Our country is a magnificent experiment in so many ways. We are young and brash in comparison to many of the world’s other countries, but we are also big hearted and exuberant in our likes and dislikes, in our expression of dress and style, and through the multiple ways we live with one another and [...]
Archive for November, 2008
Thanksgiving
Posted in philosophical pondering on November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Replacing the God of War With A God of Peace
Posted in philosophical pondering on November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Crime and Punishment in America is based on the God of War concept – and it leads to the same recidivism over and over again, just as the Middle East is engaged in the same eye for the eye engagement because they are wedded to the God of War.
What does this mean, [...]
Prayers for the President-Elect
Posted in future of our country on November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As Americans, we are faced with the results of an historic election. Unfortunately, as with any major change that will expand consciousness, groups that are stuck in a mindset that resists any form of movement out of their limited viewpoint will resist and do whatever they feel is their right to keep the new from [...]
Complacency is Our Downfall
Posted in Economic commentary, International insights, Technology, future of our country, tagged foresight, new energy, oil on November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We Americans are a short-sighted people in many ways, and unfortunately, that myopic vision leads to distressing results.
Now that oil prices have lowered, Americans do not feel compelled to support exploration of new clean energy sources because they can go to the gas station, fill up the car, and the cost is not prohibitive. So [...]
Now the Real Work Begins
Posted in Political commentary, future of our country, tagged doing our part as citizens, election, steering the nation on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The election is over, and regardless of how we voted, this election made history. Having worked 18 hours on election day with my partner, we traveled between precincts to make sure machines worked properly and to assist where needed. The mood everywhere was upbeat and filled with the pride of being Americans having an opportunity [...]
Prayer for Democracy
Posted in Political commentary, future of our country, tagged democracy, freedom, right to vote on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Amidst all the last minute tactics of fear mongering and intimidation, please do not let anyone keep you from voting for your choice of candidate in this important election. There are terrible e-mails and scams being perpetrated at this time, telling people that if they have parking tickets or other unsettled lawsuits, they will be [...]
For the Love of Christ!
Posted in Political commentary, philosophical pondering on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A friend from Colorado called this afternoon to tell me she’d received a call from an old housemate of hers. The woman insinuated that if she did not vote for McCain, she was voting for the devil – and that Obama was going to lead the country to death and destruction. (Hello….what party has led [...]
Alcohol Fuel Advantages
Posted in Economic commentary on November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
http://www.coasttocoastam.com/shows/2008/11/13.html
David Blume Interview II – Alcohol Fuel Advantages
An expert in alternative fuels and sustainable agriculture, David Blume discussed the advantages of using alcohol-based fuels, which he said are 98% pollution free. In addition to making us less dependent on foreign oil, using such fuels can help reverse global warming– the increased growth of plants used [...]
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