God speaks a foreign tongue.

Published in March 19th, 2009

Posted by in foreign affairs, Religion, Science

Many people have criticized the controversial Pope Benedict XVI for saying that the use of condoms could endanger public health and increase the problem of AIDS. The Pope tells Africa that using condoms is wrong. I don’t know if the Pope speaks on behalf of God or the Pope is out of touch with reality. [...]

A donkey always says thank you with a kick.

Published in March 18th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, financial crisis

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America is outraged about the AIG executive bonuses. The people’s reaction is understandable. When I think back about those who were against the bailout, I couldn’t understand–as a foreigner–why the opposition. But, now I see it. This type of behavior is basically an insult to someone who is rescuing you. It is difficult to comprehend. [...]

He who loves a vase loves also what is inside.

Published in March 17th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Politics

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I have been listening on the radio to the echoes of the last Dick Cheney interview on CNN. The controversial ex-Vice President declared his love for Rush Limbaugh, giving liberals something else to talk about. The comment itself was a kind of endorsement of Limbaugh as a real leader of the Republican party. The love [...]

A hyena cannot smell its own stench.

Published in March 16th, 2009

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After two months during which he has kept a low profile, former Vice President Dick Cheney surfaced to give his first televised interview since leaving office. It was amazing. First, he said don’t blame George Bush for leaving President Obama with an economic catastrophe. Then he launched a series of attacks on the new administration. [...]

Human blood is heavy; he who has shed it cannot run away.

Published in March 15th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs, Justice, Tragedy

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The father of Miss Oregon, a Bosnian Serbian refugee who moved his family to the US in 1998, could be jailed and deported for visa fraud. In his interview for a green card, Milenko Krstic lied that he never served in the military. An international tribunal claims that Milenko Krstic’s military unit was responsible for [...]

One hundred alcoholics are better than one gambler.

Published in March 14th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Justice

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Bernard Madoff. As the Berbers of Tunisia say, “One hundred alcoholics are better than one gambler.”

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

Published in March 13th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, GOP

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Many analysts believe that the days of Michael Steele as leader of the GOP are numbered. He is under criticism for expressing his views about abortion, saying it’s a personal matter. Definitely his tone is not a typical tone for a conservative. His nomination as leader of the GOP was already bizarre. There is no [...]

Only a fool tests the depth of water with both feet.

Published in March 11th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs

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The U.S. accused Chinese ships of harassing and surrounding its Navy vessel in international waters. The Chinese crew even stripped to their underwear. It is funny and dangerous. It seems that the Chinese have an habit of testing each new U.S. administration. I remember in 2001, when George W. Bush arrived in the White House, [...]

If a man believes in a stone, that stone will serve him well.

Published in March 10th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Religion

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America is a religious country like Iran. In America, people pray for God and money. America has it own “Taliban” called Evangelical or born-again Americans. They make up 34 percent of Americans. But also more Americans are saying they have no religion. Some people find peace in religion, others think that religion is the opium [...]

A man with too much ambition cannot sleep in peace.

Published in March 9th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, US foreign policy

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The U.S. wants talks with moderate Afghan Talibans to bring peace in that devastated country: the same approach that the U.S. had in Iraq with the Sunni. However, Afghanistan is not Iraq. Definitely, the war in Afghanistan is not winnable by military means. The Obama administration is certainly very creative in trying to solve problems. [...]

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