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The Fourth of July

On July 5, 2011, in Ariel Ceylan, Blogging, Guest Writers, History, Political Comments, Uncategorized, by Ariel Ceylan

The Fourth of July is America’s celebration of independence, no? I think that initially, this was the occasion for the event, however, these past few years have shown this concept not to be the case. Oftener than not, the fourth of July has turned into an excuse to have a fete. It’s an excuse to [...]

In Time For 4th Of July Celebration: Obama Strips Oval Office’s Red, White & Blue Decor

On July 3, 2011, in Articles, Greenfield, MA, Political Comments, Politics, Politics in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Satire, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

The fact remains, US citizenship is a privilege. Every US citizen has the indisputable right to be proud of being an American. However, American citizenship also includes a responsibility, and that responsibility is to know what you are proud of. Familiarize yourself with the facts. Read books. Read newspapers. Watch the news on TV. Ignorance is poison to everything that the forefathers fought and died for.

Stop Torture In Tibet Campaign by "Free Tibet," London

On April 1, 2011, in Political Comments, Politics, Press Release, by Wilfried F. Voss

To shine a spotlight on the widespread use of torture in Tibet British actors lent their voices to Tibetan torture survivors who can not speak out for themselves. Watch Dominic West, Juliet Stevenson and David Threlfall and listen to Alan Rickman.

Why I Created My Own Online Newspaper

On January 13, 2011, in Blogging, Greenfield, MA, Political Comments, Politics in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Writing & Publishing, by Wilfried F. Voss

What are good reasons to start an online newspaper in Greenfield, Massachusetts, you may ask? The answer is simple: Bigotry, hypocrisy, racism… Will that do?

Charlie Brooker: Rightwingers Are Brilliant At Creating Snappy-But-Misleading Nicknames

On August 31, 2010, in Lifestyle, Neurotica, Political Comments, by Wilfried F. Voss

I bring all this up because I’ve been thinking some more about the “Ground Zero mosque” debate. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about the horrible brilliance of the opponents’ endlessly parroted, emotionally charged phrase “Ground Zero mosque”, used to describe something which – at the risk of regurgitating last week’s column – isn’t at Ground Zero and isn’t a mosque.

Change Made by Thomas Jefferson in Original Declaration of Independence Draft

On July 4, 2010, in Political Comments, by Wilfried F. Voss

Jefferson originally had written the phrase “our fellow subjects.” But he apparently changed his mind. Heavily scrawled over the word “subjects” was an alternative, the word “citizens.”

George W. Bush Voted Worst President Ever

On July 2, 2010, in Political Comments, by Wilfried F. Voss

George W. Bush, had entered the survey at 23rd when the study was last conducted one year into his first term. Today, just one year after leaving office, the former president has found himself in the bottom five at 39th rated especially poorly in handling the economy, communication, ability to compromise, foreign policy accomplishments and intelligence.

Bloody Sunday: PM Apologizes For Killings

On June 15, 2010, in Political Comments, The Bleeding Hills, by Wilfried F. Voss

David Cameron today issued a formal apology on behalf of the state for the “unjustified and unjustifiable” killing of 14 civil rights marchers by British soldiers on Bloody Sunday in Derry 38 years ago.

Blair Pressed Not To Call Bloody Sunday Inquiry

On June 15, 2010, in Political Comments, The Bleeding Hills, by Wilfried F. Voss

In my novel The Bleeding Hills I raise the view that conservative powers, including those of the British security establishment, are, in a passive defensive way, not interested in upholding the Good Friday agreement, and, in all consequence, refuse to support lasting peace in Northern Ireland.

Bloody Sunday – Saville Report Will Be Published

On June 14, 2010, in Political Comments, The Bleeding Hills, by Wilfried F. Voss

Today I found an article in The Guardian which represents the most critical account of British handling of the affair I have ever read in an English newspaper. It bluntly addresses the cover-up by British troops that continues to this day.

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