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Call me an idealist, but the President of the United States ought to be able to go anywhere with a minimum security detail. But only if he was truly the leader of a government that was acting as the constitution intended. The idea was to be humble, sensitive, not get overtly dependent on any other country, spend wisely, reject greed, be attentive to the people, and most importantly: TO STAY OUT OF THE AFFAIRS OF OTHER COUNTRIES Instead we invade them on manufactured evidence, and create mass mayhem all over the planet. Nice.
It is a festival of lights symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. It celebrates the victory of good over evil - and the glory of light. This festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile.
According to Hindu mythology, the Tulsi plant was a woman named Vrinda (Brinda), a synonym of Tulsi. She was married to the demon-king Jalandhar. Due to her piety and devotion to Vishnu, her husband became invincible.
The origin of Choti Diwali
This day is also known as "Bali Pratipada". The word "Pratiprada" literally means "below the opponent's foot". According to the myth Bali was an immensely powerful king. When God felt that King Bali was becoming too powerful, Vishnu, disguised as a sage of diminutive proportions, appeared in his court. Bali offered to fulfill any of the sage's wishes. The sage asked for all the land he could cover in 3 paces. King Bali agreed immediately. Vishu then assumed a gigantic form and claimed the world (Mrityuloka), and the heavens (Swargloka) in two paces. To keep his foot down the 3rd time, he asked for King Bali's head. Bali agreed. Thus, the reign of Bali was overthrown.
Nutan Varsh 2010 – Hindu New Year's Day in Gujarat in 2010
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Nutan Varsh 2010 is the first day of Hindu Vikram Year 2067 and is the New Year day in Gujarat. Nutan Varsh 2010 date is November 6. It is also the first day of the financial New Year in North India. It is observed on the Kartik Sud 1 or first day of Kartik Month as per traditional Gujarati calendar.
1. Far East
In India, temple prostitution was a requirement for all Santal girls at Telkupi Ghat, who were under the obligation to be a public prostitute at least once in their lives; similar to the duties prescribed for all women of Babylon. Among the caste of weavers in Tamil Nadu, it is regarded as proper and normal that at least one daughter of the family be dedicated to the service of the god as one of his hierodules, and the girls are vowed to such service from birth. Southern India also knows the bayaderes, or nautch girls, who are part prostitutes part temple dancers similar to the devadasis; all of which are so-called wives of god - and/or the king.
A special case is the Kumari puja, a ritual defloration involving young virgins, and the Nila Tantra requires that such a kumari (virgin) be given a "fee in gold, silver or pearls".
[Banerjee, S. C. A Brief History of Tantra Literature. Calcutta, 1988. p.251]
Apart from this, the involved devotee is held responsible for all expenses of the girl’s future marriage.
See also Veshya (India).
Originally posted by Fractured.Facade
By the way, the fact that the Obama administration have nothing to lose (obvious by their reckless recent actions) should scare the hell out of any American.
Having nothing to lose with that much power and with the time left can make nearly anything possible.
What is the most likely cause today of civil unrest? Immigration. Gay Marriage. Abortion. The Results of Election Day. The Mosque at Ground Zero. Nope.
Try the Federal Reserve. November 3rd is when the Federal Reserve's next policy committee meeting ends, and if you thought this was just another boring money meeting you would be wrong. It could be the most important meeting in Fed history, maybe. The US central bank is expected to announce its next move to boost the faltering economic recovery.
Originally posted by maluminse
Good.
Whether you agree with the President or not the leader of the US security is very important to US peace and worldwide peace. There is a reason why he won the nobel. Not b/c of what he has done but b/c of the inspiration of peace he has preached.
He has done more for this country in the past two years than most presidents do in two terms. You may not agree with what he has done but he accomplished a lot. He rocks.
Originally posted by Thunder heart woman
Stormdancer, that's interesting.
Here's another that has me curious about the timing of his trip
Time magazine predict civil unrest
What is the most likely cause today of civil unrest? Immigration. Gay Marriage. Abortion. The Results of Election Day. The Mosque at Ground Zero. Nope.
Try the Federal Reserve. November 3rd is when the Federal Reserve's next policy committee meeting ends, and if you thought this was just another boring money meeting you would be wrong. It could be the most important meeting in Fed history, maybe. The US central bank is expected to announce its next move to boost the faltering economic recovery.
edit on 25-10-2010 by Thunder heart woman because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by SeventhSeal
Good to know whenever the President decides to live it up, he can count on ATS to make it a much bigger deal than it is and paint it in a negative light.