Washington D.C. during my IVLP visit in 2017. An incredibly welcoming and inspirational city at the heart of the free world. I hope to visit again after COVID-19 and the lockdowns. People might be surprised at my words in the wake of events yesterday and over the past few years. But a key point to…Read more US Democracy
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Carl Sagan: Science and Hope
Except from Carl Sagan's, “The Demon-Haunted World”, "Science and Hope". "For me, there are four main reasons for a concerted effort to convey science-in radio, TV, movies, newspapers, books, computer programs, theme parks, and classrooms - to every citizen. In all uses of science, it is insufficient - indeed it is dangerous - to produce…Read more Carl Sagan: Science and Hope
Maajid Nawaz, Pictures and Death Threats
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Following a studio appearance on an episode of BBC Big Questions, Maajid Nawaz, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Hampstead and Kilburn, reposted a cartoon via his Twitter account that (allegedly) depicts the prophets Jesus and Muhammad, peace be upon them, saying 'Hey' and 'How ya doin'. Important to note, Maajid…Read more Maajid Nawaz, Pictures and Death Threats
What is Real?
Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, is reported in hadith to have prophesied the emergence of someone he referred to as the "dajjal". The meaning of the word 'dajjal' comes from the Arabic expression "dajjala al-ba'eer (he smeared the camel)", referring to a practice where dishonest traders used to cover a sick camel with tar…Read more What is Real?
Maajid Nawaz Tells Ian Paisley Jr he’s yesterday’s news
"One has to admit, Maajid Nawaz makes some most poignant points here... We are not living in yesterday's world, nor should any right-minded person desire the bigotry often prevalent in the past. In a society where bigotry rules, everyone suffers in one way or another." ~ Paul Salahuddin Armstrong
A Free and Open World, Depends on a Free and Open Internet
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem: Dear Brothers and Sisters, Defend the Internet from the greedy banksters, crooked politicians, charlatan pastor-mullahs and other freaks who desire to destroy it! "Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: The greatest jihad is to speak the word of truth to a tyrant." ~ Mishkat, Book of Rulership and Judgment, ch. 1,…Read more A Free and Open World, Depends on a Free and Open Internet
ARE YOU FEELING COLD THIS WINTER?
Well, here are the profiteering pieces of shit, while you're going through shit! Gas shortage? Why not send them some shit, then they can make some gas out of it! And apologies for calling them bastards - no offence to children and families with marital issues, probably caused in part because of ridiculously high energy…Read more ARE YOU FEELING COLD THIS WINTER?
Final Speech of the Great Dictator by Sir Charles Chaplin
--- Below is the text of The Final Speech of the Great Dictator, delivered by the character, the Jewish Barber, in Chaplin’s 1940 film, The Great Dictator. The Jewish Barber was played by Sir Charles Chaplin. --- I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to…Read more Final Speech of the Great Dictator by Sir Charles Chaplin
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