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According to Reuters, on 20 February 2005, President Hugo Chavez informed Venezuelans that President Bush ordered a hit against him. As evidence to support his claim, Chavez cited recent declarations by U.S. government officials that he is a “negative force [and] source of instability” in Latin America. Fidel Castro (that cat of 9 lives who… Read more.
In a rambling, defiant, penitent, and – ultimately – pathetic stream of consciousness, Barry Bonds finally confronted his media hounds to deny ever taking steroid. (At least I think that’s what he was trying to say.) But watching this proud and very accomplished man squirm out tortured denials was almost as pitiful as watching Bill… Read more.
A jury has finally been empanelled to hear evidence of child molestation against Michael Jackson. Some have noted that there are no blacks on the jury. Therefore, this case will be heard by a white judge, tried by white prosecutors, defended by white lawyers … and covered by white media. Perhaps Michael knew long ago… Read more.
The Queen: Future King? God save me! Think whatever you will of the British royals, there are at least some depths to which Her Majesty will not sink! The Palace announced today that Queen Elizabeth II has refused to dignify the marriage of Prince Charles and his mistress with Her presence. And, of course, this… Read more.
When Robert Johnson purchased the Charlotte Bobcats last year, he became the first black owner of a team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In so doing, he pierced one of the few remaining bubbles of racial segregation in America: team owners of the NBA. Johnson is an entrepreneur who amassed a fortune as the… Read more.
Quit smoking? Caramba! For decades, Fidel Castro boasted that his Communist government provided Cubans the best health care in the entire world. But his claim only ever amounted to ash because per capita smoking in Cuba has always been worse than in any other country. Now, however, Castro has decreed that, henceforth, there shall be… Read more.
Today has been designated “Free Mojtaba and Arash Day” by the Committee to Protect Internet journalists. The Committee is calling on the worldwide community of Internet journalists to do what it can to help raise awareness of the plight of Mojtaba and Arash. They have been jailed by the mullahs in Iran for daring to… Read more.
But Baby Eyadema sits uneasily on his throne. Because ECOWAS and the African Union (with a paternal assist from Europe and the United States) prevailed upon the Togo’s National Assembly to reverse its rubber-stamp approval of the army’s installation of Faure Gnassingbe Eyadema to replace his father as President. This is an unprecedented stand for… Read more.
The new Cold War: China’s economic invasion In 1962, the Soviet Union threatened America’s sphere of influence by basing missiles in Cuba. President John F. Kennedy threatened nuclear confrontation if it did not retreat. The Soviet Union blinked, and the Cold War stayed cold. Fast-forward to today, and China is posing a similar threat. Except that instead of missiles, China is deploying… Read more.
Last Friday, Philadelphia prosecutors announced that Bill Cosby will not face charges stemming from a woman’s allegation that he fondled her at his suburban mansion after giving her medication that made her woozy. Cosby confessed to committing adultery with his accuser (think Kobe Bryant) but denied any criminal wrongdoing. The prosecutors said they found “insufficient… Read more.
