Extravaganza!

Today's post is a three for one extravaganza! My snarky comments on three news stories, to make up for my complete neglect of this blog the past two days due to my horrendous forgetfulness. Enjoy!

1. Taliban leader rejects U.S. attempts to lure away fighters with money"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/30/taliban.obama/index.html

Alright I know I've already discussed this topic before, but can I just say I told you so? This may be the one and only time I ever agree with a Taliban leader, but really, trying to lure people away with money? Really? Come U.S., I thought we were better than that. While bribing people to quit may at first seem like a potentially effective concept, let's think about this: If a fighter has to choose for love of his home or love of money, he may choose the money, but eventually he will crawl back to his home. As corny as it is, "home is where the heart is" and ultimately, home is where it will stay, no matter what monetary sum is offered.

2. "U.N. again condemns U.S. embargo against Cuba"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/28/un.cuba.vote/index.html
I love the United States with all my heart, really, I do, but sometimes we can be so senseless! For yet another time, the U.N. has overwhelmingly voted against the States absurd embargo against Cuba. Really, I've never quite understood the origins. I know it began in the 60's but really, doesn't that just say it's a little outdated? Apparently the Obama administration has taken steps to "thaw" relations with Cuba, but at the embargo was yet again signed anyways. Personally I think the U.S. for once should heed the advice of its neighbors, but then again, that would be as un-American as lifting the embargo against Cuba, wouldn't it?

3. "35 million letters delayed in UK post strike"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/BUSINESS/10/30/postal.strike.uk/index.html
35 million letters? What a number! But letters grow in numbers exponentially when none are being delivered. Why are none being delivered you ask? Well, British postal workers are concerned over modernization plans and its effect on their job security. Honestly, they're just looking to keep their jobs, and they're letting the entire world know through simply a good old fashion strike. The downside: no mail for the U.K. Fortunately for the dear citizens of the U.K. negotiations between Royal Mail and its employees are underway. Otherwise, thank God for email, eh?