Posts Tagged ‘ democracy ’

Global Disease Infects Portugal

Global Disease Infects Portugal

September 20, 2011

Thats how it feels when everywhere you turn there are victims of some rapidly spreading phenomenon that leaves dispair and suffering in its wake.  Here in Lisbon the headlines read "Nation Reduces Its Deficit By 22%" with a sort of pride; the demands of the global bankers are being met....

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Guardian Piece on Sousa Mendes

Guardian Piece on Sousa Mendes

March 29, 2011

Today my piece on visiting the Casa do Passal and the Legacy of Sousa Aristides de Sousa Mendes was published on the Guardian CiF. It looks at the failure to truly honor his memory as well as  how even today there are those with the power to decide to break...

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The Streets of Chisinau

The Streets of Chisinau

April 7, 2009

The first messages came in via twitter, a confrontation between young protesters and police in Moldova.  Then, more clicking and a few more messages, live video feeds from Chisinau via Romanian television, reports of 1 young protester dead, 2 cops also killed. No confirmation.  Watching the video feed: scenes...

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bmtv91 New Jersey Voter Fraud Alert

October 8, 2008

Attention all who are concerned with voter fraud and/or New Jerseans: this video involves you.  IF you want your vote counted this election, you're going to have to you absentee ballots. The voting computers they use throughout the state, especially those in Union County, have not met necessary requirements....

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bmtv83 Lisbon 1974

April 25, 2008

The 25 of April is a very special day. As per tradition, here's a video blog entry paying tribute to 25 de Abril in Portugal.

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