before have fan club hysteria and international politics reached such groundbreaking levels. Truly an epic of B-list proportions.
Keywords: dabney-coleman, rocket, student, wargames
An epic of 'B-list' proportions.
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In the twinkling of an eye, a mass disappearance has occurred. Moments after the turmoil and confusion, the FBI is called in to investigate and locate the missing persons. For Agent Adam Riley (David White), it is personal. For Agent Charles Baker (Kevin Downes), it doesn't matter, it's just a job. Before long the investigation turns toward a mysterious man (Brad Heller) who seems to be raising up a para-military organization. Does this man hold the key to the truth that the world is searching for?
Keywords: apocalypse, bible-prophecy, bible-quote, christian, christian-film, christianity, disappearance, end-times, eschatology, fbi
In the twinkling of an eye...
Voice of 'Nellie': I know what: call the President.::Max Anderson: I can't just call the President, they'd lock me up for sure.
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The US economy is in a rut, and so is the president's approval rating. What we need is a good war, but the Russians aren't interested. Hey -- how about that big polite country to the north? Niagara Fall Sheriff Bud B. Boomer takes this all a bit too seriously, though.
Keywords: anti-propaganda, atomic-weapons, box-office-flop, canada, canada-at-war, canadian-stereotype, cia, cn-tower, conspiracy, defense-worker
It Gets Lonely at the Top, When There's No More Butt to Kick.
Surrender pronto, or we'll level Toronto!
Bud Boomer is leading the American invasion into Canada. Just as soon as he can find it.
Help America fight the Canadians
Roy Boy: How come you never see any black guys playing hockey?::Kabral: Now do you think it's easy to just gradually take over every professional sport? Let me tell you something, man. Brothers have started figuring out this ice thing. Hope you enjoyed it!
Boomer: I'll tell ya another thing: their beer sucks!
Roy Boy: I want to call the American embassy!::Boomer: All I said was "Canadian beer sucks!"::[riot intensifies]::Kabral: People! People! Can't we all just get along?
Smiley: How do you know that was a nuclear facility?::General Panzer: Well, they tricked us on that one. That's a hospital. But it's a hell of a strike!
Gus: These Canadians suffer from a serious inferiority complex. That's why they built this: The Canadian National Tower! World's largest free-standing structure!
Gus: Canadians are always dreaming up a lotta ways to ruin our lives. The metric system, for the love of God! Celsius! Neil Young!
Honey: [reading card] "Best wishes, Gordon Lightfoot." Eeew!
Boomer: There's a time to think, and a time to act. And this, gentlemen, is no time to think.
RCMP Officer at Headquarters: I don't know what you're talking aboot, eh?::Kabral: Aboot! It's ABOUT! And what's with this 'eh' business?::Roy Boy: [pointing a gun] We have ways of making you pronounce the letter O, pal.
Boomer: Y'know, it's a free country. If he doesn't like it here, he can swim across the river to Canada. Lotta work there.
Police Chief: And besides, I told you over and over again to be careful.::Zeus: Be careful? Be careful of what? What do you want me to do, huh? Lift my hands and tell them, "Shoot!" When someone is pointing a gun at me and, in so many words, tells me they're going to kill me, I have a right to protect myself. And I have a right to protect myself because these people need me. And they need me because I care about them and when I go out on a mission, I do the right job! For Christ sake boss, I've faced death a thousand and one times for this badge because I stood for something. I've been stabbed, shot, beaten up and kicked in the ass. I've chased spies and dirty scum from one end of the world to the other. I was even buried alive for two whole days and now you want it back. Well, go on... take it! Take it! I'm finished with it. That's it!
Police Chief: I need you.::Zeus: How can I come back now? You broke my heart. I have nothing to offer.::Police Chief: I know.
Karras: It's supposed to be a police department but it feels like an insane asylum around here. He was practically killed on the streets like a dirty alley cat and now the police commissioner wants to put him on trial. It doesn't make sense. No sense at all. I thought the department was supposed to stand up and fight for him.::Police Chief: I fought Karras. I fought!::Karras: Well not enough damn it!::Police Chief: You seem to forget there are two dead cops out there.::Karras: Cops my ass! I'll go through the entire department and if I find another cop like that, I'll kill the S.O.B. Those two cops were traitors and they got what they deserve. And believe that! The C.I.A. made a mistake letting Zeus go. He's one of the best. The very best! You do know that.::Police Chief: Yes, I do!::Karras: Well, if this country doesn't want him, I'm sure another country does. Why don't we just sell him or put him in a circus or something? You could have done anything... anything but taken his badge away. We've killed his pride damn it!::Police Chief: Listen Karras. Not you or me has the right to say that. It is the politicians who have the final say. The politicians!::Karras: Oh, fuck the politicians!
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Henry Wilton is an elderly millionaire saddled with his selfish young second wife Emmy 'Sweetie' Wilton and a pair of spoiled grown children (Peggy and Eddie). To test his family's mettle, Henry pretends to have gone broke. Just as he suspected they would, his children rally to their father's side and change their ways: Peggy forsakes the fortune hunter George Struthers for the nice young man she's really in love with, the polo coach Larry Rivers; while Eddie applies for a demanding job and performs admirably. Only Sweetie seems to desert Henry.
Keywords: banker, based-on-play, business-competition, business-tycoon, butler, chauffeur, deception, engagement, family-relationships, finance
Tired eyes
Closed for days
There's no regret
'Cause there's no place
I don't know
What I believe
But if I feel safe
What do I need
A home
A home
A home
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do to me
What will they do to me
What will they do to me
What will they do to me
Dulcet tongues
Whisper fast
The future yearns
Right now's the past
Rouse me soon
The end draws nigh
Who's side are you on
Your blood you cannot buy
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do to you
Well I
I feel alright
So tonight
I got to ask you why
Why deny it
It's no surprise
I've got to survive
Freedom shines the light ahead
I'll lead the last charge to bed
I said my last rights
I don't have to run scared no more
Fight
I wanna fight
I wanna fight a revolution
Tonight
I wanna fight
I wanna fight a revolution
Tonight
At the light
At the light
Do you wanna watch me die
Let me be something good
Let me prove something real like I should
Let me embrace every single living thing