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HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

Posted on May 20, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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

UK, Guardian:  ”Toilet Paper Shortage”

This is one shitty story.

USA, Daily News:  ”No Charges Against Officer Who Killed Teen”

Why charge him,  he met the daily quota?

USA,  aol:  ”White House Releases Benghazi Notes”

Did the White House clear it with Fox News?

France, Connexion:  ”Good Girl Gone Bad”

I think it is more interesting news if about a bad girl gone good.

China, China Daily:  ”Who Stole The Show”

As far as John Boehner is concerned, the answer is-Barack Obama.

Germany, Der Spiegel:  ”Pet Monkey Remains In Germany”

I assume he is making a monkey of himself.

Russia, Moscow Times:  ”Work Longer, Live Longer”

But, in what physical shape?

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Horror Of War

Posted on May 15, 2013 by | Leave a comment

There is a dynamic in war, the longer it goes on, the more intense and violent becomes behavior of those enaged in fighting. The slaughter in Syria has gone on for over two years with scant evidence that it will cease. Each day brings new stories of murder and violation of people. The Internet now shows a grisly film of a Sryian rebel commander who is eating the lung of a dead government fighter. The perpetrator, Khaled al-Hamad has now admitted that he mutilated the body of a government soldier in an act of revenge. The video shows a rebel soldier cutting out the liver and heart of the dead body as he mumbles hatred toward members of the
Alawite sect. Alawaites are strong supporters of President Bashar al-Assad.

A fellow rebel soldier claims that Hamad had a female relative raped by governmetn forces and wanted to revenge her death. The video only strengthens President Assad and his gang of murderous thugs. We are approaching a point of no return in this war when so many have been brutalized that it is impossible for those remaining to maintain any sense of being able to live in peace with their foes. It is the point of no return when sanity has taken a vacation-for good!

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Wither Egypt?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

During the past two years Egypt has moved from a nation under the authority of a dictator who did not want  Islamist to have power to a society whose leaders are Islamists who seek to impose their brand of the Muslim religion upon all Muslims and Coptic Christians as well. Salafi Islamists seek to create a society in which imams and clerics decide the lives and behavior of individuals. Of course, Egypt depends upon a large tourist trade in order to provide jobs and money for the government. A typical tourist from Europe wants to dress as he/she desires, wander beaches clad in skimpy bathing suits and at night sip alcoholic drinks. If these delights are not present, Egypt can kiss goodbye its tourist trade.

So, how does the regime of President Morsi handle this contradiction? Do they allow Salafi Muslims to impose Sharia law -no alcohol, no bikini, women baring all– or do they prefer a stagnant economy? The modern dilemma for Egypt.

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Naked In Egypt?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Fundamentalists insist upon a strict interpretation of the Koran, or at least what they consider to be a strict interpretation. In Egypt the Muslim Brotherhood seeks to restore a conservative world in which women know their place, they dress in an appropriate manner and all is as God wants it to be. Unfortunately, for these people,  tourism accounts for about one-tenth of the economy, and for some strange reason, foreigners do not seek a vacation in a land governed by an Islamic code of life. The Ministry of Tourism is now recommending booze and bikinis in order to bring dollars and jobs back to Egypt. Sorry, if tourists can drink and cavort half naked, how does one tell the difference between a local and a foreign person?

To  make matters worse, tourist officials would like to lure folk from Iran but they are  Shiites and the  local Sunnis will not enjoy the company of  heretics. When one lives the life of one governed by a particular code of thinking, dollars do not come your way.

I wonder if tourist officials have considered Jews?

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Peace Comes Before Peace

Posted on May 1, 2013 by | Leave a comment

During the South African struggle against white rulers there were numerous murders of innocent people, bombs set off, and innocent people killed. Finally, led by Nelson Mandela and concerned white people, a truce came about and people agreed not to look back, but to look forward. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission forgave those who had murdered, and, in so doing, set the stage for peace. US Secretary of State John Kerry has been working with the Arab League and both Israel and Palestinian leaders in order to get the path of peace to become well traveled. But, there still remain forces which prefer violence and accountability for past crimes.

Israel authorities killed a Palestinian militant who was behind violence. Hitham Masshal, a global terrorist” was taken out. On the West Bank, Eviatar Borovsky, a West Bank settler, was murdered while waiting for a bus. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowsa “we will not accept the sporadic firing of  rockets.”

If peace is the goal, then focus on peace.  Initially, it will not be perfect and some very bad people will get away with minimum punishment. Nelson Mandela understood that if peace is the goal, then end revenge and  concentrate of peace and harmony. It is a choice.

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Benghazi Forever

Posted on May 1, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Over FIVE THOUSAND American soldiers have died in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and over 35,000 were wounded. Obviously, this is of no concern for Republican members of Congress who want the government to focus on the real tragedy of American life–who or why was the ambassador to Libya killed?? Once again, Republicans are pestering Secretary of State John Kerry with demands to know what REALLY happened in Benghazi? An Accountability Review Board identifed mistakes made and made recommendations for improvement. But, Senator Lindsay Graham and Senator John McCain want ANSWERS! What really happened?

We can now reveal what is being covered up by the Obama administration. Osama bin Laden was NEVER KILLED. Obama is attempting to cover up for his failure to get Osama. The man of many disguises was behind the Benghazi attack and Hillary Clinton covered up. John Kerry complains, “let’s get this done with, folks.” He really does not want to get this done with, he wants to continue the cover up!

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on April 28, 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

Mystery of Death–is there noise?

A regret of my life is not becoming a bike rider.

Sound of child’s voice conveys life.

To call a female politician today, “beautiful” is an example of denigration. Why?

In a crowd one often hears words but no meaning.

Youth has clarity, age has complexity.

Circling for a parking spot hopefully concludes with, “finally.”

Person on driver car opens the car door before the person in passenger side.

My motto, “get on with life.” Nothing is worth the bother of continuing the argument.

My love of warmth over cold most probably comes from that short stint in Hell.

We live among, not with people.

Sometimes even I become weary of the human condition.

Some look up, some down.

Fear not tomorrow, it WILL come.

The end of a basketball season means the birth of a baseball one.

Music changes along with what we want to hear.

Grandparents always listen to grand kids very attentively

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Threatening Our Soverignty

Posted on April 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Each year the United States armed forces conduct war games with the armed forces of Morocco. I assume it is a time for pretending one is engaged in a war against someone who is an enemy. However, the 13th annual “African Lion” exercise will not hear the roar of voices engaged in a war of pretense. Morocco is furious at the action of President Obama is supporting UN efforts to protect the rights of inhabitants in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Gee, just think soldiers were dressed to kill, the food was ready and a wonderful time to be had by thousands would never occur. The government of Morocco told the media which was ready to show scenes of pretend war their gig was over.

The American support “is an attack on the national sovereignty of Morocco and will  have negative consequences for the stability of the region. I have a hunch this   remark about “sovereignty really has something to do with rich mineral rights that are in dispute within the region. Everytime a nation rants about their national sovereignty in the end there is something about mineral resources.

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Fire Next Time

Posted on April 11, 2013 by | Leave a comment

It is now ten years since the great American military genius, George Bush, sent US forces into Iraq in order to get rid of the bad man, Saddam Hussein. In the process, al-Qaeda rapidly expanded into an important rebel group in Iraq since Saddam had never allowed them into his country. It is now apparent that al-Qaeda in Iraq and its followers in Syria are joining forces. They have formed the Islamic States in Iraq and the Levant. To make matters worse, Jabhat al-Nusra, a militant  group will soon  join along with al-Qaeda and attempt to take over Syria once they have gotten rid of President Bashar al-Assad. This is simply further evidence of the stupidity of Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld policies in the Middle East.

Reality is that America must proceed slowly and carefully to ensure that a democratic group emerges in Syria. Oh, for the good old days when George made clear to all that he knew what he was doing!

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Kenya Kan’t Get Peaceful Election

Posted on March 10, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Once again there was an election in Kenya, and once again the prospect of violence and death were the only winners. Once again the results were a narrow “victory” and once again charges of election fraud and irregularities were claimed by the man who lost this election. The last time he ran for president, Raila Odinga was cheated out of victory, and this time he again was cheated out of victory. The victor, Uhuru Kenyatta is charged with international crimes due to his actions in the  prior election which witnessed death of hundreds, if not thousands, due to fears by his tribe, the Kikuyus, who did not wish to live under leadership of the Luos from which Odinga comes.

The only logical solution is a coalition government for the coming decade. Each four years the president can rotate between Kikuyus and Luos. Hopefully, after a decade has passed all might feel comfortable in a Kenya which has become a united government, not a tribal society in which fear reigns.

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