In the Western region of the former Soviet Union, at that time the only Superpower in the world other than the United States, disaster struck the sleepy Ukraine town of Pripyat. On April 26, 1986, in the cold early morning hours, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded. The resulting disaster hit a level 7 on …
Flip flopping—or changing views and opinions to suit the circumstances—is a standard political ruse. Most politicians, at least at some time or the other, have made a statement that they went on to retract sometime later. However, there are few, such as John McCain, who are consistent flip floppers. Here is a list of just …
I heard a conversation take place the other day where one person was explaining to another how he felt about Barack Obama. He told this woman that to him, and to people in his generation, Barack Obama represented the same hope that Jack Kennedy had represented to that generation. This statement sent shivers down my …
Average Americans are not fully aware of the machinations of their own political system so when it comes to European politics they are largely in the dark. Admittedly most Europeans feel they are in the dark now too since the Irish vote to ratify the Lisbon Treaty was shot down on June 12, 2008. The …
President Musharraf has supposedly been fighting Islamic terrorism since he took control of Pakistan in a coup eight years ago. Benazir Bhutto repeatedly justified her role in a future Pakistan by claiming to be a champion of democracy; Nawaz Sharif is also citing to his highly dubious democratic credentials at every opportunity on the campaign …
One of the most candid styles of photography is street photography. It consists of candid pictures taken of people in public situations. Street photography was done everywhere on the street and now has moved to the mall, at clubs, streets, parks, and practically anywhere. A street photographer never asks anyone to pose, and he or …
Congress President Sonia Gandhi addressing the AICC session said that meaningful political dialogue with all shades and regions of J&K was required for a peaceful and prosperous future. She urged the people of J&K, especially the youth, to have faith in the government and give peace a chance. While expressing anguish over the loss of …
Without knowing the facts, you could be seriously damaging your financial health because you might not be paying enough into your pension. There might be other loopholes as well, and the only way to ensure that you’re doing everything right where your pension plan is concerned is to get the facts. Money matters can be …
The government comes under fire over restriction of opposition mobility Ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was recently denied permission to take a political trip to Brussels by the General Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine, who stated that they considered her to be a flight risk and scheduled fresh investigation procedures during her proposed visit. Whilst the validity …
This week Ken Mehlman, former top Bush aid and former head of the Republican National Committee, declared he was gay. Mehlman, was one of the chief architects of Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign, which was won primarily by promoting wedge issues like anti-gay marriage amendments in critical swing states. With his new public admission of his …