Monthly Archives: March 2012

BACK FROM THE DEAD by peter nolan smith

ONE DEGREE OF SEPARATION By Peter Nolan Smith John Guare in his play SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION contended that everyone in the world was connected to everyone in the world by six people. Sometimes even less. My sister-in-law had worked at the CIA for George Bush, whose father met Hitler, so I’m connected to Der […]

Fair Trade In Thailand

This week in THE NATION Subhatra Bhumiprabhas wrote a controversial article arguing that many of Thailand’s sex workers are safe at their workplace and are in no need of rescue. “Being a sex worker these days isn’t what it used to be, at least for those whose rights are backed up by the Empower Foundation. […]

Price of Virginity – Pattaya

One night in August the monsoon was having its way with the Eastern Seaboard. Sleets of rain slashed through the few remaining palms on the back street between Soi Bukhao and 3rd Road. The Happy Lodge inn served as a refuge from the crowds of Walking Street. The pool tables were level, the beer was […]

What Are We Fighting For?

It can’t be about beer, could it?

Spoiling For A Fight

AIPAC or The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is holding its annual meeting in Washington to pressure President Barack Obama into militarily backing the Zionist nation launch a pre-emptive strike on Iran. The Israeli Prime Minister met with Obama at the White House to discuss their differences in strategy. According to the BBC Obama was […]