By Rolland Smith, on February 8th, 2012
“U.S. vows to cut $1.5B in aid to Egypt over trials
By Oren Dorell, USA TODAY
CAIRO – Members of Egypt’s newly elected government refused to back off from charges that 19 Americans and several other foreigners are aiding violent protests and will be tried. The United States called it an illegitimate crackdown on
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By Rolland Smith, on March 18th, 2011
Tis almost spring and soon the rose bushes will bloom. Most of us have at onetime or another sent flowers to someone and aside from the written wishes of love, or sympathy or get well, flowers, especially roses, have a language all of their own. The burgundy rose, for instance, signifies simplicity and
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By Rolland Smith, on February 18th, 2011
Once again, in this old world, I am disappointed in the morality and actions of humankind. I know, I know, I should think differently because of my long time reportorial observations of what is seemingly a sordid planet, but …
I am referring to the brutal beating and sexual attack on correspondent Lara Logan,
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By Rolland Smith, on February 4th, 2011
I have been watching the changes and the conflict in Egypt. I cannot, not watch. Every news program; all the major news organizations have a presence in that ancient area. I almost feel like a voyeur as I watch brother fight brother and ideology battle ideology.
Revolution, conflict, demands for change, and uprisings are
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EGYPT’S IDIOCY
“U.S. vows to cut $1.5B in aid to Egypt over trials
By Oren Dorell, USA TODAY
CAIRO – Members of Egypt’s newly elected government refused to back off from charges that 19 Americans and several other foreigners are aiding violent protests and will be tried. The United States called it an illegitimate crackdown on
Continue reading EGYPT’S IDIOCY