If a young writer can refrain from writing, he shouldn't hesitate to do so.
André Gide

Before you make a friend, eat a bushel of salt with him.
                                    --Romanian Proverb

"You're the master. We're your tools." --Asp: Imbecile Anthem

The Literary Bad Sex Award

OpenNic - everybody who's anybody is using it. ;)

Rampant US wiretap abuse in the recent Israeli spy scandal.

Man banned from travelling in Europe for putting up an anti-EU poster.

A fascinating essay on political humor.

European Superstate debate, and the possibility of an EU President

US Army's recent involvement in creating Anthrax.

Bush administration drenched in Saudi oil money.

Bush hides information from Congress.
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Anti-germ-warfare conference displeases US, so they shut it down.

A voice of reason from the UN Human Rights Commission.

Ashcroft about to crush a few remaining civil liberties.

FBI to solidify its role as the secret police