What have we got in common?

In some places U-turns are allowed, unless otherwise indicated

in other places  it is not, unless explicitly permitted.

Therese are two species with little in common.

Which one are you?

60 Seconds of Relevant History: Iran

In 1953 Mosaddeq, the democratically elected prime minister of Iran, was a threat to British hegemony over Iranian oil. As a result, the British government of the time manipulated the Americans to believe that Mosaddeq was a communist supporter. Together with the Americans, they organized a coup that outset Mosaddeq from power, destroyed the newly established democracy, and planted the seeds for the Muslim revolution that turned Iran into a fundamentalist state.

Just in case you thought the Americans were the root of all evil ...

Muslims and Israel

 Despite the last few years of intensifying Muslim kill Muslim wars, despite the increase terrorism around the world, despite Isis and Boko el Haram, Israel is still viewed in the Muslim world -- and, unfortunately, by many in the west --   as the cause for all their troubles.  If only facts made a difference ...

The Paved Way to European Terror

Was anything surprising about the Paris terror attack? About the fact that Brussels has become a hub of terror? Why do we take an insurance only after the fire consumed our house?

This was a post I blogged over 5 years ago.

Happiness

Happiness is

never asking what happiness is,

and never feeling the need to answer it

Devolution

I fear, therefor I am –

A tool of the political trade

sadly, so effective.

We Know Who's Fault It Is

The Paris massacre 

many still blame Israel – 

after all, attackers’ culture cannot be at fault.