Politics – Page 288

Iraq War: Influence, not Freedom

Wasn’t this war about spreading Freedom and Democracy in the Middle East? How many Islamic Fundamentalist states (Iran and Afghanistan being the most top-of-mine examples) do you know that supported a Democratic process, human rights, or free speech?

Weird World

Ok.. you might be annoyed that this update isn’t about Jade. Don’t worry she’s fine. But.. I saw these two stories today online and HAD to share. They’re just so strange. Original Story KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Nearly 100 squealing pigs ran riot on a Malaysian highway on Tuesday after a truck overturned and released …

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A Weekend of Reflection

The past few days have seen many commerations taking place in Europe. Rome was liberated on June 4, 1944 and, of course, on June 6, D-Day, the Allies invaded Normandy and started the liberation of western Europe.