Shiners Blog: 10/1/08

clipped from www.doublestandards.org

What do you call…

What do you call it when someone gives money to a government official in return for favors?

– Bribery.

What do you call it when a large corporation gives money to a government official in return for favors?

– A campaign contribution.

What do you call a serial killer who claims that God told him to do it?

– A psychopath.

What do you call a serial killer who claims that God told him to invade Iraq?

– George W. Bush.

What do you call it when innocent people are killed by those resisting a brutal occupation?

– Terrorism.

What do you call it when innocent people are killed by an occupying army?

– Collateral damage

What do you call the 2002 presidential election in Zimbabwe where there were serious irregularities?

– A flawed election.

What do you call the 2000 presidential election in the US where there were serious irregularities?

– A victory for democracy.

What do you call it when just over 3 thousand people were killed in the September 11 attack on the US?
– An atrocity.
What do you call it when nearly 5 million people were killed in the Vietnam war?
– A mistake.

What do you call it when very rich people exploit poor people?
– Greed and selfishness.
What do you call it when very rich countries exploit poor countries?
– Globalization.

What do you call it when someone carrying a gun enters your house and steals your valuable possessions?
– An armed robbery.
What do you call it when a multinational corporation supported by armed forces enters your country and steals your valuable possessions?
– Free trade.

What do you call someone who steals from the rich and gives to the poor?
– Robin Hood.
What do you call someone who steals from the poor and gives to the rich?
– The US government.

"I'll be gone" - interesting use of cardiograph (Lithuania)

A simple idea well executed.Artist: Mario Basanov & Vidis feat. JazzuHigher quality: http://www.korb.lt/projects/Illbegone.htm

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