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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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Honor Killings Blasted!

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

All religions at one point or another have justified horrible crimes against humanity in the name of God. For some reason, there are those who believe God worries about someone being gay or someone drinking or using pot. Unfortunately, there are members of the Muslim religion who believe family has the right to kill a child in the name of “honor.” Of course, “honor” means the child refuses to adhere to traditional beliefs as defined by the family. In Canada, father, mother and son, killed three daughters on grounds their behavior violated the concept of ”honor.”

The Islamic Supreme Council of Canada issued a statement which condemns any form of honor killing. “There is no justification for honor killings, domestic violence, child abuse and misogyny in Islam.” This statement was signed by 30 imams in North America. Now, if we could only get imams all over the world to sign such edicts, perhaps family violence can be halted.

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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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President Zardari Zipped

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

The trials and tribulation of the Pakistan government continue to exemplify any ability to confront any issue related to the government. The Pakistan Supreme Court is furious at Prime Minister Raca Gilani because the PM seeks to protect the president from being pestered by legal actions lacking any semblance of law and order.

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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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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

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.

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Surprise! Pakistan Aids Taliban!!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

A shocking revelation from a NATO study reveals that members of the Pakistan secret intelligence, the ISI, have been providing aid to members of the Afghan Taliban. BBC’s Kabul correspondent claims the report, “fully exposes for the first time” the relationship between the Taliban and the ISI. Of course, several days ago Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta insisted that someone in the Pakistan government knew about Osama bin Laden being in their country and protected him.

What next? A study reveals there is no Santa Claus? Of course, the ISI has been working with the Taliban, who doesn’t know this?

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HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

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

UK, Independent: ”Always Conflict Between Us”

A statement concerning the Republican party.

Sweden, Local: “Pee Pollutes River”

This is not something to get pissed about.

Denmark, Copenhagen Post: ”Child Allowances For Wealthy”

How can any family get along on a million a week?

Russia, Moscow Times: ”Tallest Man Dead
This is one tall story

UK, Guardian: ”Unite To Fight Scots”

Probably a bunch of cheap drunken guys.

Kuwait, Kuwait Times: ”This Is Unacceptable”

The New York Giants losing the Super Bowl.

South Africa, Argus: ”Problem Child”

His name is spelled: N E W T G I N G R I C H

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Taliban Rejects Afghan Government

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

President Hamid Karzai increasingly feels neglected by the US and his Taliban opponents. Reports are circulating that Taliban leaders are secretly meeting with US representatives about a plan to either forge a cease fire or identify a resolution of the conflict. Karzai insists that his representatives are in contact with the Taliban, but their spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, termed the claim as “baseless.”

Let’s face reality. Why would the Taliban bother with Karzai when all they have to do is wait until 2014 when US forces leave and they can take over the entire government. The Taliban has patience, years of patience.

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Can’t You Plan Baby’s Sex??

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Unfortunately for the women of Afghanistan they are women rather than men. As anyone familiar with how babies are conceived knows, it takes a man and a woman to make a little human. In theory, ten years ago the Taliban and their oppressive laws regarding women were beaten and women supposedly had a new birth of freedom. That assumption is not always an accurate one. Afghan women continue to be oppressed and beaten in post Taliban Afghanistan.

A woman named Estorai repeatedly told relatives that her husband was upset due to her conceiving a girl rather than a male baby. Of course, she did not “conceive” the baby, it was a joint enterprise with her angry husband. After giving birth to a new little girl, the woman faced certain consequences. A neighbor found her body where it lay due to being strangled by the angry husband. Police discovered hubby and his mom jointly planned the murder of his wife so he could get another wife.

What if it turns out he can only pass on girl genes? Will his mom strangle him?

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