Monthly Archives: February 2010

French judge issues arrest warrant for Landis

Posted on February 15, 2010 by The Great One

Anyone who knew anything about cycling was aware of the fact that Floyd Landis never had the class to be a Tour de France champion. As if doping wasn’t bad enough, tampering with the lab results of his tests adds … Continue reading →

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Head-on Brussels train smash kills 18

Posted on February 15, 2010 by The Great One

These have to be one of the deadliest and most horrific of all accidents, barring plane crashes of course. It would seem that they are easy enough to avoid, however, through constant communication between conductors. Obviously once on the same … Continue reading →

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28 whales euthanized after New Zealand stranding

Posted on February 14, 2010 by The Great One

It’s only a matter of time before scientists figure out what causes whales to get stranded. Until then, these magnificent animals will continue to die in large numbers. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand – … Continue reading →

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Lebanese troops open fire on Israeli warplanes

Posted on February 14, 2010 by The Great One

Why the f*ck does Israel send warplanes into Lebanese airspace? It’s like I’ve always said, the Jews just keep on pushing and pushing. They don’t know when to let up! If one of those planes gets shot down the Israelis … Continue reading →

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Over 17,000 die in Nigerian road crashes

Posted on February 14, 2010 by The Great One

Wow! What else can be said for such chaos? Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press Sun Feb 14, 6:06 am ET LAGOS (AFP) – More than 17,000 people died in about 31,000 road accidents across Nigeria between 2007 and 2009, according to … Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s Aceh holds first transvestite contest

Posted on February 14, 2010 by The Great One

Who would have thought that Indonesia, a country whose population is overwhelmingly Muslim, would organize and hold a beauty pageant for transvestites??? TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press Sun Feb 14, 8:10 am ET JAKARTA, Indonesia – The first beauty pageant … Continue reading →

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Stabbing sparks fresh anti-immigration calls in Italy

Posted on February 14, 2010 by The Great One

I was totally unaware that this kind of tension among various nationalities existed in Milan of all places, and in Italy in general. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press ROME (AFP) – Police in Milan are holding four … Continue reading →

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Iran detains 5 more Baha’i

Posted on February 14, 2010 by The Great One

Once again, religious differences are the catalyst for turmoil among groups in the Middle East, even when both groups are Muslims; albeit a different sect within the religion. This sort of thing is prevalent throughout the world, but mainly in … Continue reading →

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Apparent bomb kills 9 at Indian bakery, 53 injured

Posted on February 13, 2010 by The Great One

India and Pakistan are still at war? I thought the tension between the two countries was a thing of the past. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be … There are people from India who have visited my Blog and … Continue reading →

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Doubts about adviser snag Americans in Haiti

Posted on February 13, 2010 by The Great One

The plot thickens… As I’ve stated in earlier posts, there was something screwy about this whole situation with the children from day one; something just didn’t quite make sense to me. In the end, it may turn out that the … Continue reading →

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Tension among Haiti’s religions grows after quake

Posted on February 12, 2010 by The Great One

Isn’t religion a wonderful thing. With all the religious people descending (no pun intended) on Haiti, everything that is wrong will be righted. Those who are living thank God (or whoever/whatever they worship) for not being one of the dead; … Continue reading →

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3 persons of interest sought in Texas church fires

Posted on February 12, 2010 by The Great One

I’ve always wondered if every individual who has ever committed a criminal act actually convinces himself/herself that they’re not going to get caught. One has to be really, really stupid to believe that they acted flawlessly. This is especially true … Continue reading →

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3 dead in shooting at U. of Alabama-Huntsville

Posted on February 12, 2010 by The Great One

Another tragic shooting at a university. No details are yet available. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Three people were killed and several more injured in a shooting Friday in a science building at the … Continue reading →

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No Valentine’s: Saudi religious police see red

Posted on February 11, 2010 by The Great One

No Valentine’s Day celebration in Saudi Arabia; the religious police says so. These people really are whacked-out by their religious fanaticism. What a bunch of backward camel jockeys. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By ABDULLAH AL-SHIHRI, Associated … Continue reading →

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Haiti gives conflicting counts for quake deaths

Posted on February 10, 2010 by The Great One

I’m not that smart, but let me try and put things in perspective, and I certainly do not intend to be unsympathetic or callous… What the f*ck difference does it make if 100,000 people died or if 300,000 people died … Continue reading →

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Israeli soldier fatally stabbed in West Bank

Posted on February 10, 2010 by The Great One

Here we go again… A crazy Palestinian policeman kills an Israeli soldier, and now tensions will build once again between the Jews and the Muslims. Ironically, as I’ve stated in earlier posts, Muslims and Jews are basically the same people. … Continue reading →

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Lebanese PM: nation stands united against Israel

Posted on February 10, 2010 by The Great One

These people in the Middle East cannot stop quarreling. As long as there is an Israeli state in the area constantly pressing the Muslims that surround them the tension will build; it’s only a matter of time until another war … Continue reading →

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Irish abuse victims ask pope to replace bishops

Posted on February 10, 2010 by The Great One

Not much commentary needed here; just more proof of the hypocrisy and corruption that prevails in the Catholic Church throughout the world. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By SHAWN POGATCHNIK, Associated Press Writer Shawn Pogatchnik, Associated Press … Continue reading →

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Singapore denounces pastor for ridiculing Buddhists

Posted on February 9, 2010 by The Great One

At first it’s funny how people get all bent out of shape when someone criticizes their religion, but when one thinks about it, it really is quite pathetic. People take their faith so seriously, as if it was their children … Continue reading →

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Chavez hosts new radio show — at any moment

Posted on February 8, 2010 by The Great One

Hugo Chavez, the orangutan as I refer to him (because he looks like one and has the same intelligence) likes to hear himself talk. Unfortunately, what he talks is a lot of sh*t! He’s so ignorant and unintelligible that it’s … Continue reading →

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In Haiti, Americans’ attorney says they had papers

Posted on February 8, 2010 by The Great One

If the Americans had the papers, where are they? Certainly they would have had to have the papers with them in order to take the children from Haiti to the Dominican Republic. And why would the group’s original lawyer try … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv “savior” accused of enslaving women

Posted on February 8, 2010 by The Great One

Some women are really, really stupid. How gullible does one have to be to fall for a con artist such as the man pictured below? Not to mention he’s not exactly young and good-looking! TGO Refer to story below. Source: … Continue reading →

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Lawyer: Pitt and Jolie sue over split claim

Posted on February 8, 2010 by The Great One

Well, if the British tabloid wanted publicity, they’re definitely going to get it now; probably a great deal more than they bargained for… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By DAVID STRINGER, Associated Press Writer David Stringer, Associated … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson doctor charged in singer’s death

Posted on February 8, 2010 by The Great One

From the time the story first broke of Michael Jackson’s death it was always suspected that his doctor was involved. Only time will tell if he’s convicted of charges. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By LINDA DEUTSCH, … Continue reading →

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Major World Religions by Population

Posted on February 8, 2010 by The Great One

I thought it would be interesting to list the approximate number of adherents to each of the top five (5) religions in the world (by country). Notice the relatively small number of Jews compared to the other faiths. TGO Refer … Continue reading →

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Charlie and Brooke Sheen due in court

Posted on February 8, 2010 by The Great One

Charlie Sheen, who has everything going for him, just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. Robert Downey Jr. is another talented young actor who has had his share of problems in the past. TGO Refer to story below. Source: … Continue reading →

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Muslim man wins handshake case in Sweden

Posted on February 8, 2010 by The Great One

Why are Muslim men not permitted to shake hands with women? Is it because women are considered “unclean,” because women are considered to be of a lower class in Islamic belief, or some other reason? If anyone knows please comment. … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin assails Obama at ‘tea party’ gathering

Posted on February 7, 2010 by The Great One

Without trying to offend anyone, the podium at which Sarah is standing explains why a ding-bat such as herself was so well received. All it takes for the people of Tennessee to stand up and cheer is criticism of the … Continue reading →

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Obama adviser confident in Super Bowl security

Posted on February 7, 2010 by The Great One

Amazing that the world has come to this; that because of these Muslim terrorist freaks a sporting event requires this level of security. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s counterterrorism adviser says … Continue reading →

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India successfully tests nuclear-capable missile

Posted on February 7, 2010 by The Great One

A country arms itself, in theory, to protect itself from neighboring countries. Of course, the neighboring countries are doing the same thing to protect themselves from their neighboring countries. Where will it all end? Who will be the first to … Continue reading →

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Rights group faults Israel’s Gaza war crimes probe

Posted on February 7, 2010 by The Great One

I’m not quite sure I understand this and therefore am looking for anyone who can shed some light on this issue to comment. Here’s my dilemma: Is the Human Rights Watch (group) expecting the Israelis to actually investigate their own … Continue reading →

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Haitian women become crime targets after quake

Posted on February 6, 2010 by The Great One

The sentence that follows, taken from the article, says it all: “Rape was only made a criminal offense in Haiti in 2005.” I always knew that Haiti was a poverty-stricken country and attributed that to a combination of factors, but … Continue reading →

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Militant video shows abducted American in Iraq

Posted on February 6, 2010 by The Great One

My guess is the man pictured below will be assassinated, because I doubt the U.S. will give in to the demands of the militants. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By CHELSEA J. CARTER and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, Associated … Continue reading →

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Men have key role in ending female circumcision: experts

Posted on February 6, 2010 by The Great One

Female circumcision is a disgusting practice. It truly is amazing when one thinks of the suffering that has been inflicted upon individuals throughout history as a result of religious dogma. Obviously since religions were invented by men, it is the … Continue reading →

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Twin suicide bombs kill 25 in Pakistan’s Karachi

Posted on February 5, 2010 by The Great One

More of the same… The countries may vary, but the one consistent thing about Muslims is that they like to blow people up, even their own kind. Muslims can best be defined as: animals with clothes on. Come to think … Continue reading →

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Blasts kill 40 at height of Iraq Shiite pilgrimage

Posted on February 5, 2010 by The Great One

Once again, the same old story with these “peace-loving” Muslims; more ignorance, more violence, more stupidity, more bombs, more deaths, more injuries. I’ll say one thing for them, they’re consistent. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Photograph: Reuters … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan: Blast at dog fight kills 3, wounds 26

Posted on February 5, 2010 by The Great One

Another bomb explodes, more people are dead and injured, dogs fight in the streets… These people truly are barbarians. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press KABUL – A motorcycle bomb struck a crowd watching a dog fight Friday … Continue reading →

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Chavez turns to Cubans for help with energy crisis

Posted on February 5, 2010 by The Great One

Venezuela’s presidential ape, Hugo Chavez (the orangutan himself) is looking for help in all the wrong places. Cuba, once an extremely prosperous nation with incredible history, natural resources, breathtaking beauty, an energetic and vibrant people, world-renown celebrities, a  magnificently successful … Continue reading →

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10 Americans charged in Haiti with kidnapping

Posted on February 4, 2010 by The Great One

As I stated in my previous post on this yesterday, there is something more to this story than the “innocence” on the part of the Baptist group that has been portrayed all along. Something just doesn’t “smell” right to me. … Continue reading →

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Self-help guru in court on manslaughter charges

Posted on February 4, 2010 by The Great One

I realize that what I’m about to state sounds cruel and callous, but nevertheless, it’s my opinion. First of all, the criminal pictured below should be thrown in jail for life; just for being the low-life (con artist) that he … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Tim Tebow eye black biblical verses

Posted on February 4, 2010 by The Great One

Tim Tebow is nothing more than a brain-dead God-freak who was indoctrinated as a child and cannot think without some reference to the Bible. He’s one of those unfortunate people who will go through life without ever having an original … Continue reading →

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Bomb in Pakistan kills 3 U.S. soldiers, 3 children

Posted on February 3, 2010 by The Great One

A bomb planted in a girl’s school in Pakistan, killing three children and injuring others. Don’t let anyone tell you that Islam is not a peaceful faith, because it is… Yeah right! And if you believe that you also believe … Continue reading →

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Iraqi police: 20 killed in Karbala blast

Posted on February 3, 2010 by The Great One

Gee, what a surprise! A bomb explodes in Iraq and kills 20 people… I’ve given in to sarcasm as there’s little else to say about the madness that takes place on a daily basis in Iraq. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading →

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U.S. missionaries go before judge in Haiti child case

Posted on February 2, 2010 by The Great One

I certainly don’t believe that these individuals were ill-intended, although one has to admit that they aren’t the sharpest knives in the kitchen. Basically smuggling 33 children out of a country isn’t the smartest thing in the world to do, … Continue reading →

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Gaza militants say beach attack avenges killing

Posted on February 2, 2010 by The Great One

When I read articles of this sort that describe the kind of craziness that goes on in this planet, particularly with respect to conflicts in the Middle East, I often times find it difficult that human beings are capable of … Continue reading →

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Saudi girl, 12, drops push to divorce octogenarian

Posted on February 2, 2010 by The Great One

There isn’t much else that can be added to this article. Clearly, one can tell just how backward a society this is, as are all Muslim societies in general. The fact that justification for this marriage, and others, can be … Continue reading →

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At least 15 killed in fighting in Somali capital

Posted on February 1, 2010 by The Great One

As I always say when these events occur; the madness continues… In this last clash in Somalia a 4 year-old child was killed, in addition to many more civilians. It seems that in all predominantly Muslim countries there is nothing … Continue reading →

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Kashmir police, protesters clash after boy’s death

Posted on February 1, 2010 by The Great One

I don’t know the history of Kashmir and its struggle for independence, but as is always the case,  a tremendous amount of suffering will always occur when people of differing ideologies clash. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press … Continue reading →

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Iraq: Key figures since the war began

Posted on February 1, 2010 by The Great One

Statistics on the war in Iraq… TGO Refer to information below. Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press The Associated Press U.S. TROOP LEVELS: October 2007: 170,000 at peak of troop buildup. Jan. 31, 2010: 102,000. CASUALTIES: Confirmed U.S. military … Continue reading →

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Earth religions get worship area at AF Academy

Posted on February 1, 2010 by The Great One

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any more ridiculous, it does. Making provisions for Wicca and  Druidism, in addition to Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Buddhism; in the Air Force Academy no less. Instead of making progress in terms of … Continue reading →

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