Tag: Opinion

Cultural, political, and philosophical ideas

Hope must survive all disappointments

An important part of our jobs as decent people is to spread truth, positivity, help, and knowledge. We may live during a time of tremendous corruption and evil while not buying or selling that evil will win. Observe what is going on but don’t be consumed by it. Take breaks and spend time with others while spreading awareness of the beauty of life. Practice gratitude while working, preparing, and praying for better days. Research, share and act to increase goodness while holding corruption and evil accountable if only in your mind.

Europeans had year-round tans back in the day

Scientists are coming to believe that people in Europe had dark skins until less than 3,000 years ago according to this article from New Scientist. DNA suggests that all humans have common ancestry that began in Africa, but of course we continue to suffer with racism. Many believe racism is the reason for the current Trump presidency and the chaos that goes with it. The narratives that we believe can be incredibly destructive. Research, learn, and act to save our republic and human civilization. Climate change is real and is not waiting for us to pull our heads out of the sand.

https://apple.news/AkwKdWo2hSeGt9JzOEri12w

Crazy times and bad leadership

We are living in a time where the American political system has installed a president who appears incoherent and untrustworthy. Nations that were the closest of allies a few weeks ago are now being threatened with invasion and trade wars. Unqualified people are being placed in charge of federal agencies while the demand for good governance increase. Members of the new president’s team are saying we need to suffer an economic collapse to have a better future. America is in trouble and historians are making the point that it is easier to tear things down than to build them up. Do Americans feel like a massive mistake was made in the last election? There is a lot of evidence that they do. A lot of eligible voters stayed home because they thought their vote didn’t matter. An important reform for the future would be to have national vote by mail, and a voting holiday to support high turnout elections. I think the wisdom of the people becomes apparent when more people vote.

To understand America you should watch “The Great Migration with Henry Louis Gates Jr.

I have watched the first episode of The Great Migration (PBS series) on YouTube and was amazed. The story of America cannot be told without understanding the story of Black people in this country. Watching this will make you a better person if you are open to it.

https://youtu.be/J8rtuX4M6OA?si=ABF_MPx1mhGK0n3U

We are not getting ready for the future

In America we have a new president and congress, but they don’t talk about the future, they talk about the past. Scientists have told us for decades the climate is changing but we not planning to act on the information. The new republican politicians want to fight and deny science. The insurance and real estate markets won’t let republicans get away with bull jive. Check out this video for your edification.

https://youtu.be/PORbrxg-2GQ?si=6j6SeY8cjNa8zhlN