Tag Archives: France

Junk food diet linked to lower IQ – study

Posted on February 9, 2011 by The Great One

No wonder the average IQ here in the United States is so low. This country must lead the world in the consumption of junk food, and it isn’t even close! I would venture to say that most people in this … Continue reading →

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Opponents and West press Mubarak after 6 killed

Posted on February 3, 2011 by The Great One

I find it amazing that in today’s world there are still leaders who remain in power for decades. The only other country where a dictator has ruled for this length of time (that I’m aware of) is Cuba, where Fidel … Continue reading →

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Bin Laden links French hostages to Afghan pullout

Posted on January 21, 2011 by The Great One

Almost a decade after September 11, 2001, and Osama bin Laden is still alive. What happened to the wonderful U.S. intelligence and our armed forces? TGO Refer to brief story (statement) below. Source: Associated Press DUBAI (AFP) – Al-Qaeda chief … Continue reading →

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France confirms explosion at its embassy in Mali

Posted on January 5, 2011 by The Great One

An explanation is basically superfluous. If there’s an explosion in an embassy, or just about anywhere else for that matter, chances are there are Muslim terrorists to blame. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By MARTIN VOGL, Associated … Continue reading →

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French court annuls fine for driver in Muslim veil

Posted on December 13, 2010 by The Great One

I wonder if Muslim women, those obligated to wear these ridiculous and humiliating outfits, ever stop to think that they must do so ONLY because it was men (not women) who invented Islam and wrote the Koran, their so-called “holy … Continue reading →

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Church: Wis. site 1st US Virgin Mary apparition

Posted on December 9, 2010 by The Great One

My goodness, people actually believe this nonsense… It’s funny how these “holy apparitions” only take place in Catholic areas; never in places such as say: Tel Aviv, Beirut or Hanoi; and never in a major metropolitan area such as Manhattan. … Continue reading →

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List of countries by irrelegion

Posted on December 3, 2010 by The Great One

Refer to list of countries below, ranked from the least to the most religious; based on different polls (as identified). It’s interesting; one can clearly see that for the most part (with exceptions of course) the least developed countries of … Continue reading →

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Religious demands rise in French state schools: study

Posted on October 25, 2010 by The Great One

If I live to be as old as the mythological Noah of the Bible, who presumably died at the age of 900 years, I’ll never understand why the population at large, and even entire governments,  allow religious morons to impose … Continue reading →

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German militants training in Pakistani border area

Posted on October 7, 2010 by The Great One

Now the Germans are getting into the “act.” What is this world coming to? TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By DAVID RISING, Associated Press Writer David Rising, Associated Press Writer ISLAMABAD – The video at first seems … Continue reading →

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French Senate passes ban on full Muslim veils

Posted on September 15, 2010 by The Great One

I always find it amusing how Muslims complain about how they are being oppressed in countries such as France, the United States, etc. If they feel this way, why don’t they go back to their native land? Certainly all Islamic … Continue reading →

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Muslim mason immortalized at French cathedral

Posted on September 8, 2010 by The Great One

I think this is a cool way to pay homage to an individual who has dedicated himself for years to the restoration of a building; in this case a church. Being that the man is a stonemason and that gargoyles … Continue reading →

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Vatican: Church defends rights of Gypsies

Posted on August 27, 2010 by The Great One

I have a suggestion for Monsignor Agostino Marchetto and the rest of the hypocrites who reside in the Vatican. Instead of simply talking garbage, which is all you do (in addition to covering up the sexual molestation of children by … Continue reading →

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France expels Gypsies to Romania for second day

Posted on August 21, 2010 by The Great One

Gypsies are considered pests throughout much of Europe. They’re also associated with a great deal of petty crimes. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By CATHERINE GASCHKA, Associated Press Writer Catherine Gaschka, Associated Press Writer Fri Aug 20, 2:18 pm ET PARIS … Continue reading →

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Anger as Pakistani president addresses British rally

Posted on August 7, 2010 by The Great One

There is no mystery as to why countries such as Pakistan suffer from all kinds of ills; bad leadership, or no leadership at all. This is why the people have always been oppressed, live in poverty and constant turmoil, and … Continue reading →

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Dutch woman suspected of killing her babies

Posted on August 6, 2010 by The Great One

Not much to say about this article… TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press AMSTERDAM – Dutch police say they have arrested a young woman on suspicion of killing three of her newborn babies shortly after their births … Continue reading →

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Frenchman, 80, freed after year in wife’s laundry prison

Posted on July 31, 2010 by The Great One

There are some really, really screwed up people in this world. After it’s all said and done, what some of them deserve is quite simply a bullet between the eyes. That is what this man’s wife and lover deserve; plain … Continue reading →

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French couple in court in case of 8 dead newborns

Posted on July 29, 2010 by The Great One

Amazing – the things that humans are capable of! Wild animals fight to the death to protect their offspring, and here we have human beings (mothers) killing their own babies. What can be said of the most intelligent species on … Continue reading →

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Spanish region says adios to bullfighting

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Great One

Regardless of the consequences behind the vote to outlaw bullfighting in Catalonia, the decision is the correct one. Bullfighting is a brutal spectacle. I realize Spaniards are a bloodthirsty lot, but the time has come to end this obscene display … Continue reading →

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Contador wins 3rd Tour de France; Armstrong leaves

Posted on July 25, 2010 by The Great One

Was there ever a doubt that Alberto Contador would win the Tour de France this year? If Andy Schleck doesn’t improve his time trialing it will be difficult for him to surpass Contador as the world’s premier stage racer. Spain … Continue reading →

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Saudi: OK to uncover face in anti-burqa countries

Posted on July 24, 2010 by The Great One

I don’t believe it, a voice of reason from a Muslim cleric. I wonder how other Muslims view this  man’s statements? TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A popular Muslim cleric says it is … Continue reading →

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Spain parliament rejects burqa ban — for now

Posted on July 20, 2010 by The Great One

Do government officials in these western European countries have nothing more productive to do than pick their nose and worry about Islamic women in full-face veils? My goodness, these people are obsessed with what these women wear. The women who … Continue reading →

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Syria bans face veils at universities

Posted on July 19, 2010 by The Great One

This is really surprising. I’m aware that Syria is more moderate than countries such as Iran or Saudi Arabia. Still, I would not have thought that the government would issue a ban on full-face veils at their universities. In the … Continue reading →

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French scientists crack secrets of Mona Lisa

Posted on July 16, 2010 by The Great One

In my opinion Leonardo da Vinci, along with Isaac Newton, are the two most brilliant men to ever live. Obviously, Albert Einstein must also be included in the conversation. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press ANGELA DOLAND, Associated … Continue reading →

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Two-thirds of Britain would ban the Islamic veil: poll

Posted on July 16, 2010 by The Great One

What’s wrong with the people in these western European countries? Why don’t they like the bee-keeper suits? Personally, I think they look extremely sexy; check out the woman in the photograph below. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press … Continue reading →

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French lower house approves Muslim veil ban

Posted on July 13, 2010 by The Great One

Oh well, it looks as if the French are one step closer to having the veil ban approved, as now the bill which was passed today needs to go before the Senate later this year. My question is, what are … Continue reading →

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Survey: Europeans back veil ban, Americans opposed

Posted on July 9, 2010 by The Great One

The results of the poll are not surprising. Americans in general are more tolerant of others’ customs and traditions than people of other countries. Having said that, it depends on the demographics of those polled. Without question if individuals from … Continue reading →

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French parliament debates ban on burqa-style veils

Posted on July 6, 2010 by The Great One

This is a complicated issue, while also quite unimportant in the overall scheme of things… The Muslim slave in the photograph below (that’s what she basically is, a slave to her dominant male and religion) wearing the cloth-bag, obviously has … Continue reading →

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French cannibal prisoner ‘fried cellmate’s lungs’

Posted on June 22, 2010 by The Great One

Wow, talk about cannibalism, this guy makes Hannibal Lecter seem docile. Joran van der Sloot, once sentenced to prison, should be made the cell mate of the man pictured in this article; that would be justice for his involvement in … Continue reading →

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Finland: Rwandan sentenced to life for genocide

Posted on June 11, 2010 by The Great One

Gee, what a surprise? Imagine that, a pastor committing genocide against an entire religious sect. This time the victims were the Tutsi people of Rwanda, who were persecuted by the Hutu tribe of which the accused, Francois Bazaramba, belonged. As … Continue reading →

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Israel moves to expel activists as world urges probe

Posted on June 2, 2010 by The Great One

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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Israel boat raid sparks condemnations, protests

Posted on May 31, 2010 by The Great One

For all of you positive-thinking, “optimistic” types out there who really believe that there will be peace in the Middle East – keep dreaming. Only in dreams will there ever be peace in this region. These so-called “peace talks” between … Continue reading →

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Floods kill 15 in Poland as rivers swell to record levels

Posted on May 24, 2010 by The Great One

I’ve never understood how people can die in a flood, unless they’re careless of course. Unlike tidal waves (tsunamis) or earthquakes, which can strike without warning, floods are quite predictable. If there have been long periods of torrential rains and … Continue reading →

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Fresh from France, Lohan comes home to legal woes

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Great One

Lindsay Lohan has all the makings of having another one of Hollywood’s all-too-common tragic endings. It would really be a shame, if for no other reason that she is so young and potentially has an entire career ahead of her. … Continue reading →

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Australia lawmakers vote down burqa ban

Posted on May 20, 2010 by The Great One

Well, there you have it, at least for the time being Australia says that burqas can be worn in public places. Notwithstanding this decision, for the life of me I really cannot understand why modern Muslim women would wear these … Continue reading →

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Paintings worth millions stolen from Paris museum

Posted on May 20, 2010 by The Great One

Wow, $100 million worth of art stolen; unbelievable! But as stated in the article, these paintings are worthless to the thief or thieves as they cannot be sold. Who would buy paintings as recognizable as these knowing they cannot be … Continue reading →

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‘Stupid’ Mick Jagger talks drugs in Cannes

Posted on May 19, 2010 by The Great One

The Rolling Stones are no doubt a great rock n’ roll band, although in my opinion individually they aren’t talented musicians, and Mick Jagger is definitely not a great singer. Nevertheless, as a group they’ve certainly produced great songs throughout … Continue reading →

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Women protest as French Cabinet gets veil ban bill

Posted on May 19, 2010 by The Great One

Amazing isn’t it, the effect that religious indoctrination has on people. Here are these women, living (by choice) in one of the most open societies on the planet and they cannot let go of this demeaning Muslim tradition of covering … Continue reading →

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France’s burqa debate stokes passion in North Africa

Posted on May 14, 2010 by The Great One

As I’ve stated before on this Blog, I have changed my views on the wearing of burqas by women in foreign countries. If these women want to continue to be humiliated by their male counterparts, then let them be. They … Continue reading →

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Pope decries abortion, same-sex marriage at Fatima

Posted on May 13, 2010 by The Great One

More BS from the Pope… The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is opposed to same-sex marriage… Obviously, this is a foregone conclusion. I realize most people don’t think about what the Pope says, and it’s probably because most people … Continue reading →

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Ash cloud returns, disrupts European flights

Posted on May 9, 2010 by The Great One

This volcano in Iceland has really disrupted daily activities in Europe since last month. Incredible how much we depend on the airline industry, not just for travel but also for the exchange of goods between countries. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading →

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Israel refuses to address world pressure on nukes

Posted on May 6, 2010 by The Great One

As usual, Israel could care less about what the rest of the world, including the United States and United Nations, believe to be important in terms of world peace. They have their own agenda and only play by their rules. … Continue reading →

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French Muslims feel victimised by veil ban

Posted on April 30, 2010 by The Great One

Funny how the human mind works. One could favorably argue that Muslim women are one of the most victimized groups in society. In predominantly Islamic countries, they are basically forced to wear what I will refer to as costumes by … Continue reading →

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Noriega not the only dictator with Paris property

Posted on April 28, 2010 by The Great One

I seem to have missed my calling. Being that I like the finer things in life; clothes, watches, sports cars and all that comes with them, mostly women… I should have been a dictator, or at the very least a … Continue reading →

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Panama’s ex-dictator Noriega extradited to France

Posted on April 27, 2010 by The Great One

Just think of the amount of money spent in the last 20-plus years by taxpayers in the United States to keep this dirt-bag (who also happened to be a CIA agent) in prison for drug trafficking charges, only to now … Continue reading →

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French Muslims torn over potential veil ban

Posted on April 22, 2010 by The Great One

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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A glance at flight disruptions due to volcanic ash

Posted on April 20, 2010 by The Great One

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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Few flights resume in Europe, ash cloud disrupts

Posted on April 20, 2010 by The Great One

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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Europe struggles with Muslim dress code

Posted on April 16, 2010 by The Great One

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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German theologian urges bishops to pressure pope

Posted on April 15, 2010 by The Great One

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

Posted on April 15, 2010 by The Great One

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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