Category Archives: News and politics

Dominik Brunner

In loving memory of the man who stepped in, courageously, to resolve youth violence. Aboard a German subway, he stepped in, to protect a kid from bullies, after calling police… only to be beaten himself to death by the bullies. … Continue reading

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is exporting democracy obligatory?

No. In support of America, to anyone reading, I ask that all our troops return ASAP. Exporting democracy in the form that we’ve been seeing is not obligatory. Iran’s president announced in a public speech that “his country could develop … Continue reading

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Freedom

I have recently learned that February 11th marks the day of remembrance known as “Victory of the Revolution Day”, to Iranian people. Amnesty International USA has asked me and other Americans to post about this day on our personal blog’s. … Continue reading

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a word about acting

Mel Gibson. Mel received negative press for an under the influence outburst. Warranted accusations they may be; however, there is one thing that this fine actor has proven. Mel has proven that acting requires courage. His real life outburst may … Continue reading

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nut-cases using the N word, (either one)

To all those nut-cases out there, who have been throwing the word “Nazi” around lately to libel a president this country elected, this question for you: why aren’t you standing in someone else’s corner, advocating that he get something long … Continue reading

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Medicare “Advantage” Medicare

In addition to the views in the previous blog, the president has expressed wanting to reform Medicare Advantage plans. I find this an agreeable intention, but he must couple this control of funds with a genuine preservation of Medicare for … Continue reading

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healthcare?

If the president won’t extend Medicare to all anymore, and if he’s not interested in providing us who don’t have it, it, who is he trying to please? I’m genuinely wondering who he’s interested in pleasing. I haven’t seen information … Continue reading

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My vote 2009

I voted for the Green party candidate. I liked the principles that Nader/Gonzales were campaigning on. I support our president Obama and hope that he achieves great things for us. Even though John Edwards faced embarrasement and was not elected, … Continue reading

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oil consumption

Whether you’re a democrat, republican, green, independent, libertarian, or whatever: one thing must be accepted. Oil sales can fund terrorism. Don’t deny this. If oil rich nations want to, they can fund mercenaries in other continents and hire them to … Continue reading

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Iraq and China? Who’s the elephant in the room?

Here’s something I was thinking about just recently while watching people talk about Gitmo captives and “Fox’s” current fear stoking against China. I don’t quite know the details, but this is interesting food for thought, thanks to “Fox News” and … Continue reading

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