Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Scientists Endorse 'Democracy 2 pOintzero' Thinking
Read on for yourselves. . . .
Life is full of lessons, for those people of a keen intellect and an open mind.
I made the point (see my 9/5 post) that Katrina's lesson was this -- that all too often, politicians do not act until after a crisis is in the headlines.
Today, scientific evidence offers us yet another valuable lesson. The lesson is that Democracy 2 pOintzero's thirst for pragmatic and nonpartisan dialogue offers its readers 'food for thought', literally.
Bon apetit, my friends. There are many more helpings of intellectual cuisine yet to be served.
Life is full of lessons, for those people of a keen intellect and an open mind.
I made the point (see my 9/5 post) that Katrina's lesson was this -- that all too often, politicians do not act until after a crisis is in the headlines.
Today, scientific evidence offers us yet another valuable lesson. The lesson is that Democracy 2 pOintzero's thirst for pragmatic and nonpartisan dialogue offers its readers 'food for thought', literally.
Bon apetit, my friends. There are many more helpings of intellectual cuisine yet to be served.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Definition of Dysfunction
Look no further than the comments made by New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin and Sen. Hillary Clinton to see 'fine' examples of racial tolerance.
Of course I say this with a high degree of sarcasm.
The mayor's comments can at best be described as disturbing, while the senator's comments are a very harmful line engineered for applause.
I always thought progress was made by looking forward, so why would a mayor of a distraught city and a senator speaking in Harlem, NY insist on living in the past?
If the mayor wanted to convey a message of inclusiveness, he should have stressed the value of New Orleans being a diverse community. If the senator wanted to express dissatisfaction with the House, she ought to have provided a constructive alternative.
These are but two examples, on the birthday of Dr. King no less, which simply left me nautious.
Of course I say this with a high degree of sarcasm.
The mayor's comments can at best be described as disturbing, while the senator's comments are a very harmful line engineered for applause.
I always thought progress was made by looking forward, so why would a mayor of a distraught city and a senator speaking in Harlem, NY insist on living in the past?
If the mayor wanted to convey a message of inclusiveness, he should have stressed the value of New Orleans being a diverse community. If the senator wanted to express dissatisfaction with the House, she ought to have provided a constructive alternative.
These are but two examples, on the birthday of Dr. King no less, which simply left me nautious.
