November 27, 2012
by Atanu Dey
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{This piece was published at NitiCentral.com last week.} Ron Paul is retiring after serving in the US Congress for 23 years over a 36 year period. There’s a striking line in his farewell speech he gave on Nov 14th to … Continue reading
November 1, 2012
by Atanu Dey
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Steven Speilberg’s movie “Lincoln” which opens Friday is one that I plan to see for sure. I think that Lincoln was a truly great man. It’s strange to think that there was a time when the US had an amazing … Continue reading
January 17, 2012
by Atanu Dey
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Sometimes looking at the way the government does things one wonders whether the lunatics are running the loony bin. But perhaps the truth is not funny at all, and more horrifying: the people running the country are not crazy but … Continue reading
May 23, 2008
by Atanu Dey
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Even after living more than half my adult life in the US, I am constantly amazed by the profligacy in consumption of people in the US. What is even more remarkable is how the ultra-consumption is not limited to native … Continue reading
January 24, 2008
by Atanu Dey
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(Hat tip: Jan Manik)
January 16, 2008
by Atanu Dey
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From The Straight Dope, a great piece of satire: Fifty years later, does America need a stupider motto? Seriously though, the US is showing signs of serious trouble. Huckabee is raving lunatic, as Pharyngula reports. PS: My favorite bit in … Continue reading