Category Archives: Democrats

HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

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.

Barack Breaks Ahead

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.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

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.

Tragedy Of Syria Gets Worse

We are approaching the end of a year of conflict in Syria during which time its President Bashar al-Assad has conducted a war of violence against his own people. Today things became  worse than ever. In the city of Homs, government mortar batteries open fire on the town and an estimated 200 people are dead and hundreds others wounded. Initial  reports suggest the artillery assault may have arisen over the presence of Army defectors who were setting up check points. Regardless, it was innocent civilians who were murdered by their own president.

As the Syrian government slaughtered its people, Russia fought a battle to halt passage of any form of tough resolution by the UN Security Council. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin prefers allowing tyrants to remain in office and fears once the UN gets involved in ending such dictatorial governments, they might glance in his direction.

By the way, where are imam led demonstrations against the murder of fellow Muslims? Perhaps, if Syrian rebels waved cartoons they might receive support from their fellow Muslims.

HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

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.

 

Romney Predicts Obama Will Become Romney

Mitt Romney won the Florida primary by spending five times the amount of money that his competitors were able to scrap together. His ads portrayed Newt Gingrich as a man lacking moral standards, a man who was condemned by the House of Representatives and hammered away at Newt’s financial connections. In a recent interview Mitt emphasized that if you think he conducts a dirty campaign, just wait until Barack Obama gets going.

“No question that Barack Obama billion dollar machine will organize the most vitriolic, spiteful campaign in American history.” An aide added, “they are going to spend and smear their way to the White House.”

I guess Barack Obama has a great teacher named Mitt Romney when it comes to conducting campaigns filled with a vitriolic and spiteful tone. Just ask Newt Gingrich if you disagree with the previous sentence.

Unemployment Rate Drops

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.

Blast Away Says Israel

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!

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Bluntness is not a desired trait in America.

Sirus XM closed down The Village, the only station for lovers of folk music. Is this a message?

It is illegal on American television to have any panel lacking at least one black skinned person and one woman.

I possess a quirky mind that defies categorization.

The only path in life that has a certain end is the valley of death.

We are mental captives of our past.

Black is the favorite color of TV celebrities.

Pictures of most foods advertised taste better than the real foods.

I wonder if they have take-out in Heaven.

If at first you  do not succeed. Stop, maybe your idea is wrong!

Sun in late afternoon is not as hot as morning sun, but it sure blinds one.

If You Are Poor, It’s OK!

Every so often the Mitt man drops guard and reveals his true inner self. We print his latest opus which reveals an attitude concerning poor that is definitely welcomed by members of the Tea Party. “I’m in this race because I care about Americans.  I’m not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net for them. If it needs repair, I’ll fix it. I’m not concerned about the very rich, they’re doing fine. I’m concerned about the very heart of America, the 90% or 95% of American who right now are struggling.”

I guess it all depends how one defines, “poor.” If you lack a job, that does not mean you are poor. If you cannot  make house payments, that does not mean you are poor. If you can’t pay for health care, that does not mean you are poor. The important thing is–do you carry Christ in your heart? If so, you can never be poor in spirit. OK, so maybe you are not so wealthy in paying the bills. But, you got Christ.