Monthly Archives: September 2013
President Obama vs a Republican Congress
I have been critical of President Obama’s foreign policies and his failure to be transparent regarding whistle blowers as he had promised during his 2008 campaign. I am also critical of his polities on oil and gas drilling. So I … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Issues, Government
Tagged congress, depression, economic recovery, food stamps, national debt, Obamacare, poor, president, Republican House, Republicans, resession
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Conservatives would like to Cut Subsidy Programs to the Poor
A few days ago the Republican House voted to cut off $40 billion from the food stamp program. If they had it their way they would totally cut off all subsidy programs for the needy from the Federal budget. As … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Issues, Government
Tagged compassion, crime, food stamps, government subsities, jobs, law enforcement, national debt, poverty, Republican House, riots
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Keeping Fire Arms out of the hands of More Criminals, Ex-Cons and Minors
Shocking mass killings make the big headlined. But in fact they represent an almost insignificant portion of the approximately 11,000 human beings killed by fire arms in America annual. Gang shootings, robberies, hold ups, and other crimes and accidents as will as law enforcement actions all too numerous to report or even care about are the primary sources of gun violence and deaths. Gun related crimes must be dealt with seriously and in a way to deter further gun related crimes. Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Government
Tagged alternative weapons, criminals, ex-cons, fire arms, gun congrol, imature, law enforcement, teenagers
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Traitor or Patriot
Whether Edward Snowden or Pfc. Bradley Manning are Traitors or Patriots for disclosing highly classified information to Wikileaks is either a matter of motives on their part or perspectives on the part of those casting judgment. To put things into … Continue reading
Posted in Crime & Justice, Government
Tagged cover up, government inequities, hero, patriot, traitor, Whistleblower
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Prosperity is with the Masses
Henry Ford really had the right idea when he came up with the brilliant idea of paying his employees enough of a living wage that they could afford to buy one of his cars. He clearly understood the concept that you needed the masses of people to become affluent enough to buy more than just the essentials in life in order to have a thriving mass production industry. Customers have always been the lifeblood of businesses. The more customers the better. What better customer base can you have than the vast majority of the population. Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Government
Tagged affluent, customer, economic engine, economy, goods and services, living wage, masses, Middle class, prosperity, ritch, spend, taxes, Wealth
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Failing Policy of Meddling in the Revolutions of Other Nations
The U.S. has a long history of meddling in the politics and revolutions of other nations throughout its history. But we have gained little advantage and much disappointment in the majority of our interventions, often at great cost in both … Continue reading
Morality without Religion?
In discussions I have had with Christians I have heard it argued that “How can there be morality without Christian values?” When I reply that I am an agnostic and feel that I have quite high moral and ethical standards … Continue reading
Posted in Life's Lessons, Morality Values, Personal Perspective, Social Issues
Tagged agnostic, Atheism, Christian, Christian values, Christianity, do no harm, ethics, Gold standard, Golden Rule, morality
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The Golden Rule
The Golden Rule “Do to others as you would like them to do to you” or “Whatever is hurtful to you, do not do to any other person“ is a rather universal concept expressed by a large number of mainstream … Continue reading
Posted in Life's Lessons, Morality Values, Personal Perspective, Religion, Social Issues
Tagged Christian Church, compassion, empathy, Golden Rule, humble, Juish, love, Muslim, religions, respect, scripture, social improvement
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California SB 4 Monitors and Informs Public about Fracking and Drilling for Gas and Oil
Senator Fran Pavley’s bill – SB 4 – informs you if fracking is being done in your area and what chemicals are being used and much more. The California Assembly will likely vote on her bill this week, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged California, disclosure, drilling, fracking, gas, oil, representative, SB 4, wells
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What Labor Day means to me.
Many of us celebrate Labor Day as the last chance to take a family vacation before school starts. This used to be my view before my children grew up. But now that I am retired and every day is a … Continue reading
Posted in Life's Lessons, Personal Perspective, Social Issues, Society
Tagged employee, employer, ethnic, fair pay, labor, recism, working conditions
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Department of Peace – Conflict Resolution worth consideration?
Conflict resolution has been a popular technique to resolve conflicts between individuals and group. Family and marriage councilors often use conflict resolution to resolve interpersonal relationship problems. Hostage negotiators use these techniques to talk down a hostage situation. And employers … Continue reading
Posted in Foriegn Policy and War, Government
Tagged conflict resolution, conflicts, peaceful, peaceful solution, war
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ouR Social Conscience 