Thursday, January 28, 2010

Could Hamid Karzai Reconcile With The Taliban?


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January 28-2010:

Could Hamid Karzai Reconcile With The Taliban?

Ever since the US bombed the El Qaeda camps in Afghanistan, and supported the Northern Alliance Mujadeen army, which eventually defeated or chased out the Taliban government in the Southern Regions of that country. Things have gone from bad
to worse politically, economically, regionally, and militarily for that country.

Governor General Hamid Karzai, was the result of the US influence and involvement in that country's current political climate and reality. This man's notoriety for corruption, is well known. And large segments of the population does not believe that he could mange that country effectively, or bring about national security either. And most would also like the US & NATO troops to permanently leave that country.

But they face a political and economic dilemma, mostly caused by the incursions of US and NATO troops therein, and are wary of the daily loss of citizen's lives in the hundreds. Most of which is caused from US and NATO Air strikes, coupled with radical Taliban suicide bombers on a daily basis.

Hamid Karzai Wants Taliban Inclusion:

The Taliban ruled this country with a strong hand according to their concept of SHARIA law. Women were brutally beaten, killed, acid thrown in their faces, and prevented from getting an education. When the Taliban government was overthrown, women were able to get some political and educational opportunities for self development and self-reliance, hitherto unheard of.

If the Taliban or some elements of that Pasthun clan is co-opted into the government. Chances are, they will not allow themselves to play second fiddle to Hamid Karzai's directives of policies indefinitely. These people experienced governance before, and will strive clandestinely to regain that power once again. Furthermore, it is the view of most Taliban elements, both radical and moderate, that all foreigners MUST be eradicated from their midst. Most Afghans also share this view too.

But their hands are tied currently with certain realities.

National Insecurity & Economic Depression:

This country's population are by and large illiterate. Most of these people live in the rural or agrarian regions. Poverty is rife in most regions, education and educational opportunities for most Afghan children is non-existent to say the least.

Historically, this country was ruled by Ethnic Clan Chiefs or Strong Men. These warlords hold sway in their respective domains. Whatever the Strongman says is believed, respected, and followed. Failing to do so, results in beatings or even death.

There was never in Afghanistan any strong Centralized Government, and the concept of Democracy is very foreign to these people. And most cannot conceptualize what it is, or how exactly to apply it, or make it applicable to the Afghan reality.

Derryck S. Griffith.
NYC.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

US Congressional Hearing With Tim Geitner-Treasury Secretary!



January 27-2010:

US Congressional Hearing With Tim Geitner-Treasury Secretary!
"We Acted Because The Consequences From Not Doing So, Would Have Been Catastrophic."

Tim Geitner-Treasury Secretary.

How the Hell does he know that for sure? They conned the American people into believing the world was coming to and end for the Global Financial Economy.

And we had to give them billions to keep them afloat. Because some of these Behemoths were Too Big To Fail.

Then after receiving Billions of US Tax Payer dollars, they resumed the same practices that got them into debt once again. They resumed paying Large Bonuses, claiming they had to honor contracts.

Honor Contracts My Butt!

The greed and in-sensitivity these vultures have for the Accumulation Of Large sums of money to enrich themselves, is beyond comprehension.

Now Timothy Geitner and his Treasury cronies all deny ever knowing that the State bought TOXIC assets that worth pennies, with billions, in order to hide the true reality and cost of those Toxic Assets.

CONCLUSION:

I have said before that president Obama chose to align himself with individuals who were part and parcel of Wall Street & the Banking Institutional Rackets. These people are mentally and psychologically well entrenched in this business of Reckless Risk Taking and Speculative Investments.

They have experienced the wealth that it brought them. And will continue to take these chances whenever the situation arises for them to make another Financial Killing.

That is the nature of these vultures. They are the problem!

Derryck.
NYC.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Haitians Do Not Allow Yourselves To Be Duped Again!



January 26-2010:

Haitians Do Not Allow Yourselves To Be Duped Again!

Your government and people have experienced unfair trade relations, agreements, and subsidies that impoverished your Rice Farmers, and people. Thus leading to a migration to the cities into greater poverty. And within these cities, these same former rice farmers could not afford to purchase Rice, that was brought in via U.S.A.I.D. as help.

And was being sold on the streets to Haitians. This illegal practice was one of the reasons of dependency and poverty, through so-called foreign assistance and help.

You political leaders and ruling elite also aligned themselves with foreign business interests, in order to enrich themselves, maintain their political elitism, and deliberately stifle or prevent any effort for real reform of your economy. The traditional ruling family clans will never change.

It is not in their interest to do so, and will continue to use whatever means necessary or as they see fitting to destroy, kill, or ensure that no national economic reforms for the poor ever get traction, or become a reality in Haiti.

What Is The Solution Going Forward:

* Seek out Haitian leaders/individuals that desire real socio-economic and political change for ALL Haitians.

* Ensure that a National Policy is created and circulated to all communities within the society at large.

* Ensure that whomever decide to create a Political Party or Coalition (preferred), will ensure that all communities are represented therein.

* Your history have always had strong ties to religious leaders or representatives. But not all so-called religious leaders have your interest at heart. Most of them are just as self-centered in their quest, as those who are secular.

* So be careful when you choose religious representatives for leaders, without also ensuring that they are constantly monitored. And removed immediately if or when found guilty of self aggrandizement, and corruption.

Foreign Trade & Assistance:

Foreign trading between nations must never be one based on coercion, threats, regional manipulation, or fear. The USA and France have a history of all the above, when dealing with their departments or former colonies/allies.

The USAID is just another department that uses aid to clandestinely push the USA Political and Trade agenda abroad. And when you take or receive assistance from any country, STRINGS are most certainly attached to it.

And if you do not ensure from the outset, what is expected from you when you receive any financial assistance. You may be conned into debt, that takes generations to repay once more.

Conclusion:

Haiti needs all the help it can get to rebuild the country, repair it's education, health care, municipal, and social structures. Many will offer help in many forms, but will also want to dictate How, When, and Where this help aught to be given.

This MUST never be tolerated by you Haitians!

Your representatives MUST be the ones to DECIDE how and where this help is targeted or placed.

And to the Haitian people in general. Now is the time to start looking for A New and Fresh Group of political representatives, as you go forward in the rebuilding efforts.

Free & Fair Democratic elections MUST be done very soon, to ensure that in the Rebuilt Haiti, a truly New and Fresh Start can be assured.

Derryck S. Griffith.
NYC.


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Monday, January 25, 2010

Should The USA & NATO Encourage Power Sharing With The Taliban



January 25-2010:

Should The USA & NATO Encourage Power Sharing With The Taliban?

Firstly, any such arrangement is not within the purview of the US or NATO. That is for Governor General Hamid Karzai's government to contemplate.

The Taliban is indigenous to Afghanistan and Pakistan, and both countries have to work in tandem, to find solutions to this common problem and concern.

However, if the US and NATO forces continue to occupy Afghanistan, they will inevitably have to fight the Taliban elements that are opposed to the occupation. And until this occupation ceases, there will always be Taliban sympathy and support against foreigners.

Derryck.
NYC.

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Monday, January 18, 2010

HAITI'S EARTHQUAKE DISASTER PHOTOS-2010!




































































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Friday, January 15, 2010

How Important Was Online Social Networking Sites During The Haitian Disaster?



January 15-2010:

How Important Was Online Social Networking Sites During
The Haitian Disaster?

I watched a discussion on france.com today, about this concern. So here are a few comments of mine in this regard.

When the earthquake disaster hit Haiti, immediately afterwards, those with had access to mobile phones, and the Internet sent photos and messages to relatives and friends outside Haiti. But this was shortlived, and a communication blackout resulted, because of land line's disruptions, and the destruction of other local media outlets.

So Haitians living in the USA & Europe that had access to the Internet, used this facility to continue asking questions, and sharing whatever information they were able to get from Haiti and elsewhere with each other. And this kept the conversation going. And it also helped in raising funds for some charities they felt could be of assistance therein.

Was Twitter & Facebook Really Important?

Yes and No. If you do not have an Internet connection, and is not connected to Facebook, Twitter or MySpace, and have not joined any of these networks. Chances are, you will not be as informed, as those who are already a part of the networking sites.

But it is unfair to say that these networking sites did not make a difference. Because not many people in Haiti, are connected online, or have a computer, an Internet connection, or was able to use it during the Earthquake disaster.

However, the traditional TV and Radio media, is dependable for credible information in most cases. But even these medium are also subject to blackouts, and power failures in any disaster where electricity is needed, in order to have telephone and Internet access.

Derryck.
NYC.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

A Needs Assessment For Haitians After The Earthquake Disaster This Week!



January 14-2010:

A Needs Assessment For Haitians After The Earthquake Disaster This Week:

President Barack Obama said in an address to the nation of Haiti, The World, and the American people, the following:

QUOTE:
You Will Not Be Forsaken. The USA & the World Is With You All The Way.

USA & World Assistance Arrives:

The USA military Navy, Marine Corps, Civilian Organizations, Medical personnel, and others are arriving en mass at this time at the Haitian airport and seaport. Vast amount of medical supplies, medical personnel (doctors nurses, medics), ad other related personnel are also included.

Food Packages, Water, Rescuing Machinery and other related equipment, Security personnel, Telecommunications personnel to help reinstall electricity and other technologies needed for international communications are also on board.

Rescuing the Trapped & Injured:

This is going to be a methodical and massive task. Because most of the trapped are under heavy layers of concrete and other rubble. And can only be reached (mostly) with heavy moving machinery, which is also under way. The roads throughout the city of Port Au France is almost impassable in most places. And it is in the cities where the bulk of the affected population is settled, and needs the most urgent attention and assistance.

Burying The Dead:

I don't know if or when burials can seriously take place in this national confusion and some chaos. But i presume that the normal claim of bodies by relatives are non-existent, because both categories may be difficult to identify, and even find.

So Mass Graves or Cremation may be the way to go, in order to alleviate the stench from the already decaying carcass laying in the open spaces on the streets. And those that are dead, and are trapped under the rubble in large numbers.

Distributing Food-Shelter-Clothing & Water To Citizens:

This is going to be a very challenging experience, for the following reasons.

* People are desperately hungry, thirsty, dirty, messy, stink, angry, and desperate for help of all kinds.

* Being able to get people to wait in line to collect essentials may be problematic.

* Hungry and desperate people are not necessarily inclined to be patient either.

Security & Policing The Townships:

I don't know if the local police are still in charge, equipped to deal with this situation, or is even still able to do policing at this time. So the US and her allies there, will have to implement (with the Haitian government's approval), temporary policing of the streets, ports, townships, and distribution centers. Until some Official Order is established by the Haitian authorities.

To Be Continued.

Derryck.
New York City.



Wednesday, January 13, 2010

A State Of Total Pandemonium In Haiti:



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January 13-2010:

A State Of Total Pandemonium In Haiti:

After the 7.0 earthquake struck this Dirt Poor Island. All electricity went out, buildings (old and new) crumbled and fell, taking with it the lives of the occupants therein. National Communication lines were cut, as a result of the shock waves and tremors of this quake, which was followed by two subsequent tremors, which completed the cycle of devastation therein.

I can also imagine the fear, dread, and horror that all Haitians felt at this reality. Armageddon may have been on the minds of this Christian oriented people, most of whom are fervent believers of their faith, and upbringing.

The Presidential Palace, was not spared either. One would wonder whether that building would have withstood the shock. But unfortunately, may not have been constructed to withstand such a calamity either.

An Impoverished People:

Haitians have been an oppressed and impoverished people since the rule of Jean Paul Duvalier ak Papa Doc. When he died, his son Jean Paul Duvalier-Jr took office, and continued the same oppressive regime, supported by his militia Thugs called 'The Ton Ton Macoutes.' All subsequent Prime Ministers or government were either overthrown, or experienced a Coup De Etat by Haitian military. And it was so up to the rule of Of President Ariste, who was shunter off the island by US commandos, to make room for the current political administration.

Past Disasters In Haiti:

Haiti is no stranger to national disasters. Recently, it suffered a severe hurricane. Which caused massive loss of lives and property. Flooding of crops, cities, and mud slides, resulting in the loss of homes and personal dwellings for most of the locals.

Unlike their neighbors in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, or the Caribbean region. Haiti does not have the disaster preparedness or infrastructure to deal effectively (if at all), with such disasters. So this current one, being the most severe on historic record, will be a big challenge indeed for the state, the volunteers, and all foreign relief agencies operating therein.

Derryck.
NYC.

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Sunday, January 10, 2010

GLOBAL NEWS FLASH-2



January 10-2010:

HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARAB COUNTRIES:

Are perceived very differently than in the West. Someone can be killed for revenge purposes, or have acid thrown on his/her face, or raped (male and female), or his land and other property taken from him by the Sheik overlord.

And that is considered the traditional way to get justice or revenge for a loss, a hurt, or of honor.

YEMEN:

I have also noticed on TV how most Yemenite men carry a DAGGER visibly displayed in their waist. Unlike the SIKHS of India, who carry theirs concealed in their breast.

This country is still literally in the 16Th century socially, mentally, and culturally. Poverty is rife, and Fiefdom is the norm here.

A Light Skinned African American With No Negro Dialect:

These remarks were made in a private conversation by Democratic House Leader Harry Reid, sometime during Barack Obama's campaign for the presidency. However, he subsequently apologized to president Obama when the remark became public.

The Warsaw Ghetto & The GAZA Ghetto:

When Hitler's German forces invaded Poland, they quickly rounded up all Polish Jews and had them huddled into the a confined area of Warsaw. This confined space referred to as The Warsaw Ghetto, was fire bombed by the Germans, just before they exited that country, as they were withdrawing, with the Allied Forces hot on their heels.

The Germans were able to get ordinary Poles to tell the German Secret Police who were Jews among them.

Today in the narrow strip of land called GAZA, the same thing is being done to the Palestinians, by Israel. Who has these people totally surrounded, uses air strikes at will, anytime they feel threatened, and does not allow the Palestinians to move out of this prison as they would like.

Official passes must be sought from Israel by Palestinians, to get work in Israel, to visit the Holy City of Jerusalem, and to obtain essential food and other everyday commodities.

The British Labor Party's Woes:

British Labor Party (Transport Secretary) Mr. Geoff Hoon, thinks that his recent accusation against Prime Minister-Gordon Brown, for not supplying enough helicopters for the troops in Afghanistan is justifiable at this time. However, Labor cannot afford another WEAK LINK and TRAITOR from within right now.

The Party MUST consolidate it's resources, and come up with New & Fresh Strategy to win the commonweal's support very soon.

Derryck.
New York City.

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Saturday, January 09, 2010

The Deliverer Of Bad News!



January 09-2010:

The Deliverer Of Bad News!

It was said under Saddam Hussein's reign in Iraq, that it was woe for the person who brought Bad News to Saddam. Because chances are, he would be advancing his own demise with that act.

The US Military Personnel & Messenger Of The Fallen:

This person who (I presume) is chosen or volunteers to deliver the sad news of a fallen soldier to his/her relatives, is not placed in the same situation. But in some ways have to deal with the re-action of spouses and relatives when bringing news of their loved ones death in combat. I understand that he knocks three times on the door of the deceased relative's door, and this knocking is commonly recognized, after so many thousands of instances it was used in the same manner.

Neighbors have also come to recognize the military personnel who deliver these messages, and pray that he does not knock on their door this time around. I can understand the dread, even though you already know that such reality is possible. But one can never be prepared to fully accept that reality, regardless of how you prepare you mind and psyche for such reality.

For Whom The Bell Tools? Is It For You Or For Me?

Derryck.
NYC.

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Friday, January 08, 2010

Will The US Regain It's Dominance In Car Manufacturing?



January 08-2010:

Will The US Regain It's Dominance In Car Manufacturing?

I say to that question NO. For the following reasons:

The US car manufacturing giants allowed themselves to continue making Large Gas Guzzling vehicles for too long.

Even when they were seeing a shift in preference for the Japanese models, that were cheaper, faster, swankier, used less gasoline, and was more affordable.

Yet, they continued to make those Gas Guzzlers, with minor changes in model designs and cost.

So when the Global recession hit the stage, potential buyers held their purses and wallets, because many were losing their homes due to the inability to pay their mortgages on time, or pay the increasing interests on those mortgages.

Coupled with major Job Losses nationally, causing most to work less hours, or for less wages.

This was the demise of the US car industry. And you may also be aware of General Motor's slide towards bankruptcy, and the others that the state rescued from also falling into bankruptcy.

America's car manufacturing heritage and global leadership is no longer, and may never be reclaimed in the near future!

Derryck.
NYC.

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