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Category Archives: USA
A different view of nature
“The Niagara Falls is simply a vast amount of water going the wrong way over some unnecessary rocks,” wrote Oscar Wilde in 1882.
Did you notice the irony? (10) Justin Bieber
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
Easily Confused (31) Pardons
Thanksgiving pardon in the USA: Christmas pre-Olympic pardon in Russia:
MA Dissertation on Prisoner Disenfranchisement
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 A857, disenfranchisement, Human Rights, prison, voting
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How fucked up is US immigration policy?
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
How different countries catch their “most wanted”
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
Gay Rights in the USA, Eastern Europe and Africa
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
Posted in Human Rights, Law, Lithuania, USA
Tagged DOMA, gay marriage, gay rights, Human Rights, Senegal
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Easily Confused (27) Whistleblowers
Whistleblower (will be prosecuted): Whistleblower (won’t be prosecuted):
Another Housing Bubble Burst
News from Oklahoma: another housing bubble burst. (Hat tip to Titanic for the bad taste in humour.)
Child Safety in America
A nice campaign by Moms demand Action for Gun Sense in America: Having grown up in Germany, I had Little Red Riding Hood (or rather “Rotkäppchen”), dodgeball and of course Kinder surprise eggs in my childhood. I didn’t have any assault … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 