At the moment the Thai Economy is in great shape – the baht is very stong compared to us dollar or GBP and many other currencies.
Thai politics is for Thai and does not effect Touism because if it did then hard working Thai’s would then confront the red shirts and they would lose a lot of their support.
Long Term – who knows – what happens in China, India, America or Europe will have more effect on Thai economy than any Thailand protest.
Mar
9
Mar
9
Turkish Rocker With Political Messages.
Cem Karaca, was born on April 5, 1945, to an Armenian mother and a Turkish father of Azerbajcan
origin, both professional actors. He began his career in 1967 as a singer in a band called Apaslar; his popularity reached its peak with his fusion of traditional Anatolian rhythms with elements of contemporary rock.
It was not only his dark bass voice that won millions of fans in Turkey but also his political message, in both songs and statements, which grew stronger during Political Unrest in Turkey in the late 1970’s.
Duration : 0:2:54
Mar
9
Credit Crunch and Recession sparks protests and riots
Economic related protests and riots are occuring around the world from Iceland to China. The mainstream media in the U.S. gives relatively little or no coverage to these events. On January 23, 2009, the Prime Minister of Iceland, Geir Haarde resigned from office following several months of protests over the banking collapse and credit squeeze. The resignation of the Minister of Business Affairs followed two days later. Economic conditions in Iceland and other parts of the world continue to deteriorate as the effects of the credit crisis affect the general economy. The world economy appears to be sliding deeper into recession and possibly something worse. Read more on the economic downturn here. Protests in Iceland are happening on a near daily basis and are becoming edgier as tensions mount amidst the declining economy. You can see more about Iceland’s economic fallout and protests at the excellent blog (written and updated frequently by a native Icelander) here http://iceland-dori.blogspot.com/
Economic related rioting is also increasing in Eastern Europe. In particular, Latvia has seen some extremely violent rioting. Rioting has also been seen in Greece, Bulgaria and Lithuania.See videos below.
There is a great deal of unrest in China, as the recession in the United States and Europe is drastically reducing demand for factory produced goods made there. In particular, the city of Guangdong, has seen large scale rioting by recently unemployed factory workers who were left desparate and destitute after factory closures. Most economists agree that China requires a minimum of 8% economic growth just to provide enough jobs to keep pace with the huge numbers of new people entering the workforce due to population growth. Recently, the growth rate dipped to 6.8% and projections indicate that it may decline to 5% which indicates severe economic problems and increased social upheaval.
Duration : 0:2:15
Mar
6
I know some African nations have have had endless political turmoil, and many face problems like rebels, and child soldiers, etc.
but how come we do not here so much about this.
I want to know more.
Are child soldiers still a major problem in Africa today? if so, in what african nation?
also, which African nation is having the most problems politically, and problems with Rebels, and fighting?
and what are the names of the groups that are causing these problems( child soldiers, violence, etc.)?
I know the UN has gotten involved a little, but who else? I know many non profit organizations have been working to help, but any major factors involved to make it stop?
and how can a 15 year old like me help?
i saw a video of the invisible children org, and i saw these 3 guys go to africa and help out, and film to get people more educated on this topic, and that is something I would like to do.
hopefully when i graduate I may be able to do something like this.
but for now, what can I do?
Thanks!
They don’t want you to know what is going on outside the boarder.
All of the stuff you hear about is going on, nobody makes it up, they see and hear about these happening when they travel abroad.
I have been to Africa 8 times (North to South). They are poor and corrupt. Good example is Somalia.
Things happen that you don’t hear about. Remember when Clinton “wagged the dog” and ordered the launching of cruise missile to take out some “terrorist compounds”? Well I was there and those cruise missiles took out a bunch of women and children. People here never heard about that.
What can you do?, Stay informed, research, check out the organizations that are working over there, get a pen pal over there. I have friends there, they always let me know what is going on. While I was there I always read their newspaper.
The mid African countries are the worse for what you are interested in.
It is definitely something to consider for your future, study the cultures there, know the people and their struggles.
Mar
6
Thousands of people displaced by fighting in Somalia are ending up in the relatively peaceful neighbouring territory, Somaliland.
Once part of Somalia, it is now a self-declared republic in the troubled Horn of Africa region, and has been seeking international recognition of its independence since 1991.
Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow, in Burao, the main city of Togdheer province, says the complicated nature of local politics is blocking relief efforts.
Somaliland is a former British protectorate in north western Somalia.
In 1960, it gained its independence and united with what was then Italian Somaliland to form the Somalia republic.
In 1991, it declared independence after Mohamed Siad Barre, the Somali military leader, was overthrown.
Tension over the Somaliland presidential election, which was due to have been held on September 27, has given rise to fears that the self-declared territory could become a failed state like its neighbour Somalia.
The polls have been postponed indefinitely due to serious differences between the political parties since 2008.
The complicated nature of local politics is blocking relief efforts in Burao
This uncertainty has led to increased concern about Somaliland in the international community, and a flare-up of political animosity within the territory.
Recent violence, particularly in the capital Hargeysa, has shown that the crisis in Somaliland has changed from being political to one of security and stability.
Despite the unrest in September, Somaliland has a relatively stable democracy.
It has a population of 3.5 million people, according to government estimates, and is a relatively stable democracy even though it has not been internationally recognised.
This is partly because it has developed a unique hybrid system of government.
The row over elections – largely seen as a test for this fledgling nation – threatens to divide it.
Duration : 0:2:39
Mar
6
Research agenda 21. Watch Edgame blueprint for global enslavement and the Obama Deception.
Duration : 0:8:23
Mar
3
Turkish Rocker With Political Messages.
Cem Karaca, was born on April 5, 1945, to an Armenian mother and a Turkish father of Azerbajcan
origin, both professional actors. He began his career in 1967 as a singer in a band called Apaslar; his popularity reached its peak with his fusion of traditional Anatolian rhythms with elements of contemporary rock.
It was not only his dark bass voice that won millions of fans in Turkey but also his political message, in both songs and statements, which grew stronger during Political Unrest in Turkey in the late 1970’s…
www.barismanco.de’yi hazirlayan arkadasa tesekkürler…
Duration : 0:4:14
Mar
3
My view of past and recent events. I take a shot at just about everyone.
In the “age of information”, dis-information, snippets and sound bites still rule. The media is a cheerful ally to our fascist American duopoly. Profiting where it can from terrorism, disease, war and Political Unrest here and abroad. Neither US party can, or will change anything, as they are owned by Corporatations who pay the bills for elections. Corporations that pollute the air, water, ground and the minds of their “customers”. Corporations that mingle with and become entwined in government, a.k.a. Fascism.
Read the book- “Gangs of America- The Rise of Corporate power and the disabling of Democracy” by Ted Nace, BK Books San Francisco 2003, 2005
The song is “Dialog” by Voodoo People. This features samples of a 1965 interview of Bob Dylan, where he absolutely trashes TIME magazine. I grabbed a bunch of images from the web over time and sort of strung them together around the song. Dylan suggested then to create a collage of images, so here is my take on that.
Beware the media-joker! Beware the sacred-religious cow!
Fascist, Communist, Socialist, or Capitalist: “Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is in an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob, and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.” Frederick Douglass (1817 – 1895)
I do not own any of the images used herein, in cases of any copyrighted images I cite fair use doctrine. I do not profit in any way from the use of these images.
Duration : 0:5:44
Feb
28
Azerbaijan took advantage of this situation and attacked Kharabakg in Martakert region, took over Armenian post and refused to back out, Armenia counterattacked and got the Armenian post back. There has been ceasefire violations in past, but not this big.
What do you is the most politically correct solution for the internal political conflict?
RIP the 8 Armenians that passed away in the clashes, officer or civilian dont matter, its the same pain we are ALL Armenian.
What do you think is the most politically correct solution for the internal political conflict in Armenia?
Both sides did good and bad stuff. But at this point my suggestion will be to unite the people by lifting state of emergency, lifting independent media ban, opening of internet access of Armenian news sites. Releasing all political prisoners except those who actually killed someone on March 1, 2008. Accepting the elections as is, forming a government that includes Serj, Levon, Artur and Kocharian. Remember nobody is perfect, and no one can be good for everyone.
When these politicians unite, people will unite. Then we will have true democracy in Armenia. The problem with our politicians is that whoever is in the parliament they dont respect the law, and we all Armenians have this “gokhakan” side that we use regardless of being a mafioso or a politician.
I should let you guys know that I am not politically involved for Armenia. I do not belong to any party. But my heart aches about what is going on in Armenia. Starting from the election fraud, beatings, ballot stuffing, protests, riot, 8 people killed, state of emergency, and news blockade. The candidate that i wanted to win was Arthur Baghdasaryan because he is young, full of energy, new face, and from the new generation. I never wanted Levon to participate, but at the end he was the strongest opposition who dared to surface the fraud to the public and peacefully protested for 11 days. People were angry because their vote was stolen, but they protested peacefully for 11 days, they were even dancing during the protests. I am concerned about the people who suffer. Why would 500,000 people protest? Something has to be wrong. We dont live there, we dont know. I pray for the Armenians around the world to UNITE as ONE nation under ONE flag. YERAGUYN DROSH.
Armenians must Unite, no matter what.
Feb
28
civil unrest Fema Camps