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Category Archives: Politics
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Since February 1952, Elizabeth II has been the Queen of the United Kingdom and a few other Commonwealth countries, putting her into a league with other long-reigning heads of state like King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, Muammar Gaddafi in Libya or … Continue reading
The true Identity of Mitt Romey
Mitt Romney, one of the Republican Party‘s contenders for President of the United States of America raises a question among voters: “Who is Mitt Romney really?” Obviously, even Republicans have some serious doubts about his identity. How else would you explain … Continue reading
Bundespräsident Wulff “angeschlagen”
Immer wenn ich höre, daß Bundespräsident Wulff durch seine Affären, Fehler, Einschüchterungsversuche und Ausflüchte “angeschlagen” ist, muß ich an das folgende Video denken: (aus “Ritter der Kokosnuß” von Monty Python) “Angeschlagen” wird nach ein paar Malen zu “schwer beschädigt”, dann zu … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, Politics
Tagged Bundespräsident, Christian Wulff, Deutschland, Monty Python, Politik
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The Personification of Greek Austerity
Greece first cooked its books to enter the Eurozone, then used cheap credit to live beyond its means. A profligate pact by the Greek government and the Greek people expanded the state and ran up deficits and debt. With a … Continue reading
Two years ago: Birthday Vigil for Neda Agha-Soltan
Exactly two years ago, on 23 January 2010, a vigil was held for Neda Agha-Soltan who had been shot and killed on 20 June 2009 by an Iranian government militia when they cracked down on protests in Tehran. Because Neda’s death … Continue reading
I discovered the 12,000 US troops on Malta.
Yesterday I reported about the claim by former US Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney that 12,000 US troops are stationed on Malta, ready to invade Libya. I dismissed it as a ridiculous speculation by someone who probably did not know where Malta … Continue reading
Posted in Libya, Malta, Military, Photography, Politics, USA
Tagged Cynthia McKinney, news, war
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Wikipedia Blackout
Today, on 18 January 2012, Wikipedia and other sites have closed down and will blackout the internet for one day. They want to protest against a bill currently being considered by the US Congress: the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). … Continue reading
Where are the 12,000 US Soldiers on Malta?
A few days ago, on 13 January 2012, Cynthia McKinney, a former six-term member of US Congress, wrote on her blog: It is with great disappointment that I receive the news from foreign media publications and Libyan sources that our … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Ships: How Europe welcomes Refugees
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Emma Lazarus: The New Colossus … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Human Rights, Immigration Law, Italy, Politics, Travel
Tagged Costa Concordia, Human Rights
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Why North Korea is Mourning
The world wondered why North Koreans were weeping, crying, sobbing and mourning the late dictator Kim Jong Il‘s death on 17 December 2011. After all, he had oppressed and starved them for 17 years. See for yourself how North Koreans … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 