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HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

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

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald:  ”Naughty List”

Is is not nice to have a naughty list.

South Africa, Argus:  ”Time To Look For New Social Vices”

Just check with the Republican party, they know all about vice, in fact, they practice them.

USA, NY Post:  ”Pay Plan Ridiculous”

I assume you refer to paying Congressmen for their work.

Netherlands, Dutch News:  ”Commotion About Headscarf”

We get upset at covering heads, but not upset at uncovering bodies.

France, Connexion:  ”Slimmer Students Get Higher Grades”

I have a hunch professors prefer slim girls.

Saudi Arabia, Saudi  Gazette:  ”What Is A Junk Car Worth”

The more interesting question is what is a Junk Congress worth?

UK, Guardian:  ”Need To Die In Paris”

Personally, I prefer living in Paris.

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Barack Breaks Ahead

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

During most of his administration, Barack Obama has endured constant criticism about wars, about unemployed folk, about whether he was born in America, whether he is a Muslim or Christian and certainly about going into debt. Mitt Romney offers America a solution– make the rich richer and the poor poorer. Why change what is working? Unfortunately, for Mitt, latest polls reveal the president is now more popular than Romney by a vote of 51% to 45%.

The question is: why despite the horrible economic situation do more Americans prefer the current president than a man who claims to be a business genius? Frankly, as long as Mitt Romney gives interviews, talks to audiences, he eventually will say something stupid or insulting to someone. The only reason is Barack Obama is surging ahead is that his opponent is great at surging backward.

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Go East Young Jew!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Throughout American history, people of European descent headed west into “open land” that was inhabited by animals and a few stray folks called Indians. Americans insisted it was their “manifest destiny” to occupy any land they believed was not being used for useful purposes. OK, so they had to kill or place on reservations those who apparently did not grasp that God was on the other side.

In Israel, those who have God on their side head east to the “barren lands” of the West Bank which has a lot of empty space and a few people who claim to own the land. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Israel and made clear, “all Israeli settlements are contrary to international law.” OK, so they go against international law, but does Mr. moon have any statement from God if kicking people off their land is against what He desires?

Heck, if you have God on your side it is OK to start a war.

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Turkey Headed To Authoritarian Rule

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Prime Minister Recep Erdogan increasingly seeks to instill  spirit which is more Muslim than Turkish. Kemal Kilicdaroglu, head of an important opposition party sharply condemned the drift toward making religion the center of his nation. “At work is an insidious attack on the rule of law and order in Turkey’s ruling party.” He pointed out that hundreds of journalists, publishers, military officers, members of the academic community and politicians have been either arrested or charged with crimes.

The Turkish economy is proceeding towards creating a modern society. This requires working with people who are not Muslim. It also means if Turkey desires membership in the European Union it must abandon this assault on democratic forces.

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Sadness Of Syria

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

One can only cry for the beloved country of Syria in these times of violence and oppression. The world was prepared to offer support for those being murdered by President Bashar al-Assad, but Russia and China vetoed any attempt at action in the UN Security Council. Naturally, two nations which are essentially under the control of authoritarian folk refused to allow action against an authoritarian ruler. Even as they issued their veto, guns in Syria were being replaced by mortar shells and hundreds were now dead.

Death is now the common event in Syria. Those who dare expressing ideas for their rights are killed. It would be wonderful if hundreds of imams from the Middle East marched into Syria in the name of their religion, but we doubt if that event will ever occur. Where are demonstrations in support for Syria in Muslim nations is the real question? Of course, if some newspaper printed a cartoon depicting Mohammad, they would be in the streets.

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

We offer observations on the human condition from a 21 year old mind trapped in an 81 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

One never has to ask a child twice to jump up and down.

I prefer watching faces on TV rather than listening to the babble of words coming from them.

Newt Gingrich never met an idea that wasn’t his.

So nice to see children eating breakfast with mom and dad.

It has been years since I last saw a rainbow. Where have they gone?

I insist on very hot coffee in the morning.

To think is to require solitude.

Republicans are concerned about Big Government but have no problem with Big Money.

A boss explaining to employees is a boss who is certain.

I have always loved bananas.

Mystery of life: why are there dark clouds?

I encounter few who think as I do. I wonder if that is an example of good or bad news.

There is a moment when it hits 1:15 p.m. when all is quiet.

To be intelligent, one must know the origin of how mind evolves.

To hope is to be alive.

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Anti-Putin Crowd In Moscow

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

In the good old days, all Vladimir Putin had to do was suggest to those in government jobs how wonderful it would be if they thronged the streets shouting his name. Over the weekend in Moscow and estimated 120,000 people gather in sub zero temperature to shout defiance of Putin. An opposition leader tore up his picture shouting, “Russia Without Putin.” An eight metre condom with a sign, “protect us from Putin” was held aloof. Vladimir had previously mistaken ribbons for condoms.

Oh, there was a pro-Putin rally, mainly attended by civil servants who were ordered to get the heck out of the office and go freeze their butts in order to give Putin some good news. Latest polls show that Putin, who ordinarily secures 90% of the vote has a rating under 50%.

We have a hunch some interesting manipulation will occur with voting in Russia.

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HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Each day we offer samples of headlines that appeared in the World Press along with our comments.

South Africa, Argus:  ”Don’t Feed Baboons”

That means  stay out of  Congress.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald:  ”Lost And Found-$180 million”

That is what happens on Wall Street when they check petty cash draw.

France, Connexion:  ”Fight Over Fireman’s Beard”

This is one hot topic to discuss.

Saudi Arabia, Saudi Gazette: ” Nuclear Deal”

BOOM

USA, New York Post:  ”Pakistan Prime Minister To Dubai

At least that gets him out of trouble with military.

Netherlands, Dutch News:  ”Divorce  Rate Peaks In January”

I guess cold nights do not translate into hot bodies.

Czech Republic, Prague Post:  ”Expectant Mom Sues Government”

She thought it was a law that men had to impregnate wives.

 

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Unemployment Rate Drops

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

The Republican party has a nightmare– unemployment rates have continued to fall under the presidency of Barack Obama. Latest figures indicate it dropped from 8.5% to 8.2%. Naturally, Republicans who have been denouncing economic policies of the president attributed the lower rate as due to what Congressman Eric Cantor described as “finally” having Democrats follow Republican policies.

Congressman John Boehner made clear “we must do better,” and Mitt Romney emphasized the “president’s policies have prevented a full recovery. I am certain if the rate drops to five percent, Mitt and Newt and John and Eric will argue that credit belongs to Republicans who claim anything and everything Barack does is wrong.

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Blast Away Says Israel

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

There is one approach to  life and problems which is favored by members of the Israel government- if there is a solution to a problem, find the means to make certain it is not taken. Virtually, all military experts believe an air assault on Iran to destroy its nuclear facilities cannot be 100% successful. There is also virtual consensus that thousands of missiles will be fired on Israel cities from Lebanon and even Iran. But, to Israel Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon, we can blast to pieces Iran’s nuclear facilities without  any problem. “The West has the ability to strike, but as long as Iran isn’t convinced there is a determination to follow through with it, they’ll continue with their manipulations.”

He believes Israel can take out all Iran nuclear facilities.”It is possible to strike all Iran’s facilities, and I say that out of my experience as IDF Chief of Staff.” Of course, it is  one thing to “strike” a facility and another to “destroy” a facility. American military leaders admitted they lack the  bombs to destroy nuclear facilities hidden in mountains, but to Israel that is making a mountain out of a mole hill.

Boom goes Israel, but, unfortunately, it can result in Boom On Israel!

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