If you step way back you will see a disturbing pattern of events when the words Muslim and extremist are used in the same sentence. It does not matter what part of the world is being described, the news stories have a similar theme, and that is dead teachers and burned schools. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Events in Somalia
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Witness to fanatical behavior
There is hardly a person that has not heard of the fallout from the almost burned Quran (Koran) in Florida. Riots, people dying and more in a variety of places. But this entry is not so much about that, this entry is about people’s reaction to seeing that type of behavior over something that never happened. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Thaksin’s score Part 3
As the Thaksin on the run saga continues and he wears out his welcome country after country, his world is getting smaller and smaller. It would seem that countries that have a low number Thaksin is banned from entry. The ones he manages to sneak into quickly toss him out or encourage him to leave by not allowing him to launch political attacks from their soil. Sooner or later he may end up in Haiti as they could use his money big time. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Thaksin’s score Part 2
So as Thaksin’s globe hopping continues, you begin to see some interesting patterns shaping up. He has no place he can call home, and where he stays he is constantly looking over his shoulder as well as having a huge negative cash flow to buy that stay out of jail insurance. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Thaksin’s score Part 1
If you decided to keep score on the convicted fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra and who he associates with, it becomes an interesting reflection of what his world is like today. But no matter how you look at it, this is a fun read that cuts past his attempted self image. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Thailand’s mess
If there was ever a time someone would not want to sit down and write about Thai politics, this would be it. The nausea that comes from just thinking about politicians overriding the courts be it under duress or not is just a total shame when viewed with western eyes. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Hunting human prey for sport
We simply have to put out a big disclaimer on this before we start about the validness of this story. However we found this so interesting a story and so plausible, we simply had to write about it. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Somali Pirates adjust tactics
It is becoming apparent to Somali pirates that their prey is getting tired of being prey. More and more ships are employing counter measures, and the pirates are attempting to adjust tactics to compensate with varying degrees of success. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Setting a trap for Thaksin
There is little doubt Thaksin is just itching to address the red shirt rally set for September 19. Seeing that his broadcast locations are extremely limited, all that needs to be done is catch him in transit. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Achille Lauro repeat foiled off Somalia
It would seem that lessons learned 24 years ago are still being applied. Somalia pirates trying to hijack a cruse ship were suddenly introduced to that lesson. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Political correctness and national defense
Lets face facts, political correctness makes wimps out of people. If people get so upset now to the point of not being able to function over the most trivial thing, what would they ever do under a genuine threat to their country if there was ever a significant attack be it from terrorists or whatever. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Somali pirates counter checking attempts
It was just a matter of time before the Somali pirates decided to up and move to new waters. Needless to say this new game of cat and mouse has upped the game to a new level. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Mexican madness
It is hard not to notice news about the bloody Mexican drug war near the US border. The bad guys are certainly pulling no punches when it comes to this battle. Continue reading Post ID 11949
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Turning the tide on Somalia’s sea pirates
Over the last month one can open the world news and see yet another country despatching it’s navy to deal with Somalia’s pirates. China was the most recent, and in a way that is bad news for the pirates. Continue reading Post ID 11949