If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

Published in May 30th, 2009

President George W. Bush has broken his silence this week. He broke his silence not to repent the sins of his eight years as President but to throw his support behind Dick Cheney and the rest of his administration regarding the problems that they have created–especially the handling of terrorist suspects. President Bush hasn’t changed [...]

The chicken thief does not listen to the chicken’s prayer.

Published in May 29th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs, US foreign policy

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If you want peace, work for justice. The Middle East peace process is certainly a headache for President Obama. According to its government spokesman, the State of Israel will continue to allow more construction in West Bank settlements despite a clear call by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton to freeze its work. The settlements are [...]

If man is a river, then woman is a bridge.

Published in May 28th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Justice

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The nomination of judge Sotomayor as Supreme Court Justice is certainly the news of the moment. I have been reading about her life and am very inspired by it. From where she was to where she is today, I have say it is a great achievement. She has been nominated not because she is a [...]

When you follow in the path of your father, you learn to walk like him.

Published in May 26th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs

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Despite the warnings and worries of the world community about its underground nuclear tests, once again North Korea has caused an outrage. Seismologists confirmed that the latest test had the power of a 4.5 quake. North Korea cannot defy the rest of the world without the support of China. China is North Korea’s most important [...]

War has no eyes.

Published in May 25th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Tragedy

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Memorial day is a day of remembrance for those who fought or lost their lives to protect America. Peace is better than war. But sometimes war is necessary to stop killing. War is also a way to make a durable peace. No matter whether just or unjust, war has terrible side effects. War creates humanitarian [...]

Differences between husband and wife should not be aired in the marketplace.

Published in May 24th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Politics, US foreign policy

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The dual between President Obama and former vice-president Dick Cheney about how to handle the Guantanamo detainees (specifically, water boarding) is bringing more heat on US foreign policies. Clearly, the two men see things differently. On one hand, if the current US administration believes that torture is wrong, and believes that these practices put Americans [...]

The snake changes his skin–but not his character.

Published in May 23rd, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Justice

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The town of Philadelphia, Mississippi, just elected a man of color as mayor for the first time in its history. For those who are not familiar with this city, the town is best known for the murders of three civil rights workers in 1964: James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner. The new black mayor, [...]

A house without children is a graveyard.

Published in May 21st, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Politics

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A recent Gallup poll showed where the GOP has lost the most ground over the past eight years. According to the survey, 9% of moderates and 8% of liberals left the party. Meanwhile, only 1% of those who describe themselves as conservatives have left the GOP over the last eight years. Definitely, the GOP has [...]

The body is killed by the mouth.

Published in May 20th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Politics

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Definitely Joe Biden‘s mouth is a champion of gaffes. Recently attending the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington, Joe Biden told his dinnermates about the existence of a secret bunker under the old U.S. Naval Observatory, which is now the home of the vice president. Honestly, it is not funny that the Vice President of the [...]

Sometimes even the intestines and the stomach disagree.

Published in May 18th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, Religion

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President Obama‘s speech at the University of Notre Dame has taught us the courage and also the wish of a man who knew that the best way to talk about differences is to face them. The president chose to accept and to address a community that disagrees with him on pro-life issues. Words are what [...]

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