U.N. Assembly Theater For Buffoons, Tyrants

After the recent United Nations General Assembly session, one is tempted to dismiss it as a theater for buffoons, tyrants and lunatics. Latest acts by fascist rulers - exploiting the tolerance of representatives - were those of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Sex Mails and the Underlying Truth

Freedom from morality and moral judgments has been the mantra all along, but now the fallouts are showing.

North Korea – Yes, You Have Our Attention

North Korea's big bang shakes the world.

Bottom Feeder Politics & Media Oversight

It's time to force some advsetising rules on political parties. The Foley scandal is a prime example of bottom-feeder politics.

Homosexuality and the US Congress

Well it looks as if the proverbial brown stuff has hit the fan this time? It seems we have a congressman who seems to think it's OK to e-mail adolescent boys who are pages and discuss such things as homosexual acts with them?

Immigration and American English

I was born and raised in America. I have been married for over 40 years to a beautiful, intelligent and wonderful woman who was born and raised in Mexico. My wife came here, legally, with her family in 1960.

Price of Gas Falls Just in Time for Elections?

Many people are crying foul over the timing of the 25% decrease in the price of gas, saying prices are being manipulated to help the Republican party. Other people are claiming it's just a coincidence or it's the cyclical nature of commodity pricing. Which argument is right?

Transparency and Accountability in Government can Produce Quantifiable Results

When we have transparency in Government we can see which programs work and which do not. Those that do not must be cut, as they are a waste of panty space or to put it politically correctly; a waste of Taxpayers money in the non-ending Blob of Bureaucracy.

The US and Its Selective Tolerance

One is tolerant so long as it serves one's purpose or is forced to be by law, convention, tradition or custom. Tolerance, therefore, is case sensitive, and liberalism just a political tool.

American Pluralism

What is pluralism? According to a standard definition it is a theory by which a multitude of groups govern the United States meaning, that people as a whole cannot run the government.

Quest for Democracy in Ethiopia

Hundreds of political prisoners in Ethiopia like Professor Mesfin, a 76-year- senior member of the opposition party and founding member of the Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO), are in detention in connection with the opposition demonstration following the May 2005 election. Professor Mesfin’s daughter, Dr. Meqdes, and many others believe that promotion of democracy in Ethiopia has been limited and weakened by U.S. security interests in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopians hope that the U.S. Administration will reconsider its policies and get tough on the authoritarian Government of Ethiopia. Many Ethiopians strongly believes that failure to act timely may lead to a growing support for the rise of radical elements and risk constant instability in a country that is vital to U.S. strategic interest in the region. Ethiopia was feted to be one of the emerging democratic countries, but the handling of the election results was found not to meet the international standards. It was a setback to democracy. A year later, comprehensive bi-partisan bill, H.R. 5680, the Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006 sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ), unanimously passed the International Relations Committee and was forwarded to the full House. The bill is intended to contribute to the development of a political environment that will actively seek the institutionalization of human rights, the rule of law and democracy in Ethiopia. The bill is expected to be brought to the floor in the coming days.

From Heroes To Zeroes

In short, the connection between working at Ground Zero and the ridiculously large number of respiratory problems is an open and shut case - that is, to everyone but the Bush administration.

India, Brazil And South Africa (IBSA) On A Path Breaking Mission In The New World Order

The emergence of the transatlantic links between India, South Africa and Latin America began when the leaders of three countries, India's Vajpayee, Brazil's Lula, and South Africa's Mbeki spearheaded a new approach to south-south cooperation at the 2003 UN General Assembly Forum, resulting in a trilateral India-Brazil-South Africa agreement (IBSA).

Does the Army Have Enough Soldiers?

Recently released statistics suggest that the Army is having no trouble meeting its recruiting goals, despite the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Even more important, more men and women are choosing to stay in the Army, even after multiple tours in dangerous combat zones.

A Break in the Impasse Stand Off with Palestinians and Israel; Thanks Condi!

Well Condoleezza Rice seems to be doing an excellent job along with her team and our State Departments patience, careful tactical fairness and refusal to join in the name calling seems to have paid off. I must say I have been very impressed with this young lady and she has certainly proved her worth and weight in Gold.