Archive for June, 2009

30
Jun
09

An Independent Scotland?

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According to a new BBC poll the majority of Scots ‘want an independence vote’ within the next year. While a clear majority support the idea of a vote, it appears that the majority do not support independence from the UK. Though, that is not exactly a clear assertion since, “the poll found the percentage of people saying they support independence varies widely depending on how the question is phrased.” Some seem to favor full independence, others increased autonomy and power in the Scottish Parliament, while some just want things to remain the same.

The Scottish government is planing a referendum for 2010. We will all have to wait and see if the near future brings us a Scottish Republic.

24
Jun
09

Maybe this is why everyone hates Americans

Overheard in Washington DC – Group of 20-something year-old girls walking towards Union Station:

Girl 1: “… And when I was in Berlin I took a picture of myself near the wall where that concert was held. Oh, and I took a picture in front of the building where Michael Jackson shook his baby over the crowd.”
Girl 2: “That’s pretty cool”
Girl 1: “Yeah. I figured I was all the way over there I should probably take some pictures in front of some historical places.

via DCist

19
Jun
09

The year is 2139…

President Socks addresses the nation….

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A cat-nip toy in every household and a dog in every kennel!

18
Jun
09

Soccer and Iranian Politics

In the rest of the world soccer and politics mix often. So it should be no surprise that the same is occurring right now with Iran.

The Iranian national soccer team recently denounced the presidential election in Iran and signaled their support for Mousavi by wearing green arm bands to their World Cup qualifier against South Korea, in Seoul.

PD*29542301

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Hat Tip: Telegraph

16
Jun
09

How the Iranian political system works

A great and simple visual showing how the Iranian government is set up.

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Hat tip: Infectious Greed




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