Monday, September 3, 2007
Saturday, September 1, 2007
RECONFIGURATION
A new site under the web address of www.derbypolitics.com is being configured and will be up and available likely by noon today or no later than sunday morning 5 am. all content on this site has been transfered including comments. The new site provides many more options and I am sure youwill enjoy it more. Thanks for waiting.
THE TRUTH
THE TRUTH
Thursday, August 30, 2007
WHAT IS NEEDED IS A ECONOMIC PLAN
The United States spends approximately $9 billion dollars a year in Africa, funding programs in support of a wide range of areas. The U.S. is helping to train health care professionals and provide desperately needed hospital equipment, train teachers and provide educational materials, prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS through various awareness programs, train prosecutors in support of the legal reforms and the promotion of independent judiciaries, train police forces consistent with important human rights norms, and to train customs and border control officers to increase capacities to thwart illicit trafficking of weapons, narcotics, and even children across national borders.
Not only are these programs good for the continent they are essential to our goal of maintaining our status as a super power. But what is missing? An agenda that provides strong incentives to move to a unified economic model. The European Union is a great example and the United States must start to push African nations to unify their economies. A unified economically connected Africa would not only raise the living standards in even the remotest of villages, it would provide new trading opportunities for the United States. Furthermore there is no reason to believe that it would not quell unrest if there is more to loose by fighting than to gain. The Bush Administration could pursue such a policy and if successful under any subsequent administration the President would have a solution to point to that has evaded every other American President. Now is the time for a positive policy because Iraq is diminishing our stature world wide and we need to put the brakes on this slide. This is a great idea for Africa and even a better idea for America.
Not only are these programs good for the continent they are essential to our goal of maintaining our status as a super power. But what is missing? An agenda that provides strong incentives to move to a unified economic model. The European Union is a great example and the United States must start to push African nations to unify their economies. A unified economically connected Africa would not only raise the living standards in even the remotest of villages, it would provide new trading opportunities for the United States. Furthermore there is no reason to believe that it would not quell unrest if there is more to loose by fighting than to gain. The Bush Administration could pursue such a policy and if successful under any subsequent administration the President would have a solution to point to that has evaded every other American President. Now is the time for a positive policy because Iraq is diminishing our stature world wide and we need to put the brakes on this slide. This is a great idea for Africa and even a better idea for America.
NO MORE RIGHT WING BLOG AND MODERATION FEATURE
It seem the that Connecticut Smallest City Blog is no more. We are now starting to promote this blog through the internet and mail and expect to be around and improved for a long time. We are sorry that there is a delay in the comments being posted but the moderation feature is crucial in this city after what we saw on that other blog. We are trying to figure someway to filter comments so that you can post instantly so do not despair the process will speed up. What I will tell you all is that this is a multi political group running this blog and we try to keep a balance as you can see.
Now those IDIOTS at the Connecticut Smallest City blog succeed in harassing and defaming so many people that the threats of law suits was growing daily. I even here that one is being filed within the next two weeks. Now being critical of politicians is fine or even the football coaches play selection but racial and ethnic insults, posting personal information and encouraging people to call and harass others is not only wrong but it is illegal as these IDIOTS are about to find out. The Derby Conservative found out the hard way and took down his garbage spewing blog. Now these IDIOTS have done the same. People have guessed at the identities of the blog owners ( the liable parties) are and that is a short list. Once those law suits start if it is not those who we all think then they know who it is and will give them up. So you IDIOTS enjoy.
Now those IDIOTS at the Connecticut Smallest City blog succeed in harassing and defaming so many people that the threats of law suits was growing daily. I even here that one is being filed within the next two weeks. Now being critical of politicians is fine or even the football coaches play selection but racial and ethnic insults, posting personal information and encouraging people to call and harass others is not only wrong but it is illegal as these IDIOTS are about to find out. The Derby Conservative found out the hard way and took down his garbage spewing blog. Now these IDIOTS have done the same. People have guessed at the identities of the blog owners ( the liable parties) are and that is a short list. Once those law suits start if it is not those who we all think then they know who it is and will give them up. So you IDIOTS enjoy.
PANTS
Stratford Councilman Alvin O’Neal a Democrat has lost his mind. This is the same Councilman who was arrested a year or so ago for interfering with police. Mr. O’Neal who is an African American claimed at the time that race was a factor in his arrest. I do not doubt that nor do I believe he should be trying to stop an arrest. Now he has proposed give the same police force who he claims are racist the tools they need to harass minorities. O'Neals proposed ordinance, would have made it "unlawful for people to wear pants which fall below the buttocks to expose their undergarments," with a penalty of $250. This is a fashion statement of the young particularly young African American males. I do not get the style but do not care if it is worn. It is non of my business, it is unconstitutional to try to stop it and the constituents of Mr. O’Neal who pushed him into this are for a lack of a better word IDIOTS. You cannot police the free expression of a free people get over yourselves. The ordinance did not pass and Mr. O’Neal has been ridiculed multiple times as he should be the end.
SENATOR CRAIG
There is nothing worse than a person who denies the truth to himself. If in fact Senator Craig is Gay then by dealing with his own sexuality forthrightly ( even though it may be difficult) this would not have happened. On the other hand this situation can escalate into gay bashing so quickly that people need to be careful. As far as the Officer who made the arrest well it would not be the first time that a mistake has been made nor would it be the last time that a undercover officer is able to police bathrooms successfully. Truth is we do not know the truth. We do not know what has been going on in the private life of Senator Craig and whether or not he is living a lie. We do know that the rumors have been around since 1982 that Senator Criag is gay and he has always denied it. I do not expect the Senator to remain in the Senate past his current term and if he is gay he should say so before he leaves and he will find more moral support here and in Idaho than he anticipates. It is not a crime to be who you are nor is it a shame or a sin as the hard right claims. We wish the Senator well.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Afghan Taleban Releases 12 South Korean Hostages
By Benjamin Sand
The Taleban has begun releasing 19 South Korean Christian volunteers, after holding them in Afghanistan for nearly six weeks. The militants have freed 12 hostages so far a day after South Korea made a series of concessions to end the hostage crisis. VOA Correspondent Benjamin Sand reports from Islamabad.
The Taleban freed four women and one man hours after releasing a first group of three women. The hostages were handed over to tribal chiefs in southern Gazni province Wednesday and then to Red Cross officials.
Taleban officials said the rest would be freed shortly.
Provincial Governor Merajuddin Pattan told VOA he was confident the crisis was now over.
"Within three days the whole number will be released," he said.
In exchange, South Korea has agreed to end its military presence in Afghanistan by the end of this year, a move Seoul announced several months ago.
During face-to-face talks with the Taleban Tuesday, South Korean negotiators also pledged to stop Korean missionaries from traveling to Afghanistan.
Several Afghan politicians criticized the deal, saying it would only encourage more kidnappings. In Seoul, the presidential office defended itself against international criticism, saying it made no major concessions in return for the hostages' release.
But there is already mounting speculation that South Korea may have agreed to pay the Taleban a ransom. Both sides deny those reports.
In either case, analysts say the Taleban has gained significant political capital after holding direct talks with a foreign government and key U.S. ally.
Washington considers the Taleban a terrorist organization and both U.S. and Afghan authorities have refused to hold talks with the militant group.
But in South Korea the deal was praised by friends and families of hostages. Speaking to reporters late Tuesday, family spokesman Cha Sung Min hailed the end of the month-long crisis.
He says South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun and others who used every effort to free the hostages are jewels to the families involved.
The Taleban originally kidnapped 23 South Koreans as they traveled by bus through Ghazni Province. Militants executed two men a few days later. Two women were freed after a previous round of talks.
The hostage drama dominated attention in South Korea, where evangelical Christian groups have attracted millions of supporters. South Korean church leaders say they will honor the government's efforts to end missionary programs in Afghanistan.
The Taleban has begun releasing 19 South Korean Christian volunteers, after holding them in Afghanistan for nearly six weeks. The militants have freed 12 hostages so far a day after South Korea made a series of concessions to end the hostage crisis. VOA Correspondent Benjamin Sand reports from Islamabad.
The Taleban freed four women and one man hours after releasing a first group of three women. The hostages were handed over to tribal chiefs in southern Gazni province Wednesday and then to Red Cross officials.
Taleban officials said the rest would be freed shortly.
Provincial Governor Merajuddin Pattan told VOA he was confident the crisis was now over.
"Within three days the whole number will be released," he said.
In exchange, South Korea has agreed to end its military presence in Afghanistan by the end of this year, a move Seoul announced several months ago.
During face-to-face talks with the Taleban Tuesday, South Korean negotiators also pledged to stop Korean missionaries from traveling to Afghanistan.
Several Afghan politicians criticized the deal, saying it would only encourage more kidnappings. In Seoul, the presidential office defended itself against international criticism, saying it made no major concessions in return for the hostages' release.
But there is already mounting speculation that South Korea may have agreed to pay the Taleban a ransom. Both sides deny those reports.
In either case, analysts say the Taleban has gained significant political capital after holding direct talks with a foreign government and key U.S. ally.
Washington considers the Taleban a terrorist organization and both U.S. and Afghan authorities have refused to hold talks with the militant group.
But in South Korea the deal was praised by friends and families of hostages. Speaking to reporters late Tuesday, family spokesman Cha Sung Min hailed the end of the month-long crisis.
He says South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun and others who used every effort to free the hostages are jewels to the families involved.
The Taleban originally kidnapped 23 South Koreans as they traveled by bus through Ghazni Province. Militants executed two men a few days later. Two women were freed after a previous round of talks.
The hostage drama dominated attention in South Korea, where evangelical Christian groups have attracted millions of supporters. South Korean church leaders say they will honor the government's efforts to end missionary programs in Afghanistan.
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