The leech that does not let go even when it is filled, dies on the dry land.

Published in December 21st, 2008

Posted by in Humor, Justice, Strange stuff

I have always been intrigued by greed. I wonder if there is a scientific or psychological explanation for it. I have been following the $54 million pants suit filled by a former administrative law judge. He sued a dry cleaner over a missing pair of pants in the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.). Not only [...]

Going to bed without dinner is better than waking up in debt.

Published in December 20th, 2008

Posted by in Business, Current affairs, Economy

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President Bush offered an emergency loan of $13.4 billion to two of the big three automakers. Nobody knows if this money will make a difference in being successful in the future. The automakers have many challenges in the next three months: improving the quality of their cars in the long term and selling their products. [...]

Allah does not love the aggressors.

Published in December 19th, 2008

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs, Humor

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Definitely, the last weeks of President Bush‘s presidency will be remembered by the shoe attack of the Iraqi journalist. Most of the Iraqi people support George Bush’s attacker. What a way to end 2008. As the Haoussa of Niger say, “Allah does not love the aggressors.”

It is little by little that a bird builds its nest.

Published in December 18th, 2008

Posted by in Current affairs, Obama

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President-elect Barack Obama has won another contest: He’s been named Time magazine‘s “Person of the Year” for 2008. Barack Obama is the president-elect of the United States. A Democratic U.S. senator from Illinois since 2005, he was elected president on 4 November 2008 and will take office on 20 January 2009. Obama has spoken often [...]

If you rattle a snake, you should be prepared to be bitten by it.

Published in December 17th, 2008

Posted by in Current affairs, Humor, Strange stuff

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According to ALJAZEERA, the Iraqi journalist arrested after throwing his shoes at George w. Bush was “tortured” during his detention. The man who called George W. Bush “a dog” was beaten by the Iraqi’s security guards after his arrest. According to his brother, his hand was broken. Iraqi security denies it. Well, if it’s true, [...]

The drowning man is not troubled by rain.

Published in December 16th, 2008

Posted by in Current affairs, US foreign policy

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All around the world, people are watching and commenting on the video of the Iraqi journalist throwing shoes at George W. Bush. For some, Muntadar al-Zeidi is a hero. For others, it was a humiliating moment for the Iraqi government and also for Bush supporters. George Bush reacted quickly and avoided being hit. A good [...]

A drunken man can’t shoot a monkey.

Published in December 15th, 2008

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs, Humor, Strange stuff, US foreign policy

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Two things rule the world: reward and punishment. George W. Bush is certainly one of the most controversial American political figures of our time. The eight years of his presidency have weakened the image and the reputation of the United States of America. This is illustrated by millions of protests in very country that he [...]

Better to be known as a sinner than a hypocrite.

Published in December 14th, 2008

Posted by in Current affairs, Strange stuff

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American top cop Michael Chertoff hired a company that used illegal immigrants to clean his home for about three years. The Homeland Security Secretary didn’t know it, apparently. But let’s face the reality: before Chertoff was nominated to be homeland security secretary, President George W. Bush selected former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik [...]

The heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid water

Published in December 13th, 2008

Posted by in Current affairs, Obama, Politics

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Obama‘s staff has declined to respond to even basic questions about the internal review ordered by the president-elect into Illinois Governor Blagojevich‘s alleged efforts to sell Obama’s former Senate seat. The president-elect said that he will respond when the review is finished. As usual, the media machine is speculating: who was in contact with the [...]

If you burn a house, you cannot conceal the smoke.

Published in December 12th, 2008

Posted by in Current affairs, Justice, Tragedy

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Three year old Caylee Mary Anthony was reported missing in July 15. Casey Anthony, her mother was indicted in October on first degree murder. The remains of a small child were found on Thursday near the Anthony home in East Orange County (Florida). If the remains are that of Caylee, hell is coming and it’s [...]

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