E=MC2 or Modern Diplomatic Principles of Relativity.

I will probably regret writing this, but i cant help but wonder. Im reading Cuban Chancellory declared Israel a "Terrorist State".

I have never heard a statement to be more true in all my years of reading news form Cuban press.

A terrorist state is that which supports in one way or another actions that might be considered terrorism, or direct support to that kind of activity. For example, Syria and Lebanon might fall under that tag for their direct support of the actions of the hezbolah group. The Taliban was attackted and occupied by the US shortlu after 9/11 for their declared support to the actions of Osama bin Laden, and the fact that he established his base of operations there didnt make their case any easier.

Why should we consider Israel a Terrorist state? For the same reasons as the other countries that have been labeled with that same tag.

Even if its the use of state resources, the claim for self defense with no previous warning on an independent state, the target of innocent civilian targets and the merciless destruction of the means of survival of so many people doesnt precisely make Israel the new heroe for underdog countries in the world.

Israel has waged wars since the beggining of time and it will keep waging them until they do understand that they are the lousy neighbor nobody wants arround, but they have to shove it until they move. In this case, Israel wont go anywhere, but they need to find a way to coexist with their not very friendly neighbors thatwant them out.

Israel must, one way or another, accept the swift formation of the Palestine State, although in my opinion this will result in a very short period of peace, but peace nontheless. I understand the fact that current government officials have stalled negotiations towards that point but face it, Hammas has already acknowledged the existance of the Israeli State under the preassure of its benefactors, but that is a step forward.

The US is, of course directly responsible for this. They have been on the tail of Syria and Lebanon for quite some time now, and i would'nt be surprised if Mr. Bush turned out to be behind these attacks, taking it from their veto of the UN resolution to halt fire.

The UN has to take a more important, more active role in these type of situations. The long awaited reform of the UN has now another reason to justify its role in international diplomacy: Why do we need a world organization run by 7 countries? Whats the point of letting people give their opinion on something, when what really matters is the opinion of those 7?

POR FIN PA DONDE E QUE VAMO?

Como todos saben, la vida sige igual o peor de cara, ahora vivimos en un estado marcial porque no se si se han dado cueenta, pero ahora estamos siendo protegidos por los policias y el Ejercito Nacional (cual Guerra) y ya no puede uno siquiera darse su suape para enfrentar la situacion.

Ahora encima tambien resulta que alguien en la Consultoria Juridica del Poder Ejecutivo, "alguien" cometio el error de enviar el proyecto de la famosa isla artificial y claro, los Senadores "por error" lo incluyeron en la agenda, lo declararon de emergencia y "por error" lo aprobaron... ooops...

Yo no voy a decir mas, porque como buen dominicano, pienso aplicar para un empleito ahi, pero carajo!!!!

And so, it is again that time of the year when beautiful women get to wear itsy bitsy bikinis with Eiffel tower like heels, wear hideous dresses and get to cry over who won because they where prettier, The Miss Universe Pageant.

Last year in Bangkok, Thailand, the King made sure the 72 contestants where treated like his own Court (Queens), and the scenery was in fact beautiful. After a failed attempt of fulfilling my lifelong dream of beating Puerto Rico in their own game (slutery) I had to settle for the Russian…eh…Canadian Miss to get the crown.

I must say, it was a fair event.

However, being that this year’s pageant was in Los Angeles, I knew something would brew in a bad way, but not this badly…

First, a very warm surprise: This year, 20 semifinalists will be selected. You’d think we would be good enough to land AT LEAST 20th, but of course, who will tremble upon the Honorable Tom Green to select the most beautiful girl in the universe. Mia Tavéras, who underwent an amazing makeover (more like getting made all over), missed the 20 semis, leaving the spot open for… Sweden… Russia… Denmark… what happened here for God’s good sake?

This being the case, my early favorites are Bolivia, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Paraguay and Japan. In that same order of course. However, our Judges had other surprises for the night.

Not only they keep picking Miss USA for every round, they chose Miss Puerto Rico, a. k. a. The Porn Star Stripper of the night as Miss Universe over the true winner, Miss Japan.

I’ll be honest, Miss Japan wasn’t the best contestant in the pageant, I’ll give you that, but she won the heart of the people in that public with pure charm. She was fresh, naïve, and in a way she represented her people’s kindness with that answer that she gave: She was truly honored and thankful for being there! I’m guessing, that Trump is more into the bitchy type than to the true, self behaving, natural beauty, which is what Miss Japan had inside her.

It would have also been very refreshing to see a new face in the Miss Universe throne. Ever since Amelia and the Russian Fedorova girl won, every queen has looked like them. An Asian beauty would have brought new public for Mr. Trump’s show and it would have definitely been a very just decision.

In my book, Japan had the contest in the bag, however, I will pray every day so that Zuleyka´s plane falls under control of mad terrorists who crash it against el Moro de San Juan…or not maybe.

On a side note, the Latin American queens had a thing for plastic surgery as I saw more than one contestant looking a lot like Amelia Vega (Bolivia), Renata Soñé (Paraguay) and Miss Universe herself, Natalie Glebova (Miss Mexico). Very creepy sight.

Hopefully next year will be better for my asian beauties.

LA FORMULA DEL AUGUA TIBIA

Resulta que ahora los profesores universitarios salen en la prensa quejándose de los suelditos que reciben.

Me extraña mucho esta noticia, pues para andie es misterio que lso primeros en decirle a uno que se traguen sus quejas en las escuelas son ellos; los primeros en reprimirle a uno sus deseos de reclamar, son ellos y los primeros en recordarles a uno que "la educación de prestigio tiene un precio" son ellos.

Recuerdo como el primer dia, aquella profesora de español que lo dijo en el aula y la verdad es que ella tiene razón. Si uno quiere moño bonito debe aguantar todas las ridiculeces y todos los atropeyos de las universidades, sin ningún tipo de queja. Y si usted está de acuerdo, claro está, puede irse a la Católica, eh...no!

La verdad es que en un país donde ni siquiera uno pued etener opciones de si quiere o no estudiar en el sistema público, lo que más bien es resignación y premio de cachi torres, pues imagínese usted, echar años en la UASD...

Así que por lo menos hoy dormiré tranquilo sabiendo que al igual que yo, la profe stambién han cogido su luchivira...

VERGUENZA

Debería darnos verguenza como dominicanos que personas de la calaña de este caballero sean lso que dirigan los destinos del pais. Personas que, como el, han hecho impúnemente lo que han querido beneficiandose de las oportunidades que el Estado y la Política (sobre todo la política) le han dado en uno u otro momento, para que termine en la curul de Diputado por La Vega como uno de lso Candidatso más votados de todo el país, aún a sabiendas de que este señor lo que es, sin ton ni son, es un TRAFICANTE. Una persona sin escrúpulos que por dos o tres dólares vendió a su patria para que muchísimos ilegales puedan entrar al país, sabrá Dios en qué condiciones...

Por eso muy bien dijo Fidel Castro que las Naciones tienes los goberna ntes que se merecen, un país donde ocurran estas cosas, disque en brecha tecnológica y TLC...No em fuñan a mi...