Scottish Foreign Policy

'Cuz you know... considering Scotland's foreign policy and their intrusion into Middle Eastern affairs, it was only a matter of time.

The latest attack on Scotland should show you that the Iraq war, foreign policy, etc has nothing to do with radical Islam's attack on western culture.

Glasgow Airport Attack Linked to Attempted London Bombings

Sue me

This blows. It makes me want to go out and EXHALE a whole bunch right in front of a lawyer or an environmentalist.

Law Firms Preparing to Sue over Global Warming

On the other hand, perhaps we'll hear some actual facts for a change from the defense lawyers. Personally, Salem Witch Trials come to mind.. there was a consensus there too.

Crime Pays

As in the previous post where I believe the victim mentality pays (with no positive results for society), it has become obvious to me that crime pays.

Last month, I heard on the radio that there were two major arrests in Calgary on the sale of credit card skimming devices over the internet. I'm listening to the news story on the radio about the first arrest and the news announcer states that this is the 4th time the perpetrator has been arrested on similar but less serious charges THIS YEAR. What is going on in our court systems in Calgary? Shouldn't the second conviction THIS year (considering it was May of THIS YEAR) have resulted in incarceration for the rest of THIS YEAR, or, at the very least, the third!!!?

Aside from that, one of my pet peeves is doing work over again. I feel for the Calgary Police who are arresting criminals over and over again and the perpetrators simply walk out and continue their crimes. Unbelievable.

Victim Mentality Prevents Evolution

Granted, I avoid watching and reading much of the MSM for my news and I am much more informed internationally for it, but I have not seen much outcry from the left for the Palestinians and horrors there. In fact, when asking people, they don't seem to be aware of what is going on. I believe it is because Israel hasn't been involved in the death and destruction in Palestine. Had Israel stepped in, I assure you the many more people would be aware because the MSM and the left would be blaming Israel.

For those of you who do not know, there has been major internal warfare going on in Palestine. I think the following articles are great reads and point to the irrationality of the victim mentality. This victim mentality shows how groups, minorities, cultures, countries, etc do themselves a disservice and do not grow and become stronger. I believe it is part of the problem with society everywhere, including factions of our own.

Palestine is an example of this.

Watch the Fault Line

Israel a beacon for Mid East

h/t National Newswatch

Canadian Taxpayer Insanity OR Why Conservative Radio is being Attacked in the US

The BBC has just completed a report on their own bias in reporting the news. This is refreshing and I wonder why they were prompted to investigate their bias. I would expect their numbers are down or perhaps they receive many complaints. Whatever the reason, good on them for investigating it and good on them for coming through with an honest report on themselves. It is refreshing because they could just bury their heads in the sand and proclaim they have no bias like the MSM who are losing their market share out there.

The mainstream media in the US and Canada could learn a lesson and the CBC, in particular, would do well to read the report. The CBC, funded by our Canadian government, and other MSM outlets (including newspapers and the parliamentary press gallery) continue to intertwine their socialist thinking and left wing bias into news reports. They do not even call them editorials anymore but news. They then wonder why they lose their viewership, readership, etc and why conservative talk radio and blogs are thriving.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. I would think the CBC is insane but on reflection, they continue to do this, have extremely low ratings, and soak up the taxpayers money. It is obviously working for them and ratings are of no consequence to them. It's no wonder I lose my mind whenever I hear of my tax money funding it. I must be insane to think the CBC would consider this report or bother looking at themselves like the BBC has done. Obviously, there is more accountability in the UK.

BBC's Complete Report on its Bias: 'Safeguarding Impartiality in the 21st Century'