When the big tree falls, the goat eats its leaves.

Published in April 30th, 2009

Senator Arlen Spector has left the Republican party. Seen by many as a moderate because of his lack of virulence against Democrats, his defection was not a big surprise. He was not popular among Republicans who saw him as a renegade or simply as sold-out.
His move showed his political realism: he cannot [...]

Thorns themselves will not harm you–you hurt yourself on the thorns.

Published in April 29th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Tragedy, foreign affairs

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The pandemic swine flu that has killed many people in Mexico and has spread to the United States and other countries all around the world make us realized how small the world is.
The irony in this tragedy is how tightly the destiny of Mexico is connected with that of the United States. When Mexico got [...]

Nothing is more contagious than a bad example.

Published in April 28th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Justice, Marriage

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The State of Iowa has been in the news lately for allowing same-sex marriage. The State Supreme Court voted unanimously in favor of gay marriage.
Definitely, this decision made many sympathizers of gay marriage happy. On the other hand, those who strongly believe that marriage should be between a [...]

Where there is no shame, there is no honor.

Published in April 27th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs

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The presidential election in South Africa is over. The ANC won. Jacob Zuma is going to be sworn in as 4th post-apartheid President of South Africa. Jacob Zuma is one of the most controversial political leaders of South Africa, accused of corruption, raping his friend’s daughter, and denying the existence of AIDS.
Zuma is a [...]

Low is the mountain, high the expectations.

Published in April 25th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Politics

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President Barack Obama is coming to the end of his first 100 days in office. Despite the difficult economic time, his popularity among Americans and the rest of the world is still very high.
Obama is certainly the fresh air that America and the rest of the world needed. He came to the White House at [...]

The snake and the crab don’t sleep in the same hole.

Published in April 24th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs

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By allowing the Taliban to establish Islamic law in part of its territory, the Pakistani government has shown an extraordinary weakness and unbelievable naivety.
Today, the news is not good from Pakistan. The Taliban are less than 100 miles from Islamabad, terrorizing the population.
This situation questions the concept of democracy and whether it is universally good [...]

Evil people know one another.

Published in April 22nd, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Justice, Politics

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The Bush administration memos are still in the news. Lately, many people are raising questions about the release of the sensitive information about CIA torture techniques. George W. Bush has been very silent about it.
However, Dick Cheney, the ex-vice president of the Bush administration, has been very critical of the [...]

He who loves the truth has many enemies.

Published in April 21st, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs

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President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad triggered a mass walkout at a major United Nations anti-racism conference. Any time that the President of Iran has had an opportunity to speak at an international conference, he has used tough words toward Westerners and the State of Israel.
Not all he has said is false. The truth is sometimes difficult to [...]

He who talks incessantly, talks nonsense.

Published in April 20th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Politics, foreign affairs

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The President of the United States is back from the Summit of the Americas. He’s under a lot of criticism from the GOP for shaking hands with Hugo Chavez, the Venezuela president seen by many Republicans as an enemy of the United States. Obama is also under criticism for easing the restrictions against Cuba.
The GOP [...]

When God cooks, there is no smoke.

Published in April 18th, 2009

Posted by in Music, Shows

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The inspiring performance by Susan Boyle, an unknown Scottish woman on Britain’s Got Talent, taught us a lesson: that we shouldn’t judge others based on appearance, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Prejudice is wrong. Prejudice can make someone successful or destroy someone’s life. In this case, the response to her performance was more overwhelming [...]

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