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Category Archives: Politics
Icelandic National Day
We seldom give much thought to Iceland unless some sort of peace negotiations are taking place in Reykjavik. Or, you perhaps still remember all the worrisome news in March of 2010 about the Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption that blew massive quantities … Continue reading
Posted in History, Politics
Tagged democracy, Denmark, Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland, Kalmar Union, Norway, Reykjavik, Sweden
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Stupid
I love history for a variety of reasons. One of those that I rarely discuss is that so many of the accounts of human history reveals such vast amounts of stupidity. I do my best to keep contempt and misanthropy … Continue reading
Posted in Controversy, Meanderings, cultural highlights, History, Health, Politics, religion
Tagged bigotry, prejudice, mistakes, foolishness
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The Magna Carta Is Sealed
When we think of the Magna Carta agreement, there is a feeling of legend, precedent, and liberty in our minds. In that the document was drafted and an agreement was ratified almost 800 years ago, we have elevated the Magna … Continue reading
Posted in History, Politics, religion
Tagged constitutional monarchy, Great Britain, King John of England, Magna Carta, Pope Innocent III
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Happy Russia Day
It’s been well over 20 years since the dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USSR. Yet, in the back of my mind, I still equate the Soviet Union with the nation that is now called the Russian … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Friendship, History, Politics, Youth
Tagged Russia Day, Russian Federation, USSR
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The Burning Monk
One of the world’s most powerful, infamous photographs of all time is the news agency photograph of the self-immolation of 73-year-old Thich Quang Duc in Saigon, South Vietnam. It was June 11, 1963. At a busy intersection in downtown Saigon, … Continue reading
Posted in History, Politics, religion
Tagged Mahayana Buddhism, Ngo Dinh Diem, Theraveda Buddhism, Thich Quang Duc, Vietnam War
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Respect
Maybe you saw the headline for this post and thought about the song by Aretha Franklin. I did too, after I figured out what today’s topic was to be. However, my thoughts aren’t about the song nor directly about Ms. Franklin. … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Friendship, Health, Politics, religion, Youth
Tagged dignity, respect, self-respect
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World Oceans Day
Some commemmorative days really need to be celebrated as public holidays. Given the supreme importance of the earth’s oceans, I’d certainly say that World Oceans Day is a prime candidate for such a holiday. At least the day is celebrated … Continue reading
