March 18, 2011
Who is to blame for America's ills?
Be careful who you blame for all the ills of our government. Ours is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. We need only to look at ourselves.
January 17, 2011
Tunisia
It is my contention, that if humans do not destroy life on earth first, every nation in the world will someday be a democracy. This is because it is the most natural and normal form of government. Granted there are times in our own democracy where the public discourse becomes so vitriolic or religious forces take over - one has to wonder - but in the end, our democracy will prevail.
I ask you to look at what is going on in Tunisia right now. This is what eventually happens and like Thomas Jefferson said "the tree of human liberty must be fertilized by the blood of tyrants from time to time." In this region of dictators for leaders, it was hard to imagine that a people's revolution of this type would ever occur. It seems that it is occuring. This is historic. It happens. It is the movement of history. The people want a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
There are a lot of specific reasons for this (beyond it is the inexorable movement of history)like the internet and a weak government, but the people there want "democracy" like colonial America did in 1776.
Finally, it is also my contention that other countries cannot do this dangerous work for another country (nation build)like the U.S. has tried in Iraq. It must come from the discontent and unrest within that country.
If I lived in one of these dictatorial regimes, I would be arrested and likely put to death for the statements I make here. The least I can do is support it through this electronic media. What is going on there is not war ( all war accomplishes is a temporary change of government), it is revolution coming from within, like our forefathers, those radicals in colonial America did several centuries ago.
As Americans, we often think of the historical outcomes of events of our time such as a change in presidential leadership, political party, America's involvement in a war, but I contend, these things will pale historically compared to what is going on in this little country of Tunisia, today.
I ask you to look at what is going on in Tunisia right now. This is what eventually happens and like Thomas Jefferson said "the tree of human liberty must be fertilized by the blood of tyrants from time to time." In this region of dictators for leaders, it was hard to imagine that a people's revolution of this type would ever occur. It seems that it is occuring. This is historic. It happens. It is the movement of history. The people want a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
There are a lot of specific reasons for this (beyond it is the inexorable movement of history)like the internet and a weak government, but the people there want "democracy" like colonial America did in 1776.
Finally, it is also my contention that other countries cannot do this dangerous work for another country (nation build)like the U.S. has tried in Iraq. It must come from the discontent and unrest within that country.
If I lived in one of these dictatorial regimes, I would be arrested and likely put to death for the statements I make here. The least I can do is support it through this electronic media. What is going on there is not war ( all war accomplishes is a temporary change of government), it is revolution coming from within, like our forefathers, those radicals in colonial America did several centuries ago.
As Americans, we often think of the historical outcomes of events of our time such as a change in presidential leadership, political party, America's involvement in a war, but I contend, these things will pale historically compared to what is going on in this little country of Tunisia, today.
November 29, 2010
Ignorance or conspiracy?
"If you wonder if it is ignorance or conspiracy, it will be ignorance 99% of the time."
June 17, 2010
June 6, 2010
BP Oil Spill
I plead ignorance. I assumed, which I realize is a dangerous thing to do - that the deep sea oil drillers had all the research, experimentation, technology and ability to handle a drilling disaster of any magnitude they undertook and that they were tightly regulated. It seems obvious now, that not only the U.S. but also other countries of the world have allowed the oil companies to poke holes in the earth and create environmental disasters they are not capable of handling. It is too bad that the environmental catastrophe in the gulf had to occur before regulation will take place. Much like the WTC Buildings had to go down before the world took notice of Al Quida.
We can be sure, oil companies will be required by law and regulation to handle (plugging holes or some method) before they can drill. We can be sure that these oil companies will have that second hole dug to before they start pumping from the first. The cozy relationship with the regulators and oil companies is ended. As citizens of the earth, we must watch our government. It will cost us more at the pump but that is the price we have to pay.
Finally, where is England in all of this? This is a British company? And this is not President Obama's fault - it is the years of fighting safety regulations, primarily by republicans. Where is "drill, baby drill, Sarah Palin now? Hiding on her porch in Wasilla? And this is who the republicans wanted one heart beat away from the presidency?
Right now, all we have is hope, hope that this oil leak will not last 40 years or however long it takes to deplete the oil field under the ocean. I have always been a political independent - but this one belongs squarely in the the hands of the republicans who want only de-regulation. There is a place for governments of the world and government in our lives. Government being involved to prevent such disasters.
We can be sure, oil companies will be required by law and regulation to handle (plugging holes or some method) before they can drill. We can be sure that these oil companies will have that second hole dug to before they start pumping from the first. The cozy relationship with the regulators and oil companies is ended. As citizens of the earth, we must watch our government. It will cost us more at the pump but that is the price we have to pay.
Finally, where is England in all of this? This is a British company? And this is not President Obama's fault - it is the years of fighting safety regulations, primarily by republicans. Where is "drill, baby drill, Sarah Palin now? Hiding on her porch in Wasilla? And this is who the republicans wanted one heart beat away from the presidency?
Right now, all we have is hope, hope that this oil leak will not last 40 years or however long it takes to deplete the oil field under the ocean. I have always been a political independent - but this one belongs squarely in the the hands of the republicans who want only de-regulation. There is a place for governments of the world and government in our lives. Government being involved to prevent such disasters.
March 17, 2010
March 10, 2010
About Meaning in Life
"Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather must recognize it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by his life; and he can only answer to his life by answering for his own life, to life he can only respond by being responsible." Victor Frankl
In addition, I would add, we owe it to all humanity, to be as kind as possible to each other.
In addition, I would add, we owe it to all humanity, to be as kind as possible to each other.
September 16, 2008
February 24, 2008
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