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The recent United States/French joint bombing of Libya was destined to fail before it even began. Regardless of the outcome, the bombing is surely to lead to unrest and further dissidence between the US and the East. NATO responded to the Libyan resistance’s demand to issue a no fly zone approximately three weeks too late. [...]
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The disaster in Japan last week reminds us that we are not in control of our planet. Thousands were killed and thousands more displaced from their homes by one of the largest earthquakes in recorded history and its aftermath. We tend to take things for granted, especially all the luxuries and gadgets that make our [...]
Every news channel has something to say about the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Libya is in the midst of a civil war, much in the fashion we witnessed several weeks ago in Egypt. Gaddafi is however far more power-hungry than Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and has refused to hand over power, engaging his forces directly with [...]
We are just a little over a week into the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the amount of attention being paid to it is pretty remarkable. Outside the bubble we in the United States live in, Soccer (football) is the most popular sport in the world. Countries all over the world put an [...]
In school we are taught about the men and women that have made a difference in society and the world but yet, we are ourselves are not taught how we too can make a difference. We Americans, live in a country that can achieve so much but are blinded by the advancing technology that [...]
Hero or Fool Over the past few years, an unlikely figure has risen to prominence on the political stage. Ron Paul has jumpstarted the Tea Party movement, far before it ever rose to prominence. An avid believer in a small government with no interference in the public sector, Paul has both won over many and [...]
In recent weeks, I have found it quite difficult to manage one blog let alone two. To be the most effective in my blogging, I have decided that I will update only my primary blog Global World History for the time being. The blog can be found at globalworldhistory.blogspot.com Thank you very much and I hope [...]
With the Inauguration of Barack Obama, the United States and its citizens have signaled a new chapter in American politics and history. The nation, inspired by Obama’s call for change and a government that is ready to begin a new chapter in American politics. Obama has the daunting task of re-stabilizing the economy and handling [...]
Bush Hurts McCain Candidacy
Posted: May 29, 2008 in Election 2008Tags: Election 2008, George Bush, John McCain, Politics
I find it quite funny that John McCain will use all the help he can get from George Bush but that he tries very hard to not be seen in public with him. Bush does not have much support at all amongst the American public and McCain is afraid that the Bush dissatisfactionwill spread [...]
How Experience Has Failed Us
Posted: May 21, 2008 in Election 2008, National IssuesTags: Election 2008, US Politics
In the history of the our country, we have looked to the most experienced individuals to lead our country and have elected those “experienced” politicians to the nations highest office. In the current election, many argue that Barack Obama lacks the experience necessary to be successful as President of our country. Below you will find [...]
