tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40355533780960662122011-07-29T02:37:19.240-04:00A discussion on the issues facing modern humanity. A place to thoughtfully debate the context of our selves and our problems, against the backdrop of history and where we hope to be going as a people.JD Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927610426035846801noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035553378096066212.post-51889197942751731242009-11-06T03:19:00.001-05:002009-11-06T03:21:13.559-05:00

From 1787 to 2009, a span of 222 years, this nation has grown, developed, and changed without ever taking time to objectively consider if our identity as a nation has changed as well. Certainly we have fought wars, passed amendments and legislation, even held great rallies in the streets as this leader or that has declared the need for our nation to go in one direction or another. However, at no

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There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare-Sun Tzu, The Art of War2.4 million American soldiers deployed to 791 bases in 39 sovereign nations, according to the DoD. These numbers do not include US states and territories or the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. (1) The US military budget is equal to 44% of the total planet’s military spending and that is troubling due to

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A Simple Solution in Our Budget We continue to look over the brink of a fiscal crisis wondering what we should do, while a solution has been offered to us for decades: National Health Insurance. We talk of bailing out this particular industry or that, or whether to subsidize the consumer base, but with one fell swoop we can re-invigorate the entire economy. The numbers are waving their hands

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Joshua son of Joseph of Nazareth AKA Jesus ChristBorn approx. 6-4 BCE, Bethlehem, died approx 26-35 CE, Jerusalem, Israel, subject nation of the Republic of Rome The purpose of this article is not to debate the possible divinity of the person known commonly as Jesus Christ. Nor is it to discuss the actions of his followers over the centuries. The sole purpose of this article is to discuss the

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Summary: Humans like to think that they are unique, but the study of other primates has called into question the exceptionalism of our species. So what does primatology have to say about war and peace? Contrary to what was believed just a few decades ago, humans are not "killer apes" destined for violent conflict, but can make their own history.Robert M. Sapolsky is John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn

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In September of 2005 and February of 2007 bills were introduced into the Senate and House, respectively, proposing a cabinet level Department of Peace (1). There is, of course, a great deal of political jargon in the bills, but they boil down to creating a Secretary of Peace who advises the President on policies designed to make American life more peaceful. I find the idea compelling. We have

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His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet. At the age of two the child, who was named Lhamo Dhondup at that time was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso. The Dalai Lamas are

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The Iron Rule -- "Never do for others what they can do for themselves"Ernesto Cortes is considered one of the most effective grassroots organizers in America today. His philosophy is straightforward, obvious, and incredibly difficult to implement, yet he has done it successfully for decades. Essentially this philosophy is as follows: the strength of humans can be found in their community bonds,

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This is the way of peace: overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love.The basic conflict in our world today is not between nations it is between two opposing beliefs; the belief that you can oppose evil with evil, and this is the war way, and the belief that evil can only be overcome by good, that is the basic conflict in the world today.I shall remain a wanderer until

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Goodness is the only investment that never fails.Henry David Thoreau, Walden: Higher Laws, 1854I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance that I should have been by any epaulet I could have worn.Henry David ThoreauHenry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817- May 6, 1862)A graduate of

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American Heritage Dictionary - peace (pēs) n. 1. The absence of war or other hostilities.2. An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities.3. Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations: roommates living in peace with each other.4. Public security and order: was arrested for disturbing the peace.5. Inner contentment; serenity: peace of mind. To state that I desire an end

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Of all the human tragedies, the worst by far is war. The decision to kill each other to accomplish goals laid out by a few leaders. There is no period of human history, since the establishment of nations, not plagued by this evil, and no gain made which justifies the destruction of human potential. I wish to take a moment to explore the reasons for this unending cycle of senseless

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