Church teaches interracial marriage is plan of devil

The Christian right-wing dominate much of society. But should they? Appleby Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas teaches that African Americans have the color of skin that they do because the son of Noah, Ham, had sex with his drunk father. This story is of course a myth,...

Italy’s New PM sets out priorities

http://economicrisis.com/italys-new-pm-sets-out-priorities/6449 Italy’s New PM sets out priorities Striking a balance between his centre-left party and Berlusconi’s centre-right, is key to his cabinet’s success. Setting out his priorities, Europe was number one. ...

A tale of two Freds, one who welcomed you and one who hated you

Everyone of my age loved Mr. Rogers growing up. My age being the same age of watching the Incredible Hulk and MASH on television. Simply, Fred Rogers is one of the greatest and most wonderful men that our nation has ever produced. Although I an atheist and he was a...

Portugal – Back In The Penalty Box

http://economicrisis.com/portugal-back-in-the-penalty-box/4720 Portugal – Back In The Penalty Box Mário Alberto Nobre Lopes Soares is a Portuguese politician who served as Prime Minister of Portugal from 1976 to 1978 and from 1983 to 1985. He was then the President...

Atheists attacked and large public support for Christianity

As an atheist, I never realized that I was a threat to take down the remains of the World Trade Center. That I was trying to "finish the job" that Muslim terrorists committed on 9/11/01. I must be, because some guy named Shawn Akers (who I haven't even heard of until 5...

Bilderberg 2013: Probably England, Possibly Germany

http://economicrisis.com/bilderberg-2013-probably-england-possibly-germany/4327 Bilderberg 2013: Probably England, Possibly Germany Bilderberg sleuth James P. Tucker Jr. has recently reported that the coming Bilderberg-campfire will be lit somewhere in the vicinity of...

U.S. Economy Not Great, But Better Than Most

http://economicrisis.com/u-s-economy-not-great-but-better-than-most/4233 U.S. Economy Not Great, But Better Than Most In the last four weeks, I have traveled to Sofia, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, London, Milan, Frankfurt, Berlin, Paris, Beijing, Tokyo, Istanbul, and throughout...

The rise of the bitcoin: Virtual gold or cyber-bubble?

The rise of the bitcoin: Virtual gold or cyber-bubble? A currency surging in value at a breathtaking rate this week belongs to no nation and is issued by no central bank. It can be used to buy gold in California, a hamburger in Berlin or a house in Alberta. When desired,...

Conservative compares same sex marriage to marrying dogs and kids

A few points on same sex marriage while watching the debates at the Supreme Court and reading posts about it.  First, to those who state that marriage did not originate with government, it did though. It originated among early human groups, maybe living in cave. That was...

How can a DUI arrest lead to two years in jail without a trial?

Some interesting things happened in the news. I. A Republican legislator in Oregon is stating that there should be increased taxes on bicycles, because bike riders produce more global warming gases than cars. While I have my doubts that he even believes in global warming, I...