| 171 | The Tragedy of Cyprus -rescue by US marines of FBIS staff in a military coup Preview: THE TRAGEDY OF C Y P R U S ~by A. Djev. Basharan (1974) -author & formerly of the FBIS A memory of the day of a military coup I had gone through this before. But it was not accompanied by bombs, shells, and bombardment, and the war was not waged right on top of us or around us. The coup which ousted President Makarios took place on a Monday mor... (more) Published By: A. Djev. Basharan Submitted: 23 February,2004 |
| 172 | Socrates, Politics and Axe Murder: A Look At Gay Marriage Preview: This week, I attended a reading by Christopher Phillips. He is the author of Socrates' Café: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, and has been described as the "Johnny Appleseed of philosophy" because of his penchant for starting meaningful dialogues with groups around the world. He was in town to promote his newest book, Six Questions for Socrates: A ... (more) Published By: Maya Talisman Frost Submitted: 25 February,2004 |
| 173 | Electable Ralph Preview: Hey President Nader! Won't you introduce us to your running mate? We expect you might have a team player in mind. The democratic nominee? Let's see a team effort to multiply electability. Run with your team. We know who we'd get with George Bush and don't care who we'd get with John Kerry. Here is the opportunity for which more than half of Amer... (more) Published By: Ed Howes Submitted: 09 March,2004 |
| 174 | Gods 401k plan Preview: As the starving slaves tend away at their cubicle farms, multi-national companies get fat on consumer desires. Investors fortify their crops for the season ahead garnering internal nutrients from CEO’s to assure their successful growth. Wait a minute, who is really benefiting from this? Only about five percent of the world population is according ... (more) Published By: John Anhalt Submitted: 04 April,2004 |
| 175 | Intelligence Failure and the next Armageddon Preview: I like figures of contrast. Like oxymoron. I like it very much. But what is an oxymoron? you may ask. One dictionary defines it as “a phrase that combines two words that seem to be the opposite of each other.” It gives one example: a deafening silence. But I am going to give you a long list: Extinct life. Temporary tax increase. Plastic glasses. T... (more) Published By: Arthur Zulu Submitted: 29 April,2004 |
| 176 | The Capture of Saddam: Great News for Americans and Iraqis, Bad News for the Liberals and the Main Stream News Media ! Preview: The recent capture of Saddam Hussein by the U.S. Military was great news for the American and Iraqi people. Across our nation the news of his capture was met with hoops, hollers, and smiles. The news was especially good for Iraqi Americans. Cheers went up at the New York Jets- Pittsburgh Steelers game on that Sunday, after President Bush's announc... (more) Published By: J.R. Submitted: 01 May,2004 |
| 177 | Who Does A Conservative Vote For ? Preview: Recently I received an email from a listener stating that President Bush was wrong for america, that although he fights terrorism he won't guard our borders. He further stated that the President cuts taxes, but spends worse than any liberal in history. The listener went on to say just because the President is better than any democrat doesn't make... (more) Published By: J.R. Submitted: 01 May,2004 |
| 178 | Stand Your Ground Mr. President We're With You ! Preview: I don't know about anyone else but I have had it with this ridiculous assertion that President Bush was AWOL from The National Guard in 1972. The President had provided proof in 2000 that this was not true and now is again having to provide proof in 2004 of the same. Enough already. The President has responded to his critics and should close the b... (more) Published By: J.R. Submitted: 01 May,2004 |
| 179 | The Commander in Chief's Bold Surprise Iraq Visit: Happy Thanksgiving ! Preview: President Bush stunned his critics, the troops and indeed the world, when he flew into Baghdad International Airport on Thanksgiving Day. The President, who was visibly emotional, received a standing ovation from the troops, who were obviously estatic by the surprise visit. What a great morale booster for the troops, and indeed, America. This, m... (more) Published By: J.R. Submitted: 01 May,2004 |
| 180 | Meet The New Kerry, Same As The Old Kerry ! Preview: I sit here this morning seething as I am gathering my thoughts on the next J.R.'s Take. I am absolutely livid with the democratic presidential front runner, Sen. John F. Kerry, and so should you be. John F. Kerry has said that if elected, he will abandon the war on terror, begin a dialogue with terrorist regimes, and apologize for the mistakes of ... (more) Published By: J.R. Submitted: 01 May,2004 |
| 181 | August 6th PDB: Smoking Gun or A Dud ? Preview: During the 9/11 Commissions dog and pony show hearings, especially in the questioning of Dr. Rice, much was made of the now infamous August 6th 2001 Presidents Daily Briefing memo. 9/11 Commissioner Richard Ben-Veniste pressed Dr. Rice about the PDB memo, which was still classified, as to the title of the memo and whether it advised of any threat... (more) Published By: J.R. Submitted: 01 May,2004 |
| 182 | The Case For Terri Schiavo's Right To Live ! Preview: By now anyone who watches the news on the television, listens to news on the radio, or reads a newspaper has heard of the Terri Schiavo case. Terri Schiavo, a woman, who at age 26, collapsed and suffered brain damage under ambiguous circumstances, is said to be in a constant vegetative state according to her husband, Michael Schiavo. Mr. Schiavo w... (more) Published By: J.R. Submitted: 01 May,2004 |
| 183 | Who is the best qualified candidate for the job? Preview: What happened to the days when you voted for candidates because of their “abilities”, and not because of their party affiliation, or the popularity they enjoy as a result of expensive media exposure? Have you ever noticed that most Government offices are being held by individuals who are independently wealthy, or who enjoy very strong financial s... (more) Published By: Robert M. Ziegler Submitted: 12 May,2004 |
| 184 | The Declaration of RE-Independdence Preview: Help the USA re-invent itself before we implode and sink like the Titanic! See--->"The Declaration of RE-Independence" on http://keeperofflame.proboards24.com/. or http://excoboard.com/exco/index.php?boardid=1979 The country you save will be your own! Best regards, James Sorrell About the Author Citizen... (more) Published By: James Sorrell Submitted: 10 June,2004 |
| 185 | Who Really Runs the U.S. Government Today Preview: On November 22, 1963 the United States of America was taken over by a powerful group of individuals that included a number of CIA special team operatives, some employees and officials of the government and members of the Mafia. They did this by killing President John F. Kennedy and putting their man, Lyndon Baines Johnson, in the White House. The ... (more) Published By: Gary Revel Submitted: 12 June,2004 |
| 186 | Peace Starts With The Mirror Preview: If you pay attention to the media, it seems like the world is evolving into a violent and psychopathic place. I think deep down the majority of people around the world desire peace. Jawaharlal Nehru once said “Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of the mind . . . Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.” To be a perso... (more) Published By: Darrin F. Coe, MA Submitted: 12 June,2004 |
| 187 | The ninth amendment: It's cool!! Preview: Recently, Colorado passed a law banning participation in “toughperson” fighting competitions. This is wrong and unamerican. I believe the right to engage in consensual violence falls under the ninth amendment right to privacy. What makes the United States great is choice. Our government was founded on choice. The right to chose the words I speak;... (more) Published By: Darrin F. Coe, MA Submitted: 12 June,2004 |
| 188 | "Fahrenheit 911" Wins Round One Preview: Every nation has its inventors. No; make it illustrious sons. (Because there are few illustrious daughters.) Look at this checklist: Alfred Nobel was an illustrious son. While his fellow Swedish natives were busy catching fishes in the North Seas, he was engaged in harnessing the destructive power of the atom. The Japanese residents of Hiroshim... (more) Published By: Arthur Zulu Submitted: 18 June,2004 |
| 189 | Ronald Reagan: Hero or Villain? Preview: D-e-a-t-h. The mention of that five-letter word instills fear into many. Only a few mortals could dare death like the poet John Donne. When his beloved brother died, he wrote death these damning lines: Death do not be proud/ Though some have called thee mighty and dreadful/ But thou art not so/ Nor yet canst thou kill me/ and Death shall be no m... (more) Published By: Arthur Zulu Submitted: 18 June,2004 |
| 190 | Ann Coulter vs. One Billion Arabs Preview: In a recent column, Ann Coulter expressed indignation regarding an apparent Federal Aviation Administration policy not to perform searches on more than two Arabs at a time. I was not aware of this policy, but not surprisingly, Coulter would like all Arabs stopped and searched. You know, because they’re Arab. I think Coulter is applying some sort o... (more) Published By: Scott C. Smith Submitted: 20 June,2004 |