Hidden in plain sight
Events in Pakistan
Many of today’s conflicts about sex are caused by religion. From issues with people from the LGBT community, to simply being in public with someone from the opposite sex, religious rules, laws and what have you simply pry their way into places they have no business going. In other words religion is teaching sexual discrimination. Continue reading Post ID 15746
Every time there is a disaster on the planet, people who have the means to help out find it in their hearts to help out in whatever way they can. When those occasional disasters like an earthquake or flood happen, their hearts simply say it is the right thing to do. What this entry talks about is what will happen when those occasional disasters become regular. Continue reading Post ID 15746
After hearing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s remarks at the 2010 United Nations General assembly, it is fair to assume that the majority of the countries have moved closer to feeling a preemptive attack on Iran’s nuclear ambitions is the right thing to do. Most certainly spewing arrogant rhetoric has its negative side. Continue reading Post ID 15746
Is is both ironic and interesting that the US is making such a big thing about the 5 year anniversary of hurricane Katrina. For now at this point in US history it is a significant event that overwhelmed the resources of the US. But unfortunately in the future it will be seen in a different light as just a routine big storm with typical and expected damage. Continue reading Post ID 15746
In competition people strive for first place. But in the gruesome competition of killing people, the phrase first place should be a phonetic error on worst place. Continue reading Post ID 15746
We humans like to attach numbers to things to make it easier to visualize and understand. For example we have a scale for the intensity of a hurricane, and also a scale for tornados. The higher the number, the nastier the storm. So the thought occurred we will need a scale for global warming as well and how nasty things are in a given area. Continue reading Post ID 15746
It has been reported many times in the news that Osama bin Laden is hiding in Pakistan and that the Pakistan government probably knows where he is. So is there any real wonder why there has been a huge lack of private donations for disaster relief from the countries that see Osama bin Laden at the very top of the most wanted list. Continue reading Post ID 15746
It was not that long ago Connecting the Dots talked about the opening shots nature is taking at humanity for causing global warming. But as par for the global warming predictions being too little and too late, we were totally taken by the numbers of dead and the millions affected. The scarey part, this is just the beginning. Continue reading Post ID 15746
Most people in the world are laid back about religion and do not get too upset when other religions say and do things that drives that particular faith. But over the past 2 years or so the Muslim faith has infringed on non Muslims in less than passive ways, and all this tends to add fuel to the anti Muslim fire. Continue reading Post ID 15746
The assorted watchdog groups about the world all seem to have one thing in common. The one thing tends to offset their credibility is simply they sound very bias. According to the watchdog groups; People who are not part of a governing leadership body can do no wrong. Continue reading Post ID 15746
On April 10, 2010 in Bangkok Thailand, there was an attempt to disburse and illegal pro Thaksin rally with unarmed soldiers. During that attempt 20+ people died as a result of gunshot wounds to the head and body. The initial shots originated from pro Thaksin shooters who were not shy about shooting their own. Continue reading Post ID 15746
In Thailand it has taken a while for the qualities of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his government to be recognized. The convicted fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra has been slipping in his attempts to paint Abhisit in an unflattering light. But that is not to say things are going to get better any time soon. Continue reading Post ID 15746
It is no secret that many more than a few prisoners cut loose from Guantanamo have returned to attacking the US. To be perfectly blunt, many simply will not change and given the chance will attack again with more vigor, and that is why Guantanamo was set up outside of the US Justice system envelope. Continue reading Post ID 15746
From the outside Pakistan’s push to remove the Taliban in the South Waziristan region looks just another conflict in a war torn country. But in reality the ruthless aggressive nature of the Taliban make it a survival battle for the country. Continue reading Post ID 15746