I don't claim to know about war. But common since tells me that people who are on our side should take aid designed to felicitate peace. But there must be accountability of what is done with the money but no strings attached to the funds.
UN aid money is a strange creature we have enemies who don't want to help in this new war. So it is hard to convince our allies to take aid that is meant for them.
So how do we do this. convince our friends that the USA means well and wants the war to end with good people in leadership? Education could be an answer. Thank God for our Cabinet who engage in a education bliz internationally. Although this is not what they call it. I just like to coin phrases.
Building bridges is hard work and I really don't lean diplomatically, but this is the best route.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Diplomacy
Politically Incorrect or Correct or Right ore
What do you think of the U.N. Summit? Don't bother answering. I'll answer my own question. We all want weapons of Mass Distruction to end their reign over this world. I am an ex peace lover. I know that there is a righteous cause for war. So we must fight a good fight.
But we don't have to use uranium in the fight. I'm all for a good game of spades to settle the worlds issues but that's a fictional dream. The worlds leaders all sitting down at a card game table and playing a game of Mahgong. We should probably let the kids do that.
But we as leaders of our own worlds must communicate with each other. In our particular sphere of influence we must rule. Not with an iron fist but with a cool head and a sharp wit. I use my wit quite a bit but I have to work on the cool head part.
What do you think of the U.N. Summit? Don't bother answering. I'll answer my own question. We all want weapons of Mass Distruction to end their reign over this world. I am an ex peace lover. I know that there is a righteous cause for war. So we must fight a good fight.
But we don't have to use uranium in the fight. I'm all for a good game of spades to settle the worlds issues but that's a fictional dream. The worlds leaders all sitting down at a card game table and playing a game of Mahgong. We should probably let the kids do that.
But we as leaders of our own worlds must communicate with each other. In our particular sphere of influence we must rule. Not with an iron fist but with a cool head and a sharp wit. I use my wit quite a bit but I have to work on the cool head part.
Friday, September 4, 2009
A Good Name
Have you watched the news lately. How much does a good name go for. Not speaking of a domain name. Reputation is everything in some situations. More on a good name later.
Issue 12: The Uriah Complex
Have you ever walked in Uriah's shoes?
Well that is not the best feeling in the world. If you trust me or not, don't play David in that situation.
14And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. 15And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. 16And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were. 17And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell some of the people of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also. (2 Samuel 11:14-17, King James Version
This complex is not a paranoia but a simple fear of human error. That is human error by people who have earned their way to positions of authority justly. But for some reason loose track of their goal. Following the wrong orders without trusting your inner self will always end in sorrow.
We have millions of people for some reason or another don't do the right things. But there is no law against stupidity. So why is that enforced. Why do we put people in jail just because something doesn't feel right. Oh you say there is your contridiction. No, there is no waffling here.
I'll define your inner self, at least my definition. Your inner man submitts to all governmental authority. And checks itself against another factual source. The real Truth is not afraid of facts, even if they do not jive with your relative truth.
There is relative truth and absolute Truth. There are different belief systems on this planet. And we must respect each others truth. Even if you believe there is no truth at all. This is the USA a free country and we must live with this respect. The Uriah Complex happens when this respect does not exist in a particular space. So to real live Uriahs' dead and gone. I dedicate this article.
Well that is not the best feeling in the world. If you trust me or not, don't play David in that situation.
14And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. 15And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. 16And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were. 17And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell some of the people of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also. (2 Samuel 11:14-17, King James Version
This complex is not a paranoia but a simple fear of human error. That is human error by people who have earned their way to positions of authority justly. But for some reason loose track of their goal. Following the wrong orders without trusting your inner self will always end in sorrow.
We have millions of people for some reason or another don't do the right things. But there is no law against stupidity. So why is that enforced. Why do we put people in jail just because something doesn't feel right. Oh you say there is your contridiction. No, there is no waffling here.
I'll define your inner self, at least my definition. Your inner man submitts to all governmental authority. And checks itself against another factual source. The real Truth is not afraid of facts, even if they do not jive with your relative truth.
There is relative truth and absolute Truth. There are different belief systems on this planet. And we must respect each others truth. Even if you believe there is no truth at all. This is the USA a free country and we must live with this respect. The Uriah Complex happens when this respect does not exist in a particular space. So to real live Uriahs' dead and gone. I dedicate this article.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Issue 11: Health Care or No Health Care that is the question
Dropping just a few lines hopefully not flat lines for some Americans. Editorial kinda
How many people died today because they couldn't afford to buy their medicine and had to purchase food instead. How many marines shot themselves because their doctor had too many clients. See: Suicide in the Armed Forces Washington Post. For some stats. Doctors are human and may not be able to do their job in without a good team of nurses behind them. Isn't there a shortage of nurses in some areas of the US? How does one diagnose PTSD in 15 minutes? I'm not wasting time placing blame on the doctors. And I have no idea how to answer the previous question. I wanted the question to be rhetorical. Anyway, I'm actually trying to put a human face on the medical industry. I have two retired nurses family. One deceased. Even though they worked in a system that is vastly different from this modern day medical industry. The buck always stops with the doctor. Good doctors are not a dime a dozen.
So where are the answers?
If health care is not paid for doctors will retire early. They will opt out of the system. We will have a shortage of smart people becoming doctors. Meaning the best of the best will not become doctors. Blackberries, computer chips loaded with personal medical information, firewalls that protect that said information. Computers for every doctor that can strap to their hip. Plenty of Velcro.. but that's my dream anyway.
President Obama said in his address that he "wanted to cut waste out the the system" Where will the cuts take place? The learning curve for bringing some health care IT systems up to par will be steep. Training will cost money. Where do we cut? Who pays for what?
Should people who have more pay more? I really don't think so. That option should not mandatory at least. After Katrina the whole country chipped in. My home state of Mississippi handled their funds well and many people rebuilt their homes. So educate and show how important health care is to Americans who choose between food and care. And maybe we can rebuild the health care information technology system.
Doctors hold a special position in our society, some even worship them. I don't go that far but with much power there is much responsibility. I'm quoting Spiderman the fairly recent movie 2002. Doctors are not gods but they do have to think on their feet, work under extreme pressure and without hesitation. How long can the brain go without oxygen? I don't know, but not for long.
So my hope is that local doctors in my area get the technology that they need with the training for new interns. And that the bill gets paid. Live long and prosper.
How many people died today because they couldn't afford to buy their medicine and had to purchase food instead. How many marines shot themselves because their doctor had too many clients. See: Suicide in the Armed Forces Washington Post. For some stats. Doctors are human and may not be able to do their job in without a good team of nurses behind them. Isn't there a shortage of nurses in some areas of the US? How does one diagnose PTSD in 15 minutes? I'm not wasting time placing blame on the doctors. And I have no idea how to answer the previous question. I wanted the question to be rhetorical. Anyway, I'm actually trying to put a human face on the medical industry. I have two retired nurses family. One deceased. Even though they worked in a system that is vastly different from this modern day medical industry. The buck always stops with the doctor. Good doctors are not a dime a dozen.
So where are the answers?
If health care is not paid for doctors will retire early. They will opt out of the system. We will have a shortage of smart people becoming doctors. Meaning the best of the best will not become doctors. Blackberries, computer chips loaded with personal medical information, firewalls that protect that said information. Computers for every doctor that can strap to their hip. Plenty of Velcro.. but that's my dream anyway.
President Obama said in his address that he "wanted to cut waste out the the system" Where will the cuts take place? The learning curve for bringing some health care IT systems up to par will be steep. Training will cost money. Where do we cut? Who pays for what?
Should people who have more pay more? I really don't think so. That option should not mandatory at least. After Katrina the whole country chipped in. My home state of Mississippi handled their funds well and many people rebuilt their homes. So educate and show how important health care is to Americans who choose between food and care. And maybe we can rebuild the health care information technology system.
Doctors hold a special position in our society, some even worship them. I don't go that far but with much power there is much responsibility. I'm quoting Spiderman the fairly recent movie 2002. Doctors are not gods but they do have to think on their feet, work under extreme pressure and without hesitation. How long can the brain go without oxygen? I don't know, but not for long.
So my hope is that local doctors in my area get the technology that they need with the training for new interns. And that the bill gets paid. Live long and prosper.
Issue 10: The Economy is Not the Problem
Racial Profiling or Racism in our Country is alive and well.
So what is the solution?
Our President is African-American in the literal sence. But the problem is a subtle poision that is killing our viewpionts individually. Some in our country (USA) and I reiterate some saw voting for President Obama as penance for past wrong doings. And some good folks pull a Daniel and try to stand in the gap for there relatives and others that they personally know to be racist.
This is good in principle. But the solution is not just educating those who want to show emphathy in the positive sence. I believe it is about acting on compassionate feelings that we all have as human beings. We all have commonalities and those who are righteous humans will seek after those common likes and dislikes.
We who seek to be diplomatic but often fall short must keep trying. We must not let the hatemongers win. Non-violent resistance is the backbone of a movement gone by in a time before I was born. But movement must be reawakened by each new generation. Whether it be x y or z whatever the label put on us we must contribute however we can.
I have a anger problem I get angry at hate but don't know what to do with my anger at times. So I vent. Writing is theraputic for me I regress but anyway I'm going somewhere with this. This country is got issues alot of us are angry and its not about the money trickle.
Its a self problem. A hopelessness that is sweeping the small town inner cities and the big towns not just in this country but in the world. When people lose hope they throw fits. Just like a child who has no power over the adults who care for them. So who is doing the caring? We must learn to care for each other in all our differences, and find our common ground. If we don't we will be looking at a new world chaos that will show up as war.
Wars and rumors of wars, riots and more riots passive words hold back anarcy. Maybe if we use more violent words and vent on paper a little, just a little. Violence wont show up on the streets. I'm no fan of real violence that kills and scars people.
Soulish wounds don't heal as fast as flesh ones. So lets hope that we can all get along.
So what is the solution?
Our President is African-American in the literal sence. But the problem is a subtle poision that is killing our viewpionts individually. Some in our country (USA) and I reiterate some saw voting for President Obama as penance for past wrong doings. And some good folks pull a Daniel and try to stand in the gap for there relatives and others that they personally know to be racist.
This is good in principle. But the solution is not just educating those who want to show emphathy in the positive sence. I believe it is about acting on compassionate feelings that we all have as human beings. We all have commonalities and those who are righteous humans will seek after those common likes and dislikes.
We who seek to be diplomatic but often fall short must keep trying. We must not let the hatemongers win. Non-violent resistance is the backbone of a movement gone by in a time before I was born. But movement must be reawakened by each new generation. Whether it be x y or z whatever the label put on us we must contribute however we can.
I have a anger problem I get angry at hate but don't know what to do with my anger at times. So I vent. Writing is theraputic for me I regress but anyway I'm going somewhere with this. This country is got issues alot of us are angry and its not about the money trickle.
Its a self problem. A hopelessness that is sweeping the small town inner cities and the big towns not just in this country but in the world. When people lose hope they throw fits. Just like a child who has no power over the adults who care for them. So who is doing the caring? We must learn to care for each other in all our differences, and find our common ground. If we don't we will be looking at a new world chaos that will show up as war.
Wars and rumors of wars, riots and more riots passive words hold back anarcy. Maybe if we use more violent words and vent on paper a little, just a little. Violence wont show up on the streets. I'm no fan of real violence that kills and scars people.
Soulish wounds don't heal as fast as flesh ones. So lets hope that we can all get along.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Issue 9: Valkyrie (2008)
Well this is not exactly about Valkyrie its about Akmadinajad. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I know in a round about way what the story is about, thanks to the History Channel. What can I say, I watch too much TV. I need to pick up a book now and then. But anyway, there may be a civil war in Iran.
What do you think? Well I'll answer myself this time. I think its almost certain. Am I comparing Akmadinajad to Hitler. Yes. That's mean I know, but he already made an obvious threat against Israel and that's holy ground for me. Judaism forms the basis of my Christian faith. So thems fighting words.
Well hopefully the people of Iran will make their feelings known. And vote for another leader. A little birdie from CNN just told me that he meaning Akmadinajad is popular. Shia and other factions of the Islamic community are not always in agreement so lets hope that I'm wrong and there will be a peaceful resolution to the problems in the nation. And no attempt on Akmadinajad's life is carried out. But from where I sit I see that on the horizon very soon.
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PS.
Last but not least. Lets all pray for our neighbors in Pakistan more specifically those in the Swat Valley.
Disclaimer: If i misspelled any persons, places or things in this entry of my blog it is or was not on purpose. No insults are meant and I hope none is or was taken.
What do you think? Well I'll answer myself this time. I think its almost certain. Am I comparing Akmadinajad to Hitler. Yes. That's mean I know, but he already made an obvious threat against Israel and that's holy ground for me. Judaism forms the basis of my Christian faith. So thems fighting words.
Well hopefully the people of Iran will make their feelings known. And vote for another leader. A little birdie from CNN just told me that he meaning Akmadinajad is popular. Shia and other factions of the Islamic community are not always in agreement so lets hope that I'm wrong and there will be a peaceful resolution to the problems in the nation. And no attempt on Akmadinajad's life is carried out. But from where I sit I see that on the horizon very soon.
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PS.
Last but not least. Lets all pray for our neighbors in Pakistan more specifically those in the Swat Valley.
Disclaimer: If i misspelled any persons, places or things in this entry of my blog it is or was not on purpose. No insults are meant and I hope none is or was taken.
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