Simon Holmes
George is a true human being.
Commentary on current events, politics and politicians, ethics, societ and culture, environmental issues, freedom--just about anything pertaining to life and to living on this earth as human beings
Recent PostsThe headline in this morning’s Yahoo! News reads “Outrage in Washington over Obama’s Japan Bow”. I said “What?” Seems the conservative pundits in DC have their knickers in a knot because President Obama bowed to Emperor Akihito when he me...
Yes, you’re at the right place. After nearly 16 months, I decided to try a new look, something a little brighter, with a less less contrast than the black and white. Stop in, wander around a bit, and leave your comments and suggestions about the ne...
Meam Wye is one of my favorite bloggers. Her blog, “Shining History – Medieval Islamic Civilization” http://www.shininghistory.com – is one I heartily recommend to anyone interested in discovering the rich history of Islamic civilization, esp...
Review of “Habibi”, by Naomi Shihab Nye. Mass Market Paperback. Simon Pulse, 1997. Naomi Shihab Nye brings her poet's voice to this touching story about 14 year old Liyana Abboud and her family as they move from St. Louis, Missouri to Palestine,...
In a speech to an economic panel at the progressive think tank, the Center for American Progress, Vice President Joseph Biden made the following remarks: "If the economy is growing but middle-class and low-income families are falling behind, th...
I’ve always thought of it as a way Americans have of playing “pretend”, as if we can save daylight by saying that’s what we’re doing. It doesn’t fool cows, who insist on being milked at the same time, regardless of what time our clocks...
This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 8 comments.
Simon HolmesGeorge is a true human being.
TrulyfoolGood, substantive posts by someone with sound political and cultural vision. This is for thinking people all over the world, for sure. Good going!
Simon HolmesAye the idiocies of the West George continue to baffle.To think we vote for and pay for these buffoons!
Simon HolmesA well constructed post Ian,keep it coming,kind regards,simon
Simon HolmesAn exceptional blog,by an enlightened man.Your post on the American Taliban resonates.Sadly the internet is riddled with so-called American Christian sites which are little more than the rantings of the ignorant.Should these people ever control the White House the world would be even more dangerous than it is.Keep up the good fight.Kind regards,Simon
Dr.James A. LeeExcellent blog. Well stated and written. Strong content.
Nuray Ahmeti will visit you very soon agaiain.thanks for everything
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Perfect as always, George the world needs your wisdom.
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