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DILEMMAS OF DAILY LIFE

July 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Following are some dilemmas people face in their daily lives.
Am I allowed to crack a joke about the death of Michael Jackson?
When is it permitted to wear sneakers during the summer?
Am I allowed to say a word about the right to an abortion in an anti-abortion group?
Am I allowed to say a word in defense […]

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I AM AN AMERICAN AND PROUD OF IT

July 4th, 2009 · No Comments

I am of immigrant stock, but, for that matter, so is everyone including Indians. My father walked a thousand miles from Russia to Rumania in order to escape death, and he wound up on a ship that took him around Africa to America while living in steerage. When I was a small boy he would […]

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HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

July 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Each day we offer a selection of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Singapore, Straits Times: “Burglar Falls Asleep”
I assume this refers to falling asleep on the job.
Indonesia, Jakarta Post: “Puppies And Pussies On Streets of Jakarta”
I know there are pussies on […]

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US Massive Operation Proceeds In Afghanistan

July 4th, 2009 · No Comments

The long awaited American military effort in Afghanistan to replicate the so-called success of the “surge” is now underway in the province of Helmand and areas which have not seen American or Afghanistan soldiers in years. Operation Khanjar(Strike of the Sword) has poured thousands of Marines into combat with the Taliban in an effort to […]

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Combat Veteran Discharged Because He Is Gay!

July 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

Lt. Dan Choi became the first New York National Guard member to be discharged from the service because he admitted to being gay. Choi, a 2003 West Point graduate, and a member of the West Point Knights Out group made up of gays and lesbians who graduated from that institution, believes it would be a […]

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT,

July 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

We offer the views of a 78 year old man who comments on the human condition.
There ought to be a law as to the number of emails sent to your computer.
You are allowed to speak with strangers when getting a coffee refill.
The lack of a human touch is what most differentiates modern life from my […]

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HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS

July 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

Each day we offer a selection of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Finland, Helsinki Times: “Estonian Island Retreats”
If I was an island and getting closer to Putin Russia, you are darn sure I will move away.
Denmark, Copenhagen Post: “Send Criminal Kids To Boot Camp”
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US Congressman Urges Settlement Freeze In West Bank

July 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

American Congressman Robert Wexler, a prominent political ally of President Obama, urged the Israel government to place a freeze on West Bank settlements, arguing to do so would send a message that Israel is ready to compromise. “A request for a moratorium or freeze in settlement activity that can be mutually agreed upon by the […]

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“Uncle Tom” Obama Urges Gay Military Delay

July 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

I voted for Barack Obama and believe he eventually will become an outstanding president, but his actions pertaining to gays and lesbians lack any semblance of decency. In a recent press conference, Obama urged patience and noted that African Americans had to wait. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on Tuesday said he wanted to make […]

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Iraq Pullout Or A Moment Of Freedom Before Return?

July 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

American troops have withdrawn from the streets of Iraq cities, but the beat of violence goes on and on. The pullout was celebrated by al-Qaeda and other militants with a twenty four gun salute of bombs that left 33 dead in Kirkuk and 92 wounded. Iraq had a holiday to hail the event, but for […]

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