prime values

Values that relate to human civilization: long-term benefit, sustainable, power to do good, practical, balance, holism, adaptable,.. Values that relate to work/play: inspiration, intuition, cooperation, collaboration, elegance, enthusiasm, learning, improving, mental agility,...

The Character of Congressional Republicans

John Boehner, the leader of Senate Republicans, referred to President Obama's payroll tax cut proposal as "chicken shit." At first this surprised me, as tax cuts have been a major part of the Republican agenda. But my surprise went away when I realized that these people do...

Priorities of Civilizations

What the brightest minds of the civilization do with themselves reflects the priorities and values of the civilization.In America, the brightest minds become either businessmen or scientists.In Europe, they become intellectuals, scientists, bankers or writers.In China, they...

Mitt Romney, Republicans and Global Warming

Mitt Romney, a Republican candidate, has been under attack by conservatives for recognizing the reality of global warming. What he has been under attack for is, in fact, facing reality. A major stated Republican value is facing reality, and Mitt Romney has done that. The...

The Golden Rule and Basic Human Rights

These come from a letter i wrote my old supervisor and essay on world empire. The latter will be published later.Do not talk to me unless you can respect me.Do not look at me unless you can smile at me.Do not smile at me unless you can kiss me.Do not kiss me unless you can...

Right-Wing Tyrants and American Values

There are many right-wing politicians who are claiming that America's values are under siege.    The correct response is, that depends on what you mean by American values.   If you see it an American value to pollute without sight for the future and for...

"LIFE SHARING"

MANILA, PHILIPPINES Passing along the streets seemed so devastating whenever I see children begging for food and cents to simply alleviate their whole day hunger..The United Nations has been helping out poor children, sending aid whenever there are calamities in every...

All the things I hated about Bush and the neocons.

Let me count the ways that Bush and like minded conservatives have let me down. When Bush took office I was filled with a sense of good things to come. As a conservative I was ready to put the Clinton era behind me and start fresh. Things got off to a rocky start and on...