I can tell you that this is not necessarily a good thing, considering a culture of brutality that has been quietly festering within our troops (although this is mostly from anecdotal evidence – and I have tremendous respect for military personnel). Riot gear or no riot gear. Although I hope it’s all just stupid posturingContinue reading “What can I tell you about Ukraine?”
Category Archives: Dirty Politics
Bleed like me
Is the media coverage of Faye Turney sexist toward men? Women? Both? Are Iranian officials sexist for demanding, apaprently, that Turney wear the veil? Are they trying to make a point to Britain? To the U.S. via Britain? To Iranian citizens who have to wear the veil by law if they weren’t born with aContinue reading “Bleed like me”
Б… Шо це?
Well, the good thing is – there’s no shooting, nothing retro like that– although I’m pretty sure some people are doing shots to keep their nerves in order. Ukraine, they tell me, is wide awake on this Monday night. A lot of my friends are happy this is happening: “it’s about time,” etc. For thoseContinue reading “Б… Шо це?”
Uh, damn?
Seriously.
Because Ahmadinejad is doing great things for Persian culture and all
Morons, “300” is based on a Frank Miller comic book – it’s not an original creation by the evil Hollywood puppeteers – get your stereotypes straight. Anyway, since when do hard-line pseudo-Islamic governments stand up for filthy pagans? Oh, right, when it’s politically convenient. I don’t really think that it’s abnormal for people to haveContinue reading “Because Ahmadinejad is doing great things for Persian culture and all”
Natalia A. 