My Addled Brain

Currently playing: Green Day - International Superhits

I find myself paying more and more attention to world events these past few weeks. Maybe it has something to do with the absolutely sorry state of affairs in the Middle East (read:Israel) and how our response to the events of the past six months have helped shape them. Now, I’m not a freaky peacenik deploring the horrific treatment of those cute and fuzzy Palestinians by the evil Israelis. On the contrary, I think the Palestinians have brought the past few months on themselves. But I also wonder what the state of affairs would be there if it were not for 9/11.

And then I start to wonder if maybe Israel has been a bit harsh, and should stand down from the occupied regions. Maybe we shouldn’t be so vocal about wanting to oust other known supporters of terrorism (read: Saddam Hussein). Maybe we (read: the US, Israel, Europe, etc.) shouldn’t be so angry. Maybe the Palestinians are the victims here. Maybe we should be the better people, and extend the olive branch first.

And then I read things like this, and wonder when we can start dropping bombs.

I’ve found several sources to learn more about what’s going on. Try here, here, and here. Remember - everybody’s biased, even news reporters, no matter how many times they tell you otherwise, even when you use a rubber hose. Another good source, and a place I’ve been visiting quite a bit recently, is here. Sgt. Stryker has a great grasp of history, and can put the events into a perspective that no infographic can even hold a candle to. And he posts pictures of Simpsons characters to make fun of people. My kinda guy.

And speaking of world events: for those of you who might be concerned about Robby’s plans to take over the world and make humanity his slaves, don’t worry (for now) - I locked him in the pantry before I left for Houston. So, unless he can make a half-eaten box of Raisin Bran, a sack of flour, a yellow onion, and a washer and dryer into an instrument of doom, we should all be fine this week.