Category Archives: USA

Emigrants are better people

Posted on 2014-05-08 by Andreas Moser

Emigrants are bolder, willing to take on more risk, more active and more appreciative of freedom than those staying behind. General Patton already knew that. From his letter to the Allied forces before they first stepped onto the European continent by landing … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany, History, Italy, Military, Sicily, USA, World War II | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

A different view of nature

Posted on 2014-05-03 by Andreas Moser

“The Niagara Falls is simply a vast amount of water going the wrong way over some unnecessary rocks,” wrote Oscar Wilde in 1882.

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Did you notice the irony? (10) Justin Bieber

Posted on 2014-01-25 by Andreas Moser

A 19-year old singer drove a car while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He was arrested. He is a multi-millionaire and will be able to buy a whole law firm to defend him, or – which would be … Continue reading →

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Easily Confused (31) Pardons

Posted on 2013-12-20 by Andreas Moser

Thanksgiving pardon in the USA: Christmas pre-Olympic pardon in Russia:

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MA Dissertation on Prisoner Disenfranchisement

Posted on 2013-11-26 by Andreas Moser

Don’t worry, I don’t expect anyone to read this. But for the record and maybe for future reference of some other students working on the same subject, here is my dissertation with a critical look on the political philosophy of … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Law, Philosophy, Politics, UK, USA | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

How fucked up is US immigration policy?

Posted on 2013-10-30 by Andreas Moser

Dear United States of America, you know your immigration policy is fucked up when some start-up entrepreneurs are so fed up with your strict visa requirements for people who wish to work, invest, start companies and create jobs, that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Immigration Law, Law, Travel, USA | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

How different countries catch their “most wanted”

Posted on 2013-10-22 by Andreas Moser

How different countries go about finding their “most wanted” tells a lot about the respective country. USA: The US invades the country where the culprit is located, sometimes invading another country in the process. It locks up hundreds of people, … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, Germany, History, Holocaust, Law, Terrorism, USA | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Gay Rights in the USA, Eastern Europe and Africa

Posted on 2013-06-26 by Andreas Moser

Today is an important day for gay rights. Washington, D.C., USA on 26 June 2013: After two decisions by the US Supreme Court, one of which struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act, a federal law which denied … Continue reading →

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Easily Confused (27) Whistleblowers

Posted on 2013-06-10 by Andreas Moser

Whistleblower (will be prosecuted): Whistleblower (won’t be prosecuted):

Posted in Sports, USA | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Another Housing Bubble Burst

Posted on 2013-05-22 by Andreas Moser

News from Oklahoma: another housing bubble burst. (Hat tip to Titanic for the bad taste in humour.)

Posted in Economics, USA | Tagged , , | 9 Comments