Monthly Archives: April 2010

Cowboys trade up to get WR Dez Bryant

In my opinion this was an awesome pick for the Cowboys! If he can play to his potential and stay out of trouble, playing on an offense with Tony Romo, Marion Barber, Felix Jones, Jason Witten and Miles Austin, among … Continue reading

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Volcanic cloud forces Scottish airports to close

This volcano in Iceland has caused quite a disruption across most of Europe and even in Asia as cargo planes packed with goods were unable to fly. In addition, the economic impact has affected both the individual as well as … Continue reading

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Bombs targeting homes of Iraqi policemen kill 7

The senseless killing of innocent people continues in this war-stricken country. As stated in previous posts on this Blog, there is no immediate end in sight to this conflict. Maybe the time has come when the United States and allied … Continue reading

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Ex-general: Cubans involved in Chavez’s military

There they are, two *ssholes face to face; eye to eye. Raul Castro (on the right) looks as if he’s going to have an orgasm. I really despise these two “men” for what they are: communist scum. Chavez looks like … Continue reading

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Chilean priest allegedly abused 5 young men

These dirty, slimy priests who have been abusing children are just now being exposed. Quite a coincidence I would say. There are thousands of these pedophiles within the Catholic Church. Yet after a few dozen of them have taken the … Continue reading

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Israel rejects US calls for east Jerusalem freeze

As usual, Israel is playing hardball. This little country is allowed to dictate politics to the United States and in doing so jeopardize world peace? How pathetic is that??? TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By JOSEF FEDERMAN, … Continue reading

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NFL draft goes prime-time

Tonight is the big night; the NFL draft is on! I’m interested to see what “my” Dallas Cowboys do to improve their chances of returning to the Super Bowl; where they belong. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By … Continue reading

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French Muslims torn over potential veil ban

As stated in a previous post on this Blog, I have changed my views on this issue. I believe that women living outside their native countries (and/or countries not governed by Muslims) should be allowed to wear any type of … Continue reading

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Irish bishop resigns, says he didn’t report abuse

By now people are well aware of the criminal acts against children that occur within the walls of Catholic churches and schools throughout the world. Yet parents continue to send their children to these Catholic venues with the mindset that … Continue reading

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Iraqi officials investigating prison abuse claims

There’s no doubt in my mind that with the hatred these Muslim sects have toward each other that those with the upper hand took advantage of the situation and abused the others. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press … Continue reading

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“Modest and fabulous”: Muslim women get new magazine

It’s a real shame that Muslim women, many of which are exceedingly beautiful, live their lives “under cover” because of the archaic traditions of their faith. It’s going to take some time, but eventually they will be able to dress … Continue reading

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Brazil: House arrest for priest on sex tape

These articles regarding what goes on in Catholic churches with these pedophile priests are really sickening. It is incredible that this much filth can take place behind the facade portrayed by the Church. In my book, I find that those … Continue reading

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Rare Borneo rhino caught on camera in Malaysia

Informative article for animal lovers. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Wed Apr 21, 1:51 am ET KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – A rare Borneo rhino, thought to be pregnant, has been caught on camera in Malaysia, and wildlife experts said Wednesday a … Continue reading

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Pope promises action against clerical sex abuse

Pope Benedict XVI promises “church action.” That’s been the problem, there has been too much action in the churches; just that it’s been the wrong kind of action. Unless he clearly defines what the “church action” and “effective measures” will … Continue reading

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Michael Douglas’ son gets 5-year prison sentence

I’ll never understand how people with such a bright future ahead of them can ruin their lives by using and dealing drugs. They’ve got it much easier than upwards of 90% of the population due to their financial status, and … Continue reading

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Saudi cleric fired for advocating mixing of sexes

More of the absurdities of religion. Imagine a country that has a religious police, there to make certain that all of Islam’s strict guidelines are enforced. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By ABDULLAH AL-SHIHRI, Associated Press Writer … Continue reading

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A glance at flight disruptions due to volcanic ash

What a mess! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press The Associated Press Tue Apr 20, 5:36 pm ET Airspace throughout northern and central Europe was gradually reopening Tuesday, with about half of all regular flights operating according to … Continue reading

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Church pedophilia scandal grows in Latin America

Unfortunately it is probably safe to assume that in just about every country where there are Catholic institutions there is also a very good likelihood that there has been sexual abuse against children. I realize that those blinded by religion … Continue reading

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Cuba’s Catholic cardinal says country in crisis

Cuba has been in crisis since the bearded scum-bag, Fidel Castro, seized control of the country in January 1959. Yet incredibly, the United States which was Cuba’s greatest ally, has sat idly by and watched as the communist regime destroyed … Continue reading

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Few flights resume in Europe, ash cloud disrupts

That volcano in Iceland sure has made a mess of things in Europe. The airline industry has suffered quite a bit because of it, not to mention the thousands of people stranded in airports. In today’s world an event such … Continue reading

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New Bond film put on hold ‘indefinitely’

Can someone explain to me how MGM, which has made trillions of dollars throughout the years, can be indebted to the tune of 3.7 billion dollars? This is amazing! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press LONDON (AFP) – … Continue reading

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Miami archbishop resigns, Orlando bishop replaces

Amidst all the controversy surrounding the Catholic Church, the resignation of an archbishop at this time is obviously going to appear questionable, especially when no explanation is given by the Vatican. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press VATICAN … Continue reading

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Children of anti-Qaeda militia chief beheaded in Iraq

These people are animals! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Tue Apr 20, 4:46 am ET TARMIYAH, Iraq (AFP) – Five family members of a local chief of an anti-Qaeda militia were gunned down in their homes in Tarmiyah, north of the … Continue reading

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Iranian cleric: Promiscuous women cause quakes

… And people have the nerve to ask me why it is that I ridicule religions and religious people? After reading this article, maybe some of those people will understand… Over the years I’ve come to the realization that the … Continue reading

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Biggest quake in 50 years hits Australia’s Goldfields

It seems as if this is was just a harmless earthly “burp” just to make sure people were on their toes. Thankfully, it didn’t cause any damage or injury. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press PERTH, Australia (AFP) … Continue reading

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AP Exclusive: How the pope got his US lawyer

The Vatican is corrupt, the Catholic Church is nothing but a money-making machine and the Pope is just a figure-head for this fraudulent organization. These are the realities; everything else is simply make-believe, as are the cheap and hypocritical words … Continue reading

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Palestinian dies in Israeli prison

Eighteen months in solitary confinement! I’m not sure which of these two groups are the bigger animals. It’s almost like asking: what came first the chicken or the egg? TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press Sat Apr 17, 8:16 am ET … Continue reading

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Tibetans cremate their dead as toll passes 1,000

This is truly, truly sad… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Chris Buckley Chris Buckley YUSHU, China (Reuters) – Tibetans cremated their dead on Saturday after a massive earthquake struck a remote part of China earlier in the … Continue reading

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Mexico rejects church criticism of sex education

Just when I thought I had heard all of the vile and stupid commentary that a Catholic “leader” could allow to flow from his lips, I read the comments below. All I can say, Bishop Felipe Arizmendi, is that you’re … Continue reading

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Pope’s fifth anniversary mired in controversy

The Pope turned 83 years old today. More than likely his 83rd birthday has been one of the most unpleasant of his long life. He carries with him a great deal of baggage, and that can weigh heavily on any … Continue reading

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Bolivia circus ban puts countless animals in limbo

If I had it my way, there wouldn’t be a single animal “performing” in a circus anywhere in the world. This is one of the most base and cruel exploitations of these creatures that man has ever conceived of. TGO … Continue reading

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Europe struggles with Muslim dress code

There was a time, not too long ago in fact, when I was opposed to women wearing burqas. The reason for this is that I thought it was demoralizing to them and demonstrated how oppressive Islam has been and continues … Continue reading

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Cuban academic says corruption island’s big threat

This is news? Please tell us something we’re not already aware of. What do these jokers in the media think, that everyone who speaks English is brain-dead? Cuba’s corruption is rampant. How can anyone who understands the apparatus of communism … Continue reading

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Pope breaks silence on abuse, urges repentance

I wholeheartedly concur with Mark Serrano’s comments below. He’s exactly correct in everything he stated. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press Writer Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Writer VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI … Continue reading

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Pope may meet with abuse victims in Malta

It will be interesting to see how Pope Benedict XVI will be received in this predominantly Catholic Mediterranean nation. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By VICTOR L. SIMPSON, Associated Press Writer Victor L. Simpson, Associated Press Writer … Continue reading

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Pope mentions attacks on church, urges repentance

Personally, I couldn’t care less about the Pope repenting, praying, reflecting or any of the other “spiritual” nonsense that he and his posse entertain themselves with. To me it’s all meaningless. Maybe I’m not that smart, but it would seem … Continue reading

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German theologian urges bishops to pressure pope

Even a former colleague of the Pope is urging for reforms by the Roman Catholic Church. You know things are totally screwed up in the Vatican when he claims the Church is “… in its deepest crisis since the Protestant … Continue reading

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Snapshots of Catholic priests accused of abuse

More of the same… Your Catholic Church doing its “holy work.” Unfortunately, the “work” (sexual abuse, rape, etc.) is being done on the most vulnerable individuals: children. In the meantime, church leaders are covering up for their sick, perverted brethren. … Continue reading

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AP IMPACT: Predator priests shuffled around globe

A long article, but one which is well worth reading for all of you Catholic apologists out there. I’ll state it again: the catholic Church is the most corrupt organization on the planet… period! Refer to story below. Source: Associated … Continue reading

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Police: Cyclone kills 56 people in India

Why does it seem as if natural disasters always strike the underprivileged? TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press CALCUTTA, India – Police say a cyclone demolished thousands of mud huts and uprooted trees in several villages in … Continue reading

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2 from ship that smashed Australian reef arrested

What a shame that so much damage has been done to this incredible natural reef. According to the article, it will be twenty (20) years before the reef can fully recover. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By … Continue reading

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French general gets light sentence for child porn

This guy missed his calling, he should have been a Catholic priest! In all seriousness, there really are sick people in this world. This guy got off (no pun intended) really, really easy. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated … Continue reading

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Vatican goes into damage control mode over abuse

Despite all the criminal acts perpetrated by sick, perverted priests which have been covered up from their very beginning by Catholic leaders, the Catholic Church will, in the end, survive all of it. Even the Pope, who no doubt covered-up … Continue reading

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Strong quake in western China’s Qinghai kills 300

Yet another earthquake. Very sad no doubt for those unfortunate individuals who died or are injured, but it could have been much worse had it occurred in a heavily populated major city, where the death toll would have been significantly … Continue reading

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Chavez rallies armed youths to defend socialism

First of all, Venezuela’s militia would drop their firearms before dropping their rum, tequila and whiskey.  Secondly, Hugo Chavez is a dumb-ass, illiterate dirt-bag who’s as qualified to be president of a country as an orangutan is qualified to man … Continue reading

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Father wages court battle against funeral protests

Good for Mr. Snyder! Hopefully he’ll win the lawsuit and put the scumbags in the Westboro Baptist Church out of business. Leave it to the Baptist Bible freaks, who are supposedly such devout Christians, to be filled with so much … Continue reading

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Vatican scoffs at idea of arresting pope in Britain

I must say, Richard Dawkins is relentless; he thinks less of religions than most people I know, and with good reason. As a scientist and intellectual, he truly understands biological processes better than most and realizes what a complete farce … Continue reading

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‘Significant’ damage to Barrier Reef from grounded ship

If illegal whaling by the Japanese and shipping through illegal routs by the Chinese continues, these two nations will be responsible for the destruction of some of the most spectacular marine life on the planet. Measures need to be taken … Continue reading

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Millions swarm to Ganges for Indian river festival

It’s truly amazing how different people throughout the world have created their own specific beliefs with rituals exclusive to their own faith. One interesting aspect of this is that people who are truly devout believe that theirs is the one … Continue reading

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Israeli forces strike Gaza militants, 1 dead

The endless and senseless fighting continues between the Palestinians and Israelis, causing more death and destruction. Will there ever come a time when one can actually claim that there is peace in the Middle East? TGO Refer to story below. … Continue reading

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