Tag Archives: India

Tibetan nun sets herself on fire in western China

Posted on February 12, 2012 by The Great One

Brilliant! Nothing like setting oneself on fire for a “worthy” cause; as if any cause merits roasting one’s own body. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — An 18-year-old Tibetan nun has set herself … Continue reading →

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India faces female infanticide crisis

Posted on February 3, 2012 by The Great One

What can be said of the countless murder of baby girls in India, other than the fact that this practice is disgusting! The country with the second highest population on the planet still engages in barbaric acts on a massive … Continue reading →

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Nine dead as Indian bus driver goes on rampage

Posted on January 25, 2012 by The Great One

There are some really whacked-out people in this world… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP An Indian bus driver left at least nine people dead and dozens hurt Wednesday after going on a rampage during rush-hour, smashing … Continue reading →

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Groups: Tibetan sets self on fire, unrest follows

Posted on January 14, 2012 by The Great One

Another mindless, religious fool roasts himself. Brilliant! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By GILLIAN WONG | Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Another Tibetan in southwest China self-immolated Saturday in the latest in a series of apparent protests … Continue reading →

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Leopard kills man, scalps another in Indian city

Posted on January 9, 2012 by The Great One

Wow! This man is literally scalped! I suppose the leopard did this with one swipe of its paw. All things considered, this man is fortunate that the animal missed his face or he would have lost his nose and eyes … Continue reading →

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Pope names new cardinals who’ll choose successor

Posted on January 6, 2012 by The Great One

The Pope with some of his henchmen. Don’t they look pathetic, bowing their heads as if pleading for some sort of supernatural assistance? What is truly pathetic is that it is all a farce – pure hypocrisy. Behind all of … Continue reading →

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Child sacrificed, liver offered to gods: Indian police

Posted on January 1, 2012 by The Great One

Isn’t superstitious belief a “wonderful” thing? I know, I know, anyone who reads this (particularly Christians) will say that this is barbaric, and that “their” faith doesn’t believe in such cruelty. But wait, several hundred years ago witches were being … Continue reading →

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World’s shortest woman wants to be Bollywood star

Posted on December 16, 2011 by The Great One

She’s so cute! I wonder what children from her and the world’s shortest man would be like should they ever have kids together? Would they be even shorter than their parents, about the same size or is there the possibility … Continue reading →

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Bootleg liquor kills 143 people in eastern India

Posted on December 15, 2011 by The Great One

The more news that comes out of India the more people will realize that in fact this is a third-world country, despite its many advances in specific areas. With over one billion people, it must be next to impossible for … Continue reading →

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Staff at Indian hospital flees as fire kills 89

Posted on December 9, 2011 by The Great One

People are admitted into a hospital to be cured of bodily injuries or illnesses and leave the hospital dead as a result of a fire… There is no excuse for so many lost lives and shattered families due to human … Continue reading →

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Police stop religious gatherings in Indian Kashmir

Posted on December 5, 2011 by The Great One

More violence associated with religion; no surprise there… The stupidity of the human race never ceases to amaze me. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AP SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Authorities used batons, tear gas and water canons … Continue reading →

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Pakistani model’s nude photo causes fury

Posted on December 4, 2011 by The Great One

These conservative Muslim morons, obsessed with Muhammad and all the rest of their BS, couldn’t have their heads more deeply buried in the sand (or a less desirable location). By the way, religious obsession (stupidity) isn’t limited to Muslims. Conservative … Continue reading →

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‘First immolation attempt’ in China’s Tibet reported

Posted on December 2, 2011 by The Great One

Another moron sets himself on fire… Once again it is proven that religion will make people do stupid things; really stupid things. Can anything be more stupid than setting oneself on fire? Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP … Continue reading →

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13 eunuchs killed in fire in India

Posted on November 21, 2011 by The Great One

For those of you who may not know, a eunuch is an individual born as a male and castrated, usually at a very early age. And yes, this “wonderful” practice still exists to this day. We are the most intelligent … Continue reading →

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In India, Tibet self-immolations test exiled leaders

Posted on November 20, 2011 by The Great One

In my opinion, anyone who sets himself on fire is a complete moron, not an individual dedicated to a cause. By killing oneself, the individual ending his life has no way of knowing if his actions made a difference. I … Continue reading →

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Nun slain in India faced threats from mine bosses

Posted on November 17, 2011 by The Great One

How cowardly to hack a defenseless woman to death, especially when it’s done by a number of men! The people who did this deserve to be slowly carved up into little pieces; but of course, that will never happen. Living … Continue reading →

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Official: 16 Hindus die in stampede in India

Posted on November 8, 2011 by The Great One

These  poor people go to the banks of the Ganges river to pray and end up dead. Sadly, their prayers didn’t do them much good, but then again, they never do. Prayers may provide comfort and hope to those praying, … Continue reading →

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More than 100 Tibetan protesters detained in Nepal

Posted on November 1, 2011 by The Great One

Sorry folks, but I have no sympathy for stupid people, especially when those people are religious; which is often the case. In my feeble little brain, anyone who is willing to set himself on fire, regardless of the cause,  is … Continue reading →

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“Wife-sharing” haunts Indian villages as girls decline

Posted on October 27, 2011 by The Great One

The suffering that women endure in these third world countries as a result of their society’s antiquated ideologies is a terrible tragedy. Men have been abusing women since the beginning of time, a trend unlikely to subside anytime soon, especially … Continue reading →

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Importance of religion by country

Posted on October 12, 2011 by The Great One

The percentages identified below reflect a poll response to the following question: “Is religion important in your daily life?” You will probably notice that totals do not add up to 100%, and that is because some of the respondents either … Continue reading →

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Catholic church in India says have more children

Posted on October 11, 2011 by The Great One

If this alone isn’t proof enough of the level of self-interest and indecency that Catholic Church leaders have attained, I don’t know what is! Here we have a country with over 1.2 billion people, with an estimated 645 million living … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Church

Posted on October 11, 2011 by The Great One

Below is a listing of countries and their approximate total population, with the population/percentage of Catholics in each. As one might expect, the numbers are staggering. Of the almost 6 1/2 billion people on Earth, over 1 billion are Catholics. … Continue reading →

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India announces $35 tablet computer for rural poor

Posted on October 7, 2011 by The Great One

Anything that will help educate the masses, or at the very least provide them with access to technology and knowledge of the world beyond their immediate surroundings is definitely a good thing… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press … Continue reading →

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Indian court convicts 17 officials in gang rapes

Posted on September 30, 2011 by The Great One

These rapes occurred in 1992 and NOW is when these people are being tried; almost twenty years later? No wonder India is so screwed up! TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press AP NEW DELHI (AP) — An … Continue reading →

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Nano car bursts into flames in India

Posted on September 26, 2011 by The Great One

For those of you who are the adventurous type and also want some cheap transportation, this car is for you. Just make sure, when purchasing the vehicle, to add the fire-safety option package, complete with sprinkler system, fire extinguisher and … Continue reading →

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Suicide bomber attacks packed Indonesian church

Posted on September 25, 2011 by The Great One

KABOOM! Another religious freak (a Muslim of course) blows himself up. Brilliant! What can be said of these morons that hasn’t already been said? In the end, religion is once again responsible for death and destruction; nothing new there. TGO … Continue reading →

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Veiled Muslim women flout ban in bid for freedom

Posted on September 22, 2011 by The Great One

I have a very sound, logical idea: Why don’t these women; brain-dead, indoctrinated freaks that they are, take those smelly cloth bags and stick them where the Sun doesn’t shine? And if that isn’t pleasant enough, why don’t they simply … Continue reading →

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James Bond set to return to India

Posted on September 1, 2011 by The Great One

James Bond 007 will be back… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP James Bond is set to return to India for the first time in nearly 30 years, after the government granted filming permission for the latest … Continue reading →

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India: No leads or suspects yet in Mumbai bombings

Posted on July 14, 2011 by The Great One

The demographic proximity to Pakistan, which is one of the most unstable countries on the globe, is definitely not a good thing for the people of India. There are worldwide concerns regarding Middle East peace, and with good reason, but … Continue reading →

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India health minister calls homosexuality disease

Posted on July 5, 2011 by The Great One

It’s ironic… It seems that political and religious leaders in the East blame all of their society’s ills on the West. Yet the truth is that it is the East that is completely f*cked up. Sure, western societies are not … Continue reading →

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Census Update: What the World Will Look like in 2050

Posted on July 1, 2011 by The Great One

Looking ahead some forty or so years into the future; little change is expected for some nations, while others should see significant differences in population… TGO Refer to story below. Source: TIME Time.com – Thu, Jun 30, 2011 Here is the world … Continue reading →

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17 infants die in 48 hours at 1 Indian hospital

Posted on June 30, 2011 by The Great One

Seventeen dead babies in a span of two days, in one hospital; this is insane. Either the mothers are ill or malnourished and the babies are extremely weak and/or diseased, or the hospital is doing something wrong; or both. TGO … Continue reading →

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Facebook traffic plummets in the US

Posted on June 13, 2011 by The Great One

Interesting… Personally, I never liked Facebook, although I realize I’m in the minority. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Yahoo News – Digital Trends Andrew Couts Mon Jun 13, 10:03 am ET As its user ranks approach 700 million worldwide, Facebook traffic in the … Continue reading →

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Global ‘Slut Walk’ hits London streets

Posted on June 13, 2011 by The Great One

Common sense tells us that women should not be victimized under any circumstance. Having said that, common sense also tells us that women need to be realistic, and if they dress provocatively enough, they’re going to receive unwanted attention from … Continue reading →

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Death penalty for 10 for ‘honor killings’ in India

Posted on June 9, 2011 by The Great One

Senseless killing is a daily occurrence throughout the world, especially in less civilized countries. And the amount of man-hours (and money) spent on trials for suspected murderers is immeasurable. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By BISWAJEET BANERJEE, … Continue reading →

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Indians with asthma line up to swallow live fish

Posted on June 8, 2011 by The Great One

Superstitious nonsense… It will be a long, long time before people throughout the world rid themselves of superstitious belief. In fact, that day may never come. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By OMER FAROOQ, Associated Press HYDERABAD, … Continue reading →

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Elephants kill man, injure others in south India

Posted on June 8, 2011 by The Great One

Wow, not a pretty sight… This is a result of too many people and not enough land for wild animals to roam in. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press NEW DELHI – News reports say two wild elephants … Continue reading →

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Police break up Indian yoga guru’s hunger strike

Posted on June 5, 2011 by The Great One

Is it just me, or doesn’t it seem as if the whole world has gone mad? Most people will agree that almost the entire continent of Africa is a disaster for one reason or another, and the same can be … Continue reading →

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Rare execution in India prompts search for hangman

Posted on June 1, 2011 by The Great One

A country with well over a billion people and they can’t find anyone who can tie a knot? Follow the ease steps illustrated below that I found in Wikipedia… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By WASBIR HUSSAIN, … Continue reading →

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Bomber kills 24 in Pakistan; U.S. military mission trimmed

Posted on May 26, 2011 by The Great One

The hell with the Pakistanis. The United States should pull out of this country and immediately cut all aid and monetary contributions to these weasels. These Muslim barbarians can continue blowing themselves and each other to pieces; who really cares? … Continue reading →

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Rights abuses by security forces rife in Africa: Amnesty

Posted on May 13, 2011 by The Great One

Most of Africa is a total wasteland as far as human rights is concerned, not to mention poverty and disease. The Middle East, well, what can one say about the Middle East? This region has always been a mess and … Continue reading →

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India praises scrapping of Hindu goddess-themed swimsuit line

Posted on May 12, 2011 by The Great One

Yet another example of the overwhelming stupidity of religious people. Don’t these morons have anything more pressing in their lives to worry about? TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Indian minister on … Continue reading →

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List of Islamic terrorist attacks

Posted on May 10, 2011 by The Great One

The terrorist attacks identified below are more than likely not the only ones which can be attributed to Islamic extremists, but their resume is quite impressive nonetheless. Men, women and children; it doesn’t matter to these religious lunatics. They justify … Continue reading →

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Despite rapid growth, India lets its girls die

Posted on May 4, 2011 by The Great One

Once again, yet another example that it is the female gender which suffers most… In male-dominated societies, especially those that firmly cling on to religious traditions, women (or in this particular instance) girls, become to a great extent “expendable.” Sad … Continue reading →

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Salman Rushdie: Pakistan’s Deadly Game

Posted on May 4, 2011 by The Great One

A very good article by a most accomplished writer. He offers a very interesting perspective on the region and Pakistan in particular. TGO Refer to story below. Source: The Daily Beast Salman Rushdie: Pakistan’s Deadly Game by Salman Rushdie May … Continue reading →

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Joy and pain as transgender Indians ‘wed’ Hindu god

Posted on May 3, 2011 by The Great One

Anyone out there who believes that religious people are foolish to believe the things they believe are wrong. Religious people are not foolish, they’re insane! As religions are demographic, people will generally believe in the faith taught to them by … Continue reading →

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Devotees pray for sick Indian guru Sai Baba

Posted on April 6, 2011 by The Great One

A “living God” on life-support. Somehow that statement doesn’t sound quite right to me. People are so gullible, they’ll believe anything won’t they? TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press. by P.S. Jayaram Wed Apr 6, 4:15 am ET PUTTAPARTHI, India (AFP) – … Continue reading →

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Indian guru Sai Baba in ‘critical’ condition

Posted on April 5, 2011 by The Great One

The article states that devotees of Sai Baba, pictured below, believe him to be an incarnation of God in human form. Now I ask you, if God, supposedly a perfect being, was to appear to the world in human form, … Continue reading →

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Fired workers burn Indian executive to death

Posted on March 5, 2011 by The Great One

Wow, these people really mean business! Imagine if this sort of thing happened in the United States; the current double-digit unemployment rate would topple down to less than 1%! While obviously this is quite radical to say the least, there … Continue reading →

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New American bible changes some words such as ‘holocaust’

Posted on March 2, 2011 by The Great One

The Bible, one of the two most prominent books of fairy tales ever written (the other is the Koran) goes through more tweaking, as words and phrases are changed to presumably better reflect modern society and offer more profound meaning … Continue reading →

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