Category Archives: Barack Obama

HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

Posted on June 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

We offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald:  ”Gambling Aid Hotline”

Call it to help lose your money.

USA, NY Daily News:  ”IRS Ruined My Life”

My name is Barack Obama.

Russia, Moscow Times:  ”Vampire Stalin”

So, that’s why he loved blood so much.

France, Connexion:  ”French Wine Comes From Italy”

They have some Gaul.

Netherlands, Dutch News:  ”Ecstasy Pills Get Stronger”

And people get weaker.

Denmark,Copenhagen Post:  ”Chimpanzee Bullied”

Just pound on your  chest.

Canada, Toronto Star:  ”What To Do When Pregnant”

Stay away from an abortion clinic?

 

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Asia, Barack Obama, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, Human Rights, john kerry, Latin America, Liberals, Middle East, Military, Multicultural, Peace, Politics, Religion, Republicans, Social Justice, United States, US Foreign Policy, Veterans, War, World News

Forever And A Day

Posted on June 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

We Americans enjoy being involved in wars. We have a  war on crime, a war on drugs, a war on terror and we have a daily war on being obese. Fortunately for those who enjoy wars that can never end we do have a law called the National Defense Authorization Act which allows the government in pursuit of its war on terrorism to detain people that it deems to be “terrorists.” They can be arrested, placed in jail and kept there until the “war on terror” concludes. Oh, that means an American who the government decides is a “terrorist” can be sent to prison -INDEFINITELY since the war on terror will never end anymore than the war on crime or the war on drugs will conclude.

Congressman Adam Smith introduced a bill that would require if an American is charged with being a “terrorist” that he/she would be entitled to a trial by a jury. It lost, 220 to 216. I must admit to feeling safe knowing there are Americans in prison who were never charged with a crime nor given a trial. I assume this is the America that our Founding Fathers fought for.

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Asia, Barack Obama, Christianity, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Iraq War, Islam, Joe Biden, john kerry, Judaism, Liberals, Middle East, Military, Multicultural, Muslims, Peace, Politics, Religion, Republicans, Social Justice, United States, US Foreign Policy, War, World News

Tragedy Of Student Loans

Posted on June 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Growing up in New York City during the Depression we had access to free colleges which offered both day and night opportunities for young males and females to gain college degree. Of course, the economic situation was five times worse than today, but people in that generation believed any child who wanted a college degree should not be held back by economic factors. Of course, that was before the emergence of a Republican party which is committed to the proposition that each and every wealthy person is entitled to every cent they can sweat off the back of those who work for them. President Obama urged Congress to keep the interest rate at 3.4% and prevent it from rising.

Student loan repayment is damaging the housing market and it damages the ability of young people to purchase cars and other items that would get millions back to work. Here is a simple solution to the student loan problem: Offer students the opportunity to pay 2% of their income over their lifetime to pay off the loan and once paid off,  any payment would cease.

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Barack Obama, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, Human Rights, john kerry, Latin America, Liberals, Middle East, Military, Mitt Romney, Multicultural, Peace, Politics, Religion, Republicans, Social Justice, United States, Veterans, War, World News

Let’s Have A Talk

Posted on June 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

An election is being held this week in the nation of Iran and since they are devout Muslims it was necessary to engage in their form of a “Debate.” Of course, prior to this debate an agreement had to be reached as to how those engaged in this interaction spoke with one another.

1. We all agree the Ayatollah Khomenai is always correct. If he says 2 plus 2 equals 5, so be it.

2. We all agree to conduct ourselves like good Muslims, I will not contradict what you say but agree that we all agree about everything.

3. We all agree that students in school should agree with their teachers.

4.We all agree the US is, in reality, the servant of Satan.

That concludes this debate.

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Barack Obama, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Iran, Islam, Liberals, Middle East, Military, Mitt Romney, Multicultural, Muslims, Peace, Politics, Republicans, Social Justice, United States, US Foreign Policy, War, World News

Is Redskin OK?

Posted on June 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

I have spent 83 years of life using the expression, Washington Red Skins and now discover that its use simply insults a lot of people. I have been advised to employt he expression, Native American. Let me get this straight, I should call those whose ancestors were on the North American continent by the name, Native American. The word, “Indian” apparently is an insulting term, but Native American is not. Of course, the word, “American” derives from an Italian whose name was Amerigo Vespucci. So, if I call them the Washington Native Americans rather than the Washington Redskins, it means that I am politically correct.

I just do not understand why referring to Indians as of Italian background makes any more sense than calling them Indians. If you want to  be correct, call them Sioux or Iroquois or Delaware. So, from now on, they are the Washington Iroquois!

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Barack Obama, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, Human Rights, john kerry, Liberals, Military, Mitt Romney, Multicultural, Politics, Religion, Republicans, Social Justice, United States, World News

Blasphemy Bill Blasphemy

Posted on June 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

The nation of Putin Russia just passed a law that makes it a criminal offense to utter words that offend the feelings of someone who  believes in a religion.Fines and prison time are the result of hurting the feelings of someone in Russia who believes in something. Publicly expesssing disrespect to people who  believe, including actions at places of worship can send you to jail for a few years, and you may be fined and forced to experience hard labor.

I guess if I establish my own religion and you dare to challenge my beliefs the end result is you go to jail and I go back home. This is simply one additonal travesty of common sense under the regime of our Beloved Leader, Vladimir Putin. The law would apply to me if I am in the USA and attack the feelings of our Beloved Leader. After all, he IS a religon.

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Asia, Barack Obama, Catholics, Christianity, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, George Bush, Human Rights, Islam, john kerry, Judaism, Liberals, Middle East, Military, Multicultural, Muslims, Peace, Politics, Religion, Republicans, Russia, Social Justice, United States, US Foreign Policy, War, World News

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on June 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

We offer observations on the human condition from a 22 year old mind trapped in an 82 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Some girls take a hop when walking.

To be born in a Depression means never turning down a bargain.

From birth, I never doubted my ignorance.

Story of all famous people includes famous pain.

Some feel threatened by knowledge.

Superman came from another planet, I wonder if he ever returned home.

I always had a strong desire to succeed at sports.

To seek to go beyond the self, is to be with God.

Some spend life reviewing regrets, I do not.

Wise words: “Je ne sais pas.”

Never apologize for not knowing. Apologize for not desiring to know.

Remember, another mountain lies beyond this one.

I have an insatiable interest in people.

I do not enjoy sitting on a stool.

If woman has a baby with her, she goes in front of me on the line.

Most place left leg first in getting on stool.

Some point to sky but have mind trapped on the ground.

Human condition, any thing is possible, anywhere.

Some rub hands while walking, I do not.

I enjoy the warmth of the back of couch.

In reality, there are no surprises, someone already said or did it.

 

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Asia, Barack Obama, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, Human Rights, john kerry, Latin America, Liberals, Middle East, Military, Mitt Romney, Multicultural, Nobody Asked Me, but..., Peace, Politics, Religion, Republicans, Social Justice, United States, US Foreign Policy, Veterans, War, World News

Depart! Demands Recep Erdogan!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has won three elections, he has gained a large majority in Parliament and he has slowly been pushing for Muslim ideas to become the law. Mr. Erdogan is not accustomed to others demanding the right to do things he does not like. Turkish riot police were back in Taksim Square and they were again beating upon protesting Turks who refuse to accept the building plans of their prime minister. Water cannon swept across the square, tear gas canisters fell on the ground as people attempted to protec their eyes. The prime minister was not apologetic. “I am sorry ut Gezi Park is for taking promenades, not for occupation.”

Erdogan has lost the respect of a significant part of the nation. Every President Gul is asking for consideration of demands posed by protesters. But, the police continue their attacks. The real issue is what happens if Erdogan becomes the next president and decides to extend his religious program that is bound to anger not nly secular Turks, but even religious ones? It will be a nation torn apart by religous conflict.

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Barack Obama, Christianity, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Islam, john kerry, Liberals, Middle East, Multicultural, Muslims, Peace, Politics, Religion, Republicans, Social Justice, Turkey, US Foreign Policy, World News

Libya Redeux

Posted on June 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

As some might recall it was just a few years ago that Senator John McCain was demanding action to overthrow the dictator of Libya, our dear friend, Mr. Gaddafi. John argued that action would prevent chaos in that poor nation ruled by a dictator whose only law was what he declared. Mr. Gaddafi is long gone from the scene. Yes, there was the notorious “massacre” of four Americans by a mob and according to Republicans, that “massacre” was even worse than the Holocaust. Libya is free of Gaddafi. But, Libya is not free of militias and clans and groups seeking to impose their rule on the nation.

The region known as Cyrenaica has constantly been in conflict with western Libya, even during the civil war to overthrow Gaddafi. Sheikh Ahmed Zubeir Senussi, head of Cyrenaica announced that his people were declaring autonomy and would rule their own region without interference from the western region. An army is being formed and a government installed.

I assume that John McCain will be urging US intervention in order to restore law and order in Libya. I guess if one American dies, then McCain will demand an investigation into the “massacre.”

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Africa, Barack Obama, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, Hilary Clinton, Human Rights, Islam, john kerry, Liberals, Military, Mitt Romney, Multicultural, Peace, Politics, Religion, Republicans, Social Justice, US Foreign Policy

Affordable Care Act Is Affordable

Posted on June 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

A recent story in the Nation magazine noted that many Republicans in Congress who voted “no” on the Affordable Care Act requested funding for their districts for some of the money that is available. Naturally, Republican congressmen made certain their picture was taken along with the new facility. Of course, Republicans are hypocrites, that goes with their political ideas. I find most disturbing how anyone who terms himself a devout believer in God would oppose  health care for those lacking a basic human need.

Republicans insist these are difficult economic times and all must sacrifice for the greater good of American society. We propose ending Government Health Care for members of Congress. This is one action that does not require a 60% majority to enforce.

→ Leave a comment

Posted in Barack Obama, Christianity, Conservatives, Democrats, Education, Gender Issues, Human Rights, john kerry, Liberals, Military, Mitt Romney, Multicultural, Peace, Politics, Republicans, Ron Paul, Social Justice, United States, War