The dollar begins to fall out of favour in Latin America.Argentina and Brazil are the next 2 countries that reduce their exposure to Federal Reserve Notes (FRN). According to a report by mercopress.com,Brazilian and Argentine presidents Lula da Silva and Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner signed on Monday an agreement which officially launches the use of their countries currencies for bilateral trade
Every child in this world deserves an opportunity to study and build a career. But unfortunately children all over the world especially in under developed and developing economies face great challenges. Child abuse is rampant and some have become customs in the society. In India, domestic maid servants are young females or children in the [...]
A report by pressure group The TaxPayers Alliance has kicked up a stink with members of the governments Regional Development Agencies (RDAs).
RDAs were set up around the UK in 1999, funded by the government to develop economic growth regionally.
The report claims that growth has actually slowed in most regions since the RDAs were introduced and unemployment [...]
"We are so close to ending the inhumane HIV Travel Ban, which prevents individuals living with HIV from traveling to or becoming citizens of the United States. By writing your lawmakers today, you can help ensure that they keep the removal of the ban in PEPFAR legislation, and help us end this unjust policy.Tell your Senator that it is time for the U.S. to stop discriminating based on HIV status -
The Nepal monarchy is not expected to be part of the nation’s ruling elite much longer than a few weeks as a newly elected Assembly meets to formally end the kingdom of Nepal which has been in existence for 239 years and proclaim a republic. The government has banned all demonstrations in and around the [...]
Yes is the argument that Becky Akers makes in her recent LewRockwell.com article.
Here’s an excerpt:
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is no longer angering just us peons with its absurd airport checkpoints. It’s also infuriating foreign rulers. Which raises an intriguing question: given the American government’s habit of liberating oppressed people around the world, will one [...]
- Scott Miller
Government has no business interfering with the market forces and wages, and government needs to butt the hell out! As usual, when government bureaucrats get involved to try to “make things better”, thing typically get much worse. This from IBDeditorials:
How Minimum Wage Hurts Teens
Economics: It’s one thing to notice you have a serious [...]
It's looking worse and worse for us Americans and our dollars. Jim Rogers, CEO of Rogers Holdings, recently appeared on CNBC to talk business and the US Dollar.“I will ask you this,” one of CNBC’s talking heads asks Mr. Rogers, “what would be the first two things you would do if you were in Mr. Bernanke’s seat tomorrow morning?”“I would abolish the Federal Reserve,” avers Rogers, “and I would resign,” a response that brings nervous laughter all around at the CNBC studios.Rogers then declares Bernanke and the Fed are debasing the currency in an effort to “revive America… it has never worked in the long term or medium term.” Full Story at InfowarsRogers goes on to say the Federal Reserve is causing more inflation, which means higher prices, but Rogers also explained
I do support the abolishment of New Economic Policy as promised by our political opposition parties. As a Muslim, I know that discrimination is a big NO NO in Islam; it is not our way of life. As a Malay, I also know that the New Economic Policy does not benefit all Malays for it only pampers those few elite Malays at the top (who else, UMNO la…).Yes, I do support the dismantling of the New Economic Policy.But… Can DAP in Penang for an example make sure that everybody regardless of race and religion get a fair cut in everything?Tags: malaysia kini, malaysiakini, malaysiatoday, malaysia election, 2008 election, barisan nasional 2008
Affirmative action ban heads for ballot in 5 states - CNN.com Ward Connerly, who heads the American Civil Rights Coalition -- a nonprofit organization working to end racial and gender preferences -- and the main backer of the ballot initiatives, says the 37 word initiative would read: "The state shall not discriminate against or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education or public contracting."I'll admit this is a concept I have mixed feelings about. I have often defended Affirmative Action as a necessary evil. I grew up in a predominately white neighborhood, and am a white male. I have never competed for coveted positions in jobs or education so I have ne
I’ve never really liked the NHS historically, for one very important reason: poor service. Justice requires that the consumer receive the service he or she has paid for. That’s fair trade; it is the most basic principle of legitimate human interaction; exchanging value for value.
The reason I object to the NHS on principle [...]
The New York Times has, "New Jersey Nears Repeal of Death Penalty."The New Jersey Senate voted Monday to make the state the first in the country to repeal the death penalty since 1976, when the United States Supreme Court set guidelines for the nation's current system of capital punishment.Approval in the Senate was seen as the biggest obstacle to the repeal, and in the end, it passed 21 to 16, receiving the bare minimum number of votes required in the 40-seat chamber. Three senators did not vote.Legislators on both sides of the debate said they expected the measure to pass easily on Thursday in the General Assembly, where Democrats hold 50 of the 80 seats.Gov. Jon S. Corzine, a Democrat and a staunch opponent of the death penalty, has said he would sign a measure ending executions."Today New Jersey can become a leader, an inspiration to other states," Senator Robert Martin, a Republican from Morris Plains who voted for the bill, said during Monday's debate.For those opposed to
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!USELESS MEN TACKLE THE HOLIDAYS FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK 2007!Only 21 more days until our Christmas shopping starts. Dear Useless Men,How many elves does Santa own?MillertimeDear Millertime,The elf population has fluctuated over the years and current numbers are not known. Here's what we do know:Santa acquired his first vertically challenged helper when he kidnapped a leprechaun from a bathhouse in Irish Springs a couple hundred years ago. While this would normally paint Santa in a negative light, and many people would kill to keep this story buried in an avalanche of red tape and Christmas bows, I can assure the reason was not as heinous as it first appears. It was much worse...It wasn't long before the Irish caught on to Santa's "scientific experiments" and hunted him down. In a panic, Santa fled to the North Pole with his ill-gotten "experimental goods", green top hats and gold-buckled shoes in tow. It wasn't a hasty decision though. It was the safest place for
Reading this article by Jacob Sullum in Reason magazine (Hat tip: Michelle Malkin), it's made think even more about why China's atrocious one-child policy needs to be stopped already. And, to quote a comment that I myself wrote:
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. You were quite right to bring up the subject of China’s still reigning communism. It made me think of something: this is a country that was
Dennis Fritz will be guest speaker at the Annual Meetingfor Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty Kansas City ChapterDate Nov. 15, 2007 - Location - First United Methodist Church on the Independence Square, 400 W. Maple, Independence, MO 64050.Time 7:00 P.M.Dennis Fritz, Exonerated after spending 12 years with a life sentence in Ada, Oklahoma. Thanks to help from the Innocence Project of New York, Fritz was granted a new trial, found innocent and freed from prison in 1999.Mr Fritz is a Board member for the Kansas City Chapter of Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty and author of Journey Toward Justice.Dennis Fritz appeared on "Dateline," "Hannity and Colmes" and other national TV and radio shows.A History of Missourians to Abolish the Death PenaltyFrom MADP website:A loosely structured statewide abolition coalition has been active in Missouri since at least 1987 when Missouri passed legislation to permit lethal injection and prepared its first execution since re-instating the de
According to this article marriage may become a thing of the past in California. This appears to be a case of if you can’t give everyone the same rights afforded to some, than take away the rights afforded to those people. Marriage is not a right, straight people can be denied a marriage licence yet gays are supposed to be allowed to marry no matter what.
In legal briefs submitted to the California Supreme Court regarding same-sex marriage, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown both stated that a future legislature could abolish marriage and remove the rights now enjoyed by a husband and wife.
This is unbelievable. Because gays haven’t been able to gain the rights to marry, they are considering abolishing marriage all together. I have to be honest with you, when I hear this kind of militant position I lose any compassion I have for these people. Although, in today’s world where divorce is so easy to acquire, and men are required to pay the
Having spent a staggering four hours on hold with BT today, to cancel my new line order, today's post is something of a public service announcement.
If you live in the UK, you might have noticed something...
British Telecom have a monopoly on telephone lines. Although you can shift your service to other companies, the monthly service charge of £10.50 minimum is still forced onto you.
If you
Peers have voted in favour of the Conservative motion for the Government to revoke the Home Information Pack Regulations 2007 and the Housing Act 2004.Whilst on the face of it, this vote again shows that their Lordships remain unconvinced that HIPs are the way forward, it should be remembered that the Governement can totally ignore the decision. Nevertheless, yet again, the House of Lords has shown that they agree with many of the concerns continually expressed by most Estate Agents.
A CLG spokeperson on behalf of the government made this statement “This vote will not affect the introduction of HIPs and EPCs on 1 August, which are going ahead in the interests of consumers and the environment. We think that tackling climate change and getting a better deal for consumers is vital - it is disappointing that some do not agree. They will cut nearly a million tonnes of carbon a year and help reduce the millions of pounds wasted by consumers buying and selling their homes.”Thi
Today I noticed this on Abolish the Death Penalty Blog: and found it very interesting. This is from their Blog -Innocent and ExecutedToday we launched the online version of Innocent and Executed: Four Chapters in the Life of America's Death Penalty. This report tells the story of four men -- Larry Griffin of Missouri and Ruben Cantu, Carlos De Luna and Cameron Todd Willingham, all of Texas -- who were executed despite being almost certainly if not demonstrably innocent. You can see the "micro site" we created here.Many thanks to Josh Hilgart and Jason Zanon, friends and old colleagues of mine, for providing the technical assistance that allowed this to happen. ENDGreat Job, Josh Hilgart and Jason Zanon and Friends. From Barbara's Journey Toward JusticeHere is The Link AgainAbolish the Death Penalty: Innocent and Executed
Abolish the Death Penalty: Ronald Williamson: dead at 51The other Innocent Man In John Grisham's The Innocent man writes book. Journey Toward Justice. A Heartfelt Story now Best Seller on Amazon.comJourney Toward Justice Author Dennis Fritz click here On Amazon HereInternational Orders Order Here Journey Toward Justice by Dennis Fritz From Around The World click on here Amazon International Just type in Journey Toward Justice Author Dennis Fritz
Tom Tancredo, who is a Colorado Republican, said that having the Congressional Black Caucus and other assemblies that are race-based need to be abolished because they lead to segregation. He said, “It is utterly hypocritical for Congress to extol the virtues of a colorblind society while officially sanctioning caucuses that are based solely on race.”
Tancredo is known for his criticism of illegal immigration and is a 2008 presidential candidate; however, this speech was strictly on trying to ban race-based groups. He also said Thursday that “if we are serious about achieving the goal of a colorblind society, Congress should lead by example and end these divisive, race-based caucuses.”
Rep. William Lacy Clay, who is a caucus member and also running for president, dismissed Tancredo’s comments, saying “This story is really about a member of the minority party using intolerance to advance his presidential campaign.”
This statement by Tancred
