Tag: Opinion

Cultural, political, and philosophical ideas

Opinion

Wild weather swings

Many people have noticed the massive weather changes that struck Cities in the USA this week. One city saw a temperature change of over 90 degrees in a span of 2 days. I am sure that many people were pleased that temperatures warmed dramatically from sub zero levels, but what crops, pests, plants and animals? Major climate change is happening in front of our eyes. We must all do everything we can to socially, politically, and personally to limit the impact of climate disruption caused by human actions.

Opinion

We will learn to live together as brothers, or die as fools

As we celebrate Dr. King’s birthday: let’s remember a foundational truth that he shared with us: “We will learn to live together as brothers, or we will die as fools”. This quote is more tru today than ever. We are living in a time period where the definition of America is being changed, and the future of mankind is in the balance. The president seems determined to divide us, and lying is a regular feature of his presidency. We need to make sure that the better angels of our nature trump foolishness.

Opinion

Choices define us

Our choices say who we are at any given time. What does it say when you can choose to make a deal, but decide that 800,000 working people won’t be paid until you get what you want? The president has had two years with a Republican Congress and did not get wall funding; suddenly everything must stop until he gets what he wants. It is appalling that our country is at this point. Everyone wants secure borders and safe streets, but we are not currently in a worse situation than we were in 10, 8, or 4 years ago – there is no crisis. So why are government employed Americans being taken economic hostage? America has become the greatest power in the world in part because we get along well with our neighbors, and don’t have a resource draining militarized border. Is the president attempting to change our relationship with our neighbors? Why?

Opinion

Trumping Benedict Arnold?

We are living in a time when the president of the United States is openly discussed as a security risk/threat to the country he leads. How did we get here? Why are Americans so caught in partisanship that we cannot deal with major threats to the planet, our country, and our society? I think the reason is we cannot seem to agree on the truth. We have networks and media companies that tailor content to the politics of the audience. Any capable enemy would use our internal conflicts against us; especially if we perceive major parts of reality differently. Our republic will thrive on a variety of viewpoints, but will collapse if we are separated from reality. History teaches us that The best attack is the one the target is not aware of – let’s decide to keep our republic, not be victims, and unite around the truth.

Opinion

12 years

We are told by scientists that we have 12 years to reduce carbon caused climate change and save our posterity from it’s worst impacts. I believe that we should all participate in every way possible in the campaign to protect and insure a livable planet for future generations. I am hopeful and believe that we can do what is required for the hope of a better life to go into the future. Every day, week, month, year and political season matter. Let’s all spread the word to vote, be alert, be active, and make a difference in maintaining a human-friendly world for those who come after us.

Opinion

Bridges for security

We need to build bridges to increase the security at our borders, and within a our society. There is a lot of fear and good reason for it when you think of the criminality that is possible without control. Border control and security is really about this core idea of having control of who is in the country and why they are here. We all want control and not chaos; the question is how do we get it? I think being more intelligent about our borders and our neighboring countries will deliver greater security. Better relations and investments in our North American neighborhood is the most effective way to improve our security both economically and societal.

Opinion

Consistency versus Chaos

Consistency comes from strong minds gathering facts, making choices and the discipline to follow up. Consistent leaders can work with others to plan a course of action and explain what they are doing to those who don’t understand. You can follow what consistent leaders do and easily understand what thinking underlies their decisions. Chaotic leaders don’t make sense and fail to communicate a vision that makes sense or is moored in truth or logic; typically because they are hiding important facts or are mentally unstable. As citizens we must demand consistency from our leaders, or watch our work (and the work of our ancestors) in this enterprise called the United States of America be destroyed.

Opinion

Shoes are dropping

Skeletons coming out of the closet; shoes dropping; chickens coming home to roost. There comes a time when the facts come together and the party comes to an end for criminals, con-men, and liars. Everyone looks forward to these days when the truth shines bright and justice is done. Let’s strive to live life sticking with the truth, and treating others with respect – so that no one is waiting for chickens to come home on us.

Opinion, Self improvement

Real leaders stick to the truth

How do you know a real leader from a pretender? Real leaders stick to the truth as they strive to move people towards a goal. Real leaders model the expected behaviors. Real leaders show humanity, caring, and concern because they actually believe it is important and the best way to live. When we believe in human leaders we have to be prepared to be let down because no one is perfect, but if we are getting a parade of lies something else is going on… not leadership.