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“The G8 has the interests of the rest of the world at heart – until they conflict with its own.” ~ George Monbiot.

The above quote by George Monbiot encapsulates the political power of the G8 nations and is the reason many, ed many thousands are protesting in the German town of Heiligendamm this week.

In his blog today Monbiot scrutinizes one aspect of a political system that makes a mockery of the fine words and empty promises that are the sole outcome of all G8 summit conferences. He takes the sad plight of Filipino mothers and their babies, examining their victimization by the multinational companies manufacturing artificial breast milk substitutes.

It makes for depressing reading, yet this is just one example out of a multitude that extend throughout the world and affect everything we buy, creating dire consequences for Third World poverty.

His article, “Breast Beating” is available HERE.

Filed under: Vultures

At first glimpse, one could be excused for thinking the Pope had changed allegiance. After all, the sun was worshiped long before some carpenter from Nazareth made a name for himself upsetting the Jews and Romans. Surely, it’s quite feasible for el Popey to have seen another Light?

That does appear to be the case, only in this instance the Guardian headline: “Vatican Decides Its Power Must Come From Sun”, has a more modern interpretation. Benedict is turning green.

Of course, it wouldn’t do to stick wind-turbines all over the Vatican, though the amount of crap el Popey and his minions spout may well be sufficient to power a small city on methane energy.

No, the Vatican has turned to the sun for the energy requirements of all its 108.7 acres and work is beginning on replacing the 4,800 aging concrete roof tiles of the vast Paul VI hall with exact replica solar panels.

El Popey’s chief engineer said of the project, “[it will] …..put the Holy See in the forefront of solar energy technology”.

At a cost of $3.3 million for one roof I would hope it would.

Only recently Popey Benedict urged us all to “respect creation” and “focus on the needs of sustainable development.”

I’d be happy to do so. Now, if he just gives me $3.3 million, I’ll get my roof done – and everyone else’s in our town.

More HERE.

Filed under: Holy heat

Most news stories are fairly depressing these days, but just occasionally one will send a welcoming sense of cheer and warmth through the vitals, and a mighty cry of, “YES! THANK YOU, GOD!” will burst forth from the lips.

Such was the case while reading the article in today’s Guardian, entitled, “US Border Vigilantes Declare War On Themselves.”

It seems that warm-hearted and intellectual band of gentlemen known as the “Minutemen” have begun fighting among themselves, to the point that hundreds of them are leaving Arizona and heading home.

The only comment one can make is, “Good riddance!” It’s time this bunch of over-macho, John Wayne impersonators, stopped playing their Alamo cowboy games and went out and got a proper job.

Vigilantes have never achieved anything worthwhile anywhere. They stir up hatred, create menace, and have an irresponsible disregard for law and order, which should in any civilized society be left to properly authorized law enforcement officers.

The hope is their reign of terror on the Mexican border will quickly end, along with the sudden and illogical screams of Americans for barriers, to keep out the people they rely on to pick their crops and clean up their empty Coke cans.

More HERE.

Filed under: Home to mom