Best Name Ever?

While reading the HuffPost today, I stumbled upon a treasure of a name.  Thank you UK once again for keeping me entertained and satisfied.  Lulee, I think you'll enjoy what you're about to read.

Meet Air Chief Marshall Sir Jock Stirrup.  He is a big wig in the British Armed Forces and currently one the key decision makers in the Marjah operation.  This man should be the next Prime Minister of Britain for reasons that go way beyond that fact that he would be known as Prime Minister Stirrup.  He has acknowledged the military's role in global warming and believes in taking a pragmatic approach to dealing with the Taliban, a la McChrystal and Karzai.  He's been in the armed forces for forever and he will probably never die.  Also did I mention that his name is Sir Jock Stirrup?!?!

I may seem a bit childish on this, but I seriously implore you to look into the achievements of this man.  And ask yourself this, would you vote for this man if you were a British national?
Just sayin.................

We Swear, It's for Energy Purposes Only!

This morning all the news outlets reported that Iran is enriching uranium at an alarming rate and they do not believe that the government is going to use this technology for peaceful, energy purposes, as they have been claiming. This bit of news, along with the human rights abuses and the outcome of the all of the rioting that has been taking place there has sparked the press to label the government as a "military dictatorship" and the UN wants to impose a fourth round of sanctions on this oil rich, crazy country.

In other news, President Barak Obama announced today he supports the construction of more nuclear power plants in the States.  He wants to use this energy as an alternative to oil and will use tax-payer money to guarantee the loans for their construction.  The news also made reports about the US and British led operation in Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan, ending with the fact that the CIA had captured a top Taliban baradar (brother).  Smells like military dictatorship spirit to me.

Does anyone else see a problem with this?

One nation is being heralded for their innovation, while the other is being penalized.  When will our ignorance of these double standards end?  Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to be a commie or a terrorist.  I just think it's fucked up and a bit silly that these two news stories follow each other on the soundbyte cork board and no one seems to understand the irony.  If the US is to impose sanctions on Iran, then they too must halt their own nuclear ambitions.  It is unjust to expect one nation to stand idly by while another nation develops their arms abilities.  I think Qadaffi hit the nail on the head when he took out the UN Charter and pointed out the discrepancies under which the Security Council operates.  They all called the man crazy, and he is a bit of that, don't me wrong, but he speaks the truth when it comes to issues of sanctions, nuclear capability, and double standards.  What good is the UN Charter when the most powerful nations choose to ignore most of what is in there?  

Fancy Pants Health Club in Kabul?

Yesterday I found out that Kabul is truly on the up and up.  The much anticipated Kabul Health Club has finally opened it's doors to the public.  Well.....kind of.  Let's just say that it's opened it's doors to the expat public, since they, and maybe some rich Afghans, will be the only ones able to afford to stop and smell the roses inside.  I'm not gonna lie....this place is swaaankay.  It's a nice alternative to the dust and shit that is around you at all times and it will probably make living here a lot more bearable.  Once I find a job, that is.  Until then, I will check out their website on a daily hourly basis, in between sending my resume to 101 different organizations, and day dreaming about my future.  Or maybe I'll head over there right now for a cappuccino and pretend like I have a job.

Did you know..........?

that there are more women serving in the Afghan parliament than there are in the USA and in the UK?  Just a little some'somethin to think about

The Proverbial "Glass Ceiling" OR the Myths of Western Feminism

I've been in Kabul for 2 days now and my time has been spent doing a few of my favorite things.  Things like petting whiskers on kittens, eating said kittens (I joke), drinking and chatting up the "locals" (ex-pats).  Already I'm starting to realize that the "glass ceiling" that feminists constantly refer to has been shattered here and is contributing to the dustiness of Kabul.  Allow me to explain:

Feminists believe that women face a "glass ceiling" when it comes down to professional advancement because most women are cunty and don't want to help out their fellow sisters.  These are women in top paying positions that feel they earned their way to the top, so instead of playing the role of mentor, they try to act as road blocks.  Maybe they are afraid for their own job security.  Maybe they are just plain mean hearted.  Whatever the case, they don't want to help each other and will be the first to kick you while you're down.

Not the case in good ol' Kabubble!  Women here will give you all the insider information they have.  They'll give you their business card, complete with their mobile numbers, the names of organizations that have good reputations and tell you who to stay away from.  They'll introduce to people they think you should know and generally seem to care about your success.  In short, they will treat you like a sister.  What a refreshing environment!!  The best part is that they are all Western women!  

So I guess it's not the women of the West that are problem, it's the Western idea of woman.  These Western women in a completely Eastern environment have shattered the glass ceiling.  To that I say, watch out for falling glass.

I'm Being Ignored

It's happened.  Sooner than I ever expected and in a place I seriously did not expect for it to.  I've lost my mind and any manner of common sense that came with it.  Why, you ask?  Simple really.  My best friend, whom I've traveled a quarter of the way around the world for, has been ignoring me for the past 3(!) days!  So I've no choice but to sing her silly songs in hopes that she will acknowledge my presence.  Please god, I hope this works.