Consequences of the Disaster in Japan

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 [...]

The People v. Gadaffi?

                                                                                                             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 [...]

World Cup: More Than Just A Game?

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 [...]

Global World History

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 [...]

Obama Makes History

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 [...]

Stop and Listen

This video does an excellent job at outlining the issues that our country faces and that while peace may be unattainable at times, it is the response for certain situations. The song by Buffalo Springfield blends so well with the video and has been widely regarded for years as one of the strongest anti-war songs. [...]

In the Footsteps of Jeremiah Wright

The controversial pastor of Trinity United Church in Chicago has made the news in recent weeks, for reasons of which we are all aware. The essential question is where Wright went wrong. A former distinguished marine and “ideal” American has recently been quoted calling for the damning of the nation he fought to protect some [...]

A Real American Hero

                                             Too often today, society tends to look up to those not worthy of our admiration. Our media glorifies stars who cannot stabilize their own lives, let own positively affect the lives of others. So I ask all of you, why do we honor those that dishonor our country. The real American heroes, those serving [...]

Universal Health Care: Will It Work?

                 I made this post earlier on my other blog, but decided it was a strong enough topic to include over here for discussion. Today everyone seems to have a take on health care. Hillary Clinton was universal health care but seems to want to make it mandatory that every US citizen has some sort [...]