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From the Caravaggio Vault.
Here is a post that I felt was somewhat atypical for this blog community. It deals with a subject that causes very strong, polarized reactions. That is to say it deals with the issue of Animal Welfare and Rights. This issue is one that I’ve spent countless hours in [...]

Down with N.A.T.O! »

NPR did a cover story today about how there is a serious amount of tension inside of NATO. The gist of the entire exchange is that America is finally calling out the other members of NATO on spending and shouldering the burden of technology, troops, weapons etc. It turns out that the USA is now covering [...]

But.. But.. Bilderberg Group is Fake Right!??! »

The term “Conspiracy Theory” has evolved into this thing that can be readily used to dismiss practically anything off handedly. Take the recent loss of all documents related to UFOs by the Australian government and military right when they were due to the public. Once could say that the loss of ALL OF THOSE DOCUMENTS [...]

Yes, It was dumb. »

So there is this Democratic Congressman in New York who decided that it was a great idea to Tweet a picture of himself in boxers (sheah whatever) to some random woman he doesn’t even know on the internet – not really news is it? Congressman, hell politicians, the world wide are dumb as stones, often [...]

Politicians are People Too »

In just the last few days there have been a few announcements of Politicians doing things that are not so good:

The head of the IMF, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, was accused of RAPING a hotel cleaning lady in New York. This same man was the top selection for presidential hopefuls in France. Ooops.
Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he [...]

Osama Bin Laden is Dead. »

The West, an area starting at the edge of Turkey, going through Europe, and ending in Hawaii but not including South America, is presently rejoicing in the announcement that Osama Bin Laden, the self proclaimed architect of the September 11th, 2001 attack and ultimate destruction of the Twin Towers in New York City, is dead. [...]

Royal Wedding Stupidity »

Friday, Prince William of England, the guy who will most likely be crowned king in the near future, is getting married to “commoner” Kate Middleton. Given that humans in the western world are addicted to the concept of royalty, although in principle most people are actually against it, this is big news. Americans are throwing [...]

Politics? Taxes? Which? »

This is an image that has been circulating around the interwebs lately that likes to point out how various corporations (read this as massive conglomerates probably controlling your every move through a mixture of mind control, zombie juice, drugs, and most likely hookers) eluded paying taxes at all this year. The amusing things to note:

The image comes [...]

All That is Red,White, and Blue »

The United Nations voted to place a no fly zone over Libya, you know, to protect citizens and what not. Granted those citizens themselves are now classified as freedom fighters, or terrorists, depending really on who is doing the labeling – meaning they have guns and are using them, but hey! Tomato Tomahto. Cool cool, [...]

Yakuza aid Japan »

Interesting article about Japan’s Criminal element
Much like the Japanese failed to take advantage of looting opportunities, the Japanese criminal element were one of the first to get supplies flowing to the affected areas – anonymously even so their donations would be accepted. The culture continues to impress.
Would/did the Mafia or Gangs in the States [...]

Ode to Japan »

It has become clear lately that the Japanese people are going through some difficult times, and have, quite possibly, a tougher road ahead of them in the near future. First there was the largest Earthquake to hit Japan in their recorded history. Building were smashed. Foundations wrecked. Before anyone could even truly assess the damage [...]

Republicans are better at Politics? »

I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat as I think they both have a series of flaws that frankly I don’t want to go into right now. I have been watching this Wisconsin drama play out over the last few weeks and have come to the conclusion that at the very least the Republicans [...]

Gadhafi Just Doesn’t Get It. »

According to msnbc.com, a few days ago, Gadhafi announced to the world that he will never step down – vowing instead to die as a martyr.
“I am a fighter, a revolutionary from tents,” Gadhafi said. “I will die as a martyr at the end.” He vowed to fight “to my last drop of blood.” – [...]

Why Even Vote? »

Regardless of where your political beliefs alight you upon the fairy princess-endorsed spectrum of political party affiliations, please read the letter that I recently sent to the (dis)h-o-n-o-r-a-b-l-e Missouri House of Representatives. In summation, you may feel this topic is of a “lesser importance” but hold on one cotton-pickin’ second… the Republic only works when [...]

The Wikileaks Post I want to Read. »

I am actually excited by this announcement. Why?
“Releasing the bank details of 2,000 “high net worth individuals” and companies could reveal huge potential tax evasion, The Observer reported on Sunday.” This makes me giddy especially when I read about how Google has been hiding billions of dollars using the Denmark scheme.
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“Both American and British firms and [...]