Category Archives: The Cause

Hail Big Bro

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Tricia

My goodness, it was just yesterday that I lauded the social engineering processes as outlined in 1984 and Brave New World. Apparently our leaders seem to stick closely to authoritarian tactics. Does AAB think he is Big Brother? Article 11 … Continue reading →

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Clueless Bliss

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Tricia

From Bernama: (and boy oh boy, are they living in an ancient world. With a single statement, they blot out the significance of ANY sort of New Media, including value-added Wikipedia and online citizen reporting.) Alternative media, that include websites … Continue reading →

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Lebanon Shelled

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Tricia

This is real. Humanity merely cries out to us from behind the computer screen, but all the way in Lebanon the cries are real. Read the letter below: Saturday, July 15, 2006 Dear Family and Friends, First of all, I … Continue reading →

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The Original Folk

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Tricia

Colin Nicholas, through his organisation, the Centre for Orang Asli Concerns, is doing a great job through his prolific writing and commitment to the Original Folk in Malaysia. On his website (Temiar) is the following extract: The other categories that … Continue reading →

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IPCMC forward

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Tricia

The IPCMC, or the recommended Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission, has been supported by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Musa Hassan! Surprise, surprise. This is indeed a mini victory for the country’s whistle-blowers, since they were the ones who … Continue reading →

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Christians in Politics

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Tricia

I picked up a book at the immense bookstore on the Doulos. It’s called “How Can a Christian Be in Politics?”, and interestingly enough, the back cover asks the converse question, “How Can a Christian not Be in Politics?” The … Continue reading →

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Doulos

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Tricia

The last time the Doulos docked at West Port Klang, I was with a bunch of excited young girls in a car. Five years later, the old ship is back in town. Took a short visit over the weekend. A … Continue reading →

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In the beginning

Posted on July 4, 2006 by Tricia

In the beginning was Brazil, and Brazil was confident, and Brazil fell, and Brazil wept. Pride leaps before a fall. I’m predicting a Germany-France final, although I’m thinking this has turned out to be more of a Euro Cup than … Continue reading →

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Temple Bashing

Posted on June 20, 2006 by Tricia

Unlicensed temples have been abolished to dust all around Klang Valley recently. Take a look at the following: Picture from malaysiakini.com and also the following excerpt:  Over the years, local authorities have been regularly demolishing temples saying the structures were … Continue reading →

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Social Justice!

Posted on June 18, 2006 by Tricia

I find it interesting how religion affects the way people live. Of course, this shouldn't come as a surprise, but hear me out. Religions that propagate an eternal life in heaven or paradise usually assure followers that their rewards will … Continue reading →

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