Tag Archives: Vietnam

Joe Biden: A Lying Dog-faced Pony Soldier

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Fernando

Joe Biden, as has been stated many times before on this blog, is done, toast, fried! It is now safe to say that anyone who votes for this guy is either more brain-dead than he is, an enemy of the … Continue reading →

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It’s ‘hard to exaggerate’ how ‘dangerously bad’ US President Joe Biden is

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Fernando

To say that the United States is in decline is an understatement. Just think of what has transpired in eight short months of the Biden administration… everything these people touch they screw up, and screw up in a BIG way. … Continue reading →

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Vietnam, US begin historic Agent Orange cleanup

Posted on August 9, 2012 by The Great One

There is often very little good that results from war, if any good at all, and a great deal of bad. As Bertrand Russell, the great mathematician, philosopher, author and Nobel laureate stated: “war doesn’t determine who is right, only … Continue reading →

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Vietnam holds first gay pride parade

Posted on August 5, 2012 by The Great One

I’d like to see this kind of display in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan or Afghanistan… Can you imagine? The towel-heads would round them all up and probably hang them or decapitate them in public. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated … Continue reading →

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Photo of ‘napalm girl” from Vietnam War turns 40

Posted on June 2, 2012 by The Great One

This is one of those classic, timeless photos that once seen can almost never be forgotten. That was such a horrific and senseless war; I suppose most wars are, yet for some reason the Vietnam War seems worst than most. … Continue reading →

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US sees Vatican as potential money laundering hub

Posted on March 8, 2012 by The Great One

The Vatican thought to be a money laundering hub; really? I’m being sarcastic of course. Anyone who doesn’t believe that there is massive levels of corruption in the Vatican, with the trillions of dollars that flow into that business every … Continue reading →

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Vietnam sewage plan sparks religious tension

Posted on November 17, 2011 by The Great One

The Vatican has spread its tentacles even to Vietnam. I’m surprised they haven’t established a diocese in Antarctica; but give them time… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP Religious tensions have flared in Vietnam after communist authorities … Continue reading →

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Jolie-Pitt brood visit Vietnam

Posted on November 12, 2011 by The Great One

Angie and Brad’s adopted kids basically won the lottery. Imagine going from impoverished countries to living amid luxury in the United States with millionaire parents. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press AP HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam … 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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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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NATO: Afghanistan war won’t end like Vietnam

Posted on January 28, 2011 by The Great One

The title of this article is false. History will show that the war in Afghanistan, just like the war in Vietnam, just like the war in Iraq, will have achieved nothing other than getting young men and women killed or … 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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Super typhoon lashes Philippines, kills at least 3

Posted on October 18, 2010 by The Great One

It is always the poor throughout the world who suffer most from natural disasters. And it seems storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc. always “seek out” those most unfortunate among us. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By BULLIT MARQUEZ, … Continue reading →

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Death toll from Asian floods tops 100

Posted on October 6, 2010 by The Great One

Once again, it seems as if it’s always the most destitute people on the planet who are hit the hardest by natural disasters. So much so that it’s as if the impoverished specifically choose to live in areas subject to … Continue reading →

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3 war vets, 1 good leg: Amputees climb Kilimanjaro

Posted on August 11, 2010 by The Great One

This is an amazing story! Some people have this incredible spirit, along with relentless drive and determination. It shows what human beings are capable of when they set their minds to attaining specific goals; even those goals which appear un-attainable. … Continue reading →

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Asia-Pacific millionaires ‘richer than Europeans’

Posted on June 23, 2010 by The Great One

Informative article… What makes this story even more interesting is that for the most part, with few if any exceptions, the people of Asia are not nearly as well-off as those of Europe, especially western Europe. In particular, China and … Continue reading →

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Turkey calls on Israel to accept probe into raid

Posted on June 7, 2010 by The Great One

Israel says it wants to investigate the flotilla raid that killed nine individuals itself, and rejects the notion of an international probe into the incident; how convenient. Imagine that, a Mafia family investigating itself after a “hit” on a rival … Continue reading →

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Major World Religions by Population

Posted on February 8, 2010 by The Great One

I thought it would be interesting to list the approximate number of adherents to each of the top five (5) religions in the world (by country). Notice the relatively small number of Jews compared to the other faiths. TGO Refer … Continue reading →

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