Category Archives: Politics

Titanic klaut meinen Bundespräsidenten-Gag

Unmittelbar nach dem Rücktritt von Bundespräsident Wulff brachte ich dies – auf meine übliche niveau- und humorvolle Art – in Zusammenhang mit den spontan ausgebrochenen Freudenparaden in ganz Deutschland, von manchen als “Karneval” oder “Fasching” bezeichnet: https://andreasmoser.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/president-wulff-resigns-germany-celebrates/ (mein Blog vom 17. Februar … Continue reading →

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President Wulff resigns – Germany celebrates

The German President Christan Wulff has finally resigned today – as I had predicted already a month ago. Germans spontaneously took to the streets to celebrate. The celebrations are expected to continue for a few weeks, until a new President will be … Continue reading →

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A secret look into Iranian Intelligence training

The somewhat botched assassination attempt in Bangkok yesterday in which an Iranian assassin blew his own legs off instead of even getting close to any target provides more circumstantial evidence that Iran is also behind the attacks on Israeli embassy … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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