Tag: terrorism

AND THE BIG SHOW IS BACK ON TELEVISION

Today the big subject is "lack of remorse." That no matter what he has done, T#$%@ has NEVER said he was sorry. Never apparently felt any sadness for the deaths of people in the incited crowds. How are we letting that happen? These aren't people who were attacking someone with guns. They were protesting. No … Continue reading AND THE BIG SHOW IS BACK ON TELEVISION

THE DAY AMERICA’S HONOR DIED

It was a hard day in the U.S. We woke up to the joy of having won both senate seats in Georgia, went to watch the goings on in the Senate. That was when the terrorists decided to take over Washington D.C., our capitol city. Not that "the coup" was unexpected. Actually, given the past … Continue reading THE DAY AMERICA’S HONOR DIED

TRUMP STILL IN OBAMA’S SHADOW AFTER ISIS HEAD KILLED – THE SHINBONE STAR

President Barack Obama got Osama bin Laden, the meanest of the mean. Oval Office Occupant The Donald got Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. WHO? Oh, yeah, head of the Islamic State (ISIS), “the world’s No. 1 terrorist leader,” according to Donald. Donald, is under threat of impeachment for abuse of power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate his … Continue reading TRUMP STILL IN OBAMA’S SHADOW AFTER ISIS HEAD KILLED – THE SHINBONE STAR

REACTING, REACTIONARIES AND RIDICULOUSNESS – BY TOM CURLEY

I went to work yesterday. It’s something I don’t do much anymore. I retired a few years ago, so I work part-time. This year, I’ve only worked five days out of the whole year. I’m a director for CBS News in New York City and work at the CBS Broadcast Center. It's a big place. … Continue reading REACTING, REACTIONARIES AND RIDICULOUSNESS – BY TOM CURLEY

REMEMBERING THE DAY

On September 11, 2001, I had just gotten back from overseas. I'd been in Israel, a business trip. While there, I picked up some kind of nasty bug that kept me very close to home -- and a bathroom -- and so, I was at home when the phone rang. Sandy and I were in … Continue reading REMEMBERING THE DAY

AMERICA AS THE WORLD’S BIGGEST TERROR ORGANIZATION? BIJAY PRASHAD, ALTERNET

Americans always assume we are the "good guys." Even when logic and reason make that a ridiculous conclusion, we persist in believing that whatever we do, it's "the right thing." We need to revisit that and take a sharp look at history. The U.S. is a frighteningly warlike nation and always has been. There are surely appropriate times for … Continue reading AMERICA AS THE WORLD’S BIGGEST TERROR ORGANIZATION? BIJAY PRASHAD, ALTERNET

A FEW WORDS ABOUT PARIS …

Horrible. All the deaths, all the murders. What terrible things we do to one another. Unspeakable. To all of you who rather than offering condolences or words of comfort chose instead to use this moment to point out how media hasn't given enough "air time" to other, equally despicable acts of violence in other parts of the world ... well. What can … Continue reading A FEW WORDS ABOUT PARIS …

REMEMBERING THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING

A couple of days ago, we were at the post office and I noticed the flag was flying at half-staff. I conferred with Garry. Finally, we realized it was the second anniversary of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Patriot's Day, 2013. The Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent related shootings were a series of attacks … Continue reading REMEMBERING THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING

THE WACKOS ARE COMING, THE WACKOS ARE COMING

I've been exploring the Internet longer than most people ... basically since it became accessible to "regular" folks. Those were the days when you had to buy special software -- Netscape -- to get on the net. Protocols were more rigid and frankly, once you got on, there wasn't all that much to do. The … Continue reading THE WACKOS ARE COMING, THE WACKOS ARE COMING

Where I was that day

On September 11, 2001, I had just gotten back from overseas. I'd been in Israel, a business trip. While there, I picked up some kind of nasty bug that kept me very close to home -- and a bathroom -- and so, I was at home when the phone rang. Sandy and I were in … Continue reading Where I was that day