The need for culture to define itself in terms of relative values interferes with rightful progress. As we carry past solutions to now non-existent problems, our culture is subsumed by a need for tradition – the tired old call of parents too confused by their offspring to do much else but bark orders to limit action. We exceed our parents as we start where they left off.
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The Dispossesed
Saddam Hussein and Hitler had something in common. From their point of view it was a steel resolve but as a defeated enemy theirs became the view of the discredited. However it could be argued that Hitler’s eventual fate hastened the fate of Palestine whereas Saddam’s fate has given the Kurds more political power.
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
Sarah Palin, Politically Spent
In a move universally seen as ridiculous, Sarah Palin resigns as Governer of Alaska. Not during the good times does she hand it over to a well groomed successor, no epic battle, no scars, no situation. Just givin' up is all.Full article
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Iran Government Legitimacy
Two quotes from this article give a fair comparison of the relative positions of the EU and Iran.
"Obviously the regime is trying to preserve its position by very harsh repression," said Carl Bildt, Sweden's foreign minister, whose country takes over the EU's rotating presidency on 1 July. "But that cannot hide the fact that this is a weakened regime. It has lost legitimacy both internally and externally."
and
On Friday a senior cleric, Ahmed Khatami, lashed out at Britain in a televised sermon. "In this unrest, Britons have behaved very mischievously and it is fair to add the slogan of 'down with England' to the slogan of 'down with USA,'" he said. He also called for the execution of what he called "rioters' leaders". The previous week Khamenei had criticised Britain as the "most evil" country.
"Obviously the regime is trying to preserve its position by very harsh repression," said Carl Bildt, Sweden's foreign minister, whose country takes over the EU's rotating presidency on 1 July. "But that cannot hide the fact that this is a weakened regime. It has lost legitimacy both internally and externally."
and
On Friday a senior cleric, Ahmed Khatami, lashed out at Britain in a televised sermon. "In this unrest, Britons have behaved very mischievously and it is fair to add the slogan of 'down with England' to the slogan of 'down with USA,'" he said. He also called for the execution of what he called "rioters' leaders". The previous week Khamenei had criticised Britain as the "most evil" country.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Taking prisoners from hospitals
The Basaji - the Iranian military secret police are taking prisoners of protesters following their treatment in hospitals.
We have heard on Twitter that PersianKiwi has been taken prisoner by the Government.
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We have heard on Twitter that PersianKiwi has been taken prisoner by the Government.
More here - article continued with the most disturbing Tweet stream from PersianKiwi...
North Korea
Is North Korea so insecure that it believes that it needs to threaten the United States in order to maintain its independence? The answer is most probably yes.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Iran Demonstrations
Live Feed (or video of a live feed) from the Iran Election demostrations. Also see: Article: The Dictator
The above article contains predictions. It was published 12 hours before this appeared (on my screen at least): UPDATE NY Times
The demonstrations in Iran show the Iranian people have an emerging confidence. The corrupt establishment has shaken the illusion that they have the interests of the people at stake.
Fair democratic election must be internally perceived as such, and when it isn’t - economic health becomes impossible.
Regardless of what the West thinks could or should happen - Iran’s government is now perceived by it’s own people as cheating and lying and committing acts of sinful cowardice.
It has damaged the theocratic authenticity it relies upon.
The above article contains predictions. It was published 12 hours before this appeared (on my screen at least): UPDATE NY Times
The demonstrations in Iran show the Iranian people have an emerging confidence. The corrupt establishment has shaken the illusion that they have the interests of the people at stake.
Fair democratic election must be internally perceived as such, and when it isn’t - economic health becomes impossible.
Regardless of what the West thinks could or should happen - Iran’s government is now perceived by it’s own people as cheating and lying and committing acts of sinful cowardice.
It has damaged the theocratic authenticity it relies upon.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
New Zealand Most Peaceful Country
New Zealand has been voted the Most Peaceful Country in the world on Vision of Humanity by an Australian think tank, the Institute for Economics and Peace.
Last week, thousands of Aucklanders marched in a 100% peaceful demonstration of political unity with the Maori people who retain a seat of sovereignty over this nation, undivided but cooperating.
Link
Vision of Humanity site
Images of Maori Hikoi (march) in Auckland
Last week, thousands of Aucklanders marched in a 100% peaceful demonstration of political unity with the Maori people who retain a seat of sovereignty over this nation, undivided but cooperating.
Link
Vision of Humanity site
Images of Maori Hikoi (march) in Auckland
State of Denial
Irate passengers disagree with being held on board ship in quarantine claiming "this is not what we paid for" and calling it some kind of disgrace. They were let ashore and then the motel they were staying in asked them to move as they were "not a quarantine facility".
If the swine flu had mutated into a more deadly form already and not spread over most of America (far far worse), this kind of behaviour would be deadly and very unpatriotic. No human has the right to infect others therefore a maritime state of quarantine is not something that a mere tourists commercial or even freedom can trump and letting these passengers ashore abrogates everyone else's human right.
Stupid idiots.
If the swine flu had mutated into a more deadly form already and not spread over most of America (far far worse), this kind of behaviour would be deadly and very unpatriotic. No human has the right to infect others therefore a maritime state of quarantine is not something that a mere tourists commercial or even freedom can trump and letting these passengers ashore abrogates everyone else's human right.
Stupid idiots.
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