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Why Do These People Keep Calling Themselves Progressives?

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Fernando

Interesting discussion… Video: YouTube

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Survey: Corruption grows in Mideast hot spots

Posted on December 3, 2013 by The Great One

It’s clear that the Scandinavian countries have their act together, and of no surprise that Islamic nations are by far the most corrupt societies on the planet. For all of you Muslims apologists, here’s yet one more point against you. … Continue reading →

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Russian billionaire’s daughter buys Onassis island Skorpios

Posted on April 13, 2013 by The Great One

 Must be nice… TGO Refer to storybelow. Source: Reuters Reuters MOSCOW/ATHENS (Reuters) – The daughter of Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev has bought the Greek resort island where shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis famously married Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1960s, Rybolovlev’s investment office said. The … Continue reading →

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Report: Anti-Semitic incidents surge in 2012

Posted on April 7, 2013 by The Great One

As long as people continue to label themselves, particularly in terms of religion (which brings out the worst in the human race) there will be violence. Why can’t people just be happy with who they are as individuals and leave … Continue reading →

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Millions gathering worldwide to ring in new year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by The Great One

New Year celebrations have begun! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By TANALEE SMITH, Associated Press Tanalee Smith, Associated Press ADELAIDE, Australia – Multicolored starbusts and gigantic sparklers lit the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour in a dazzling … Continue reading →

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Turkey: patriarch holds historic Mass

Posted on August 15, 2010 by The Great One

Interesting how intertwined religion and politics are. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press Sun Aug 15, 3:59 am ET MACKA, Turkey – Orthodox Christians are holding a rare Mass at an ancient monastery in Turkey after the government allowed worship there … Continue reading →

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Libyans say Israel orders Gaza aid ship to Egypt

Posted on July 13, 2010 by The Great One

This might mean another conflict at sea is brewing once again. We’ll just have to wait and see… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press CAIRO – The Libyan organizers of an aid ship trying to breach Israel’s three-year … Continue reading →

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Italy appeals rights court’s school crucifix ban

Posted on June 30, 2010 by The Great One

Obviously, being that I’m an American and we have such a thing as the separation between Church and State in this country, I would also have an issue with having crucifixes in public schools. Therefore I can understand Italian mother … Continue reading →

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Africa’s water most precarious, Iceland best – study

Posted on June 23, 2010 by The Great One

Interesting yet sad… As world populations soar, especially in third world countries, even the most basic of resources, drinking water, will become more and more scarce. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Alister Doyle, Environment Correspondent Alister Doyle, … 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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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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