This is perhaps the most depressing book I have ever read in my life. A quick background. The Japanese invade the city and do the worst possible things one human being could do to another. In short, – Babies torn out of their mothers and killed- Daily rape and thrusting of bamboo poles into them-…… Continue reading The Rape of Nanking – Thoughts
Author: Mateo de Colón
Global Citizen! こんにちは！僕の名前はマットです. Es decir soy Mateo. Aussi, je m'appelle Mathieu. Likes: Languages, Cultures, Computers, History, being Alive! (^.^)/
Inside Job Part Deux
Truth be told, I had only made it partway through the movie “Inside Job” before writing the post below. As I returned to the movie the next segment was about the major investment firms such as Goldman Sachs using high priced call girls as part of their entertainment expenses. This struck me as hilarious for…… Continue reading Inside Job Part Deux
Inside Job
For tonight’s entertainment I watched a very powerful documentary called “Inside Job.” Now, there are plenty of books, documentaries etc on the financial crisis. Well, let me tell you, this is one to watch and I’ll offer you an insight you’ll only get from The Global Citizen. I won’t bore you with details, incitement, and…… Continue reading Inside Job
New Look and World Music App
Hi Everyone. As you can see, we’ve changed the look of The Global Citizen. The reason is simply that we would like to share with you smaller posts on a wide range of topics instead of writing long articles all the time. I think this way, we will be more motivated to post frequently. Hope…… Continue reading New Look and World Music App
Asian Prostitute and Being Human
Just read a great piece from the San Francisco Chronicle called “Diary of a Sex Slave” . It details how the young woman got in trouble financially in Korea, thought she was going to the USA to work in a hostess bar and found herself in the sex trade. Just wanted to write down my…… Continue reading Asian Prostitute and Being Human