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HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

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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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Freedom Of The Press??

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Each day it becomes clear that Barack Obama has never grasped what Americans wanted in a new president in 2008. Many were disgusted by the growing abuse of rights in this nation, many were tired of a government that eroded human rights and operated in secrecy using the ongoing excuse of-national security. During the past five years it is difficult to believe that George Bush and the dynamic duo of Rumsfeld and Cheney are gone from government. The Justice Department seizure of Associated Press phone records is inexcusable and the tired refrain of –national security- just does not work.

Gary Pruitt, head of AP made clear the issues at stake. “We don’t question their right to conduct these sort of investigations. We just think they went out of their way. So sweeping, so secretly, so abusively and harassingly and over-handed that it constitutes, that it is, an unconstitutional act.” Sources are now reluctant to speak with AP reporters because they fear being monitored by the government.

Sorry,Mr. President, the Justice Department is under your control. If they commmitted unconstitutional acts, fire the head of the Justice Department!

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The Bachman Affair

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There is abundant evidence that the Obama administration has made America’s number one intellectual leader of the Republican party a target for destruction. Congresswoman Bachmann is undoubedly the leader of conservatives in America and her insightful comments during the past campaign simply made clear that had she been selected as the Republican candidate to oppose the black man from Kenya, this nation would enjoy booming times. Just think, babies being born, new jobs, new homes, a woman with encyclopedic knowledge of foreign affairs as our leader, wow-what a difference from who now sits in the Oval office.

OK, so she is under investigation by the Federal Election Committee, the Office of Congressional Ethics, the Iowa Senate Ethics Committee and now the FBI. Has anyone noted that Muslim terrorists are key figures in these groups? Just remember, extremism in the cause of saving America allows cutting a few corners.

As I recall, Ms. Bachmann was considering citizenship from Switzerland. Hmm.

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Hungary Not Hungry For Democracy

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has done his best to remove those who oppose his regime from any source of power. He has welcomed those with Nazi ideas into his company and urged that Romas be sent to other areas of Europe rather than remain in his racially pure Hungary. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made him angry because of her opposition to removal of democratic procedures in Hungary. A German politician, Social Democrat Peer Steinbruck, raised the issue of asking Hungary to leave the European Union only to infuriate Orban.

Orban compared Nazi occupation of Hungary to current complaints about his dictatorial regime. “The Germans have already sent cavalry to Hungary-they came in the form of tanks.” I hate to teach the Hungarian some Hungarian history.  Hungary was an ALLY of Nazi Germany. Thousands of Hungarians took part in the invasion of the Soviet Union and thousands died there.

Oh, Mr. Ovban, over 500,000 Hungarian Jews were rounded up with the assistance of Hungarian police and sent to their deaths. The people who killd them would agree with his views on democracy-or, should we say, the absence of democracy!

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Benghazi Again

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Benghazi for people of my age–82– was a key city during the war  between British and German troops as to who would control that area of the world. Today, it is the site of a Republican campaign to capture control of the White House. For months they have bombarded the enemy with shells of accusations as to why the Embassy lacked adqequate security. New information reveal that Ambassador Chris Stevens REJECTED MILITARY SECURITY!! He was offered additional security by General Carter Ham, who headed the Africa Command, but turned down the offer.

I am certain Republicans will claim that Stevens actually demanded further security but was turned down by General Ham. This ridiculous story goes on and on and leads nowhere.

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

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

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

I wonder how many Americans cooked their breakfast today.

In the end, we all will self check out in supermarkets-and will not get paid for doing it.

I have both fear and inquisitiveness about Death.

Most teen girls walk a  few steps apart from mom.

I recall my first taste of coffee, November, 1951 in a snow covered forest, I figured they would not give me hot chocolate.

Mystery of life is life.

Only exam worth a damn is life experience.

I wonder what would most surprise my mom about modern life.

If only students gazed as intently at books as they do at machines.

Eventually, I will push the cart in supermarket, slowly.

Old saying: “God works in mysterious ways.” Not really. It is humans who do.

Some open passenger door to put in  package, some driver door.

Famous people disappear into oblivion.

Some wear cross to identify religion, sorry, it is what is worn in heart that counts.

Some take bite, then gaze at newspaper, others at a screen.

People wave less these days.

Some stand with hand in pocket, I do not.

The  main terrorists in America are those with guns-native born.

Some walk slowly with a cane, alas, some day I will.

Red headed people convey excitement.

Americans believe they have a constitutional right to kill-but, you do not.

Some use body weight to move a chair, I do not.

To record life is to record death.

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Lost In Obama Land

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It is now clear that stories which argue that newly elected President Barack Obama decided to make Ronald Reagan his model for being in the White House simply provide further evidence this man simply lacks any understanding of how to lead a nation. Some aides urged that he study the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, but the arrogant man from Harvard insisted that Republican  Ronald Reagan was the man who understood how to lead a nation that was deep into a Depression.  FDR held weekly press conference in order to maintain good relations with the media and he dominated the news at least one day a week. As of this date the American people have not received a simply clear explanation from the government as to the meaning of the Affordable Care Act.

Obama’s assault on civil liberties have alienated liberal,his war on those who provide public information about waste and corruption in government are viewed by the former professor of constitutional law as threats to “security.” Barack Obama is not a liberal, he is a moderate Republican hiding in a Democrat’s clothing.

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IRS Is National Problem

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The Internal Revenue Service is now charged with being politically biased and targeting Republican groups such as the Tea Party. Republicans in the House of Representatives charge they are the object of scorn and hatred by those working in the IRS. A furious campaign is now in operation which seeks to prove that President Obama was behind this dastardly assault on groups that contribute their millions of dollars to his enemies. A few problems with this scenario. Former REPUBLICAN President George Bush appointed the head of the IRS and thus Republicans have been in charge of this organization during the entire presidency of Barack Obama.

Conservatives on the US Supreme Court gave open permission for any and all organizations to contribute money for political campaigns. This unleashed thousands of groups to be formed in order to give money for political purposes. It was the 70,000 groups that had to be examined which opened doors to corruption and  deceit. If anyone is at fault, check with George Bush.

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Drugs,Drugs, Drugs

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Future historians will shake their heads in wonder at drug policies that arose in the United States during early years of the twentieth century because what was made law  made absolutely no sense. Throughout the history of the United States  there were no laws against use of drugs until the opening decade of the twentieth century. Initially, these new laws were aimed at Chinese opium dens since it was assumed Chinese immigrants were attempting to damage the  lives of decent white people of European descent. Thus was initiated drug policies which have wrecked havoc  on the lives of people in Latin America. During the past several years over 70,000 have died in Mexico due to drug lords and their murderous gangs.

The Organization of American States(OAS) just issued a new report which blasts laws that make drugs illegal because the end result has been the emergence of drug lords, corruption and death. Americans want drugs and the cost of their desire is corruption, drug gangs and death for thousands throughout Latin America. Jose Miguel Insula, secretary general of the OAS, is calling for review of current laws and changes that would result in destroying drug  lords. Step one is to legalize  drugs, provide inexpensive drugs to those seeking them, and to enable Latin Americans to end their fear of drug wars.

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Death On The Street

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It was just another Saturday night in Greenwich Village, men and women were out strolling and men and men and women and women were out strolling. A peaceful night with warm breezes caressing faces. A few steps from the famous Stonewall Inn which was the scene in 1969 of a demonstration by gays and lesbians for their rights a man decided to pee in the street. He was angry about something. Elliot Morales then entered the Inn and challenged the manager by asking if he was going to call the police. He pointed to his gun and then left. Morales and two friends walked along the street uttering  angry comments at gay couples and laughed with delight when some displayed fear on their faces.

Finally, Morales confronted Marc Carson who was walking with friends. He angrily inquired: “do you want to die here?” Carson shook his head in the negative, but this did not please Morales. He took out his revolver, aimed and killed Carson. Just another pleasant night in gun crazy America where guns are the friends of peace.

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