Thursday, April 06, 2006

Children Accused of Witchcraft in the Congo



It's a tragedy that, in these modern times, people still allow fear and ignorance to justify cruel and inhumane treatment towards others.

This is a photo story from the BBC that shows how villagers in the Congo are blaming children with witchcraft simply because they are defensless to their accusations.

Witchcraft Threat

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

How the US 'lost' Latin America


Daniel Ortega may be back in power in Nicaragua soon



Peru's Ollanta Humalla


"The imperialist, genocidal, fascist attitude of the US president has no limits," Mr Chavez says.
"I think Hitler would be like a suckling baby next to George W Bush."


Here's an interesting report from the BBC on how left-wing, anti-American governments are gaining power in the Latin states

How the US 'lost' Latin America

Chavez rules out return to cheap oil



Chavez to host OPEC meeting on June 1

Chavez is flexing his muscles once again. Notice he again mentions an American attack. Overall, the South American nations have been sliding towards authoritorian rule so I wonder where exactly he plans on taking his army once it is established.

I hope he is telling the truth and is just delusional that America can risk the criticism of invading Venezuela because the guy is just too out of control to run a proper war.

Al-Jazeera buys Welsh sheep show




"The series gives viewers a taste of a wide range of musical styles, from opera to rap, while also placing a strong emphasis on the importance of recycling and family interaction," said an S4C spokesman.


This just boggles my mind

Chavez arms up



Venezuela has taken delivery of three Russian-built military helicopters - the first of a total of 15 it has so far ordered from Moscow.

President Hugo Chavez said they would help to protect Venezuela if the US ever mounted an invasion.

Mr Chavez also repeated that he was ready to buy Russian fighter jets.

Washington has dismissed claims of a possible invasion as ridiculous and says Mr Chavez's military purchases pose a threat to regional stability.


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You know... Hitler used the same reasoning for rearming Germany.
If he doesn't mean to invade anyone then why is he lying about why they were purchased?

Pretty Soon We'll All Live Forever...



Doctors grow bladder cells and produce rebuilt organ