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Carnegie: Stalin still admired in ex-Soviet lands

The ignorance of the masses is quite remarkable… This is why so often a driven, forceful, charismatic individual can become the leader of a nation, regardless of the fact that he may be a less than desirable human being. Josef Stalin was … Continue reading

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2012 Summer Olympics – Overall Medal Count

Medals won by each participating country… Source: Yahoo Sports Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States 46 29 29 104 2 China 38 27 23 88 3 Russia 24 26 32 82 4 Great Britain 29 17 19 … Continue reading

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Lavish funerals drive Azerbaijan’s Muslims into debt

Wow, this is insane; spending so much money following the death of a loved-one. I suppose those in the funeral business are making a killing (no pun intended). This kind of spending is not limited to Azerbaijan or other Islamic … Continue reading

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School hijab ban divides Muslim Azerbaijan

The close-mindedness of religious people is something I will probably never understand. It is quite remarkable when one thinks of the power of religious indoctrination on children, when their minds are like sponges. They grow up in these extreme environments, … Continue reading

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Russian base in Armenia to stay through 2044

Slowly but surely, Russia continues its expansion and digs its claws deeper and deeper into surrounding nations. In terms of geography, it definitely has an advantage over the United States. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By AVET … Continue reading

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Clinton, on foreign trip, promotes open societies

Hillary Clinton’s efforts to promote open societies throughout the globe is quite commendable; although also quite unrealistic. There are aspects of certain societies that simply cannot be changed, not even in one’s lifetime. These things simply have to run their … Continue reading

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Israel moves to expel activists as world urges probe

I certainly hope that the careless actions of Israel pertaining to the Gaza aid flotilla prove to have serious consequences against the state of Israel. For quite some time now the Jews have acted as if they are the rulers … Continue reading

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