Being poor does seem to be a criminal offense. I have a friend who recently went through a rough stretch (and too proud to ask for help, of course). She could not afford to renew the tags on her car, but there was no way for her to maintain her job without a car (public transportation sucks in...
Is this posted because you agree with Fisk, or just to prompt discussion?
I am quite certain it is not simply "guilt" which prompts european countries to aid Israel. From an entirely tactical point of view, as long as Israel exists it serves as an unfortunate buffer to the rest of the world...
The middle east has gone through a few Golden Ages, the most recent actually being an Islamic one from about 750 to 1050 (up to 1200, possibly). A common language encouraged the exchange of ideas and Muhammad himself said to "seek learning even as far as China". This attitude toward learning...
I liked Khatami, thought he made some inroads but then Iran want the complete opposite direction with this new president. I hope Khatami stays involoved.
-Erin
Aristarchus of Samos, an early Greek astronomer (about 310 to 230 BC), was the first to be recorded (though I am sure persian scientists were hip to it way before :p ) as putting forth the theory the earth revolves around the sun... in fact, his work was revived by Copernicus.
Not quite, but 4...
To a degree, yes! And there is nothing wrong with that.
The 'Mom's apple pie, go to a baseball game, every opinion counts, individualism, do it yourself attitude' is definitely a large part of american culture.
-Erin
I think he'll go down as a bad one, for sure. I think he resembles Hoover the most in that he is moving to bankrupt the federal government on the eve of the retirement of the baby boom generation, and has brought Americas reputation in the world to its lowest point in the entire history of the...
Wow. I mean WOW!
We strive very hard to maintain and celebrate our persian culture; and a family of doctors, lawyers and other american success stories beg to differ with your assessment :)
-Erin
From my limited understanding, the demolitions required to bring down buildings of this size are simply not "hidden". They would take weeks of time to set up and require immense, visible wiring. Nevermind they would somehow have to survive the inferno of the planes crashing into them...
I lay as much blame on the democrats... for a full decade they have not been able to clearly define and distinguish themselves and the fact Al Gore and John Kerry were the best candidates they could come up with is sad. I did not vote for Bush, but I was far from happy to vote for Kerry.
-Erin
Great points.
This is one of the few areas I agree with Bush -- to leave now would be disastrous. I don't even want to think about what would happen if we pulled up stakes and just left, as all the protestors seem to want. Do they [the protestors] even think of the consequences of what...
Hollywood always needs its villains.
The Cold War was easy, but since the Iron Curtain fell they have had to rely on rogue states and terrorists... of the latter, obviously arabs are easily identifiable. It's the poor aliens who seem to be villified most :)
-Erin