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Teabaggers, Go Figure

Some times this whole Tea Party thing makes me think about Germany between the First and Second World War.

(GOLD RIVER, B.C.) - I happen to read a lot. Partly because it comes with the territory when producing a newspaper. But, mostly because I like reading and have since elementary school, read a lot.

Once it was only books and periodicals, but now with the Internet I have a major library right on my desk.

Karzai Pulls Support of US War Policy

Afghan President lashes out against western governments; threatens to side with Taliban.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - Afghan President Hamid karzai says there will be no military operation in the southern province of Kandahar unless the Afghan people support it.

In a meeting with local officials in Kandahar, Karzai promised to consult tribal leaders before any US-led military offensive in the region.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Sean Flynn and Dana Stone

Forty years have passed since two war photographers dropped off the radar; what we know, what we don't know, and what we may soon learn.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Vietnam War photographer Sean Flynn's name made the news a little over a week ago, when it was announced that remains recovered in Cambodia could be his.

The son of legendary actor Errol Flynn, went missing in Cambodia on 6 April 1970, along with another noted photographer, Dana Stone.

The 35th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon

It is estimated that between 2,495,000 and 5,020,000 human lives were lost between the years 1959 and 1975 in Vietnam. These numbers include those who died as a result of combat, disease, famine and yes, murder.

(DA NANG, Vietnam) - On April 30th, 2010, we commemorate two extraordinary events in United States as well as World history.

The first marks the capture of Saigon, then the capital of South Vietnam, by the North Vietnamese Army.

PTSD, PTSD, PTSD (continued): The VA Crime Against American Veterans

Young widow of a PTSD victim veteran, Penny Coleman, lists the top 10 Reasons Why The U.S. Military Should (Officially) Use Pot.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I believe I have had thousands of veterans and civilians who have read and/or responded to my articles on this subject.

I am possibly obsessive-compulsive about it because I have it myself, have been mistreated for it by the VA, and I have successfully treated about 1000 veterans and others for the problem with cannabis/marijuana.

Attacks on Taxing Can Promote Cruel Times and Cutbacks

Less public revenue quickly gets translated into reduced public services. Layoffs ensue and projects on the planning boards lurk in limbo.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Whether you be a Conservative or Liberal or lie somewhere in between, I have a challenging question to pose: Do you really want to suffer from the pitfalls of Government-on-the-Cheap?

Well-meaning citizens out there are attacking taxation of any kind as though it were a mortal sin, which it isn't in the least.

7.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia

Five strong aftershocks were reported, measuring 5.2

(SUMATRA, Indonesia) - Sparking fears of another tsunami similar to 2006, the U.S. Geological Survey says a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck . Maggie Rodriguez reports.

The U.S. Geologic Survey says a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Down the Drain

Putting in a new drain field was never at the top of my list of the ten most entertaining things to do...

(PATAGONIA, Argentina) - Summer ended last night on the 31st of March at four in the morning. That’s when a huge thunderbolt smacked into our house turning on lights before the breaker switch kicked off.

I jumped out of bed to see what had happened as the bang and light had at first appeared to me as signs of a break-in.

Two Criminals Doing Business Together

The FDA and the Health and Human Services agencies have acquired a much needed short fuse in dealing with criminals disguised as pharmaceutical companies.

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - US District Judge Denny Chin on Bernie Madoff's conviction:
"Mr. Madoff's crimes were extraordinarily evil."
"The breach of trust was massive."

Wonder what US District Judge Denny Chin would call KV Pharmaceuticals and Purdue Pharma -- responsible for defrauding consumers -- endangering their lives -- and in some cases causing scores of deaths.

So, We are Terrorists!

Tensions between Iran and Canada lead to mistreatment and humiliation, and the unreasonable and questionable rejections of visa applications.

(TEHRAN) - Dr. Hossein Beik-baghban, a renowned Iranian professor of Oriental Studies at the University of Strasbourg, once explained a bitterly interesting memory.

Upon learning he was Iranian, a woman in France stated: Oh! So, you are a terrorist!"