Tag Archives: Sri Lanka

207 dead, including several Americans, after explosions across Sri Lanka on Easter

Isn’t Islam a “wonderful” faith? Why yes it is say all of the Muslim apologists. They will argue that Islam is the religion of peace. That Muslims have been discriminated against and therefore this is their way of fighting back. … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka declared a 10-day nation-wide state of emergency after clashes reach fever pitch

Ever notice what the common denominator is in just about every nation where violence is rampant? You guessed it, Muslims are the common denominator. Asia, the Middle East, north Africa, etc. Wherever these people (Muslims) are present in large numbers, … Continue reading

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Afghan Taliban kill 21 soldiers, suspend prisoner swap attempt

I believe it’s time to scrap the idea that there can be productive peace talks with these barbarians. The only thing Muslims understand is violence. Trying to conduct meaningful peace talks with them is like sitting in a pit of … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka investigating monk’s self-immolation

What is there to investigate? Anyone stupid enough to set himself on fire, which has to be one of the worst, most painful ways to die is just a plain imbecile. And of course, once again, religion plays a role … Continue reading

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Former Catholic brother arrested in New Zealand after Australian police file 252 sex charges

No one should be surprised by this news; it’s just more of the same… TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press | Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand – New Zealand police have arrested a … Continue reading

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21 dead, 270,000 homeless in Sri Lankan floods

Not to be insensitive to the suffering of people, which I certainly feel for… But if these devastating and deadly floods continue in places such as Australia, Brazil and Sri Lanka, God may need to summon a modern-day version of … Continue reading

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Pope puts stamp on church future with new cardinals

It’s truly remarkable that the Roman Catholic Church, this corrupt organization of misfits, is still in business and still popular. Throughout the ages this church has been guilty of all kinds of crimes against humanity, not the least of which … Continue reading

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Pope names 24 new cardinals

This is so amusing. The Pope names 24 new Cardinals and some of them are in posts such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Sri Lanka. This says something about the reaches of the Roman Catholic Church, … Continue reading

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Saudi official denies Sri Lankan maid was abused

No comment… TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A Saudi official has denied a Sri Lankan maid’s allegations that the couple she worked for in the Gulf kingdom hammered nails and needles into … Continue reading

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28 killed in hotel fire in Iraq’s Kurdish region

People from a variety of countries have died in this tragedy. These deaths could have been avoided had building codes required smoke detectors, a fire alarm system, a fire sprinkler system and properly designed exit stairwells. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading

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Five feared dead from stricken boat: Australia

I didn’t realize that Australia had an “immigration problem” similar to that of the United States; albeit at a much smaller scale. It seems countries that pretty much have their act together are always the “target” of individuals living in … Continue reading

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World populations by country

For information, below are the latest population figures for all of the countries in the world. Notice that China and India make up almost 40% of the total world population. That is amazing! TGO Source: Wikipedia Rank Country / Territory … Continue reading

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The world’s strongest earthquakes

Here are some interesting facts about earthquakes: TGO Refer to information below. Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press Here is a list of earthquakes that registered at least magnitude 8.6. • May 22, 1960: A magnitude 9.5 earthquake in … Continue reading

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