Well today is the 15 May and it has been deemed International Bloggers for Human RIghts Day.

As I stated in a previous post, it is a day where we as bloggers can show our support on the issue of Human Rights on a Global Scale. Regardless of whether you are thinking of one issue, many issues or the Global Issue of the Abandoning of Basic Human Rights by many countries, Today is designed to give you a voice and a chance to Say enough.
There are Countless Abuses of Human RIghts happening everyday in almost every country to tell. The truth is am reluctant to name one on this Planet that isn’t for fear that they too are commiting abuses that we are yet to hear about. I include my own in this.

I have picked one in particular which is in the news at the moment and that being Burma.

Last night Gordan Brown contacted the United Nations Security Council and called for an emergency summit to try and find a way through the mess and blantant disregard this country has for its population.

The lack of acceptance of help from outside forces, the lack of permissions being given to aid agencies and the lack of co-operation this Government is showing in the face of such overwhelming loss of life and now the threat of disease is to say the least a Genocidal Act.

It does for intensive purposes seem as though the Burmese Government is attempting to shrink the population to the point of the barest population to minimise the poor, sick and weakest of its people.

I ask the question:

If governments can rally to bring down a Government of a Country under the heading of hidden WMD’s, and citing Human Rights abuses, then why can we as a Global Entity go into a country to save an entire branch of our Species.

Are the People of Burma worth less than those in any other Country on this Planet?

Are their needs in time of Crisis any less than we ourselves would expect?

Can you see any Solution to this situation?

What areas of Human Rights would you like the World To Tackle?

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Here in Oz we have little interest in the US Pre-Selection process… Although we do seem to be inundated with information regarding it.

I find the hype around this so appauling, it is no longer funny. The money spent on it is a tragic waste and the overall process appears nothing more than a real life Hollywood movie set.

Truly why Bother?

Here’s a thought, you have 4 Candidates, so why not vote for all four during the election. The most votes gets to be President, the second most Vice President.

There you go saving us from this disgusting displays of mindless dribble.

In Truth, I haven’t yet seen a Candidate that shows anything different to the Status Quo. They all say what you want to hear, when you need to hear it and not one of them appears to standing up for their own principles.

Heres my view on the Candidates so far….. in no particular order, because who ever gets in will screw the world over, send us to another senseless war, and tell us how wonderful they are and that we should be thankful for the chance to get bombed to boot….

John McCain
An old age pensioner who feels there’s nothing America needs than a good old fashioned war. Couple this with his apparent suffering from Penis Envy, and love of big bad bombs, he is a scary proposition.

Barack Obama
This would have to Whitest Black guy I have seen next to Micheal Jackson. Really is anyone truly buying into his I stand for the Black population claptrap he is spinning… and what the heck has he got to with Espanic population, who it would appear is in the country illegally for the most anyway….
If this guy was any less black he would be glowing…… Coming from a privileged black background does not automatically mean you understand the rest of the African American populations issues..

Hillary Clinton..
Now here is a lady with the biggest set of balls in the History of Washington DC. She may be a women, but the only female thing about her, I can see is Bill…. It was long thought during his Presidency that she wore the pants and we are seeing that in action during this campaign. She doesn’t need to ride on the coat tails of his Presidency…. she knows exactly how it works… if only she would stop trying to pretend she is a woman and put some pants on….

Ron Paul
Well from the news we are hearing globally, this guy doesn’t exist, he does however seem to be the imaginary friend candidate opposing John McCain. The first most of us heard of him was on Diggs when he was added to their list of candidates…
So he is a none event a figment of our imagination. A name not even added to the ballot paper, so is this some weird attempt to gain votes for John McCain by default.

So far here is the amount spent on the present campaigns, in 2004 the cost of all campaigns by the candidates was in the region of 880 million dollars, by the time this pre selection is over it will be topping 1 billion dollars. Yes thats Right 1 BILLION Dollars.

This is ridiculous. Truly how can a person wishing to become the President of a Country, spend this sort of money on a campaign, which only give them the chance to spend more money attempting to become President? This is only to make the short list, the Population still have the election to go through yet.

SO how can a person or a government excuse this sort of expenditure, when a large number of the citizens are starving, loosing their homes, unemployed, living on the streets, unable to get health care, unable to buy medicine.

My God this is hypocrasy at work. Think of the present campaign like this:

One billion dollars towards a national healthcare scheme.
or
One Billion dollars towards the care of disabled service men and their families
how about
One Billion Dollars towards oh I dont know how about a welfare system
or
education/school funding

Wouldnt that be a far better use of the money… it would benefit the community in general, the rich guys wouldn’t get any richer.

oh! hang!

on perhaps thats the reason they do things like this…

cant have the wealthy missing out can we….

Not with the price of Petrol going up!

Footnote: Obviously there are more than 4 candidates, but none get a mention down here at Worlds End.

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Yes it is that time of year again. Mothers all around Australia and America I believe are getting ready for one of our busy days.
It is the day where Mothers are given presents, breakfast in bed and generally adored by their adoring masses…. If you believe the commercials on the TV ….

Like with other Special Days for those with a family Mothers Day will go generally as follows:
Mum want to sleep in, but the Kids come in at 7am with burnt toast and cold cuppa…. which Mum after the intial shock gratefully accepts.
They watch her smile as she takes a bite of the toast and a sip of thecuppa run off to gather the things which they have bought and made her over the past week.. Mum quickly hands off the toast to the dog and waters the plants…
By now she is needing the toilet, but the kids come running jump on the bed with the gifts brimming..
She holds tight and opens each and every present with a huge look of surprise and glowing with pride as her little ones have taken such effort to complete such master peices.
After the complete works of how each gift was obtained and a running commentry of how difficult each was to create, she is given a moment to go and releive that ever burdening bladder… and a sigh of relief as she makes it.
Hopefully by now Hubby has made her a fresh cuppa and she sits to drink this while the children look to ensure she has put on and put up all the wonderful surprises they have acquired and created.
A few things happen know depending on arrangements for the day.
Going out for lunch with the family.
The Children are gathered and dressed for their luncheon at a local dining room. Told to be on their best behaviour and argued with over what they will be wearing.
Everyone leaves 15 minutes late. The kids argue in the backseat as you arrive at the chosen venue. To find the Family waiting your arrival and a disapproving look from the in-laws.
Going to the In-Laws same as above, but you both agree next year you will go out for lunch.
Lunch at Your place.
This is worst possible thing for Mothers on Mothers Day.
Truly what should be a relaxing worry free day, turns into total madness.
She finishes her cuppa and then its action station.
Hubby is in charge of the tidying up and the getting the kids ready for the onslaught of relatives who will no doubt arrive early.
The Roast goes into the oven. The vegetables are peeled and awaiting their designated time to enter.
Salads are made and refridgerated. There will always be something which has been forgotten. This is the perfect opportunity for hubby to disappear for an extended time, neglecting to take the kids with him.
As the food is cooking and the children are running amuke. Mum takes this chance to finish the tidying up and organising the tables for the pending guests.
Hubby returns just as everything is finishing up and Mum can then have an extremely quick shower and get dressed, just as the first of the guests arrive.
Nibblies are placed on the table, and the noise levels increase, Mum is in the kitchen ensuring everything is cooking along smoothly and all as it should be.
Guest continue arrive and everyone has arrived around 30 minutes earlier than expected.
Gifts to the Woman are handed out by the children and hugs and thanks you ensue.
Mum can now socialise and catch up in between returning to the kitchen.
Lunch is ready and served up at the table, then dessert, and drinks… the afternoon continues along.
At about hte same time as Mum starts the tidying up, the guest begin there departure. ‘Warm thank yous and great lunch’ are the comments as well as the excuse of ‘we must be going its getting and you know the traffic. ‘
As the final guests leave Mum can then start to clean and wash up after the days’ activities with a helping hand. The children go to bed and the last of Dishes are put away. Finally at about 10.30pm Mum sits and puts her feet up,

Hubby says

‘had a good Mothers Day?’ to which she alwaysreplies ‘Yes Dear, Thank you.’
Thats why we love em

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