Category Archives: Europe

DSK Set Up–By Himself?

Dominique Strauss-Kahn is upset because his path to the presidency of France was interrupted by secret agents under the guidance of President Nicolas Sarkozy. Mr. Sarkozy apparently was concerned that some political opponent could seize the headlines dealing with women and politicians and use that media opportunity for his own political purposes. According to DSK President Sarkozy set in motion a huge political operation which sought to destroy the career of DSK.

“Perhaps, I was politically naive, but I simply did not believe that they would go that far.” He referred to hacking his phone and persuading a  maid that was assaulted by DSK to go to the police. Let me get this clear. DSK rapes a maid in a hotel based on his own emotional needs. French secret agents could hardly organize such an action. But, not knowing that he was going to rape a woman, they then organized the process of having her go to the police and ruin the career of DSK.

Something about this “plot” just doesn’t make sense.

Austerity Not Austere For Europeans

Each day brings new evidence Europeans are disgusted with government policies which seek to reduce expenditures in order to restart economies. Of course, over fifty years ago John Maynard Keynes put to rest false notions that reducing government expenditures is the road out of recessions. In America, right wingers denounce the “European ideas” of Barack Obama even though European nations like Ireland, UK, Spain, Italy, France, etc.. are putting into practice Republican ideas about reducing government expenditures.  Of course these European measures are being carried out by Capitalist governments even while Republicans are denouncing Socialist governments for European problems.

President Obama has made mistakes, but his current programs of stimulating the economy are on the right track. The US economy is leading all but Germany in recovery even as Republicans demand he carry out  austerity programs. Firing people leads to unemployment, not to employment. US corporations have witnessed–under Obama–doubling of the Dow Jones and they are sitting on over $2 Trillion in their corporate accounts. They have NOT been impacted by taxes and the fault lies in failure to hire people, get them working and get them paying taxes.

Right On Says Sarkozy!

Nicolas Sarkozy wants to win the presidency of France and he is prepared to say or do anything  in order to  obtain that goal. Nick the Geek has decided to play the “Right Card” which translates into being anti-Muslim,  anti-immigrant, anti-Europe, and any other “anti” that will get him a vote. He has become the champion of the National Front which historically has been anti-Europe, anti-semitic,  anti-Muslim and anti modern ideas related to globablism.

Sarkozy has decided that a “mouse-hole” exists through which he can crawl to victory by emphasizing hatred of Muslims and immigrants and even of the Europe which he has been building the past several years. He accused his opponent, Francois Hollande, of “insulting” Natinal Front folk. He has assured
French bigots that he hears their “cry of suffering” and will do all in his power to “protect French identity.”

Sarkozy is the child of immigrants to France.  What better person than the child of immigrants to denounce immigrants??

Shift Right Says Sarkozy!

President Nicolas Sarkozy came in second during initial votes for the new president of France. Opinion polls reveal he will lose in a race against Socialist Francois Hollande so the hyperactive Nicolas made the decision to appeal to every right wing racist idea in order to win. Marie Le Pen, head of the National Front got 17.9% of the vote and Nicolas is playing the race card in order to persuade right  wing bigots to vote for him. Sarkozy said he had “respect” for bigots and will “respond” to their desire to hate Muslims.

There are times in life when politicians do what is right, and there are times in life when Nicolas Sarkozy does what is “right” by playing for the “right” votes of those on the “right.” We can expect two weeks of non-stop hatred in France against Muslims. After all, if one wants to do the “right” thing that is needed to win, just play the “right card.”

Detain Asylum Seekers Says Israel.

As a young Jewish boy in the United States during the 1930s it was common to  encounter Jews in my neighborhood who had fled Nazi Germany. We  also knew that thousands of Jews  were desperate to escape the fate which awaited if they could not leave Germany. Most nations  in Europe closed their doors to Jewish asylum seekers on grounds they had enough problems. Fast forward seventy years and now the Jewish state of  Israel is turning its back on asylum seekers on ground they are a small society which can not  allow thousands to enter.

A vast detention center which  could hold 11,000 human beings is being constructed in the Negev desert. It will become the world’s largest detention center. The Knesset already has passed legislation which classifies anyone  entering the country from its southern border as “an infiltrator” who can be  sent to prison for up to three years.

We have come a long way from Jews being the refugees seeking entry to the Jews building deterntion centers for asylum seekers.

The Mad Man Of Norway Is Still Mad

Anders Breivik once again demonstrated in court that he is a symbol of hatred gone  wild. He boasted of killing over 70 young people claiming that it was an act of self defense since  it was his duty to safe Norway from the hordes of Muslims seeking entry. He pleased Not Guilty on grounds of self defense. “I admit to the  facts, but not criminal guilt.”

 

 

 

Anders Breivik demonstrated in a Norwegian court that he is the best symbol in Europe of what happens when forces of hatred are unleashed. He stood defiantly in court, placed a hand over his heart and boasted that his murder of over 70 young people was simply an act of self defense.  “I admit to the facts, but not criminal guilt.”

Essentially, he carried into action the words of hatred that daily are uttered by those who hate Muslims. For years in every European nation, political leaders seek votes  by blaming Muslims for  any problems confronting society. It is only logical that some deranged mind would build on these expressions of hatred by doing something.

Anders Breivik is the European who hates. Perhaps, he is the only honest hater in Europe.

 

India’s God Of Fire Missile!

The world is currently consumed with confronting Iran’s missile development program because of fear that as more and more nations obtain nuclear capability the world is less and less safe. India is testing a new nuclear capable missile which can go thousands of miles and hit targets anywhere in Asia as well as in parts of Europe. It is a 50 ton 20 rocket which is capable of inflicting enormous damage to     its target.

India regards China as a potential enemy since both nations have previously engaged in wars over trivial areas in the Himalaya mountains. India leads the world in purchasing military equipment have received $36 Billion worth of them during the past five years. It also has 70 nuclear weapons to counter the 410 of China.

I get confused, isn’t forty or fifty atomic bombs capable of destroying a good part of the world? I also wonder why the world is so concerned over Iran which has yet to develop a single atomic bomb. I wonder why.

Bad News For Israel Hawks

There are groups in Israel who desire war and are prepared to plunge the entire Middle East into conflict because of refusal to negotiate with either Palestinians or with Iran. Of course, most former leaders of Mossad urge peace and behaving in a calm manner. The major powers are currently engaged in negotiations with Iran over their program dealing with nuclear development. A spokesperson for the group termed the initial days as reflecting good news. “They met in a constructive atmosphere. We had a positive feeling that they(Iran) did want to engage.”

The important focus these days should be upon, jaw, jaw, not war, war. The Iranian delegate, Saeed Jallili was described as displaying a “calm and constructive” approach to dealing with the issues.

Sarko Will Get Socked By Voters

President Nicholas Sarkozy faces the prospect of defeat in his run to once again be president of France. Every poll indicates that after first  round voting, which will not allow any candidate to secure a majority, the May 6 vote will result in  victory for Socialist candidate Hollande. But, Nick is  not giving up and has  promised to “lead the people” to the barricades. His words remind one of the French Revolution only this time the King is Sarkozy so why lead the people against himself?

France has economic problems stemming from a large portion of the GDP going to furnish welfare  services. The issue is how can a society provide for all sectors  while at the same time being economically prudent? If Hollande can prove capable of this trick, he will truly be the miracle man of France.

Sarkozy Swirls Around Seeking Answers

Nicolas Sarkozy is running not merely to get re-elected but for his life as a politician. Like so many Republicans in the USA, Nick the He-Man wants to demonstrate that, if elected, he will make certain no Muslim kills anyone. Of course, if Christians kill one another, that is a different situation and not of  concern to him. Latest polls reveal the boost he got when a Muslim French fanatic killed innocent people has now gone down. For some reason, putting bad Muslims in jail does not translate into new jobs for people.

Sarkozy has to decide whether to go left or go right. Should he focus on programs that produce jobs or should he focus on “it’s time to hate Muslims?” Going the road of hate usually produces short term results, but tomorrow  still leaves the average voter with no job, no opportunities to get job training and limited unemployment money.