This Chaplin Does not Like Tramps
For the Western media, the argument between Russian orthodox church spokesperson Vsevolod Chaplin (head of the Synodal Department for Church and Society )and Russian feminists was familiar stuff. Chaplin had claimed that immodest dress by women invited sexual assault. After arousing a torrent of protest, Chaplin refused to back down and added that a woman […]
Media Distortion about Israel – One Example
by Daniel Pipes January 4, 2011 Mark Lavie, a long-time Associated Press reporter in Israel, should know a thing or two about the politics in that country. But he writes today at “Israel’s Labor: We’ll quit if no progress to peace” about tensions in the ruling coalition that An exit by Labor, a moderate party […]
Turmoil in Tunisia
by Daniel Pipes The Washington Times January 18, 2011 The sudden and as-yet-unexplained exit of Tunisia’s strongman, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, 74, after 23 years in power has potential implications for the Middle East and for Muslims worldwide. As an Egyptian commentator noted, “Every Arab leader is watching Tunisia in fear. Every Arab citizen […]
Food Price Increases ‘May Cause Unrest’
BERLIN — Agriculture ministers from Europe, Africa and Canada warned Saturday of dire consequences, including riots and social unrest, unless action is swiftly taken to improve food security and tackle price hikes. The ministers from Germany, France, Poland, Ukraine, Morocco, Kenya and Canada met in Berlin to prepare for a larger gathering which was to […]
Canada to Screen ‘Iranium’ Despite Threats
The Library and Archives of Canada will hold a February screening of the film “Iranium,” an expose of the dangers posed by Iran’s nuclear program, despite cancelling a planned screening in January, the film’s promoters said Sunday. An exclusive pre-release screening of Iranium, scheduled to take place Tuesday night January 18 at the Library and […]
Abbas: I Agreed to a United Jerusalem
Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas told Arab television network Al-Jazeera Saturday that he had reached agreements with Ehud Olmert – when Olmert was prime minister – that Jerusalem would not be divided. The two leaders agreed, he said, that Jerusalem would remain open to all religions and would have two municipalities operating side by side, one […]
US Rep. Bachmann Brings Tea Party Message to Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) – Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann will bring her tea party message and possible presidential ambitions to Iowa on Friday night, speaking before an influential anti-tax group that shares many of the Republican’s views. Bachmann will be the keynote speaker at a reception in Des Moines by Iowans for Tax Relief, joining […]
Iran Bans Women from Live Soccer at Movie Theaters
Women soccer fans in Iran will have to stay home, out of sight and out of mind for the players, and for the male fans who watch the matches broadcast live in various locations. Iran has banned women – and families – from attending broadcasts of live soccer matches at public movie theaters. Women are […]
California School Eyes Report of Sex by 2nd Graders
Oakland, Calif. (AP) – A second-grade teacher in Northern California was placed on leave while the school investigates a report by a student that classmates engaged in oral sex and stripped off some of their clothes during class, officials said Friday. “We believe if the reports are true, there was a serious lapse of judgment […]
Obama Misinforming Public About U.S. Dollar and the Yuan
President Obama’s comments on Wednesday in a joint press conference with Chinese President Hu Jintao, misinformed the public about potential changes in foreign exchange rates and their effects on U.S. citizens. Obama on Wednesday said that he would like to see the Chinese yuan appreciate faster in value. While Hu indicated that China is committed […]
22 Facts Reflecting The Demise Of California
The following are 22 facts about California that make you wonder why anyone would still want to live in that hellhole of a state…. #1 The California state government is facing a potential state budget deficit of 19 billion dollars this year, and California debt is rapidly approaching junk status. One way or another the […]
