“way to go son”
Edward Snowden’s father praises his son, on the news today. He appeared at peace with his son’s departure to Moscow. Way to take it like a man Sr.
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Numbers released
1,409,000 (minus several hundred) is according to CBS news affiliate, how many people currently have been included in intelligence gathering and exchange, involving surveillance of data on US citizens. It has been reported by one expert tonight, that these are … Continue reading →
the verdict is finally in
Bradley Manning was found guilty of multiple charges this morning in military court, according to newspaper, with the exception of an exoneration for the charge of aiding the enemy (aka Al Qaida) by accused leaking of state military secrets to … Continue reading →
World Youth Day – millions turn out, yearning for the pontiff
Thank you Pope Francis. It was a fabulous and inspiring world youth day… a non- disparaging mission laid out for your flock… and an affirmation as well as positive and uncompromised formula for communal success in accordance with our scripture!
Continue reading →Scandal in security. Crimes few can understand?
I assure you that Edward Snowden has made up his own mind, the day he signed the asylum documents in Moscow. I doubt very much that Edward wants his father, in the US, writing letters of appeal to the US … Continue reading →
Is Syria’s fate the next battleground for the United State’s government? A US military spokesperson has assured us that the answer to that question is no and has advised the president Obama..
http://abcnews.go.com/International/hezbollah-al-qaeda-fighters-edging-closer-confrontation/story?id=19144119 This article that I point you to: Why the article is dated May 10, 2015, (I’m not exactly sure, since it’s currently July of 2013). Which groups of fighters are terrorists, in Syria today? Is the attempted coup, led … Continue reading →
Savagery
More than sympathy, the antidote to savage brutality is desired. Pure evil was witnessed on the street of England last Wednesday. This murderous individual on our news screen, is not fit to be called a man; he has demoted himself … Continue reading →
Harry speaks out
Congratulations to you Prince Harry, for going on record with your news article. You take the position that articles are often skewed or outright lies. And press can damage lives. You know this from personal experience too. This is not … Continue reading →
God and country; God and world
The first day of this week has been an inaugural day, broadcast from Washington. A national annual holiday it was as well, commemorating a human rights leader. What more perfect time is there, than this, and the whole year, to … Continue reading →
Valid Presidential Election? Does America have free elections?
Though CA is supposedly seeking to eliminate the electoral college, we still have it. Florida and CA votes combined, would invalidate Barrack’s win. Keep in mind that a president assumes office in January of 2013. And understand that electoral college … Continue reading →
Defeated
It would be nice to leave some encouraging words. But that’s blind optimism. Defeat is bitter.
Continue reading →Romney for US President
Romney received majority of the female vote. If I’m not mistaken, females outnumber males, so Romney has already won. I guess we’ll see how men vote.
Continue reading →Don’t declare early victory. Report all voting precincts in New York & New Jersey storm affected areas. If we can see and hear them gathering in cleared streets [we can], those who haven’t already must yet be tallied. Opposition might … Continue reading →
idea! not critique
I realize that many of my postings are critiques. As important as critiquing is, I want to offer an idea. It’s a simple idea, but one that I think will prove effective. The United States has been disputing the oil … Continue reading →
great organizations
While the devastation from nature and war has been vast in too many places around the world, there are a great many people and organizations with vision and heart, who are trying to recreate economies. They are doing what is … Continue reading →
A few thoughts about Syria
It looks as though the military in Syria is not controlled by its President. If it is, he must surely know he would likely face trial. I’m grateful to the world leaders who appear to have good intentions of creating … Continue reading →
we should ask ourselves “what now?”
It’s really a shame that the essay I wrote, a summary about the Iraq war and thoughts about the “culture of death” that was exported to the Iraqi people after the ousting Saddam Hussein, was lost as I tried to … Continue reading →
a lesson in political-science
Diplomatic leaks have caused consternation, as publicly reported; but, for the citizen of a given country, he or she certainly cares quite a bit, how the leadership gets along and directs public policy. Usually every country wants to disclose to … Continue reading →
has anyone considered…?
Has anyone considered for a moment that Iran’s potentially decided nuclear ambitions might be rooted in its self- interest of protecting itself from its Arab neighbor and potential foe and rival in the region, Saudi Arabia? Maybe Iran has no … Continue reading →
look at Africa
I’m wondering if the US President is using any of his familiarity with the African continent to call upon a region therein to assist in the efforts in Afghanistan. It might be shrewd of us to ask the secretary of … Continue reading →