Category Archives: Government

I see your lie, and raise it: the whole material existence is built on a lie

Is America built on a lie? BBC News – MATT DANZICO & KATE DAILEY – 19 October 2011 Is the US Declaration of Independence illegal? On Tuesday night, while Republican candidates in Nevada were debating such American issues as nuclear … more

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What’s the difference between the pig and me?

Occupy Wall Street Spreads Worldwide The Atlantic – ALAN TAYLOR – Oct 17, 2011 The Occupy Wall Street movement continues to grow and has now spread across the world, motivating thousands to voice their anger at financial and social inequality, … more

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Where monarchy looks better than democracy

Bhutan king Jigme Wangchuk marries commoner Jetsun Pema BBC News – Oct 13, 2011 Jigme Wangchuk was educated in India and Britain and took over after the abdication in 2006 of his father, who began the country’s democratic transition. In … more

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Let them eat tablet computers!

India announces $35 tablet computer for rural poor Yahoo! News (AP) – KATY DAIGLE – Oct 5, 2011 India introduced a cheap tablet computer Wednesday, saying it would deliver modern technology to the countryside to help lift villagers out of … more

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