US President George W. Bush vetoed the embryonic stem cell research bill passed by the Congress. What a terrible decision. To appease his Christian right-wing base, Bush for the second time vetoed a bill that would give hope to millions suffering from devastating disease ranging from Parkinson's to arthritis.
However, breakthroughs in stem cell science continue every day, and today it was announced that human therapeutic cloning is one big step close after successful results with cloned rhesus monkeys.
-Is war with Iran on the way? Many indications are that it is. Today, President Bush met with Israeli PM Emud Ohmert and they discussed plans to attack the nuclear facilities of Iran.
6/19/07
I downloaded a DVD quality copy of "SICKO" and I think it is a good film. Very important topics.
Michael Moore came out to the media and raised questions about the official story of 9/11. I also have a gut feeling that that the truth about 9/11 is being kept from the public.
I trust scientists a lot and top onces came out today with a strong warning about the threat of global warming. Six scientists published an article in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society and warned that mankind is underestimating the threat of global warming.
US, and Iraqi troops launched a major offensive in northern Baghdad today. About 10,000 combat troops are involved in addition to air support. My feeling is that they will kill a lot of people, but will no control any area for very long. As soon as the troops leave, the insurgents will again regain control of the area. That's been the story so far. I feel the whole operation is a waste of lives, money, and effort.
Michael Moore came out to the media and raised questions about the official story of 9/11. I also have a gut feeling that that the truth about 9/11 is being kept from the public.
I trust scientists a lot and top onces came out today with a strong warning about the threat of global warming. Six scientists published an article in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society and warned that mankind is underestimating the threat of global warming.
US, and Iraqi troops launched a major offensive in northern Baghdad today. About 10,000 combat troops are involved in addition to air support. My feeling is that they will kill a lot of people, but will no control any area for very long. As soon as the troops leave, the insurgents will again regain control of the area. That's been the story so far. I feel the whole operation is a waste of lives, money, and effort.
6/15/07
This week I went to my cousin's middle school graduation. It was great to see the family happy and celebrating a good event. My cousins will start high school this fall and soon will be so grown up I probably won't recognize her!
I came across an article that discusses topics here in the USA that the mainstream media does not cover much if at all. In fact, they probably don't cover it all. Sometimes covering events like Paris Hilton, Anna Nicole Smith, or the latest missing young blond woman is too great a ratings grabber to cover more serious issues that are more important if not less sensational. I don't believe in rapid conspiracy thinking, but I believe it cannot be denied that decisions and events that affect everyday life are made behind closed doors.
Read this article which details the devastating statistics regarding the state of Iraqi children today, over 4 years since the March 2003 US-led military invasion and occupation. I believe this one story is enough to convince anyone that what has happened is a true travesty and crime against humanity. President George W. Bush is personally responsible for it. And I support his impeachment. The situation for US combat troops also is terrible, as they are burdened with the load of a military conflict with no plan and no strategy. It was reported that more troops are suffering mental health problems and are not getting help, and not to mention that increasing numbers of Army troops are questioning the whole point of being in Iraq now.
I came across an article that discusses topics here in the USA that the mainstream media does not cover much if at all. In fact, they probably don't cover it all. Sometimes covering events like Paris Hilton, Anna Nicole Smith, or the latest missing young blond woman is too great a ratings grabber to cover more serious issues that are more important if not less sensational. I don't believe in rapid conspiracy thinking, but I believe it cannot be denied that decisions and events that affect everyday life are made behind closed doors.
Read this article which details the devastating statistics regarding the state of Iraqi children today, over 4 years since the March 2003 US-led military invasion and occupation. I believe this one story is enough to convince anyone that what has happened is a true travesty and crime against humanity. President George W. Bush is personally responsible for it. And I support his impeachment. The situation for US combat troops also is terrible, as they are burdened with the load of a military conflict with no plan and no strategy. It was reported that more troops are suffering mental health problems and are not getting help, and not to mention that increasing numbers of Army troops are questioning the whole point of being in Iraq now.
6/11/07
Today I learned about the record heat wave in North India. Temperatures there have gone over 115 degree F and is not getting any better soon. Droughts, water shortages, and dozens of deaths are reported. Back here in the United States there are record droughts all over the country.
Is all this a sign of global warming? You bet. Time to do something about it. But nothing really is changing. The G8 summit meeting with world leaders failed to reach an agreement that would begin to deal with climate change within this generation. Al Gore correctly called the Bush plan "smokes and mirrors."
In others news, the war in Iraq takes it latest sick and ironic turn. As reported on CNN, the US military is now providing arms and ammunition to Sunni groups. Yes, the same Sunni group in Iraq that supported President Saddam Hussein and that has been fighting the Shiite Maliki government since the war began. The same Sunni group that has killed many American soldiers. I guess the US military finally realized that the Shiites were very close to Iran, so they will not back the Sunnis, which is an ethnic group comprising also the Saudi Arabian lands. The Iraqi government was not consulted about this and they are not happy about it.
The hypocrisy of this is astounding. Previously, the Bush administration had strongly denounced the arming and violence of any groups outside of the government and police force. It seems that by funding and providing arms to Sunni groups in Iraq, in addition to the recent reports that the CIA is giving aid to Al-Qaeda terror groups within Iran, it makes you wonder what this "war on terror" really is all about.
Meanwhile most Americans are obsessing over the "Sopranos" finale.
I went to a neighborhood high school graduation party on the weekend, it was great to be part of a happy event.
Is all this a sign of global warming? You bet. Time to do something about it. But nothing really is changing. The G8 summit meeting with world leaders failed to reach an agreement that would begin to deal with climate change within this generation. Al Gore correctly called the Bush plan "smokes and mirrors."
In others news, the war in Iraq takes it latest sick and ironic turn. As reported on CNN, the US military is now providing arms and ammunition to Sunni groups. Yes, the same Sunni group in Iraq that supported President Saddam Hussein and that has been fighting the Shiite Maliki government since the war began. The same Sunni group that has killed many American soldiers. I guess the US military finally realized that the Shiites were very close to Iran, so they will not back the Sunnis, which is an ethnic group comprising also the Saudi Arabian lands. The Iraqi government was not consulted about this and they are not happy about it.
The hypocrisy of this is astounding. Previously, the Bush administration had strongly denounced the arming and violence of any groups outside of the government and police force. It seems that by funding and providing arms to Sunni groups in Iraq, in addition to the recent reports that the CIA is giving aid to Al-Qaeda terror groups within Iran, it makes you wonder what this "war on terror" really is all about.
Meanwhile most Americans are obsessing over the "Sopranos" finale.
I went to a neighborhood high school graduation party on the weekend, it was great to be part of a happy event.
6/7/07
"Wireless power" could eventually mean end of the age of power cables and batteries
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19098305/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19098305/
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