Okayyy...to see the article here is the extra splendid address:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/29/world/asia/29india.html?em
Woo.
So here goes, pumpkin.
In this lovely article, or not so lovely, we see the terrible clashings of two entirely different religions. Recently, a Hindu leader in India was killed, along with four of his followers. The Hindus had reason to believe that Christians were behind the work (due to prior episodes of violence between the two), while police believed that Maoist rebels were behind the dubious deeds. Yet, the Hindus following the fallen leader took revenge wildly against Christians in the vicinity. Many have been killed, and over 1,000 Christian homes have been set on fire, leaving over 5,000 homeless. In response, many Hindus have also been attacked, spurring even more acts of violence. To protest, more than 40,000 Christian educational centers across India will be closed. Now, the audience of this article is obviously those individuals interested in either all world happenings, or maybe those who are intrigued by religious condemnation. The Hindus versus the Christians..that is one interesting topic. For me, personally, I was interested in this article because simply I am interested in religious clashes. I am not over here going "Woo! Go Christians!" or "Woo! Be Hindu!". No. I am just...learning more every day, I guess. Because honestly, I knew nothing about this whole scenario before. I mean, it would be ignorant to not think that there is some type of Hindu vs. Christian violence going on in *INDIA*. But still, of this latest offset of events, I was entirely ignorant. So I learned much from the dear NY Times article. Such as the leader that was shot down was in fact Laxmanananda Saraswati . No, I have no idea who that is. But it was interesting to know. Also, along with the Christian homes being burnt, small chapels and churches are also being maniacally torched. AND! The Pope, yes Benedict XVI himself, condemned the act in his weekly address at the Vatican. Now, one thing left unanswered for me: Where are these thousands of people left homeless going to go? Are they just going to remain homeless? Countless Hindus and Christians suddenly shifted into being nomads? That isn't fair. They need some type of shelter..preferably a fire-proof one.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Analysis: Biden pick shows lack of confidence
So Obama picked Joe Biden for his running mate. If you didn't know this, for goodness sake people...watch the news. The article chosen expresses a concern that Obama's choice is his way of making up for his lack of experience. Because as we all know, or should know, Biden has been in office longer than half the population has been alive.
Righto. The questions next.
1. I've pretty much answered this already, but for conformity's sake, the article is about Barack Obama's choice of Joe Biden for his running mate. The analysis is showing that Obama is thought to have chosen Biden because of his years of experience, the area Obama is most criticized for lacking in. Yet Biden is also an expert in national defense, something else critics have harped on.
2. The audience is unfortunately media along with the general "political" public. We all know things like this go straight to the media. And this form of media is only leading to further, more exaggerated forms of media. -Sigh-.
3. The Interest in this article stems from my total support of Barack Obama and my concern with whom he chooses as his VP. Pretty simple to understand, I would think.
4. I knew that Biden had been chosen early this Saturday morning. I was actually half asleep when I learned it, so I ventured this morning to learn what critics were saying. Voila. Article.
5. Learned:
-Hillary Rodham Clinton didn't even make his short list. This kind of makes me happy. Considering the fact that the two together would make a very unhappy duo, I think she should definitely have been left out. As she was. :)
-I actually wasn't aware of Biden's experience with National Security. That's pretty sweet. haha.
-Controverrrrrrssyyyyyy.....Biden isn't exactly a change agent. I mean, he's been there for ages. So, if Obama is all about change...and Biden isn't the best for that particular scene..-gasp-. We just have to watch it unfold, I suppose.
6. My question: If it is known that Clinton didn't make the short list...who did? What were his options? Or was Biden some type of Hobson's choice or something?
There you are, kitten.
I am expecting some major criticism coming from you on this one Brandi. Talking about his inadequacy and other character flaws...yep.
Well, let's get this over with...
Righto. The questions next.
1. I've pretty much answered this already, but for conformity's sake, the article is about Barack Obama's choice of Joe Biden for his running mate. The analysis is showing that Obama is thought to have chosen Biden because of his years of experience, the area Obama is most criticized for lacking in. Yet Biden is also an expert in national defense, something else critics have harped on.
2. The audience is unfortunately media along with the general "political" public. We all know things like this go straight to the media. And this form of media is only leading to further, more exaggerated forms of media. -Sigh-.
3. The Interest in this article stems from my total support of Barack Obama and my concern with whom he chooses as his VP. Pretty simple to understand, I would think.
4. I knew that Biden had been chosen early this Saturday morning. I was actually half asleep when I learned it, so I ventured this morning to learn what critics were saying. Voila. Article.
5. Learned:
-Hillary Rodham Clinton didn't even make his short list. This kind of makes me happy. Considering the fact that the two together would make a very unhappy duo, I think she should definitely have been left out. As she was. :)
-I actually wasn't aware of Biden's experience with National Security. That's pretty sweet. haha.
-Controverrrrrrssyyyyyy.....Biden isn't exactly a change agent. I mean, he's been there for ages. So, if Obama is all about change...and Biden isn't the best for that particular scene..-gasp-. We just have to watch it unfold, I suppose.
6. My question: If it is known that Clinton didn't make the short list...who did? What were his options? Or was Biden some type of Hobson's choice or something?
There you are, kitten.
I am expecting some major criticism coming from you on this one Brandi. Talking about his inadequacy and other character flaws...yep.
Well, let's get this over with...
Sunday, August 17, 2008
My Meticulous Existence
-Ahem-
'Ello, all. I suppose to start this whole blog thing off with a bang, I am supposed to tell all about myself, which thankfully I am very good at. Well, that depends on what aspect of myself. For example, I can tell you all about the decisions I make, but I can't tell you how I make them. Honestly, I'm not so sure half the time why I do what I do. But I suppose that would be the same for everyone.
So, "3 random facts" I believe was the requirement. Excuse me while I ridiculously exceed that number.
I have a major obsession with coffee. No human on earth should drink as much coffee as I do. It's actually not the safest thing for me to do, but somehow I am unstoppable near the smell. I guess if I was a miserable drug addict, this would be my drug of choice.
Next: I'm a tragic geek. In every way possible. For example: For fun, I accompany my brother to the college library. Yeah. Reading ridiculous amounts, writing fits, taking at-home courses...I have no hope in life. But I enjoy it and I guess that's all that matters.
Also, I'm authoritative. I don't mean to be, but I can't stand when things aren't going the way they should. Hence the reason my mind is so screwed up. I don't mean bossy, not that I'm never that way, but I mean more....a perfectionist. I feel the need to make sure that my opinion is expressed and contemplated. Don't get me wrong; I don't go home and cry if I don't get my way. I just mean that if things are going steadily chaotic, I want to help. And by helping, I untentionally turn into some type of control-freak.
Oh well. :]
Next, and it doesn't take much to figure this out: I'm a music freak.
No way around it. I listen to music at every opportunity I have. I don't turn all psycho and restrict myself to one type of music. Oh no, I listen to a little bit of everything. Except country and rap because I don't think anybody in their right mind can stand either of them any more. But by anything I mean anything worth listening to and interpreting. I learned to play guitar and some piano, although I would call myself an expert on neither.
Umm, I suppose it would be suitable to mention my life goals, eh? After high school I have every intention on majoring in psychology. Clinical psychology, to be more precise. I do intend upon receiving my PhD in the subject, which will take ages, I know. But, I'm a very dedicated person.
Haha. I have a mentally retarded cat. That just ran through my mind as something you should know. And I'm serious. He has a brain legion. It's sad, kind of. His name is Phillip. =]
One major thing about me that only people who are close to me would know: I prefer to live in a fictional world. I oftentimes (okay, more than not) hate the real world. Who doesn't? It's not a very lively and fun-filled place. So whether I am forcing myself into a world in a novel or into some place in my own imagination, I usually retreat. I suppose it helps to deal with the stress, and it works, thankfully. But the issue: I develop unrealistic goals. I mean...fictional world made up of fictional characters...where does that leave the characters from the real world? So I push them out and rely on my fictional life to get me through. Pathetic, I know, but it is merely a way to cope. Everyone has their quirks, I would assume.
Also, anyone that knows me knows one thing specifically: I loooovvvveeee to argue. To take two (or more) conflicting ideas and put them head to head. Seriously. For one thing, I defend my argument to the death, but I am NOT naive enough to believe that my opinion is infallible. I'm not haughty, I'm not arrogant, and I'm not pompous. I just love to defend my opinions. First off, there are so many people that will argue that they are right, no way around it. They know. NOBODY KNOWS! That's just my point. It is impossible to know anything! Seriously, we could be living in some type of bubble surrounded by thousands of other bubbles. Okay, sorry. This one is getting off subject. Point is: I love to argue with people that think their argument is infallible. It makes me feel accomplished when I prove a point that they can't argue against. =] I know. Sadistic, eh?
So, I'm pretty sure whoever is reading this is really tired of hearing me go on about myself for ages. So let me sum the rest of myself up really quick:
I'm a melodramatic, easily-offended, highly irratible, persnickety, techo-loving, attention-seeking, teenage, entirely resourceful, travel-loving, sometimes obnoxious, random, eccentric, easily obsessed, entertaining, and woefully manic high school basket case.
=]
Adios.
'Ello, all. I suppose to start this whole blog thing off with a bang, I am supposed to tell all about myself, which thankfully I am very good at. Well, that depends on what aspect of myself. For example, I can tell you all about the decisions I make, but I can't tell you how I make them. Honestly, I'm not so sure half the time why I do what I do. But I suppose that would be the same for everyone.
So, "3 random facts" I believe was the requirement. Excuse me while I ridiculously exceed that number.
I have a major obsession with coffee. No human on earth should drink as much coffee as I do. It's actually not the safest thing for me to do, but somehow I am unstoppable near the smell. I guess if I was a miserable drug addict, this would be my drug of choice.
Next: I'm a tragic geek. In every way possible. For example: For fun, I accompany my brother to the college library. Yeah. Reading ridiculous amounts, writing fits, taking at-home courses...I have no hope in life. But I enjoy it and I guess that's all that matters.
Also, I'm authoritative. I don't mean to be, but I can't stand when things aren't going the way they should. Hence the reason my mind is so screwed up. I don't mean bossy, not that I'm never that way, but I mean more....a perfectionist. I feel the need to make sure that my opinion is expressed and contemplated. Don't get me wrong; I don't go home and cry if I don't get my way. I just mean that if things are going steadily chaotic, I want to help. And by helping, I untentionally turn into some type of control-freak.
Oh well. :]
Next, and it doesn't take much to figure this out: I'm a music freak.
No way around it. I listen to music at every opportunity I have. I don't turn all psycho and restrict myself to one type of music. Oh no, I listen to a little bit of everything. Except country and rap because I don't think anybody in their right mind can stand either of them any more. But by anything I mean anything worth listening to and interpreting. I learned to play guitar and some piano, although I would call myself an expert on neither.
Umm, I suppose it would be suitable to mention my life goals, eh? After high school I have every intention on majoring in psychology. Clinical psychology, to be more precise. I do intend upon receiving my PhD in the subject, which will take ages, I know. But, I'm a very dedicated person.
Haha. I have a mentally retarded cat. That just ran through my mind as something you should know. And I'm serious. He has a brain legion. It's sad, kind of. His name is Phillip. =]
One major thing about me that only people who are close to me would know: I prefer to live in a fictional world. I oftentimes (okay, more than not) hate the real world. Who doesn't? It's not a very lively and fun-filled place. So whether I am forcing myself into a world in a novel or into some place in my own imagination, I usually retreat. I suppose it helps to deal with the stress, and it works, thankfully. But the issue: I develop unrealistic goals. I mean...fictional world made up of fictional characters...where does that leave the characters from the real world? So I push them out and rely on my fictional life to get me through. Pathetic, I know, but it is merely a way to cope. Everyone has their quirks, I would assume.
Also, anyone that knows me knows one thing specifically: I loooovvvveeee to argue. To take two (or more) conflicting ideas and put them head to head. Seriously. For one thing, I defend my argument to the death, but I am NOT naive enough to believe that my opinion is infallible. I'm not haughty, I'm not arrogant, and I'm not pompous. I just love to defend my opinions. First off, there are so many people that will argue that they are right, no way around it. They know. NOBODY KNOWS! That's just my point. It is impossible to know anything! Seriously, we could be living in some type of bubble surrounded by thousands of other bubbles. Okay, sorry. This one is getting off subject. Point is: I love to argue with people that think their argument is infallible. It makes me feel accomplished when I prove a point that they can't argue against. =] I know. Sadistic, eh?
So, I'm pretty sure whoever is reading this is really tired of hearing me go on about myself for ages. So let me sum the rest of myself up really quick:
I'm a melodramatic, easily-offended, highly irratible, persnickety, techo-loving, attention-seeking, teenage, entirely resourceful, travel-loving, sometimes obnoxious, random, eccentric, easily obsessed, entertaining, and woefully manic high school basket case.
=]
Adios.
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